Raise Your Faith – Pastor John Fanning

SUMMARY:

The conversation revolved around personal experiences and insights on life’s realities, including new baby updates, health issues, and entrepreneurship challenges. Speakers emphasized the importance of recognizing that even successful individuals face struggles and setbacks, and encouraged listeners to embrace their imperfections and keep pushing forward. They also shared their experiences on how to navigate life’s decisions with faith and courage, prioritize one’s relationship with God, and seek His guidance in times of uncertainty. The conversation also highlighted the importance of trusting God’s leadership in decision-making, seeking His face in leadership, and prioritizing prayer and fasting to be well-equipped for life’s challenges.

OUTLINE:

A new baby, recent events, and technology.

• John Fanning and Chris Borghese discuss a recent breakthrough and attack, with Cody Cottle and Nicholas Bayerle joining the conversation later.

• The group shares updates on their personal lives, including the birth of a new baby and a recent move to a new location.

The challenges of parenthood and the importance of sharing personal struggles to gain a more realistic perspective on life.

• Nicholas Bayerle describes the birth of his daughter Isabella as a “crazy” experience, with unexpected complications and close calls.

• Bayerle reflects on the experience, noting that it’s important to consider the emotional toll of going through a difficult situation without hindsight.

• Nicholas Bayerle shares his thoughts on the disconnect between people’s online personas and their real lives.

• Male influencers with large followings have also experienced personal struggles, including divorce, despite appearing happy and successful online.

Overcoming challenges and sharing authentic experiences.

• Nicholas Bayerle shares his thoughts on social media and authenticity, expressing the importance of going deep in our relationships and events rather than just sharing superficial updates.

• Bayerle also discusses the idea of overcoming challenges and finding purpose, citing an investor who has had cancer six times but still found a way to create something meaningful.

• Nicholas Bayerle shares his personal struggles and failures in business and life, encouraging others to do the same.

• He emphasizes the importance of being honest and vulnerable in order to truly connect with others.

Nehemiah’s leadership and brokenness.

• Nicholas Bayerle welcomes John Fanning, emphasizing the importance of community and timely messages.

• John Fanning shares his gratitude and highlights the book of Nehemiah, emphasizing the value of having a supportive community.

• John Fanning discusses the concept of “being on the wall” for others, emphasizing the importance of having a brotherhood in the Christian community.

• Nehemiah, a cupbearer to the king, learns about Jerusalem’s broken wall and disgrace.

• Nehemiah mourns, fasts, and prays before God, seeking His guidance.

Prayer and repentance in the context of biblical history.

• Cody Cottle prays for 120 days, mourning, fasting, and seeking God’s favor.

Nehemiah’s prayer and fasting leading to a purposeful journey.

• John Fanning shares his experience of being noticed by the king for his sad face, despite not being ill, and how the king asked him what he wanted.

• Nehemiah prayed to God and asked the king for permission to rebuild the city of Judah, despite having never been there before.

• John Fanning shares his personal story of finding purpose and rebuilding his life through prayer and fasting.

• Nehemiah’s burden to rebuild the wall of Jerusalem leads to a series of events that demonstrate God’s favor and purpose in his life.

Trusting God in decision-making.

• John Fanning encourages listeners to examine their hearts before making decisions, trusting God to reveal the next move.

• Fanning shares personal story of being taken out of comfort zone, trusting God to lead in new direction.

Leadership and perseverance from the book of Nehemiah.

• Nehemiah assembled a team and prayed with them to rebuild the wall.

• One man worked while another prayed, and they completed the wall despite opposition.

• John Fanning encourages listeners to not be afraid, citing Nehemiah’s example of identifying needs, planning, dealing with opposition, and persevering.

• John Fanning shares his personal experiences as a Christian businessman and father, emphasizing the importance of leadership and perseverance in the face of challenges.

Seeking God’s plan for success through prayer and fasting.

• John Fanning encourages listeners to seek God’s face and pursue simplicity in their lives.

• Fanning believes God has a plan to prosper and not harm, but success hinges on seeking Him first.

Faith, family, and overcoming challenges.

• John Fanning shares his journey from business to ministry, describing his and his wife’s spiritual journey and how they found God after years of being disconnected from faith.

• Fanning and his wife find out they’re having twins at 12 weeks, adding to their excitement about their growing family.

• John Fanning shares his journey of unexpectedly becoming a single father after his wife was diagnosed with a rare disease.

• John and his wife experience a conversion and find peace after hearing the voice of God in the hospital.

High-risk pregnancy and medical interventions.

• John Fanning recounts his wife’s high-risk pregnancy and medical interventions.

Faith, family, and financial struggles.

• John Fanning shares his personal story of financial struggles and how he found peace through prayer.

• Fanning lost his 6000 square foot house and material possessions, but gained a newfound relationship with Christ.

• John Fanning shares his personal story of overcoming adversity and finding purpose in life after a medical miracle birth.

• Fanning’s journey includes changing his family’s generation and impacting countless lives as a pastor and man of God.

• John Fanning shares his journey of obedience to God’s call, despite challenges and uncertainties.

• God speaks to John in a pivotal moment, calling him to surrender and trust in the rest of the journey.

Starting a ministry despite lack of qualifications or experience.

• John Fanning shares his journey of obedience to God’s plan, despite doubts and uncertainties.

• Unqualified leaders came to help despite their own successes.

Business, marriage, and faith with personal growth and lessons learned.

• John Fanning shares his journey of building a ministry to help couples prepare for marriage.

• John Fanning shares his personal journey of losing everything and gaining everything through prayer and fasting.

• Fanning encourages listeners to persevere in their own assignments, knowing that God’s work through them will impact generations.

Faith, leadership, and trusting God’s plan.

• John Fanning shares his journey of embracing God’s yes, even when he doesn’t understand the plan.

• John encourages others to live a life of purpose, trusting in God’s yes.

• John Fanning shares his story of leading a successful ice cream business, despite feeling unqualified and fearing he would fail.

• Jeremy Krulikowski is challenged by John’s story to seek God more in their own life and leadership.

• JJ Siebrasse and John Fanning share their personal stories of faith and perseverance in the face of adversity.

Hearing God’s voice and leading with courage.

• Nicholas Bayerle shares a quote about destiny being shaped in moments of decision, and John Fanning discusses how he heard God’s voice leading him in his ministry.

• John Fanning learns leadership lessons from his broken marriage.

Obedience and faith with Pastor John and Nicholas.

• Nicholas Bayerle is inspired by John Fanning’s obedience and faith, despite personal costs.

• John Fanning shares his story of disownment by his father-in-law due to religious beliefs and personal mistakes.

• John Fanning and Nicholas Bayerle discuss the impact of Pastor John’s sermon on their lives and encourage others to share their takeaways.

• Nicholas Bayerle thanks Pastor John and the group for refreshing his entire week and inspiring him to be obedient.