On this classic Focus on the Family broadcast, evangelist Mike Adkins describes
how his life was changed as he shared the Gospel with his neighbor Norman.
Mike
Adkins is an evangelist, author, singer and songwriter with an
inter-denominational ministry of praise, and teaching God's children how to
praise
Prior to his conversion to Christ, he actively pursued a
career as a pop recording artist. Mike traveled extensively with rock bands and
later had a singing contract with the RCA Victor label. Since that time Mike has
actively sought the leading of the Holy Spirit to give him songs of praise and
worship. God has been faithful to him with enough songs for six albums.
More than 500,000 copies of Mike's album Thank You For
The Dove have been sold, making it a Gold Album, which features many great
songs including "Adoration". Also, the Lord has allowed Mike to appear
on more than 300 national television programs. He has also spoken and sung at
many Full Gospel Business Men's conventions and chapters, as well as Aglow
Chapters, denominational churches and non-denominational churches throughout out
country.
In addition, Mike has sung and spoken in Indonesia,
Scotland, China, Holland, Brazil, Russia, Poland, Australia, England, and South
Africa.
Mike is also the author of the best selling Christian book
A Man Called Norman. He has also produced two Christian films available
on video, A Man Called Norman and Seeds For the Harvest.
Mike's services are highlighted many times by great Holy
Spirit initiated miracles and anointed singing; as God always inhabits the
praises of His people.
Mike was previously employed as a Federal Coal Mine
Inspector and now resides in West Frankfort, Illinois with his wife Carmel.
Dr.
Nicole L. Weyant is the Founder and President of Trinity Institute of
Christian Counseling. She is a child of divorce, an adopted stepchild, a
biological mother, a Wife, a Stepmother, a daughter and a sister. Her desire to
serve broken and blended families has spanned her entire lifetime. Nicole
believes that all of her life experiences have been for a specific educational
reason, and truly feels that opening doors to genuine Christian ministry and
empowering individuals for effective Biblical counseling is God's specific
calling for her life.
Dr. Weyant is also the Founder and President of The
International Stepfamily Foundation, established in 1999. She is also a
widely published author on the subject of blended family marriages. Her first
book, Striving
for Peace: Managing Conflict in Non-Custodial Homes has become known as
the "Cliff's Notes® for getting your non-custodial act together". Her
articles have been featured by countless online and traditional media,
worldwide.
Nicole lives in a small, quiet town in the Southeastern United States with her
husband, Paul and her four beautiful daughters (one set of twins!). She is the
Stepmother of two adorable boys, and enjoys the ongoing journey of growing in
Christ alongside her Husband.
Dr. Weyant is an active member of the American Association of Christian
Counselors and is a founding member of the International Association of Coaches.
She holds a Ph.D. in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Pastoral Counseling.
In 2003, she was also recognized through the United Nations Educational,
Scientific and Cultural Organization as a Certified International Human Behavior
Specialist (CIHBS). Dr. Weyant is a Certified Professional Divorce Recovery
Minister, a Certified Professional Stepfamily Minister, a Certified Professional
Marriage Minister, and a Certified Professional Conflict Resolution Mediation
Minister.
In 2008, The United Evangelical Church of America
honored her with the Mark of Excellence Global Leadership Award in recognition
of her many achievements in global Christian outreach and leadership. Dr. Weyant
was the first female to ever be honored with this prestigious award, shared with
only a handful of dignitaries around the world.
Although
John Eldredge
will not be with us in person, he will be sharing his Christian Counseling
experience and insight with us through a special private screening of EPIC:
The Story God is Telling, and the Part That's Yours to Play, a
life-changing, late night fellowship event! Prepare to go deeper into God's Word
- dive into the fullness, richness and amazing passion of God's unending love
for us, as conveyed through His Amazing Story...
John
Eldredge is an author, lecturer, and counselor. When writing The
Sacred Romance, he and co-author Brent Curtis were inspired by the countless
Christians who have lost heart and passion for life. Eldredge and Curtis address
the “thousands of people’s cries for intimacy with God, need for healing of
their deepest wounds, and longing for adventure.”
In addition to his private counseling practice,
John was a member of the staff at Focus on the Family for 12 years. Most
recently he served as Senior Fellow for Christian Worldview Studies at the Focus
on the Family Institute—a one-semester program for college students located at
the Focus campus in Colorado Springs. There he began showing a new generation of
Christians what writers like C.S. Lewis, G.K. Chesterton, and George MacDonald
knew so well: “Christianity is not an invitation to become a moral person. It
is not a program for getting us in line or for reforming society . . . At its
core, Christianity begins with an invitation to desire.” This message is also
featured in his book The Journey of Desire: Searching for the Life We’ve
Only Dreamed Of.
John received his undergraduate degree in theater
from California Polytechnic University (Pomona) and his MA in biblical
counseling from Colorado Christian University. Prior to joining Focus on the
Family in 1988, John served for five years on the staff of Sierra Madre
Congregational Church in Southern California.
John’s other books include Waking the Dead,
Dare to Desire, Wild at Heart, Epic, Captivating, and The Way of
the Wild Heart Walking With God, many of which have been published as audio
books. Wild at Heart has even been translated into Spanish. Beyond the
scope of published word, he has produced three videos: Risky Business: A Look
at Gambling, Whatever Happened to Marriage?: A Look at Divorce, and Created
Different?: A Look at Homosexuality.
In 2000, John left Focus on the Family in order
to launch Ransomed Heart Ministries, which is dedicated to furthering the
message of The Sacred Romance.
John and his wife, Stasi reside in Colorado
Springs, Colorado with their three sons Samuel, Blaine, and Luke. The Eldredges
love living in Colorado where they can pursue many passions, including fishing,
mountain biking, rock climbing, and exploring the waters of the West by canoe.
“I love the outdoors,” he says. “I love fly fishing and mountain climbing.
I love reading, art, eating good food. I love people.”
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Dr.
Nicole L. Weyant is the Founder and President of Trinity Institute of
Christian Counseling. She is a child of divorce, an adopted stepchild, a
biological mother, a Wife, a Stepmother, a daughter and a sister. Her desire to
serve broken and blended families has spanned her entire lifetime. Nicole
believes that all of her life experiences have been for a specific educational
reason, and truly feels that opening doors to genuine Christian ministry and
empowering individuals for effective Biblical counseling is God's specific
calling for her life. 
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