Episodes

This video features a Sunday School class at the South Gastonia Church of God, led by Bill Ward. The session serves as a transition, as the church prepares to move its Sunday School class to a new location in the fellowship hall starting in November (0:04, 2:07, 31:44). Key Highlights: Transition & Appreciation: Bill Ward reflects on the history of the class, paying tribute to Sister Cookie (62 years of teaching) and Brother Odell (45 years of teaching) for their long-term service and for entrus...

Your Past Has a Purpose, Your Future Has a Savior.

This video features a Sunday School lesson led by Bill Ward at the South Gastonia Church of God. The teaching focuses on the biblical account of Israel's return from Babylonian captivity and the rebuilding of the temple as recorded in the book of Ezra. Key themes and takeaways: Restoration: The lesson emphasizes that God is in the business of restoration. Even when God's people faced captivity, his promises remained, and he moved on the heart of King Cyrus to allow them to return home (0:00 - 9:...

**Welcome to The Greater Purpose Podcast!** Join Willy "ACE" as we explore inspiring stories, thought-provoking discussions, and all things life, faith, and community. Whether you’re here for deep conversations, Chicago Cubs talk, or just to be uplifted, there’s something for everyone. Subscribe, Like, Share & Support! Your support helps us continue creating content that matters. Connect With Us: Email: thegreaterpurposepodcast@gmail.com Phone: (705) 880-0705 Support the Podcast: [Ko-fi](https:/...

ONE GENERATION MENTORING THE NEXT On this episode of The Greater Purpose Podcast, Producer Stephen Wright joins me as we officially introduce TGP Legacy Generation—a new ministry initiative built around a simple but powerful idea: experienced Christian men intentionally investing in the next generation. Legacy Generation is about more than another program. It’s about relationship, discipleship, brotherhood, leadership, and multiplication—men reaching men, leaders developing leaders, and disciple...

Reposting this episode in honor of my good friend Thomas Lark. He was tragically gunned down in his driveway by a terrible human being. Please pray for his widow Julie Lark and, if you are able, use the link to donate to raise funds for expenses. Tom was a gentle and highly intelligent man. He would never challenge anyone to fight nor threaten them in any way. He may use words that make someone feel like they weren't very intelligent, but he would never intentionally make anyone angry enough to ...

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**Welcome to The Greater Purpose Podcast!** Join Willy "ACE" as we explore inspiring stories, thought-provoking discussions, and all things life, faith, and community. Whether you’re here for deep conversations, Chicago Cubs talk, or just to be uplifted, there’s something for everyone. Subscribe, Like, Share & Support! Your support helps us continue creating content that matters. Connect With Us: Email: thegreaterpurposepodcast@gmail.com Phone: (705) 880-0705 Support the Podcast: [Ko-fi](https:/...

I sat down with Ben Hokenson for a conversation about the next generation, leadership, conservative principles, and what it means to actually get involved instead of simply watching from the sidelines. Young voices are stepping into the arena — and conversations like this show why that matters. The Greater Purpose Podcast #TheGreaterPurposePodcast #BenHokenson #TurningPointUSA #TPUSA #Conservative #YoungConservatives #NextGeneration #Leadership #FaithAndFreedom #America #GetInvolved

Welcome to The Greater Purpose Podcast, where faith meets real life through honest conversations, biblical truth, and inspiring stories. Each episode is designed to encourage your walk with Christ, challenge your thinking, and equip you to live with purpose in your everyday life. Before we get started, we'd like to thank our amazing sponsors for making this ministry possible. Then, stick around as we welcome today's special guest for a conversation you won't want to miss. A+ Lawn Care and landsc...

This video, led by Bill Ward at the South Gastonia Church of God, provides a concluding study on the Book of Galatians, focusing on what a gospel-transformed life looks like through the power of the Holy Spirit. Core Themes of the Study: Freedom in Christ (5:1-15): Paul emphasizes that believers are called to stand firm in the liberty provided by Christ, warning against returning to the bondage of legalism or relying on external rituals for salvation. Walking in the Spirit (5:16-26): The instruc...

This video features a Sunday School lesson led by Bill Ward at the South Gastonia Church of God. The study focuses on the Apostle Paul's letter to the Galatians, specifically chapters 3 and 4, exploring the themes of adoption into God's family, faith versus legalism, and the freedom found in Christ. Key themes and discussion points include: Identity in Christ (04:37 - 07:47): The lesson emphasizes that faith in Christ, rather than adherence to the Mosaic law, is the basis of a relationship with ...

In this Sunday school lesson from The Greater Purpose, we explore the powerful themes of boldness, doctrinal integrity, and the transformative power of grace as found in Galatians 2. What you’ll learn in this study: Defending the Gospel: Why Paul stood firm against legalism and why we must protect the message of salvation by grace through faith alone. The Courage to Confront: A look at Paul’s public confrontation with Peter and what it teaches us about leadership, accountability, and spiritual m...

America 250 episode #thegreaterpurpose #america250 #tgp

As America approaches its 250th anniversary, we're revisiting powerful statements from presidents, founders, and influential leaders who spoke openly about faith, God, freedom, and the importance of the Bible. Whether you agree with every quote or not, these words offer a fascinating glimpse into the beliefs that influenced generations of Americans. Listen, reflect, and join the conversation. America 250 Faith & Freedom The Greater Purpose Podcast #America250 #ChristianPatriot #FaithAndFreedom #...

10 Things a TGP Man Doesn't Do (And Why It Matters)

https://www.avon.com/repstore/donnakiserward?rep=donnakiserward BIG CHANGES are coming to The Greater Purpose Podcast! Tonight at 8:00 PM, I'll be sharing some exciting updates about the future of the podcast, our daily men's devotionals, and a few new things we're adding to the channel. Don't worry—the mission isn't changing. We're still committed to encouraging men, strengthening families, sharing powerful testimonies, and pointing people toward Christ. But we're making some adjustments that w...

What does it look like to follow Jesus, lead with conviction, and build a successful future in today's world? In this episode of The Greater Purpose Podcast, Bill Ward sits down with Benjamin Brown—pastor, entrepreneur, businessman, and passionate follower of Jesus—to discuss faith, leadership, purpose, entrepreneurship, and what it means to boldly live for Christ in a culture that often pushes back against biblical values. Benjamin shares insights from his journey, lessons he's learned as a you...

This video features a Sunday School lesson led by Bill Ward at the South Gastonia Church of God on Pentecost Sunday. The discussion centers on the baptism in the Holy Spirit, examining its biblical foundation, its purpose for believers, and how it differs from the initial indwelling of the Holy Spirit at salvation (25:22-26:59). Key themes of the lesson include: Biblical Foundation: The lesson explores key scriptures, including Acts 1:4-8, which documents Jesus' promise of the Holy Spirit to his...

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The Greater Purpose Podcast with Harold Brown #tgp #thegreaterpurpose

replay of the TGP 3rd anniversary episode

3rd anniversary of The Greater Purpose Podcast! Thank you for your support! #thegreaterpurpose #tgp

This video, titled "The Christian’s Call to Imitate God's Love and Holiness," delivers a lesson focusing on the Christian call to imitate God's love and holiness. The speaker, Bill Ward, shares personal anecdotes and draws extensively from biblical scriptures to illustrate these concepts. Here's a breakdown of the key themes: • Understanding God's Nature (2:52-6:16): The sermon begins by emphasizing that God is both love and holy. Ward highlights that "God is love" defines His relational nature ...