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On this episode of The Love Period Podcast join Jacob Burson as we speak with Michael Beck. Michael pastor’s two churches in central Florida, he’s a director at United Theological Seminary, author of several books, and is a pioneer of several Fresh Expressions of church. Michael share's with us his incredible journey to get where he is today. A path that’s riddled with addition, gangs, drugs, prison, and FULL of grace. Join us on this episode of The Love Period Podcast!

How can our greatest strength be choosing to lowest in the room? Join us on this episode of the LOVE Period Podcast as host Jacob Burson shares what defines true greatness in our lives.

On this episode of The Love Period Podcast join Jacob Burson as we speak with Phillip Edge. Phillip is the Executive Pastor of Crossover Church ATL, a personal and professional coach, keynote speaker, and an all-around motivator. His stories about overcoming obstacles and injury in high school and college football to following God's call and purpose for his life are awesome and relatable. Join us on this episode of The Love Period Podcast!

Join us on this episode of the LOVE. Podcast as host Jacob Burson shares a quick message about storms, Jesus, and God being with us during difficult times.

On this episode of The Love Period Podcast join Jacob Burson as we talk with brothers Blake and Chadd Wright of the 3 of 7 Project. Blake is a former law enforcement officer and SWAT team member and Chadd is a former Navy SEAL. Both brothers have phenomenal stories about their path of stepping out in faith to launch 3 of 7 Project. Chadd has served multiple combat deployments as a SEAL, but his story of having elective heart surgery to even qualify for SEAL training is phenomenal. Check out their stories on Episode 11 of the Love Period Podcast.

On this episode of The Love Period Podcast join Jacob Burson as we talk with co-founder and Senior Vice President of Deliver Fund, Jeremy Mahugh. Jeremy's story of growing up in Montanta, joining the Navy SEALs and becoming a sniper, starting an excavation business, getting involved in politics, and co-founding Deliver Fund is truly inspiring. His deep commitment to mission and duty carried over phenomenally to Deliver Fund's mission. The work at Deliver Fund performed by former intelligence operators from the CIA, NSA, FBI, Delta Force and Navy SEALs to stomp the world of human and sex trafficking is unbelievable. They are truly the tip of the spear leading this charge. Jeremy's story is great for so many reasons, but how he used his journey through life as a stepping stone for "what's next" is a GREAT lesson for all of us and a great way to approach each opportunity and challenge. It was a risk to step into this line of work, but it was step Jeremy had to take.. And we're glad he did. Check out his story on Episode 10 of The Love Period Podcast.

On this episode of The Love Period Podcast join Jacob Burson as we talk with co-founder and CEO of  Operation BBQ Relief, Stan Hays.  We've had several great guests and Stan is another one we really enjoyed.  Stan was one of CNN's Top 10 Heroes of 2017 for the work he and the team at OBR have done serving the people who are reeling and recovering from the difficulties of natural disasters.  His journey to co-found OBR came in May of 2011 in response to relief efforts in tornado-stricken Joplin, Missouri.  What started as a "nudge" from his wife, led to an idea that came from a 15-minute phone call with fellow BBQ competition competitors.  In that initial effort, volunteers from competition BBQ teams from eight states answered the need to help feed displaced families, police, fire, National Guard and emergency personnel."We were able to serve over 120,000 meals over 13 days. Food was delivered to shelters, hospitals, senior living communities and the Humane Society. Volunteers loaded food into vehicles and delivered directly to families in the impacted areas. The operation was made possible by all who contributed food and supplies and funding from across the country."And that was just the beginning for Stan.  Since that time, OBR has severed millions of meals to people in disaster impacted areas, first responders, and anyone else needing support.  Most recently, OBR has been deeply engaged in support of the victims of the horrific flooding that has devastated Nebraska and Illinois.  Stan's story is great because he found his HOW and his WHY in something he loved, cooking BBQ and serving others, but he had to make a choice.  Eventually he had to stand on the proverbial dock and make a decision to step off, to step out in faith, and sail off for the journey he was created for.  Thank goodness, he did it and you can hear his story on Episode 009 of The Love Period Podcast.

On this episode of The Love Period Podcast join our host, Jacob Burson, as we talk with co-founder and CEO of Veterans Community Project, Chris Stout. Chris was one of CNN's Top 10 Heroes of 2018 for the work he and his team at Veterans Community Project building neighborhoods of tiny homes to house homeless vets. These veteran communities house homeless vets as they get back on their feet and rebound to a thriving life. And it’s not just homes, VCP is a one-stop-shop of connecting veterans to several community services and is dedicated to supporting every man and woman who took oath for our country. VCP is determined to make a difference in the lives of homeless Veterans, a task accomplished by the community, for the community. As Chris says, "We are the place that says 'yes' first and figures everything else out later,". Listen to it all on Episode 008 of The Love Period Podcast.

On this episode of The Love Period Podcast join our host, Jacob Burson, as we talk with founder and CEO of Sleep in Heavenly Peace, Luke Mickelson. Luke was one of CNN's Top 10 Heroes of 2018 for the work he and his team at Sleep in Heavenly Peace have done since the first bunk bed built in Luke's garage just a few years ago. "A project, that was started with the build of one bed for a single family developed into something a whole lot more. With wood left over from the first bunk, another idea was created. “Who else could benefit from this bunk”?". SHP has now delivered thousands of free bunk beds to kids in tough spots. Luke found a gap and took action. The mission is simple, "If a child needs a bed, we want to make sure they get one. No kid sleeps on the floor in our town.". Luke's story is awesome and is truly inspiring. Listen to it all on Episode 007 of The Love Period Podcast.

On this episode of The Love Period Podcast join our host, Jacob Burson, as we talk with author, speaker, and founder of the Power of Peace Project, Kit Cummings. Kit and his team at the Power of Peace Project are specialists in turning “Rivals into Role models.” With their program they can diffuse conflict before it happens and can even bring peace and reconciliation to already existing struggle. Kit and his team at the POPP have expanded to become a student development program, they provide anti-bullying campaigns in alternative high schools; a media company; corporate motivational programs; along with empowerment activities and organizational conflict resolution programming in wounded communities. Kit’s personal story of restoration and redemption and his stepping into one of Georgia’s most violent prisons and playing a huge role into moving it to the top of the list as one of those peaceful prison’s in a matter of 12 months is truly inspiring. Can’t wait to have you guys on board and join us on Episode 006 of The Love Period Podcast.

On this episode of The Love Period Podcast join our host, Jacob Burson, as we talk with the founder and President of Sunrise Ministries, Kimberly Mcdevitt.  Kimberly and her team at Sunrise Ministries work tirelessly to be the hands and feet of Jesus to the broken.  To offer a path of hope for those exploited in sex trafficking and freedom from the trap of life’s addictions caused by a past of severe suffering.  The episode is a very gritty look into a dark world and the light Kimberly is to so many in that space is truly remarkable.  Hearing her stories about stepping out in faith into the unknown and the risks taken is truly inspiring.  Join us and listen to Episode 005 of The Love Period Podcast.

On this episode of The Love Period Podcast join our host, Jacob Burson, as we talk with missionaries Kerry and Joey Davidson. The Davidson's have been serving in Liberia, West Africa since 2007 and have made a huge impact with their mission of restoration through employment, stewardship, and disciple making. Join us with this podcast as we hear about their amazing story of surviving malaria, creating a sustainable coconut farm, and their call to lift their anchors and step out in faith, together, into the unknown. It's an amazing story, no doubt.

On this episode of The Love Period Podcast join our host, Jacob Burson, as we talk with the founder of the City of Refuge, Bruce Deel.  Bruce's story of growing up in rural Virginia to moving to "The Bluff" of Atlanta to launching the City of Refuge is unbelievable.  He shared so many great words about his experience in stepping out in faith as a Pastor and also as a founder of a Nonprofit serving tens of thousands of homeless people and people in crisis in Atlanta.  Truly, this is an inspiring message.

On this episode of The Love Period Podcast join our host, Jacob Burson, as we speak with Mike Linch, the founding and current pastor of NorthStar Church in Kennesaw, Georgia. Not only is Mike the leader of NorthStar Church, a church known for serving and helping people with no strings attached, he’s a high school baseball pitching coach, a sports chaplain, a guest chaplain for the Atlanta Falcons, and a frequent leader found teaching and coaching in college conference rooms, locker rooms, classrooms, business halls, and board rooms all over. Mike also hosts his own Podcast, Linch with a Leader. Jacob and Mike discuss Mike's path from being a college baseball pitcher to today being a cricital servant and leader in his community in many, many ways.

On this FIRST episode of The Love Period Podcast join our host, Jacob Burson, as we very fittingly speak with the founder and president of Orphan Aid Liberia, Daryl Roberts. Daryl and Jacob discuss the vision of The Love Period Podcast, current news and projects, and the many leaps of faith that have been taken along the way that have led Orphan Aid Liberia to where it is today. Show Length- 55:17 Intro- 0:00 - 1:50 Jacob and Daryl talk about the vision of The Love Period Podcast- 1:50 - 8:00 News about Orphan Aid Liberia- 8:00 - 28:10 Daryl lifts his anchor and tells the story of Orphan Aid Liberia- 28:10 - 49:55 Be Bold and Tell It!- 49:55 - 53:26 Closing Remarks- 53:26 - 55:17

The Nonprofit Organization, Orphan Aid Liberia is super excited to launch our brand new podcast, The Love Period Podcast. On each episode of this show, join with our host, Jacob Burson, as we will be talking to guests who are leaders, creators, ground breakers, and pioneers who are leading movements or organizations who focus on serving other people. We will be hearing their stories on how they took a chance, lifted their anchor, and stepped out into the unknown to pursue their calling and stories about the path they’ve taken to get them where they are today. With the Love Period Podcast, we hope to play our part with Inspiring Hands for the harvest one story at a time. We can’t wait to share some of these fantastic stories from some amazing people who are doing some amazing work in our world today!