Episode 1368

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13th Oct 2023

The Challenge of the Gospel – Mike O’Dowd pt 2

The Challenge of the Gospel

Mike O’Dowd - Pt 2

We all love a good story. And one of the all-time great story tellers was Jesus. Amen!  He almost always told his stories, called “parables,” in order to leave a memorable thought with his listeners.

Well, our guest today is the same way. He loves to tell stories in order to make his point.

Mike O'Dowd spent 24 years as a pilot in the Air Force, flying combat missions across seven deployments from 1985-2010. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for Valor in Combat. Today, he serves as the pastor of Leptondale Bible Church. In addition, he is a published author, with his debut novel, "The Gospel: A Redemption and Restoration Story."

Pastor Michael uses the power of story to lead his readers through the epic message of good news beginning in Genesis (where it all started).  He continues all the way to Revelation, where this amazing story ends and, as the Bible says, “All things become new.” Amen!

This book, “The Gospel: A Redemption and Restoration Story” describes doctrinal truth in story form, where God is the hero, and we are being saved. This book will help pastors and congregants alike, to understand the biblical details that saves us – and keeps us saved. Amen!  Praise God.

This is part two and the conclusion of a great discussion with Pastor Mike O'Dowd about his book, “The Gospel: A Redemption and Restoration Story”

But why this book now?

You are focused having churches embrace the “Great Commission.” Now, yes, it does involved getting people born again… but the command portion is to “go and make disciples,” which is the next step after getting them saved.

How have you embraced this commission with your church?

Share with us some information from your book… you start in Genesis with Creation and the Fall.

What does it mean for a believer to walk in the same way Jesus walked?

In Hebrews 2, we are warned not to “neglect such a great salvation.” How is it possible for us to neglect our salvation?

When will this new book, “Neglecting a Great Salvation: An Exposition of Hebrews,” be published?

Pastor, this has been so interesting. How can someone obtain a copy of your book, “The Gospel: A Redemption and Restoration Story?”  Is it on Amazon?

If someone wanted to ask a question, receive more information or possibly do an interview such as this – how can they do that?  How can someone get in touch with you?

I’ll put links to all of this in the show notes below.

Folks, we may never be called upon to fly an A-10 in combat as Pastor Mike O’Dowd did starting out – but we are called be witnesses for Jesus which is what he’s doing now! Amen!

Just like Pastor Mike, we have our own back story. It is different from everyone around you. But yet, our end story should be the same! Amen!  We need to witness for Jesus. We need to make disciples for Jesus!

Pastor Mike’s book, “The Gospel: A Redemption and Restoration Story,” will help you to fulfill your end story! Amen!

Drop down into the show notes and click the links right there! Order your copy of this great book. In fact, order two or three copies and pass them out to your friends – especially if you are in the ministry! Amen!  Buy a copy for your pastor, too! I know he will appreciate it. Amen!

CONTACT INFORMATION:

 

Email:   michael.odowd@aol.com

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100048547812914

Blog:    Pastor Mike O’Dowd’s Blog

Book:  “The Gospel: A Redemption and Restoration Story” – on Amazon

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