Podcasts
1.13.12
Enjoy a casual conversaton (over coffee) with Pete Coco, campus minister for Encounter at Illinois State University. Pete shares history of Encounter, his journey to the ministry, the exciting things God is doing at ISU through Encounter and more. What an encouragement to see what God is doing on the 'front lines' in such mission work in our own backyard!
11.17.11
Mark Smith, Director of Bible Tracts, Inc., shares his personal story of trusting Christ as Savior, the history of Bible Tracts, Inc, and where the ministry is headed today. This interview will update listeners on what God is up to in other parts of the world and the challenges God's people are faced, including threats to their lives, when they profess Christ as Lord. Mark also shares his passion for teaching men Godly leadership through Bible studies, seminars, and Biblical principles..........click link below to learn more about Bible Tracts, Inc.
Two parts, total running time 28:00
Produced by Doug Faulkner, Director IBF
Edited by Josh Portcheller, Intern IBF
10.16.11
Todd Daly, Professor of Theology and Ethics at Urbana Theological Seminary, presented this compelling lecture titled, "Abiding in Christ: Combating the Loneliness of Hyper-connectivity Through Authentic Isolation. " From the "living room" of Broadview Mansion, to your computer, IBF presents this relevant podcast helping us consider Biblical principles relating to our culture of multi-tasking, social networking, non-stop texting, emailing, pushing Christ out into the narrowest of margins remaining in our busy lives...........
10.05.11
Bonnie and Tom Lentz share their passion for Jesus, their faith journey, and how that journey led them to starting The Jesus House ministry on the west side of Bloomington, Illinois. The Jesus house serves the poor in spirit, by lending a caring, compassionate hand with food, clothing, shelter, and worship services. And through those relationships, God has worked amazing miracles!
Come join us and listen to a live interview with Bonnie and Tom that took place in a small back room at The Jesus House on October 5th, 2011....
08.31.11
Over a cup of coffee at the uptown Normal Coffeehouse, Patti shares her journey from her trusting Christ as Savior, to several moves from the south to arriving in Normal, to settling into a writing career, to balancing growing notoriety among Christian book circles. Since 2008, Patti has published 3 books starting with An Irishwoman's Tale. She will release her fourth book (Bethany House) in October 2011. Patti will be the featured speaker for the Women's Christmas Celebration 2011, titling her presentation "Finding Christ in Frankincense, Mistletoe, and Shattered Ornaments."
08.30.11
Robbie and Laurie Bergman share their passionate commitment to Christ and pursuing His call for them to be vocational campus missionaries. If you want to catch up on campus culture, be encouraged how young people are reaching out to young people to draw them to beneficial relationships with other students and to help them in their faith journey toward a deeper understanding of who Christ is and who they are in his master plan, then tune in.
Robbie and Laurie recently married four months ago and they share their story with zeal and how they are following God's call together in these pursuits.......
08.02.11
An interview with Jarrod Herald, worship and evangelism pastor at Victory Christian Center in Bloomington, Illinois. We discussed the creative worship arts in the church, serving on worship teams, leading worship in the church, and the upcoming "Time To Rise" Worship Arts Conference scheduled for October 13-15th, 2011.
More info: www.TimeToRiseConference.com
Produced by Doug Faulkner, Josh Portscheller
Three parts, total run time: 45 minutes.
Pastor Mark Smith generally leads the Men's Bible Study that has gathered for years, every Wednesday morning, at the offices of Immanuel Bible Foundation (Broadview Mansion). Mark is the Director of Bible Tracts Inc. located in Bloomington, Illinois. BTI publishes gospel tracts in many languages and gives them away free of charge around the world. He is the Bible teacher on Bible Tracts Echoes, a 15-minute radio broadcast heard nationally and internationally.
Mark has been in full-time ministry since 1975, serving in Baptist churches as an assistant pastor, church planter, and senior pastor. One of his passions is developing and equipping men for leadership in their homes and local churches.
He regularly speaks in churches, conferences, and camps. His focus on evangelism, missions, and Christian growth is done with passion and transparency. He has one goal: Declare the Living Word, Develop a Loving Walk, and Disciple Lives of Worth!
He and his wife Nancy have been married since 1975, and they have three adult children and three grandchildren. We're confident you'll be encouraged by Mark's teaching in these weekly studies.
You may click on the respective .pdf file to print off/follow the lesson outline.....
The Men's Bible Study meets at Broadview Mansion every Wednesday morning at 6:30am and usually concludes by 7:30am. The invitation is open to all who are simply longing to learn more about the inspired Word of God - come join us if you're in the area!
"Instructions on Money"
IBF BStudy 083111.pdf
IBF BStudy 090711.pdf
9-14-11. PART I
9-14-11. PART II
9.28.11 Part I
9.28.11 Part II
9.28.11 Part III
10.05.11 Part I
10.05.11 Part II
10.05.11 Part III
10.05.11 Part IV
"The Word In Motion" Bible Lecture Series 2010-2011 ( Immanuel Bible Foundation ):
03.06.11 "The Book of Job: A Personal Guide to Processing Life's Pain" by Dr. Ken Cuffey
Dr. Ken Cuffey is the president and professor of Biblical Studies at Urbana Theological Seminary - Urbana, Illinois.
"The Word In Motion" Interview Series 2010-2011 ( Immanuel Bible Foundation ):
11.06.10. Interview with Matthew Smoler, National Prayer Coordinator for Promise Keepers.
From within a small coffee shop in Normal, Illinois, Matthew shares his story, his heart, and today's vision of
Promise Keepers.........
Bible Lecture Series 2010 ( Immanuel Bible Foundation outreach ):
10.17.10. "Building Bridges in a Polarized World: What We Can Learn From Our Founding Fathers. "
Presented by Joe Thomas, Professor of Church History, Urbana Theological Seminary - Urbana, IL
Van Leer Music Scholarship Performances ( Immanuel Bible Foundation outreach ):
04.03.10 "Bach and Beyond" (recorded live at Broadview Mansion).
A recital performance featuring Daniel Schuetz (countertenor), Nancy Pounds (piano accompanist), Joan Schuetz (soprano)
Daniel Schuetz , countertenor, holds graduate degrees from Michigan State University and the University of Illinois, where he studied the lieder of Schubert with John Wustman. He has taught at Heidelberg University (11 yrs), taught voice at Interlochen Arts Camp, and is currently teaching at Illinois State University (Normal, IL). For more information on Daniel: www.countertenor.us/
Joan Schuetz, soprano, studied at the Hochschule fur Musik in Munich, Germany, for four years, and earned a Bavarian State Scholarship. She has studied voice with Gerhard Husch and Hanno Blaschke. She also taught voice at Illinois State University for many years.
Nancy Pounds , piano, has been an active accompanist, chamber musician, and soloist in central Illinois for over twenty-five years. She is an adjunct-faculty member at Illinois Wesleyan University, and also accompanies the low brass studios at Illinois State University. She resides in Bloomington, IL.
