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Ed Doerner, Lyndsay Smokovitz, Elevate Community Ministries
Welcome to Beyond the Breakwater - where just beyond the crashing waves of fear, discomfort, and doubt lies the greatest potential for life transformation. We want to guide you into the open waters where the calculated risk you take becomes the turning point for you or your organization to thrive. So draw up your anchors and prepare for departure in this week’s episode of Beyond the Breakwater.
Episode 24: Does Your Church Have Influence?
In this episode of Beyond the Breakwater, Ed and Lyndsay talk about the far reaching impact of the missional church.
We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] and we will answer any questions you have!
29:5804/12/2023
Episode 23: Building a Team
In this episode of Beyond the Breakwater, Ed and Lyndsay discuss how to build a team around God's mission and calling for your local ministries.
We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] and we will answer any questions you have!
33:3427/11/2023
Episode 22: A Day in the Life of a Leader
In this episode of Beyond the Breakwater, Ed and Lyndsay discuss what it's like to be a leader in ministry and what it looks like to make tough decisions as a leader.
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34:0920/11/2023
Episode 21: You Can't Out-Local the Local Church
In this episode of Beyond the Breakwater, Ed and Lyndsay talk about the importance of the local church and the unique opportunities local churches have within their communities.
We would love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] with any questions you have about your journey beyond the breakwater!
27:2713/11/2023
Episode 20: The Cost of Being Missional
In this episode of Beyond the Breakwater, Ed and Lyndsay discuss the cost of doing ministry as well as the challenges involved with being missional.
We would love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] with any questions you have about your journey beyond the breakwater!
37:1506/11/2023
Episode 19: Fear & Failure Part Two
In this episode of Beyond the Breakwater, Ed and Lyndsay continue the conversation about the fear associated with going beyond the breakwater and how to respond to that fear.
We would love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] with any questions you have about your journey beyond the breakwater!
37:2330/10/2023
Episode 18: Fear & Failure Part One
In this episode of Beyond the Breakwater, Ed and Lyndsay talk about the fear associated with going beyond the breakwater and how to respond to that fear.
We would love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] with any questions you have about your journey beyond the breakwater!
34:3523/10/2023
Episode 17: The Power of Creativity
In this episode of Beyond the Breakwater, Ed and Lyndsay discuss different ways churches can be creative with how they can get involved in their communities to have the greatest impact with the resources they have.
We want to hear from you! Email your questions at [email protected] and your question may be answered on a future episode!
26:0916/10/2023
Episode 16: The Power of the Dollar
In this episode of Beyond the Breakwater, Ed and Lyndsay explore different ways to recycle funds in order to have a greater and longer lasting impact.
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36:3009/10/2023
Episode 15: The Unseen Impact of a Gift ft. Bob Hansen, Former CEO of Dow Corning
Ed interviews the former CEO of Dow Corning, Bob Hansen, on the topic of generosity. When God prompts an individual to give a little extra, more often than not, the giver may never see its impact. In this episode Ed revels the unseen impact of generosity big and small.
We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] and your question may be discussed on a future episode!
45:3002/10/2023
Episode 14: Brokering
In this episode of Beyond the Breakwater, Ed and Lyndsay discus how the church provides the opportunity for those with extra resources to make a difference in the lives of those who don't.
We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] and your question may be discussed on a future episode!
37:3825/09/2023
Episode 13: Serving Those Who Don't Need Help
In this episode of Beyond the Breakwater, Ed and Lyndsay explore what it looks like to serve those making above $72,000 a year.
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35:1318/09/2023
Episode 12: The Missional Church
In this episode of Beyond the Breakwater, Ed and Lyndsay share their experience going boating beyond the breakwater and explore what is means for churches to be missional.
We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] and your question may be discussed on a future episode!
34:4211/09/2023
Episode 11: A Church With No Mission
In this episode of Beyond the Breakwater, Ed and Lyndsay share their experience going boating both in the harbor and beyond the breakwater.
We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] and your question may be discussed on a future episode!
30:2204/09/2023
Episode 10: Beyond the Border Part Two
All are called to missions locally, while some are called to missions globally. This week Ed and Lyndsay discuss the importance of understanding the culture in which you are serving!
We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] and your question may be discussed on a future episode!
30:3028/08/2023
Episode 9: Beyond the Border Part One
In this episode of Beyond the Breakwater, Ed and Lyndsay take you beyond international borders to examine how poverty and ALICE transcend cultural differences.
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30:0821/08/2023
Episode 8: What is Pier Ministry?
In this episode of Beyond the Breakwater, Ed and Lyndsay explore the "Pier Ministry" model and discuss how leaders can implement this model into their own ministries.
We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] and your question may be discussed on a future episode!
36:1314/08/2023
Episode 7: American History & Social Dilemmas
In this episode of Beyond the Breakwater, Ed and Lyndsay examine the origin of government assistance, welfare programs, and the social dilemmas that we face today.
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32:0607/08/2023
Episode 6: The Giving Dilemma
In this episode of Beyond the Breakwater, Ed and Lyndsay discuss some of the challenges of giving things away for free as well as explore some responsible alternatives to free handouts.
We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] and your question may be discussed on a future episode!
34:2831/07/2023
Episode 5: The Dangers of a Handout
In this episode of Beyond the Breakwater, Ed and Lyndsay talk about the dangers of a handout, as well as the differences between good charity and bad charity.
We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] and your question may be discussed on a future episode!
33:1924/07/2023
Episode 4: A.L.I.C.E.
United Way A.L.I.C.E. Report: https://www.uwmich.org/alice-reportUnited for ALICE 2021 Report by State & County: https://www.unitedforalice.org/michigan
33:5917/07/2023
Episode 3: Poverty, ALICE, and Above
In this episode of Beyond the Breakwater, Ed and Lyndsay talk about what it means to serve others and they explore what it looks like to serve people in poverty versus people living in ALICE.
We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] and your question may be discussed on a future episode!
32:2110/07/2023
Episode 2: What Does 'Beyond the Breakwater' Mean?
In this episode of Beyond the Breakwater, Lyndsay and Ed discuss the analogy of 'Beyond the Breakwater' and what it means for churches, businesses, and organizations to go out beyond the breakwater into the open seas.
Have questions? Email us at [email protected] and your question may be discussed on a future episode!
31:2203/07/2023
Episode 1: Introduction
Welcome to Beyond the Breakwater - where just beyond the crashing waves of fear, discomfort, and doubt lies the greatest potential for life transformation. We want to guide you into the open waters where the calculated risk you take becomes the turning point for you or your organization to thrive. So draw up your anchors and prepare for departure in this week’s episode of Beyond the Breakwater!
09:4223/06/2023