Joel Parker - The Holiness of Insignificant Things In Our Lives

Living a life focusing on God’s kingdom and what our role is to play in it isn’t always easy. But when you know what you’re passionate about and the things that give you life it certainly helps.  Having led conversations through film and media, it’s in the storytelling where Joel Parker found himself returning over the years as a filmmaker. What started as a love for snowboarding and making films around snowboard culture himself as Nations Foundation, evolved and transitioned to something more broad and telling stories OF the nations with Nations Media which specializes in stories of hope from around the globe diving into places of pain and persecution, much of which is not even covered by mainstream media. We talk about the journey, we talk about purpose as a believer, we talk about the challenges of western Christianity and our own limitations as believers in a comfortable society, and we even talk about recovery and the new ventures Joel has been called to and I’m hoping today will be a bit of a treat for you as you tune in. I’m both honored and excited to dive in here today with my friend Joel. He’s a husband, he’s a dad. He’s a leader, pastor and teacher. He loves flying, surfing, and snowboarding and is truly an all around awesome guy showing up for people in broken places and doing his best to be a light in a world that desperately needs God’s hope. His enthusiasm for life is contagious as is his fierce love of people. I’m so excited for today’s show so why don’t you pull up a chair, grab a cup of coffee and dive in with us to the places between. Find out more about Latitude Recovery Center at latituderecoverycenter.com.  // Additionally, whether you or someone you know has been wrecked by addiction, or other behavioral health disorders, Joel has given his contact info for you to connect with him regarding navigating recovery. He wants to be a resource for you and is happy to do so. Here is his email: [email protected] _______________ Did you enjoy this episode?  Do you have someone who'd be encouraged by listening today?  We'd be thrilled if you'd share today's episode with a friend as a way of spreading the ministry and message of The Places Between.  Learn more about previous guests and episodes at Anchor.fm/theplacesbetween. Tune in via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and more.  Come say "HI" and jump into conversations with us on Instagram @the_places_between and Lastly, learn more about The Places Between and our upcoming retreats and sponsors at: ThePlacesBetween.com