Brilliant Gaze

Welcome to Brilliant Gaze, a podcast for everyone seeking the Kingdom of God and the abundant life to be found there. I’m your host, Max Wilkins, a fellow pilgrim on the Kingdom journey. As we pursue the Kingdom life together we will discover a profound truth: in seeking first the Kingdom of God, and His righteousness, we receive everything we need for life and meaning as well. My guests and I are here to encourage you along the way, and to help you live life to the full.

Back Where it All Began 05/30/2023

Back Where it All Began In this, the final episode of season five, we revisit Isaiah’s vision of the Lord, and return to the four “looks” of the Kingdom journey. You can learn more about these “looks” in my book: Focusing My Gaze, available at seedbed.com or at my website God bless you, everyone. Enjoy the Kingdom journey. Episode 5-17 Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: /episode/index/show/brilliantgaze/id/26986815

God’s Calling Card 05/23/2023

God’s Calling Card Mark Gerson, host of the excellent podcast The Rabbi’s Husband, says that in the Passover, God is showing us His calling card, He is showing us how he wants to be known and understood. Listen as we talk about how the themes of that calling card connect to kingdom seekers. Episode 5-16 Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: /episode/index/show/brilliantgaze/id/26916066

Behold His Love! 05/16/2023

Behold His Love! Unless we understand and embrace the nature of God’s love and God’s grace in our lives, we can never overcome the guilt, shame, and fear of our mistakes and failures. The good news is that if we understand and embrace God’s grace and our identity in Jesus, it turns out that nothing else is necessary for the abundant life the Lord promises us. Episode 5-15 Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: /episode/index/show/brilliantgaze/id/26853534

Trust Me! 05/09/2023

Trust Me! Let’s look at the life of a young man who started well, but lost his trust in the midst of early challenges. In need of a “do-over”, he discovered that this is exactly the business God is in. Do you need a do-over in your life? Listen as we talk about how to receive one from God. Episode 5-14 Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: /episode/index/show/brilliantgaze/id/26786733

Listen Up! 05/04/2023

Listen Up! For many of us, a tendency towards arrogance, or toward thinking we have it all figured out, can cause us to believe we have figured it all out. The result is often a destructive failure to listen. Let’s look at a life that was strangled by arrogance only to be turned around by a relationship with Jesus. Episode 5-13 Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: /episode/index/show/brilliantgaze/id/26744472

When It’s Time to Change 04/25/2023

When It’s Time to Change Very few people in history have been born with as many talents and abilities as biblical King David. Yet, despite all his gifts, and his immense faith in his God, David’s life almost went completely off the rails. How was he able to recover, and what can we learn from his story? Episode 5-12 Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: /episode/index/show/brilliantgaze/id/26645253

A Spirit of Excellence 04/18/2023

A Spirit of Excellence Much of the outcome of our lives will be determined by the spirit with which we live. It was said about Biblical Daniel that he had a spirit of excellence. What was it that people saw in the prophet that caused them to see that spirit within him, and is it something we can develop in our own lives? Episode 5-11 Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: /episode/index/show/brilliantgaze/id/26575410

I’m Not Surprised! 04/11/2023

I’m Not Surprised! News of the resurrection of Jesus seemingly surprised everyone. Even those closest to Jesus, including Peter, James and John, were completely caught off guard by the news. But there were a few… very few… who were not surprised. Who were they, and what makes them different from the rest? The answer may surprise you. Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: /episode/index/show/brilliantgaze/id/26501511

Jesus in the Passover Revisited 04/04/2023

Jesus in the Passover Revisited As we celebrate Holy Week 2023, we will revisit one of the most requested episodes of Brilliant Gaze. Recorded live several years ago, Pastor Max shares about the powerful symbols Jesus uses as He celebrates the Passover with His disciples before going to the Garden of Gethsemane and ultimately to the cross. Listen as we learn about the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the whole world. Episode 5-9 Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: /episode/index/show/brilliantgaze/id/26438265

Don’t Stop Believing 03/28/2023

Don’t Stop Believing A lot of us come into the world filled with dreams, sometimes even visions of wonderful things we want to see in our lives. Often the circumstances in our lives can seemingly crush those very same dreams. But when God puts a dream in our lives - a God-sized dream - He also wants to bring it to fruition in our lives. Listen as we discuss how to help that be our reality. Episode 5-8 Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: /episode/index/show/brilliantgaze/id/26352801

In the Moment with Special Guest Patric Young 03/21/2023

In the Moment with Special Guest Patric Young On his way out west for his wedding, basketball star and SEC Network Sports commentator Patric Young experienced an automobile accident that left him currently paralyzed below the waist. But while the accident has robbed him of some mobility, it has not taken from him his joy, his gratitude, nor the abundant life the Lord has for him. Listen as Patric discusses all of this and more. Episode 5-7 Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: /episode/index/show/brilliantgaze/id/26292249

In the Strength You Have 03/14/2023

In the Strength You Have Have you ever encountered someone who believes in you more than you believe in yourself? It might surprise you to know that God is always like that with us. Let’s look at how the Lord helped Gideon to become the man only God believed he could be. Episode 5-6 Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: /episode/index/show/brilliantgaze/id/26224266

Hear My Cry! with Romal Tune 03/07/2023

Hear My Cry! with Romal Tune To live the abundant life we all must face the messiness of life. Journey with Romal Tune into the story of Ishmael as you consider that the things that happened to you do not have the right to determine the rest of your life. I Wish My Dad: The Power of Vulnerable Conversations between Fathers and Sons is available Episode 5-5 Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: /episode/index/show/brilliantgaze/id/26143008

Face Forward 02/28/2023

Face Forward All of us who want to enter into the promises of God in our lives will face challenges, obstacles, and fearful things. But the Lord promised Joshua he could overcome all of that and live into the the future God had for him, and He makes the same promises to each of us today. Episode 5-4 Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: /episode/index/show/brilliantgaze/id/26079006

Lost Coin Found 02/21/2023

Lost Coin Found At 10:00 a.m. of Wednesday, February 8, 2023 a simple chapel service began at Hughs Auditorium, Asbury University in Wilmore, KY. At the time of this recording, 8 days later, that service is ongoing. Whether awakening, revival, or simply a fresh move of God, something extraordinary is happening there. Join special guest Jon Ramsay as we look at what is happening in Wilmore and how Kingdom seekers worldwide might respond appropriately. Episode 5-3 Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: /episode/index/show/brilliantgaze/id/25989789

Team Up! 02/14/2023

Team Up! We all know that God said it is “not good” for human beings to be alone. Yet, many of us, like the Desperado of whom the Eagles sing, still make the mistake of trying to live the abundant life on our own. Journey with us as we look at how Moses learned that he needed the help of others. Episode 5-2Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: /episode/index/show/brilliantgaze/id/25918776

Trust and Obey 02/07/2023

Trust and Obey As we launch a new season of Brilliant Gaze many of us are also looking for a fresh start in our lives. We will look together at various individuals from Scripture who began afresh with God, and experienced some wonderful results in their lives. We begin our journey with Abram/Abraham, whose fresh start with the Lord led to him becoming the father of our faith. Episode 5-1 Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: /episode/index/show/brilliantgaze/id/25858755

Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner? 12/15/2022

Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner? Jesus said to Zacchaeus, “I’m coming to your house today.” And as Zacchaeus welcomes Jesus into his home and into his heart, Jesus says, “Salvation has come to this house today.” It’s an amazing story, but in many ways it is also a story of hospitality and the story of Christmas. What does it really mean that God is with us? Listen as we talk about this very question. Episode 4-24 Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: /episode/index/show/brilliantgaze/id/25336620

With Eyes of Compassion 12/12/2022

With Eyes of Compassion Are we really called to show hospitality and compassion to everyone? Even to the outsiders? Aren’t there enough needs at home to keep us busy? Even Jesus seemed to call the Canaanite Woman a “dog” because she wasn’t part of the House of Israel. What is going on here? Episode 4-23 Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: /episode/index/show/brilliantgaze/id/25298388

Angels Unaware 11/24/2022

Angels Unaware Angels are described as “messengers from God”. If when entertaining strangers we are sometimes entertaining angels unaware, what if in doing so we are also receiving a special message from God? And if so, how would we look at these encounters differently? Let’s talk about that. Happy Thanksgiving everyone. Episode 4-22 Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: /episode/index/show/brilliantgaze/id/25124247

Welcome to My World 11/21/2022

Welcome to My World When Jesus says to those He is welcoming into the Kingdom, “I was a stranger and you invited me in,” they were confused. “When did we do that?” they asked. The Lord’s answer might surprise you. We are called to live invitational lives. Episode 4-21 Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: /episode/index/show/brilliantgaze/id/25077882

A Hospitable People 11/17/2022

A Hospitable People Despite the fact that scripture lifts up the idea of Biblical hospitality as one of the most important characteristics of righteous people, many of us live in cultures that have long since forgotten its importance. Let’s talk about why that matters. Episode 4-20 Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: /episode/index/show/brilliantgaze/id/25042506

A Little Bit More 11/14/2022

A Little Bit More How can those of us who would rather not live the consumeristic, covetous lives that our society seems to demand learn the secret to contentment? Lives of gratitude and generosity are essential for those who would experience the abundant life. Episode 4-19 Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: /episode/index/show/brilliantgaze/id/24994692

Blessed Persecution? 11/07/2022

Blessed Persecution? When Jesus says our lives will be blessed when we are persecuted because of righteousness and His name, it gives many of us pause. But the unfolding Kingdom that Jesus is ushering in requires faithfulness and commitment even in the face of persecution. Fortunately, Jesus leads us and shows us the way. Episode 4-17 Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: /episode/index/show/brilliantgaze/id/24927519

Celebrate Jesus with Pastor Joe MacLaren 11/03/2022

Celebrate Jesus with Pastor Joe MacLaren Join us as recently retired Pastor Joe MacLaren discusses decades of faithful leadership in the local church, what makes for fruitfulness, and the things that bring forth peace in life and ministry. Episode 4-16 Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: /episode/index/show/brilliantgaze/id/24892059

Taking Jesus to Costa Rica? with Beth Tatum 11/03/2022

Taking Jesus to Costa Rica? with Beth Tatum Listen as cross-cultural witness Beth Tatum discusses joining Jesus in His mission in Costa Rica, and the lessons she and her family have learned after almost 15 years of faithful service and perseverance. Episode 4-18 Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: /episode/index/show/brilliantgaze/id/24966501

The Things that Make for Peace 10/31/2022

The Things that Make for Peace What would the world look like if we set down our perpetual pursuit of power and control, and in its place began to pursue the things that make for peace? Perhaps the pursuit of God’s shalom is the very heart of what it means to be children of God. Episode 4-15 Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: /episode/index/show/brilliantgaze/id/24840663

Everybody Needs Some Cave Time with Pastor Jorge Acevedo 10/27/2022

Everybody Needs Some Cave Time with Pastor Jorge Acevedo Every human being will experience times of challenge, darkness, even devastation in our lives. There is no avoiding this reality. But we do have a choice. Will we embrace the One who brings forth even life from death and discover how God can do some of best work in the dark places of our lives? Listen as Pastor Jorge talks about this and so much more. Grace Church’s Hurricane Ian Response site: Book Link: Episode 4-14 Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: /episode/index/show/brilliantgaze/id/24809220

Clean Hands and Pure Hearts 10/24/2022

Clean Hands and Pure Hearts Want to see God? Many people are pursuing exactly that, in a multitude of ways, often to no effect. Yet, our Lord gives us a workable answer for those who would see God. And He promises to help us in the process. Episode 4-13 Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: /episode/index/show/brilliantgaze/id/24760797

Ethiopian Journeys with Guest Richard Coleman 10/20/2022

Ethiopian Journeys with Guest Richard Coleman Some of the earliest roots of the Christian message come from the East African nation of Ethiopia. Join special guest Richard Coleman as we discuss how the mission of Jesus is being lived out there today. Episode 4-12 Richard Coleman email: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: /episode/index/show/brilliantgaze/id/24667725

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