Episode 229 - Fighting the Good Fight with Jonathan Evans

“God doesn’t waste anything and you know for certain He is going
to use everything.”  What a comfort to know! Today Stacy
welcomes Jonathan Evans to the podcast. Not only is he a pastor
and an author but Jonathan is also a former NFL fullback that
serves as a chaplain to the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Mavericks.
 Listen in as he encourages us to keep on fighting the good
fight through the battles of life.  Don’t miss the beautiful
stories of Jonathan’s very own praying mom that are woven
throughout the podcast.


ABOUT OUR GUEST:


A graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary with a master’s degree
in Christian Leadership, Jonathan Evans is a mentor, author,
speaker and former NFL fullback who serves as the chaplain of the
Dallas Cowboys and co-chaplain of the Dallas Mavericks. As part
of his commitment to developing the next generation of devoted
Christian leaders, he travels the country speaking at churches,
conferences, men’s events, banquets and student-athlete events.
Follow Jonathan and learn more about his journey on Facebook
@JonathanBlakeEvans, Twitter @EvansLegacy and
Instagram@JonathanBlakeEvans.


Jonathan also serves with his pastor, friend and father, Dr. Tony
Evans, both in the local church and the national ministry.
Together, the two of them have written Get in the Game, and in
2021 he released his first stand-alone book, Your Time Is Now.
Jonathan’s newest book is Fighting Your Battles: Every
Christian’s Playbook for Victory over Life’s Challenges.


He and his wife, Kanika, are the proud parents of five children.
The family resides in Dallas, Texas.


SCRIPTURE: (NASB unless noted)


“As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good
in order to bring about this present result, to preserve many
people alive.” Genesis 50:20


And he said, “Listen, all you of Judah and the
inhabitants of Jerusalem, and King Jehoshaphat: This is what the
LORD says to you: ‘Do not fear or be dismayed because of this
great multitude, for the battle is not yours but God’s.’” 2
Chronicles 20:15


“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not
lean on your own understanding. In all your
ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths
straight..” Proverbs 3:5-6



“Come to Me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give
you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am
gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for
your souls. For My yoke is comfortable, and My burden
is light.” Matthew 11:28-30


“For David, after he had served the purpose of God in his own
generation, fell asleep, and was laid among his fathers and
underwent decay.” Acts 13:36


“For God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but of power and
love and discipline.” 2 Timothy 1:7


“Consider it all joy, my brothers and sisters, when you
encounter various trials, knowing that the
testing of your faith
produces endurance.  And
let endurance have its perfect [result, so
that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.”
James 1:2-4


“Casting all your care upon Him, for
He cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:7 (NKJV)


BOOKS BY JONATHAN EVANS:


Fighting Your Battles


Your Time is Now


LINKS:


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