People are not disposable goods with expiry date. Thank you Mike Todd, your family and church for hugging Lentz family gentle enough so they could learn how to breathe, how to live and how to laugh again. God is a good father and he knows what we are made of. Brought to tears.
Am I the only one who felt Laura's presence more even though she didn't speak much? Her giggles exuded genuine emotions of love and joy! I could tell that she enjoyed listening and being part of this conversation.... @LauraLetz, I enjoyed watching you and hearing your giggles and seeing the state of your heart through your beautiful face. Keep on holding one and teaching us all what it really means to trust the Lord in our for better and for worse 🙏
This is so beautiful. So many people judge/hate mega church pastors like Mike and Carl, but they are doing their best loving people like humans. Kudo’s gents.
Hearing Laura laughing in the background was one of my favourite parts of this podcast 😂, God has restored her joy and this conversation was so filled with Christs Spirit and love 🙏🏾🤎.
I've been watching everything from the Lentz's and I pray that Carl will recognize that every time Laura starts to speak he cuz her off... I know he said she doesn't like to talk much but when she does it would be nice to allow her to finish her thoughts. She has so much to say and women want and need to hear from HER perspective as well. We could learn so much from her. Thank you for sharing your story. For the vulnerability. For the transparency. Praying for the continued growth and healing for your family❤
It might be his ADHD where it’s hard to stop the train of thought and speaking sometimes. It can cause over speaking and cutting people off to get the thought out.
Carl's preaching really helped me during some dark times. He's a blessing to many people that he's never even met which is not something many people can say. Thank you Carl.
*Larry Burkett's book on "Giving and Tithing" drew me closer to God and helped my spirituality. 2020 was a year I literally lived it. I cashed in my life savings and gave it all away. My total giving amounted to 40,000 dollars. Everyone thought I was delusional. Today, 1 receive 85,000 dollars every two months. I have a property in Calabasas, CA, and travel a lot. God has promoted me more than once and opened doors for me to live beyond my dreams. God kept to his promises to and for me*
It is the digital market. That's been the secret to this wealth transfer. A lot of folks in the US and abroad are getting so much from it, God has been good to my household Thank you Jesus
The deepest friendships are forged in the fire where you’re sitting WITH someone, and not trying to fix them or give advice, but accepting them with no judgments and when they’re ready they will ask for the help and advice from you because you sat with them first and loved them where they were.
I have never seen love like this. This warmed my heart. This background story is true biblical love. I have been watching this Lentz series from the beginning and I am just in awe of God's goodness. Love you guys.
Man I gotta say this is so wholesome and gives me joy. No matter what people say, these people are awesome and are children of God doing their best God bless you Mike & Carl and your families ❤️
I am not in a position where I can pay for content but am so thankful for what you have shared. It is making a difference. Thank you for being your authentic selves and sharing it with the world.
Carl Lentz. You led me in my faith for so many years, led so many to Christ, Men are men, but God never takes away His reward. Im a product of all your sacrifices. well done
I never knew what or who a Mike Todd was. I have followed Pastor Carl for years. Years. God used you Pastor Carl to lead so many to Mike. I don’t know what that feeling is… that freedom… but I am eager to learn and let god continue in my walk with both of you. Thank you so much for this introduction.
Thank you, guys! My husband and I are Bible School grads and are in the early years of serving. My husband was just ordained. I'm very interested and want to do things right, and I'm glad for all the nuggets you guys shared. Just know someone got it! Thanks again! 🙏🏻
….I am…I am just always so deeply convicted and affected by every episode of this podcast. Man, Carl. I’m so proud of you, man. And affirmed in the adjustments to my friendships that I’ve been making. God. This is so good.
I have been waiting for this because The Lentz family welcome in the Hillsong NY/NJ church when I was student at FIT. It helped shaped the beginning of my walk with God. I was introduce with my current church home TC through the Lentz . I was able to see Michael on the brink of COVID in Feb 2020. So to see both of them together one at the beginning of my journey and the other pastor that's helping sustain the journey. God this is complete circle for me. This is Kingdom in its finest.
What an amazing conversation. Thank you both for giving us a glimpse of what it is like to walk in accountability and true friendship. Pastor Mike, you are the brother in Christ that so many brothers need. May God continue to bless your ministry. 🙏
What a great episode. I wondered how things came about where you ended up at TC. It’s beautiful to hear how Pastor Todd felt called to stand with you. I follow Vous Church and remember during that time stories of Pastor Rich coming out and it really made me question what/who I was following. Ultimately I’m here for God and like Pastor Todd said who is truly willing to walk like Jesus instructed. Not so many have the audacity to do so. Keep these episodes coming! Your insight and Laura’s insight makes me think so differently and question myself. I love it.
After I watch every Podcast I just thank God for being real and merciful. None of this beauty and redemption and wholeness would have come from the ashes if it wasn’t for Him. Grateful for the bright light you are shining!! It truly is ‘Lights On’
And I’m so grateful for Pastor Mike! Every flight I’ve taken to Tulsa is because of that hug Carl Lentz described. That’s exactly how TC feels! #tcnation
Wait? What? Is this the church…being the church? Humility? Obedience? Family? Boundaries? Love? Grace? Real relationships? Accountability? Discipline? This is dangerous…and glorious! Pastors need pastors. Thank you for walking it out in the LIGHT!
I am so glad you guys did this podcast! It will be one of the most important videos for a lot of people in ministry or just people trying to live Godly lives to watch now and in the future! I loved the open, honest and rawness of this conversation! I pray God keeps you all safe from how the world will try to destroy this!
This is beautiful! This is the definition of a friend and following what God leads us to do. The pain that comes from friends walking away when we are in the pit is extremely painful. Thank you for standing for God's children who are hurting because of love. Being the hands and feet just like Jesus. This message will reach so many people. In our home we have magnet in our kitchen that says "A friend walks in the door as the rest of the world runs out." Well done!
My favorites together!!! Wow... I keep trying to tell @michaeltodd that me and my hubby are in Colorado and have a place for him when he come down ..no cost... because God told me my house would be a lighthouse that many would come too... weve been blessed and therfore we bless. Love you Carl and Laura and its been healing for me to go through your story with you guys. ❤
I appreciate this video. I don’t know Mike Todd, I’ve seen the controversies and never paid it no mind. I can respect him and his ministry more now hearing this testimony, but at the same time I feel a tad sense of contradiction to the message behind the new podcast channel. To avoid what happened to pastor Lentz, I think we got to stop hyping up preachers. So much time praising Todd’s character, I think contributes to the problem of these celebrity preachers we deem a problem today. I grew up in this culture, all preachers were always talked so highly about by other preachers at such an ungodly hype. It’s unhealthy for the body. cause then when they fall, it seems more devastating bc we believed these ppl were truly the greatest thing. I might be out of the loop of context, it’s possible lentz is trying to give attention to a man’s character bc it’s been under scrutiny by so many? However, I am concerned for Todd as I was for Lentz in his day. Praying for these men of God. In the end I do support their ministries
This whole thing with Carl and Tod is doing what Jesus came to do I love seeing this, this is so real man Keep going !!! We need people to be real about life man, love you guys Chris from South Africa
Mike Todd, l love you too 😘 ❤so deep. Thank you so much for being a Christian. Most folks don't know that the word Christian was given to the disciples of Jesus Christ by non-believers who saw the disciples acting like Christ.
Brilliant! As someone preparing to take on my first pastorate(convicted to send out my resume after Mikes message optimism is not an option its an order) you guys have given me such invaluable advise! Thankyou🙏
I don't look at the comments anymore when someone is tearing someone else down because of Mike Todd and Tim Ross. It used to confuse me, make me question my own life and my walk with Jesus. Now, I don't look. I don't even click the bait because I know that I know God has them covered and protected. That is freedom from this world's craziness. Thank you 😊
See how God used His people (Pastor Mike & TC) to hold up His people (Carl - a pastor and his family)? That’s God! The enemy won big time with the Lentz family! Who would’ve thought a church and a pastor would be the very same people God would’ve used.
in 2018 I went through a divorce. In one of my many tear-filled nights praying at my kitchen table I was angry with the Lord. I prayed and did all the things He said so how did I end up here?? I felt like a toy He was playing with..to which He said : "You're not a toy you're hope and people need hope. The only way they will find hope is through a story and YOU are their story of hope." Then I thought about the Bible how it is a huge book full of stories of hope. At that moment I realized it was all worth it because when I said "yes" to the Lord, I said "YES" to the Lord. The Good, the bad, and the ugly. If what I have been through saves one person from burning in hell for eternity, it was all worth it. You are the same. Live proud in your story because it's for someone. We all make mistakes, but you are doing amazing things with yours. You're a miracle of a man cuz there aren't many doing what you have done...unfortunately.
The vulnerability and transparency to tell the truth!! We are all at the mercy and grace of God PERIOD!! THIS IS DEMONSTRATING THE HANDS AND FEET OF JESUS💯🎤🙏🏽 May God continue to restore you and your families TO HELP US ALL!! ❤NO ONE IS EXEMPT! Your “sin” may not be what was shared BUT all of US are struggling in areas EVERYDAY! Thank God for Jesus! My prayer is that WE ALL REPRESENT JESUS FORREAL!! NOT SIT BACK AND SPEW HATE ! Be brave and bold enough to share YOUR REAL LIFE WITH OTHERS !
See let y'all say what you want to say. God has never been so kind to me that i get to eat the content of Mike Todd, Tim Ross and Carl Lentz because how else would i get this cheatcodes for healthy living!!!❤
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This just makes me love Mike Todd even more. What he did for the Lentz family is Christ like.
People are not disposable goods with expiry date. Thank you Mike Todd, your family and church for hugging Lentz family gentle enough so they could learn how to breathe, how to live and how to laugh again. God is a good father and he knows what we are made of. Brought to tears.
It takes a lot of maturity and selfwareness to see it in this kinda light.
I give up my daughters room for many im so sorry that it hurt her be cause i give her the crumbs when they got the full course meal margin margin
This is breaking me
#Pattern2024
Am I the only one who felt Laura's presence more even though she didn't speak much? Her giggles exuded genuine emotions of love and joy! I could tell that she enjoyed listening and being part of this conversation.... @LauraLetz, I enjoyed watching you and hearing your giggles and seeing the state of your heart through your beautiful face. Keep on holding one and teaching us all what it really means to trust the Lord in our for better and for worse 🙏
This is so beautiful.
So many people judge/hate mega church pastors like Mike and Carl, but they are doing their best loving people like humans.
Kudo’s gents.
Hearing Laura laughing in the background was one of my favourite parts of this podcast 😂, God has restored her joy and this conversation was so filled with Christs Spirit and love 🙏🏾🤎.
🙏 I'm in tears, needing to cry. I'm in awe of God's work in the Body of Christ and experiencing the glory of our great God.
I been praying for the Lentz family for years and this really blessed my day, TC crew are legit.
I've been watching everything from the Lentz's and I pray that Carl will recognize that every time Laura starts to speak he cuz her off... I know he said she doesn't like to talk much but when she does it would be nice to allow her to finish her thoughts. She has so much to say and women want and need to hear from HER perspective as well. We could learn so much from her.
Thank you for sharing your story. For the vulnerability. For the transparency. Praying for the continued growth and healing for your family❤
I’ve noticed this too.
It might be his ADHD where it’s hard to stop the train of thought and speaking sometimes. It can cause over speaking and cutting people off to get the thought out.
I agree ❤
Humbly agree too
Carl's preaching really helped me during some dark times. He's a blessing to many people that he's never even met which is not something many people can say. Thank you Carl.
*Larry Burkett's book on "Giving and Tithing" drew me closer to God and helped my spirituality. 2020 was a year I literally lived it. I cashed in my life savings and gave it all away. My total giving amounted to 40,000 dollars. Everyone thought I was delusional. Today, 1 receive 85,000 dollars every two months. I have a property in Calabasas, CA, and travel a lot. God has promoted me more than once and opened doors for me to live beyond my dreams. God kept to his promises to and for me*
There's wonder working power in following Kingdom principles on giving and tithing. Hallelujah!
But then, how do you get all that in that period of time? What is it you do please, mind sharing?
It is the digital market. That's been the secret to this wealth transfer. A lot of folks in the US and abroad are getting so much from it, God has been good to my household Thank you Jesus
And thanks to my co-worker (Michael) who suggested Ms Susan Jane Christy
How can I start this digital market, any guidelines and how can I reach out to her?
Incredible talk!!! I love Carl’s humility submitting to Pastor Todd’s leadership!
The deepest friendships are forged in the fire where you’re sitting WITH someone, and not trying to fix them or give advice, but accepting them with no judgments and when they’re ready they will ask for the help and advice from you because you sat with them first and loved them where they were.
Had to screenshot this because it's so powerful
I have never seen love like this. This warmed my heart. This background story is true biblical love. I have been watching this Lentz series from the beginning and I am just in awe of God's goodness. Love you guys.
this entire podcast was dripping with gratitude, admiration and humility. grateful to witness.
Man I gotta say this is so wholesome and gives me joy.
No matter what people say, these people are awesome and are children of God doing their best
God bless you Mike & Carl and your families ❤️
This is what REAL church is all about! thank you for sharing this
We need more of these conversations in media. On tv. There is so much we can learn from other people’s honesty and vulnerability and pain.
I am not in a position where I can pay for content but am so thankful for what you have shared. It is making a difference. Thank you for being your authentic selves and sharing it with the world.
Got a B Side subscription for you if you want it. Just share your email ❤️
@@amberdawnttI saw the IP and wondered if there was a way we could pay it forward with a B-side app purchase. How is this done?
Thank you all for leading so well. 💪🏽
Carl Lentz. You led me in my faith for so many years, led so many to Christ, Men are men, but God never takes away His reward. Im a product of all your sacrifices. well done
I never knew what or who a Mike Todd was. I have followed Pastor Carl for years. Years. God used you Pastor Carl to lead so many to Mike. I don’t know what that feeling is… that freedom… but I am eager to learn and let god continue in my walk with both of you. Thank you so much for this introduction.
Ok I love Michael Todd. You always hear pastors say family first but few very few live up to it! Thank you man of God!
Thank you Mike Todd your obedience has changed my life in so many ways thank you for being you
This is what covenant relationship looks like, so beautiful. God bless you guys!
What a privilege it is to have the opportunity to be a brother 🔥
Thank you, guys! My husband and I are Bible School grads and are in the early years of serving. My husband was just ordained. I'm very interested and want to do things right, and I'm glad for all the nuggets you guys shared. Just know someone got it! Thanks again! 🙏🏻
If this isn’t everything… don’t know what is. TC = lighthouse for real 🕊️🔥🥇
Everything!
Mike Todd said he didn't have anyone who made him want a relationship with Jesus but he actually had a father who was a great example
My God!!! Humility!! Jesus keep these people!! Sustain them oh Lord! ❤
What a beautiful friendship. I pray more believers develop strong friendships like this. Thank you for a phenomenal example of walking like Christ.
So many lights in one podcast. Snuck in my bed, glued to my phone all through. Listened for about 3 hours
“I wanted to be around a friend again that was healthy” - #Brotherhood at its best
This was too good. Thank you to Ps Mike for being a true Christian.
….I am…I am just always so deeply convicted and affected by every episode of this podcast. Man, Carl. I’m so proud of you, man. And affirmed in the adjustments to my friendships that I’ve been making. God. This is so good.
Carl “There’s a better thing coming”. Thank you Carl 💯
I have been waiting for this because The Lentz family welcome in the Hillsong NY/NJ church when I was student at FIT. It helped shaped the beginning of my walk with God. I was introduce with my current church home TC through the Lentz . I was able to see Michael on the brink of COVID in Feb 2020. So to see both of them together one at the beginning of my journey and the other pastor that's helping sustain the journey. God this is complete circle for me. This is Kingdom in its finest.
It's testimonies like theirs that remind me of, "The shadow proves the sunshine."
What an amazing conversation. Thank you both for giving us a glimpse of what it is like to walk in accountability and true friendship. Pastor Mike, you are the brother in Christ that so many brothers need. May God continue to bless your ministry. 🙏
Thank you, Pastor Mike, for your call and walk and your obedience. We love you and TFCC
Man, I love this. Their brotherhood is so special and authentic.
What a great episode. I wondered how things came about where you ended up at TC. It’s beautiful to hear how Pastor Todd felt called to stand with you. I follow Vous Church and remember during that time stories of Pastor Rich coming out and it really made me question what/who I was following. Ultimately I’m here for God and like Pastor Todd said who is truly willing to walk like Jesus instructed. Not so many have the audacity to do so. Keep these episodes coming! Your insight and Laura’s insight makes me think so differently and question myself. I love it.
Wow what a great chat...so much to learn and take into life...blown away. Thank you.
After I watch every Podcast I just thank God for being real and merciful. None of this beauty and redemption and wholeness would have come from the ashes if it wasn’t for Him.
Grateful for the bright light you are shining!! It truly is ‘Lights On’
Thank you both for being so transparent and showing the true love of God!
And I’m so grateful for Pastor Mike! Every flight I’ve taken to Tulsa is because of that hug Carl Lentz described. That’s exactly how TC feels! #tcnation
My hearts desire is to hear and live for him without fear and judgement in fear and trembling pray for me 65+ 43yr believer missing the mark
This blessed me beyond comprehension....Healthy....THANK YOU JESUS
Mike Todd is great! God bless you sir
Every episode helps me do much to turn the lights on in my own life. This is so powerful. Thank you🙌🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼
Vulnerability is a superpower! It heals as it breaks.... thank you guys
Wait? What?
Is this the church…being the church? Humility? Obedience? Family? Boundaries? Love? Grace? Real relationships? Accountability? Discipline?
This is dangerous…and glorious! Pastors need pastors. Thank you for walking it out in the LIGHT!
This was amazing. I’m so grateful that you’re life is restored and you are redeemed 💗
I am so glad you guys did this podcast! It will be one of the most important videos for a lot of people in ministry or just people trying to live Godly lives to watch now and in the future! I loved the open, honest and rawness of this conversation! I pray God keeps you all safe from how the world will try to destroy this!
This is beautiful! This is the definition of a friend and following what God leads us to do. The pain that comes from friends walking away when we are in the pit is extremely painful. Thank you for standing for God's children who are hurting because of love. Being the hands and feet just like Jesus. This message will reach so many people.
In our home we have magnet in our kitchen that says "A friend walks in the door as the rest of the world runs out."
Well done!
I love this conversation. Thank God for men and women who jump in the fire!
A friend that sticks closer than a brother.
There need to be a part 2. For real... I loved this.
Wow, this was special. Thank you for allowing us all into this sacred space.
I love seeing friendships like this modeled for us to see. It’s really inspiring.
My favorites together!!! Wow... I keep trying to tell @michaeltodd that me and my hubby are in Colorado and have a place for him when he come down ..no cost... because God told me my house would be a lighthouse that many would come too... weve been blessed and therfore we bless. Love you Carl and Laura and its been healing for me to go through your story with you guys. ❤
This duo gives me so much life - Thank you both!
What a great friendship. Really admirable ❤
35:06 love seeing Laura laugh. She's so confident and happy. It looks so good on her. I'm working towards that.
What a great interview we live you Carl & Laura. Thank you for being a blueprint
This was absolutely a beautiful testimony!
Thank you B-side for this episode
I appreciate this video. I don’t know Mike Todd, I’ve seen the controversies and never paid it no mind. I can respect him and his ministry more now hearing this testimony, but at the same time I feel a tad sense of contradiction to the message behind the new podcast channel. To avoid what happened to pastor Lentz, I think we got to stop hyping up preachers. So much time praising Todd’s character, I think contributes to the problem of these celebrity preachers we deem a problem today. I grew up in this culture, all preachers were always talked so highly about by other preachers at such an ungodly hype. It’s unhealthy for the body. cause then when they fall, it seems more devastating bc we believed these ppl were truly the greatest thing. I might be out of the loop of context, it’s possible lentz is trying to give attention to a man’s character bc it’s been under scrutiny by so many? However, I am concerned for Todd as I was for Lentz in his day. Praying for these men of God. In the end I do support their ministries
Agree
These relationships ❤. These words🥰. May the light of Yahweh NEVER extinguish in and through your lives. 🙏🏾🙏🏾
This whole thing with Carl and Tod is doing what Jesus came to do I love seeing this, this is so real man Keep going !!! We need people to be real about life man, love you guys Chris from South Africa
So good!!! Thank you for sharing this open hearted conversation
This is a beautiful narration of redemption and friendship.
God bless you all, what a friend❤
This was so powerful! Thank you guys!
Mike Todd, l love you too 😘 ❤so deep. Thank you so much for being a Christian. Most folks don't know that the word Christian was given to the disciples of Jesus Christ by non-believers who saw the disciples acting like Christ.
Great testimony ❤ I hollered when Mike said, “Your face was puffy. You looked like you had been in a fight everyday for 15 months” 😂😂😂
Brilliant! As someone preparing to take on my first pastorate(convicted to send out my resume after Mikes message optimism is not an option its an order) you guys have given me such invaluable advise! Thankyou🙏
The room key story. Beautiful!!! "Your yes after the mess!" Amen!!!!
This is so good! This is how Jesus would minister! It has really ministered to me!!
I don't look at the comments anymore when someone is tearing someone else down because of Mike Todd and Tim Ross. It used to confuse me, make me question my own life and my walk with Jesus. Now, I don't look. I don't even click the bait because I know that I know God has them covered and protected. That is freedom from this world's craziness. Thank you 😊
Love the Todd and Lentz Family!
This was so wholesome ❤ also Laura Lentz is gorgeous
WOW! Thank you for sharing your friendship with us. You guys have a beautiful friendship.
This was amazing. This is my second time watching it. I cannot wait to come to Tulsa Oklahoma in February for my birthday.
The harvest is coming Lentz family! All of these seeds that have been planted are coming to harvest!
This is soooo soooo good. wow. Thank you for this.
wow. this was golden. thank you for this one.
See how God used His people (Pastor Mike & TC) to hold up His people (Carl - a pastor and his family)? That’s God! The enemy won big time with the Lentz family!
Who would’ve thought a church and a pastor would be the very same people God would’ve used.
in 2018 I went through a divorce. In one of my many tear-filled nights praying at my kitchen table I was angry with the Lord. I prayed and did all the things He said so how did I end up here?? I felt like a toy He was playing with..to which He said : "You're not a toy you're hope and people need hope. The only way they will find hope is through a story and YOU are their story of hope." Then I thought about the Bible how it is a huge book full of stories of hope. At that moment I realized it was all worth it because when I said "yes" to the Lord, I said "YES" to the Lord. The Good, the bad, and the ugly. If what I have been through saves one person from burning in hell for eternity, it was all worth it. You are the same. Live proud in your story because it's for someone. We all make mistakes, but you are doing amazing things with yours. You're a miracle of a man cuz there aren't many doing what you have done...unfortunately.
Please allow your wife to speak more. She has many good words to share. We want to hear from her.
Love the shout out to the 757!!! Ayeee!! Represent! Thank you for this episode. Was so excited for this to come out. Love yall.
I completely get his depiction of TC! I’ve visited a few times and it felt exactly like what Carl said- a hug!
This is really good! Very authentic!
This is so Kingdom 🫡
LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS.
Promo ad within 5 minutes is actually wild
The vulnerability and transparency to tell the truth!! We are all at the mercy and grace of God PERIOD!! THIS IS DEMONSTRATING THE HANDS AND FEET OF JESUS💯🎤🙏🏽 May God continue to restore you and your families TO HELP US ALL!! ❤NO ONE IS EXEMPT! Your “sin” may not be what was shared BUT all of US are struggling in areas EVERYDAY! Thank God for Jesus! My prayer is that WE ALL REPRESENT JESUS FORREAL!! NOT SIT BACK AND SPEW HATE ! Be brave and bold enough to share YOUR REAL LIFE WITH OTHERS !
“The truth of the matter is….” 🤪 Love this!
for me one of the best episodes! I just felt blessed to listen to the whole conversation. Hugs from Argentina.
See let y'all say what you want to say. God has never been so kind to me that i get to eat the content of Mike Todd, Tim Ross and Carl Lentz because how else would i get this cheatcodes for healthy living!!!❤
This was absolutely awesome. God is so good. Thank you Jesus!
This pod burned a fire 🔥 in me!! Let’s goo!