{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65df5b868e58a600177ee4b4/68d95a44136216b12f82e67e?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"S4 EP3: Called to More: The Journey from Comfortable to Commissioned","description":"<h1><strong>Episode 3: Called to More – The Journey from Comfortable to Commissioned</strong></h1><p><br></p><p><strong>Hosts: </strong>Pastor Jon Schwartz &amp; Pastor Andrea Schwartz</p><p><strong>Release Date: </strong>September 29, 2025</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Episode Summary</strong></p><p>God’s call on your life will often stretch you beyond what’s comfortable, and that’s where growth begins. In this candid episode, Pastors Jon and Andrea share personal stories of surrender, obedience, and leadership that required big faith. If you’ve ever felt the tension between staying safe and stepping into more, this conversation will stir your spirit to follow God with renewed courage and clarity.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Hosts Bio</strong></p><p>Pastors Jon and Andrea Schwartz lead Life Church with a deep commitment to transforming lives through the gospel. Jon, originally from Brooklyn, NY, combines his diverse heritage with a passion for ministry, transitioning from a career in Accounting and Finance to full-time ministry. Andrea, rooted in the Lehigh Valley, applies her expertise in psychology and school counseling as the Executive Pastor of Next Gen ministries. Together, they embody a vision of healing and wholeness through God’s word. Alongside their three daughters—Anabelle, Charlotte, and Stella—they are dedicated to making Life Church a beacon of hope and life, believing that the Word of God and the Holy Spirit are our sources of healing, hope, and love.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Resources &amp; Mentions</strong></p><ol><li><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/jonschwartz01/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><u>Jon Schwartz Instagram</u></a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/andrea__schwartz/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><u>Andrea Schwartz Instagram</u></a></li><li><a href=\"https://mypersonality.net/test/disc?afid=gdnmpussdisc&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=22454278004&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAoniUb9E_9TIu-Hz_5LpT9ZnXs9J2&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwzOvEBhDVARIsADHfJJRrcfZGpsFOf03YinxbwM-tDLi61ZDMPZG2Dy2LSsj15ain8ahlSysaAn9gEALw_wcB\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><u>DISC Personality Test</u></a></li><li><a href=\"https://enneagramtest.com/quiz?afid=gdnens&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=20825806555&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAqk4d2pmZo6-szL4jIKYCkWRdChah&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwuKnGBhD5ARIsAD19RsYBp3Fl_cSeLVQCN9VHhz8UJM_QCPfwmp_gRiCVKurKXGMCWXWNkcsaAqsEEALw_wcB\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><u>Enneagram Personality Test</u></a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><u>Myers-Briggs Personality Test</u></a></li><li><a href=\"https://youtu.be/nHv-Xcef4Js?feature=shared\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><u>Rebekah Lyons - Beyond the Pulpit</u></a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Rhythms-Renewal-Trading-Anxiety-Purpose/dp/0310356148\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><u>Rebekah Lyons - Rhythms of Renewal</u></a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.compassion.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><u>Compassion International</u></a></li></ol><p><br></p><p><em>Beyond the Pulpit</em> is a podcast hosted by Life Church. To learn more about Life Church, visit<a href=\"https://www.lifechurchusa.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> lifechurchusa.org</a> or follow us online:<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/thisislifechurch/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Instagram</a> |<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/lifechurchusa\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Facebook</a> |<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@LifeChurch-USA\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> YouTube</a></p>","author_name":"Life Church, Lead Pastors Jon and Andrea Schwartz & Friends"}