51: Philip De Courcy: Historical Contemporary, Living So As To Be Missed

Philip De Courcy is the senior pastor of Kindred Community Church in Anaheim Hills, California, and speaker on the daily radio program, Know The Truth. Philip was born in Belfast, Ireland, to Christian parents who instilled in him a love for the Lord, Jesus Christ.  At sixteen years of age, Philip trusted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior. Growing up in a neighborhood where civil tension was commonplace, many of Philip's friends became involved in acts of terrorism.  As a result, Philip decided to serve as a part-time reserve police officer in the Royal Ulster Constabulary in North Belfast.  Although some of his comrades were injured and even killed during that six-year period, Philip was unharmed.  To this day, he believes God used this faith-building season to prepare him for pastoral ministry.  After receiving pastoral training, Philip spent six years shepherding the congregation of Carr Baptist Church in Lisburn, a suburb of Belfast. Then, in 1994, Philip relocated his family to The United States, serving in churches in southern California and central Ohio. In 2007 Philip began his current ministry as senior pastor at Kindred Community Church.  The daily radio broadcast, Know The Truth, was launched in March 2010, on three local radio stations in southern California.  The program features Philip's expository Bible teaching and is hosted by broadcast veteran, Wayne Shepherd. He and his wife, June have three grown daughters and one son-in law.   For the full show notes, visit theupandcomersshow.com/episodes/philip   Time-Markers:   4:30 - What It Means to Be a "Professional Talker" 6:15 - Philip's Typical Morning Routine 7:30 - Devotional Books / Know the Truth 10:00 - Growing up within conflict in Ireland 18:30 - Why Philip Joined the Police Force 24:30 - Philip's Dual-Career 31:00 - What Brought Philip Peace 40:30 - Relying on God's Presence 46:00 - Philip's Decision to Leave Police Force 52:00 - Discussion on Callings 1:02:30 - Importance of Being Present 1:07:30 - How Philip Thinks About "Contemporary" 1:12:15 - Where We Devalue History 1:21:30 - What Philip Desires for the Next Generation 1:25:00 - Philip's Optimistic Demeanor 1:31:00 - Milking Everybody and Making Butter 1:33:15 - Book Organization 1:35:15 - Book Recommendations 1:41:00 - Favorite Sport 1:43:15 - Question/Thought Currently Dwelling On 1:44:30 - Non-Preaching Subject Philip Would Talk On 1:46:45 - Morning Text Reminder 1:49:00 - Where to Connect with Philip