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EPISODE · Nov 11, 2025 · 47 MIN

Wake Up the Lions! #49 - Pastor of Resilient Church & Author of "You Need Friends," Jake Thurston!!!

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Dr. Jake Thurston is the lead pastor and church planter of Resilient Church, a growing ministry that serves a large number of students and young adults in the college town of Vermillion, South Dakota. Jake is the author of the book "You Need Friends: Reclaim Your God-Given Design for Community and Remedy Your Loneliness for Good."  Jake is also an adjunct professor of Bible, Theology, and Ministry at Indiana Wesleyan University, Wesley Seminary, and the University of South Dakota. He is married to his wife, Kasey, and has two daughters and one son.You can follow Jake on Instagram @pastor.jakethurston, and join his newsletter at YouNeedFriends.com.His website: https://www.youneedfriends.com/His links:  https://a.co/d/0rSG8puThe Lions of God have been silent for long enough.  They have been waiting for the trumpet to sound.  Their wait is over.  Their time is now!  This is the podcast where everyday Christians come to share their testimony, inspire and encourage others, and tell the world how God has impacted their lives.  In doing so, in spreading his word, openly and honestly, they become Lions!  Are you a Lion?  Do you have a testimony to share?  If so, contact us today! Listen now!Email us at [email protected]:  @your_unbroken_lifeFB: @yourunbrokenlifeYouTube:  @wakeupthelionsofgodWhen you're called... You answer.  Believe it!

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Dr. Jake Thurston is the lead pastor and church planter of Resilient Church, a growing ministry that serves a large number of students and young adults in the college town of Vermillion, South Dakota. Jake is the author of the book "You Need Friends: Reclaim Your God-Given Design for Community and Remedy Your Loneliness for Good." Jake is also an adjunct professor of Bible, Theology, and Ministry at Indiana Wesleyan University, Wesley Seminary, and the University of South Dakota. He is ...

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