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Sharing Faith — Book 2: The Word Proclaimed explores how the message of Christ is spoken, lived, and multiplied. From John the Baptist’s bold cry in the wilderness to the Spirit’s fire at Pentecost, from modern pulpits to digital platforms, this study follows the journey of the Word through every medium and generation. Each chapter includes Scripture, Teaching, Meditation, Reflection, Poem, Questions, Prayer, and Smithy’s Forge—a unique devotional structure that blends biblical insight with real ministry experience. Through stories from Kairos prison ministry, Promise Keepers, and...

Apologetics: Foundations of Faith—Why We Believe explores the meeting place between belief and understanding. In a world of doubt, division, and distraction, Geoffrey Schmitt (Willingheart) offers a thoughtful and pastoral guide to defending the faith not with argument alone, but with integrity, humility, and hope. Across ten chapters, this study journeys through revelation, reason, science, morality, suffering, the witness of the Church, and the enduring evidence of hope. Drawing insight from Scripture, C. S. Lewis and the Inklings, historical theology, and the author’s own conversion ...

From the rushing wind of Pentecost to the worship movements of our own day, Sharing the Faith, Book Nine: Revival and Renewal — Movements of the Spirit Through History traces how God has reignited hearts throughout the centuries. This volume shows that revival is not a single event but a living rhythm — a cycle of repentance, restoration, and joy. Through Scripture, history, and personal reflection, Geoffrey Schmitt (writing as Willingheart) explores awakenings that changed the world: the prophetic calls of the Old Testament, the desert monks’ quiet prayers, the Reformation’s ...

From Jerusalem to the ends of the earth, the story of the Gospel continues. In this final volume of the Sharing the Faith series, Geoffrey W. Schmitt (Willingheart) traces the living testimony of the global Church — from Africa’s joy to Asia’s endurance, from Latin America’s passion to the Middle East’s perseverance, and from the West’s renewal to heaven’s final triumph. Blending Scripture, history, personal reflection, and poetic insight, The Great Commission — The Global Church Today celebrates how the Spirit of God is still moving in every nation and every generation. ...

The Logic of Love: Speaking Truth with Grace By Geoffrey Schmitt (Willingheart) In an age of debate and division, how do we share truth without losing tenderness? The Logic of Love offers a new kind of apologetics — not argument for its own sake, but truth revealed through compassion. Drawing on Scripture, personal reflection, and real-life examples from ministry and public dialogue, Geoffrey Schmitt shows that the mind and heart were never meant to be separated. Each chapter invites readers to explore how love and reason work together: Listening before speaking Meeting doubt with empathy...

Sharing the Faith: Seeds and Soil explores Jesus’ parable of the sower as a guide for evangelism, discipleship, and the patient work of God’s Kingdom. Through vivid storytelling, personal reflection, and deep spiritual insight, Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt shows how every heart can become fertile ground for God’s Word—and how the seed of faith grows, multiplies, and feeds the world. From the preparation of the soil to the baking of the bread, this study traces the full cycle of grace: what God plants in us, He intends to share through us. It is a journey of growth, trust, and gratitude...

Living by Faith: The Path God Clears continues the Living by Faith series with a heartfelt exploration of how God opens the way before us — sometimes through obstacles, sometimes through waiting, and always through His faithfulness. From Abraham’s first step into the unknown to Elijah’s quiet renewal in the wilderness, from Nehemiah’s rebuilding to Paul’s perseverance, each chapter traces how divine direction unfolds in real time. Through Scripture, teaching, meditation, reflection, and prayer, Rev. Dr. Geoffrey G. Schmitt invites readers to see their own life journeys as sacred ...

Exit & Einstieg – Der Business-Podcast zwischen Vater und TochterWas passiert, wenn jahrzehntelange Unternehmer-Erfahrung auf frische Gründer-Perspektive trifft? In Exit & Einstieg sprechen Klaus Schmitt und Anna Lena Charbonnier offen über Unternehmertum, Wachstum, Fehler und Visionen. Persönlich, ehrlich, inspirierend.Anna Lena Charbonnier (35) ist Gründerin von HIVEDRIVE, einem Unternehmen, das HR, Marketing und Sales zu einem productized service verbindet – damit mittelständische Unternehmen im DACH-Raum zuverlässig die passenden Mitarbeiter gewinnen. Sie startete ihre Karriere ...

The Witness of a Life Sharing the Faith Series — Book One By Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt (Willingheart) There is a sermon that never needs to be preached — the sermon of a life lived in faith. From St. Francis’s quiet simplicity to the servant-hearted love of Christ Himself, this opening volume of the Sharing the Faith series explores how believers share the Gospel not first by words, but by the way they live. Through Scripture, reflection, and story, The Witness of a Life traces the quiet power of authentic faith: Light that shines naturally from within Fruit that speaks through ...

The Promise God Keeps is the third volume in Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt’s acclaimed Living by Faith series. From Abraham’s first step of faith to John’s vision of the New Jerusalem, this book traces the golden thread of God’s promises through Scripture — promises of presence, mercy, redemption, and renewal. Each chapter combines Scripture, Teaching, Meditation, Reflection, Poem, Questions, Prayer, and Smithy’s Forge, guiding readers from understanding to transformation. Through personal stories, Kairos ministry experiences, and vivid biblical insights, Geoffrey shows that every ...

The Peace God Gives — Book Five of the Living by Faith Series — traces the unfolding story of divine peace from Genesis to Revelation and from the author’s own life of ministry and love. Each chapter explores a different dimension of peace: Peace in the Garden — God’s original design for harmony. Peace through Promise and Covenant. Peace in the Prophets and Psalms. Peace in Christ’s Birth, Ministry, and Gift to His Disciples. Peace through Forgiveness and Purpose. Peace Beyond Understanding and Peace Everlasting. Woven throughout are deeply personal reflections — from the ...

Living by Faith, Book Four: The Battle God Wins In this fourth volume of the Living by Faith series, Rev. Dr. Geoffrey G. Schmitt — known to many as Willingheart — explores the great battles of Scripture and the victories of God that continue to shape every believer’s life. From Eden’s fall to the final triumph of the Lamb, each chapter reveals how faith, obedience, and surrender overcome fear, failure, and pride. The reader will walk with Moses at the Red Sea, march around Jericho with Joshua, face Goliath with David, call down fire with Elijah, and stand firm in the armor of God. ...

Maximilian Brückner hat die Mischung aus Warmherzigkeit und kraftvoller Tiefe, die es braucht, um Eric-Emmanuel Schmitts Erzählungen richtig zu lesen: Ganz ohne Pathos erzählt er diese vier Geschichten aus dem Leben von Frauen, mit allen Abgründen, Irrungen und Glückseligkeiten.

Let Justice Roll: A Biblical Exploration of God’s Heart for Justice is a timely and timeless call to rediscover the biblical meaning of justice—not as a political buzzword, but as a central theme of God’s story. From the prophetic cries of Amos and Isaiah to the radical compassion of Jesus, this study traces the sweeping arc of justice in Scripture. It explores how justice and righteousness walk hand in hand, how the early church embodied economic and social fairness, and how hope in the new creation inspires our actions today. With personal stories from prison ministry, parish life, ...

From Doubt to Deeper Faith is a compassionate and honest Bible study for anyone who has wrestled with uncertainty, spiritual fatigue, or unanswered questions. With wisdom forged through decades of ministry—and deeply personal stories of grief, healing, and perseverance—Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt invites readers on a journey where doubt isn’t denied, but explored in the light of God’s love. Each chapter walks alongside biblical figures who doubted: Peter, Thomas, Elijah, John the Baptist, the disciples, and more. Through Scripture, poetry, sidebars, personal reflections, and heartfelt...

Every business knows that the best customer is a happy customer. They return again and again, bring their friends, and deliver tons of free advertising via word of mouth and social media. But in order to grow that loyal base, you must be aware of your customers’ needs. Drawing on the latest research in the exploding field of positive psychology, Columbia Business School marketing professor Bernd Schmitt offers three unique approaches any business can use to turn a casual customer into a committed fan.

Living by Faith: The Life God Shapes By Rev. Dr. Geoffrey G. Schmitt (“Willingheart”) Faith is not a theory—it’s a life God shapes one step at a time. From Abraham’s first journey into the unknown to Mary’s courageous “yes,” from the disciples’ faltering obedience to the boldness of the early Church, this devotional study traces the many ways faith takes form in ordinary lives. Through Scripture, reflection, poetry, and prayer, Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt invites readers to rediscover faith as a daily walk of trust. Each chapter explores a biblical example of living faith, ...

In an age of constant noise, glowing screens, and fleeting attention, The Word in Your Hands invites readers to rediscover the sacred quiet of opening a real Bible. Inspired by a conference presentation from Charlie Kirk and expanded through Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt’s decades of pastoral experience, this study explores why a physical Bible still matters — not out of nostalgia, but because the printed Word engages the whole person: mind, heart, and even touch. Across ten reflective chapters, Geoffrey (writing as Willingheart) shows how the Bible becomes a lifelong friend, a growing ...

Die Geschwister Karl und Rosa führen ein einfaches Leben auf der Insel Feudalia. Sie helfen auf dem Hof ihrer Eltern, spielen im Wald und sammeln dabei das dringend benötigte Feuerholz für die Familie. Doch eines Morgens steht dort ein Schild: »Holz sammeln verboten. Holzdiebe werden bestraft.« Und dieses Verbot ist nur der Anfang einer großen Veränderung, die das Leben der Geschwister völlig auf den Kopf stellt. Schon bald wird die Familie von ihrem Hof vertrieben.

The school day may be finished, but the ideas and inspiration keep going! Inspiration After the Bell brings you interviews with knowledgeable educators providing tips and practical strategies for your classroom. Plus, each episode features stories that are inspiring, funny, and heartwarming. Short and full of actionable ideas, this podcast is designed to spark ideas —because teaching not only happens between the bells, but also after the bell.