Episode 18 - Shadows of the Past

Fellow Revolutionaries I am pleased to announce the release of the 18th episode of Tales of the Revolution with Jason Vreeke entitled Shadows of the Past.

Guest storytellers include Gayle Erwin and Pastor Dave Annan.

Gayle Erwin has pastored for years and has also authored numerous titles that can be found at his website, Servant.org.

Also hear from Pastor Dave Annan as he shares how the church he pastored in Pennsylvania ministered to those living in a homosexual lifestyle.

Learn more about Pastor Dave's personal journey in Episode 15 of the Podcast - Damaged Goods.

Read Pastor Dave's blog here

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The Flowers Will Bloom; Even if Late

When all the trees are blooming with beautiful white blossoms all over my neighborhood, and pretty much everywhere else in North Carolina, the two trees in my front yard remain barren.

There's nothing like having the ugly trees of the neighborhood. It was told to me that my trees are a slightly different kind. They bloom a few weeks later but actually keep their beautiful blossoms for a much longer duration.

As I gaze at the blossoms on my trees I think of how followers of Christ can be sort of "late bloomers."

Those who identify with the sufferings of our Great Revolutionary, Jesus of Nazareth, will not truly "bloom" until this life is over. For all of creation is groaning in anticipation for when the children God will be revealed.

Until that time we can easily be jealous of those around us who seem to have it all in this life. It can be especially difficult to see the success of people who most would consider wicked.

Even the psalmist said that he almost lost heart; until he entered the sanctuary of God. Only then did he gain the perspective of eternity.

Sometimes we need this too.

We can grow weary of seeing all the other trees blossom while our own do not. The time will come.

Remember to enter into the sanctuary of God and talk with Him. Read His Word, The Bible, and reaffirm an eternal perspective.

The flowers will bloom; even if late.

So as I had an occasion to take some evening pictures of the blossoms on my trees, I thought about God and how He is preparing a place for me. And for some reason, that makes everything easier to handle.

-Jason Vreeke

P.S. Episode 18 will be released this weekend! Keep a lookout!

Public Profession of Faith

Hello Fellow Revolutionaries,

This has been a big weekend for my family and I. My oldest son, Isaiah, made the decision to publicly profess his faith in the Lord Jesus Christ of Nazareth through water baptism. Thoughts of pride and humility have filled my heart in the days before and the day of my eight year-old's baptism.

I also have had some family come in from out of town.

I know what you're thinking...Jason is coming up with an excuse for not releasing an episode.

You may be right.

I have not had the time to prepare a high quality episode for your listening pleasure.

I have about two thirds of an episode produced with almost all of the writing done for the rest.

Instead of rushing to finish I will take my time to make sure this episode is on par with the programs you are accustomed to from Tales of the Revolution with Jason Vreeke.

Instead, I am going to give you a bonus from 2006 or so.

Here is an episode of my prior radio show and podcast A Revolution of the Mind.
This episode features the late Pastor Chuck O'Bremski. He gives some of his life story and how he became a follower of Christ.

He served not only as a pastor but as a professional sports chaplain.

Find out more about him at ChuckObremski.com

The episode of A Revolution of the Mind is entitled, A Life Worth Living.

Please ignore any references to email addresses or websites as they are no longer valid.

Also, keep in mind that this episode was produced over ten years ago. Any date references will be out of date.

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Please enjoy this bonus program while I complete episode 18 of Tales of the Revolution with Jason Vreeke.

-Jason Vreeke

P.S. Stay tuned as I have some amazing interviews lined up with revolutionary storytellers you do not want to miss!

Episode 17 - Battlefield

Hello Fellow Revolutionaries,
I am pleased to announce the release of the seventeenth episode of Tales of the Revolution with Jason Vreeke.

This episode is entitled Battlefield.

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This life in which we live is a battle. Did you know that?

Our war is a spiritual war.

Would you like to know more? Listen to Episode 17 - Battlefield.

My guest storyteller is Ryan J. Krause.

Listen as he shares some revolutionary stories from the battlefield of our military.

Check out his ministry --- http://battlefield-ministries.com/

He is the author of a book called Reflections from the Battlefield.

Get it today at Amazon!

Listen, watch, or download the episode below!

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Episode 16 - Redemption Road

Hello Fellow Revolutionaries,

I am please to announce the release of Episode 16 - Redemption Road.

This episode features guest storyteller Joseph A Ross. He is a professor of history and shares some of his own personal history in this episode as it relates to loss, suffering, grief, and redemption.

Learn more about him and his journey at JosephARoss.org.

Find download links and the YouTube video for the episode below!

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Weekend Wonder

For some reason mowing the lawn or even walking in my yard reminds me of Star Wars. It may seem arbitrary but I have spent many hours listening to Star Wars podcasts while mowing.

Invariably, Star Wars always gets me thinking about my oldest son Isaiah; who will be eight years-old very soon.

I remember several years back looking at cakes in the bakery section of Walmart. Isaiah's curiosity was captured by a cake-topper which featured a man in a black helmet dueling a man with a fair complexion.

The scene on the cake was that of Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker dueling in Return of the Jedi.

He asked me, "Daddy, what is this?"

I gave him a little backstory of the duel and told him about the films. I asked him if he wanted to go home and watch the movies. He excitedly agreed. This marked the beginning of his love of Star Wars.

I did not spend my childhood adoring the film franchise; I first watched the films in 1997 during the theatrical release of the special edition versions of the movies. I was, at the time, a high school student.

With this being said, I did not have the same level of wonder as when Isaiah first watched the films. I was not stricken with fear when Darth Vader burst into the Tantive IV in search of the Death Star Plans. I was not frightened to the core when Darth Maul, and his demonic facial features, drove his saber through the abdomen of Qui-Gon Jinn.

I guess one of the reasons I like Star Wars is because it does, in a sense, help me to try to recapture the wonder I have lost growing older. I especially enjoy watching Isaiah and my other boys watch with wide eyes as Anakin makes the horrible turn to evil.

I find it fascinating how much of an emphasis Jesus of Nazareth puts on the nurturing of children. He said it would be better to have a millstone tied around your neck and be cast into the sea than to offend a child.

Jesus said that His Kingdom is made up of children and people of childlike faith.

Does this sound strange to you?

It should not. I have often thought of Jesus as being the patriarch we all need; the One who makes children of us all.

Don't think of Him as a person who makes us feel incapable or weak. Think of Him as One we can look to in our times of need; which is all the time.

I think of Jesus as the One who cares for me more than I care for my own children; and He cares for you as well.

Have you talked to Him lately? He was taken down a rough path while carrying a wooden cross.

His arms were stretched out and nailed to this same cross. There He died as a payment for our sins; our offenses toward God.

When the disciples looked for Him, the tomb was empty.

Jesus lives and because He lives we also shall live.

Simply call out to Him in faith.

For it is by grace we are saved, through faith. This is not of ourselves. It is a gift from God, not of works, so that nobody can boast.

Do you have this faith? It is yours if you want it.

Call out to Him.

Your fellow revolutionary,
Jason Vreeke

The Walk for Life/Fun Run in High Point, NC May 6th

This year come show your support for families in High Point, NC by participating in this year's Walk for Life/Fun Run!

It's happening May 6th from 8am to noon.

Create or join a team of walkers or runners and help raise donations to benefit families and mothers in need.

I had the privilege of talking to one of the board members of The New Life Family outreach of High Point, Tori Shaw on Episode 11 - Deceived Unto Death.

To find out more follow the link below and watch the promotional video as well!

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