Sam Collier on Teaching the Next Generation, Joining the Conversation on Civil Rights and ‘A Greater Story’
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In this episode Jason talks with pastor, speaker, and writer Sam Collier from Atlanta, Georgia. Sam begins by sharing about his brand and book (see below) A Greater Story - a theme that lives at the centre of his life and mission. He lets the listener deeper into his personal story filled with poverty, disadvantage and redemption. Not to spoil it here, but somehow Steve Harvey makes a guest appearance in Sam’s life (you’ll have to find out how in the interview).
Jason and Sam touch on topics like reaching the next generation, and the importance of rest but the bulk of the conversation is spent focused on the topic of racial injustice. Jason refers to Sam as a bridge builder - between the south and the north, between generations and also between ethnicities. And it’s not difficult for the listener to see why.
Sam acknowledges the heightened backlash, the polarizing responses and the honest sentiment of “I can never get it right” that comes with standing up against racism in this moment. The way Sam puts it is “There is nowhere to stand in the fight and not get hit.” He admonishes and thanks those who have chosen to speak up, those who are getting hit alongside him. And then Sam shares one final encouragement that perhaps some of us need to hear most today.
“Don’t get out of the fight.”
From the get-go this interview is saturated with his contagious charisma and energy. We hope you enjoy Episode 16 with Sam Collier.
Sam Collier
Sam Collier is a speaker and host at Northpoint Ministries (founded by Andy Stanley) as well as the Director of City Strategy for The reThink Group (founded by Reggie Joiner). North Point Ministries has 40,000 members around the World. Collectively The reThink Group reaches over 13,000 churches Worldwide. Sam is also the host and creator of “A Greater Story w/ Sam Collier”. A faith based TV, Radio and Podcast that interviews Christian Celebrities and Influencers like Lecrae, Kim Walker-Smith and Michael Todd about the story that God is telling with their lives. His show can now be seen and heard in 100 Million Homes across the World. Through his nonprofit No Losing, Inc. he has empowered over 100k young people to have a winning mindset in life to achieve their goals by creatively making education relevant. Sam is an Atlanta native!
“The next generation doesn’t need another party, another concert, they need people that will believe in them until they believe in themselves. ”
Preorder A Greater Story
You can preorder Sam’s new book A Greater Story today! In this deeply personal yet remarkably universal book, Sam Collier tells his inspiring story of abandonment, sacrifice, gratitude, and rescue, revealing how God is always doing something bigger and better than we might imagine. That he has a purpose and a plan for every single one of us. That he is always telling his greater story through our trials, our relationships, and our triumphs.
Episode Links
There is no shortage of incredibly helpful, relevant content that Sam is releasing every week. If you want more resources, content or just to connect more with Sam, head to his personal website.
Sam has also written a book called Find Your Voice. In this book, Sam speaks directly and simply to students and young adults about influence and leadership, in terms of how they lead and how they are influenced, and how to be purposeful about both. Talking through his own experience, he encourages young people to learn to discover their voice and then raise it well so the world hears the story they have to tell.
“When it comes to this moment highlighting racial injustice, there is nowhere to stand in the fight and not get hit. ”
Youtube Links
We have also posted some of our favourite sections of this interview on our Youtube Channel - here is one of them:
This episode was brought to you by Compassion.
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Tim Hughes
Tim is the lead pastor of St Luke’s Gas Street Birmingham, which he leads alongside his wife, Rachel. He is a worship leader and song writer known for songs such as “Here I Am to Worship”, “Happy Day”, “The Way”, and “Hope and Glory”. He also pioneered Worship Central, a movement of worship leaders and musicians with a desire to see people encounter God, be equipped as worship leaders so that the local church can be empowered. He is Dad to Phoebe, Simeon, Lois and Judah.