{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"On The Mic with Sam Sylk","title":"Here's A Word Ft. Dr. R.A. Vernon","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/3c5e8a86\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2893,"description":"Sam Sylk sits down with Dr. R.A. Vernon of The Word Church to talk about his journey from Cleveland’s projects to pastoring thousands. Vernon shares his first sermon, the heartbreak of being locked out of his first church, and how that setback led to launching The Word Church in 2000 with almost nothing. He explains what purpose looks like, challenges misconceptions about pastors and money, and describes the emotional weight pastors carry. Tune in for the rest and as always, Like, Subscribe and Share!\n\n00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro\n00:45 Young Grandparents Talk\n01:53 Projects to Purpose\n04:38 Called to Preach Early\n06:34 First Sermon Memories\n08:23 First Pastorate Joy\n11:07 Finding Your Purpose\n12:57 Pastor Pay Misconceptions\n15:15 Locked Out and New Church\n19:33 Giving Back and Transparency\n24:16 Handling People’s Burdens\n24:49 Vacation Like a Boss\n26:02 Outreach and Justice\n28:07 Prophetic Preaching Balance\n30:54 Mixed Congregation Real Talk\n31:33 Hardest Pastor Decisions\n35:11 Legacy and Kids\n36:25 Church and Mental Health\n38:13 Fathers and Sons Healing\n42:27 Breaking Family Patterns\n43:58 Generational Wealth Blueprint\n47:08 Final Thanks and Wrap","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/qNjPUWks2wyvbms1u19XXNLgRFneTqLgtWEOJN59q18/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9kZmMz/ODkzYTlhZjRmOTBj/ZmNmMjM3MDA4MzAz/N2MwZS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}