Episode 96: Embracing Weakness – Ian Simkins' Powerful Testimony

In this moving episode of The Walk, Pastor Ian Simkins shares his deeply personal journey with a lifelong neurological condition that causes his eyes to shake uncontrollably. Join host Joshua Swanson as Ian recounts a transformative encounter during a mission trip to India, where his perceived weakness became a powerful vessel for God’s grace.

Through his story, Ian reflects on the profound truth of 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, reminding us that our weaknesses can be the very channels through which God reveals His power. In a world obsessed with strength and success, Ian challenges us to embrace vulnerability and trust in God's strength.

This episode concludes with the inspiring song "Stacking Stones" by Bridge Worship, leaving listeners with a renewed sense of hope and a deeper understanding of how God’s power is made perfect in our weakness.

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Who is Ian Simkins?

Ian Simkins grew up in a bustling home outside Detroit as the oldest of seven homeschooled siblings. He was deeply influenced by his community at Fairlane Alliance Church, where his passion for ministry first took root. At just 16, Ian delivered his first sermon, a daunting experience that sparked a lifelong love for ministry.

Initially, Ian planned to pursue music or psychology on a warm coast, but God had different plans. He eventually followed God's call to Judson University in Elgin, Illinois, where he studied Youth Ministry and Adolescent Studies. His time there was formative, filled with both challenges and growth in local church ministry.

In 2006, Ian served in northern India, an experience that profoundly shaped his perspective. Upon returning, he became the Pastor of Student Ministries at Poplar Creek Church. A few years later, during a time of great difficulty for the church, Ian stepped into the role of Lead Pastor, guiding the congregation through significant challenges and witnessing remarkable growth and transformation.

In 2016, Ian married Katie and took on the role of Teaching Pastor at Community Christian Church in Chicagoland. Two years later, he began hosting *The Common Good* on AM1160 (WYLL). By 2021, Ian and his family felt called to a new chapter, leading him to become the Lead Pastor of Teaching and Vision at The Bridge, just outside Nashville, TN.

Ian and Katie are blessed with three young boys: Owen, Redmond, and Ezra.

Episode 96: Embracing Weakness – Ian Simkins' Powerful Testimony
In this moving episode of The Walk, Pastor Ian Simkins shares his deeply personal journey with a lifelong neurological condition that causes his eyes to shake uncontrollably. Join host Joshua Swanson as Ian recounts a transformative encounter during a mission trip to India, where his perceived weakness became a powerful vessel for God’s grace.
Through his story, Ian reflects on the profound truth of 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, reminding us that our weaknesses can be the very channels through which God reveals His power. In a world obsessed with strength and success, Ian challenges us to embrace vulnerability and trust in God's strength.
This episode concludes with the inspiring song "Stacking Stones" by Bridge Worship, leaving listeners with a renewed sense of hope and a deeper understanding of how God’s power is made perfect in our weakness.
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Please subscribe to our social channels for more information and great content surrounding building a lifestyle of worship. This podcast is brought to you by Mission Town Media and Worship Leader. More episodes can be found at the link below.
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<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.planningcenter.com/">https://www.planningcenter.com/</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.worshipleaderinstitute.com/">https://www.worshipleaderinstitute.com/</a></li>
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<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://authenticmedia.company/">https://authenticmedia.company/</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://worshipleader.com/all-podcasts/our-host/">https://worshipleader.com/all-podcasts/our-host/</a></li>
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Who is Ian Simkins?
Ian Simkins grew up in a bustling home outside Detroit as the oldest of seven homeschooled siblings. He was deeply influenced by his community at Fairlane Alliance Church, where his passion for ministry first took root. At just 16, Ian delivered his first sermon, a daunting experience that sparked a lifelong love for ministry.
Initially, Ian planned to pursue music or psychology on a warm coast, but God had different plans. He eventually followed God's call to Judson University in Elgin, Illinois, where he studied Youth Ministry and Adolescent Studies. His time there was formative, filled with both challenges and growth in local church ministry.
In 2006, Ian served in northern India, an experience that profoundly shaped his perspective. Upon returning, he became the Pastor of Student Ministries at Poplar Creek Church. A few years later, during a time of great difficulty for the church, Ian stepped into the role of Lead Pastor, guiding the congregation through significant challenges and witnessing remarkable growth and transformation.
In 2016, Ian married Katie and took on the role of Teaching Pastor at Community Christian Church in Chicagoland. Two years later, he began hosting *The Common Good* on AM1160 (WYLL). By 2021, Ian and his family felt called to a new chapter, leading him to become the Lead Pastor of Teaching and Vision at The Bridge, just outside Nashville, TN.
Ian and Katie are blessed with three young boys: Owen, Redmond, and Ezra.

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The Walk is a production of Authentic Media's Worship Leader Magazine. Emmy Award-winning producer and editor Matt McCartie teamed up with host and Authentic Media partner Joshua Swanson to bring this podcast to life.

Worship Leader’s devotional podcast platforms guests that are passionate believers with a great story and an even better message for our large audience of worshippers. Our guests are creatives who walk with God daily and bring a great word to the Body of Christ. They include worship leaders, pastors, educators, speakers, and artists. Listeners will travel along each week and hear an intimate first-person story and learn how, through that story, our guests have built a lifestyle of worship. Full Episode List: <a href="https://worshipleader.com/podcasts/">https://worshipleader.com/podcasts/</a> The Walk is a production of Authentic Media's Worship Leader Magazine. Emmy Award-winning producer and editor Matt McCartie teamed up with host and Authentic Media partner Joshua Swanson to bring this podcast to life.

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Worship Leader’s devotional podcast platforms guests that are passionate believers with a great story and an even better message for our large audience of worshippers. Our guests are creatives who walk with God daily and bring a great word to the Body of Christ. They include worship leaders, pastors, educators, speakers, and artists. Listeners will travel along each week and hear an intimate first-person story and learn how, through that story, our guests have built a lifestyle of worship.

Full Episode List: https://worshipleader.com/podcasts/

The Walk is a production of Authentic Media's Worship Leader Magazine. Emmy Award-winning producer and editor Matt McCartie teamed up with host and partner Joshua Swanson to bring this podcast to life.

Worship Leader’s devotional podcast platforms guests that are passionate believers with a great story and an even better message for our large audience of worshippers. Our guests are creatives who walk with God daily and bring a great word to the Body of Christ. They include worship leaders, pastors, educators, speakers, and artists. Listeners will travel along each week and hear an intimate first-person story and learn how, through that story, our guests have built a lifestyle of worship.
Full Episode List: <a href="https://worshipleader.com/podcasts/">https://worshipleader.com/podcasts/</a> The Walk is a production of Authentic Media's Worship Leader Magazine. Emmy Award-winning producer and editor Matt McCartie teamed up with host and partner Joshua Swanson to bring this podcast to life.

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