Tim and Carolyn Lugbill Share Early Joshua Fund Memories #380

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Welcome to Inside the Epicenter with Joel Rosenberg and Lynn Rosenberg, brought to you by the Joshua Fund. In this special episode, Lynn Rosenberg celebrates the 20th anniversary of The Joshua Fund with Carolyn Lugbill and Tim Lugbill—key figures present from the very start. They share memories from the early days of launching the ministry, recounting how faith, prayer, and an unwavering vision to bless Israel and her neighbors shaped The Joshua Fund’s humanitarian outreach and growth. Join us as we hear powerful stories, lessons learned, and encouragement for the next generation to join in what God is doing in the epicenter.

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(00:02) Starting a new religious organization
(05:01) Humanitarian outreach initiatives
(09:52) Perception of blessings and charity
(11:46) Family trip to Israel 2007
(14:40) Celebrating The Joshua Fund's Anniversary
(19:10) Starting the Joshua Fund ministry
(24:04) Trusting Faith and Stewardship
(25:48) Hiring Chris Free for storytelling
(31:44) Experiencing Israel with the Joshua Fund
(34:33) Humanitarian aid day and Epicenter Summit

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Bible verse of the day:
Zechariah chapter 4:10 - Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin.

Prayer Request:
Pray and thank God for His faithfulness to us as a team, for the way that He's brought people together, both our board, our staff, and our partners. And would you
Pray that the Lord would take us further into the next 20 years, that He would keep showing us His will, that we would keep walking in faithfulness, and that He would use us to build and equip the church in the epicenter to reach their people with the Gospel.

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The Joshua Fund’s 20-Year Journey #379
How It All Began: The Joshua Fund's Origin Story #378
The Joshua Fund’s Origin Story #107
Who Exactly Is Joel Rosenberg and What Is The Joshua Fund That He & His Wife Founded? #1

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Joel C. Rosenberg is a New York Times bestselling author & Middle East expert. He has spent 20 years bringing a uniquely Biblical view on the Epicenter; this podcast will share insights from his private meetings with presidents, prime ministers, kings, and clerics.

Lynn A. Rosenberg is the co-host of the Inside The Epicenter podcast, a gifted Bible teacher, and co-founder of The Joshua Fund. She holds a Master’s degree in leadership and theology from Western Seminary. Together with her husband, New York Times bestselling author Joel C. Rosenberg, she launched The Joshua Fund to strengthen the Church and bring life-saving aid across the Middle East. In 2014, they made aliyah to Israel with their four sons and now live in Jerusalem. As a dual U.S.-Israeli citizen, Lynn continues to teach, write, and lead with a heart anchored in the Epicenter. She has helped mobilize millions of dollars in ministry and humanitarian relief to Israel and neighboring nations. On the podcast, Lynn offers spiritual wisdom, global perspective, and a deep passion for God’s redemptive work in the region.