{"href":"https://api.simplecast.com/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcandid.simplecast.com%2Fepisodes%2F119-following-god-in-the-hard-places-hammond-mcever-p3__VMLE","width":444,"version":"1.0","type":"rich","title":"Episode 119: Following God into the Hard Places: Hammond McEver, Part 2","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/67c5ed8a-c020-4251-a2e6-25253a45ffab/3cc123b2-894a-45e8-9cfe-6762d67104e8/candid-20podcast-20rebrand-20dp-20-1.jpg","thumbnail_height":300,"provider_url":"https://simplecast.com","provider_name":"Simplecast","html":"","height":200,"description":"Last week, Jonathan began a conversation with a longtime friend, Hammond McEver. Together, they discussed the call God put on Hammond's life to minister to children in the inner city of Atlanta. The Lord planted a dream in his heart to start a school to help the children thrive in the Lord and then in their education. \n\nToday, Jonathan and Hammond finish their conversation as Hammond unpacks more of the incredible story of what God has been doing through Thrive Academy. Together, they discuss the importance of community, the difference one person can make, and how to keep moving ahead in the face of opposition. \n\nJoin Jonathan as he and Hammond jump back into this powerful conversation about how his heart of gratitude to the Lord moves him to serve his local community. We hope this episode encourages you in your calling!\n"}