In this episode of The Greater Call, host Mark Immelman is joined by author, podcaster, and Bible teacher Emily Trotter for a powerful conversation about persistent faith through the story of the Canaanite woman in Matthew 15. Together, they unpack the courage, humility, boldness, and unwavering trust of a woman who refused to walk away when seeking help from Jesus. This episode explores what her example teaches us about leadership, parenting, resilience, and trusting God in the waiting.

Key Themes
🎙️ The persistent faith of the Canaanite woman in Matthew 15
🎙️ Humility and boldness can exist together
🎙️ Leadership often requires courage, composure, and discernment
🎙️ Growth often happens in the waiting, the wrestling, and the discomfort
🎙️ Women in Scripture model remarkable strength, faith, and resilience
🎙️ Parenting, legacy, and trusting God through trials
🎙️ God’s blessings often come through perseverance, not ease

Memorable Quotes
“Belief and faith can overcome any obstacle.”
“Humility and boldness aren’t mutually exclusive.”
“Where there’s blessing, there’s a wrestle.”
“Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is stay persistent.”
“God doesn’t ever just give you what you ask for. A lot of the time, you have to wait.”

Scripture References
• Matthew 15:21–28
• Genesis 32 — Jacob wrestling with God
• Hebrews 11 / heroes of the faith
• Proverbs 31:25
• Matthew 12:34
• Psalm reference discussed: Be still and know that I am God
• Hebrews 4:12 referenced in discussion about the Word being living and active

About Our Guest
Emily Trotter is an author, podcaster, and Bible teacher known for her encouraging, honest, and Scripture-rooted perspective on faith and everyday life. In this conversation, she joins Mark to reflect on the often-overlooked story of the Canaanite woman and the deep leadership and life lessons found in her persistent faith.

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✨ Be full of joy in all things, no matter where you are. Be thankful. Go and be a legend! ✨

In this episode of The Greater Call, host Mark Immelman is joined by golf legend Dottie Pepper for a powerful conversation on female heroes of the faith. Together they explore the strength, courage, and legacy of Mary (mother of Jesus), the Woman at the Well, and Mary Magdalene—and why their stories are essential to understanding God’s call, leadership, and resilience.

Key Themes

🎙️ Why women in Scripture are pillars of courage, faith, and legacy
🎙️ Mary’s courage: obedience, risk, and motherhood under pressure
🎙️ The Woman at the Well: redemption, bold witness, and “living water”
🎙️ Mary Magdalene: devotion, transformation, and the first resurrection witness
🎙️ Leadership lesson: sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is be present

Memorable Quotes

“She is clothed with strength and dignity. She can laugh at the days to come.” – Proverbs 31:25
“God doesn’t call the qualified. He qualifies the called.” – (Referenced in conversation)
“If you need something done… find a woman.” – Mark Immelman

Scripture References

• Proverbs 31:25
• Mary, mother of Jesus (Gabriel’s announcement / Mary’s obedience)
• John 2 — Wedding at Cana (water into wine)
• John 4 — The Woman at the Well
• Resurrection accounts (Mary Magdalene as first witness)

About Our Guest
Dottie Pepper is a Hall of Fame professional golfer and one of the most respected voices in golf broadcasting. She joins Mark to highlight the often-overlooked strength and spiritual leadership of women in Scripture.

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✨ Be full of joy in all things, no matter where you are. Be thankful. Go and be a legend! ✨

In this episode of The Greater Call, host Mark Immelman welcomes Pastor JC Worley, Lead Pastor of Go Church (Atlanta), for a candid conversation on Peter—the disciple Mark calls “The Impulsive Rock.” Together they unpack Peter’s highs and lows: bold faith, quick emotion, real failure, and powerful restoration—showing how God uses imperfect people who simply say “yes.”

From stepping out of the boat to denying Jesus by the fire, this episode highlights why the greater call is rarely comfortable—and why faith, availability, and grace are the building blocks of lasting leadership and legacy.

Key Themes

🎙️ Peter’s story: impulsive, emotional, inconsistent—and chosen
🎙️ God speaks to our future, not just our present (identity before readiness)
🎙️ The greater call is often uncomfortable—and that’s the point
🎙️ Faith to step out of the boat, even when critics are loud
🎙️ Failure is inevitable—what you do after failure matters most
🎙️ Grace mirrors failure: restoration is real and repeated

Memorable Quotes

“My answer is yes, Lord. Now what is your question?” – JC Worley
“I’d rather have to calm someone’s passion down than try to ignite a flame.” – JC Worley
“If it’s uncomfortable, it’s most likely God.” – JC Worley

Scripture References

• Matthew 4:18–20 — Jesus calls Peter: “Follow Me”
• Matthew 16:13–23 — Peter’s confession / “Get behind me, Satan”
• Matthew 14:22–33 — Peter walks on water
• Matthew 26:69–75 — Peter denies Jesus three times
• John 21:15–19 — Jesus restores Peter: “Do you love Me?”
• Matthew 6:33 — “Seek first the Kingdom…”
• Mark 9:14–29 — “This kind comes only by prayer and fasting”
• Acts 2 — Peter preaches at Pentecost

About Our Guest
Pastor JC Worley is the Lead Pastor of Go Church in Atlanta. He recently released his book Deeper 21, a practical devotional on experiencing the power of prayer and fasting over 21 days.

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✨ Be full of joy in all things, no matter where you are. Be thankful. Go and be a legend! ✨

In this episode of The Greater Call, host Mark Immelman welcomes professional golfer Cameron Tringale for a conversation on Isaac the often-overlooked patriarch whose quiet faith helped carry God’s promise forward. Together they explore Isaac’s life as a “steady builder,” the legacy lessons hidden in his story, and what it looks like to lead with integrity, peace, and trust when the spotlight isn’t on you.

From Abraham’s near-sacrifice on the mountain to Isaac’s persistence in reopening wells, this episode highlights the power of faithfulness in the everyday—and why doing the small things well can shape generations.

Key Themes

🎙️ Why Isaac matters, even with fewer “headline moments” in Scripture

🎙️ Quiet confidence: choosing peace over conflict and staying mission-focused

🎙️ Trust and obedience in the shadow of Abraham’s faith

🎙️ The wells: rebuilding legacy, perseverance, and “living water” imagery

🎙️ Leadership lessons from favoritism, integrity, and the power of words

🎙️ Faithfulness in the basics—how small daily choices build a lasting legacy

Memorable Quotes

“Presence is often more powerful than explanations.” – Mark Immelman

“I say what I mean, and I mean what I say.” – Cameron Tringale

“Get in and read it… the secrets are in the dirt.” – Cameron Tringale

Scripture References

Genesis 21 — Isaac’s birth and the promise fulfilled

Genesis 22 — Abraham and Isaac on the mountain (“The Lord will provide”)

Genesis 26 — Isaac’s blessing, conflict over wells, and choosing peace

Genesis 27 — Jacob’s deception, Esau’s grief, and the weight of blessing

John 4 — Jesus and the woman at the well (living water connection)

Matthew 28:18–20 — Faithfulness to the mission (Great Commission principle)

About Our Guest

Cameron Tringale is a professional golfer who has competed around the world and is known for his steady approach, discipline, and measured leadership on and off the course.

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✨ Be full of joy in all things, no matter where you are. Be thankful. Go and be a legend! ✨

In this episode of The Greater Call, host Mark Immelman is joined by Pastor Patrick Keim (Church of the Highlands – Auburn) for a powerful conversation on the Book of Job. Together they unpack what Job teaches us about suffering, integrity, and trusting God when life makes no sense.

From Job’s deep losses to God’s bigger perspective, this episode explores how faith can stay steady in hardship. Mark and Patrick also discuss leadership through pain, the power of being present with others, and how lament can deepen—not destroy—our relationship with God.

Key Themes

🎙️ Why the Book of Job is really about who God is in suffering
🎙️ Faithfulness and integrity when life feels unfair
🎙️ The difference between fixing people and being present with them
🎙️ Stewardship vs. ownership in leadership and life
🎙️ How lament can become a path to deeper trust
🎙️ Finding purpose and peace without always getting full answers

Memorable Quotes

“If Job teaches us anything, it’s that suffering may raise questions—but it can also reveal God more clearly.” – Patrick Keim
“Presence is often more powerful than explanations.” – Mark Immelman
“An identity built by me is burdened by me.” – Patrick Keim

Scripture References

• Job (primary discussion text)
• Job 27:5 — “I will maintain my integrity…”
• Romans 12:15 — “Mourn with those who mourn…”
• Ephesians 6 — The spiritual battle
• Galatians 5:22–23 — The fruit of the Spirit

About Our Guest

Pastor Patrick Keim serves at Church of the Highlands in Auburn, Alabama. He is passionate about helping people follow Jesus with resilience, humility, and purpose—especially through life’s hardest seasons.

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✨ Be full of joy in all things, no matter where you are. Be thankful. Go and be a legend! ✨

Mark Immelman sits down with Wesley Bryan (of Bryan Bros Golf) to unpack the life of Jacob a flawed man on the run who still gets met by a promise-keeping God. They walk through Jacob’s fear, guilt, and consequences, and then zoom in on the pivotal “Jacob’s Ladder” moment where God speaks peace and purpose over him anyway.
The conversation also gets practical: perseverance, responsibility, repentance (without using grace as a license), and surrounding yourself with people who speak truth when you’re tempted—or when you fall.

In This Episode, You’ll Discover:
🎙️ How God meets Jacob while he’s running—and why that matters when you feel unqualified
🎙️ The heart of “Jacob’s Ladder” and the promise: “I’m with you…I’ll protect you…I’ll make you into a great nation”
🎙️ Why perseverance and time are part of spiritual formation—and leadership formation
🎙️ The leadership link between responsibility and maturity
🎙️ Why saving grace should lead to repentance—not excuses
🎙️ The freedom (and humility) of admitting you’re unworthy—and trusting the One who is
🎙️ How community helps you avoid traps—and get out of them when you fall in
🎙️ Where to find Wesley + Bryan Bros Golf—and why “read your Bible first” is still the best advice

🔑 Key Verses Mentioned
• Genesis 28 (Jacob’s Ladder / Bethel) — Jacob sees the ladder and hears God’s promise
• Genesis 28:15 (theme echoed in the conversation) — God’s presence and protection promise
• Genesis (Jacob’s story overall) — “Go read the story of Jacob…in Genesis”


🙌 About Wesley Bryan
Wesley Bryan, a former PGA TOUR golfer and winner, creates golf content alongside his brother George as the @BryanBrosGolf—using their platform to entertain and, as Wesley shared, to be a light for Christ.
You can find them by searching Bryan Bros Golf on YouTube and socials.

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✨ Be full of joy in all things, no matter where you are. Be thankful. Go and be a legend! ✨

Episode 16 of The Greater Call: Obedience and Maturity Under Fire —with Kyle Jackson

In this recap episode of The Greater Call, host Mark Immelman is joined by Kyle Jackson to revisit seven heroes of the faith—and the leadership lessons they teach when life turns up the heat. Together they unpack how Solomon, Daniel, Philip, Abraham, Paul, Isaiah, and James model obedience, character, wisdom, and maturity under pressure—and why God measures faithfulness more than outcomes.

In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

🎙️ Why “obedience over comfort” is often the defining decision of calling

🎙️ How wisdom beats wealth—and why Solomon asked for what he needed most

🎙️ What Daniel teaches about character-based influence (not title-based influence)

🎙️ Why God measures obedience more than outcomes—and what Philip’s story proves

🎙️ How Abraham models faith through delay, uncertainty, and costly trust

🎙️ What Paul’s conversion reveals about grace, purpose, and second chances

🎙️ How Isaiah stayed faithful without applause—and why standing firm matters

🎙️ Why James calls trials a pathway to maturity—and how to steward your tongue

🎙️ A simple “SOAP” Bible study method to slow down, apply Scripture, and grow

🎙️ Kyle’s next chapter: stepping into lead pastor leadership at Cape Christian Church

Key Themes

Obedience Over Comfort

God’s invitations often require discomfort—and clarity frequently comes after the yes.

Wisdom for the Assignment

Solomon chose wisdom because he needed it to lead well under pressure.

Character Creates Influence

Daniel’s credibility was rooted in integrity, not a position or title.

Faithfulness Over Metrics

Philip left a “revival moment” for one person—because obedience is the win.

Grace and Second Chances

Paul’s story is proof that nobody is too far gone—and purpose can be redeemed.

Standing Firm Without Applause

Isaiah’s faithfulness reminds leaders to tell the truth even when it costs them.

Maturity Under Fire

James reframes trials as training—perseverance shapes leaders who lack nothing.

🔑 Key Verses Mentioned

1 Kings 3 — Solomon asks God for wisdom

Ecclesiastes 3 — “A season for everything”

Daniel 1 — Resisting compromise and staying set apart

Daniel 6 — Daniel in the lions’ den

Acts 8 — Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch

Genesis 22 — Abraham’s obedience with Isaac

Acts 9 — Paul’s encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus

Isaiah 7:4 — “Do not be afraid…”

Isaiah 7:9 — “If you do not stand firm in your faith…”

James 1:2–4 — Trials, perseverance, and maturity

James 3 — The power (and danger) of the tongue

Psalm 8:3–4 — “When I consider the heavens…”

Psalm 143:10 — “Teach me to do your will…”

🔥 Takeaways

➡ Leadership isn’t about control—it’s about obedience, character, and trust.

➡ Don’t fear pressure; let it develop you.

➡ Your influence grows when your integrity stays steady.

➡ Stop chasing outcomes—start measuring faithfulness.

➡ Delays aren’t denial; God’s timing forms your maturity.

➡ Grace can rewrite your story—no matter your past.

➡ Choose your words carefully; the tongue can ignite a fire or breathe life.

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✨ Be full of joy in all things, no matter where you are. Be thankful. Go and be a legend! ✨

In Episode 15 of The Greater Call, Mark Immelman is joined by Stephen Bunn, Vice President of College Golf Fellowship and longtime PGA TOUR chaplain, for a rich and deeply practical conversation centered on the book of James—often called the Proverbs of the New Testament.

Through personal stories, leadership insight, and honest reflection, Mark and Stephen explore how James—Jesus’ own brother—offers timeless guidance on faith in action, humility, perseverance, wisdom, and controlling the tongue. This episode challenges listeners to live out their faith authentically, especially in leadership, relationships, and everyday decisions.

In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

🎙️ Why James’ transformation from skeptic to servant matters deeply for modern faith
🎙️ How encountering the resurrected Jesus changed James’ entire worldview 🎙️ Why the book of James is a practical leadership and life playbook
🎙️ What it truly means to “consider it pure joy” during trials
🎙️ How perseverance produces maturity, completeness, and lasting strength
🎙️ Why faith without action falls short of true discipleship
🎙️ The power—and danger—of the tongue in leadership and relationships
🎙️ Why listening is one of the most overlooked leadership skills
🎙️ How humility dismantles favoritism and transforms influence
🎙️ What servant leadership looks like in real-world settings, from ministry to the PGA TOUR

🔑 Key Verses Mentioned

James 1:2–4 — Joy and perseverance through trials
James 1:19 — Quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger
James 1:22 — Be doers of the Word, not hearers only
James 2 — Warning against favoritism
James 3 — The power and danger of the tongue
James 4 — Humility and submission to God
Ephesians 4:31–32 — Putting off bitterness, putting on kindness and forgiveness

🔥 Takeaways

➡ Faith is proven through action, not intention
➡ Trials refine leaders when met with perseverance
➡ Joy is rooted in trust, not circumstances
➡ Listening builds wisdom and credibility
➡ Words can heal or harm—choose them carefully
➡ Humility creates lasting influence
➡ Servant leadership reflects the heart of Christ
➡ God uses ordinary people who live with obedience and grace

🙌 About Stephen Bunn

Stephen Bunn serves as Vice President of College Golf Fellowship, where he helps disciple and mentor college golfers, coaches, and leaders across the country. A longtime PGA TOUR chaplain, Steven is known for his humility, wisdom, and passion for helping others live out their faith authentically.

🌐 Website: https://collegegolffellowship.com

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✨ Be full of joy in all things, no matter where you are. Be thankful. Go and be a legend! ✨