Seeker of Truth

Thomas has a passion for the things of God, mainly people. God has given him a heart to love people, strangers, friends, anybody. He loves to see people come into their identity as children of the living King. Like his father Bill Hoopes says "Thomas does not know a stranger". From a very early age Thomas would "work" the room going form person to person and speak passionately about God. Throughout his life God has used Thomas as a connector of both people and resources, from his time on the missions field, to connecting people from various churches and ministries in his hometown. At 41, Thomas feels like he is just coming into some of the things God has for him and his Family. Thomas and his wife Taira of nearly Ten years have Four beautiful children. Zoe 7, Willem 5, Aria 2 , and the latest edition Darla. https://seekeroftruth.co/f/0027-thomas-hoopes

FRANK VIOLA is a conference speaker, blogger, and bestselling author. He helps serious followers of Jesus know their Lord more deeply so they can experience real transformation and make a lasting impact. Viola’s blog – frankviola.org – is regularly ranked in the top 5 of all Christian blogs on the Web and his podcast – Christ is All – reached #1 in Canada and #2 in the US on Apple podcasts. https://seekeroftruth.co/f/episode-0025-frank-viola https://linktr.ee/seekeroftruthpodcast

Eli grew up in the church and has known the Lord his whole life which led to many life-changing encounters with Jesus along the way. He grew up in the backwoods of Michigan where he loved to make people laugh and bring peace and joy wherever he goes. Eli has a passionate desire to, not only worship the Lord through song and music, but usher in those around him into the presence of the King. In 2021 Eli joined a missionary school in Brooksville, Florida rather than complete his four year degree. As a missionary Eli has served as worship director, youth leader, composer, and theatre performer. At 22 years old God has given Eli a heart to see people come into freedom through Jesus. This passion has led Eli on tours to perform in Mexico, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, and all over the United States. Consider sowing into Eli's life as he continues serving the Lord. Venmo is @Eli-Oliveri

Psalm 139:23-24. Has literally been my life verse. I Recently preached on it, wrote about and talked about it on my podcast. The Lord showed me the importance of living that King David lifestyle, taking time to let the Lord search us and respond accordingly, nearly 20 years ago. But it was only in the last few years that he really helped break down what one of the key words in that scripture mean. Psalm 139:23-24 NASBS - Search me, O God, and know my heart;Try me and know my anxious thoughts;24 And see if there be any HURTFUL way in me,And lead me in the everlasting way. That word “Hurtful” means, pain, sorrow, idol. Jesus Loves to show us blind spots where we have things keeping us from receiving his Love. The same word used here is the same word in the verse https://seekeroftruth.co/blog/f/episode-0021thomas-cross-hoopes

I have watched Antonio's journey with the Lord for nearly 20 years. A true evangelist with a shepherds heart. Antonio and Gloria love to see people come to the Father and receive the same Love and Restoration that they themselves received when they met Jesus. In 2000, they walked into a Church. Gloria was struggling with illness in her body, and Antonio was high on drugs. They were both in a place where they very much needed a mighty touch from the Lord. Long story short, Gloria was miraculously healed, and Antonio was set free from years of drugs and a shattered upbringing. God had come in a mighty way and completely turned their lives around!Soon, they made the decision to give their entire lives to help further His Kingdom. They both attended and graduated from River University in Tampa, Florida and have been preaching the gospel and ministering since 2002. From church planting to small groups, prison ministries to street evangelism, travel and online, they have worked to spread the gospel and bring glory to Jesus Christ.In Spring of 2023, Senior Pastors Caleb and Kirsten Ring of the River Clermont sent them out to launch a second campus, the River Kissimmee. https://seekeroftruth.co/blog/f/episode-0019-antonio-vincenti?blogcategory=Podcast https://linktr.ee/seekeroftruthpodcast

John Garcia is an internationally recognized Empowerment Expert, Philanthropist, Entrepreneur and Master Life Coach. He has a global audience, inspiring them to embrace their unique identity in order to achieve their maximum potential. His philanthropic work has allowed him to work in some of the most impoverished parts of the world where he has partnered with both local and foreign teams to impact these devastated regions. After spending years in ministry around the world, John currently lives in Puerto Rico where he is working on some new philanthropic projects.John has two Beautiful Children Devan and Katryel. Devan is a recording artist based in L.A. and Katryel is an entrepreneur. Dr. John Garcia Twitter @drjohngarcia https://seekeroftruth.co/blog/f/0017-john-garcia

Thomas has a passion for the things of God, mainly people. God has given him a heart to love people, strangers, friends, anybody. He loves to see people come into their identity as children of the living King. Like his father Bill Hoopes says "Thomas does not know a stranger". From a very early age Thomas would "work" the room going form person to person and speak passionately about God. Throughout his life God has used Thoms as a connector of both people and resources, from his time on the missions field, to connecting people from various churches and ministries in his hometown. At 41, Thomas feels like he is just coming into some of the things God has for him and his Family. Thomas and his wife Taira of nearly Ten years have Four beautfiul children. Zoe 7, Willem 5, Aria 21 months, and the latest edition Darla is Three weeks old. https://seekeroftruth.co/

John's Story In April of 1974, at the age of 19, my life took a dramatic shift in direction when I died in a car accident. I experienced an encounter with the Lord and asked Him to send me back. I expressed my desire to make things different, not realizing what that request would eventually lead me to. For the next four years, I would experience multiple visitations from the Lord and from the enemy. I was beginning to get my "sea legs" in the spirit world, of which I had no grid for understanding other than what I had witnessed under the influence (through the gateway) of drugs. In January of 1978, I was transported into another realm, within the sacred veil, where I experienced both the fear of the Lord and the Liquid Love of my Father. It was in me, around me and all through me. It was like what the mystics of old would refer to as ecstasy. To me, being in such a love as this was the state of well-being. Yes! I was home! Jesus then said to me, "Go and tell them that I am Alive." This declaration set in motion my journey from carnality to the Spirit, all the while experiencing pain and loss in order to be able to fulfill His words. Because the youth of this generation is perishing without Christ and the Bride is imprisoned, I was being called to tell them He lives! Over the course of several years, I had three dreams about the Bride of Christ and what the Lord would have me do. In the first dream my wife Susan and I dreamed the same dream in which I got married. This revealed the commitment to the Bride. The dream also showed that the Bride appeared to have her house in order by having established such things as programs and services; however, the Bride was emotionally dead and her love had no depth.​In the second dream, I saw the Bride situated in the middle of a harvest field. She was in a house that was being controlled by the father of religion. The Bride also was deaf and mute. I knew that her only hope for survival would be in her awakening to the love of the Father. In the third dream, the Bride was still in the house and was being held captive by the father of religion. The spirit of Jezebel was also seducing her through fear, divination and the witchcraft of control. Seven years ago, the Father began to give me revelation of the Cross and of His Kingdom. Again, I experienced a series of visitations of the Lord. He told me to meet Him outside the gate, that is, beyond the control systems of the father of religion. His declaration, "You will Know (be intimately acquainted with) the Truth and it will make you free," became a teaching or a foundation supporting a process of coming out and entering in for the purpose of telling the Bride that He is Alive. For me, this process is the journey Back to My Future and into the ecstasy of my King, my Lord, my Beloved. - John Brown - https://seekeroftruth.co/blog/f/episode-0013-john-brown

Kevin is a modern day Renaissance man. Comedian, Actor, Musician, Author he even does Historical Re-enactments. As a believer in Christ Kevin is, not only a Truth Seeker but, a Truth Teller which sometimes gets him in trouble with big tech. He has quick whit and a deep insight into all things Spiritual, Theological, Historical, and even Political. Check out https://seekeroftruth.co/f/episode-0011-kevin-bennett for links to Kevin's pages.

Tracy is the Senior Prophetic Leader and Co-founder of The Resting Place Prophetic Company, the Director of The Jesus Lab School and leader of our Activate Tampa Prophetic Workshops. After 20 years of leadership roles, Tracy has a certification in Leadership Training & Development from Bethel Church Redding, CA. She is passionate about helping others live to their full potential and the reformation of the Church to continue to become healthy and whole. She and her husband David Erwin have been married for 32 years and have 3 young adult children. https://seekeroftruth.co/blog/f/0009-tracy-erwin

No sound issues were going to keep us from getting this episode out! Dave Vaughan is a restored prodigal, a happy mystic, a lavish lover, a complex contradiction, a practicing poet and an ex prisoner. A published author, ex reality TV contestant and pioneer of a global move of God which focused on the new wine from heaven, Dave has seen Gods glory manifest in over 40 nations and 30 states in America. Dave presently lives on the west coast of Wales where he is presently encountering a glory which he believes will result in revival in his nation. You can contact Dave by email at Ezrealdavid@yahoo.com

Pastor Joel was born and raised in Tampa, Florida . He is a third generation pastor with over 15 years of ministry experience. Joel is also a Senior Manager in the Technology field that seeks to help people develop both spiritually and professionally. Joel's wife Briana, was born in Hawaii and raised in Tampa. Briana has been called to be a “Mother of Many” with a passion to see people reach their highest potential through nurture and support. They desire nothing more than to see the Kingdom of Heaven come to the Tampa region. Together they own a home right in the heart of Carrollwood with their three beautiful children Zion, Cyrus and Esther. They are coming up on their One year anniversary of launching the Resting Place Carrolwood Campus a dynamic, growing church that seeks to reach the Carrolwood area for Christ. Go to https://seekeroftruth.co to find some more information about Joel and The Resting Place Carrolwood.