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The Greater Call

The Greater Call

By: Mark Immelman
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Welcome to The Greater Call, where faith, leadership, and life’s greatest lessons intersect. Hosted by CBS Golf Analyst Mark Immelman, this podcast uncovers inspiring stories, timeless truths, and powerful principles from the Bible.
Through captivating conversations about life, leadership, and legendary moments, The Greater Call will challenge and encourage you to live with purpose, lead with excellence, and embrace the extraordinary journey God has for you.

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  • The Greater Call Podcast – Stephen | The Crimson Cord with Grant Boone

    The Greater Call Podcast – Stephen | The Crimson Cord with Grant Boone
    Jun 30 2026
    In Episode 26 of The Greater Call, Mark Immelman is joined by his Amen Corner broadcast colleague and friend Grant Boone for a powerful conversation about Rahab—one of the most unexpected heroes of the faith.Rahab’s story begins in brokenness, scandal, and cultural rejection, yet God rewrites her legacy through courage, faith, and redemption. Known in Scripture as “Rahab the prostitute,” she becomes a woman whose faith saves her family, protects God’s people, and ultimately places her in the lineage of Jesus.Through honesty, humor, and deep biblical reflection, Mark and Grant explore how Rahab’s life reveals the heart of God: He restores what is broken, includes those the world excludes, and uses unlikely people for extraordinary purposes.In This Episode, You’ll Discover:🎙️ Why Rahab is one of the most surprising heroes listed in the Bible’s Hall of Faith🎙️ How God transforms broken stories into stories of redemption and legacy🎙️ Why Rahab’s faith was courageous, risky, and deeply practical🎙️ What the crimson cord represents in Rahab’s story🎙️ How Rahab risked everything to protect the Israelite spies🎙️ Why her story challenges us not to label or write people off🎙️ How Rahab moved from outsider to part of the Messianic lineage🎙️ What her courage teaches us about faith, family, and legacy🎙️ Why God’s grace reaches beyond reputation, culture, and circumstance🎙️ How leaders can learn to see people through the lens of redemptionKey ThemesRedemption Beyond ReputationRahab enters the biblical story with a label attached to her name, but God’s grace writes a far greater ending. Her past does not define her future.Faith That Takes ActionRahab didn’t just believe the reports she heard about the God of Israel—she acted on that belief, risking her life to protect the spies.Courage Under PressureHelping the spies meant risking treason and certain death. Rahab’s bravery was not theoretical; it was costly and immediate.God Uses the UnlikelyRahab was a Gentile, a woman, and a prostitute—three strikes in the eyes of her culture. Yet God chose her as part of His redemptive story.Legacy Through FaithfulnessRahab’s decision did not just save her own life. It protected her family and placed her in a lineage that would lead to King David and ultimately Jesus.Don’t Write People OffRahab’s story challenges us to stop defining people by their worst moments and instead consider what God may still be doing in them.The Crimson CordThe scarlet cord hanging from Rahab’s window became a sign of rescue, protection, and covenant promise—a visual reminder that redemption often comes through faith-filled obedience.🔑 Key Verses MentionedHebrews 11:31 — Rahab is honored in the Hall of Faith because she welcomed the spies by faithJoshua 2 — Rahab hides the Israelite spies and asks for protection for her familyMatthew 1 — Rahab appears in the genealogy of JesusJames 2:25 — Rahab is remembered for faith expressed through action🔥 Takeaways➡ Your past does not disqualify you from God’s purpose➡ Faith becomes powerful when it moves from belief to action➡ Courage often looks like doing the right thing when the stakes are high➡ God sees beyond labels, reputation, and social status➡ Redemption is not just personal—it can impact generations➡ Leaders should look for the potential God sees in people, not just the past others remember➡ God specializes in turning broken stories into legacy stories➡ The crimson cord reminds us that rescue, grace, and redemption are always possible🙌 About Grant BooneGrant Boone is a respected broadcaster, storyteller, and longtime voice in golf. A colleague of Mark Immelman on the Amen Corner broadcast at the Masters, Grant brings a thoughtful, faith-filled perspective to the story of Rahab and the larger theme of God’s redemptive work through unlikely people.🎙️ Follow Mark ImmelmanInstagram & YouTube: @MarkImmelmanFacebook: @markimmelmangolfX: @mark_immelmanLinkedIn: @mark-immelman-87ab46162Website: markimmelman.comConnect with Us:📲 Follow us on social media: @TheGreaterCall (Instagram & X)🎥 Subscribe on YouTube: Search ‘The Greater Call Podcast’📩 DM us for prayer requests, leadership advice, or to share your story!📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube: The Greater Call Podcast💌 Send feedback or topic ideas via direct messageWebsite→ https://markimmelman.com/the-greater-call/✨ Be full of joy in all things, no matter where you are. Be thankful. Go and be a legend! ✨
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • The Greater Call Podcast – Stephen | Full Measure with Larry Mize

    The Greater Call Podcast – Stephen | Full Measure with Larry Mize
    Jun 16 2026
    In this special episode of The Greater Call, Mark Immelman is joined by longtime friend and 1987 Masters Champion Larry Mize to discuss the life, leadership, and legacy of Stephen—the first Christian martyr. Mark introduces the episode as one centered on a man who lived in “full measure” in everything he did: service, courage, truth, forgiveness, and faith.Through Stephen’s story in Acts 6–7, Mark and Larry explore what it means to serve faithfully in small assignments, stand firm in truth under opposition, remain humble when gifted, and forgive even in the face of injustice. Larry also shares personal reflections on faith, prayer, humility, legacy, and how Christians can point people to Christ through both words and actions.In This Episode, You’ll Discover: 🎙️ Why Stephen is a powerful example of living in full measure 🎙️ How an ordinary servant became one of the great heroes of the faith 🎙️ Why Stephen’s life was marked by Spirit, wisdom, faith, grace, and power 🎙️ The importance of serving faithfully in small assignments before larger ones 🎙️ How Stephen stood firm when falsely accused 🎙️ Why opposition often follows obedience and spiritual fruit 🎙️ How Stephen’s final act of forgiveness mirrored the heart of Christ 🎙️ The connection between Stephen’s martyrdom and Saul’s eventual transformation into Paul 🎙️ Larry Mize’s reflections on humility, prayer, forgiveness, and eternal legacy 🎙️ Why prayer, Scripture, and being led by the Spirit are essential for faithful leadershipKey ThemesFull Measure Faith Stephen lived with complete devotion. He was full of the Spirit, wisdom, faith, grace, and power—not for his own recognition, but to serve God’s Kingdom.Service Comes First Stephen’s story begins with serving tables and caring for overlooked widows. Before he preached boldly, he served faithfully. His example reminds us not to despise small assignments.Truth Under Pressure When falsely accused and brought before the Sanhedrin, Stephen did not respond with anger or self-defense. He stood in truth, rooted in Scripture and led by the Spirit.Humility in Giftedness Stephen performed signs and wonders, yet his gifts never became about himself. Larry connects this to the kind of humility that points people toward Christ instead of personal achievement.Forgiveness as Legacy Stephen’s final prayer—asking God not to hold his killers’ sin against them—became one of the most powerful parts of his witness. Larry reflects on how forgiveness is not optional for believers; it is central to living like Christ.Prayer as Spiritual Breathing Larry emphasizes that prayer is essential before leadership, conversations, decisions, and daily life. He points to Philippians 4:6–7 as a reminder that God gives peace beyond understanding.🔑 Key Verses MentionedActs 6 — Stephen chosen as one of the seven to serveActs 6:8 — Stephen, full of God’s grace and powerActs 7 — Stephen’s speech before the SanhedrinActs 7:56 — Stephen sees Jesus standing at the right hand of GodActs 7:60 — “Lord, do not hold this sin against them”Philippians 4:6–7 — Do not be anxious; pray with thanksgiving2 Timothy 1:7 — God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but of power, love, and disciplinePsalm 119:105 — God’s Word as a lamp to our feet and a light to our path🔥 Takeaways ➡ Faithfulness in small things can prepare you for greater influence ➡ Opposition is often part of doing meaningful Kingdom work ➡ Truth does not need anger to be powerful ➡ Humility makes giftedness more impactful ➡ Prayer brings peace, courage, and clarity ➡ Scripture must be studied, not skimmed ➡ Your actions may influence people in ways you never live to see ➡ Forgiveness is one of the strongest witnesses of faith ➡ Legacy is not built through recognition—it is built through eternal impact🙌 About Larry MizeLarry Mize is one of America’s great golfers and the 1987 Masters Champion. Known not only for his accomplishments in golf but also for his humility, kindness, and deep faith, Larry has long used his platform to point others toward Christ. In this episode, he brings wisdom, warmth, and spiritual perspective to the story of Stephen and what it means to live a life that honors God.🎙️ Follow Mark ImmelmanInstagram & YouTube: @MarkImmelman Facebook: @markimmelmangolf X: @mark_immelman LinkedIn: @mark-immelman-87ab46162 Website: markimmelman.comConnect with Us:📲 Follow us on social media: @TheGreaterCall (Instagram & X)🎥 Subscribe on YouTube: Search ‘The Greater Call Podcast’📩 DM us for prayer requests, leadership advice, or to share your story!📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube: The Greater Call Podcast💌 Send feedback or topic ideas via direct messageWebsite→ https://markimmelman.com/the-greater-call/✨ Be full of joy in all things, no matter where you are. Be thankful. Go and be a legend!...
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    52 mins
  • The Greater Call Podcast – Episode 24: Lessons on Transformation, Passion and Faith | Kyle Jackson on Speaking Life and "God Winks"

    The Greater Call Podcast – Episode 24: Lessons on Transformation, Passion and Faith | Kyle Jackson on Speaking Life and "God Winks"
    May 26 2026

    In this recap episode of The Greater Call, host Mark Immelman is joined by Kyle Jackson (now Lead Pastor at Cape Christian Church) to reflect on the previous seven heroes-of-the-faith episodes—and pull out the leadership, life, and legacy lessons that keep showing up across every story.

    Kyle shares his own leadership journey and a powerful reminder: God’s plans are often fulfilled through ordinary people who fail, learn, heal, and keep stepping forward—one day at a time. Then Mark and Kyle revisit Jacob, Job, Isaac, Peter, three impactful women (Mary, Mary Magdalene, the Woman at the Well), the Canaanite woman’s persistent faith, and Joseph as a model of quiet, decisive, integrity-driven leadership.


    In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

    🎙️ Why most leaders in Scripture are proof that failure doesn’t disqualify your calling
    🎙️ Kyle’s “Not for kings” principle—and how struggle often produces the deepest transformation
    🎙️ Jacob’s story of redemption: transformed through wrestling, not comfort
    🎙️ Job’s leadership lesson: staying faithful when outcomes don’t make sense
    🎙️ Isaac’s quiet strength: consistency over conflict, obedience over flash
    🎙️ Peter’s arc: leadership is restoration + resilience, not perfection
    🎙️ The strength of women in Scripture—and why Jesus dignifies the dismissed
    🎙️ Persistent faith (Matthew 15): refusing offense and staying anchored until breakthrough
    🎙️ Joseph’s “quiet impact”: protecting and positioning the Son of God without spotlight
    🎙️ The SOAP Bible method: a simple way to make Scripture come alive daily


    Key Themes

    Not for Kings

    Kyle unpacks Proverbs 31’s “not for kings” idea: some “acceptable” comforts can still keep you from becoming who God’s called you to be. The question becomes: what do you run to first—God, or lesser comforts?

    Failure Isn’t Final

    Across every recap, the pattern is clear: God uses imperfect people—when they refuse to stay paralyzed in failure and keep taking steps forward.

    Faithfulness Over Outcomes

    Job’s story reminds leaders that faith isn’t transactional. God is still worthy—even when life doesn’t make sense and heaven feels silent.

    Consistency Beats Flash

    Isaac shows that “quiet faithfulness” and consistency can be more powerful than flashy leadership—especially over decades.

    Restoration Builds Leaders

    Peter’s life proves calling isn’t canceled by failure. God restores, rebuilds, and uses the resilient.

    Jesus Dignifies People

    Mary Magdalene and the Woman at the Well show that Jesus doesn’t only save—He restores dignity, identity, and purpose.

    Persistent Faith Moves the Heart of God

    The Matthew 15 woman refuses offense and discouragement. Her persistence becomes the doorway to breakthrough.

    Quiet Leadership Still Changes Everything

    Joseph models humble, decisive obedience. His actions protected and positioned Jesus—without spotlight.

    Kyle Jackson
    • Website: kchristian.com
    • Social: @kylejackson1

    ✨ Speak life in every situation. Go out and be a legend. ✨

    Connect with Us:

    📲 Follow us on social media: @TheGreaterCall (Instagram & X)
    🎥 Subscribe on YouTube: Search ‘The Greater Call Podcast’
    📩 DM us for prayer requests, leadership advice, or to share your story!
    📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube: The Greater Call Podcast
    💌 Send feedback or topic ideas via direct message

    Website→ https://markimmelman.com/the-greater-call/

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