Part of healing as the body of Christ is going to be listening to those who have devoted their time and energy to shepherding the flock.
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An Evaluation of the Church and Its Singles w/ Emily Smucker, Abram Martin, Kimberly Kirtz, and Chris Witmer
Marriage and family is not the ultimate goal in life; oneness with Jesus is. We need each other–including singles–in growing together in oneness with Him.
What Is the Role of Music Style in the Christian Life? (w/ Corey Steiner)
How does music style play a role in helping us process sorrow, joy, grief, thanksgiving, determination, disappointment, or any emotion we face?
Paul Lamicela on the Importance of Understanding the Storyline of Scripture
When we don’t understand the storyline of scripture, we end up doing “viking exegesis” and miss the beauty and character of God.
Everyday Disciple-Making, PSA, and Conditional Immortality w/ Eric Miller
We talked about all things making disciples, evangelism, and then a bunch of “Biblical studies stuff” like theories of atonement, the nature of hell and more.
Rick Rhodes on Christians and Spiritual Warfare
What is spiritual warfare? Can things we say get us in trouble in the ‘spirit world’? Is it possible for a Christian to be demon possessed?
Understanding Racial Tensions As a Church (w/ Dave & Gert Slabach)
Has your church talked about the racial conflicts of our day together as a body? Pastor Dave Slabach and his wife Gert share how churches can enter into these difficult conversations in a healthy way.
Dr. John Waldron on COVID-19, Masking, and Science
I trust our conversation is not only informative and helpful for understanding COVID-19, but that it’s also hopeful in giving us a place to keep our focus as we navigate these crazy times.
Daniel and June Pollard on Racial Reconciliation
As Carlos Whittaker says, “Don’t stand on issues; walk with people.” Don’t stand on the issue of racism, critical theory, wokeness, or whatever. Walk with people. Hear their stories. Learn to see the world through their eyes, and we can better understand the various issues of our day.
Should Christians Vote? (w/ Dan Ziegler, Josh Good, and Matthew Milioni)
Do the means through which we seek to proclaim the Kingdom of God on earth matter? Is voting a proper means through which to do that?
Episode #012: Why Conversations on Racism Matter (with Keeshon Washington)
This week, I connected again with my friend Keeshon Washington and discussed why we need to have conversations about racism, why we should talk with friends of color about their experiences, what racism even means, and how parents who adopt children of color should parent their kids.
Episode #011: Charismatic Anabaptism? A Conversation with “Francis”
In this episode I have a conversation with my friend Titus Kuepfer about his journey from conservative Anabaptism to the charismatic movement back to some of his Anabaptist roots.