We’re in the afterglow of America’s 250th Fourth of July. Fireworks, parades, hamburgers and hot dogs. And I’ll admit it, I kind of love all that. I don’t mind the phrase “healthy patriotism” one bit. If patriotism means loving the land and the people, the freedoms, the best parts of our history, then count me…
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Most pastors don’t have an information problem. They’ve read the books, sat through the classes, and can talk theology for hours. What’s harder to come by is a way of actually living differently because of it. That’s the question at the center of this conversation: not what it means to know about following Jesus,…
I recently heard that Disney let go of 1,000 artists and designers. Presumably, AI can now generate a Marvel superhero’s costume faster and cheaper than a human being can. I don’t know about you, but something about that makes me sad. And a little uneasy. We are living through a genuine disruption of work. AI…
There’s a word Jeff Crosby uses that I haven’t been able to stop thinking about: unselfed. It’s what happens when you read a memoir by someone whose life looks nothing like yours, or a novel set in a world you’ve never inhabited. You step out of your own story for a while. And when…
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Powered by youtube embed Discussion Questions: How does the concept of “sacred listening” challenge traditional approaches to youth ministry, and what specific changes could it inspire in your context? Josh Packard emphasizes the importance of trust shifting from institutions to relationships. In what ways can churches intentionally prioritize and build trust with young people?…
Powered by youtube embedder Discussion Questions: Kurt Fredrickson mentions the tension pastors feel between “conflicts on the outside” and “fears within.” How have you experienced or witnessed this dynamic in ministry or leadership? What does “fire for ministry, oxygen for your soul” mean in the context of ministry preparation, and why do you think…
