Called to Each Other, with Claude Alexander, author of Becoming the Church

Episode 167: Called to Each Other, with Claude Alexander, author of Becoming the Church

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  TIMESTAMPS: [00:00:00] Imperfect church filled with various people. [00:04:21] “You can’t separate Jesus and the church.” [00:06:47] Pain leads to withdrawal from community. [00:13:07] American church challenges: which, minorities, margin, influence, opportunity. [00:14:45] Call to Christ, city, world, and each other. [00:20:49] Adjustment, persecution, scattering, faithfulness, cultural distinctives, discernment, courage. [00:22:18] “Surrendering control and…

The Value of a Low Anthropology, with David Zahl, author of Low Anthropology

Episode 165: The Value of a Low Anthropology, with David Zahl, author of Low Anthropology

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  TIMESTAMPS: [00:00:00] The Importance of Low Anthropology in Leadership [00:08:35] “The Fallout of a High Anthropology: Burnout, Vulnerability, and Loneliness” [00:15:12] “The True Nature of Love and Grace” [00:18:29] “Embracing Limitations and Doubleness as Humans” [00:23:44] “Churches Struggle to Meet Community’s Needs” [00:32:09] “Finding Freedom and Grace in Low Anthropology” [00:35:36] “Leading Ministries in…

Preaching for Deep Connection, with Lisa Lamb, author of Resonate

Episode 161: Preaching for Deep Connection, with Lisa Lamb, author of Resonate

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  TIMESTAMPS: [00:04:04] “Experiencing a Day of Midnight Sun: Interview with Lisa Lamb, Author of Resonate” [00:10:12] “Preachers: Embrace Vulnerability in Sermon Preparation” [00:14:02] “Declaring God’s Goodness: The Final Step” [00:18:03] Interpreting God’s Work in the Present: A Call to Action [00:26:06] “Preaching as a gift from God” [00:32:52] “Lisa Lamb shares tips for preaching…

A "Shouldless" Life

A “Shouldless” Life

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Well, if you’re a pastor I hope you got your Easter sermon ready for Sunday.  And it better be a good one! I mean, your sermons can be mediocre throughout the year, but you better nail it this Sunday! That’s what you should do!   Letting Go of the “Shoulds” It is really easy to…

Autism and the Church

Autism and the Church

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In this guest article, Dr. David J. Quel shares about his experience raising three Autistic boys.  Not only has David been in pastoral ministry for over twenty-five years, he also has a Doctorate in Marriage and Family Counseling and a Master’s degree in Autism Studies.   Over the last twenty-one years, I have had the…

The Paradox of Suffering

The Paradox of Suffering

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Someone said to me recently after church, “Protestants don’t really have a good theology of suffering.” And I think this person is right.  In Protestant circles, we tend to focus more on things like: “Victory in Jesus!” “Just believe and it will be yours!” “All things work together for the good of those who love…