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Episode 309 : Jamie Howison – A Kind of Solitude

Six months into a deep personal crisis occasioned by the unexpected end of his marriage, Jamie Howison traveled halfway across the continent to Halifax, Nova Scotia, to engage in a unique and intense five-week contemplative retreat served in the context of the chapel community of the University of King’s College. Immersed in the liturgies of…

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Episode 308 : Sally Gary – Affirming: A Memoir of Faith, Sexuality, and Staying in the Church

Sally Gary knew since her early adulthood that she was attracted to women. But as a devoted Christian, she felt there was no way to fully embrace this aspect of her identity while remaining faithful. Now, as she prepares to marry the love of her life, she’s ready to speak out about why—and how—her perspective changed.

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Episode 307: Anthony Robinson- Useful Wisdom: Letters to Young (and Not-So-Young) Ministers

“We’ve got a list of questions, issues, stuff we’re dealing with. We want your input, your thoughts on this stuff.” Such were the origins of this little book. Two young clergy, early in their first call, imagined that I might have some useful wisdom…

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Episode 306: Gerald Bray – Anglicanism: A Reformed Catholic Tradition

What is Anglicanism?

There are many associations that come to mind. Whether it is the buildings, the unique history, the prayers, or church government, often we emphasize one aspect against others. Is the Anglican church a Protestant church with distinctive characteristics, or a Catholic Church no longer in communion with Rome?

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Episode 305 : Kurt Willems – Echoing Hope: How the Humanity of Jesus Redeems Our Pain

Kurt Willems joins the pod to share his new book Echoing Hope: How the Humanity of Jesus Redeems Our Pain.

None of us live free of difficulties or hardships. But how can we learn to live richly in the midst of them? And ever grow spiritually because…

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Episode 304: Ellie Holcomb- “The Shape of Your Mercy is a Mystery”

For eight years, Ellie Holcomb recorded and toured full-time with her husband’s band, Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors, before stepping off the road when her first child was born. Her solo debut, As Sure As The Sun (2014), landed her a Top 10 hit at…

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Episode 303: Richard Stearns- Lead Like it Matters to God: Values-Driven Leadership in a Success-Driven World

Richard Stearns is a leader who has been tested as a CEO in both secular companies and also as the head of one of the world’s largest Christian ministries. After stints as CEO of Parker Brothers and then Lenox, Stearns accepted the invitation to leave…

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Episode 302 – Tim Gombis : Power in Weakness

Tim Gombis joins the pod to talk about his newest book, ‘Power in Weakness: Paul’s Transformed Vision for Ministry.’ Tim and Teer explore a model for church leadership as old as Paul’s letter to the Romans.

From the publisher:
After Paul’s encounter…

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Episode 301: Angela Gorrell – The Gravity of Joy: A Story of Lost and Being Found

“My vocation was supposed to be joy, and I was speaking at funerals.”

Shortly after being hired by Yale University to study joy, Angela Gorrell got word that a close family member had died by suicide. Less than a month later, she lost her father…

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Episode 300: Brian Zahnd – How I Read the Bible

Brian Zahnd is the founding pastor of Word of Life Church in St. Joseph, Missouri. He’s also the author of many wonderful books, including, Water into Wine, Beauty Will Save the World, and most recently, Unvarnished Jesus. Brian was our first guest…

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