The Calling http://www.christianitytoday.com/local-church en All rights reserved One church leader, one calling, one honest conversation. An interview show about the nature of church leadership, the inherent struggles that come with that calling, and the many different ways God has shaped individuals to work within his church. Every episode features a long-form, highly personal interview with a church leader. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/26425af6-b2e4-11e9-a41e-0b534547f572/image/avatars-000211452441-79lrsg-original.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress The Calling http://www.christianitytoday.com/local-church no episodic One church leader, one calling, one honest conversation. An interview show about the nature of church leadership, the inherent struggles that come with that calling, and the many different ways God has shaped individuals to work within his church. Every e Christianity Today One church leader, one calling, one honest conversation. An interview show about the nature of church leadership, the inherent struggles that come with that calling, and the many different ways God has shaped individuals to work within his church. Every episode features a long-form, highly personal interview with a church leader. One church leader, one calling, one honest conversation. An interview show about the nature of church leadership, the inherent struggles that come with that calling, and the many different ways God has shaped individuals to work within his church. Every episode features a long-form, highly personal interview with a church leader.

]]> podcasts@christianitytoday.com Introducing: Prayer amid Pandemic Prayer amid Pandemic is a podcast to encourage and sharpen the church during this season of coronavirus. Twice a week we’ll give you stories of Christian individuals and communities whose lives and faith were shaped by sickness. We’ll also get an update on the latest on the COVID-19 situation and pray together, hearing from Christians around the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 25 Mar 2020 14:27:22 -0000 full Christianity Today A new podcast from Christianity Today Prayer amid Pandemic is a podcast to encourage and sharpen the church during this season of coronavirus. Twice a week we’ll give you stories of Christian individuals and communities whose lives and faith were shaped by sickness. We’ll also get an update on the latest on the COVID-19 situation and pray together, hearing from Christians around the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Prayer amid Pandemic is a podcast to encourage and sharpen the church during this season of coronavirus. Twice a week we’ll give you stories of Christian individuals and communities whose lives and faith were shaped by sickness. We’ll also get an update on the latest on the COVID-19 situation and pray together, hearing from Christians around the world.

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]]> 87 The Calling's Richard Clark Explores The Prosperity Gospel and Grief It seems like opportunities for grief are popping up around every corner these days. In the latest season of Living and Effective, Richard Clark and Joy Beth spend six episodes exploring what the Bible has to say to us when the typical answers to life's problems just don't seem to make sense. For the rest of the story, subscribe to Living and Effective wherever you get your podcasts. ---- "It’s certainly not linear. Grief is not like that. Grief is all over the map, that’s part of the difficulty of it. You can feel like you’ve gotten through a lot of it, and then feel like you’re back at the beginning again." - Diane Langberg, author of Suffering and the Heart of God Living and Effective is a collaboration between CT Creative Studio and The Christian Standard Bible. Music by: Yons, Sweeps, and The Gray Havens. Season 2 theme song by Yons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 16 Oct 2019 13:11:00 -0000 full 2 1 Christianity Today "Grief is all over the map. That’s part of the difficulty of it." It seems like opportunities for grief are popping up around every corner these days. In the latest season of Living and Effective, Richard Clark and Joy Beth spend six episodes exploring what the Bible has to say to us when the typical answers to life's problems just don't seem to make sense. For the rest of the story, subscribe to Living and Effective wherever you get your podcasts. ---- "It’s certainly not linear. Grief is not like that. Grief is all over the map, that’s part of the difficulty of it. You can feel like you’ve gotten through a lot of it, and then feel like you’re back at the beginning again." - Diane Langberg, author of Suffering and the Heart of God Living and Effective is a collaboration between CT Creative Studio and The Christian Standard Bible. Music by: Yons, Sweeps, and The Gray Havens. Season 2 theme song by Yons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices It seems like opportunities for grief are popping up around every corner these days.

In the latest season of Living and Effective, Richard Clark and Joy Beth spend six episodes exploring what the Bible has to say to us when the typical answers to life's problems just don't seem to make sense.

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"It’s certainly not linear. Grief is not like that. Grief is all over the map, that’s part of the difficulty of it. You can feel like you’ve gotten through a lot of it, and then feel like you’re back at the beginning again." - Diane Langberg, author of Suffering and the Heart of God

Living and Effective is a collaboration between CT Creative Studio and The Christian Standard Bible.

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]]> 1814 The Witness is Building a Community for Christian Outsiders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 23 Sep 2019 18:52:00 -0000 full Christianity Today Black Christians have found a home in The Witness’s Facebook group. Now Jemar Tisbey and Aadam Keeley strive to replicate that sense of togetherness in person. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 2541 Introducing: The Way to Glory Introducing: The Way to Glory by Christianity Today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 07 Mar 2019 20:55:21 -0000 full Christianity Today Introducing: The Way to Glory by Christianity Tod… Introducing: The Way to Glory by Christianity Today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Introducing: The Way to Glory by Christianity Today

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]]> 126 no Introducing: Living and Effective The Calling host, Richard Clark is back with a brand new podcast to check out. Subscribe now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 23 Oct 2018 18:46:45 -0000 full Christianity Today The Calling host, Richard Clark is back with a br… The Calling host, Richard Clark is back with a brand new podcast to check out. Subscribe now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices The Calling host, Richard Clark is back with a brand new podcast to check out. Subscribe now!

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]]> 258 no John Perkins On The Day He Finally Understood The Bible When asked to describe his calling, Civil Rights leader John Perkins launches instead into a detailed explanation of his long and morphing relationship with the Bible. Perkins’ story moves from confusion to clarity, and ultimately ends in resolve and redemption. Having grown up in poverty, Perkins found hope in the promises of God, and he took them to heart. But he didn’t just take the good stuff to heart. He also took to heart the challenges and warnings scripture had for both him and his world. In his later years, Perkins demonstrates a distinct comfort with the kinds of tensions we find in scripture: between repentance and hope, justice and forgiveness. In 1960, Perkins and his wife Vira Mae moved from California, back to Mendenhall, Mississippi to put into practice his philosophy of what it means to minister to the poor. Though he spent much of his energy implementing a daycare center, a church, a youth program, and many other benevolent programs, in his community, Perkins also took a prominent role among ongoing Civil Rights activism. As a result, he built up his community while also running into a host of physical push-back, oftentimes being imprisoned and even beaten for his beliefs and actions. Along with his wife, he started a foundation dedicated to justice, reconciliation, and community development. Now 88 years old, he’s focused on clarifying and documenting the experience and wisdom he’s developed over the years. In the final episode of CT’s The Calling, host Richard Clark talks with Perkins about his experience growing up in the midst of unjust laws, the double-edged sword of forgiveness, and his fear of falling short of faithfulness in the end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 14 May 2018 19:12:00 -0000 full Christianity Today When asked to describe his calling, Civil Rights … When asked to describe his calling, Civil Rights leader John Perkins launches instead into a detailed explanation of his long and morphing relationship with the Bible. Perkins’ story moves from confusion to clarity, and ultimately ends in resolve and redemption. Having grown up in poverty, Perkins found hope in the promises of God, and he took them to heart. But he didn’t just take the good stuff to heart. He also took to heart the challenges and warnings scripture had for both him and his world. In his later years, Perkins demonstrates a distinct comfort with the kinds of tensions we find in scripture: between repentance and hope, justice and forgiveness. In 1960, Perkins and his wife Vira Mae moved from California, back to Mendenhall, Mississippi to put into practice his philosophy of what it means to minister to the poor. Though he spent much of his energy implementing a daycare center, a church, a youth program, and many other benevolent programs, in his community, Perkins also took a prominent role among ongoing Civil Rights activism. As a result, he built up his community while also running into a host of physical push-back, oftentimes being imprisoned and even beaten for his beliefs and actions. Along with his wife, he started a foundation dedicated to justice, reconciliation, and community development. Now 88 years old, he’s focused on clarifying and documenting the experience and wisdom he’s developed over the years. In the final episode of CT’s The Calling, host Richard Clark talks with Perkins about his experience growing up in the midst of unjust laws, the double-edged sword of forgiveness, and his fear of falling short of faithfulness in the end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices When asked to describe his calling, Civil Rights leader John Perkins launches instead into a detailed explanation of his long and morphing relationship with the Bible. Perkins’ story moves from confusion to clarity, and ultimately ends in resolve and redemption. Having grown up in poverty, Perkins found hope in the promises of God, and he took them to heart. But he didn’t just take the good stuff to heart. He also took to heart the challenges and warnings scripture had for both him and his world. In his later years, Perkins demonstrates a distinct comfort with the kinds of tensions we find in scripture: between repentance and hope, justice and forgiveness. In 1960, Perkins and his wife Vira Mae moved from California, back to Mendenhall, Mississippi to put into practice his philosophy of what it means to minister to the poor. Though he spent much of his energy implementing a daycare center, a church, a youth program, and many other benevolent programs, in his community, Perkins also took a prominent role among ongoing Civil Rights activism. As a result, he built up his community while also running into a host of physical push-back, oftentimes being imprisoned and even beaten for his beliefs and actions. Along with his wife, he started a foundation dedicated to justice, reconciliation, and community development. Now 88 years old, he’s focused on clarifying and documenting the experience and wisdom he’s developed over the years. In the final episode of CT’s The Calling, host Richard Clark talks with Perkins about his experience growing up in the midst of unjust laws, the double-edged sword of forgiveness, and his fear of falling short of faithfulness in the end.

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]]> 3381 no Justin Giboney Is Bringing Christian Hope to Politics Justin Giboney vividly remembers the moment he realized he needed to distinguish himself from the mainstream democratic party. As a delegate representing the 5th congressional district in Georgia, he took part in a voice-vote to remove the phrase “God-given” from the phrase “God-given rights” in the democratic party platform. “We voted on it by voice vote,” said Giboney. “It was so clear that the people who wanted it out were a lot more excited and a lot more energized than the people who wanted it in.” For Giboney, creating the And Campaign was a way to formalize the inevitable realization that the truth lies somewhere in between party lines. It’s an attempt to fundamentally change the way Christians interact with politics, encouraging them to let biblical values, rather than party politics, lead their involvement in the national conversation. While his goals are ambitious, Giboney understands this will take time. That’s why he’s settling in, demonstrating patience in his rhetorical strategy, and investing his time and vision in institutions like the And Campaign. Ultimately, Giboney is leaning into hope. He’s a happy advocate for politics done right. On this episode of The Calling, Justin Giboney talked to CT’s Richard Clark about why he felt called to politics, when to speak up on social media, and the encouragement that keeps him going. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 12 Apr 2018 16:53:00 -0000 full Christianity Today Justin Giboney vividly remembers the moment he re… Justin Giboney vividly remembers the moment he realized he needed to distinguish himself from the mainstream democratic party. As a delegate representing the 5th congressional district in Georgia, he took part in a voice-vote to remove the phrase “God-given” from the phrase “God-given rights” in the democratic party platform. “We voted on it by voice vote,” said Giboney. “It was so clear that the people who wanted it out were a lot more excited and a lot more energized than the people who wanted it in.” For Giboney, creating the And Campaign was a way to formalize the inevitable realization that the truth lies somewhere in between party lines. It’s an attempt to fundamentally change the way Christians interact with politics, encouraging them to let biblical values, rather than party politics, lead their involvement in the national conversation. While his goals are ambitious, Giboney understands this will take time. That’s why he’s settling in, demonstrating patience in his rhetorical strategy, and investing his time and vision in institutions like the And Campaign. Ultimately, Giboney is leaning into hope. He’s a happy advocate for politics done right. On this episode of The Calling, Justin Giboney talked to CT’s Richard Clark about why he felt called to politics, when to speak up on social media, and the encouragement that keeps him going. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Justin Giboney vividly remembers the moment he realized he needed to distinguish himself from the mainstream democratic party. As a delegate representing the 5th congressional district in Georgia, he took part in a voice-vote to remove the phrase “God-given” from the phrase “God-given rights” in the democratic party platform. “We voted on it by voice vote,” said Giboney. “It was so clear that the people who wanted it out were a lot more excited and a lot more energized than the people who wanted it in.” For Giboney, creating the And Campaign was a way to formalize the inevitable realization that the truth lies somewhere in between party lines. It’s an attempt to fundamentally change the way Christians interact with politics, encouraging them to let biblical values, rather than party politics, lead their involvement in the national conversation. While his goals are ambitious, Giboney understands this will take time. That’s why he’s settling in, demonstrating patience in his rhetorical strategy, and investing his time and vision in institutions like the And Campaign. Ultimately, Giboney is leaning into hope. He’s a happy advocate for politics done right. On this episode of The Calling, Justin Giboney talked to CT’s Richard Clark about why he felt called to politics, when to speak up on social media, and the encouragement that keeps him going.

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]]> 2451 no Keith Getty Is Still Fighting the Worship Wars Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 26 Mar 2018 15:36:00 -0000 full Christianity Today Keith Getty is best known for having authored “In… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 3461 no Where is God When My Spouse is Incarcerated? with Gina Cho Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 09 Mar 2018 17:19:00 -0000 full Christianity Today When Gina Cho came to the US from South Korea at … Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 2914 no How Billy Graham Built Christianity Today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 23 Feb 2018 15:51:00 -0000 full Christianity Today Billy Graham is known as an evangelist, a preache… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 2662 no Dhati Lewis Is a Discipleship Nerd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 31 Jan 2018 21:43:00 -0000 full Christianity Today As the lead pastor of Blueprint Church in Atlanta… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 3170 no Jenny Yang is Bringing Humanity to the Political Discussion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 17 Jan 2018 18:37:00 -0000 full Christianity Today For Jenny Yang, the political debate over immigra… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 1750 no Michael Wear's Uneasy Call to Politics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 13 Dec 2017 16:57:00 -0000 full Christianity Today When Michael Wear shook hands with Barack Obama a… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 2699 no For Andrew Peterson, Creating Art Means Facing His Fear of Being Known Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 30 Nov 2017 15:56:00 -0000 full Christianity Today Over the course of his decades-long career, singe… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 2423 no Amena Brown: Art Doesn’t Need to Be ‘Churchy’ to Be Sacred Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 15 Nov 2017 16:32:00 -0000 full Christianity Today On today’s episode of The Calling, Brown joins ho… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 2857 no How Alvin Plantinga Paved the Way for Christian Philosophy's Comeback Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 01 Nov 2017 16:11:00 -0000 full Christianity Today How Alvin Plantinga Paved the Way for Christian P… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 1883 no Juan Pierre Dreamt of MLB Glory. Now, He Lives to Serve. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 18 Oct 2017 16:43:00 -0000 full Christianity Today Early in his MLB career, Juan Pierre made his nam… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 2680 no We Found Fellowship on the Opposite Side of the Immigration Debate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 04 Oct 2017 16:32:00 -0000 full Christianity Today Rodney S. Scott and Jamie Gates are unlikely frie… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 2589 no Jessica Leep Fick: Let’s Rewrite the Rules for Women’s Evangelism Why the 'Beautiful Feet' author says it's time we saw disciple-making as a woman's calling, too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 20 Sep 2017 15:24:00 -0000 full Christianity Today Why the 'Beautiful Feet' author says it's time we… Why the 'Beautiful Feet' author says it's time we saw disciple-making as a woman's calling, too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Why the 'Beautiful Feet' author says it's time we saw disciple-making as a woman's calling, too.

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]]> 2651 no Richard Stearns Left His American Dream to 'Stand with the Vulnerable' What’s it like to make a decision knowing that countless children may live or die based on what you decide? The question may sound impossibly weighty—but as president of the humanitarian relief organization World Vision, Richard Stearns faces it almost every day. That wasn’t always the case. Before serving at World Vision, Stearns held a series of high-powered executive positions at such companies as toy and game manufacturer Parker Brothers and luxury dinnerware company Lenox. When the position at World Vision opened, he was sure it wasn’t for him. But that’s when he says God started to “lay down tracks” that would lead him toward his calling. On today’s episode of The Calling, Stearns took time to sit down with host Richard Clark and discuss making the leap from business to non-profit work, how he deals with the weight of his responsibilities, and what joining World Vision taught him about the relationship between vocation and obedience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 07 Sep 2017 13:40:00 -0000 full Christianity Today What’s it like to make a decision knowing that co… What’s it like to make a decision knowing that countless children may live or die based on what you decide? The question may sound impossibly weighty—but as president of the humanitarian relief organization World Vision, Richard Stearns faces it almost every day. That wasn’t always the case. Before serving at World Vision, Stearns held a series of high-powered executive positions at such companies as toy and game manufacturer Parker Brothers and luxury dinnerware company Lenox. When the position at World Vision opened, he was sure it wasn’t for him. But that’s when he says God started to “lay down tracks” that would lead him toward his calling. On today’s episode of The Calling, Stearns took time to sit down with host Richard Clark and discuss making the leap from business to non-profit work, how he deals with the weight of his responsibilities, and what joining World Vision taught him about the relationship between vocation and obedience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices What’s it like to make a decision knowing that countless children may live or die based on what you decide? The question may sound impossibly weighty—but as president of the humanitarian relief organization World Vision, Richard Stearns faces it almost every day. That wasn’t always the case. Before serving at World Vision, Stearns held a series of high-powered executive positions at such companies as toy and game manufacturer Parker Brothers and luxury dinnerware company Lenox. When the position at World Vision opened, he was sure it wasn’t for him. But that’s when he says God started to “lay down tracks” that would lead him toward his calling. On today’s episode of The Calling, Stearns took time to sit down with host Richard Clark and discuss making the leap from business to non-profit work, how he deals with the weight of his responsibilities, and what joining World Vision taught him about the relationship between vocation and obedience.

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]]> 2857 no For Latasha Morrison, Unity Begins with Relationship At a time when American public life feels increasingly fractured and divisive, Christians are uniquely positioned to step into the gaps. Take Latasha Morrison, for instance: A self-described bridge-builder and leadership developer, Morrison founded the non-profit Be the Bridge to help the Church cultivate a “distinctive and transformative response to racial division.” Through actions such as prayer, social media groups, and in-home gatherings, members of the organization take on the hard work of reconciliation by building friendships across cultural divides. On this week’s episode of The Calling, Morrison joins CT managing editor Richard Clark to talk about her calling as a bridge-builder and why she thinks relationship is the first step toward lasting unity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 23 Aug 2017 14:13:00 -0000 full Christianity Today At a time when American public life feels increas… At a time when American public life feels increasingly fractured and divisive, Christians are uniquely positioned to step into the gaps. Take Latasha Morrison, for instance: A self-described bridge-builder and leadership developer, Morrison founded the non-profit Be the Bridge to help the Church cultivate a “distinctive and transformative response to racial division.” Through actions such as prayer, social media groups, and in-home gatherings, members of the organization take on the hard work of reconciliation by building friendships across cultural divides. On this week’s episode of The Calling, Morrison joins CT managing editor Richard Clark to talk about her calling as a bridge-builder and why she thinks relationship is the first step toward lasting unity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices At a time when American public life feels increasingly fractured and divisive, Christians are uniquely positioned to step into the gaps. Take Latasha Morrison, for instance: A self-described bridge-builder and leadership developer, Morrison founded the non-profit Be the Bridge to help the Church cultivate a “distinctive and transformative response to racial division.” Through actions such as prayer, social media groups, and in-home gatherings, members of the organization take on the hard work of reconciliation by building friendships across cultural divides. On this week’s episode of The Calling, Morrison joins CT managing editor Richard Clark to talk about her calling as a bridge-builder and why she thinks relationship is the first step toward lasting unity.

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]]> 3118 no For Trevin Wax, The Writerly Life Is Its Own Reward For Trevin Wax, The Writerly Life Is Its Own Reward by Christianity Today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 09 Aug 2017 14:58:00 -0000 full Christianity Today For Trevin Wax, The Writerly Life Is Its Own Rewa… For Trevin Wax, The Writerly Life Is Its Own Reward by Christianity Today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices For Trevin Wax, The Writerly Life Is Its Own Reward by Christianity Today

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]]> 2810 no David Fitch Turned His Daily McDonald's Run into His Ministry David Fitch Turned His Daily McDonald's Run into His Ministry by Christianity Today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 26 Jul 2017 15:07:00 -0000 full Christianity Today David Fitch Turned His Daily McDonald's Run into … David Fitch Turned His Daily McDonald's Run into His Ministry by Christianity Today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices David Fitch Turned His Daily McDonald's Run into His Ministry by Christianity Today

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]]> 3704 no Tessa Afshar Writes in Search of Sacred Romance Tessa Afshar Writes in Search of Sacred Romance by Christianity Today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 12 Jul 2017 14:46:00 -0000 full Christianity Today Tessa Afshar Writes in Search of Sacred Romance b… Tessa Afshar Writes in Search of Sacred Romance by Christianity Today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tessa Afshar Writes in Search of Sacred Romance by Christianity Today

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]]> 2717 no How the Black Church Revamped Tyler Burns' Faith How the Black Church Revamped Tyler Burns' Faith by Christianity Today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 28 Jun 2017 15:11:00 -0000 full Christianity Today How the Black Church Revamped Tyler Burns' Faith … How the Black Church Revamped Tyler Burns' Faith by Christianity Today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices How the Black Church Revamped Tyler Burns' Faith by Christianity Today

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]]> 2726 no Kristie Anyabwile: Pastors' Wives Are Disciple Makers, Too Kristie Anyabwile: Pastors' Wives Are Disciple Makers, Too by Christianity Today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 14 Jun 2017 15:50:00 -0000 full Christianity Today Kristie Anyabwile: Pastors' Wives Are Disciple Ma… Kristie Anyabwile: Pastors' Wives Are Disciple Makers, Too by Christianity Today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Kristie Anyabwile: Pastors' Wives Are Disciple Makers, Too by Christianity Today

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]]> 3468 no Barnabas Piper Isn't Hiding from His Divorce Barnabas Piper Isn't Hiding from His Divorce by Christianity Today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 31 May 2017 15:45:00 -0000 full Christianity Today Barnabas Piper Isn't Hiding from His Divorce by C… Barnabas Piper Isn't Hiding from His Divorce by Christianity Today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Barnabas Piper Isn't Hiding from His Divorce by Christianity Today

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]]> 5774 no Why Tish Harrison Warren Gave Up on Being a ‘Good Church Kid’ Why Tish Harrison Warren Gave Up on Being a ‘Good Church Kid’ by Christianity Today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 17 May 2017 16:03:00 -0000 full Christianity Today Why Tish Harrison Warren Gave Up on Being a ‘Good… Why Tish Harrison Warren Gave Up on Being a ‘Good Church Kid’ by Christianity Today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Why Tish Harrison Warren Gave Up on Being a ‘Good Church Kid’ by Christianity Today

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]]> 4398 no For Carl and Karen Ellis, Renewing Your Culture Starts with Knowing Your History For Carl and Karen Ellis, Renewing Your Culture Starts with Knowing Your History by Christianity Today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 03 May 2017 15:53:00 -0000 full Christianity Today For Carl and Karen Ellis, Renewing Your Culture S… For Carl and Karen Ellis, Renewing Your Culture Starts with Knowing Your History by Christianity Today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices For Carl and Karen Ellis, Renewing Your Culture Starts with Knowing Your History by Christianity Today

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]]> 2958 no Rebekah Lyons: "Freedom from Mental Illness Means More than Being 'Cured'" Rebekah Lyons: "Freedom from Mental Illness Means More than Being 'Cured'" by Christianity Today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 19 Apr 2017 16:37:00 -0000 full Christianity Today Rebekah Lyons: "Freedom from Mental Illness Means… Rebekah Lyons: "Freedom from Mental Illness Means More than Being 'Cured'" by Christianity Today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Rebekah Lyons: "Freedom from Mental Illness Means More than Being 'Cured'" by Christianity Today

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]]> 2754 no Lee Strobel’s Hope for Apologetics in a ‘Post-Truth’ Culture Lee Strobel’s Hope for Apologetics in a ‘Post-Truth’ Culture by Christianity Today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 05 Apr 2017 15:02:00 -0000 full Christianity Today Lee Strobel’s Hope for Apologetics in a ‘Post-Tru… Lee Strobel’s Hope for Apologetics in a ‘Post-Truth’ Culture by Christianity Today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Lee Strobel’s Hope for Apologetics in a ‘Post-Truth’ Culture by Christianity Today

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]]> 2997 no How BJ Thompson Shoulders the Burdens of Other People's Marriages A member of Lecrae's hip-hop collective set his sights on something fundamental. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 22 Mar 2017 15:01:00 -0000 full Christianity Today A member of Lecrae's hip-hop collective set his s… A member of Lecrae's hip-hop collective set his sights on something fundamental. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices A member of Lecrae's hip-hop collective set his sights on something fundamental.

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]]> 2303 no Jen Wilkin: Let's Make This a Golden Age for Women's Ministry Jen Wilkin: Let's Make This a Golden Age for Women's Ministry by Christianity Today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 08 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0000 full Christianity Today Jen Wilkin: Let's Make This a Golden Age for Wome… Jen Wilkin: Let's Make This a Golden Age for Women's Ministry by Christianity Today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Jen Wilkin: Let's Make This a Golden Age for Women's Ministry by Christianity Today

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]]> 2864 no For Gaye Clark, Grief Is a Gracious Invitation For Gaye Clark, Grief Is a Gracious Invitation by Christianity Today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 22 Feb 2017 15:28:00 -0000 full Christianity Today For Gaye Clark, Grief Is a Gracious Invitation by… For Gaye Clark, Grief Is a Gracious Invitation by Christianity Today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices For Gaye Clark, Grief Is a Gracious Invitation by Christianity Today

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]]> 3025 no Thabiti Anyabwile's Love-Hate Relationship with the Limelight Thabiti Anyabwile's Love-Hate Relationship with the Limelight by Christianity Today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 08 Feb 2017 22:54:00 -0000 full Christianity Today Thabiti Anyabwile's Love-Hate Relationship with t… Thabiti Anyabwile's Love-Hate Relationship with the Limelight by Christianity Today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thabiti Anyabwile's Love-Hate Relationship with the Limelight by Christianity Today

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]]> 2570 no Andy Crouch: My Work as a Father Will Outlast Any Word I'll Ever Write Andy Crouch: My Work as a Father Will Outlast Any Word I'll Ever Write by Christianity Today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 27 Jan 2017 16:55:00 -0000 full Christianity Today Andy Crouch: My Work as a Father Will Outlast Any… Andy Crouch: My Work as a Father Will Outlast Any Word I'll Ever Write by Christianity Today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Andy Crouch: My Work as a Father Will Outlast Any Word I'll Ever Write by Christianity Today

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]]> 3660 no Love of Literature Feeds Karen Swallow Prior's Faith Love of Literature Feeds Karen Swallow Prior's Faith by Christianity Today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 11 Jan 2017 16:56:00 -0000 full Christianity Today Love of Literature Feeds Karen Swallow Prior's Fa… Love of Literature Feeds Karen Swallow Prior's Faith by Christianity Today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Love of Literature Feeds Karen Swallow Prior's Faith by Christianity Today

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]]> 2499 no The Christianity Today Podcast Crew's Favorite Things This week, the three hosts of CT Podcasts got together to discuss their favorite things, and of course, to fight for favorite-thing supremacy. Programming Note: In the new year, The Calling will be moving to an every other week schedule. The next episode will be January 11. See you then! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 29 Dec 2016 17:06:42 -0000 full Christianity Today This week, the three hosts of CT Podcasts got tog… This week, the three hosts of CT Podcasts got together to discuss their favorite things, and of course, to fight for favorite-thing supremacy. Programming Note: In the new year, The Calling will be moving to an every other week schedule. The next episode will be January 11. See you then! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This week, the three hosts of CT Podcasts got together to discuss their favorite things, and of course, to fight for favorite-thing supremacy. Programming Note: In the new year, The Calling will be moving to an every other week schedule. The next episode will be January 11. See you then!

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]]> 1763 no Léonce Crump Traded His NFL Future for a Pastor's Burden Léonce Crump Traded His NFL Future for a Pastor's Burden by Christianity Today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 21 Dec 2016 16:27:00 -0000 full Christianity Today Léonce Crump Traded His NFL Future for a Pastor's… Léonce Crump Traded His NFL Future for a Pastor's Burden by Christianity Today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Léonce Crump Traded His NFL Future for a Pastor's Burden by Christianity Today

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]]> 2650 no How Lee Kricher Made His Aging Church Young Again How Lee Kricher Made His Aging Church Young Again by Christianity Today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 14 Dec 2016 18:19:00 -0000 full Christianity Today How Lee Kricher Made His Aging Church Young Again… How Lee Kricher Made His Aging Church Young Again by Christianity Today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices How Lee Kricher Made His Aging Church Young Again by Christianity Today

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]]> 2944 no John Onwuchekwa's Atlanta Community Eclipses His Personal Vision John Onwuchekwa's Atlanta Community Eclipses His Personal Vision by Christianity Today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 07 Dec 2016 17:20:00 -0000 full Christianity Today John Onwuchekwa's Atlanta Community Eclipses His … John Onwuchekwa's Atlanta Community Eclipses His Personal Vision by Christianity Today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices John Onwuchekwa's Atlanta Community Eclipses His Personal Vision by Christianity Today

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]]> 3440 no How to Be Faithfully Creative in a Post-Christian World How to Be Faithfully Creative in a Post-Christian World by Christianity Today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 30 Nov 2016 16:29:00 -0000 full Christianity Today How to Be Faithfully Creative in a Post-Christian… How to Be Faithfully Creative in a Post-Christian World by Christianity Today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices How to Be Faithfully Creative in a Post-Christian World by Christianity Today

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]]> 2361 no Michelle Higgins: "I Am a Worshipper" First and Foremost Michelle Higgins: "I Am a Worshipper" First and Foremost by Christianity Today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 23 Nov 2016 15:06:00 -0000 full Christianity Today Michelle Higgins: "I Am a Worshipper" First and F… Michelle Higgins: "I Am a Worshipper" First and Foremost by Christianity Today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Michelle Higgins: "I Am a Worshipper" First and Foremost by Christianity Today

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]]> 3845 no The Ambassador's Long Road to Rebuilding The Ambassador's Long Road to Rebuilding by Christianity Today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 09 Nov 2016 19:54:00 -0000 full Christianity Today The Ambassador's Long Road to Rebuilding by Chris… The Ambassador's Long Road to Rebuilding by Christianity Today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices The Ambassador's Long Road to Rebuilding by Christianity Today

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]]> 2437 no Why Wendy Alsup Wants Laywomen to Be Theologians Why Wendy Alsup Wants Laywomen to Be Theologians by Christianity Today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 02 Nov 2016 11:21:00 -0000 full Christianity Today Why Wendy Alsup Wants Laywomen to Be Theologians … Why Wendy Alsup Wants Laywomen to Be Theologians by Christianity Today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Why Wendy Alsup Wants Laywomen to Be Theologians by Christianity Today

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]]> 3000 no The Christian Case for Talking Politics The Christian Case for Talking Politics by Christianity Today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 26 Oct 2016 17:03:00 -0000 full Christianity Today The Christian Case for Talking Politics by Christ… The Christian Case for Talking Politics by Christianity Today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices The Christian Case for Talking Politics by Christianity Today

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]]> 1491 no What Does the 'Enneagram' Have to Offer Christians? What Does the 'Enneagram' Have to Offer Christians? by Christianity Today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 19 Oct 2016 15:16:00 -0000 full Christianity Today What Does the 'Enneagram' Have to Offer Christian… What Does the 'Enneagram' Have to Offer Christians? by Christianity Today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices What Does the 'Enneagram' Have to Offer Christians? by Christianity Today

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]]> 2747 no Max Lucado's Hope for This Election Season Max Lucado's Hope for This Election Season by Christianity Today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 13 Oct 2016 03:40:00 -0000 full Christianity Today Max Lucado's Hope for This Election Season by Chr… Max Lucado's Hope for This Election Season by Christianity Today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Max Lucado's Hope for This Election Season by Christianity Today

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]]> 2971 no How 'Colorblind' Christianity Broke Propaganda's Heart How 'Colorblind' Christianity Broke Propaganda's Heart by Christianity Today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 05 Oct 2016 17:46:00 -0000 full Christianity Today How 'Colorblind' Christianity Broke Propaganda's … How 'Colorblind' Christianity Broke Propaganda's Heart by Christianity Today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices How 'Colorblind' Christianity Broke Propaganda's Heart by Christianity Today

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]]> 1799 no When Charles Stanley’s Marriage Ended, Prayer Was His Lifeline When Charles Stanley’s Marriage Ended, Prayer Was His Lifeline by Christianity Today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 28 Sep 2016 14:45:00 -0000 full Christianity Today When Charles Stanley’s Marriage Ended, Prayer Was… When Charles Stanley’s Marriage Ended, Prayer Was His Lifeline by Christianity Today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices When Charles Stanley’s Marriage Ended, Prayer Was His Lifeline by Christianity Today

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]]> 2511 no Sho Baraka: Black Communities' Problems Need Black Theology's Solutions Sho Baraka: Black Communities' Problems Need Black Theology's Solutions by Christianity Today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 21 Sep 2016 16:49:00 -0000 full Christianity Today Sho Baraka: Black Communities' Problems Need Blac… Sho Baraka: Black Communities' Problems Need Black Theology's Solutions by Christianity Today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sho Baraka: Black Communities' Problems Need Black Theology's Solutions by Christianity Today

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]]> 2586 no H.B. Charles, Jr.: I Was a Teenage Pastor H.B. Charles, Jr.: I Was a Teenage Pastor by Christianity Today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 15 Sep 2016 01:29:00 -0000 full Christianity Today H.B. Charles, Jr.: I Was a Teenage Pastor by Chri… H.B. Charles, Jr.: I Was a Teenage Pastor by Christianity Today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices H.B. Charles, Jr.: I Was a Teenage Pastor by Christianity Today

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]]> 2096 no Chris Castaldo's Solution to the Evangelical-Catholic Divide Chris Castaldo's Solution to the Evangelical-Catholic Divide by Christianity Today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 07 Sep 2016 17:01:00 -0000 full Christianity Today Chris Castaldo's Solution to the Evangelical-Cath… Chris Castaldo's Solution to the Evangelical-Catholic Divide by Christianity Today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Chris Castaldo's Solution to the Evangelical-Catholic Divide by Christianity Today

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]]> 2855 no Bryan Lorritts: Even in a Multiethnic Church, Race Can Be a Minefield Bryan Loritts, Lead Pastor of Mountainview, California’s Abundant Life Christian Fellowship, is one Christian leader who has decided to welcome both the promises and challenges of multiethnic ministry with open arms. As the former cofounder of a multiethnic church plant in Memphis and the current president of the Kainos Movement, Loritts has seen firsthand how diversity can change churches for the better. Now, with the tech industry drawing people from across the world to his church’s Silicon Valley home, he’s learned a thing or two about how churches everywhere can respond to national questions of race and ethnicity. On this week’s episode of The Calling, join CT managing editor Richard Clark as Loritts tells him about life in Silicon Valley, his experience planting a church in America’s most racially divided city, and why he thinks the American church is on the cusp of a multi-ethnic renaissance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 31 Aug 2016 16:19:00 -0000 full Christianity Today Bryan Loritts, Lead Pastor of Mountainview, Calif… Bryan Loritts, Lead Pastor of Mountainview, California’s Abundant Life Christian Fellowship, is one Christian leader who has decided to welcome both the promises and challenges of multiethnic ministry with open arms. As the former cofounder of a multiethnic church plant in Memphis and the current president of the Kainos Movement, Loritts has seen firsthand how diversity can change churches for the better. Now, with the tech industry drawing people from across the world to his church’s Silicon Valley home, he’s learned a thing or two about how churches everywhere can respond to national questions of race and ethnicity. On this week’s episode of The Calling, join CT managing editor Richard Clark as Loritts tells him about life in Silicon Valley, his experience planting a church in America’s most racially divided city, and why he thinks the American church is on the cusp of a multi-ethnic renaissance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Bryan Loritts, Lead Pastor of Mountainview, California’s Abundant Life Christian Fellowship, is one Christian leader who has decided to welcome both the promises and challenges of multiethnic ministry with open arms. As the former cofounder of a multiethnic church plant in Memphis and the current president of the Kainos Movement, Loritts has seen firsthand how diversity can change churches for the better. Now, with the tech industry drawing people from across the world to his church’s Silicon Valley home, he’s learned a thing or two about how churches everywhere can respond to national questions of race and ethnicity. On this week’s episode of The Calling, join CT managing editor Richard Clark as Loritts tells him about life in Silicon Valley, his experience planting a church in America’s most racially divided city, and why he thinks the American church is on the cusp of a multi-ethnic renaissance.

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]]> 1517 no In Her Fight against Slavery, Bianca Juarez Olthoff Isn’t Afraid to Play with Fire In Her Fight against Slavery, Bianca Juarez Olthoff Isn’t Afraid to Play with Fire by Christianity Today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 24 Aug 2016 18:15:00 -0000 full Christianity Today In Her Fight against Slavery, Bianca Juarez Oltho… In Her Fight against Slavery, Bianca Juarez Olthoff Isn’t Afraid to Play with Fire by Christianity Today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices In Her Fight against Slavery, Bianca Juarez Olthoff Isn’t Afraid to Play with Fire by Christianity Today

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]]> 3520 no Shauna Niequist's Recipe for a Hospitable Church Shauna Niequist's Recipe for a Hospitable Church by Christianity Today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 17 Aug 2016 13:47:00 -0000 full Christianity Today Shauna Niequist's Recipe for a Hospitable Church … Shauna Niequist's Recipe for a Hospitable Church by Christianity Today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Shauna Niequist's Recipe for a Hospitable Church by Christianity Today

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]]> 2623 no Brent Gudgel: Your Church's Story Doesn't Need a Happy Ending When Brent Gudgel was a kid growing up in the ‘80s and ‘90s, he already had the makings of the filmmaker he’d later become. Looking back now, he recalls watching reruns of The A-Team, MacGyver, and Knight Rider and thinking, “I want to be in stories like that with my friends.” With his VHS camera, he would channel his favorite shows by enacting and shooting stories about himself and his friends trying to protect their neighborhood from Columbian drug lords—bringing justice to evildoers and defending the helpless from harm. Nowadays, Gudgel may not be an A-team member or a superstar director of action blockbusters, but in many ways, his present work recalls the justice-seeking spirit of those first creative endeavors. As CEO and co-founder of the non-profit documentary film company Deidox, Brent has directed more than 250 short documentaries, many of which examine social issues affecting the poor and marginalized in more than 20 countries. He’s also the co-founder of Chronicle Project, a production company that specializes in marketing and fundraising videos for nonprofit organizations while helping to fight against AIDS, poverty, deforestation, sex trafficking, homelessness, and persecution in closed countries. Most recently, though, Gudgel has been screening and promoting Deidox’s newest film, The Ordinance, which tells the story of how Texas cities—with the help of local churches—are working to bring an end to predatory payday lending businesses. In a recent conversation with CT, Gudgel had the opportunity to reflect on what working on films like The Ordinance has taught him about how churches can share their experiences. On this week’s episode of The Calling, join CT managing editor Richard Clark as he invites Gudgel to share about his many filmmaking projects, how he kept himself interested during mandatory chapel services at his Christian college, and how following people around with a microphone and camera may be one of the best ways to show what God is doing in the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 11 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0000 full Christianity Today When Brent Gudgel was a kid growing up in the ‘80… When Brent Gudgel was a kid growing up in the ‘80s and ‘90s, he already had the makings of the filmmaker he’d later become. Looking back now, he recalls watching reruns of The A-Team, MacGyver, and Knight Rider and thinking, “I want to be in stories like that with my friends.” With his VHS camera, he would channel his favorite shows by enacting and shooting stories about himself and his friends trying to protect their neighborhood from Columbian drug lords—bringing justice to evildoers and defending the helpless from harm. Nowadays, Gudgel may not be an A-team member or a superstar director of action blockbusters, but in many ways, his present work recalls the justice-seeking spirit of those first creative endeavors. As CEO and co-founder of the non-profit documentary film company Deidox, Brent has directed more than 250 short documentaries, many of which examine social issues affecting the poor and marginalized in more than 20 countries. He’s also the co-founder of Chronicle Project, a production company that specializes in marketing and fundraising videos for nonprofit organizations while helping to fight against AIDS, poverty, deforestation, sex trafficking, homelessness, and persecution in closed countries. Most recently, though, Gudgel has been screening and promoting Deidox’s newest film, The Ordinance, which tells the story of how Texas cities—with the help of local churches—are working to bring an end to predatory payday lending businesses. In a recent conversation with CT, Gudgel had the opportunity to reflect on what working on films like The Ordinance has taught him about how churches can share their experiences. On this week’s episode of The Calling, join CT managing editor Richard Clark as he invites Gudgel to share about his many filmmaking projects, how he kept himself interested during mandatory chapel services at his Christian college, and how following people around with a microphone and camera may be one of the best ways to show what God is doing in the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices When Brent Gudgel was a kid growing up in the ‘80s and ‘90s, he already had the makings of the filmmaker he’d later become. Looking back now, he recalls watching reruns of The A-Team, MacGyver, and Knight Rider and thinking, “I want to be in stories like that with my friends.” With his VHS camera, he would channel his favorite shows by enacting and shooting stories about himself and his friends trying to protect their neighborhood from Columbian drug lords—bringing justice to evildoers and defending the helpless from harm. Nowadays, Gudgel may not be an A-team member or a superstar director of action blockbusters, but in many ways, his present work recalls the justice-seeking spirit of those first creative endeavors. As CEO and co-founder of the non-profit documentary film company Deidox, Brent has directed more than 250 short documentaries, many of which examine social issues affecting the poor and marginalized in more than 20 countries. He’s also the co-founder of Chronicle Project, a production company that specializes in marketing and fundraising videos for nonprofit organizations while helping to fight against AIDS, poverty, deforestation, sex trafficking, homelessness, and persecution in closed countries. Most recently, though, Gudgel has been screening and promoting Deidox’s newest film, The Ordinance, which tells the story of how Texas cities—with the help of local churches—are working to bring an end to predatory payday lending businesses. In a recent conversation with CT, Gudgel had the opportunity to reflect on what working on films like The Ordinance has taught him about how churches can share their experiences. On this week’s episode of The Calling, join CT managing editor Richard Clark as he invites Gudgel to share about his many filmmaking projects, how he kept himself interested during mandatory chapel services at his Christian college, and how following people around with a microphone and camera may be one of the best ways to show what God is doing in the world.

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]]> 2518 no Tommy "Urban D" Kyllonen: Why Our Hip-hop Loving Church Doesn't Worship to Kanye The fact that rapper, writer, publisher, and pastor Tommy “Urban D.” Kyllonen feels called to minister to the inner city is no great surprise—“urban” is literally his middle name, after all. What is surprising, however, is the number of ways in which he’s managed to do it. Whether serving as lead pastor for Tampa’s multi-ethnic, multi-generational Crossover Church, performing hip-hop and spoken word concerts around the world, or writing books like Un.orthodox or ReBuild, Kyllonen has spent the last 20 years in ministry venture after ministry venture, bringing the gospel into every available nook and cranny of the city he calls home. But for someone who’s so keen on serving in neighborhoods where many churches won’t go, there are still some lines Urban D. won’t cross. For instance, while he’s been at the forefront of cultivating a hip-hop-friendly culture at Crossover, he’s also learned the hard way that when a church copies the world’s culture rather than creating one of its own, it can lead to confusion over what that church is really all about. If that tension sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Join us this week on The Calling, as CT managing editor Richard Clark chats with Urban D. about his brief stint as a Bible college rebel, how he used basketball to build a youth group, and what two decades of urban ministry have taught him about the church’s crucial role in America’s metropolitan future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 03 Aug 2016 18:40:00 -0000 full Christianity Today The fact that rapper, writer, publisher, and past… The fact that rapper, writer, publisher, and pastor Tommy “Urban D.” Kyllonen feels called to minister to the inner city is no great surprise—“urban” is literally his middle name, after all. What is surprising, however, is the number of ways in which he’s managed to do it. Whether serving as lead pastor for Tampa’s multi-ethnic, multi-generational Crossover Church, performing hip-hop and spoken word concerts around the world, or writing books like Un.orthodox or ReBuild, Kyllonen has spent the last 20 years in ministry venture after ministry venture, bringing the gospel into every available nook and cranny of the city he calls home. But for someone who’s so keen on serving in neighborhoods where many churches won’t go, there are still some lines Urban D. won’t cross. For instance, while he’s been at the forefront of cultivating a hip-hop-friendly culture at Crossover, he’s also learned the hard way that when a church copies the world’s culture rather than creating one of its own, it can lead to confusion over what that church is really all about. If that tension sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Join us this week on The Calling, as CT managing editor Richard Clark chats with Urban D. about his brief stint as a Bible college rebel, how he used basketball to build a youth group, and what two decades of urban ministry have taught him about the church’s crucial role in America’s metropolitan future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices The fact that rapper, writer, publisher, and pastor Tommy “Urban D.” Kyllonen feels called to minister to the inner city is no great surprise—“urban” is literally his middle name, after all. What is surprising, however, is the number of ways in which he’s managed to do it. Whether serving as lead pastor for Tampa’s multi-ethnic, multi-generational Crossover Church, performing hip-hop and spoken word concerts around the world, or writing books like Un.orthodox or ReBuild, Kyllonen has spent the last 20 years in ministry venture after ministry venture, bringing the gospel into every available nook and cranny of the city he calls home. But for someone who’s so keen on serving in neighborhoods where many churches won’t go, there are still some lines Urban D. won’t cross. For instance, while he’s been at the forefront of cultivating a hip-hop-friendly culture at Crossover, he’s also learned the hard way that when a church copies the world’s culture rather than creating one of its own, it can lead to confusion over what that church is really all about. If that tension sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Join us this week on The Calling, as CT managing editor Richard Clark chats with Urban D. about his brief stint as a Bible college rebel, how he used basketball to build a youth group, and what two decades of urban ministry have taught him about the church’s crucial role in America’s metropolitan future.

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]]> 3171 no What Depression Taught Steve Addison about His Legacy Steve Addison doesn’t seem like the kind of man who’d have to wonder if he’s made an impact. For more than 25 years, Addison has followed his calling to “spark church planting movements,” first as a church-planter himself in Melbourne, Australia, then as a trainer and author, and now as the leader of MOVE, a mission agency dedicated to “multiplying disciples and churches everywhere.” With decades of ministry experience under his belt, he’s got a resume that would make many church leaders green with envy. Eight years ago, however, Addison felt the wheels coming off the wagon. He’d struggled with depression throughout his life and had learned to manage it well, but as he reached his fifties, he began to feel like he’d undershot the vision he’d once had for his life. On this week’s episode of The Calling, join Addison as he chats with CT managing editor Richard Clark about being an introvert, why he likes Queen Elizabeth II, and why he no longer worries about leaving a legacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 27 Jul 2016 17:00:00 -0000 full Christianity Today Steve Addison doesn’t seem like the kind of man w… Steve Addison doesn’t seem like the kind of man who’d have to wonder if he’s made an impact. For more than 25 years, Addison has followed his calling to “spark church planting movements,” first as a church-planter himself in Melbourne, Australia, then as a trainer and author, and now as the leader of MOVE, a mission agency dedicated to “multiplying disciples and churches everywhere.” With decades of ministry experience under his belt, he’s got a resume that would make many church leaders green with envy. Eight years ago, however, Addison felt the wheels coming off the wagon. He’d struggled with depression throughout his life and had learned to manage it well, but as he reached his fifties, he began to feel like he’d undershot the vision he’d once had for his life. On this week’s episode of The Calling, join Addison as he chats with CT managing editor Richard Clark about being an introvert, why he likes Queen Elizabeth II, and why he no longer worries about leaving a legacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Steve Addison doesn’t seem like the kind of man who’d have to wonder if he’s made an impact. For more than 25 years, Addison has followed his calling to “spark church planting movements,” first as a church-planter himself in Melbourne, Australia, then as a trainer and author, and now as the leader of MOVE, a mission agency dedicated to “multiplying disciples and churches everywhere.” With decades of ministry experience under his belt, he’s got a resume that would make many church leaders green with envy. Eight years ago, however, Addison felt the wheels coming off the wagon. He’d struggled with depression throughout his life and had learned to manage it well, but as he reached his fifties, he began to feel like he’d undershot the vision he’d once had for his life. On this week’s episode of The Calling, join Addison as he chats with CT managing editor Richard Clark about being an introvert, why he likes Queen Elizabeth II, and why he no longer worries about leaving a legacy.

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]]> 2706 no Katelyn Beaty: Despite the Cost, I'm Proud to Be an 'Intimidating' Woman What’s it like to be a woman on the cutting edge of evangelical leadership? There may be few people more qualified to answer that question today than Katelyn Beaty, the managing editor of Christianity Today’s print magazine. As both the first woman and the youngest person to hold her position, Beaty is no stranger to breaking new ground for women—and she encourages others to do so not only in her work as founder and editor of CT’s Her.meneutics blog, but also in her newly published book A Woman’s Place, released just yesterday. But success and influence have come with their share of challenges for Beaty. As an evangelical arguing for a broader inclusion of women in public life, she’s drawn criticism from all sides for her nuanced approach to the issue of women in leadership. At the same time, she’s struggled with a church dating culture that doesn’t always value women’s professional achievements. On this week’s episode of The Calling, join CT managing editor Richard Clark as Beaty tells him about taking the helm of CT’s print magazine, the pivotal role that chicken fingers played in her choice of colleges, and how women can embrace their wide-ranging, world-changing callings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 20 Jul 2016 15:40:00 -0000 full Christianity Today What’s it like to be a woman on the cutting edge … What’s it like to be a woman on the cutting edge of evangelical leadership? There may be few people more qualified to answer that question today than Katelyn Beaty, the managing editor of Christianity Today’s print magazine. As both the first woman and the youngest person to hold her position, Beaty is no stranger to breaking new ground for women—and she encourages others to do so not only in her work as founder and editor of CT’s Her.meneutics blog, but also in her newly published book A Woman’s Place, released just yesterday. But success and influence have come with their share of challenges for Beaty. As an evangelical arguing for a broader inclusion of women in public life, she’s drawn criticism from all sides for her nuanced approach to the issue of women in leadership. At the same time, she’s struggled with a church dating culture that doesn’t always value women’s professional achievements. On this week’s episode of The Calling, join CT managing editor Richard Clark as Beaty tells him about taking the helm of CT’s print magazine, the pivotal role that chicken fingers played in her choice of colleges, and how women can embrace their wide-ranging, world-changing callings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices What’s it like to be a woman on the cutting edge of evangelical leadership? There may be few people more qualified to answer that question today than Katelyn Beaty, the managing editor of Christianity Today’s print magazine. As both the first woman and the youngest person to hold her position, Beaty is no stranger to breaking new ground for women—and she encourages others to do so not only in her work as founder and editor of CT’s Her.meneutics blog, but also in her newly published book A Woman’s Place, released just yesterday. But success and influence have come with their share of challenges for Beaty. As an evangelical arguing for a broader inclusion of women in public life, she’s drawn criticism from all sides for her nuanced approach to the issue of women in leadership. At the same time, she’s struggled with a church dating culture that doesn’t always value women’s professional achievements. On this week’s episode of The Calling, join CT managing editor Richard Clark as Beaty tells him about taking the helm of CT’s print magazine, the pivotal role that chicken fingers played in her choice of colleges, and how women can embrace their wide-ranging, world-changing callings.

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]]> 3186 no Jemar Tisby: It's Never Too Soon to Talk about Race in Your Church In October 2011, Jemar Tisby sat in front of his computer, his hand hovering over the keyboard. On the screen in front of him was the form for a new Facebook page, which Tisby had filled in with the details of his latest project—a group he was calling the Reformed African American Network. As he did his final check, he felt a tension. He wanted this group to be small, but he had a sneaking suspicion that once the page went live, it would take on a life of its own. Was he ready to follow along and see where it led? Swallowing his doubts, he pressed the “Enter” key. Looking back now, he’s glad he did. Nearly five years later, RAAN has grown from a Facebook page to a Christian cultural powerhouse, producing and hosting some of the most honest and influential conversations on justice, diversity, and racial reconciliation the church has seen in decades. Tisby, meanwhile, has fully embraced his role as RAAN’s Co-founder and President, even as he continues to serve as Director of the African American Leadership Initiative and Special Assistant to the Chancellor at Reformed Theological Seminary’s Jackson campus. For Tisby, though, racial justice isn’t just a pressing cultural issue—it’s his calling, and it’s never been more timely. In a season when Christians nationwide are puzzling out how best to respond to protests, shootings, and domestic frictions surrounding race, he has a vision for how churches can cultivate a commitment to racial diversity. How else can churches create space for all of God’s people in their congregations? Find out on this week’s episode of The Calling, as CT managing editor Richard Clark chats with Tisby about #BlackLivesMatter, being the only black member in a Dutch Reformed church, and why racial reconciliation is a gospel issue, not just a social issue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 13 Jul 2016 14:45:00 -0000 full Christianity Today In October 2011, Jemar Tisby sat in front of his … In October 2011, Jemar Tisby sat in front of his computer, his hand hovering over the keyboard. On the screen in front of him was the form for a new Facebook page, which Tisby had filled in with the details of his latest project—a group he was calling the Reformed African American Network. As he did his final check, he felt a tension. He wanted this group to be small, but he had a sneaking suspicion that once the page went live, it would take on a life of its own. Was he ready to follow along and see where it led? Swallowing his doubts, he pressed the “Enter” key. Looking back now, he’s glad he did. Nearly five years later, RAAN has grown from a Facebook page to a Christian cultural powerhouse, producing and hosting some of the most honest and influential conversations on justice, diversity, and racial reconciliation the church has seen in decades. Tisby, meanwhile, has fully embraced his role as RAAN’s Co-founder and President, even as he continues to serve as Director of the African American Leadership Initiative and Special Assistant to the Chancellor at Reformed Theological Seminary’s Jackson campus. For Tisby, though, racial justice isn’t just a pressing cultural issue—it’s his calling, and it’s never been more timely. In a season when Christians nationwide are puzzling out how best to respond to protests, shootings, and domestic frictions surrounding race, he has a vision for how churches can cultivate a commitment to racial diversity. How else can churches create space for all of God’s people in their congregations? Find out on this week’s episode of The Calling, as CT managing editor Richard Clark chats with Tisby about #BlackLivesMatter, being the only black member in a Dutch Reformed church, and why racial reconciliation is a gospel issue, not just a social issue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices In October 2011, Jemar Tisby sat in front of his computer, his hand hovering over the keyboard. On the screen in front of him was the form for a new Facebook page, which Tisby had filled in with the details of his latest project—a group he was calling the Reformed African American Network. As he did his final check, he felt a tension. He wanted this group to be small, but he had a sneaking suspicion that once the page went live, it would take on a life of its own. Was he ready to follow along and see where it led? Swallowing his doubts, he pressed the “Enter” key. Looking back now, he’s glad he did. Nearly five years later, RAAN has grown from a Facebook page to a Christian cultural powerhouse, producing and hosting some of the most honest and influential conversations on justice, diversity, and racial reconciliation the church has seen in decades. Tisby, meanwhile, has fully embraced his role as RAAN’s Co-founder and President, even as he continues to serve as Director of the African American Leadership Initiative and Special Assistant to the Chancellor at Reformed Theological Seminary’s Jackson campus. For Tisby, though, racial justice isn’t just a pressing cultural issue—it’s his calling, and it’s never been more timely. In a season when Christians nationwide are puzzling out how best to respond to protests, shootings, and domestic frictions surrounding race, he has a vision for how churches can cultivate a commitment to racial diversity. How else can churches create space for all of God’s people in their congregations? Find out on this week’s episode of The Calling, as CT managing editor Richard Clark chats with Tisby about #BlackLivesMatter, being the only black member in a Dutch Reformed church, and why racial reconciliation is a gospel issue, not just a social issue.

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]]> 2934 no Missing the Rapture Turned Dan Claire into a Pastor Callings come in many forms—a moment of epiphany, a wise word from a mentor, a quiet prayer before an altar. Dan Claire’s came when the Rapture failed to happen. A fifth-generation Floridian who dropped out of medical school to pursue ministry, Claire pastors the Church of the Resurrection (affectionately nicknamed “Rez”) in Capitol Hill, where he’s served since moving to Washington, D.C. 17 years ago. Before going to seminary, though, he was a student ministry leader at the University of Florida—at a time when Christians in his town were busy preparing for Christ’s imminent second coming. If you’ve also been left behind, then it may be the perfect time to listen to this week’s episode of The Calling, where you’ll hear CT managing editor Richard Clark chat with Dan Claire about being a med school dropout, getting ordained in the Rwandan church, and the challenges he faces pastoring a transient congregation in the heart of the nation’s capitol. Trust us . . . it’ll be (ahem) rapturous. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 07 Jul 2016 15:22:00 -0000 full Christianity Today Callings come in many forms—a moment of epiphany,… Callings come in many forms—a moment of epiphany, a wise word from a mentor, a quiet prayer before an altar. Dan Claire’s came when the Rapture failed to happen. A fifth-generation Floridian who dropped out of medical school to pursue ministry, Claire pastors the Church of the Resurrection (affectionately nicknamed “Rez”) in Capitol Hill, where he’s served since moving to Washington, D.C. 17 years ago. Before going to seminary, though, he was a student ministry leader at the University of Florida—at a time when Christians in his town were busy preparing for Christ’s imminent second coming. If you’ve also been left behind, then it may be the perfect time to listen to this week’s episode of The Calling, where you’ll hear CT managing editor Richard Clark chat with Dan Claire about being a med school dropout, getting ordained in the Rwandan church, and the challenges he faces pastoring a transient congregation in the heart of the nation’s capitol. Trust us . . . it’ll be (ahem) rapturous. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Callings come in many forms—a moment of epiphany, a wise word from a mentor, a quiet prayer before an altar. Dan Claire’s came when the Rapture failed to happen. A fifth-generation Floridian who dropped out of medical school to pursue ministry, Claire pastors the Church of the Resurrection (affectionately nicknamed “Rez”) in Capitol Hill, where he’s served since moving to Washington, D.C. 17 years ago. Before going to seminary, though, he was a student ministry leader at the University of Florida—at a time when Christians in his town were busy preparing for Christ’s imminent second coming. If you’ve also been left behind, then it may be the perfect time to listen to this week’s episode of The Calling, where you’ll hear CT managing editor Richard Clark chat with Dan Claire about being a med school dropout, getting ordained in the Rwandan church, and the challenges he faces pastoring a transient congregation in the heart of the nation’s capitol. Trust us . . . it’ll be (ahem) rapturous.

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]]> 2960 no Between Being a Pastor and Doctor, Miguel Núñez Finds it Essential to Meditate This week on The Calling, join CT managing editor Richard Clark as he chats with Núñez about his side gig as a doctor, his calling as a church planter, and how he thinks we can be more thoughtful and less cavalier about grace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 29 Jun 2016 18:48:00 -0000 full Christianity Today This week on The Calling, join CT managing editor… This week on The Calling, join CT managing editor Richard Clark as he chats with Núñez about his side gig as a doctor, his calling as a church planter, and how he thinks we can be more thoughtful and less cavalier about grace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This week on The Calling, join CT managing editor Richard Clark as he chats with Núñez about his side gig as a doctor, his calling as a church planter, and how he thinks we can be more thoughtful and less cavalier about grace.

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]]> 3237 no Joe Thorn's Weakness Is His Pastoral Strength Joe Thorn, founding pastor of St. Charles, IL’s Redeemer Fellowship and author of Note to Self and Experiencing the Trinity, is one pastor who refuses to stay silent on mental illness. He struggles with clinical anxiety, and whether he’s blogging about such topics as artisanal pencils, writing books on ecclesiology, or preaching a Sunday morning sermon, he’s open about it. In fact, Thorn believes that talking straight about his experience of mental illness is an essential part of his pastoral calling. This week, join Thorn and CT managing editor Richard Clark as they talk about growing beards, converting to Christianity from Satanism, what it really means to cause others to “stumble,” and how congregations come alive when pastors are open about their weaknesses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 22 Jun 2016 15:27:00 -0000 full Christianity Today Joe Thorn, founding pastor of St. Charles, IL’s R… Joe Thorn, founding pastor of St. Charles, IL’s Redeemer Fellowship and author of Note to Self and Experiencing the Trinity, is one pastor who refuses to stay silent on mental illness. He struggles with clinical anxiety, and whether he’s blogging about such topics as artisanal pencils, writing books on ecclesiology, or preaching a Sunday morning sermon, he’s open about it. In fact, Thorn believes that talking straight about his experience of mental illness is an essential part of his pastoral calling. This week, join Thorn and CT managing editor Richard Clark as they talk about growing beards, converting to Christianity from Satanism, what it really means to cause others to “stumble,” and how congregations come alive when pastors are open about their weaknesses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Joe Thorn, founding pastor of St. Charles, IL’s Redeemer Fellowship and author of Note to Self and Experiencing the Trinity, is one pastor who refuses to stay silent on mental illness. He struggles with clinical anxiety, and whether he’s blogging about such topics as artisanal pencils, writing books on ecclesiology, or preaching a Sunday morning sermon, he’s open about it. In fact, Thorn believes that talking straight about his experience of mental illness is an essential part of his pastoral calling. This week, join Thorn and CT managing editor Richard Clark as they talk about growing beards, converting to Christianity from Satanism, what it really means to cause others to “stumble,” and how congregations come alive when pastors are open about their weaknesses.

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]]> 3031 no Why Leroy Barber Lets Ministries Go On this week’s episode of the The Calling, Barber joins CT managing editor Richard Clark to talk about his entrepreneurial calling, the weirdness of Portland, and how the church can be a voice for the marginalized in the public square. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 15 Jun 2016 16:07:00 -0000 full Christianity Today On this week’s episode of the The Calling, Barber… On this week’s episode of the The Calling, Barber joins CT managing editor Richard Clark to talk about his entrepreneurial calling, the weirdness of Portland, and how the church can be a voice for the marginalized in the public square. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices On this week’s episode of the The Calling, Barber joins CT managing editor Richard Clark to talk about his entrepreneurial calling, the weirdness of Portland, and how the church can be a voice for the marginalized in the public square.

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]]> 2453 no J.D. Greear on the Long Obedience of Waiting When you’re stuck in a Boeing 747 at 35,000 feet, how do you pass the time? If you’re J. D. Greear, odds are you talk with your neighbor about God. (And if that sounds awkward, trust us, he knows.) An author, theologian, and pastor of The Summit Church of Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina, Greear is one of those rare birds who is so passionate about evangelism that he’ll take almost any opportunity to strike up a biblical back-and-forth—even if, by his own admission, he crashes and burns as often as not. You might think that someone with that much ministerial fire tends to shoot first and aim second—“the fields are ripe for harvest,” after all. In fact, though, Greear is a big fan of waiting. Whether he’s helping young college students plan for their futures or writing about how churches stand to “gain by losing,” Greear always tempers his missionary fervor with the knowledge that God’s work often involves long periods of preparation. It’s part of why he thinks the years people send in seminary are worthwhile. On this week’s episode of The Calling, Greear sits down with CT manging editor Richard Clark to discuss his latest book, running for president of the Southern Baptist Convention, and why the Holy Spirit is better than having Jesus as your senior pastor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 08 Jun 2016 16:44:00 -0000 full Christianity Today When you’re stuck in a Boeing 747 at 35,000 feet,… When you’re stuck in a Boeing 747 at 35,000 feet, how do you pass the time? If you’re J. D. Greear, odds are you talk with your neighbor about God. (And if that sounds awkward, trust us, he knows.) An author, theologian, and pastor of The Summit Church of Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina, Greear is one of those rare birds who is so passionate about evangelism that he’ll take almost any opportunity to strike up a biblical back-and-forth—even if, by his own admission, he crashes and burns as often as not. You might think that someone with that much ministerial fire tends to shoot first and aim second—“the fields are ripe for harvest,” after all. In fact, though, Greear is a big fan of waiting. Whether he’s helping young college students plan for their futures or writing about how churches stand to “gain by losing,” Greear always tempers his missionary fervor with the knowledge that God’s work often involves long periods of preparation. It’s part of why he thinks the years people send in seminary are worthwhile. On this week’s episode of The Calling, Greear sits down with CT manging editor Richard Clark to discuss his latest book, running for president of the Southern Baptist Convention, and why the Holy Spirit is better than having Jesus as your senior pastor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices When you’re stuck in a Boeing 747 at 35,000 feet, how do you pass the time? If you’re J. D. Greear, odds are you talk with your neighbor about God. (And if that sounds awkward, trust us, he knows.) An author, theologian, and pastor of The Summit Church of Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina, Greear is one of those rare birds who is so passionate about evangelism that he’ll take almost any opportunity to strike up a biblical back-and-forth—even if, by his own admission, he crashes and burns as often as not. You might think that someone with that much ministerial fire tends to shoot first and aim second—“the fields are ripe for harvest,” after all. In fact, though, Greear is a big fan of waiting. Whether he’s helping young college students plan for their futures or writing about how churches stand to “gain by losing,” Greear always tempers his missionary fervor with the knowledge that God’s work often involves long periods of preparation. It’s part of why he thinks the years people send in seminary are worthwhile. On this week’s episode of The Calling, Greear sits down with CT manging editor Richard Clark to discuss his latest book, running for president of the Southern Baptist Convention, and why the Holy Spirit is better than having Jesus as your senior pastor.

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]]> 2913 no Trillia Newbell: 'Everything Can’t Be Your Ministry.' The moment you hear Trillia Newbell’s voice, one feature sticks out: her infectious joy. Although her books and articles have addressed such difficult topics as fear, sexual brokenness, and the need for diversity in the church, Newbell has a reputation for facing down darkness with an unshakable buoyancy. As she herself writes, “I’m not optimistic because I’m naïve (at least not completely) or because I think there isn’t evil in the world (my heart often proves otherwise) but because of the gospel.” Despite Newbell’s successes as a writer and women’s ministry leader, however, her hope hasn’t been won easily. Like many whose day-to-day lives are shaped by ministry’s demands, she still struggles to balance her vocational service to the body of Christ with involvement in her local church. Newbell joined CT managing editor Richard Clark for this week’s episode of The Calling, where she shares her wisdom on dividing one’s time between one’s calling and one’s congregation—stopping along the way to discuss the draw of Twitter debates, the joys of parenthood, and how remembering that we’re the worst helps us to love others best. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 02 Jun 2016 13:19:00 -0000 full Christianity Today The moment you hear Trillia Newbell’s voice, one … The moment you hear Trillia Newbell’s voice, one feature sticks out: her infectious joy. Although her books and articles have addressed such difficult topics as fear, sexual brokenness, and the need for diversity in the church, Newbell has a reputation for facing down darkness with an unshakable buoyancy. As she herself writes, “I’m not optimistic because I’m naïve (at least not completely) or because I think there isn’t evil in the world (my heart often proves otherwise) but because of the gospel.” Despite Newbell’s successes as a writer and women’s ministry leader, however, her hope hasn’t been won easily. Like many whose day-to-day lives are shaped by ministry’s demands, she still struggles to balance her vocational service to the body of Christ with involvement in her local church. Newbell joined CT managing editor Richard Clark for this week’s episode of The Calling, where she shares her wisdom on dividing one’s time between one’s calling and one’s congregation—stopping along the way to discuss the draw of Twitter debates, the joys of parenthood, and how remembering that we’re the worst helps us to love others best. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices The moment you hear Trillia Newbell’s voice, one feature sticks out: her infectious joy. Although her books and articles have addressed such difficult topics as fear, sexual brokenness, and the need for diversity in the church, Newbell has a reputation for facing down darkness with an unshakable buoyancy. As she herself writes, “I’m not optimistic because I’m naïve (at least not completely) or because I think there isn’t evil in the world (my heart often proves otherwise) but because of the gospel.” Despite Newbell’s successes as a writer and women’s ministry leader, however, her hope hasn’t been won easily. Like many whose day-to-day lives are shaped by ministry’s demands, she still struggles to balance her vocational service to the body of Christ with involvement in her local church. Newbell joined CT managing editor Richard Clark for this week’s episode of The Calling, where she shares her wisdom on dividing one’s time between one’s calling and one’s congregation—stopping along the way to discuss the draw of Twitter debates, the joys of parenthood, and how remembering that we’re the worst helps us to love others best.

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]]> 2651 no Matthew Lee Anderson's Vision for Top-Shelf Ministry “The church is anti-intellectual.” If you’re a church leader—and especially if you’re an evangelical—you’ve probably heard that claim a thousand times before. (Heck, we’ve even made it.) But while the prophetic shadow of Mark Noll’s The Scandal of the Evangelical Mind may still loom large over the landscape of American Christianity, a growing number of bright lights are giving an increasingly thoughtful church reason to hope. One of those lights is Matthew Lee Anderson. You probably know Anderson as the founder and erstwhile regular contributor to the blog Mere Orthodoxy, where he’s written lengthy essays on everything from Trump’s implications for evangelicals to sexual ethics to why “deep reading” is vital for a robust faith. His most recent book, The End of Our Exploring (Moody, 2013), argues for the importance of question-asking to the Christian faith, urging a dogged pursuit of intellectual integrity that, as he says in this week’s episode of The Calling, has implications for local church ministry. What does that kind of top-shelf ministry actually look like? Find out by joining CT managing editor Richard Clark as he chats with Anderson about teaching Sunday school, evangelicalism’s bad rap, and why we reason about what we love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 25 May 2016 15:27:00 -0000 full Christianity Today “The church is anti-intellectual.” If you’re a ch… “The church is anti-intellectual.” If you’re a church leader—and especially if you’re an evangelical—you’ve probably heard that claim a thousand times before. (Heck, we’ve even made it.) But while the prophetic shadow of Mark Noll’s The Scandal of the Evangelical Mind may still loom large over the landscape of American Christianity, a growing number of bright lights are giving an increasingly thoughtful church reason to hope. One of those lights is Matthew Lee Anderson. You probably know Anderson as the founder and erstwhile regular contributor to the blog Mere Orthodoxy, where he’s written lengthy essays on everything from Trump’s implications for evangelicals to sexual ethics to why “deep reading” is vital for a robust faith. His most recent book, The End of Our Exploring (Moody, 2013), argues for the importance of question-asking to the Christian faith, urging a dogged pursuit of intellectual integrity that, as he says in this week’s episode of The Calling, has implications for local church ministry. What does that kind of top-shelf ministry actually look like? Find out by joining CT managing editor Richard Clark as he chats with Anderson about teaching Sunday school, evangelicalism’s bad rap, and why we reason about what we love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices “The church is anti-intellectual.” If you’re a church leader—and especially if you’re an evangelical—you’ve probably heard that claim a thousand times before. (Heck, we’ve even made it.) But while the prophetic shadow of Mark Noll’s The Scandal of the Evangelical Mind may still loom large over the landscape of American Christianity, a growing number of bright lights are giving an increasingly thoughtful church reason to hope. One of those lights is Matthew Lee Anderson. You probably know Anderson as the founder and erstwhile regular contributor to the blog Mere Orthodoxy, where he’s written lengthy essays on everything from Trump’s implications for evangelicals to sexual ethics to why “deep reading” is vital for a robust faith. His most recent book, The End of Our Exploring (Moody, 2013), argues for the importance of question-asking to the Christian faith, urging a dogged pursuit of intellectual integrity that, as he says in this week’s episode of The Calling, has implications for local church ministry. What does that kind of top-shelf ministry actually look like? Find out by joining CT managing editor Richard Clark as he chats with Anderson about teaching Sunday school, evangelicalism’s bad rap, and why we reason about what we love.

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]]> 3287 no Todd Wilson - How Exponential's Co-Founder Discovered His Sweet Spot In the church’s quest to help people find and respond to their calling, you’d be hard-pressed to find a more dedicated champion than author, speaker, and Exponential co-founder Todd Wilson. Over the course of seventeen years of ministry, Wilson has used his entrepreneurial know-how to create a raft of organizations, systems, and publications designed to help leaders find their “sweet spot” and provide local churches with tools for deep-rooted, multiplication-driven growth. Before all that, though, Wilson was up to something else entirely: nuclear engineering. In fact, he worked for the Division of Naval Reactors for a full fifteen years before feeling a call to full-time ministry—a call that emerged, he says, from an early and prolonged midlife crisis. In this week’s episode of The Calling, join CT managing editor Richard Clark as he chats with Wilson about his entrepreneurial calling, how to keep your vocation from overwhelming your life, and what aircraft carriers have to teach us about the church’s mission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 18 May 2016 16:23:00 -0000 full Christianity Today In the church’s quest to help people find and res… In the church’s quest to help people find and respond to their calling, you’d be hard-pressed to find a more dedicated champion than author, speaker, and Exponential co-founder Todd Wilson. Over the course of seventeen years of ministry, Wilson has used his entrepreneurial know-how to create a raft of organizations, systems, and publications designed to help leaders find their “sweet spot” and provide local churches with tools for deep-rooted, multiplication-driven growth. Before all that, though, Wilson was up to something else entirely: nuclear engineering. In fact, he worked for the Division of Naval Reactors for a full fifteen years before feeling a call to full-time ministry—a call that emerged, he says, from an early and prolonged midlife crisis. In this week’s episode of The Calling, join CT managing editor Richard Clark as he chats with Wilson about his entrepreneurial calling, how to keep your vocation from overwhelming your life, and what aircraft carriers have to teach us about the church’s mission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices In the church’s quest to help people find and respond to their calling, you’d be hard-pressed to find a more dedicated champion than author, speaker, and Exponential co-founder Todd Wilson. Over the course of seventeen years of ministry, Wilson has used his entrepreneurial know-how to create a raft of organizations, systems, and publications designed to help leaders find their “sweet spot” and provide local churches with tools for deep-rooted, multiplication-driven growth. Before all that, though, Wilson was up to something else entirely: nuclear engineering. In fact, he worked for the Division of Naval Reactors for a full fifteen years before feeling a call to full-time ministry—a call that emerged, he says, from an early and prolonged midlife crisis. In this week’s episode of The Calling, join CT managing editor Richard Clark as he chats with Wilson about his entrepreneurial calling, how to keep your vocation from overwhelming your life, and what aircraft carriers have to teach us about the church’s mission.

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]]> 2825 no Sandra Maria Van Opstal is singing the anthem of a diverse kingdom. The church is growing increasingly diverse—but what does this mean for our Sunday morning services? One of the foremost thinkers trying to answer that question is Sandra Maria Van Opstal, a writer, speaker, and pastor at Chicago’s Grace and Peace Community who’s also a leading champion of multiethnic worship. In pursuit of her calling to mobilize Christians for reconciliation and justice, Van Opstal has led worship for organizations from Willow Creek to InterVarsity Christian Fellowship; trained missions leaders at colleges, churches, and conferences across the country; and recently written a groundbreaking book on why cross-cultural praise is an experience meant for everyone. Like all ministers, though, Van Opstal knows well the challenges that accompany her calling. Getting the church to join together in manifold witness is hard work, after all—especially when you have to juggle day-to-day concerns with the demands of mission. Sound familiar? Then you’re in good company. Join CT managing editor Richard Clark as he talks with Van Opstal about her calling to mentor leaders, invigorate worship, and uphold the needful beauty of a diverse church. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 11 May 2016 15:13:00 -0000 full Christianity Today The church is growing increasingly diverse—but wh… The church is growing increasingly diverse—but what does this mean for our Sunday morning services? One of the foremost thinkers trying to answer that question is Sandra Maria Van Opstal, a writer, speaker, and pastor at Chicago’s Grace and Peace Community who’s also a leading champion of multiethnic worship. In pursuit of her calling to mobilize Christians for reconciliation and justice, Van Opstal has led worship for organizations from Willow Creek to InterVarsity Christian Fellowship; trained missions leaders at colleges, churches, and conferences across the country; and recently written a groundbreaking book on why cross-cultural praise is an experience meant for everyone. Like all ministers, though, Van Opstal knows well the challenges that accompany her calling. Getting the church to join together in manifold witness is hard work, after all—especially when you have to juggle day-to-day concerns with the demands of mission. Sound familiar? Then you’re in good company. Join CT managing editor Richard Clark as he talks with Van Opstal about her calling to mentor leaders, invigorate worship, and uphold the needful beauty of a diverse church. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices The church is growing increasingly diverse—but what does this mean for our Sunday morning services? One of the foremost thinkers trying to answer that question is Sandra Maria Van Opstal, a writer, speaker, and pastor at Chicago’s Grace and Peace Community who’s also a leading champion of multiethnic worship. In pursuit of her calling to mobilize Christians for reconciliation and justice, Van Opstal has led worship for organizations from Willow Creek to InterVarsity Christian Fellowship; trained missions leaders at colleges, churches, and conferences across the country; and recently written a groundbreaking book on why cross-cultural praise is an experience meant for everyone. Like all ministers, though, Van Opstal knows well the challenges that accompany her calling. Getting the church to join together in manifold witness is hard work, after all—especially when you have to juggle day-to-day concerns with the demands of mission. Sound familiar? Then you’re in good company. Join CT managing editor Richard Clark as he talks with Van Opstal about her calling to mentor leaders, invigorate worship, and uphold the needful beauty of a diverse church.

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]]> 3261 no Peter Leithart's Theology of Defeat If you’ve ever spent much time over at First Things, you’ve probably come across the blog of writer, pastor, and theologian Peter Leithart, the journal’s resident Renaissance man. With an omnivorous mind and an eye for the unusual, Leithart seems to have written about almost everything, from Shakespeare’s plays and Jane Austen’s novels to the meaning of baptism and the legacy of Athanasius. Whatever he’s working on, though, he always aims to connect the mind to the soul—especially when it means helping ministers to minister better. Before his present successes, however, Leithart encountered his fair share of ministerial tribulation. Coming out of seminary, he intended to move straight into a career writing and teaching theology. Instead, he found himself stepping into a head pastor position with little experience and a host of demands, including helping a couple whose failing marriage was tearing his church apart. The experience taught him a lot about failure—especially how God redeems it. Thankfully, though, that wasn’t the end of the story. On this week’s episode of The Calling, Leithart chats with CT managing editor Richard Clark about his calling past and present, from his early desire to be a professional comedian to the theology that drives his current voracious intellectual appetite. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 04 May 2016 14:45:00 -0000 full Christianity Today If you’ve ever spent much time over at First Thin… If you’ve ever spent much time over at First Things, you’ve probably come across the blog of writer, pastor, and theologian Peter Leithart, the journal’s resident Renaissance man. With an omnivorous mind and an eye for the unusual, Leithart seems to have written about almost everything, from Shakespeare’s plays and Jane Austen’s novels to the meaning of baptism and the legacy of Athanasius. Whatever he’s working on, though, he always aims to connect the mind to the soul—especially when it means helping ministers to minister better. Before his present successes, however, Leithart encountered his fair share of ministerial tribulation. Coming out of seminary, he intended to move straight into a career writing and teaching theology. Instead, he found himself stepping into a head pastor position with little experience and a host of demands, including helping a couple whose failing marriage was tearing his church apart. The experience taught him a lot about failure—especially how God redeems it. Thankfully, though, that wasn’t the end of the story. On this week’s episode of The Calling, Leithart chats with CT managing editor Richard Clark about his calling past and present, from his early desire to be a professional comedian to the theology that drives his current voracious intellectual appetite. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices If you’ve ever spent much time over at First Things, you’ve probably come across the blog of writer, pastor, and theologian Peter Leithart, the journal’s resident Renaissance man. With an omnivorous mind and an eye for the unusual, Leithart seems to have written about almost everything, from Shakespeare’s plays and Jane Austen’s novels to the meaning of baptism and the legacy of Athanasius. Whatever he’s working on, though, he always aims to connect the mind to the soul—especially when it means helping ministers to minister better. Before his present successes, however, Leithart encountered his fair share of ministerial tribulation. Coming out of seminary, he intended to move straight into a career writing and teaching theology. Instead, he found himself stepping into a head pastor position with little experience and a host of demands, including helping a couple whose failing marriage was tearing his church apart. The experience taught him a lot about failure—especially how God redeems it. Thankfully, though, that wasn’t the end of the story. On this week’s episode of The Calling, Leithart chats with CT managing editor Richard Clark about his calling past and present, from his early desire to be a professional comedian to the theology that drives his current voracious intellectual appetite.

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]]> 3042 no Jonathan Brooks is transforming a community through trust Jonathan Brooks is a man of diverse talents—a school teacher, writer, speaker, artist, musician, and community activist, he also serves as the Senior Pastor at Canaan Community Church in the south side of Chicago. But whether he’s encouraging young people to serve as leaders in their neighborhoods or finding ways to engage the church in community revitalization, “Pastah J” is guided by a singular God-given calling: transformation. While most see West Englewood as a neighborhood traditionally known for violence and poverty, Brooks sees potential. His ministry is built around the idea that the church can become “intimately involved in the lives of people to the point where they trust it again and see the church as something that’s there for them, not for its own benefit”. On this week’s episode of The Calling, CT’s managing editor Richard Clark chats with Brooks about his . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 27 Apr 2016 13:17:00 -0000 full Christianity Today Jonathan Brooks is a man of diverse talents—a sch… Jonathan Brooks is a man of diverse talents—a school teacher, writer, speaker, artist, musician, and community activist, he also serves as the Senior Pastor at Canaan Community Church in the south side of Chicago. But whether he’s encouraging young people to serve as leaders in their neighborhoods or finding ways to engage the church in community revitalization, “Pastah J” is guided by a singular God-given calling: transformation. While most see West Englewood as a neighborhood traditionally known for violence and poverty, Brooks sees potential. His ministry is built around the idea that the church can become “intimately involved in the lives of people to the point where they trust it again and see the church as something that’s there for them, not for its own benefit”. On this week’s episode of The Calling, CT’s managing editor Richard Clark chats with Brooks about his . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Jonathan Brooks is a man of diverse talents—a school teacher, writer, speaker, artist, musician, and community activist, he also serves as the Senior Pastor at Canaan Community Church in the south side of Chicago. But whether he’s encouraging young people to serve as leaders in their neighborhoods or finding ways to engage the church in community revitalization, “Pastah J” is guided by a singular God-given calling: transformation. While most see West Englewood as a neighborhood traditionally known for violence and poverty, Brooks sees potential. His ministry is built around the idea that the church can become “intimately involved in the lives of people to the point where they trust it again and see the church as something that’s there for them, not for its own benefit”. On this week’s episode of The Calling, CT’s managing editor Richard Clark chats with Brooks about his .

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]]> 3057 no Russell Moore's Kingdom Calling Russell Moore is known as the mouthpiece of the Southern Baptist Convention, but increasingly these days he’s seen by the outside world as a representative of conservative evangelicalism. He speaks regularly on television, the radio, and in a flurry of pointed tweets about the state of the evangelical church, the spectre of a Trump presidency, and the implications of society’s increasing pluralism. But Moore’s focus hasn’t always been so broad. He’s also spent time in local church ministry, in particular dealing with a series of real-life challenges that have prepared him for where he is today. Moore’s thought a lot about how churches can better influence the world by worrying less about proving our bona fides to one another. On this latest episode of The Calling, CT’s managing editor Richard Clark talked with Moore about his call to bring the Kingdom of God to local churches, his traumatic first ministry experience, and how local churches ought to approach the outside world.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 20 Apr 2016 17:47:00 -0000 full Christianity Today Russell Moore is known as the mouthpiece of the S… Russell Moore is known as the mouthpiece of the Southern Baptist Convention, but increasingly these days he’s seen by the outside world as a representative of conservative evangelicalism. He speaks regularly on television, the radio, and in a flurry of pointed tweets about the state of the evangelical church, the spectre of a Trump presidency, and the implications of society’s increasing pluralism. But Moore’s focus hasn’t always been so broad. He’s also spent time in local church ministry, in particular dealing with a series of real-life challenges that have prepared him for where he is today. Moore’s thought a lot about how churches can better influence the world by worrying less about proving our bona fides to one another. On this latest episode of The Calling, CT’s managing editor Richard Clark talked with Moore about his call to bring the Kingdom of God to local churches, his traumatic first ministry experience, and how local churches ought to approach the outside world.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Russell Moore is known as the mouthpiece of the Southern Baptist Convention, but increasingly these days he’s seen by the outside world as a representative of conservative evangelicalism. He speaks regularly on television, the radio, and in a flurry of pointed tweets about the state of the evangelical church, the spectre of a Trump presidency, and the implications of society’s increasing pluralism. But Moore’s focus hasn’t always been so broad. He’s also spent time in local church ministry, in particular dealing with a series of real-life challenges that have prepared him for where he is today. Moore’s thought a lot about how churches can better influence the world by worrying less about proving our bona fides to one another. On this latest episode of The Calling, CT’s managing editor Richard Clark talked with Moore about his call to bring the Kingdom of God to local churches, his traumatic first ministry experience, and how local churches ought to approach the outside world. 

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]]> 3320 no What is "The Calling"? Our new podcast, The Calling, will feature long-form, highly personal interviews with church leaders. These no-holds-barred interviews will focus on the nature of our calling, the inherent struggles that come with that calling, and the many different ways God has shaped us to work within his church. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 16 Mar 2016 21:05:05 -0000 full Christianity Today Our new podcast, The Calling, will feature long-f… Our new podcast, The Calling, will feature long-form, highly personal interviews with church leaders. These no-holds-barred interviews will focus on the nature of our calling, the inherent struggles that come with that calling, and the many different ways God has shaped us to work within his church. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Our new podcast, The Calling, will feature long-form, highly personal interviews with church leaders. These no-holds-barred interviews will focus on the nature of our calling, the inherent struggles that come with that calling, and the many different ways God has shaped us to work within his church.

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