Everything Just Changed

The Cartographers: Curt Thompson's Cure for Individualism

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 09:30:00 -0000

How does transformation happen? Is there more to therapy-speak online? What do we do with the toxic fruit of American Christian discipleship? Is there an answer to expressive individualism?

In this wide-ranging conversation, Bryce Hales and Ashley Hales, a pastor and PhD, sit down with Curt Thompson, MD, who deftly combines interpersonal neurobiology and Christian faith. We talk about institutions, the lack of fruitfulness amongst Christians, and developing a Christian imagination. A must-listen: thoughtful, warm-hearted with practical tips to help you love your people and your place.

The Cartographers Podcast combines academic expertise with pastoral heart to help 21st century Christian leaders chart a way through the changing cultural landscape. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

Resources

Curt's latest book: The Soul of Desire

Curt's website

Curt's podcast

Mark Oppenheimer, "The Schools that Ban Smartphones," The Atlantic

The Cartographers Podcast, a production of The Willowbrae Institute.

The Cartographers is a production of Willowbrae Institute. Find out more at willowbrae.org and sign up for our newsletter. The Cartographers is hosted by Bryce Hales and Ashley Hales and mixed and edited by Nathan Michel. Subscribe today.

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Introducing The Cartographers

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 09:30:00 -0000

Mapping the Cultural Landscape for 21st Century Christian Leaders. Everything Just Changed host, Bryce Hales, starts a new podcast: The Cartographers. The Cartographers charts a way forward for 21st century Christian leaders in a changing cultural landscape. Join Bryce Hales and Ashley Hales, pastor and PhD, as they talk with guests about charting a path through culture wars to create vibrant, resilient and fruitful Christian communities.

Listen on Apple podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. The Cartographers is a production of The Willowbrae Institute. Find out more and sign up for our newsletter at our website.

PREVIEW --> Life In a Liminal Age (Part 1): An "Unprecedented" Experience

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 10:00:00 -0000

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We all know what it feels like to live in a "liminal age," but describing it is surprisingly difficult. Why? Because it is both an acceleration of something familiar AND it is even more dehumanizing than we thought. In what we hope is an incredibly validating conversation, Brad and John outline the 3 Primary Symptoms of Life in a Liminal Age (Loneliness, Loss of Capacity, and Disorientation) and lay a foundation for a 3-Part mini-series on "remapping culture" in all its surprisingly precedentedimplications...

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Resources

Watch The (Many) Conspiracy Theories About Denver International Airport Video

Read How The Blue Horse ("Blucifer") at DIA Killed it's Creator (no, really)

Buy the Faith Among the Faithless Book

Buy the You Are Not Your Own Book

Buy the Loneliness Epidemic Book

Listen to the Everything Just Changed Interview with Chris Bruno

Buy the Strong and Weak Book

Read the "Locus of Control & Pro-Social Behavior" Study via The National Bureau of Economic Research

Read the Earthquake Causes Fluvial Tsunami in Mississippi Article

A NEW "PostEverything" Vision for a Liminal Age

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 09:30:00 -0000

It's one thing to experience a change in circumstances, but something wholly different when we experience such a fundamental change in values and assumptions that we no longer HAVE a social consensus to fall back on. It's as if the rules of the game changed at half-time, and now we're playing a sport we don't even recognize.

Welcome to our "PostEverything" world, where what came before is no longer, but what's next is still very unclear... but not without hope.

Was this episode helpful or encouraging in some way? Great, you won't want to miss what's next, so subscribe now and send this episode to a friend! Thank you! 🙏

We are just getting started! To stay up to date, first and foremost: subscribe! Then follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to join the dialogue!

Bait & Switch: A Non-Anxious Presence with Mark Sayers

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 07:00:00 -0000

Mark Sayers is the Senior Leader of Red Church and a writer focusing on the intersection between faith and culture. In this episode of Bait & Switch: The State of Pastors and How Ministry Just Changed, Mark joins Bryce and Brad to discuss the direction of the church post-pandemic. Poetically, Mark explains the disconnect most of us experience while living through a pandemic and shares his perspective on the future shift within the church. Mark also shares what it was like being diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder and how he navigated this part of his journey. Listen now!

To learn more, visit our website and follow us on Twitter. You can connect with the EJC community in the Everything Just Changed Facebook Group and share with us what just changed for you. We’d love to hear from you!

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Bait & Switch: The Resilient Pastor with Glenn Packiam

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 08:00:00 -0000

Glenn Packiam is a Pastor at New Life Church in Colorado Springs and the author of several books. In his most recent, The Resilient Pastor, Glenn outlines four current challenges for pastors and four challenges for the church. Today, we learn what led Glenn to write The Resilient Pastor. He and Bryce dive into the eight challenges presented in the book and look at where we can start reacquainting ourselves with God and what we can do to support pastors (hint: praying for others is a great place to start). Listen now!

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Bait & Switch: Pastoral Ministry in a Therapeutic Age with Will Willimon

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 07:00:00 -0000

Will Willimon is a Professor of the Practice of Christian Ministry at Duke Divinity School and joins us for our series, Bait & Switch: The State of Pastors and How Ministry Just Changed. Will discusses pastoral ministry and what our roles as pastors genuinely are. We discuss the need for our churches to recover a biblical understanding of pastoral ministry and the dangers of not doing so. In these talks, we can find and work on solutions to better the well-being of our churches and our pastors. Listen now!

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Bait & Switch: Bettering the Wellbeing of Our Pastors w/ Jon Medlock

Tue, 31 May 2022 08:00:00 -0000

Jon Medlock is a pastor who now focuses on researching the health of pastors, making him a perfect guest in our series, Bait & Switch: The State of Pastors and How Ministry Just Changed. Today, Jon joins us in continuing our conversation on pastoral burnout. He helps us navigate why this is happening to pastors, discusses tensions most commonly seen in the field, and what we can do to better the well-being of pastors. Listen now for a deep dive into the research on the health of pastors today.

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Bait & Switch: 5 Causes of Pastoral Burnout

Tue, 17 May 2022 08:00:00 -0000

Ministry is challenging. Pastors are present for any challenging circumstances that can come up in our lives. In this episode of Everything Just Changed in our series Bait & Switch: The State of Pastors and How Ministry Just Changed, we look at five ideas that could play a role in pastoral burnout. Our goal with these ideas is to bring people together and start the conversation to prepare us for upcoming storms instead of waiting for them to come to us.

Don’t forget to subscribe to the EJC Newsletter here.

Resources:

38% of U.S. Pastors Have Thought About Quitting Full-Time Ministry in the Past Year

The first Christmas as a layperson: Burned out by the pandemic, many clergy quit in the past year

Our Pulpits Are Full of Empty Preachers

Bait and Switch: The State of Pastors and How Ministry Just Changed

Tue, 03 May 2022 09:00:00 -0000

The pandemic has significantly impacted the church, with pastors reaching their breaking point and considering leaving. Why? What exactly is happening to pastors? This week on Everything Just Changed we launch the first episode in our new series, Bait & Switch: The State of Pastors and How Ministry Just Changed. We hope to reflect on what's changed and how we can move forward, with guests such as Mark Sayers and John Medlock helping us along the way.

Don’t forget to subscribe to the EJC Newsletter here.

Resources:

38% of U.S. Pastors Have Thought About Quitting Full-Time Ministry in the Past Year

The first Christmas as a layperson: Burned out by the pandemic, many clergy quit in the past year

Our Pulpits Are Full of Empty Preachers

Wrapping Up Power

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 11:06:00 -0000

Thanks for joining us as we've explored the topic of power over the last several months. We hope it’s been helpful for you, we’d love to hear your thoughts, feedback, further questions, let us know at our Facebook group!

We'll be back soon with a new series...It’s no secret that the church in north America has taken some serious blows over the past couple of years, and we want to try to understand why that is, what’s going on, and especially ask the question of what’s happening to and with pastors. So whether you are a pastor, or you care about pastors, or maybe you’ve got a real problem with the church and its leaders, you won’t want to miss this next series, that’ll be out in a couple of weeks.

Jim Pocta on Power and Sexuality

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 11:00:00 -0000

How does power relate to our sexuality? How does our sexuality relate to our identity? In many ways, those questions are fundamental to how we think about and engage in the culture war in our time. As conscientious objectors to the culture wars, here at Everything Just Changed, we are trying to find an alternative to navigate and discuss these important and yet very contentious issues—a way that is generous, grounded in grace, and doesn’t involved condemning those we disagree with.

Today we’re talking with Jim Pocta about his own story and the way that sexuality has been central in both his life and his work. Jim is a counselor in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area and the author of a forthcoming book on Christianity and sexuality. If you're interested in learning more about the PCA's study report on human sexuality that Jim mentions in our conversation, you can find that report, as well as a video summarizing it, here.

What changed for you after listening to this conversation? Let us know on our Facebook group.

Abby Hutto on Power and Gender

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 12:00:00 -0000

Today we continue our series on power, talking with Abby Hutto about gender and the role of women in the church. Abby is the author of God for Us: Discovering the Heart of the Father through the Life of the Son and the director of spiritual formation at Story Presbyterian Church in Westerville, Ohio. Connect with Abby at her website.

What changed for you after listening to this conversation? Let us know on our Facebook group!

Elizabeth Neumann on Ukraine and the Power of Disinformation

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 12:00:00 -0000

We thought we were wrapping up this series, but as Russia invaded Ukraine last week, we wanted to explore the power dynamics playing out in real time. So we’re talking again with our friend and former Department of Homeland Security official Elizabeth Neuman, about the way disinformation has been used as a weapon of power in the run-up to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Join the conversation on our Facebook group and let us know what changed for you after listening to this episode.

Alex Jun on Power and Race

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 15:02:00 -0000

We’ve been exploring the issue of power over our last several episodes, and we’re doing this because we want to help Christians and those interested in Christianity learn to steward power wisely, and that means learning to understand and distinguish between what is biblical and theologically driven, on the one hand, and what is merely a cultural assertion.

One area where the church has struggled the most to understand and navigate that distinction, is when it comes to the topic of race. Today we're talking with Dr. Alex Jun about race and power, Dr. Jun is a professor of Higher Education at Azusa Pacific University, and former moderator of the Presbyterian Church in America.

After you've finished the episode, let us know what just changed for you? Head over to our Facebook group and leave us a comment.

Mike Cosper on Power and the Rise and Fall of Mars Hill

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 11:00:00 -0000

With millions of downloads you’ve likely heard of The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill, a podcast about the abuse of power. But now that it’s over what does its creator, Mike Cosper, think about power? And how did he steward his own cultural power in the midst of telling the story about power’s abuse? This week we're talking with Mike Cosper about the podcast, some of the questions we've wondered about while listening to this story, and about what Mike learned from diving in to the power dynamics at Mars Hill.

We'd love to hear from you:

What changed for you after listening to this episode?
Did your perspective on The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill change after hearing this conversation?
And we get ready to wrap up this series on power, what questions are you asking about power, what have we missed?

Let us know in our Facebook group.

Elizabeth Neumann on the Power of Information

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 11:00:00 -0000

We’re living in a time where, for some people the concept of truth is merely a power play, while others seek to use truth to advance their own ends. We’re having a series of conversations about power as we seek to understand why power has become such an explosive topic in our time, and we’re hoping to understand what it would look like to recover a Christian approach to power.

Today we’re talking with former Department of Homeland Security official Elizabeth Neumann about information and misinformation, and the way information has been marshaled in the service of power in our cultural moment.

Join the conversation on our Facebook group and let us know what changed for you after listening to this episode.

Dr. Diane Langberg on Redeeming Power

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 15:24:00 -0000

Often when we think about power, we think of it only in it’s negative connotations, we think about the misuse of power, and the ways that power is used to hurt others. But what does it looks like, not just to use power in good and life-giving ways, but to redeem power, to correct its misuse?

Today Bryce and Brad talk with Dr. Diane Langberg about her new book, Redeeming Power: Understanding Authority and Abuse in the Church. We talk with Dr. Langberg about her work in counseling those who have been the victims of abuse, and about how she maintains hope while walking with others through very difficult circumstance.

After you listen to the episode, let us know "what just changed for you?" Leave a comment in our Facebook group and let us know.

David French on Cultural Power in a Turbulent Time

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 11:00:00 -0000

This week David French joins us again to help us understand power in a rapidly changing cultural context. And we really want to hear from you.... What changed for you after listening to our conversation with David French? Did you love it, or hate it? Let us know why at our new Facebook group.

This will be our last episode for the year, so make sure to subscribe if you haven't already. We'll be back on January 3rd, talking with author and psychologist Dr. Diane Langberg about power and abuse as we continue our series about power, the church, and the culture.

Russell Moore on Power and Christianity

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 12:00:00 -0000

Today we’re talking with Dr. Russell Moore about power in the Christian church, and about the way the church wields power at a time when it seems to be loosing cultural influence.

Russell Moore, is Public Theologian at Christianity Today and Director of Christianity Today’s Public Theology Project.

The Wall Street Journal has called Moore “vigorous, cheerful, and fiercely articulate.” He was named in 2017 to Politico Magazine’s list of top fifty influence-makers in Washington, and has been profiled by such publications as the Washington Post and the New Yorker.

Russell was President of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention from 2013 to 2021. Prior to that role, Moore served as provost and dean of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, where he also taught theology and ethics.

Dr. Moore is the author of several books, including The Courage to Stand: Facing Your Fear Without Losing Your Soul, Onward: Engaging the Culture without Losing the Gospel and The Storm-Tossed Family: How the Cross Reshapes the Home. A native Mississippian, he and his wife Maria are the parents of five sons.

We want to share with you an advent song that’s related to the themes we’ve discussed today, you can find that by heading over to our new Facebook group or by searching for Everything Just Changed on Facebook

Kyle Strobel on the Use and Abuse of Power in the Church

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 14:31:00 -0000

Have you witnessed abuse of power in the church? Maybe you haven’t witnessed abuse of power, but you’ve seen everyone talking about it online recently and you’re wondering why it’s getting so much attention. Maybe you’re a pastor and you’re working hard to love and lead your church but you’re wondering if the outrage machine will turn its sights on you next. Today on Everything Just Changed, Bryce talks with professor and author Kyle Strobel about this use and abuse of power, and what it might look like to recover a Christian understanding of power in our time.

Kyle Strobel teaches spiritual theology for Talbot’s Institute for Spiritual Formation at Biola University. He’s the author of The Way of the Dragon or the Way of the Lamb. Kyle mentioned the best place to get a copy is at wayofthedragonbook.com.

We'd love to know what changed for you after listening to this episode, let us know on Facebook!

Questioning Power

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 11:00:00 -0000

This week Bryce and Brad continue their series on power. What is power and why has it become some a contentious topic? How did we go so long ignoring the questions that power raises? In this episode we're asking the questions that power raises for us, questions that we'll explore in the rest of this series as we talk with authors and experts. We'd love to hear your questions around the topic of power as well, we've created a new Facebook group to connect with other listeners, join us!

Power and Perspectivalism

Tue, 09 Nov 2021 11:00:00 -0000

Maybe you’ve listened to The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill podcast and at every turn, power seems to be abused in service to celebrity. Maybe you’ve even seen this dynamic up close. With leaders both in the church and outside it misusing power for improper ends, what are we to do as the church in the West?

Today we’re starting a new series on power because we believe that power by itself isn’t evil. Rather, the question for us is how to use power well, in life-giving and gospel-centered ways. In this series Bryce and Brad Edwards will be your guides, talking with authors and experts about power and what the heck is going on in the world. Today we're kicking off this series asking what we might be missing that is making it so hard to talk about power.

Bonus Episode: Revisiting the 6 Way Fragmentation of Evangelicalism with author Michael Graham

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 11:00:00 -0000

On our last episode, Bryce and Brad talked about The Six Way Fracturing of Evangelicalism, an article by Michael Graham and Skyler Flowers, and posited that sociology, not theology, is driving the current tumult in the church. Many of you reached out to let us know you appreciated the episode (thanks!), one of whom was author Michael Graham himself. So as we launch a new series of episode of Everything Just Changed, Brad and Bryce talked with Michael about what lead him to write his article, and what unique challenges and opportunities face Christians who seek to be faithful to Scripture while navigating our chaotic culture with nuance.

If you haven't listened to our previous episode Theology or Sociology: What's Driving Divisions Within Christianity?, you'll want to listen to that first.

Theology or Sociology: What's Driving Divisions Within Christianity?

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 15:41:00 -0000

This week Bryce and Brad wrap up season 3 of the podcast, talking about the fracturing of evangelicalism, whether this fracturing is being driven by theological or sociological concerns, and Michael Graham's excellent article on the subject. We also also reflect on a year and a half of recording the podcast and some changes as we move forward. We'd love to hear from you, please leave us a comment at kingandkingdom.community.

Michael Wear on Politics and Faith

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 11:00:00 -0000

If you feel like you are politically homeless in this time of polarization, and you’re hopeful that faith in Jesus might be a stabilizing force in a tumultuous cultural moment, our interview today is gonna be a breath of fresh air. Brad and I are talking with Michael Wear about politics and faith, and how Michael remains hopeful when politics has taken on the weight of identity for so many Christians.

We’d love to know what changed for you after listening to this conversation? Let us know at kingandkingdom.community.

If you’re interested in connecting with Micheal, you can find him on Substack and Twitter.

Kyle Strobel on Spiritual Formation

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 11:00:00 -0000

As we continue to explore issues related to identity formation in the modern world, today we're moving beyond simply diagnosing the problem. We're talking with Kyle Strobel, professor of systematic theology at Talbot School of Theology, and the author of many books, including most recently When Prayer Becomes Real. We talk with Kyle about what spiritual formation is, and the way the Spirit works through his church to give and shape the identities of Christians.

President Barry Corey on Healthy Institutions

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 13:56:00 -0000

Our search for a solution to the problem of radical individualism has brought us to a surprising place: the need for healthy institutions. Today we're talking with Dr. Barry Corey, President of Biola University, about the role institutions of Christian higher education play in identity formation, and the way their work has been disrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Stephen Moss on Same Sex Attraction, Revoice, and the Importance of the Church

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 16:03:00 -0000

As we continue to explore issues of identity formation, today we're talking about sexuality and same sex attraction. Our guest is Stephen Moss, a same-sex attracted celibate Christian. In 2018 Stephen was one of the founders of the Revoice conference, which sought to provide a gathering place for "Side B" christians, and also ended up embroiled in controversy in some circles within the evangelical church. Stephen talks with us about his own story, the way the church shepherded him in his journey, and his eventual decision to step away from the organization that he helped found.

Note: this episode touches on issues and controversy within the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) where Bryce and Brad are both pastors, and Stephen is a member.

Alan Noble on the way Institutions Support the Church

Tue, 25 May 2021 14:14:00 -0000

As western culture is struggling through issues of polarization and the weaponization of politics, we've been highlighting the ways the individualism—this idea that you can be anything you want to be as long as you remain true to yourself—is eroding western society from both the right and left. In a recent article, Dr. Alan Noble writes that "The default evangelical response to cultural decay has been to redouble our culture war efforts: elect people who will better pursue our agenda, boycott and denounce attacks on our values, and so on. And while I would be the last to dismiss the importance of Christian political participation and cultural criticism, I do worry that these focuses can distract us from the more basic work that needs to be done. We need to shore up the ruins." In this episode of Everything Just Changed, Brad and Bryce talk with Alan Noble about his article, and the way that institution building provides us a path through and beyond the culture wars.

Brandon O'Brien on Western Individualism

Tue, 18 May 2021 11:00:00 -0000

Today on Everything Just Changed, Brad sits down with Brandon Obrien. Brandon is the author of several books, including Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes, and Not From Around Here: What Unites Us, What Divides Us, and How We Can Move Forward. In this season of our podcast we’re exploring themes related to spiritual formation, and the way that western individualism is really derailing the church’s attempts to do the work of discipleship that Jesus calls us to do. In this conversation, Brad and Brandon explore the ways this is playing our in our cultural moment, and look for a way forward…

Carl Trueman on The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 11:00:00 -0000

This week Bryce and Brad talk with Professor Carl Trueman about his new book, The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self, and the way the roots of individualism have crept in to both secularism and Christianity. We also ask Dr. Trueman about his gracious tone in this book and whether it represents a shift in focus in his work.

Gospel Identity (Part 2)

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 11:00:00 -0000

Picking up where we left off last week, Bryce and Brad continue to explore the way a gospel identity differs from both the modern and traditional approaches to identity formation. In Part 1 we talked about what a gospel identity is, and began exploring what makes it unique. In this episode we continue with 2 more reasons it's unique, and then talk about how a gospel identity grows.

Episode Bibliography:

Carl Trueman, The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self
Philip Rieff, Sacred Order/Social Order Volume One: My Life Among the Deathworks
Mark Sayers and John Mark Comer, “This Cultural Moment” podcast
Tim Keller, “Gospel Identity” Conference

Gospel Identity (Part 1)

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 16:13:00 -0000

This season on Everything Just Changed we're exploring the issue of identity and asking "how do we received rather than achieve our identity?" Last we we looked at the 2 common ways humans throughout history have through about identity--the traditional and modern approaches--in which our dignity, value and worth must be achieved through what we do. Today we'll look at he biblical alternative--receiving our identity from God himself.

Episode Bibliography:

Carl Trueman, The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self
Tim Keller, “Gospel Identity” Conference

Deconstruction Roundtable

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 20:10:00 -0000

After an unexpectedly lively (some might even say “spicy”) twitter discussion on the topic of ‘Deconstruction,’ Brad invited a few of the most irenic and pastoral participants to a roundtable discussion exploring the roots, diversity, and common denominators among what feels like an evolution or revival connected to the ‘Skepticism’ of yesteryear. Listen in as they explore the different expressions of deconstruction, validate frustration with evangelicalism, the (ironic) Western/Individualist roots, and most importantly: ways to respond pastorally with truth and love.

Guests on this special bonus episode include Ian Harber, Michael Agapito, and Brookes Jones.

How Did We Get Here?

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 22:48:00 -0000

As we ask the question "How do we receive, rather than achieve, our identity?" in this season, we're digging into the roots of identity formation. What does it mean to be a self? Where do we source our security and significance? Modern people instinctively look within themselves to answer these questions...but is this the only way to do it? Is it the best way?

Episode Bibliography:

Carl Trueman, The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self
Philip Rieff, Sacred Order/Social Order Volume One: My Life Among the Deathworks
Mark Sayers and John Mark Comer, “This Cultural Moment” podcast
Tim Keller, “Gospel Identity” Conference

Replay: Chris Bruno on Emotional Health for Tired Leaders

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 13:00:00 -0000

As we get ready to release season 3 of Everything Just Changed, we're bringing you a couple of our earliest and most popular episodes. On this episode of Everything Just Changed, we sit down with Christian counselor Chris Bruno to discuss the way the global pandemic is affecting our mental and emotional health. How can those of us in leadership roles be attentive to our own well-being in this time when everything has shifted? How do we help those we lead and interact with to grow in their awareness of the stresses their bearing up under as well? And why is this pandemic making us all so tired? Chris is a Licensed Professional Counselor, the founder of Restoration Counseling, and you can connect with him at careduringcorona.com. His book The Man Maker Project is available on Amazon.com and he’s also the host of The Walking With Podcast. If you'd like to check out the underground city in Cappadocia that Chris mentioned, you can see it here.

Intermission: The Chaos of Counterfeit Institutions

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 12:00:00 -0000

Everything Just Changed is coming back soon! As we get ready to release season 3, we're dropping this bonus episode where Brad and Bryce break down the cultural undercurrents that lead to the storming of the US Capitol building on January 6.

Bonus Episode: I Heart PCA featuring Steven Garber

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 14:00:00 -0000

On this bonus episode, we're sharing another episode of the I Heart PCA podcast. I heart PCA is hosted by our friends Doug Serven and Justin Edgar, focusing on the PCA--Presbyterian Church in America--where both Brad and Bryce are pastors. In I Heart PCA, Doug and Justin focus on what is right, good, and beautiful about our little denomination, the Presbyterian Church in America. Doug and Justin interview various people and pastors looking for redemptive themes, important theological nuggets, good stories, and a few laughs. Today we’re bringing you their conversation with professor Steven Garber…we hope you enjoy it, and be sure to go check out I Heart PCA for more conversations like this, you can find I heart PCA on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Bonus Episode: I Heart PCA with Greg Thompson

Mon, 14 Dec 2020 14:00:00 -0000

On this bonus episode, we're sharing an episode of the I Heart PCA podcast. I heart PCA is hosted by our friends Doug Serven and Justin Edgar, focusing on the PCA--Presbyterian Church in America--where both Brad and Bryce are pastors. In I Heart PCA, Doug and Justin focus on what is right, good, and beautiful about our little denomination, the Presbyterian Church in America. Doug and Justin interview various people and pastors looking for redemptive themes, important theological nuggets, good stories, and a few laughs. Today we’re bringing you their conversation with pastor Greg Thompson…we hope you enjoy it, and be sure to go check out I Heart PCA for more conversations like this, you can find I heart PCA on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

King and Kingdom Summary

Tue, 08 Dec 2020 22:23:00 -0000

In this episode of Everything Just Changed, we're sharing a interview that Brad did with Confluence Ministries following his article at Mere Orthodoxy. It provides a great summary of the issues Brad and Bryce have been exploring this season, whether you've just discovered our podcast or have been here from the beginning!

A Time For Trust

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 02:50:00 -0000

We're living through the most chaotic and divisive year in our lifetimes; what does it look like to begin to heal? In this episode Brad and Bryce talk about the importance of trust, starting from the ground up, and explore the ways in which your Thanksgiving meal could be the starting point for healing.

Politics can’t fix our polarization

Sat, 21 Nov 2020 00:27:00 -0000

In this episode, Brad and Bryce talk about what the presidential election revealed about our individualistic culture.

Mark Sayers on the Kingdom Opportunity in the Midst of Crisis (Part 2)

Mon, 09 Nov 2020 20:18:00 -0000

What opportunities exist for the church as we navigate a time of unprecedented change? In this episode, Bryce and Brad talk with pastor and author Mark Sayers about the secularism of Western culture, and the cracks in the foundation that are being exposed. Mark Sayers in the pastor of Red Church in Melbourne, Australia, the author of several books including Reappearing Church, and the host of the Rebuilders podcast and This Cultural Moment. This is the second in our 2-part conversation with Mark; in part 2 we discuss the opportunities this moment affords followers of Jesus. Subscribe now!

Mark Sayers on the Disruption of the Global System Part 1

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 13:00:00 -0000

Is it possible to have too much freedom? The Individualistic drive for autonomy has dominated Western culture for decades; what happens when a global pandemic disrupts that drive? In this episode, Bryce and Brad talk with pastor and author Mark Sayers about the secularism of Western culture, and the cracks in the foundation that are being exposed. Mark Sayers in the pastor of Red Church in Melbourne, Australia, the author of several books including Reappearing Church, and the host of the Rebuilders podcast and This Cultural Moment. This is the first of a 2-part conversation with Mark--we focus here on diagnosing the moment we're living through; in part 2 we'll discuss the opportunities this moment affords followers of Jesus. Subscribe now so you don't miss it!

David French (Part 2) on the Kingdom Opportunity in our Polarized Age

Mon, 12 Oct 2020 19:36:00 -0000

In part 2 of our conversation with David French, we talk about opportunities to engage proactively as Christians in our polarized culture. David is a veteran, a lawyer, and a journalist, he’s got a new book out called Divided We Fall: America's Secession Threat and How to Restore Our Nation. In the first part of our conversation we talked with David about polarization in our country, and how partisanship has turned bitter; make sure to listen to that episode first. But in the 2nd half of our conversation, we wanted to move in a more constructive direction, and so we asked David about the opportunities there are, especially for Christians, to engage in our polarized culture in a way that is positive and proactive. If you’re interested in hearing more from David French, you can find his writing several times each week at The Dispatch, where you can also find his podcast. If you’re joining us for the first time, be sure to subscribe, we bring you a new episode each week to help you faithfully navigate life in a post-Christian and post-pandemic world. You can subscribe to Everything Just Changed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts, you can also check out our website kingandkingdom.community, where you can engage with Brad and Bryce, as well as get additional resources.

S2E7 David French on Polarization Pt. 1

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 13:00:00 -0000

Is it possible to engage in our culture without losing your mind? There aren't many people involved in the national conversation modeling civility and respect while also valuing truth. Journalist David French is one of the few voices of reason in our highly-charged time, and in this episode of Everything Just Changed, Brad and Bryce sat down with David to get his insight on the season we're all living through. David French in a veteran of Iraq War, a lawyer and journalist, and author of the new book Divided We Fall: America's Secession Threat and How to Restore Our Nation.

Bonus Episode: The Necessity of Truth

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 19:44:00 -0000

What happens when "fake news" collides with the coronavirus? In this bonus episode, Bryce and Brad sit down to discuss what's at stake for Christians when truth becomes a function of power.

What's Wrong with Individualism?

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 05:28:00 -0000

In this episode we ask the question that's been lurking in the background: what in world is wrong with individualism anyway? Join in the conversation, and check out some of the resources we mentioned in this episode, at our website.

Evangelical Faith vs Evangelical Lifestyle

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 19:29:00 -0000

Both sides feel like they’re losing the culture war, leading to animosity and exhaustion. What if we’ve mis-diagnosed the problem? What if our faith isn’t actually under attack? Join us this week as we explored the opportunities God is presenting his people as we navigate life in an anxious time.

Where Do We Go From Here?

Tue, 15 Sep 2020 08:00:00 -0000

So if right and left have both been infected by individualism, how do we chart a path forward? In this episode Bryce and Brad talk about "covenantalism," Genesis 12, and the importance of both worship and mission.

Whatever Happened to Evangelicalism?

Wed, 09 Sep 2020 03:15:00 -0000

In episode 2 of this season, Brad and Bryce dive into the heart of the problem with contemporary evangelicalism. What is this strange virus that has infected us all? Why aren’t the people of God bringing the peace of God into the world when everything feels uncertain? The answer centers around people who love the King but have forgotten his Kingdom. Along the way we talk about Breaking Bad and House of Cards, as well as David French’s insightful article “The Center is not Holding.” Please check out the latest episode of Everything Just Changed.

Join in the conversation at our website kingandkingdom.community

Introducing King and Kingdom

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 04:35:00 -0000

What in the world is going on in 2020? Our culture seems to be as polarized as ever, and we often think of the "sides" in this polarization as liberal vs. conservative, secular vs. religious. In season 2 of "Everything Just Changed" we're introducing a paradigm for understanding this cultural moment that will help you understand what's going on, and chart a path forward. Please enjoy this episode, and check out our new website kingandkingdom.community to interact with us and others.

Interlude

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 15:00:00 -0000

We're getting ready to start season 2 of Everything Just Changed! So much has transpired since we launched this podcast, and Brad and Bryce decided to do a short retrospective on season 1. What did we set out to do, and did we accomplish it? Where are we going from here? Please join us.

Season 2 is launching in 2 weeks, but if you want a sneak preview, check out our (still a work in progress) website a kingandkingdom.community.

Why Are We All So Tired?

Tue, 09 Jun 2020 04:46:00 -0000

On this episode of Everything Just Changed, we sit down with Christian counselor Chris Bruno to discuss the way the global pandemic is affecting our mental and emotional health. How can those of us in leadership roles be attentive to our own well-being in this time when everything has shifted? How do we help those we lead and interact with to grow in their awareness of the stresses their bearing up under as well? And why is this pandemic making us all so tired? Chris is a Licensed Professional Counselor, the founder of Restoration Counseling, and you can connect with him at careduringcorona.com. His book The Man Maker Project is available on Amazon.com and he’s also the host of The Walking With Podcast. If you'd like to check out the underground city in Cappadocia that Chris mentioned, you can see it here.

This is the final episode in season 1 of Everything Just Changed, please help us out by leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts, and share this episode with a friend. Thanks! We'll be back in July.

Emergency Episode: Jesus and Justice

Thu, 04 Jun 2020 21:15:00 -0000

Earlier this week, we recorded an interview with Brandon Washington, Pastor of The Embassy Church in Denver, CO. Brandon’s extensive research into the life of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, as well as the history of evangelicalism, give him a unique insight into the challenges and opportunities facing the Christian church in the midst of our country’s ongoing racial struggles. We’re releasing this episode today in its un-edited form to get it to you as fast as we can, given the escalating tensions in our nation this week.

Jesus, Am I Doing a Good Job?

Mon, 01 Jun 2020 22:48:00 -0000

In this episode of Everything Just Changed, Bryce and Brad explore the ways this crisis is affecting them personally as leaders, and the way Jesus’ words enable us to preserve during this unprecedented time.

The Covid Culture War, Pt. 2

Thu, 21 May 2020 22:42:00 -0000

American culture has been polarizing over the last several years, so it should be no surprise that Covid-19 has exacerbated the polarization. Now that we’re talking about reopening parts of the economy, the old divide between right and left is rearing its ugly head in new ways. Why is this happening, and what can we do about it? In Part 2 of this conversation, we’re exploring the resources the gospel gives us to live as non-anxious people in a world that’s going mad.

The Covid Culture War, Pt. 1

Tue, 19 May 2020 18:30:00 -0000

American culture has been polarizing over the last several years, so it should be no surprise that Covid-19 has exacerbated the polarization. Now that we’re talking about reopening parts of the economy, the old divide between right and left is rearing its ugly head in new ways. Why is this happening, and what can we do about it? Join us for a special 2-part conversation about the polarization of our culture and discover how the gospel provide a 3rd way to navigate these secular waters.

We're All Conspiracy Theorists Now

Fri, 15 May 2020 20:44:00 -0000

Covid-19 has turned the internet into a breading ground for conspiracy theories over the past couple of weeks. Why are these rumors and conjectures spreading like wild fire? And how does the gospel keep us grounded in the midst of world that's loosing its mind? Find out in our latest episode!

Community and Covid-19

Wed, 06 May 2020 06:56:00 -0000

The global coronavirus pandemic has changed our lives in countless ways, but nothing has changed as much as our social distancing has left us isolated. We long for community, but even before the pandemic, few of us experienced meaningful community. What does our current isolation reveal about our longing for community, and where might we find it? Join pastors Brad Edward and Bryce Hales as we look for the opportunity social isolation is affording to find true community.

Finding God in the Storm

Tue, 28 Apr 2020 04:27:00 -0000

Does God know what we're going through? Does he care about what's happening to us? How does this "great reset" we're all experiencing offer us the opportunity to meet God as we walk through the current crisis?

What Is Secularism?

Tue, 21 Apr 2020 07:00:00 -0000

In episode 2 we explore how the Covid-19 crisis is confronting the secular lifestyle of our time, and opens up opportunities to recover a way of living life centered on God.

Scarcity vs. Kingdom Mindset

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 16:00:00 -0000

In the first episode of Everything Just Changed, pastors Brad Edwards and Bryce Hales discuss the challenges of following Jesus in a secular world, and how the Covid-19 crisis has changed everything. While it's certainly brought challenge we all have to grapple with, is it possible that God is using this crisis to open up opportunities as well?