Kindavangelical is a conversation with Pete Briscoe and his friends. We’re trying to find more beautiful ways to live the Christian life and we’re glad you’re here. You can follow Pete: On Twitter @petebriscoe where he periodically post updates about the pod and random thoughts and pictures. On Facebook (just search for Pete Briscoe) where we often have discussions after the podcast. Hop on and share your experience. DMs open! On Instagram at peteabriscoe where Pete posts pictures from trave ...
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Potter’s Inn Soul Care Conversations is a place where our souls meet the world. We invite you into a relevant, vulnerable, and courageous conversation with us. We’ll explore key Soul Care issues facing us in work, health, relationships, and God. In our busy lives we all need a space to reflect, be inspired, and get some needed resources to help us navigate the white water of life. This podcast is provided by Potter’s Inn, a ministry dedicated to the care of the soul for leaders in the minist ...
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Launched in April 2006, this podcast, originally named the "About The Church" podcast, has journeyed through a remarkable evolution. Its inception saw me, your host, deeply rooted in fundamentalist, evangelical Christianity, even holding the title of associate pastor. However, over time, my spiritual perspectives have shifted. In 2011, the podcast took a turn when I broke ties with the traditional institution of the church and "performance-based Christianity," prompting a rebranding of the s ...
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157 - There Is So Much More Harmony In Religion Than I Was Allowing Myself To Believe
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From July 2021 through August 2023, I had published many updates about my spiritual faith evolution in this podcast. However, it has now been a whole year since I’ve published anything about my faith journey. This has caused many people to become curious about the sudden silence over the past year. Today, I woke up, listened to a piece of content t…
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Pete shares a short announcement about taking a break from the podcast. Marg Mowczko’s webpage is margmowczko.com If you’d like to hop on the phone to talk about possibly engaging Pete as your personal coach, or speaking to your company or team, his email is petebriscoe@me.com. Please reach out. If you are interested in Pete’s sermons, there is one…
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Episode 15: Patriarchy 3 - From Patriarchy to Partnership
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In this episode, Pete Briscoe walks us through the biblical support for a dynamic partnership between women and men in the home and the church setting. He explains the vision the biblical writers communicated in hopes of seeing the church be a change agent in the Patriarchal world. If you are asking, “What does the Bible really say about this”, Pet…
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Episdoe 14: Patriarchy 2 - The Incredible Shrinking Room with guest, Iver Robinson
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In her book “The Making of Biblical Womanhood” Beth Allison Barr said, “from the ancient world through the modern world, history told a continuous story of patriarchy - of women suppressed, oppressed, devalued, and silenced.” Much of this oppression has occurred in the church. Today we discuss the damage patriarchy does to women in church settings …
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Episode 13 - Patriarchy 1: Patriarchal regrets
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This is the first in a multi-episode mini-series on the topic of women, men, home and church in the context of the systemic patriarchy in our culture and places of worship. In this episode, Pete addresses how patriarchy damages the family and looks at the history of what historians call the “cult of domesticity.” If you would like to experience con…
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Episode 12: The art and joy of civil conversation
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In a world where winning is paramount, having a mutually beneficial conversation with a person we disagree with is a lost art. It isn't hard to rediscover joyful interaction and in this episode Pete outlines 10 strategies for doing so. This is a good one to share with your team!Bởi Pete Briscoe
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Episode 11: Dispossessed - with Dr. Isaac Sharp
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Many of us have been “shown the door” by our evangelical friends. This dispossession is painful and difficult to understand. Dr. Isaac Sharp joins us to discuss this phenomenon as we walk through his book, The Other Evangelicals.Bởi Pete Briscoe
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This cool breeze by the river bank. A great blue heron feeding in the shallows. The pilated woodpecker serenading the forest with its haunting song. I think I need one hundred days like this! Slowly, ever so slowly. Here. Now. This! Bit by bit and little by little, I feel a twinge of what may be life. A steady erosion has happened in me. It’s taken…
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Episode 10: Evolutionary Creationism - with guest Dr. Janet Kellogg Ray
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Is evolution true? Is it possible to be a Christian and believe in evolution? Is the earth 6000 years old or 4.3 billion years old? How do we know? Dr. Janet Kellogg Ray, a professor of Biology, will help those of us who were taught only “Young Earth Creationism” that there are better ways to understand the origins of the universe and mankind.…
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Kindavangelical is the podcast where we talk about more beautiful ways to live the Christian life. Sometimes the more beautiful way is more difficult, in fact it usually is, right? In this episode Pete discusses what to do, instead of flippantly asking someone to forgive you, after you’ve done something hurtful. It’s hard, and it’s beautiful too.…
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Episode 8: Church stuff - with guest Zach Lambert
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The church is struggling, people are leaving, and it leaves us wondering, is there any hope for the church moving forward? This honest discussion with Zach Lambert points to ways forward for the church and addresses some of the questions many of us who have left the church are pondering.Bởi Pete Briscoe
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Episode 7: After Evangelicalism - with guest Dr. David Gushee
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Setting out on a journey with no destination is an unnatural thing to do. It is unsettling and we feel ungrounded. Welcome to unnatural land… how is the journey going for you? Do you know where you’re going, or are you still figuring that out? In this episode we discuss what might come next, after we leave evangelicalism, with guest Dr. David Gushe…
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Discernment is the process of gaining clarity on finding direction for the next step of our journey. SHOW NOTES Today’s podcast is part two of a discussion between Steve and Spiritual Director Martie McMane. Martie is a retired minister, artist, and spiritual director who used a collage process with Steve & Gwen to help them make some crucial life …
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Ep 146: Discernment: Finding our Way, Part 1
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Discernment is the process of gaining clarity on finding direction for the next step of our journey. SHOW NOTES Last year Steve and Gwen went through a period of repositioning: changes were on the horizon but any clarity about what to do next was clouded by the realization that they were not on the same page. They reached out to a trusted Spiritual…
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Episode 6: The Fundamental Shift - with guest Dr. Thomas Jay Oord
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If we are going to find “more beautiful ways to live the Christin life” some shifts are necessary. In this episode Pete discusses how curiosity can allow us to make these changes. Then he interviews Dr. Thomas Jay Oord who espouses a fundamental shift that might surprise you.Bởi Pete Briscoe
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Ep 145: Walter Brueggemann's Prophetic Imagination
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I am simply humbled at this stage in my career, to have the privilege to tell Walter’s story and to help amplify his amazingly relevant voice. Getting to know Walter has been a healing and restorative experience for me as a former pastor and a professor deeply committed to social justice when so much of the church and society has forgotten what the…
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Episode 5.5: Where is this Podcast Going?…and Other Questions I’m Getting
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In this extra episode, Pete discusses questions he’s getting after the first 5 episodes of Kindavangelical. He addresses; “Where is this Podcast going?, “Can you define evangelicalism?”, “Do you hate evangelicals now?”, and “Why are you leading people astray?”Bởi Pete Briscoe
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'Kindavangelical' With Guest Pete Briscoe
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I came to the conclusion that I could not stay in that role and be healthy. So I chose to be a healthy person over a megachurch pastor, and it was an incredibly hard choice. — Pete Briscoe SHOW NOTES In today’s conversation, Steve talks with Pete Briscoe about why Pete no longer calls himself an “evangelical.” You’ll hear Pete’s story, filled with …
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Scripture & the Spiritual Journey
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I have learned to prize holy ignorance more highly than religious certainty and to seek companions who have arrived at the same place. We are a motley crew, distinguished not only by our inability to explain ourselves to those who are more certain of their beliefs than we are but in many cases by our distance from the centers of our faith communiti…
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Pete starts to discuss why he can’t abide in evangelicalism anymore. He’ll share a unique and haunting story that will provide language for those of us who have left. Listen to the story, do you see yourself in it?Bởi Pete Briscoe
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156 - Navigating Faith Together: The Marriage Journey Through Spiritual Transformation
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In this deeply personal episode, Stephanie and I open up about our intertwined journey of spiritual evolution. Joined by Tony Rinkenberger, we delve into the challenges and triumphs experienced as our beliefs began to shift and expand. Many in the fundamentalist and evangelical realms worry that their spiritual deconstruction might threaten the sta…
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155 - Navigating Self vs. Selfish: The Balance of Awakening
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In this episode I sit down with Troy Heinritz, a long-time member of our community, to dive deep into a concept many grapple with on a spiritual awakening journey: the delicate balance between Self and selfishness. As we explore the notion that to serve others in our highest state of consciousness, we must sometimes prioritize what brings us peace …
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154 - Demystifying the Law of Attraction: A Workshop with Cliff Ravenscraft
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I recently published episode 705 of The Cliff Ravenscraft Show where I invited my great friend, Megan Porta, to have a conversation about our experiences with manifesting success and turning our dreams into reality. We included "The Law of Attraction" in the title. The feedback that has come in from that episode has been incredible. Most of the fee…
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153 - Inner Truth and Evolving Perspectives: My Heart-to-Heart with Lori Hammond
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In this special episode of the Encouraging Others Through Christ podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with my good friend Lori Hammond. Lori and I met on Clubhouse back during the pandemic and we quickly bonded over our shared interest in hypnosis and hypnotherapy. Lori recently responded to a Law of Attraction episode I published in episode 705…
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152 - Is the Bible God's Sole Blueprint for Our Spiritual Connection?
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This episode is a followup conversation with my friend Brian Dixon that was shared back in episode 150 of this podcast. Towards the end of our previous conversation, Brian shared his extensive religious education - a master's degree from a Bible college - and his lifelong commitment as a Bible-believing Christian. He expressed his love for defendin…
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Steve's List For Summer 2023: Ep 12 - Cultivating Daily Shalom: Using The Daily Examen
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Note From Steve: We are living in a day and age of distractions. We are bombarded with choices, options and desires. This podcast lays out the way to to cultivate peace and contentment. It's about practicing the daily Examen. This is an ancient practice developed by Ignatius of Loyola. He said this ONE spiritual practice would change your life for …
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Episode 4: Resonance - with guest Jeff Jones
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On this episode Pete will start talking about the aspects of evangelicalism that, as of this recording, still resonate with him. For those asking for a ‘doctrinal statement”, you’ll Kinda-get one. He’ll also talk with his long time friend Jeff Jones, the lead pastor of an evangelical church in Dallas, TX about the primary adjustment that needs to b…
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151 - Stepping Outside the Evangelical House - An Amazing Metaphor from Pete Briscoe
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In this episode I shared an audio clip from Pete Briscoe and his podcast titled "KindaVangelical." My friend, Richard Marcotte, pointed me to Pete's podcast recently and I was really moved by the metaphor he uses of "the house" to describe the the journey of those who are stepping away from the evangelical church. As someone who started the process…
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Steve's List For Summer 2023: Episode 113 - Finding Jesus’ Ways To Have Jesus’ Life
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Note From Steve: This conversation for me was like having a trusted friend do the deep excavation of my heart. There is nothing like a good question to allow one to feel safe and begin to open up. Steve Macchia and I had a lovely conversation which I commend to you this summer. There's a lot in this wide ranging conversation. I hope you'll enjoy! S…
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150 - Beyond The Bible - A Journey to Understanding: Probing Questions with Brian Dixon
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In Episode 147, "Facing The Fear of Being Shunned: Navigating Spiritual Awakening & Deconstruction," I delved into the varied responses I received to my Facebook post on my Spiritual Awakening and Deconstruction journey. My friend Brian Dixon voiced some concerns about my post, my intention to create a space for others on a similar path, and my exp…
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149 - Spiritual Awakening & Deconstruction - Ask Me Anything! | Clubhouse Room Reply from Wedneday, July 19th, 2023
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This is an audio recording of a Clubhouse Room that I hosted on Wednesday, July 19th, 2023 titled "Spiritual Awakening & Deconstruction - Ask Me Anything!" Sign up to be notified via email about future events at https://awakening.cliffravenscraft.com 00:08:57 - What is Spiritual Awakening? 00:11:07 - What is a Deconstruction Journey? 00:12:41 - The…
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Steve's List For Summer 2023 - Ep 2: What is Soul Care?
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NOTE FROM STEVE: I love this particular podcast because it is foundational to understanding the care of the soul. In this podcast, I explain what the soul is and how we can participate in the caring for our soul. As I’ve said , this message is needed because the message of soul care gets lost in our busyness and all the issues of life hitting us da…
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148 - Spiritual Awakening & Deconstruction - Ask Me Anything! | Clubhouse Room Reply from Friday, July 14th, 2023
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This is an audio recording of a Clubhouse Room that I hosted on Friday, July 14th, 2023 titled "Spiritual Awakening & Deconstruction - Ask Me Anything!" 00:00:00 - Monolog to open the room, waiting for anyone raise their hand and ask a question. 00:33:01 - Jared asks about what my thoughts are about The Bible today. 00:40:03 - I interact with Louan…
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147 - Facing The Fear of Being Shunned: Navigating Spiritual Awakening & Deconstruction
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In today's episode of Encouraging Others Through Christ, I reveal more insight around my personal journey of spiritual awakening and deconstruction, a process that has been unfolding since 2020. I recount how I've been disassembling the long-held beliefs I had unknowingly taken on from my religious upbringing, and the reactions from some of my prev…
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Steve's List For Summer 2023: Episode 5 - Three Core Questions Of Every Soul
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FROM STEVE: Until we answer life’s deepest questions, we will remain stuck— unable to live with freedom and vitality. This podcast is one where Gwen and I explore three core questions. Remember this: we can never hear this message too much because living with soul and by soul is counter cultural and for many, counter intuitive! SHOW NOTES In this e…
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Steve's List For Summer 2023: The Welcoming Prayer
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This is a way of praying that just helps! And help is what most of us seem to need these days. How do we find words to form in prayer when we are knotted up inside; when we are speechless? The Welcome Prayer is a prayer of letting go and holding palms up in sweet surrender. I use this prayer often and this podcast is about learning to mouth the wor…
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Episode 3: Journeys - with guest Zach Lambert
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Life is a journey and for Kindavangelicals the journey is punctuated with roots to trip over, drop offs to avoid and steep hills to traverse. It can be hard, it can feel lonely too. In Episode 3 of the podcast, Pete shares more of his journey and introduces you to Joseph Campbell, Paulo Coelho, Hugh Jackman, and his friend Zach Lambert who shares h…
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Steve's List For Summer 2023: Nature And The Care Of The Soul With Belden Lane, Part 2
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FROM STEVE: I consider Belden Lane to Be among the most important voices in the 21st century. For the next two weeks listen deeply to his wisdom and insight. I relish in his books and find him to be among the most authentic voices I've ever heard! SPECIAL GUEST BELDEN C. LANE Belden and his dog Joey Belden C. Lane is a Presbyterian theologian who t…
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Steve's List For Summer 2023: Nature and the Care of the Soul, Part 1
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FROM STEVE: I consider Belden Lane to Be among the most important voices in the 21st century. For the next two weeks listen deeply to his wisdom and insight. I relish in his books and find him to be among the most authentic voices I've ever heard! SPECIAL GUEST BELDEN C. LANE Belden and his dog Joey Belden C. Lane is a Presbyterian theologian who t…
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Steve's List For Summer 2023: Seeking God With Trevor Hudson, Part 1 & 2
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NOTE FROM STEVE: We all need spiritual diodes to help us find the way. I consider Trevor to be a Spiritual Master. In todays world, I am suspicious of people who are not credible-- who are too young, too inexperienced and too unbroken. The voices I trust and listen to are seasoned women and men who know the landscape of the inner journey. Trevor Hu…
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Steve's List For Summer 2023: Episode 118 - Wearing The Yoke
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Steve's Podcast List for Summer 2023 If there is one podcast that defines my life message and legacy, surely it is this one. This has the key to unlock all the years of trying and performance to get it right. I explore why reading the “red letters of Jesus “ is so important and some thoughts to inspire us upward and onward! Could you PLEASE LEAVE A…
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Episode 2: Some of the Rest of the Story...
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Someone posted that they googled, “What happened to Pete Briscoe?” Ha, seriously! If you were to google that, you would find a video from March 31, 2019. This is the service where my wife Libby and I shared with our church of 28 1/2 years that we were leaving the ministry. We loved our church and it was incredibly difficult to go. On that video I s…
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The trapeze artist free falls into the hands of trust and love. Jesus let go, while on the cross and surrendered his life into good hands of his Father. — Henri Nouwen SHOW NOTES It’s hard work to let go. Ask Moses, Peter, Paul, Mary the mother of Jesus, or really—any character in the Scriptures. Like it or not, letting go is one of the big scholas…
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Episode 1: The House - with guest Jared Byas [Premiere Episode]
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In my first episode of Kindavangelical I’m going to paint a picture for you, not with acrylics, but with a handful of words. My picture is a metaphor and when you hear it you will instantly know if Kindavangelical is for you, or not. Then I’m going to talk with Jared Byas. Jared served as a local pastor and adjunct professor for almost ten years be…
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The Language of the Soul with Jeff Crosby
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We carry these desires, our deepest longings, with us. It’s part of what it means to be human, and they are drivers in our lives whether or not we acknowledge them. — Jeff Crosby SHOW NOTES Today’s guest is Jeff Crosby, the author of the new book (releases May 23, 2023) Language of the Soul. For over fifteen years, Jeff has been searching for a lan…
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Be responsible, serve, and protect. — Kyle Meyaard-Schaap SHOW NOTES Have you ever looked at the effects of climate change and the apathy of so many around you and wondered, "What are we missing here?" Today’s guest Kyle Meyaard-Schaap understands this feeling from personal experience. He is the author of the recently released book, Following Jesus…
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“There is no house like the house of belonging.” — David Whyte SHOW NOTES Every soul needs to belong. We look for our sense of belonging in our families, tribes, nations, and friendships Today we explore the place of our home—that place where you actually live and the role and influences that this place has on our spiritual lives. It all comes tog…
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