Common Grace

Today we have the pleasure of speaking to Professor Michael Gorman. Together on this podcast, we learn about who Christ is and who we are in relation to our communities. We also need to learn about what actions to take and how we can participate in our communities. Join us as we discuss what it means to participate in Christ.GIVE

Today, we have the pleasure of speaking with author, David Swanson about a subject that's often considered taboo: politics and religion. Despite the old adage to avoid these topics with family and friends, we believe it's essential to have healthy, respectful discussions about our beliefs. Join us as we explore what it means for Christians to engage in politics and how to maintain strong relationships with those who hold different opinions.GIVE

Today, we are excited to have a heartfelt conversation with our special guest, Dennis Edwards - Vice President for Church Relations and Dean of the Seminary at North Park University.Dennis, journey began in the bustling streets of New York City, where he first discovered your hunger for understanding scripture. His journey continued as he taught high school math and chemistry, and that passion only grew stronger. After attending seminary, he pursued a PhD to further explore the depths of God's Word.We're thrilled to have Dennis join us on Common Grace today.GIVE

We are delighted to welcome Randy White to our podcast! He has an inspiring personal journey. Randy is known for his books on urban transformation and his passion for helping create solutions for the impoverished. You can find this episode wherever you listen to podcasts. GIVE

Today on Juneteenth 2023, we are talking to Michelle Sanchez. Michelle has written a book titled Color-Courageous Discipleship and we talk with her about her experience in discipleship. We are very excited to bring you this conversation with Michelle.GIVE

Today on Common grace we have Jo Anne Lyon. Joanne has served on the board of directors for many organizations including the Christian Community Development Association, the National Religious Partnership for the Environment, Asbury Theological Seminary, Council on Faith of the World Economic Forum, and even the President of The United States Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships. As the founder and CEO of World Hope International, she directed the faith-based relief and development organizations into over 30 countries to alleviate suffering and injustice. In today's interview, we travel a wide and diverse landscape through JoAnne's life journey, learning about the power of compassion, partnerships in a polarized world, peacemaking in the way of Jesus, and the importance of empowering women in leadership. GIVE

Today we welcome back Greg Boyd to the podcast. If you aren't familiar with him or his work feel free to go back and listen to his episodes with us on Intellectual Idolatry (S01E04) and Christian nationalism (S01E09).Today we ask him some tough questions that many skeptics and decontrustors may have. Let's see what Greg has to say about these topics and how to navigate conversations around them.I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did.GIVE

What is racial Righteousness and what does it actually look like? How can followers of Christ walk a path of cultural compassion and understanding for the diversity of people from diverse backgrounds in their daily lives? Today we speak with Greg Yi about Racial Righteousness and His work with The Journey to Mosaic. Join us as Greg shares the caring wisdom that flows from his personal journey. GIVE

Today on Common grace we're talking about the future church. Join us in our conversation with Peter sung as we talk about the impacts of both the pandemic and post christian culture on the church. The church is currently experiencing a major moment of change, many of these changes christians may want to ignore. Join us as Peter talks about community, a sense of belonging, and what the future of the church might look like.  https://secure.subsplash.com/ui/access/637H74/ute_cKJAwI_UZSqVeCn1Ut_WwcuqTTqRY3cGq-UlXeSLZApM9HoC0en4pr3ck9FsBu0NebQUhcfAqDCGCrNq-HGuVYjBmjsMPw96obXhKBclVLt6TpzAAE8M6fMbNQXQORahfyqwa04XmOwPTOxlRQ#/ (GIVE)

Welcome back to season two of common grace. Today we talk to Annie Oman. Annie has been training, teaching and developing leaders and business culture for over 15 years. Annie has passionately developed leaders not only in the corporate world but in the church as well.  Today she talks with us about the power of mutual partnership between men and women in our marriages, in our workplaces, and in our churches. In this conversation Annie offers practical wisdom for supporting and empowering women to lead in every place and space.   https://secure.subsplash.com/ui/access/637H74/ute_cKJAwI_UZSqVeCn1Ut_WwcuqTTqRY3cGq-UlXeSLZApM9HoC0en4pr3ck9FsBu0NebQUhcfAqDCGCrNq-HGuVYjBmjsMPw96obXhKBclVLt6TpzAAE8M6fMbNQXQORahfyqwa04XmOwPTOxlRQ#/ (GIVE)

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Who has Christ called us to be? Not just as individuals but as the church? Today we speak again with Davida Foy Crabtree about the empowered church. Davida shares her experience and expertise as we explore what an empowered church looks like and the potential the church hasto change the lives of people.   https://secure.subsplash.com/ui/access/637H74/ute_cKJAwI_UZSqVeCn1Ut_WwcuqTTqRY3cGq-UlXeSLZApM9HoC0en4pr3ck9FsBu0NebQUhcfAqDCGCrNq-HGuVYjBmjsMPw96obXhKBclVLt6TpzAAE8M6fMbNQXQORahfyqwa04XmOwPTOxlRQ#/ (GIVE)

Today we talk with Sam Song about his journey with his creativity, The Story of Yellow, and becoming an artisan Warrior. Let's learn together why our creativity shapes how we see our beliefs, whether we consider ourselves artist's or not. https://secure.subsplash.com/ui/access/637H74/ute_cKJAwI_UZSqVeCn1Ut_WwcuqTTqRY3cGq-UlXeSLZApM9HoC0en4pr3ck9FsBu0NebQUhcfAqDCGCrNq-HGuVYjBmjsMPw96obXhKBclVLt6TpzAAE8M6fMbNQXQORahfyqwa04XmOwPTOxlRQ#/ (GIVE)

Today on Common Grace, we talk with Sean Robinson. Sean spent 20 years as an investigative reporter for The Tacoma News Tribune before moving to an editing role. His body of work includes award-winning coverage related to criminal justice, government accountability, and public disclosure. We discuss the importance and pitfalls of News today, on both the local and national level. What happens when we combine our faith and our political opinions? What happens when we buy into a political Ideology and let it shape us? Are we willing to listen and have a posture of curiosity? Let's learn together why it's critical to stay informed and why memes might not be the most accurate news source  https://secure.subsplash.com/ui/access/637H74/ute_cKJAwI_UZSqVeCn1Ut_WwcuqTTqRY3cGq-UlXeSLZApM9HoC0en4pr3ck9FsBu0NebQUhcfAqDCGCrNq-HGuVYjBmjsMPw96obXhKBclVLt6TpzAAE8M6fMbNQXQORahfyqwa04XmOwPTOxlRQ#/ (GIVE)

This Month on Common Grace we're talking about Atonement Theory. Although we've briefly touched on it in our previous episodes with Greg Boyd we felt that it deserved a conversation of its own. So today we'll be talking about some of the lenses you can view atonement theory through as well as talking about how to approach deep theological topics like this one.  https://secure.subsplash.com/ui/access/637H74/ute_cKJAwI_UZSqVeCn1Ut_WwcuqTTqRY3cGq-UlXeSLZApM9HoC0en4pr3ck9FsBu0NebQUhcfAqDCGCrNq-HGuVYjBmjsMPw96obXhKBclVLt6TpzAAE8M6fMbNQXQORahfyqwa04XmOwPTOxlRQ#/ (GIVE)

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This month we have a special episode of Common Grace.  As a church, we're spending October  focused on the future and casting vision of what's to come for Whitewater and Common Grace. We wanted to take this opportunity to look at where we have been as well and what we believe. This episode is from The Doing God's Business Podcast. Its an opportunity to learn about our Host George and the History of Whitewater. We have a lot on the horizon for Common Grace in the upcoming year, but as we're planning, we'd love to hear from you. If you have topics you'd like us to dive into, or guests you'd like to hear from please email us at Info@whitewaterchurch.org https://secure.subsplash.com/ui/access/637H74/ute_cKJAwI_UZSqVeCn1Ut_WwcuqTTqRY3cGq-UlXeSLZApM9HoC0en4pr3ck9FsBu0NebQUhcfAqDCGCrNq-HGuVYjBmjsMPw96obXhKBclVLt6TpzAAE8M6fMbNQXQORahfyqwa04XmOwPTOxlRQ#/ (GIVE)

Today we welcome back Greg Boyd on Common Grace. Our conversation touches on Christian nationalism, atonement theory, and peace theology. Atonement theory is considering how and what God did through Jesus' sacrifice on the cross. Although there are many theories on how the atonement of Jesus saved humanity, there is very little argument within Christianity that Jesus death on the cross offers eternal life. Just War theology is the belief that preserving life and peace sometimes requires resorting to war. Peace Theology comes from a perspective of non—violence and believing that preserving life and peace requires refusing war and violence.  Both perspectives agree war and violence is undesirable and both strive to follow the teachings of Jesus. Common Grace is a place to learn and grow together, A place to disagree and hear new opinions. Although these views are distinct, they don't need to cause division. We hope this episode catalyzes dialogue, learning, and mutual transformation. Let's listen as Greg reminds us it's important to love our enemies, to turn the other cheek, and most importantly always put Christ at the center. https://secure.subsplash.com/ui/access/637H74/ute_cKJAwI_UZSqVeCn1Ut_WwcuqTTqRY3cGq-UlXeSLZApM9HoC0en4pr3ck9FsBu0NebQUhcfAqDCGCrNq-HGuVYjBmjsMPw96obXhKBclVLt6TpzAAE8M6fMbNQXQORahfyqwa04XmOwPTOxlRQ#/ (GIVE)

The topic of women in ministry has felt like a polarizing subject for years in the church. Today on common grace we talk with Davida Foy Crabtree who has been a pastoring and leading people since the 1970's she shares some of her incredible journey with us as We discuss the important of churches championing women as leaders and pastors and having full inclusion in life of leadership and ministry. https://secure.subsplash.com/ui/access/637H74/ute_cKJAwI_UZSqVeCn1Ut_WwcuqTTqRY3cGq-UlXeSLZApM9HoC0en4pr3ck9FsBu0NebQUhcfAqDCGCrNq-HGuVYjBmjsMPw96obXhKBclVLt6TpzAAE8M6fMbNQXQORahfyqwa04XmOwPTOxlRQ#/ (GIVE)

On today's episode of common grace we speak with Paul Stevens about work and how it fits into our daily lives as Christians. In our conversation we go beyond the church as a Sunday gathering place we discuss how Monday through Saturday work is a part of our spiritual life and a calling of ministry.  Join us as we explore what it means to be the scattered church.  

As Juneteenth is celebrated this month we had conversations around a Jesus centered approach to racial reconciliation and righteousness with David Swanson, and Rici and Phil Skei. David shares with us theological and ethical frameworks around issues of discipleship around race. Rici and Phil share stories from their own experience. If you haven't listened to our episode with Dominique Guilliard we strongly encourage you to go back and listen. Today we will be discussing how this topic effects us as people, as Christians. and how we deal with racial tensions within the church. https://dwswanson.com (David Swanson)

How do we treat pain and injury when we cant see it? Why is there so much stigma around mental health in the church? Today we talk again with Kate Konzelmon where she shares how she became a mental health professional and about her work advocating for foster children. She touches on Holistic counseling, its place in the church, and why we so desperately need to get involved in the conversation. https://wellcounselingnw.com (Well Counseling)

Is being right more important than being trustworthy? Is it more important than being loving? This week we talk with Greg Boyd about his Book “Letters From a Skeptic” and how as Christians we can take a posture of intellectual humility, and tolerance. Greg shares that we should always be open to dialogue and ready to learn to avoid an idolatry of intellectual superiority.

What Comes to mind when You hear “ being in the moment? Do you ever feel like your thoughts are somewhere else? This week Kate Konzelman joins us to share on mindfulness Kate is passionate about helping people work through barriers and experience freedom. She has expertise working with foster families and specializes in counseling individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, processing childhood trauma, and PTSD.  This week Kate shares how Being mindful can be a meaningful and enriching journey for all ages to expand our personal wellbeing and bring us gratitude to the life God has given us. 

How do we accomplish truth and reconciliation? This week we'll explore this question as we continue our conversation with Dominique. Dominique shares some beautiful examples of racial reconciliation and how we can work towards a future of God's life-giving vision once healing occurs. https://dominiquegilliard.com/ (Dominiques website) https://www.amazon.com/Rethinking-Incarceration-Advocating-Justice-Restores/dp/0830845291/ (Rethinking Incarceration: Advocating for Justice That Restores) http://www.whitewaterchurch.org/ (Whitewater Church)

Ever wondered where the word caucasian came from? Or how racial and ethnic privilege effected many of our favorite Bible characters? Or maybe you recoil and get uncomfortable when people bring up “systemic racism”. In this episode George interviews Dominiqe Gilliard and explores fresh angles how we can be a catalyst for racial reconciliation and diversity. Dominique Serves as director of racial  righteousness and reconciliation for the ECC(Evangelical Covenant Church). He is also the author of Rethinking Incarceration: Advocating for Justice That Restores.  https://dominiquegilliard.com/ (Dominiques website) https://www.amazon.com/Rethinking-Incarceration-Advocating-Justice-Restores/dp/0830845291/ (Rethinking Incarceration: Advocating for Justice That Restores) http://www.whitewaterchurch.org/ (Whitewater Church)