Reflecting our Father's kingdom... One house at a time
Hey family, keep us in your prayers. We've been dealing with a great loss. We lost a spiritual giant and father in Dana Thompson may 2021. His impact on our lives is immeasurable. As a way to continue to honor him we are are re-airing an episode from back in 2019 where we had a chance to interview Dana about his book “House of Honor”In this episode we had Dana Thompson return to the show. We discuss his new book “House of Honor” One of our hosts had the chance to write the forward. To get more information about Dana and his books check out http://kingdomfamilylegacy.comAs always you can check out everything we do at http://divemedia.comPlease consider supporting what we do http://patreon.com/thisisdivemedia (please note we have a new patreon page)
In this episode we discuss the book of Philemon. This discussion was carried over from a me'ns bible study we host. We've been looking at places in the scripture that focus on brotherhood. In Philemon Paul asks some very challenging things to this brother. Can our focus on the kingdom supersede the cultural norms we are accustomed to? Many of these questions are still applicable to this day.Please consider supporting us - http://patreon.com/divemedia1Connect with everything else we're doing - http://divemedia.co
This episode is the conclusion of the conversation the guys discuss some of the effects COVID-19 has had on church organizations. Whether it's attendance, relationships, or even individuals personal growth the ways in which churches have to operate have to adapt and change. From watching for unmarried people who may live alone, to encouraging men to lead their families many of the cultural norms people had been practicing are being challenged. in addition to managing their own lives leaders are having to temper expectations of others. The guys welcome Chris Betner & Emmanuel fields to join the conversation.Chris pastors Delaware Valley Baptist Church (east) and you can connect with him at:http://rightwhereyouare.com or http://faithfulgrind.com Emmanuel is one of the elders at Redeeming Love Outreach Center and you can connect with him at:https://www.rlocdc.org/ Please consider supporting us - http://patreon.com/divemedia1Connect with everything else we're doing - http://divemedia.co
This episode is the 1st part of a converstion where Amadi & Raghu discuss some of the effects COVID-19 has had on church organizations. Whether it's attendance, relationships, or even individuals personal growth the ways in which churches have to operate have to adapt and change. From watching for unmarried people who may live alone, to encouraging men to lead their families many of the cultural norms people had been practicing are being challenged. in addition to managing their own lives leaders are having to temper expectations of others. The guys welcome Chris Betner & Emmanuel fields to join the conversation.Chris pastors Delaware Valley Baptist Church (east) and you can connect with him at:http://rightwhereyouare.com or http://faithfulgrind.com Emmanuel is one of the elders at Redeeming Love Outreach Center and you can connect with him at:https://www.rlocdc.org/ Please consider supporting us - http://patreon.com/divemedia1Connect with everything else we're doing - http://divemedia.co
In this episode the guys discuss how a very cultural norm that has become disturbingly more toxic in recent times. The concept of believers in Christ mixing their faith with their political views. Though we all have different perspectives on matters because we call come from different backgrounds, we should always be unified in our focus upon the advancement of God's kingdom. Unfortunately in many instances that is not the case. We also welcome a returning guest this week Dana Thompson From Kingdom Family Legacy.You can go support the work that Dana is doing at - http://www.kingdomfamilylegacy.com/As always check us out at http://divemedia.coAnd you can support us at http://patreon.com/divemedia1
In this episode the guys discuss how their lives have or have not changed during this time of ‘stay at home' orders and social distancing. They also go into that ways in which the methods of sharing the Kingdom must adapt to the changing seasons. They welcomed Gunnar Faulk as a guest this episode to share his thoughts on how he has been transitioning during this season as well.You can check out some of the things that Gunnar is doing at - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCekEwMdI2DTxSwzBL3BoW5Q (One Body Prophetic)As always check us out at divemedia.coAnd you can support us at patreon.com/divemedia1
In this episode the guys are back with Season 3! They briefly discuss what's been going on and what they plans for season 3. They're refocused and ready… Here's the remix!As always check us out at http://divemedia.coAnd you can support us at http://patreon.com/divemedia1
In this episode the guys discuss the concept of mercy. Not necessarily God's mercy toward us, but our mercy toward one another. Should we show each other mercy how much? Would we show more mercy if we experienced the things we've seen others have to endure. How do we see our own self righteousness, do we bypass the ‘logs in our eyes' to point at the ‘specks in the eyes' of others?As always check us out at http://divemedia.coAnd you can support us at http://patreon.com/divemedia1
In this episode we had a crossover live show with Across The Intersection - www.divemedia.co/across-the-intersection We interview author Tina Clarice regarding the release of her recent book "Our Father's Business" Its a take on her personal journey and parallel's the gospel of Luke. You can get Tina's book here - tinaclarice.com As always check us out at http://divemedia.co And you can support us at http://patreon.com/divemedia1
In this episode the guys discuss the aspect of concepts in scripture to be walked out in our lives. Are we willing to experience the reality of life in the Kingdom?
In this episode we had Dana Thompson return to the show. We discuss his new book “House of Honor” One of our hosts had the chance to write the forward. To get more information about Dana and his books check out http://kingdomfamilylegacy.com
This is the 2nd part of our interview with Richard Jacobson & Gunnar Faulk. We continue discussing issues related to the book “Unchurching: Christianity without Churchianity” and their unchurching podcast.
This episode is the first part of our interview with Richard Jacobson and Gunnar Faulk. Richard is the author of the book “Unchurching: Christianity without Churchianity” and he together with Gunnar host the unchurching podcast. You can check out everything they are doing over at http://unchurching.com check us out at http://divemedia.co Support us at http://patreon.com/divemedia1
We discussed the instances that we offend one another. One of the certainties in this life is that we will offend one another. Sometimes it's accidental and sometimes it isn't. Will we let that stop us from building? As always check us out at http://divemedia.co And you can support us at http://patreon.com/divemedia1
we discuss another important aspect in cultivating a community that is developing. We have differences, and that is ok. We should not aim to avoid them, but embrace them. And mature to the point where we learn to love and honor each on of our differences. It is a way for us to realize we are to walk in unity... not uniformity! As always check us out at http://divemedia.co And you can support us at http://patreon.com/divemedia1
We're back after a couple months off for travel & some personal stuff. But we get into the the nuts and bolts of what it takes to foster the community within the family of God. What does it take for a community to grow and thrive? What does that mean for us and our individual lives? How will this challenge us? We also discuss some excerpts from the book "Unchurching" by Richard Jacobson. As always check us out at http://divemedia.co And you can support us at http://patreon.com/divemedia1
This is part 2 of our discussion about worldliness. How does it alter our relationships? How can it prevent us from truly building true community? ...from truly building the Ecclesia? Could worldliness be the reason we don't regard each other after the spirit? (2 Corinthians 5:16) When we do that we'd be able to see that the large (ecclesia) is made up of smaller communities. Though our communities are different we are still one! We are united by those who are like 'connectors' in the body. Check out our articles & more - http://divemedia.co And you can support us on Patreon - http://patreon.com/divemedia1
we talk about an old christian topic...our stance against worldliness. What is it? How should we pivot if God points it out to us? And what should we be willing to lose in our struggle against it. Check out our articles & more - http://divemedia.co And you can support us on patreon - patreon.com/divemedia1
we talk about the importance of being the message of the Kingdom, not just merely speaking the message of the Kingdom. The importance of work being done internally before it's expressed externally in proper order. http://divemedia.co/house-2-house Support us on Patreon - www.patreon.com/divemedia1
We kicked off the new year with this episode on staying faithful to relationships. We have another special guest Calvin Calhoun, and we discuss staying faithful when a relationship begins and be willing to walk through some things. We also dive into the reality of remaining faithful to relationships when they begin to require more of you. As always check us out at http://divemedia.co And you can support us at http://patreon.com/divemedia1
We had special guest Bert Gilliam in this final episode of 2018, we talk about why it's important to make things official. When it comes to relationships, sometimes its good to have lines of demarcation. Whether it's beginning a relationship, when a relationship changes, or when it's time to end one. We can can't be afraid to... Make it official! As always check us out at http://divemedia.co And you can support us at http://patreon.com/divemedia1
We continue our discussion relationships. We are going a bit deeper in building the house and the body. We talk about why it's important to be intentional in our relationships with one another, not just with leaders. We get into how those who have a grace to represent the Father to us actually can show us how to receive our brothers and sisters. We end with understanding that when confronted with a challenge to mindset we have to be willing to change. We welcome special guest Dale Skinner As always check us out at http://divemedia.co And you can support us at http://patreon.com/divemedia1
We discussed why being honest in our relationships are important. Because they are the building blocks to the house of God & the Body of Christ. Something that was lost in the Fall was one of the most important human relationships - parent & Child. The reason we need restoration and honesty is that we are not called to be family members operating independently, but we are to be an interdependent family being built up. As always check us out at http://divemedia.co And you can support us at http://patreon.com/divemedia1
We discuss how we can part ways with people when we grow out of relationships. We have to know that certain relationships may transition over time. This could happen for a myriad of reasons (time, distance, life change, etc). Though the relationship may change we can still be one. We are to be unified, not uniform. As always check us out at http://divemedia.co And you can support us at http://patreon.com/divemedia1
We discuss some of the important aspects of relationships. What they represent, in terms of the unseen things of heaven. And lastly how we should proceed with restoration we offense may occur. As always check us out at http://divemedia.co And you can support us at http://patreon.com/divemedia1
We continue our discussion regarding the fuller expression of the kingdom and how it is more accurately expressed across multiple generations. We have a special guest - Dana Thompson. In our discussion with Dana we also go in what are the some of the qualities of those inter-generational relationships both practical and scriptural. From kindness to patience to availability we see how these relationships should exist. You can find out more about Dana at - http://kingdomfamilylegacy.com As always check us out at http://divemedia.co And you can support us at http://patreon.com/divemedia1
we discuss the necessity for true biblical faith to be expressed across multiple generations. The myth that something can be fully manifested in one lifetime, and the humility it takes to truly connect across generations. As always check us out at http://divemedia.co And you can support us at http://patreon.com/divemedia1
We discuss Melchizedek in the Bible. Not necessarily from a historical perspective, but the nature of the relationship he had with Abram (Abraham). The nature of that relationship has a direct connection as to why the priesthood of the Lord is tied to it. It's this relationship that will aid those of use who need to see godly representation in bodily form. As always check us out at http://divemedia.co And you can support us at http://patreon.com/divemedia1
What do we do when we don't live in the optimal situation? Is there a way to apply new understanding and the culture of the kingdom when you situation may not be exactly preferable? God's answer is always YES! As always check us out at http://divemedia.co And you can support us at http://patreon.com/divemedia1
we talk about some of the effects of fatherlessness. We look at the earthly lineage of Christ and why it was important. We close out talking about who we choose to honor and why. As always check us out at http://divemedia.co And you can support us at http://patreon.com/divemedia1
We interviewed William O'Donnell the Author of the Book "Culture Is Everything: What the Seven Layers of Culture Tell Us about Every Group of People" We talked with William about his views on Culture, The Kingdom of God and how they are related. As always check us out at http://divemedia.co And you can support us at http://patreon.com/divemedia1
we begin to talk about how responsibility & authority go hand in hand. Now with a new paradigm & model we can look at these things with 'fresh eyes' As always check us out at http://divemedia.co And you can support us at http://patreon.com/divemedia1
We discuss the context by which we interpret spiritual things. Not only do we need new understanding, but the model we interpret throughneeds to be upgraded.As always check us out at http://divemedia.coAnd you can support us at http://patreon.com/divemedia1
We discuss the requirement for our paradigm to change. The way we've understood things will have to mature if we are to fully transition into what He has called us. As always check us out at http://divemedia.co And you can support us at http://patreon.com/divemedia1
We continue the discussion regarding how culture affects the way we see things.Once we change our culture, one of the major shifts that takes place is how we see ourselves. What we see will align more with the way God sees us.As always check us out at divemedia.coAnd you can support us at patreon.com/divemedia1
We further discuss how God's desires to not only convert us but that his goal is that we allow him to change our culture.
In the inaugural episode we discuss the need change our culture in order to properly interpret the kingdom of God. Our culture/context will guide our interpretation.
In this episode we discussed the instances that we offend one another. One of the certainties in this life is that we will offend one another. Sometimes it's accidental and sometimes it isn't. Will we let that stop us from building? As always check us out at http://divemedia.co And you can support us at http://patreon.com/divemedia1
In this episode we discuss another important aspect in cultivating a community that is developing. We have differences, and that is ok. We should not aim to avoid them, but embrace them. And mature to the point where we learn to love and honor each on of our differences. It is a way for us to realize we are to walk in unity... not uniformity! As always check us out at http://divemedia.co And you can support us at patreon.com/divemedia1
We're back after a couple months off for travel & some personal stuff. But we get into the the nuts and bolts of what it takes to foster the community within the family of God. What does it take for a community to grow and thrive? What does that mean for us and our individual lives? How will this challenge us? We also discuss some excerpts from the book "Unchurching" by Richard Jacobson. As always check us out at http://divemedia.co And you can support us at patreon.com/divemedia1
Part 2 of our discussion about worldliness. How does it alter our relationships? How can it prevent us from truly building true community? ...from truly building the ecclesia? Could worldliness be the reason we don't regard each other after the spirit? (2 Corinthians 5:16) When we do that we'd be able to see that the large (ecclesia) is made up of smaller communities. Though our communities are different we are still one! We are united by those who are like 'connectors' in the body. Check out our articles & more - divemedia.co And you can support us on Patreon - patreon.com/divemedia1
In this episode we talk about an old christian topic...our stance against worldliness. What is it? How should we pivot if God points it out to us? And what should we be willing to lose in our struggle against it. Check out our articles & more - http://divemedia.co And you can support us on patreon - http://patreon.com/divemedia1
In this episode we talk about the importance of being the message of the Kingdom, not just merely speaking the message of the Kingdom. The importance of work being done internally before it's expressed externally in proper order. https://www.divemedia.co/house-2-house Support us on Patreon - http://www.patreon.com/divemedia1
We kick off the new year with this episode on staying faithful to relationships. We have another special guest, and we discuss staying faithful when a relationship begins and be willing to walk through some things. We also dive into the reality of remaining faithful to relationships when they begin to require more of you.
We have a special guest in this final episode of the year, we talk about why it's important to make things official. When it comes to relationships, sometimes its good to have lines of demarcation. Whether it's beginning a relationship, when a relationship changes, or when it's time to end one. We can can't be afraid to... Make it official!
In this episode we continue our discussion relationships. We are going a bit deeper in building the house and the body. We talk about why it's important to be intentional in our relationships with one another, not just with leaders. We get into how those who have a grace to represent the Father to us actually can show us how to receive our brothers and sisters. We end with understanding that when confronted with a challenge to mindset we have to be willing to change. We also had a guest with us - Dale Skinner
In this episode we discussed why being honest in our relationships are important. Because they are the building blocks to the house of God & the Body of Christ. Something that was lost in the Fall was one of the most important human relationships - parent & Child. The reason we need restoration and honesty is that we are not called to be family members operating independently, but we are to be an interdependent family being built up.
In this episode we discuss how we can part ways with people when we grow out of relationships. We have to know that certain relationships may transition over time. This could happen for a myriad of reasons (time, distance, life change, etc). Though the relationship may change we can still be one. We are to be unified, not uniform.
In this episode we discuss some of the important aspects of relationships. What they represent, in terms of the unseen things of heaven. And lastly how we should proceed with restoration we offense may occur.
We continue our discussion regarding the fuller expression of the kingdom and how it is more accurately expressed across multiple generations. We have a special guest - Dana Thompson. In our discussion with Dana we also go in what are the some of the qualities of those inter-generational relationships both practical and scriptural. From kindness to patience to availability we see how these relationships should exist. You can find out more about Dana at - http://kingdomfamilylegacy.com
In this episode we discuss the necessity for true biblical faith to be expressed across multiple generations. The myth that something can be fully manifested in one lifetime, and the humility it takes to truly connect across generations.