Kings and Queens

In episode 52, I am going to be sharing a few pastoral thoughts on the recent happenings around the “Let Us Worship” event here in Spokane that featured white Christian Nationalist Sean Feucht, Spokane Mayor Nadine Woodward, Matt Shea, and others, and offer a few pastoral responses to what I experienced. SHOW NOTES Let Us Worship Twitter Thread ABOUT The Ruins is a podcast about the journey of faith hosted by Joseph and Nicole Peterson. To contact us, visit: Instagram | Email

In episode 51, we are joined by scholar, writer, and Gonzaga University professor, Dr. Joan Braune and talking with her about empathy and fascism. We'll talk about how we can organize and oppose fascism in our every day lives, and how people of faith can live with integrity in the face of the ongoing threat of Christo-fascism. SHOW NOTES Dr. Braune Website International Conference on Hate Studies No Pasarán Book ABOUT The Ruins is a podcast about the journey of faith hosted by Joseph and Nicole Peterson. To find more about our story, visit www.thepetersons.cc. Patreon | Instagram | Email

In episode 50, we are joined by Sarah Dixit, and talking with her about voting. We'll also talk about evangelicalism, Democrats, abortion access, moving away from our inherited beliefs, and how we can love our neighbors well by voting to create a world where we all can flourish. SHOW NOTES Planned Parenthood Abortion Fund vote.org ABOUT The Ruins is a podcast about the journey of faith hosted by Joseph and Nicole Peterson. To find more about our story, visit www.thepetersons.cc. Patreon | Instagram | Email

In episode 49, we are joined by my dear friend and mentor, Eugene Kim, and talking with him about the future of Christianity. We'll talk about his journey of quitting pastoral ministry, common themes he sees in his conversations with people leaving with evangelicalism, and how New Wine Collective might just change the world. SHOW NOTES Eugene Kim Twitter Eugene Kim Facebook Eugene Kim Instagram New Wine Collective Newsletter New Wine Collective Twitter New Wine Collective Instagram New Wine Collective Facebook  New Wine Collective Website ABOUT The Ruins is a podcast about the journey of faith hosted by Joseph and Nicole Peterson. To find more about our story, visit www.thepetersons.cc. Patreon | Instagram | Email

In episode 48, we are joined by Jonny Rashid, and talking with him about his new book Jesus Takes A Side. We'll also talk about the future of Christianity, Christian Nationalism, white supremacy, the harm of the third way, how much salt you need while cooking, and why bipartisanship in the church doesn't work. SHOW NOTES Jesus Takes a Side Book Jonny Rashid Twitter Jonny Rashid Instagram Johnny Rashid Website Resist and Restore Podcast Circle of Hope Church, Philly Food Pastor Instagram ABOUT The Ruins is a podcast about the journey of faith hosted by Joseph and Nicole Peterson. To find more about our story, visit www.thepetersons.cc. Patreon | Instagram | Email

In episode 47, we are joined by Damon Garcia, and talking with him about his new book The God Who Riots— Taking Back the Radical Jesus. We'll also talk about liberation theology, capitalism in the church, abolition, forgiveness, marginalized communities, and how we can live into a better way forward, together. SHOW NOTES Damon's IG Damon's Twitter Damon's TikTok Damon's Youtube Damon's Patreon Buy The God Who Riots Book ABOUT The Ruins is a podcast about the journey of faith hosted by Joseph and Nicole Peterson. To find more about our story, visit www.thepetersons.cc. Patreon | Instagram | Email

In episode 46, we are joined by Tori Glass and talking with her about leaving Evangelicalism. We're also neuroscience, white supremacy, capitalism, bad theology, Christian Nationalism, and why Republican politics is inseparable from white evangelicalism. Show Notes Tori's Twitter Tori's Instagram White Homework Tori Glass About The Ruins is a podcast about the journey of faith hosted by Joseph and Nicole Peterson. To find more about our story, visit www.thepetersons.cc. Patreon | Instagram | Email

In episode 45, we are joined by Kai Ngu and talking with them about Christian Supremacy. We'll also talk about hermeneutics, Youtube discipleship, and how we can live into the way of Jesus and usher in the next 500 years of Christianity. We experienced some technical difficulties with Kai's audio near the end of the episode, so keep that in mind as you're listening. Show Notes Kai's Twitter Kai's Instagram Kai's Website Theology Thursday Christian Supremacy Sermon About The Ruins is a podcast about the journey of faith hosted by Joseph and Nicole Peterson. To find more about our story, visit www.thepetersons.cc. Patreon | Instagram | Email

In episode 44, we are joined by Greg, Ariel, and Kayla and talking with them about Maverick City Music. We'll also talk about gospel music, Black artists placating to white audiences, respectability politics, capitalism, intersectionality, the white gaze, and what we do moving forward for worship music. Show Notes Kayla's Twitter Kayla's Instagram Kayla's Patreon Greg's Twitter Greg's Instagram Greg's Facebook About The Ruins is a podcast about the journey of faith hosted by Joseph and Nicole Peterson. To find more about our story, visit www.thepetersons.cc. Patreon | Instagram | Email

In episode 43, we are joined by Camille Hernandez and talking with her about purity culture in the church. We're also talking about trauma, militarization, the consent of Jesus, violence, decolonization, and how we can move forward in the way of Jesus and see restoration and healing in our communities. Show Notes Camille's Instagram Camille's Twitter Camille's TikTok Camille's Substack About The Ruins is a podcast about the journey of faith hosted by Joseph and Nicole Peterson. To find more about our story, visit www.thepetersons.cc. Patreon | Instagram | Email

In episode 42, we are joined by Dr. Nikia Smith Robert and talking with her about carceral logic and abolition. We'll also talk about Womanist theology, her non-profit Abolition Sanctuary, Black motherhood, atonement theories, and the role that abolition has and will continue to play in the church in the years ahead. Show Notes: Dr. Nikia Website Abolitionist Sanctuary Instagram Abolitionist Sanctuary Twitter Abolitionist Sanctuary Facebook Penitence, Plantation, and the Penitentiary About The Ruins is a podcast about the journey of faith hosted by Joseph and Nicole Peterson. To find more about our story, visit www.thepetersons.cc. Patreon | Instagram | Email

In (bonus!) episode 41 we are joined by Sena Hughes Lauer and talking with her about the harm of Mother's Day in the church. We'll also talk gender roles, God as Mother, and how we can create spaces where elevation women is an integral part of church life. Show Notes Sena's Instagram Nicole's Instagram Shannon's Post on Instagram About Joseph and Nicole are living as bi-vocational pastors and leaders in Spokane, Washington. To find more about our story, visit www.thepetersons.cc. Patreon | Instagram | Email

In episode 40, we are joined by Nick Laparra, and talking with him about why and how he left evangelicalism. We'll also talk about his podcast Let's Give a Damn, Calvinist theology, smoking cigars, living in New York City, making people mad on social media, and what it looks like for us to be a damn-givers who care about seeing the world become a better place. Show Notes Nick's Instagram Nick's Twitter Let's Give A Damn Instagram Let's Give A Damn Twitter Let's Give A Damn Website About Joseph and Nicole are living as bi-vocational pastors and leaders in Spokane, Washington. To find more about our story, visit www.thepetersons.cc. Patreon | Instagram | Email

In episode 39 we are joined by the amazing Kat Armas and talking with her about the unnamed and overlooked theologians of our faith. We'll also talk about her book Abuelita Faith, hermeneutics, women in the Scripture, growing up in conversation church spaces, and what it looks like for us to center and learn from abuelita theologians and discover what liberation for all of us looks like. Show Notes Kat's Instagram Kat's Twitter Kat's Facebook Abuelita Faith The Protagonistas Podcast Kat Armas Website About Joseph and Nicole are living as bi-vocational pastors and leaders in Spokane, Washington. To find more about our story, visit www.thepetersons.cc. Patreon | Twitter | Instagram | Email

In episode 38 we're talking spiritual abuse. It's been 3 years to the day since we were fired and excommunicated from our church in Vancouver, BC. Here are 5 lessons and a word of encouragement for anyone who's experienced spiritual abuse. If you don't have anyone to talk to about your experience, please reach out to us. We'd love to hold space alongside you for whatever you're feeling. Show Notes Episode 22: Spiritual Abuse About Joseph and Nicole are living as bi-vocational pastors and leaders in Spokane, Washington. To find more about our story, visit www.thepetersons.cc. Patreon | Twitter | Instagram | Email

In episode 37 we are joined by the amazing Rev. June Joplin and talking with her about gender binaries in the church. We'll also talk about her journey of coming out, how patriarchy affects our our theology, how we can break down toxic and oppressive binaries, and how our trans/non-binary/gnc siblings help us know God better. Show Notes June's Twitter June's Instagram June's Website MCC Toronto June's Coming Out Sermon June's Surgery GoFundMe BBC World Service Feature on June 25 Women of Influence Feature About Joseph and Nicole are living as bi-vocational pastors and leaders in Spokane, Washington. To find more about our story, visit www.thepetersons.cc. Patreon | Twitter | Instagram | Email

In episode 36, we are joined by Rohadi, and talking with him about the whiteness of deconstruction. We'll also talk about how his upcoming book When We Belong, pastoral ministry in Canada, and how we can move forward to reclaim Christianity on the Margins. Show Notes Rohadi Twitter Rohadi Instagram www.rohadi.com When We Belong Book Faith in a Fresh Vibe Podcast Episode 41 Conversation with Omar Reyes About Joseph and Nicole are living as bi-vocational pastors and leaders in Spokane, Washington. To find more about our story, visit www.thepetersons.cc. Patreon | Twitter | Instagram | Email

In episode 35 we are joined by THE Brandi Miller and talking with her about white supremacy and spiritual formation. We'll also talk about patriarchy, her podcast Reclaiming My Theology, and how we can create and form a community experience around faith deconstruction and reconstruction that isn't led by white men. Show Notes Brandi's Instagram Brandi's Twitter Reclaiming My Theology Instagram Reclaiming My Theology Podcast reclaimingmytheology.com About Joseph and Nicole are living as bi-vocational pastors and leaders in Spokane, Washington. To find more about our story, visit www.thepetersons.cc. Patreon | Twitter | Instagram | Email

In episode 34, we are joined by Julia Feldman-DeCoudreaux and talking with them about what it looks like to be embody sex positivity and have access to helpful sex education. We'll also talk about human development, what abstinence only sex ed gets wrong, and how we can learn to have more empowering, inclusive, medically accurate, and compassionate conversations about sex. Show Notes Julia's Instagram Giving the Talk Website About Joseph and Nicole are living as bi-vocational pastors and leaders in Spokane, Washington. To find more about our story, visit www.thepetersons.cc. Patreon | Twitter | Instagram | Email

In episode 33 we are joined by Donna Burkland, and talking with her about patriarchy and women in church planting. We'll also talk about interfaith marriage, deconstruction, toxic theology, and how white faith leaders and can de-center themselves and help facilitate communities of liberation, anti-racism, and inclusion. Show Notes: becomingpastor.com Donna's Instagram Safe Harbor Orange Country (Their new church plant name!!!) About Joseph and Nicole are living as bi-vocational pastors and leaders in Spokane, Washington. To find more about our story, visit www.thepetersons.cc. Patreon | Twitter | Instagram | Email

EPISODE 32 Today we are sharing a little update about why we decided to change the name of our podcast. We'll read the recent statement we shared and talk about why we chose the name "The Ruins." SHOW NOTES Live Your Theology Out Loud by Rev. Dr. Wil Gafney ABOUT Joseph and Nicole are living as bi-vocational pastors and leaders in Spokane, Washington. To support us financially or find more info about our story, visit www.thepetersons.cc. Patreon | Twitter | Instagram | Email

EPISODE 31 Today, we are joined by Avery Arden, and talking with them about Trans Christianity. We'll also talk about their podcast Blessed Are The Binary Breakers, the transness of Jesus, and how we can learn to center the perspective and experience of our trans siblings and see heaven come to earth. SHOW NOTES Blessed Are The Binary Breakers Podcast Queer Nativity Podcast Episode Avery's Instagram Avery's Twitter Avery's Facebook www.blessedarethebinarybreakers.com www.binarybreakingliturgy.com The Kin-dom in the Rubble, by Avery Arden Church Clarity Queer Grace - Online Community ABOUT Joseph and Nicole are living as bi-vocational pastors and leaders in Spokane, Washington. To support us financially or find more info about our story, visit www.thepetersons.cc. Patreon | Twitter | Instagram | Email

EPISODE 30 Today, I am joined by Greg Mason, and talking with him about how white supremacy shaped his view of God, faith, and theology. We'll also talk about his podcast the Decolonized Christian podcast and how we can learn to do faith in a way that leads to the liberation of everyone. SHOW NOTES Greg's Twitter Greg's Facebook Greg's Instagram The Decolonized Christian Podcast The Decolonized Christian Facebook Group Black Theology of Liberation by Dr. James Cone Sexuality and the Black Church by Kelly Brown Douglas If God Still Breathes, Why Can't I? by Angela Parker Indigenous Black Theology by Jawanza Eric Clark ABOUT Joseph and Nicole are living as bi-vocational pastors and leaders in Spokane, Washington. To support us financially or find more info about our story, visit www.thepetersons.cc. Patreon | Twitter | Instagram | Email

EPISODE 29 Today, I am joined by Dr. Angela Parker, and talking with her about her new book, If God Still Breathes, Why Can't I?: Black Lives Matter and Biblical Authority. We'll also talk womanist theology, hermeneutics, and how inerrancy is a tool of white supremacy and authoritarianism used to oppress and control people. SHOW NOTES Dr. Parker's Twitter Dr. Parker's Facebook If God Still Breathes, Why Can't I? Book One Womanist's View Of Racial Reconciliation in Galatians Article McAfee School of Theology | Mercer University ABOUT Joseph and Nicole are living as bi-vocational pastors and leaders in Spokane, Washington. To support us financially or find more info about our story, visit www.thepetersons.cc. Patreon | Twitter | Instagram | Email

EPISODE 28 Today, I am joined by Sharifa Stevens, and talking with her about women in ministry, how we've mishandled Bible verses and used them to oppress women, and we as the church can reorient ourselves and learn to center women, specifically women of color, and build our theology from their perspective. SHOW NOTES Sharifa's Instagram Sharifa's Twitter www.sharifawrites.com Abuelita Faith- Kat Armas Dr. Wilda Gafney The Protagonistas Podcast ABOUT Joseph and Nicole are living as bi-vocational pastors and leaders in Spokane, Washington. To support us financially or find more info about our story, visit www.thepetersons.cc. Patreon | Twitter | Instagram | Email

EPISODE 27 Today we're talking about how two Egyptian Midwives that set the stage for one of the most important moments in the entire Bible. We'll talk about Shiphrah and Puah, civil disobedience, and how we can model their subversive rebellion against violence and empire. SHOW NOTES Kat Armas- How Shiphrah and Puah Mock the Violence of Empire Dr. Wil Gafney- Womanist Midrash ABOUT Joseph and Nicole are living as bi-vocational pastors and leaders in Spokane, Washington. To support us financially or find more info about our story, visit www.thepetersons.cc.

EPISODE 26 We are joined by Nathaniel Green and having a conversation about his experience in and around mega-church evangelicalism. We'll talk about the pitfalls of the mega-church, why people are leaving it, and what progressive Christianity has to offer us as we move into healthier and more liberating ways of doing faith, community, and theology. SHOW NOTES Nathanial's Instagram Nathanial's Twitter Q Christian Fellowship Gracepointe Church What is Progressive Christianity Sermon Series ABOUT Joseph and Nicole are living as bi-vocational pastors and leaders in Spokane, Washington. To support us financially or find more info about our story, visit www.thepetersons.cc. Patreon | Twitter | Instagram | Email

EPISODE 25 Today, we're talking about a little shift happening on the Kings and Queens podcast! Tune in to hear more! ABOUT Joseph and Nicole are living as bi-vocational pastors and leaders in Spokane, Washington. To support us financially or find more info about our story, visit www.thepetersons.cc. Patreon | Twitter | Instagram | Email

EPISODE 24 Today, we are joined by the amazing Irene Cho to talk about her experience in Youth Ministry and how we, as the church, can move out of spaces of toxic theology and abusive patterns of discipleship with our young people and move into liberating, inclusive, and empowering spaces of hope and love. This is SUCH a helpful episode, specifically for those who are currently working with young people. Don't miss it! SHOW NOTES The In Between Irene Cho Twitter | Instagram | Facebook ABOUT Joseph and Nicole are living as bi-vocational pastors and leaders in Spokane, Washington. To support us financially or find more info about our story, visit www.thepetersons.cc. Patreon | Podcast | Instagram

EPISODE 23 I am joined by my friend Kyle Cryan to talk about his experience in Bible college and the way he's using his social media to give voice to those who've experienced harassment, discrimination, and abuse at Clarks Summit University. We'll also talk about empathy and how film and art help us learn the heart of God for ourselves and others. SHOW NOTES #BSConfessional REAP LGBTQ+ The Critical Millennial Kyle's Instagram Kyle's Twitter ABOUT Joseph and Nicole are living as bi-vocational pastors and leaders in Spokane, Washington. To support us financially or find more info about our story, visit www.thepetersons.cc. Patreon | Podcast | Instagram

EPISODE 22 Nicole and I share our story of spiritual abuse in Vancouver, Canada. If you have or are going through abuse of any kind, specifically in the church, know that we love you, you are not alone, and there is hope. The journey towards healing can be daunting, but we would love to be a friend and help you begin or continue that journey. Please feel free to reach out to us at: kqpodcast@gmail.com. SHOW NOTES Emotionally Healthy Discipleship Transitions Podcast Episode Our Move to Spokane Podcast Episode Strahan Coleman (Prayer Course) ABOUT Joseph and Nicole are living as bi-vocational pastors and leaders in Spokane, Washington. To support us financially or find more info about our story, visit www.thepetersons.cc. Patreon | Podcast | Instagram New Community Church

EPISODE 21 We are joined by an incredible friend, pharmacist, and low-key pastor, Dr. Eva Oriakhi, to talk about her experience in and around white evangelicalism, and how she helped lead a Coalition of Racial Justice in Portland, Oregon. We’ll also hear her thoughts on how we, as the church, can move out of spaces of white supremacy, patriarchy, and oppression, and into spaces of liberation, inclusion, and love. SHOW NOTES Dr. Eva's Instagram Coalition for Racial Justice ABOUT Joseph and Nicole are living as bi-vocational pastors and leaders in Spokane, Washington. To support us financially or find more info about our story, visit www.thepetersons.cc. Patreon | Twitter | Instagram New Community Church Kings and Queens Podcast

EPISODE 20 I had the opportunity to sit down with filmmaker, father-to-be, and former XXX Church employee, PJ Gal-Szabo, to have a conversation about the harmful and toxic narratives of purity culture. This was a really healing and restorative conversation for both of us and PJ has so much wisdom and insight to offer throughout the episode. Note: This is a very honest and vulnerable conversation around some pretty sensitive issues. So for those of you who have trauma around purity culture, be advised and please listen with discretion. SHOW NOTES PJ's Twitter PJ's Instagram Vimeo.com/psz ABOUT Joseph and Nicole are living as bi-vocational pastors and leaders in Spokane, Washington. To support us financially or find more info about our story, visit www.thepetersons.cc. Patreon | Twitter | Instagram New Community Church Kings and Queens Podcast

EPISODE 19 I recently got the chance to sit down with the incredible Darren Calhoun to talk about the recent Montero (Call Me By Your Name) music video by Lil Nas X that is making white evangelicals SO MAD, and hear his thoughts on how the future of the church can be one of liberation, inclusion, freedom, and celebration. SHOW NOTES DarrenCalhoun.com TheManyAreHere.com Love Greater than Fear by The Many The Trevor Project (suicide prevention and LGBTQ youth resource) A resource from Q Christian Fellowship on conversion/change efforts and their harm Darren's Twitter Darren's IG ABOUT Joseph and Nicole are living as bi-vocational pastors and leaders in Spokane, Washington. To support us financially or find more info about our story, visit www.thepetersons.cc. Patreon | Twitter | Instagram New Community Church Kings and Queens Podcast

In our 18th episode, we’re talking about a few of the non-profits and partnerships that we support and are involved with here in Spokane. Since we are bivocational (only work at a church part time), we raise support to supplement our income. We thought we'd give our listeners a little glimpse into our vision for support raising and some of the organizations we love to partner with in our city. SHOW NOTES YWCA Spokane: The Black Lens: NAACP Spokane NAOMI Shalom Ministries Lumen 90+ Feast Rakab Knight Lights ABOUT Joseph, Nicole, Haddon, and Ivy are living as bi-vocational pastors and leaders in Spokane, Washington. We are learning what it means to follow Jesus and host His presence in our home and city. To support us financially or find more info about our story, visit our website. Patreon Kings and Queens Podcast Instagram New Community Church

In our 17th episode, we’re talking about grief in death, joy in celebration, and the importance of the work of racial justice. This episode was recorded in response to the recent passing of our Grammy Mavis. We love you, Grammy!! ABOUT Joseph and Nicole are living as bi-vocational pastors and leaders in Spokane, Washington. We are learning to embody the love of Jesus and host His presence in our home and city. To support us or find more info about our story, visit our website. Patreon Nicole's Instagram New Community Church

In our 16th episode, we’re talking about how our power and privilege can often lead to toxic theology and bad Bible reading. We'll look at how Jesus leveraged his power and privilege for the inclusion, affirmation, freedom, healing, salvation, and liberation for the people who were most marginalized, oppressed, abused, and rejected by society. Joseph shares a little bit about his journey with toxic theology and offers a few questions for those who might still currently hold to various forms of toxic theology, doctrine, or hermeneutics. SHOW NOTES Jo Luehmann Twitter Jo Luehmann Instagram Jo Luehmann Resources/Patreon About us: Joseph and Nicole are living as bi-vocational pastors and leaders in Spokane, Washington. We are learning to embody the love of Jesus and host His presence in our home and city. To support us or find more info about our story, visit our website. Patreon Nicole's Instagram Joseph's Twitter New Community Church

In our 15th episode, we’re talking about our 2021 Rule of Life and answering the question “who am I becoming by what I am doing.” Our rule of life is a schedule and set of habits and relational rhythms that help us create space to be present to ourselves, God, and others, as we learn to abide in Jesus and become the best version of ourself. Essentially, it helps us dismantle my destructive rhythms and routines that prohibit us from pursuing life to the full and helps us live in alignment with our deepest passions, desires, and priorities In this episode, we both share a few of our goals for 2021 and give some tips on how to develop your own rule of life. If you're interested in making your own, we've created an easy template for you! Click either of the links below, listen in, and SHOW NOTES 2021 Rule of Life Template – Single 2021 Rule of Life Template – Married ABOUT Joseph and Nicole are living as bi-vocational pastors and leaders in Spokane, Washington. We are learning what it means to follow Jesus and host His presence in our home and city. To support us financially or find more info about our story, visit our website. Patreon Nicole's Instagram Joseph's Twitter New Community Church

EPISODE 14 In this episode, we’re starting a series of episodes centered around the topics of justice, white supremacy, white Evangelicalism, and how they all impact every area of our lives. We'll talk about what it's like to navigate these topics/conversations in majority white spaces and how we can begin the journey of justice in our own lives. SHOW NOTES Sarah Ngu's sermon "Quit Being An Ally" Nicole's IG Post on Who To Follow ABOUT Joseph and Nicole are living as bi-vocational pastors and leaders in Spokane, Washington. We are learning what it means to follow Jesus and host His presence in our home and city. To support us financially or find more info about our story, visit our website. Patreon Nicole's Instagram New Community Church

EPISODE 13 In this episode, we’re excited to be joined by our dad/father-in-law Dr. Dwight Peterson, as we talk about spiritual formation and what it’s like to still be in ministry in your 60’s. We'll discuss the challenges of growing up in a white evangelical culture and how millennials and boomers (and others) can co-exist and learn from one another. ABOUT Joseph, Nicole, Haddon, and Ivy are living as bi-vocational pastors and leaders in Spokane, Washington. We are learning what it means to follow Jesus and host His presence in our home and city. To support us financially or find more info about our story, visit our website. Patreon Website Nicole's Instagram New Community Church

We’re talking about what we call “thin spaces.” These are times and places where Heaven and Earth seem uniquely close and God manifests Himself in a tangible and profound way. Nicole will share about her experience on Girl Trip where God met her in an incredible way. SHOW NOTES: Bible Project Video on Heaven and Earth Find out more about Girl Trip ABOUT: Joseph, Nicole, Haddon, and Ivy are living as bi-vocational pastors and leaders in Spokane, Washington. We are learning what it means to follow Jesus and host His presence in our home and city. To support us financially or find more info about our story, visit our website. Patreon Website Kings and Queens Podcast Nicole's Instagram New Community Church

We are moving!! Goodbye Portland, hello... Washington?! In our 11th and final episode of Season 1, we’re going to give a little update on our life, talk about the next chapter in our ministry journey, and share how you can support us over the next few years! Visit www.thepetersons.cc for more info on where we're going and what we're doing. Visit www.patreon.com/thepetersons to find out more about supporting us financially.

We are taking a short break from our regular episodes and we're doing a mini series talking about Naming and Praying through Disappointment. In these 5 episodes, our goal is not to “free” ourselves from disappointment, but rather to learn how to process our disappointment before God in an emotionally healthy way that leads to our formation into the image of Jesus. If you’ve been experiencing any kind of disappointment, grief, or frustration with the circumstances of your life as it currently is, join us as we process our emotions before God and find rest for our disappointment souls. For more info about this podcast and our life and ministry here in Portland, visit our website at www.thepetersons.cc.

We are taking a short break from our regular episodes and we're doing a mini series talking about Naming and Praying through Disappointment. In these 5 episodes, our goal is not to “free” ourselves from disappointment, but rather to learn how to process our disappointment before God in an emotionally healthy way that leads to our formation into the image of Jesus. If you’ve been experiencing any kind of disappointment, grief, or frustration with the circumstances of your life as it currently is, join us as we process our emotions before God and find rest for our disappointment souls. For more info about this podcast and our life and ministry here in Portland, visit our website at www.thepetersons.cc.

We are taking a short break from our regular episodes and we're doing a mini series talking about Naming and Praying through Disappointment. In these 5 episodes, our goal is not to “free” ourselves from disappointment, but rather to learn how to process our disappointment before God in an emotionally healthy way that leads to our formation into the image of Jesus. If you’ve been experiencing any kind of disappointment, grief, or frustration with the circumstances of your life as it currently is, join us as we process our emotions before God and find rest for our disappointment souls. For more info about this podcast and our life and ministry here in Portland, visit our website at www.thepetersons.cc.

We are taking a short break from our regular episodes and we're doing a mini series talking about Naming and Praying through Disappointment. In these 5 episodes, our goal is not to “free” ourselves from disappointment, but rather to learn how to process our disappointment before God in an emotionally healthy way that leads to our formation into the image of Jesus. If you’ve been experiencing any kind of disappointment, grief, or frustration with the circumstances of your life as it currently is, join us as we process our emotions before God and find rest for our disappointment souls. For more info about this podcast and our life and ministry here in Portland, visit our website at www.thepetersons.cc.

We are taking a short break from our regular episodes and we're doing a mini series talking about Naming and Praying through Disappointment. In these 5 episodes, our goal is not to “free” ourselves from disappointment, but rather to learn how to process our disappointment before God in an emotionally healthy way that leads to our formation into the image of Jesus. If you’ve been experiencing any kind of disappointment, grief, or frustration with the circumstances of your life as it currently is, join us as we process our emotions before God and find rest for our disappointment souls. For more info about this podcast and our life and ministry here in Portland, visit our website at www.thepetersons.cc.

In our fifth episode, we’re going to talk about how we Sabbath as a family. We’ll share our journey of Sabbath, talk about how to rest with young children, and offer some insight into starting your own Sabbath journey.

In our fourth episode, we’re going to talk about how we approach dating being married. We’ll share some of our successes and struggles and offer a few suggestions on what we’ve learned over the last 7 years of marriage. Depending on your life circumstances, living situation, finances, and family dynamics, dating while married can either be the easiest aspect of marriage or the hardest. In this podcast, we'll look at 3 insights we've gained over the years. None of these insights are revolutionary or groundbreaking but they do offer a unique perspective on dating in the Kingdom of God. Singles, don't skip ahead! There's plenty to glean from this episode even if you're single. You're vital to the Kingdom of God! The Petersons are bi-vocational missionaries living in Portland, OR and are learning what it means to follow Jesus and host His presence in our home and city. If you're not a Patreon supporter or you'd like to find more information on what we’re doing, feel free to visit our website at www.thepetersons.cc.

In our third episode, we’re going to share our individual and family goals for 2020. We’ll dive deep into the topic of Family Formation and answer our yearly question of “Who are we becoming by what we are doing?” We frame our year with 2 Vision Statements each then talk about the 8 categories that frame how we set out to become more like Jesus. Each goal is specific and relates to our whole person- mind, body, spirit, soul. Those categories are: Spiritual, Marriage, Parenting, Health, Career, Finance, Time, and Relationships. We end the episode by sharing how you can create your own 2020 Formation Goals! We've put together a worksheet filled with questions that will help you think about each category of your life and how you want to be formed into the image of Jesus through them! For more info, visit www.thepetersons.cc

In our second episode, we’re going to talk about this past year of transition for our family and share a few thoughts on how we have transitioned in each stage of life. Joseph and Nicole will share how the transition to Portland has been for them and they'll each share a few insights on how to transition well regardless of your age, relationship status, emotional state, or context. To support us or find out more information about who we are and what we do, visit www.thepetersons.cc