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Join us this week as we continue our series "ReConstruct" where we look at healthy ways to deal with doubts and deconstruction. This week, we ask the tough question of "should I stay or should I go?" We see many on both sides pointing the finger of blame on the mass exodus of the church. In this episode, we will look at what it can look to be in an imperfect church, and how we should engage with her. As always, be sure to like and share this episode with anyone that could be helped. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pcc8/message

Terms like #exvangelical, #deconstruction, and #freedomfromreligion are exploding on social media these days. Many inside the church look with disgust at this phenomenon with some even suggesting it is an excuse for them to 'sin.' But how should we really look at this? This is a huge subject that will take more than an episode or two to address it thoroughly. This series is for anyone who ever has had questions, doubts, or even cynicism at what the church has become. We encourage you to listen with an open mind and share with anyone that you think could benefit. As always, thanks for listening and be sure to rate, review, and share this series! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pcc8/message

The Metaverse has arrived, ready or not. But how should ministry leaders and followers of Jesus approach this new era? Join us as we host Roger Solema in a much needed conversation on how we can approach the metaverse with openness, but also with a thoughtful spirit. In this episode, we look at whether churches should pursue "Virtual Reality" church services and what some of the benefits could be, as well as the darker side. We end by looking at a familiar passage with a new lens that has incredible relevance to this nuanced subject. As always, thanks for listening and we love to hear your feedback at presencepracticepodcast@gmail.com. Show Notes: NY Times article: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/30/opinion/church-online-services-covid.html?unlocked_article_code=AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACEIPuomT1JKd6J17Vw1cRCfTTMQmqxCdw_PIxftm3iWka3DMDm0aiOMNAo6B_EGKbqp-fdAzmjOdQN5HPfo0SeZsz-RSJAlmTBeprt2EhJEBaW0TmL6EY1kXjdjLTKxqtnjjdHW4I-Nyg-TmtB_dPDO8RPHb1nY-IAYypI81cQ78xXAOwP2SRuEm39l4iOwzRcwvHUd2byGKuvfpAht1OszXLU2Pr1lrBJwKHG3bjtWe6LkfcQ5NCFKgTHx35Gg07dI0K8pAde-kbEZmIJyi9O1XXm94L46pBIkzRZzXl9hptr3Lrx-Kwamm1nADJBbLC5groFZNxXbMeao&smid=url-share Bema podcast on Tower of Babel: https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/6 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pcc8/message

Join us for a change of pace episode where we get to nerd out on philosophy with our friend, Blake Roeber. Blake Roeber is a professor and philosopher at Notre Dame who specializes in formal and social epistemology. Blake joins us to talk about his book on political humility and why our country is so polarized right now. We also delve into the relationship between political bias and our theological views. Blake has an amazing ability to communicate complex truths in a way that people will understand and appreciate. For additional resources, check out these: Bishop, Bill (2009), The Big Sort: Why the Clustering of Like-Minded America is Tearing us Apart (Boston: Houghton Mifflin). Kahan, Dan, Ellen Peters, Erica Cantrell Dawson, and Paul Slovic (2007), “Culture and Identity-Protective Cognition,” Journal of Emperical Legal Studies, Vol. 4, No. 3: pp. 465-505. ——— (2011), “Cultural Cognition of Scientific Consensus,” Journal of Risk Research. Vol. 14: pp. 147-74. ——— (2012), “The Polarizing Impact of Science Literacy and Numeracy on Perceived Climate Change Risks” Nature, Climate Change, Vol. 2: pp. 732–35. ——— (2017), “Motivated Numeracy and Enlightened Self-Government,” Behavioural Public Policy, Vol 1, No. 1: pp. 54-86. Putnam, Robert and David Campbell (2010), American Grace: How Religion Divides and Unites Us (New York: Simon and Schuster) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pcc8/message

Join us this week as we host Gabe Hart as he reacts to our "Science of Unforgiveness" episode. In this episode, we dive deep into Gabe's story and have a real and raw conversation about forgiving ourselves to break unhealthy patterns. We hope you enjoy and, as always, be sure to like and share! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pcc8/message

Join in this episode as Tim ruins your nativity set by giving us some context that often is ignored. Over the years, our traditional Christmas story has been sanitized and robbed of much of its beauty. If you feel beaten down and exhausted by the last 2 years, then this podcast is for you. We hope you will enjoy this hopeful, grace-filled message from the Gospel of Matthew. Thanks for listening and be sure to review and share our podcast! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pcc8/message

Feeling down about the direction of our country?  We were too.  Join us in this special episode where we host JZ to try and talk some sense into Tim and alleviate some of the worries many of us have about the extreme polarization in our country.  In this episode, we look at politics, social media, and the church's role in this ongoing issue.  Finally, we look at a spiritual discipline that- when practiced- will change our churches and country for the better.  We believe this conversation is vital to the church and our country as a whole.  Thanks for listening! JZ's podcast:  www.howtohumantoday.com NOTE:  We used a new software to record the audio to this episode and had some technical difficulties.  You will hear some crackling and distortion, even with us using editing software.  Nevertheless, we still think this episode is valuable and hope it won't be too much of a distraction. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pcc8/message

Join us for part 2 of our conversation on polarization in our country. In the second half of this conversation, we get into some practical ways that the church can be part of the solution rather than part of the problem. We hope you find some tangible ways to build bridges with your 'other.' Thanks for subscribing and be sure to like and share! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pcc8/message

David French's latest article speaks of how our country is more divided than ever, and it doesn't seem to be getting better. Join us this week as we talk about the unhealthy results of this growing polarization and what we can do about it. This was a longer conversation so we decided to break it up into 2 parts. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did! For questions, comments, or concerns, email us at: presencepracticepodcast@gmail.com David French Article: https://frenchpress.thedispatch.com/p/a-whiff-of-civil-war-in-the-air?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&utm_source= --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pcc8/message

The pandemic has wreaked havoc on our relationships over the last 2 years.  So many are carrying unresolved hurt, anger, resentment, and unforgiveness during this difficult time.  But, what does this do to our brains and our bodies over time?  Join us this week as we take a look at what the latest scientific research says about the effects of anger on our mental and physical health.  Then, we will see what the teachings of Christ have to say about this.  Join us this week for an incredibly vulnerable and relevant topic for so many. Questions or Comments? Email us at presencepracticepodcast@gmail.com Article referenced:  Unforgiveness and our Brains --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pcc8/message

Are you a parent that feels beat up by the pandemic? We have a great episode where we look at some good news for exhausted parents that want to parent well, but feel depleted. In this episode, we will specifically look at the idea of bonding and attachment, and how we can view in a healthy way. We hope you will pass this along to any parent that might feel beat up as a result of a difficult season. As always, thanks for listening and be sure to like, share, and review us! Links for the show: Article: https://caringforkids.cps.ca/handouts/pregnancy-and-babies/attachment Paula's blog/website: http://www.tenderheartsppd.com Questions/Comments: Contact us at presencepracticepodcast@gmail.com Tim and Paula's church in NJ: www.pccsomerset.org --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pcc8/message

Is empathy really a sin like some are saying in the western church? Join us this week as we dive into an interesting article by David French on this very topic. We will look at the example of Jesus and see what it means for us and our own "self-righteousness." Finally, we end this podcast with a meditation inviting the Spirit to speak to us personally on this topic. We hope you enjoy this week's episode! David French article: https://frenchpress.thedispatch.com/p/the-american-crisis-of-selective Brent Brown video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Evwgu369Jw Finally, if you have topics or suggestions, please email us at presencepracticepodcast@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pcc8/message

What do you do when your theology of suffering moves from the realm of hypothetical to the realm of reality? Join us this week as we host our friend and fellow minister Tony Perrello, who has lived this as much as anyone we know. Tony and his family moved to Macau to be missionaries with World Venture. On his first day there, he began to develop symptoms of multiple sclerosis. While initially shaking his faith, Tony learned to see this as a gift of God that could be used to bring hope to others. This discussion doesn't settle for easy or trite answers. We hope that this podcast will be a resource for so many who are suffering during this hard time in our world. Thanks for listening! Links and Additional Resources: www.pccsomerset.org https://worldventure.com Carson, D. (1990). How Long Oh Lord. Carson, D. (1994). DIVINE SOVEREIGNTY AND HUMAN RESPONSIBILITY Carson, D. A. (2002). Divine Sovereignty and Human Responsibility: Biblical Perspectives in Tension . Eugene, Oregon, USA. Carson, D. (2008). Christ and Culture. Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA: Eerdmans. Carson, D. (2012). The Intolerance of Tolerance Carson, D. A. (2012). The Intolerance of Tolerance . Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA: Eerdmans. Copan, P. (2011). Is God a moral monster? Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA: Baker Books. Dobson, E. (2012). Seeing through the fog. USA: David Cook. Dunlop, J. (2017). Finding Grace in The Face of Dementia. Wheaton, Illinois, USA: Crossway Publishers. Geisler, N. (2011). If God, Why Evil? Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA: Bethany House. Grudem, W. (2005). Christian Beliefs: Twenty Basics Every Christian Should Know. Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA. Keller, T. (2013). Walking with God through pain and suffering. New York, New York, USA: Penguin Books. Tada, J. E. (2010). Heaven . Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA: Zondervan. Website, O. D. (n.d.). https://www.opendoorsusa.org. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pcc8/message

I'm so excited to host my friend and mentor, Mark McGrath, for this special episode called "The Thinking Chair." Join us, as we have a conversation on what it means to lean into the Spirit of God and what the church in America could be, if we did this well. Stay until the end for a great discipline that we can add to our practices of abiding in Christ. We hope you are encouraged by this episode! As always, if you have questions, comments, or ideas for future episodes, be sure and email us at presencepracticepodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pcc8/message

Join us for our first episode of season 3 where we preview where we have been, where we are now, and some of what to expect going forward. Lastly, we will take a few minutes to meditate on God's word together. For questions, comments, or ideas for future episodes, email us at presencepracticepodcast@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pcc8/message

Join us for a very important conversation we had with our church about mental health and anxiety. In this panel discussion we are joined by two experts in the field, Venita Welcome and Ming Perrello to talk about how to recognize anxiety and ways to cope with it. We also talk about how the pandemic has left so many of us struggling with our own anxieties and how none of us are alone in those struggles. This is a conversation you won't want to miss. Thanks for listening! As always if you have any questions or topics you would like for us to discuss please email us at: presencepracticepodcast@gmail.com Links: CDC Article: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/managing-stress-anxiety.html Emotional Wheel: https://images.app.goo.gl/XVKh7zrJCi7wPXJa6 Abide App: https://abide.co/ Pause App: https://www.pauseapp.com/ Ming's Article: https://worldventure.com/3-principles-for-times-of-anxiety/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pcc8/message

Join us again, as we talk with Paula Beisser about Mr. Rogers and his way of giving value to people's emotions and feelings and how that helps us understand more about the presence of Jesus. Mr. Roger's had this unique ability to stop everything and be present with whomever he had in front of him. We think you're gonna like this episode! Thanks for listening! Link: Tender Hearts Website: www.tenderheartsppd.com Tender Hearts Blog: www.tenderheartsppd.com/blog Tender Hearts Postpartum Course: www.tenderheartsppd.com/course-registration.html --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pcc8/message

Join us for a very special episode all about how to navigate parenting in this specific time in our world. We had the pleasure of interviewing Paula Beisser who is a postpartum doula with years of expertise in the area of children and parenting. We hope this episode can be an encouragement to all of our listeners who are finding it particularly different to know what choices to make and/or how to help kids process what is going in our world. Thanks for listening! If you have any questions or would like to contact us you can do so at: presencepracticepodcast@gmail.com Links: Tender Hearts Blog Tender Hearts Website Tender Hearts Postpartum Course --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pcc8/message