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Send us a textToday we welcome Dr Paul Hoffmann to the podcast. Paul A. Hoffman (Ph.D., University of Manchester) has served as the lead pastor of Evangelical Friends Church of Newport, Rhode Island, since 2007. His life's mission is contending for reconciliation, unity, and revival. He has served on the Oversight Board for the Evangelical Friends Church–Eastern Region and is an Association Director for Vision New England. Paul is a nationally recognized scholar and leader in the area of racial reconciliation, and provides leadership for and participates in various prayer and unity movements in the US and abroad. Paul has visited, lived in, studied in, or ministered in thirty-five countries on four continents. In his free time, Paul enjoys reading, traveling, hanging out with his family at the beach, harvesting sea glass, playing tennis, and watching English Premier League soccer. Paul has been married to his lovely wife, Autumn, for over twenty-five years and has two wonderful sons, Landon and Kelan. Check out AI Shepherds and Electric Sheep: Leading and Teaching in the Age of Artificial Intelligence.

Send us a textToday we welcome Dr john Upton to the podcast. John has long served in various Pastoral, Mission, and Director roles both Nationally and Internationally. Pastoring the local church in Texas and Virginia, serving with his family on the field in Taiwan, leading as Director for the Baptist World Alliance and Executive Director of the Baptist General Association of Virginia.  

Send us a textToday we welcome Alan Fadling to the podcast. Alan Fadling (MDiv, Fuller Theological Seminary) is president and founder of Unhurried Living Inc. in Mission Viejo, CA, inspiring people to rest deeper, live fuller, and lead better. An international speaker, he is the award-winning author of An Unhurried Leader, A Year of Slowing Down, and A Non-Anxious Life. Check out An Unhurried Life.

Send us a textToday on the podcast we welcome, Matt Steen, Co-founder of Chemistry Staffing. Matt has served the local church for over two decades as a youth pastor, church planter, and executive pastor. Originally from Baltimore, Matt currently lives in the Orlando, FL area with his wife Theresa, and has a B.S. in Youth Ministry from Nyack College and an M.Div. and MBA from Baylor University. Matt has made a career of helping churches thrive through intentionality, clarity, and creating healthy cultures. He is convinced that a healthy church is led by a healthy team with great chemistry and loves partnering with Chemistry's churches to do great things for the Kingdom. 

Send us a textToday we welcome Karl Vaters to the podcast. Karl has served in a small church ministry for 40 years, with a handful of pastoral experiences. He is the author of numerous books and hosts a bi-weekly podcast - The Church Lobby: Conversations on Faith & Ministry.  He is the author of De-Sizing the Church: How the Church Growth Movement Became Science, then an obsession, and what's next.  

Send us a textToday on the podcast the guys sit down with JR Rosko to talk about the Order of the Common Life.Rev. Dr. J.R. Rozko is a seasoned pastor, educator, and missiologist dedicated to integrating theological formation with local church ministry. He holds a Doctorate in Missiology from Fuller Theological Seminary, focusing on missional ecclesiology.   He co-founded and served as National Director of Missio Alliance for over eight years.  Currently, he and his wife, Rev. Canon Amy Rozko, co-lead Common Life Church in Canton, Ohio, where J.R. serves as Pastor for Calling & Community Development.   J.R. is also a novitiate member of the Order of the Common Life, a global ecumenical religious order reimagining monastic formation in everyday life.  He, Amy, and their two daughters, Aubrey and Junia, reside in Canton, Ohio, where they are deeply involved in their local community and congregation. www.orderofthecommonlife.org

Send us a textToday we welcome Marcus Corey to the podcast. Marcus is the Executive Mountain Minister and Loon Mtn Chaplain for Loon Mountain Ministry. Marcus and his family love God and love living in the White Mountains. They are AT thru hikers, passionate skiers, and outdoor adventurists. It's their mission to see lives transformed as a result of being on the hill.Check out Loon Mountain Ministry

Send us a textThis week, as we get closer to Holy Week, the guys sit down to talk about the meaning behind Maundy Thursday and the season of Lent in the life of a Jesus follower. 

Send us a textToday the guys sit down with Dr Jones to talk about the practice of Christian Doctrine -- what that means and why should matter!Beth Felker Jones (PhD, Duke University) teaches theology at Northern Seminary, and loves to write for the church and the academy. She lives in the Chicagoland area with her husband Brian, four kids, two dogs, and Dwight, her theology cat. Check out Practicing Christian Doctrine. 

Send us a textAs we move closer to Easter, the guys sit down to talk about the Resurrection with Dr. W. Ross Hastings.W. Ross Hastings (PhD theology, St Andrews; PhD chemistry, Queen's) is the Sangwoo Youtong Chee Professor of Theology at Regent College, Vancouver. Among other books, he is the author of Missional God, Missional Church; Total Atonement; and The Resurrection of Jesus Christ. He also serves as an Anglican priest at St. John's Vancouver and enjoys watching rugby, soccer, and cricket. He lives in Vancouver with his wife, Tammy. They have five children and nine grandchildren.Check out The Resurrection of Jesus Christ: Exploring Its Theological Significance and Cultural Relevance. 

Send us a textThis week the guys sit down with Dr. Waters to talk about one of the commandments we are the most okay with ignoring...the Sabbath. Dr. Guy Prentiss Waters is the James M. Baird Jr. Professor of New Testament and Academic Dean at Reformed Theological Seminary. A specialist in Pauline theology and Reformed ecclesiology, he has authored numerous books, including Facing the Last Enemy and The Sabbath as Rest and Hope for the People of God. Dr. Waters is also a Teaching Elder in the PCA and serves on the denomination's Standing Judicial Commission. Learn more at rts.edu.Buy The Sabbath as Rest and Hope for the People of God. 

Send us a textToday we welcome Dr. Karen Mason to the podcast. Dr. Mason is Professor of Counseling and Psychology at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. She completed an MA in Old Testament at Denver Seminary and an MA and PhD in counseling psychology at the University of Denver with a minor in industrial / organizational psychology. Dr. Mason has managed the Office of Suicide Prevention at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. She has worked in the mental health field since 1990. Currently her research is focused on the clergy's and faith community's role in suicide prevention. She is a member of the American Counseling Association and the American Psychological Association.Preventing Suicide: A Handbook for Pastors, Chaplains, and Pastoral CounselorsPreaching Hope in the Darkness:  Help for Pastors in Addressing Suicide from the Pulpit. Connect with Karen by clicking HERE. 

Send us a textThis week the guys sit down to talk about books, boats, and righteousness. 

Send us a textToday the guys sit down with Dr. Stephen Presley to talk about the relationship between the Church and the World in the early Church and today!Dr Stephen Presley is the author of Cultural Sanctification – Engaging the World like the Early Church. He is Senior Fellow for Religion and Public Life at the Center for Religion, Culture, and Democracy, as well as professor of Church History at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.Check out Engaging the World like the Early Church

Send us a textToday the guys welcome Brad O'brien to the podcast. Brad is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Libre Retreats, a ministry dedicated to supporting pastors and missionaries by providing pastoral care and much-needed opportunities for respite. Throughout his pastoral ministry, Brad has navigated his own experiences with weariness and burnout. In addition to his role at Libre Retreats, Brad is a mentor/coach and speaker. Brad's journey is marked by a deep commitment to service and a belief that every pastor deserves support and an opportunity to flourish in their local ministry contexts. Brad and his wife Jena-Marie live in Charlottesville, VA with their four kids.   Visit Libre Retreats to learn more!

Send us a textJust in time for the Valentine's Day weekend, the guys sit down to talk with Matthew and Joanna Raabsmith about their new book, Building True Intimacy:  Creating a Connection that Stands the Test of Time.Joanna is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Professional Coach serving the greater Memphis area and clients across the county via telehealth. She earned two graduate degrees from Fuller Theological Seminary, a Masters of Marriage and Family Therapy and a Masters of Divinity. She is trained in Restoration Therapy (Level 2) and Emotionally Focused Therapy Matthew works with clients from a variety of backgrounds and needs in the Memphis area and across the county via telehealth. He has been coaching both individuals, couples, and teams for a number of years, and has over 15 years experience as a pastoral leader and counselor. He holds a Masters of Divinity from Fuller Theological Seminary and is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) through the ICF. Grab a copy of Building True Intimacy

Send us a textThis week the guys sit down to talk about a recent article on friendships and what we mean when we say "connection". 

Send us a textThis week the guys meet up to talk about the appeal of Bob Ross and take a look at Gen Z and their approach to work. 

Send us a textThis week the guys sit down to talk about the complexities of relationships and why they are worth the work!

Send us a textThis week the guys sit down to talk about a new job opportunity driving a peanut, and the magical moments that happen all around us. 

Send us a textThis week the guys sit down to talk about the state they find themselves in....first snow fall in 3 years and a water crisis. They also look at how we respond and what we can learn.

Send us a textThis week the guys sit down to talk about the new year, and the words that will guide them in 2025

Send us a textThis week the guys talk about all things Christmas, from the songs we sing to the places we go.Merry Christmas from the Reimagine Podcast!

Send us a textThis week the guys sit down to talk about the gifts they had growing up and what we can learn from this season of giving. 

Send us a textThis week the guys sit down to talk about the practice and appeal of a warm cup o' Joe as they explore the rituals in our lives and our common need for connection. 

Send us a textPost-Thanksgiving, the guys sit down to talk about traveling by plane (then and now) the proper way to drink egg nog, and the coming Christmas series, Look Up!

Send us a textThis week on the show Greg, Brad, and Bryan sit down to talk about reimagining the holidays when experiencing life altering events.

Send us a textThis week the guys sit down to talk about anything and everything -- come join the fun!

Send us a textThis week the guys sit down just before the election to talk about the rise of anger in our society.

Send us a textThis week the guys sit down to talk Halloween, candy, and costumes. As a bonus they also take a "scientific" look at the benefits and risks of Daylight Savings Time.

Send us a textThis week the guys sit down to talk about the joys and struggles of the potluck, and what is really going on as we gather with our pyrex dishes.

Send us a textThe guys are back! They sit down to talk about what has been happening in their lives, covering such topics as politics, theology, baseball, travel to the Standing Rock Reservation, and the best pickles around.check out The Center for Pastor Theologians HERE.

Send us a textToday on the show we share a replay of our conversation with Paul Miller about the term, Christian Nationalism.Paul is Professor of the Practice of International Affairs at Georgetown University, having served a decade on National Security Council staff, intelligence analyst for the CIA , and a military intelligence officer for the US Army. Paul is author of Just War and Ordered Liberty and The Religion of American Greatness: What's wrong with Christian Nationalism.  Check out The Religion of American Greatness HERE.

Send us a textToday the guys sit down for a fascinating conversation with Dr. Tracey Gendron.Dr. Gendron serves as Chair for the Virginia Commonwealth University Department of Gerontology, as Director for the Virginia Center on Aging and is the author of the book Ageism Unmasked: Exploring Age Bias and How to End It. With over 25 years of experience as a grant- funded researcher and nationally recognized speaker, Tracey is dedicated to raising awareness and ending ageism through education. Tracey has a Master's degree in Gerontology, a Master's degree in Psychology, and a Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology.Dr. Gendron has dedicated her career to changing the landscape develop an age-inclusive climate that facilitates growth and engagement in elderhood. Her personal and professional goal is to raise awareness of elderhood as the solution to the deeply embedded ageism pervasive within all cultures, settings, and individuals.You can find her book, Ageism Unmasked: Exploring Age Bias and How to End it by clicking HERE.

Send us a textToday we have a replay of a great conversation we had with Harris III.Harris III has spent his life traveling the globe as a professional illusionist performing his unique brand of Magic and storytelling for more than two million people on five continents. Harris started a decade's long journey to understand the stories we tell ourselves and how they drive all human behavior. Harris's desire is to help you spend your life's “what ifs” on your future and not your past as you become driven by a wonder and curiosity that brings clarity to your life and work.  Harris is the author of the book The Wonder Switch and is the curator and creative leader of STORY, a community of artists, makers and creators who believe in the power of stories. Learn more by going to www.harrisiii.comGet a copy of The Wonder Switch

Send us a textThis week the guys meet up to talk about important things like wearing white after Labor Day, wearing shorts to work, and tipping football players.

Send us a Text Message.On this episode, the guys sit down with 3-time guest Dr. Paul Burns to talk about his latest book, Becoming Spiritually Intelligent: Nine Paths Toward your Most Loving Self. Paul Burns is the founder of Soul Metrics and the creator of the GPS Spiritual Inventory©. He trains and coaches Christian leaders all over the world in his theory and practices of spiritual health. He is an ordained Presbyterian minister with an MDiv. from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary and received his Doctor of Ministry at Western Seminary in Portland, OR. He served as a full-time pastor for 12 years in Tennessee and Texas and has been coaching ministry leaders since 2009.  His previous books include Prayer Encounters: Changing the World One Prayer at a Time and The Sabbath Challenge: Learning to Rest in a World That Never Sleeps. He resides in the Dallas area with his wife, two children, and his dog, Chuy. To learn more about Paul and his work, go to www.soul-metrics.com

Send us a Text Message.This week the guys meet up to talk about the end of summer, the return to school and all that comes with it.

Send us a Text Message.Today the guys sit down to talk about a vast assortment of different topics. There's a little something for everyone so hit play and enjoy!

Send us a Text Message.This week the guys sit down to talk about life post-vacation, a museum dedicated to failure, as well as different things they like to collect. This is a summer time conversation!

Send us a Text Message.Today on the podcast we replay an episode with Ed Khouri. Ed is the President of Equipping Hearts for the Harvest and for more than 40 years has worked with substance abusers and their families. He is an experienced trainer, pastor, and counselor. Ed has led workshops in ministries and churches worldwide, equipping workers to serve hurting men and women in their communities. Ed is the author of several books including, The Restarting Workbook and Facilitators Guide, and His recent book, Becoming a Face of Grace; Navigating Lasting Relationships with God and Others.Pick up Ed's latest book Becoming a Face of GraceLearn more about Equipping Hearts for the Harvest.

Send us a Text Message.This week the guys sit down to have a good ol' summertime chat. 

Send us a Text Message.This week the guys sit down to talk about the most popular (and pointless) website  you'll ever visit. Then Brad shares about riding out yet another Hurricane in Texas, with all that it brought to the surface. This leads to a conversation on stored trauma and how we process our experiences. 

Send us a Text Message.Today on the Podcast we have a replay of an episode we did 3 years ago where we sat down with Dr Brandon Crowe. On this episode we talked about productivity and how we reimagine our effectiveness from a biblical and theological perspective.Brandon is Associate Professor of New Testament at Westminster Theological Seminary. He is the author of several books on Old Testament Theology.  This time, however, he's written a book on productivity from a Theological framework entitled, Every Day Matters. Find Brandon at:Westminster Faculty Page:  www.faculty.wts.eduTwitter:  @brandondcroweBrandon's new book:  Everyday MattersThe Westminster Book Store:  www.wtsbooks.comDon't forget to check out our website and share it with a friend:  www.reimaginecast.com

This week on the show the guys sit down with Jamie Radtke, from Global Media Outreach, on how to everyone can be a missionary in the digital world. Jamie Radtke is currently serving as Chief Growth Officer of Global Media Outreach .Jamie previously served as the President of Explore God for seven years, which merged with Global Media Outreach in 2021. Prior to her time in the nonprofit sector, Jamie spent 20 years in the public policy and political space, which culminated in her campaign for United States Senate in 2012.Jamie has worked in various roles for nonprofits, as an adjunct professor in higher education, as a consultant in corporate America, and in all levels of government. In 2010, she was selected to be one of Style Weekly's “Top 40 Under 40” for the Greater Richmond area. In 2012, she was selected to participate in the American Swiss Young Leaders Conference. Jamie is a frequent commentator and speaker.Jamie received her undergraduate degree from Liberty University and holds a master of public policy from the College of William & Mary. Jamie and her husband have been married for 24 years. They live on a farm in Virginia and have four children.Check out Global Media Outreach

This week the guys sit down to talk about the explosion of pickle ball players around the world. Then they settle in to discuss the gifts of the Spirit -- what they are and how they are used in the life of the Church and beyond.

This week on the podcast the guys sit down to talk about the sights, sounds, and tastes of summer and why we need to be intentional for the 10 weeks we are given!

In this thought-provoking episode of the Reimagine Podcast, hosts Brad, Greg, and Bryan delve into the recently released Exponential survey on pastors and the use of artificial intelligence in the church. Join the discussion as they unpack the survey's insights, exploring how AI is transforming religious practices, enhancing community engagement, and raising important ethical questions for faith leaders and congregations. Don't miss this compelling conversation that reimagines the future of faith in the digital age.Yes, this show description was written using AI. 

This week the guys sit down to talk about a new series that walks through the Book of Acts using historic artwork to help tell the story.

Today we welcome Taylor Hammett to the Podcast. Taylor has spent most of his adult life designing, starting, and leading various ministries for churches. He has a passion for equipping and mobilizing people for everyday mission right where they live. Most recently He become the Lead Church Planter and Pastor for North End Collective, a church with a vision of creating communities that live on mission together for the good of our city. Taylor and his wife, Tori, have two daughters and have lived in Peachtree Corners since 2014.Taylor loves to cycle and Tori loves to run. One day they hope to make dreams come true and compete in a couples duathlon.Check out:www.kingdomdreamsinitiative.comLaunch Local

This week on the show the guys talk about transitions in life (Bryan's son is graduating high school) and steps to transitioning well.