Podcast appearances and mentions of cheryl bridges johns

Dr. Cheryl Bridges Johns – distinguished visiting professor at United Theological Semianry and professor of Christian Formation at Pentecostal Theological Seminary for 35 years –  is a long-time friend of The Art of Holiness, and of me. She has been a great mentor over the years. You can find three other conversations with her in our vault so look them up. Today, we are also joined by her husband, Dr. Jackie David Johns, professor of practical Theology at Pentecostal Theological Seminary for 40 years. Together, they have written books, pastored congregations and raised great kids. Today, they come to talk about their latest project – a tremendous resource for pastors and laypeople alike –  Encountering the Living Word: Relational Inductive Bible Study.

This week, in collaboration with The Breath and the Clay, we hosted guest speaker, Dr. Cheryl Bridges Johns. In this message, she shares on wonder and how crucial it is to reactivate wonder in our lives and our bodies through relationship with God. We also had a special guest worship leader this week, with Amanda Cook leading. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

Are We Blind Enought to See

For many people, and perhaps even for some of our listeners, the Bible elicits a very different response from one person to another. For some, it is a source of comfort and spiritual nourishment, even a great source of creative inspiration, while for others, it brings up difficult questions or even negative emotions and uncomfortable associations. But as we've talked this season about disenchantment and reclaiming wonder, I'm curious if taking a second look at this collection of stories, songs, and spiritual directives may be yet another unexpected doorway into wonder. My guest today is author and scholar Cheryl Bridges Johns. Cheryl is the author of four books including Re-enchanting The Text: Rediscovering the Bible As Sacred, Dangerous and Mysterious. In our conversation, we discuss the impact of looking at scripture solely from a didactic viewpoint and what may occur in the reader who instead approaches the Bible as a mystical text with the uncanny ability to change and transform, even re-enchant its reader with a renewed spiritual vitality and understanding of God and the human condition. Cheryl and I also discuss the importance of nature as God's second book and the role of imagination in creating the world around us. Patrons of the podcast can enjoy an additional interview segment with Cheryl offering several practices to unlock a renewed vision on your creative and spiritual life. Join our creative collectiveGive a one-time donationMusic in this episode by: Some Were At Sea

A Sunday morning sermon by Peter DuMont. Literacy is foundational to learning and connection.  Your reading of the words in this sentence is the fruit of labors that you, your family, and your teachers took up. We work hard to establish literacies in our primary language, in second languages, in other disciplines—learning to read a blueprint, a source code, a new recipe, or a room full of people.     Pentecostal scholar Cheryl Bridges Johns points to a critical illiteracy in Christian communities. She writes, “we live in a world that cannot abide silence …Yet there is a silence that no one seems to mind [wherein] the voice of Scripture is falling silent in the preaching and teaching of the church and in the consciousness of Christian people, a silence that is perceptible even among those who are most insistent on their devotion to the Scriptures.”     She attributes this silence to a long-unfolding “disenchantment” of what is sacred, mysterious, and challenging within Scripture, and proposes a “re-enchantment” of both our view of the power of Scripture and of the presence and work of God's Spirit within the modern world.     As we come to worship Sunday, may we bring our full selves into an encounter with the Spirit of God moving upon the people of God as His word is proclaimed!

A Sunday morning sermon by Pastor Brett Deal. When our kids were little one, of our favorite movies to watch as a family was Enchanted. Like The Little Mermaid, it has memorable music and a compelling “fish out of water” story. There is a hilarious part of the film where Giselle (the cartoon protagonist who was pushed into the real world by an evil queen) is walking through Central Park with Philip, the unsuspecting lawyer who found her lost in the rain. In the middle of their conversation, not accustomed to the real world, she breaks out into song. Before Philip can stop her,  hundreds of other park-goers join in! In her book, Re-Enchanting the Text, Cheryl Bridges Johns explains what she means when she refers to enchantment. “The word enchantment comes from the Latin verb cantare (to sing) preceded by the preposition in- (into): incantare… At its root, enchantment means the experience of ‘finding oneself in a song' or ‘to sing into.' An enchanted world is one in which there is harmony.” This exactly what we find in the movie: people who've become disenchanted by life and the rough and tumble existence of the world, re-enchanted by a person with a song to sing. For the Prophet Ezekiel, he doesn't find himself in a park with dancing octogenarians and a mariachi band (seriously, go watch the movie). No, Ezekiel finds himself in a valley of dry bones (Ezekiel 37). And yet, in this place with God on a lifeless battlefield, Ezekiel finds himself re-enchanted. He spoke forth the prophetic word given to Him by God. Over and over again he says, “Thus says the Lord God” and watches in awe as bones are bound back to one another by sinew and skin. He marvels as wind sweeps into reborn lungs when, at the height of God's resurrection music, the Lord reveals the meaning of this vision. This vision is for Ezekiel, yes, but it is also for all God's exiled people. God is re-enchanting the Text. Through Ezekiel's song, God is re-enchanting the Torah. Just as the first vision stirred our imaginations with the past and the Passover (Exodus 12), so this vision reminds us of God in the Garden bringing His image bearer's breathless body to life (Genesis 2.7). Beloved, what is the song God is singing over your life? How is He drawing you away from the cruel comfort of isolation into the re-animated joy of community? As a church, how is God calling us to sing together?

Have you ever met someone who's excited about menopause? It might seem like a rare breed, but isn't it time we reconsider our relationship with aging? While society often tells us that 50 should look like 30, the reality is that growing older is a badge of honor—even if it comes with its own set of quirks. Menopause, instead of being a dreaded foe, is more like an old friend that invites us to a new chapter filled with wisdom, laughter, and some hilariously unpredictable moments.  Rather than shying away from this natural transition, Cheryl Bridges Johns encourages us to lean into it, celebrating the changes and uncovering the vibrant selves we've always been. Through her insightful book, “Seven Transforming Gifts of Menopause,” she illuminates the idea that this phase is an opportunity for rediscovery—like uncovering a hidden treasure chest on a stormy day. As we navigate these waters together, it's easier to see that aging is not the end; it's merely the beginning of a bravely authentic and empowered life. PLUS an all new episode intro from Amy and Jen who get into a Rant & Rave segment about the joys of permimenopause and menopause that you won't want to miss. * * * Thought-Provoking Quotes: “Women are allowed to age but we are not allowed to mature.” - Cheryl Bridges Johns “We're the daughters of the Silent Generation but our daughters don't have to be.” - Cheryl Bridges Johns “Menopause is a gift to revisit. What did you let go, what did you repress? The uncovering of menopause is like a storm that comes in and you realize there's a ship where you couldn't see it before. It was hidden and the storm became a clearing, an uncovering.” - Cheryl Bridges Johns Resources Mentioned in This Episode: The Silent Passage - Gail Sheehy - https://bit.ly/4dTE1Ve  How to Survive a Shipwreck: Help Is on the Way and Love is Already Here - Jonathan Martin - https://bit.ly/4gaB5oL  The Wisdom of Menopause: Creating Physical and Emotional Health During Change - Christiane Northrup - https://bit.ly/3TifroB  Jen's Blog - What's Saving My Life Right Now: Perimenopause Edition - https://shop.jenhatmaker.com/pages/perimenopause-survival-guide Guest's Links: Cheryl's Website - https://cherylbjohns.com  Cheryl's Twitter - https://twitter.com/cb_johns  Connect with Jen! Jen's website - https://jenhatmaker.com/ Jen's Instagram - https://instagram.com/jenhatmaker Jen's Twitter - https://twitter.com/jenHatmaker/ Jen's Facebook - https://facebook.com/jenhatmaker Jen's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/JenHatmaker The For the Love Podcast is a production of Four Eyes Media, presented by Audacy.  Four Eyes Media: https://www.iiiimedia.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this podcast, Daniel talks with Dr. Cheryl Bridges Johns about her recent book "Re-enchanting the Text: Discovering the Bible as Sacred, Dangerous, and Mysterious."  Follow Cheryl on Twitter: https://x.com/cb_johns Order Re-enchanting the Text: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59867326-re-enchanting-the-text   Daniel's Usual Self-promotion Subscribe to my substack for weekly posts: https://danielcrogers.substack.com  Daniel's new book (and audio book!): How a 25-Year-Old Learned He Wasn't the Only One Going to Heaven Daniel's blog: https://danielr.net Daniel's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DanielRogers  Daniel's Church Home: https://northbroadal.com

Dr. Cheryl Bridges Johns is a visiting professor of Pentecostal Studies at United Theological Seminary. She is the author of four fantastic books, the most recent of which we will discuss today -- Re-enchanting the Text: Discovering the Bible as Sacred, Dangerous, and Mysterious. She has spent a lifetime in the academic world but somehow has an incredible read on culture and a tremendous sensitivity to social justice issues. She is a mentor to many, a fine example of Spirit-led living. When Cheryl speaks, people listen. I'm honored to call her friend and love sharing in this conversation with her today. 

Cheryl Bridges Johns, visiting professor and director of the Pentecostal House of Studies at United Theological Seminary, talks with Word&Way President Brian Kaylor about her book Re-enchanting the Text: Discovering the Bible as Sacred, Dangerous, and Mysterious. She also discusses the enlightenment, Pentecost, and more. Note: Don't forget to subscribe to our award-winning e-newsletter A Public Witnessthat helps you make sense of faith, culture, and politics.

What a delight it was to have Dr. Cheryl Bridges Johns with us last night at All Souls Knoxville to lecture on her recently released book, “Re-Enchanting the Text: Discovering the Bible as Sacred, Dangerous, and Mysterious.” I read this book as soon as it came out and so look forward to interviewing Dr. Johns about it in the near future. In the meantime, I hope you are inspired by her lecture. We sure were!If you like the Theomagination, consider subscribing to my substack page where you'll receive writing and podcasts delivered directly to your email.

Recorded live on August 10th, Dr. Cheryl Bridges Johns delivers a moving lecture from her recently released book, Re-Enchanting the Text: Discovering the Bible as Sacred, Dangerous, and Mysterious. Dr. Johns is the Director of the Global Pentecostal House of Study at United Theological Seminary.To learn more about this lecture series check out and subscribe to the All Souls Substack page.www.allsoulsknoxville.com865-214-6682All Souls is located here:100 W 5th Ave.Knoxville, TN.Support the show

I have recently interviewed Dr. Phillips about his important book, Know Your Place: Helping White, Southern Evangelicals Cope With the End of The(ir) World. Here, Justin lectures about his book as a kick-off to our summer lecture series. In the days to come I'll be releasing my interview with Justin.If you are interested in our lecture series, all lectures are hosted at All Souls Knoxville (Tennessee) and are open and free to all. Here are the remaining lectures for 2023:Dr. Chris Green, The Fire and the Cloud: A Biblical Christology (July 26th, 7pm)Dr. Cheryl Bridges-Johns, Re-enchanting the Text: Discovering the Bible as Sacred, Dangerous, and Mysterious (August 9th, 7pm)Eric Minton, It's Not You, It's Everything: What Our Pain Reveals about the Anxious Pursuit of the Good Life (August 23rd, 7pm)Click here for more information about these lectures. They will be streamed lived at www.facebook.com/allsoulsknoxville.

In this episode, Tim T hosts the show solo and discusses the work of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. He briefly discusses how they came to write their stories and how God used them to interrupt the cultural philosophies of their time. Tim T also discusses the importance of their enduring quality and why we still need them today. Finally, Tim T outlines why we need fantasy, science-fiction, and the Christian imagination in general. Please listen at 1.2x speed. The sources used in the episode are A Hobbit, A Wardrobe, and A Great War by Joseph Loconte. And Re-Enchanting the Text by Cheryl Bridges Johns. Both books can be found on Amazon and other booksellers. The information on Madeleine L'Engle can be found here: https://www.madeleinelengle.com/madeleine-lengle/ Email: theologytaco@gmail.com YouTube version: https://youtu.be/hM-78wt1hdU

Become a special monthly podcast supporter! Click here and then click Support. Welcome to the final episode of Lent in 2023. We are going to hear from 7 guests about their take on some aspect of the words of Our Lord's prayer: forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. The forgiveness of debts -- especially as it applies to the lives of Christian leaders -- how do we make forgiveness a habit? Call for forgiveness in communities after atrocity and hurt? Cultivate forgiveness from the heart? Know when we need to offer it, especially among the daily slings and arrows of church administration, expectations, and daily drama. We'll talk about the forgiveness of ancestral wrongs, and how forgiveness is possible in the midst of social injustice. And how about forgiving literal debt? Anyone up for that? How might Jesus' shepherding of us, his gentle call to forgiveness, pervade all these areas of our lives, and gain ground for grace, and for his glory? I had the joy of speaking to each of these guests: Dr. Nigel Biggar, theologian, ethicist, and author of Colonialism: A Moral Reckoning; regius professor of moral and pastoral theology at the University of Oxford; and director of the McDonald Centre for Theology, Ethics, and Public Life.  The Rev. Dr. Cheryl Bridges Johns, visiting professor at United Theological Seminary and director of their global Pentecostal House of Studies. The Rt. Rev. Dhiloraj Canagasabey, Bishop of Colombo in Sri Lanka and former Presiding Bishop of the Church of Ceylon. The Rev. Stephen Crawford, rector of St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Franklin, Louisiana. The Rt. Rev. Todd Hunter, church planter and Bishop of the Diocese of Churches for the Sake of Others in the Anglican Church in North America. The Rev. David Sibley, rector of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Walla Walla, Washington, and -- I'm sorry David I had to add -- four-time Jeopardy champion. And the Rev. Rachel Taber-Hamilton, Rector of Trinity Episcopal Church in Everett, Washington, and Vice President of the House of Deputies of the Episcopal Church. Hold on tight to your purple stoles. Forgiveness can be a bumpy ride. But it's one the Lord promises to bless us and help us on. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/living-church/support

Dr Cheryl Bridges Johns joins Move Forward to discuss the meaning and importance of "discernment" in the church and its vital relationship in relationship to prophecy. Dr. Cheryl Bridges Johns is a leading ecumenist, representing the Pentecostal movement in several venues. Ordained in the International Pentecostal Holiness Church (IPHC), Dr. Bridges Johns has been a participant in the International Roman Catholic-Pentecostal Dialogue, the Mennonite (USA)–Church of God Dialogue, and Evangelicals and Catholics Together (ECT). Dr. Bridges Johns is the author of Finding Eternal Treasures, Pentecostal Formation: A Pedagogy Among the Oppressed, Seven Transforming Gifts of Menopause, and Re-enchanting the Text: Discovering the Bible as Sacred, Dangerous, and Mysterious (forthcoming, fall 2022). While at the Pentecostal Theological Seminary, Dr. Bridges Johns served in the Robert E. Fisher Chair of Spiritual Renewal. She is past President of the Society for Pentecostal Studies. Dr. Bridges Johns is currently Visiting Professor of Pentecostal Studies at United Theological Seminary.

Chris and Tracy continue their conversation with Cheryl Bridges Johns. Cheryl is an author, professor, and minister. Her words are crucial for today's leaders. She sees what many fail to notice. She states what is often kept silent. Cheryl believes the need for discipleship can only be met through scriptural study. Her writing brings a method of study often neglected. She guides listeners through the healthy learning process. That reasoning is vital for our modern spiritual family. Hear her thoughts. Receive her wisdom. Discover what the Bible is really saying. Embrace the Word and the Spirit. Welcome the opportunity to change our world through each step you are taking. Know God is with you. 

December is an important month to remember Jesus and His love for all people. In this week's conversation, Tracy Reynolds and Chris Maxwell listen to Cheryl Bridges Johns—someone who displays deep care for people. Her years of serving in the academic and church world offer much wisdom in applying what we say we believe. God often gets in the way to guide us in seasons of uncertainty. He wants us to work out our kingdom calling, rather than being controlled by worldly models of success. Cheryl's words bring better sight for the work of the Kingdom as the Holy Spirit rescripts our stories.  

With current culture wars and a bent toward explaining everything rationally, many have put God's word in a box or worse used it as a weapon. Dr. Cheryl Bridges Johns shares how this happened and more importantly what we can do about it with insights from her latest book Re-enchanting the Text: Discovering the Bible as Sacred, Dangerous, and Mysterious.Support the show

Dr. Cheryl Bridges Johns, Visiting Professor of Pentecostal Studies at United Theological Seminary, joins us for a wide-ranging conversation about Scripture, seminary education, the Holy Spirit, Pentecostalism, and conflict within the church. Her new book is called Re-enchanting the Text: Discovering the Bible as Sacred, Dangerous, and Mysterious. 

Pentecost and ecumenism; magical realism and the environment; the Trump era and the rise of the religious right; Azusa street and the empowering of the poor; and a few Lord of the Rings references for good measure. Today we have two very special guests, one of them a professor of mine from grad school, the other a new friend and colleague in the Anglican Church in Brazil. All of us have a Pentecostal background as well as an interest in theology, the social sphere, and ecumenical conversation. My guests have a trove of wisdom and stories about how Pentecosalism in the U.S. and Latin America shape the Christian imagination, interact with institutional Christianity, affect the lives of the poor, and challenge the Church to a more sensitive witness in our time. The Rev. Dr. Cheryl Bridges Johns is visiting professor at United Theological Seminary and director of their Global Pentecostal House of Studies. She is past president of the Society for Pentecostal Studies and a leading Pentecostal ecumenist, and was a participant in the International Roman Catholic-Pentecostal Dialogue and active in the Commission on Faith and Order for the National Council of Churches (1992-1996). She is the author of Pentecostal Formation: A Pedagogy Among the Oppressed and Reenchanting the Text: Discovering the Bible as Sacred, Dangerous, and Mysterious. Dr. Joanildo Burity is a political scientist, lead researcher and professor in the Professional Masters of sociology at the Joaquim Nabuco Foundation in Brazil, and professor in the Postgraduate Programme in Sociology and Political Science at the Federal University of Pernambuco. He was senior lecturer and Director of the Faith and Globalisation Programme at Durham University, UK and a member of the Anglican Consultative Council. Joanildo is an active lay leader in the Anglican Church in Brazil. He is the author of Faith in Revolution: An Analysis of the Northeastern Conference (2012), and a recent number of articles on religion and politics in South America. Check out Cheryl's work. Check out Joanildo's work. Subscribe to the Living Church. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/living-church/support

On today's episode of the All That to Say podcast, I'm sharing my journey (so far) through the menopause transition and some things I've learned that may help you along the way. resources: The Wisdom of Menopause (4th Edition): Creating Physical and Emotional Health During the Change by Christiane Northrup: https://amzn.to/3tzlzfo Seven Transforming Gifts of Menopause: An Unexpected Spiritual Journey by Cheryl Bridges Johns: https://amzn.to/3O9oZ0e (DO NOT BEGIN ANY SUPPLEMENTS WITHOUT FIRST CHECKING WITH YOUR DOCTOR / I AM NOT A DOCTOR) Turmeric Curcumin: https://amzn.to/3xOeV7r Maca Root: https://amzn.to/3HkQfXA Dong Quai: https://amzn.to/3OiY9TD Puerara Mirifica: https://amzn.to/3xPfG0h Raw Probiotics: https://amzn.to/3NU30uH Magnesium: https://amzn.to/3O4ib4g You are welcome to join my FREE private Facebook group for women, WholeHearted with Elisabeth: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wholeheartedwithelisabeth And hey, if you'd like to drop me a message or ask a question you'd like me to answer on the podcast, you can do so here: elisabeth@elisabethklein.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/elisabeth-klein/support

Have you ever heard anyone say they are looking forward to menopause? A rare occurrence, to be sure, as our culture seems obsessed with keeping women “young” on all levels. 50 is the new 30, right? And while women inevitably age, the maturation of women has not classically been held in high esteem in our culture. So no wonder we view the onset of menopause with fear and trepidation; a stark reminder that we're not what we once were. And as most elephants in the room, this natural transition into what should be a wise, peaceful and well-earned season of our lives is met with disdain; something to be hidden and ignored, or “fixed” with surgery, hormones, and a host of anti-aging products. For those of us who haven't gotten there yet, we're treated to the negative aspects played up historically by a patriarchal perspective giving us dread of hot flashes, mood swings, body changes, gray hair and overall loss of youth and vitality. Though this transition is unavoidable for all women, we're here to look at what it all really means–to those who are currently going through it and to those who inevitably will. We hope you'll be encouraged to find that there is much to lean into that gives us hope for a productive and meaningful second half of life. We've got a wonderfully educated and compassionate leader in this space–she's not only been through it, but her work focuses on de-stigmatizing the whole topic for women and taking to task the historical negativity around a woman's aging process. Cheryl Bridges Johns is an author, she's an academic lecturer, she's a leader. She advocates for women's full empowerment, care for all God's creation, and the renewal of the church to boot. She's written a compelling book about navigating the second half of life as a woman–it's called Seven Transforming Gifts of Menopause, which gets to the heart of this change by helping women find their voice and speak openly about their journey. Cheryl wants women to see their menopausal journey as a time in which we can become more and more of ourselves. She believes if society can embrace this natural occurrence, women can flourish in the second half of their lives, which can only lead to the flourishing of society as a whole.    * * *   Thank you to our sponsors!   Betterhelp | Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/forthelove.   MeCourse | Register now at mecourse.org and use the code FORTHELOVE to save $10. Keto Crunch | Head to catalinacrunch.com/forthelove to get 15% off your first order plus free shipping.

We invite you to listen to our FIRST PB&J Bible Study night. Our guest speaker, Dr. Cheryl Bridges Johns, delivers a powerful study over seeing the Bible as the subject, rather than an object. The same Spirit that inspired the Word of the Lord is the same Spirit that is present in the Scripture we read today. Dr. Johns reminds us that Jesus is concerned in coming to us so we might show His love to the world.

Dr. Cheryl Bridges Johns joins Hill in this discussion on mentorship, the missing elders, giving ourselves honor and permission to reconnect with our authentic selves, and more. Just wait until part 2 where the dragon self is unleashed!

Get in Formation is a new series to inspire spiritual and personal growth. After the year we've all endured, it is important to find ways to refresh and renew our faith. Practical tools, helpful tips and inspiring wisdom, this series is jam packed with good stuff. On today's episode, we welcome a very special guest, theologian, writer and lecturer Cheryl Bridges Johns. She is a prophetic voice with an academic career that spans three decades. Cheryl is a wise elder with a burden for those deconstructing toxic aspects of their faith. She seeks to offer a way to be claimed again beyond the wilderness of criticism. We cover why diversity in the church is important (the GED next to the PhD), finding God in creation, how we embrace life changes and relate and connect across generations. You'll want to share this episode with everyone you know, TRUST US! You can find Cheryl mostly on Twitter: https://twitter.com/cb_johns Her most recent book: Seven transforming gifts of Menopause: An Unexpected Spiritual Journey. This book goes far beyond hot flashes and gets to the very heart of the midlife journey, helping women find their unique voice and speak their truth in an era of #MeToo and #ChurchToo. Find out more about Cheryl and purchase her books: https://cherylbjohns.com/

Hur kunde det bli så fel trots den vackra bild som målas upp i skapelseberättelsen? Varför behandlade Jesus kvinnorna så totalt annorlunda än sin omgivande kultur. Varför såg, uppmärksammade och talade han till kvinnor? Har vi reflekterat över hur patriarkala strukturer faktiskt går emot både Jesus och Paulus sätt att leva? Och framför allt, hur kan det bli mindre prat och mera verkstad vad det gäller jämställdheten? I programserien "Magasin T" öppnar vi upp för samtal om tro, teologi och tvivel. Hur kan vi egentligen veta att Jesus har funnits? Hur ska kyrkan ställa sig till normkritik? Dessa är några av de många ämnen som vår panel samtalar om. Ett nytt avsnitt släpps varje måndag under våren 2021. Magasin T är ett programsamarbete mellan Filadelfiakyrkan och Kaggeholms folkhögskola.

Dr. Cheryl Bridges Johns shares a message from Ephesians 5 as she takes us deeper into our "equipping the saints" journey. Paul's letter to the Church in Ephesus is a follow-up to his two years of ministry with this group of people. Paul is responding to a new church family that heard his message of the gospel of Christ but that is allowing the culture around them to creep back into their fellowship. Paul reminds them of the seal of the Spirit that marks them, and Paul is calling them to live distinctively as the people of the light and as members of the culture of Christ. Those calls remain for us as we navigate life in the various cultures into which we were born and find ourselves. Ephesians 5:1-10. 

Join me for the first episode in a series, Pneumaturgical Lives: People at the Intersection of Structure and Spirit. Each episode in this series features a conversation with an individual whose life embodies a dynamic blend of structure and spirit. This first interview features a conversation with Dr. Cheryl Bridges Johns about 'all the things' - ranging from liturgy to spirit to recommendations for candle sales! This is a conversation with something for everyone.If you would like to learn more about some of Dr. Johns' achievements and work please visit: https://www.ptseminary.edu/pt-seminary-faculty-details.php?id=1. Also, you can take a look at Dr. Johns' latest publication here: https://www.amazon.com/Seven-Transforming-Gifts-Menopause-Unexpected-ebook/dp/B0842Y29XT/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3V1HORX6LFAJT&dchild=1&keywords=seven+transforming+gifts+of+menopause&qid=1618490878&sprefix=seven+gifts+of+meno%2Caps%2C175&sr=8-1.

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Cheryl Bridges Johns about what it means (and what it's like) to be a feminist Pentecostal, the interplay between reason and mystery, the relationship between virtue and spiritual formation, hermeneutics and ontology, the divine feminine, and even the gift of menopause. It's a rich conversation, and Cheryl's is an important voice within progressive Christianity.Check out some of Cheryl's work mentioned in the episode:Seven Transforming Gifts of Menopause"Grieving, Brooding, and Transforming: The Spirit, the Bible, and Gender"Also look out for her book Re-Enchanting the Text: The Bible for a New Generation.The beverage featured in this episode is Michter's US1 Unblended American Whiskey. Thanks to our friends at Story Hill BKC.Support the show

Does an evolving faith mean everyone has to think or worship like a white Westerner? or throw the faith of their grandmothers away? How do we read the Bible with the Spirit? In this episode, Pentecostal theologian Dr. Cheryl Bridges Johns explores reclaiming wonder and curiosity and humility about our relationship with the Bible as an icon. Using an oral tradition that includes storytellers, she broods over the text with us and invites us to remember the unnamed daughters and sons and gather under the wings of the Spirit. Then Sarah dusts off all her Pentecostal language as she and Jeff have a conversation about gatekeepers, ancestors, the Bible as icon, and living in the age of apocalypse. P.S. One word of caution: some of the themes in this talk could be triggering for some listeners as we discuss themes of rape and violence. Please listen at your discretion.

Enjoy this episode as Dr. Chironna interviews Dr. Cheryl-Bridges Johns on the topic: A Fresh Look At Jezebel

Enjoy this episode as Dr. Chironna interviews Dr. Cheryl-Bridges Johns on the topic: A Fresh Look At Jezebel

Enjoy this episode as Dr. Chironna interviews Dr. Cheryl-Bridges Johns on the topic: A Fresh Look At Jezebel

This conversation with Cheryl Bridges Johns is rich and deep. If you haven't found her already, you need to listen. Dr. Johns serves in the Robert E. Fisher Chair of Spiritual Renewal at Pentecostal Theological Seminary. She carries the fire of a Pentecostal and the heart of a social activist. What humbles and inspires us most is that with thousands of Twitter followers and a national platform, she so graciously gives her time to anyone ready for a serious conversation about what it means to see the Kingdom come. Thanks, Cheryl, for a great discussion!Links:- Follow Cheryl on Twitter- Seven Transforming Gifts of Menopause by Cheryl Bridges Johns- Sola Sancta Caritas by Joseph Dongell** Special offer for listeners: 16 Seedbed Seedlings for $25 **

On today's Zeitcast, we sit down with world class Pentecostal scholar Dr. Cheryl Bridges Johns to talk about “benevolent patriarchy,” the difference between how men and women might experience the second half of life journey, integrating the feminine nature of God, and the quest for spiritual freedom.Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sonofapreacherman/Visit Jonathan's Website: http://www.jonathanmartinwords.com/Watch The Zeitcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdHzTuNKhTK-AZjfmkxQiwwPlease rate, review, share, and subscribe!Edited and produced by Joel Everson

Dr Cheryl Bridges Johns reflects theologically and practically on the ways Creation simultaneously centers and expands our souls. And she offers a few concrete practices, whether we live in an urban apartment, a suburban subdivision, or in the middle of Yellowstone National Park. The Creation is inviting us to rememberer our created-ness.