Podcast appearances and mentions of christian communities

What happens when faith collides with a world changing faster than ever? In this episode, Michael Keller and Jonathan Youssef wrestle honestly with AI, digital isolation, and the fractured search for meaning, offering real hope and practical wisdom for anyone longing for true connection and honest community with grace at the center.​Jonathan and Michael dig into the spiritual and cultural shifts created by technological disruption and social fragmentation. They share about the challenges facing the Church and practical ideas for building communities of grace where people can wrestle with big questions, doubts, and their own brokenness.​Listen to Part 1 of this Candid Conversation with Michael Keller.Follow Candid Conversations on social media:Instagram: @candidpodTikTok: @officiallycandidpodYouTube: @CandidPodSubscribe & Share:If this episode inspired you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with others.CANDID LISTENER SURVEYWe love bringing you honest, hope-filled conversations about the Christian faith, and we'd love your feedback. We've compiled a short listener survey to help us plan future episodes you'll love. Will you take a couple of minutes to complete it today? Your voice will help shape what's next! Take the Survey Now

Christian community is the antidote to self-deception.• orthodoxy as structure that resists delusion• self-justification versus truth-telling in love• humility in fraternal correction without judgment• gratitude and compassion when others fall• response to “just me and Jesus” objections• unity, sacraments, and commandments as lifelines• returning after failure and rising “from glory to glory”• church as hospital and mission to make earth heavenlyWhat if anger is less about others and more about the truths we're afraid to face? We dive into a candid, compassionate conversation about reality, responsibility, and why community is the antidote to self-deception. Alongside Deacon Anthony, our Cloud of Witnesses hosts Jeremy Jeremiah, Mario Andrew, and John, explore how Orthodoxy offers an objective frame that keeps us grounded, helping us see ourselves honestly while learning to correct others with humility and love.We challenge the reflex to justify our own faults and over-accuse others, reframing fraternal correction as an act of care: approach with facts, confess your weakness, ask to understand, and only move if love leads. That posture opens the door to genuine reconciliation and restores people to the life of the Church. We also take on the familiar “it's just me and Jesus” stance, unpacking why isolation breeds delusion and how unity, the sacraments, and the commandments are not legalism but the concrete path Christ gave for life in Him.The conversation turns deeply personal: what keeps us coming back after failure? We talk about the inexhaustible nature of grace—rising “from glory to glory”—and the tangible peace found in worship that we're meant to carry into the world. The Church is a hospital for the soul: we receive healing, then we're sent to make the earth more like heaven through daily acts of mercy, courage, and truth. If you've wrestled with anger, pride, or the temptation to go it alone, this story-driven exchange offers a clear, warm invitation to reality, humility, and unity.If this resonated, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a comment—your support helps others find the show and join the conversation.Questions about Orthodoxy? Please check out our friends at Ghost of Byzantium Discord server: https://discord.gg/JDJDQw6tdhPlease prayerfully consider supporting Cloud of Witnesses Radio: https://www.patreon.com/c/CloudofWitnessesFind Cloud of Witnesses Radio on Instagram, X.com, Facebook, and TikTokPlease leave a comment with your thoughts!

In this special edition of Off Code, join Kevin for a thought-provoking panel discussion with other podcasters, challenging harmful generalizations about black culture within Christian communities. Sparked by a controversial viral clip from the King's Hall podcast, this episode dives deep into the misrepresentations of black culture, addressing stereotypes around violence, fatherlessness, and morality. With diverse perspectives from panelists, including insights from African immigrants and American-born Christians, the conversation explores the intersection of faith, ethnicity, and culture. Discover how class, sin, and shared Christian values transcend racial divides, and why framing issues through a lens of grace and truth is essential for human flourishing. Tune in for a candid, educational dialogue that seeks to reframe black culture and foster unity in the church. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8uyMDgaoKg

What does it really mean to be the church? In Acts 20:28, Paul reminds believers that the church belongs to God, bought with His own blood, and that every follower of Jesus is called not just to attend, but to belong. This message explores foundational truths about what it means to live as part of God's people and to carry His mission forward. You'll learn: 1. Why the church is essential to spiritual growth and obedience 2. How God speaks to and through His church today 3. What it means to belong to a community shaped by love and purpose 4. Why the church is called to be a light to the world 5. How being planted in God's house leads to lifelong fruitfulness If you've ever wondered what the church really is or why it matters, this message will remind you that God's plan has always been His people, together, living out His mission.

As the flood from the dragon's mouth pours across the world, Patrick and Jonah explore how the Book of Revelation describes the protection of those who remain faithful: the blood of the Lamb, the word of their testimony, and a love stronger than self-preservation. Together they reflect on what these mean for our time—the torrent of egotism, the culture of self, and the call to keep the heart open even amid the onslaught. Drawing on the imagery of Michaelmas and the woman's eagle's wings, they ask how moral courage, humility, and sacrificial love can help the human being stay buoyant when the flood rises.Support the showThe Light in Every Thing is a podcast of The Seminary of The Christian Community in North America. Learn more about the Seminary and its offerings at our website. This podcast is supported by our growing Patreon community. To learn more, go to www.patreon.com/ccseminary. Thanks to Elliott Chamberlin who composed our theme music, “Seeking Together,” and the legacy of our original show-notes and patreon producer, Camilla Lake.

This message from Pastor Karl examines I Peter 1:22-2:3, where Peter calls believers to love one another with earnestness and sincerity.

Loneliness is one of the biggest struggles for young adults in and outside the church. In this episode, Pastor Bob Martin shares practical “Christian community hacks” to help you break the cycle of isolation and build meaningful relationships. Discover how simple steps like sticking around after service, strengthening your “middle ring” friendships, practicing hospitality, and showing patience can transform your church experience. Whether you've been attending for years or are just getting connected, these hacks will help you move from feeling invisible to being a vital part of God's community.SUBSCRIBE to our channel / @binmin_org JOIN the NEWSLETTER at https://binmin.org/newsletter/SUPPORT Binmin with a tax-deductible gift HERE - https://binmin.org/donate0:00 - INTRO3:55 - DO YOU STICK AROUND?5:30 - "IS MY RELATIONSHIP WITH THE CHURCH MOSTLY ABOUT THEM OR ME??"6:49 - HOW IS YOUR MIDDLE RING?7:33 - YOUR NEXT STEP: HOSPITALITYRomans 15:78:41 - YOUR NEXT STEP: PATIENCEJOIN the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ NEWSLETTER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. SUPPORT Binmin with a tax-deductible gift⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CONNECT WITH BINMIN: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linkedin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Binmin.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Questions?: info@binmin.orgPODCAST RESOURCES: More from Binmin:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Binmin.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LEAVE A REVIEW on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

What is God ripening in humanity? In this episode, Patrick and Jonah return to the harvest image and turn to Revelation 12: the woman clothed with the sun, the great red dragon, and Michael's battle in heaven. They reflect on how the drama continues on earth with the woman's offspring—those who keep God's commandments and bear the testimony of Jesus—and what it means for each of us to live between the protection of heaven and the trials of the dragon's rage.Support the showThe Light in Every Thing is a podcast of The Seminary of The Christian Community in North America. Learn more about the Seminary and its offerings at our website. This podcast is supported by our growing Patreon community. To learn more, go to www.patreon.com/ccseminary. Thanks to Elliott Chamberlin who composed our theme music, “Seeking Together,” and the legacy of our original show-notes and patreon producer, Camilla Lake.

Nijay Gupta is back on Shifting Culture to share about his new book with A.J. Swoboda, Slow Theology. Together we talk about what it means to follow Jesus at a different pace - resisting the constant pressure to react, hurry, and perform, and instead cultivating practices that lead to depth and resilience. In this episode, we explore the role of lament, the necessity of community, and how theology is less about abstract answers and more about orienting our whole lives toward God. Nijay offers wisdom for living faithfully in a turbulent age and shows us how slowing down might be a core practice for our spiritual formation today.Nijay Gupta (DPhil, University of Durham) has written several academic books including Paul and the Language of Faith, and Tell Her Story: How Women Led, Taught, and Ministered in the Early Church. He has co-edited The State of New Testament Studies, and The State of Pauline Studies. Nijay co-chairs the Pauline Theology seminar of the Institute for Biblical Research and serves as a senior translator for the New Living Translation.Nijay and A.J.'s Book:Slow TheologyNijay's Recommendations:Becoming God's FamilyThe Fourth Synoptic GospelSubscribe to Our Substack: Shifting CultureConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@shiftingculturepodcast.comGo to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Threads, Bluesky or YouTubeConsider Giving to the podcast and to the ministry that my wife and I do around the world. Just click on the support the show link belowSupport the show

What is God cultivating in humanity? Why does the field of the world hold both wheat and weeds, saints and beasts, until the end of time?In this episode, Patrick and Jonah explore the imagery of the harvest in Luke's Gospel and the Book of Revelation. They reflect on the dragon and the beasts who rise against the offspring of the woman, and on the Lamb who ultimately conquers through sacrificial love. Along the way they ask: What name do we bear? What harvest is our life preparing?Support the showThe Light in Every Thing is a podcast of The Seminary of The Christian Community in North America. Learn more about the Seminary and its offerings at our website. This podcast is supported by our growing Patreon community. To learn more, go to www.patreon.com/ccseminary. Thanks to Elliott Chamberlin who composed our theme music, “Seeking Together,” and the legacy of our original show-notes and patreon producer, Camilla Lake.

Title: Living Room – FellowshipScripture Reading: Acts 2:42, Ephesians 5:30, John 13:35Series: The 242 BlueprintThis message is the second in the series "The 242 Blueprint," which examines Acts 2:42 as a foundational model for the church. This week's sermon focuses on the topic of fellowship, using the analogy of watching football in a living room to explore what it means to be part of the Christian community.The message outlines three biblical facets of fellowship:The Player: Recognizing that we are not isolated individuals but members of a team—the body of Christ. This requires a shift from individualization to incorporation.The Position: Every member has a unique function and spiritual gifts to use for the church. This calls for a shift from inaction to involvement.The Purpose: The purpose of the church's love for one another is to be so extraordinary that it shows the world who Jesus is. This requires a shift from insularity to invitation.

Scripture References (NASB 2020):Acts 6:1–7Deuteronomy 15:7–11James 1:27Amos 8:4–7Isaiah 10:1–2Galatians 3:28Matthew 25:35–40Luke 4:18–19Revelation 7:9–10Galatians 6:21 John 3:16–18Micah 6:8Primary SourcesMcCaulley, Esau. The New Testament in ColorWright, NT. The Challenge of ActsKeener, Craig S. The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New TestamentWitherington, Ben, III. The Acts of the Apostles: A Socio-Rhetorical Commentary

What if the habits shaping your daily scroll are quietly shaping your soul, and your church, for the next generation? In Part 2 of our conversation with Brett McCracken and Ivan Mesa, editors of Scrolling Ourselves to Death: Reclaiming Life in a Digital Age, we take a deeper look into the ways digital technology forms our hearts, relationships, and communities. From "main character syndrome" to the epidemic of information overload, the conversation unpacks how every generation, Gen Z to Boomers, is being discipled by screens, and how the Church can resist digital shallowness by reclaiming real, embodied community.Listen to practical encouragement for churches hungry to nurture countercultural connection and for individuals eager to recover timeless Christian practices in a sea of distraction. Discover why hopeful, Gospel-rooted engagement, not fear, must anchor our response to a rapidly shifting technological world. Whether leading, parenting, or just wondering how faith fits in a digital age, this episode delivers challenge and hope for the journey ahead.CANDID LISTENER SURVEYWe love bringing you honest, hope-filled conversations about the Christian faith, and we'd love your feedback. We've compiled a short listener survey to help us plan future episodes you'll love. Will you take a couple of minutes to complete it today? Your voice will help shape what's next! Take the Survey NowFollow Candid Conversations on social media:Instagram: @candidpodTikTok: @officiallycandidpodYouTube: @CandidPodSubscribe & Share:If this episode inspired you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with others.

Join David Heavener at Charlie Kirk's Memorial in Phoenix, Arizona as he shares how Charlie's death profoundly impacted his spiritual life. In this heartfelt video, David discusses the importance of prayer, spiritual warfare, and the need for Christians to be active in their faith. He reflects on the significance of casting out dark spirits, praying for protection over Charlie's family, and the challenges of living a life devoted to God's purpose. This video encourages viewers to rise from spiritual slumber and engage actively in their faith journey. 9.21.25

Join David Heavener at Charlie Kirk's Memorial in Phoenix, Arizona as he shares how Charlie's death profoundly impacted his spiritual life. In this heartfelt video, David discusses the importance of prayer, spiritual warfare, and the need for Christians to be active in their faith. He reflects on the significance of casting out dark spirits, praying for protection over Charlie's family, and the challenges of living a life devoted to God's purpose. This video encourages viewers to rise from spiritual slumber and engage actively in their faith journey. 9.21.25

In today's episode we're going to take the idea that the Lord desires to do life and business WITH us to the next level. We are going to jump into the analogy of being evenly yoked with Christ and what that looks like in the day-to-day running of your business. If you've been feeling like things have been extra hard, heavy, or wearisome lately, give this episode a listen and see if you can't find some relief and hope for the journey ahead! Looking for more support in your business-building journey? We kick-off the LIVE Co:Labor with the Lord Cohort September 15th! Come and join us at: https://cwbb.thrivecart.com/foundations-community/

1 Timothy 4 How?  The Bible and Christian Community 1 Timothy 4 How?  Perfect practice makes perfect 1 Timothy 5 How?  Be Visible, Be Vigilant, Be ValiantGod knows our sin, but also sees our service. The post Progressive Lenses appeared first on Kalkaska Church of Christ.

Between Beasts and Angels In this episode, Patrick and Jonah continue their new series on the mystery of evil, turning to Mark's image of Christ in the wilderness—“with the wild beasts and the angels.” What does it mean for the human being to stand in this balance, and how might Christ reveal a way that is neither despair nor false light, but freedom and love?For full show notes and ongoing reflections, visit our Patreon: www.patreon.com/c/ccseminary.Support the showThe Light in Every Thing is a podcast of The Seminary of The Christian Community in North America. Learn more about the Seminary and its offerings at our website. This podcast is supported by our growing Patreon community. To learn more, go to www.patreon.com/ccseminary. Thanks to Elliott Chamberlin who composed our theme music, “Seeking Together,” and the legacy of our original show-notes and patreon producer, Camilla Lake.

Scripture References (NASB 2020):John 10:10Acts 4:32–37Acts 5:1–2John 8:44Matthew 6:241 Timothy 6:9–10Matthew 7:152 Corinthians 11:3Acts 5:3Matthew 7:15–23Galatians 5:16–21 Primary SourcesMcCaulley, Esau. The New Testament in ColorWright, NT. The Challenge of ActsKeener, Craig S. The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New TestamentWitherington, Ben, III. The Acts of the Apostles: A Socio-Rhetorical Commentary

Welcome to the Pinkleton Pull-Aside Podcast. On this podcast, let's step aside from our busy lives to have fun, fascinating life giving conversation with inspiring authors, pastors, sports personalities and other influencers, leaders and followers. Sit back, grab some coffee, or head down the road and let's get the good and the gold from today's guest. Our host is Jeff Pinkleton, Executive Director of the Gathering of the Miami Valley, where their mission is to connect men to men, and men to God. You can reach Jeff at GatheringMV.org or find him on Facebook at The Gathering of the Miami Valley.Brett McCracken is a senior editor and director of communications for The Gospel Coalition. He is the author of The Wisdom Pyramid: Feeding Your Soul in a Post-Truth World, Uncomfortable: The Awkward and Essential Challenge of Christian Community, Hipster Christianity: When Church & Cool Collide, and Gray Matters: Navigating the Space Between Legalism & Liberty, as well as the co-editor of Scrolling Ourselves to Death: Reclaiming Life in a Digital Age. He has written for The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Huffington Post, CNN.com, Christianity Today, and many other publications. A graduate of Wheaton College and UCLA (M.A. in Cinema & Media Studies), Brett lives in Santa Ana, California with his wife Kira and three children. He attends church at Southlands Church Santa Ana. 

The rapid advance of digital technology is reshaping our world and warping our minds. The onslaught of social media and smartphones has brought an appetite for distraction, an epidemic of loneliness, and increased rates of mental unhealth. For Christians, the digital revolution has profound implications for spiritual formation and mission. How should believers respond to the theological and discipleship challenges of scrolling life?  Listen in as Dr. Jeff chats with Brett McCracken, who is a senior editor for the Gospel Coalition and the author of The Wisdom Pyramid: Feeding Your Soul in a Post-Truth World, Uncomfortable: The Awkward and Essential Challenge of Christian Community, and co-editor of Scrolling Ourselves to Death: Reclaiming Life in a Digital Age. He lives with his family in Southern California. To register for Summit Student Conferences, visit: Summit.org/students/ For additional free resources from Summit, go to: Summit.org/resources

In the wake of brokenness and evil, we turn to God. Pastor JD continues our series Link Up with a heartfelt message about Christian Community, and its essential role in healing our nation. We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better. For more about ConnectCommunity, visit: https://www.connectcommunity.org

What if the most powerful force for transformation in your life isn't something you do alone, but something you experience together? That's the profound truth behind koinonia, an ancient Greek concept that describes the deep relational connection and commitment at the heart of authentic Christian community.In a world increasingly defined by digital relationships and surface-level connections, we've gradually redefined what it means to be friends. Many of us have hundreds or even thousands of social media "friends" while simultaneously experiencing profound loneliness. This disconnect isn't just spiritually troubling—research shows it's physically dangerous, with loneliness linked to increased risks of depression, cognitive decline, and even premature death.The beautiful paradox of community is that while our deepest wounds often come from relationships, our most profound healing happens there too. When we opt out of authentic community, we're not just choosing isolation—we're rejecting the very design God created for our spiritual growth and wellbeing. Following Jesus was never meant to be a solo journey. While salvation involves a personal relationship with God, it was never intended to be private.Consider Peter, whose entire life was transformed through community. Because he chose to step into koinonia with Jesus and others, he experienced God working in his family, found freedom from past failures, was personally transformed, and ultimately became a leader who impacted generations. None of this would have happened had Peter decided community was too difficult or inconvenient.Many of us have unintentionally reduced church to a consumer experience—a place to get a quick spiritual fix before returning to "real life." We've turned it into what one pastor calls "Burger King Christianity" where we "have it our way" rather than God's way. The invitation before us is to reclaim the biblical vision of church not as a building we visit or an event we attend, but as a family we belong to.Ready to experience the life-changing power of koinonia? Join a small group where you can build authentic relationships, grow spiritually, and discover that we truly are better together than alone. Your next step might feel uncomfortable, but it could be the beginning of the community you've been searching for all along.

In this first episode, Patrick and Jonah open the larger theme of the series: the confrontation with evil. They observe how this reality marks our contemporary age with particular force. They then turn to their own life experiences. Patrick asks Jonah to describe the first moment he truly knew he was encountering something he would call evil. Jonah recalls a core spiritual experience in which a snake-like being revealed itself within him as a young man. In turn, Jonah invites Patrick to share from his own life, and Patrick remembers both the presence of a “spirit of division” in his family and a terrible tragedy in his neighborhood.From these stories, they draw out archetypal expressions of evil that begin to form a groundwork for discernment. The conversation then turns to Jesus' encounter with the adversary in the wilderness, as described in Mark's Gospel: “with the wild beasts and the angels.” Scripture tells us that this event—Jesus being driven into the wilderness to face the tempter—was brought about by the Spirit of God. But why would the Spirit lead a human being into such an encounter? And if Jesus himself had to undergo it, what does the Spirit intend for us to gain by facing the powers of evil? These are the questions Patrick and Jonah begin to unfold—questions that will guide the journey of this new series in the weeks and months ahead.References:·       Mark 1:9–13 (ESV)– “In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. And when he came up out of the water, immediately he saw the heavens being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. And a voice came from heaven, 'You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.' The Spirit immediately drove him out into the wilderness. And he was in the wilderness forty days, being tempted by Satan. And he was with the wild animals, and the angels were ministering to him.” See also, Matthew 4:1–11; Luke 4:1–13 (offering other accounts of Jesus' temptations in the wilderness).·       Augustine on evil:o   Confessions VII.12 – “Therefore, whatsoever is, is good. Evil, then, the origin of which I had been seeking, has no substance at all; for if it were a substance, it would be good.”o   Confessions VII.16 – “And I asked what wickedness was, and I found that it was no substance, but a perversion of the will bent aside from thee, O God, the supreme substance, toward these lower things, casting away its inmost treasure and becoming bloated with external good.”o   Enchiridion XI – “For what is that which we call evil but the absence of good?”Support the showThe Light in Every Thing is a podcast of The Seminary of The Christian Community in North America. Learn more about the Seminary and its offerings at our website. This podcast is supported by our growing Patreon community. To learn more, go to www.patreon.com/ccseminary. Thanks to Elliott Chamberlin who composed our theme music, “Seeking Together,” and the legacy of our original show-notes and patreon producer, Camilla Lake.

When the church was birthed on the day of Pentecost in Acts 2, they had no strategy or technique for changing the world. They just wanted to worship Jesus—together. They prayed. They sang. They rejoiced. They grew. They ate. All together. They had a shared devotion, a shared life, and a shared mission. And revival broke out. That's not a formula for revival (God laughs at our formulas). But it is a beautiful life. It is a powerful life. It is a connected life. And as it turns out, it's also God's design for a healthy Christian Community. Are you connected—to God, to others, to His mission?

Does it make a difference if your friends are christians or not? Is it beneficial to have Christian friends? Pastor JD introduces a new series titled "Link Up" with a message on the benefits of Christian community. For more about ConnectCommunity, visit: https://www.connectcommunity.org

In this episode of Dear Church, Chris sits down with Jeremy Weekley, preaching minister at the West End Church of Christ in Knoxville, TN, and co-host of the Not Just Sundays podcast. Together, they dive into the biblical role of shepherds (elders) in the church and what it truly means to shepherd God's people. They discuss the heart of leadership, the responsibilities of elders, and how shepherding strengthens the church family.   Connect with Us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearchurch_podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564673680147 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DearChurch   Website: https://www.rippleoflight.org/ ROL Facebook: http://facebook.com/rippleoflight ROL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rippleoflight ROL YouTube: http://youtube.com/rippleoflight ROL Rumble: http://rumble.com/rippleoflight   Have a question? Email Chris at chris.mccurley@rippleoflight.com.   #DearChurchPodcast #ShepherdingTheSheep #ChurchLeadership #EldersInTheChurch #SpiritualLeadership #ChristianPodcast #ChurchMinistry #FaithAndLeadership #BiblicalTeaching #Discipleship #ChurchOfChrist #ChristianLiving #PastoralCare #FaithPodcast #ChristianCommunity

Scripture References:John 15:20Mark 10:29–302 Timothy 3:12Acts 14:23Acts 3:13–17Acts 4:1–22Mark 13:11Acts 4:23–31Psalm 2:1–2

Are you worn out from trying to run your business? Does it feel like you pray over your business and ask the Lord to guide you and bless the work of your hands, but you still don't see the progress you desire? No matter if you are brand new to business or have been doing this for a while, growing a business isn't an easy feat and there IS a better way to do things. In today's episode we're going to talk about the invitation to partner WITH the Lord to revolutionize how you grow your business. Listen in and if you're ready to join us on the Co-Labor Journey come and join us inside the FOUNDATIONS Community! We kick off the Co-Labor with Christ Journey on September 15th! https://cwbb.thrivecart.com/foundations-community/

If you're tired of stale and stagnant Christianity, then it's time you move to the middle! If you're looking for something transcendent and transformative, then it's time to lock into Meaningful Community. 

Last weekend, we began a new series asking, “What does the church look like?”—the unchanging pieces like Jesus, good stories, and the Spirit. This Sunday, we've got three chairs. They represent people you meet each week. People like you... actually, you. Together, these three chairs tell the story of what God is doing at Cape Cod Church and how you fit into that story. After the service, we also went down to the beach for our annual Beach Baptism Celebration!  First time listening to our podcast? We'd like to get to know you!  Head over to: http://bit.ly/connectcardccc. Connect with us! Do you have any prayer request? DM us.  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/capecodchurch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capecodchurch/  Website: http://capecodchurch.com Connect Card: https://bit.ly/connectcardccc

We want to show and receive God's love to those around us, and we live that out practically everyday. We strive to bring hope by meeting physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of everyone we come in contact with. We love fiercely—like a family, because everyone is included and our Father loves us all. We're building biblical community by seeking God's Word, believing in His promises, and applying what we learn everyday. Our hope is that you and your family find a home with us where you can learn, grow, live, and thrive in Christ Jesus. We're a multi-generational church with something to offer everyone in your family. Join us for an online or on-campus Sunday morning worship service, and take the next step in your journey with us!

Join Seminary Director Rev. Patrick Kennedy in conversation with two seminary students as they share their journeys toward the priesthood. Sean traces his path from Baltimore to a Biodynamic farm in the Finger Lakes, and Marc reflects on his travels across Canada and the US, finding his place as a French Canadien. Together, they open up about the call they have heard, the sacraments that have shaped them, and what it means to walk this path today. This episode is the first of a new series we will return to from time to time, Called, offering glimpses into the life of the seminary of the Christian Community of North America and the living question of vocation.We are also launching our YouTube page today @TheLightInEveryThing. Please join us there and like, subscribe, and share to support this work and help us reach more people.Support the showThe Light in Every Thing is a podcast of The Seminary of The Christian Community in North America. Learn more about the Seminary and its offerings at our website. This podcast is supported by our growing Patreon community. To learn more, go to www.patreon.com/ccseminary. Thanks to Elliott Chamberlin who composed our theme music, “Seeking Together,” and the legacy of our original show-notes and patreon producer, Camilla Lake.

Acts chapter two gives us a glimpse into the very first church—and it's clear they “devoted themselves” to life together in Christian community. So here's a question worth asking: What does your schedule say you're devoted to? Have you made space for the kind of relationships that encourage your faith, challenge you to grow, and walk with you through life? Real spiritual growth happens when we prioritize community.

Relationships That Reflect Christ: A Conversation with Natalie RunionIn this special episode of Divine Table Talk, Jamie and Jane welcome Natalie Runion—author, speaker, and founder of Raised to Stay—for a heartfelt conversation about relationships. Together, they discuss what it means to cultivate Christ-centered connections, navigate conflict with grace, and build communities rooted in love and authenticity. Natalie shares wisdom from her own journey and offers encouragement for anyone longing to strengthen their relationships with God and others.____________________________________Connect with Natalie Runion:Website: https://natalierunion.com/____________________________________Connect with Jamie:Website: www.jamieklusacek.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamieklusacekConnect with Jane:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janewwilliams____________________________________ Get Jamie's Newest Book:Living Loved: An 8-week Journey to Living Fully Loved

Sometimes the Spirit's work doesn't come in the spectacular, but in the interruptions we'd rather ignore. In Acts 3, Peter and John are on their way to pray when they stop for a lame man at the temple gate. What follows is both a miraculous healing and a bold witness to Jesus. Kara Moses helps us see that the Spirit still prompts ordinary people today—nudging us to pay attention, to say yes, and to trust God with the outcome. This week's message invites us to loosen our grip on our plans and practice Spirit-led availability, because you never know what God might do through a simple act of obedience.

We Can Find Common Ground Even in Washington, D.C. Good Faith's series of Campfire Stories invites listeners to hear how ordinary people are living out extraordinary faith in complex times. In this episode, Daniel, a pastor in Reston, Virginia, reflects on 23 years of ministry near Washington D.C., where politics and faith are in constant conversation. Inspired to bring the community – inside and outside of his church – together through civic discourse, he championed an initiative to create spaces for meal sharing and meaningful dialogue, creating curiosity and seeking unity across political lines. Daniel's story shows how one pastor can change the way we do church to cultivate reconciliation, hope, and community in the most polarized of towns. Send your Campfire Stories to: info@redeemingbabel.org

This weekend, we had a “Back to School” Bash to have fun with kids, celebrate with parents, and encourage teachers—like I said, a party! We also kicked off a short new series, talking about this thing we do together each week called church: what it is, why it matters, and the one critical piece that often goes missing. Here's my promise: when we're done, you'll have something to smile about! First time listening to our podcast? We'd like to get to know you!  Head over to: http://bit.ly/connectcardccc. Connect with us! Do you have any prayer request? DM us.  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/capecodchurch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capecodchurch/  Website: http://capecodchurch.com Connect Card: https://bit.ly/connectcardccc  

We want to show and receive God's love to those around us, and we live that out practically everyday. We strive to bring hope by meeting physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of everyone we come in contact with. We love fiercely—like a family, because everyone is included and our Father loves us all. We're building biblical community by seeking God's Word, believing in His promises, and applying what we learn everyday. Our hope is that you and your family find a home with us where you can learn, grow, live, and thrive in Christ Jesus. We're a multi-generational church with something to offer everyone in your family. Join us for an online or on-campus Sunday morning worship service, and take the next step in your journey with us!

Brenda J. and Karen B. sit down with Dr. Andrew J. Bauman, a licensed mental health counselor and founder of the Christian Counseling Center: For Sexual Health and Trauma, to discuss his book Safe Church: How to Guard Against Sexism and Abuse in Christian Communities. In this episode, Andrew talks about scripture taken out of context regarding women and the church. They give some examples of women that were abused in churches and what men can do to bring positive change. They also discuss the characteristics of a safe church and what needs to be implemented to protect the safety of its members. https;//andrewjbauman.com https://hangingontohope.org

As Pastor Ricky continues his series on the countercultural Christian community, he'll be explaining that the foundation of believers in Jesus is eternal. We have an eternal hope of glory whereas the world system has no hope at all. There's a reason why the world seeks to look for ways to live longer. It's because they're afraid of what will come after death. We however will have eternal rest and don't need to get worried over the temporal issues in this world.

When you became a Christian did you notice, as time went on, that you looked less and less like the world? There should be a sense that you don't belong to this world system any longer. Pastor Ricky will be helping us understand that our identity is in Jesus and we shouldn't yearn for acceptance or desire to fit in with the world. As you read the Word of God, you'll notice very quickly that the Christian community is called to a much higher standard and it's actually in stark contrast to the world.

As the summer winds down, we are busy at the seminary preparing for new students. We are also quite excited by plans for expanding what we do with the Patreon. Before the new content arrives to you, we are reposting these two episodes from the early years of the podcast. We selected these episodes to align with the announcement that the audit option for the Distance Learning Program is now open. If you wanted the chance to receive weekly instruction about discipleship from Rev. Kennedy, followed by discussion with fellow auditors, then this is what you've been waiting for. Click here for more information. Registration closes September 15, 2025 and the course begins October 7.In this final repost of the summer, Patrick Kennedy and Jonah Evans explore the next steps along the path of discipleship as revealed in our fourth gospel reading of the series: Luke 9: 1 - 17. We hear how Christ gathers his disciples, empowers them, and instructs them as to their mission and sends them out into the world. What is the mission of a disciple? How are they equipped for this work, what provisions given? Jonah and Patrick take up the answers given in the gospel and explore the deeper mysteries of the 'angel' of the discipleship circle and the final step in the passage: the feeding of the five thousand.Support the showThe Light in Every Thing is a podcast of The Seminary of The Christian Community in North America. Learn more about the Seminary and its offerings at our website. This podcast is supported by our growing Patreon community. To learn more, go to www.patreon.com/ccseminary. Thanks to Elliott Chamberlin who composed our theme music, “Seeking Together,” and the legacy of our original show-notes and patreon producer, Camilla Lake.

Pastor Sean discusses the importance of community, shares personal stories, and tackles challenging family dynamics, including forgiveness and restoration. Tune in for practical insights, heartfelt reflections, and an invitation to experience real life in Christ.00:00 Introduction: Discovering Real Life00:18 Invitation to River City Community Church01:06 Reaching for Real Life: Air Guitar and Drums01:36 Celebrating 38 Years of Marriage02:34 Pastor's Masters Golf Tournament03:46 Remembering John MacArthur and James Dobson05:55 Family Matters: Honoring and Forgiving13:26 Understanding Forgiveness and Releasing Debt14:30 The Power of Redemption and Forgiveness14:45 The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant15:23 Self-Righteousness and Unforgiveness16:21 The Role of Social Media in Seeking Validation17:34 Seeking Godly Counsel and Restoration19:11 Family Dynamics and Christian Community21:46 Praying for Reconciliation and Letting Go23:41 River City Community Church Services and Invitation

Pastor Sean discusses the importance of community, shares personal stories, and tackles challenging family dynamics, including forgiveness and restoration. Tune in for practical insights, heartfelt reflections, and an invitation to experience real life in Christ.00:00 Introduction: Discovering Real Life00:18 Invitation to River City Community Church01:06 Reaching for Real Life: Air Guitar and Drums01:36 Celebrating 38 Years of Marriage02:34 Pastor's Masters Golf Tournament03:46 Remembering John MacArthur and James Dobson05:55 Family Matters: Honoring and Forgiving13:26 Understanding Forgiveness and Releasing Debt14:30 The Power of Redemption and Forgiveness14:45 The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant15:23 Self-Righteousness and Unforgiveness16:21 The Role of Social Media in Seeking Validation17:34 Seeking Godly Counsel and Restoration19:11 Family Dynamics and Christian Community21:46 Praying for Reconciliation and Letting Go23:41 River City Community Church Services and Invitation

Why are we talking about soil on a business podcast? Because your soil matters if you want a business that will grow and go on to produce good fruit! Listen in to read the Scriptural answer to how to achieve good soil so that your business has everything it needs to thrive, even in today's challenging conditions. We are here to SERVE you with a Business Building Community for where you are NOW. Search our Communities to discover the one that fits your needs best. We were never meant to do business alone, we are better as the body! ~Looking for Connection: Join our FREE FB Group Christian Women Business Builders- https://www.facebook.com/groups/cwbbcommunity ~Looking for Genuine Community to Build a Business as the Body of Christ: https://www.skool.com/christianentrepreneursconnect/about ~Looking for Foundation Business Support: Join us inside the “Foundations” Community inside the GROW Coaching Collective HERE: https://cwbb.thrivecart.com/foundations-community/  ~Looking for Biblical and Sustainable Business Growth: Our Signature “GROW Coaching Community” is for you! Learn more HERE: https://cwbb.thrivecart.com/grow-community/ ~Looking for High-Level Support and a Mastermind focused on Biblical Multiplication: The “MULTIPLY Mastermind” is our exclusive, invite-only Mastermind for Christian Women looking to Multiply Your Influence, Income, and Impact. Message Cassie Directly to request an Interview. 

Brenda J. and Karen B. sit down with Dr. Andrew J. Bauman, a licensed mental health counselor and founder of the Christian Counseling Center: For Sexual Health and Trauma, to discuss his book Safe Church: How to Guard Against Sexism and Abuse in Christian Communities. In this episode, Andrew shares part of his own story and what led him to write Safe Church. He talks about how the church has failed women, why leaders must begin listening to women, and how sexism and abuse in Christian communities deeply harm both women and men. Together, they explore how Jesus views women, examine Scriptures that are often taken out of context, and agree that we all must speak up and have a voice in confronting these issues. https;//andrewjbauman.com https://hangingontohope.org