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Matthew, Mario, Micah, and Mike Pastor Mark Havel Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26As Jesus was walking along, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax booth; and he said to him, ‘Follow me.' And he got up and followed him.And as he sat at dinner in the house, many tax-collectors and sinners came and were sitting with him and his disciples. When the Pharisees saw this, they said to his disciples, ‘Why does your teacher eat with tax-collectors and sinners?' But when he heard this, he said, ‘Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. Go and learn what this means, “I desire mercy, not sacrifice.” For I have come to call not the righteous but sinners.'While he was saying these things to them, suddenly a leader of the synagogue came in and knelt before him, saying, ‘My daughter has just died; but come and lay your hand on her, and she will live.' And Jesus got up and followed him, with his disciples. Then suddenly a woman who had been suffering from hemorrhages for twelve years came up behind him and touched the fringe of his cloak, for she said to herself, ‘If I only touch his cloak, I will be made well.' Jesus turned, and seeing her he said, ‘Take heart, daughter; your faith has made you well.' And instantly the woman was made well.When Jesus came to the leader's house and saw the flute-players and the crowd making a commotion, he said, ‘Go away; for the girl is not dead but sleeping.' And they laughed at him. But when the crowd had been put outside, he went in and took her by the hand, and the girl got up. And the report of this spread throughout that district. These days after Pentecost are a long season in the church calendar. They are meant to be a time for us – after the arrival of the Holy Spirit, at Pentecost, which we talked about a couple of weeks ago – to focus on a season of growth and discipleship as God's people in the Church. A lot of Christians call it “Ordinary Time,” which couldn't sound like more of a snore. So it takes some work to see that what Jesus was up to – and what we're called to be about, still – is anything but “ordinary” for people in our day and age, who want to be more like Jesus.See, all along – even before the Holy Spirit showed up like it did at Pentecost – Jesus is just trying to love people … and trying to show people how to love people, too. He's milling around Galilee collecting followers. Building friendships. Growing relationships. Getting invited to dinner and sharing time with the cool people – and by “cool people,” I mean the tax collectors and sinners.Because I think Jesus, like Billy Joel, would “rather laugh with the sinners than cry with the saints … because the sinners are much more fun!”Jesus just sang it differently: “I have come to call, not the righteous, but sinners.”And it's fair to assume Matthew, who Jesus found at the tax both, measured up to the all the sinful stereotypes of a First Century Jewish tax-collector, otherwise there wouldn't be much to this story. See, the reason it was surprising, if not scandalous, for Jesus to be having dinner at Matthew's house, remember, is that Jewish tax-collectors were known to have made nice with the powers of Rome. That means Matthew would have been in charge of exacting taxes from his fellow Jews – his friends, family, and neighbors, at his discretion – to line the pockets of the occupying, oppressive Roman Empire. And tax collectors, like Matthew, were known for lining their own pockets – unfairly – along the way, too.So, imagine Jesus breaking bread with some of the richest, most corrupt people you can imagine, in our day and age. Imagine your least favorite politician. Imagine your least favorite billionaire. And just to bring it a little closer to home, imagine your least favorite boss, co-worker, teacher, coach, neighbor, ex. And now that we've each created our very own personal guest list from Hell, imagine Jesus at the head of the table … pull up a chair … and pass the mashed potatoes, please.This is why what's happened this past week in our own backyard – with the words, tweets, posts, and podcasts from certain politicians – in the name of Jesus Christ – is so maddening.I'm talking about the invitation to hate muslims, by our Lieutenant Governor, of course.And, since it's PRIDE month, I've really been struck by all of the nonsense from other powerful people who feel the need to steal the thunder from the LGBTQ+ community by declaring June “Nuclear Family Month,” instead, as some sort of middle finger to the celebration of “PRIDE.” It is the opposite of what Jesus would do – “reclaiming the rainbow,” as they say – in a petty, selfish, self-centered, close-minded, hateful, exclusionary, version of what they call “Christianity,” but which is anything but “Christ-like.”You might say, these people are sick and in need of a physician. Or a lobotomy. Or a spiritual heart-transplant. Or maybe (more kindly, Pastor Mark) they're in need of a meal, shared around a table with the very people – the children of God – they are judging, hating, afraid of, or pretending they want to – or could – save, as if that was their job – which it is not.[And let me be clear. I'm not equating the LGBTQ community with the tax collectors and sinners – or suggesting their sexuality makes them somehow sinful. I'm equating the judgment of them by the powers that be as having no more sway over Jesus' capacity to love all people, regardless of who the world says he should or should not love.]My apologies to those of you who've heard this story before. I've talked about it in our book studies of Colby Martin's UNCLOBBER, but never in the context of a sermon, surprisingly. But it came to mind in light of all that Jesus is up to this morning.When I was in elementary school, back in the 80's, my family traveled to New Orleans to see the culmination of my grandmother's latest hobby – the grand finale showcase of her time at something like an Arthur Murray Dance Studio. It sounds terribly cheesy. And maybe it was, but I doubt it. My grandmother was a pretty classy lady.And, to my childish sensibilities, it was a classy affair. It took place in a hotel ballroom downtown. We had to wear shirts and ties, hard pants and uncomfortable shoes. As part of it all, my grandmother hosted a gathering with several of her new friends – the dancers, instructors, and whatnot – at her home, for drinks and hors d'oeuvres. And that's where I met Mario, my grandma's much younger dance partner. I think he was – to my grandmother – like the professional dancers they pair with the B-list celebrities on “Dancing with the Stars.”Mario was also a Black gay man. Going by stereotype alone, it was as obvious that Mario was gay as it was that he was Black, even to my elementary-aged eyes … he had a longish jheri curl hairdo and long, polished finger nails, too, which he waved flamboyantly and without shame as he walked, talked, and danced.And this was the 1980's remember. And there was this thing called the AIDS epidemic running rampant in the gay community. And even my elementary-aged eyes and ears had told me to be very afraid of gay people – and to stay away from them – if I didn't want to get sick… or die… or probably, “catch the homosexuality.” And this guy, Mario, was in my grandmother's house. And they had danced together. And we were eating from the same buffet table. And I shook his hand when we were introduced.And I was afraid. And mad, I think. And worried about my grandmother, too.But bear with me, because what I learned, thanks to that party and around that buffet table, was as powerful as anything I'd learned around the altar of Holy Communion up to that point in my life. And it has something to do with what Jesus meant when he said he desires mercy not sacrifice.See, sacrifice was the way of worship for believers before Jesus, remember … bring a goat or a lamb, bring some incense or two turtledoves, bring a partridge in a pear tree to the house of God, set them afire as an expression of your love and repentance, and your way was made … your sins were forgiven … your prayers were lifted … your devotion, awe, and worship were offered up to the Almighty. And that was that.But Jesus, like the prophets before him changed the game. Like Amos who despised the self-righteous songs of the people and had no regard for their fake fellowship… like Isaiah who hated and was burdened by the phony festivals of the people… like Jeremiah, who found burnt offerings unacceptable… like Hosea this morning… Jesus wanted to see, to feel, to inspire among God's people mercy, compassion, love, and forgiveness – over and above all the rest.And I'm convinced that you can't scare or shame or preach or punish people into any of those things. But you can model mercy. You can practice compassion. You can offer forgiveness. You can be generous. You can love one another.And Jesus does that today, not from behind a TV screen or a computer keyboard or a pulpit, even. Jesus does that up close and personally – at Matthew's dinner table … and so near to that hemorrhaging woman she could touch him … and in the home, at the bedside, of that little girl, too.And what I think is most telling and beautiful about what Jesus was able to do for the people he met, is what he did when he healed that hemorrhaging woman. We're told, very deliberately, that Jesus sees her. And I imagine, he sees more than just what she was wearing – her red hat or her rainbow bracelet, her jheri curl or her long fingernails, let's say. I imagine he could see what twelve years of sickness and shame do to a person. I imagine he could see how exhausted and afraid she must have been. I imagine he could see how desperate and lonely she felt. I imagine he could see that she had no other option but to put her faith into someone so unbelievable and something so utterly new, for a change.We can't begin to show mercy, compassion, or forgiveness … we can't begin to love one another … until we take the time to see, to listen to, to understand the wants, needs, fears, longings, lives, and loves of others in this world – especially those who are so very different from us.I didn't learn anything about Mario that night at my grandmother's when I was a boy – acting like some kind of 5th grade Pharisee. But I've learned about him since – because I've learned to see, listen to, learn from, and love the friends I know who are like him in so many ways.It's why I pray this communion table, our worship, and the ministry we share will look more and more like where we find Jesus this morning: that we'll make room for more Matthews, more Marios, and more sinners of all stripes – and that we'll acknowledge that that includes each and every one of us, too, every day of the week. And I pray we'll work hard to see one another – really see each other and ourselves – the way God sees us all: with a wide mercy, with an abiding love, with a steadfast grace – no strings attached – that can change us, change others, and change the world our God so loves.Amen

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Is it possible you've been walking on holy ground and didn't know it? Is it possible you've passed signs of God at work and didn't notice? In order to see what God is doing in and around you you must have an open heart. Nothing is worth closing your heart over. ---------- Click here to access resources for supporting immigrants: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1G9suVgJsS8X6TdH6ec2TBRKTz3dCqzQ2dPzUor4TKHc/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.ejsud9n02yg8 Thank you for joining us today! If you feel led to give to DCC, you can do so here: https://pushpay.com/g/denverchurch?src=hpp

In Acts 7:1–8, Stephen begins his defense by recounting how God appeared to Abraham in Mesopotamia and called him to leave his homeland in faith. Though Abraham had no child, God promised him land, foretold 400 years of slavery in Egypt, and assured eventual deliverance, establishing the covenant of circumcision through Isaac, Jacob, and the twelve patriarchs. Stephen reminds us that God's redemptive plan unfolds across generations and that His faithfulness is never confined by geography or circumstance. ---------- Click here to access resources for supporting immigrants: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1G9suVgJsS8X6TdH6ec2TBRKTz3dCqzQ2dPzUor4TKHc/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.ejsud9n02yg8   Thank you for joining us today! If you feel led to give to DCC, you can do so here: https://pushpay.com/g/denverchurch?src=hpp

Have you ever noticed that those who have experienced great suffering, are also those who often seem to have a greater capacity for joy? Those who have wept bitterly, are often those same ones who laugh most sincerely. Perhaps there is some nugget of this truth being revealed as Jesus looks to John, the life he led and tells us "yet whoever is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. In the 3rd week of Advent we light the Candle of Joy. We take joy in the nearness of Christ. But, joy breaks in not by eliminating pain or doubt, but by transforming it. Even John questions Jesus, and Jesus calls him great. Joy grows in wilderness soil.  ---------- Click here to access resources for supporting immigrants: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1G9suVgJsS8X6TdH6ec2TBRKTz3dCqzQ2dPzUor4TKHc/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.ejsud9n02yg8   Thank you for joining us today! If you feel led to give to DCC, you can do so here: https://pushpay.com/g/denverchurch?src=hpp

On the first week of Advent we light the Hope Candle. We are invited to Hope in the coming of Christ... But, Hope is not passive; it calls for our attention. Isaiah's vision of swords into plowshares requires us to "walk in the light of the Lord" — not a soft image, but one that disrupts our violence. For Matthew, divine timing is placed in this image of a thief in the night. Why a negative vision for the hope that we have? How is Matthews invitation one that calls us not towards a passive hope, but one that invites us towards wakefulness? ---------- Click here to access resources for supporting immigrants: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1G9suVgJsS8X6TdH6ec2TBRKTz3dCqzQ2dPzUor4TKHc/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.ejsud9n02yg8   Thank you for joining us today! If you feel led to give to DCC, you can do so here: https://pushpay.com/g/denverchurch?src=hpp

Acts 3:24-4:4 continues Peter's sermon and describes the response. Peter declares that all the prophets—from Samuel onward—foretold the days now being fulfilled in Jesus. He reminds the people they are heirs of the covenant made with Abraham, and that God sent Jesus first to them to bless them by turning them from their sins. However, as Peter and John speak, the temple authorities—disturbed by their teaching on resurrection—arrest them. Despite this, many who heard the message believe, and about 5,000 men come to faith. ---------- Click here to access resources for supporting immigrants: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1G9suVgJsS8X6TdH6ec2TBRKTz3dCqzQ2dPzUor4TKHc/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.ejsud9n02yg8   Thank you for joining us today! If you feel led to give to DCC, you can do so here: https://pushpay.com/g/denverchurch?src=hpp

What if getting happier wasn't about buying more, doing more, or being “fearless”, but about learning a few smart survival moves for modern life? In this episode of Dancing in the Discomfort Zone, survivalist-professor-midwife Ruth Ann Colby Martin (https://RACMedge.com) turns a year in the wild into a practical framework you can use at work, at home, and anywhere stress tries to hijack your joy. From “shelter, water, fire, food” to journaling and 15-minute sit-spots, Ruthann shows you how to protect your energy, find flow, feed your passion, and live with purpose...without building a hut or chewing on beetles. (Promise.

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Send us a textIn this special Pride Month message at Harvest Sarasota, Colby Martin, author of Unclobber, invites listeners to reflect on what it means to belong at "the right kind of party." Through a blend of humor, personal insights, and profound biblical storytelling, Colby explores how diversity isn't just a preference—it's a divine imperative.Sharing four powerful stories from scripture, Colby makes the case that the presence of diversity—in identities, backgrounds, and life experiences—is a clear sign of God's kingdom unfolding here on earth. He challenges traditional views of purity and uniformity, highlighting how God's dream for humanity has always been radically inclusive, welcoming everyone to the celebration.This inspiring message reminds us that authentic spiritual communities embrace difference, reflect diversity, and celebrate the unique journey each person brings. When we see people from all walks of life gathered together, that's how we know we're at the right party.Join Colby in discovering the power and beauty of a faith community built on inclusion, love, and divine diversity. Harvest is a fully affirming, inclusive (including the LGBTQ+ community) progressive Christian church located in Sarasota, Florida.Follow us on Social Media:Instagram - Instagram.com/harvestsarasotaFacebook - Facebook.com/harvestsarasotaTikTok CLICK HEREDONATE to support our podcast HERERecorded live at Harvest Church in Sarasota by Michael Thomas Regina and Stephen Lehman of Boardtown Creative

This Sunday we are so excited to welcome our friend Colby Martin back to GracePointe! To learn more about Colby and his work, visit www.colbymartinonline.com.⛪️ To learn more about who we are and what we do, visit https://gracepointe.net/about-us

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Performed By Bro. Colby Martin

Performed By Bro. Colby Martin

Guest sermon by Colby Martin.

Colby Martin, author of Unclobber, shares his story of deconstruction and reconstruction on this episode. He then teaches on how to rebuild your faith and pick up the pieces after the very common deconstruction process we go through when coming out. Find Colby at: https://www.colbymartinonline.com/ Support us and Join our Monthly Zoom on Patreon: patreon.com/c/ITriedtoBeStraight Chat with us and others on Discord:  https://discord.gg/7jwmTemc5y --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/i-tried-to-be-straight/support

What does the Bible really say about same-sex unions? Where has the church gone wrong in its response to this pressing conversation? This video is a discussion between me and progressive Christian pastor Colby Martin, author of Unclobber. We discuss the topic together and then take live questions. READ: Same-Sex Marriage, by Sean McDowell and John Stonestreet (https://amzn.to/3ugLYh4) READ: Unclobber by Colby Martin (https://amzn.to/3ughCLO) *Get a MASTERS IN APOLOGETICS or SCIENCE AND RELIGION at BIOLA (https://bit.ly/3LdNqKf) *USE Discount Code [SMDCERTDISC] for $100 off the BIOLA APOLOGETICS CERTIFICATE program (https://bit.ly/3AzfPFM) *See our fully online UNDERGRAD DEGREE in Bible, Theology, and Apologetics: (https://bit.ly/448STKK) FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sean_McDowell TikTok: @sean_mcdowell Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmcdowell/ Website: https://seanmcdowell.org

PART 3 of 4: Many Christians wonder how it is possible to be LGBTQ+ affirming in light of what most people assume to be a clear anti-Gay message in the bible. This episode wrestles with ROMANS 1, and the VICE LISTS in 1 Corinthians and 1 TIMOTHY.  In this special 4-part series, Kelly examines how affirming Bible scholars view the 6 verses in the Bible that deal with same-sex relationships in the context of their time and place, and ask whether these really are sweeping prohibitions of all same-sex relationships, or are about specific issues in a certain time--including violence, idolatry, and religious difference--that may not apply to modern LGBTQ+ people and relationships. (TW: Sexual Assault, Rape, Incest, Slavery, Infanticide)Many thanks to Justin Lee, Colby Martin, Thomas Oord, and the Q Christian Fellowship, from whose scholarship we borrowed liberally!  Justin Lee:https://geekyjustin.com/ Colby Martin:https://www.colbymartinonline.com/Thomas J. Oord:https://thomasjayoord.com/ Q Christian Fellowship:https://www.qchristian.org/ 1946: The Mistranslation that Shifted a Culturehttps://www.1946themovie.com/Also, remember to find us at Theology Beer Camp https://www.eventbrite.com/e/theology-camp-the-return-of-the-god-pods-tickets-824208298207And use our discount code RADICALHOBBIT to save $50 on tickets!

PART 4 of 4: Many Christians wonder how it is possible to be LGBTQ+ affirming in light of what most people assume to be a clear anti-Gay message in the bible. This episode summarizes all the verses we've studied so far, and weighs them against the larger backdrop of the Biblical principles of Love, Grace, and how we are called to treat others. Love doesn't necessarily mean accepting everything others do, and all though under the law of love, everything is permitted, not everything is beneficial--but love also desires more than just compelling others to do good. It desires their THRIVING. In this special 4-part series, Kelly examines how affirming Bible scholars view the 6 verses in the Bible that deal with same-sex relationships in the context of their time and place, and ask whether these really are sweeping prohibitions of all same-sex relationships, or are about specific issues in a certain time--including violence, idolatry, and religious difference--that may not apply to modern LGBTQ+ people and relationships. (TW: Sexual Assault, Rape, Incest, Slavery, Infanticide) Many thanks to Justin Lee, Colby Martin, Thomas Oord, and the Q Christian Fellowship, from whose scholarship we borrowed liberally!  Justin Lee:https://geekyjustin.com/ Colby Martin:https://www.colbymartinonline.com/Thomas J. Oord:https://thomasjayoord.com/ Q Christian Fellowship:https://www.qchristian.org/ 1946: The Mistranslation that Shifted a Culturehttps://www.1946themovie.com/Also, remember to find us at Theology Beer Camp https://www.eventbrite.com/e/theology-camp-the-return-of-the-god-pods-tickets-824208298207And use our discount code RADICALHOBBIT to save $50 on tickets!

PART 1 of 4: Many Christians wonder how it is possible to be LGBTQ+ affirming in light of what most people assume to be a clear anti-Gay message in the bible. In this special 4-part series, Kelly examines how affirming Bible scholars view the 6 verses in the Bible that deal with same-sex relationships in the context of their time and place, and ask whether these really are sweeping prohibitions of all same-sex relationships, or are about specific issues in a certain time--including violence, idolatry, and religious difference--that may not apply to modern LGBTQ+ people and relationships. (TW: Sexual Assault, Rape, Incest, Slavery, Infanticide)Many thanks to Justin Lee, Colby Martin, Thomas Oord, and the Q Christian Fellowship, from whose scholarship we borrowed liberally! Justin Lee:https://geekyjustin.com/ Colby Martin:https://www.colbymartinonline.com/Thomas J. Oord:https://thomasjayoord.com/Q Christian Fellowship:https://www.qchristian.org/ 1946: The Mistranslation that Shifted a Culturehttps://www.1946themovie.com/Also, remember to find us at Theology Beer Camp https://www.eventbrite.com/e/theology-camp-the-return-of-the-god-pods-tickets-824208298207And use our discount code RADICALHOBBIT to save $50 on tickets!

PART 2 of 4: Many Christians wonder how it is possible to be LGBTQ+ affirming in light of what most people assume to be a clear anti-Gay message in the bible. This episode continues this exploration by taking on the story of Sodom, and investigating what are the "abominations" in the laws of Leviticus. In this special 4-part series, Kelly examines how affirming Bible scholars view the 6 verses in the Bible that deal with same-sex relationships in the context of their time and place, and ask whether these really are sweeping prohibitions of all same-sex relationships, or are about specific issues in a certain time--including violence, idolatry, and religious difference--that may not apply to modern LGBTQ+ people and relationships. (TW: Sexual Assault, Rape, Incest, Slavery, Infanticide) Many thanks to Justin Lee, Colby Martin, Thomas Oord, and the Q Christian Fellowship, from whose scholarship we borrowed liberally! Justin Lee:https://geekyjustin.com/ Colby Martin:https://www.colbymartinonline.com/Thomas J. Oord:https://thomasjayoord.com/ Q Christian Fellowship:https://www.qchristian.org/ 1946: The Mistranslation that Shifted a Culturehttps://www.1946themovie.com/Also, remember to find us at Theology Beer Camp https://www.eventbrite.com/e/theology-camp-the-return-of-the-god-pods-tickets-824208298207And use our discount code RADICALHOBBIT to save $50 on tickets!

In this podcast Fred speaks with Pastor/Author Colby Martin about his new book Un Clobber and how we may have misused the Bible, and new practices and ways to show love moving forward. Support Spirituality Adventures: https://spiritualityadventures.com/support Purchase Coby's Book "Un Clobber" https://amzn.to/4cz3OSi

Check out our conversation with author, pastor, and speaker Colby Martin! Colby wrote Unclobber and The Shift, two books designed to help individuals better understand the bible, faith, and how to move from closed, to inclusive theology. Listen now and enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deconstructionzone/message

We welcome the return of our friend Colby Martin, pastor, writer, coach, and LGBTQ+ advocate. This conversation leads off with a heartfelt and personal one-on-one conversation with Mark and Colby about the latter's work in fighting for LGBTQ+ inclusion and greater compassion within religious spaces, then once Kelly gets out of traffic, all 3 of us jump into the fray in a conversation that looks head-on at topics such as "Hate the Sin/Love the Sinner" and what it Really Means to LOVE your ENEMIES (yes, even that ONE guy.) Join us for a funny, authentic, real exploration of the spiritual issues that impact our everyday lives.

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We are talking with Colby Martin, digital pastor, spiritual coach, and author of "Unclobber: Rethinking Our Misuse of the Bible on Homosexuality" and "The Shift: Surviving and Thriving after Moving from Conservative to Progressive Christianity." We jump right into the ways that the church's interpretation of scripture and treatment of LGBTQ+ people have led to religious abuse and trauma, and we explore ways to think about a more loving and inclusive approach. Find Colby at LinkTr.ee/ColbyMartin

Suffering is a part of being human, but maybe we can find ways to suffer less and hold onto hope in the process. Today, Colby Martin reflects on the three practices that have helped him learn to suffer better and suffer less: The hourglass, the bar, and the seed. He offers words of encouragement for anyone who's struggling to find hope and reminds us that nothing lasts, not even the worst suffering.  Episode Recap: Nothing lasts, and suffering is a part of life (0:30) We can't avoid suffering, so what do we do instead? (6:32) When we learn to suffer better, we suffer less (10:08) The Hourglass: If nothing lasts, then suffering doesn't last either (12:57) The Bar: We need less than we think to make us happy (15:35) Hope is the antithesis to suffering, but you can't have one without the other (21:07) The Seed: Death is a part of becoming (27:56) When we learn to suffer better, we'll suffer less (31:57) You are OK, and you've always been OK (38:11) Resources: Learn more about GracePointe Check out our schedule of upcoming events Become a sustaining member of the GracePointe community Follow GracePointe on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook

Season 3: Episode 21 There's a culture war between the church and the queer community. In this series, Mike showcases voices from both people in the queer community and allies who have done work to integrate the two. Colby Martin, pastor, ally and author of UnClobber and The Shift joins Mike this week. ⁠⁠⁠Everything Numa⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Colby Martin Website

There are multiple moments in the Gospels where Jesus says someone has been saved or healed by their faith. What is "the faith that saves?" What if it grows in the place we least expect it?

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Today I have the honor of talking with someone who I think is one of the best, if not the best, Christian models of navigating this tough culture with grace AND truth. Dr. Sean McDowell is a gifted communicator with a passion for equipping the church, and especially young people, to make the case for the Christian faith. In this episode, we go deep into the question of how we can better balance grace and truth in our interactions with a hostile culture--and also in our interactions with fellow believers. MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:Unshaken Conference info and tickets: https://unshakenconference.com/Unshaken Faith Podcast with Alisa Childers: https://blubrry.com/1470671/Sean's website: https://seanmcdowell.org/Sean's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SeanMcDowellSean's interview with progressive pastor Brandan Robertson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOTjzVZihfMSean's interview with progressive pastor Colby Martin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXjWhEHpxP0Sean's latest book, "A Rebel's Manifesto: Choosing Truth, Real Justice, and Love amid the Noise of Today's World": https://www.amazon.com/Rebels-Manifesto-Choosing-Justice-Todays/dp/1496443926

Good morning ladies and gentlemen! It is Wednesday and we are here with the news you love. Brett & Gabriel are here with headlines and a discussion about the Think Cafe. Let's get ready for a great show! Here's the news: - Wednesday, March 8th will see two forums: at 6 pm the Alderman At Large & Ward 3 Aldermanic forums will begin at 6 pm. Aldermanic forums for Wards 5, 6 & 8 will take place directly after, starting at 8 pm. Each forum will be live on the Facebook page of the LWVAA. Follow and like the page here on Facebook and Instagram! - The next date for Play Attention, Sunday afternoon play sessions for military and veteran families & children will be Sunday June 11th from 2 to 5 pm. This is provided by Kohl's Children's Museum and provides a safe environment for children and families. This is a very welcome initiative for veterans and their families. For more information and to register visit the website here: https://www.kohlchildrensmuseum.org/outreach-programs/play-attention/ - This Friday, March 10th, A New Way Church presents Colby Martin, a progressive Christian author on a book tour landing in Naperville. This will be a book signing and also a meet and greet. A New Way is a faith based, inclusive community that is a safe space for all to enjoy and share the word of God. Scan the QR code on the flyer to RSVP and reserve your seat! Have a wonderful rest of the day! Good Morning Aurora will return Friday morning at 8 am. Thank you for supporting the show and subscirbe on YouTube at this link: https://www.youtube.com/c/GoodMorningAuroraPodcast The second largest city's first daily news podcast is here. Tune in every Monday, Wednesday & Friday to our FB Live from 8 am to 9 am. Make sure to like and subscribe to stay updated on all things Aurora. Twitter: goodmorningaur1 Instagram: goodmorningaurorail Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6dVweK5Zc4uPVQQ0Fp1vEP... Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../good-morning.../id1513229463 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/goodmorningaurora #positivevibes #positiveenergy #downtownaurora #kanecountyil #bataviail #genevail #stcharlesil #saintcharlesil #elginil #northaurorail #auroraillinois #auroramedia #auroranews #goodmorning #goodmorningaurora #news #dailynews #subscribe #youtube #podcast #spotify #morningnews #morningshow #wednesday --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goodmorningaurora/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/goodmorningaurora/support

Good morning and happy Friday! Doesn't it feel good having made it to the end of the week? We know it does! Get ready for a great show. We have the news you need, plus "thank you's" and shoutouts. Here's the news: - The League of Women Voters of the Aurora Area are hosting candidate forums online for local races. Tuesday, March 7th at 6 pm will be the District 131 School Board forum. Wednesday, March 8th will see two forums: at 6 pm the Alderman At Large & Ward 3 Aldermanic forums will begin at 6 pm. Aldermanic forums for Wards 5, 6 & 8 will take place directly after, starting at 8 pm. Each forum will be live on the Facebook page of the LWVAA. Follow and like the page here on Facebook and Instagram! - Friday, March 10th, A New Way Church presents Colby Martin, a progressive Christian author on a book tour landing in Naperville. This will be a book signing and also a meet and greet. A New Way is a faith based, inclusive community that is a safe space for all to enjoy and share the word of God. Scan the QR code on the flyer to RSVP and reserve your seat! - Free financial coaching as a public service is available from the City of Aurora's Financial Empowerment Center and the Neighbor Project. Help is available in over 150 languages and our counselors are standing by to help you. Visit their office Mondays thru Fridays from 9 am to 5 pm at 712 South River Street or call (630) 256-4552 and schedule your appointment today! Have a safe and blessed day and weekend. Good Morning Aurora will return Monday morning at 8 am! Subscribe to the show on YouTube at this link: https://www.youtube.com/c/GoodMorningAuroraPodcast The second largest city's first daily news podcast is here. Tune in every Monday, Wednesday & Friday to our FB Live from 8 am to 9 am. Make sure to like and subscribe to stay updated on all things Aurora. Twitter: goodmorningaur1 Instagram: goodmorningaurorail Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6dVweK5Zc4uPVQQ0Fp1vEP... Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../good-morning.../id1513229463 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/goodmorningaurora #positivevibes #positiveenergy #downtownaurora #kanecountyil #bataviail #genevail #stcharlesil #saintcharlesil #elginil #northaurorail #auroraillinois #auroramedia #auroranews #goodmorning #goodmorningaurora #news #dailynews #subscribe #youtube #podcast #spotify #morningnews #morningshow #friday --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goodmorningaurora/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/goodmorningaurora/support

Judgment is part of how humans have survived for centuries, but it's also a source of tribalism and disconnection. Today, Colby Martin shares an epiphany that changed the way he views God, and he uses the creation story in Genesis to demonstrate how judging others hurts us and the people around us. Colby is a pastor and author of two books, “UnClobber” and “The Shift.” Episode Recap: Humans are by nature mistrustful of people who are different, and we've crafted stories to explain it (6:35) Tribalism is based on judgment (10:39) In the creation story, God wanted to protect us from knowledge of good and evil (12:58) It's not that Adam and Eve became evil, but they started seeing each other as different (17:52) Judging leads to shame (22:40) Love does not judge, so maybe God doesn't judge either (24:43) Judging is coded into our DNA, but so is the image of God (29:46) God's judgment of our identity is that we are beloved (34:18) Resources: Learn more about GracePointe Check out our schedule of upcoming events Follow GracePointe on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook Check out Colby's books

This is a Deep Dive into the book: A Rebel's Manifesto: Choosing Truth, Real Justice, and Love amid the Noise of Today's World by Sean McDowell.This is Part 5 of the Deep Dive: “Ethics and Cultural Engagement”0:48 - Colby Martin & Sean McDowell dialogue reflections10:26 - Mailbag question16:13 - Book recommendation20:37 - Ch20 - The Environment22:45 - Poverty24:00 - Guns and Violence26:17 - Immigration 29:37 - Artificial Intelligence30:23 - Cultural Engagement Section30:37 - Ch25 - How Will I Know God's Will?51:30 - Ch26 - A Guide for ConversationsHelpful links:Progressive Christianity (Sean McDowell and Colby Martin)https://a315.co/3DxdvBfLive Action, Snopes, Planned Parenthood's "Prenatal Care"https://a315.co/3gMlkKhKarl Payne Podcasts (spiritual warfare)Part 1 - https://a315.co/3Nhc6lKPart 2 - https://a315.co/3f7aDSePlaying with Fire by Billy Hallowell https://a315.co/3SFFumwFound: God's Will by John MacArthurhttps://a315.co/3Sz2aoEFailure - What is the Meaning of Failure for the Christian? (William Lane Craig) (Video and Transcript) - https://a315.co/3FotkeSTactics by Greg Koukl - https://a315.co/3FiG0E4A Rebel's Manifesto Book:https://a315.co/RebelSean's McDowell's Website:www.seanmcdowell.orgWe appreciate your feedback.If you have a question or comment for the podcast, record it and send it our way using www.speakpipe.com/Apologetics315 or you can email us at podcast@apologetics315.com

What is Progressive Christianity? Is it a branch of historic Christianity or something else? In this bonus episode, Sean has a conversation with Colby Martin, an author and progressive Christian pastor. They discuss how progressive Christians and evangelicals differ over the deity of Christ, nature of the Scriptures, and the resurrection of Jesus. This episode was first recorded on Sean's YouTube channel, which is in partnership with the Talbot Apologetics program.Colby Martin is Progressive Christian pastor and the author of multiple books including The Shift.==========Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith and Culture is a podcast from Talbot School of Theology at Biola University, which offers degrees both online and on campus in Southern California.   Read a transcript of this episode at: https://www.biola.edu/blogs/think-biblically/2022/bonus-progressive-christianity-vs-evangelical-christianity       Find all episodes of Think Biblically at: https://www.biola.edu/think-biblically   Watch video episodes at: https://bit.ly/think-biblically-video   Join Think Biblically for our LIVE, in-person, fifth anniversary celebration! Featuring a free live recording of the podcast with guest Josh McDowell. Learn more at https://www.biola.edu/events/2022/think-biblically-5-year-anniversary.

Lecture by Mike Hoyt for church school 10.9.22Wonderfully Made A Re-Examination of Scripture and LGBTQ+ Join our a six-week study in the fellowship hall of the books Unclobber by Colby Martin and Transforming by Austin Hartke. This class is for folks who know what all the letters and terms in LGBTQIA+ are, and for those who don't. It is for folks excited about discussing these issues at church, and for those who feel doubtful. In short, all are welcome! youtube link:https://youtu.be/t2G_MrNtWVISupport the show

The Bible doesn't condemn homosexuality, DOES NOT, DOES NOT, DOES NOT. The bible actually preaches, start with love, and live each day from the point of love and all will be well with the world. However, for whatever reasons, religions, not all, but many have chosen to use the bible as a weapon to clobber the LGBTQ+ community. But one former Evangelical Pastor has said, there's another way. Author, Colby Martin, in his book Unclobber, literally unclobbers the Bible passages that have created pain and disillusionment LGBTQ+, all at the cost of his own space in the evangelical world. And he couldn't be happier as an amazing supporter of the LGBTQ+ community. Dive in and learn how you too can unclobber these Bible passages and know you are good in the eyes of God. https://www.colbymartinonline.com/books ()About Colby Having experienced his fair share of pain and rejection from mainstream Christianity, Colby is awake to the flaws, tragic missteps, and misplaced earnestness that too often define the direction of the church. But God's vision for creation as revealed in Jesus still compels him - a window into a way of being human that fosters wholeness, and can move communities away from shame into vulnerable, flourishing connection. As author of “https://www.amazon.com/UnClobber-Rethinking-Misuse-Bible-Homosexuality/dp/066426221X (UnClobber): Rethinking our Misuse of the Bible on Homosexuality” and the soon to be released, “https://www.amazon.com/Shift-Surviving-Conservative-Progressive-Christianity/dp/1506455492/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=The%20shift%20colby%20martin&qid=1574106514&sr=8-1 (The Shift): Surviving and Thriving after Moving from Conservative to Progressive Christianity,” Colby has emerged as one of the leading voices of the Progressive Christian movement. Together with his Co-Pastor and wife, http://www.katechristensenmartin.com/ (Kate), they founded and lead http://sojourngrace.com/ (Sojourn Grace Collective) in San Diego, CA, while enjoying life with their four sons. Colby is passionate about carving out a space within Christianity that includes: a whole-heartedly affirming posture toward LGBTQ individuals, a broader acceptance of other spiritual practices and religious perspectives, an agreeableness toward science, and a commitment to always growing, transforming, and trusting that the best days are yet to come. Colby is currently partnering with other progressive Christian churches as a co-director for https://www.launchpadpartners.org/ (Launchpad Partners Inc), an organization committed to planting and resourcing similar faith communities all across the country. It is Colby's deeply held belief that when people are reminded they are loved children of God, wholly and exactly as they are, they begin to live from a place of freedom. His work as author and pastor aims to point us toward that freedom, stubbornly, hopefully, until we believe in it. Until we can live in it, that the church - fully loved, liberated, and empowered - may continue the long work of changing the world. Connect With Colby https://tylerschrenk.com/ (Website) https://www.facebook.com/colbymartinauthor (Facebook) https://www.instagram.com/colbymartin/ (Instagram) https://unclobber.mykajabi.com/cheatsheet (Get Colby's Unclobber Cheat Sheet) You can also listen to the podcast on… https://apple.co/2RBmUxZ ()https://bit.ly/2UxP9zN ()   https://spoti.fi/2JpvCfg ()https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/rick-clemons/the-coming-out-lounge ()   http://tun.in/pjtKR ()https://bit.ly/30kT4kL ()   https://bit.ly/2FVH55j ()  

After graduating from Texas A&M University and a stint as a mountaineer and snowboard instructor, Colby spent a few years in Europe doing various things for various people in numerous countries. After Europe, Colby decided to go into education to understand why he was such a piss poor student, culminating in Mayan Hope, a nonprofit special education school in Nebaj, Guatemala. During his time in Guatemala he wrote the book, "The Vagabond Gypsy and His Beast of Burden" After a few years in Central America doing various things for various people, Colby worked as an adventure guide throughout Latin America, before returning to the States to project manage backcountry construction ops in National Parks and Forests. Colby then went to China. He spent…you guessed it, culminating in managing investigations into counterfeit products made in China that harmed Americans, namely pharmaceuticals. After leaving China, Colby went back to Austin, Texas to work for as an Analyst for Stratfor, a geopolitical think tank. Then, it was off to Yellowknife Canada to run logistics for an adventure company. While there, Colby was asked to join Pinkerton's Global Risk Group as Director on Intelligence, before also taking over operations in Washington in order to integrate intelligence into all Pinkerton operations. He's also a published author, BJJ black belt under Carter Fisk, a grappling instructor at AMC (Matt Hume), and husband. That last one is most important. In 2019 Colby founded Contingency 3. Contingency 3 is a global solutions company with a mission to reduce uncertainty, build resiliency, manage risk, protect assets and secure competitive advantage for clients. This approach will reduce harm, protect the innocent, and improve outcomes for the communities we serve.Colby Martin is a polymath driven by curiosity, creativity and death. His current interests include the study of consciousness, world affairs, technology, meta-systems and perfect top pressure. He believes that being a positive force in the world is not as eye-rolling and uncool as the evils make it out to be. https://www.amazon.com/dp/0595274277?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_detailsSupport the show

In this bonus episode, Sean talks with progressive Christian pastor Colby Martin about Scripture and same-sex unions. They discuss what the Bible says and how Christians can best love their LGBTQ neighbors. This episode was first recorded on Sean's YouTube channel and is longer than typical interviews here. But if you enjoy our regular interviews, you will love this one too.Colby Martin is the author of two books (“UnClobber: Rethinking our Misuse of the Bible on Homosexuality” and "The Shift: Surviving and Thriving after Moving from Conservative to Progressive Christianity"). He is progressive Christian pastor of Sojourn Grace Collective in San Diego, California.==========Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith and Culture is a podcast from Talbot School of Theology at Biola University, which offers degrees both online and on campus in Southern California.Read a transcript of this episode at: https://www.biola.edu/blogs/think-biblically/2022/bonus-the-bible-and-lgbtq-relationshipsFind all episodes of Think Biblically at: https://www.biola.edu/think-biblicallyWatch video episodes at: https://bit.ly/think-biblically-video

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Performed By Bro. Colby Martin

Performed By Bro. Colby Martin

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Pastors Josh Scott and Colby Martin join Doug Pagitt to talk about the journey from conservative Evangelicalism to Progressive Christianity. Josh Scott is pastor at Grace Point Church in Nashville, TN GracePointe.net   Colby Martin is pastor at Sojourn Grace Collective in San Diego, CA Sojourngrace.com   Doug Pagitt is the Executive Director and one of the founders of Vote Common Good. He is also a pastor, author, and social activist.  @pagitt   Daniel Deitrich is a singer-songwriter, former-pastor-turned-activist, and producer of The Common Good Podcast and Livestream. @danieldeitrich Our theme music is composed by Ben Grace. @bengracemusic   See full episodes and sharable short clips on YouTube: youtube.com/votecommongood   votecommongood.com votecommongood.com/podcast facebook.com/votecommongood twitter.com/votecommon

Colby Martin bravely answers hard questions that the Christian church avoids like the mosaic plague or worse, aggressively responds to with clobber verses meant to undermine the identities of the LGBTQIA+ community: Can one be a true Christian and actually believe that being queer is NOT a sin?  Having experienced his fair share of pain and rejection from mainstream Christianity, Colby is awake to the flaws, tragic missteps, and misplaced earnestness that too often define the direction of the church. Yet God's vision for creation as revealed in Jesus still compels him to remain in progressive Christianity. Colby is the author of two books (UnClobber: Rethinking our Misuse of the Bible on Homosexuality; and The Shift: Surviving and Thriving after Moving from Conservative to Progressive Christianity); he hosts a podcast with his wife, “The Kate & Colby Show,” and he and his wife founded and lead a progressive, LGBTQIA+ affirming Christian church in San Diego called Sojourn Grace Collective. This episode covers topics like: 🔥Being fired by a church for supporting the LGBTQIA+ community  🏳️‍🌈Adopting with inclusion theology and disproving clobber verses 💋 Can you can be POLYAMOROUS and be a Christian? ⚓️Advice to parents of queer children  ⛪️Can you *actually* be a “true Christian” and believe that being gay isn't a sin and stay in church? 💜Sharing what it's like to have a bisexual wife as a pastor 🙋‍♀️Questioning pastors and religious authority — the two questions you need to ask directly to your leaders to find out if your church is *actually* all-loving and affirming or insidiously bait and switching  🙏🏽Reckoning with deconstruction and perhaps reconstruction ✝️Exploring the idea that “Not all Christians” are part of the problem Recommended Resources: 1:1 Coaching with Sophia SOPHIA'S LIVE, VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS: Join the live, virtual Curious & Cumming Out - Live, Virtual Sex & Sexuality Workshop  Join the live, virtual  Releasing Religious Indoctrination Workshop  ⛓🙌This workshop is for you if you're ready to take the next step in releasing the fear of sin and shame surrounding your sexuality and evolving spirituality as you leave traditional religion. ❓What to expect:  ✨3 hours of intentional time together ✨Healing through shared experiences  ✨Quantum healing through guided mediation ✨Real world application: a closing embodiment exercise to take with you Learn more about Colby Martin: Get in touch: colbymartinonline.com UnClobber Online Course: https://courses.unclobber.com UnClobber the Book (2nd Edition): https://amzn.to/3Jk628p The Kate & Colby Show: thekateandcolbyshow.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colbymartin/ It's time to set yourself FREE, Lovely One!  Thank you for supporting my labor of love by sharing screenshots of the podcast, subscribing, and by pledging to contribute. Because creating inspiring content demands my time, creativity, resources, and talent, I depend on generous listeners like you to support the production of my show. Kindly support Enlightened for as little as $0.99/mo by tapping here. *you may cancel at anytime. With infinite love and gratitude. xo Sophia  Stream MY QUANTUM HEALING ANTHEMS with HARP MUSIC: https://spoti.fi/3jqALGb Learn more about me and what I do: https://www.SophiaSpallino.com Follow me on Instagram for inspiring real-life stories everyday: https://www.instagram.com/sophiaspallino/ Pledge to support my show: http://bit.ly/SupportEnlightened Shop my queer & spiritual merch: https://www.SophiaSpallino.com/shop Shop my favorite books and card decks here: http://bit.ly/SoulBooks If you are seeking wisdom & guidance, branding/social media tips, dating advice, a breakup breakthrough session, or a card reading, I'd be honored to coach you: https://sophiaspallino.com/mentorship

This week I spoke to Colby Martin of the SEMA Action Network to get all of the nitty gritty details on the Low Volume Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Act. The news of the act finally being able to move forward after 7 long years of it becoming law has been huge! Specifically, it now means that a licensed replica vehicle manufacturer can build up to 325 replica "classic" cars per year! Unlike current replica and "kit" cars, the customer can purchase it fully completed (running/driving) and register it in their own state accordingly. It'll look and feel just like the original, but there is one catch; it has to be emissions compliant with "modern standards!" Clear as mud, right? Colby was here to sort out the minutia of it all.  The post TMCP #501 Colby Martin – SEMA Low Volume Vehicle Act, What Is It All about first appeared on The Muscle Car Place.

Mike Maeshiro is a Christian thought leader, speaker, author, and founder and CEO of Numa, a spiritual intelligence organization. He recently made waves in the charismatic, evangelical sphere when he came out publicly as an openly gay man. His rhetoric and teaching on the topic, along with his personal story, have inspired many. The Woman Beings sit down with him to hear his story and talk about the fallout of coming out in the evangelical Christian space. Don't miss this one! Follow Mike: https://www.instagram.com/mikemaeshiro/ Confessions of a Reformer Podcast: https://apple.co/3iF02Mq Resources Mentioned: Mike's Resource Page: mikemaeshiro.com/lgbtq-resources Unclobber by Colby Martin: https://bit.ly/3L7WGhk God and the Gay Christian Matthew Vines: https://bit.ly/3Lf5hP7 Walking the Bridgeless Canyon by Kathy Baldock: https://bit.ly/3JD2GOG Boy Erased: https://bit.ly/3NgQ1TM Pray Away: https://bit.ly/3LdjsEs Kinsey: https://amzn.to/3tHS4s8 Ty Deran: https://www.instagram.com/mx.deran/ Shuyler Bailar: https://www.instagram.com/pinkmantaray/ --- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womanbeingpodcast/ Website: https://www.womanbeingcommunity.com/