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We chat with Dan Phelps and Christie Vanover about the new GE indoor pellet smoker. They have had a few serious cooks on it and we break it down.
What does it say about the state of the evangelical church that 83 percent of women's ministry leaders are not compensated? That's the question that Russell Moore and Jen Wilkin, an author and Bible teacher, pose at the beginning of their conversation on this episode. Wilkin, who spent most of her years leading women's ministry in a volunteer capacity, talks about how the fifth commandment to honor our parents prompted her to grow more curious about how the church treats its mothers. Wilkin and Moore discuss how churches can better value women as leaders, staff members, and congregants. They consider the challenge of being one of the only women on a church leadership team as well as the pros and cons of single-gender ministries. Wilkin and Moore explore the importance of encouraging biblical literacy and teaching theology within the local church. And they consider what it means that, as Wilkin says, “all theology is autobiography.” Resources mentioned in this episode include: You Are a Theologian, An Invitation to Know and Love God Well by Jen Wilkin and J.T. English “Honor Thy Church Mothers—with Wages” by Jen Wilkin Lifeway Women Academy To Be a Woman: The Confusion Over Female Identity and How Christians Can Respond by Katie J. McCoy PhD Do you have a question for Russell Moore? Send it to questions@russellmoore.com. Click here for a trial membership at Christianity Today. “The Russell Moore Show” is a production of Christianity Today Executive Producers: Erik Petrik, Russell Moore, and Mike Cosper Host: Russell Moore Producer: Ashley Hales Associate Producers: Abby Perry and McKenzie Hill Director of Operations for CT Media: Matt Stevens Audio engineering by Dan Phelps Video producer: Abby Egan Theme Song: “Dusty Delta Day” by Lennon Hutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Let's head back to The Ark Encounter! Ross talks with Dan Phelps, president of the Kentucky Paleontological Society and persistent thorn in the side of creationist Ken Ham. Learn why Answers in Genesis didn't get its desired location for the Creation Museum, why they only paid $1 for 98 acres of land, how their parking lot pays for the corporate jet, and why their online responses are so Ham-fisted.We have social media: Twitter! Facebook!
Dan Phelps of Learning to Smoke joins us to chat about BBQ, Social media, and of course, shoes. Dan has a huge presence on social media and a wealth of knowledge. If you are ever short of ideas on what to cook, make sure and follow his page. We learn a lot and hope you do as well.
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https://www.tonyshapshow.com/dan-phelps/ Dan Phelps Company Name: Salt Creek Capital www.SaltCreekCap.com Company Linkedin Profile URL https://www.linkedin.com/company/salt-creek-capital What does your company do in 5 words or less? Private Equity firm Word Bio Dan founded Salt Creek Capital, where he leads new investments and serves as a director on the boards of portfolio companies. Salt Creek has completed 35+ lower middle market acquisitions since 2011. Previously, Dan was a General Partner of two venture capital firms, Opus Capital and Duchossois Technology Partners.
Dan Phelps fills in for Pastor Taylor by bringing a message on the ways in which God reveals his law to those who don't have the law. Originally preached on Sunday morning April 18, 2021.
On this week’s episode of M&A Masters, we speak with Dan Phelps, Founder and Managing Director of Salt Creek Capital, based in Silicon Valley. Salt Creek Capital is a lower middle-market private equity firm that partners with talented executives to acquire profitable small businesses across the United States. Dan earned his MBA at the University of Chicago and spent time in both venture and smaller private equity investing experiences before founding Salt Creek Capital over 11 years ago.
Doug Logan was running a barbershop in Patterson, New Jersey when he met Jesus. Doug, who is black, quickly married his girlfriend Angel, who is white. Within days, he was preaching on the streets to the homeless. In the twenty-five years since, their interracial marriage has been a kind of proving ground for the experience of racial tensions that have come along with being black and Reformed, both in majority white and in majority non-white contexts. That included serving at a historic, majority-white Presbyterian church in Philadelphia and planting a church in Camden, New Jersey. Now, Doug serves as the Associate Director of Acts 29 and the president of Grimké Seminary, where he hopes to equip more pastors like him to bring new expressions of Reformed theology to the urban context. Listen in as he shares his story, his passion for the gospel, and his vision for racial reconciliation at the foot of the cross. Produced by Mike Cosper Edited by Mark Owens Theme Song “Eden Was a Garden” by Roman Candle Music by Roman Candle and Dan Phelps
Mike Cosper, host of Cultivated, a podcast about faith and work, interviews Miroslav Volf about his vocation as theologian. They discuss Miroslav's youth in Croatia and his family's influence on his spirituality and theology, as well as the urgent need for faithful witness in our turbulent times. Original air date: November 2, 2020. ---Introduction from Cultivated, featured on Christianity Today(Click here to listen on ChristianityToday.com.)Miroslav Volf's writing is considered some of the most significant theological work of the last century. He was born into a family of Pentecostal Christians in Croatia, under oppressive Communist rule, and a “minority of a minority” (as he would later describe it). For almost four decades, his writing has been a testament to the power of the gospel for reunification and healing in the aftermath of war and political turmoil, as well as a vision for human flourishing in an experience of Trinitarian love.On this episode, we talk about his emergence as a theologian, the development of his work, and his perspective on the turbulent times we're experiencing today.Cultivated is a production of Christianity Today.This episode was produced by Mike CosperIt was edited by Mark Owens.Theme song is by Roman CandleMusic is by Dan Phelps and Roman Candle
Ross Mason’s work has spanned crossed the country and crossed the globe, from Moscow to Silicon Valley, and back to Georgia, where he’s from originally. A lifelong adventurer, he loved climbing, diving, competing in triathlons, and was even certified as a NASCAR driver. In 2007, even after he suffered a C6 spinal cord injury that left him paralyzed from the neck down, that adventurous spirit wasn’t hindered by his paralysis. If anything, it propelled him to look more determinedly for ways to express that spirit for his own good, and for the good of the world. In the years since, he’s been part of healthcare innovations that are revolutionizing care for people – like his own injury – often find themselves staring at a broken healthcare system and looking for help. Cultivated is a production of Christianity Today. If you like the show, leave us a rating and review wherever you’re listening. It helps other people find the show. This episode was produced by Mike Cosper It was edited by Mark Owens Our music is by Dan Phelps and Roman Candle. Our theme song is “Eden was a Garden” by Roman Candle.
Miroslav Volf’s writing is considered some of the most significant theological work of the last century. He was born into a family of Pentecostal Christians in Croatia, under oppressive Communist rule, and a “minority of a minority” (as he would later describe it). For almost four decades, his writing has been a testament to the power of the gospel for reunification and healing in the aftermath of war and political turmoil, as well as a vision for human flourishing in an experience of Trinitarian love. On this episode, we talk about his emergence as a theologian, the development of his work, and his perspective on the turbulent times we’re experiencing today. Cultivated is a production of Christianity Today. This episode was produced by Mike Cosper It was edited by Mark Owens. Theme song is by Roman Candle Music is by Dan Phelps and Roman Candle
On May 7th of this year, we lost Darrin Patrick. Darrin was one of the founders and co-hosts of The Pastors Collective, and in the wake of his death, those who loved Darrin have experienced a deep sense of loss and grief. On today's episode, Greg Surratt sits down with Rich Plass from Crosspoint Ministry and Mike Cosper, the producer of this podcast, to reflect on the loss of Darrin. Rich and Mike were longtime friends and fellow travelers with Darrin. They discuss who Darrin was and what his heart was for ministry, how to reflect on his loss at this uniquely challenging time, and the toll that ministry can take on the psyche. For more information, visit www.thepastorscollective.com Find Rich Plass at Crosspoint Ministry: https://crosspointministry.com/ The Pastors Collective is produced by Mike Cosper More info at www.narrativogroup.com Our theme song is by Dan Phelps
This special episode of Cultivated is brought to you by CT Creative Studio in partnership with American Awakening, an ambitious multi-platform effort that embodies a campaign for the soul of America in an effort to slay the giants of death and despair in this American moment. Go to AmericanAwakening.us to learn more. John Kingston is a social entrepreneur engaged in a variety of aspects of culture, politics, and the arts. After decades in the corporate world, he has spent the last five years – first with Better for America and now with American Awakening and Christians Against Trumpism – working to bring about renewal of American Christians’ commitments to virtue, character, and first principles in public life and witness. On this episode, John talks to Mike Cosper about where he came from, the origins of his activism, and his hopes for the future of the church. You can learn more about John’s work at AmericanAwakening.us and https://christiansagainsttrumpism.com/ Cultivated is a production of Christianity Today If you like the show, make sure and subscribe, and if you can, leave us a rating or review wherever you’re listening. This episode was produced and edited by me. Our theme song is by Roman Candle Our music is by Dan Phelps.
David French's story takes him from rural Alabama and Kentucky to Harvard law school. Afterwards, he found himself fighting for religious liberty and free speech throughout America's court system, and literally fighting for liberty in the surge in Iraq. In 2015, he turned to writing full-time, just about a month before Donald Trump descended an elevator in New York to announce his candidacy for President. In the years since he almost ran for president and has been a vocal critic of the President on a variety of issues. David's new book is "Divided We Fall: America's Secession Threat and How to Heal Our Nation". You can read his regular columns at The Dispatch, where he serves as Senior Editor. Cultivated is a production of Christianity Today. It was hosted, produced, and edited by Mike Cosper It was mixed by Mark Owens. Our theme song is by Roman Candle. Music by Dan Phelps and Roman Candle
A short drive south of Cincinnati, OH, lie two well-funded, well-executed museums dedicated to the telling of biblical "history." The Creation Museum and the Ark Experience came about through Answers in Genesis, a Christian Apologetics organization, and its founder and CEO, Ken Ham. While the modern science-based community always found fault in these propaganda factories' notions about the age of the earth (6000 years), and the theory of evolution (it's wrong) -- among myriad other beliefs -- the Ark Encounter brought a new layer of controversy to the table when it was granted land, cash, and tax kickbacks by local government and the state of Kentucky at taxpayers expense. A documentary called We Believe in Dinosaurs looks at some of the issues surrounding these facilities through the eyes of both believers and skeptics. Joining Jim Underdown on this episode of Point of Inquiry are Rob Boston, Communications Director of Americans United for Separation of Church and State, Dan Phelps, President of the Kentucky Paleontological Society, and Monica Long Ross, one of the co-directors of We Believe in Dinosaurs.
Dan Phelps, Head of Social Media Marketing at Wells Fargo, joins the Social Pros Podcast to talk about the power of embracing a serial entrepreneur mindset as a social practitioner. Please Support Our Sponsors: Huge thanks to our amazing sponsors for helping us make this happen. Please support them; we couldn't do it without their help! This week: Salesforce Marketing Cloud SocialMedia.org Full Episode Details The role of a social practitioner often expands beyond the realm of crafting social ads, scheduling posts, and interacting with customers on various platforms. For a lot of us, we must embrace the mindset of a serial entrepreneur and become extremely nimble and fluent in the art of…. well, selling. As Dan Phelps, Head of Social Media Marketing, Wells Fargo, articulated, it’s our responsibility as social pros to sell the idea of social to leaders that can’t grasp just how important social is in today’s world. Dan shares so many incredible perceptions with us, including how he communicates real-time social media data to make business, marketing, and communication decisions so much more powerful. In This Episode 03:24 – How Wells Fargo’s team of social professionals are dealing with the COVID-19 crisis 05:20 - How Dan’s team deal with different audiences 11:37 – How Wells Fargo’s relationship with legal changed during the coronavirus outbreak 14:39 – The process of shifting marketing messages during a crisis 18:23 – How audience interaction has changed 22:44 - How Dan and his team leverage social listening and artificial intelligence tools 31:09 – Tips to cultivate a culture where using social data plays a key role in the organization 34:57 – Advice for managing social media teams Resources: Get the new State of Marketing report for free from Salesforce Find out more about the community at SocialMedia.org with a special form for Social Pros listeners Download Salesforce’s e-book "Boost Sales Productivity: Get More from Your Sales Team" Check out Wells Fargo’s website Visit SocialPros.com for more insights from your favorite social media marketers.
Pastor Greg and Pastor Darrin talk about life for a pastor's kid on this episode. Everyone has their eyes on the pastor's kids. They grow up in a fishbowl uncertain about how they should act and behave. It's hard for them to just be who they are. The expectation that these kids should have a strongly cultivated faith can wreak havoc on their lives. Pastor Greg and Pastor Darrin discuss what it means to help pastors' kids feel secure and feel the freedom to be kids. Credits: Produced by Narrativo Executive produced by Greg Surratt and Darrin Patrick Edited and mixed by Mike Cosper Theme song by Dan Phelps
[Warning: This episode deals with politics and religion.] Karen and Blake discuss the new film We Believe in Dinosaurs with filmmaker Clayton Brown (who co-directed with Monica Long Ross) and paleontologist Dan Phelps. Want to help Dan with his research into the financial entities behind these parks? Reach out to him and volunteer: edrioasteroid@msn.com We Believe in Dinosaurs is streaming on: Amazon | Apple TV | Google Play | VUDU | X-Box Interested in the movie? Join the Virtual Watch Party THURSDAY, APRIL 30 - 7:00PM CT Join us from anywhere in the U.S. and watch the film LIVE with filmmakers and select film subjects. Get exclusive commentary and insights, plus submit your Q&As for live replies during the broadcast. REGISTER NOW Discussed in the interview: Alien Intrusion - the other Australian Young Earth Creationism we've covered. NCSE - The national center for science education Related Articles by Dan Phelps: 2016 article introducing the new Ark Encounter The Ark Encounter as "Anti-Museum" Photos from the Ark Encounter and Creation Museum courtesy Dan Phelps:
This week on Pastor's Collective, Darrin Patrick and Greg Surratt talk about the Sunday hangover. After preaching on Sundays pastors can often feel physically and emotionally exhausted on Monday morning. Pastor Greg wants you to know that this is normal and that pastors should plan to incorporate a day of rest and healthy rhythms of recharging. Credits: Produced by Narrativo Executive produced by Greg Surratt and Darrin Patrick Edited and mixed by Mike Cosper Theme song by Dan Phelps
This week on Pastor Darrin Patrick and Pastor Greg Surratt's phone call, Darrin and Greg talk about how to respond to the ongoing fears sparked by the COVID-19 outbreak, and how it's impacting churches. In particular, they'll talk about how to respond to fears about finances, and suggest some best practices for engaging givers and planning for the long-term impact of the crisis. Executive Produced by Greg Surratt and Darrin Patrick Edited and mixed by Mike Cosper and Narrativo Group Music by Dan Phelps
2019 MWPMS TD Champ Dan Phelps talks his road to the inaugural Championship! Vortec Superchargers Director of Drag Racing Lance Keck discusses Vortec's involvement with the NHRA TS and TD National Championships and new product development. Rex talks KAIZEN and iRacing
This episode was recorded last week before the decision was made to close services at Seacoast on Sunday after the CDC updated it's guidelines for public gatherings. On this episode of the Pastor's Collective, hosts Greg Surrat and Darrin Patrick discuss the Coronavirus and the impact it has had at Seacoast church and other churches across the U.S. They encourage the audience to remember that God is sovereign, in control and not surprised by the spread of the virus. Pastors are encouraged to find creative ways to connect with their congregants using multiple online platforms so that people can continue to worship and be in community together. Stephen Mansfield Podcast The Pastors Collective is a production of Narrativo. Credits: Executive Produced by Greg Surratt and Darrin Patrick Produced by Mike Cosper Edited by Mike Cosper Mixed by Mike Cosper Music by Dan Phelps
On this episode of the Pastor's Collective, hosts Greg Surrat and Darrin Patrick talk about the Enneagram as a useful tool in understanding how wounds in your life can affect you and your leadership style as a pastor. Darrin opens up about his journey to pastoral restoration and tells how the Enneagram was used to help him grow. Though painful, his journey to self-awareness was transformative and has helped him to become a more effective leader. Two recommended versions of the Enneagram https://test.natebebout.com/ https://www.wepss.com/ Read more about the Enneagram HERE The Pastors Collective is a production of Narrativo. Credits: Executive Produced by Greg Surratt and Darrin Patrick Produced by Mike Cosper Edited by Mike Cosper Mixed by Mike Cosper Music by Dan Phelps
On this episode of the Pastor's Collective, hosts Greg Surrat and Darrin Patrick talk about burnout. Pastors now preach as many as four or five, back to back sermons over any given weekend and it's leading them to burnout. Greg and Darrin warn pastors to know their limits and to watch for the warning signs of burnout but also talk of Sabbath and learning to rest. The Pastors Collective is a production of Narrativo. Credits: Executive Produced by Greg Surratt and Darrin Patrick Produced by Mike Cosper Edited by Mike Cosper Mixed by Mike Cosper Music by Dan Phelps
Filmmaker Clayton Brown and Dan Phelps of the Kentucky Paleontological Society talk about an upcoming film on PBS called “We Believe In Dinosaurs”. The film is about the building of the Ark Encounter and the efforts of creationists, scientists, atheists, and activists as they draw battle lines over evolution, the age of the Earth, and the separation of church and state…
Filmmaker Clayton Brown and Dan Phelps of the Kentucky Paleontological Society talk about an upcoming film on PBS called “We Believe In Dinosaurs”. The film is about the building of the Ark Encounter and the efforts of creationists, scientists, atheists, and activists as they draw battle lines over evolution, the age of the Earth, and the separation of church and state…
On this episode of the Pastor's Collective, hosts Greg Surrat and Darrin Patrick discuss the topic of plagiarism. Darrin acknowledges the temptation to use someone else's words as though they were your own and how that, without honoring the source, it can cause harm. Greg and Darrin share their own experiences of getting caught not citing others in their own preaching and offer practical advice to pastors on how to give credit where it is due. Protecting study time to prepare and putting the work in and creating sermons that give clear credit will benefit both congregants and the heart of pastors. The Pastors Collective is a production of Narrativo. Credits: Executive Produced by Greg Surratt and Darrin Patrick Produced by Mike Cosper Edited by Mike Cosper Mixed by Mike Cosper Music by Dan Phelps
On this episode, Pastor Darrin Patrick sits down with Pastor Robby Gallaty, exploring his story. Pastor Robby grew up in a Catholic home, but never really had any faith. Beginning with a terrible car accident, Robby became addicted to drugs. First with prescription drugs, and later with street drugs. He spiraled out of control, and when he hit the bottom, he found Jesus, and that changed everything. You can learn more about Robby's new book on addiction, recovery, and faith, here. Produced by Narrativo Executive Produced by Greg Surratt and Darrin Patrick Edited and Mixed by Mike Cosper Music by Dan Phelps
On this episode of One at a Time, Kyle Idleman sits down with Daniel, a missionary from west Africa. We can’t share Daniel’s name because he’s in dangerous places and we need to keep him anonymous.Daniel shares stories of how thousands of muslims have come to know Jesus, one person at a time, one commitment at a time. Daniel’s story is an incredible example of how the message of Jesus breaks through barriers of culture and religion. Through trials and tribulation, Daniel has endured to bring the gospel to people who might never hear it if he didn’t stay in hard places. Produced by Narrativo Group Executive Produced by Kyle Idleman and Cary Meyer Edited and mixed by Mike Cosper Music by Dan Phelps
Topics: Did someone in Harlan County try to kill an FFRF attorney?; Tracie Harris and Ryan McKnight with Truth and Transparency; Dan Phelps on the movie We Believe In Dinosaurs; Black Non-Believers Cruise; Bevin's a sore loser; Fear of the Day of the Dead; Job Performance Review of Cain and Abel. https://truthandtransparency.org/ https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B081SCCPQZ/ref=atv_dl_rdr https://wfpl.org/bevin-says-he-lost-because-democrats-harvested-votes-in-urban-communities/ https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/politics/ky-governor/2019/12/04/matt-bevin-abortion-andy-beshear-made-deal-devil/2609243001/ https://www.thegleaner.com/story/news/2019/10/22/henderson-city-official-speaks-against-dia-de-los-meurtos-event/2452508001/
This week Kyle talks to Chris and Carolyn Heinz about the faithfulness of God during difficult circumstances. “I Say to Myself” is a part of the Lamentation series Kyle has been preaching. Kyle explores what it is like for people to find beauty in the redeeming work of God in their lives, and challenges believers to trust that God’s mercies are new every morning. In 2012 Chris and Carolyn reached a breaking point in their marriage. Chris was overcome by his addiction to alcohol and prescription medication and was hiding it from Carolyn. It wasn’t until Chris lost his high-paying job in Los Angeles, where they were living at the time, that Carolyn saw how Chris’ addiction had escalated. Carolyn told Chris that she would only remain married to him if he were willing to attend church with her. They went to church the very next day and continued going. Their story is about healing and the redeeming work of God to restore and make new what was once broken. Credits: Produced by Narrativo Executive produced by Kyle Idleman and Cary Meyer Edited and Mixed by Mike Cosper Theme Song by Dan Phelps
This week Kyle talks to Jana Robey about the phrase, “I Call to Mind” from Lamentations 3. “Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope”. Despite affliction we can call upon and find our hope in the everlasting love of our heavenly father. Kyle has known Jana and her family since she was a kindergartener in class with his daughter. Jana has shown an outward joy in spite of a rare cancer diagnosis in her spine at the age of 15. Enduring 37 radiation treatments as well as chemotherapy, Jana managed to focus on the love and support of friends and family and the incredible mercy of God. Jana has written worship songs about her experience and continues to place her trust in Christ amidst her hardship. “I Call to Mind” is a reminder to hope in the things that are yet to come. Credits: Produced by Narrativo Executive produced by Kyle Idleman and Cary Meyer Edited and Mixed by Mike Cosper Theme Song by Dan Phelps
Continuing our Mantra Series, this week’s episode looks at the mantra “Empty the Jar.” Kyle challenges listeners to be engaged where God is calling them with compassion and love. He looks to Luke 7:36 as an example where we see Jesus’ compassion for the woman anointing his feet. On this episode, Kyle talks to Jeanne Allert, founder of The Samaritan Women, a Baltimore nonprofit organization that provides restorative care for victims of sex trafficking. Jeanne talks about her personal mantra being from Luke 12:48; To whom much is given, much is expected. Jeanne was led by the Holy Spirit to do something after meeting a woman by the name of Heather who shared how she had been discarded on the streets of Baltimore by her mother’s ex-boyfriend. Kyle encourages believers to set aside judgement as Jesus did, be compassionate as Jesus was and to be “extravagantly generous” to what God is calling us to as we “Empty the Jar”. Learn more about The Samaritan Women at: https://instituteforsheltercare.org/mission/ Credits: One at a time is a production of Narrativo. It’s executive produced by Kyle Idleman and Cary Meyer. It was edited and produced by Mike Cosper. Our theme song is by Dan Phelps
On this episode of the Pastor's Collective, Greg Surrat talks to Brad Cooper and Shane Duffey from Newspring Church in Anderson, South Carolina. Newspring is a multisite church that spans across the state of South Carolina and was founded by Perry Noble. Greg talks to Brad and Shane about the topic of transition within the church. What it looks like to transition graciously and how to face challenges with honor when transition occurs unexpectedly. Brad and Shane offer other pastors wise counsel that begins with being proactive about creating a plan of succession, seeking the Holy Spirit in unity and communicating with the church in transparency. Brad Cooper and Shane Duffey along with Michael Mullikin and Howard Frist stepped into leadership roles at Newspring Church when founding Pastor Perry Noble stepped down from his position. They looked to Acts 15 for guidance during the transition and sought unity together in order to lead their church forward. The Pastors Collective is a production of Narrativo. Credits: Executive Produced by Greg Surratt and Darrin Patrick Produced by Mike Cosper Edited by Mike Cosper Mixed by Mike Cosper Music by Dan Phelps
Continuing our Mantra Series, this week’s episode looks at the mantra “Grip the Plow.” With this idea, we’re challenging believers to get their hands into ministry for the Kingdom. In particular, we’re going to revisit the ministry of Tony and Kim Cash, who you may remember from episode 6 of season 1. On that episode, we heard about how God saved Tony from a life of violent crime and called him to be a missionary – a disciple who makes disciples. We also heard how Tony brought he and Kim together to be partners in ministry. On this episode, we’ll hear about what God has done since then through them. Their ministry in the prison system has led to more than 140 baptisms, many of which are the result of recent converts who’ve shared the gospel with others and produced second, third, and fourth generation Christians. Their testimony is a powerful and encouraging picture of what it means to “Grip the Plow.” Learn more about the Cash’s ministry at www.tonyandkimcash.com Credits: One at a time is a production of Narrativo. It’s executive produced by Kyle Idleman and Cary Meyer. It was edited and produced by Mike Cosper. Our theme song is by Dan Phelps
Continuing with our series of Mantras, in this episode Kyle explores what it means to "Wreck the Roof," reflecting on the story from the gospels in which a group of friends tears a roof off a house to bring their paralyzed friend to Jesus. He talks with Shawn Arvin from Love City, a ministry in the Portland neighborhood of Louisville that is doing some outstanding outreach work for their neighbors. Love City opened a preschool for the children in the neighborhood and a restaurant that employs people from the neighborhood, started two urban farms, and have revitalized Portland’s Westonia Park. They also reflect on how God cares for people “one at a time” through Shawn's story about God pursuing him until he came to faith in Christ and who now pursues others to share the good news of Christ. Credits: Produced by Narrativo Executive Produced by Kyle Idleman and Cary Meyer Edited and Mixed by Mike Cosper Music by Dan Phelps
Recently, a controversy erupted after John MacArthur made a comment about Beth Moore – saying she should “go home.” The comment led to a firestorm on social media, and brought to the surface a variety of issues related to women in ministry. On this episode of The Pastors Collective, Pastors Greg Surratt and Darrin Patrick are joined by Geoff and Sherry Surratt to discuss the questions raised by the controversy. What roles should women play in ministry? What opportunities should churches provide for them? And what should women in ministry hear from their pastors? Credits: Produced by Narrativo Executive produced by Gregg Surratt and Darrin Patrick Edited and mixed by Mike Cosper Theme song by Dan Phelps
At Southeast, we’re in the middle of a sermon series called “Mantra”, in which we’re exploring phrases that we hope shape the life and character of our church. This week’s mantra is “Catch the Wind.” In the gospels, Jesus compares the Holy Spirit to the wind, teaching us to value adventure and action over safety and comfort. Our guests on this episode, Matt and Kristi Robison, know what it’s like to catch the wind. Their story is one of how God led them step-by-step through adoption, through several moves that were unforeseen, and to launch Hope Place in Louisville, Kentucky. It’s a story of faith and of God’s faithfulness, of leaning on the Holy Spirit, and living like sails that catch the wind. You can learn more about Hope Place here. Credits: Produced by Narrativo Executive produced by Kyle Idleman and Cary Meyer Edited and Mixed by Mike Cosper Theme Song by Dan Phelps
Dan Phelps, of The Relentless Mules, chats with us before the weekly Thursday night show at Rambling House featuring The Mules. We learn about his history with playing music, how the show started at Rambling House, and so much more! Music: Are You Waiting Just For Me My Darling Robin Hood and Little John
On this episode of the Pastors Collective, Pastor Greg Surratt sits down with Lee Domingue. Lee Domingue is an entrepreneur, international speaker, pastor and author of Pearls Of The King and KB GAMEPLAN. His passion for the local church to be the hope of the world drives him to help pastors and marketplace leaders understand just how vital they are to each other. Through Kingdom Builders U.S. and serving as Legacy Pastor at Church of the Highlands in Birmingham, Alabama, Lee brings inspiration and practical strategies for pastors and marketplace leaders to understand the significant eternal return on investment that their relationship creates to build the Kingdom of God. Pastor Gregg and Lee talk about the important relationship between marketplace leaders and pastors, the value of what Lee calls legacy teams, and much, much more. Resources: Kingdombuilders.us The Pastors Collective is a production of Narrativo. Credits: Executive Produced by Greg Surratt and Darrin Patrick Produced by Mike Cosper Edited by Mike Cosper Mixed by Mike Cosper Music by Dan Phelps
On this episode of One at a Time, Kyle talks with Shane Wood about Mantras and the use of symbols in the Bible. Shane is Professor of New Testament Studies and the Associate Academic Dean at Ozark Christian College. He’s recently published the book, Between Two Trees: Our Transformation from Death to Life (Leafwood, 2019). Kyle focuses on John 15 and what it means to be the branch. He and Shane discuss the way God uses symbols in the Bible to convey meaning and engage with us, asking the question, “How do we abide with Jesus and find a way to connect with him so that we too might produce fruit in our daily lives?” Credits: Produced by Narrativo Executive Produced by Kyle Idleman and Cary Meyer Edited and Mixed by Mike Cosper Music by Dan Phelps
On this episode of One at a Time, Kyle talks with Dennis and Lori Brooks about praying big prayers. Dennis and Lori were at a time in their lives when many people start thinking about becoming empty nesters. They had older kids going off to college, and their youngest was eight. But God had plans for them. They found themselves called to open their home to foster care and adoption. Through a series of ups and downs, they fostered and adopted two beautiful girls, Lizzy and Treasure. When Lizzy received a cancer diagnosis, their whole lives turned upside down and God taught them what it truly meant to pray big prayers. Learn more about Lizzy's battle against Wilms Tumor here. Credits: Produced by Narrativo Executive Produced by Kyle Idleman and Cary Meyer Edited and Mixed by Mike Cosper Music by Dan Phelps
Ashley Hales holds a PhD in English from the University of Edinburgh, Scotland. She’s a writer, speaker, and hosts The Finding Holy Podcast. Ashley’s married to a church planter in the southern California suburbs and the mother to 4. Her writing has been featured in such places as The Gospel Coalition, Books & Culture, and Christianity Today. Her first book is Finding Holy in the Suburbs: Living Faithfully in the Land of Too Much (IVP). Connect with Ashley at aahales.com or on Instagram and Twitter at @aahales. We’ll talk about the contrasts of cities and suburbs, about her multi-layered sense of vocation, and about the power of place. Credits: This show is a production of Harbormedia and Narrativo. We make podcasts at Narrativo – you can learn more about that at www.narrativogroup.com. This episode was edited and mixed by Mike Cosper Our theme song is by Roman Candle Our music is by Roman Candle and Dan Phelps.
On this episode of The Pastor's Collective, Greg Surratt and Darrin Patrick talk to Joshua Silverberg and Wes Pickering. Joshua Silverberg is a Producer and Songwriter and Wes Pickering is a Worship Leader and Writer. Both live in Nashville, TN and are members of The Belonging. Both Silverberg and Pickering were present and prayed for people at the incredible healing service held at Seacoast Church in Charleston, South Carolina. Joshua had previously prayed for Micah, Band director at Seacoast over the phone and he was completely and immediately healed from a rare form of Multiple Sclerosis. Josh Surratt invited he and Wes to participate in what can only be described as a Holy Spirit Phenomenon, whereby members of Seacoast church were miraculously healed during a seven-hour prayer service. The Pastors Collective is a production of Narrativo. Credits: Executive Produced by Greg Surratt and Darrin Patrick Produced by Mike Cosper Edited by Mike Cosper Mixed by Mark Owens Music by Dan Phelps
On this episode of One at a Time, Kyle Idleman sits down with Darian Sanders in Boston, just before he went on stage in The Lion King. Together, they discuss the unlikely path Darian took from his dream of being a high school band teacher to local musical theater to serving as a worship pastor before getting his big break—at 29 years old—on Broadway. Darian points out the various doors that God opened before he finally had the courage to pray his big dream. Credits: One at a Time is a production of Narrativo It’s executive produced by Kyle Idleman and Cary Meyer This episode was produced and mixed by Mike Cosper Our theme song is by Dan Phelps
On this episode of One at a Time, Kyle Idleman sits down with Brock O’Dell to talk about a subject that affects more households that you might think: pornography. Brock struggled for several years – starting as a teenager – with an addiction to porn, and over the years, learned to fight the good fight and resist the temptation. As Brock puts it, people aren’t just searching for porn, porn is searching for them too. Recognizing this, we need to learn how to talk about it. In this conversation, you’ll hear about how kids discover porn, the damage it does, and the paths of grace that lead away from it. Credits: One at a Time is a production of Narrativo It’s executive produced by Kyle Idleman and Cary Meyer This episode was produced and mixed by Mike Cosper Our theme song is by Dan Phelps
Larry Stockstill is a teaching pastor at Bethany church in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He served as senior pastor there for 30 years. The church was first pastored by his father and passed to him in 1983 when he was 30 years old and it's now under the leadership of his son. Under his leadership the church set up a small group structure that became a worldwide model. He has sent out 28 Associate Pastors to plant churches and some of them are the largest in America. In 2001 he started the Surge project, a church planting model based on mentoring and multiplication and in 14 years planted 22,000 small rural churches in 12 world time zones. He's been married to Melanie for over 42 years and has 6 children and 15 grandchildren. Larry joins Greg Surrat and Darrin Patrick to talk about his career in ministry, the work of leading leaders, the nature of fathering, and more. The Pastors Collective is a production of Narrativo. Credits: Executive Produced by Greg Surratt and Darrin Patrick Produced by Mike Cosper Recorded by Christian Stropko Mixed by Mike Cosper Music by Dan Phelps
How should we think about our social media habits? What good can come from them, and what harm? On this episode, Kyle sits down with Andrea Amettis and Meg Rich, two people with very, very different social media habits, to discuss the ways that social media can be used for good and bad purposes. They talk about why Andrea has given most of the platforms up, and why Meg has stayed engaged online. It’s a challenging conversation that will give you the opportunity to reflect on your own habits, and the ways God might be able to use you as a source of encouragement for others when you’re online. Credits: Executive Produced by Kyle Idleman and Cary Meyer Produced, edited, and mixed by Mike Cosper and Narrativo Group Theme Song by Dan Phelps
On this episode, of One at a Time, Kyle Idleman sits down with Ashley Weece, a staff member at Southeast Christian Church, to talk about his vision for the podcast. They discuss why he wanted to make a podcast, what he learned making Season one, and what his hopes are for season two. Subscribe today and we’ll see you back here next week for the launch of Season 2 of One at a Time. Credits: Executive Producers – Kyle Idleman, Carey Meyer, and Don Gates Produced, edited, and mixed by Mike Cosper for Narrativo Group Music by Dan Phelps
On this episode of The Pastor's Collective, Greg Surratt and Darrin Patrick talk to Tim Scott, member of Seacoast Church and a U.S. Senator for the State of South Carolina. Tim Scott is the first African American to sit in both the House of Representatives and State Senate. Senator Scott talks about his desire and need for being rooted in a church in his home state of South Carolina and how he and Greg have become friends over the span of 22 years. Senator Scott talks about being pastored by Greg and being led with humility and its effect on his person and career. The Pastors Collective is a production of Narrativo. Credits: Executive Produced by Greg Surratt and Darrin Patrick Produced by Mike Cosper Edited by Quinette Conner Mixed by Mike Cosper Music by Dan Phelps
On this episode of the Pastor's Collective, hosts Greg Surrat and Darrin Patrick have a conversation about criticism. They share their perspective about being criticized as Leading Pastors but also offer guidance to the Pastor who may need an open heart and mind to receive constructive feedback. Greg talks about the necessity of affirmation and coaching as a means for critique for pastors as well as the value that is found in being surrounded by friends who are willing to be honest and forthcoming. The Pastors Collective is a production of Narrativo. Credits: Executive Produced by Greg Surratt and Darrin Patrick Produced by Mike Cosper Edited by Quinette Conner Mixed by Mike Cosper Music by Dan Phelps
On this episode of the Pastor's Collective, hosts Greg Surratt and Darrin Patrick check in from the ARCConferencewhere they talk to David Meyer, CEO of Hand of Hope.David talks about how he is able, through Hand of Hope, to help people around the globe and make a difference in the Kingdom. David also shares that he has to continually fight against his natural desire and drive for accomplishment by remaining in God's presence and in return he is able to better care for others all over the world. Hand of Hope The Pastors Collective is a production of Narrativo. Credits: Executive Produced by Greg Surratt and Darrin Patrick Produced by Mike Cosper Edited by Quinette Conner Mixed by TJ Hester Music by Dan Phelps
Warning: This episode discusses topics related to human trafficking, sex and pornography. On this episode of the Pastor's Collective, Darrin Patrick talks to Billy Mills of Reverb Church in St. Augustine, FL about his addiction to sex and pornography and the redemptive power found in retelling his story. Billy talks about the painful work of repenting and rebuilding his life with his wife and the transformative power of the gospel to cleanse, restore and renew him. You'll hear a story about the pervasive effects of pornography and the great need for pastors to seek accountability to help safeguard their purity. Resources: Covenant Eyes The Pastors Collective is a production of Narrativo. Credits: Executive Produced by Greg Surratt and Darrin Patrick Produced by Mike Cosper Edited by Quinette Conner Mixed by Mike Cosper Music by Dan Phelps
On this episode of the Pastor's Collective, hosts Greg Surrat and Darrin Patrick talk to Michael Fletcher, Pastor of Manna Church in Fayetteville, NC. Located near Fort Bragg, approximately 70% of Manna Church's members are in the military. Fletcher talks turnover and attrition but also growth and success and the expectations that come along with them. As Michael pursues the goal of planting a church near every military base in the U.S.--with eight already planted and two more gearing up to launch--he talks with Greg and Darrin about the importance of a pastor staying healthy through good boundaries and a daily connection with Jesus. The Pastors Collective is a production of Narrativo. Credits: Executive Produced by Greg Surratt and Darrin Patrick Produced by Mike Cosper Edited by Quinette Conner Mixed by Mike Cosper Music by Dan Phelps
This month we have an exciting two part Money 20/20 Europe special covering several of the thought leaders from the recent event in Amsterdam. In this weeks' episode we caught up with Jim Wadsworth, SVP Open Banking, Mastercard who shared the exciting news around their new open banking solution, their real time validation of third parties for banking partnerships and his predictions for the year ahead. Dan Phelps, Chief Digital Architect, Travelex shares the journey behind Travelex's 4 year digital transformation and the catalyst to the changes, the challenges faced along the way, how to minimise risk when investing in innovation and what technology they will be investing in next. The Global Digital Banker is an insight-backed podcast series focused on key trends, market insights, thought leadership and best practice within the fast growing and dynamic world of digital banking. www.globaldigitalbanker.com
On this episode of The Pastor's Collective, Greg Surratt and Darrin Patrick talk to Jimmy Rollins, pastor of i5 church in Baltimore, MD. Jimmy tells the story of his church's transition and the transition in his heart from rebellion to obedience. You'll hear a story about a humbled pastor struggling to cope with leading a church while balancing his home life; his particular temptations and the courage he drew from his wife's testimony to address his own shortcomings. RESOURCES: Celebrate Recovery The Pastors Collective is a production of Narrativo. Credits: Executive Produced by Greg Surratt and Darrin Patrick Produced by Mike Cosper Edited by Quinette Conner Mixed by Mike Cosper Music by Dan Phelps
On this episode of The Pastor's Collective, Greg Surratt and Darrin Patrick talk to Lead Pastor Josh Surratt about an incredible prayer service held at Seacoast Church in Charleston, South Carolina. It was the start of a “Holy Spirit phenomenon”, which they could hardly believe themselves. You'll hear about healing, faith, and prayer. In particular, you'll hear about how the Lord healed others and stirred an awakening in Josh, opening his eyes to see the Lord's miraculous power in fresh and wonderful ways. The Pastors Collective is a production of Narrativo. Credits: Executive Produced by Greg Surratt and Darrin Patrick Produced by Mike Cosper Edited by Quinette Conner Mixed by Mark Owens Music by Dan Phelps
Confronted for having an emotional affair with a member of his congregation, Darrin Patrick found himself in a crisis. Frightened, Darrin questioned his passion and had thoughts of quitting. With close friends, counselors, and elder pastors, Darrin recognized his behavior, made amends with those he'd hurt, and healed the wounds that caused him to change. Now, Darrin knows he was called to serve. He uses this re-found passion to encourage those who are struggling and to help the next generation. The Pastors Collective is a production of Narrativo. www.narrativogroup.com Credits: Executive Produced by Greg Surratt and Darrin Patrick Produced and edited by Mike Cosper Mixed by TJ Hester Music by Dan Phelps
On this episode of The Pastors Collective, Darrin Patrick interviews Greg Surratt about his career in ministry. It's a story that begins with some serious bumps in the road – including being fired from one job by his own father. But it eventually led him to find a sense of calling as a church planter, and led him to found Seacoast Church in Charleston, South Carolina. It's a story full of hard-earned wisdom and profound grace, and it's led Pastor Greg to a new sense of calling for the next season of his life: that of a spiritual father to pastors and church planters across the country. The Pastors Collective is a production of Narrativo. www.narrativogroup.com Credits: Executive Produced by Greg Surratt and Darrin Patrick Produced and edited by Mike Cosper Mixed by TJ Hester Music by Dan Phelps
Kyle Idleman grew up the son of a seminary president, and though he grew up in a healthy home and loved his involvement in his local church, the expectations of becoming a pastor caused teenaged Kyle to claim he’d never be a pastor. God had other plans. After taking a preaching gig in college solely for the fifty bucks it paid for each sermon, by the time Kyle had preached for six weeks, he felt God’s call, and what’s more, he loved preaching. He likes to joke that God “tricked” him into this calling. On this episode, Mike Cosper sits down with Kyle to discuss his career as a church planter, his role as senior pastor of a 20,000+ member megachurch, and his evolution as an author. It’s an encouraging conversation. Cultivated is a production of Harbor Media and Narrativo Group. This episode was produced by Mike Cosper, edited by Quinnette Connor, and recorded and mixed by TJ Hester. Our theme song is by Roman Candle, with additional music by Dan Phelps and Roman Candle. Special thanks to Don Gates and Cary Meyer for making this interview happen.
Daniel Baltzer is a New York artist—that is, he’s a visual artist who works and lives in New York City. As he says in his conversation with Mike, “if you want to swim with the big dogs, you have to go to New York.” Having grown up in Ohio and attended Taylor University in Indiana, Daniel has succeeded in carving out a niche for himself in a hyper-competitive endeavor that he says is ripe for renewal. Along the way, he’s managed to raise a family and live out his faith, serving in a local congregation for many years. Our conversation with Daniel is a fascinating look at the grind of being what he calls a blue-collar artist. Along the way, Daniel offers a vision for how the church can and should embrace beauty and art for the sake of the common good. To do this would, in his opinion, trigger a modern Renaissance. Cultivated is a production of Harbor Media and Narrativo Group. This episode was produced and mixed by Mike Cosper and edited by Quinnette Connor and TJ Hester. Special thanks to John Starke for making this interview happen. Our theme song is by Roman Candle, with additional music by Dan Phelps and Roman Candle.
On this episode, Mike Cosper talks to Christine Caine, founder of A21, whose mission is to end slavery around the world. Cultivated is a production of Harbor Media and Narrativo Group. This episode was produced by Mike Cosper, recorded and edited by TJ Hester, and mixed by Mark Owens. Music by Dan Phelps and Roman Candle, with theme music by Roman Candle.
Sebastian Traeger is an author, entrepreneur and executive vice president of the International Mission Board (IMB). On this week’s episode, we hear his story, and how his career has been spent sorting through the tension of faith and work, a wrestling that resulted in his book, The Gospel at Work. Cultivated is a production of Harbor Media and Narrativo Group. This episode was produced and mixed by Mike Cosper and edited by Quinnette Connor. Special thanks to Lukas Naugle for making this interview happen. Our music is by Roman Candle, with additional music by Dan Phelps.
Russ Moore felt God’s call to ministry at the age of 12, but by the time he was 15, he faced a crisis of faith. As he studied the spiritual landscape around him, taking the measure of how church leaders performed, he concluded that “this isn’t New Testament Christianity.” Rather than walk away from the faith, as many young people do, Moore decided to “go into ministry and show up as myself and see what happens.” Despite his commitment to the church, Moore always seemed to end up in politics and spent time in Washington working for a Democratic Congressman from his home state of Mississippi. Russ Moore’s career straddles the line between faith and politics and faith and culture, and in his role as President of the ERLC, he is often called upon to speak to both Christians and the world at large about the implications of everything from the Trump phenomenon to the corrosive effects of technology on families. We are grateful to have had the opportunity to sit with Russ and draw warmth from the glow of his optimism about the church, despite a rising tide of secularism and apathy in the general culture. Cultivated is a production of Harbor Media and Narrativo Group. This episode was produced by Mike Cosper, recorded by Eddie Morris, Edited and Mixed by Mark Owens. Music for this episode is from Dan Phelps, with our theme song by Roman Candle.
This week, Mike sits down with Justin Forsett, retired NFL running back and entrepreneur. Forsett’s story, where he was always deemed too small or too slow, is a study in faith and perseverance. Cultivated is a production of Harbor Media and Narrativo Group. This episode was produced by Mike Cosper and recorded, edited and mixed by Mark Owens. Our theme song is by Roman Candle, and our music is by Dan Phelps and Roman Candle.
Mike is joined by his two best friends, Sarah Cosper (who also happens to be Mike's wife) and Lachlan Coffey, to talk about their favorite moments from the last three seasons of Cultivated. This episode was recorded and mixed by Mike Cosper. Music by Dan Phelps, and our theme song by Roman Candle.
This week, we visited with Alison Whitehurst in New York, where she’s been working up a storm in productions like the first National tour of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical; The Fortress of Solitude, at The Public Theatre, Off-Broadway; and the world premiere of Born For This, a musical celebrating the incredible true story of Bebe Winans. She opened up about the pressures of life in The Theatre and charted her life from Texas to New York and the central role her faith plays in guiding her life. Cultivated is a production of Harbor Media and Narrativo Group. This episode was produced and mixed by Mike Cosper and edited by TJ Hester. Our theme song is by Roman Candle. Music by Roman Candle and Dan Phelps.
Rachelle Starr, Founder and Executive Director of Scarlet Hope, describes her journey of sharing the love of Christ with women in the adult entertainment industry. Cultivated is a production of Harbor Media and Narrativo Group. This episode was produced by Mike Cosper, recorded and edited by TJ Hester and mixed by Mark Owens. Our theme music is by Roman Candle and Dan Phelps.
Brian Koppelman, along with his creative partner David Levien, is the creator of the Showtime series Billions and writer of the film Ocean's Thirteen. Brian also hosts Mike's favorite podcast, The Moment, which you can check out here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-moment-with-brian-koppelman/id814550071?mt=2 Today's conversation focuses on the need for meaningful work and meaningful living. Cultivated is a production of Harbor Media and The Narrativo Group Produced by Mike Cosper Edited by TJ Hester Mixed by Mark Owens Music by Dan Phelps and Roman Candle
Rod Dreher is a columnist for The American Conservative and the author of several books, most recently The Benedict Option. On this episode of Cultivated, we talk about the precarious place Christians hold in contemporary American society, about the Benedict Option – a strategy for navigating that society, and about the crucial importance of beauty and goodness for the Church’s witness. It’s a conversation that ranges from A Confederacy of Dunces to Dante to Terrence Malick. You can read Rod’s column here: http://www.theamericanconservative.com/dreher/ This episode was produced and edited by Mike Cosper with additional editing by TJ Hester. It was mixed by Mark Owens Our music is by Dan Phelps and Mark Owens Our theme song by Roman Candle Learn more about Cultivated at http://www.cultivatedpodcast.com
As a youngster, Dan Phelps grew up in the shadow of the music business - quite literally. Phelps' father was the founder of the Full Sail Recording Workshop, which has since grown into Full Sail University, a technical school that has taught thousands of people how to make a living in the music, film and television industries. With that much gear and talent around, it is no surprise that the younger Phelps took to music at a young age. He started with drums and eventually switched to guitar, developing an avant-garde and experimental style that has been a trademark for his entire career. Phelps has maintained a true artist's path, lending his talents as a composer, producer, guitarist, audio engineer and performer to a wide range of artists and situations - with the common thread being his collaborators' willingness to be open-minded in their approach to making music. The last few years have found Phelps diving deeper into his explorations of improvisational composition. His custom-made guitar and laptop-based performance workstation has several unique modifications that allow him to blend electronic music and live recording technology with the full range of expression of the guitar into unique soundscapes that are different every single time. Imagine a one-man electronica jam band that can take you on a musical journey for four minutes, four hours or anywhere in between. Phelps' foray into live performance technology shows that the seemingly limitless powers of advanced technology can most certainly be used for good.
As a youngster, Dan Phelps grew up in the shadow of the music business - quite literally. Phelps' father was the founder of the Full Sail Recording Workshop, which has since grown into Full Sail University, a technical school that has taught thousands of people how to make a living in the music, film and television industries. With that much gear and talent around, it is no surprise that the younger Phelps took to music at a young age. He started with drums and eventually switched to guitar, developing an avant-garde and experimental style that has been a trademark for his entire career. Phelps has maintained a true artist's path, lending his talents as a composer, producer, guitarist, audio engineer and performer to a wide range of artists and situations - with the common thread being his collaborators' willingness to be open-minded in their approach to making music. The last few years have found Phelps diving deeper into his explorations of improvisational composition. His custom-made guitar and laptop-based performance workstation has several unique modifications that allow him to blend electronic music and live recording technology with the full range of expression of the guitar into unique soundscapes that are different every single time. Imagine a one-man electronica jam band that can take you on a musical journey for four minutes, four hours or anywhere in between. Phelps' foray into live performance technology shows that the seemingly limitless powers of advanced technology can most certainly be used for good.
As a youngster, Dan Phelps grew up in the shadow of the music business - quite literally. Phelps' father was the founder of the Full Sail Recording Workshop, which has since grown into Full Sail University, a technical school that has taught thousands of people how to make a living in the music, film and television industries. With that much gear and talent around, it is no surprise that the younger Phelps took to music at a young age. He started with drums and eventually switched to guitar, developing an avant-garde and experimental style that has been a trademark for his entire career. Phelps has maintained a true artist's path, lending his talents as a composer, producer, guitarist, audio engineer and performer to a wide range of artists and situations - with the common thread being his collaborators' willingness to be open-minded in their approach to making music. The last few years have found Phelps diving deeper into his explorations of improvisational composition. His custom-made guitar and laptop-based performance workstation has several unique modifications that allow him to blend electronic music and live recording technology with the full range of expression of the guitar into unique soundscapes that are different every single time. Imagine a one-man electronica jam band that can take you on a musical journey for four minutes, four hours or anywhere in between. Phelps' foray into live performance technology shows that the seemingly limitless powers of advanced technology can most certainly be used for good.
On this episode, we continue our conversation with Andy Crouch. We talk leadership, vulnerability, honesty, and the way these categories challenge Christians individually and as a Church. Andy is the author of several books, including Culture Making, Playing God, and most recently, Strong and Weak. He is a thought leader amongst Christians trying to understand the intersection of faith and culture. Today's show was written, produced, and edited by Mike Cosper Additional editing to Tj Hester It was mixed by Mark Owens at resonaterecordings.com Thanks to Lachlan Coffey and Scott Slucher Our theme song is by Roman Candle Today's soundtrack was by Dan Phelps and Roman Candle Daniela Rueda is our administrator Chris Bennet designed our logos If you like what we're doing at Harbor Media, please consider visiting harbormedia.com/donate and donating!
Andy Crouch is the author of several books including "Culture Making", "Playing God", and most recently, "Strong and Weak". He is a thought leader amongst Christians trying to understand the intersection of faith and culture. On today's show, we cover a lot of ground, including Andy's story, empathy and the imagination, emotions and embodiment, and much, much more. Plus... this is just part one of two! We'll be back with more of Andy next week. Today's show was written, produced, and edited by Mike Cosper Additional editing to TJ Hester It was mixed by Mark Owens at resonaterecordings.com Thanks to Lachlan Coffey and Scott Slucher Our theme song is by Roman Candle Today's soundtrack was by Dan Phelps and Roman Candle Daniela Rueda is our administrator Chris Bennet designed our logos If you like what we're doing at Habor Media, please consider visiting harbormedia.com/donate and donating!
On today’s show, our guest is Ekemini Uwan. A writer, speaker, and public theologian, Ekemini has written extensively on racism and the church. We’ll hear about how she went from the business world to the academy, and from focusing on theology to focusing on race. This episode was written, produced, and edited by Mike Cosper. Additional editing by TJ Hester. It was mixed by Mark Owens and resonaterecordings.com. Our theme song is by Roman Candle: romancandlemusic.com Our soundtrack is by Dan Phelps: oceanographicrecords.bandcamp.com Chris Bennet designed our logos. You can support our work at Harbor by visiting: harbormedia.com/donate Thanks to Lachlan Coffey and Scott Slucher Special thanks to Ryan Lister
On today’s show, we’ll hear from Dr. Gregory Thornbury. He’s the president of the King’s College, and we’ll talk about where he comes from, his vision for Christians in the marketplace, his thoughts about what we call “cultural engagement, why he thinks CS Lewis may not have been such a big deal. How’s that for provocative? Show Notes: Dr. Thornbury’s book, Recovering Classic Evangelicalism, is here: https://www.amazon.com/Recovering-Classic-Evangelicalism-Applying-Wisdom/dp/1433530627/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1482196076&sr=8-1&keywords=Gregory+Thornbury Dr. Thornbury co-edited “Bigger on the Inside: Christianity and Dr. Who” https://www.amazon.com/Bigger-Inside-Christianity-Doctor-Who/dp/1941106005/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1482196090&sr=8-2&keywords=Gregory+Thornbury Check out Dr. Thornbury’s lecture “Cain, Abel, and Kanye” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNqgIUOuMPM Here is his plenary lecture from the Acton Institute: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwIaldSrEV4 And his lecture from Southern Seminary, “Joseph Got it Done.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98uBWATMmsE If you want more of Harbor Media and Cultivated in your life, then please consider giving at Harbormedia.com/Donate. You can also help us out by spreading the word and leaving a review on iTunes, and sharing our podcast on Twitter and Facebook. Every little bit helps. This episode was written and produced by Mike Cosper It was recorded and mixed by Mark Owens at resonaterecordings.com Special thanks to Scott Slucher and Lachlan Coffey Thanks also to Dan Darling and Elizabeth Graham – they made many interviews this season, including this one. Our theme song is by Roman Candle – romancandlemusic.com Our soundtrack is by Roman Candle and Dan Phelps – oceanographicrecords.bandcamp.com Daniela Rueda is our administrator Chris Bennett Designed our Logos.
Alissa Wilkinson is a staff writer at Vox.com, where she covers film and pop culture, and an associate professor of English and humanities at The King's College in New York City, where she teaches courses on criticism and cultural theory. Prior to that, Alissa was the critic at large at Christianity Today and regularly contributed criticism and features at a number of publications, including Rolling Stone, Vulture, RogerEbert.com, Pacific Standard, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, The Los Angeles Review of Books, Books & Culture, and others. On today’s show, we’ll talk about Christians and movies, about what it means to be a critic, and what it means to a Christian writer in the mainstream media. We’ll also talk about art in general, about the particular cultural moment we’re living in, and we’ll cover Charles Taylor and David Foster Wallace. Check out Alissa’s book here: https://www.amazon.com/How-Survive-Apocalypse-Zombies-Politics/dp/0802872719/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1481632640&sr=8-1&keywords=alissa+wilkinson Her recent article on the Hamilton Mixtape: http://www.vox.com/culture/2016/12/6/13843722/hamilton-mixtape-lin-manuel-miranda Her essay on David Foster Wallace: http://www.booksandculture.com/articles/2015/mayjun/everybody-worships.html Her review of Arrival: http://www.vox.com/culture/2016/11/11/13587262/arrival-movie-review-amy-adams-denis-villeneuve Here’s the David Foster Wallace essay collection: https://www.amazon.com/Supposedly-Fun-Thing-Never-Again/dp/0316925284/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1481632775&sr=8-1&keywords=a+supposedly+fun+thing+i%27ll+never+do+again And the book on Charles Taylor by James K.A. Smith: https://www.amazon.com/How-Not-Be-Secular-Reading/dp/0802867618/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1481632800&sr=8-1&keywords=How+not+to+be+secular This episode was produced and written by Mike Cosper It was recorded and mixed by Mark Owens at Resonaterecordings.com Special thanks to Scott Slucher and Lachlan Coffey Daniela Rueda is our administrator. Our theme song is by Roman Candle Our soundtrack is by Roman Candle and Dan Phelps – links to their work are in our show notes. Chris Bennett designed our logos. We’ll be back next week, when my guest will be the Doctor, President, and Intergalactic Keeper of Souls, Gregory Thornbury.
David Dark is the author of several books including “Everyday Apocalypse”, “The Gospel According to America”, and more recently, “Life’s Too Short To Pretend You’re Not Religious”. His life-long project is to help people see the sacred revealed in the everyday, including movies and television. For David, there is no such thing as a sacred/secular divide. On today’s show, hear how he came to see the world that way and why. We’ll talk about the first movie that filled him with awe, the reason he hashtags news stories with the word “liturgy”, and he tells the story about the brief conversation he had with N.T. Wright about the “Left Behind” series. Links to David’s work: Books: https://www.amazon.com/David-Dark/e/B001ITYZEY/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1479377479&sr=8-1 “I Speak to God in Public” David’s review of Chance the Rapper’s “Coloring Book” mixtape: http://www.mtv.com/news/2882185/i-speak-to-god-in-public-chance-the-rappers-faith/ “Unsettled Questions” David’s interview with Dave Bazan (of Pedro the Lion) on belief and unbelief at Qideas: http://qideas.org/videos/unsettled-questions/ This show was written, produced, and edited by Mike Cosper. It was recorded and mixed by Mark Owens at resonaterecordings.com Our theme song and part of our soundtrack is by Roman Candle: http://romancandlemusic.com/ Additional Soundtrack by Dan Phelps: https://oceanographicrecords.bandcamp.com/ Special thanks to Scott Slucher and Lachlan Coffey Daniela Rueda is our administrator And our logos were designed by Chris Bennett You can donate to support our show at harbormedia.com/donate ***** We’ll be taking next week off for Thanksgiving In the meantime, listen to our archives if you haven’t already, and help us spread the word – and review us on iTunes. We’ll be back on December 1st with poet and rapper Propaganda.
Bret Lott is a New York Times best-selling novelist. He's written more than a dozen books, edited an esteemed literary journal, and served on the National Council for the arts. His novel Jewel was an Oprah's Book Club selection in 1998, and went on to be an international bestseller. On today's show, Bret talks about faith and writing, his daily routines, his thoughts on Christians in the marketplace, and the strange day when he got a life-changing call from Chicago. For more of Bret's work go to: https://www.amazon.com/Bret-Lott/e/B001ITYM1K Credits: Written, Produced, and Edited by Mike Cosper Mixed by Mark Owens at resonaterecordings.com Our administrator is Daniela Rueda Editorial Help from Lachlan Coffey and Scott Slucher Roman Candle wrote our theme song ( romancandlemusic.com ) Soundtrack by Roman Candle and Dan Phelps (oceanographicrecords.bandcamp.com) Thanks to Sam Lily, Ashley Leightenheimer, Jesse Eubanks, Jeremy Linneman, Kyle Noltemeyer, HIlary Noltemeyer, Sarah Cosper, and Bradley Speaks for their efforts at impersonation
It's here! The premiere episode of Cultivated: Conversations about Faith and Work features Gabe Lyons. Gabe is an author, speaker, and a movement leader whose work focuses on helping Christians understand the opportunities and challenges of life in a post-Christian world. On our show, you'll hear him talk about growing up in the church, the reasons he started Qideas , his pro-life advocacy, and his vision for Christians in places of influence throughout culture. We're excited to feature Gabe on our premier episode because his work closely parallels our vision for Cultivated. We want to tell the stories of Christians who are working hard to influence culture, seeking to understand why they do what they do, and how their faith informs their work. For more about Gabe Lyons, check out Qideas.org or get one of his books on his Amazon page. Show Notes: Produced and edited by Mike Cosper Mixed by Mark Owens at Resonate Recordings Editorial Assistance from Scott Slucher and Lachlan Coffey Daniela Rueda is our administrator Our theme song and score is by Dan Phelps, and available at oceanographicrecords.bandcamp.com additional scoring by The Bitter Clingers Chris Bennett designed our logos Special Thanks to Dan Darling and Elizabeth Graham at the ERLC
Ronin electric guitars are instantly recognizable thanks to their unmistakable Foilbucker and Stratofoil pickups. Dig a little bit deeper and you'll also discover that these guitars have another unique characteristic – they're all made out of reclaimed old growth redwood. On today's podcast, we talk with John Reed of Ronin about their creations, why they're using redwood for their guitar bodies and how those distinctive pickups came to be. We also hear from guitarist Dan Phelps on what it's like to play these guitars in a variety of settings. Ronins may be best known as the guitar of choice for audio experimenter David Torn but, as you'll hear, they can be used in a wide variety of settings. All told, it's a fun chat about woods, guitarmaking, the magic behind goldfoil pickups and more. www.fretboardjournal.comhttp://roninguitars.com
Given her genteel demeanor and diminutive stature, it would be easy to mistake Claire Holley for a southern debutante rather than an astute artist with considerable talents as a singer, songwriter, performer and composer. Holley possesses an innate ability to make people feel at ease, and she captivates audiences when she combines her warm spirit with a beautifully natural way of singing. Over the last two decades, the Mississippi born and bred Holley has released several albums that range in style from intimate, acoustic settings to traditional hymns, children's songs, holiday music and full band releases, but her new album, Time in the Middle, expands her sound into some new, sonically complex territory reminiscent of producer Pierre Marchand's work with Sarah McLachlan. One of the more remarkable aspects about her new album is that this expansive sonic palette was created by just Holley and a pair of carefully selected multi-instrumentalists, Dan Phelps and Jonathan Kingham. The trio holed up in a world-class studio in the rural Northern California town of Ferndale, and the isolation yielded a focused album that will feel familiar to her devoted fans while simultaneously taking a few risks that pay rich, artistic rewards. If Holley's angelic voice is what pulls listeners in, it's her keen eye for detail in her lyrics that keeps them coming back.
Given her genteel demeanor and diminutive stature, it would be easy to mistake Claire Holley for a southern debutante rather than an astute artist with considerable talents as a singer, songwriter, performer and composer. Holley possesses an innate ability to make people feel at ease, and she captivates audiences when she combines her warm spirit with a beautifully natural way of singing. Over the last two decades, the Mississippi born and bred Holley has released several albums that range in style from intimate, acoustic settings to traditional hymns, children’s songs, holiday music and full band releases, but her new album, Time in the Middle, expands her sound into some new, sonically complex territory reminiscent of producer Pierre Marchand’s work with Sarah McLachlan. One of the more remarkable aspects about her new album is that this expansive sonic palette was created by just Holley and a pair of carefully selected multi-instrumentalists, Dan Phelps and Jonathan Kingham. The trio holed up in a world-class studio in the rural Northern California town of Ferndale, and the isolation yielded a focused album that will feel familiar to her devoted fans while simultaneously taking a few risks that pay rich, artistic rewards. If Holley’s angelic voice is what pulls listeners in, it’s her keen eye for detail in her lyrics that keeps them coming back.
Given her genteel demeanor and diminutive stature, it would be easy to mistake Claire Holley for a southern debutante rather than an astute artist with considerable talents as a singer, songwriter, performer and composer. Holley possesses an innate ability to make people feel at ease, and she captivates audiences when she combines her warm spirit with a beautifully natural way of singing. Over the last two decades, the Mississippi born and bred Holley has released several albums that range in style from intimate, acoustic settings to traditional hymns, children’s songs, holiday music and full band releases, but her new album, Time in the Middle, expands her sound into some new, sonically complex territory reminiscent of producer Pierre Marchand’s work with Sarah McLachlan. One of the more remarkable aspects about her new album is that this expansive sonic palette was created by just Holley and a pair of carefully selected multi-instrumentalists, Dan Phelps and Jonathan Kingham. The trio holed up in a world-class studio in the rural Northern California town of Ferndale, and the isolation yielded a focused album that will feel familiar to her devoted fans while simultaneously taking a few risks that pay rich, artistic rewards. If Holley’s angelic voice is what pulls listeners in, it’s her keen eye for detail in her lyrics that keeps them coming back.