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Today we are reviving our series where we take your tough questions. We are starting with Israel and all the questions surrounding the modern Jewish people. Welcome to the 167!
Looking good isn't a sin—but when does self-improvement become self-worship? In this episode, we wrestle with one of the most relevant questions Christians face today: from BBLs and Botox to braces, veneers, and hair transplants, where should followers of Jesus draw the line? Join us as we explore what Scripture says about our bodies, our motives, and whether we're pursuing God's glory or the world's approval.John 7:241 Samuel 16:7Esther 2:7Genesis 29:17 Genesis 39:6 1 Samuel 9:2 1 Corinthians 6:19–20 1 Kings 6–7 2 Chronicles 3–4 1 Corinthians 10:23–24 1 Corinthians 10:31 1 Corinthians 8:9 1 Peter 3:3–4 Proverbs 31:30 Philippians 2:3–4 Galatians 1:10
Angela Weszely is the founder and CEO of ProGrace and the author of Becoming ProGrace: Expanding the Abortion Conversation Beyond Life Versus Choice. Twenty-one years ago she took a job at a Christian pregnancy center in Chicago and immediately felt the tension between what the organization said it believed and how it actually treated women. That tension became a decade-long journey that led her to found ProGrace. In this conversation, Angela and Markus explore what it looks like for the church to actually resemble Jesus in how it responds to abortion and unintended pregnancy.This Episode's Highlights Include:Angela's journey from a legalistic upbringing into leading a Christian pregnancy organizationThe four theological frameworks Christians get wrong about abortion: equal value and dignity, political identity over Christian identity, grace, and shared responsibilityWhy only 7% of women, and 16% of church-going women, ever approach a church before an abortion decisionThe narrative that shames women and lets partners off the hookWhat the story of the woman caught in adultery in John 8 actually reveals about grace and systemic injusticeWhat it means to be the beloved, and why that identity changes how we respond to people in crisisThe objectification hiding inside the abortion debateRelevant Resources and Links:Becoming ProGrace: Expanding the Abortion Conversation Beyond Life Versus Choice, by Angela WeszelyProGraceSend me a text! I'd love to know what you're thinking!Click HERE to get my FREE online course, BECOMING LEADERS OF SHALOM.
In this episode of We Should Know Better, the guys dive headfirst into a hilariously chaotic mix of viral street culture, heavy theological head-scratchers, and unsolicited physical observations. Zack and Andy break down a bizarre viral video of a street preacher casting quite the extreme "biblical" curse on a dancing Jesus impersonator. They then pivot into a raw, honest conversation about their own insecurities—from Zack's legendary "missing link" brow ridge to Andy's sudden realization that his bladder is working overtime. Later, they tackle the mental shift of unexpected inheritance money, debate the controversial new Texas law mandating Bible reading in public schools, and pull up the receipts on Genesis 9 to figure out exactly what happened when Noah got a little too drunk in his tent. Finally, they question whether a lack of modern creativity means the global simulation is simply running out of memory. Pull up a chair, crack a cold IPA, and remember: we should probably know better. 00:00 – Warm Beers & Setting the Curls Free 02:30 – Zack's "Missing Link" Sun Visor Ridge 05:00 – Testing the South Pacific IPA 08:45 – Reacting to the Street Preacher vs. Dancing Jesus Video 11:45 – Cursing People with Cancer in Jesus' Name? 13:15 – Our General Disposition on Street Preachers 19:30 – Pouring One Out for LeBron's Lakers Era (and Melting Hair) 23:00 – Jordan Peterson as Kermit and Miss Piggy 25:40 – The Smell of Sound Dampening Material 27:00 – What Would You Do With a Surprise $50,000? 34:30 – Non-Profits, Free Trips to Hawaii, and Financial Awkwardness 46:30 – Texas Mandates Bible Reading in Public Schools 53:00 – Balancing Faith Integration vs. State Coercion 59:00 – Fact-Checking Genesis: When Noah Got Drunk & Naked 01:05:00 – Did the Flood Actually Fail to Stop Violence? 01:21:00 – Knowing the Heart of God Through Jesus 01:24:00 – Simulation Theory: Did the World Run Out of Memory in the 90s? 01:27:00 – Giving Power to the State Always Bites Back SUBSCRIBE & SHARE us this week!Contact Us: brosbiblesbeer@gmail.com Leave Us A VoicemailYouTubeSimpleCastSpotifyApple PodcastsXInstaWe Should Know Better is: Zack Krater & Andy McCraw Find us wherever fine podcasts are distributed. Oh, and share us with a friend this week! Grace. Peace. Cheers! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
This week we are wrapping up our study in James with Pastor Andrew. Welcome to the 167!Connect with usWebsite: https://www.newlifegardner.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewLifeGardner/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newlifegardner
Seth Gruber joins Alex McFarland to discuss the fight for life, the future of America, and the church's responsibility to stand for truth. Discover why protecting life, restoring biblical values, and engaging culture are essential for the next generation.Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.truthandliberty.net/subscribe Donate here: https://www.truthandliberty.net/donate
Should we trade our joy for sorrow and is there a lost 6th chapter of James? We find out this week. Welcome to the 167!Connect with usWebsite: https://www.newlifegardner.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewLifeGardner/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newlifegardner
In this episode of Scripture Untangled, Dr. Kristen Deede Johnson, Principal of Wycliffe College, joins CBS Ambassador Rev. Dr. Andrew Stirling for a rich and personal conversation about faith, formation, and what it really means to follow Jesus today. Kristen offers a hopeful perspective on the future of the Church, highlighting signs of renewal, particularly among younger generations seeking truth, meaning, and community. In this episode, Kristen and Andrew discuss: What it means to be formed in Christ, moving beyond surface-level faith into a vision of discipleship that shapes every part of our lives. How some Christians put pressure on themselves to perform for God, and how a deeper understanding of the Trinity reveals that God, not us, is the primary One at work in the world. How culture quietly shapes our beliefs, identity, and expectations, often influencing our faith more than we realize. A hopeful perspective on the future of the Church, highlighting signs of renewal, particularly among younger generations seeking truth, meaning, and community. Read the transcript: biblesociety.ca/transcript-scripture-untangled-s13-ep11 =====Dr Kristen Deede Johnson is the eleventh Principal of Wycliffe College. She comes to Wycliffe College from Western Theological Seminary, an evangelical and ecumenical seminary in Holland, Michigan, where she was Dean and Vice President of Academic Affairs as well as G.W. and Edna Haworth Professor of Educational Ministries and Leadership. After completing her undergraduate studies at the University of Virginia (BA in Political and Social Thought with a minor in Religious Studies) she pursued graduate studies at St. Mary's College, University of St. Andrews, in St. Andrews, Scotland, where she earned a PhD in Theology. As an administrative leader in theological education, Dr Johnson has significant experience in such areas as strategic planning, developing and implementing academic and external programs in ways that serve the mission of the seminary and the needs of the Church, and establishing centres and recruiting faculty to enhance the reputation and impact of the institution. She is widely published by both popular and academic publishers and a sought-after thought leader on radio and podcasts. Her first book, Theology, Political Theory, and Pluralism: Beyond Tolerance and Difference, was published by Cambridge University Press in the Cambridge Studies in Christian Doctrine series. In 2017 a book she co-authored, The Justice Calling: Where Passion Meets Perseverance (Brazos Press), was awarded Book of the Year from Christianity Today in the Politics and Public Life Category. https://www.wycliffecollege.ca/users/kristen-deede-johnsonCanadian Bible Society: biblesociety.caHelp people hear God speak: biblesociety.ca/donateConnect with us on Instagram: @canadianbiblesocietyThe Bible Course: biblecourse.ca
Our tongue is a small spark that sets the world ablaze. Tune in to dive deep into James chapter 3 here on the 167!
As Christians, we need to stay informed about the rapidly changing world of fertility treatments, genetic testing, and IVF before making decisions or forming opinions. Join C.L. as we explore the powerful story behind the Boozer family, wrestle with difficult questions about life, embryos, technology, and God's will, and seek biblical wisdom for navigating one of the most important ethical conversations of our time.
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What if everything you believe about success, happiness, and blessing is backwards?In this episode of the MetaChurch Podcast, Pastor Clayton and Sherri Richard (Everyday Truths) dive deep into Luke 6 and Jesus' Sermon on the Plain. Together they unpack the Beatitudes and Woes, exploring why Jesus calls the poor, hungry, grieving, and rejected "blessed" while warning those who place their security in wealth, comfort, and approval.They discuss:✅ Why Jesus turns worldly values upside down✅ The hidden danger of seeking approval and status✅ Social media, identity, and the need to be liked✅ Finding security in God instead of circumstances✅ Living with a "Pilgrim's Perspective"✅ How the Kingdom of God changes life right nowIf you've ever struggled with fear, control, comparison, or wondering where true fulfillment comes from, this conversation will challenge and encourage you.
In this conversation, Amar Peterman and I get into the slow, local, unglamorous work of becoming neighbors across real difference. We talk about the table as the place where the common good gets built, and why so many of us are far more comfortable playing host than being hosted - flinging our doors open without ever considering who actually walks through them. We get into hospitality as displacement, an accompaniment that refuses to leave, Thomas learning you can't reason your way to resurrection, and an imagination that can see life where everything around us insists there's only division. Here's the challenge: we have to learn to receive before we can ever give, to love people beyond their labels, and to start right where we are, with the one neighbor in front of us.Amar D. Peterman is a constructive theologian working at the intersection of faith and public life. He is the founder of Scholarship for Religion and Society LLC and the former assistant director of civic networks at Interfaith America. Peterman holds an MDiv from Princeton Theological Seminary and is currently a PhD student at the University of Chicago Divinity School. His writing and research have been featured in Sojourners, Christianity Today, The Christian Century,The Fetzer Institute, The Berkley Forum, and more. He also publishes regularly on his Substack, This Common Life.Amar's Book:Becoming NeighborsAmar's Recommendations:Make Your Home in this Luminous DarkGlimmeringsConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@shiftingculturepodcast.comGo to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Threads, Bluesky or YouTubeSupport the podcast and the ministry that my wife and I do around the world. Just click on the support the show link below Support the show
What is the balance between works and faith? Welcome to the 167!Connect with usWebsite: https://www.newlifegardner.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewLifeGardner/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newlifegardner
Video: https://youtu.be/rXBfeOrwE3c Abstract of Systematic Theology by James Petigru Boyce Session 3 – chapters 6-16 Subject: Theology Proper (The Trinity) Wednesday Logos – 6-17-26 Liberty Church
While the world celebrates Pride Month, Christians must be careful not to focus on one visible sin while becoming blind to the pride, immorality, drunkenness, gossip, dishonesty, and worldliness that often exist in our own lives. God calls His people not to celebrate or excuse sin, but to expose the deeds of darkness and find their identity, confidence, and joy in Jesus Christ alone. The rainbow is not a symbol of human pride, but God's covenant, faithfulness, and mercy toward a fallen world.
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This week we kick off our series from the Book of James. Welcome to the 167!Connect with usWebsite: https://www.newlifegardner.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewLifeGardner/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newlifegardner
Today on Uncommon Sense, we're discussing the tragic state of the modern world.From the protests in Ireland to growing frustration across Western nations, many people feel as though their voices are no longer being heard by the institutions that claim to represent them. I'll share why I support the right of people to protest and why I believe the demonstrations in Ireland have resonated with so many people around the world.We'll also discuss what I see as a deeper spiritual crisis affecting modern society. Many of the political, cultural, and social problems we face today are symptoms of a broader moral and spiritual decline, one that cannot be solved through politics alone.In this episode:My thoughts on the protests in IrelandWhy so many citizens now feel disconnected from their governmentsThe growing divide between ordinary people and powerful institutionsThe role of faith, morality, and personal responsibility in rebuilding societyWhy I believe many of today's crises point to a deeper spiritual battleWhether you agree or disagree, this episode is an invitation to think critically about the direction of our culture, our governments, and our future.--https://www.youversion.com/bible-app
Video: https://youtu.be/rXBfeOrwE3c Abstract of Systematic Theology by James Petigru Boyce Session 2 – chapters 2, 4, 5 Subject: Theology Proper (classical arguments for God, attributes of God) Wednesday Logos – 6-10-26 Liberty Church
A powerful conversation on truth, faith, and culture as Alisa Childers and Jenna Ellis discuss deconstruction, postmodernism, biblical truth, and the growing cultural rejection of Christianity, equipping believers to stand firm and defend the Christian worldview today.Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.truthandliberty.net/subscribe Donate here: https://www.truthandliberty.net/donate
This week we sit down with Pastors Jake Huppe and Ryan Ellis to talk about how parents can help their children have their own vibrant faith and relationship with Jesus. Welcome to the 167!Connect with usWebsite: https://www.newlifegardner.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewLifeGardner/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newlifegardner
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What does it mean when we say that we are a family of believers? Welcome to the 167!Connect with usWebsite: https://www.newlifegardner.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewLifeGardner/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newlifegardner
Send us Fan MailAfter twelve episodes, Echoes of Eden reaches its powerful conclusion.In this final episode, Tim and Steve explore the Tower of Babel—not simply as a story about language confusion, but as a profound commentary on pride, empire, failed communication, conformity, and humanity's repeated attempts to create identity apart from God. But Babel is not the end of the story.This conversation traces the surprising connection between Babel and Pentecost, revealing how the Gospel reverses humanity's fragmentation and restores God's vision for unity without forced conformity.Along the way, Tim and Steve reflect on some of the biggest themes from the entire Echoes of Eden series—from the goodness of creation and the imago Dei to garden life, divine presence, and humanity's deep longing for home.In this episode: • What the Tower of Babel is really about • Why Babel is more than a story about different languages • The danger of conformity disguised as unity • How pride drives empire-building and self-made identity • What failed speech does to trust, relationships, and culture • Why Pentecost is the great reversal of Babel • God's desire for diversity and unity • Why humanity keeps longing for Eden • Tim and Steve reflect on their biggest takeaways from the seriesThis finale brings the Genesis journey full circle—from creation and garden life to exile, scattering, and the hope of restoration.If this series has challenged, encouraged, or deepened your faith, share it with a friend.Support the mission of Impact Nations: ❤️ https://www.impactnations.com/donateExplore Impact Nations:
When we stop asking how marriage can serve me and begin asking how my marriage can serve God, then we will find its true purpose. Welcome to the 167!Connect with usWebsite: https://www.newlifegardner.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewLifeGardner/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newlifegardner
Brian Zahnd joins me to talk about his new book Unseen Existences — and we get into why modern Western people suffer a kind of spiritual homelessness, how philosophical materialism has convinced us the spiritual world isn't real, and what it looks like to recover a sense that heaven and earth actually overlap. We also dig into the Incarnation as a doorway into mystery, wonder and awe as non-negotiables for living faith, and what it means to hold onto a God who intervenes without turning prayer into a transaction.Brian Zahnd is the founder and lead pastor of Word of Life Church in St. Joseph, Missouri. Known for his theologically informed preaching and his embrace of the deep and long history of the church, Zahnd is a frequent speaker at conferences, universities, and seminaries around the world. As a pastor-theologian, he is the author of numerous titles, including The Wood Between the Worlds, When Everything's on Fire, Sinners in the Hands of a Loving God, A Farewell to Mars, and Beauty Will Save the World.Brian's Book:Unseen ExistencesBrian's Recommendation:Wendell BerryConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@shiftingculturepodcast.comGo to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Threads, Bluesky or YouTubeSupport the podcast and the ministry that my wife and I do around the world. Just click on the support the show link below NEW PODCAST: American Evangelicals - A History PodcastA thoughtful, deep dive into one of the most talked-about movements in American history.Support the show
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Culture is battling it out about what physically makes a woman. It is time to have a family meeting and find out what the Bible says God's intention was for women: Mind, Body, and Spirit. Welcome to the 167!Connect with usWebsite: https://www.newlifegardner.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewLifeGardner/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newlifegardner
In this episode, C.L. dives into the power of music and the impact it has on our hearts, minds, and souls. Sharing the 12 artists he's listened to the most over the past year, he reflects on how music shapes emotions, influences our thinking, and has played a powerful role throughout the Bible. If music is food for the soul, the question becomes: what are we feeding ourselves? Tune in for a quick, honest conversation and some encouragement to listen to Godly music.
Discovering How to Experience God's PresenceIn today's fast-paced world, many are searching for deeper meaning and connection. This video explores how to experience God's presence in everyday life, offering insights into the intersection of faith and culture.Join us as we delve into the power of the word and its transformative impact on our lives. Our guest, Dr. Nijay Gupta, shares his perspective on current trends in Christianity and the spiritual hunger evident in today's society.Understanding Faith and CultureThe relationship between faith and culture is complex yet enriching. As we navigate through societal changes, understanding this dynamic can help us live more fulfilling lives. Dr. Gupta discusses how the gospel's holiness can transform the world into a place of beauty, goodness, truth, and love.Explore the concept of "holy worldliness" and its implications for modern believers.Learn how young people are engaging with their faith in new and exciting ways.Discover how the Bible can be a guide in these turbulent times.Connect With Us Here: https://innovativechurchleaders.org/join-us/
Happy Mother's Day to all of the incredible mothers out there. Today's episode is a deeper conversation about the urgent need for stronger, more biblical men and women in our culture, people willing to stand for truth, protect the vulnerable, and refuse to stay silent in the face of evil.We discuss the ongoing outrage surrounding the Epstein files, the lack of accountability for powerful people, and the broader cultural failure to protect victims from wicked and predatory individuals. But this conversation goes beyond headlines. It's about morality, courage, justice, faith, and what happens when societies stop valuing strong families, strong character, and biblical principles.This episode is ultimately about hope too, because evil does not win forever. Real justice matters, truth matters, and good people still have a responsibility to speak up.
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It is time to call together our family and have a talk about the culture redefining family. Welcome to the 167!Connect with usWebsite: https://www.newlifegardner.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewLifeGardner/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newlifegardner
Are we becoming a Bible-less Church in a content-saturated world? In this episode, we take an honest look at how Scripture is being replaced—not rejected, but neglected. Many believers still value the Bible, but fewer are being formed by it. This conversation will challenge you, ground you, and call you back. If the Word is not shaping us, something else is. Connect with us: YouTube: YouTube.com/@soul02-oxygen Facebook: @LP.Oxygen https://www.facebook.com/LP.Oxygen Instagram: LP.Oxygen Twitter: @Soul025 Buzzsprout: Soul02-Buzzsprout Spotify: Soul02 - Spotify Apple: Soul02-Itunes Stitcher: Soul02-Stitcher
In this episode, I sit down with Eric Clayton to explore the spirituality of Star Wars and why these stories still shape how we see ourselves and the world. We talk about the cave on Dagobah, the pull of the dark side, nonviolence, discernment, and how stories can become spaces where God meets us and forms us - if we're paying attention. We get into holy indifference, the tension between action and waiting, and what it means to choose a different way in the middle of chaos. This conversation is about learning to notice what's stirring in us and to embody a better story in our everyday lives.Eric Clayton is an award-winning author and the deputy director for communications at the Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States. His books include, Finding Peace Here and Now: How Ignatian Spirituality Leads Us to Healing and Wholeness, My Life with the Jedi: The Spirituality of Star Wars, and more. His writing has appeared in America Magazine, National Catholic Reporter, US Catholic, among others, and he is a frequent contributor to Give Us This Day and IgnatianSpirituality.com. Eric lives outside of Baltimore, Maryland, with his family. Learn more at ericclaytonwrites.com.Eric's Book:My Life with the JediConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@shiftingculturepodcast.comGo to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Threads, Bluesky or YouTubeSupport the podcast and the ministry that my wife and I do around the world. Just click on the support the show link below NEW PODCAST: American Evangelicals - A History PodcastA thoughtful, deep dive into one of the most talked-about movements in American history.Support the show
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Somewhere there's an assumption flying around that Christian kids are somehow immune from being vulnerable to the growing tide of negative influences in today's rapidly changing culture. Many of us have bought the lie that “those things don't happen in Christian families,” or that “they don't happen to Christian kids.” Believing that lie can lull us to sleep, keeping us from realistically recognizing and addressing the pressures that all kids face in today's world. You see, it doesn't matter where they live, who they live with, or what kind of school they go to. Any kid, anywhere, can be influenced by any of the negative and dangerous aspects of our culture at any time. No church, school, family, or child is immune. Parents, I want to encourage you to pay attention to the voices out there in the culture that are influencing your kids. How can you guide them through the lies if you don't know the lies? You see, what we don't know, don't want to know, or refuse to know can and will hurt them.
What does it mean to armor ourselves in light with righteous living? Welcome to the 167!Connect with usWebsite: https://www.newlifegardner.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewLifeGardner/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newlifegardner
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A major transition unfolds at Truth & Liberty as its leader steps into a new calling. In this heartfelt conversation, Richard Harris and Andrew Wommack reflect on the ministry's impact, share powerful stories, and cast vision for a bold future of faith, freedom, and cultural engagement.Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.truthandliberty.net/subscribe Donate here: https://www.truthandliberty.net/donate
Each week we are bringing you more content for the 167 hours each week you don't spend in church. Welcome to the 167!Connect with usWebsite: https://www.newlifegardner.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewLifeGardner/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newlifegardner
I sit down with Andrew Root to talk about his new book Baal and the Gods of More and the ways fertility idols still shape how we think about growth in the church. We explore how the drive for more - more people, more influence, more momentum - can pull us away from the way of Jesus, even when we think we're being faithful. This conversation moves from Elijah to Mary and reframes growth as being formed into Christ, not building something bigger.Andrew Root (PhD, Princeton Theological Seminary) is Carrie Olson Baalson Professor of Youth and Family Ministry at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota. He writes and researches in the areas of theology, ministry, culture, and younger generations and is the author of more than twenty-five books, including the six-volume Ministry in a Secular Age set. Root is also the coauthor (with Kenda Creasy Dean) of The Theological Turn in Youth Ministry. He serves as staff theologian at Youthfront, is a frequent speaker, and cohosts the Ministry in a Secular Age podcast.Andy's Book:Baal and the Gods of MoreAndy's Recommendation:The Logic of the SpiritConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@shiftingculturepodcast.comGo to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Threads, Bluesky or YouTubeConsider Giving to the podcast and to the ministry that my wife and I do around the world. Just click on the support the show link below NEW PODCAST: American Evangelicals - A History PodcastA thoughtful, deep dive into one of the most talked-about movements in American history.Support the show
Forgiveness is one of the hardest, but most crucial parts of the Christian life. In this episode with Amy Orr-Ewing, we talk about why forgiveness matters right now, especially in a culture shaped by outrage, cancellation, and competing visions of justice. Amy helps clarify the difference between forgiveness and reconciliation, why real forgiveness doesn't minimize harm or remove consequences, and how the cross makes a way to take evil seriously while still offering grace. We also get into trauma, shame, enemy love, and what it looks like to practice forgiveness in our lives and communities without cheapening it.Dr. Amy Orr-Ewing is an international author, speaker and theologian who addresses the deep questions of our day with meaningful answers found in the Christian Faith. She is the author of multiple books including bestsellers ‘Where is God in All the Suffering?', ‘Why Trust the Bible?', ‘Mary's Voice', and her latest ‘Forgiveness Reclaiming its Power in a Culture of Outrage and Fear' releases in 2026.Over the last twenty five years, Amy has spoken in more than 40 countries as a public advocate for the Christian faith including public lectures and open forums on university campuses, and addressing Politicians and Parliamentarians in the UK Parliament and staffers on Capitol Hill, the Senate and the West Wing of The White House. Amy speaks at conferences, businesses, banks, and churches about how theology connects with the deepest questions of life.In 2023, Amy was awarded the Alphege Medal for Evangelism and Witness by the Archbishop of Canterbury. She holds a D Dphil (doctorate) from the University of Oxford and is Honorary Lecturer at the School of Divinity, University of Aberdeen, Distinguished Scholar at Wheaton College Illinois and Founder of Advocate Collective. Amy is married to Frog and they have three wonderful sons.Amy's Book:ForgivenessAmy's Recommendations:The Mind of the MakerThe Body Keeps the ScoreConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@shiftingculturepodcast.comGo to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Threads, Bluesky or YouTubeConsider Giving to the podcast and to the ministry that my wife and I do around the world. Just click on the support the show link belowGo to mennomedia.org to order the Anabaptist Community Bible. Use code SHIFTING for 20% off. Support the show
Earthkeepers: A Circlewood Podcast on Creation Care and Spirituality
Send us a voice noteIn this insightful interview, Drew, an army chaplain with nearly 19 years of service, shares his unique perspective on the intersection of faith, culture, nature, and military service. Discover how his approach to relational encounters and understanding diverse backgrounds enhances his support for soldiers and fosters healing through nature and community. Drew's LinkedInDrew's YouTube channelDrew's Insta key topicsThe role of military chaplains in supporting religious libertiesThe concept of I-Thou versus I-It relationships and its application in military and nature The impact of cultural understanding and diversity training for chaplainsHow outdoor activities and nature foster healing and trust among soldiersThe environmental considerations in military operations and trainingkeywordsMilitary chaplain, faith and culture, nature and healing, relational spirituality, diversity in the military, environmental consciousness, community development, spiritual support, military service, ecological impact, Elwha dam removal, Elwha people Find us on our website: Earthkeepers Support the Earthkeepers podcast Check out the Ecological Disciple
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If we aren't careful, social media can become a place where we can very easily indulge our sinful nature in ways that cause us to turn ourselves into little idols. We can become consumed with building our brand, bowing to the desires of our followers, and sharing versions of ourselves that really aren't who we are at all. In a day and age where we experience ramped up identity pressure, we need to go to the right source to discover who we've been made to be. Today, I'm chatting with author and pastor Justin Poythress about overcoming these temptations, and finding stability and purpose in Jesus, on this episode of Youth Culture Matters.
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