Podcast appearances and mentions of Michael Frost

Today's guests are Katie Kilgore and Michael Frost who are the cofounders, along with a third family, of Three Cords Academy, a student-focused, Biblically-centered microschool currently serving 2nd-6th grades which they launched in Fall 2024 in Carrollton, Georgia. *** Sign up for Kerry's free, weekly LiberatED e-newsletter on education trends at fee.org/liberated.    

Today on Webworm I wanted you to share a conversation between two New Zealanders raised by parents who embraced Focus on the Family. Because Focus on the Family travelled far beyond America. It went global — and during the 80s and 90s in particular, millions of kids were raised in the ways of Dr James Dobson. Michael Frost and Shane Meyer-Holt are my friends, and run a podcast called In The Shift, in which they discuss coming to terms with exiting a very certain breed of Christianity. They are still Christians, just not the breed you find at the churches I tend to write about. Hearing them discuss Focus on the Family was fascinating to me, and I hope it's fascinating to you, too. Something Michael said towards the end really hit me like a tonne of bricks. He talked about what it meant to grow a generation of compliant kids. At what that means when a country like America comes under the leadership of Donald Trump — a man who professes to be a Christian. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.webworm.co/subscribe

This is a conversation with Alan Hirsch and Michael Frost that gets to the heart of what the church is called to be - a community of adventure, risk, and mission. Alan and Mike have revised and re-released their book "The Faith of Leap" that challenges the church to shed its obsession with safety and security, and instead embrace the risky, liminal spaces where the kingdom of God breaks through. We'll explore how the church has become too inwardly focused, too preoccupied with maintaining its own institutions, when it should be a sent people, a missional movement unleashed into the world. Alan and Michael will share powerful stories of ordinary believers taking courageous leaps of faith, and how their example can inspire us all. This is a conversation about rediscovering the church's essential calling - to be a community that encounters the living God, and then boldly steps out in response, ready to see the reign of God extended in our neighborhoods and cities. It's a call to adventure, to risk, to the kind of faith that changes everything. This conversation will challenge our assumptions about what the church is supposed to be. Too often, we've allowed the church to become a place of comfort and security, when it's meant to be a launching pad for mission and transformation. Alan and Michael are inviting us to rethink everything, to let the call of the kingdom reshape our understanding of ecclesiology. This is a conversation that I believe has profound implications, not just for the church, but for the way we engage the world around us. So join us and recover the faith of leap. Michael and Alan's Book:The Faith of LeapSubscribe to Our Substack: Shifting CultureConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@allnations.usGo 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 belowEmail jjohnson@allnations.us, so we can get your creative project off the ground! "Ask Me Anything": What Do You Want From God?Welcome to Ask Me Anything, the podcast where we give you biblical answers to...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

Yo! Brand new podcast episodes will be coming your way in early 2025, but for now I'm pulling out a couple of great episodes to revisit from the back-log, like this chat with Michael Frost and Shane Meyer-Holt...Michael Frost (the kiwi version who hosts 'In the Shift' podcast) and Shane-Meyer Holt joined me (Will) for a rich conversation exploring their own stories and experiences around high control religious settings and their attempts to create much more open, gentle and generous communities these days. The conversation explores power dynamics, coercive control and the risk these things can pose to communities of all sizes - mega to micro. We also talk about embodiment, processing trauma and the kind of spirituality that embraces and listens to the body. There's so much good stuff in this one. Enjoy.Check out the excellent 'In the Shift': https://intheshift.com/Get tickets to Future Church Conference coming up on January 28 now! Use SPIRITUALMISFITS at checkout for $10 off: https://events.humanitix.com/future-church-conference-2025/ticketsWant to reach out and let us know your thoughts or suggestions for the show? Send us a message here; we'd love to hear from you.The Spiritual Misfits Survival Guide (FREE): https://www.spiritualmisfits.com.au/survivalguideSign up to our mailing list:https://spiritualmisfits.com.au/Join our online Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/spiritualmisfitspodcastSupport the pod:https://spiritualmisfits.com.au/support-us/View all episodes at: https://spiritualmisfits.buzzsprout.com

In what is becoming something of an annual tradition, join Petra Bagust for a mini Sunday Sanctuary episode made specially for Christmas Eve. Petra is joined in this episode by Michael Frost (church leader and host of the podcast In The Shift). The two talk about how Michael has changed from being "an Easter guy" to being able to embrace Christmas again, in amongst whatever life might be like at the time. Michael also wrote the benediction for the episode, which he shares at the end. Music: O Tannenbaum by The Vince Guaraldi Trio (played during the candle lighting) Meri Kirihimete by Erny Belle (played at the end)

For a practice with a long history in legal and religious settings, on this episode of Sunday Sanctuary, Petra Bagust goes looking for the benefits of bringing confession into more regular, everyday use. What difference would it make to more regularly put words to what is actually going on for us? Or as Petra puts it, "making our insides match our outsides." Come along as Petra talks to Grace McArthur for our reccuring segment, Atlas of the Heart. Grace and Petra unpack the wisdom from Brené Brown's book of the same name, this time having a look at the chapter on vulnerability Later on in the episode, Petra talks to Dr Michael Frost. Michael started out in the field of biomedical science before he change tack to get a PhD in theology. Michael also leads a small church in Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland called Edge and hosts the podcast In the Shift. Sacred texts: 20 priests clip from the film Spotlight (not always an easy watch but highly recommended viewing) Music: I Think I Love You by The Partridge Family (played during the intro) Come Live with Me by Dorothy Ashby (played at the end of Grace's interview) Confessions by Usher Doing the Wrong Thing by Kaki King (played during communion. You might recognise this song from the movie Into the Wild) Sensory Memory by Jen Cloher Just Saying by Jamie xx (played during Michael's interview) Instrumental by The Fuzzy Robes (played during the benediction)

Episode 114 of The Geek Saga Podcast features live audio from the Walking Dead Universe panel at Dragon Con 2024. GEEK SAGA PODCAST ON SPOTIFY Moderated by Michael Frost and featuring myself, Hanako M. Ricks of the Fandom Hybrid podcast, … Continue reading → The post The Geek Saga Podcast Episode 114: The Walking Dead Universe Panel at Dragon Con 2024 appeared first on Geek Saga Entertainment.

Welcome to our transformative sermon series inspired by Michael Frost's enlightening book, "Surprise the World." In this journey, we delve deep into the five habits of highly missional people, exploring how BELLS—Bless, Eat, Listen, Learn, and Sent—can revolutionize our daily lives and interactions.

Tune in to TechVibe this Sunday (7/21) to discover how technology and collaboration are transforming the treatment of substance use disorders.  Dr. Melissa Perry of Highmark and Dr. Michael Frost of Wayspring detail their innovative partnership using data analytics to monitor prescription risks for over 1.2 million Highmark members. By identifying high-risk prescribing trends and educating providers, they've been able to significantly reduce overprescribing risks and improve patient outcomes.   Wayspring's enhanced monitoring capabilities combined with Highmark's focus on member-centered care are helping stay ahead of substance use disorder trends through innovative solutions. If you're interested in learning more about how data-driven approaches can revolutionize healthcare, get up and geek out with us!

Welcome to our transformative sermon series inspired by Michael Frost's enlightening book, "Surprise the World." In this journey, we delve deep into the five habits of highly missional people, exploring how BELLS—Bless, Eat, Listen, Learn, and Sent—can revolutionize our daily lives and interactions.

Welcome to our transformative sermon series inspired by Michael Frost's enlightening book, "Surprise the World." In this journey, we delve deep into the five habits of highly missional people, exploring how BELLS—Bless, Eat, Listen, Learn, and Sent—can revolutionize our daily lives and interactions.

Welcome to our transformative sermon series inspired by Michael Frost's enlightening book, "Surprise the World." In this journey, we delve deep into the five habits of highly missional people, exploring how BELLS—Bless, Eat, Listen, Learn, and Sent—can revolutionize our daily lives and interactions.

Welcome to our transformative sermon series inspired by Michael Frost's enlightening book, "Surprise the World." In this journey, we delve deep into the five habits of highly missional people, exploring how BELLS—Bless, Eat, Listen, Learn, and Sent—can revolutionize our daily lives and interactions. Each episode unpacks these powerful practices, aiming to equip and inspire you to live out your faith in tangible, impactful ways. We'll share real-life stories, practical applications, and insightful teachings that illuminate how these habits can lead to a life that not only surprises others but also brings us closer to the essence of Jesus' teachings.

Welcome to our transformative sermon series inspired by Michael Frost's enlightening book, "Surprise the World." In this journey, we delve deep into the five habits of highly missional people, exploring how BELLS—Bless, Eat, Listen, Learn, and Sent—can revolutionize our daily lives and interactions.

This episode of Health Care Reinvented explores how technology and advanced analytics are helping to address and mitigate opioid and stimulant addictions. Health Care Reinvented Hosts Audrey Russo and Jonathan Kersting of the Pittsburgh Technology Council and TechVibe Radio interview Dr. Melissa Perry of Highmark and Dr. Michael Frost of WaySpring about their unique partnership to identify potential addicts and notify doctors.  They discuss the profound impact of opioid addiction in southwestern Pennsylvania and how Highmark partners with WaySpring to monitor more than 1.2 million members' prescription risks. WaySpring's data analytics help identify high-risk prescribers and patients to provide education and support to reduce overprescribing by 50% since 2018.  As concerns grow around rising stimulant misuse, the experts explore continued collaboration utilizing innovative monitoring technology to stay ahead of trends and address this emerging public health challenge through member-centered solutions.  

Welcome to our transformative sermon series inspired by Michael Frost's enlightening book, "Surprise the World." In this journey, we delve deep into the five habits of highly missional people, exploring how BELLS—Bless, Eat, Listen, Learn, and Sent—can revolutionize our daily lives and interactions.

Michael Frost Beckner is a dynamic screenwriter and novelist. In honor of the 20th anniversary of his movie SPY GAME, he has returned to the world of Nathan Muir and Tom Bishop with KALEIDOSCOPE - 4th OF JULY: Part 1. Please visit his website at https://www.michaelfrostbeckner.com/ Spies, Lies and Private Eyes is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network #authorsofinstagram #authorinterview #writingcommunity #authorsontheair #suspensebooks #authorssupportingauthors #thrillerbooks #suspense #wip #writers#writersinspiration #books #bookrecommendations #bookaddict #bookaddicted #bookaddiction #bibliophile #read #amreading #lovetoread #terrencemccauley #terrencemccauleybooks #bookouture #thrillers #Chicago63 #MichaelFrostBeckner #Kaleidoscope

Welcome to our transformative sermon series inspired by Michael Frost's enlightening book, "Surprise the World." In this journey, we delve deep into the five habits of highly missional people, exploring how BELLS—Bless, Eat, Listen, Learn, and Sent—can revolutionize our daily lives and interactions.

Michael Frost Beckner is a dynamic screenwriter and novelist. In honor of the 20th anniversary of his movie SPY GAME, he has returned to the world of Nathan Muir and Tom Bishop with KALEIDOSCOPE - 4th OF JULY: Part 1. Please visit his website at https://www.michaelfrostbeckner.com/ Spies, Lies and Private Eyes is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network #authorsofinstagram #authorinterview #writingcommunity #authorsontheair #suspensebooks #authorssupportingauthors #thrillerbooks #suspense #wip #writers#writersinspiration #books #bookrecommendations #bookaddict #bookaddicted #bookaddiction #bibliophile #read #amreading #lovetoread #terrencemccauley #terrencemccauleybooks #bookouture #thrillers #Chicago63 #MichaelFrostBeckner #Kaleidoscope

Welcome to our transformative sermon series inspired by Michael Frost's enlightening book, "Surprise the World." In this journey, we delve deep into the five habits of highly missional people, exploring how BELLS—Bless, Eat, Listen, Learn, and Sent—can revolutionize our daily lives and interactions.

Welcome to our transformative sermon series inspired by Michael Frost's enlightening book, "Surprise the World." In this journey, we delve deep into the five habits of highly missional people, exploring how BELLS—Bless, Eat, Listen, Learn, and Sent—can revolutionize our daily lives and interactions.

We all have some difficult people in our lives. You do. I do. So how do you deal with them – especially when you're under fire from the enemy?   It's Easy to Fight Wars I don't know if you've noticed, but dealing with people, sometimes difficult people, is a big part of life, at home, at work, socially. And conflict can take its toll. Sometimes we feel as though we're under pressure - as though we're under fire, maybe through circumstances, maybe through what other people are doing - and right in the middle of that difficult space, we still have to deal with those difficult people, under fire. And in one of those perverse twists of life, in a sense there's meaning in conflict; in a sense there's meaning and dignity when we sacrifice in the midst of a conflict. Most nations, my own, Australia and in fact, New Zealand, celebrate the sacrifice of their soldiers during war. In Australia it's called ANZAC Day - the Australia New Zealand Army Corp and increasingly, that celebration is growing. About twenty or thirty years ago people said, “oh it's all war mongering and it's all about this and that and it's going to die and we can't possibly continue celebrating war. And it's funny, but we celebrate a day, in ANZAC Day, which is a day of great defeat. It remembers - maybe celebrates is the wrong word - it remembers that eighteen and a half thousand Australian soldiers were wounded or missing and seven and a half thousand were killed. Five thousand New Zealanders wounded and missing, two and a half thousand killed in this Gallipoli campaign in World War One which was such an enormous disaster. And social commentators are saying, “look, the reason that these celebrations, right around the world, the reason that these sorts of days are being remembered, right around the world, where we are looking at our soldiers who were lost in battle, is that - well it's not about war any more, it used to be about the glorification of war - but today it's about sacrifice and hope. It's all about the triumph of the spirit not about the victory in the battle. These sorts of days, where we remember fallen soldiers, say with a voice that grows louder each year that we expect to find something good to happen, that we are still capable of becoming the kind of society that would justify the sacrifice of those who thought we were worth fighting for. In other words, people today are looking back on the sacrifice of the soldiers of their countries and saying, “You know, there's meaning in that sacrifice, you know there's humility, there's giving, there's something spiritual when these men under fire, were prepared to sacrifice their lives for me.” There's a large shopping centre near where I live, quite a new one - very ritzy, glitzy, you know - enormous, expensive clothes. And you see people milling around in that shopping centre, day after day, week after week, and that whole shopping centre - mall, shopping thing - is like an icon of our time. Yet as ritzy and glitzy as it is, it doesn't have meaning and people are looking for meaning and it seems that in celebrations, like ANZAC Day, they're finding that spiritual flame - that cenotaph, that bugle, that cool morning air, that shrine, that spiritual experience - people are finding meaning in sacrifice. Now you might ask, “why don't they find that in Jesus? Why don't they find that in church?" And you look at the public media image of the church, with this denomination fighting that denomination and the systematic cover-up of child abuse and Christians who don't look any different, actually, from the rest of the world. The salt, at least in its public image, has lost its flavour. The light has stopped shinning when people look at what Christianity is through the media. And let's face it, we construct much of our reality about life through what we see in the media - it may not be fair, but that's the perception. So I can't imagine why they're not knocking down the doors of our churches searching for the truth, can you? A man whom I admire enormously, Michael Frost, once said to me - he said, “Holy living is mission.” In other words, the way that we live our lives as Christ followers, needs to be missional. We need to be salt and light, loving one another and as the shoppers are swilling around these shopping centers, what are they looking for? They're looking for spiritual authenticity. They're looking for sacrifice and love and community and acceptance, as they find on ANZAC Day. But you just don't find that in shopping centers and as much as the ANZAC Day style of celebration around the world is a spiritual experience, it can never replace Jesus. Why are we talking about conflict and battle? - because life is sometimes conflict and battle and when people look at the church, when people look at you and me as Christ followers, and they say, “Is this person for real? Is this faith authentic? Is there an authentic, spiritual experience to be had in this Christianity thing?" What they're looking for is what Jesus talked about in loving our enemy. I often talk about Tony Campolo, wonderful man who loves to ask university students, “Can you remember just one thing that Jesus said?” and they almost always say to him, “well, I remember that Jesus said, “love your enemy.” That's the sort of love that happens under fire. That's the sort of love when we are dealing with difficult people and all these other people who know that we might be Christ followers, look at us and they think, "well, ok, if this person going to be authentic, if this Christianity thing is authentic, I want to know how they behave under fire." God's Word says that we should be transformed, challenged. “I appeal to you,” writes Paul in Roman chapter 12 verses 1 and 2: I appeal to you therefore, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and acceptable to God, which is your Spiritual worship. Don't be conformed to this world - don't be like the rest of the world - but be transformed by the renewing of your minds so that you may know what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God.” Don't be like the world, be a living sacrifice. When you and I are under fire, that's the time when we live out the living sacrifice thing and living out a sacrifice is not easy. It's a tough gig. How do we do that? Exactly how do you and I become living sacrifices? We are going to take a look at that question next.   Make Love not War Well, how do we become living sacrifices? If authenticity of our faith is measured by Jesus' words - love your enemy, be salt, be light, be my love in this world - if that's what is the mark of authenticity, how can we be that, ‘cause it's not easy - it's not easy being a living sacrifice? If you have a Bible, open it - right towards the end of the New Testament, to the first letter of Peter, First Peter chapter 3, we are going to look at verses 8 to 13. This is what Peter writes - he says: Finally, all of you have unity of spirit, sympathy, love for one another, a tender heart and a humble mind. Don't repay evil for evil or abuse for abuse but on the contrary, repay with a blessing. It is for this that you were called, that you might inherit a blessing for those who desire life and desire to see good days, let them keep their tongues from evil and their lips from speaking their seed. Let them turn away from evil and do good. Let them seek peace and pursue it, for the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and His ears are open to their prayer but the face of the Lord is turned against those who do evil. Now who will harm you if you are eager to do what is good? The catch-cry of the nineteen sixties, when I was growing up was 'make love not war' and of course the cold war has been replaced by a different war. I mean there are a lot of wars going on, on the planet - between forty and fifty - but the one that is foremost in our mind is the war against terrorism. And we see the terrorists on one hand, of all different persuasions, trying to fight against and harm other people and it's kind of an amazing logic. It works like this - terrorists blow up a bus or they blow up a this or they blow up a that, and then the forces of good, supposedly, go and bomb this village or go and bomb that village, or go and blow up this and so the terrorists blow something else up and so the good guys blow something else up and on and on this goes. I just can't see the logic - violence begets violence. Jesus says, “murder begins in the heart,” and hate carries the same punishment from God as murder. We can't decry terrorism and at the same time continue to hate others in our hearts. Look what Peter writes in verse 8 of chapter 3 again: Finally all of you have unity of spirit, sympathy, love for one another, a tender heart and humble mind. Unity, sympathy and love are about unconditional acceptance of people. A tender heart and a humble mind is about being low; it's about saying, “You know something, I'm not as important as the other person. What's really important is that I love them, that I care for them, that I ‘do' for them.” That's the key to freedom, this message of Jesus that turned a whole world upside down. I mean you and I have enemies in our lives. We have terrorists in our lives, we have people who upset our lives and I can dig my trench and my enemies can dig their trench and I'll throw a grenade and they'll throw a grenade then I'll throw a bigger grenade and they'll throw a bigger grenade … This whole cycle of violence - now we mightn't be shooting each other but emotional violence - you know what I mean, conflict, anger, aggression - just doesn't fit with what Peter's talking about here - sympathy, love, a tender heart and humility. Are you a Christ follower - are you a Jesus follower? Then in these conflicts; in these battles with difficult people in our lives, we need to be the leaders and to be the leader we are the servant. How will peace break out in this war against terror? Exactly how will that do? Well, one side will stop bombing and shooting. One side will lay their guns and their munitions and their explosives down and refuse to take them up again. And when the other side keeps shooting and killing, they'll still refuse to pick up their guns. What would happen? Probably world opinion would turn against the aggressor and ultimately the shooting and the killing would stop. Look at what Peter writes in verse 9: Do not repay evil with evil, but on the contrary, repay with a blessing. Who are the difficult people in your life? Who are the ones that are making your life a misery? Who are the ones who are putting you under fire; you under pressure? Don't repay their evil with your evil. Ooh! Gets personal now doesn't? Don't repay their evil with your evil but on the contrary, repay them with a blessing.” That's how you get peace. Verse 11: Let them turn away from evil and do good; let them seek peace and pursue it. Is there anybody today who doesn't desire peace with the people in their lives? Why don't you lay down your arms; why don't you bless them? Why don't you speak well of them? Ephesians chapter 1 verse 3, it says: God has blessed us in Christ with every Spiritual blessing. The Greek word is ‘eulogia' from which we get ‘eulogy', which means ‘to speak well of'. God has spoken well of us in Christ with every Spiritual blessing in heavenly places. So when God speaks, He says: Let there be light", there's light. God has spoken every blessing over your life and my life if we are in Christ. What if we started to do the same? What if we spoke well of our enemy? What if we sought to understand their hurts and cover their backs and compensate for their weaknesses and leave their behaviour to God in prayer? Come on, what if? Some people won't like it - some people just won't like it, if they're enemies, they won't like it. But look what Peter writes in chapter 4 verse 8: Above all, maintain constant love for one another, for love covers a multitude of sins. Be hospitable to one another without complaining and like good stewards of the grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received. Well, when we decide to lay down our arms and stop fighting, some people won't like it but on the other hand, peace will probably break out and God is on our side. Now, who will harm you if you are eager to do what's good? But, even if peace doesn't break out, look at verse 14 of chapter 3: Even if you do suffer for doing what is right, you are blessed. Well, what happens if peace doesn't break out?   A Radical Prayer for Peace Well, we are looking at what to do when we are in conflict - dealing with difficult people. And here in the third chapter of the first letter of Peter: First Peter chapter 3 - what we've seen is that we are called to stop repaying evil for evil and abuse for abuse but on the contrary repay it with a blessing. And then Peter goes on to say, in verse 13 of chapter 3: Now who will harm you if you are eager to do what's good, but even if you do suffer for doing what is right, you are blessed. Do not fear what they fear and do not be intimidated but in your hearts, sanctify Christ as Lord; for it is better ... Verse 17: For it is better to suffer for doing good if suffering should be God's will, than to suffer for doing evil. What if the other side - the other person that we are in conflict with - this person who is putting us under pressure and putting us under fire, what if that person won't stop? What if we decide to stop and lay down our arms and say, “I'm not going … I'm not going to do this any more. I'm just going to bless you; I'm just going to be good to you; I'm just going to be nice to you; I'm going to speak well of you." And the other side keeps shooting? Well, we shouldn't be surprised because sometimes people do that, but even if you do suffer for doing what is right, you are blessed. It's a promise from God. Don't be afraid of what they are afraid of and don't be intimidated. In other words, we don't have to be afraid any more because we have Christ. When I lay down my right to fight back against you, if you and I have been fighting, when I lay that down, I say: “I'm not going to do that any more.” I may still suffer for a time, but God says: “You are blessed, because you are doing what I have ask you to do, and you don't have to be afraid of what they're afraid of because you have Jesus.” And when it hurts, run to Jesus, get close, get intimate with God but don't be surprised because sometimes we do suffer for good and it's not fair. I mean, I think verse 17 of chapter 3 is kind of counter intuitive. Look at it: For it is better to suffer for doing good, if suffering should be God's will, than to suffer for doing evil. Now, we have it the other way around. We say, “well, you know, if I've done something wrong I kind of expect to suffer but if I'm doing the right thing, I shouldn't be suffering.” You know, we're out rebuking the devil, well, sometimes we do. And God says, “it's better that you suffer for doing right.” Even though it's unfair; even though it shouldn't happen, it's much better that we suffer for doing right than doing something wrong. This is radical stuff! This is turning our human understanding completely on its ear. Why? Because it's a missional outcome; because holy living is mission. Because being Christ, sharing in His suffering, shows an authenticity; a Spiritual authenticity that actually people are looking for. That's why they flock to War Memorials once a year - they're looking for some authenticity in suffering and when they see us not fighting back, then all of a sudden they say, “you know, that joker's different to me. That person has got something that I want.” This whole letter from Peter is about hope amidst persecution and to live that hope, to experience that peace, he's saying, “you do not repay evil for evil or abuse for abuse, but on the contrary, repay with a blessing.” Lay down your arms. Are you fighting a battle with someone? Are you under pressure; are you under fire from the enemy? And your blood boils and you just want to kill this person. Lay down your arms! Let them shoot - let them shoot as much as they like: let them criticize as much as they like; let them stab you in the back and go behind your back as much as they like. Lay down your arms. Bless them; speak well of them; bless them with your abilities and your talents and your gift - with whatever you have - look as good stewards of the grace of God. Chapter 4 verse 10: Serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received. This isn't just about stopping the battle; it's about repaying evil with good. It's being proactive. It's not walking away, it's not de-taunt, its saying, “you know, the only thing that's going to change the darkness, is if I shine God's light into this place.” That's why it's so radical. Jesus going to the cross was radical. God nailed to a piece of wood! It looked like God was losing - it was the greatest of victory in all history because Jesus bought your life and my life for all eternity. And when you and I take up our cross; when you and I become a living sacrifice; when you and I say, “you know something, if I'm going to be a real Christ follower, I've got to look like Jesus; I've got to be like Jesus and some days that means I have to suffer like Jesus.” All of a sudden people see something different in us and when it hurts; when it's unfair; when we just can't take it any more, then we go to Him and we pray for our enemy. We pray: “Father, this person … this person who's hurting me, this person who's going behind my back, this person who's putting me under fire, Father I pray that you would bless them. I pray your grace upon them. I pray your prosperity upon them. I pray your love and your mercy over their lives.” Is that radical? It's just as radical as Jesus hanging on the cross, looking down at the people who nailed Him there - who were dividing up His clothes - saying, “Father forgive them for they know not what they do.” This is where our faith hits the road and the chances are peace will probably break out but even if it doesn't, God will bless us and that's worth so much more than anything else. Flick over to First Peter chapter 4 verse 19. Peter writes this - he says: Therefore let those who are suffering in accordance with God's will entrust themselves to a faithful creator while still continuing to do good. And chapter 5 verse 6: Humble yourself therefore under the mighty hand of God so that He may exalt you in due time. Cast all your anxiety and cares on Him because He cares for you. We are allowed to throw ourselves on the mercy of God. If we are doing His will, if we are living out like Jesus, we can go to God and say, “Lord, this hurts, this is hard, I'm not doing it easy, I'm doing it tough, but I'm doing it for you and I will love this person and I will pray your blessing on this person and I will bless them with everything that I am and everything that I have.” And with these Scriptures ringing in our hearts, we can close our eyes and picture our greatest enemy and say, “Father God, in the name of Jesus Christ, I pray that you would bless this person. I pray Lord, that you would not just bless them a little bit, I pray that you would bless this person so abundantly that they can't imagine how wonderful you are.” That's what Jesus calls us to. That's what it means to be transformed by the renewing of our minds. That's what it means not to be conformed to the ways of this world - that's what it means to become a living sacrifice. Come on! This is where our faith hits the road - when we are under fire; when we are dealing with difficult people; when it's not fair; when it hurts; when it's tough - then the world looks at us and says, “does this person look like Jesus?” Or is this person just like me - just like one of us? I really encourage you to take God's Word, take First Peter; it's only a few pages long - read it from beginning to end. It'll take twenty minutes - and see what God says about suffering when it's just not fair. That's what Christ did for me, that's what Christ did for you and if we are to be Christ to a lost world and a fallen world, that is what God calls us to when we are under fire from the enemy.

Welcome to our transformative sermon series inspired by Michael Frost's enlightening book, "Surprise the World." In this journey, we delve deep into the five habits of highly missional people, exploring how BELLS—Bless, Eat, Listen, Learn, and Sent—can revolutionize our daily lives and interactions.

Welcome to our transformative sermon series inspired by Michael Frost's enlightening book, "Surprise the World." In this journey, we delve deep into the five habits of highly missional people, exploring how BELLS—Bless, Eat, Listen, Learn, and Sent—can revolutionize our daily lives and interactions.

In this episode of the Spybrary Spy Podcast, Shane Whaley interviews Michael Frost Beckner, the writer of the movie Spy Game. They discuss Michael's Spy Game book series including a new novella called Kaleidoscope and how it fits into his Spy Game trilogy. They also talk about the complexity of the characters in Michael's Spy Game books and the inspiration behind them. Michael shares his thoughts on the spy genre and the attraction it holds for him.

March 4, 2024 | Dr. Michael Frost “We need to become a community of people who are engaged in mission wherever we...

Would your neighborhood even notice if your church ceased to exist?  I imagine that's a question many of us have thought about.  Maybe you've even posed that question to your congregation.Maybe the question should be, as churches, how do we become more present to our neighborhood.?  That's what I talk about in this episode with my guest, Tim Soerens, the author of Everywhere You Look: Discovering the Church Right Where You Are.Tim walks us through his shift from wanting to be a big church pastor to learning what it means to truly embody the Christian narrative in our neighborhoods. And he helps us better understand the concept of a parish and what it means to have a “minimum viable presence” in your community.THIS EPISODE'S HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:Tim Soerens emphasizes the need to listen and understand the specific hopes and dreams God has for both communities and individuals.He advises on discerning how to actively address the particular needs and challenges within a neighborhood or parish.The conversation delves into determining a parish's boundaries, considering factors like centers of activity, edges, and resident affiliation.Soerens notes the complexities in identifying a parish in suburban and rural settings, influenced by architectural designs and local governance.Markus Watson discusses the varied needs of communities in serving their neighborhoods effectively.Tim Soerens suggests congregations often comprise multiple parishes, sparking discussion on discerning their locations.Soerens introduces the idea of a 'minimum viable presence' for church experimentation, akin to the business concept of a 'minimum viable product.'He highlights the value of small, experimental initiatives to understand better what works in community outreach.The discussion encourages involving others in these small experiments and celebrating the courage it takes to try new approaches.They stress the freedom to experiment without the fear of failure, emphasizing that each community requires a tailored approach.Soerens recommends starting outreach efforts with curiosity, prayer, and involving others in experimental activities.Tim Soerens shares insights into The Parish Collective's mission and upcoming events, inviting listeners to connect.He recounts a pivotal interaction with Michael Frost that steered him away from preaching-centric community formation to joining what God is already doing.The conversation touches on the formation of The Parish Collective, which encourages congregations to align their ecclesial life around joining God's work.Soerens advocates for a vision of the church that transcends Sunday services, focusing instead on being actively involved in God's hopes and dreams for neighborhoods.RELEVANT RESOURCES AND LINKS:Parish Collective WebsiteBooks Mentioned:Everywhere You Look, by Tim SoerensRelated episodes:Episode 129: Recalibrating the Church Around Jesus, with Michael Frost and Alan Hirsch Episode 185: From Sunday Services to Real Transformation, with E.K. Strawser Episode 177: Exploring New Forms of Church, with Shannon KiserEpisode 191: Thriving Church Leadership in Uncertain Times, with Heather James, Matt Lake, and Jonny WeirDownload the FREE course, Becoming Leaders of Shalom.

Welcome to this week's episode of “Friday Night Noir” on Vintage Classic Radio, where we continue our festive journey with a thrilling double bill from the renowned “Suspense” radio series, perfect for the holiday season. Our first feature is the gripping episode "Back for Christmas," starring the incomparable Peter Lorre. Originally broadcast on December 23rd, 1943, this suspenseful tale is a masterpiece of psychological tension. The story revolves around a professor, expertly portrayed by Lorre, who meticulously plans the murder of his domineering wife before leaving for a job in America. His careful plans begin to unravel when he receives a series of unexpected correspondences, leading to a chilling and ironic twist. The episode's screenplay was penned by the talented John Collier, known for his ability to blend wit with macabre themes. Joining Lorre in the cast are Alice Frost as the unsuspecting wife, and William Spier, the noted producer and director of many “Suspense” episodes, who also makes a brief voice appearance. Our second offering, enhanced by the addition of Larry Haines, is the heartwarming "Yuletide Miracle," originally aired on December 17th, 1961. This episode, contrasting our first story, offers an uplifting narrative befitting the season. Written by Michael Frost, it tells the story of a small-town community coming together to perform a Christmas miracle for a struggling family. Larry Haines shines in his role, contributing significantly to the episode's emotional depth. He is joined by Robert Cummings as the compassionate town doctor, Virginia Gregg as the resilient mother, Joseph Kearns, and Lurene Tuttle. Their combined performances weave a tapestry of community spirit and holiday warmth. Both episodes showcase the exceptional talent and range of “Suspense,” a series celebrated for its ability to delve into the darker aspects of the human psyche while also capturing the spirit of hope and kindness. “Back for Christmas” and “Yuletide Miracle” together create a perfect balance of thrill and heart, embodying the complex emotions that often accompany the holiday season. Join us as we travel back in time to experience these captivating stories, brought to life by some of the most talented actors and writers of the golden age of radio. This unique blend of suspense and sentiment is sure to provide a memorable addition to your Christmas celebrations.

We have a guest host for today's show, a first for the podcast. Indie thriller author Stephen England talks with the spy novelist and screenwriter Michael Frost Beckner about his “Spy Game” trilogy, which was adapted into the 2001 film starring Robert Redford and Brad Pitt. He joins Stephen for a deep-dive into the trilogy, his broader career as a writer, and drops some details on books still to come. Michael Frost Beckner's website: https://www.michaelfrostbeckner.com/. Stephen England's website: https://www.stephenenglandbooks.com/ If you enjoyed the podcast please support the show and get access to our new Patreon-only show, "Extra Shot." Go to the Secrets & Spies Patreon page and subscribe there to get access: www.patreon.com/SecretsAndSpies Check out Chris's short spy film “THE DRY CLEANER” which is now available to buy on Apple TV & Amazon Prime. Watch the trailer here: https://youtu.be/j_KFTJenrz4 For more information about the podcast, check out our website: https://secretsandspiespodcast.com/  Support Secrets and Spies:    * Subscribe to our Youtube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDVB23lrHr3KFeXq4VU36dg * Become a “Friend of the podcast”  on Patreon for £3 www.patreon.com/SecretsAndSpies * You can buy merchandise from our shop: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/60934996?asc=u Connect with us on social media.  BLUE SKY https://bsky.app/profile/secretsandspies.bsky.social TWITTER twitter.com/SecretsAndSpies FACEBOOK www.facebook.com/secretsandspies INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/secretsandspies/ SPOUTIBLE   https://spoutible.com/SecretsAndSpies

Does God transform us through travel? Jeremy Daggett, missionary in Peru and director of Harding University's Latin America international program thinks so. Join me and Jeremy as we talk about "intercultural spiritual formation" through travel, and how God uses these experiences to help us grow in love for others. In our episode, Jeremy mentioned the following resources: Michael Frost's book, Surprise the World: https://mikefrost.net/books/surprise-the-world/ Jonathan Sacks's book, The Dignity of Difference: https://www.rabbisacks.org/books/the-dignity-of-difference/ Willie James Jennings's commentary on Acts: https://a.co/d/dL7Syl5

On this special edition of the Ephesiology Podcast, Andrew and Michael continue a new series called Make Disciples. On this episode, they are joined by Mike Frost to talk about how disciples encounter people. Be sure to follow along with us in Michael's recent book, Make Disciples: Discover the Spiritual Journey of a Christ-Follower and … Continue reading "Episode 152: Encounter People with Michael Frost"

Friend and missional mentor Michael Frost returns to the Fresh Expressions podcast to discuss his book Mission Is the Shape of Water: Learning From the Past to Inform Our Role in the World Today. Does mission look the same across all times and places? Michael Frost says no in his latest book! He dives into Christian mission through the centuries, examining how context sculpts mission uniquely in each era. We'll explore the shaping forces of history, culture, and postmodernism on the Church's mission and hear stories of innovative, situation-specific efforts from across the centuries.  Examining mission in light of history is critical for discerning mission now. This conversation will lead you to follow God into a uniquely "shape" mission for your context.Fresh Expressions is a worldwide movement of everyday missionaries who want to see churches thrive in the places we live, eat, work and play by leveraging the creativity and endurance of the inherited church. To learn a simple five-phase process for starting a new expression of church go to freshexpressions.com/howtostart.If you love this free resource, you can access our entire library of practical and inspiring training materials and connect with other church leaders on FX Connect. Sign up for your free account at fxconnectus.org. Help us spread the word about the Fresh Expressions podcast by subscribing and leaving us reviews on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy your podcasts.

In this episode, I talk with Michael Frost, author and international speaker, who has written extensively on the mission of the church and how the church might move forward in today's culture. He shares his insight into meals and how they shaped the early church, and how we might recover that today. Check out his newest book Mission Is the Shape of Water, a fascinating look at the history of the church. Mike Frost's website: mikefrost.net.

Michael Frost (the kiwi version who hosts 'In the Shift' podcast) and Shane-Meyer Holt join me for a rich conversation exploring their own stories and experiences around high control religious settings and their attempts to create much more open, gentle and generous communities these days. We talk about power dynamics, coercive control and the risk these things can pose to communities of all sizes - mega to micro. We also talk about embodiment, processing trauma and the kind of spirituality that embraces and listens to the body. There's so much good stuff in this one. Enjoy.Check out the excellent 'In the Shift': https://intheshift.com/Sign up to our mailing list:https://spiritualmisfits.com.au/Join our online Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/spiritualmisfitspodcastSupport the pod:https://spiritualmisfits.com.au/support-us/Send us an email: Spiritualmisfits@outlook.comView all episodes and access transcripts at: https://spiritualmisfits.buzzsprout.com

Step into this weeks Sunday message from author and international speaker Michael Frost from Morling College where he connects the hope-laden words of Isaiah 61:1-9 to the moment Jesus embodies these prophecies in Luke 4:16-29, declaring a new era of grace.This episode is an invitation to witness the dawn of redemption and explore how these ancient texts still resonate with powerful relevance in our quest for a divine kingdom.Tune into this incredible message

For this special episode of the Church Planter Podcast, Robert interviews author, speaker, missiologist and agitator Mike Frost. They talk about a wide variety of topics, from church planting in specific cultural contexts, to adapting missionary methods, clarifying purpose, community-centered initiatives, and kingdom proclamation and transformation. Michael Frost is an internationally recognised Australian missiologist and one of the leading voices in the missional church movement. His books are required reading in colleges and seminaries around the world and he is much sought after as an international conference speaker.He's the founding director of the Tinsley Institute in Sydney Australia, an adjunct lecturer at various seminaries, and the author of 19 books. He is also well known for his protests against Australia's treatment of refugees, some of which have resulted in his arrest by the NSW police, as well as his advocacy for racial reconciliation, foreign aid, and gender equality.For more from Mike, visit his website https://mikefrost.net/. Find more from the Church Planter Podcast on instagram @churchplanterpodcast, on Facebook at Church Planter Podcast, and twitter @cPlanterPodcast. Mentioned in this episode:This episode was brought to you by ChurchWebBuilder. If you've been meaning to scrap your terrible Wordpress church website, or you just need to actually sit down and make your church plants' website, let this be a sign to you. With CWB's library of church specific templates and integrations, and the included all-in-one marketing and communication platform, a beautiful new website is literally sitting there, waiting for you to take it. Go to www.churchwebbuilder.io and use the code PLANTER at checkout. You'll get 50% off your entire first year.

In this episode, Michael Frost and I have a great conversation around his book Mission is the Shape of Water. We hear how mission has taken different shapes throughout the centuries, but the principles of mission remain the same. We hear stories about The missionaries of the first few centuries after Christ, Boniface and the Celtic movement, Zinzindorf and the Moravians, Mary Slessor, and Alice Seely Harris. We then move into how all of this history impacts our world today. What we can learn, take from, and move on from as we join God in his mission to draw all peoples to Himself. Join us as we learn from past mission to inform our future mission as we join God in His work.Michael Frost is an internationally recognised Australian missiologist and one of the leading voices in the missional church movement. His books are required reading in colleges and seminaries around the world and he is much sought after as an international conference speaker.Since 1999, Dr Frost has been the founding director of the Tinsley Institute, a mission study centre located at Morling College in Sydney, Australia. He has also been an adjunct lecturer at various seminaries in the United States.He is the author or editor of nineteen books, inclunding, The Shaping of Things to Come (2003), Exiles (2006), The Road to Missional (2011) and Surprise the World! (2016). Mike's latest book is Mission is the Shape of Water which is what we talk about in this conversation.He was one of the founders of the Forge Mission Training Network and the founder of the missional Christian community, smallboatbigsea, based in Manly in Sydney's north. He is also well known for his protests against Australia's treatment of refugees, some of which have resulted in his arrest, as well as his advocacy for racial reconciliation, foreign aid, and gender equality.Mike's Book:Mission is the Shape of WaterConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@allnations.usGo to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Threads at www.facebook.com/shiftingculturepodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/shiftingculturepodcast/https://twitter.com/shiftingcultur2https://www.threads.net/@shiftingculturepodcastConsider 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.Support the show

Host of the In the Shift podcast Michael Frost is a researcher, writer and theologian. In this episode he shares from his own experience of faith and church, as he unpicks the language that has so often been co-opted in Christian spaces to enforce power and perpetuate unhealthy systems of control. Afterwards Nick Thorley and Joy Brooks consider the impact of this misuse of power on their own lives and reflect on how they have found healthier ways of engaging with their own faith. Interview starts at 15m 34s Show Notes → The creation of Nomad's thoughtful, wonderfully ad-free content is entirely funded by our equally thoughtful, wonderful listeners. Supporting us gives access to Nomad's online communities through the Beloved Listener Lounge, Enneagram Lounge and Nomad Book Club - as well as bonus content like Nomad Contemplations, Nomad Devotionals and Nomad Revisited. If you'd like to join our lovely supporters head to our Patreon Page to donate and you may even be rewarded with a pen or Beloved Listener mug! If you're hoping to connect with others who are more local, you can also take a look at our Listener Map or join our Nomad Gathering Facebook page. Additionally, we share listener's stories on our blog, all with the hope of facilitating understanding, connection and supportive relationships.

Agents Scott and Cam welcome screenwriter and novelist Michael Frost Beckner to the podcast to talk about writing the 2001 espionage thriller Spy Game. He also shares top secret intel about the Spy Game literary universe and currently-in-development streaming series. For more on Michael's work check out his website, or follow him on Twitter. All of his novels are available on Amazon. You can also check out Michael's appearance on the Secrets & Spies podcast. Become a SpyHards Patron and gain access to top secret "Agents in the Field" bonus episodes, movie commentaries and more! Social media: @spyhards View the NOC List and the Disavowed List at Letterboxd.com/spyhards Podcast artwork by Hannah Hughes. Theme music by Doug Astley.

If you read through the gospels, you'll notice that Jesus is always doing one of three things: going to a meal, sharing a meal, or leaving a meal. Gathering around the table and sharing meals with people was a fundamental and provocative element to Jesus' Kingdom movement. It is a practice that he desires us to continue today. Our All-Family Gatherings begin with a short training on microchurches and missional living followed by table discussions. This training is on the power of sharing life, stories, and food around the table.Special thanks to Michael Frost, Alan Hirsch, Lance Ford and Steven Barr for their contributions to this episode. 

A prequel novel to his #1 hit motion picture, the Robert Redford/Brad Pitt thriller Spy Game, Michael Frost Beckner's Muir's Gambit opens with the assassination of retired CIA hero Charlie March. Mentor to Redford's Nathan Muir, by his murder, Charlie March presents Langley the perfect opportunity to rid themselves of Cold War dinosaur Muir.Set 48-hours before the events of Spy Game, Muir's Gambit introduces hard-luck CIA lawyer Russell Aiken dispatched to force Muir's confession. For Aiken, it's as much an escape as an assignment. Running from a crime of passion, he's the protégé Muir cast aside in favor of Tom Bishop. Tormented by Muir's denial of his ambitions, Aiken thirsts for payback unaware that Muir launched a different game for him long ago, and he has 24-hours to learn its rules, plays, and stakes.As the two spies play at a dangerous cat-and-mouse interrogation over the dark underbelly of forty years of CIA operations, conspiracies, assassinations, and deadly secrets, Muir's Gambit works as a dual confession by two unreliable narrators. A scathing indictment of Cold War spy games, Muir's Gambit is also an examination of the human condition, the cost to the soul when moral men sanctioned to do the immoral, have one night to regain some shred of decency before the dawn, and come to terms over the one moral spy, Tom Bishop, who stands between them.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/houseofmysteryradio. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/houseofmysteryradio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This New Year's, you're invited to a killer podcast of 80s Revisited! 80srevisited@gmail.com to talk with us, and leave a review for us! Thank you for listening 80s Revisited, hosted by Trey Harris. Produced by Jesse Seidule.

Long before it became a buzzword in church leadership, the term “missional” provided a refreshing image of who God is and what it means to follow him. In this wide-ranging yet practical discussion, Michael Frost, co-author of The Shaping of Things to Come, provides a lookback at the last few decades of the missional movement, and addresses how some churches adapted and thrived in our changing context.

¿Alguna vez te has puesto a pensar si la manera en que presentas el evangelio a otras personas realmente les inspira a conocer más de Jesús? En esta ocasión, un artículo escrito por el misiólogo y autor Michael Frost nos lleva a meditar sobre las oportunidades que tenemos en la vida cotidiana para contar la historia de Jesús, no solo de manera formal siguiendo una lista de pasos sino de forma atractiva y relevante. El autor afirma según su experiencia que "hacer que Jesús suene bastante bien es el primer paso" para presentar el evangelio eficazmente.

Webworm's first ever live event, Webworm, Arise! Earlier this month around 400 Webworm readers packed into Auckland's St Matthew-in-the-City for a cathartic night that looked to unpack and reflect on Webworm's megachurch reporting over the last year. Kiri Allan chaired a panel on Arise and megachurch culture, consisting of Hayden Donnell (Journalist and Webworm regular), Michael Frost (former megachurch staffer and host of the In The Shift podcast) Reverend Frank Richie (who recently published extensive work examining the Arise Church situation from a theological and cultural perspective), the current vicar of St-Matthew's, Helen Jacobi, and David Farrier.Show Notes: 00:00 - 01:10: I introduce things… with a delay. 01:10 - 06:00: The Stimmung Choir performs ‘No One Knows' by Queens of the Stone Age. 06:00 - 01:11:00: Kiri Allan chairs a panel on Arise and megachurch culture. 01:11:00 - 01:35:44: Q&A between the audience and the panel. 01:35:44 - 01:39:54: The Stimmung Choir closes with Radiohead's ‘2 + 2 = 5'. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.webworm.co/subscribe

Michael Frost is the co-founder and president of Heritage Family Offices. His partner, Ralph Nelson, is a CPA and also licensed as an attorney. Heritage Family Offices is a multi-disciplinary firm comprising a law firm, CPA firm, wealth management firm, and insurance company. In this Growing Your Firm Podcast, founder and CEO of Jetpack Workflow, David Cristello, brings in special guest Michael Frost to speak about the ups and downs of the CPA firm owner rat race.  Although Michael found success in his firm, there was also struggle. Nonetheless, Michael is here to share his story.

On today's podcast, we are joined by Michael Frost Beckner. Michael was the writer of my favourite spy film “Spy Game”. He joins us to discuss the making of that film and we also look at his TV show “The Agency” which was the first TV show to get access to the CIA headquarters and it had direct assistance from the CIA on certain stories and episodes. You can find out more about Michael at the following links below: IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0065847/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/MichaelFBeckner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelfrostbeckner/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MichaelFrostBecknerAuthor/ Website: http://www.michaelfrostbeckner.com/ Music on this podcast is provided by Andrew R. Bird (Andy Bird) You can check out his work here: https://soundcloud.com/andrewbirduk This episode was edited by Rob Daniel For more information about the podcast, check out our website: https://secretsandspiespodcast.com/ Secrets and Spies is part of the Spy Podcast Network. Check out our other excellent spy-related podcasts here: https://www.spypodcasts.com/ You can support Secrets and Spies in a few ways:   Subscribe to our Youtube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDVB...  Become a “Friend of the podcast”  on Patreon for £3 www.patreon.com/SecretsAndSpies You can buy merchandise from our shop: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/609...  Connect with us on social media TWITTER twitter.com/SecretsAndSpies  FACEBOOK www.facebook.com/secretsandspies   Check out our short spy film “THE DRY CLEANER” which is now available to buy on Apple TV & Amazon Prime. Watch the trailer here: https://youtu.be/j_KFTJenrz4

In this episode, Lori and Christina discuss the Posture of Adventure with some metaphors, biblical examples and personal stories.Mentioned in the podcast.The Faith of Leap: Embracing a Theology of Risk, Adventure & Courage by Michael Frost and Alan Hirsch.Stories of Ruth and Esther in the Bible.Upcoming: A Liminal Retreat! September 16-18, 2022. Pine, AZ Visit www.mountaintreks.org and go to Upcoming Treks to register. 

Michael Frost and Alan Hirsch are the authors of ReJesus: Remaking the Church in our Founder's Image.In a world in which the church has in many ways lost, not only the image of Jesus, but also the centrality of Jesus, how do we once again become the church we were meant to be?  The church that the world needs us to be?In this episode, Michael Frost and Alan Hirsch discuss how we can recalibrate the church with Jesus at the center.THIS EPISODE'S HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:Michael Frost and Alan Hirsch are the authors of ReJesus: Remaking the Church in our Founder's Image.Michael Frost is the Director of the Tinsley Institute at Morling College and Alan Hirsch leads the Movement Leaders Collective.The last five years have shown that the church needs a recalibration around the person of Jesus.In some places the word “evangelical” has become a bad word.Alan Hirsch is surprised and disappointed at the direction the evangelical church has taken over the last 5-10 years.Michael Frost says the word “gospel” has been reduced to a particular atonement theory.  But when Jesus used the word, he was talking about the Kingdom of God.Much of the church's unhealth has been unveiled in recent years.Alan Hirsch suggests that the gospel has been depersonalized into a doctrine.  We need to see the face of Jesus once again in the gospel.The church has recalibrated itself numerous times throughout history.Discipleship is crucial to being the church we're called to be.Michael Frost and Alan Hirsch both answer the question:  What is the church's mission?Many in our churches seem unable to recognize the voice of Jesus—even when read from the scriptures.Being the church we are called to be requires three things:  Orthodoxy – not just right beliefs, but truly taking the scriptures into our hearts and soulsOrthopathy – a right heart, right feelings, love and allegiance toward JesusOrthopraxy – right actionAlan Hirsch says we can't go wrong if we become more like Jesus.RELEVANT RESOURCES AND LINKS:Alan Hirsch and Michael Frost:www.alanhirsch.orgmikefrost.netthemxplatform.commovementleaderscollective.comBooks mentioned:ReJesus, by Michael Frost and Alan HirschRelated episodes:Episode 12: God is a Woman in Labor, with Christiana Rice, author of To Alter Your WorldChurch Leadership InstituteCLICK HERE to sign up for the Church Leadership Institute newsletter.