Podcast appearances and mentions of Michael Frost

Episode 114: We're back and talking about the challenges and possibilities of non-coercive community. In this conversation, Shane and Michael dive into the complexity of what happens when the forces of capitalism and individualism and/or the toxicity and abuse of previous religious communities make belonging to any community really challenging. One of the really potent aspects of high-demand religious communities is the degree of belonging people can experience, and then the overwhelming betrayal when that belonging is ruptured. What does this mean as we attempt to build safer non-coercive communities of trust and care in non-coercive ways? Are there still ways to belong to community when our previous experiences make this so difficult? How do communities speak about reciprocity, sustainability, mutual obligation and so on, when people have become understandably suspicious or triggered by the dynamics of community life? Shane Meyer-Holt co-leads Fitzroy North Community Church in Melbourne and Michael Frost is involved in leading Edge Kingsland in Auckland.

31.05.2026 - This has been updated with the correct sound file. Sorry for any inconvenience. recording of the combined church service meeting at Port City Church Gladstone.

In the sermon, Bishop Neil referred to the classic book Open Heart, Open Home: The Hospitable Way to Make Others Feel Welcome & Wanted by Karen Burton Mains. He highly recommends it and also Surprise the World by Michael Frost, especially the chapter on eating together with others. Bp. Neil Lebhar | May 3rd, 2026 ___________________________________ We're Incarnation Tallahassee! Visit our website! www.incarnationtlh.org/
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What happens when a legendary screenwriter turns decades of espionage ideas into an epic literary spy saga? On this episode of the Spybrary podcast, Michael Frost Beckner joins Bruce Dravis to unpack Kaleidoscope, the Spy Game universe, CIA family legacies, his influences, moral ambiguity, and the hidden machinery of intelligence. A must-listen/watch for serious spy fiction fans. Join the Spybrary Community: https://spybrary.com/join-our-community/ If you enjoyed today's episode - please can you give us a rating and review? This helps us spread the word to bring more spy readers in from the cold.

We welcome back Michael Frost of Frost Swirls / Frost Guitars! Michael is known for his incredible hand-painted swirl guitar finishes inspired by legends like Steve Vai and Van Halen. He last joined the show a couple years ago, and tonight he's back to talk guitars, custom paint, parts builds, guitar kits, and even guitar picks! If you love custom guitars, wild finishes, and rock guitar culture, you don't want to miss this conversation. Join us LIVE and hang out! https://www.youtube.com/@UC_A7cYd3KXklcEVvb-dzRVw https://www.facebook.com/FrostSwirls

The most-downloaded episode in the history of this podcast. Michael Frost and Alan Hirsch, two of the most influential voices in missional church thinking, discuss what it means to recalibrate everything around Jesus in a post-Christendom world. A powerful conversation about reimagining church, mission, and what it means to follow Jesus in contemporary culture.Send me a text! I'd love to know what you're thinking!Click HERE to get my FREE online course, BECOMING LEADERS OF SHALOM.

Church planting is thriving at the very moment the church faces a crisis of credibility. What if the problem isn't too few churches—but too narrow a vision of what church is for? In this episode with Mark Labberton, Brad Brisco reflects on church planting shaped by Christology before strategy, mission before institution, and incarnation before programs. Together they discuss missionary imagination in the modern West, co-vocational ministry, alternative expressions of church, micro-church networks, church growth assumptions, vocation and work, justice and proximity, and what it means to return—daily—to the ways of Jesus. –––––––––––––––– Episode Highlights "We need to help church planters think less like pastors starting a Sunday service and more like missionaries engaging a unique context." "If by church we mean buildings, then no—we don't need more of those." "Mission isn't really ours. It's about what God's already doing." "We can say we're gospel-centered and still miss the ways of Jesus." "The only way the church gets this far off is by being void of the ways of Jesus." –––––––––––––––– About Brad Brisco Brad Brisco is a missiologist and church planting leader, trainer, and writer who has spent more than twenty-five years coaching and resourcing church planters across North America. After beginning his career in the restaurant industry, Brisco entered ministry through church planting and later joined Send Network, where his work has focused on alternative expressions of church, co-vocational leadership, and missionally engaged discipleship. He also serves on the national leadership team for Forge America Mission Training Network. Brad is the co-author of "Missional Essentials," a 12-week small group study guide, "The Missional Quest: Becoming a Church of the Long Run" and "Next Door As It Is In Heaven." He is widely known for challenging church growth assumptions and for advocating Christ-centered, incarnational approaches that integrate faith, work, and neighborhood life. Brisco remains closely connected to decentralized microchurch networks and innovative models of mission in urban contexts. Follow him on X: https://x.com/bradleybrisco –––––––––––––––– Helpful Links and Resources Missional Church Network https://www.missionalchurchnetwork.com/ Send Network https://sendnetwork.com The Shaping of Things to Come – Alan Hirsch and Michael Frost https://www.amazon.com/Shaping-Things-Come-Innovation-Mission/dp/1565636597 Permanent Revolution – Alan Hirsch https://www.amazon.com/Permanent-Revolution-Apostolic-Imagination-Practice/dp/0470907746 Tampa Underground https://www.tampaunderground.com/ –––––––––––––––– Show Notes Church planting boom alongside institutional church crisis Restaurant business background shaping entrepreneurial ministry instincts Conversion, seminary, and inherited assumptions about "real" ministry Early confusion about church planting as a category From planting one church to training planters nationally Church defined beyond buildings toward embodied communities "If by church we mean buildings, then no—we don't need more of those." Missionary context of the modern West Do we need more churches or more ways of being church? Underserved neighborhoods and unengaged people groups Declining interest in traditional church programs Airplane anecdote exposing attractional church assumptions "You just need a really good sound system and a good speaker." Mission versus Sunday-centric church planting Christology–missiology–ecclesiology framework Jesus shaping mission before shaping church "Most church planters start with ecclesiology rather than the ways of Jesus." Church growth movement assumptions challenged Recapturing the missionary nature of the church Church as sent people, not religious service provider Incarnational presence in neighborhoods and workplaces "Mission isn't something we do over there." Participation in the mission of God "The mission isn't really ours—it's about what God's already doing." Individual salvation versus communal discipleship Robust Christology beyond the cross alone Incarnation, life, resurrection, and kingdom shaping mission Brokenness, proximity, and responsibility for place Mission as communal, not individual activity Bi-vocational and co-vocational ministry distinctions Marketplace calling as missional advantage Sacred–secular divide challenged Time constraints forcing alternative church models Team-based leadership as non-negotiable Theology of work as essential formation Financial freedom reshaping church planting incentives Fully funded models drifting toward attractional pressure Co-vocational longevity and sustainability Microchurch networks and decentralized leadership Tampa Underground as proof of concept Mission-first communities addressing justice and brokenness "Mission is the mother of adaptive ecclesiology." Diverse expressions emerging from contextual mission Established churches learning from church planting frameworks Incremental versus wholesale institutional change Sending churches supporting new expressions Calling the church back to the ways of Jesus "We can be gospel-centered and still miss the ways of Jesus." Credibility gap between Jesus and the church today Recalibrating discipleship for public faithfulness –––––––––––––––– #ChurchPlanting #MissionalChurch #FaithAndWork #Discipleship #ChristianLeadership #PublicFaith #Vocation –––––––––––––––– Production Credits Conversing is produced and distributed in partnership with Comment Magazine and Fuller Seminary.  

Welcome back to the Richmond Chi Alpha podcast!We're starting a new series this semester called “Highly Questionable” where we explore what it looks like to live a life that makes people wonder and ask questions. This series is inspired by the book “Surprise the World” by Michael Frost.This week, Ashley talks about how we surprise the world by illuminating heaven — bringing the reality of God's Kingdom wherever we go.

In this episode of The Church Planting Podcast, Greg Nettle sits down with Michael Frost, internationally recognized missiologist, author, and leading voice in the missional church movement. Michael is the author of influential books including The Shape of Things to Come. Together, Greg and Michael explore what it means to lead, plant, and evangelize in a post-Christian world—a cultural reality where people no longer understand the Christian story, assumptions, or language. Michael shares his personal journey from traditional church leadership into missional theology, explaining how the global church must move beyond attractional and recruitment-based evangelism. He clarifies the difference between post-Christian and post-Christendom cultures and explains why many people today still value Christian ethics—like generosity and hospitality—while rejecting religious authority. The conversation reframes evangelism as a relational journey, not a one-time presentation. Michael introduces the "three stories" model—God's story, our personal story, and the other person's story—as a powerful way to share faith in a way that resonates with people who have little or no biblical framework. This episode challenges church planters and leaders to slow down, listen deeply, and trust that God is already at work in people's lives long before the church shows up. Podcast Contents:  00:00–02:00 Introduction to Michael Frost and the missional church conversation. 02:00–08:00 Michael's story: leaving traditional church leadership and discovering missional theology. 08:00–14:00 What "post-Christian" really means—and why it matters for church planters. 14:00–18:00 Why evangelism feels difficult today and what people are reacting against. 18:00–23:00 Evangelism in a post-Christian world vs. a Christian world. 23:00–27:00 The "three stories" model and practical guidance for relational evangelism. 27:00–29:00 Final encouragement for church planters navigating post-Christian contexts.

Episode 153 of The Geek Saga Podcast features live audio from the fan panel on the Apple TV show Silo (namely season 2) at Dragon Con 2025. Find the Geek Saga Podcast on:SPOTIFY, APPLE PODCASTS, AMAZON MUSIC, YOUTUBE, & more! Moderated by MIchael Frost and featuring myself and Aaron Dunne, this panel discussed our likes, dislikes, and otherwise general feelings about season 2 of the Apple TV show Silo, based on Hugh Howey’s Silo book series. (While some minor sound editing was done to make the original recording somewhat easier on the ears, please keep in mind that this was recorded live and therefore the sound quality is uneven at best.) Geek Saga Podcast Episode 153: Silo at Dragon Con 2025 Visit this comprehensive Dragon Con coverage list for other Dragon Con podcast episodes, including the Geek Saga Podcast’s pre-and post-convention “Drinkin’ Con” show and panel recordings from 2017 to now! Please consider checking out the Geek Saga Entertainment Patreon and supporting us for early access to our episodes & some other great perks!

Why do people still go to church? There are no shortage of reasons why church might seem like an outdated model for collective Christian worship, so why do they hang around? In this collab episode with the In The Shift podcast, Petra and Michael Frost sit down to talk about the societal and spiritual reasons why churches are still worthwhile, in spite of their spotty history. If you want to find the full discussion that Petra and Michael had, look for In The Shift wherever you find your podcasts. Find the website here and the Instagram here. An episode of In The Shift we recommend you start with if you're keen to hear more is episode #104 with James Beck, 'Earthiness, Spirituality and Relational Resonance'. Sacred Texts: Quote from Dietrich Bonhoeffer Excerpt from a Guardian profile of popstar Rosalia Music: Another Scorcher by Christoph El Truento Equipoise by Max Roach Galvanise by The Chemical Brothers FTA by Whitney Get Together by The Youngbloods Grazing In The Grass by Hugh Masakela Just Saying by Jamie xx

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

In this episode, Andrew interviews Brad Brisco, where they talk about why thinking of ONLY the cross is stopping us from having a robust understanding of Jesus, and a deeper relationship with Him. Brad is currently the Director of Multiplication Strategies for the North American Mission Board. He holds a doctorate in the area of missional ecclesiology, and his doctoral thesis was on assisting existing congregations in transitioning in a missional direction. He is the co-author of Missional Essentials, a twelve-week small group study guide, The Missional Quest: Becoming a Church of the Long Run, Next Door As It Is In Heaven, and Covocational Church Planting. He blogs regularly at missionalchurchnetwork.com. In this episode: • The danger of underdeveloped Christology • What the incarnation teaches us • Reduced understanding shrinks our faith • Being with and for creation • The cruciform shaped life • How to cultivate a more robust Christology RESOURCES MENTIONED: • Image - Robust Christology • Missional Church Network • The Incarnation and the Church's Witness by Darrel Guder • ReJesus: Remaking the Church in our Founder's Image by Michael Frost and Alan Hirsch • Brad's Private Facebook Group Original Release Date: 02/29/24 SUBSCRIBE to our free weekly newsletter, Disciple Notes: https://jandrewstroud.substack.com/ SHOP the ITH Store: https://www.intotheharvest.org/shop/ ******************** Want to Help Us Grow? •  Subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify •  Share this episode on Facebook •  If you believe in what we're doing and want to help us reach a wider audience, become a monthly supporter The post #189 – Brad Brisco: Your Church Is Weak Because Your Jesus Is Small appeared first on Into the Harvest

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.

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.

What's the difference between living a full life and being trapped in a busy one? Affluence, technology and the internet have given us opportunities our grandparents could not have imagined. But these things also lead many of us into lives crammed with lots of activity and little meaning. Patriece Johnson works with the Navigators, a Christian ministry she has served with for over 20 years. After making disciples among the military for many years, in 2020 she and her family moved to Cincinnati, Ohio where Patriece now serves as city Director for the Cincinnati Navigators. Today she joins Andrew to discuss: • Busyness vs. a Full Life • Signs You Are Too Busy • Antidotes to Busyness • How to Know Your Calling • Cultivating Creativity and Integration Resources Mentioned • Boundaries by Cloud and Townsend • The Full Focus Planner • The High Performance Planner • Don't Let the 30s Sideline You - blog article • Surprise the World by Michael Frost • The New Parish by Paul Sparks • Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport • The Ignation Practices - website Original Release Date: 5/18/2023 Subscribe to Andrew's free weekly newsletter, Disciple Notes. Want to suggest a question for us to cover on the show?

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. 

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.