Podcasts about redeemer city

What if being a small church isn't a weakness, but a strength?In this episode of FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye talks with Brandon O'Brien, director of global thought leadership for Redeemer City to City and author of The Strategically Small Church. Together, they explore how the typical size of most churches, which may be smaller than you think, connects with the story of the early church and what that means for ministry now.Instead of seeing size as a liability, Brandon helps us recognize the surprising strengths of small churches and how they can thrive in their communities.We discuss:Why the average church is small—and why that mattersHow biblical stories of the early church challenge our view of growthThe unique blessings smaller churches bring to their people and neighborhoodsHow to flip perceived limitations into ministry assetsEncouragement for pastors who feel pressured to “grow bigger”If you're leading a small church, simply want to understand the blessings of being “right-sized” for your mission context, or have ever wondered how small churches can thrive in a culture obsessed with size, this conversation will give you hope, fresh perspective, and practical wisdom for leading effectively.Dig deeper into this conversation: Find the free Weekly Toolkit, including the Ministry Leaders Growth Guide, all resource links, and more, at http://PastorServe.org/networkSome key takeaways from this conversation:Brandon O'Brien on the importance of faithfulness over numbers in ministry: "Size is not a biblical indicator of ministry success."Brandon O'Brien on the significance of knowing your unique calling: "Who are we uniquely equipped to reach that nobody else is reaching?"Brandon O'Brien on the importance of authenticity in building trust: "Authenticity and sincerity are more appealing than people often think."----------------Looking to dig more deeply into this topic and conversation? FrontStage BackStage is much more than another church leadership show, it is a complete resource to help you and your ministry leaders grow. Every week we go the extra mile and create a free toolkit so you and your ministry team can dive deeper into the topic that is discussed.Visit http://PastorServe.org/network to find the Weekly Toolkit, including the Ministry Leaders Growth Guide. Our team pulls key insights and quotes from every conversation with our guests. We also create engaging questions for you and your team to consider and process, providing space for you to reflect on how each episode's topic relates to your unique church context. Use these questions in your staff meetings, or other settings, to guide your conversation as you invest in the growth of your ministry leaders. Love well, live well, & lead well Complimentary Coaching Session for Pastors http://PastorServe.org/freesession Follow PastorServe LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram | FacebookConnect with Jason Daye LinkedIn | Instagram...

For more information on the Franklin TN chapter of the New Canaan Society, go here: https://newcanaansociety.org/franklin/ Steve Cummings, founder of Bringing Kingdom, has a passion for helping men fully realize their true identity as beloved sons and live out of it daily. He's been doing it for over 30 years, and as an extension of this passion, he's also helping to restart the Atlanta chapter of NCS. Steve spent 16 years as a radio producer for such programs as “Breakpoint” with Chuck Colson and “Insight for Living” with Chuck Swindoll. Currently he's employed with Redeemer City to City, which was co-founded by Tim Keller. He and his wife Julia are the hosts of The Parent Pivot Podcast, which helps parents of adult children pivot from parenting to partnering.

Matt Steen has served the local church for over two decades as a youth pastor, church planter, and executive pastor. Originally from Baltimore, Matt currently lives in the Orlando, FL area with his wife Theresa, and has a B.S. in Youth Ministry from Nyack College and an M.Div. and MBA from Baylor University.Certified as an Urban Church Planter Coach by Redeemer City to City and as a StratOp facilitator by the Paterson Center, Matt has made a career of helping churches thrive through intentionality, clarity, and creating healthy cultures. He is convinced that a healthy church is led by a healthy team with great chemistry, and loves partnering with Chemistry's churches to do great things for the Kingdom.Matt joins Dale on today's 95Podcast to discuss the subject of succession planning. As the average age of the American pastor continues to get older, it's imperative that churches begin having conversations around the subject of who will lead the church in the future.Show Notes: https://www.95network.org/how-chemistry-staffing-can-help-you-with-succession-planning-w-matt-steen-episode-298/Support the show

In this special On The Road edition of LAB the Podcast, we visit Redeemer City Church in Tampa, Florida—a modern church embodying an ancient faith. Planted by Pastor Mitch Kuhn, Redeemer is a growing community of believers currently gathering in the historic Zion Lutheran Church.Join us as we sit down with Pastor Mitch, explore the story behind Redeemer's beautiful church home, and discover how a wonderful partnership with Zion is shaping the life of this modern congregation. Whether you're local to Tampa or just curious about how ancient faith can thrive in a modern church, this episode offers an inspiring glimpse into Redeemer City Church and the people who make it home.Redeemer City Church | @redeemertampaThank you for joining the conversation and embodying the life and beauty of the gospel. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and follow LAB the Podcast. Support / SponsorFor More Videos, Subscribe:   @VUVIVOV3 | YouTubeFollow: @labthepodcast | @vuvivo_v3 | @zachjelliott Support the show

In this conversation, we welcome fan favorite, Byron Borger, back to the podcast. Along with host Daniel Johnson, they discuss the importance of reading as an embodied experience, the significance of seasonal reading aligned with the liturgical calendar, and the recent resurgence of work and faith materials. He emphasizes the challenges college graduates face transitioning into the workforce and the importance of integrating faith into their work lives. The podcast also highlights various books that can aid in this transition and the necessity of community support for maintaining faith post-college. In this conversation, Byron discusses the importance of balancing vocation and rest, the beauty of nature as explored through literature, and the need for community engagement in environmental care. They highlight books that inspire readers to appreciate creation, engage in ecological restoration, and reflect on personal narratives through memoirs. The discussion emphasizes the interconnectedness of faith, nature, and personal growth, encouraging listeners to explore these themes in their own lives.We encourage you to purchase your books at Heartsandminds Bookstore. Learn more about them here = https://www.heartsandmindsbooks.com/ List of books:After College by Erica Young Reitz (2025, InterVarsity Press)Serious Dreams: Bold Ideas for the Rest of Your Life edited by Byron Borger (2015, Square Halo Books)The Call: Finding and Fulfilling God's Purpose for Your Life by Os Guinness (2003, Thomas Nelson)Visions of Vocation: Common Grace for the Common Good by Steven Garber (2014, IVP Books)Why Your Work Matters: How God Uses Our Everyday Vocations to Transform Us, Our Neighbors, and the World by Tom Nelson (2025, Made to Flourish)Every Good Endeavor: Connecting Your Work to God's Work by Timothy Keller and Katherine Leary Alsdorf (2012, Dutton)The Sacredness of Secular Work: Four Ways Your Job Matters for Eternity by Jordan Raynor (2025, WaterBrook)Go Forth: God's Purpose for Your Work by Redeemer City to City (2025, Redeemer City to City)Birds in the Sky and Fish in the Sea by Matthew Dickerson (2025, Square Halo Books)Refugee of Faith: Seeking Hidden Shelters, Ordinary Wonders, and the Healing of the Earth by Deborah Rienstra (2025, Fortress Press)Backpacking with the Saints: Wilderness Hiking as a Spiritual Practice by Belden Lane (2015, Oxford University Press)Reconciliation in a Michigan Watershed: Restoring Kenoshae by Gail Hefner and David Warners (2025, Michigan State University Press)Beyond Stewardship: New Approaches to Creation Care edited by David Warners (2025, Calvin College Press)The Beauty of Dusk: On Vision Lost and Found by Frank Bruni (2022, Avid Reader Press)Mr. Oweita's Guide to Gardening: How I Learned the Unexpected Joy of a Green Thumb and an Open Heart by Carol Wall (2014, G.P. Putnam's Sons)God Struck: Seven Women and Their Religious Conversions by Kelsey Osgood (2025, HarperOne)Chapters:00:00 The Embodied Experience of Reading04:29 Seasonal Reading and the Church Calendar09:54 Navigating Work and Faith16:50 Books for Transitioning Graduates24:13 The Importance of Community in Transition27:04 The Balance of Work and Rest28:01 Exploring Nature Through Literature30:16 Creating Habitats and Healing the Earth31:42 Wilderness as a Spiritual Practice36:09 Community Engagement and Environmental Stewardship42:23 Reconciliation Ecology and Creation Care43:30 Memoirs and Personal Stories52:25 Summer Reading Recommendations

Giles Fraser meets the Revd Canon Fr Phil Harris, of the Anglican Church in North America, to discuss defending Britain's Christian heritage.Christianity has been deployed as a tool by those who have been labelled as far-right by their opponents, or by people supporting far-right views. Is right-wing appropriation of the faith a problem that needs solving and what issues does this claim to Christianity pose? To explore Giles is joined by:Dr Maria Power, Senior Research Fellow in Human Dignity at Blackfriars Hall, Oxford and a Research Fellow at the Centre for the Study of Bible and Violence, and Co editor of The Church, the Far Right, and the Claim to Christianity.Dr. John Onwuchekwa, Sr. Director of Innovation at Redeemer City to City and former pastor of the Cornerstone Church in Atlanta which was part of the Southern Baptist Convention. Andrea Minichiello, Chief Executive of Christian Concern and the Christian Legal Centre.Beyond Belief is a BBC Audio North production for Radio 4.

Rev. Carrion serves as Vice President of Church Planting and Leadership Development at Redeemer City to City in New York City and is the regional coach for church planting and development for the Evangelical Covenant Church. Rev. Michael Carrion, is the founding pastor, and now Bishop of The Promised Land Covenant Churches in the North and South Bronx, and the founding chairman and superintendent of the Bronx Academy of Promise K-8 Charter School. He also serves on the board of the National Latino Evangelical Coalition and is currently on the Mayor's Faith Sector Advisory Council.Support the show

Could the workplace be one of the most strategic mission fields today? Could your daily vocation be a powerful tool for advancing God's kingdom? In this episode of the Lausanne Movement Podcast, Jason Watson sits down with Tommy Lee, CEO of Resource Global, to explore the intersection of faith and work. Tommy shares his inspiring journey from business to ministry, how Resource Global equips young Christian professionals to be catalysts for gospel impact in their cities, and why he believes workplace discipleship is critical for global mission today. He also offers practical advice on stewarding influence, building meaningful partnerships, and taking the first small step toward kingdom impact—wherever you are. If this episode inspired you, subscribe to the Lausanne Movement Podcast, leave a review, and share it with a friend who needs to hear it! Learn more about Resource Global and their work at resourceglobal.org Links & Resources: Resource Global: resourceglobal.org Email Tommy Lee: tlee@resourceglobal.org Up Next with Tommy Lee Podcast: https://www.resourceglobal.org/podcasts   Guest Bio: Tommy Lee is the founder and president of Resource Global, an organization dedicated to mentoring and equipping emerging Christian marketplace leaders to transform their cities and workplaces for the Gospel. He leads a global team across Chicago, Austin, Jakarta, Medan, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Nairobi, Pretoria/Johannesburg, and Hong Kong. Passionate about collaboration and global ministry (Acts 1:8), Tommy has worked with leaders and organizations such as A21, Navigators Chicago, Redeemer City to City, Lausanne, InterVarsity Urbana, TogetherLA with Tim Keller, and Ravi Zacharias Ministries. He has also helped plan strategic events for the Far East Broadcasting Company, the Billy Graham Center, World Relief, and the National Religious Broadcasters. Beyond Resource Global, Tommy serves as Executive Director of The Grow Center for Church and Mission at Northern Seminary, Managing Director of TogetherLA, and founder of CreatePossible LLC. He also sits on the boards of inContext and Renew Chicago. Previously, he worked in telecommunications, served as a pastor at Lakeview Church (IL), and spent 15 years mentoring students at Chinese Christian Union Church in Chicago. He holds a bachelor's degree from Washington University and a master's from Moody Theological Seminary. Based in Chicago, Tommy enjoys life with his wife, Charlene, and daughters, Samantha and Karra. He also hosts multiple podcasts—including one dedicated to his love of fantasy football, NFL Fantasy Matchup. We'd love your feedback to help us to improve this podcast. Thank you!

In this main session talk from the 2024 Rooted Conference in Dallas, TX, John Onwuchekwa (John O.) unpacks the story of Daniel 3. John O. shares how knowing God means you do not have to know the future. John is the North American Senior Director for Thought Leadership and Innovation for Redeemer City to City in New York, NY. Rooted Resources:Purchase the Rooted Daniel CurriculumRegister for Rooted 2025 Conference in Chicago  Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates andSubscribe to Youth Ministry Unscripted wherever you listen to podcasts

Stephanie welcomes Alastair Sterne to discuss the intricate and joyful dance of divine longing. They explore the innate human desire to seek God, the mysterious nature of joy, and the cultivated wisdom that guides us towards spiritual fulfillment in Christ. Alastair Sterne describes the innate human desire to connect with God as a dance. This longing, he notes, arises from the paradox of God being both mysterious and revealed. Jesus Christ reveals God in ways we are invited to explore. The pursuit of God is a journey towards an eternal dance—an unmistakable yearning threaded throughout humanity's history. Joy is not the absence of pain but a testament to divine triumph through trials. Alastair reflects on his personal battle with severe depression—a transformative experience that led him to explore the cultivation of joy. He draws inspiration from the apostle Paul's paradoxical journey: finding profound joy amidst suffering, as explained in Philippians. Joy serves as a divine longing, a sort of homesickness for the eternal. Alastair and Stephanie ponder the concept of joy, highlighting its elusive yet universally appealing nature. Joy transcends fleeting satisfaction, and aligns with a deep-seated desire for God's presence. Wisdom, as discussed by Alastair, provides a framework for cultivating environments where joy can thrive. Drawing upon Proverbs and Miroslav Volf's insights, he argues that wisdom is integral to experiencing "the crown of the good life." By nurturing habits and attitudes, we can plant seeds that allow joy to grow—even amidst life's challenges. Beauty too can be a bridge to divine presence: aesthetic experiences often lead to deeper spiritual connections. Beauty is a precursor to worship, signifying God's creative handiwork. Joy remains contagious regardless of its expression. It can manifest subtly through introspective personalities, or vibrantly via extroverted expressions. This contagious nature inspires others to pursue joy and strengthens the collective spiritual journey. The church calendar invites us towards spiritual awareness, as well. Alastair values the rhythm it brings, providing opportunities to reflect on joyous seasons like Eastertide and introspective ones like Lent. He emphasizes integrating these spiritual practices into daily life to heighten one's awareness of God's presence. Alastair Sterne invites us to explore the deeper dimensions of joy, wisdom, and longing. By embracing the dance with the divine, cultivating wisdom, and recognizing beauty in creation, we can align ourselves with a spiritual trajectory ever deeper into Christ. Alastair's prayer for all those who are listening, asking for God's joy to fill hearts, encapsulates the hope and assurance that await those seeking enduring joy in their spiritual journey. MORE ABOUT ALASTAIR STERNE Alastair Sterne (DIS, Fuller Theological Seminary) is a creative director turned pastor. He serves as the associate pastor at Coastline Church in Victoria, British Columbia. He previously partnered with Redeemer City to City and founded St. Peter's Fireside, a creative liturgical church in Vancouver. He is the author of Rhythms for Life: Spiritual Practices for Who God Made You to Be. Alastair and his wife, Julia, write and podcast together at ordinarymatters.org and collect joy with their daughters. MORE ABOUT “LONGING FOR JOY.” Can we still have joy in a world of pain and anxiety? The troubles around us and in our lives lead many of us into a joyless experience where despair and hopelessness are the norm. Yet something within us still longs for a joy that transcends our challenges and gives us meaning and satisfaction. Alastair Sterne says that our inner longings for joy actually point us to a God of joy who gives us both the capacity for joy and the realities of joyful experience. Sterne explores pathways to joy and why we often experience the absence of joy. He then offers theologically grounded and research-based practices for becoming people of joyful presence. Even if we are not temperamentally happy enthusiasts, we can gradually cultivate the deep abiding joy that we were created for and that enriches the world around us. SAMPLE FROM “LONGING FOR JOY” “When it comes to having children, someone once said, “You'll have less fun but more joy.” I'm not sure I agree with the former but I wholeheartedly agree with the latter—being a father has amplified my joy. Indeed, it is among my greatest joys. My eldest fractured her wrist yesterday. And today, we figured that out. Oops. It's a relatively minor fracture (compared to her broken arm five years ago). She's casted up and ready to go. I can't say it was fun to be in the emergency room for hours on end. But there was nowhere else I'd rather be than by her side . . . even though she was mostly engrossed in a movie or book. On my run this afternoon (my ankles are getting stronger, thanks be to God), I came across an intriguing bench. A rather idyllic path leads to it. The plaque reads: “A place to rest, reflect, and remember in loving memory of our grandmother, mother, sister, and daughter.” But when you sit on the bench, the view is rather, well, uninspired. A beautiful lake resides just around the bend, but this bench is positioned to look at . . . bushes. But should you sit, rest, and reflect, you will see more than bushes. You will see the beauty of the ordinary. The unremarkable transfigured into glory. I won't pretend to be able to name all the species of plants and trees. As I stood there, no longer perplexed by the position of the bench, I was enamored by the gift it offers: the beautiful ordinary. Back to being a father: most days are ordinary. And if I'm careless, they can even feel unremarkable—a compilation of repetitions. But then moments poke holes in the veneer of banality, like hospital waiting rooms for relatively minor injuries. You look at life with a renewed thankfulness and your heart becomes a little more sensitive too. When I sit, rest, and reflect, I find that joy often abides somewhere between thankfulness and a sensitive heart. Would it have been more fun to play hooky from school and go on a walk in the woods with my daughter rather than wait, and wait, and wait among the injured and sick? Of course. Nevertheless, joy sat quietly with us as we waited. The joy of fatherhood and the joy of a well-placed bench.” We invite you to check out the first episode of each of our series, and decide which one you will want to start with. Go to gospelspice.com for more, and go especially to gospelspice.com/podcast to enjoy our guests! Interested in our blog? 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How can we inspire and disciple Generation Z in a world saturated by social media and secular narratives? In this episode of the Lausanne Movement Podcast, Lucas Pegoraro, a pastor and ministry leader from São Paulo, Brazil, shares how his passion for graphic design and theology led to co-founding a social media ministry reaching tens of thousands of GenZ's with the gospel. He discusses the cultural challenges Gen Z faces, the role of social media in shaping their worldview, and how the church can engage them effectively. Main Points: Digital Ministry in Action: Lucas explains how his platform, Efeito Prisma, brings biblical truth to a secularized youth culture, focusing on integrating faith into everyday life. Answering Gen Z's Big Questions: From identity to purpose, Gen Z is searching for meaning. Lucas shares how the gospel provides the answers they seek. The Role of Social Media in Discipleship: Discover how Lucas and his team use Instagram to disciple young Christians, helping them live out their faith in a digital Babylon. Cultural Engagement: Lucas highlights the importance of addressing contemporary culture through a biblical lens and speaks on how Christian leaders can meet youth where they are. Excellence in Ministry: Lucas emphasizes the need for beauty and excellence in Christian content creation, drawing inspiration from leaders like Tim Keller and Francis Schaeffer. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe to the Lausanne Movement Podcast, leave a review, and follow us on social media for more inspiring content. You can also visit our website for additional resources on global mission and discipleship. Links & Resources: Efeito Prisma on Instagram: @efeito_prisma Lucas Pegorraro on Instagram: @lucas.pegoraro Recommended Books: Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon - https://www.amazon.com/Steal-Like-Artist-Things-Creative/dp/0761169253 Show your Work by Austin Kleon - https://www.amazon.co.za/Show-Your-Work-Creativity-Discovered/dp/076117897X You Are What You Love by James K.A. Smith - https://www.amazon.co.za/You-Are-What-Love-Spiritual/dp/158743380X Tim Keller's insights on culture and faith: Redeemer City to City Guest Bio: Lucas Pegoraro, 29, was born in São Paulo, Brazil, and holds degrees in Graphic Design and Theology. He works in digital ministry, helping to create Christian resources to support people in their faith across various platforms. In Brazil, he serves as the coordinator for BibleProject Portuguese. He is also the co-founder of Efeito Prisma, a Christian organization dedicated to fostering dialogue between faith and culture, equipping believers to live out their faith in everyday life. Additionally, he serves as the Youth and Young Adults Pastor at his local church, Vertical Vineyard.

Guest Pastor Abe Cho of Redeemer City to City and Pastor Bart give some additional thoughts on the sermon, "Salt and Light" given at WCPC on Sunday, August 18, 2024. Watch the sermon Listen to the sermon A Technique for Producing Ideas by James Webb Young

What does it take to see a city transformed by the gospel?  In this episode of the Lausanne Movement Podcast, we are joined by Guna Raman, CEO of City to City Asia Pacific. Guna shares the vision behind City to City Asia Pacific, his journey into church planting, and how his work is transforming cities across the region. From the cultural and religious landscape of Asia Pacific to the unique challenges and opportunities for gospel impact, this episode is packed with insights for church leaders and missional influencers.   Key Takeaways: Insights into the Cultural and Religious Landscape of Asia Pacific Challenges and Opportunities of Church Planting Identifying and Targeting Cities for Church Planting Thoughts on Leadership Development and Training Success Stories and Testimonies from Church Planting   Links & Resources: City to City Asia Pacific - https://citytocityasiapacific.com/ Redeemer City to City - https://redeemercitytocity.com/ Tim Keller's Resources - https://timothykeller.com/   Guest Bio: Guna Raman, originally from Malaysia, transitioned to Singapore after completing his university education to teach biology. His journey in ministry began with the founding and pastoring of Agape Baptist Church in Singapore, a role he faithfully served for 30 years (1990-2019). In September 2018, he took on a new challenge as the CEO of City to City Asia Pacific (CTCAP), driven by a passion for planting gospel-centered churches and establishing healthy movements in the strategic and megacities of Asia. Guna finds immense joy and honor in witnessing the growth of gospel-centered communities and movements across the region. His leadership at CTCAP reflects his deep commitment to fostering collaborative and thriving church networks. We'd love your feedback to help us to improve this podcast. Thank you!

Hosted by Laura Sauriat, with guests:Robert Guerrero: Director of the Latino Initiative of City to City in North America and the Caribbean Caleb Campbell: Lead Pastor at Desert Springs Bible Church, Phoenix, AZ“Be in the world but not of it…” In this episode, we confront the oversimplification of this commonly quoted verse and explore the multifaceted nature of cultural engagement. Our guests, Robert and Caleb, shed light on the necessity of examining not only Jesus' teachings but also the entirety of God's narrative, beginning with the Creation in the Old Testament.Robert and Caleb navigate through this complex topic with compassion and confidence, emphasizing the often overlooked aspects of confession, community, and ethnic culture in the conversation on cultural engagement. Together, we aim to paint a more holistic picture of how we might faithfully embody the essence of the Lord's prayer: “Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.”Join us as we seek to embrace and apply these principles in our own unique contexts.This episode includes teaching from Tim Keller that was recorded separately from the conversation between Robert and Caleb. You can watch the full talk from Tim on Cultural Engagement here. To Be Continued… is produced in partnership with Redeemer City to City. Our producers are Stephanie Cunningham and Rebekah Sebastian. Audio engineering was performed by Jon Seale.To learn more, visit redeemercitytocity.com/to-be-continued-podcast. Follow us on social media at RedeemerCTC. 

Abraham Cho is the senior director of global resources for Redeemer City to City in Manhattan—and he has a big, passion-filled vision for what he believes the church should look like in a world where division and hostility are ever-increasing.    Quotes “People need people who didn't grow up with a religious background, people who have maybe since left the church, people who consider themselves secular or non-religious. The place a potential encounter will be, the dinner tables, the office tables, and the lunch tables—those are going to be the places of encounter.” - Abraham Cho “If you have a group of Christians who are very intentional about engaging the needs of the neighborhood, and are willing to serve it in a joyful, servant-hearted, humble way, that can oftentimes be the most important apologetic.” - Abraham Cho   “At the very heart of the gospel we read is a ministry of reconciliation. It's both a reconciliation to God, and a reconciliation one to another.” - Abraham Cho  “I want to be a part of planting the kinds of churches that I could see my children attending when they're adults ten, twenty years from now.” - Abraham Cho  “The headlines might not give us a lot to be encouraged about, but in the streets, in the cities, in the everyday places, God is at work in really incredible ways.” - Abraham Cho  Guest's Links Abraham Cho's Facebook Abraham Cho's Instagram Abraham Cho's Twitter Resources Mentioned in This Episode Redeemer Presbyterian Church Redeemer City to City Ephesians 2 Connect with Sally Lloyd-Jones Jesus Storybook Bible Facebook Jesus Storybook Bible Instagram  Sally's website Sally's Facebook Sally's Instagram *Episode produced by Four Eyes Media*  

Hosted by Laura Sauriat, with guests:Dennae Pierre: V.P. Movement Strategic Services Redeemer City to City, Co-director of CTC North America and a Co-director for The Crete Collective and the Surge NetworkAdi: Content and Training Catalyst, location undisclosed for securityCultural movements often emerge when there's a groundswell of unified voices rallying around a cause. From the fervor of Occupy Wall Street to the empowering momentum of #MeToo, numerous movements have left indelible marks on their respective eras.But amidst these broader cultural shifts, is there room for the church to engage? What about movements originating from within the church itself? And how can we, as a community of believers, unify to advance gospel-centered initiatives within our own neighborhoods and beyond?In today's episode, we delve into the hallmarks of gospel movements within the church—exploring their essence, their impact, and how we can actively participate in them. Drawing from their own experiences of catalyzing change, Dennae and Adi identify the key characteristics of a gospel movement and offer insights into how we can contribute. At the heart of their discussion lies the vital role of friendship, both in fostering genuine connection, and in driving collaborative efforts toward meaningful transformation.Tune in to this insightful conversation and discover how you can be part of igniting and sustaining gospel movements within and beyond your community.This episode includes teaching from Tim Keller that was recorded separately from the conversation between Dennae and Adi. You can watch the full talk from Tim on Movements here. To Be Continued… is produced in partnership with Redeemer City to City. Our producers are Stephanie Cunningham and Rebekah Sebastian. Audio engineering was performed by Jon Seale.To learn more, visit https://redeemercitytocity.com/to-be-continued-podcast. Follow us on social media at RedeemerCTC. 

Hosted by Laura Sauriat, with guests:Al Barth, Global Catalyst City to City for North America, Europe, Middle East, and Africa.Anand Mahadevan, Training Director Asia Pacific, City to CityIf you've ever wondered about the subtle difference between corporate gospel renewal and revival, you'll want to listen to today's episode. Both are beautiful expressions of God's work in and through the church, but they each require a different approach.Al and Anand share the very real ways they've encountered gospel renewal in their very different church contexts. Each highlights how prayer and an authentic understanding of the gospel can lead to a beautiful renewal in a believer which then flows out into the church. Come ready to embrace these truths and remain open to the reality of corporate gospel renewal and the supernatural possibility of revival in our time. This episode includes teaching from Tim Keller that was recorded separately from the conversation between Al and Anand. You can watch the full talk from Tim on Corporate Gospel Renewal here.  To Be Continued… is produced in partnership with Redeemer City to City. Our producers are Stephanie Cunningham and Rebekah Sebastian. Audio engineering was performed by Jon Seale.To learn more, visit https://redeemercitytocity.com/to-be-continued-podcast. Follow us on social media at RedeemerCTC. 

Episode 3 Personal Gospel Renewal: Grace Like Water Hosted by Laura Sauriat, with guests:Abe Cho, Senior Strategy Director, City to City and Associate Pastor Redeemer East Harlem, Jose Ricardo Escobar, Director, City to City Colombia “Grace, like water, flows to the lowest part.” ― Philip YanceyThe transforming power of the gospel is a turning point for any believer, but today's guests illuminate a holistic view of personal renewal which also relies on the Holy Spirit, the grace of God, and community.Abe and Jose reveal the very tangible ways their own lives have been renewed, and how it is often during times of suffering that God makes himself known to the people around us. Their candor invites us to examine God's presence and people in our lives.Join us as we consider the beauty of vulnerability and the healing that the gospel offers all of us, no matter who or where we are.​​This episode includes teaching from Tim Keller that was recorded separately from the conversation between Abe and Jose. You can watch the full talk from Tim on Personal Gospel Renewal here. To Be Continued… is produced in partnership with Redeemer City to City. Our producers are Stephanie Cunningham and Rebekah Sebastian. Audio engineering was performed by Jon Seale.To learn more, visit https://redeemercitytocity.com/to-be-continued-podcast. Follow us on social media at RedeemerCTC. 

Episode 1 Contextualization: Radical Hospitality Hosted by Laura Sauriat with guests:Dr. Timothy Keller, co-founder of Redeemer City to CityLuiz Santana, Former Program Manager, The London ProjectContextualizing the gospel can be challenging—thankfully, we have the late Dr. Tim Keller and his City to City colleague, Luiz Santana, to offer a gospel-centric understanding of contextualization and its importance in our increasingly globalized world. In this premiere episode, Tim and Luiz share a lively conversation packed with thoughtful discourse and insightful anecdotes. Together, they reveal how contextualization, at its core, embodies a spirit of radical hospitality. Join us as we shed light on this transformative concept, discovering how it transcends mere cultural adaptation to become a powerful instrument for sharing the love of Jesus.This episode includes teaching from Tim Keller that was recorded separately from the conversation between Tim & Luiz. You can watch the full talk from Tim on Contextualization here. To Be Continued… is produced in partnership with Redeemer City to City. Our producers are Stephanie Cunningham and Rebekah Sebastian. Audio engineering was performed by Jon Seale. To learn more, visit redeemercitytocity.com/to-be-continued-podcast. Follow us on social media at RedeemerCTC. 

Episode 2City Theology: In Your City as it is in Heaven Hosted by Laura Sauriat, with guests: Mark Reynolds, Global Strategy, Redeemer City to City, New York, NYBilge (last name and title withheld for security reasons), Istanbul, Turkey Cities stand as beacons of remarkable human achievement. Yet beneath their surface lies a complex landscape marked by injustice, conflict, and competing worldviews. In the midst of this urban mosaic, how should Christians navigate the unique dynamics at play within their own communities?Today's episode calls upon two guests whose personal commitment to their cities is uncontested, but not without challenge. Mark and Bilge live out their calling in two distinct cities; Mark in Manhattan, a decidedly post-Christian city, and Bilge, in Istanbul, which he considers pre-Christian.Listen in as they highlight the notable differences between these Eastern and Western cultural influences, while also identifying what unifies Christians in their endeavor to serve the city while being shaped by the gospel.​​This episode includes teaching from Tim Keller that was recorded separately from the conversation between Mark and Bilge. You can watch the full talk from Tim on City Theology here. To Be Continued… is produced in partnership with Redeemer City to City. Our producers are Stephanie Cunningham and Rebekah Sebastian. Audio engineering was performed by Jon Seale.To learn more, visit redeemercitytocity.com/to-be-continued-podcast. Follow us on social media at RedeemerCTC. 

What is a Vision Statement and why does it matter? Is there a point in having a "Vision Sunday" at the beginning of the year, or is the congregation better served by "dripping vision" throughout the 52 Sundays of the calendar year? Is having a church vision even Biblical? Mike asks these questions and more to the more-than-capable Luke Simmons in a fun and informative conversation about the difference between church vision and church mission, and so many other topics having to do with leading healthy churches.  Luke Simmons is the founding and Lead Pastor of Ironwood Church, a growing church in the Phoenix metro area. He's been in full-time pastoral ministry since 2004 and has the scars to prove it. As a catalytic leader, he's been curating resources and coaching leaders for over a decade. Because Luke loves to learn and enjoys sharing what he's learned with other pastors, he founded Faithful and Fruitful to help pastors experience a lifetime of joyful, God-honoring ministry. Through resources, tools, and coaching experiences, he helps pastors build their confidence to lead for the long-haul in a changed and changing world. Faithful and Fruitful is a biblical vision of ministry and a lot of fun. As an experienced church planter, Luke also leads the Redeemer City to City Church Planting Incubator for the Surge Network in Phoenix, where he helps planters begin their churches with theological vision, effective systems, and sustainable personal habits. Luke has a communications degree from the University of Illinois, where he played third base for the Fighting Illini, as well as an M.A. in Missional Theology from Covenant Theological Seminary. You can find out more about Luke's next Preaching Lab here:  https://faithfulandfruitful.com/the-preaching-lab-interest/ Subscribe to Luke's podcast "Preaching Through" here: https://ptpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Suggested Listening:  Vision Casting as a Tool to Serve God's People - Todd Peeble : https://open.spotify.com/episode/5vrAj8VyWcaTvl2NbN9vsq?si=a94e08ad028c4e71  Exposing the Word or Imposing Upon the Word - Mike Neglia  : https://open.spotify.com/episode/3acaNXkFJyzTziG88cbaFp?si=62785bfe930a4ae9  True and False Pastoral Productivity - Chad Brooks: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6p7ROrx8GYSNiBM9Qk4sBq?si=f2178ed29e664f49  Pleasanton, California Expositors Collective Training Event May 24th & 25th We're excited to be partnering with Valley Community Church to host our first training seminar in the Bay Area. We have a lot of friends (and podcast downloads) in that part of California and we know that it is going to be a great time! To register or for more information visit https://expositorscollective.org/gatherings/ The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the CGNMedia, Working together to proclaim the Gospel, make disciples, and plant churches. For more content like this, visit https://cgnmedia.org/ Join our private Facebook group to continue the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpositorsCollective Click here to support Expositors Collective

Dr. Brandon J. O'Brien is senior director for content development and distribution for Redeemer City to City in New York City and the author of several books including "Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes". Today he shares with us how the details of our calling can be a moving target.  Chapel Date: 4/8/24

On this episode of Gifts and Graces, we get to hear a panel discussion between Abraham Cho, Aaron Chung, Duke Kwon, Jeff Suhr, Moses Park, and Paul Kim regarding the good, the bad, and the ugly of minority pastoring in majority churches. Abraham Cho is the Senior Director of Training at Redeemer City to City and the Associate Pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church East Side in New York City. Aaron Chung is the Senior and Founding Pastor of Exilic Church in New York City. Duke Kwon is the Lead Pastor of Grace Merdian Hill in Washington, D.C. Jeff Suhr is Lead Pastor of New Life Church in Irvine, California. Moses Park is Lead Pastor of Christ the King Dorchester in Dorchester, Massachusetts. Paul Kim is Lead Pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Encinitas, California. This episode was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2023 General Assembly. Let's listen as these Korean-American leaders share of their experiences.

Is there space for Asian American voices in the evangelical church? How have recent events changed how Asian Americans view both the local and broader church? On August 20, 2023, Exilic Church hosted a discussion called “An Asian American Moment: Our Place in the Future of the Evangelical Church.” Gene Joo, associate pastor of Exilic Church, moderated a conversation between Aaron Chung, senior pastor of Exilic Church and SOLA Council member, and Pastor Abe Cho, senior director of training at Redeemer City to City NYC and North America and associate pastor at Redeemer East Harlem. They shared their thoughts on the past, present, and future of the Asian American church through the following questions: On the past: Would you agree that the Asian-American church has largely remained siloed from the broader evangelical church in America? If so, why do you think that is? Here in New York, the Evangelical Asian American Church is considerably more underrepresented compared to the Black church, Jewish communities, and the White evangelical church. What is the historical and anthropological context behind how this came to be? How do you define what constitutes a multi-cultural church, and who gets to define it? Should every church be multi-ethnic? Is there a space for Asian American, Black, or Latino churches? Why are they important? How does this relate to what Rev. Martin Luther King said about Sunday morning being the most segregated time in America? On the present: Do Asian Americans have more to offer the church than just the topics of race and justice? If so, what are they? What is unique about this present moment for the Asian American Church? On the future: You might say that the Korean Ministry/English Ministry partnership represented the infancy of the Asian American church or at least the Korean American church. We're now starting to see the Asian American church in its adolescent phase as we see more independent Asian American churches and church plants. What might the Asian American church look like in its adulthood, and what sort of impact and contribution can you see it making to the larger evangelical church? Exilic Church, which is a supporter of SOLA Network, graciously shared this video with us so we could share it with our audience. We are grateful to them for leading this conversation. We hope this video sparks important conversations as we seek to build Christ's kingdom together. https://sola.network/article/a-place-for-asian-americans-in-the-future-of-the-evangelical-church/

Support the Living Church Podcast.While working on Part 2 of the English Pilgrimage episode, TLC had a conversation we couldn't wait to share with you. Bonus episode!How do people in leadership, in high-performance vocations, get the spiritual and emotional care they need? Who do pastors go to for counsel, friendship, to confess, to get their most uncensored, hot off the press thoughts and feelings off their chests? Where do they go to get loving correction? And when no one is readily available, how can they care for their inner lives in the meantime? These are some of the questions we put to our guest today, the Rev. Dr. Matthew Hoskinson. Matthew is an ordained minister, a cancer survivor, a marathon runner, and a certified coach. After 15 years of pastoral ministry mostly in NYC, he now works for Redeemer City to City as the director of the City Ministry Program, a transformative urban education for the next generation of Christian leaders. He provides coaching, spiritual direction, and mentoring for leaders and ministers across the country. (And he will be one of the speakers at our preaching conference in November in New York City!)We won't even bill your insurance for this. We hope you enjoy the conversation.Support the Living Church Podcast.Join us (and Matthew) in NYC for Preaching in a Post-Christian Age. Learn more about Matthew.

In this episode we talk about Values as a vital part of leadership both at home and work. Using examples from Charity:Water, Southwest Airlines, Redeemer City to City, and our own family, we look at:What values areExamplesHow to find yoursHow you can support us:• Leave us a 5-star review on iTunes or Spotify• Become a patron on Patreon• Share this episode with a friend• Send a question for a future Office Hours episodeYou can work with us at Relational Leadership.

When does work become an idol? How do you know when something has crossed the line from a good thing into the territory of a "God thing?" In this episode of The Faith & Work Podcast, we interview Lauren Gill, writer, actress, and Director of the Global Faith & Work Initiative at Redeemer City to City, on these very questions concerning matters of the heart. Lauren is also the co-author and general editor of the recent book, The Missional Disciple: Pursuing Mercy and Justice at Work.

Today on Gospel in Life we're sharing a special worship service of praise to God for Tim Keller's life and ministry. The memorial took place on August 15, 2023 at Saint Patrick's Cathedral in New York City. To access the service program or view a video recording of the full service made available thanks to Redeemer City to City, visit gospelinlife.com/memorial. Order of Service and Timestamps: Opening — Rev. Michael Keller [01:01] Welcome — Cardinal Dolan [01:19] Introduction — Rev. Michael Keller [01:46] Hymn — Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise [07:06] Hymn & Intro — Amazing Love, How Can It Be? [09:11] Scripture Reading — John 14, 1 Corinthians 15 [13:58] Max McLean — Weight of Glory, Mere Christianity [16:50] Hymn & Intro — How Firm a Foundation [19:36] Scripture Reading — 2 Corinthians 4, Romans 8 [24:12] Graham Howell — Remembrances of Tim Keller [27:15] Glen Kleinknecht — Remembrances of Tim Keller [31:28] Kathy Keller — Remembrances of Tim Keller [38:14] John Keller — Remembrances of Tim Keller [42:54] David Keller — Prayer [45:50] Hymn & Intro — Jesus Lives and So Shall I [47:31] Scripture Reading — Mark 10:35-45 [51:33] Homily — Rev. Sam Allberry [53:32] Hymn & Intro — For All the Saints, Who from their Labor Rest [01:11:01] Closing Sentences and Prayer — Rev Sam Allberry [01:15:33] Benediction — Rev. Michael Keller [01:16:53] Closing Hymn — There Is a Redeemer [01:17:36] Closing Remarks — Rev. Michael Keller [01:21:13] This podcast is brought to you by Gospel in Life, the site for all sermons, books, study guides and resources from Timothy Keller and Redeemer Presbyterian Church. If you've enjoyed listening to this podcast and would like to support the ongoing efforts of this ministry, you can do so by visiting https://gospelinlife.com/give and making a one-time or recurring donation.

David Whitehead is the Senior Director of Global Coaching for Redeemer City to City. We get into his volatile childhood, his adolescence as a self/described “cholo in a white man's body,” his successful drug dealing business, and his transformation - literally from surviving to thriving. David is a great friend and thoughtful coach. Enjoy.CONNECT WITH THRIVALIST:Website: http://thrivalistcollective.com/The Thrivalist Handbook: http://thethrivalisthandbook.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A special announcement from Kathy Keller and Steve Shackelford, CEO of Redeemer City to City. To learn more about Redeemer City to City, watch this video or visit redeemercitytocity.com. 

Tim Keller always encouraged Christians to share the hope and beauty of the gospel with the people God puts in their lives. The ministry of Gospel in Life is most effective in spreading the gospel when you are prayerfully and thoughtfully sharing our sermons, books and articles with your family, friends and coworkers who don't yet have a personal faith in Christ.  As an encouragement to you and to remind all of us about the beauty of the gospel, you'll hear a short message from Redeemer City to City's Tim Keller tribute video. In it, Tim gives a short and winsome presentation of the gospel which reminds us how salvation comes from God and we do nothing to save ourselves.   Tim and Kathy Keller have set Gospel in Life on a clear course to continue pointing people to the love and forgiveness found in Christ, and with your help and the work of the Holy Spirit we are praying that in the years ahead many people will come to know Jesus and many more will grow in their faith through this ministry. 

Professor, Pastor, Author and Apologist Rick Lints joins us on The Disciple Dilemma for Part Two of our series "Unity in Diversity and Discipleship".- What does Redeemer City-to-City in New York have to do with all this?- How do idolatry traps spring up inside Christian communities?- What does listening and understanding have to do with discipleship?Join us at The Disciple Dilemma for videos, blogs and more conversation about the "hack" facing Western discipleship!

With declining church attendance and continued budget tightening, more and more pastors are struggling to earn what they need through a church job alone. During the conversation, Eric Hoke provides valuable insights on career paths that pastors can explore outside of the church. He advises pastors to tailor their resumes to the job they are applying for, highlighting their transferable skills and experiences. Eric emphasizes the importance of co-vocational ministry and hopes to see more churches mobilized and maximized to go beyond mission together.  As a co-vocational church planter himself, Eric understands the challenges and opportunities that come with balancing ministry and a secular job. He encourages pastors to embrace the co-vocational model and leverage their skills and experiences to make a positive impact in both the church and the marketplace.  Eric Hoke is a Covocational Church Planter and Proven Marketplace Professional specializing in Staffing & Corporate Training. He has worked with thousands of eager career changers from around the world including Church Planters, Missional Church Leaders and Pastors transitioning from ministry to break into the Corporate World to sustain their ministries.  With a 15+ years of ministry experience, a Masters of Arts in Biblical Literature and a 3 year fellowship with Redeemer City to City, Eric understands Pastors and what it takes to lead a church in the modern world. A sought after international speaker, he has trained over 100K+ professionals from brands like Uber, American Express, Moderna, and Salesforce and is widely regarded in the corporate world. His insights have been featured on podcasts, online and in print on platforms like Relevant Magazine, NewBreed Training and his NYC Church Plant story is featured in the book Next Wave: Discovering the 21st Century Church.  As a certified Master Coach, he can help any Pastor with the problem of how-to-rebrand confusion and break into the Corporate World to supplement their income and build a ministry of sustainability for their families.  https://www.ihelppastorsgetjobs.com/ The Future Christian Podcast is a production of Torn Curtain Arts and Resonate Media.  

“He was always shot through with gratitude.” So says Russell Moore of pastor, theologian, and author Tim Keller, who died on Friday, May 19, 2023. Husband to Kathy and father of three, Keller was the founding pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City and the cofounder of Redeemer City to City. Moore believes Keller to be the most significant American evangelist since Billy Graham, a designation he explains throughout the episode. “The death of @timkellernyc is an incalculable loss to the church, the world, to those of us who loved him, those of us he helped in our darkest hours,” Moore tweeted on Friday. “This is gain for Tim, now in the presence of Christ. He need no longer explain the reason for God, just to enjoy him forever.” On this special episode of The Russell Moore Show, Moore shares stories of spending time with Keller, especially highlighting Keller's remarkable approach to describing the gospel in conversations with non-Christians. He recalls the way Keller responded with profound empathy when attacked by critics. And Moore shares some of the wisdom Keller imparted to him that helped Moore make significant life decisions. This episode features portions from conversations Moore had with Keller over the years. Listeners will hear Keller speak on forgiveness, the Resurrection, and grieving the deaths of loved ones. And they'll hear the many and beautiful reasons why Moore will miss his dear friend. Learn more about Keller's life and work, and find updates about the upcoming livestream worship service honoring him, at TimothyKeller.com. Pre-order Russell's new title, Losing Our Religion: An Altar Call for Evangelical America, here! Do you have a question for Russell Moore? Send it to questions@russellmoore.com. Click here for a trial membership at Christianity Today. “The Russell Moore Show” is a production of Christianity Today Executive Producers: Erik Petrik, Russell Moore, and Mike Cosper Host: Russell Moore Producer: Ashley Hales Editor: Matt Stevens Mix Engineer and Music: Dan Phelps Associate Producers: Abby Perry and Azurae Phelps Social Media: Kate Lucky Video Producer: John Roland CT Administration: Christine Kolb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As many of you may know, pastor and author Tim Keller passed away this past Friday. I am grateful for Tim's life and his witness, and for how the Lord has used him so powerfully in so many people's lives. We are thankful for the wisdom he has given to us through his speaking events at The Center. In honor of Tim, I'd like to share with you his last Bible Study message to us, given live from New York City, hosted by The Center and Redeemer City to City on June 1, 2021. Tim is teaching from Romans 8:28-30, on how to find lasting joy, even in the midst of deep sorrow. I pray that you will find encouragement in this message. - Richard E. Simmons III Tim Keller was the Chairman and co-Founder of Redeemer City to City, which trains pastors for ministry in global cities. He is also the founding pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City and the author of New York Times best-selling books The Reason for God, The Prodigal God, Prayer and his latest book Forgive. Visit Redeemer City to City for more resources. Watch on YouTube

Sometimes, all it takes is one book to prompt a person to rethink his priorities, search for something more meaningful, and figure out what he wants to do with the rest of his life. It happened to Mario Zandstra, our guest in today's episode. A book compelled Mario to rewrite his life story arc and create a new vision for living the second half of his life at its most rewarding - leading ministries to success.Transitioning from a career in business to leading a ministry dedicated to serving others and God has been most rewarding for Mario Zandstra, president and CEO of Family Legacy. Mario shares his journey of leading various ministries to achieve their goals and more. Despite obstacles early in life, Mario rose above the challenges to reach his career peak in business only to turn away from it to pursue service to God and others. Listen to Mario's story of moving from success to significance and learn why surrendering his life to God and allowing Him to use his talents and experiences is what he wants to do for the rest of his life. Key Points From This Episode: Mario introduces himself and shares something exciting that he's currently working on.Mario talks about his background, and how he got into real estate and stayed in business for 17 years.Mario reflects on a pivotal moment in his life that led to his transition from business to ministry.Mario describes the move from “success to significance” leaving his successful career in commercial real estate to become the head of the first ministry he led, Pine Cove Christian Camps.Mario talks about the next ministry (Redeemer City to City) that he got involved in then on to his next leadership role with a missions agency, East West.Mario speaks about Family Legacy, the ministry he now leads, that helps children and communities in Zambia.Mario details the programs offered by Family Legacy designed to empower Zambian kids, families, and communities out of poverty.Mario shares stories about the impact the programs have on the beneficiaries.Information on how to support the programs of Family Legacy What unexpected lesson did Mario learn from his journey?Mario's number one piece of advice for the followers of Christ who desire the completion of the Great Commission. Mario answers the mentor-minute questions.Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Family LegacySend an email to Mario ZandstraHope for Zambia Child SponsorshipHalftime by Bob BufordEast WestPine Cove Christian Summer CampsTim Keller websiteEvangecubeThe Kingdom Investor Podcast on LinkedInAbout Mario ZandstraMario Zandstra is President and CEO of Family Legacy and is the Keeper of the Vision, Culture, Talent, Work with the Board of Directors.Prior to joining Family Legacy, he served as the President & CEO at Pine Cove Christian Camp, the President at East-West Ministries, and the Executive Vice President at Transwestern Commercial Services. Mario has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Southern California, 1979. He is a member of St Judes Oak Cliff Church.

The Gospel Coalition's Foundation Documents include a “theological vision for ministry,” originally drafted by Tim Keller. I had never heard of theological vision before I read this statement in 2007. Soon I learned that the concept originated by Richard Lints in his book The Fabric of Theology. Theological vision is the space between your doctrinal beliefs and your ministry programs. Theological vision helps you adapt your ministry to changing conditions while keeping centered on the unchanging gospel.Richard Lints has published a new book, Uncommon Unity: Wisdom for the Church in an Age of Division, which includes a foreword from Keller. In this book Lints exposes problems with the inclusion narrative of democracy and offers a better way forward to find unity amid unprecedented cultural diversity in our day.He writes, “The main thing I want to do in this book is to view the gospel story as the interpretive lens through which we best understand the telos of creation as a rich, deep, and complex unity-in-difference.”In this special season of Gospelbound, we're exploring in depth several key influences that appear in my book Timothy Keller: His Spiritual and Intellectual Formation. Lints is himself one of those influences. He is senior consulting theologian at Redeemer City to City in New York City. Previously, he served as Andrew Mutch Distinguished Professor of Theology at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in South Hamilton, Massachusetts, alma mater of Tim and Kathy Keller. I was grateful for this chance on Gospelbound to talk with him about unity, diversity, theological vision, and much more.

In this podcast, Pastor Brad interviews Alastair Sterne about his book "Rhythms of Life and Spiritual Practices for what God made you to be." The book emphasizes the importance of taking time to discover our identity, gifts, and purpose at a gracious speed, much like how Jesus walked on Earth. The formation that happens in that gracious walking with Christ can help us in our journey of personal growth and spiritual development. The second half of the book explores various spiritual practices that can aid in this journey. Towards the end of the podcast, Alastair shares his personal experience living with a mental health challenge and stresses the importance of language and acceptance in mental health discussions within the church community. He emphasizes the need for individuals to feel heard and accepted in their own mental health experiences, and the crucial role that church pastors can play in addressing mental health challenges. Overall, the podcast highlights the importance of taking time for personal growth, exploring spiritual practices, and creating a supportive and inclusive community for mental health awareness within the context of faith. Alastair Sterne is a creative director turned pastor and writer. In 2011, he partnered with Redeemer City to City and founded St. Peter's Fireside, a creative liturgical church in downtown Vancouver, B.C. Prior to ministry, he worked at various design agencies, including Relevant Magazine as their creative director. He holds degrees from The Art Institute, Asbury Theological Seminary, and a Doctorate in Intercultural Studies from Fuller Theological Seminary. He is the author of Rhythms for Life: Spiritual Practices For Who God Made You To Be. He collects joy with his wife and daughters in British Columbia. We encourage you to share this podcast with your friends via your social media connections. After listening to this podcast, we encourage you to email us at info@FreshHope.us with a comment or question we will share on our next podcast.   If you are listening to this podcast on iTunes, we encourage you to comment on the podcast. Or you can leave a voice message for us on the site:  www.FreshHope4MentalHealth.com. Pastor Brad Hoefs is an ordained Pastor and Member of the Association of Free Lutheran Congregations. He has been pastoring since 1985, and he is currently the pastor of Anchor of Hope Church in Omaha, Nebraska (since 1995). The church has seen over 110% growth in the 18 months after Fresh Hope started meeting. Pastor Brad is the Executive Director of WorshipOutlet.com. He founded Fresh Hope in 2009.  He is a State-certified Intentional Peer Support Specialist and was appointed by Governor Heineman of Nebraska to serve on the State Advisory Committee on Mental Health Services. He is also the author of Fresh Hope: Living Well in Spite of a Mental Health Diagnosis, published in 2013. Pastor Brad has been married to his college sweetheart, Donna, for 34 years, and is the proud father of two adult married children, and ‘Papa' to 3 grandsons and 1 granddaughter. If you are interested in more information about Fresh Hope, go to www.FreshHope.us or email info@FreshHope.us, or call 402.932.3089.  #mentalhealth #freshhope  To donate to Fresh Hope, go to http://freshhope.us/donate/. 

In this unique episode of Gospelbound, pastor Jim Davis from Orlando Grace Church invites Collin Hansen into the interview spotlight to go behind the scenes of writing Timothy Keller: His Spiritual and Intellectual Formation.Jim Davis says, "Five hundred years from now, maybe two pastors or theologians will be remembered. I believe that Tim Keller will be one of them."Keller's influence comes from his sermons, books, and teaching as well as founding Redeemer Presbyterian Church, The Gospel Coalition, and Redeemer City to City. The book traces this influence back to the people and ideas that have shaped Keller. Jim Davis asked Collin Hansen how Tim Keller has influenced his life and ministry, the most surprising things Hansen discovered as he researched and wrote the book, Keller's legacy 100 years from now, and more.When you pre-order Timothy Keller: His Spiritual and Intellectual Formation, you'll receive:Exclusive video (more than 120 minutes) with accompanying 65-page ebook reflecting on key themes in Tim Keller's Center Church. Contributors include Michael Horton, Alan Hirsch, and Gabriel Salguero, all in conversation with Tim Keller.The 10 Most Important Christian Books Written within My Lifetime, a list by Tim KellerThe Essential Tim Keller: Recommended Reading, a list by Collin HansenThe first three chapters of Timothy Keller: His Spiritual and Intellectual Formation (book and audiobook)An invitation to a virtual book discussion and Q&A with Collin Hansen (February 2023)Learn more and submit your pre-order to download this bonus content at TimothyKellerBook.com. 

Richard Lints is senior consulting theologian for Redeemer City to City and formerly a professor of theology at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. In this episode we talk about his recent book Uncommon Unity: Wisdom for the Church in an Age of Division which appeared with Lexham Press recently: https://lexhampress.com/product/224275/uncommon-unity-wisdom-for-the-church-in-an-age-of-division To support our Podcast, click here: https://donorbox.org/support-grace-in-common-podcast

On this Ephesiology Podcast, Andrew and Michael talk with Robert Elkin, director of training for Redeemer City to City in … Continue reading "Episode 126: Theology and Failure with Robert Elkin"

Michael Carrion, Vice President of Church Planting and Leadership Development for Redeemer City to City in New York City, joins Terry and Alan for an explosive conversation on church planting, the necessity of collaboration and revival through Word and Spirit.

The Center for House Church Theology (CHCT) fosters and furthers the international publishing of pastors, church leaders, and teachers committed to the historic gospel of grace in China's urban house churches. In promoting the theological leadership of China's urban house churches, they believe dialogue between Christians in China and those from other cultural contexts will lead to mutual edification and sanctification. We are proud to feature the CHCT and the work that they do at SOLA Network. To this end, we have interviewed Clara Kim, who manages operations and publishing projects for the center. After graduating from NYU, she spent five years at Nature Publishing Group in academic customer service and operations, and twelve years at Redeemer City to City, where she worked with church planters and publishers in many countries, including China. She also served for a time as a missionary in Peru. Clara talked to Aaron Lee, SOLA Network's social media manager. We hope you are encouraged by CHCT and are inspired by the work that they do. Read the transcript of this conversation: https://sola.network/article/learning-about-house-church-theology-interview/ Links: Weekly Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/sola/tgif Monthly Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/sola/newsletter Facebook: https://facebook.com/thesolanetwork Instagram: https://instagram.com/thesolanetwork Twitter: https://twitter.com/thesolanetwork YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqsoKbSYBbZZoovA24PhqAg Podcast: http://anchor.fm/solanetwork Website: https://sola.network

This is episode six of our series on Faith, Work, Mercy and Justice. How do we understand the God of mercy and justice at work in the world? What does it mean to be redeemed and set apart to join him in that work? How do we steward vocational power for the marginalized? In Partnership with The Global Faith and Work Initiative at Redeemer City to City, we are sharing six stories of women and men who encountered brokenness in their industry and chose to creatively pursue mercy and justice right where they found themselves. In this episode, Teena interviews author Wayetu Moore about the power of retelling our stories Shownotes www.globalfaithandwork.com

This is episode five of our series on Faith, Work, Mercy and Justice. How do we understand the God of mercy and justice at work in the world? What does it mean to be redeemed and set apart to join him in that work? How do we steward vocational power for the marginalized? In Partnership with The Global Faith and Work Initiative at Redeemer City to City, we are sharing six stories of women and men who encountered brokenness in their industry and chose to creatively pursue mercy and justice right where they found themselves. In this episode, Teena interviews Lisa Hertzog about the power of educating for belonging! Shownotes www.globalfaithandwork.com

This is episode three of our series on Faith, Work, Mercy and Justice. How do we understand the God of mercy and justice at work in the world? What does it mean to be redeemed and set apart to join him in that work? How do we steward vocational power for the marginalized? In Partnership with The Global Faith and Work Initiative at Redeemer City to City, we are sharing six stories of women and men who encountered brokenness in their industry and chose to creatively pursue mercy and justice right where they found themselves. In this episode, Teena interviews Brittany Johnson and Noel D'Avy about how healing, faith, work, mercy, and justice intersect in the mental health space. Brittany and Noel met at a small church plant in downtown Mesa and were shocked to find out they were both counselors and art therapists. Their friendship grew quickly as they spent many early mornings over coffee dreaming about more ways to help others in therapy. The vision for The Well was born out of love for God, love for people, and love for their city. Shownotes https://thewellmesa.com/ www.globalfaithandwork.com

In this episode Heather and Brandon talk about how we often read our own cultural values, perspectives and assumptions, into the Biblical text, and forget that Scripture is actually a cross-cultural experience. This episode will help each of us be better readers and perceivers of the Bible.  Guest Bio Brandon J. O'Brien has a PhD from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He is the co-author of Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes, and is Director of Content Development and Distribution for Redeemer City to City, an organization that supports church planting in global cities.  Brandon is author of several books, the most recent of which is Not From Around Here: What Unites Us, What Divides Us, and How We Can Move Forward  Mentioned in This Episode  Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes by Brandon J. O'Brien, E. Randolph Richards Paul Behaving Badly by Brandon J. O'Brien, E. Randolph Richards The Bible Through Middle Eastern Eyes by Kenneth E. Bailey  The Forgotten Jesus by Robby Gallaty Host Bio Heather Thompson Day is an associate professor of communication at Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Michigan. She is the author of seven books, including It's Not Your Turn and Confessions of a Christian Wife. Reach out to Heather on Twitter @HeatherTDay and on Instagram @heatherthompsonday. Viral Jesus is a production of Christianity Today Host and creator: Heather Thompson Day Producer: Loren Joseph Executive Producer: Ed Gilbreath Director of CT Podcasts: Mike Cosper Associate Producer of CT Podcasts: Azurae Phelps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is episode three of our series on Faith, Work, Mercy and Justice. How do we understand the God of mercy and justice at work in the world? What does it mean to be redeemed and set apart to join him in that work? How do we steward vocational power for the marginalized? In Partnership with The Global Faith and Work Initiative at Redeemer City to City, we are sharing six stories of women and men who encountered brokenness in their industry and chose to creatively pursue mercy and justice right where they found themselves. In this episode, Teena interviews Regina Green about how economics, faith, work, mercy, and justice intersect in her varying roles and time at Goldman Sachs. Shownotes www.globalfaithandwork.com

This is episode two of our series on Faith, Work, Mercy and Justice. How do we understand the God of mercy and justice at work in the world? What does it mean to be redeemed and set apart to join him in that work? How do we steward vocational power for the marginalized? In Partnership with The Global Faith and Work Initiative at Redeemer City to City, we are sharing six stories of women and men who encountered brokenness in their industry and chose to creatively pursue mercy and justice right where they found themselves. In this episode, Teena interviews John Onwuchekwa about his journey into the murky waters of muted narratives, historical injustice and present-day inequities that are embedded in the craft coffee industry. Then we get a chance to hear about his creative pursuit of re-narrating the story of coffee in hopes of a more equitable future. Shownotes IG: https://www.instagram.com/portraitcoffee/ - Website: https://portrait.coffee/ www.globalfaithandwork.com

We are beginning a new 6-part series called Faith, Work, Mercy and Justice. How do we understand the God of mercy and justice at work in the world? What does it mean to be redeemed and set apart to join him in that work? How do we steward vocational power for the marginalized? Sponsored by The Global Faith and Work Initiative at Redeemer City to City, Teena joins Kimberly Deckel and Lauren Gill as we showcase men and women who are creatively pursuing mercy and justice in their respective fields. Each case study tells us a story of how an individual encountered the brokenness in their industry and caught a vision for what it looks like for the kingdom of God to break through their field of work. In this first episode, Teena, Kimberly, and Lauren discuss the launch of the new mini-series and then interview Teena about how she stewarded vocational power in the hospitality industry. Show notes: https://www.globalfaithandwork.com/ http://www.shakingspirits.com/