Podcast appearances and mentions of Todd A Wilson

After months of sitting with the Enneagram and sharing in its insights, my mind turned to my work as the pastor of a church. What about the church? I remember thinking. Does the Enneagram have anything helpful to say about pastoring a congregation, working with a staff, or leading people? What about preaching, worship, or congregational care? At the time I became the thirteenth pastor of Calvary Memorial Church in Oak Park in the Autumn of 2008, I felt well prepared to take up this otherwise daunting responsibility. I was, thankfully, the beneficiary of a great theological education, wonderful pastoral mentors, and a number of fabulous church experiences. What did I lack? _ Adapted from The Enneagram Goes to Church by Todd Wilson. Copyright (c) 2021 by Todd A. Wilson. Used by permission of InterVarsity Press, Downers Grove, IL, USA. www.ivpress.com

The Enneagram seems to be everywhere! So many evangelical Christians have been discussing the Enneagram. What do we do with it? Join Travis as he talks with special guest, Todd A. Wilson, co-founder of the Center for Pastor Theologians about his new book, The Enneagram Goes to Church. What does the Enneagram have to do with church? What does it have to do with pastoral ministry? Church life? Preaching? Worship? Shepherding? Can churches actually take on an Enneagram number? Listen in as they talk about the Enneagram, church, germs, 80's basketball, and how the monumental moments of Todd's life happen in American restaurants!

Noah interviews Todd A. Wilson on his new book The Enneagram Goes to Church, which releases on March 16th with InterVarsity Press.  Noah and Todd talk about the Enneagram and how it applies to the context of the local church. The conversation delves into some of the chronic health of local church leadership teams and structures and how using the Enneagram can help bring awareness and environments of vulnerability and spiritual growth amongst leaders.   Todd Wilson (PhD, University of Cambridge) is the president and cofounder of the Center for Pastor Theologians and the former senior pastor of Calvary Memorial Church in Oak Park, Illinois. He is the author of Mere Sexuality: Rediscovering the Christian Vision of Sexuality, Real Christian: Bearing the Marks of Authentic Faith, and Galatians: Gospel-Rooted Living, as well as coauthor of The Pastor Theologian: Resurrecting an Ancient Vision and Pastors in the Classics, and coeditor of Becoming a Pastor Theologian and Beauty, Order, and Mystery.    Flip Side Notes: Get on the waiting list for the next Beyond the Battle online group at www.beyondthebattle.net  Support Flip Side sponsor Angry Brew by using promo code FLIP at angrybrew.com or fivelakes.com to pick up some Angry Brew or Chris' Blend coffee at 10% off. Email the show at podcast@beyondthebattle.net  Support the show and get some sweet swag by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/noahfilipiak

Noah sits down to talk with Todd Wilson about God's design for sex within marriage between a man and a woman--balancing the need to hold on to biblical truth while holding on to biblical compassion for those who identify as gay or as same sex attracted. The topics of gender dysphoria, transgender issues, homosexuality, pornography, and sex outside of marriage are all discussed. Also discussed is how the Church must do a better job in talking about sex and in providing a supported lifestyle path of community for those who are committed to living a single, celibate life. Dr. Todd Wilson is the Co-Founder and President of the Center for Pastor Theologians and the author of multiple books, including Mere Sexuality. Mere Sexuality was a recent Flip Side Book Club read where Noah and podcast listeners interacted through the book's contents at https://www.noahfilipiak.com/category/the-flip-side-book-club/ You can hear more from Todd at: pastortheologians.com The Pastor Theologian Podcast Feel free to email the Flip Side mailbag at podcast@beyondthebattle.net Visit www.beyondthebattle.net to join the next round of 7-week small groups that go through Beyond the Battle by Noah Filipiak.