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June's RLC Book Club with Chuck Mingo and Troy Jackson to learn about their book, "Living Undivided: Loving Courageously for Racial Healing and Justice." About the Book: As the church and as a country, we've often neglected and avoided addressing the impact and ongoing reality of racism. We've been more focused on order than justice, more concerned with social media posturing than solidarity, more committed to judgment than repentance. But God's people are called to more. We need to lead the way to true racial healing, solidarity, and justice. Through enlightening history and eye-opening personal stories, Living Undivided will equip and empower you with the biblical, transformative tools you need to move from just hoping and wishing for racial justice to actionable change that makes a difference in your life and the lives of churches, neighborhoods, and cities. About the Authors - CHUCK MINGO: Chuck is the Founder and CEO of UNDIVIDED, a nonprofit organization built to unite and ignite people for racial justice through programming that takes participants through life-changing moments of racial healing. Through his passion for justice and racial reconciliation, Chuck has transformed a congregational training into a national movement with hub cities emerging throughout the country. Chuck's leadership through UNDIVIDED has inspired and mobilized thousands from diverse backgrounds around the nation. In addition to leading UNDIVIDED, Chuck teaches and consults for churches and organizations around the country on a variety of topics related to race relations and racial justice. For nearly two decades, Chuck has served as a teaching pastor at one of the largest churches in America, Crossroads Church. Prior to being a pastor, Chuck spent nine years in the corporate world at Procter & Gamble. He earned his Bachelors in Business Administration at Duquesne University. Chuck is married with three children and calls Cincinnati, Ohio home. About the Authors - TROY JACKSON: Troy Jackson is a co-founder of UNDIVIDED and the Chief Strategies Officer. Former senior pastor of University Christian Church in Cincinnati, he loves moving people into action to advance racial justice and has spent the last decade doing faith-based community organizing. He has an M.Div. from Princeton Theological Seminary and a Ph.D. in United States History from the University of Kentucky. After raising three children,Troy and his wife Amanda moved to their dream home–a cabin in the woods outside Cincinnati, Ohio. Help sustain the work of RLC: www.redletterchristians.org/donate/ To check out what RLC is up to, please visit us www.redletterchristians.org  Follow us on Twitter: @RedLetterXians Instagram: @RedLetterXians Follow Shane on Instagram: @shane.claiborne Twitter: @ShaneClaiborne Intro song by Common Hymnal: https://commonhymnal.com/

Disciple Up #300 God In Drag – Drag Is Holy? By Louie Marsh, 3-29-2023   Link to article below: https://hotair.com/david-strom/2023/03/21/oh-my-god-n538175   Oh. My. God. DAVID STROM 12:31 PM on March 21, 2023    I am not a theologian, nor do I play one on TV.   I didn't even stay in a Holiday Inn Express.   Still, as a convert to Catholicism, I was catechized as an adult, and have a passing familiarity with Christian theology. I also, I hope, am not a complete idiot, and it takes a complete idiot to take the new theology being pushed by the Left seriously.   Two different videos I ran across inspired me to write this piece. The first was a video of a progressive preacher explaining why drag performances are holy. Not just acceptable. Not even a wonderful expression of the diversity of human experience.   Holy.   ‘Drag is holy'? Get help buddy. pic.twitter.com/l8tmlOfAsE   —

Shall we say that Pastor Meg is our unofficial pastor of At the Rectory? We know you love her and so she is back to chat with us about what it even looks like to Pastor in these 'anxious times' -- Welcome Megan Trischler! The last time we had Megan on, she wasn't quite sure what her next adventure would be. She felt called to ministry after her design job came to an end, but the question was WHO and WHERE would she minister? Within months of our last conversation Megan was officially invited on staff at University Christian Church, located near the University of Cincinnati! So we catch up with what her life looks like now, and reflect on how important it is to just be present with each other and with God. As any good pastor, Meg turns the tables on us and asks Katie and Anne some questions, too! Stick around towards to end to hear more about the "Theology of Grilled Cheese Sandwiches!" --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anne-rothhaas/message

While the Covid-19 pandemic forced many churches to join the digital revolution, many have failed to accept the "Great Digital Commission." Believing that embracing social media can be a catalyst for church growth and transformation, Caleb Lines joins to the show to talk about the importance of evaluating vision and mission, why branding is more than just trendy graphics, and why not everything you do at your church needs to be replicated online also. Rev. Dr. Caleb J. Lines is Senior Minister of University Christian Church in San Diego. Additionally, he is the Co-Executive Director of Progressive Christianity.org and is the Co-Host of the podcast The Moonshine Jesus Show. Caleb has a passion for pursuing social justice for the marginalized, demonstrating the Good News of God's radically inclusive love, and proclaiming a relevant message for today's ever-changing world. Caleb is the author of The Great Digital Commission: Embracing Social Media for Church Growth and Transformation His writing has been featured in The Nation Magazine, Disciples News Service, Chalice Press, The Christian Left, The Coalition to Stop Gun Violence, The Center for Prophetic Imagination, the Convergence Leadership Project, and Sojourners. Caleb has a D.Min from Duke Divinity and a M.Div from Yale.  The Future Christian Podcast is a production of Torn Curtain Arts and Resonate Media.

Russ began as the Senior Minister of University Christian Church on the first Sunday in Advent in 2017. Russ's​ ​education​ ​includes​ ​receiving​ ​his​ ​Bachelor​ ​of​ ​Arts​ ​degre​e​ ​f​rom​ ​our​ ​neighboring​ ​Texas​ ​Christian University​ ​(1990),​ ​​Master​ ​of​ ​Divinity​ ​degree​ ​from​ ​San​ ​Francisco​ ​Theological​ ​Seminary​ ​(1994),​ ​and Doctor​ ​of​ ​Ministry​ ​from​ ​Columbia​ ​Theological​ ​Seminary​ ​(2004). Russ​ ​was​ ​ordained​ ​in​ ​199​5,​​ ​and has served churches in Texas, Georgia, and California. Prior to coming to UCC, he served​ ​as​ ​the​ ​Senior​ ​Minister​ ​to​ ​First​ ​Christian​ ​Church​ ​of​ ​Concord,​ ​CA (2005–2017),​ ​​the​ ​church​ ​where​ ​he​ ​was​ ​baptized​ ​as​ ​a​ ​youth. Russ​ ​focuses​ ​his​ ​ministry​ ​on​ ​preaching​ ​and​ loves speaking with people about the heart-waking, soul-changing God who is capable of turning their lives inside out and the world upside down! Russ​ is​ ​married ​to​ ​Kelli,​ ​his best friend of over 40 years, and together they have ​ ​a​ ​blended​ ​family​ ​of​ ​four—twins​ ​Jake​ ​and​ ​Ella,​ ​Abigail,​ ​Caroline​,​ ​and​ ​family​ ​dog,​ ​Poppy.​ ​Beyond​ ​his​ ​commitment​ ​to​ ​ministry,​ ​Russ​ ​is​ ​an​ ​avid​ ​runner, cyclist​,​​ ​and​ ​swimmer.​ ​In addition to finishing 8 marathons and dozens of half marathons, Russ​ has competed​ ​in​ ​triathlons​ and completed an ​Ironman​ ​​in​ ​2016​​​.​ ​He​ ​also​ ​enjoys​ ​yoga,​ ​golf,​​ ​and​ ​being​ ​involved​ ​in​ ​​overall​ ​fitness.​ ​Last​ ​but​ ​not least,​ ​Russ​ ​is​ ​an​ ​avid​ ​TCU​ ​Horned​ ​Frog​ ​fan!

Mary of Nazareth didn't go through pregnancy alone; God gave her Elizabeth, her aged relative who had also conceived a child miraculously. In the same way, God gives us to one another: to comfort the distressed, to care for our neighbors, and to conspire with God for the goal of the kingdom.Rev. Chelsea McCutchin preached "Advent: The Way Forward" on December 20, 2020, the Seventh Sunday of Advent. Read more about seven-week Advent at http://theadventproject.org/. Meet our guest preacher! Rev. Chelsea McCutchin is the Minister of Education & Community Engagement at University Christian Church of Austin, Texas. It was truly a delight to welcome a dear friend from Austin Seminary to our virtual pulpit in Hector!Scripture readings: Psalm 89:1-18 and Luke 1:26-55

Our guest is Mandy Smith. Originally from Australia, Mandy Smith is a pastor and author of The Vulnerable Pastor: How Human Limitations Empower Our Ministry (IVP). Her next book, Unfettered: Imagining a Childlike Faith Beyond the Baggage of Western Culture (Brazos), is available for pre-order and will release in 2021. Mandy and her husband, a New Testament professor, live with their family in a little house where the teapot is always warm. Mandy is the lead pastor at University Christian Church in Cincinnati, Ohio. Here's her links:Personal website: thewayistheway.orgMissio Alliance:http://www.missioalliance.org/author/mandysmith/Christianity Today:https://www.christianitytoday.com/pastors/contributors/mandy-smith.htmlBooks:http://www.ivpress.com/cgi-ivpress/book.pl/code=4123https://www.amazon.com/Unfettered-Imagining-Childlike-Baggage-Western/dp/1587435055/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=unfettered+smith&qid=1603995828&sr=8-1

Hello, I'm Rev. Jessica Vacketta, and welcome to Java with JV, a podcast of University Christian Church in Fort Worth, Texas. One of the things I love most about my job is grabbing a cup of coffee, sitting down with a community partner, and learning more about them and the amazing work they are doing in our city, and beyond. Unfortunately, I haven't had many coffee dates lately because of the pandemic, but I have shared many conversations over Zoom, and have witnessed first-hand, the incredible ways people are caring for the most vulnerable in our community. Their work is ongoing and inspiring, and we want you to be part of it. So grab a cup of coffee, and join us for the conversation.

(00:00-09:39): A Few Headlines: John Piper’s Liberty Convocation Pulled After Election Post. University said Piper's appearance with J. D. Greear was “unfortunate timing,” falling the same week as his viral article decrying both presidential candidates. North Korea COVID Victims Left to Die in Quarantine Camps. Carl Lentz Fired from Hillsong NYC. Man Arrested (09:39-19:40): How Churches Elevate and Protect Abusive Pastors: A psychologist explores the power dynamics that help turn shepherds into wolves. Tim Hein interviewed Diane Langberg. (19:40-28:22): W.E.B. Dubois wrote “Why I Won’t Vote” in 1956. (28:22-37:57): Lisa Bevere writes “The Cult of Comparison” in Relevant Magazine. (37:57-46:20): Susan Page writes “A fiercely contested presidential election reinforced the nation's divide. What's next?” in USA Today. (46:20-1:05:03): We were joined by Pastor Mandy Smith from University Christian Church, a campus and neighborhood congregation with its own fair-trade café in Cincinnati, Ohio. We discussed her book, “Unfettered: Imagining a Childlike Faith beyond the Baggage of Western Culture” that comes out next May. Unfettered helps us reimagine how to follow God with our whole selves again and join with God’s mission in the world. (1:05:03-1:13:50): Adam Russell Taylor writes “Reading Isaiah as the Nation Waits” in SoJourner. PLUS, we discuss “Evangelicalism Is Not Rounding the Corner” by Kristen Du Mez in Patheos.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mandy Smith, lead pastor of University Christian Church in Cincinnati OH joins the guys to talk about how our pining for "back to normal" might just be very like the Israelites' complaining in the wilderness and desiring to "back to Egypt". What if we've been broken out of our prison and bondage and have actually been set free to pursue a better land of ministry?The basis for this conversation is from a post Mandy wrote for Missio Alliance. We hope you are challenged and encouraged to lead with new inspiration into the coming months!Mandy joined us in the past on Episode 223 - There is Freedom in Transparency as a Pastor.

(00:00-09:20): A New York hospital system is barring visitors, including partners, during childbirth due to coronavirus risk. By Michael Nedelman. A health care system in New York is no longer allowing visitors, including partners, for its patients about to give birth, citing Coronavirus risk. (09:20-18:26): Since we are asked to stay at home and remain distant from others, Brian and Ian reflect on some devotional thoughts. (18:26-27:11): We are hearing from Christian leaders and friends on how they are navigating this crisis and what encouragement they have for listeners. Photographer Kaia Calhoun offers her advice on how to pass time and enrich yourself. (27:11-36:24): Social distancing for the poor? Near impossible, write three doctors. For the poor and marginalized, social distancing is not a possibility given the space in their residences and the matter of their safety. (37:20-47:40): Interesting read by Michael Kruger: “How a “You do You” Culture Has Made Us Vulnerable to the Coronavirus”. Plus, 9 Ways to Love Your Neighbor in This Pandemic. (47:40-58:49): We are hearing from Christian leaders and friends on how they are navigating this crisis and what encouragement they have for listeners. Pastor Mandy Smith from University Christian Church prepared a sermon discussing how we should be dealing with this situation. (58:49-1:09:22): Ed Stetzer writes: “Dear Church Leaders, THIS is not the Crisis—It is Time to Get Prepared for the Crisis that is Only Weeks Away” in Christianity Today. It is time to move from focusing on the current challenge of doing church and turn to the crisis weeks away from our communities. (1:10:26-1:17:25): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My guest is Mandy Smith. She's the lead pastor of the University Christian Church in Cincinnati, OH. We discuss the lectionary passages for the Fourth Sunday in Advent (A): Isaiah 7:10-16, Romans 1:1-7, and Matthew 1:18-25. Special Guest: Mandy Smith.

My guest is Mandy Smith. She's the lead pastor of the University Christian Church in Cincinnati, OH. We discuss the lectionary passages for the Second Sunday in Advent (A): Isaiah 11:1-10, Romans 15:4-13, and Matthew 3:1-12. Special Guest: Mandy Smith.

My guest is Mandy Smith. She's the lead pastor of the University Christian Church in Cincinnati, OH. We discuss the lectionary passages for the 18th Sunday after Pentecost (C): Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7, 2 Timothy 2:8-15, and Luke 17:11-19. Special Guest: Mandy Smith.

Mandy Smith, Lead Pastor of University Christian Church in Cincinnati, Ohio, has written a wonderful book titled, The Vulnerable Pastor: How Human Limitations Empower Our Ministry, in which she shares about the ways our humanity and our weakness are actually a source of strength in our ministries. Too often, we think we have to fit a particular ministry stereotype in order to experience success in our ministries. Mandy exposes that stereotype for what it is, and gives us permission to be who we are so that God can work through our true selves—not the false selves we want the world to see. THIS EPISODE’S HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:Mandy Smith is the Lead Pastor of University Christian Church in Cincinnati and the author of The Vulnerable Pastor: How Human Limitations Empower Our Ministry.Mandy shares the story of her call to ministry.Mandy felt like she needed to include a lot of her story in her book because the idea of a vulnerable pastor had to be embodied in a real person.The way Mandy uses the word “vulnerability” is not limited to the way Brene Brown uses it. For Mandy, vulnerability is about the experience of being human.Mandy shares about the way she experienced weakness early in her ministry. In the midst of that, she heard God say, “In your weakness, I am strong.”Mandy and Markus reflect on Enneagram types that may have a harder time with vulnerability.We can help people in our ministries live out healthy vulnerability by modeling it for them.Mandy Smith writes for both Missio Alliance and Christianity Today.RELEVANT RESOURCES AND LINKSMandy Smith: Twitter: @uccmandyUniversity Christian Church: Website: http://www.universitychristianchurch.net/Books mentioned: The Vulnerable Pastor by Mandy SmithA Little Manual for Knowing by Esther Lightcap MeekTo leave a review of Spiritual Life and Leadership: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spiritual-life-and-leadership/id1435252632— Links to Amazon are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through any of these links, I’ll receive a small commission–which will help pay for the Spiritual Life and Leadership podcast!

(00:00-09:13) SAT tests will feature adversity scores, in addition to the traditional scoring. Brian and Ian discuss whether or not this cancels out the standard of testing. Who determines the score that factors adversity? What are the conditions that are applied to adversity scoring? (09:13-20:32) Mandy Smith, pastor of University Christian Church, is someone who has an understanding of the grief people are feeling with losing Rachel Held Evans. She joins Brian and Ian on air to offer up words of wisdom on how to approach those who are grieving at Rachel's passing. Mandy also comments on Rachel's impact in the faith community, dealing with trolls/attackers and speaking peacefully as a servant of God. (20:32-32:15) Pamela and Anne Kennedy are a mother/daughter duo who have written a wonderful series of kids books. The first 3 in the series come out next Tuesday and are geared to help instill confidence, honesty etc. in youth. With Brian and Ian they cover what parents want to teach their kids values wise and also raising kids in the faith and Jesus's teachings. (32:15-41:56) Scripture calls for people to care for the least of these. And that is what Central Church of the Nazarene is actively doing. By building homes for the homeless on their church campus, they are answering that call. Ian and Brian take a look at this church's work in being the hands and feet of Jesus and love on their neighbors. (41:56-52:34) Brian and Ian discuss teaching our kids to show kindness. Kindness and respect are both taught at home, and it is important to raise kids to have good character, rather than focusing on achievements and such. (52:34-1:06:50) Comedian Michael Jr. is a man who loves the Lord as much as telling jokes. He joins Brian and Ian on air to discuss his upcoming show in the Chicago area at Willow Creek Community Church. They also dig into what it means to be a Christian comedian and spreading the Gospel while making people laugh. (1:06:50-1:17:09) Gen Z is being called "the post-truth" generation. Author Sean McDowell comes on the show to discuss his upcoming book 'So The Next Generation Will Know'. With Brian and Ian, they examine what are factors that are causing Gen Z to leave the Church, and more importantly, how they can be reached and shown the power of Christ. (1:17:09-1:23:42) German man driving a stolen Ferrari and gets stuck in traffic while eating Burger King. Woman mistaken this man with their Uber driver and a brewery ends up getting their stolen vehicle back just in time to spoil Game of Thrones.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(0:00-10:12) Rachel Held Evans was a major voice in evangelical circles with her books and words of wisdom. Her death has sent shocks throughout many people, especially her fans. Brian and Ian look at her career and life and what her work did to try and bridge gaps within the Christian community on various topics. (10:12-21:37) Mandy Smith, pastor of University Christian Church, is someone who has an understanding of the grief people are feeling with losing Rachel Held Evans. She joins Brian and Ian on air to offer up words of wisdom on how to approach those who are grieving at Rachel's passing. Mandy also comments on Rachel's impact in the faith community, dealing with trolls/attackers and speaking peacefully as a servant of God. (21:37-32:03) When it seems as though God is silent in the wake of tragedy and loss, how do we wrestle with this apparent uncaring response from the Lord? Brian and Ian take time to look into how even through vast amounts of pain, God is with us and working within us for a greater good. (32:03-41:54) One of the great things about being a pastor is sharing with fellow believers one's thoughts on different topics related to the faith. Brian and Ian spend time discussing what they each preached on Sunday and how it can tie into the daily life of fellow Christians and into the topics on the day's show. (41:54-52:14) Over the weekend, pastor and author Warren Wiersbe went home with the Lord. His works touched people across all walks of life. Brian and Ian remark on his loss, his impact in their own lives and on a piece he penned about reaching mid-life and pushing through it. (52:14-1:13) From President Trump attacking social media for banning Alex Jones and James Woods, to the public's "insatiable appetite for true crime" movies, there is a lot going in media and culture today. Director and creator Dallas Jenkins comes back to offer his thoughts on the censoring of conservative Christian social media and what is the appeal of 'true crime' stories in modern culture. (1:13-1:20) Brian and Ian's Weird Stuff They Found On the Internet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mandy is the author of The Vulnerable Pastor and also Lead Pastor at University Christian Church. She is also a fellow Aussie!

My guest is Mandy Smith. She's the lead pastor of the University Christian Church in Cincinnati, OH. We discuss the lectionary passages for the Twenty First Sunday after Pentecost (B): Job 23:1-9, 16-17, Hebrews 4:12-16, and Mark 10:17-31. Mandy is a regular contributor to CT Pastors and the author of Making a Mess and Meeting God (https://www.amazon.com/Making-Mess-Meeting-God-Experiments/dp/0784723923), and most recently The Vulnerable Pastor (https://www.amazon.com/Vulnerable-Pastor-Limitations-Empower-Ministry/dp/0830841237/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1523410420&sr=1-1&keywords=the+vulnerable+pastor&dpID=51s4Het-oLL&preST=_SY291_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_&dpSrc=srch). She is also the creator of The Collect, a citywide trash-to-art project. Mandy and her husband, Jamie, a New Testament professor at Cincinnati Christian University, live with their two kids in a little house where the teapot is always warm. Special Guest: Mandy Smith.

We talk vulnerability with Mandy Smith, lead pastor of University Christian Church, a campus and neighborhood congregation with its own fair-trade café in Cincinnati. Mandy is a regular contributor to Christianity Today and Missio Alliance and the author of “The Vulnerable Pastor: How Human Limitations Empower Our Ministry.” She also is the director of Missio Alliance’s SheLeads Summit: ChurchTogether and creator of The Collect, a citywide trash-to-art project. Mandy joins hosts Kayla Craig and Lindsy Wallace to examine a spiritual view of vulnerability, finding hope within the prophetic imagination. In this episode, we: - Learn from Mandy about how vulnerability shapes our creativity, casts a new vision for how the church views gender, and how we can reconstruct our own faith Talk about what to believe when we think God has made a mistake in his callings Discuss the healing power of creating art from trash Create space for others to be human and for God to be God. Join us as we hear words of wisdom from Mandy, who has a soft pastor heart and brilliant mind. Recommended reading & resources: “The Vulnerable Pastor: How Human Limitations Empower Our Ministry” by Mandy Smith Missio Alliance: http://www.missioalliance.org/author/mandysmith/ “The Surprising Solution When Gender Dynamics Seem to Be Destroying the Church,” by Mandy Smith:https://www.missioalliance.org/the-surprising-solution-when-gender-dynamics-seem-to-be-destroying-the-church/ News & Notes: - Thank you for joining us at the Upside Down Gathering! - Join Mandy Smith on Nov. 10 at the Church Together Summit. We’ll hear not only how God has revealed new ways to understand gender, but also how God is revealing new depths of the Gospel. The panel will be made up of pairs of male-female ministry partners, sharing the challenges and joys of ministering together. Join us onsite at PazNaz in Southern California, or attend one of the streaming sites around the country: https://www.churchtogethersummit.org/. If you’d like to support us to keep Upside Down Podcast ad-free, please visit upsidedownpodcast.com/give, where you can pledge a few dollars of monthly support to help us pay our bills and keep the conversations going. Links: @uccmandy http://www.upsidedownpodcast.com/ Join the Upside Down Tribe on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/upsidedowntribeSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/upsidedownpodcast)

Do you ever have trouble admitting that you’re actually an imperfect human? During this practical conversation, Mandy Smith, Pastor of University Christian Church in Cincinnati, tackles the topic of vulnerability and weakness in leadership and what it really looks like to lead strong. The Vulnerable Pastor by Mandy Smith The Prophetic Imagination by Walter Brueggmann Join Stadia’s “Bloom”

Do you ever have trouble admitting that you're actually an imperfect human? During this practical conversation, Mandy Smith, Pastor of University Christian Church in Cincinnati, tackles the topic of vulnerability and weakness in leadership and what it really looks like to lead strong. The Vulnerable Pastor by Mandy Smith The Prophetic Imagination by Walter Brueggmann Join Stadia's “Bloom”

On this podcast you’ll hear from Mandy Smith. Mandy is lead pastor of University Christian Church, a campus and neighborhood congregation with its own fair-trade café in Cincinnati, Ohio and is the author of Making a Mess and Meeting God, and The Vulnerable Pastor. During our time together she shares openly about your journey as a woman in Christian leadership and gives us powerful insight into restoring hope in post-modern mission. So sit back, listen, agree, disagree, and hopefully learn something along way. Want to learn more about Mandy? Check out these links... Church: http://www.universitychristianchurch.net/ Missio Alliance: http://www.missioalliance.org/author/mandysmith/ Book: http://www.ivpress.com/cgi-ivpress/book.pl/code=4123

My guest is Mandy Smith. She's the lead pastor of the University Christian Church in Cincinnati, OH. We discuss the lectionary passages for Pentecost (B): 1 Samuel 3:1-10, 2 Corinthians 4:5-12 and Mark 2:23-3:6. Mandy is a regular contributor to CT Pastors and the author of Making a Mess and Meeting God (https://www.amazon.com/Making-Mess-Meeting-God-Experiments/dp/0784723923), and most recently The Vulnerable Pastor (https://www.amazon.com/Vulnerable-Pastor-Limitations-Empower-Ministry/dp/0830841237/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1523410420&sr=1-1&keywords=the+vulnerable+pastor&dpID=51s4Het-oLL&preST=_SY291_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_&dpSrc=srch). She is also the creator of The Collect, a citywide trash-to-art project. Mandy and her husband, Jamie, a New Testament professor at Cincinnati Christian University, live with their two kids in a little house where the teapot is always warm. Special Guest: Mandy Smith.

My guest is Mandy Smith. She's the lead pastor of the University Christian Church in Cincinnati, OH. We discuss the lectionary passages for Christ the King Sunday: Acts 3:12-19, 1 John 3:1-7 and Luke 24:36b-48. Mandy is a regular contributor to CT Pastors and the author of Making a Mess and Meeting God (https://www.amazon.com/Making-Mess-Meeting-God-Experiments/dp/0784723923), and most recently The Vulnerable Pastor (https://www.amazon.com/Vulnerable-Pastor-Limitations-Empower-Ministry/dp/0830841237/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1523410420&sr=1-1&keywords=the+vulnerable+pastor&dpID=51s4Het-oLL&preST=_SY291_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_&dpSrc=srch). She is also the creator of The Collect, a citywide trash-to-art project. Mandy and her husband, Jamie, a New Testament professor at Cincinnati Christian University, live with their two kids in a little house where the teapot is always warm. Special Guest: Mandy Smith.

Mandy Smith, the Lead Pastor of University Christian Church in Cincinnati is chatting with Steph today about what it looks like for her to be the only female Lead Pastor in her denomination. Discussing both the external and internal hurdles to stepping into leadership, Mandy and Steph share from their different perspectives as an introvert and extrovert.   Mandy’s latest book is out now: The Vulnerable Pastor: How human limitations empower our ministry.   Check out She Leads for resources on how women and men can partner together: http://www.missioalliance.org/sheleads/ Mandy’s church here:  http://www.universitychristianchurch.net/ Mandy is also a regular contributor to Missio Alliance: Www.missioalliance.org Find Mandy on Facebook: Facebook.com/mandy.smith.50999  Discussion questions: 1) Have you spent time personally pouring over scripture to come to your personal convictions about women in leadership? 2) What do you perceive to be the weaknesses of your personality/gender and where could they be inhabited by God’s strength? 3) What ways can you identify that male and female leaders speak different languages? How can you better learn the language of the other gender?   Follow Lead Stories Podcast to interact with Steph and Jo: Twitter: @LeadStoriesVox Instagram: @LeadStoriesPodcast Facebook: LeadStoriesPodcast Connect with Jo at www.josaxton.com @josaxton Connect with Steph at www.pastorsteph.com @pastorsteph Subscribe on iTunes to have the podcast automatically download to your device every week or listen at www.leadstoriespodcast.com www.leadstoriesmedia.com 

My guest is Nathan Smith. He serves as a minister at University Christian Church in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he lives with his wife. We discuss the Lectionary texts for the Fourth Sunday after The Epiphany (B): Deuteronomy 18:15-20,1 Corinthians 8:1-13 and Mark 1:21-28.

Join Michelle and Monica and their guest, the Rev. Mandy Smith, who is the lead pastor at University Christian Church in Ohio, a regular contributor for Missio Alliance and Christianity Today, and the author of "Making a Mess and Meeting God" and "The Vulnerable Pastor". Mandy was the first lead female pastor in her denominational connection, and she is one of the leading voices in the missional church movement. Mandy speaks about vulnerability, leading through inner peace and quiet spirit in the midst of cultural assumptions and expectations about women in leadership, and her hope for the future of the church.

My guest is Mandy Smith. She's the lead pastor of the University Christian Church in Cincinnati, OH. We discuss the lectionary passages for Christ the King Sunday: Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24; Ephesians 1:15-23 and Matthew 25:31-46. Mandy is a regular contributor to CT Pastors and the author of Making a Mess and Meeting God, and most recently The Vulnerable Pastor. She is also the creator of The Collect, a citywide trash-to-art project. Mandy and her husband, Jamie, a New Testament professor at Cincinnati Christian University, live with their two kids in a little house where the teapot is always warm. Special Guest: Mandy Smith.

My guest is Mandy Smith. She's lead pastor of University Christian Church in Cincinnati, OH. We discuss the lectionary passages for the Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost (A): Exodus 32:1-14, Philippians 4:1-9 and Matthew 22:1-14. Mandy is a regular contributor to CT Pastors and the author of Making a Mess and Meeting God, and most recently The Vulnerable Pastor. She is also the creator of The Collect, a citywide trash-to-art project. Mandy and her husband, Jamie, a New Testament professor at Cincinnati Christian University, live with their two kids in a little house where the teapot is always warm. To find out more about She Leads you can go to: http://www.missioalliance.org/sheleads/. Special Guest: Mandy Smith.

My guest is Mandy Smith. She's the author, most recently, of the "The Vulnerable Pastor". She is also the lead pastor of University Christian Church in Cincinatti, Ohio. Special Guest: Mandy Smith.

Mandy Smith is the Senior Pastor of University Christian Church in Cincinnati OH. This is her 2nd time with us to finish talking about The Transparent Pastor - a fantastically wonderful book she wrote. A very personal and theological conversation!

Pastor Mandy Smith, from University Christian Church in Cincinnati joins the guys today to talk about her book, The Vulnerable Pastor - How Human Limitations Empower Our Ministry. Ultimately, Mandy reveals that vulnerability is not something we feign or fake, but it's a true description of our reality - we are vulnerable! This very truth can and will empower our pastoral ministry. This is so good and helpful! Enjoy!

Mandy Smith joins me to talk about her book, The Vulnerable Pastor, her own journey into vulnerability, and vulnerability as it relates to leadership, prayer, marginalization and vocation.  Originally from Australia, Mandy is lead pastor of University Christian Church, a campus and neighborhood congregation with its own fair-trade café, Rohs Street Cafe, in Cincinnati. She writes regularly for Missio Alliance Blog and Christianity Today, and is author of The Vulnerable Pastor. SUBSCRIBE and REVIEW The RePLACING CHURCH Podcast at www.replacingchurch.org/itunes. Sign up for RePLACING CHURCH updates at www.replacingchurch.org.