Podcasts about Us Against Them

On this episode of Second Look, our Growing Place Library Coordinator Jennifer Wilson sits down for her annual book chat with 2PC member and avid reader, Lacey Moody. This year, they’re joined by fellow bookworm Merrill Skipworth, who works part-time in the Growing Place Library and, after many years as a member of 2PC, now belongs to one of our church plants, the Avenue Community Church. The list below features books recommended and mentioned in this episode, as well as other book- and media-related resources that Jennifer, Lacey, and Merrill suggest: Non-Fiction: Liturgy of the Ordinary: Sacred Practices in Everyday Life by Tish Harrison Warren Ten Words to Live By: Delighting in and Doing What God Commands by Jen Wilkin Saints and Scoundrels in the Story of Jesus by Nancy Guthrie Bomb Shelter: Love, Time, and Other Explosives by Mary Laura Philpott Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers by Dane Ortlund A Gentle Answer: Our ‘Secret Weapon’ in an Age of Us Against Them by Scott Saults Befriend: Create Belonging in an Age of Judgment, Isolation, and Fear by Scott Sauls Saturate: Being Disciples of Jesus in the Everyday Stuff of Life by Jeff Vanderstelt Gospel Fluency: Speaking the Truths of Jesus into the Everyday Stuff of Life by Jeff Vanderstelt Reading While Black: African American Biblical Interpretation as an Exercise in Hope by Easu McCaulley The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: How to Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive in the Chaos of the Modern World by John Mark Comer Habits of Grace: Enjoying Jesus Through the Spiritual Disciplines by David Mathis The Day the World Came to Town: 9/11 in Gander, Newfoundland by Jim DeFede Good Apple: Tales of a Southern Evangelical in New York by Elizabeth Passarella The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom The Jesus Storybook Bible: Every Story Whispers His Name by Sally Lloyd-Jones Cover to Cover: The Story of the Eternal King from Genesis to Revelation by Jen Devine Fiction: The Exiles by Christina Baker Kline A Piece of the World by Christina Baker Kline The Rose Code by Kate Quinn The Diamond Eye by Kate Quinn Recitatif by Toni Morrison The Finley Donovan Series by Elle Cosimano The Maid by Nita Prose So Many Beginnings: A Little Women Remix by Bethany C. Morrow Meet Me in the Margins by Melissa Ferguson Chasing Shadows by Lynn Austin The Chronicles of the King Collection by Lynn Austin The Jane Austen Society by Natalie Jennfer The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman The Mrs. Pollifax Series by Dorothy Gilman 84 Charring Cross Road by Helen Hanff This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger Peace Like a River by Leif Enger Virgil Wander by Leif Enger Jayber Crow by Wendell Berry The Ragged Edge of Night by Olivia Hawker The Midnight Library by Matt Haig How to Stop Time by Matt Haig Beach Read by Emily Henry What You Wish For by Katherine Center How to Walk Away by Katherine Center The Things You Save in a Fire by Katherine Center The Lost Husband by Katherine Center Sensible Shoes: A Story about the Spiritual Journey by Sharon Garlough Brown Kid’s and Family Fiction: The Chronicles of Narnia Series by C.S. Lewis The Marvellers by Dhonielle Clayton The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place Series by Maryrose Wood The Wingfeather Saga by Andrew Peterson The Green Ember Series by S.D. Smith The Wilderking Trilogy by Jonathon Rogers A Place to Hang the Moon by Kate Albus The Penderwicks Series by Jeanne Birdsall The Great Brain Series by John D. Fitzgerald All-of-a-Kind Family Series by Sydney Taylor Voyage of the Sparrowhawk by Natasha Farrant Other Resources Mentioned: Follow The Growing Place Library on Instagram: @2pclibrary Follow Lacey’s “bookstagram” account: @laceymoodyreads Listening platforms: Scribd (“like Netflix for books”), Audible, Libby, Libro FM Modern Mrs. Darcy (provides an annual summer reading guide) Karen Swallow Prior: website & Instagram Common Sense Media From the Front Porch podcast “Why Suffering Adults Need Children’s Books,” a Gospel Coaliation article by Quina Aragon Corrie Ten Boom: A Faith Undefeated, a documentary on Amazon Prime Cover to Cover: The Story of the Eternal King from Genesis to Revelation, a whole-Bible family devotional written by 2PC member Jen Devine

In this, our last episode of season 3, Dan sits down with pastor and author Scott Sauls to talk about the role of leaders in these unprecedented times. Sauls encourages us to fix our eyes, not on our enemies or the controversy of our day, but on Jesus. Reflecting on excerpts from Scott's book A Gentle Answer, he and Dan discuss media, outrage, politics, criticism, and the importance of vulnerable leadership. Get Scott's book A Gentle Answer: Our 'Secret Weapon' in an Age of Us Against Them here: https://www.christianbook.com/gentle-answer-secret-weapon-against-them/scott-sauls/9781400216550/pd/21655X Connect with us! Our website: https://www.faithandworkstl.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/faithandworkstl Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/faithandworkstl/ YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCuD3xLksTdBhMX0R3lTY4gQ Purchase Dan's latest book: https://www.prpbooks.com/book/work-that-makes-a-difference

In this, our last episode of season 3, Dan sits down with pastor and author Scott Sauls to talk about the role of leaders in these unprecedented times. Sauls encourages us to fix our eyes, not on our enemies or the controversy of our day, but on Jesus. Reflecting on excerpts from Scott's book A Gentle Answer, he and Dan discuss media, outrage, politics, criticism, and the importance of vulnerable leadership. Get Scott's book A Gentle Answer: Our 'Secret Weapon' in an Age of Us Against Them here: https://www.christianbook.com/gentle-answer-secret-weapon-against-them/scott-sauls/9781400216550/pd/21655X Connect with us! Our website: https://www.faithandworkstl.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/faithandworkstl Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/faithandworkstl/ YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCuD3xLksTdBhMX0R3lTY4gQ Purchase Dan's latest book: https://www.prpbooks.com/book/work-that-makes-a-difference

Gentleness is going to cost you something-especially this holiday season. Is it going to be your discomfort? Your pride? Today, we're getting into an interview with April Dawn White and Marilyn Nutter, Coauthors of Destination Hope: A Travel Companion When Life Falls ApartThis is our last formal conversation on the Fruit of the Spirit, but, it will naturally continue well into every other conversation we ever have because it's so powerful. I am honored you're here, and I hope and pray you lean into this conversation. Just about every one of us have admitted that we struggle with gentleness, and, that is why this could possibly be one of the most important conversations we have this season.I referenced Scott Sauls' book, A Gentle Answer: Our Secret Weapon in an Age of Us Against Them. It helped me tremendously, and I hope you check it out.However, I don't want you to stop there. Share a screenshot of this episode and tag me on Instagram to win one of two free copies of Destination Hope. Trust me, once you listen in, you're going to want one of these books! I can't share my testimony quite yet, but this podcast episode was a game changer in my life. The testimony is loading.For right now, visit https://candidliv.com/destinationhope for all of the episode details and links to follow the authors.

What are some dangerous and harmful doctrines that the modern church endorses? "Us Against Them" Mentality? Male Authoritarianism? Guilt and Shame?

Pastor Scott Sauls joins Elyse to talk about his book A Gentle Answer: Our 'Secret Weapon' in an Age of Us Against Them.

In a culture where every issue requires us to take sides, finding unity is incredibly difficult. This has shown up in the church as Christians are dividing over covid, politics, and much more. In this episode, Aaron and Brian are joined by Scott Sauls, Senior Pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church in Nashville, Tennessee and author of “A Gentle Answer: Our Secret Weapon in an Age of Us Against Them.” Aaron and Brian ask Scott about the difficulties of pastoring in a divided culture and how the church can find and promote unity that is based on Jesus. We hope this episode helps you see our current culture with greater clarity and gives you practical steps for promoting unity in your local community.

Scott Sauls, senior pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church of Nashville discusses themes from his latest book, A Gentle Answer: Our ‘Secret Weapon' in an Age of Us Against Them.

How do you navigate polarizing and hostile situations? Are you quick to jump into an argument? https://scottsauls.com/ (Scott Sauls), pastor and author of https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/48856810-a-gentle-answer (A Gentle Answer: Our Secret Weapon in an Age of Us Against Them), shares how he has learned to be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger. Interested in more content like this? Check out https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/times-terrible-advice-how-to-treat-your-trumpite-neighbors/id1477778533?i=1000512533309 (The L.A. Times' terrible Advice How to Treat Your “Trumpite” Neighbors) and https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-hate-fuels-big-businesses-politicians-but-destroys-us/id1477778533?i=1000517240906 (How Hate Fuels Big Businesses & Politicians but Destroys Us). Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it with others, so others can find it too. Use #asktmbt to connect with us, ask questions, and suggest topics. We'd love to hear from you!  To learn more, visit ourhttps://www.thecrossingchurch.com/ ( website) and follow us onhttps://www.facebook.com/TenMinuteBibleTalks ( Facebook),https://www.instagram.com/thecrossingcomo/ ( Instagram), andhttps://twitter.com/tmbtpodcast ( Twitter) @TheCrossingCOMO and @TenMinuteBibleTalks. Social Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/TenMinuteBibleTalks ( https://www.facebook.com/TenMinuteBibleTalks) Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thecrossingcomo/ ( https://www.instagram.com/thecrossingcomo/) Twitter:https://twitter.com/tmbtpodcast ( https://twitter.com/tmbtpodcast) Passages https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs%2015%3A1&version=NIV (Proverbs 15:1) https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=James+1%3A19-21&version=NIV (James 1:19-21) https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=psalm+103&version=NIV (Psalm 103) https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+9&version=NIV (Luke 9) Related https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/times-terrible-advice-how-to-treat-your-trumpite-neighbors/id1477778533?i=1000512533309 (The L.A. Times' terrible Advice How to Treat Your “Trumpite” Neighbors) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-hate-fuels-big-businesses-politicians-but-destroys-us/id1477778533?i=1000517240906 (How Hate Fuels Big Businesses & Politicians but Destroys Us) Support this podcast

In this episode of the Ask Allen podcast, we are joined by a special guest, Pastor Hur Morales to discuss our fourth question in our FAQ series; What does religious freedom mean today? Hur is from Venezuela but has lived in America for almost 18 years and has recently become an American citizen. We are also glad to welcome Blake Adams back on the podcast this week. Show Notes: An updated work from Guinness I mentioned early on. A Free People's Suicide: Sustainable Freedom and the American Future https://www.amazon.com/dp/0830834656/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_8271DRCSPFQ88B3GZ2P1Confident Pluralism: Surviving and Thriving through Deep Difference https://www.amazon.com/dp/022659243X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_THJDEN6QRQXPWP69CTC8A Gentle Answer: Our 'Secret Weapon' in an Age of Us Against Them https://www.amazon.com/dp/1400216559/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_0JT82ASSQ0VMAQ5J7470

(00:00-8:51): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on Michael Foust's ChristianHeadlines.com article, “57 Percent in U.S. Are Searching for More Meaning and Purpose to Life, Poll Shows.” (8:51-30:37): Scott Sauls, Senior Pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church in Nashville, Tennessee and Author of “A Gentle Answer: Our 'Secret Weapon' in an Age of Us Against Them,” joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about his book, cancel culture, and his blog post, “Can Christianity Become Beautiful Again?” Learn more about Scott at his website: scottsauls.com and connect with him on Twitter at @scottsauls **This interview originally aired on 04/19/21.** (30:37-38:23): Brian and Aubrey discussed Ann Voskamp's blog post, “A Way to Battle Anxiety.” (38:23-45:20): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on Christina Wyman's Essay for NBC's THINK newsletter, “Social distancing during Covid means no hugs. My personal space finally feels respected.”  (45:20-1:03:01): Dr. Andrew Walker, Associate Professor of Christian Ethics at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and Executive Director for the Carl F. H. Henry Institute for Evangelical Engagement, joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about his new book “Liberty for All: Defending Everyone's Religious Freedom in a Pluralistic Age.”  Learn more about Andrew at his website, andrewtwalker.com **This interview originally aired on 04/14/21.**  (1:03:01-1:13:43): Rich and Susan Kollenberg, Co-Founders of Just As I Am Ministries, Coauthors of “Clean: Seven Steps to Freedom,” and Hosts of “Freedom to Choose” heard Sunday mornings at 9am on AM 1160, joined Brian to chat about their ministry, their amazing story of transformation, and their radio show.   Learn more about Rich and Susan at justasiamministries.com **This interview originally aired on 04/09/21.** See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-10:23): Brian and Aubrey chatted about the following news stories:  “Prince Harry, Prince William spoke for hours after Prince Philip's funeral, source claims: ‘It's early days'” “NASA's Mars Helicopter Completes First Flight on Another Planet” (10:23-32:13):  Scott Sauls Senior Pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church in Nashville, Tennessee and Author of “A Gentle Answer: Our 'Secret Weapon' in an Age of Us Against Them,” joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about his book and his blog post, “Can Christianity Become Beautiful Again?” Learn more about Scott at his website: scottsauls.com and connect with him on Twitter at @scottsauls (32:13-36:11): Brian and Aubrey chatted about their TOP FIVE travel spots in the United States.  (36:11-47:14): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on the Derek Chauvin trial and discussed the possible outcomes of the trial. Aubrey spoke about her prayer for justice and Brian shared about his prayer for peace.    (47:14-55:12): Brian and Aubrey chatted about their recent travels to Arizona and Oklahoma, and Aubrey shared about her upcoming trip for her sister's wedding.  (55:12-1:04:41): Brian and Aubrey talked with listeners about their travel plans and whether they're excited or concerned about traveling during the pandemic. They also chatted about Aubrey's new book, “Known: How Believing Who God Says You Are Changes Everything.”  (1:04:41-1:13:36): Brian and Aubrey reacted to the Sports Spectrum Twitter video of Stewart Cink sharing about his faith and finding peace and joy through Jesus.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nathan shares his thoughts on how misunderstanding "Good Guys vs. Bad Guys" can lead to an inverted gospel of moral superiority, and how it contributes to the problem of "Us Against Them." And, along the way, Nathan realizes that he's not the Jedi he thought, but he was the Sith the whole time. Book Club! - 0:00 * “With” by Skye Jethani (https://amzn.to/3d0fVdd) Intro - 2:52 Good guys vs. Bad guys - 4:30 * The Empire Strikes Back (https://www.disneyplus.com/movies/star-wars-the-empire-strikes-back-episode-v/iqtDTZAewwYl) * Darkwing Duck (https://www.disneyplus.com/series/darkwing-duck/1qumCwZLIQ5y) * Rescuers Down Under (https://www.disneyplus.com/movies/the-rescuers-down-under/2PADbLhnZ6SH) * How to know if someone's a bad guy * Smokes cigarettes * They're ugly * Foreign accent (Russian or German, but the worst is British) * OT “heroes” are very flawed people * We're not necessarily supposed to emulate the heroes at all times * Noah had a dark ending (Genesis 9) * Abraham lying about his wife being his wife (Genesis 20) * David & Bathsheba (2 Samuel 11) * Jacob & Esau (Genesis 25) * Judah & Tamar (Genesis 38) * We read ourselves into the best parts of the story * Going to church = I'm a good guy * The G.O.D. Club (sorry Jodie) * We associate being a Christian with moral superiority * The natural response to meeting God is not “I'm so great” The Gospel of Moral Superiority - 4:30 * The need to feel “good enough” to become a Christian * Focusing so much on right vs. wrong that we miss the forest * Fear of morality outside Christianity * We are skeptical of things not written by people we always agree with * We should also be skeptical of those we think we do agree with * Leads us to hide any darkness we find inside ourselves * We then hide the shortcomings of our leaders * Ravi Zacharias scandal (https://www.christianitytoday.com/news/2021/february/ravi-zacharias-rzim-investigation-sexual-abuse-sexting-rape.html) Us Against Them - * We should be the salt of the earth not the starch of the vest (Matthew 5:13) * Today means: authentic, guard down, not worried about perceptions * Book: “Unchristian” by Gabe Lyons and David Kinnaman (https://amzn.to/31bi1BG) * Rethinking how we measure ourselves * Jesus came to the “in group” and reached out to the “outsider” * Thought experiment: Tell yourself the “Good Samaritan” story and substitute the person you can't stand as the Samaritan * God leaves no room for someone we're NOT supposed to love * “Jesus the Pharisee” - Joseph Shulam (https://soundcloud.com/user-723901623/jesus-the-pharasee-north) * There is no outsider! There is no “us vs them” * Love actively Join our Patreon (http://patreon.com/followingthefire) - we'd love your support and we have some fantastic patron perks!

Scott Sauls is the senior pastor at Christ Presbyterian Church in Nashville, TN. His latest book, A Gentle Answer: Our “Secret Weapon” in an Age of Us Against Them, released this summer and it is an answer to prayer! We all realize 2020 has turned out to be more than we bargained for, but the … Continue reading Episode 068 – Scott Sauls

Let's talk about politics! Pastor Jason returns to the show as we continue the conversation from Week 7 of Only Jesus. Recorded the day after the 2020 election, we discuss how to navigate faithfully following Jesus in today's political landscape.   Resources: A Gentle Answer: Our 'Secret Weapon' in an Age of Us Against Them https://www.amazon.com/dp/1400216559/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabt1_-dlQFb6H71CY6   Jesus Outside the Lines: A Way Forward for Those Who Are Tired of Taking Sides https://www.amazon.com/dp/1496400933/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabt1_NhlQFb2RMYZGN

In this episode, Beth and Jeff talk to Scott (Type 4w3) and Patti (Type 6) Sauls about an incredible job opportunity that involved a huge transition for their family.    Initially, Scott and Patti's desires didn't align, which activated what we call "The Enneagram Dance" (see our link below for a free download). But God used this opportunity to help them see through one another's lens and strengthen their relationship. In the end, their fears became unexpected blessings. Mentioned in this episode: A Gentle Answer: Our Secret Weapon in an Age of Us Against Them by Scott Sauls The Dance free PDF download For more info on the marital dance check out: BecomingUs.com John 12:24 Mr. Rogers Tim Keller Career TransitionsRelocating   Free Enneagram Assessment: test.yourenneagramcoach.com Discovering You course: www.yourenneagramcoach.com/discovering-you Exploring You course: www.yourenneagramcoach.com/exploringyou   Follow Your Enneagram Coach on all the socials: Facebook Instagram Twitter You Tube   Show Credits: Music by Sleeping at Last Edited and Produced by Angie Elkins Media

We live in an age of outrage in a culture constantly in conflict. Pastor, author, and speaker Scott Sauls joins Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez to talk about the devastating effects that cancel culture can have on a person and how to speak peace into a rage-infused world. Are you enjoying the Honest Conversations? Would you consider leaving us a review?Scott Saul's book is called "A Gentle Answer: Our Secret Weapon in an Age of Us Against Them." Find his blog at https://scottsauls.com/blog/. Find him on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook. Join the conversation! Find Rebecca and Liz on the following platforms:Twitter: @RebeccaACarrell; @lizannrod; @HeartStrongFFacebook: @HeartStrongFaithInstagram: @rebeccacarrell ; @lizannrodriguez ; @lizrodonthepod ; @heartstrongfaith

Catherine and I share our most anticipated books coming out August – December 2020. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights Catherine and my success rate for books we shared in our Summer 2020 Preview episode. Why our ability to pick books feels off right now. Our Best and Worst picks from the Summer 2020 Preview episode. An inadvertent running theme in this episode. Sarah’s and Catherine’s #1 Fall book picks. Fall 2020 Book Preview [8:04] August Sarah’s Picks: A Traveler at the Gates of Wisdomby John Boyne (August 11) | Buy from Amazon [8:41]  Catherine’s Picks: When These Mountains Burn by David Joy (August 18) | Buy from Amazon [13:46] September Sarah’s Picks: Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi (September 1) | Buy from Amazon [16:12] Majesty by Katharine McGee (September 1) | Buy from Amazon [21:57] His Only Wife by Peace Adzo Medie (September 1) | Buy from Amazon [32:41] Good Morning, Monster by Catherine Gildiner (September 22) | Buy from Amazon [32:49] Catherine’s Picks: The Last Story of Mina Lee by Nancy Jooyoun Kim (September 1) | Buy from Amazon [19:43] A Knock at Midnight by Brittany Barnett (September 1) | Buy from Amazon [24:24] Anxious People by Fredrick Backman (September 8) | Buy from Amazon [29:54] October Sarah’s Picks: The Searcher by Tana French (October 6) | Buy from Amazon [37:09] Group by Christie Tate (October 6) | Buy from Amazon [42:02] Catherine’s Picks: Earthlings by Sayaka Murata (October 6) | Buy from Amazon [35:18] Magic Lessons by Alice Hoffman (October 6) | Buy from Amazon [39:38] No Heaven for Good Boys by Keisha Bush (October 13) | Buy from Amazon [44:43] Memorial by Bryan Washington (October 27) | Buy from Amazon [51:31] November Sarah’s Picks: White Ivy by Susie Yang (November 3) | Buy from Amazon [46:25] Other Books Mentioned Craigslist Confessional by Helena Dea Bala (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [4:07] What’s Left of Me is Yours by Stephanie Scott (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [5:50] The Loyalties by Delphine de Vigan (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [6:36] Based on a True Story by Delphine de Vigan (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [6:44] Parakeet by Marie-Helene Bertino | Buy from Amazon [7:10] The Heart’s Invisible Furies by John Boyne (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [11:25] Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell | Buy from Amazon [13:20] The Line That Held Us by David Joy (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [13:50] Where All Light Tends to Go by David Joy (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [15:35] Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi | Buy from Amazon [16:31] Dopesick by Beth Macy (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [17:22] Smacked by Eilene Zimmerman (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [18:14] Long Bright River by Liz Moore (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [18:21] Girl in Translation by Jean Kwok | Buy from Amazon [21:00] Saving Ruby King by Catherine Adel West (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [21:17] American Royals by Katharine McGee | Buy from Amazon [22:17] Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson | Buy from Amazon [25:35] Americanah by Chimamonda Ngozi Adichie | Buy from Amazon [29:12] Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams | Buy from Amazon [29:12] Beartown by Fredrick Backman (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [30:11] Us Against Them by Fredrick Backman (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [30:11] A Man Called Ove by Fredrick Backman | Buy from Amazon [32:26] Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb | Buy from Amazon [33:19] Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata | Buy from Amazon [35:18] The Witch Elm by Tana French (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [37:48] The Secret Place by Tana French (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [38:51] In the Woods by Tana French | Buy from Amazon [39:05] Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman | Buy from Amazon [39:57] The Rules of Magic by Alice Hoffman (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [39:57] Stray by Stephanie Danler (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [43:36] Untamed by Glennon Doyle (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [43:36] Social Creature by Tara Isabella Burton (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [50:14] Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [50:14] Luckiest Girl Alive by Jessica Knoll | Buy from Amazon [50:14] Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [50:14] Lot: Stories by Bryan Washington | Buy from Amazon [53:09] One to Watch by Kate Stayman-London (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [55:02] Other Links Spring 2020 Book Preview About Catherine Gilmore Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Catherine started The Gilmore Guide to Books over 6 years ago after wrapping up a career as a corporate librarian. She loves books and reading (surprise!) and currently lives in Ann Arbor, MI. Next Episode There will not be a new episode next week since the podcast is on its bi-weekly summer schedule. The following week, there will be a full length episode featuring Kate Stayman-London, author of One to Watch (airing September 16).

Listen in as hosts Kristen and Pete Hatton discuss the predominant cancel culture of today. In this episode, you'll hear: How we may be inadvertantly contributing to this culture How Christians can combat grace-less cancelling Metioned and recommended in this episode is Pastor Scott Saul's book A Gentle Answer: Our Secret Weapon in an Age of Us Against Them.

In late 2014, Slate magazine published a series of articles under the title, “The Year of Outrage.” If anything, the outrage in America has only worsened since then. Even Christians have jumped onto the outrage train. The results haven’t been pretty, for either society generally or churches specifically. What would Jesus do? And how should Christians follow His example? Scott Sauls thinks gentleness is the answer to both questions: “Jesus has been gentle toward us,” he writes, “so we have good reason to become gentle toward others, including those who treat us like enemies.” In this episode of the Influence Podcast, I’m talking to Pastor Sauls about how Jesus’ gentleness is the antithesis of outrage culture. I’m George P. Wood, executive editor of Influence magazine and your host. Scott Sauls is senior pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church in Nashville, Tennessee, and author of A Gentle Answer: Our “Secret Weapon” in an Age of Us Against Them, published in June by Thomas Nelson. ----- This episode of the Influence Podcast is brought to you by My Healthy Church, distributors of Tru Fire Curriculum: Kidmin leaders often feel worn down by curriculum that doesn’t give them what they need to be effective. Tru Fireprovides leaders with engaging lessons and empowers them to connect kids to the Holy Spirit so that they can feel confident their kids are developing lifetime faith through experiences with God they’ll never forget. To download free sample lessons, visit TruFireCurriculum.com.

We have a tendency to see black and white in our stories. We believe we’re doing the right things because we don’t seem to be encountering many problems. We think we’re loving others well because we don’t see any evidence that says otherwise. But the truth is that no matter how hard we try, we will face hard problems and tough situations. We will face division and anger. But God will equip us with the tools we need to navigate life with profound faith and great love. Pastor and author Scott Sauls asks us to think about what our world would be like if we approached others with compassion and gentleness like Jesus, to try and heal a hurting world. Advocates Jay and Katherine Wolf faced the unimaginable when Katherine, a twenty-six-year-old mother of a six-month-old son, suffered a brain stem stroke that turned their world upside down. Now a full-time caregiver, Jay shares how God brought them closer to Him through each other, and how sometimes healing and despair go hand in hand.  Links, Products and Resources Mentioned: Sarah Young Jesus Calling Podcast Jesus Calling books Jesus Calling devotional Jesus Calling: What’s Good? (YouTube video series)Jesus Calling Podcast Episode - The Broken Road to Joy: Ann Voskamp & Emily Stroud  Gary Sinise Foundation Scott Sauls A Gentle Answer: Our Secret Weapon in an Age of Us Against Them book Christ Presbyterian Church (Nashville, Tennessee)  BibleGateway.com (Luke 7) Fred Rogers (Jesus Calling podcast interview with wife Joanne Rogers) Jay and Katherine Wolf Suffer Strong: How to Survive Anything by Redefining Everything Samford University (Birmingham, AL) Pepperdine Caruso School of Law Bel Air Presbyterian Church (Los Angeles, CA) CaringBridge BibleGateway.com (Isaiah 45:3) Matt Redman   Interview Quotes:   “What could it look like for followers of Christ, especially, to give ourselves to a gentleness movement or a kindness movement in a climate where kindness is so scarce?” - Scott Sauls “Cynicism and negativity are very contagious, but so are love and kindness.” - Scott Sauls “Every single square inch of the universe—people, places, and things—belongs to God, is created by God, and is entrusted to our care.” - Scott Sauls “Everybody's job is an opportunity to serve God in the same way that a pastor's job is an opportunity to serve God.” - Scott Sauls “Christians have that resource to be more difficult to offend, because Christ chose not to be offended by us. He chose instead to love us and to forgive us and to draw us into His family and adopt us.” - Scott Sauls   “Looking back on your story, it's important and it's profound to see some things you didn't see in the moment because it was up close, and to see how God was putting those pieces together.” - Jay Wolf “The idea that God had spared her life was the beginning of hope for me.” - Jay Wolf ”We thought [Katherine’s being on life support] was really just a sign and a little sort of glimmer that God was saying, ‘I'm still here. I haven't abandoned you, even if I'm silent.’” - Jay Wolf “I think we want to say it's one or the other, ‘Oh, you're in this healing mode,’ or, ‘You're in this despairing mode.’ Sometimes they're right in the same place together.” - Jay Wolf “‘You get to put into practice everything you believe, and I'm going to supernaturally supply you. My divine power will give you everything that you need to do this. And it is going to be hard. It's going to be good’.” - Katherine Wolf speaking how she believes God rallied her husband Jay “We knew the presence of God would sustain, and His power would make a way for us to move forward.” - Katherine Wolf   ________________________ Enjoy these videos on Jesus Calling YouTube channel: Audio podcast: https://bit.ly/2uCnNM0  Original Series video podcast: https://bit.ly/2WzFY0O  ________________________    Connect with Jesus Calling Instagram Facebook Twitter Pinterest YouTube Jesus Calling Website

Scott Sauls is the senior pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church in Nashville, Tennessee, co- founding pastor of the Nashville Institute for Faith and Work and author of "Jesus Outside the Lines," "Befriend," "From Weakness to Strength," and "Irresistible Faith." He previously served at New York City's Redeemer Presbyterian Church as a lead and preaching pastor alongside Dr. Timothy Keller. His work has been featured in Christianity Today, Relevant, The Gospel Coalition and more.Scott's new book, "A Gentle Answer: Our 'Secret Weapon' in an Age of Us Against Them" is now available. Bob's new book, Dream Big, is now available.------------------- Are you ready to start dreaming big? Click HERE to receive your free Dream Big Workbook. It's a user-friendly guide to defining your core values and fundamental beliefs- the essential building blocks to discovering in which dreams you should invest.  On the episode: Producers : Tatave Abeshyan Engineer : Jackson Carpenter Producer & Co-host : Scott Schimmel

Scott Sauls is the senior pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church in Nashville, Tennessee, co- founding pastor of the Nashville Institute for Faith and Work and author of "Jesus Outside the Lines," "Befriend," "From Weakness to Strength," and "Irresistible Faith." He previously served at New York City's Redeemer Presbyterian Church as a lead and preaching pastor alongside Dr. Timothy Keller. His work has been featured in Christianity Today, Relevant, The Gospel Coalition and more.Scott's new book, "A Gentle Answer: Our 'Secret Weapon' in an Age of Us Against Them" is now available. Bob's new book, Dream Big,  is now available.Also on the episode:Producer: Tatave AbeshyanEngineer: Jackson CarpenterProducer & Co-host: Scott Schimmel

Scott Sauls is the senior pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church in Nashville, Tennessee, co- founding pastor of the Nashville Institute for Faith and Work and author of “Jesus Outside the Lines,” “Befriend,” “From Weakness to Strength,” and “Irresistible Faith.” He previously served at New York City’s Redeemer Presbyterian Church as a lead and preaching pastor alongside Dr. Timothy Keller. His work has been featured in Christianity Today, Relevant, The Gospel Coalition and more.Scott’s new book, “A Gentle Answer: Our ‘Secret Weapon’ in an Age of Us Against Them” is now available. Bob’s new book, Dream Big,  is now available.Also on the episode:Producer: Tatave AbeshyanEngineer: Jackson CarpenterProducer & Co-host: Scott Schimmel

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Pastor Scott Sauls is one of the most prominent voices when it comes to how Christians can and should should respond to potentially contentious conversations about race, social issues, politics, and religion. His new book that came out in early June, A Gentle Answer: Our Secret Weapon in an Age of Us Against Them, is a timely, necessary book in a year of racial unrest and political contentiousness. Written to serve as a guide as we enter what looks to be a turbulent election season, the racial unrest that has arose from the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and others have presented another layer of tension that enters the conversation, both literally and figuratively. Sauls, who is the pastor at Christ Presbyterian Church in Nashville and also authored Jesus Outside the Lines: A Way Forward for Those Who Are Tired of Taking Sides, provides some keen wisdom on how Christians can approach these issues with the gentleness and love that the Bible speaks about. Links: Visit scottsauls.com to purchase Scott's new book and read his blog Give Scott a follow on Twitter: @scottsauls and Instagram: scottsauls Like Scott's page on Facebook Subscribe to my newsletter — https://bit.ly/2WwjijS If you need to get in touch with me, give me a follow on Instagram at coleclaybourn or on Twitter @ColeClaybourn. Check out the podcast Instagram as well — @innohurrypodcast. You can also email me at innohurry@coleclaybourn.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How can Christians be the kind of people who are known, as Proverbs puts it, to "turn away wrath?" Scott Sauls, in his book "A Gentile Answer: Our Secret Weapon in an Age of Us Against Them," outlines how we as Christians can become people of "a gentle answer" in a politically, relationally, and culturally fractured world. Note: Scott does not join Susie until the 2nd segment, the 11:56 mark.

How can Christians be the kind of people who are known, as Proverbs puts it, to "turn away wrath?" Scott Sauls, in his book "A Gentile Answer: Our Secret Weapon in an Age of Us Against Them," outlines how we as Christians can become people of "a gentle answer" in a politically, relationally, and culturally fractured world. Note: Scott does not join Susie until the 2nd segment, the 11:56 mark.

MSM 468: Wrong on Soooooo Many Levels . . . Jokes: Middle School Science Minute by Dave Bydlowski (k12science or davidbydlowski@mac.com) Middle School Science Minute: Environmental Health Scientist Reports from the Front Lines Twitterverse Look for your host, Todd Bloch, to have a middle school topic all ready to go! Make it a strategic part of your personal professional development. Resources: NCSS - Position Paper on Teaching Civics https://www.socialstudies.org/positions/revitalizing_civic_learning Politicraft - Card Game for Civics https://www.politicraft.org/how-to-play-politicraft The Governor’s Decision Room Video Introduction: http://seekingmichigan.org/thedecisionroom/# Main Site: http://thedecisionroom.org/ Sample Materials: http://seekingmichigan.org/thedecisionroom/sample.pdf Article: “Our ‘Secret Weapon’ In An Age of Us-Against-Them” https://scottsauls.com/blog/2020/06/12/our-secret-weapon-in-an-age-of-us-against-them/?fbclid=IwAR2Lmj7_cjth_nPZ9jhfII1dDiorOal9PaDf53q28aikH09KQFbwXvE8BuA CSPAN: What to do with the Confederacy? Accidental Courtesy - Movie https://accidentalcourtesy.com/ Amazing Grace (2006) https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/amazing-grace-2006/id270356352 Youth in Government - Involvement and Action https://www.ymca.net/youthandgovernment & http://www.myig.org/middle_school-2/ Frederick Douglas Archives - Library of Congress https://www.loc.gov/collections/frederick-douglass-newspapers/about-this-collection https://repository.duke.edu/dc/wilberf William Lloyd Garrison Archives https://teachingamericanhistory.org/library/garrison/ & https://transcription.si.edu/project/11766 Slidesmania - Hyperdocs based slides https://slidesmania.com/free-templates/ TinEye https://tineye.com/ Link to Fragment https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/link-to-text-fragment/pbcodcjpfjdpcineamnnmbkkmkdpajjg Web Spotlight: Flashbulb Moments https://scholar.harvard.edu/files/schacterlab/files/hirst_etal_jepgeneral_2015.pdf Visual Guide to Coronavirus https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/a-visual-guide-to-the-sars-cov-2-coronavirus/

(00:00-10:05): Brain and Ian looked at responses to the question of Pastors “sticking to the Gospel” during the debate following the murder of George Floyd. (10:05-37:04): Scott Sauls is the Senior pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church in Nashville and the author of the new book “A Gentle Answer: Our 'Secret Weapon' in an Age of Us Against Them.” He joined Brian and Ian to talk about his new book, and how he has been dealing with COVID and the murder of George Floyd. (37:04-46:25): A prominent Atlanta megachurch pastor wants people to start using the phrase "white blessings" instead of "white privilege." Brain and Ian shared their reaction. (46:25-1:16:24): Jerry Jenkins is a 21-time New York Times bestselling author of the “Left Behind” series. Dallas Jenkins is a film and television director, writer and film producer. They joined Brian and Ian to share their experience creating books and movies, and dealing with the success and failure along the way.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-09:23): Washington, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser had "Black Lives Matter" painted on the street that leads to the White House where protesters have been demonstrating following George Floyd’s death in police custody. Brian and Ian shared their reaction. (09:23-27:31): Steve Coble is the Teaching Pastor with Park Community Church in Lincoln Park. He joined Brian and Ian to sare his reaction to the death of George Floyd and the protests around the country. (27:31-36:49): Brain and Ian shared ways to discuss matters of race with your children. (36:49-46:55): Some Republican thinkers have begun to weigh in on the George Floyd death. Brain and Ian shared thoughts from John Piper and Condoleeza Rice. (46:55-56:42): Dr. Richard Hamlet is the host of Ministry in the Marketplace, which airs Sundays at 9:30am on AM 1160 Hope For Your Life. He joined Brian and Ian to talk about how people can bring their faith with them wherever they go. (56:42-1:05:59): According to new data, immigrants and refugees are among the groups hardest hit by the novel coronavirus in the U.S. Economically, they are among the most vulnerable (1:05:59-1:15:07): Brain and Ian shared an excerpt from Scott Saul’s new book A Gentle Answer: Our Secret Weapon in an Age of Us-Against-Them, which seems extremely timely.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week of the Rooted Youth Ministry Podcast, Davis Lacey interviews pastor Scott Sauls about his timely new book, A Gentle Answer: Our Secret Weapon in An Age of Us Against Them. Scott Sauls is a longtime friend of Rooted, a veteran conference speaker and lead pastor of our 2018 host church, Christ Presbyterian in Nashville, Tennessee. In an age of hostility expressed in “unfriending” and “cancelling,” among many other things, Sauls see this contentious climate as an opportunity for Christians to demonstrate the gentleness of Jesus in a harsh world. Scripture references: Proverbs 15:1, Luke 18:9 Scott Sauls on Rooted: The Holy Spirit Within: Our Hope for Change (plenary from Rooted 2017) The Creator's Plan: Our Hope for the Future (workshop from Rooted 2017) Scott Sauls on Grace, Teenagers, and Befriend (Rooted podcast 2017) Creating Belonging in an Age of Isolation, Judgement and Fear (Rooted podcast 2019)

This week of the Rooted Youth Ministry Podcast, Davis Lacey interviews pastor Scott Sauls about his timely new book, A Gentle Answer: Our Secret Weapon in An Age of Us Against Them. Scott Sauls is a longtime friend of Rooted, a veteran conference speaker and lead pastor of our 2018 host church, Christ Presbyterian in Nashville,…

Super talented Glen Morgan of X-Files writing and executive producing fame gets back to his writing desk this week to pen the rebooted Twilight Zone’s 4th Episode, “A Traveler.” Morgan’s tale cleverly creates an Us Against Them theme where the viewers get to see from the murky perspective lens of the Twilight Zone, who truly is “Us” and who is “Them.” Please join Darrell and Robert as they discuss brother Jack’s drunken, yet all too truthful sober warning to his smart, strong, and beautiful sister, Sargent Yuka, “...unless you are the lead sled dog, the view is always pretty much the same.” We also have many of our questions about the reboot addressed in a Glen Morgan interview that Darrell found, and Robert nearly falls off the deep end with excitement as he gets to make all the connections to this episode with his idol monster-hunting skeptic hero, Carl Kolchak, of the 1970’s NightStalker series.

Adolf Hitler admired Jim Crow laws, segregation and other historic departures from America's highest ideals. That's detailed in, “How Fascism Works: The Politics of Us Against Them.” Yale philosopher Jason Stanley says that President Trump is resurrecting ideas, rhetoric and practices from the past to divide Americans in the present.

Ness and Karaam of A-Alikes, who will be appearing at Free & Equal's United We Stand Festival May 10th at UCLA, talk with Christina Tobin about how they met up in college in Florida and moved to NYC in the nineties to join the hip-hop scene there. They talk about the respect that have for Chuck D of Public Enemy and how important hip-hop has been for black communities. They explain that their popular song "No Savior" is a warning against thinking Obama's getting elected is going to save black communities because, as they say, "You have to save yourself." Their music is all about "the people over the dollar." A-Alikes' new EP is "Us Against Them" and the latest single "They Watching" is about the surveillance state and plays on Rockwell's 1984 hit, "Somebody's Watching Me." Go to aalikes.net check out their music. www.UnitedWeStandFest.com This interview took place on March 3, 2014.

The crew is back with Brooklyn duo A-Alikes. Having successfully navigated the hip-hop music scene for a decade plus, rappers K and Ness are the real deal. We talk about their history, first connecting at FAMU and living in a house full of emcees and producers, helping start the first Zulu Nation chapter in Tallahassee, maintaining as emcees that talk about class struggle and nutrition in the modern pop-rap music era, some insight on their writing process and what to expect on their new EP, Us Against Them, available June 11th. All that plus summer tour updates, upcoming releases, a random Jam Pony shot-out and an impromptu EPMD verse. For more on A-Alikes, check their website, or on Twitter or at aalikespromo@gmail.com. Make sure to listen to the end of the podcast to hear their latest single, "Whole Life" feat M-1 of dead prez, which is available now on iTunes, Spotify and Amazon. Special thanks to Hard Boiled Records and Guerilla Nation. Props to our extended family Buendia Productions, IshLab Studios and Brooklynradio.com.

On the next episode of Bodega Fresh, host Nadine Michel welcomes People's Army (RBGz) Hip Hip Activist Group The A-Alikes.  They'll be speaking on their new album "Us Against Them", their movie The Ballot or The Bullet, how they feel about the state of the industry and what they have in store for the future.  Sunday 7PM