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GARY GRANT / BUILDING THE CHURCH AS A FAMILY

Gary Grant Building The Church As A Family

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In this conversation, Jason Clark and Gary Grant explore the transformative journey of faith, the evolving dynamics of the church, and the importance of creating safe spaces for spiritual growth. Gary shares his personal experiences, including a significant breakdown that led to a deeper understanding of covenant relationships versus contractual ones.

The guys discuss the impact of COVID-19 on church structures and the essence of living in intimacy with the Father, emphasizing the need for a shift towards a more relational and family-oriented approach in church communities. The conversation also touches on the significance of connection and community, highlighting that love and kindness are essential in fostering genuine relationships.

The guys delve into the themes of godly leadership, family dynamics, and the evolving nature of community engagement within the church. They explore the importance of personal encounters with God, the transformative experiences that shape individuals, and the cultural shifts necessary for a thriving church community.

Finally, the discussion touches on the mission of the Collective Wisdom Academy, which aims to provide frameworks for personal and spiritual growth.

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COLLECTIVE WISDOM ACADEMY
http://collectivewisdomacademy.com/

Collective Wisdom Academy is an innovative learning community founded by a diverse group of professionals, including former pastoral leaders, therapists, chaplains, social entrepreneurs, artists, business consultants, and educators. The Academy brings together these varied perspectives within a spiritually inclusive framework that embraces universalist and trinitarian traditions whilst remaining open to diverse spiritual explorations without requiring adherence to specific doctrinal beliefs

Learning Ethos

At its core, the Academy operates through adult learning principles, positioning itself as a collaborative learning environment rather than a traditional educational or religious institution. In other words, our gatherings are more ‘Guide on the Side’, and less ‘Sage on the Stage.’

Learning is facilitated by experienced guides who bring at least five years of professional expertise in their fields, creating spaces where knowledge is co-created through shared experience and reflection. The Academy’s distinctive approach integrates therapeutic practices, business wisdom, artistic expression, and spiritual insight, all delivered through a flexible learning model that honors participants’ life experiences and supports their personal and professional growth. Through this approach, participants engage in transformative learning experiences that bridge practical application with spiritual exploration in a contemporary context.

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JASON CLARK / UNTAMED

by A Family Story | May 15, 2024 | Crisis of Identity, Faith, Interview, Intimacy, Leadership, Life, Marriage, Parenting, Relationship, Rethinking God Podcast, Rethinking God with Tacos / Season Five, The Fathers Love, Untamed | 0 Comments

In this conversation, Jason and Brooke discuss Jason’s book ‘Surrendered and Untamed’ and the journey of writing it. They explore the themes of radical faith, surrender, and living untamed. Jason shares his personal experiences and encounters with God that shaped the book.

This podcast discusses the process of writing, radical obedience, discovering and embracing ‘calling,’ a relational approach to surrender, themes of hope, identity, and union, and rethinking favor. Brooke and Jason explore the concept of separation and how it affects our understanding of God and our experiences in the church. Jason also touches on the themes of dismissal, rejection, and the spirit of prostitution within the church.

Read More DR. JEROME LUBBE / THE BRAIN-BASED ENNEAGRAM: YOU ARE NOT A NUMBER

by A Family Story | August 14, 2024 | Crisis of Identity, Faith, Interview, Intimacy, Leadership, Life, Miracles, Parenting, Popular, Relationship, Rethinking God Podcast, Rethinking God with Tacos / Season Five, Sin | 0 Comments

Dr. Lubbe explains that neuroplasticity is the brain’s capacity to change and adapt, just like muscles can change with exercise. He highlights the interconnectedness of thoughts, emotions, and physical health, and the need for a healthy avenue for personal growth. The conversation also touches on the importance of trust and safety in building connections and making positive changes. In this part of the conversation, Dr. Jerome discusses the importance of trust and safety in making choices and building connections. He emphasizes the need for movement and self-control in building trust and highlights the power of choosing to move away from unsafe relationships.

Read More HEATHER HAMILTON / RETURNING TO EDEN

by Jason Clark | November 15, 2023 | Dreaming, Faith, God Is Not In Control, Intimacy, Relationship, Rethinking God Podcast, Rethinking God with Tacos / Season Four, The Fathers Love | 1 Comment

Love, trust, scripture, re-discovering Jesus, sacred moments, the hell of separation, and a God who is love and never leaves, in this conversation, Heather and the guys dive into a Faith that is no longer a white-knuckled grip on implausible beliefs, but a relaxation into a deep inner knowing.

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Published on February 17, 2025 16:59

JOHN CROWDER / THE CREATOR, SUSTAINER, & RECONCILER OF ALL THINGS WITH BILL VANDERBUSH

John Crowder The Creator, Sustainer and Reconciler of All Things with Bill Vanderbush

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In this engaging conversation, John Winston Crowder III, Bill Vanderbush I, and Jason Clark explore themes of universal reconciliation, the nature of God’s love, and the purpose of preaching the gospel. They share personal stories and theological insights and discuss the importance of understanding salvation as a relationship with Jesus rather than a mere escape from hell.

In this conversation, John, Bill, and Jason explore profound themes surrounding the incarnation of Christ, the process of deconstruction within the church, and the emergence of a new reformation. They discuss the cosmic nature of the incarnation, the awakening to our true identity in Christ, and the transformative power of grace.

The dialogue also touches on the humorous side of life, illustrated through taco stories of course, emphasizing the joy and lightness that can accompany deep theological discussions.

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Bill Vanderbush If you ask Bill what he does, this is what he might say. “I write books and give talks on mystical spirituality defined in Christ.” Bill and his wife, Traci, currently travel, speaking in conferences and gatherings around the world. Visit billvanderbush.com for a complete schedule and available resources.

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JASON CLARK / PRONE TO LOVE

by A Family Story | December 3, 2024 | Crisis of Identity, Faith, Interview, Intimacy, Leadership, Life, Marriage, Parenting, Prone To Love, Relationship, Rethinking God Podcast, Rethinking God with Tacos / Season Five, The Fathers Love, Untamed | 0 Comments

The conversation revolves around Jason Clark’s book, Prone to Love, the first in a trilogy that Prone to Love that invites the reader to deconstruct fractured beliefs about God and His love.

Jason shares his personal experience of going through a season of feeling distant from God and how it led to a deeper revelation of union. He talks about the importance of embracing tests and challenges as invitations to a greater revelation of God’s nature.

Jason also discusses trust and its relationship to love and boundaries. He emphasizes the need to earn and maintain trust while still extending love to others.

In this conversation, Jason and Bryant explore the concept of grace and its connection to bravery. They explore the idea that grace is not a dualistic concept but rather an invitation to live in the reality of union with God. They also touch on signs and wonders in the charismatic world and how they can be integrated into a holistic understanding of the Kingdom of God.

Read More 5Q – THE FIVEFOLD WITH BRANDON KELLY

by A Family Story | September 1, 2022 | Faith, Interview, Leadership, Life, Rethinking God Podcast, Rethinking God with Tacos / Season three | 0 Comments

Derek and Jason dive into the fivefold (APEST) typology of ministry as articulated in Ephesians 4:1-1 with Brandon Kelly, the co-director at 5Qcollective. APEST stands for the Apostolic, Prophetic, Evangelistic, Shepherding, and Teaching intelligence that Jesus gifted to his body.

The guys discussed the fivefold in connection with the nature of God as non-hierarchal and inclusive, laced throughout creation and culture, reconstituted and perfectly exemplified in the life and ministry of Jesus, embedded into the very foundations of the Church, and subsequently expressed through the lives of the countless saints that make it up.

Read More JASON GRIMSLEY / CROSS STITCHED

by A Family Story | November 30, 2022 | Faith, Interview, Life, Rethinking God Podcast, Rethinking God with Tacos / Season three | 0 Comments

“Whether I’m high or low, in heaven or hell, nothing can ever separate me from God’s love.” Jason dives into a memoir he helped his friend, baseball legend, Jason Grimsley, write. They guys talk about Jason’s wild and unbelievable life. This conversation is part storytelling, part revelation, and all testimony of the love of God.

Jason shares about several hardships he’s faced, including a botched suicide attempt and the near destruction of his marriage. The guys shared insights and wisdom for the highs and lows of life. And all along the way, they highlighted the message of the book. Cross Stitched displays the very real and present love of God and the abundant life He offers us when we surrender to Him.

Read More DR. TONY ROBINSON / THE DREAM DISRUPTER

by A Family Story | May 8, 2024 | Faith, Interview, Intimacy, Leadership, Life, Marriage, Parenting, Popular, Relationship, Rethinking God Podcast, Rethinking God with Tacos / Season Five, Sin, The Fathers Love | 0 Comments

Dr. Tony Robinson, Brooke Waters, and Jason discuss being a dream disruptor—challenging false narratives and helping people discover their true selves. In this conversation, Dr. Tony, Brooke, and Jason discuss the importance of dreaming and living in alignment with one’s true identity. They explore the idea that dreams are not just individual desires but a partnership with God to bring about His purposes. They also highlight the significance of dreaming generationally, understanding that dreams have the power to impact future generations.

Read More JOHN BLASE / ARE YOU LETTING GOD LOVE YOU TODAY?

by A Family Story | July 6, 2023 | Faith, Intimacy, Marriage, Parenting, Popular, Relationship, Rethinking God Podcast, Rethinking God with Tacos / Season Four, The Fathers Love | 0 Comments

“Are You Letting God Love You Today?” Abundant life, the goodness and the GODness of God, loss, suffering, and trust, grieving and grace, and more grace, healing, embracing the heights and depths of the human story, becoming like Jesus, poetry and faith, in this podcast, John Blasé and the guys have a vulnerable conversation about life and trust and the GODness of God. John shares about his friendships with Brennan Manning and Eugene Peterson and the impact they both had on him and our world today.

Read More THERE IS NO “US OR THEM” AT THE CROSS

by A Family Story | September 15, 2022 | Faith, Interview, Leadership, Life, Rethinking God Podcast, Rethinking God with Tacos / Season three | 3 Comments

This podcast highlights Jason’s book, Leaving and finding Jesus, where he writes about his deconstructing faith journey. The book is Jason’s Emmaus Road discovery of a love that is reconciling all creation; a journey where he’s awakening to a burning heart while leaving every Jesus who won’t lay His life down for His friends.

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Published on February 10, 2025 22:39

JOHN CROWDER / THE CREATOR, SUSTAINER, & RECONCILER OF ALL THINGS

John Crowder The Creator, Sustainer and Reconciler of All Things with Bill Vanderbush

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In this engaging conversation, John Winston Crowder III, Bill Vanderbush I, and Jason Clark explore themes of universal reconciliation, the nature of God’s love, and the purpose of preaching the gospel. They share personal stories and theological insights and discuss the importance of understanding salvation as a relationship with Jesus rather than a mere escape from hell.

In this conversation, John, Bill, and Jason explore profound themes surrounding the incarnation of Christ, the process of deconstruction within the church, and the emergence of a new reformation. They discuss the cosmic nature of the incarnation, the awakening to our true identity in Christ, and the transformative power of grace.

The dialogue also touches on the humorous side of life, illustrated through taco stories of course, emphasizing the joy and lightness that can accompany deep theological discussions.

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Bill Vanderbush If you ask Bill what he does, this is what he might say. “I write books and give talks on mystical spirituality defined in Christ.” Bill and his wife, Traci, currently travel, speaking in conferences and gatherings around the world. Visit billvanderbush.com for a complete schedule and available resources.

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JASON GRIMSLEY / CROSS STITCHED

by A Family Story | November 30, 2022 | Faith, Interview, Life, Rethinking God Podcast, Rethinking God with Tacos / Season three | 0 Comments

“Whether I’m high or low, in heaven or hell, nothing can ever separate me from God’s love.” Jason dives into a memoir he helped his friend, baseball legend, Jason Grimsley, write. They guys talk about Jason’s wild and unbelievable life. This conversation is part storytelling, part revelation, and all testimony of the love of God.

Jason shares about several hardships he’s faced, including a botched suicide attempt and the near destruction of his marriage. The guys shared insights and wisdom for the highs and lows of life. And all along the way, they highlighted the message of the book. Cross Stitched displays the very real and present love of God and the abundant life He offers us when we surrender to Him.

Read More JAMIE & DONNA WINSHIP / OUR TRUE IDENTITY

by A Family Story | February 16, 2022 | Faith, Interview, Life, Prayer, Rethinking God Podcast, Rethinking God with Tacos / Season three, The Fathers Love | 1 Comment

How to experience God, confession, faith, fear, freedom, our true identity, and cruciform, others-focused, self-emptying unconditional love barely scratches the surface of this packed conversation on the goodness of God. Jamie and Donna Winship share how we can discover our true identity through a relationship with God and each other.

Read More SHEILA GREGOIRE / THE GREAT SEX RESCUE

by A Family Story | June 13, 2021 | Interview, Intimacy, Leadership, Life, Marraige, Relationship, Rethinking God Podcast, Rethinking God with Tacos / Season Two | 2 Comments

Intimacy within marriage, the connection between intimacy and mutuality, the nature of trust, the definition of sex, addressing transactional vs relational thinking, dismantling obligation, addressing objectification and broken ideologies developed from Eph 5:22, “Wives submit to your husbands…” Sheila Gregoire practically rethinks sex so husbands and wives can experience intimacy, joy, and deeper connection.

Read More MIKE ZENKER / UNDERSTANDING FORGIVENESS

by A Family Story | August 23, 2023 | Crisis of Identity, Faith, Interview, Intimacy, Leadership, Life, Relationship, Rethinking God Podcast, Rethinking God with Tacos / Season Four, Sin, The Fathers Love | 0 Comments

“Forgiveness is an event and a process… Forgiveness came to me…” Christ, within you the hope of glory, the journey of union, discovering our identity, speaking to light within people, no us and them, no hierarchy in love, embracing mystery and asking questions, hope, forgiveness, authentic restoration, and the eternal nature of reconciliation, in this podcast the guys talk about their rethinking journey in the context of pastoring, and Mike shares his powerful story of healing and the journey of forgiveness and a hope that won’t disappoint.

Read More THE CROSS with DEREK TURNER & JASON CLARK

by A Family Story | January 6, 2021 | Crisis of Identity, Faith, God Is Not In Control, Intimacy, Leadership, Relationship, Rethinking God Podcast, Rethinking God with Tacos / Season Two, The Fathers Love | 3 Comments

In this first episode of season two, Jason and new host Derek Turner dive into the wonder of what Jesus revealed about our Father and humanity through the cross and resurrection.

Read More AN EMMAUS ROAD DECONSTRUCTION WITH MATTHEW HESTER

by Jason Clark | November 23, 2022 | Faith, Interview, Intimacy, Leadership, Rethinking God Podcast, Rethinking God with Tacos / Season three, The Fathers Love | 0 Comments

The Kingdom within, relational intimacy, a triune God reconciling the world to Himself, faith like Abraham, hermeneutics, and an Emmaus Road Deconstruction, in this podcast, Jason talks with his friend Matthew Hester about his new book, Leaving and Finding Jesus. “Repenting is a de and reconstruction all in one,” and in this conversation, the fellas talk about an Emmaus Road walk with Jesus where He gently and definitively reveals the Cornerstone of faith, God in Christ, reconciling the world to Himself.

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Published on February 10, 2025 22:39

DAMON THOMPSON / AWAKENING TO BELOVED IDENTITY

Damon Thompson Awakening To Beloved Identity

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In this engaging conversation, Damon Thompson and Jason explore themes of spiritual awakening, identity in Christ, and the transformative power of love. They share personal stories of metanoia, radical encounters with God, and the journey from a performance-based faith to a relationship rooted in beloved identity.

The discussion highlights the importance of challenging doctrinal certainties and embracing the nature of the Father as loving and nurturing, ultimately leading to a deeper understanding of one’s identity as the beloved of God.

Damon and Jason discuss divine love, trust, and the importance of family dynamics in faith. They dive into how understanding God’s love can transform relationships and communities, emphasizing the need for rest and trust in the midst of life’s storms. The dialogue also touches on the significance of generational legacy, the peculiar nature of God’s people, the reformative movements within the church that challenge traditional views, the historical influences shaping modern theology, and the transformative power of goodness and love.

Ultimately, the guys highlight the importance of revelation and the transformative power of love in shaping a new understanding of faith. They discuss the importance of connecting across generations and building bridges within faith communities, emphasizing the joy of shared experiences and the opportunities for growth and connection in their journeys.

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HE CALLS US FRIENDS WITH BRENT LOKKER & JASON CLARK

by A Family Story | May 12, 2022 | Intimacy, Life, Rethinking God Podcast, Rethinking God with Tacos / Season three, The Fathers Love | 0 Comments

This conversation with Jason Clark was hosted by Brent Lokker on his youtube channel Vibrant Life. This podcast begins with two dads sharing stories about helping their children encounter God as a loving Father. The guys dive into obedience in the context of union and friendship, learning to trust the unchanging nature of our Father, not as retributive, punishing, or abandoning, but as the tenderhearted one who accepts us, loves us, and is always good!

Read More BRIAN ZAHND / WHEN EVERYTHING’S ON FIRE

by A Family Story | November 17, 2022 | Crisis of Identity, Faith, God Is Not In Control, Hell, Rethinking God Podcast, Rethinking God with Tacos / Season three, Sin, The Fathers Love | 0 Comments

“I felt like the Jesus I knew deserved a better Christianity than the Christianity I knew.” In this podcast, Zahnd shares about the Christian faith in alignment with Jesus and the journey he’s taken in discovering this good news! De- and reconstruction, a non-violent, non-retributive God who is reconciling the world to Himself, hermeneutics, hell, and the wonder of church deep and wide, in this conversation, the guys discuss a much richer, wider faith. The guys dive into Brian’s book, “When Everything’s on Fire,” a conversation that invites us to move beyond the crisis of faith toward the journey of reconstruction.

Read More KATHRYN LYNN CIENIEWICZ / LOVE IS THE LONG GAME

by A Family Story | February 24, 2021 | Crisis of Identity, Interview, Intimacy, Leadership, Rethinking God Podcast, Rethinking God with Tacos / Season Two, The Fathers Love | 2 Comments

Salvation, hell, justice, equality, the bible, and the unconditional transformative always good Love of God; in this insightful interview, Kathryn talks about her spiritual deconstruction and the journey of rethinking God. She brilliantly addresses the sin of certainty, newfound feminism, and a Love that casts out all fear.

Read More BRAD JERSAK / AND HE SEARCHED UNTIL HE FOUND THEM

by A Family Story | October 18, 2023 | Faith, Hell, Interview, Intimacy, Leadership, Life, Relationship, Rethinking God Podcast, Rethinking God with Tacos / Season Four, The Fathers Love | 0 Comments

A throughline of trust, the cross and cruciform love, the Church & Eastern Orthodoxy, Deconstruction and liberation from false constructs, leaving and finding Jesus, reorientation, faith, communion, miracles, suffering, loss, and the infinite healing love of god, abandonment and a God who never leaves, a Christocentric hermeneutic, penal substitution, eternal conscious torment and the nature of repentance, in this conversation Brad and Jason dive into Brad’s book, Out of the Embers: Faith After the Great Deconstruction.

Read More EDEN JERSAK / A LOVE THAT INCLUDES EVERYONE

by A Family Story | March 22, 2023 | Crisis of Identity, Faith, Intimacy, Leadership, Relationship, Rethinking God Podcast, Rethinking God with Tacos / Season Four, Sin, The Fathers Love | 0 Comments

“My mom exemplified this (The Tree of Life) further every time she invited the “black sheep” of the family to our family Christmas events. That was confusing to me as a child because in my mind, and in our culture, they were most certainly “Out,” yet that never deterred my mom from inviting them to our table.” Eden Jersak.

In this podcast, Pastor Eden shares about our heavenly Father’s grace, love, kindness, and all-inclusive love. The cross, the journey of inclusion, reconciliation, pastoring, and valuing humanity as Jesus does, this conversation is between two relational human beings endeavoring to love well.

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Published on February 03, 2025 14:55

WAYNE JACOBSEN / HE LOVES ME!

Wayne Jacobsen He Loves Me!

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In this conversation, Wayne Jacobsen shares his transformative journey of understanding God’s love, the impact of his book ‘He Loves Me’, and the challenges he faced in his personal life, including health issues. He also shares a deeply personal story about trauma and breakthrough. The discussion also touches on theological shifts regarding atonement and the nature of true peace in the face of adversity.

In this conversation, the guys explore the complexities of reconciliation, trauma, and the nature of justice in relationships. They discuss the importance of navigating personal trauma, recognizing toxic relationships, and the role of good counsel in healing. The dialogue emphasizes the need for trust in God’s justice and the transformative power of living loved, ultimately leading to restorative justice that heals both victims and perpetrators.

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RANDY & LESLI BIXBY / CULTURAL ARCHITECTS

by A Family Story | April 17, 2024 | Faith, Interview, Intimacy, Leadership, Life, Marriage, Parenting, Relationship, Rethinking God Podcast, Rethinking God with Tacos / Season Five, Sin, The Fathers Love | 0 Comments

Randy and Leslie share their experiences and the work they do to help families thrive. This conversation explores the themes of redemption, restoration, and the kindness of God in the context of family. They share personal stories of overcoming challenges and finding healing and emphasize the need for a comprehensive strategy for the family and the importance of equipping families with practical tools. The power of listening prayer and living loved are discussed as transformative practices. The conversation concludes with a lighthearted discussion about the significance of food, specifically tacos, in family life.

Read More CHANNOCK BANET, CORY RICE, MATTHEW HESTER / 3 PASTORS, 4 MICS & TACOS

by A Family Story | June 12, 2024 | Faith, Hell, Interview, Intimacy, Leadership, Relationship, Rethinking God Podcast, Rethinking God with Tacos / Season Five, Sin | 0 Comments

Channock Banet and Corey Rice are the senior and teaching pastors at Hill City Church just outside Louisville, KT, and the hosts of 2 Pastors And A Mic Podcast. Matthew Hester is the senior pastor of Dominion Church in the Greenville, SC, area, and the host of The Kingdom Is For Everyone Podcast.

Jason joins the guys in the Hill City Church studio to talk about the perfection of God’s love, the awakening within the church to union, relational theology that practically transforms our communities, how leaving the idolatry of separation impacts our thoughts on justice, heaven, and hell, friendship with God, the Kingdom alive and active in us, and seeing Christ in everyone.

Read More PAUL GOLF / THE GOSPEL 101 – INEXPRESSIBLE & GLORIOUS JOY

by A Family Story | December 13, 2023 | Art, Faith, Hell, Intimacy, Leadership, Popular, Rethinking God Podcast, Rethinking God with Tacos / Season Four, The Fathers Love, Worship | 0 Comments

The Trinitarian, mystical, joy-filled, supernatural good news, the mass exodus from the Christian institutional experiment we call ‘church,’ what ‘mission’ looks like for us in the 21st century with a non-toxic gospel, and the supernatural reality of living in union with the Father, Son, and Spirit, in this conversation, Paul and the guys dive into inclusion, evangelism, the creative spirit, the prophetic, the flow of compassion, and the wonder of hope.

Read More MARK BATTERSON & JOEL CLARK / I CHANGED THE WORLD

by A Family Story | July 27, 2023 | Books, Faith, Friends, Interview, Intimacy, Leadership, Popular, Relationship, Rethinking God Podcast, Rethinking God with Tacos / Season Four, The Fathers Love, Writing | 0 Comments

A God with smile lines, loving our enemies, recognizing miracles, proactive love, finding God in the midst of story, living a better story, awakening to a better gospel, the power of please, sorry, thanks, the breath of God, hindsight bias, imaginative meditation, and fantastical storytelling, in this podcast, Mark Batterson, Joel Clark, and the guys talk about the love of God discovered in storytelling and share about their new book series, I Changed The World. This bible story adventure series is aimed at tweens ages 9-12. The first title, David, is available now.

Read More GIL HODGES / CHOICE: THE MOST POWERFUL THING IN THE UNIVERSE… NEXT TO GOD

by A Family Story | October 9, 2024 | A Family Story, Crisis of Identity, Dreaming, Faith, Friends, Hell, Interview, Intimacy, Leadership, Life, Parenting, Politics, Relationship, Rethinking God Podcast, Rethinking God with Tacos / Season Five, Sin, The Fathers Love | 0 Comments

In this conversation, Gil Hodges shares his transformative journey from a troubled past involving counterfeiting to a life of faith and spiritual growth. He discusses the importance of understanding God’s true nature. He and Jason talk about Gil’s book, Choice: The Most Powerful Thing in the Universe… Next to God.

They talk about the role of choice in spirituality, and the significance of love and trust in building intimacy with God.

The conversation also touches on the challenges of community living, the potential future of humanity in relation to AI, and the joy of sharing tacos as a metaphor for connection and community.

Read More BISHOP JAMIE ENGLEHART / MYTHS AND MISCONCEPTIONS

by A Family Story | March 8, 2023 | Faith, Intimacy, Relationship, Rethinking God Podcast, Rethinking God with Tacos / Season Four, Sin, The Fathers Love, Writing | 1 Comment

Lucifer and the devil, God, and control, union vs. separation, awakening to Light, Life, and Love, and approaching scripture through sonship; in this conversation, Bishop Jamie Englehart breaks down myths for truth and sheds light on many of our religious misconceptions that have been built upon separation.

Jamie’s understanding of the Kingdom of God, the New Covenant, and the heart of the Father is evident in every word he speaks.

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Published on December 18, 2024 16:25

TOMMY MILLER / UNTETHERED FROM TIME

Tommy Miller Untethered From Time

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In this engaging podcast episode, Jason Clark and Paul Golf host Tommy Miller as they delve into profound themes of faith and union and explore the significance of adoption in Hebrew culture and the transformative power of understanding one’s identity in Christ.

In this conversation, Tommy shares the implications of timelessness in relation to prayer, healing, and salvation. They discuss the significance of John 1 as a response to Genesis 1, the nature of existence and universalism, and the material world’s redemption.

The dialogue emphasizes the importance of understanding salvation in the present rather than as a future destination, highlighting the transformative power of love and union with God. The fellas explore profound themes of immortality, salvation, and the nature of union in Christ.

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Paul Golf and his wife, Grace, lead Champions of Hope, based out of Bristol, UK. They believe now is the time for a new great spiritual awakening across the whole of Europe, and are committed to seeing churches, organizations, and communities brought into glorious, extravagant life in Christ. If you’d like to book Paul, Grace, or both to minister, or just to connect, please get in touch with them at info@championsofhope.co.uk

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RE-UNION WITH DEREK & JASON

by A Family Story | July 11, 2024 | Faith, Friends, Hell, Intimacy, Leadership, Life, Relationship, Rethinking God Podcast, Rethinking God with Tacos / Season Five, Sin, The Fathers Love | 0 Comments

In this conversation, Jason and Derek discuss their reunion and the reasons behind Derek’s hiatus. They talk about their passion for the topics they discuss on their podcast, their personal journeys of growth and transformation, and the importance of love and union with God. They also touch on the impact of their podcast on the community and the need for vulnerability and authenticity in relationships.

The conversation explores themes of love, recovery, church, and the transformative power of faith. In this part of the conversation, Jason and Derek discuss the concept of being born again and experiencing death as a transformative process. They also talk about the significance of repentance and the role of trust in the journey of faith.

They highlight the American contribution to spirituality through the 12-step program of Alcoholics Anonymous and the need to break free from dualistic thinking. The conversation concludes with a discussion on hope, union with God, and the power of love.

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by A Family Story | April 24, 2024 | Faith, Interview, Intimacy, Leadership, Popular, Relationship, Rethinking God Podcast, Rethinking God with Tacos / Season Five, Sin, The Fathers Love | 0 Comments

In this conversation, Bill Vanderbush and Jason discuss the shift from a desperate, performance-based Christianity to living in the goodness and simplicity of Christ. They explore the concept of the goodness of God and the danger of limited perception. They also touch on the deconstructed community and the reformational period the body of Christ is going through.

The conversation emphasizes the importance of living in union with Christ and beholding His authentic nature. Overall, the discussion highlights the need to embrace astonishment, wonder, and the simplicity of the gospel. Bill discusses his book ‘Unveiled Horizon’ and the motivation behind writing it for his children and future generations. He shares how the book resonated more with the New Age market than the Christian market, highlighting the disillusionment with Western Christianity and its organizational structures…

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A throughline of trust, the cross and cruciform love, the Church & Eastern Orthodoxy, Deconstruction and liberation from false constructs, leaving and finding Jesus, reorientation, faith, communion, miracles, suffering, loss, and the infinite healing love of god, abandonment and a God who never leaves, a Christocentric hermeneutic, penal substitution, eternal conscious torment and the nature of repentance, in this conversation Brad and Jason dive into Brad’s book, Out of the Embers: Faith After the Great Deconstruction.

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“God here, I stand in you, God help me” Martin Luther. The reality of our completion, a pure grace, objective truth (Jesus), experiential truth (how we live it out), union and the God of the promises, evangelism, the ministry of reconciliation, law and grace (never the less, Christ is preached), obedience, community and healing from church trauma, in this podcast, Dr. Matt Pandel and the guys discuss faith, trust, and tacos.

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JASON CLARK / PRONE TO LOVE

Jason Clark Prone To Love

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The conversation revolves around Jason Clark’s book, Prone to Love, the first in a trilogy that Prone to Love that invites the reader to deconstruct fractured beliefs about God and His love.

Jason shares his personal experience of going through a season of feeling distant from God and how it led to a deeper revelation of union. He talks about the importance of embracing tests and challenges as invitations to a greater revelation of God’s nature.

Jason also discusses trust and its relationship to love and boundaries. He emphasizes the need to earn and maintain trust while still extending love to others.

In this conversation, Jason and Bryant explore the concept of grace and its connection to bravery. They explore the idea that grace is not a dualistic concept but rather an invitation to live in the reality of union with God. They also touch on signs and wonders in the charismatic world and how they can be integrated into a holistic understanding of the Kingdom of God.

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by A Family Story | July 14, 2021 | Interview, Intimacy, Life, Popular, Rethinking God Podcast, Rethinking God with Tacos / Season Two, The Fathers Love | 3 Comments

God’s sovereignty revealed by Jesus through cruciform, self-giving love, the nature of trust, intimacy, and union, and the transforming truth that there is no shadow of turning with God, in this podcast the guys explore Jason’s upcoming book, Leaving (& Finding) Jesus. This conversation juxtaposes an inclusive, reconciling, self-giving, unconditional view of God’s love against an excluding, hierarchal, punishment-focused, conditional view of God’s love.

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Redefining deliverance, principalities and powers, strongholds and spiritual warfare, revival, intercession, prayer, worship, the prophetic, the fall, and sin, all in the context of union; in this conversation, Ryan and the guys talk about the unchangeable goodness and love of the Father, grace, union, purpose, and connection. The guys discuss how, as we grow sure in love, and as we journey further into grace, we continue to find more expansive language for union.

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by A Family Story | November 6, 2023 | Dreaming, Faith, God Is Not In Control, Intimacy, Relationship, Rethinking God Podcast, Rethinking God with Tacos / Season Four, The Fathers Love | 0 Comments

Following Jesus in real time, living responsive, rediscovering Jesus, an evolving and maturing faith, Love being our Cornerstone, the church, growing in trust, and humble leadership, in this conversation, the guys dive into Jared Scholz’s new book, Sandbox to Museum, a book that seeks to clarify the deconstruction landscape and help readers avoid the pitfalls of modern deconstruction.

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by A Family Story | November 30, 2022 | Faith, Interview, Life, Rethinking God Podcast, Rethinking God with Tacos / Season three | 0 Comments

“Whether I’m high or low, in heaven or hell, nothing can ever separate me from God’s love.” Jason dives into a memoir he helped his friend, baseball legend, Jason Grimsley, write. They guys talk about Jason’s wild and unbelievable life. This conversation is part storytelling, part revelation, and all testimony of the love of God.

Jason shares about several hardships he’s faced, including a botched suicide attempt and the near destruction of his marriage. The guys shared insights and wisdom for the highs and lows of life. And all along the way, they highlighted the message of the book. Cross Stitched displays the very real and present love of God and the abundant life He offers us when we surrender to Him.

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by A Family Story | January 19, 2022 | Faith, Interview, Life, Popular, Prayer, Rethinking God Podcast, Rethinking God with Tacos / Season three, The Fathers Love | 0 Comments

Co-Author of A Church Called TOV, Scot McKnight talks about his new book written in response to the abuses of power, sexual abuse, and spiritual abuse within the leadership of Willow Creek, Harvest, and sadly churches of all shapes and sizes.

We talked about TOV (which means goodness) and how when we practice empathy, compassion, extending grace, putting people first, telling the truth, promoting justice, and serving others, TOV emerges in the culture and we all become more Christlike.

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by A Family Story | July 6, 2022 | Crisis of Identity, Faith, Intimacy, Miracles, Popular, Prayer, Rethinking God Podcast, Rethinking God with Tacos / Season three, The Fathers Love | 0 Comments

In this conversation Leif, Mark Appleyard, and Jason dive into Leif’s new book, The Love Awakening. Through personal stories, the guys discuss the powerful, supernatural Baptism of Love that breaks off shame, affirms identity, and reveals the unconditional love of the Father. This is a life-giving conversation around union, evangelism, and the miraculous.

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Published on December 02, 2024 23:16

JASON TWOMBLY / THE ROLE OF COMMUNITY IN EMOTIONAL & SPIRITUAL WELLNESS

Jason Twombly The Role Of Community In Emotional & Spiritual Wellness

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In this conversation, hosted by Brooke Waters and Jason Clark, Jason Twombly shares his journey as a spiritual development coach, focusing on transforming pain into power and fostering relational connections. He discusses the importance of meditation, the concept of union with God, and the need for vibrant communities of faith.

The dialogue also touches on personal loss and the impact of faith transitions on family dynamics, emphasizing the significance of emotional healing and relational skills in spiritual growth.

They also discussed family dynamics during spiritual transitions, emphasizing the importance of heartfelt communication and emotional check-ins.

Finally, they discussed how to cultivate a culture of emotional intelligence and attunement, highlighting the significance of check-ins and heart-to-heart connections. The dialogue also touches on the need for churches to become more relational and the power of shared experiences, including lighthearted moments like taco stories, to foster deeper connections.

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An infinite love, the nature of revelation, a kindness that changes our minds, the joy of our salvation discovered as we awaken to the resurrection, the risen Christ within us, in this podcast Derek and Jason discuss how all creation is awakening to the transforming certainty of sacrificial love and resurrection life.

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“It’s Christmas Eve, and instead of dreaming of the best day of the year, the boy is in his bedroom agonizing over the universal question: Does God…sorry, I mean Santa Claus, really exist?”

In this final podcast of 2022 and season three, Jason shares a story from his first book about the Polar Express, and faith. Whether you’re tired or wide awake, full or empty, lost or found, sick or whole, you are loved by Triune God who walks beside you, will never leave you, and invites you to awaken to His affection and love. “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth, peace, and goodwill toward men!”

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Thomas Jay Oord shares about open relational theology; how it connects with the way we live and matches our deepest intuitions. The guys talked about a relational God who is genuinely loving, looks like Jesus, and walks through each day with us, impacting and impacted by our friendship.

Thomas describes an uncontrolling, loving God, that harmonizes with scripture. In this podcast, he dives into the subjects of hell, prayer, and evangelism all through the lens of open relational theology.

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Published on November 27, 2024 20:25

C. BAXTER KRUGER / CAN WE BE SAVED AFTER WE DIE?

C. Baxter Kruger Can We Be Saved After We Die?

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In this conversation, Baxter and Jason delve into profound questions surrounding life after death, the nature of God’s love, and the burdens of conditional salvation. They share personal experiences that highlight the emotional turmoil faced by individuals grappling with the idea of salvation and the fear of judgment.

The discussion emphasizes the unconditional love of God, the transformative power of faith, and the importance of understanding God’s wrath as a reflection of His love. Ultimately, the conversation invites listeners to reconsider their beliefs about salvation, judgment, and the nature of God, fostering a sense of hope and connection.

Baxter and Jason explore themes of love, acceptance, and the nature of God through personal anecdotes and theological reflections.

The fellas emphasize the importance of understanding God’s love as relational rather than transactional and discuss the implications of universalism redemption in the context of Christian faith.

The dialogue also touches on the human condition, the concept of hell, and the transformative power of Jesus in our lives.

Originally aired on GAN, October 23, 2024.
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Sarah Turner and Karen Clark take the hosting reins to share their de/reconstructing faith journey and how, primarily through parenting, they began to rethink who God is and their approach to scripture, church, and ministry.

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“Christian faith, for me, is no longer a static location but a great spiritual journey…what matters most…is not where we are but where we’re going.” This podcast is a gentle invitation to discover a way of faith defined by love. Brian and Jason discuss navigating rejection, stepping away from literalism, and inerrancy in our approach to scripture and faith, and their personal journey of trusting that God is better than our best thoughts about Him.

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The Trinitarian, mystical, joy-filled, supernatural good news, the mass exodus from the Christian institutional experiment we call ‘church,’ what ‘mission’ looks like for us in the 21st century with a non-toxic gospel, and the supernatural reality of living in union with the Father, Son, and Spirit, in this conversation, Paul and the guys dive into inclusion, evangelism, the creative spirit, the prophetic, the flow of compassion, and the wonder of hope.

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by A Family Story | August 4, 2022 | Faith, Interview, Leadership, Rethinking God Podcast, Rethinking God with Tacos / Season three | 0 Comments

The thread through all Winn Collier’s work is delight in the God who exists as the blazing center of everything that is good, beautiful, and true; and you feel that in this conversation. In this podcast, Winn and Jason talk about God’s hope and heart for all creation to know we belong to one another. The guys dive into wholeness, cruciform love, and what it means to be fully human.

Then Winn talks about his friendship with Eugene Peterson, writer of The Message Translation. Winn shares about the biography he recently released on Eugene’s incredible life, A Burning In My Bones, and on their shared heart for pastors and the church!

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Published on November 21, 2024 16:00

STEVE CHALKE / BUILDING OASIS: A MISSION OF HOPE

Steve Chalke Building Oasis: A Mission Of Hope

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In this conversation, Steve Chalke shares his journey from a challenging childhood in South London to becoming a prominent church leader and social justice advocate. He discusses the founding of Oasis, a charity aimed at providing support and shelter for vulnerable youth, and reflects on the challenges faced in this mission. Chalke emphasizes the importance of personal experiences in shaping one’s understanding of faith and theology, particularly in the context of social justice and community service.

In this conversation, Jason and Steve explore profound themes of faith, love, justice, and the true message of Jesus. They discuss the challenges of understanding God’s goodness in the face of grief, the social activism of Jesus, and the misconceptions surrounding penal substitutionary atonement. The dialogue emphasizes the importance of love and relationship in healing and transformation, as well as the need for a restorative approach to justice. They also delve into the significance of original goodness, the impact of trauma on behavior, and the transformative journey of understanding God’s heart for humanity.

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by Jason Clark | November 15, 2023 | Dreaming, Faith, God Is Not In Control, Intimacy, Relationship, Rethinking God Podcast, Rethinking God with Tacos / Season Four, The Fathers Love | 1 Comment

Love, trust, scripture, re-discovering Jesus, sacred moments, the hell of separation, and a God who is love and never leaves, in this conversation, Heather and the guys dive into a Faith that is no longer a white-knuckled grip on implausible beliefs, but a relaxation into a deep inner knowing.

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This conversation, co-hosted by Paul Golf, explores Douglas Campbell and Jon DePue’s book, Beyond Justification: Liberating Paul’s Gospel. The guys discuss the practical implications of their theological perspective and its impact on the church and society. The relational nature of God’s revelation and the transformative power of understanding God’s kindness and reconciliation are central themes.

This conversation delves into the concept of Christian Universalism, the impact of theological beliefs on individuals, and the importance of rethinking traditional perspectives. The conversation also touches on the significance of understanding God’s love and the practical implications of our beliefs in everyday life.

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“Forgiveness is an event and a process… Forgiveness came to me…” Christ, within you the hope of glory, the journey of union, discovering our identity, speaking to light within people, no us and them, no hierarchy in love, embracing mystery and asking questions, hope, forgiveness, authentic restoration, and the eternal nature of reconciliation, in this podcast the guys talk about their rethinking journey in the context of pastoring, and Mike shares his powerful story of healing and the journey of forgiveness and a hope that won’t disappoint.