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Inside Our Delusion

Let me speak plainly. God has never required child sacrifice. It has never been His idea. Rather, it has always been humanity’s perversion—a perversion of God’s goodness and a mockery of the events that took place at the cross.

At the cross, the “Word who became flesh” stepped inside our cruel child sacrifice delusion and took that punishing transactional perversion to its conclusion. He set us free from our depraved death devotion.

For 2000 years, we’ve been awakening to this Truth. Strike that. Since the fall, we’ve been awakening to this Greater Love revelation.

Abraham, like so many today, believed the road to God went through the cruel and punishing sacrifice of his son, but God has always been like Jesus. Like an Emmaus Road Jesus, God walked beside Abraham on his road of lack, God’s true nature hidden even as He revealed Himself.

Like Jesus, God engaged with Abraham in the context of his understanding toward one end—to reveal a greater love that would reconcile Abraham to the Truth that sets him free.

On Mount Moriah, like Jesus on a cross, God stepped inside Abraham’s delusion and revealed that He is nothing like the cruel and punishing transactional gods of Abraham’s day, or those of Jesus’ day, or ours today.

God revealed to Abraham, and through him to us, that whether we understand it or not, whether we agree or not, He has always been like Jesus—a measureless love that has been reconciling us to Himself since before the fall…

This article is excerpted from my book, Leaving and Finding Jesus

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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.

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Published on September 24, 2024 10:46

FRANCOIS & LYDIA DU TOIT / AWAKENING TO THE I AM-NESS OF GOD

Francois & Lydia du Toit Awakening To The I Am-ness Of God

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“We’ve preached man in Adam; we need to preach man in Christ.”

In this conversation, Francois and Lydia du Toit discuss with Jason the power of the gospel and the revelation of our identity in Christ. Francois speaks to our oneness with God and explores the idea that faith is not something we do, but something that happens to us when we grasp the truth that we are in Christ and experience the fellowship that comes from this realization. They also highlight the joy and confidence that comes from living in this reality and the impact it can have on our daily lives.

Francois and Lydia share the beauty of living in the present moment and highlight the significance of living from innocence and the freedom it brings. They share about encountering the love of God in all our relationships. The conversation concludes with a prayer for blessings and fruitfulness in sharing the message of who we are in Christ.

“We’ve preached man in Adam; we need to preach man in Christ – you cannot preach man in Christ before you see him there. To see him there, you have to have your understanding unveiled. Only faith can do that; only faith can see what the flesh cannot see. Because faith is to your spirit what your senses are to your body.”

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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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In this conversation, Bob Switzer shares his journey. Women in ministry, shifting from exegetical to narrative preaching, challenging traditional church structures, and pursuing authenticity, in this conversation Bob discusses the importance of Jesus as perfect theology and the need to reexamine problematic scriptures.

Bob also reflects on the loneliness experienced as a pastor and the lack of long-term friendships. He highlights the significance of exploring new theological perspectives and embracing the goodness of God. In this conversation, Bob Switzer and Jason discuss the misconceptions of podcasting and the unique format of Bob’s podcast, The Epic Narrative.

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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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In this podcast, Steve and Robin Smit share about the publishing company. TWS, and a new book, “Free To Give.” In a world where the act of giving is often burdened by expectations and legalistic constraints, “Free to Give” emerges as a guiding light of grace and liberation. If you’ve ever been shackled by the weight of ritualistic and obligatory giving or the oppressive thoughts of giving to meet performance standards, this book is your path to freedom.

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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.

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Published on September 18, 2024 09:09

CHRIS GORE / UNION & MIRACLES

Chris Gore Union & Miracles

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Chris Gore, Carlos Padilla, and Jason discuss healing, God’s nature, and the importance of understanding the Father’s heart. They emphasize being anchored in God’s goodness when understanding the miraculous. They also address the tension of disappointment and the importance of not defining God’s nature based on what we haven’t received.

The conversation highlights the journey of discovering the love of the Father and the significance of repentance in changing our mindset. In this conversation, the guys discuss union with God and its implications for healing and miracles. They emphasize that God is not just the God of the mountaintop but also the God of the valley and that regardless of circumstances, He is always with us.

They explore the idea of eternal life and how it is not something we will attain in the future, but something we can experience in the present moment. They also discuss stewarding healing or the finished work of the cross.

In this final part of the conversation, Dr. Jerome D. Lubbe discusses the Enneagram and its application in understanding ourselves and others. He explains how each Enneagram number has a unique perspective and energy, and how our lowest number represents our inner critic. Dr. Lubbe also shares his personal experience with the Enneagram and how it has helped him understand his strengths and weaknesses. The conversation concludes with a discussion about empathy, compassion, and the importance of presence in supporting others.

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Carlos Padilla— For 31 years of my life, I was a nominal Christian at best. I was on a conventional religious track until I had a head-on collision with the healing power of God. Since then, I have become a passionate, radical, recking force that has come to preach the gospel of the Kingdom, destroy the works of the enemy, and set the captives free. They will know me in Heaven. They will know me in hell, and everything in between is of no significance. It is an honor to equip the local church (the saints) to walk in supernatural POWER, PURITY, and the FULLNESS OF IDENTITY. I hate to lose, especially when the Bible says we win. I believe the power of the simple gospel transforms; sinners to saints, the sick to health, and the dead to life. My joy in life is discipling powerful hell-stomping Christians and equipping them to walk in the fullness of their identities as children of King Jesus. I currently reside in Omaha, Nebraska with my wife, Beth Padilla, where we lead a discipleship movement called The Kingdom. For more, go to www.carlospadillaministries.org

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Published on September 11, 2024 20:13

FR. KENNETH TANNER & DR. CHRIS GREEN / READING SCRIPTURE IN COMMUNITY

Fr. Kenneth Tanner & Dr.Chris Green Reading Scripture In Community

iTunes Spotify YouTube In this conversation, Fr Kenneth Tanner, Chris Green, and Jason discuss the importance of reading scripture in community and approaching it with a Christocentric lens. They emphasize the need to move away from transactional and isolated approaches to scripture and instead engage in relational and communal exploration of who God is.

The conversation touches on the harm caused by misinterpretations of scripture and the importance of humility and healing in our reading and understanding of the Bible. The conversation explores the themes of power, prophecy, love, and complexity. It delves into the stories of Amos, Paul, and John the Baptist, highlighting the silencing and persecution of prophets.

The guys discuss the distinction between the shallow heart which can be deceived, and the deep heart, which is oriented towards the truth, emphasizing the need to see beyond appearances and trust in the unseen. They also address the challenges of navigating the current cultural and political climate, urging humility, openness, and a focus on personal relationships. The conversation concludes with a reminder to prioritize scripture, prayer, and serving others.

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Recorded in December of last year, Cory dives into our identity as saints and invites us to discover what God says and believes about us. The guys talk about restoration, transformation, grace, our Father’s love, and living confidently in a relational understanding of God’s love. Cory shares about his new book, What If I Told You. This book takes the reader on a 21-day journey to rediscover ourselves; grace, wholeness, being loved and union are the invitations of this book. Pastoring and counseling and practicing community, in this conversation they guys enjoy discussing how God is better than the last time they checked.

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Published on August 28, 2024 12:39

RUDI LOUW / AWAKENING TO WHAT IS ETERNALLY TRUE

Rudi Louw Awakening To What Is Eternally True

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In this conversation, Jason and Jeff Turner discuss their experiences with questioning and exploring their faith. They talk about the process of deconstructing their beliefs and the fear and uncertainty that comes with it. In the first half of the conversation, the guys touch on themes from Jeff’s book, Saints in the Arms of a Happy God. They discuss topics such as grace, legalism, pain, leaving and finding Jesus, and the tight-knit community of like-minded individuals.

In the second half of the conversation, they discuss Jeff’s book, The Atheistic Theist: Why There is No God and You Should Follow Him. Jeff shares how atheism was part of Jeff’s journey to a deeper understanding of faith.

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Published on August 22, 2024 15:42

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

Dr. Jerome Lubbe The Brain-Based Enneagram: You Are Not A Number

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Dr. Jerome D. Lubbe, a neuroplasticity expert, discusses his journey and the intersection of faith and science. He shares his experience growing up in South Africa and immigrating to the United States, as well as his personal health struggles.

Dr. Lubbe explains the Enneagram as a tool for understanding motivations and behaviors, emphasizing the importance of exploring all aspects of our personality. He also introduces the concept of neuroplasticity, which is the brain’s ability to change and adapt. Brooke Waters co-hosts along with Jason as they challenge the idea that we cannot change and highlight the potential for growth and transformation. Dr. Lubbe emphasizes the importance of framing conversations through the lens of a safe and healthy parent or adult. He also explores the idea that change is not about being less broken, but about becoming more whole.

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.

Dr. Lubbe also shares his journey of finding a safe connection with God and its impact on his spiritual health. He explains the Enneagram model and how it can help individuals understand their healthy and immature selves. He encourages listeners to help others feel safe and to seek out connections that increase their sense of safety.

In this final part of the conversation, Dr. Jerome D. Lubbe discusses the Enneagram and its application in understanding ourselves and others. He explains how each Enneagram number has a unique perspective and energy, and how our lowest number represents our inner critic. Dr. Lubbe also shares his personal experience with the Enneagram and how it has helped him understand his strengths and weaknesses. The conversation concludes with a discussion about empathy, compassion, and the importance of presence in supporting others.

QUOTES:

“I don’t believe what you’re saying is incorrect; it may be incomplete.”

“We’re way more complex than just being a type.”

“Neuroplasticity is the brain’s ability to change and adapt.”

“Would a safe and healthy parent say that to you?”

“It’s not about being less broken, it’s about becoming more whole”

“Change is possible in scripture”

“If you have a safe connection with God or safe connection with people who can teach you who God is, your trust is going to be implicit.”

“If you don’t have choice because you don’t have connection, the thing that builds connection is movement. It’s being able to have self-control.”

“My journey of being more connected to God in safe ways was actually choosing not to stay in the context of relationships that consistently made me feel like something was wrong with me.”

“There is no number that models the prodigal father better than seven.”

“Your lowest numbers are the ones that are actually the highest internal dialogue.”

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“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.

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Published on August 14, 2024 09:01

JEFF TURNER / THE ATHEISTIC THEIST

Jeff Turner The Atheistic Theist

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In this conversation, Jason and Jeff Turner discuss their experiences with questioning and exploring their faith. They talk about the process of deconstructing their beliefs and the fear and uncertainty that comes with it. In the first half of the conversation, the guys touch on themes from Jeff’s book, Saints in the Arms of a Happy God. They discuss topics such as grace, legalism, pain, leaving and finding Jesus, and the tight-knit community of like-minded individuals.

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DR. CAROLINE LEAF / CLEANING UP YOUR MENTAL MESS

by A Family Story | March 4, 2021 | Crisis of Identity, Faith, Interview, Intimacy, Leadership, Life, Popular, Rethinking God Podcast, Rethinking God with Tacos / Season Two, The Fathers Love | 2 Comments

Brilliant, compassionate, and empowering, world-renowned neuroscientist and best-selling author, Dr. Caroline Leaf, talks about her new book, Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess. She addresses what happens when we don’t use our minds properly. Why mind-management is the solution to cleaning up our mental mess and how the science can help us transition from being aware of toxic thoughts to catching and managing them. In other words, she teaches us how to renew our minds.

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by A Family Story | May 25, 2022 | Crisis of Identity, Faith, God Is Not In Control, Hell, Rethinking God Podcast, Rethinking God with Tacos / Season three, Sin, The Fathers Love | 3 Comments

John Crowder pulls from the different streams of the church to talk about Christilogical Trinitarian theology, grace, union, contemplative practice, intimacy, and mystical Christianity. John and Jason dive into the Cross, Western atonement theories, and the religious industry built upon separation; how Jesus is healing the human race. John describes a relationship with a person, Christ. He invites us to embrace mystery so we might discover that God looks like Jesus.

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by A Family Story | April 5, 2023 | Dreaming, Faith, God Is Not In Control, Intimacy, Relationship, Rethinking God Podcast, Rethinking God with Tacos / Season Four, The Fathers Love | 0 Comments

“Consent is the depth of love…” Jonathan Foster shares about his book, Theology of Consent, where he blends René Girard’s scapegoating theory with open and relational theology. The guys talk about anthropology, mimetic theory, and the nature of love. This is a conversation for those already deep in the forest of theopoetics, life, love, the church, and theology.

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Published on August 08, 2024 15:15

DAVID HEWITT / ULTIMATE REST

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In this conversation, hosted by Bob Switzer and Jason, David Hewitt discusses the message of his new book, Ultimate Rest. They guys dive into living from a place of union with God. David emphasizes that the gospel is an announcement of what God has already done, and our role is to awaken to the rest that is already available to us in Christ. David highlights the importance of living in the overflow of God’s love and grace, rather than striving to earn His favor. He encourages a relational approach to sharing the gospel, where we authentically live out our identity in Christ and allow God to work through us.

The conversation explores the themes of rest, trust, and participating in God’s life. David and the guys explore the idea that rest is not laziness, but rather a deep trust in God’s work and a recognition of our identity in Christ. They also touch on the need for a reformation in the church and the importance of embracing the essential values of the gospel. David shares practical advice for living in rest and invites listeners to reimagine what it means to be the body of Christ.

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“The beauty of the gospel is that Christ has already brought us to a place of rest inside that we just need to awaken to.” David Hewitt
“The gospel is as simple as just trust. If the gospel worked for the thief on the cross next to Jesus, that he just looked at Jesus with trust, and that was enough.” David Hewitt
“Living in rest is action flowing out of rest. It’s living in the overflow of something that’s already happened.” David Hewitt
“It is possible to live in such an awareness of who I am, to live in such a revelation of my affection that you can navigate this life and step into the next life without breaking stride.” Jason Clark
“Everything has changed now. I am revealed to you the source of your life. And this has always been the Father’s intention. This has always been in the mind of a Godhead since before all things.” David Hewitt

For more on David Hewitt:
Reconstructing Ecclesia: Amazon
Wellspring: Link
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Bob Switzer I met my wife in Bible school over 35 years ago. I’m still amazed that she said yes. We raised four children and continue to love our family and any opportunities to get together. I am also a grandfather to 8 awesome grandchildren who call me “Bobbob” (this name was established by our first grandchild and we went with it).

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Jason Clark is a relational theologian—a storyteller who writes to reveal the transforming kindness of the love of God. He has authored several books, including Leaving and Finding Jesus, & God Is (Not) In Control. He is the lead communicator at A Family Story and host of Rethinking God with Tacos PODCAST. He and his wife, Karen, live in North Carolina with their four children, Madeleine and Joseph, Ethan, and Eva.

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

Perhaps no modern church dogma has been more destructive to the mission of Jesus, created more atheists, or generated more religious trauma than that of eternal conscious torment (ECT).

In this podcast, the guys talk with Thomas Jay Oord and Keith Giles about their collaboration on Chad Bahl’s book, Deconstructing Hell. The book brings together experts in their fields to take the reader on a historical, philosophical, and theological journey to deconstruct this harmful doctrine, and the podcast highlights Oord and Gile’s contribution.

The guys dive into the “logic of love” and offer compelling pathways to reconstruct a biblical perspective on the nature of God and our understanding of hell.

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by A Family Story | September 13, 2023 | Dreaming, Faith, Interview, Leadership, Prayer, Rethinking God Podcast, Rethinking God with Tacos / Season Four, The Fathers Love | 0 Comments

In this podcast, Derek Vreeland shared about his new book, Centering Jesus. The guys focused on the centrality of Jesus in spiritual formation, ethical lives, and community life. They discussed the importance of love, unity, and tapping into the imaginative side of faith. They also touched on the significance of the Bible and the image of Jesus as the ruling and reigning King. They concluded by emphasizing the importance of love and unity within the church as a witness to the world.

Read More DALE HOWIE / UNSPOKEN SERMONS ON THE GOOD NEWS OF INCLUSION

by A Family Story | June 23, 2021 | Interview, Intimacy, Life, Prayer, Rethinking God Podcast, Rethinking God with Tacos / Season Two, The Fathers Love | 3 Comments

Paraphrasing the sermons of George MacDonald, Dale Howie shares his sometimes painful, often beautiful, journey of awakening to the irreducible truth of life discovered in relationship. He speaks to grace, our common Fatherhood, our inclusion in Christ’s life, death and resurrection, our union, and the wonder of our humanity. A humble storyteller and relational theologian, Dale speaks as a father on behalf of Our Father, who loves all His children with a reconciling love.

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 CHERITH FEE NORDLING / FINDING OUR HOME IN JESUS

by A Family Story | February 26, 2024 | Faith, Intimacy, Leadership, Relationship, Rethinking God Podcast, Rethinking God with Tacos / Season Five, Sin, The Fathers Love, Writing | 0 Comments

Encountering Jesus in the Gospels, studying Scripture in community, embracing a relational theology centered on the love and grace of God, Gnosticism, confession, repentance and restorative justice, Jesus, the temple and a whip, the prophetic act of Jesus, the wisdom of Love, the concept of inclusion, the importance of embracing diversity, and the meal where everybody’s “in;” in this conversation, Cherith shares personal transformative stories of faith and trust and hope, and invites us to find our home in Jesus.

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Published on August 01, 2024 00:04

JACK HABERER / SWIMMING WITH SHARKS

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In this conversation, Jason and his uncle, Jack Haberer, discuss Jack’s journey in ministry and his new book, Swimming with Sharks: Leading The Full Spectrum Church In A Red And Blue World.

The book addresses the polarization within American Christianity and offers insights on fostering unity across denominations and ideologies. They explore the importance of speaking the truth in love and embracing a full spectrum approach to church, where all voices are heard and valued.

They also discuss the need to go beyond dualistic thinking and embrace the revelation of God’s love and grace. The conversation highlights the significance of understanding the true nature of Jesus and applying his teachings in a politically divided world.

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Website: www.jackhaberer.com

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“The reason you can’t take your own human life seriously is because you’ve never taken my (Christ’s) life seriously.” The incarnation, Jesus as fully human, Jesus and His divinity, grace, cruciform love, leaving Gnosticism, resurrection fearlessness, freedom, and salvation as a human story; in this conversation, Cherith shares a beautiful gospel in which we are discovering how to enter into the life of Jesus!

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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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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.

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“The Spirit said to me, ‘I want you to hand to me everything that you believe to be true about God and let me hand back to you everything that is true.’”

Racism, deconstruction, shame, guilt, certainty, empathy, infinite mercy, grace, healing, and other-centered, self-giving love, in this amazing conversation, Felecia and Jason visit fear and prejudice while leaning into the AND of God’s always present, empathetic, reconciling love.

Read More CURT THOMPSON MD / IMAGINATION TO INCARNATION

by A Family Story | February 14, 2024 | Faith, Intimacy, Leadership, Life, Popular, Relationship, Rethinking God Podcast, Rethinking God with Tacos / Season Five, Sin, The Fathers Love, Writing | 0 Comments

Neuroscience and human relationships in the context of the biblical narrative, living in the path of oncoming beauty, moving from imagination to incarnation, being known, a peace beyond understanding, secure attachment—being seen, soothed, safe and secure—left brain right brain imagery, and The Soul of Desire, I this conversation Curt invites us to see beauty as we create beauty, as we become beauty because we are paying attention to Father who never leaves.

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Matt Chandler, pastor, and writer, recently used the phrase “a sexy fad” when describing the deconstruction movement. Derek and Jason highlight his statement to dive into the nature of their own de/ and reconstruction. This podcast dives into sin, grace, reconciliation, and God’s love for all His kids, the church deep and wide. Ultimately, the guys kick off season three embracing Rom 8:38-29 That nothing… “will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

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Published on July 24, 2024 16:20

CATHERINE TOON / LOVEOLOGY

Catherine Toon Loveology

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In this conversation, Jason and Catherine Toon discuss the themes of love, identity, and purpose as they revisit Catherine’s revised and expanded edition of her book, Marked By Love.

They discuss the importance of journaling and encountering God experientially. The conversation addresses the lies and insecurities we often believe about ourselves and the truth of our identity in Christ. The conversation emphasizes the transformative power of God’s love as they explore the idea that we are created in God’s image and likeness, prone to love, and designed to live in the fullness of His pleasure.

They also touch on the importance of trust and faith in navigating life’s challenges and finding rest in God’s presence. The conversation is filled with insights and personal stories that highlight the transformative power of understanding our identity in Christ.

For more information on Catherine Toon
Website: www.catherinetoon.com

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Recorded in December of last year, Cory dives into our identity as saints and invites us to discover what God says and believes about us. The guys talk about restoration, transformation, grace, our Father’s love, and living confidently in a relational understanding of God’s love. Cory shares about his new book, What If I Told You. This book takes the reader on a 21-day journey to rediscover ourselves; grace, wholeness, being loved and union are the invitations of this book. Pastoring and counseling and practicing community, in this conversation they guys enjoy discussing how God is better than the last time they checked.

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Harold and Linda Eberle share about the catalytic love of God that is transforming our western understanding of the church. They speak on victorious mindsets, kingdom thinking, the myth of separation, reconciliation through the death of Jesus, and salvation through his life; plus old elephants! This is a power packed interview full of profound insight.

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Hope, healing, intimacy, unconditional love, and acceptance; in this conversation, Rusty and Erin Pleune talk about the intentional steps they took to create a culture of connection in their marriage and how they now help couples do the same. They also dove into their journey of discovering community and deeper faith as they lean into the goodness of God.