Best Pastor Daniel Taylor Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 55: Live from the Geekway Gaming Convention! 18:01

3h ago18:01

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Daniel and Kevin attended Geekway to the West in St. Charles, Missouri, and bring you this special episode filmed live with their 3,500 best friends. Some special guests join us, and then we share some favorite convention moments and games, along with some special announcements. CALL TO ACTION Subscribe to our newsletter Support us on Patreon Inter…

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Episode 54: Sam Macdonald on Game Design and Faith 1:05:52

13h ago1:05:52

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Sam Macdonald of Garphill Games discusses his religious journey and board game philosophy. Sam explores the connections between board game design and religious faith, especially in the areas of community, self-expression, rules, fun, and the joy of discovery. We also take a stab at potential games based on Biblical stories. Takeaways Game design ca…

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Episode 53: The Spirit of Play 57:03

1M ago57:03

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The conversation explores the idea that faith is often associated with restrictions and limitations, but it should actually set us free. The Spirit of God works through play and games to bring about freedom. The conversation also touches on the article 'Play and Freedom, Patterns of Life and the Spirit' by Simeon Zahl, which discusses the tension b…

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Episode 52: Stages in Board Game Collecting 58:59

2M ago58:59

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We explore the concept of seasons in the context of board gaming and life, and discuss the origins of the phrase "this too shall pass" and its relevance to the changing nature of emotions and experiences. Daniel and Kevin share their personal gaming stages and how their approach to board games has evolved over time. The conversation concludes with …

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Episode 51: Life Lessons from a Chinese Murder Mystery RPG (A/V Club) 56:04

2M ago56:04

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In this episode of Board Game Faith, we discuss the topic of role play, both in games and in real life. We explore the benefits and risks of role play and dive into a video from the YouTube Channel @PeopleMakeGames about the popular role-playing game Jubensha in China, with its deep character development and commitment involved in role-playing game…

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Episode 50: Why Pastors Need to Play, with Casey Sigmon 59:47

3M ago59:47

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In this episode, Rev. Dr. Casey Sigmon, Professor of Preaching and Worship at St. Paul School of Theology, discusses the importance of play and imagination in combating burnout and enhancing preaching. She shares her background in film and theater and how it influenced her approach to worship. Casey also introduces the Pause/Play Center for Clergy …

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Always On Time 36:42

3M ago36:42

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We're all waiting for something. Sometimes it’s for a special someone, or for a family. Sometimes it’s for a better quality of life. Sometimes we are desperate for a miracle. The story behind Christmas Eve is that, after a long period of waiting, God showed up in a surprising way. Perhaps this year, he wants to show up in your life as well.…

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Episode 49: Book Club: 4,000 Weeks 1:02:38

3M ago1:02:38

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Oliver Burkeman's 4,000 Weeks: Time Management for Mortals (2022) is our pick for our monthly book club. We loved how it made us think about our modern drive to master time and efficiency, and how this debilitates human happiness. Rethinking our lives and our use of time means more time for flourishing, games, and play, even if we don't get everyth…

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Episode 48: Death in Gaming 58:03

4M ago58:03

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You might think death and gaming are not connected. But loss is always a part of games as pieces and elements are lost. Some elements of games are fairly abstract (Uno cards or chess pieces), but other elements can be very personal, such as a character you've played for years in D&D or in a legacy type game such as Gloomhaven. Games also address de…

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Episode 47: A/V Club: Roleplaying the End of the World 56:16

4M ago56:16

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We discuss the concept of surviving in a post-apocalyptic world and how it relates to games and life. YouTube's @PeopleMakeGames explored Wasteland Weekend, a unique event where thousands of people role-play life in a post-apocalyptic setting. We delve into the idea of playing the wrong game and the importance of being present in the moment, the po…

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Episode 46: The Enneagram and Board Games part 2 1:01:23

5M ago1:01:23

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In this episode, Daniel and Kevin continue their exploration of the Enneagram and its connection to board games. They discuss the unique personalities of each Enneagram type and suggest games that may appeal to each type. The goal is to understanding and respecting others' differences, as well as understand ourselves. They reflect on the background…

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Episode 45: Holidays and Games! 47:28

6M ago47:28

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Holidays and games are great together – they provide an opportunity for social interaction and enjoyment. Board games can be a great addition to holiday celebrations, offering a break from work and a chance to connect with loved ones. Games can also serve as a reminder of the grace and unnecessary gifts in life. 00:00 Holidays and Games 02:12 Pax U…

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BONUS: Christmas Funsongtime 5:53

6M ago5:53

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By Daniel Hilty & Kevin Taylor

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Christmas Special: Enjoying a Sober Christmas, with Elliott Wald 1:10:19

5M ago1:10:19

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This week Daniel is joined by Elliott Wald for a Christmas Special! They will be discussing Daniel’s journey from last Christmas to now, the struggles that people with addiction face over the holiday period; particularly from peer pressure, at work parties and the pressure to take part with friends & family. Daniel and Elliott will be reflecting on…

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Mental Sobriety, with Hayley Broughton-McKinna 56:33

5M ago56:33

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In this episode, Dan is joined by Hayley, a qualified associate psychological practitioner (see more here: https://pmac.uk/about-us/). With Hayley facing her own struggles over the years, suffering an eating disorder in her teens, losing her mum to alcohol 8 years ago and recently being diagnosed with severe ADHD. Hayley hasn’t touched alcohol in a…

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Episode 44: The Enneagram, for Board Gamers! 1:04:56

6M ago1:04:56

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Intro to & History of Enneagram The origins of the enneagram are arcane and unclear. Relation to 7 Deadly Sins, Sufi Islam George Gurdjieff, Armenian spiritualist and teacher, 1865-1949 Oscar Ichazo (Bolivian) and Claudio Naranjo (Chilean) in 1970s developed it. It came into American practice through Naranjo in CA, and Catholics there, including Fa…

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Ollie Ollerton: SAS, Sober & Strong 1:23:45

5M ago1:23:45

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In this episode, Dan is joined by Ollie Ollerton, ex-alcoholic, former UK Special Forces operative and one of the founding Directing Staff on Channel 4’s SAS: Who Dares Wins; delving into all things mindset! Ollie discussed being attacked by a chimp as a child, before embarking on his career beginning in the Royal Marine Commandos aged 18, taking p…

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Growing Up Around Addiction, With Lorri Haines 1:06:09

5M ago1:06:09

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Join Dan as he chats with Lorri Haines, entrepreneur and family man from Essex. Lorri is the CEO of mental health and well-being app ‘Shoorah’ which launched in 2023 and has run multiple successful business ventures since he was a teenager. Lorri also stars in an ITV show with his fiancée; Ferne McCann: My Family & Me. Lorri Haines delves into his …

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Episode 43: Moltmann's A Theology of Play (part 3) – Christ the New Creation 1:05:11

7M ago1:05:11

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How do Christian theology and play intersect? Moltmann's seminal book, A Theology of Play, explores this, and we discuss pages 25-36. Christ Is More than a Remedy for Sin Christ became a human being not just to be a remedy for sin, but to create a new reality or a re-creation of the world. This tells us something about the nature of God: abundance,…

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Changing Your Idea of Yourself With Terry Devine. 1:10:44

7M ago1:10:44

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Dan chats with Terry Devine, discussing his journey from ‘hopeless, hope-to-die street level junkie’, to being 11 years clean and a life coach. Terry shares his experiences as an ex heroin user of 20 years, which included bouts of homelessness, sofa-surfing, eating out of bins & suicide attempts. After attempting numerous ways to get clean, Terry r…

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Equipping Women with Taylor Turkington 28:30

7M ago28:30

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Todd and Andrew welcome back Taylor Turkington to the podcast for a conversation about the necessity of equipping women for ministry. They think through why some complementarian pastors have been hesitant to encourage the women in their churches to get theological training, whether women are better than men at teaching women, and how the church can…

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From Life’s Tragedies to Life Coach, with Carl Crowley! 1:04:54

6M ago1:04:54

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Dan chats with Carl Crowley, ex-armed forces to up & coming motivational therapist, as he opens up about his childhood trauma, addictions and breakdown of relationships. Carl shares his story, dealing with the death of loved ones, the struggles of dealing with anxiety, depression & being overweight, along with his alcohol & drug addiction. Talking …

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Episode 42: Faith, religion and board game design with Shem Phillips 46:13

7M ago46:13

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Introduction Shem Phillips is a board game designer from New Zealand. He founded Garphill Games in 2009 and is known for his medium to medium-heavy Euros such as the medieval trilogies (North Sea, West Kingdom, South Tigris) and Ancient Anthology series. He often works with S. J. (Sam) Macdonald. The use of trilogies in game design In your sermon o…

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Addiction, Single Parenting and Fighting the ‘imp’ with Anna Jasper 55:29

6M ago55:29

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Join Dan in this episode as he talks to Anna Jasper, a single mum sharing her journey within the throes of addiction, broken family, single parenting, the loss of a loved one and the realisation of the strength it's taken to get this far. Discussing the universal problem of addiction, the effects it can cause to the children of addicted parents and…

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Integrating Theology and Counseling with Bryan Warren 40:52

7M ago40:52

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Todd welcomes Professor Bryan Warren to the podcast to talk about a model of Christian counseling that integrates both theology and psychology. They talk through the implications of holding up Scripture as the the Word of God while simultaneously learning from the insights of psychology to better understand people and the human condition. Bryan is …

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Outsmarting Addiction: Rethinking Your Relationship with Alcohol with Patrick Fox 1:11:48

7M ago1:11:48

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Join Dan in this episode as he talks to Patrick Fox, a life coach who helps men rethink their relationship with alcohol. They dive into the common misconceptions about drinking, how our minds can trick us into desiring alcohol, and tools to change our thinking and break free from dependency. Patrick shares his own journey to sobriety after one wild…

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Episode 41: Board Game Rulebooks, with Jordan Ault 1:10:37

7M ago1:10:37

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What your Rulebooks Say About You INTRODUCTIONS RULEBOOKS ARE … COOL? Roundtable vote: intense pre-read Read as you attempt to play Watch YouTube Have someone teach you Dial 1-800-Rules-Lawyer do you enjoy Rulebooks as a genre? Any special Rulebooks of note? KEVIN: Mage Knight is particularly loathed, even though it’s all in there KEVIN: Frostpunk …

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Relapse Is Part Of My Recovery, I'll Never Stop Fighting with Howa 45:54

7M ago45:54

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Dan is joined by Howa, a brave woman who shares her harrowing life story involving childhood sexual abuse, mental health struggles, and a battle with addiction spanning over 20 years. Despite multiple suicide attempts and ongoing relapses, Howa remains determined to beat her demons through creative outlets like writing poetry and pursuing a degree …

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A Theology of Response 32:27

8M ago32:27

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Todd and Andrew discuss Andrew's upcoming book on a theology of response. Andrew unpacks how the story of Zacchaeus in Luke 19 and Paul's "therefore" in Romans 12 help us see how the Christian life ought to be framed as a response to all that God has done for us in Christ.By Western Seminary

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One Year Sober: The Hardest and Best Year of My Life 50:35

8M ago50:35

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Dan O'Reilly celebrates an incredible milestone - one year sober! In this raw and emotional episode, Dan reflects on the highs and lows of his journey with producer John. They have an honest heart-to-heart, with Dan opening up about his addictions, sobriety struggles, and the taboos around addiction. John asks thoughtful questions to uncover Dan's …

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Episode 40: Personal Growth through Solo Board Games, with Liz Davidson 1:07:17

8M ago1:07:17

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Introduction We all know what it’s like to play games with other people. But did you know that more and more games every year give you the opportunity to play them by yourself? And we’re not just talking solitaire here. We’re talking multi-player games with a solo mode—as well as games that are designed to be played by only one person. They can be …

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Dan Does the Impulsivity Test with the Cocaine Hypnotist 1:04:46

7M ago1:04:46

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Dan hands the reins over to addiction specialist Elliot Wald in this episode. They delve into the changes in Dan's social circle, his mental resilience strategies like boxing, and how Dan's trust had to be rebuilt with his wife Shelley. Elliot administers an impulsivity test to Dan, scoring him at a sky-high 92! They also discuss why addiction is a…

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Preaching Galatians with Stephen Stallard 38:25

8M ago38:25

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Todd sits down with Professor Stephen Stallard, PhD as they reflect upon their experiences preaching through Galatians in their churches this year. They explore the gospel clarity found in Galatians as well as some of the challenges they faced preaching through the book verse by verse. Stephen is Assistant Professor of Pastoral Ministry at and the …

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Me and My Addiction with Author Stewart Lee 1:04:58

7M ago1:04:58

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Dan chats with Stewart Lee, author of "Me and My Addiction," about his journey with alcoholism and sobriety. Stewart shares his relatable story, from trying to fit in as an awkward teenager to hitting rock bottom and attempting suicide. He discusses getting and staying sober, including stints in rehab, relapsing at big life events, and finally comm…

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Episode 39: The 7 Deadly Sins of Board Gaming 1:01:11

8M ago1:01:11

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Defining sin What is sin in the Christian tradition? What do we mean by “7 Deadly Sins”? 7 deadly sins: pride, greed, wrath, envy, lust, gluttony and sloth. Developed in the 300s with the Desert Fathers, especially Evagrius Ponticus. The 7 capital virtues were chastity, temperance, charity, diligence, patience, kindness, and humility. In Dante’s In…

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Sober trainer Adam 'Lubbs' Lubbock fights Industry Silence! 53:02

8M ago53:02

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Dan chats with personal trainer Adam 'Lubbs' Lubbock about taking a stand against the fitness industry's silence on alcohol. Adam shares why he feels compelled to speak out, even if it means losing clients and followers. He provides insight into sobriety, discipline and the connections between mental and physical health. Listen as Adam inspires peo…

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67. Navigating the Organic and the Organized in Microchurches - Jeremy Stephens - Microchurch Conversations, Ep. 3 44:03

8M ago44:03

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Thank you for joining us for this final episode of Season 4 of Microchurches! In this episode we'll hear from Jeremy Stephens on how microchurches can understand and navigate the tension of the organic life and the organized elements of the microchurch and, more specifically, how we get the organized elements to serve the organized life of the micr…

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Made for a Purpose with Roni Sasaki 38:59

9M ago38:59

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Roni Sasaki is a former Paralympic gold medalist, speaker, author, and entrepreneur. She joins Todd and Andrew to share what it was like to be born with one leg, how she fulfilled her dream of becoming an Olympic athlete, and why her disability testifies to the goodness of God. Roni is a Western Seminary student studying in the MA in Biblical and T…

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From Prison to Life Coach with Lewis Raymond Taylor 1:19:16

8M ago1:19:16

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Dan chats with inspirational speaker Lewis Raymond Taylor, who shares his unbelievable story of transforming from a violent criminal and diagnosed psychopath to a successful entrepreneur and life coach. They dive into Lewis' traumatic childhood, descent into alcoholism and addiction, multiple stints in jail, and eventual road to recovery. Lewis exp…

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66. Leveraging APEST for Microchurches - Stacy Gaskins - Microchurch Conversations, Ep. 2 35:03

8M ago35:03

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Thanks for tuning into this episode of Microchurches! Continuing in our Microchurch Conversations series, this week we'll hear from Stacy Gaskins as we talk through giftings within a microchurch, and more specifically how tools like APEST can help microchurch communities mature and more fully and effectively fulfill their calling. Resources mention…

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Episode 38: Imitating God By Playing Games (Moltmann part 2) 59:52

9M ago59:52

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Moltmann, A Theology of Play part 2 Pp 15-25 Did God create the world as an act of play? God is a free creator - could have made the world or not, yet is still divine so it can’t be just random. God did not have to create the world, but neither did God make something random. The world is meaningful but not necessary – and necessary labor will not s…

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The Real Danger of the Come Down: Suicide by Addiction and the Role of Cocaethylene with Nicola Abraham 1:00:10

9M ago1:00:10

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This episode will challenge the way many of us think about drink, cocaine and the comedown. Dan is joined by Nicola Abraham to talk all about Cocaethylene and its role in suicide. They discuss the rise in male suicide, the lack of knowledge about this side effect of using and Nicola’s own tragic story. Nicola also talks about what she wants to achi…

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65. Belonging, Discipleship, and Social Spaces - Lucas Pulley - Microchurch Conversations, Ep. 1 32:24

8M ago32:24

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Thanks for listening to this episode of Microchurches. This week we begin a new series of conversations around microchurches, and more specifically, discussing some tools and frameworks for people as they operate in their microchurches. In this particular episode, you will hear from Lucas Pulley as we learn about Social Spaces, and how understandin…

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The Problem of Evil with Gerry Breshears 35:04

9M ago35:04

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Why would a good and powerful God allow evil and suffering? Todd welcomes Gerry Breshears to the podcast to talk about the problem of evil. Gerry summarizes the most common Christian responses to the problem of evil and explains how focusing on the incarnation can be a helpful place to start. Gerry has been a professor of theology at Western Semina…

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Menace To Sobriety LIVE: Baring Souls: Men Get Real About Addiction 1:59:23

8M ago1:59:23

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Get tickets for the next show! https://bigbellycomedy.club/livepodcasts/Get ready for an unforgettable night of laughter, camaraderie, and open discussions as "Menace II Sobriety Live" takes the stage! Hosted by the dynamic trio of Daniel O’Reilly, Kirk Norcross, and Elliot Wald, this up-and-coming podcast comes to life in front of a live audience …

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Why I Wanted to End My Life with John Connelly 51:49

9M ago51:49

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Content Warning: Suicide In this episode, Dan wants to talk about a topic that is frequently intertwined with addiction, so much so that he sees it consistently in his mental health group and receives DMs about it daily: suicide in men. He is joined by John Connelly who talks about his own experience of almost taking his own life, what led him to t…

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64: Collaboration and Microchurches - Brian Sanders - Network Conversations, Ep. 4 1:11:32

8M ago1:11:32

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Welcome to another episode of Microchurches! This week we will hear from Brian Sanders as we dig into collaboration within the Church and even through our microchurches. We'll dive into the opportunities, benefits, barriers, and potential for Kingdom impact through collaboration. Resources mentioned: Five Keys to Cross-Organizational Collaboration …

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If You Want to Know Why You’re Using Drugs, Stop Using Drugs with Ex-Addict and Founder of ADAPT Eddie Cob 1:22:41

9M ago1:22:41

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Kirk and Dan are joined by Eddie Cob, founder of ADAPT a charity which helps addicts seek recovery from addiction free of charge. Eddie started using drugs at a young age and shares in this episode her own experiences of addiction, recovery and life after drug addiction including life with her heroin-addicted partner. Eddie, Kurt and Dan explore th…

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63. Leadership Transitions, Part 2 - Joshua B., Lucas P., Jeremy Stephens, Taylor McCall - Network Conversations, Ep. 3 57:46

9M ago57:46

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Welcome back to this episode of Microchurches, which is a Part 2 from our previous conversation discussing leadership transitions within a decentralized network. This episode is a continuation in our Network Conversations series. This week we are joined my Jeremy Stephens and Taylor McCall, as well as Joshua Benadum and Lucas Pulley from our last e…

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Spiritual Growth 201 with Daniel K. Eng 32:17

9M ago32:17

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What do we do when our faith begins to feel stale? Daniel K. Eng, PhD, sits down with Todd to talk about what it looks like to grow spiritually at different stages of the Christian life. He explains that while many churches understand how to meet the needs of new believers, they often struggle to help mature believers continue in sanctification. He…

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