Best David Zahl Podcasts (2024)

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Calvin and Hobbes and Taffy: A Conversation with Katie Nakamura Rengers and David Zahl 18:43

6d ago18:43

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We continue our series “Faith Overflowing with Hope” as Program Director Adam Borneman speaks with the Rev. Katie Nakamura Rengers (Church Planting, The Episcopal Church) and David Zahl (Mockingbird Ministries; Christ Episcopal Church, Charlottesville) about paying attention to the stories people tell, the troubling trend of isolation, and the dang…

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The Good Was Already Here: More with Karen Rohrer 19:59

4h ago19:59

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Program Director Adam Borneman speaks with the Rev. Karen Rohrer (Pittsburgh Theological Seminary) about ridding ourselves of pretension, the importance of letting go of an idealized past, and what Jonah teaches her about the ambivalence in ministry.

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Episode 70: Brokenness and The Imago Dei w/ Sam Powell 45:23

2h ago45:23

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My guest, Sam Powell of Sam Powell Ministries, discuss the importance of understanding The Imago Dei (Image of God) in how we view God, ourselves and others. We talk about the brokenness that comes with a bad understanding of our being Image Bearers and how having a right understanding, with The Gospel at the center, helps us to heal. Guests: Sam P…

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Sam Bush, “In Case of Emergency”

2d ago

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John 10:11-18By Sam Bush

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Episode 258: The Greatest Bible Study of All Time 1:04:03

3h ago1:04:03

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In which RJ, Sarah, and Dave talk furniture flipping, rental people, lunar eclipses, and Rwandan redemption. Also, RJ drops some serious science. Click here for more details about next week's Mbird Conference in NYC Click here to read the excerpt from Amanda Montell's new book The Age of Overthinking in Marie Claire Click here to receive Sarah Hinl…

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Collective Healing: A Conversation with Gigi Khanyezi 19:59

8h ago19:59

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Program Staff Adam Mixon and Jennifer Maxell speak with Gigi "Dr. G" Khanyezi about God has created us with the apparatus to heal, the importance of decolonizing our faith, and why community is critical in our pathway toward health.

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Sam Bush, “Getting It All Wrong (and The God Who Makes It Right)”

4d ago

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Acts 3:12-19By Sam Bush

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Truly Seen: A Conversation with Michelle Navarrete 18:35

6d ago18:35

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Pilgrimage Formation Curator Ryan Bonfiglio talks with Michelle Navarrete (Emory University, World Outspoken) about the connecting the Eucharist with embodiment, appreciating the communal power of belonging, and the importance of reading Scripture with others. This conversation is part of our ongoing series “Faith Overflowing with Hope”.…

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An evocative reading of the Psalms 1:06:10

6d ago1:06:10

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The Psalms shape us by the feelings they evoke. In today’s episode, Brandon, Matt and Peter sit down on the back porch to explore a few psalms together. We work through a few common presumptions we have about the Psalms and Brandon gives us his simple guide to reading poetry. We spend some time actually doing the process with Psalm 121 and Psalm 16…

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You Gotta Find Your People: A Conversation with Ayana Teter 16:34

9d ago16:34

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As part of our ongoing series "Faith Overflowing with Hope", Program Director Adam Borneman speaks with the Rev. Ayana Teter (Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, Eastminster Presbyterian Church) about rooting our hope in the story of Jesus, rethinking our shared vocation, and navigating the giant labyrinth of faith.…

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Amanda McMillen, “In on the Joke”

11d ago

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John 20:19-31By Amanda McMillen

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Hope Is Here! A Conversation with Luther Smith 19:58

14d ago19:58

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Our series “Faith Overflowing with Hope” continues as TMC Program Staff Mark Ramsey and Jennifer Maxell speak with Dr. Luther E. Smith (Candler School of Theology) about spiritual practices for pursuing justice, becoming the beloved community, and the wisdom of Howard Thurman.

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The Beautiful Face of God: A Conversation with Bianca Howard and Ashley Diaz Mejias 17:12

18d ago17:12

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Program Director Adam Borneman speaks with the Rev. Bianca Howard (Orange), and the Rev. Ashley Diaz Mejias (Voices of Jubilee, Richmond) about their work with youth and families, seeing faith as a landscape of resistance, and the freedom that comes in seeing yourself through God's lens. This conversation is part of our ongoing series “Faith Overfl…

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Paul Walker, “Easter is a Joke”

19d ago

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Mark 16By Paul Walker

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Amanda McMillen, “God Feels It Too”

20d ago

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John 18:1-19:42 & Hebrews 10:16-25By Amanda McMillen

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We're Making It Way Too Complicated: A Conversation with Joe Scrivner and Andy Root 18:01

20d ago18:01

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Ministry Collaborative program staff Adam Borneman and Beth Daniel continue our series “Faith Overflowing with Hope” with the Rev. Dr. Joe Scrivner (Stillman College, Brown Memorial Presbyterian Church) and Dr. Andrew Root (Luther Seminary) about secularism's influence on worship, having our being in Christ, and the importance of clearing the way t…

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Father Ronald Rolheiser - Chastity and the Soul 1:01:05

21d ago1:01:05

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Can anyone say the word “chastity” without cringing? In this episode, Brandon interviews Father Ronald Rolheiser about his brand new book, Chastity and the Soul: You Are Holy Ground. Father Rolheiser explores chastity as, “proper respect, reverence and patience,” and unpacks it in the context of sexuality and beyond. Our conversation takes us back …

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Sam Bush, “The Nature of Grace, Made Plain By Its Absence: A Sermon For Maundy Thursday”

26d ago

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Maundy Thursday 2024By Sam Bush

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Surrendering to Something Beyond: A Conversation with Andy Root 17:19

22d ago17:19

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We continue our series "Faith Overflowing with Hope" as TMC Program Staff Beth Daniel and Amy Valdez Barker speak with Dr. Andrew Root (Luther Seminary) about resonance and alienation, the ordinary, and the utter arrogance of the idea that we should "save the church".

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Episode 69: Brokenness and The Good Gift of Weakness w/ Eric Schumacher 41:12

24d ago41:12

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My guest, Eric Schumacher and I discuss his book, The Good Gift of Weakness!! We talk about how weakness is very misunderstood in the church and how understanding weakness biblically can help us deal with our own weakness as broken vessels struggling to trust in Christ and The Gospel!! Guests: Eric Schumacher is an author, podcaster, and songwriter…

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Episode 257: Screwing Up Is a Good Start 1:13:37

24d ago1:13:37

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In which RJ, Sarah, and Dave talk elephant mudslides, liquid death, Alzheimers, and atonement. It's an instant classic! Click here to register for the NYC Conference (April 25-27). To reserve a spot for the James Tissot exhibit, email info@mbird.com ASAP. Click here to read Sallie Tisdale's piece in The Atlantic, "Do Animals Have Fun?" Click here t…

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David Zahl, Whiplash Sunday

25d ago

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Palm SundayBy David Zahl

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Hope Between Innocence and Wisdom: More with Charles Maxell and Laura Murray 16:49

28d ago16:49

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Content Curator Adam Mixon continues his conversation with the Revs. Charles Maxell (Breakthrough Fellowship, Smyrna, GA) and Laura Murray (Fuller Center for Spiritual Formation) about the encouragement of the small things, how closeness needs community, and the temptation of the "pastoral pivot". This conversation is part of our ongoing series “Fa…

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Episode 68: Broken by A Child's Medical Crisis w/ Eric Schumacher and Jessika Sanders 41:27

29d ago41:27

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My guests, Eric Schumacher and Jessika Sanders, join me to discuss the brokenness that comes from dealing with a child's illness and how prayer and the Gospel can bring rest and comfort through that ordeal!! Guests: Eric Schumacher and Jessika Sanders both know what it’s like to face a family medical crisis, and they are passionate about helping ot…

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The Other Side of the Wall: A Conversation with Laura Murray and Charles Maxell 18:17

29d ago18:17

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As we continue our series "Faith Overflowing with Hope", Content Curator Adam Mixon speaks with the Revs. Laura Murray (Fuller Center for Spiritual Formation) and Charles Maxell (Breakthrough Fellowship, Smyrna, GA) about the challenge of church programming for formation, the importance of nearness - both to God and to one another, and the counter-…

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Sam Bush, Staring Down the Tiger Shark

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John 12:20-33By Sam Bush

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Law and Gospel with David Zahl 1:04:13

1M ago1:04:13

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Welcome to the Signpost Inn Podcast! We're glad you're here for today's conversation with David Zahl about the book he co-authored, Law and Gospel: A Theology for Sinners (and Saints). We start with the question, "what does this phrase, 'law and gospel' mean? David then explains why this tool was so energizing for him and his team at Mockingbird. W…

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Going to Nineveh: A Conversation with Esta Jarrett and Barrett Payne 17:44

1M ago17:44

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Executive Director Mark Ramsey speaks with the Rev. Esta Jarrett (Canton Presbyterian Church, North Carolina) and the Rev. Barrett Payne (Cape Fear and Lillington Presbyterian Churches, North Carolina) about the unique gifts and challenges of rural and small churches, the personal nature of ministry in their contexts, and their joyful experience co…

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The Ancient Call: A Conversation with Tim Soerens 17:06

1M ago17:06

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We kick off our six week series "Faith Overflowing with Hope" with TMC Staff Adam Borneman and Adam Mixon in conversation with the Rev. Tim Soerens (The Parish Collective) about getting out of the business of projects, the meaningful lessons of failure, and the importance of living an undivided life before God.…

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Episode 67: Brokenness, Luther And Ministry with Doth Protest 1:01:13

1M ago1:01:13

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My guests, James and Andrew of Doth Protest join Brad and I in celebrating Luther and his contribution to the understating of the Gospel of grace extra nos!! Doth Protest Links: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/doth-protest/id1549751430 Broken Vessels Podcast Contact: Website: https://thebrokenvesselspodcast.com Email: brokenvesselspod@gmail.c…

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Episode 256: God Is Not a Puzzle to Be Solved 56:46

2M ago56:46

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In which RJ, Sarah, and Dave talk interpersonal dislikes, luxury beliefs, and Roman revenge. Also, polyamory. Click here to read the Ask Polly newsletter, "It's Not a Moral Failure to Dislike Someone" by Heather Havrilesky Click here to read Rob Henderson's op-ed in the Wall Street Journal "Luxury Beliefs That Only the Privileged Can Afford." Click…

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The Most Urgent Contribution: More with David Zahl 17:28

2M ago17:28

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Program Director Adam Borneman speaks with David Zahl (Mockingbird Ministries; Christ Episcopal Church, Charlottesville) about moving away from "Project Christianity", the hunger for a more God-directed faith, and the wisdom of Curb Your Enthusiasm. Click here for more information about Mockingbird NYC (April 25-27).…

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Tragic Forgiveness - Sarah Condon 45:05

2M ago45:05

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Delivered on February 17, 2024, at the Fallen & Free Conference at The Sanctuary Church in Jupiter, FL.By Mockingbird

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Emotions and the Gospel with Heidi Goehmann 57:53

2M ago57:53

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Welcome to the Signpost Inn Podcast! In today's episode, Brandon interviews Heidi Goehmann on her newest book, Emotions and the Gospel. Throughout the conversation, Heidi unpacks the good news regarding our complex emotions. We talk about what it means to process our emotions and how life wouldn't be better without emotions. Join us and explore how…

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I Keep Dancing: More with Melanie Marsh 15:33

2M ago15:33

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Ministry Collaborative program staff Amy Valdez Barker and Adam Mixon continue their conversation with the Rev. Melanie Marsh (Riviera Presbyterian , Miami) about the challenge of living into your humanity as a pastor, the importance of admitting what we don't know, and the role her grandmother played in forming her faith.…

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Episode 255: Mortal Movie Stars and Awesome Astronauts 1:10:42

2M ago1:10:42

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In which RJ, Sarah, and Dave talk rainy days, mean girls, and the strange blessing of Parkinson's. Also, the boys learn an important lesson about temperature. Click here to order a copy of The Mystery Issue of The Mockingbird Magazine. And here for more details about our upcoming NYC Conference (4/25-27). Click here to read about Rod Rosenbladt and…

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Amanda McMillen, “Disappointing Bodies & Eternal Hope”

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Romans 4:13-25By Amanda McMillen

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Episode 66: Brokenness, Trinitarian Orthodoxy and EFS w/ Dr. Matthew Barrett 47:42

2M ago47:42

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My guest, Dr. Matthew Barrett, and I discuss the importance of Trinitarian Orthodoxy for us as believers and how a misunderstanding of the Trinity through heterodox and heretical views (ESS/EFS and others) in the church can cause much brokenness in the church. We also discuss how reclaiming the simple understanding of The Doctrine of God can help u…

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God Said Yes Twice: A Conversation with Melanie Marsh 18:01

2M ago18:01

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Ministry Collaborative program staff Adam Mixon and Amy Valdez Barker speak with the Rev. Melanie Marsh (Riviera Presbyterian , Miami) about her call to a church where she was the first female pastor (and the first person of color), her tumultuous arrival in a divided congregation, and the transformational power of God at work in that community.…

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David Zahl, “The Wilderness Condition”

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Mark 1:9-15By David Zahl

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Abundant life: Learning to manage our sin, right? 1:08:28

2M ago1:08:28

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Welcome to another back porch conversation with Brandon, Matt, and Peter. We’re glad you’re here! Today’s episode is an attempt to unpack the idea of the "gospel" of sin management. After a bit of a rough start, jumping straight into some criticisms, we refocus and find our way to the central issue of our desire for security. Even though we know we…

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Jesus, If: A Round Table Conversation on Grace 17:00

2M ago17:00

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Ministry Collaborative program staff (Adam Borneman, Adam Mixon, Beth Daniel, Mark Ramsey) discuss our wariness around grace in community; the offensive nature of grace's radical message; and the need for church leaders to receive grace ourselves, since it's all we have to offer. Read the original article.…

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Episode 65: Brokenness and Gospel Centered Biblical Counseling w/ Zeb Lyons 53:46

2M ago53:46

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My guest, Zeb Lyons, and I, discuss Gospel centered biblical counseling: what it should look like and how it can actually be an option in helping us deal with our brokenness as Christians. Guest:Zeb Lyons is the husband of Amanda and father of four. He grew up in a pastors home watching the blessings and chaos of ministry life and seeing the damage…

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Thomas Cranmer's Technology of the Heart - Simeon Zahl 1:09:56

2M ago1:09:56

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Given at Beeson Divinity School in Birmingham, AL, on Monday, February 4th, 2024 as The Institute of Anglican Studies at Beeson Divinity School and the Wittenberg Center for Reformation Studies's (Wittenberg, Germany) first annual lecture in Reformation Anglicanism.By Mockingbird

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