Best Justice & Joshua Johnson Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 216 Karl Vaters - De-Sizing the Church 58:39

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This conversation with Karl Vaters is a fascinating look at the history and impact of the Church Growth Movement in America and around the world. Karl shares how the movement started with good intentions to reach more people for Christ, but over time it became an unhealthy obsession with numerical growth and bigger churches. The danger is that we'v…

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Ep. 215 Jonny Morrison - Prodigal Gospel 1:02:49

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This conversation with Jonny Morrison explores a holistic, relational understanding of the gospel and sin. Jonny shares how his personal story of loss and doubt led him to rediscover the good news of Jesus as a revelation of God's relentless love and restoration. He unpacks how sin is best understood as missing the mark of love, rather than just br…

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Ep. 214 Khristi Lauren Adams - Discovering God Through the Lens of Black Girlhood 1:03:44

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In this wide-ranging conversation, Khristi Lauren Adams, author of "Womanish Theology," discusses her personal journey of discovering God through the lens of black girlhood. She reflects on the importance of integrating one's lived experiences with theological study, and how viewing Scripture and theology through diverse cultural perspectives can d…

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Copilots Review 95- The Golden Palace 54:58

6h ago54:58

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Believe it or not we were going to continue reviewing Arrowverse shows but it turns out we'd already reviewed the next show in the series and we happened to stumble upon this spin-off of a beloved classic sitcom. And that is how this episode resulted in us selling our plane and opening a hotel in the greater Miami-metro area. Join us as we review T…

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Ep. 213 Lisa Sharon Harper - Israel, Palestine, Justice, and a Common Humanity 58:35

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This conversation with Lisa was recorded in June just a week after the bombing of Rafah – a refugee camp – a place that was supposed to provide safety from the war. In this conversation, Lisa Sharon Harper covers some incredibly important and challenging topics. We hear Lisa speak passionately about the need for humility - recognizing that we are n…

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Ep. 212 Brady Boyd - Pursuing Unity in Divided Times 55:53

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In my conversation with Brady Boyd we talk about unity, healing divisions, and keeping the main thing the main thing in the church. Brady shares his experience leading New Life Church in Colorado Springs through a tumultuous season of moral failure and violence, and how they were able to rebuild unity and see a spiritual revival by focusing on serv…

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Ep. 211 Jamie Winship Returns - Receiving Your True Identity 57:02

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In this conversation, Jamie Winship talks about the importance of finding true identity in God and community, rather than in individual performance or achievement. We discuss how fear and shame can lead to false identities, and how addressing the root causes of these negative emotions through prayer and imagination can help people find freedom and …

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Inside the Cockpit 44: The Mostly Annual Gen Con Report 40:49

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It's the August edition of our monthly interstitial content and to continue what is quickly becoming a tradition we bring to you the Copilots Review Gen Con trip report. Gen Con of course not being related at all to the primary content that you find on our feed is, depending on how you count it, the largest board gaming convention in the world and …

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Ep. 210 Tod Bolsinger Returns - Practicing Change: Leading in a Rapidly Changing World 59:49

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In this conversation, Tod Bolsinger provides a thoughtful exploration of the challenges and opportunities facing leaders in a rapidly changing world. He shares insights on the importance of adaptability, humility, and a willingness to learn and experiment in the face of crisis and uncertainty. He discusses the need for leaders to shift their values…

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Ep. 209 Tia Levings - Breaking Free from Patriarchal Control 59:30

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In this episode, Tia Levings provides a powerful and insightful look into the realities of Christian fundamentalism and patriarchy, and the devastating impact it can have on individuals and families. She shares her personal story of growing up in a high-control religious environment and her eventual escape from an abusive marriage. Her experiences …

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Ep. 208 Eliza Griswold - A Reckoning with Love, Power, and Justice in an American Church 35:21

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In this conversation Eliza Griswold provides a fascinating look into her book Circle of Hope, which chronicles the experiences of a progressive evangelical church in Philadelphia as they navigate major cultural shifts and challenges in 2020. Griswold discusses how she was drawn to explore this particular church community, which represented a differ…

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Copilots Review 94- Supergirl 1:08:21

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It's part three of an accidental three part DC TV show review, and the second episode in a row looking at the Arrowverse universe. But when we say it's part of the Arrowverse we mean only tangentially as it doesn't actually fully crossover until it's fourth season. But come along and see if this tangential superhero experience is worth your time an…

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Ep. 207 Amy Orr-Ewing - Lead Like the Real You 55:42

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Amy Orr-Ewing's story is a powerful testament to how God can use our lives in extraordinary ways when we are open to His leading. As a young woman, Amy experienced a prophetic call to go to Afghanistan and share the gospel, which she courageously pursued despite the risks. This experience shaped her life and ministry, empowering her to become a bol…

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Ep. 206 Tara Beth Leach - Living in the Light 50:49

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In this conversation, Tara Beth Leach shares her personal journey of discovering a deeper relationship with Jesus as a teenager, moving beyond a "cultural Christianity" to truly affirming her faith. She emphasizes the importance of living in Christian community and bearing witness to the love and grace of God, rather than just fighting against cult…

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Ep. 205 Jenai Auman - Othered: Finding Belonging with the God Who Pursues the Hurt, Harmed, and Marginalized 59:34

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In this episode, Jenai Auman covers her personal experience of feeling othered within the church, and how that led her to write the book "Othered". She discusses the biblical themes of othering and marginalization, and how God pursues and cares for the marginalized. Jenai also shares insights on building healthy communities that welcome and embrace…

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Ep. 204 Tony Jones - The God of Wild Places 57:56

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What would you do when all you’ve known disappeared? When the construct of your spiritual life was removed? Well, what Tony Jones did was enter wild places. In it, he found a new connection to God, to his dogs, to nature, and the world that is teeming with life. In this conversation, Tony shares about the ups and downs of ministry and family life a…

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Copilots Review 93- Vixen 29:15

1M ago29:15

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The media has been talking about a lot of big things happening in DC recently so we thought we'd check in on it. That's why this is the second episode in a row of three about DC comics television media, but I'm starting to think we may have misunderstood the news... Oh well, diving into the Arrowverse seems like a good enough use of our time. The C…

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Ep. 203 J. Dana Trent - Finding Your Way Through Trauma Towards a Life of Meaning and Belonging 57:48

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I can’t imagine coming home from preschool and being christened into the drug trafficking business by your father. But Dana Trent can because that’s exactly what happened to her. In this conversation, Dana and I discuss her story growing up with two mentally unwell parents as told through her excellent memoir Between Two Trailers.Dana shares experi…

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Narrative Power: Are Western narratives promoting global justice? 1:29:35

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For the greater part of a century, conversations and narratives about global justice and free speech have been dominated by the West. From seminal works of history to newspapers of record to media networks to politics to public discourse, Western voices have often been louder than the rest. And while the West has long claimed to act in the name of …

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Ep. 202 Bryan Loritts - Enduring Friendship 58:30

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There is a loneliness epidemic. We’ve lost our ability to connect to one another. In this conversation with Bryan Loritts we discuss the importance of enduring friendships. God's primary way of shaping people is through relationships with others and the Bible places a high premium on relationships, seen in concepts like the Trinity and salvation. J…

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Inside the Cockpit 43: A Prodigal Adventure Through Space 34:49

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This time in the cockpit we get in to the video games that have been occupying our time. For one of us that game is an indy gem that more people should probably take a look at. For the other it's an overrated AAA game that is honestly worse than any other RPG made by it's developers... which is saying something when that developer is responsible fo…

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Ep. 201 Alan Briggs Returns - A Lighter Way to Live and Lead in a Heavy World 1:00:33

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I have seen leaders, ministry workers, and missionaries burnout over and over. There has to be something that works. Alan Briggs says part of it is a training issue. We train for the launch, but not for longevity. In this episode, Alan discusses leadership burnout and how to cultivate healthy, sustainable habits to avoid burnout. Alan shares insigh…

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Ep. 200 Rich Villodas - The Narrow Path 1:00:02

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In this conversation, Rich Villodas and I focus on Jesus' teachings in the Sermon on the Mount and what it means to follow the narrow path. We discuss how the Sermon on the Mount helps navigate cultural diversity, the differences between the narrow path and broad way of living, Jesus' teachings on topics like the Beatitudes, money, anxiety, and ind…

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Ep. 199 Ross Kane - Is There Any Good News in Politics? 59:19

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Politics is a dirty word for a lot of people. We think about strife, conflict, waging war for power. But is there good news in politics? Well Ross Kane thinks so. In this conversation, we reflect on his latest book The Good News of Church Politics. Ross discusses how politics is about organizing common life and decision making in communities, large…

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Ep. 198 Elizabeth Neumann - The Rise of Christian Extremism and the Path Back to Peace 57:04

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Christian extremism is on the rise in the United States. Elizabeth Neumann joins us to talk about what is happening, why it’s happening, and provides some pathways back to peace. She discusses how some churches have shifted away from Jesus' message of love towards a message of fear, grievance, and a desire to assert cultural power. She outlines the…

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Copilots Review Episode 92- Suicide Squad Isekai 54:48

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So that's it? What, this some kind of Suicide Squad Isekai review? Indeed it is loyal flyers (and also Will Smith), on this flight we follow along with the new DC anime as they crash into some kind of isekai. But you can count on us, your copilots to not crash and get you safely through this review. The Copilots Review Patreon page --> Patreon New …

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Ep. 197 Jeremy and Monica Chambers - The Art of Missional Spirituality 59:23

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I have been a missionary and have trained and sent many missionaries. One of the things that we forget about is preparing for longevity. We often rely on ourselves, our own strengths and abilities to work for God. We have to figure out a way to work with God, be connected with Him, and follow His lead. In this conversation Jeremy and Monica provide…

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Ep. 196 Jay Y. Kim - Learning to Listen in a Noisy World 47:10

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The world is noisy. It’s hard to listen, to pay attention, and attune to God. Jay Kim helps us do just that in this conversation. Jay shares his journey of learning to tune out distractions and align their life to God's frequency through daily habits of prayer, scripture reading, and creating space for listening. We talk about hearing God speak thr…

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Ep. 195 Amy Williams - Dealing Hope in a Gang Neighborhood 58:17

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Often we look at communities which look broken and dysfunctional and we take them on as a problem to be solved. But long term change requires presence, love, and hope. In this conversation, Amy Williams, a hope dealer in Chicago talks about her experience living in a neighborhood with gang violence, visiting kids in jail, and doing youth ministry w…

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Copilots Review Episode 91- Bluey 23:56

2M ago23:56

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If I had a nickel for every time we reviewed a children's animated series that starred a young blue girl dog as it's primary character, I'd have two nickels - which isn't a lot, but it's weird that it happened twice. Anyways though come along on this flight as we review the hit animated series Bluey! The Copilots Review Patreon page --> Patreon New…

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Ep. 194 Karl Martin - Living and Leading From a Deeper Place 1:00:30

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I have seen a lot of bad leadership out there. I know that there is a better way and a way to lead from all of who we are that builds people, gives voice to others, and empowers people in such a way that we can accomplish what God has entrusted us. In this conversation, Karl Martin talks about leading from a deeper place. Leading from the soul. Thr…

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Ep. 193 Daniel Im - Discipleship in a Post-Everything World 1:01:51

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There are cracks in the foundation. We have assumed that church and discipleship should look a certain way to produce more numbers, but through the last several years, we’ve seen we may have missed the mark. In this episode, Daniel Im discusses discipleship in a post-modern world where truth is seen as subjective rather than objective. He proposes …

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Ep. 192 Kathy Izard - Learning to Trust the Whisper 54:06

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You know what it’s like. There is a stirring inside. A whisper that tells you which direction to head in. I’ve heard it. I’ve followed it and amazing things have happened. Someone else that has trusted the whisper is Kathy Izard. In this conversation, we focus on listening to and trusting God's whispers to follow one's life path and calling. Kathy …

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Inside the Cockpit 42: Copilots Review Episode ??- The Circle 32:04

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It's that time of the month where we invite you into the cockpit to share in the mundanity of our lives, however unlike normal this time we also have review for you. As inside this cockpit we review the Netflix Series-- The Circle, a reality competition that pits against one another in a microcosm of the internet all with the goal of winning $100,0…

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Ep. 191 Sarah E. Westfall - The Way of Belonging 54:50

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In this episode, Sarah E. Westfall shares about belonging, identity, and community. Sarah shares her personal journey of finding belonging through vulnerability and authentic connection rather than external performance. We discuss how to cultivate belonging through contemplative practices, empathy, humility, and asking open-ended questions. We also…

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Ep. 190 W. David O. Taylor - Prayers for the Pilgrimage 59:01

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Uncertainty and destabilization comes at a moment’s notice. When faced with uncertain times, what do we turn to? W. David O. Taylor turned towards writing prayers in the form of collects when the world shut down March 15th, 2020. In this conversation, David explores various spiritual disciplines and practices for deepening one's prayer life and con…

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Ep. 189 Michael Jordan - Worship in an Age of Anxiety 55:47

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Anxiety is rampant. It’s everywhere. Does the way we worship enhance our collective anxiety? In this episode, Michael Jordan and I have a conversation exploring how Christian worship practices can both help and hinder people experiencing anxiety and mental health struggles. Michael discusses the history of evangelical worship traditions and how the…

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Copilots Review Episode 90- It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia 52:33

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On this flight our destination is the city of brotherly love, Philadelphia. A city that we have been assured is in fact always sunny. So come along as we venture to uncover if the show is as funny as the clips and memes it generates as we review It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. The Copilots Review Patreon page --> Patreon New episodes on the 2nd …

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Ep. 188 Robert Marbut - Can We Solve Homelessness? 1:02:23

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There is a homelessness crisis in the United States. And yes, we have a conversation around the context of the U.S. currently, but there are a lot of helpful points that will help in different contexts around the world. In this episode, Robert Marbut provides helpful context about homelessness in the United States, discusses the underlying issues t…

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Ep. 187 Elizabeth Oldfield - Becoming More Fully Alive 58:17

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We live in turbulent times. I know we have all felt the shaking in the past many years. Division, Death, Disconnection wreak havoc. There are ways that we cope that don’t bring life and joy only more sorrow and pain. But there are ways that make us more fully alive. There are practices that enable a life of flourishing and may just save our civiliz…

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Should everything be up for debate? 33:17

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At Doha Debates, we believe that debate can help solve some of the world's most challenging problems. But are there limits to what free speech and debate can accomplish? Social media has allowed more people to connect and share their perspectives than ever before. That has led to an immense amount of learning and progress—but it's also led to an up…

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Ep. 186 Brenda Salter McNeil - The Repair of Broken Systems 53:49

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In this episode, Brenda Salter McNeil discusses the long-term work required for Christians to repair broken systems and heal communities. Brenda shares about her journey into racial reconciliation work and how she came to see reconciliation and reparations as two sides of the same coin. We talk about the importance of listening to understand issues…

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Copilots Review Episode 89- Stargate SG-1 1:02:25

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For this review we decide to forgo our normal aerial conveyance and instead step through a weird portal to instantly arrive at our destination albeit in a way that truly defies it's own explanation. Join us on this voyage through the Stargate with the crew of SG-1. The Copilots Review Patreon page --> Patreon New episodes on the 2nd and 22nd of eve…

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Ep. 185 Steve Carter - How to Grieve Well: Finding Healing and Hope in Life's Desert Seasons 55:27

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Grief catches us all. One of the things I’m learning about the culture that I’m from is that we don’t grieve well. We don’t know how to do it. In this conversation, Steve Carter shares about his experience grieving after leaving his job at Willow Creek Community Church. He talks about the process of grieving he went through, including dealing with …

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Ep. 184 Lore Ferguson Wilbert - An Invitation to Rootedness and Resilence from the Forest Floor 53:57

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I love to enter the woods find a path and walk with Jesus. It’s a place of life and connection for me. And I know it is for Lore as well. Lore Wilbert spent time reflecting on the forest floor for her latest book The Understory. In this conversation, Lore and I talk about finding identity and community through change and loss.Laurie talks about lea…

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Ep. 183 Yolanda Solomon - Effective Discipleship: Encountering Jesus, Loving Others Well 59:53

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In this episode, Yolanda Solomon shares what effective discipleship looks like. It’s important to encounter Jesus' beauty and person rather than focus on behavior modification. She highlights examples of communal and experiential discipleship, navigating cultural biases by focusing on Jesus, and understanding identity and authority in Christ. We al…

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Going green: Can the global south develop without fossil fuel? 38:29

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Climate anxieties—and global temperatures—are on the rise. According to the United Nations, if the planet warms by 1.5 degrees Celsius, we’ll be facing irreversible climate damage. To stop that increase, we need to reach net zero emissions by 2050. Reaching such an ambitious goal means changing a lot of our behaviors, including cutting back on our …

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Inside the Cockpit 41: Ungrounded 43:27

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After four months we invite you back into the cockpit to indulge in our particular combination of inane banter and preflight cocktails. For those who need a refresher these interstitial conversations are our freeform discussions about books, movie, tv and or any other media that has caught our attention since the last Inside the Cockpit. The Copilo…

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Ep. 182 Grace Ji-Sun Kim - Have We Made God White and Male? 56:19

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In this episode, Grace Ji-Sun Kim discusses her experience immigrating to Canada from Korea as a child and facing racism. She talks about how Christianity became associated with whiteness over time as it spread in Europe, with Jesus portrayed as a white man. Grace explains that the concept of race and whiteness are social constructs used to maintai…

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Ep. 181 Brian McLaren - Wisdom and Courage for a World Falling Apart 54:20

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The world is falling apart. The earth is hotter than it has ever been since we have been recording temperatures, the ocean is heating up. We have polarization that tears us to pieces. We are good at division. There is war over resources and power. What can we do? We need some wisdom and courage to move forward together in a world like ours. And Bri…

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