This is a podcast about the abundant life that God promises in scripture. We want to inspire those who are frustrated with themselves and/or their church communities to live a transformed life that will impact the world. Our primary purpose is to be a platform that will impact the world through conversation. We want to invite others to connect and unite in curiosity, vulnerability, and responsibility. A transformed life is about growth: learning and evolving. A transformed life leads to tran ...
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Episode 59 - SoS - Seminar #10 - Summer of Saul (Paul) - Final Thoughts
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Welcome to our first-ever Summer of Scripture! This summer we will be doing a Summer of Saul (Paul). We will spend this summer getting to know Rabbi Shaul a little better. Known to most Christians as the Apostle Paul. This week's Sunday Seminar is our final seminar for the Summer of Scripture, and the summer of Saul (Paul). Hope all of you enjoyed …
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Episode 58 - SoS - Seminar #9 - Summer of Saul (Paul) - Ephesians Part 6
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Welcome to our first-ever Summer of Scripture! This summer we will be doing a Summer of Saul (Paul). We will spend this summer getting to know Rabbi Shaul a little better. Known to most Christians as the Apostle Paul. This week's Sunday Seminar continues our six-part series on the Book of Ephesians.By Patty Zito, Andre A Morgan III, Jimmy Zito
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Episode 57 - SoS - Seminar #8 - Summer of Saul (Paul) - Ephesians Part 5
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Welcome to our first-ever Summer of Scripture! This summer we will be doing a Summer of Saul (Paul). We will spend this summer getting to know Rabbi Shaul a little better. Known to most Christians as the Apostle Paul. This week's Sunday Seminar continues our six-part series on the Book of Ephesians.By Patty Zito, Andre A Morgan III, Jimmy Zito, David Salazar
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Episode 56 - SoS - Seminar #7 - Summer of Saul (Paul) - Ephesians Part 4
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Welcome to our first-ever Summer of Scripture! This summer we will be doing a Summer of Saul (Paul). We will spend this summer getting to know Rabbi Shaul a little better. Known to most Christians as the Apostle Paul. This week's Sunday Seminar continues our six-part series on the Book of Ephesians.By Patty Zito, Dwight Harbin, Andre A Morgan III, Nick Caruso, Jimmy Zito
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Episode 55 - SoS - Seminar #6 - Summer of Saul (Paul) - Ephesians Part 3
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Welcome to our first-ever Summer of Scripture! This summer we will be doing a Summer of Saul (Paul). We will spend this summer getting to know Rabbi Shaul a little better. Known to most Christians as the Apostle Paul. This week's Sunday Seminar continues our six-part series on the Book of Ephesians.By David Salazar, Jimmy Zito, Patty Zito
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Episode 54 - SoS - Seminar #5 - Summer of Saul (Paul) - Ephesians Part 2
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Welcome to our first-ever Summer of Scripture! This summer we will be doing a Summer of Saul (Paul). We will spend this summer getting to know Rabbi Shaul a little better. Known to most Christians as the Apostle Paul. This week's Sunday Seminar continues our six-part series on the Book of Ephesians.By James and Patricia Zito
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Episode 53 - SoS - Seminar #4 - Summer of Saul (Paul) - Ephesians Part 1
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Welcome to our first-ever Summer of Scripture! This summer we will be doing a Summer of Saul (Paul). We will spend this summer getting to know Rabbi Shaul a little better. Known to most Christians as the Apostle Paul. This week's Sunday Seminar begins our six-part series on the Book of Ephesians.By Andre A Morgan III, Jimmy Zito, Patty Zito, Dwight Harbin
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Episode 52 - SoS - Seminar #3 - Summer of Saul (Paul) - Introduction to Paul Part 2
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Welcome to our first-ever Summer of Scripture! This summer we will be doing a Summer of Saul (Paul). We will spend this summer getting to know Rabbi Shaul a little better. Known to most Christians as the Apostle Paul. This week's Sunday Seminar is part two of a two-part introductory seminar to Paul. Join us next week as well for part two of our int…
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Episode 51 - SoS - Seminar #2 - Summer of Saul (Paul) - Introduction to Paul Part 1
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Welcome to our first-ever Summer of Scripture! This summer we will be doing a Summer of Saul (Paul). We will spend this summer getting to know Rabbi Shaul a little better. Known to most Christians as the Apostle Paul. This week's Sunday Seminar is part one of a two-part introductory seminar to Paul. Join us next week as well for part two of our int…
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Episode 50 - SoS - Seminar #1 - Summer of Saul (Paul) - Deeper Wells: An Invitation to Being a Lifelong Learner
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Welcome to our first-ever Summer of Scripture! This summer we will be doing a Summer of Saul (Paul). We will spend this summer getting to know Rabbi Shaul a little better. Known to most Christians as the Apostle Paul. This episode is our introductory seminar where we invite our participants to embrace the Deeper Wells of Being a Life Longe Learner.…
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Episode 49 - A Conversation With Lisa Johnson About Changing Perspectives on Paul
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In this episode, we get an opportunity to sit down with Lisa Johnson to continue our discussion in our Summer of Saul (Paul) series. This summer we will be getting to know Paul a little better by engaging in great conversations like the one we had with Lisa.By Patty Zito, James Zito, Lisa Johnson
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Episode 48 - A Conversation About Paul With Steve Johnson
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Hello Everyone! For June's Podcast we will be sitting down with a very Special Guest Steve Johnson to have a conversation about Paul to kick off our Summer of Saul series. Steve and his wife Lisa were instrumental in starting the NYC International Churches of Christ (ICOC), which is the church that Patty and Jimmy called home for many years. Recent…
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Episode 47 - Important Update on our June 30th Livestream at 7:00 pm (EST)
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In this fun short episode, Jimmy and Patty test out their live streaming capabilities using their new tool called Streamyard. This is a recap episode where we reflect on everything that we have done, and remind people where to find us. Please find some time to leave us an iTunes rating and review, and to like and subscribe to our Youtube channel. O…
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Episode 46 - True Authentic Christian Community - A Case Study
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Jimmy and Patty are back for their monthly episode. In today's episode Jimmy and Patty reflect on hosting their first ever BBB (Barbecue, Bonfire, and Bibles). They had a group of people over to their house where a a barbecue was prepared and shared, we gathered around the fire, and opened our Bibles together. We used the BibleProject's Classroom c…
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We did it! One full year of podcasting is in the books! Jimmy and Patty close our the first year project by finishing with a discussion recapping the entire year long project, discussing biggest lessons learned, and plans for what comes next. Check out our new instagram page to keep up with everything that will be going on with this podcast and our…
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Episode 44 - Journey Into Scripture - Part 7
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In this episode, we begin our series on learning how to take a journey into scripture. In the next episodes, we will be exploring the bible together. There are three main types of literary genres that are in the Bible: narrative, poetry, and prose discourse. We will go on three 'short' trips by using Jonah to explore narrative, looking at some psal…
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Episode 43 - Journey Into Scripture - Part 6
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In this episode, we begin our series on learning how to take a journey into scripture. In the next episodes, we will be exploring the bible together. There are three main types of literary genres that are in the Bible: narrative, poetry, and prose discourse. We will go on three 'short' trips by using Jonah to explore narrative, looking at some psal…
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Episode 42 - Journey Into Scripture - Part 5
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In this episode, we begin our series on learning how to take a journey into scripture. In the next episodes, we will be exploring the bible together. There are three main types of literary genres that are in the Bible: narrative, poetry, and prose discourse. We will go on three 'short' trips by using Jonah to explore narrative, looking at some psal…
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Episode 41 - Journey Into Scripture - Part 4
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In this episode, we begin our series on learning how to take a journey into scripture. In the next episodes, we will be exploring the bible together. There are three main types of literary genres that are in the Bible: narrative, poetry, and prose discourse. We will go on three 'short' trips by using Jonah to explore narrative, looking at some psal…
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Episode 40 - Journey Into Scripture - Part 3
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In this episode, we begin our series on learning how to take a journey into scripture. In the next 8 episodes, we will be exploring the bible together. There are three main types of literary genres that are in the Bible: narrative, poetry, and prose discourse. We will go on three 'short' trips by using Jonah to explore narrative, looking at some ps…
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Episode 39 - Journey Into Scripture - Part 2
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In this episode, we begin our series on learning how to take a journey into scripture. In the next 8 episodes, we will be exploring the bible together. There are three main types of literary genres that are in the Bible: narrative, poetry, and prose discourse. We will go on three 'short' trips by using Jonah to explore narrative, looking at some ps…
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Episode 38 - Journey Into Scripture - Part 1
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In this episode, we begin our series on learning how to take a journey into scripture. In the next 8 episodes, we will be exploring the bible together. There are three main types of literary genres that are in the Bible: narrative, poetry, and prose discourse. We will go on three 'short' trips by using Jonah to explore narrative, looking at some ps…
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In the first episode series during our winter season of Embracing the Journey of a Transformed Life, Patty and Jimmy begin their conversation on getting your Bible back. The Bible is a rich and complex book, and it is all too often not taken seriously enough by Christians. Learn how to see your Bible not as a heavy-handed rule book of do's and don'…
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In the first episode series during our winter season of Embracing the Journey of a Transformed Life, Patty and Jimmy begin their conversation on getting your Bible back. The Bible is a rich and complex book, and it is all too often not taken seriously enough by Christians. Learn how to see your Bible not as a heavy-handed rule book of do's and don'…
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In the first episode series during our winter season of Embracing the Journey of a Transformed Life, Patty and Jimmy begin their conversation on getting your Bible back. The Bible is a rich and complex book, and it is all too often not taken seriously enough by Christians. Learn how to see your Bible not as a heavy-handed rule book of do's and don'…
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Episode 34 - Get Your Bible Back Part 2
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In the first episode during our winter season of Embracing the Journey of a Transformed Life, Patty and Jimmy begin their conversation on getting your Bible back. The Bible is a rich and complex book, and it is all too often not taken seriously enough by Christians. Learn how to see your Bible not as a heavy-handed rule book of do's and don'ts, but…
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In the first episode during our winter season of Embracing the Journey of a Transformed Life, Patty and Jimmy begin their conversation on getting your Bible back. The Bible is a rich and complex book, and it is all too often not taken seriously enough by Christians. Learn how to see your Bible not as a heavy-handed rule book of do's and don'ts, but…
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Episode 32 - Enter Into Life Part 3
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To close out our series on Facing Our Responsibility, Jimmy and Patty end their discussion on Entering Into Life by looking closer at the story of Jesus and the Rich Young Ruler. Is this just a story about giving something up, or is there something deeper going on. Using the bible as a moral teaching tool, and not seeing it for the grand epic narra…
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Taking responsibility is the first step into entering into life. As Christians, we often think of people outside of the church who need repentance and salvation from hell. However, when Jesus talks about hell it is often couched in dialogue against corrupt religious institutions. Religious hypocrisy and calling yourself a child of God while living …
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In this episode, Patty and Jimmy end their discussion by reconsidering what Jesus meant by hell. Understanding hell in a context that takes into account the rest of the bible couches it in present reality versus an eternal destination after death Jesus is inviting us out of a sort of living hell (state of sin) into life to the full that can be expe…
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Episode 29: Reconsidering Hell Part 2
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In this episode, Jimmy and Patty have a discussion about reconsidering what Jesus means when he talks about Hell. While the Bible does not talk a lot about Hell, most forms of Christianity seem to revolve around how to escape Hell and get to Heaven. In fact, most traditions have traded away the authentic gospel for what they see as a chance to esca…
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Episode 28: Reconsidering Hell Part 1
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In this episode, Jimmy and Patty have a discussion about reconsidering what Jesus means when he talks about Hell. While the Bible does not talk a lot about Hell, most forms of Christianity seem to revolve around how to escape Hell and get to Heaven. In fact, most traditions have traded away the authentic gospel for what they see as a chance to esca…
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In this episode, Jimmy and Patty transition their discussion to talk about the gospel. Most people assume that the gospel is about how not to go to hell after you die. However, as we have seen in this discussion on Facing Our Responsibility the Bible is much more than a manual on how to get to heaven and stay out of hell. Many people live their ent…
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In this episode, Jimmy and Patty transition their discussion to talk about the gospel. Most people assume that the gospel is about how not to go to hell after you die. However, as we have seen in this discussion on Facing Our Responsibility the Bible is much more than a manual on how to get to heaven and stay out of hell. Many people live their ent…
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I’m this episode Jimmy and Patty continue their season of responsibility by continuing their discussion on what the Bible has to say about Heaven and Earth.In this episode, Patty and Jimmy focus on us the church, and what role do we play in the reuniting of heaven and earth.The narrative of heaven and earth is woven throughout the biblical narrativ…
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Episode 24: Heaven and Earth - Pt. 3
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I’m this episode Jimmy and Patty recap their discussion on what the Bible has to say about Heaven and Earth.The narrative of heaven and earth is woven throughout the biblical narrative. It is of foundational importance to the Biblical authors. This can be very strange since most modern Christians seem more concerned with heaven and hell and where d…
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Episode 23 Heaven and Earth - Pt. 2
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I’m this episode Jimmy and Patty recap their discussion on what the Bible has to say about Heaven and Earth.The narrative of heaven and earth is woven throughout the biblical narrative. It is of foundational importance to the Biblical authors. This can be very strange since most modern Christians seem more concerned with heaven and hell and where d…
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Episode 22: Heaven and Earth - Pt. 1
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I’m this episode Jimmy and Patty kick off their season of responsibility by beginning their discussion on what the Bible has to say about Heaven and Earth.The narrative of heaven and earth is woven throughout the biblical narrative. It is of foundational importance to the Biblical authors. This can be very strange since most modern Christians seem …
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Bonus Episode - Announcement for Fall Season
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We will be back in two weeks everyone. Next episode on October 21st we will be doing a lesson on Heaven and Earth. We are looking forward to seeing all of you then.By James Zito, Patricia Zito
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Welcome to the Armory!Patty and Jimmy discuss Berne Brown's concept of Armored Leadership versus Daring Leadership. They talk about how specifically in a lot of church settings a misunderstanding of the scriptures has led to a culture an Armored Leadership instead of the Vulnerable Leadership that was modeled by Jesus and the writers of the New Tes…
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Welcome to the Armory!Patty and Jimmy discuss Berne Brown's concept of Armored Leadership versus Daring Leadership. They talk about how specifically in a lot of church settings a misunderstanding of the scriptures has led to a culture an Armored Leadership instead of the Vulnerable Leadership that was modeled by Jesus and the writers of the New Tes…
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Welcome to the Armory!Patty and Jimmy discuss Berne Brown's concept of Armored Leadership versus Daring Leadership. They talk about how specifically in a lot of church settings a misunderstanding of the scriptures has led to a culture an Armored Leadership instead of the Vulnerable Leadership that was modeled by Jesus and the writers of the New Tes…
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Welcome to the Armory!Patty and Jimmy discuss Berne Brown's concept of Armored Leadership versus Daring Leadership. They talk about how specifically in a lot of church settings a misunderstanding of the scriptures has led to a culture an Armored Leadership instead of the Vulnerable Leadership that was modeled by Jesus and the writers of the New Tes…
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Episode 17: The Six Myths of Vulnerability Part 2
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Jimmy and Patty continue their talk on the Six Myths of Vulnerability. A lot of church culture can mask our need for a truly authentic Christian community.A fundamental misunderstanding of what the bible is has led to a serious movement away from authentic vulnerability by most churches. Most churches today are more concerned with rules, doctrine, …
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Episode 16: The Six Myths of Vulnerability Part 1
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The Six Myths of Vulnerability Part 1 In this episode, Jimmy and Patty begin to talk about the Six Myths of Vulnerability that keep us from seeing our need for vulnerability. A lot of church culture especially can mask our need for true authentic Christian community by embracing some of these myths to various degrees. Vulnerability is a complicated…
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Episode 15: Make Space for Vulnerability Part 2
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Episode 14: Make Space for VulnerabilityIn this episode, Jimmy and Patty continue to talk about stopping and making space in your life, ministry, and church for vulnerability. Building and maintaining an environment of vulnerability that fosters trust is the hot topic in Christianity that no one is talking about.While there is a lot of focus in mod…
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Episode 14: Make Space for Vulnerability
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Episode 14: Make Space for VulnerabilityIn this episode, Jimmy and Patty talk about stoping and making space in your life, ministry, and church for vulnerability. Building and maintaining an environment of vulnerability that fosters trust is the hot topic in Christianity that no one is talking about.While there is a lot of focus in modern church ci…
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Episode 13: The Path and the Pattern Part 3
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In this episode, Jimmy and Patty continue their discussion of the Path and the Pattern. The Path is how ministries, small groups, and teams can become healthy and functional. It is based on a foundation of trust and built through vulnerability.Today we will be talking about The Pattern that is seen throughout scripture in the large scale narrative …
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Episode 12: The Path and the Pattern Part 2
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In this episode, Jimmy and Patty continue their discussion of the path and the pattern. The Path is the journey to take a group from an unhealthy dynamic to a healthy dynamic.Almost any team regardless of initial dysfunction can walk this path to becoming a great team. It all begins with someone being willing to admit that there is a problem and co…
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Episode 11: The Path and the Pattern Part 1
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Episode 11: The Path and The Pattern - Part 1 In this episode, Jimmy and Patty sit down to continue the discussion about how the Five Dysfunctions of a Team Can affect our ministries through something we called the Upside Down Triangle. The Upside Down Triangle puts results-first and trust last. This "results-first" mentality, turns Christianity in…
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