Welcome to the Beyond the Lines Podcast. In a world where there are a few loud voices spreading division and hatred, we want you to know that there are more of us who want Unity and Love. We are a part of a community of people who love despite differences and listen to the stories of those who have been marginalized. We love beyond the lines of differences so that our lives can be full of diversity. We listen because we believe in human dignity for all people. Come listen with us and join a ...
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Learning Painful Truths | Sonia Kuppinger and Julie Bean | Ep. 34
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When an opportunity comes to expand your understanding of the world, do you take it? Even if it means learning some painful truths? Today on the podcast we have two wonderful leaders from Central’s staff joining us to talk about a recent trip they took to the south. This trip wasn’t for pleasure or for relaxation, it was to learn about the awful tr…
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Listening to a Muslim Imam | Didmar Faja | Ep. 33
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How can we better listen to and love our Muslim neighbors? It all begins with getting to know them as people and hearing their stories. Today on the podcast, we have A delightful conversation with Imam Didmar Faja. An Imam is a Muslim religious leader and teacher. In our conversation with Imam Didmar we get an amazing opportunity to hear his perspe…
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In a State of Survival | Dwight Crocker | Ep. 32
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What happens when survival is all you can think about and when the education you have been given doesn’t allow you to consider all of the options available to you? Sometimes people make bad decision because of the terrible situations they are born in. Today on the podcast we have Dwight Crocker. Dwight is one of the pastors on our church’s staff an…
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From Wealth to Homelessness to Hope | Justin Harvey | Ep. 31
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Homelessness continues to rise in the United States. How can we better love our sisters and brothers who have hit rock bottom and are living on the streets? Four years ago you could have found Justin drunk and on the streets of Phoenix, but today he is the founder of several business including a non-profit. He has created an organization that is de…
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When is Evangelism Harmful? | Tom Kopp | Ep. 30
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When is Evangelism Harmful? How have Christians missed the mark in how they share the good news? Where do we need to apologize for our bad behavior and how can we change in order to love better? For this special Easter episode of Beyond the Lines we have Tom Kopp on the podcast to talk about the good news. Tom Kopp is a pastor at Central and a guy …
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What is Christian Deconstruction | Zach Davies | Ep. 29
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What is Christian Deconstruction and should we fear it? Deconstruction has become a buzz word over the last year in the Christian community so we wanted to have a conversation about what it is and how we can love those who might be experiencing it. Maybe you're deconstructing your faith right now, we may have some helpful insights for you as well, …
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Native American Theology and Taking God Out of the Box | Richard Twiss | Ep. 28
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How do we better listen to indigenous people and learn more about God in the process? Today on the podcast we are discussing a fantastic speech from Native American Theologian Richard Twiss. We talk about how native people have been excluded from the theological conversation in church history and how we can start changing that. We all miss out on w…
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Building Relationships with Muslims and Jews | Josh Prather | Ep. 27
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How can Christians do a better job of building relationships with Jews and Muslims? Today on the podcast we have Josh Prather who is the pastor of Pioneering at Redemption Church in Phoenix. We talk about how Christians can learn a lot from visiting a Mosque or a Synagogue. We talk how those of us in the west need to start seeking out and listening…
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Deaf People Can Do Everything Except Hear | Hailey Simon | Ep. 26
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Deaf people can do everything those with hearing can do except hear. Where have we failed to love the deaf community and what can we learn from them about how to view our world? Today on the podcast we have two incredible guests in Hailey and Julia. Hailey has been deaf her entire life and has faced some challenges because of that. Julia is her mot…
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Why Christians Need Unity | Joe Tosini | Ep. 25
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Christians need unity. How do we know that? Because Jesus' longest prayer was for his followers to have unity. Joe Tosini is the founder of the John 17 Movement. John17 is designed to be a tool for unity. We talk about the reasons why Christians have become so divided and why our history is full of hostility toward one another and the world. Join u…
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Acknowledging the Errors of the Church | Ep. 24
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The Christian church is full of people, so it should be no surprise that it has a history full of errors. Some of these errors are racism, complicity, and segregation. Today on the podcast we reflect on an interview with Reverend David Wade. We talk about the beauty of the black church’s faith despite the long tragic history of mistreatment they ha…
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How a Difficult Past Can Create a Successful Future | David Prian | Ep. 23
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Today we listen to an ex-convict, David Prian, give his story on how he turned his life around. Spoiler: it wasn't easy. David Prian had to deal with a lot of stereotyping that made it hard for him to succeed. Nevertheless, today, David has started and owns multiple successful businesses and serves the homeless. He is truly an incredible person and…
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How to Get Along with Family This Christmas | Lisa & Cal Jernigan | Ep. 22
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How do we get along with our family this Christmas and Holiday season? Sometimes family conflict can leave Christmas dinner tasting sour. How can you prepare yourself now so that we can have a Christmas that we want to remember with our families later. It is possible! Join us as we learn from the Lisa & Cal Jernigan on how to manage conflict during…
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Preventing Identity-Based Violence | Rachel Brown | Ep. 21
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Preventing violence in our communities and nation starts with us. Together we can be a part of making a difference in the world. Identity-based violence is being spread by a few loud voices, but more of us want unity and understanding. Together we can rise up above violence and prevent it from silencing minorities and marginalized communities. Rach…
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Is Learning Something New Worth It? | Beyond The Lines Ep. 20
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Welcome to the special Thanksgiving Episode of the Beyond The Lines Podcast! In this episode, we are breaking down how we've grown and what we learned throughout this journey of loving beyond the lines. And of course we are so thankful for you to have been listening alongside us. Enjoy the episode and Happy Thanksgiving! Get access to exclusive con…
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Native American History and Heritage | Mikhail and Charissa Sundust | Beyond The Lines Ep. 19
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Native American Heritage and History has long been ignored in the history of the Western world. Native and Indigenous people from all over North and South America have suffered and lost their culture through colonization. Today we get the opportunity to hear the person perspective and history of Mikhail and Charissa Sundust and what they are learni…
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Why Single Moms are Heroes | Renee Bennett | Beyond The Lines Ep. 18
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Single Moms are often judged because of their circumstances. They don't feel accepted for who they are and very few people want to actually listen to their stories. Renee Bennet shows us that this practice isn't based in truth. It is based in fear. In reality, Single Moms are some of the greatest heroes we should all look up to. Get access to exclu…
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Reflecting On Mental Health | Beyond The Lines Ep. 17
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Join us this week on the Beyond The Lines Podcast as hosts Jon Miller, Clayton Eddleman, and DJ Heyward reflect on the past couple of episodes on Suicide Prevention, Addiction, and Central Christian Church's Through The Valley series. Get access to exclusive content and watch the video podcast on our YouTube! www.youtube.com/channel/UC6sLXxSC0KKjrq…
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How to Best Love People Dealing with Addiction | David Wilinski | Beyond The Lines Ep. 16
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As Christians, we are called to love others in a way that is Christ-like. So how do you best love someone who has an addiction? So often we want to help but we don't know how or what to do. In this episode of Beyond The Lines, Central Christian Church's Cares Pastor, David Wilinski provides practical ways that we can love them while giving them gra…
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How to Help Someone Who Has Suicidal Thoughts | Mark Faul | Beyond The Lines Ep. 15
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How are we supposed to help someone who has suicidal thoughts? Suicidal thoughts are far more common than you might think. Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the US. In 2019 it claimed the lives of over 47,500 Americans (CDC). The good news is that suicide is preventable. You can be a part of a group who knows how to help those are strug…
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Bringing Hope to Refugees | Jamal Hashweh | Beyond The Lines Ep. 14
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Join us on this week's episode of Beyond The Lines as we talk with Jamal Hashweh of Global Hope Network International. Hear how their work is helping bring relief, long-term development, and hope to refugees across the Middle East region. Get access to exclusive content and watch the video podcast on our YouTube! www.youtube.com/channel/UC6sLXxSC0K…
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Amplify Peace | Lisa Jernigan | Beyond The Lines Ep. 13
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Everyone like the idea of peace, but when it comes down to it peacemaking can be really hard, messy, and even brutal at times because peacemaking happens in the middle of conflict and tension. When things are peaceful, you don't need a peacemaker. That said, what does it mean to be a peacemaker? Join us on this episode of the Beyond The Lines podca…
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Poverty of Perspective | Beyond The Lines Ep. 12
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What does it mean to have a poverty of perspective? Join us this week on the Beyond The Lines Podcast as hosts Jonathan Miller and Clayton Eddleman dive deeper into past episodes with Dr. Jeff McGee and Diana Oestreich. Get access to exclusive content and watch the video podcast on our YouTube! www.youtube.com/channel/UC6sLXxSC0KKjrqL1cq6080g EPISO…
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Where Did Racism Come From? | Dr. Jeff McGee | Beyond The Lines Ep. 11
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God never intended for humans to be divided by race. Where did racism come from? Christians have participated in racism and we don't understand where it comes from. There is only one human race. Join us this week on this episode of Beyond The Lines as we talk with special guest, Dr. Jeff McGee on his new book One Human Race. For more from Dr. McGee…
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How To Be A Peacemaker In The Community | Beyond The Lines Ep. 10
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What does it mean to be a peacemaker? Can you be a peacemaker in your community? Being a peacemaker can be a scary thing to start. Diana Oestreich has walked this path and shares how you can make an impact in your community with peace. On this week's episode of the Beyond The Lines podcast we are joined by Author, Activist, and Peacemaker Diana Oes…
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Can You Doubt God? | Beyond The Lines Ep. 9
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Is it okay to doubt God? Can you doubt God and will He be angry with you? What does it mean to live in your true identity? Why are our fears in our lives are separating us from God? There are some loud voices who say it is a sin to doubt God. This is a lie and unbiblical. You can doubt God. Find out more in this episode of the Beyond The Lines podc…
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Christian Fear and Anxiety | Jamie & Donna Winship Pt. 2 | Beyond The Lines Ep. 8
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Why are we so afraid? A Christian is not immune to fear and anxiety. What should a Christian do if they have fear and anxiety in our current world. A few loud voices want you to be afraid and to suppress the emotion. God repeatedly says, "Do not fear". So how do we live a life without fear? Listen in to this week's episode as Jamie and Donna Winshi…
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Israel & Palestine Conflict: Peacemaking | Todd Deatherage & Lisa Jernigan | Beyond The Lines Ep. 7
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The conflict and violence happening in Israel & Palestine right now is all over world news. However, there is a lot more going in Israel and Palestine that many of us are unaware of. Some loud voices want to make the conflict worse. Is this best for Israel and Palestine? Join us for this special episode of Beyond The Lines as we talk to Lisa Jernig…
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Find True Christian Identity | Jamie & Donna Winship Pt. 1 | Beyond The Lines Ep. 6
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What does is mean to live in your true identity? For a Christian in the West it can be hard. But many are finding identity and you can join them. Watch this video about Christian Identity with Jamie and Donna Winship. The Winships have learned the teachings of Jesus about Christian identity. On this episode of Beyond The Lines we sit down with the …
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How To Talk About Race And Ethnicity | DJ Heyward | Beyond The Lines Ep. 5
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How should we approach conversations about race? There are a few loud voices out there who don't want us to learn about race. Racism is real and we need learn how to talk about this important topic. Race is an important topic to learn about. Join us on this episode of Beyond The Lines where we talk with special guest DJ Heyward, a black pastor in a…
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Reflecting on What it Means to Love Beyond The Lines | Beyond The Lines Ep. 4
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In this special episode of Beyond The Lines, get to know hosts, Jon Miller and Clayton Eddleman, a little better and listen in as they reflect on the past 3 episodes of Beyond The Lines. New episodes every other Wednesday! Get access to exclusive content and watch the video podcast on our YouTube! www.youtube.com/channel/UC6sLXxSC0KKjrqL1cq6080g…
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How to Listen to Different Perspectives | Cal Jernigan | Beyond The Lines Ep. 3
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How would your life be different if you were born somewhere else, had different parents, had a different set of friends, and had different life experiences? Would you still be the person you are today? So when we listen to someone else's story why do we assume that we would do things differently? Why do we only view their story through our perspect…
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How Do You Love Someone Different Than You? | Cal Jernigan | Beyond The Lines Ep. 2
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Loving people that are like you is easy. Loving someone different than you is hard. Is it possible to love someone different than you? Can you love someone and not like them? Should you love someone who has wronged you? We'll answer all these questions and more on this episode of Beyond The Lines with special guest Cal Jernigan. New episodes every …
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Hatred & Division | Cal Jernigan | Beyond The Lines Ep. 1
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Our world is filled with so much hate and division. When we disagree with someone, we can often demonize them as well. How do we find the antidote for this poison of contempt in our lives? Join us on the Beyond The Lines podcast with special guest Cal Jernigan as we learn how to go beyond the lines and love others despite our differences and disagr…
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What is Beyond The Lines? | Cal Jernigan | Beyond The Lines Ep. 0
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In a world filled with so much hate and division we want to do something about that. We all have lines that we draw in our lives where we feel like that is our limit. We can’t listen past this line. We can’t love past this line. We can’t understand someone who is on the other side of the line. Our goal with this podcast is to treat all people with …
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