Best Open Door Community Fellowship Podcasts (2024)

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How to Give Up Doubt 1:14:27

1M ago1:14:27

1:14:27

This talk is part of a series on 'How to overcome five hindrances' and it focuses on the hindrance of doubt and how to let it go. The five hindrances are different types of dullness, distraction and disturbance that cover and suppress our mind preventing us experiencing clear, beneficial, and peaceful mental states. This podcast introduces the hind…

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How to Give Up Sense Desire 1:01:08

1M ago1:01:08

1:01:08

This talk is part of a series on 'How to overcome five hindrances' and it focuses on the hindrance of sense desire and how to let it go. The five hindrances are different types of dullness, distraction and disturbance that cover and suppress our mind preventing us experiencing clear, beneficial, and peaceful mental states. This podcast introduces t…

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How To Give Up Ill Will - Part Two 32:34

8M ago32:34

32:34

The five hindrances are different types of dullness, distraction and disturbance that cover and suppress our mind preventing us experiencing clear, beneficial, and peaceful mental states. This podcast introduces the hindrance of ill will, so we can understand how they function as negative mental states and what skills and methods we can learn and p…

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How To Give Up Ill Will - Part One 48:50

8M ago48:50

48:50

The five hindrances are different types of dullness, distraction and disturbance that cover and suppress our mind preventing us experiencing clear, beneficial, and peaceful mental states. This talk introduces the hindrance of ill will, so we can understand how they function as negative mental states and what skills and methods we can learn and prac…

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Introduction To The Five Hinderances 27:20

8M ago27:20

27:20

The five hindrances are different types of dullness, distraction and disturbance that cover and suppress our mind preventing us experiencing clear, beneficial, and peaceful mental states.By Buddhist Discussion Centre Australia

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How to Give Up Worrying 58:35

9M ago58:35

58:35

This talk is part of a series on 'How to overcome five hindrances' and it focuses on the hindrance of anxiousness and worry and how to let it go. The five hindrances are different types of dullness, distraction and disturbance that cover and suppress our mind preventing us experiencing clear, beneficial, and peaceful mental states. When we understa…

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How to Give Up Laziness 1:07:00

9M ago1:07:00

1:07:00

This talk is part of a series on 'How to overcome five hindrances' and it focuses on the hindrance of sloth and torpor, or laziness, dullness and heaviness, and how to let them go. The five hindrances are different types of dullness, distraction and disturbance that cover and suppress our mind preventing us experiencing clear, beneficial, and peace…

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What to Do with Conflict with Ted Ancelet 49:54

1y ago49:54

49:54

Join Katie and Matt as they welcome their friend Ted Ancelet to a thought-provoking episode centered around the art of peacemaking and conflict resolution. Together, they engage in an insightful conversation that delves into practical strategies and heartfelt insights for handling conflicts with compassion and understanding. Get ready to gain valua…

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Understanding Conflict 46:48

1y ago46:48

46:48

Tune in as Katie and Matt kick off an engaging "batch" of episodes focused on the intricate theme of conflict. Today, we delve into discussions that unravel the transformative potential of navigating conflicts with grace and wisdom. Get ready to explore how applying timeless principles can profoundly reshape your approach to relational challenges a…

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Worship as a Way We Live Our Lives w/ Spencer Garland 53:49

1+ y ago53:49

53:49

On this thought-provoking episode, Katie and Matt engage in an enlightening discussion with Spencer Garland, the pastor of Worship Ministry at Fellowship Church. The focus of their conversation is the idea of worship being a daily lifestyle, rather than just limited to Sunday services. They delve into the concept of abiding with Jesus throughout th…

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Worship Through the Arts w/ Andrew Bingham and Emily McCoy 50:31

1+ y ago50:31

50:31

Join hosts Matt and Katie on "The Open Door" podcast, as they welcome Worship Pastors Andrew Bingham and Emily McCoy for an inspiring conversation on the theme of "Worship through the Arts." In this episode, they explore the meaning of corporate worship, share their unique perspectives on leading worship, and delve into the powerful role that emoti…

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Worship as a New Response 39:27

1+ y ago39:27

39:27

In this episode of Open Door, Matt and Katie from the Biblical Life Counseling Center dive into the topic of worship. They explore the meaning of worship, its importance in our daily lives, and how we can make worship a more intentional and authentic practice. Join them as they share personal experiences and insights into the power of worship and h…

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Tolerance and Respect as a Buddhist 14:04

1+ y ago14:04

14:04

In this podcast, we will cover a teaching titled "Tolerance and Respect as a Buddhist". This article includes a paper called “A Fair Go for All” by John D. Hughes, who was the Founder of The Buddhist Discussion Centre. It was a paper presented at the International Conference on Religious Cooperation, Taiwan, 2001. Level: Beginners / Length: 14mins …

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Kesamutti Sutta 20:14

1+ y ago20:14

20:14

In this podcast, we will cover a teaching titled "Kesamutti Sutta". In this sutta you will find an acid test of Truth which if used produces a conclusive result as to the worth of any teaching. Level: Intermediate / Length: 20mins 14secs.By Buddhist Discussion Centre Australia

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Is the door of your heart open to yourself? 31:13

1+ y ago31:13

31:13

In this podcast, we will cover a teaching titled "Is the door of your heart open to yourself?". The article provides a detailed explanation of the dangers and difficulties associated with the unwholesome mind state of anger or hatred. Level: Beginners - Intermediate / Length: 31mins14secBy Buddhist Discussion Centre Australia

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Buddhist Practices for Peace and Solidarity in Times of Conflict 30:36

1+ y ago30:36

30:36

In this podcast, we will cover a teaching titled "Buddhist Practices for Peace and Solidarity in Times of Conflict", a talk presented by Frank Carter, President of the Buddhist Discussion Centre Australia, on a scholar’s panel presentation held during the International United Nations Day of Vesak commemoration in Bangkok, Thailand on the 13th of Ma…

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Have Yourself a MERRY Little Christmas w/ Greg Pinkner 1:09:05

2y ago1:09:05

1:09:05

We are FINALLY talking about joy, merriment, wonder and gladness and what better time than the Christmas season! And who better than Greg Pinkner to come on and share the gladness of this season. We hope you enJOY.By Fellowship Church

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The Removal of Sceptical Doubt for a Buddha Dhamma Practitioner 15:21

2y ago15:21

15:21

One of the first steps on the Buddha Dhamma Path for the practitioner is to access correct confidence, called saddha in the Pali language. This podcast outlines why saddha is so important to real improvement and the disadvantages of it’s opposite which is doubt. Doubt is regarded as one of the Five Hindrances to spiritual growth. If you wish to sup…

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The Expedient Study of Chan 31:36

2y ago31:36

31:36

(Length 25:11) (Level: Beginner) In this podcast, we will cover a Dharma Teaching titled “ The Expedient Study of Ch’an" by the Venerable Pai Sen. This teaching explains the practice of seated meditation, its importance particularly in relation to the needs of the beginner when applying themselves to the study of Chan, and the view of Chan School. …

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Sati Protects the Citta 19:03

2y ago19:03

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Length (19:03) Level: Beginner – Intermediate This podcast is a talk given by Luang Poo Thate at Wat Hin Mark Peng On November 15, 1980, titled 'Sati Protects The Citta'. This talk was translated by Steven Towler. If you wish to support us and our mission, we invite you to be our patron by following Buddhist Discussion Centre Australia Patreon link…

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How Buddhists Should Welcome the Twenty-first Century 13:12

2y ago13:12

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(Length 13:08) (Level: Beginner) In this podcast, we will cover a Dharma Teaching titled “ How Buddhists should welcome the 21st Century" On approaching the turn of the millennium (2000) renowned Buddhist scholar and author Dr.Ananda W.P. Guruge (Late) revisits the vast scope and breadth of mankind’s technological advances and asks of us to weigh u…

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Disappointment in the Church w/ Rick Dunn 52:06

2y ago52:06

52:06

We're wrapping up our series discussing disappointment with the church with Pastor Rick Dunn. What are we supposed to do with community, with the bride of Christ, with the church itself when it is the place where we've faced disappointment and even hurt? Rick, Matt and Katie meditate on this question and more. Rick Dunn is the lead pastor of Fellow…

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Disappointment in Family w/ Tara Havely 47:02

2y ago47:02

47:02

You can choose your friends, you can't choose your family right? Yet family is often our first experience of community so it would hold true that this is a place where we can and will experience disappointment. So what do we do next? Today we're joined by our dear friend Tara to discuss this and more. Tara Havely is a Pastor Associate in Biblical L…

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Disappointment in Marriage w/ Jarrod Justice 48:21

2y ago48:21

48:21

What happens when the person closest to us fails us? What happens when they do something that hurts, bothers, annoys or crushes us? How do we move towards each other and to God in those moments? Today we're joined again by Jarrod Justice to discuss these questions and more. Jarrod Justice is a licensed marital and family therapist with Haven Counse…

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The Pain of Disappointment 45:38

2y ago45:38

45:38

It shouldn't be this way; in all stages of life we are met with experiences of disappointment and more often than not, it's from our closest relationships. Today Matt and Katie want to help us see while disappointment is inevitable, in Christ it becomes a gift which, handled well, can lead us deeper into the heart of the Savior. Matt references Rom…

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Grief - A Conversation with Lauren Morgan 48:50

2+ y ago48:50

48:50

Today we're joined by Lauren Morgan who shares her journey with grief in losing a baby and how she has learned to share that journey with others going through similar circumstances. This is the third episode in our series on Grief: Episode 1 - An Introduction to Grief Episode 2 - A Conversation with R.D. McClenagan Today our guest is Lauren Morgan.…

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Grief - A Conversation with R.D. McClenagan 57:25

2+ y ago57:25

57:25

What do we do with the rawness from grief? What if we're angry at God? And what are we to say to people who are in the midst of grief? These are three topics that came up in this deeply resonant conversation we had about grief with R.D. R.D. McClenagan is the Pastor of Adult Ministries and Teaching at Fellowship Church in Knoxville, TN. You can fol…

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Introduction to Grief 37:58

2+ y ago37:58

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Grief. We all know it. But knowing that doesn't make it any easier. Today, Matt and Katie discuss what grief is and the good role that God has given it in our lives. Matt and Katie reference Psalm 62:8 Matt and Katie reference Hannah’s story in 1 Samuel. Matt references A Grief Observed by C.S. Lewis Katie references Prayer in the Night by Tish Har…

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The Proactive Mind 12:54

2+ y ago12:54

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In this podcast, we will cover a teaching titled "The Proactive Mind", it highlights the important qualities of a pro-active versus a reactive mind.By Buddhist Discussion Centre Australia

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Refuge in the Triple Gem 26:18

2+ y ago26:18

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In this podcast, we will cover a teaching titled "Refuge in the Triple Gem", which provides a concise outline of how to practice and develop refuge in the Triple Gem.By Buddhist Discussion Centre Australia

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Dhamma Talk by Venerable Piyadassi 23:37

2+ y ago23:37

23:37

In this podcast, we will cover a teaching titled "Dhamma Talk by Venerable Piyadassi" during his visit to Australia in 1981. It covers the importance of meditation, the exercise of mind and the states of mind during meditation.By Buddhist Discussion Centre Australia

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The Benefits of Chanting 24:07

2+ y ago24:07

24:07

In this podcast, we will cover a teaching titled "The Benefits of Chanting", which discuss on many aspects of how chanting is used in Buddhism as important practice to awaken our mind.By Buddhist Discussion Centre Australia

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A Lamp for the Path 24:50

2+ y ago24:50

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In this podcast, we will cover a teaching titled "A Lamp for the Path - Commentary by Geshe Lhundrup Sopa", given on July 18-20, 1986 at the Atisha Centre, Vic Australia.By Buddhist Discussion Centre Australia

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Hot Emotions - Shame 48:08

2+ y ago48:08

48:08

Shame is a much-discussed in our culture but what is it actually? Where might it be short-circuiting our lives? And how can shame even be seen as a gift? All of those questions and more as Matt Scheuneman and Katie Neely welcome Kevin Huggins and Brent Crenshaw on the Open Door. Here’s the first two episodes from this batch Intro to Hot Emotions Ho…

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Hot Emotions - Anger 44:26

2+ y ago44:26

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Today, Matt and Katie are joined by Kevin Huggins and Rebekah Wilson from the Biblical Life Counseling Center at Fellowship Church as they discuss the "white, hot emotion" anger. Matt references our first batch on anxiety and depression: Episode 1 - Understanding Anxiety Episode 2 - Walking Through Anxiety Epsiode 3 - What is Depression? Episode 4 …

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Introduction to Hot Emotions 39:19

2+ y ago39:19

39:19

Some emotions have the ability to take over; we can't think straight when we're feeling them so intensely. We call these "hot emotions" and we are joined by Kevin Huggins in this introductory episode to our new series all about two hot emotions: anger and shame. Kevin Huggins served as Pastor of Soul Care and Spiritual Direction at Fellowship Churc…

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The Gifts of Maleness - Part 2 51:49

3y ago51:49

51:49

Jarrod references Philippians 1:6 Jarrod references Proverbs 27:17 For men struggling with pornography looking for group therapy, Jarrod leads a men’s group called Real Connections. Find more about JC Neely here and find him on social media. Find more about Jarrod Justice here. You can also contact him here. Find more about Matt Scheuneman here or …

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The Gifts of Maleness - Part 1 50:32

3y ago50:32

50:32

Katie and Matt are discussing the gifts embodied in maleness with JC Neely (Katie’s husband) and Jarrod Justice. JC is an associate lead pastor at Fellowship Church and Jarrod Justice is a licensed marital and family therapist with Haven Counseling Center in Knoxville, TN. Jarrod references the works of John Eldredge. Matt references the trailer fo…

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The Gifts of Femaleness - Part 2 49:23

3y ago49:23

49:23

Katie and Matt are joined by Sarah Pattison and Makayla McCartney to continue their discussion on what it means to be made in the image of God as a female and being open, inviting and nourishing. Katie references Fully Alive by Larry Crabb as being a big influence on her for this conversation. Sarah references Isaiah 48:12 The group references John…

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The Gifts of Femaleness - Part 1 52:03

3y ago52:03

52:03

Katie and Matt are joined by Sarah Pattison and Makayla McCartney to discuss what it means to be made in the image of God as a female and being open, inviting and nourishing. Katie references Fully Alive by Larry Crabb as being a big influence on her for this conversation. Find more about Makayla McCartney here and find her on social media. Find mo…

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The Gifts of Maleness and Femaleness: Trailer 6:58

3y ago6:58

6:58

Matt and Katie discuss the upcoming batch of episodes on the gifts of masculinity and femininity.By Fellowship Church

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Parenting: Young Adults 51:21

3+ y ago51:21

51:21

Kevin quotes a verse in Ephesians and a verse in Matthew. Karen references Genesis 1:28, Ezra 10, Judges 2, and 1 Corinthians 7:17. Katie brings up Colossians 3. Find more about Kevin Huggins here. Find more about Karen Moore here or find her on social media. Find more about Matt Scheuneman here or find him on social media. Find more about Katie Ne…

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Parenting: Adolescents 39:16

3+ y ago39:16

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Blair brings up 2 Timothy 1:7. For more information on parenting an adolescent, check out this article or this article from The Gospel Coalition. Find more about Kevin Huggins here. Find more about Blair Benefield here or find him on social media. Find more about Matt Scheuneman here or find him on social media. Find more about Katie Neely here or …

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Parenting: Young Children 41:46

3+ y ago41:46

41:46

Kristi references 1 Corinthians 13. Katie mentions a sermon series and book by Andy Stanley called Choosing To Cheat. She also mentions the importance of counseling. Find more about Kevin Huggins here. Find more about Kristi Landis here or find her on social media. Find more about Matt Scheuneman here or find him on social media. Find more about Ka…

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Parenting: Trailer 5:15

3+ y ago5:15

5:15

Matt and Katie discuss the upcoming batch of episodes on Parenting.By Fellowship Church

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Buddha Dhamma is Akaliko (timeless) 15:58

3+ y ago15:58

15:58

(Length 15:58) (Level: Beginner) In this podcast, we will cover a Dharma Teaching titled “Buddha Dhamma is Akaliko (Timeless)” by Buddhist Discussion Centre Australia. If you wish to support us and our mission, we invite you to be our patron by following Buddhist Discussion Centre Australia Patreon link https://www.patreon.com/BuddhistDiscussionCen…

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Sexuality and The Gospel 49:51

3+ y ago49:51

49:51

Katie and Matt are joined once again by Stacie Johnson and Clark Stevens. Matt and Katie both take a few minutes to set up the topic of sexuality before Clark discusses how we as humans are made in God's image, and that He gave us our sexuality as a gift and a way to glorify Himself when sex is kept pure in a marriage. Stacie breaks down what it lo…

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A Christ-Centered Marriage 42:43

3+ y ago42:43

42:43

Katie and Matt are joined once again by Stacie Johnson and Clark Stevens. The group jump right into their discussion of emotionally healthy marriages, with Clark setting up the conversation by explaining how marriage is designed to showcase God's glory and love. He references a study done by Annette Mahoney, as well as the importance of safety with…

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Singleness is Not a Problem 38:20

3+ y ago38:20

38:20

Katie and Matt are joined once again by Stacie Johnson and Clark Stevens as they discuss singleness. Clark first brings up what the Scriptures tell us about marriage and singleness. He mentions having a fulfilling life as a single man until his late 30's, but how this concept was puzzling to the world around him. Stacie chimes in, disclosing that o…

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Emotionally Healthy Relationships 44:08

3+ y ago44:08

44:08

Matt is joined by Katie Neely, Stacie Johnson, and Clark Stevens. After a brief introduction of everyone, Stacie starts the conversation about what it looks like to have a healthy relationship with someone, referencing David and Jonathan in the Old Testament, and Mary and Martha in the New Testament. Clark suggests that there is a difference betwee…

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