Kindavangelical is a conversation with Pete Briscoe and his friends. We’re trying to find more beautiful ways to live the Christian life and we’re glad you’re here. You can follow Pete: On Twitter @petebriscoe where he periodically post updates about the pod and random thoughts and pictures. On Facebook (just search for Pete Briscoe) where we often have discussions after the podcast. Hop on and share your experience. DMs open! On Instagram at peteabriscoe where Pete posts pictures from trave ...
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Launched in April 2006, this podcast, originally named the "About The Church" podcast, has journeyed through a remarkable evolution. Its inception saw me, your host, deeply rooted in fundamentalist, evangelical Christianity, even holding the title of associate pastor. However, over time, my spiritual perspectives have shifted. In 2011, the podcast took a turn when I broke ties with the traditional institution of the church and "performance-based Christianity," prompting a rebranding of the s ...
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157 - There Is So Much More Harmony In Religion Than I Was Allowing Myself To Believe
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From July 2021 through August 2023, I had published many updates about my spiritual faith evolution in this podcast. However, it has now been a whole year since I’ve published anything about my faith journey. This has caused many people to become curious about the sudden silence over the past year. Today, I woke up, listened to a piece of content t…
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Pete shares a short announcement about taking a break from the podcast. Marg Mowczko’s webpage is margmowczko.com If you’d like to hop on the phone to talk about possibly engaging Pete as your personal coach, or speaking to your company or team, his email is petebriscoe@me.com. Please reach out. If you are interested in Pete’s sermons, there is one…
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Episode 15: Patriarchy 3 - From Patriarchy to Partnership
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In this episode, Pete Briscoe walks us through the biblical support for a dynamic partnership between women and men in the home and the church setting. He explains the vision the biblical writers communicated in hopes of seeing the church be a change agent in the Patriarchal world. If you are asking, “What does the Bible really say about this”, Pet…
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Episdoe 14: Patriarchy 2 - The Incredible Shrinking Room with guest, Iver Robinson
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In her book “The Making of Biblical Womanhood” Beth Allison Barr said, “from the ancient world through the modern world, history told a continuous story of patriarchy - of women suppressed, oppressed, devalued, and silenced.” Much of this oppression has occurred in the church. Today we discuss the damage patriarchy does to women in church settings …
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Episode 13 - Patriarchy 1: Patriarchal regrets
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This is the first in a multi-episode mini-series on the topic of women, men, home and church in the context of the systemic patriarchy in our culture and places of worship. In this episode, Pete addresses how patriarchy damages the family and looks at the history of what historians call the “cult of domesticity.” If you would like to experience con…
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Episode 12: The art and joy of civil conversation
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In a world where winning is paramount, having a mutually beneficial conversation with a person we disagree with is a lost art. It isn't hard to rediscover joyful interaction and in this episode Pete outlines 10 strategies for doing so. This is a good one to share with your team!By Pete Briscoe
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Episode 11: Dispossessed - with Dr. Isaac Sharp
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Many of us have been “shown the door” by our evangelical friends. This dispossession is painful and difficult to understand. Dr. Isaac Sharp joins us to discuss this phenomenon as we walk through his book, The Other Evangelicals.By Pete Briscoe
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Episode 10: Evolutionary Creationism - with guest Dr. Janet Kellogg Ray
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Is evolution true? Is it possible to be a Christian and believe in evolution? Is the earth 6000 years old or 4.3 billion years old? How do we know? Dr. Janet Kellogg Ray, a professor of Biology, will help those of us who were taught only “Young Earth Creationism” that there are better ways to understand the origins of the universe and mankind.…
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Kindavangelical is the podcast where we talk about more beautiful ways to live the Christian life. Sometimes the more beautiful way is more difficult, in fact it usually is, right? In this episode Pete discusses what to do, instead of flippantly asking someone to forgive you, after you’ve done something hurtful. It’s hard, and it’s beautiful too.…
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Episode 8: Church stuff - with guest Zach Lambert
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The church is struggling, people are leaving, and it leaves us wondering, is there any hope for the church moving forward? This honest discussion with Zach Lambert points to ways forward for the church and addresses some of the questions many of us who have left the church are pondering.By Pete Briscoe
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Episode 7: After Evangelicalism - with guest Dr. David Gushee
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Setting out on a journey with no destination is an unnatural thing to do. It is unsettling and we feel ungrounded. Welcome to unnatural land… how is the journey going for you? Do you know where you’re going, or are you still figuring that out? In this episode we discuss what might come next, after we leave evangelicalism, with guest Dr. David Gushe…
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Episode 6: The Fundamental Shift - with guest Dr. Thomas Jay Oord
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If we are going to find “more beautiful ways to live the Christin life” some shifts are necessary. In this episode Pete discusses how curiosity can allow us to make these changes. Then he interviews Dr. Thomas Jay Oord who espouses a fundamental shift that might surprise you.By Pete Briscoe
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Episode 5.5: Where is this Podcast Going?…and Other Questions I’m Getting
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In this extra episode, Pete discusses questions he’s getting after the first 5 episodes of Kindavangelical. He addresses; “Where is this Podcast going?, “Can you define evangelicalism?”, “Do you hate evangelicals now?”, and “Why are you leading people astray?”By Pete Briscoe
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Pete starts to discuss why he can’t abide in evangelicalism anymore. He’ll share a unique and haunting story that will provide language for those of us who have left. Listen to the story, do you see yourself in it?By Pete Briscoe
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156 - Navigating Faith Together: The Marriage Journey Through Spiritual Transformation
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In this deeply personal episode, Stephanie and I open up about our intertwined journey of spiritual evolution. Joined by Tony Rinkenberger, we delve into the challenges and triumphs experienced as our beliefs began to shift and expand. Many in the fundamentalist and evangelical realms worry that their spiritual deconstruction might threaten the sta…
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155 - Navigating Self vs. Selfish: The Balance of Awakening
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In this episode I sit down with Troy Heinritz, a long-time member of our community, to dive deep into a concept many grapple with on a spiritual awakening journey: the delicate balance between Self and selfishness. As we explore the notion that to serve others in our highest state of consciousness, we must sometimes prioritize what brings us peace …
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154 - Demystifying the Law of Attraction: A Workshop with Cliff Ravenscraft
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I recently published episode 705 of The Cliff Ravenscraft Show where I invited my great friend, Megan Porta, to have a conversation about our experiences with manifesting success and turning our dreams into reality. We included "The Law of Attraction" in the title. The feedback that has come in from that episode has been incredible. Most of the fee…
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153 - Inner Truth and Evolving Perspectives: My Heart-to-Heart with Lori Hammond
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In this special episode of the Encouraging Others Through Christ podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with my good friend Lori Hammond. Lori and I met on Clubhouse back during the pandemic and we quickly bonded over our shared interest in hypnosis and hypnotherapy. Lori recently responded to a Law of Attraction episode I published in episode 705…
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152 - Is the Bible God's Sole Blueprint for Our Spiritual Connection?
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This episode is a followup conversation with my friend Brian Dixon that was shared back in episode 150 of this podcast. Towards the end of our previous conversation, Brian shared his extensive religious education - a master's degree from a Bible college - and his lifelong commitment as a Bible-believing Christian. He expressed his love for defendin…
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Episode 4: Resonance - with guest Jeff Jones
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On this episode Pete will start talking about the aspects of evangelicalism that, as of this recording, still resonate with him. For those asking for a ‘doctrinal statement”, you’ll Kinda-get one. He’ll also talk with his long time friend Jeff Jones, the lead pastor of an evangelical church in Dallas, TX about the primary adjustment that needs to b…
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151 - Stepping Outside the Evangelical House - An Amazing Metaphor from Pete Briscoe
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In this episode I shared an audio clip from Pete Briscoe and his podcast titled "KindaVangelical." My friend, Richard Marcotte, pointed me to Pete's podcast recently and I was really moved by the metaphor he uses of "the house" to describe the the journey of those who are stepping away from the evangelical church. As someone who started the process…
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150 - Beyond The Bible - A Journey to Understanding: Probing Questions with Brian Dixon
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In Episode 147, "Facing The Fear of Being Shunned: Navigating Spiritual Awakening & Deconstruction," I delved into the varied responses I received to my Facebook post on my Spiritual Awakening and Deconstruction journey. My friend Brian Dixon voiced some concerns about my post, my intention to create a space for others on a similar path, and my exp…
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149 - Spiritual Awakening & Deconstruction - Ask Me Anything! | Clubhouse Room Reply from Wedneday, July 19th, 2023
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This is an audio recording of a Clubhouse Room that I hosted on Wednesday, July 19th, 2023 titled "Spiritual Awakening & Deconstruction - Ask Me Anything!" Sign up to be notified via email about future events at https://awakening.cliffravenscraft.com 00:08:57 - What is Spiritual Awakening? 00:11:07 - What is a Deconstruction Journey? 00:12:41 - The…
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148 - Spiritual Awakening & Deconstruction - Ask Me Anything! | Clubhouse Room Reply from Friday, July 14th, 2023
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This is an audio recording of a Clubhouse Room that I hosted on Friday, July 14th, 2023 titled "Spiritual Awakening & Deconstruction - Ask Me Anything!" 00:00:00 - Monolog to open the room, waiting for anyone raise their hand and ask a question. 00:33:01 - Jared asks about what my thoughts are about The Bible today. 00:40:03 - I interact with Louan…
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147 - Facing The Fear of Being Shunned: Navigating Spiritual Awakening & Deconstruction
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In today's episode of Encouraging Others Through Christ, I reveal more insight around my personal journey of spiritual awakening and deconstruction, a process that has been unfolding since 2020. I recount how I've been disassembling the long-held beliefs I had unknowingly taken on from my religious upbringing, and the reactions from some of my prev…
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Episode 3: Journeys - with guest Zach Lambert
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Life is a journey and for Kindavangelicals the journey is punctuated with roots to trip over, drop offs to avoid and steep hills to traverse. It can be hard, it can feel lonely too. In Episode 3 of the podcast, Pete shares more of his journey and introduces you to Joseph Campbell, Paulo Coelho, Hugh Jackman, and his friend Zach Lambert who shares h…
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Episode 2: Some of the Rest of the Story...
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Someone posted that they googled, “What happened to Pete Briscoe?” Ha, seriously! If you were to google that, you would find a video from March 31, 2019. This is the service where my wife Libby and I shared with our church of 28 1/2 years that we were leaving the ministry. We loved our church and it was incredibly difficult to go. On that video I s…
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Episode 1: The House - with guest Jared Byas [Premiere Episode]
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In my first episode of Kindavangelical I’m going to paint a picture for you, not with acrylics, but with a handful of words. My picture is a metaphor and when you hear it you will instantly know if Kindavangelical is for you, or not. Then I’m going to talk with Jared Byas. Jared served as a local pastor and adjunct professor for almost ten years be…
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146 - How Do You Evaluate Any Text or Teaching That Presents Itself As Inspired?
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In this episode, I am joined by my friend Michael Sebastien in another conversation in my EOTC Mystery School discussion series. The overall topic for this episode is "How do you evaluate a text or teaching that presents itself as "inspired," "Spiritual" or "from God?" As promised at the end of the episode, you can CLCK HERE to listen to Michael's …
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This morning, I felt promoted to write a journal entry starting with the phrase... "Choosing My Own Path." After realizing that this prompting was not going to go away, I sat down and began to write whatever came to me. In this episode, I share that full journal entry with you. Click Here if you want to see the Earl Nightingale video clip that I wa…
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144 - Inner Child Healing - Quieting The Mind - And Much More
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In this episode, I share an UNEDITED conversation that I had with Zach Bender where I was interviewed for his Beyond TH3 Mind Experience podcast. I have other podcasts that might be of interest to you. See my list of shows at http://CliffRavenscraft.com/podcast Let's Work Together! Would you like to connect with me through one-on-one coaching or th…
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143 - EOTC Mystery School - Sikhism - Judgement - Reincarnation - Past Lives - Karma
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It is an incredible honor to bring a new series of conversations to the Encouraging Others Through Christ podcast titled "EOTC Mystery School." This special project is dedicated to the advancement of love, service, cooperation, and understanding, in relation to all people of various faith and spiritual backgrounds. The purpose is not that we will a…
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142 - Hearing God Speak - An Esoteric Teaching of Jesus
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In my recent times of meditation and prayer, I have felt called to share more of the things that I've been learning about the more "esoteric teachings of Jesus." The word "esoteric" is defined as "intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest." It is very clear, that Jesus taught d…
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In this episode, I am joined my dear friend Bethany Dixon where we have a very authentic conversation about our Spiritual Journey as Christians who have ventured beyond the doctrines that we had grown up with. THIS LINK is to the document that I wrote to provide during my memorial service should I pass from this life. Books I Mentioned: The Autobio…
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In this episode, I share as much as I know about the topic of "Light Language" from my own journey and experience with it. I have other podcasts that might be of interest to you. See my list of shows at http://CliffRavenscraft.com/podcast Let's Work Together! Would you like to connect with me through one-on-one coaching or through one of my paid ma…
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In this episode, I share the most recent "Faith Journey" update from my Audio Journal Podcast that is from the Train With Cliff Audio Program. I have other podcasts that might be of interest to you. See my list of shows at http://CliffRavenscraft.com/podcast Let's Work Together! Would you like to connect with me through one-on-one coaching or throu…
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138 - A Divine Spiritual Being Having A Human Experience
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Who Am I? I've asked myself this question so many times. In this episode, I share the most current understanding of the answer to this question. I have other podcasts that might be of interest to you. See my list of shows at http://CliffRavenscraft.com/podcast Let's Work Together! Would you like to connect with me through one-on-one coaching or thr…
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137 - Is It Possible To Be In Control of Your Thought Life And Emotional Life All of The Time?
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In this episode, I answer a question from someone who has been listening to the content that I've created about mindset and the use of affirmations. Here is the question, as it was asked…. “My question is a process question for you. I've followed you a little bit. I'm a Bible teacher… Been teaching the Bible all my life. There are many things that …
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What does it mean to be a heretic? Heresy is defined as... Opinion or doctrine at variance with the orthodox or accepted doctrine, especially of a church or religious system. the maintaining of such an opinion or doctrine. Roman Catholic Church. the willful and persistent rejection of any article of faith by a baptized member of the church. Any bel…
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135 - The Beginning of a New Season
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This episodes contains the full, unedited, introduction to a significant new season of my spiritual journey that began about one year ago. At the time, I had considered this podcast (Encouraging Others Through Christ) to be a "discontinued" podcast. However, recently, I have been inspired to revive the Encouraging Others Through Christ podcast. To …
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134 EOTC – Feeling Called Back To The Scriptures
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It has been another year since I've recorded an episode of Encouraging Others Through Christ. As I've said before, I only create new episodes of this podcast as I feel led to do so. Recently, I've felt led to get back into reading the scriptures more frequently. However, when I started to think about doing […]…
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133 EOTC – Finding Church with Wayne Jacobsen
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I can't believe that it has been TWO YEARS since the previous episode of Encouraging Others Through Christ. With that said, I knew that I would only create new episodes of this podcast as The Spirit led me to do so. For the past three years, I've been on an amazing journey as God has […]By Cliff Ravenscraft
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132 EOTC – Faith Still Strong One Year Later!
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I am so delighted to have Wayne Jacobsen join us once again here on Encouraging Others Through Christ. This time around, Wayne and I discuss what a life of faith might look like for those who are not a part of an institution. In our conversation, I mention a blog post I recently wrote about […]By Cliff Ravenscraft
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131 EOTC – Three Free Sins – Steve Brown
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I am super excited to release this 131st episode of the Encouraging Others Through Christ Podcast. Out of all the podcast episodes that I have produced since December 2005, this is, by far, my favorite episode to date. In this episode, I share an hour long conversation that I had with Steve Brown from Key […]…
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This episode of Encouraging Others Through Christ is long overdue. I am finally at place where I am ready to record this episode devoted to remembering my good friend, David H. Foster. My great friend, David, passed away on April 1st, 2012. However, not before having a profound impact on my life. In this episode […]…
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129 EOTC – Know God, Love God & Live The Life For Which You Were Created
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In this episode Cliff is once again joined by his good friend David Foster. Together they talk about true identity in Christ. They talk about money being a good thing and a God thing. And they talk about the journey of knowing God, loving God and living the life for which we are created. Thanks […]By Cliff Ravenscraft
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128 EOTC – Is God More Real Than Your Bank Account?
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I am so delighted to have Wayne Jacobsen join us once again here on Encouraging Others Through Christ. This time around, Wayne shares some thoughts around a message that he sent me in an email a few weeks ago. Here's what he had written to me… This has been one of the greatest joys of […]By Cliff Ravenscraft
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127 EOTC – He Redeemed My Mind To Think Big
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I am excited to share a message from my good friend, David H. Foster, from his Renegade's Guide To God podcast. In this episode of the Encourage Others Through Christ podcast, I have taken the most recent podcast from my good friend, David H. Foster, and edited it down to be included here for you. […]…
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126 EOTC – A Conversation With Wayne Jacobsen
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Back in episode 121, I shared some pretty shocking information related to my journey of faith and where I stand on my relationship with “the church.” In that episode, I had shared just how much of an impact the book “So You Don't Want To Go To Church,” by Wayne Jacobsen, had on me. In […]By Cliff Ravenscraft
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125 EOTC – Encouraging Others Through Christ
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The About The Church podcast was launched in January 2006 as the third podcast produced here at the Generally Speaking Production Network. In this episode, I share the reasons why, after 125 episodes, I've decided to re-brand the show. From this point forward, this podcast will be known as the Encouraging Others Through Christ or […]…
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