Best Pilgrim City Church Podcasts (2024)

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Pilgrim Songs: Psalm 122 33:34

4h ago33:34

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In this series, we will walk through the Psalms of ascent and consider the truths these ancient songs may have for us as we engage in our own summer of pilgrimage. We will consider our own joys and sorrows, our own disappointment with God and God’s people, our own hope for forgiveness and deliverance. In week three of this series, Pastor Andrea Ack…

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Episode #229 - The Qu'ran in Conversation with the Bible with Prof. David Pechansky 52:25

12h ago52:25

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In this episode we’re joined by Prof. David Pechansky, who is Professor Emeritus at the University of St. Thomas, and the author of the book we’re discussing in this episode, Solomon and the Ant: The Qu’ran in Conversation with the Bible (published with Cascade). Over the course of our conversation we talk about various thematic parallels that emer…

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Pilgrim Songs: Psalm 121 28:44

4h ago28:44

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In this series, we will walk through the Psalms of ascent and consider the truths these ancient songs may have for us as we engage in our own summer of pilgrimage. We will consider our own joys and sorrows, our own disappointment with God and God’s people, our own hope for forgiveness and deliverance. In week two of this series, Pastor Lisa Rodrigu…

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Episode #228 - The Hope in Our Scars with Aimee Byrd 56:09

2d ago56:09

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In this episode we’re joined by Aimee Byrd, who is the author of a number of books, including the one we’re discussing on this episode, The Hope in Our Scars: Finding the Bride of Christ in the Underground of Disillusionment (published with Zondervan). In our conversation, Aimee points to the hope that she has in the midst of the negativity that sh…

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Pilgrim Songs: A Psalm for Vulnerability 34:46

14d ago34:46

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In this series, we will walk through the Psalms of ascent and consider the truths these ancient songs may have for us as we engage in our own summer of pilgrimage. We will consider our own joys and sorrows, our own disappointment with God and God’s people, our own hope for forgiveness and deliverance. Pastor Matthew Watson begins this series in Psa…

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Episode #227 - Learning to Disagree with Dr. John Inazu 46:04

9d ago46:04

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In this episode we’re joined by Dr. John Inazu, who is the Sally D. Danforth Distinguished Professor of Law and Religion at Washington University in St. Louis, and the author of the book that we discuss in this episode, Learning to Disagree: The Surprising Path to Navigating Differences with Empathy and Respect (published by Zondervan). Over the co…

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Journey Well 35:44

20d ago35:44

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As we enter a summer of change and sojourn, let us enter knowing that God is with us, ahead of us, and for us. Let us journey together this summer, individually and collectively knowing that God has a plan and purpose for us. Pastor Matthew Watson starts off this series discussing the faith of those who followed God into the unknown according to He…

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Pentecost: Breathe In 30:49

24d ago30:49

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Worship, Community, and Mission have often been referred to as the three pillars that mark the spiritual lives of the church. On Pentecost Sunday, the last Sunday of this series, Pastor Justin Fung talks about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives. [Acts 2:1-8, 37-47]

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Episode #226 - Hurt and Healed by the Church with Ryan George 55:44

16d ago55:44

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CW: sexual and physical abuse, spiritual abuse, grooming, molestation, childhood trauma In this episode we're joined by Ryan George, who is the author of Hurt and Healed by the Church: Redemption and Reconstruction After Spiritual Abuse. During our conversation, Ryan tells us his story, which centers on how his father was an abusive pastor in the I…

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Episode #225 - The Fundamentals of a Recovering Fundamentalist with Gabriel Gordon 1:05:29

23d ago1:05:29

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In this episode we’re joined by Gabriel Gordon, who is a master’s student in Theology at Marquette University and the author of the book that we discuss in this episode, The Fundamentals of a Recovering Fundamentalist: Reorienting towards the True, Good, and Beautiful (Wipf & Stock). In our conversation, Gabriel talks about how he deconstructed his…

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Strengthening the Core: Mission Part 2 38:53

1M ago38:53

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Worship, Community, and Mission have often been referred to as the three pillars that mark the spiritual lives of the church. In week four of our current series, three panelists talked about mission. [Acts 2:42-47]

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Episode #224 - The Rise and Fall of Dispensationalism with Dr. Daniel Hummel 1:00:47

1M ago1:00:47

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In this episode we’re talking about Dispensationalism with Dr. Daniel Hummel, who is the Director of the Lumen Center and Upper House in Madison, WI, a research fellow in the History Department at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the host of the UpWords podcast, and the author of The Rise and Fall of Dispensationalism: How the Evangelical Battl…

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Strengthening the Core: Mission 33:34

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Worship, Community, and Mission have often been referred to as the three pillars that mark the spiritual lives of the church. In week five of our series, guest preacher, Rich Rivera, speaks about a mission-minded life according to Acts 2:42-47 Born and raised in New York City, Rich has dedicated over 22 years to urban ministry and church planting. …

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Episode #223 - Paul and the Resurrection of Israel with Dr. Jason Staples 1:11:24

1M ago1:11:24

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In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Jason Staples, who is Asst Teaching Professor in the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies at North Carolina State University, and the author of The Idea of Israel (CUP) as well as the more recent book that we’re discussing in this episode, Paul and the Resurrection of Israel (also with CUP). Over the c…

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Strengthening the Core: Community Part 2 41:48

2M ago41:48

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Worship, Community, and Mission have often been referred to as the three pillars that mark the spiritual lives of the church. In week four of our current series, three panelists talked about community. [Acts 2:42-47]

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Episode #222 - Gospel Media with Dr. Nicholas Elder 55:46

2M ago55:46

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In this episode we’re joined by Dr. Nicholas Elder, who is Associate Professor of New Testament at the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary and the author of the book that we discuss in this episode, Gospel Media: Reading, Writing, and Circulating Jesus Traditions (published by Eerdmans). Over the course of our conversation, Dr. Elder talks a…

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Strengthening the Core: Community Part 1 30:52

2M ago30:52

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Worship, Community, and Mission have often been referred to as the three pillars that mark the spiritual lives of the church. In week three of this series, guest preacher, Ken Wytsma, talks about community and individualism. [Matthew 28:1-20]

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Episode #221 - Pilgrim Journey with Professor Curtis Freeman 1:01:31

2M ago1:01:31

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In this episode we’re joined by Professor Curtis Freeman, who is Ruth D. Duncan Director of the Baptist House of Studies and Research Professor of Theology and Baptist Studies at Duke Divinity School, and he’s the author of Pilgrim Letters, and the book that we’re excited to discuss in this episode, Pilgrim Journey. In our conversation we talk abou…

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Strengthening the Core: Worship Part 2 30:53

2M ago30:53

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Worship, Community, and Mission have often been referred to as the three pillars that mark the spiritual lives of the church. In week two of our current series, Pastor Matthew Watson interviews three panelists from Christ City Church in a discussion about worship. [Romans 11:36-12:1]

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Episode #220 - Multilingual Church with Dr. Jonathan Downie 58:43

2M ago58:43

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In this episode we’re joined by Dr. Jonathan Downie (PhD, Heriot-Watt University), who is a Consultant Interpreter and Researcher in Multilingual Churches, and the author of Multilingual Church: Strategies for Making Disciples in All Languages (w/ William Carey Publishing). Over the course of our conversation, Dr. Downie articulates the importance …

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Strengthening the Core: Worship 40:05

2M ago40:05

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Kicking off a new series around Christ City Church's core practices (Worship, Community, and Mission), Pastor Matthew Watson points us to the early church's example and what worship looks like for us today. [Acts 2:42-47] -- Resources: - Sacred Pathways Survey: https://go.christcitydc.org/sacredpathways - Typing Test: https://ratatype.com…

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Episode #219 - Jesus Was A Refugee with Dr. Barnabas Aspray 46:58

2M ago46:58

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Dr. Barnabas Aspray is Assistant Professor of Systematic Theology at St. Mary's Seminary and University in Baltimore, MD and the author of a recent article in the academic journal, Modern Theology, called "Jesus Was A Refugee: Unpacking the Theological Implications." In this episode Dr. Aspray addresses the topic of the refugee crisis around the wo…

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Learning to Live: New Life 30:25

3M ago30:25

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On Easter Sunday, Pastor Justin Fung concludes our journey through Learning to Live, inviting us to remember the promise of new life. [Matthew 28:1-10, 16-20]

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Episode #218 - Trauma & The Trinity with Rev. Dr. Scott Harrower 58:50

2M ago58:50

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CW: violence against children, assault, domestic partner violence, adverse religious experiences, suicide Rev. Dr. Scott Harrower is Lecturer in Christian Thought at Ridley College and an ordained minister in the Anglican Church. In this episode, Revd Dr. Harrower offers a theological response to trauma through the doctrine of the Trinity–reflected…

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Learning to Live: For the Sake of the World 36:14

3M ago36:14

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This week in our Learning to Live series, Pastor Matthew Watson reminds us that we are a sent people whose mission is to embody the presence of God. [John 20:19-23]

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Episode #217 - Trauma-Informed Evangelism with Dr. Elaine Heath and Dr. Charles Kiser 49:56

3M ago49:56

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CW: adverse religious experiences Dr. Charles Kiser is a pastor and theologian with Storyline Christian Community in Dallas, TX, and Dr. Elanie Heath is the former Dean of Duke Divinity School and the author of The Mystic Way of Evangelism and Loving the Hell Out of Ourselves (and Others). In this episode, we talk about Dr. Kiser’s and Dr. Heath’s …

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Learning to Live: Church 31:53

3M ago31:53

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This week in our Learning to Live series, Pastor Justin Fung looks at what it means to be the Church. [1 Peter 2:4-5, 9-12]

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Episode #216 - Trauma-Informed Preaching with Dr. Matthew Kim 42:05

3M ago42:05

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CW: murder, depression Dr. Matthew D. Kim is the Professor of Practical Theology; Holder of the Hubert H. and Gladys S. Raborn Chair of Pastoral Leadership at Truett Seminary at Baylor University. In this episode, Dr. Kim introduces us to his book Preaching to People in Pain (Baker Academic, 2021) and his broader philosophies around trauma informed…

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Learning to Live: The Bible 29:27

3M ago29:27

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This week in our Learning to Live series, Kiry Murray preaches on the Bible as a lamp for our feet and a light for our path according to Psalm 119:105. They recognize that Scripture has been used to harm and point us toward the hope that Scripture can also be used to heal. Kiry Murray (They/Them) is an intern at Christ City and a Seminary student a…

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Episode #215 - PIVOT with Scot McKnight and Laura Barringer 56:55

3M ago56:55

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CW: adverse religious experiences, church-related trauma, narcissistic leaders Dr. Scot McKnight is Professor of New Testament at Northern Seminary and Laura Barringer is an author and a Kindergarten Teacher. In this episode, they summarize their two recent books (A Church Called Tov and Pivot). In the first part, in the light of abuse related to W…

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Learning to Live: Overcoming & Enduring 33:24

3M ago33:24

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This week in our Learning to Live series, Pastor Justin Fung talks about overcoming and enduring through life's journey in community and with God. [Psalm 23]

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Episode #214 - Trauma & Moral Injury with Dr. Brian Powers 53:06

3M ago53:06

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CW: wartime violence, civilian casualities, suicide Dr. Brian Powers is Vann Fellow in Christianity and the Armed Forces and Executive Director of the International Centre for Moral Injury at Durham University. In this episode Dr. Powers defines the term “moral injury” and helps us to understand some of the applications of this term with respect to…

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Learning to Live: Prayer 30:16

4M ago30:16

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This week in our Learning to Live series, Pastor Lisa Rodriguez Watson explores one of our core practices for spiritual growth: prayer—what it is and how it can help us become more like Jesus. [Luke 11:1-13] -- Follow along with Learning to Live at ⁠learningtolive.app⁠.

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Episode #213 - Trauma & The Hebrew Bible with Dr. Alexiana Fry 1:03:18

4M ago1:03:18

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CW: sexual assault, forced migration, intimate partner violence. Dr. Alexiana Fry is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Copenhagen and the author of Trauma Talks in the Hebrew Bible. In this episode, we talk about how she began working on this topic as well as several different texts that have or could be read in light of trauma (e.g., …

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Learning to Live: How to Live a Full Life 31:06

4M ago31:06

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Pastor Matthew Watson continues in week 6 of Learning to Live, a church-wide curriculum written for Christ City that we'll be journeying through over the next several weeks, exploring together what it means to follow Jesus and seek the kingdom of God. [⁠1 Timothy 4:7-16⁠]--Follow along with Learning to Live at learningtolive.app.…

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The Fast that Transforms 17:45

4M ago17:45

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Pastor Justin Fung gives an Ash Wednesday Homily on transformative fasting according to Isaiah 58.

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Episode #212 - Ecological Trauma with Dr. Tim Middleton 43:42

4M ago43:42

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Dr. Tim Middleton is Tutorial Fellow in Theology & Director of the Centre for Baptist Studies at Regent’s Park College at Oxford University. In this episode, we talk about ecological trauma—the trauma experienced by the earth and as a result of climate change and other ecological conditions. Dr. Middleton explains how his work intersects with traum…

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Learning to Live: Who You're Becoming 28:10

4M ago28:10

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Pastor Andrea Ackermann continues in week 5 of Learning to Live, a church-wide curriculum written for Christ City that we'll be journeying through over the next several weeks, exploring together what it means to follow Jesus and seek the kingdom of God. [2 Corinthians 3:17-18; Ephesians 2:8; Galatians 5:22-23]--Follow along with Learning to Live at…

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Episode #211 - Racial Trauma with Pastor Juliet Liu 1:02:33

4M ago1:02:33

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CW: microaggressions, institutional trauma, intergenerational trauma Pastor Juliet Liu is a co-pastor of Life on the Vine in the northwest suburbs of Chicago, and she serves as Chair of the Board for Missio Alliance. In this episode, we talk about what constitutes racial trauma, how this occurs differently in different environments, how intergenera…

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Learning to Live: God's Story 31:18

4M ago31:18

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Pastor Justin Fung continues in week 4 of Learning to Live, a church-wide curriculum written for Christ City that we'll be journeying through over the next several weeks, exploring together what it means to follow Jesus and seek the kingdom of God. [John 3:16-17]--Follow along with Learning to Live at learningtolive.app.Find a Christ City small gro…

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Episode #210 - Trauma & Mental Illness with John Andrew Bryant 58:21

4M ago58:21

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CW: suicidal ideations, obsessive compulsive disorder In this episode we’re talking about trauma and mental illness with John Andrew Bryant. John Andrew Bryant is a caregiver, writer, and part-time street pastor in a small steel town outside Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and he is the author of A Quiet Mind to Suffer With, published in 2023 with Lexham…

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Learning to Live: Your Story 37:07

5M ago37:07

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Pastor Matthew Watson, along with Dr. Daniel Harris, continues in week 3 of Learning to Live, a church-wide curriculum written for Christ City that we'll be journeying through over the next 12 weeks, exploring together what it means to follow Jesus and seek the kingdom of God. [Psalm 139] Follow along with Learning to Live at: learningtolive.app . …

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Episode #209 - Domestic & Family Violence Trauma with Erica Mandi Manga (née Hamence) 1:07:31

5M ago1:07:31

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CW: Domestic and Family Violence Erica Mandi Manga (née Hamence), who is Associate Minister of Formation and Training at St Barnabas Broadway in Australia, joins us to talk about the trauma caused by Domestic and Family Violence. In this episode, we talk about Erica's work in resourcing churches, define "domestic and family violence," which encompa…

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Learning to Live: An Invitation 34:27

5M ago34:27

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Pastor Andrea Ackermann continues in week 2 of Learning to Live, a church-wide curriculum written for Christ City that we'll be journeying through over the next 12 weeks, exploring together what it means to follow Jesus and seek the kingdom of God. [Matthew 4:19]--Follow along with Learning to Live at learningtolive.app.Find a Christ City small gro…

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Episode #208 - Sexual Harassment & Trauma with Tiffany Bluhm 51:41

5M ago51:41

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CW: Sexual Harassment, Gender-Based Discrimination Tiffany Bluhm is an author and speaker who serves at the intersection of justice and faith. In the book we feature her book Prey Tell. In this episode, she explains how women often experience abuses of power and portions of her story where she experienced sexual harassment and retaliation. She also…

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Learning to Live: What Do You Want? 33:56

5M ago33:56

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Pastor Justin introduces Learning to Live, a church-wide curriculum written for Christ City that we'll be journeying through over the next 12 weeks, exploring together what it means to follow Jesus and seek the kingdom of God. [Matthew 6:25-35] -- Follow along with Learning to Live at learningtolive.app. Find a Christ City small group at christcity…

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Episode #207 - Church and Gender-Related Trauma with Aimee Byrd 58:59

5M ago58:59

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CW: gender-based discrimination, religious trauma Aimee Byrd is the author of several books, including Recovering from Biblical Manhood and Womanhood and The Sexual Reformation. In this episode we hear Aimee recount her experiences of trauma in conjunction with her ministry as an author and speaker. She shares about her gender-based discrimination …

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Epiphany & Endurance 35:34

5M ago35:34

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Pastor Matthew Watson kicks off the first service of 2024, encouraging us to learn from the story of the Magi as we look to a new year. [Matthew 2:1-12]

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Episode #206 – Feminist Trauma Theologies with Dr. Katie Cross 47:08

5M ago47:08

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CW: gender-based violence, sexual assault, religious trauma, intimate partner violence Dr. Katie Cross is Lecturer in Practical Theology at Christ’s College at the University of Aberdeen. She is the author of The Sunday Assembly and Theologies of Suffering and the co-editor of Feminist Trauma Theologies and Bearing Witness. (Bonus note: Her co-edit…

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Episode #205 - Trauma Theologies with Dr. Karen O'Donnell 53:44

5M ago53:44

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CW: generational trauma, genocide Dr. Karen O’Donnell is Academic Dean and Lecturer in Worship and Human Community at Westcott House at the Cambridge Theological Federation. She is the author of Broken Bodies and The Dark Womb, and the co-editor of Feminist Trauma Theologies and Bearing Witness. (Bonus note: Her co-editor is next week’s guest Katie…

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