Best Scot McKnight Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 425 - Jeff's Update: The FBI, Unity, and Grandchildren 18:07

2h ago18:07

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After more than one year... here is a new episode! So I took a little time off... This is a short one with the intention of more to come!By Jeff Keady and Jonny Craig: Pastors, Leaders, Bloggers, Podcasters, and Encouragers

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Reflections On The Gospel Of Matthew - The New Testament Everyday Bible Study Series 37:27

5m ago37:27

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In this episode Scot McKnight and Cody Matchett discuss the completion of Scot's entry on the Gospel of Matthew for the New Testament Everyday Bible Study Series. https://harperchristianresources.com/nte/ Ethereal Vistas by Denis BrodovskyiBy Kingdom Roots

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79. Springboard [John Talks About His Favorite Topic Again] 47:06

2h ago47:06

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Hosted by John McCambridge and Jackie Mitchell. --- Story / Symbol / Spirit is a podcast about how to make sense of Scripture. The Bible is a beautiful gift from God with the power to help us know God and better understand our lives, identity, meaning, and purpose. But for many people, reading the Bible is difficult. The ancient and confusing natur…

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Ep 081: Should Your Church Consider the Microchurch Model?, with Frank Wooden 50:50

7h ago50:50

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Karl Vaters talks with Frank Wooden about Microchurches. Frank has been a church planter for decades, but is now concentrating on the Microchurch model as a valid, healthy alternative in a changing cultural landscape. Karl and Frank talk about What Microchurch is Why it’s so appealing right now Some cautions to be aware of Three reasons the Microch…

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78. 1st Triennial Review of the Hermeneutic 1:05:08

10d ago1:05:08

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Hosted by John McCambridge and Jackie Mitchell. --- Story / Symbol / Spirit is a podcast about how to make sense of Scripture. The Bible is a beautiful gift from God with the power to help us know God and better understand our lives, identity, meaning, and purpose. But for many people, reading the Bible is difficult. The ancient and confusing natur…

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77. The End of the Beginning! - Gen. 49:29-50:26 55:22

17d ago55:22

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Hosted by John McCambridge and Jackie Mitchell. --- Story / Symbol / Spirit is a podcast about how to make sense of Scripture. The Bible is a beautiful gift from God with the power to help us know God and better understand our lives, identity, meaning, and purpose. But for many people, reading the Bible is difficult. The ancient and confusing natur…

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Ep 080: Practical Ideas that Work In Small Churches, with Laurie Acker 34:37

14d ago34:37

34:37

Karl Vaters talks with Laurie Acker about the changing face of small church ministry, especially as it relates to recruiting, training, and relying on the volunteers who are so essential in helping small churches survive and thrive in a changing world. Laurie runs SmallChurchMinistry.com, an online ministry that provides resources and support for v…

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Medieval Sermons, The Making of Biblical Womanhood, and The Pastor's Wife With Dr. Beth Allison Barr 47:44

9d ago47:44

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In this episode Scot McKnight and Cody Matchett talk with Dr. Beth Allison Barr. Beth Allison Barr is the James Vardaman Professor of History at Baylor University. She earned her PhD in Medieval History from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and is the bestselling author of The Making of Biblical Womanhood: How the Subjugation of Wome…

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76. A Menagerie* of Further Blessings - Gen. 49:13-28 57:43

12d ago57:43

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(*Provided, of course, that a pier and a pantry count as animals.) Hosted by John McCambridge and Jackie Mitchell. --- Story / Symbol / Spirit is a podcast about how to make sense of Scripture. The Bible is a beautiful gift from God with the power to help us know God and better understand our lives, identity, meaning, and purpose. But for many peop…

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75. A Simple 8316-Step Guide to Being King - Gen. 49:1-12 1:03:04

19d ago1:03:04

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Hosted by John McCambridge and Jackie Mitchell. --- Story / Symbol / Spirit is a podcast about how to make sense of Scripture. The Bible is a beautiful gift from God with the power to help us know God and better understand our lives, identity, meaning, and purpose. But for many people, reading the Bible is difficult. The ancient and confusing natur…

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Ep 079: Church Collaboration and Killing Consumerism in a Post-Christian Context, with Dan Nichols 51:09

29d ago51:09

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Pastoring in a post-Christian context is different. The more counter-cultural our faith becomes, the more important it is to understand that Christian consumerism is deadly and church cooperation is essential. Karl Vaters talks with Dan Nichols about these subjects, including: Negotiating a cultural shift in a longstanding church Partnering with ot…

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Paul and the Resurrection of Israel: Jews, Former Gentiles, Israelites With Dr. Jason A. Staples 58:35

1M ago58:35

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In this episode Scot McKnight and Cody Matchett Talk with Dr. Jason A. Staples about his recent Oxford University Press monograph, Paul and the Resurrection of Israel. Jason A. Staples (Ph.D., UNC-Chapel Hill) is an author, historian, speaker, journalist, voice actor, and former American football coach. He is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the …

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74. Remember, His Name is Israel - Gen. 48 39:42

26d ago39:42

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Hosted by John McCambridge and Jackie Mitchell. --- Story / Symbol / Spirit is a podcast about how to make sense of Scripture. The Bible is a beautiful gift from God with the power to help us know God and better understand our lives, identity, meaning, and purpose. But for many people, reading the Bible is difficult. The ancient and confusing natur…

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73. Maybe This Is Okay; or, Lien on Me - Gen. 47 45:26

1M ago45:26

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Hosted by John McCambridge and Jackie Mitchell. --- Story / Symbol / Spirit is a podcast about how to make sense of Scripture. The Bible is a beautiful gift from God with the power to help us know God and better understand our lives, identity, meaning, and purpose. But for many people, reading the Bible is difficult. The ancient and confusing natur…

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Ep 078: De-sizing the Church (pt 10): First Reactions from Church Leaders 32:47

1M ago32:47

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As we come to the end of our ten-part series based on De-sizing the Church, we’re highlighting portions of conversations Karl Vaters had with five church leaders from various backgrounds about their first reactions to reading the book. Drew Dyck (author and editor) talks about the dangers of Christian celebrity. Peyton Jones (author and church plan…

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Women in the World of the Earliest Christians, Doctor of Ministry Programs, and Current Research With Dr. Lynn H. Cohick 48:28

1M ago48:28

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In this episode Scot McKnight and Cody Matchett talk with Dr. Lynn H. Cohick Dr. Cohick has published commentaries on Ephesians and Philippians, and books and articles on women in the New Testament, Jews and Christians in the ancient world, and early Christian martyrs. She is President of the Institute for Biblical Research, and is a member of the …

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72. The Reconciliation of Genesis 55:28

1M ago55:28

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Hosted by John McCambridge and Jackie Mitchell. --- Story / Symbol / Spirit is a podcast about how to make sense of Scripture. The Bible is a beautiful gift from God with the power to help us know God and better understand our lives, identity, meaning, and purpose. But for many people, reading the Bible is difficult. The ancient and confusing natur…

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Ep 077: De-Sizing The Church (pt 9): The Danger of Idolizing Outcomes, with Mike Rubino 19:58

2M ago19:58

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Karl Vaters talks with Mike Rubino about his First Reaction to the first chapter of De-sizing the Church, The Danger of Idolizing Outcomes. Karl and Mike look at: The difference between a church that is trending or transforming The biggest mistakes churches make regarding metrics Why “idolatry” is not too strong a term for how many churches and pas…

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71. Numerologically, This Should Have Been Last Week's Episode - Gen. 46 41:04

2M ago41:04

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Hosted by John McCambridge and Jackie Mitchell. --- Story / Symbol / Spirit is a podcast about how to make sense of Scripture. The Bible is a beautiful gift from God with the power to help us know God and better understand our lives, identity, meaning, and purpose. But for many people, reading the Bible is difficult. The ancient and confusing natur…

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Ep 076: De-Sizing the Church (pt 8): Are We Too Quick to Replatform Fallen Pastors? with Matt Steen 24:42

2M ago24:42

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A conversation with Matt Steen about the potential dangers of replatforming fallen pastors too quickly. This is the first of three First Reaction episodes in which I talk to people who read advance copies of De-sizing the Church to get their response to some of the issues I raise in it. As the co-founder of Chemistry Staffing, which helps churches …

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Women in Academia, The Apostle Paul, and the Church With Dr. Lucy Peppiatt 47:02

2M ago47:02

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In this episode Scot McKnight and Cody Matchett talk with Dr. Lucy Peppiatt. Dr. Lucy Peppiatt has been Principal at WTC since 2013. She teaches courses in Christian doctrine and in spiritual formation. She holds bachelor’s degrees in both English and Theology. She completed her MA in Systematic Theology at King’s College, London, and her PhD throu…

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70. Joseph Two The Return Of Joseph - Gen. 44 & 45 57:44

2M ago57:44

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Hosted by John McCambridge and Jackie Mitchell. --- Story / Symbol / Spirit is a podcast about how to make sense of Scripture. The Bible is a beautiful gift from God with the power to help us know God and better understand our lives, identity, meaning, and purpose. But for many people, reading the Bible is difficult. The ancient and confusing natur…

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Ep 075: De-Sizing the Church (pt 7) How To Use Your God-given Platform Well, with Daniel Darling 30:35

2M ago30:35

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Fame and celebrity have many downsides. But Daniel Darling brings a balanced approach to this subject by reminding us that fame is also what allows a good message to get through the clutter. In this episode, Karl talks with Dan about a Twitter thread Dan wrote expressing appreciation for the fame of Tim Keller. It was Tim Keller's platform and the …

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69. An Unforgettable Luncheon - Gen. 43 54:38

2M ago54:38

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Hosted by John McCambridge and Jackie Mitchell. --- Story / Symbol / Spirit is a podcast about how to make sense of Scripture. The Bible is a beautiful gift from God with the power to help us know God and better understand our lives, identity, meaning, and purpose. But for many people, reading the Bible is difficult. The ancient and confusing natur…

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Ep 074: De-Sizing the Church (pt 6): Reframing Ministry Success to Reach the Misfits and the Marginalized, with Dave Gibbons 39:53

2M ago39:53

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What happens when a pastor sets out, not to minister to people who look like him, but to purposely reach people who look as different from his current congregation as possible? That’s what Dave Gibbons, the founding pastor of Newsong Church in Orange County, CA did. In this episode, Karl Vaters talks with him about the planting of Newsong, the chal…

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Gospel Media: Reading, Writing, and Circulating Jesus Traditions With Dr. Nicholas A. Elder 48:22

2M ago48:22

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New Testament scholars have often relied on outdated assumptions for understanding the composition and circulation of the gospels. This scholarship has spread myths or misconceptions about how the ancients read, wrote, and published texts. Nicholas Elder updates our knowledge of the gospels’ media contexts in this myth-busting academic study. Caref…

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68. In: Trembling - Gen. 42 42:32

2M ago42:32

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Hosted by John McCambridge and Jackie Mitchell. --- Story / Symbol / Spirit is a podcast about how to make sense of Scripture. The Bible is a beautiful gift from God with the power to help us know God and better understand our lives, identity, meaning, and purpose. But for many people, reading the Bible is difficult. The ancient and confusing natur…

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N.T. Wright on Politics, Jesus, and the Powers 39:54

2M ago39:54

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Hey everyone! This week we have N.T. Wright joining us on the podcast. Tom is one of my theological heroes, and together we dive into his new book Jesus and the Powers. Let's dive into it! Music: You Are My Country - Gable Price & Friends

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Ep 073: De-Sizing the Church (pt 5): Forming a Goodness Culture In the Local Church, with Scot McKnight 40:55

3M ago40:55

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Meritocracy has become embedded in the American church. In this conversation, Karl Vaters talks with Scot McKnight about why this is dangerous, how to notice the warning signs of a toxic church culture, the problems with being or following a narcissistic leader, and more. Scot McKnight is the co-author (with Laura Barringer) of A Church Called Tov:…

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67. Discernment 1:13:36

3M ago1:13:36

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Hosted by John McCambridge? and Jackie Mitchell. --- Story / Symbol / Spirit is a podcast about how to make sense of Scripture. The Bible is a beautiful gift from God with the power to help us know God and better understand our lives, identity, meaning, and purpose. But for many people, reading the Bible is difficult. The ancient and confusing natu…

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Ep 072: De-Sizing the Church (pt 4): Unintended Consequences of the Church Growth Movement, with Bob Smietana 46:06

3M ago46:06

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Karl Vaters interviews Bob Smietana, a columnist for Religion News Service, and the author of Reorganized Religion: The Reshaping of the American Church and Why it Matters. Bob and Karl discuss some of unintended consequences of the Church Growth Movement from Bob's unique vantage point. They also delve into the dangers of bigness and what we can d…

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Kingdom Roots Redivivus 33:20

3M ago33:20

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Redivivus Music by Ethereal Vistas by Denis BrodovskyiBy Kingdom Roots

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66. "…just as Joseph had said." - Gen. 41:41-57 39:45

3M ago39:45

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Hosted by John McCambridge and Jackie Mitchell. --- Story / Symbol / Spirit is a podcast about how to make sense of Scripture. The Bible is a beautiful gift from God with the power to help us know God and better understand our lives, identity, meaning, and purpose. But for many people, reading the Bible is difficult. The ancient and confusing natur…

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Ep 071: De-Sizing the Church (pt 3): What Eugene Peterson Is Still Teaching Us About Pastoral Ministry, with Winn Collier 39:26

3M ago39:26

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If small church pastors have a modern patron saint, Eugene Peterson might be it. In this episode, Karl Vaters talks with Peterson’s biographer, Winn Collier about the places where Winn’s book, A Burning in My Bones: The Authorized Biography of Eugene H. Peterson, Translator of The Message, overlaps with Karl's book, De-sizing the Church. They talk …

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Mark Foreman on Salvation, Living in the Foyer, and Wholly Jesus 48:37

3M ago48:37

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Hey everyone!This week we have Mark Foreman joining us on the podcast. Mark is a wonderful human being, and together we dive into his book Wholly Jesus. Seriously can't wait to share this with you! Let's dive into it!Music:I Propose a Toast - Jon Foreman

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65. I've Never Seen Such Sickening Cows - Gen. 41:1-40 46:17

3M ago46:17

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Hosted by John McCambridge and Jackie Mitchell. --- Story / Symbol / Spirit is a podcast about how to make sense of Scripture. The Bible is a beautiful gift from God with the power to help us know God and better understand our lives, identity, meaning, and purpose. But for many people, reading the Bible is difficult. The ancient and confusing natur…

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Ep 070: De-Sizing the Church (pt 2): Why Christian Celebrity Culture Guarantees Moral Failure, with Katelyn Beaty 42:12

3M ago42:12

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One of the biggest dangers of our obsession with church size is the rise of the Christian celebrity culture. Katelyn Beaty is the author of Celebrities for Jesus: How Personas, Platforms, and Profits Are Hurting the Church. Katelyn defines celebrity as “social power without proximity.” In this conversation, Karl Vaters talks with Katelyn about what…

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64. These Dreams are Delicious - Gen. 40 43:02

3M ago43:02

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Hosted by John McCambridge and Jackie Mitchell. --- Story / Symbol / Spirit is a podcast about how to make sense of Scripture. The Bible is a beautiful gift from God with the power to help us know God and better understand our lives, identity, meaning, and purpose. But for many people, reading the Bible is difficult. The ancient and confusing natur…

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Ep 069: De-Sizing the Church (pt 1): How Church Growth Became a Science, Then an Obsession, and What's Next, with Karl Vaters 37:38

4M ago37:38

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We have an unhealthy relationship with bigness in the church. Especially in the American church. And it’s killing us. The rate of church closures, departing members, and pastoral burnout is growing exponentially. This is the first episode of a series of podcasts based on Karl Vaters’ new book, De-Sizing the Church: How Church Growth Became a Scienc…

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63. Whatever He Does Prospers - Gen. 39 40:13

3M ago40:13

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Hosted by John McCambridge and Jackie Mitchell. --- Story / Symbol / Spirit is a podcast about how to make sense of Scripture. The Bible is a beautiful gift from God with the power to help us know God and better understand our lives, identity, meaning, and purpose. But for many people, reading the Bible is difficult. The ancient and confusing natur…

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Preston Sprinkle on Politics, Babylon, and Living as Exiles 58:06

3M ago58:06

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Hey everyone!This week we have Preston Sprinkle on the podcast. Preston is a thinker, scholar, and someone who I increasingly have massive respect for. Today, we dive into his new book Exiles, and what the Christian life should look like as we live in Babylon. We hope you enjoy this episode!

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62. Tamar - Gen. 38 46:07

4M ago46:07

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Hosted by John McCambridge and Jackie Mitchell. --- Story / Symbol / Spirit is a podcast about how to make sense of Scripture. The Bible is a beautiful gift from God with the power to help us know God and better understand our lives, identity, meaning, and purpose. But for many people, reading the Bible is difficult. The ancient and confusing natur…

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Ep 068: The Small Church Worship Advantage, with Teresa Stewart 50:45

4M ago50:45

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Have you ever felt like your church is “less than” because you don’t have a worship experience with the talented musicians you’ve seen in larger churches? According to Teresa Stewart, not only is that not needed for an excellent worship experience, but the small church actually has advantages that are not always available to our big-church friends.…

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61. Long-Suffering 1:03:59

4M ago1:03:59

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Hosted by John McCambridge and Jackie Mitchell. --- Story / Symbol / Spirit is a podcast about how to make sense of Scripture. The Bible is a beautiful gift from God with the power to help us know God and better understand our lives, identity, meaning, and purpose. But for many people, reading the Bible is difficult. The ancient and confusing natur…

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Elias Dummer on the State of Worship Music, Rest, and Saving the World 1:03:31

4M ago1:03:31

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Hey everyone!This week we have musician and thinker Elias Dummer on the podcast. Today, we dive into the state of modern worship music, rest, and saving the world. We hope you enjoy this episode!

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60. Actually, Cain, Now That You Mention It, Yes, You Are Your Brother's Keeper - Gen. 37:12-36 43:54

4M ago43:54

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Hosted by John McCambridge and Jackie Mitchell. --- Story / Symbol / Spirit is a podcast about how to make sense of Scripture. The Bible is a beautiful gift from God with the power to help us know God and better understand our lives, identity, meaning, and purpose. But for many people, reading the Bible is difficult. The ancient and confusing natur…

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Ep 067: Beyond Burnout: Growing a Healthy Soul, with Ian Borkent 33:16

4M ago33:16

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Ian Borkent is a pastor in the Netherlands who walked through a season of ministry burnout and now helps pastors address this issue in their own lives through the ministry of Grow a Healthy Soul. In this episode we’ll talk about the causes of pastoral burnout, how to avoid it, and how to recruit church members to the task of helping pastors by empl…

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59. Long Sleeves, Deep Dreams - Gen. 37:1-11 45:38

4M ago45:38

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Hosted by John McCambridge and Jackie Mitchell. --- Story / Symbol / Spirit is a podcast about how to make sense of Scripture. The Bible is a beautiful gift from God with the power to help us know God and better understand our lives, identity, meaning, and purpose. But for many people, reading the Bible is difficult. The ancient and confusing natur…

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Nijay Gupta on the Early Church, the Western Church, and Strange Religion 56:58

4M ago56:58

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Hey everyone!This week we have writer and scholar Nijay Gupta on the podcast. Today, we dive into the early church, the western church, and his new book Strange Religion. We hope you enjoy this episode!Music:It is what it is - Abe Parker

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58. The Generations of Esau - Gen. 36 48:36

5M ago48:36

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Hosted by John McCambridge and Jackie Mitchell. --- Story / Symbol / Spirit is a podcast about how to make sense of Scripture. The Bible is a beautiful gift from God with the power to help us know God and better understand our lives, identity, meaning, and purpose. But for many people, reading the Bible is difficult. The ancient and confusing natur…

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