Best Zoweh Podcasts (2024)

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What is Wrong with Men? - Season Finale 40:30

21d ago40:30

40:30

In the latest episode of The Exploring More Podcast, hosts Michael Thompson and SJ Jennings wrap up their discussion on the current state of masculinity, diving deeper into the hope for men today. Building on the entirety of the series and the season, where they explored the importance of recognizing what’s at play, how it is affecting you, and par…

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What is Wrong with Men? What is our Hope... 42:10

1M ago42:10

42:10

In the latest episode of The Exploring More Podcast, hosts Michael Thompson and SJ Jennings continue their thought-provoking discussion on the current state of masculinity, diving deeper into the hope for men today. Building on their previous conversation, where they explored the importance of accurately interpreting one's life and becoming oriente…

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What is Wrong with Men? | Interpreting Your Life... 49:19

1M ago49:19

49:19

In the latest episode of The Exploring More Podcast, hosts Michael Thompson and SJ Jennings tackle a profound and challenging question: What are the odds that you have truly interpreted your life correctly? Building on their previous conversation about biblical masculinity—what it is, and what it should ideally look like—this episode delves into ev…

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What is Wrong with Men? | What is Biblical Masculinity... 45:51

2M ago45:51

45:51

What is Biblical Masculinity? Do we have the right understanding of it? In this week's episode of The Exploring More Podcast, hosts Michael Thompson and SJ Jennings dive deep into these questions as they continue their extensive conversation about the challenges men face today. In the previous episode, they explored the obstacles preventing men fro…

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What is Wrong With Men? | What is in the Way... 53:06

2M ago53:06

53:06

Is there something in the way of masculinity becoming redeemed? In this week's episode of The Exploring More Podcast, hosts Michael Thompson and SJ Jennings dive deep into this question as they continue an extensive conversation about the challenges facing men today. In the previous episode, they explored what might be missing from a man's life and…

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What is Wrong with Men? | What is Missing... 51:33

2M ago51:33

51:33

Is there something missing from masculinity that needs to be redeemed? In this week's episode of The Exploring More Podcast, hosts Michael Thompson and SJ Jennings embark on a thoughtful discussion about the struggles faced by men today. Rather than focusing on what men are doing wrong, they explore what might be missing from a man's life and what …

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The Glory of Your Life - ep. 2 41:35

2M ago41:35

41:35

In this week's episode of The Exploring More Podcast, hosts Michael Thompson and SJ Jennings continue their discussion on the importance of glory. They explore what it means to discover and embody your own glory in everyday life. This conversation delves into the idea of being image-bearers of God, being restored to an image, highlighting how we ca…

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The Glory of Your Life 41:11

2M ago41:11

41:11

This week's installment of The Exploring More Podcast delves deeply into the important concept of Glory. Hosts Michael Thompson and SJ Jennings embark on an exploration aimed at understanding whether Glory is in us. Throughout this thought-provoking episode, they tackle the notion of being image-bearers of God, illuminating what it truly means to r…

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God Still Speaks 42:53

3M ago42:53

42:53

This week on The Exploring More Podcast, we are diving into the last part of our series called "The 4 Assumptions," which originated from our weekend events. In this episode, Michael Thompson and SJ Jennings explore assumption number four: "God Still Speaks" a topic they frequently revisit. They emphasize why this assumption is pivotal for experien…

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Restoration is Available 41:51

3M ago41:51

41:51

This week on The Exploring More Podcast, we continue our compelling series titled "The 4 Assumptions," inspired by our weekend events. In this episode, Michael Thompson and SJ Jennings explore assumption number three: “Restoration is Available.” The concept of restoration being available suggests both a state to be restored from and an ideal to be …

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There is a War 44:11

3M ago44:11

44:11

This week on The Exploring More Podcast, we continue our captivating series titled "The 4 Assumptions" derived from our weekend events. In this episode, Michael Thompson and SJ Jennings delve into assumption number two: "There is a War." They use metaphors to illustrate the spiritual forces at play, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and eng…

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You Are a Kingdom Man 45:57

3M ago45:57

45:57

This week on The Exploring More Podcast we kick off a series we call the 4 assumptions that come from our weekend events. In this Episode of Exploring More Michael Thompson, and Josh Overton dig into assumption number 1, You are a Kingdom man. What does being a Kingdom man mean, look like, and what is the Kingdom life? MT & JO talk about enhancing …

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Going to War with Your Brothers 42:29

4M ago42:29

42:29

In last weeks episode, Michael and SJ talked about spiritual orientation to the bigger story and war that is going on. It is not good for man to go through this story alone. In this Episode of Exploring More Michael Thompson, and SJ Jennings dig into a quote that Zoweh has come to love from Dan Allender. It says “Find like-hearted kings living in t…

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Spiritual Orientation 48:03

4M ago48:03

48:03

Being attuned, oriented, and aware, of both the good God is up to in your life, and what the enemy is doing in your life is the heart behind the Dangerous For Good Men’s Summits. In this Episode of Exploring More Michael Thompson, and SJ Jennings continue the conversation about DFG summits, and what those summits will look like, more heart behind t…

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Dangerous For Good 49:21

4M ago49:21

49:21

The reclaiming of words can be a hard and fragile process. Aslan is not safe, but he is good, Dangerous For Good. In this Episode of Exploring More Michael Thompson, and SJ Jennings start the conversation about what Dangerous For Good means, and what it can look like in a man’s life. As image bearers, we are called to look like Jesus, who was Dange…

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Hearing God's Voice 53:23

4M ago53:23

53:23

Is hearing from God even possible? Does God still speak? Have you ever wondered these questions? In this Episode of Exploring More Michael Thompson, and Josh Overton tell stories of hearing God’s voice, when they realized that it is for everyone, and the theology behind it. Hearing God’s voice is something that the Father wants all of his beloved S…

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More Healing is More Freedom 45:33

5M ago45:33

45:33

Living in more and more freedom comes from exploring more of the healing that Jesus offers us. As we continue this walk we get to further experience more of the Zoweh John 10:10 life Jesus is talking about. In this Episode of Exploring More Michael Thompson, and SJ Jennings talk about what the recovery of the heart can look like. Using the Healing …

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Recovery from Your Trauma 41:13

5M ago41:13

41:13

Walking through life disregarding our wounding, our hurt, and our trauma, is not the life Jesus offers us in John 10:10. Recovery of those experiences and healing is a big piece of the fullness of life that Jesus offers us. In this Episode of Exploring More Michael Thompson, and SJ Jennings talk about what the recovery of the heart can look like. U…

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Preparing Your Heart 43:17

5M ago43:17

43:17

Preparing your heart for an encounter with Jesus is a pertinent thing to do, because Jesus Changes our lives. In this Episode of Exploring More Michael Thompson, and SJ Jennings talk about how they practice rhythms of solitude, quiet, and presence to prepare their hearts to hear from the trinity. With the Heart of a Warrior Encounter coming up this…

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Women Talking about Men 44:21

5M ago44:21

44:21

Hearing what women think about generational masculinity is a perspective that is incredibly important. In this Episode of Exploring More Michael Thompson, his wife Robin Thompson, and his friend Sherry Jennings, talk about what they are hopeful for in the work of redeeming generational masculinity for the healing of men, women, marriages, and famil…

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SPECIAL EDITION: What will you do with your Kingdom? ft. Jim Ramos 1:05:00

6M ago1:05:00

1:05:00

On this special edition of The Exploring More podcast we are featuring an episode of the Men in the Arena podcast with Jim Ramos. Jim had Michael onto his show to talk all things King Me, Kingdom, and moving forward! Here’s what he had to say about the episode: ‘Every man has a kingdom. Not every king rules well. If you ever feel powerless at work …

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The Impact of Spending Time with God 40:54

6M ago40:54

40:54

Getting away with God is something that we love to talk about. Extended time alone with God has lead to some of the most important life change and experiences in Michael and SJ’s lives. In this Episode of Exploring More Michael Thompson, and his friend SJ Jennings, talk about the impact of spending time alone with God, in relation with Redeeming Ge…

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Stories of Encounter 44:31

6M ago44:31

44:31

Story is one of the most important piece of a mans life. In this Episode of Exploring More Michael Thompson, and his friend Josh Overton, watch, react, and respond to stories of men having encounters with God, and why they want that for their friends, families, and marriages. They tell stories and talk about their own hearts, and how God has met th…

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The Anniversary of King Me 46:01

6M ago46:01

46:01

In this Episode of Exploring More Michael Thompson, and his friend SJ Jennings, celebrate the one year anniversary of Michael’s newest book, King Me! They tell stories, talk about their own hearts, and how this book continues to effect Michael differently than even 6 months ago. Learn about the dynamics of walking with Jesus to bring this message i…

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The R.G.M. Conversations: Warriors 47:11

6M ago47:11

47:11

Redeeming Generation Masculinity is an exciting thing for men in the Warrior stage. In this Episode of Exploring More hear Michael Thompson, author of King Me, and his friends Josh Overton, and Caleb Richwine, explore the Warrior stage from a Kingdom perspective. Learn about the desires and awakenings that are discovered by a man in the warrior sta…

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The R.G.M. Conversations: Kings 40:53

7M ago40:53

40:53

Loving and leading well in a wounding world is the key focus for a King. This is exactly why Michael Thompson authored the book, King Me, and exactly why he and his friends Scott Jennings, Keith Daniel, and Josh Overton, explore the King’s role from a Kingdom perspective in this conversation. Learn about the recovering, healing, and deployment that…

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The R.G.M. Conversations: Elder-Sage 45:51

7M ago45:51

45:51

Retirement is not a license to become a recluse. Rather, an exit from the regular workforce becomes an entrance into a valuable phase of life where Elder Sages can contribute meaningfully to others. Michael Thompson, Tom Benner, and Jim McCauley explore the Elder Sage role from a Kingdom perspective. Learn what the presence, purpose, and posture of…

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The R.G.M. Conversations: Overview 41:06

7M ago41:06

41:06

Michael and SJ discuss the concept of redeeming generational masculinity and why Zoweh wants to focus on this for 2024. Healthy masculinity comes from oriented men who take their responsibility to love and lead humbly. Transmitting healthy masculinity from the older generations to younger generations takes intentionality. The Elder Sage Initiative …

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Valentine's Day Q&A 45:57

7M ago45:57

45:57

On this special Valentine's Day edition of Exploring More, Michael and SJ field questions about love and marriage. The Greeks used words for love like eros, agape, and koinonia. How do these words apply to the love one has for a spouse? Additionally, the book and topic of "The 5 Love Languages" surfaces and how it might intersect with the False Sel…

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Rebellion - Part 2 48:11

8M ago48:11

48:11

Jesus' First Coming broke through the barriers of darkness and ignited His revolution against the enemy of our souls. In doing so, He was crucified as a rebel. Yet His death brought life and freedom. As souls are set free, they seek to set others free. Redeeming generational masculinity invites oriented men who can guide younger men to wield their …

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Rebellion - Part 1 28:57

8M ago28:57

28:57

Unjust conditions, masses of people who are fed up, and a reformer with a vision and a glimmer of hope provide the key ingredients in the recipe for rebellion. Michael and SJ delve into the concept of rebellion - reformers willing to take a stand against oppression that echoes through the annals of history. As Zoweh rebels against the kingdom of da…

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Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. 49:16

8M ago49:16

49:16

The enemy of God's Kingdom wants to keep us divided, but God calls us to Reconciliation and Unity under Christ. The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. understood and pursued this in his work. Our Zoweh founders, Michael Thompson and Keith Daniel, discuss the impact of the King's life and work, the parallels between Martin Luther and Martin Luther Kin…

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Word of the Year - Part 2 32:59

9M ago32:59

32:59

In this second part of the Word of the Year series, Michael and SJ journey through the Word of the Year devotional fully walking through Days 1 thru 7. In the process, Michael shares his word of the year which brings forth the topics of forgiveness, grief, and refinement. We invite you to join the journey with the 7-day Word of the Year devotional …

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Word of the Year - Part 1 37:51

9M ago37:51

37:51

What if God has a banner, an anthem to sing over your heart this year? When my kids were young, I would sing songs to them as they fell asleep. Over their early years, certain songs became their own personal anthems - ones they chose over and over or ones that welled up in my heart in the closing moments of the day. Imagine God singing the verse yo…

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BONUS CONTENT: A Conversation with Brian Tome 51:27

9M ago51:27

51:27

Inaugurating the Kings Row Podcast, Michael Thompson engages in a compelling dialogue with Brian Tome, the pastor of Crossroads Church in Ohio, leader of Man Camp, and author of The Five Marks of a Man. Together, they delve into the profound realm of identity and exploring the image men hold of Jesus. Brian emphasizes the significance of Brotherhoo…

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The Best Gift to Give 36:51

9M ago36:51

36:51

Delight is the anticipation of preparing a gift and then watching the recipient open and express surprise and gratitude. Gifts have the power to invite both the giver and the recipient into a shared Presence of Joy. Michael and SJ take a trip down memory lane sharing some of their favorite Christmas gifts from childhood. Now as parents of adults, t…

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Belonging - Part 2 34:21

9M ago34:21

34:21

During the Christmas season, we consider God's message and his gift, Emmanuel, God with us! His appearing and his coming declares to us our worth and to let us know that we Belong! The pain of Rejection can be felt more acutely during the holidays; God provides a way to escape the crushing weight of isolation and separation. Learn how Michael and G…

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Belonging - Part 1 32:28

10M ago32:28

32:28

Belonging is a key ingredient of love, and yet most of the time belonging ends up in the conditional category. One can feel "I belong if...one acts a certain way, one looks or dresses in a particular manner, or one talks like the group." How can we shift from "I belong if" to "I belong because"? Michael and Greg explore the idea of belonging and ho…

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Healing the Wound - Part 2 36:41

10M ago36:41

36:41

The kingdoms of light and darkness that battle over our hearts have to follow the rules set up in God's universe. Michael and SJ discuss the legality of these terms and the algebra equation of wounds, vows, and agreements. Learn how invite God to help you solve the equation and restore freedom in your heart. Connect with the Zoweh team at Exploring…

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Healing the Wound - Part 1 30:38

10M ago30:38

30:38

The first step to healing is to identify the wound. Relational and spiritual wounds are tricky because the symptoms often do not match the underlying cause and could go for years without being treated. Furthermore, we are not likely to rush to the Emergency Room of a spiritual doctor as we would rush to a medical doctor if we had a physical ailment…

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Getting Your Heart Back - Part 2 33:31

11M ago33:31

33:31

No matter how we parse or define the heart, we recognize the critical function of the heart in governing our thoughts and actions. Why does the Bible say that we must guard our heart? Who could break into our heart and what damage could possibly be done? Can we escape having a wicked heart? Is it even possible to be pure in heart? Michael and SJ di…

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Getting Your Heart Back - Part 1 36:21

11M ago36:21

36:21

Getting your heart back begs the question, "Where did it go?" Although we are born with a wandering, wayward heart, once Jesus takes residence and breathes in new life, we are transformed. Is the heart still wicked after Jesus has transformed it? Join Michael and SJ as they explore the concept of the heart as described in Scripture and how God is i…

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Next Steps: Walking With God - Part 2 50:54

11M ago50:54

50:54

Haste makes waste including wounding relationships. Discover the benefits of slowing down - creating a gap between the stimulus and the response. Taking time to ask the question, "God, what's going on here?" allows for discernment and deliberate decision making. Join Michael and SJ as they unpack the Do's and Don'ts after a mountain top weekend enc…

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Next Steps: Walking With God - Part 1 38:04

11M ago38:04

38:04

To share or not to share, that is the question. Whether 'tis nobler after a "Major Encounter with the Lord" to share emphatically with thy family, or to take a different approach and thereby experience wins via Practicing the Presence of God and Patient Endurance. Join Michael and SJ as they tackle the challenges of Re-Entry to the Home Front after…

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Kindness and Strength - Part 3 52:30

12M ago52:30

52:30

Kindness begets kindness. Michael and Robin explore both fiction and real-life stories where kindness is a central theme or plays a significant role. As we begin to notice and experience kindness, we can discover ways to employ kindness in situations where it may be difficult such as kindness to self and kindness to enemies. Imagine a world where t…

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Kindness and Strength - Part 2 41:23

1y ago41:23

41:23

Showing kindness is easy when people are kind to you. Kindness shown in an adversarial environment exhibits "next level" Kingdom grace and strength. Extending kindness to self, especially one's younger wounded self, may be the greatest challenge to overcome in this Kingdom journey. How does the pursuit of kindness land on your heart? Join the discu…

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Kindness and Strength - Part 1 28:23

1y ago28:23

28:23

Who or what do you associate with kindness? Would strength be a word that you initially choose to pair with kindness? Join Michael and SJ as they explore how the meaning of kindness has deepened an understanding of the fruits of the Spirit, helped to process emotions and self-talk, and open the doors for honesty and clarity. Connect with the Zoweh …

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Dangerous Encounters - Part 2 33:49

1y ago33:49

33:49

Discouragement and disappointment can invade one's heart when something doesn't go well. And yet...the provocation could usher in a Dangerous Encounter with God. Sometimes a disruptive whistle blowing event is needed to get our attention so we will talk to God. Are you willing to take a time-out to quiet your heart and mind to dialogue with Him? Jo…

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Dangerous Encounters - Part 1 47:45

1y ago47:45

47:45

Narnia buffs know the answer to the question, "Is Aslan safe?" 'Course he isn't safe, but he's good. In the Old Testament, encounters with the divine often started with an angel stating, "Fear not." In the New Testament, the disciples learned that walking with Jesus became a dangerous proposition. Today, in the age of grace with the Holy Spirit ope…

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Dangerous Community - Part 2 43:06

1y ago43:06

43:06

Every community has a culture. Some of us have a good guide book to navigate the community and some don't. Chances are high that you've experienced things not going well in your community. What are your options? Michael and SJ discuss how people react when friction creates discomfort or dissastifaction within community. Discover stories in the Bibl…

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