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We're seeking inspiration toward deeper discipleship through conversations with people working toward justice, cultivating deep spiritual practices, forming community and connection in significant ways, and helping one another heal from trauma. As we follow Christ to the margins of society, to the wounded and grieving, and into the hard work of peacemaking, we find that we are not alone on this journey. Join us to resist despair, and to regain some hope in the world, in the church, and in Ch ...
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Dr. Craig Keen - Acts, Nonviolence, and the Journey of Faith
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Send us a text Join us for an insightful conversation with theologian Dr. Craig Keen as he shares how the Book of Acts became a beacon of guidance in his life during the turbulent year of 1968, amidst the Vietnam War. Reflecting on his journey of faith within a conservative environment, Dr. Keen reveals the profound impact Acts had on his understan…
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Melissa Florer-Bixler - How to Have an Enemy
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Send us a text How do we navigate the challenging concept of enmity within the Christian faith while remaining committed to justice and peace? Join us for a profound conversation with Melissa Florer-Bixler, pastor of Raleigh Mennonite Church, as she unpacks these complexities through her experiences and insights from her book, "How to Have an Enemy…
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Dr. Ellen Davis - Psalms, Sacred Places, and Hope in Faith Communities
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Send us a text Discover the transformative power of the Psalms with our special guest, Dr. Ellen Davis from Duke University Divinity School. Through her profound insights, Dr. Davis illuminates how Psalm 145, an "alphabet of adoration," serves as a timeless bridge connecting spirituality and community across generations. As she opens up about perso…
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Send us a text Chelsey Brunt is the Director of Women's Soccer at Cumbre Alta, a soccer club in Quito, Ecuador and a ministry of IncaLink Ecuador. Chelsey played competitive soccer from a young age through college and eventually found her calling as a coach and a mentor. Cumbre Alta seeks not only to develop excellence on the pitch, but to provide …
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Send us a text We jump back into the story of Pentecost, talk about the significance of language, the beauty of the plurality of language in witnessing God, the images of the Spirit, and dig a little deeper into the meaning of the Pentecost theophany.By Chris Nafis
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Send us a text Flaming tongues, the tower of Babel, the internet and A.I... today we return to the book of Acts and look at the connection between the Pentecost narrative and emerging technology and human accomplishment. Join us to contemplate these issues as we prepare ourselves to receive the Holy Spirit.…
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Bishop Cornelius Bowser - West Coast Crip turned Pastor and Peacemaker
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Send us a text Bishop Cornelius Bowser was a drug dealer and gang member in one of San Diego's most notorious gangs, but since giving his life to Christ, he has committed his efforts to combating gun violence, intervening in gang conflicts, and creating avenues out of gang life for young men and women who are caught up in the lifestyle. Working wit…
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Send us a text Rev. Carrington Moore is the Executive Director of Common Cathedral, a church seeking to overcome the barriers between housed and unhoused folks in Boston, which has gathered outdoors in Boston Common every Sunday for the last 29 years. He is also a Pastor at Bethel AME Church in Boston. Rev. Moore is a community leader, active in or…
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Monte Mansfield - Neighborhood Hope Dealer
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Send us a text Monte Mansfield is a former professional baseball player who found himself sliding into addiction and homelessness. When he finally realized that he needed to turn his life around, God was waiting through the Salvation Army. Monte shares his journey in sports, addiction, recovery, and now a call into ministry. He is full of joy and h…
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Dr. Brad Kelle - The Bible and Moral Injury
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Send us a text Dr. Brad Kelle is the Professor of Old Testament and Hebrew at Point Loma Nazarene University and an Ordained Elder in the Church of the Nazarene. He is an accomplished scholar in his field who has specialized in the prophets. He has written a commentary an Ezekiel, is writing another one on Hosea, and in this episode's discussion, w…
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Rev. Dr. Cari Willis - Chaplain on Death Row
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Send us a text We are blessed to welcome Rev. Dr. Cari Willis to the podcast this week. Cari is a fellow Duke Divinity School graduate, and she serves as a chaplain on death row in eight states. We discuss what life looks like on "the row," what men condemned to death are processing spiritually, how it's possible to maintain strength and hope in mi…
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Send us a text In this episode, we look at the time between the ascension and pentecost through the lens of trauma and grief. We discuss the way that the apostles may be working through their difficult experiences as they pray, find meaning in the events that have transpired, and organize themselves, replacing Judas among the 12.…
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Conflict and Peacemaking with Pastor Eric Paul
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Send us a text Eric Paul is the Director of the West Hawaii Mediation Center and the Coordinator for Justice and Compassion on the Hawaii District in the Church of the Nazarene. He is also a pastor, and he was kind enough to join Pastor Chris during the PALCON conference at PLNU to discuss conflict, mediation, peacemaking, and the centrality of the…
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Send us a text This week, we look at the significance of the ascension of Jesus. What does it mean that he is taken up into heaven? Are there ways that we think about heaven that get in the way of our understanding the symbolism and significance of the image presented to us here in Acts 1:7-11? What does it mean for us to expect the return of Jesus…
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Send us a text Today's episode is about how we approach Acts (and scripture more generally) in terms of perspective. Which characters do we identify with, and what difference does it make? Where do we find ourselves in the book of Acts? Join us today and each week as we continue learning to read the text deeply and well, inviting the Holy Spirit to…
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Send us a text Today we talk about baptism (by water and by spirit), power, and our calling to release ourselves to the Spirit of God. These verses preview the book of Acts more broadly as the disciples get their final instructions from Jesus before he ascends. Pastor Chris Nafis is flying solo today, breaking down the passage in the first of at le…
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Send us a text In this episode, we begin working our way through the book of Acts, reading Acts 1:1-4. Pastor Chris is in Maine this week with Boston University Theologian Dr. Shelly Rambo, who was gracious enough to join the podcast this week.By Chris Nafis
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Send us a text Today, we introduce you to this podcast and to the book of Acts. Let us know what questions you bring to the text! Leave us a comment or a question about the book of Acts, the path of faithfulness, the church, or really anything else. We look forward to the journey ahead!By Chris Nafis
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Send us a text We're starting a new podcast at Living Water Church! We will be working through the book of Acts, finding ways it challenges us, speaks to our time and place, and calls us forward as Spirit-filled people on the way of Jesus. We hope you'll join us as we kick off this new series!By Chris Nafis
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Today Chris talks to Will from the new game Outsider about what it takes to make a card game. Also music by featured artist Seth Boyer and stay tuned for some updates about previous guests and what it takes to be featured on the podcast.
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Today Chris talked to Tony from BDI labs about their new product Mediabit. He also talks about the state of the podcast as well as the music by Lyric Dubee.
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In today's episode Chris talks to Lorien from the Kickstarter Hard Hatted Woman. They discuss how a documentary gets made as well as the struggles of females in the blue-collar construction trades. Stay tuned for some updates and also some great music from 3 Cent Stamp. Hard Hatted Woman - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1774810154/hard-hatted…
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Today Chris is joined by the band Three Cent Stamp, who also provide the music for this week. They talk a little bit about the band, their music and what the plans are for the kickstarter. Stay tuned after for follow up with Donnie from Brewmasters.club and Joshua from Super Issue 2.
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Today Chris talks to Bryan from The Doodler about his new project, a short documentary about a series of brutal murders in San Francisco. Check it out here! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bryanrandal/the-doodler-a-documentary?ref=nav_search
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Today Chris talks to Arther about the new game Reassembly, Check it out!
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Today I sit down with Joshua from the indie comic Super to discuss the comic book. His take is much different then any other comic book I have seen, you'll have to take a listen to find out how! Music provided by Three of Swords. Stick around after the interview for an update on previous guests. Three of Swords: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects…
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Today I talk to Andrea from The Black Watchmen. I would tell you more but I don't think I am allowed to. Check it out and follow the link to see the Kickstarter. Music provided by Suburban Legends. Stick around after the interview for an update on previous guests. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/division66/the-black-watchmen-game-and-comic-boo…
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Welcome back listeners! Today I talk with Donnie from Brewmasters.club about his brand new and super awesome app. It's all about America's new favorite drink... BEER. Also we listen to some Suburban Legends and do some repping of their new kickstarter for a new album. Check them both out at the below links. Thanks for listening and all the support!…
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