Best Living Beatitudes Community Podcasts (2024)

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The Challenge of Love

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https://pluto.sitetackle.com/16538/subpages/homilies/Homily-20240428-AnnMarieW.mp3By Living Beatitudes Community

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Ep. 179 Kimberly Stuart - Embracing the Grace that Sets Us Free 57:42

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In this conversation, Kimberly Stuart talks about her journey with grace and her new book "Star for Jesus". We discuss Kimberly's struggles with perfectionism and legalism, and how embracing God's grace has transformed her life and perspective. We also talked about the important roles that humor, shared experiences, and vulnerability play in buildi…

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Ep. 178 Neil Cole Returns - Journeys of Spiritual Formation, Listening to God, and Finishing Well 58:54

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In this episode, Neil Cole explores spiritual formation and missionary methods through a discussion of Paul's journeys in the book of Acts. He shares insights from his book "Journeys" about Paul's progression and growth through each journey of his life and ministry, as well as lessons learned during a 13-year period of silence. Neil applies Paul's …

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124 Do You Hunger for more of God? Matthew 5:6 Beatitude - Women's Bible Study, Christian Living 53:45

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Do you thirst and hunger for God like you do for food and water? Is He your daily source of survival? What gets in the way of you pursuing Him with passion? In this verse-by-verse Bible study through the Beatitudes, you will learn how to increase your love for Jesus. There is homework to help you reflect on your daily living, and it will help you t…

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Ep. 177 Bri Stensrud - Welcoming Immigrants and Refugees with Compassion 1:00:15

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In this episode Bri Stensrud shares about shifting from a traditional pro-life stance to a whole life approach that values all human dignity and life. Bri shares her personal journey in this regard and emphasized the importance of proximity, empathy, and compassion when it comes to issues like immigration. She encourages Christians to move beyond c…

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123 God Knows Your Name - John 10:13-26 - Women's Bible Study, Christian Living, Religious Studies 31:53

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Sister, God knows you by name! He has every hair numbered. You are placed in the palm of His hand. He is your Good Shepherd, and because of this, we can rest in Him. This verse-by-verse bible study is taking us through the Gospel of John. Today, we learn what it means to be the sheep in God's pasture with Christ as our Good Shepherd. What comfort w…

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Find a New Way, Child of God

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https://pluto.sitetackle.com/16538/subpages/homilies/Homily-20240421-RichardY.mp3By Living Beatitudes Community

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Ep. 176 Ryan George - Finding Healing After Spiritual Abuse 59:25

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Ryan George grew up in an abusive independent fundamental Baptist church led by his father. In the conversation, Ryan discusses how he eventually left that church and the abuse of his father and started a journey of healing from the trauma of his upbringing. He talks about some of the unhealthy and abusive behaviors he experienced. He also talks ab…

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122 What is the Inheritance Jesus has for You - Matthew 5:5 - Women's Bible Study, Christian Living 58:17

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Sister, In today's lesson, we continue our series through the Beatitudes. In our verse-by-verse Bible study, we will look at what Jesus speaks of as the inheritance. There is homework to look up scriptures and reflect on today's lesson in the show notes below. CONNECT WITH ME: https://www.bethechurchministry.com FACEBOOK SISTERHOOD: Women's Bible S…

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Ep. 175 Lucas Pulley - Activating the Priesthood of All Believers: Microchurches and Decentralized Church Networks 1:00:06

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In this episode, Lucas Pulley and I have a great conversation around microchurches and decentralized church networks. Lucas shares his story of how he got involved in microchurches and how they operate. We talk about having an "ecclesial minimum" of worship, community and mission, microchurches can be mission-specific around a calling or distributi…

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121 Jesus is Our Good Shepherd - John 10:1-12 - Women's Bible Study, Christian Living, Theology 45:01

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Sister, In this verse-by-verse Bible study, John replays the account of Jesus, showing how He is our good shepherd. We break down the historical meaning of this statement. The audience then would have understood the importance of such a statement. Even today, knowing God shepherds us brings the believer so much comfort. Blessings, Sister Amy CONNEC…

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Can I Have a Witness?

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https://pluto.sitetackle.com/16538/subpages/homilies/Homily-20240414-TomS.mp3By Living Beatitudes Community

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120 Blind Man Kicked Out When Jesus Heals Him - John Chap. 9 - Women's Bible Study, Christian Living 47:47

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In this lesson, we will see Jesus continuing to prove He is God. We will learn lessons from this blind man's healing of his blind eyes. In this verse-by-verse bible study, you will continue to learn biblical context, lessons from Jesus, and how to apply it to your daily life. You can open your bible and go verse by verse with me or listen while doi…

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Ep. 174 Michael Wear - What Does Spiritual Formation Have to do With Politics? 48:06

19d ago48:06

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What does spiritual formation have to do with our political engagement? Well, if we are followers of Jesus, it’s has a lot to do with it. In this episode, Michael Wear discusses how Dallas Willard's work influenced his view that Christians should approach politics as a way to love God and love their neighbor through civic involvement. We talk about…

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Ep. 173 Micha Boyett - Embracing Limits and Longings: Disability, Parenting, and the Beatitudes 58:36

22d ago58:36

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In this episode, Micha Boyett shares her story of finding out her son Ace would be born with down syndrome and the subsequent years of raising him. Through her story, she uses the framework of the beatitudes found in Jesus’ sermon on the mount as a way to embrace the limits and longings that she has been given. We talk about how the Beatitudes help…

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119 Blessed Are The Meek - Only Meek Will Inherit the Earth - Women's Bible Study, Christian Living 43:11

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Sister, In today's lesson, we will examine what Jesus means by saying that only the Meek will inherit the earth. We will look at the crowd He spoke to that day and how it applies to us today. This lesson helped me to look at my walk, and I pray it blesses you as much as it did me and the students in the class. Blessings, Sister Amy CONNECT WITH ME:…

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Liminal Living

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https://pluto.sitetackle.com/16538/subpages/homilies/Homily-20240407-TomC.mp3By Living Beatitudes Community

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Ep. 172 A.J. Swoboda Returns - Jesus, the Flesh, and the War for Our Wants 41:45

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In this episode, A.J. Swoboda returns to Shifting Culture to discuss his latest book The Gift of Thorns. We talk desires and longings. Our desires are good – we see desire in Adam even before the fall. But sometimes we have desires of the flesh, but even those desires point to an ultimate longing that we have that can be ordered towards God. This i…

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118 John 8:27-59 - Before Abraham was I AM - Verse by Verse Bible Study - Women's Bible Study 47:28

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Today, we are looking at Jesus in His earthly ministry. He once again expresses to the Pharisees that He is God in the flesh. They refuse to believe the truth. We are continuing our verse-by-verse Bible study through the Gospel of John. Jesus gives it straight in this teaching. He lets them know they are not of His Father in heaven, but instead, th…

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Ep. 171 John Inazu - Learning to Disagree: Faith, Conversation, and Action in a Polarized World 51:06

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In this conversation, John Inazu and I have a great conversation about learning how to disagree civilly. We talk the importance of seeing others as image-bearers of God, developing empathy even for those we disagree with, distinguishing facts from judgments, and finding common ground. John gave great examples of disagreeing respectfully from his le…

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117 Blessed When You Mourn - God Will Comfort You - Women's Bible Study, Christian Living 32:33

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In this lesson, Jesus continues to build upon the beatitudes. He explained to the crowd that they must humble themselves and recognize that they are sinners. In this section, He now goes on to teach that once we realize we are sinners, we need to mourn over our sins. Having a heart of repentance is key to salvation. Jesus does not just leave us the…

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Life Changing Truth

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https://pluto.sitetackle.com/16538/subpages/homilies/Homily-20240331-AnnMarieW.mp3By Living Beatitudes Community

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It Was the Women Who Stayed

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https://pluto.sitetackle.com/16538/subpages/homilies/Homily-20240330-RichardY.mp3By Living Beatitudes Community

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Ep. 170 Dan Kreiss - Engaging Emerging Generations: Becoming Justice-Oriented, Multi-Inclusive Communities of Faith 47:29

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In this episode, Dan Kreiss and I have a conversation about how churches can better engage emerging generations and become more just and inclusive faith communities. Dan discusses his experience ministering in New Zealand and the US. He emphasizes the importance of understanding one's community, being intentional in serving others, and working toge…

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116 Jesus is the Light of the World - John 8:12-26 - Women's Bible Study, Christian Living 33:36

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In this verse-by-verse Bible study of John chapter 8, Jesus is once again telling the truth to the Pharisees, who do not want to hear it. They are astonished at Jesus's rebuke. How are we to be the light to the world? How can we contend for the truth when we are up against false teachers and skeptics? Blessings, Amy Diane Ross CONNECT WITH ME: http…

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Ep. 169 Charles Martin - A Pilgrimage to Encounter the Cross 55:11

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In this episode, Charles Martin and I explore the crucifixion of Jesus and its profound impact on his life and faith. Charles shares a powerful personal experience encountering the site of Jesus' scourging in Jerusalem, which gave him new insight into both God's wrath towards sin and his limitless love shown through Christ's sacrifice. We talk abou…

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115 Woman Caught in Adultery - Jesus Love in Action - John 8:1-11 - Women's Bible Study, Christian Living 29:27

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Sister, Have you ever wondered if your sin is too big for God? What does it mean to "go and sin no more"? Why did the Pharisees who accused her walk away? In the verse-by-verse Bible study, you will learn some interesting things. Everything in God's Word is not by accident. Blessings, Amy Diane Ross CONNECT WITH ME: https://www.bethechurchministry.…

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Be As Jesus

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https://pluto.sitetackle.com/16538/subpages/homilies/Homily-20240324-TomS.mp3By Living Beatitudes Community

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Ep. 168 Craig Detweiler - Honest Creativity in a World of Artificial Intelligence 56:18

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In this episode, Craig Detweiler and I have a great conversation around creativity, faith, and storytelling. We talk about how creativity reflects the nature of God and is a godly activity, the differences between humans and AI, and the importance of recognizing humanity. We talk about perceiving inspiration through openness to God's spirit and fin…

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114 Blessed are the Poor in Spirit - Matthew 5:1-3 - Women's Bible Study, Christian Living, Mental Health 41:41

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Sisters, We are starting our Sermon on the Mount Discipleship Study. Today's verse-by-verse bible study in out of Matthew Chapter 5 verses 1-3. Jesus is addressing the crowd on a very important topic. How to become a citizen in His new kingdom that He has come to establish. This lesson includes a homework assignment. Please share your thoughts with…

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Ep. 167 Irwyn Ince - Holding On to Hope: Persevering in Faith Through Suffering and Division 55:20

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In this episode, Irwyn Ince and I talk about hope in the context of race, oppression, community, and lament. He inspires us to persevere in hope through difficult times. We explore the roots of hope in Christ despite past rejections, detangling oppressive actions from the gospel message, and the importance of fixing one's gaze on Jesus and enduring…

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113 No Stinky Stagnant Water Here - Only Living Water - John 7 - Women's Bible Study, Christian Living 1:04:09

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Sister, Do you sometimes feel stagnant in your faith journey? I know I have often felt complacent and lukewarm. In this lesson, Jesus challenges us to come out from that slinkiness and be the living water He has called us to be. Freshwater splashes love, joy, and peace on those around us. Jesus is rebuking the Pharisees again and constantly proving…

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Faith and Promise

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https://pluto.sitetackle.com/16538/subpages/homilies/Homily-20240317-TomC.mp3By Living Beatitudes Community

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Ep. 166 Wai Jia Tam - Saying Yes to God Despite the Setbacks 55:24

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In this episode, Wai Jia Tam shares her incredible story of discovering Jesus and following Him despite facing many obstacles and setbacks along the way. Wai Jia grew up in a Buddhist home in Singapore but had a powerful encounter with God as a teenager that set her on a journey of faith. She shares about her experiences serving in Nepal as a young…

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112 Corrie Ten Boom - Love Your Neighbor - Church History, Women's Bible Study, Christian Living 26:36

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In this short teaching, we look at the life of Corrie Ten Boom. She is a woman who helped save over 800 Jews in WW2. She also started a teen outreach center and rehab house for recovering Jews after the war. Her love even extended to Nazi sympathizers. Boom's bravery and dedication to Jesus is a shining example to us today of what it means to love …

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Ep. 165 Alan Fadling - Finding Peace in an Anxious World 49:10

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In this episode, Alan Fadling talks about his journey with anxiety and how he has learned to manage it through deepening his faith in God. Alan shares practical tools like meditation on scripture and spiritual disciplines that have helped redirect his anxious thoughts and feelings towards peace. Joshua and Alan discuss how communities can come toge…

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111 The Cost of Following Jesus - John 6:43-71 - Women's Bible Study, Christian Living 55:03

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Sister, In this verse-by-verse Bible study lesson, we will examine the cost of following Jesus. Defending the faith is not easy; however, we are called to know the word and defend it. Jesus is our pattern for living life in every area. CONNECT WITH ME: https://www.bethechurchministry.com FACEBOOK SISTERHOOD: (2) Women's Bible Study - Transformation…

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Living in the GodLight

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https://pluto.sitetackle.com/16538/subpages/homilies/Homily-20240310-AnnMarieWinters.mp3By Living Beatitudes Community

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Ep. 164 Andi Andrew - Braving Change 51:20

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In this episode, Andi Andrew and I have a conversation around transition and change. We dive into hearing God’s voice, discerning the Holy Spirit, paying attention to the signs, and knowing when to jump and be brave in the midst of change. We build our foundation on the rock as we reflect on the story at the end of the sermon of the mount that Jesu…

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Ep. 163 Preston Sprinkle - Living Faithfully in the Shadow of Empire 55:29

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In this episode, Preston Sprinkle and I have a great conversation around being exiles in the shadow of the empire. He wants us to know that this nation that we are living in – no matter what nation in the world it is not my primary political identity – the Kingdom of God is. The church is a political entity itself. We dive into Romans 13, examples …

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110 The Dark Soul of the Night - How to Escape - John 6:1-27 - Women's Bible Study, Christian Living, Mental Health 44:44

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Sister, Today's lessons from our verse-by-verse bible study in John 6:1-27 will look at the wilderness experience. We are also known as the Dark Soul of the Night. This is a time when we can feel alone and abandoned by God. Nothing seems to be working right and hell seems to have broken loose against us. I have been there. I talk a bit about it her…

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Keep It Simple

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https://pluto.sitetackle.com/16538/subpages/homilies/Homily-20240303-RichardY.mp3By Living Beatitudes Community

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Ep. 162 Joy Clarkson - The Metaphors that Give Meaning to Our Lives 52:59

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In this episode, Joy Clarkson and I have a great conversation around the metaphors that shape our faith. We talk about rootedness when we are on the move. We get into bad metaphors we like to use that are harming the way we view ourselves – like we are a machine and cancer is a battle. We talk about paying attention to the season that we are in and…

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109 Are you Shining Brightly for Jesus? John 5:30-47 - Women's Bible Study, Christian Living 44:18

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Sister, In this verse-by-verse lesson from John Chapter 5, we will talk about the importance of Jesus being God—the religious leaders' reaction and His response. We will also look at our own callings that we have. Are you doing all God has for you to do for Him? What did He call you to? We also discuss the importance of knowing Doctrine and Theolog…

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Ep. 161 Nijay Gupta Returns - How the First Christians were Weird, Dangerous, and Compelling 1:01:31

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In this episode, Nijay Gupta and I go back to the first century. In the Roman-Greco culture there were gods everywhere, blood and smoke from their sacrifices filled the air, icons of gods were on every corner. And here come the Christians – believers in the unseen, in the supremacy of Jesus, in the finished sacrifice of Jesus, meeting in homes inst…

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The Veil Is Thin

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https://pluto.sitetackle.com/16538/subpages/homilies/Homily-20240227-TomC.mp3By Living Beatitudes Community

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Ep. 160 Emily P. Freeman - Discerning When to Stay and When to Go 57:11

2M ago57:11

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In this episode, Emily P. Freeman and I have a great conversation around decision making, discernment and how to know when to stay and when to go. We walk through a four step discernment process telling stories of how it works: pointing and calling, remember your path, acknowledge presence, and yield to the arrows. Our decisions are made in the mom…

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Ep. 159 Sarah Bessey - Practices for an Evolving Faith 59:13

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Sarah Bessey's latest book is Field Notes for the Wilderness. And telling you that it is my favorite book I’ve ever read is no exaggeration. I love this book. It’s full of grace and love and welcome. I could go on and on. You need to get it. Like right now and then pull up a chair in front of the fire with a warm cup and go deep into the beauty and…

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Lent

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https://pluto.sitetackle.com/16538/subpages/homilies/Homily-20240218-AnnMarieWinters.mp3By Living Beatitudes Community

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Ep. 158 Lance Ford - Shifting Leadership Onto the Shoulders of Jesus 1:02:53

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In this episode, Lance Ford discusses the need to re-examine traditional views of Christian leadership and put Jesus back in his rightful place as head of the church. He traces the evolution of modern leadership theory and its influence on churches. Ford and host Joshua Johnson explore biblical models of servant leadership and equipping others. We …

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