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Almost every revival has been sparked by hungry, humble young leaders who knew something needed to change. In Season 2 of NextUp, co-hosts Grant Skeldon and Will Chung are helping young leaders narrow their calling and accelerate their mission. Because the stakes are too high. The world needs young leaders to be at their best. NextUp will help you or the young leaders you know get equipped with the helpful frameworks necessary to better form ow you see God, How you view the world, and how yo ...
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The "Just Some Christian Guy" podcast synthesizes apologetics, evangelism, and everyday application of Biblical truths. Too often these 3 categories are over compartmentalized by leading voices in Christianity. I believe them to be inherently connected, with only nuanced differences. As such, this podcast will be your home for engaging topics - ranging from "How we got here" to "Where are you going" and everything in between. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/just ...
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Listen now to 63 Future Now Podcast It appears we may have some new lifeforms on the planet, ones that can take Nitrogen from the air rather than the ground; makes sense considering that 78% of the atmosphere is Nitrogen. Scientists are fascinated, and see this as a big deal, up there with the creation of plants and animals! Also amazing this week …
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Listen Now to 62 Future Now Podcast A promising future lies in potential symbiotic relationships between our tech and nature. A example of theat lies with the use of algae in the generation of energy from solar panels. And…how might the climate change gas of methane be actually useful in making things better for us and our planet? This week, the Pl…
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Listen to Future Now #61 I couldn’t believe it when I read about a geoengineering project changing the reflectivity of clouds in our home, the SF Bay Area, in Scientific American, a mainstream science publication! Maybe there is something to all the airplane trails we see these days that will be discussed to major forums. No such luck in looking at…
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Sovereignty - Letting God's Will Reign in Our Lives - in this lesson we answer many important questions regarding God's will and how to live for him. Including: 1. Am I saved by grace alone through faith alone? 2. Is God's love unconditional? 3. What does it mean for God to be Sovereign? 4. What are 3 bad ways to look for God's will in your life? 5…
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What is baptism? What is its connection to salvation, faith, and God's saving work through Jesus' sacrifice on the cross? This is not meant to be an exhaustive study or defense of the doctrine of baptism but is meant to round out this series in which we've been studying salvation through the lens of the cross. --- Support this podcast: https://podc…
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Listen to Future Now Podcast Hope you all enjoyed your eclipse experience, be it partial, full, or virtual! Our fav visuals were from the ISS, where you could see the eclipse, appearing as a dark cloud-like 115 mile diameter shadow cast onto the planet’s surface, speeding across the continent, southwest to northeast. Moving at 2400 km/h, the dark s…
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What is the importance of hearing the word of God? What is the significance (spiritually and linguistically) of believing in Jesus? How do hearing and believing relate to our salvation and what Jesus has done for us on the cross? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justsomechristianguy/support…
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Crucifixion - What does it mean to carry your cross? Over the last few episodes, we studied the ways Christ's sacrificial death on the cross saves us. Today, we focus more specifically on the cross and what it means for us to carry our own crosses as we follow Jesus. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justsomechristia…
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What is redemption and adoption? How do these terms relate to one another, to our salvation, and to the work of Jesus' sacrificial death on the cross? If you've not yet listened to the previous episodes in this series, I encourage you to check out the episodes dealing with the historical evidence for the resurrection, Justification, and Propitiatio…
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59 Future Now Show Listen Here We are still on the road this week, this time in magical Mt. Shasta, where we introduce you one of it’s residents, Mt. Shasta is rumored to house the Lemurian city of Telos within.Mary Donnelly. A New Englander trained as an RN in pediatric oncology, she learned of Mt. Shasta via an alternative healer, and feeling she…
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Do you find yourself overwhelmed by the upcoming election? With all the tension surrounding this year’s presidential candidates, some of you may feel politically homeless.In this episode, Grant Skeldon and Will Chung talk with Michael Wear, author and CEO of Center for Christianity and Public Life. They discuss dealing with this feeling by gaining …
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What are propitiation and atonement? How do they relate to our salvation and the work Christ completed on the cross? Today's episode is part of a series building upon our episode dedicated to the resurrection of Jesus, as a take a deeper look at how His sacrifice saves us. Stay tuned for more episodes, as none of these concepts should be taken in i…
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What is justification? How does it connect to God's freely offered salvation? What is it's relationship to the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus? Over the next several episodes I will be sharing the audio files from a sermon series dealing with our salvation as it relates to the work of God and Christ's sacrifice on the cross. --- Support this …
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Listen to 58 Future Now Wise Democracy This week we are on the road in beautiful Port Townsend, Washington, visiting Jim Rough, founder of www.wisedemocracy.org and Casandra Firman, Jim’s wife and partner in updating democracy as we know it. We all know about the importance of voting, and the necessities of jury duty and national defence as citizen…
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Do you feel like you're overflowing with questions? Are you longing to be more spiritually connected? If so, this podcast is for you. In this episode, Grant Skeldon and Will Chung discuss everything from controversial parts of scripture to practical ways of living out your faith with Dr. Joel Muddamalle and Pastor Jonathan Pokluda. They offer guida…
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Listen to 57 Future Now - We are on a roadtrip to Seattle and doing our podcast from AirB&B’s for the next couple of shows. This week is on the road in Ashlandfrom Ashland, a cultural hotspot known for great art galleries, theaters, restaurants, and the home of the world famous Oregon Shakespeare Festival. We saw the opening production of MacBeth, …
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Do you ever feel guilty that you don’t pray enough? Or that when you do pray, your prayers are bad, boring or empty? In this episode of NextUp, Grant Skeldon and Will Chung talk all things prayer with brothers Addison and Alec Bevere from Messenger International. They uncover the disconnect many of us have about prayer, helping us understand it’s n…
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In this episode, we consider the key themes to read for in the book of Deuteronomy. By keeping these themes in mind, we will have a better appreciation for what Moses was teaching the Israelites and why these principles are still relevant for us today as Christians. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justsomechristian…
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Listen to 56 Future Now Show Some cool stories this week, including our very own Taylor Barcroft’s admission he is a Swiftie, in the Taylor Swift sense of the word. Who knew? Besides sharing his Swiftie passion he updates us on the latest in Apple Tech, waveforms of the word ‘water’ in many languages onboard Europa Clipperincluding what’s coming up…
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God ordering the killing of entire nations is a point skeptics are quick to bring up in an attempt to paint God as an unloving and evil being. Numbers 31 is one of the first explicit examples in the Bible where such an order is given. How can we make sense of the orders given from God in Numbers 31? In this lesson, we look at the greater context of…
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Listen to 55 Future Now Lots happening in the AI universe this week, including Sun’s quite humorous report with examples of Google’s faux paus in the name of woke culture. EMO by AliBaba is scary-good at taking any source image plus audio and making the image look like they are saying/singing the audio. This can bring to life any decent picture of …
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The Book of Exodus's big picture – God’s rescue from the bondage of human depravity not just a historical event from the 1400s BC, it is the great metanarrative for all live. It is always man who corrupts and Godwho rescues. He does this out of love for us. That rescue has its ultimate fulfillment in Jesus, whose life, death, and resurrection give …
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Does your faith rest in the wisdom of men or the power of God? In this episode of NextUp, podcast hosts Grant Skeldon and Will Chung wrestle with questions like this, prompted by 1 Corinthians 2:5, alongside special guests Jenessa Wait of Bethel Church and Mariela Rosario of She Speaks Fire. Don’t miss this lively deep-dive on the topic of the Holy…
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Listen To 54 Future Now Bruce Damer Dr. Bruce Damer is a scientist and entrepreneur known for his groundbreaking work in origin of life research and virtual worlds. With expertise spanning astrobiology and computer science, he passionately explores the intersection of technology and the origins of life on Earth and beyond. Now he is focused on what…
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In this episode, I share some thoughts about the big-picture themes of the Book of Numbers. While this is an "overview" lesson, I spend the majority of time focusing specifically on chapters 11-12 and some key points we should take from them as we continue reading through the rest of the book. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.co…
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What can we learn from the Golden Calf incident? Though many lessons could be drawn up, in this episode I focus specifically on the integrity of Moses throughout and how it is that type of moral resolve we should all strive to emulate in our lives. "A righteous person's integrity is not marred by the reactions of the wicked." --- Support this podca…
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In this episode, I share the audio from a live-stream Facebook video in which discussed some of the key points in Leviticus to help Bible readers understand the big picture of what is going on with all these law codes. You can find the daily Bible reading group on Facebook by searching "Chronological Daily Bible Reading 2024" --- Support this podca…
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Depending on who you talk to, the Enneagram can be a dicey topic–especially if it’s used as an excuse, not a tool. In this episode, Jenn Jett Barrett, Founder of the Well Summit, discusses the Enneagram with Will, Grant and Cheyanne and outlines how to use this system of personality typing to bring clarity about how we, as individuals and as leader…
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Listen to 53 Future Now Show Len Science Poetry What’s great about stormy weather is that stirs up some great stories, and out here in California it means we have more indoor time. This translated into more creative time for us play with some of the new AI media tools coming our way. So in this week’s show you’ll have a preview of what’s possible i…
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I recently did a Facebook Livestream answering a follower's question, "What does the church of Christ teach?" The answer I gave was helpful to that person, as such, I thought it might be helpful to others. If you have ever wondered, "what does the church of Christ teach?" this episode is for you! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify…
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Listen to 52 Future Now Randall Lee Hopper Some great space news this week, including a new US lunar lander touching down this month; if successful, the Nova-C Lunar Lander by Intuitive Machinesfirst US craft on the moon since 1972! We also explore what are known as ‘chiral currents,’ a new approach to tech which may be as significant as electrons …
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If your mind is racing with all the things you have to do, but your heart is tugging at you to slow down, then this episode is for you! Grant and Will talk with authors Alicia Britt Chole and Jeff Vanderstelt about the shifts in values and priorities that leaders need to make in order to lead with God, not for God. They give profound insight into b…
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Listen to Future Now 2.6.2024 We recorded this show in the aftermath of a large west coast storm, and if you listened in realtime, you would have heard the numerous tech glitches that happened, including dropping off the air multiple times. But for the podcast version you get to focus on what we found most fascinating this week, not the glitches. I…
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In a time when pastors are falling all around us and there are more and more examples of the Church embedded in politics, these next gen ministry leaders from New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago cut to the chase and challenge us as believers to go to the darkness and be a light. To show up and be consistent with a generation skeptical of Christians.…
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In this lesson, we answer the question of whether believing in the identity of Jesus is enough or if we must also believe in His teachings. Specifically, how important is doctrine? Today, "doctrine" is what separates many flavors of Christianity that teach different doctrines. When we look at Scripture, there is only one doctrine we are to abide by…
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Listen to 50 Future Now Show Even though the Japanese moon lander kind of crashed, it is still sort of functional..better than nothing! Robots are making their way into society, but not without some issues from the street..Obelisks-a new kind of life smaller than viruses than live within microbes.. This week we covered the “Spirit Fest,” a gatherin…
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Listen to 49 Future Now 1.23.2024 Well, the next phase of deep fakes has begun, with a phoney call from the Prez during the NH primaries. And generating faces from DNA is now here as well, bringing new light into cold cases. But how accurate is it, what could go wroing? Plenty.. Meanwhile, a new bar for EV batteries has been set, with the introduct…
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As a leader, do you find your schedule controlling you more than you are controlling it? In this episode, Grant and Will lead a powerful Q&A with rapper, CEO, New York Times bestselling author, investor, and activist, Lecrae, about how to prioritize and keep your soul intact while leading and pioneering new spaces. Tune in today and watch for new e…
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Listen to Future Now 1.17.2024 The exciting news this week is promising research showing we can grow new teeth later on in life! This is possible thanks to an antibody that can disrupt what’s known as the USAG-1 protein, in a way that allows the growth of new teeth while remaining healthy. Bobby Wilder gives us the download on this milestone of pro…
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Listen Now to Future Now 1.9.24 It’s 2024 and time for the annual Consumer Electronics Show, a massive techie spectacle we used to attend every year. These days, everything there is online and in many ways more accessible to braving the crowds in Las Vegas. New display tech was used to turned the famous Luxor pyramid hotel into a giant Dorito chip!…
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Listen to Happy Perihelion New Year Show Happy 2024! This is our first show of the new year, podcasting live from Bliss Mountain! Naturally we are all a bit blissed, here on Bliss Mountain, and our good tidings will hopefully rub off on you and yours. This is an amazing place, a mini Disneyland of fun, relaxation and creativity, thanks to the inspi…
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Listen to the Future Now Show 12.26.2023 Welcome to our last show of the year 2023! It’s been a good year for us, spiraling up from the disaster of the Optimus whipping up some breakfast for his biological buddies.Jan 6 storm that devastated our beach house and automobiles. This week Future News covers the imminent release of Apple Vision Pro and t…
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Listen to The Future Now Show 12.19.2023 Are repeated patterns throughout history essentially the same old stories in new contexts? Was Nick really abducted by aliens, or what? Is transparent wood a thing? Is Uranus really as weird as an exoplanet? Michael Mercury - Astrological MysticYes, we do tackle these issues with varying degrees of success t…
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Listen Now to The Future Now Show 12.12.2023 Activist Kathryn Saari checks in, reminding us of how important it is to connect directly with our elected Kathryn Saari practicing ‘social engineering’ at Santa Cruz City Councilrepresentatives locally, such as our city council members. Even though many city councils are now online, including ours in Sa…
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Listen to Future Now 12.5.23 Welcome to the holiday season! We have lots of future news this week. Consider Wasabi for better memory, wonder about the super intelligence of Octopi, or the lifeforms found in a vast underwater city, 6 synchronized planets, and cultural hallucinations. Marvel at the new KISS musical avatars, as the band finishes it’s …
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Listen to 41 Future Now Show This week is the start of the UN COP 28 in Dubai with what’s up with climate change. There is already some controversy regarding big oil deals being made there at oil central, but hey, who’s looking? And more controversy at OpenAI, where it turns that there may indeed been an advancement in AI that triggered the current…
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Listen Now to Debra Giusti This week we had the opportunity to speak with Debra Giusti, known in our community as the “Creatrix of Transformation.” She is best known for founding the grandmother of West Coast festivals back in the 1970’s, Debra Giusti - Creatrix of TransformationThe Harmony Festival, showcasing the latest and greatest innovations o…
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