Season 2: Ep. 42 - You Are Enough The Unbroken Ground podcast

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We're back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Conversations with Jim March 2:31:46

10 weeks ago2:31:46

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It's March, it's madness, it's Jim.

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February Conversation with Jim 2:29:36

14 weeks ago2:29:36

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Jim and I have another good time talking about lots of things.

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Conversations with JIm in January 2:06:23

18 weeks ago2:06:23

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More thoughts and stuff....and a surprise appearance by a special guest....maybe

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December Conversation with Jim 1:56:49

22 weeks ago1:56:49

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Jim joins me for another long one.

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Conversations with Jim 2:15:19

29 weeks ago2:15:19

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Jim is back and we talk about all manner of things. It is a long one, but it does get into more serious topics in the second half, probably.

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Season 2: Ep. 43 - Final 21:34

29 weeks ago21:34

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One final look back on making the Unbroken Ground. Other ways to interact with and find more content I produce: Called Out • A podcast on Spotify for Podcasters Unbroken Ground - Exploration of Christ, Community, and Creativity (patheos.com) https://www.facebook.com/theunbrokenground email – theunbrokenground@gmail.com…

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Season 2: Ep. 42 - You are enough 32:14

30 weeks ago32:14

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Can God love me? Can God love you? Other ways to interact with and find more content I produce: Called Out • A podcast on Spotify for Podcasters Unbroken Ground - Exploration of Christ, Community, and Creativity (patheos.com) https://www.facebook.com/theunbrokenground email – theunbrokenground@gmail.com…

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Season 2: Ep. 41 - Known For Part 2 22:32

31 weeks ago22:32

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What do you want to be known for? part. 2 Other ways to interact with and find more content I produce: Called Out • A podcast on Spotify for Podcasters Unbroken Ground - Exploration of Christ, Community, and Creativity (patheos.com) https://www.facebook.com/theunbrokenground email – theunbrokenground@gmail.com…

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Season 2: Ep. 40 - Known For, part 1 35:36

32 weeks ago35:36

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Part one: Love the Lord your God with all of your heart, soul, and mind. Other ways to interact with and find more content I produce: Called Out • A podcast on Spotify for Podcasters Unbroken Ground - Exploration of Christ, Community, and Creativity (patheos.com) https://www.facebook.com/theunbrokenground email – theunbrokenground@gmail.com…

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Season 2: Ep. 39 - What does the Lord require of me? 28:09

33 weeks ago28:09

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He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. Micah 6:8 Other ways to interact with and find more content I produce: Called Out • A podcast on Spotify for Podcasters Unbroken Ground - Exploration of Christ, Community, and Creativity (patheos.com) https://www.facebook.com/theunbrokenground email – theunbrokenground@gmail.com…

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Season 2: Ep. 38 - Humble 33:51

34 weeks ago33:51

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How humble are you? Other ways to interact with and find more content I produce: Called Out • A podcast on Spotify for Podcasters Unbroken Ground - Exploration of Christ, Community, and Creativity (patheos.com) https://www.facebook.com/theunbrokenground email – theunbrokenground@gmail.com

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Season 2: Episode 37 - You Fool 45:11

35 weeks ago45:11

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You probably haven't murdered someone or even tried. But have you allowed your heart to be hardened so much that you dehumanize people? Particularly those who might not be like you or think like you or look like you. Be careful, Jesus warns that darkness lurks in the hearts that can call our fellow humans fools. Matthew 5:21-22 21 “You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not murder, and whoever murders will be in danger of the judgment.’ 22 But I say to you that whoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment. And whoever says to his brother, ‘Raca!’ shall be in danger of the council. But whoever says, ‘You fool!’ shall be in danger of hell fire. Other ways to interact with and find more content I produce: Called Out • A podcast on Spotify for Podcasters Unbroken Ground - Exploration of Christ, Community, and Creativity (patheos.com) https://www.facebook.com/theunbrokenground email – theunbrokenground@gmail.com…

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Season 2: Ep. 36 - Messed Up 36:02

36 weeks ago36:02

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Failure has been on my mind lately. Failing is a part of life, but if you follow Jesus then there is also abundant grace and forgiveness. So what are we to do with this reality? Is being too nonchalant about failures possible because we know mercy is waiting? Other ways to interact with and find more content I produce: Called Out • A podcast on Spotify for Podcasters Unbroken Ground - Exploration of Christ, Community, and Creativity (patheos.com) https://www.facebook.com/theunbrokenground email – theunbrokenground@gmail.com…

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Season 2: Ep. 35 - Sin Management 33:34

37 weeks ago33:34

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Your life matters. What you do with your life is important. Do people see Jesus when they watch you live? Does the dust of Jesus rest on your clothes? Or do you simply have a get-out-of-hell-free card you hold on to until you die? Other ways to interact with and find more content I produce: Called Out • A podcast on Spotify for Podcasters Unbroken Ground - Exploration of Christ, Community, and Creativity (patheos.com) https://www.facebook.com/theunbrokenground email – theunbrokenground@gmail.com…

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Season 2: Ep. 34 - Sermon on the Mount Nationalist 40:01

38 weeks ago40:01

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This one is a bit whimsical, as I consider the political repercussions of a government that tries to live out the teachings of the Sermon on the Mount. Could a government truly love its enemies? How does a government store its treasures in heaven? We all have a kingdom (even if it is just within our hearts) that we must submit to the rule of Jesus or go our own way. Who rules your heart? Other ways to interact with and find more content I produce: Called Out • A podcast on Spotify for Podcasters Unbroken Ground - Exploration of Christ, Community, and Creativity (patheos.com) https://www.facebook.com/theunbrokenground email – theunbrokenground@gmail.com…

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Season 2: Ep. 33: Risky? 42:17

39 weeks ago42:17

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It's risky to love your enemies. If you lived your life looking for ways to continue to multiply and fill it with the fruit of the Spirit, you risk being hurt, taken advantage of, or missing out on earthly gain. Jesus tells us that we will be known by the fruit of our lives. What kind of fruit are you producing? Other ways to interact with and find more content I produce: Called Out • A podcast on Spotify for Podcasters Unbroken Ground - Exploration of Christ, Community, and Creativity (patheos.com) https://www.facebook.com/theunbrokenground email – theunbrokenground@gmail.com…

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Season 2: Ep. 32 - That Word 42:11

40 weeks ago42:11

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Has Christianity changed since Jesus died on the cross? There has been a lot of disdain for using progressive to describe Christianity, claiming that Christianity is the same, never changing. While the Bible clearly says Jesus is the same, yesterday, today, and forever, the book of Acts shows how the church wrestled with what it meant to follow Jesus. Peter (who walked with Jesus) had to be corrected for his wrong behavior. I am not arguing for accepting every theological opinion, but rather praying we will be like the Berean church. Let us test everything (including what theology reformers established) as we chase after Jesus. Other ways to interact with and find more content I produce: Called Out • A podcast on Spotify for Podcasters Unbroken Ground - Exploration of Christ, Community, and Creativity (patheos.com) https://www.facebook.com/theunbrokenground email – theunbrokenground@gmail.com…

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Season 2: Ep. 31 - This too Shall Pass 38:59

41 weeks ago38:59

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Are you living the hard times right now? Keep your head up, it will change. Living the good times, keep your heart humble because you are promised struggle. This too shall pass, but foundationally as followers of Jesus, we can rejoice, because we know He is always about the kingdom work of redemption. Where He touches and moves, He brings new life and renewal. Other ways to interact with and find more content I produce: Called Out • A podcast on Spotify for Podcasters Unbroken Ground - Exploration of Christ, Community, and Creativity (patheos.com) https://www.facebook.com/theunbrokenground email – theunbrokenground@gmail.com…

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Season 2: Ep. 30 - Fishing Lessons 39:38

42 weeks ago39:38

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Do you like asking questions? Jesus was asked many questions as he walked with and taught his followers. Jesus used questions as a way to teach. But many are suspicious of questions. We have more access to information than at any other time in history, but studies show we aren't more knowledgeable. Rather, we have doubled down on our conviction that we solely hold the truth. We have lost our ability to doubt. Good questions help us walk with and through doubt into deeper faith. How good are you at asking questions? Other ways to interact with and find more content I produce: Called Out • A podcast on Spotify for Podcasters Unbroken Ground - Exploration of Christ, Community, and Creativity (patheos.com) https://www.facebook.com/theunbrokenground email – theunbrokenground@gmail.com…

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Season 2: Ep. 29 - Kicking and Screaming 27:26

43 weeks ago27:26

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When we look back we can better see the blessings of God and how He is always working behind the scenes. Like Peter, who steps out of the boat and walks on water for a moment, we all need reminders that we can do this. And we should keep going, even farther than we first believed or thought was possible. Other ways to interact with and find more content I produce: Called Out • A podcast on Spotify for Podcasters Unbroken Ground - Exploration of Christ, Community, and Creativity (patheos.com) https://www.facebook.com/theunbrokenground email – theunbrokenground@gmail.com…

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Season 2: Ep. 28 - So We Might Be Different 41:09

44 weeks ago41:09

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Are you called out? Set apart? Is your life any different than your neighbors? Community must continue to be chased and culture must continually be shaped. What skills are you passing on to your children or young people to evaluate culture? It is hard to be different. Different can make you vulnerable and lead to isolation. But what if God is calling all believers to be different? Following Jesus will change you and make you different, especially if you find a community that challenges you and pushes you to seek Him more and more. Other ways to interact with and find more content I produce: Called Out • A podcast on Spotify for Podcasters Unbroken Ground - Exploration of Christ, Community, and Creativity (patheos.com) https://www.facebook.com/theunbrokenground email – theunbrokenground@gmail.com…

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Season 2: Ep. 27 - Does God Really Love Me? 40:23

45 weeks ago40:23

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Walking alongside others, especially youth, in ministry one of the most common topics is God's love. As humans hoping to connect with a spiritual being in God, we find it hard to believe that God loves us. We hear God loves us unconditionally, but do we believe it? We see how hard it is to make relationships work among humans, and we convince ourselves it must be that hard between us and God. Not only that, but no one knows us like we do. All the dark thoughts, evil impulses, and sins that can be a part of our story must surely disqualify us from the love of God. And yet, Jesus tells simple stories to remind us it does not. A lost coin, a lost sheep, and a prodigal are the examples he used to teach God's love. Other ways to interact with and find more content I produce: Called Out • A podcast on Spotify for Podcasters Unbroken Ground - Exploration of Christ, Community, and Creativity (patheos.com) https://www.facebook.com/theunbrokenground email – theunbrokenground@gmail.com…

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Season 2: Ep. 26 - Old 35:09

46 weeks ago35:09

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What is so wrong with getting old? American Culture is built around staying young, healthy, and beautiful for as long as you can. But in God's kingdom, it is those peopl who have lived lives for decades as they chase after God that have great honor. How can our communities reclaim the prestige of being old? We live in such a time where generations are purposefully pitted against each other. How do we redeem this into a community where people of all ages are welcome and honored? Other ways to interact with and find more content I produce: Called Out • A podcast on Spotify for Podcasters Unbroken Ground - Exploration of Christ, Community, and Creativity (patheos.com) https://www.facebook.com/theunbrokenground email – theunbrokenground@gmail.com…

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Season 2: Ep. 25 - Community 44:39

47 weeks ago44:39

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Who is in your community? Despite our many efforts to make following Jesus about a singular, personal experience - it just doesn't work that way. Much of the Bible is written to groups of people or communities. Even the most singular verses have the background and understanding that they are to be lived out in a community of people. So who are you intentionally following as an apprentice to Jesus? Who are you walking with shoulder to shoulder each day? Who are you calling to follow you, as you follow Jesus? We aren't meant to do this alone. So find your community (if you don't have one), and let's start spurring on each other to love and good deeds! Other ways to interact with and find more content I produce: Called Out • A podcast on Spotify for Podcasters Unbroken Ground - Exploration of Christ, Community, and Creativity (patheos.com) https://www.facebook.com/theunbrokenground email – theunbrokenground@gmail.com…

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Season 2: Ep. 24 - Not Knowing 40:36

48 weeks ago40:36

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Is it better if God allows suffering versus actively causing it? Should God remove all suffering from my life? My finite brain and limited understanding are no match when thinking about how the world "could be." God is the good Father at work, bringing situations around for our good and His glory.

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Season 2: Ep. 23 - Does God Want Me to Suffer (part two)? 40:09

49 weeks ago40:09

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Part two of the two-part episode. Does God want me to suffer? Does Jesus say anything about suffering? What conclusions can we make about life and what to expect in life?

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Season 2: Episode 22 - Does God want Me to Suffer (part one) 40:03

50 weeks ago40:03

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Does God want or enjoy it when I suffer? Is there a clear explanation in the Bible for why suffering exists? In part one, I will discuss issues highlighted in the OT Book of Job and questions that have existed for centuries.

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Season 2: Ep. 21 - God's Reckless Love 36:25

51 weeks ago36:25

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I'm just going to come out and admit it. The theology of God's love being reckless doesn't bother me. Mostly because we are trying to use human words and experiences to define a mysterious spiritual being. God reveals so much to us, but our knowledge and understanding barely scratch the surface. So listen in as I list three things about God's love that seem reckless from the human standpoint. Don't worry, if you want to hear about how God's love isn't reckless - well I will talk about that next week.…

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Season 2: Ep. 20 - Can't Sit Here 37:29

52 weeks ago37:29