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Almost Good CatholicsThe Tree of Life (Brian Zahnd)“The movie is a prayer,” says Brian Zahnd, about Terrence Mallick’s 2011 The Tree of Life, his favorite movie of all time. Brian has seen it forty times (I have seen it three times); Brian has taken his pastoral team from his Missouri Church to see it; he has shown it to his Congregation in Church. The film follows a family in Texas in the 1950s. Brad Pitt and Jessica Chastain are the parents; they have three sons. Sean Penn plays the oldest boy when he is grown in the 1980s. It’s a sermon on theodicy, creation, eschatology, all of it...
2026-03-0844 min
Beyond Sunday Worship Leader Podcast#364: The Rival Religion of America and A Prophetic Call to Pastors with Brian Zahnd
Today’s conversation is with Pastor and author Brian Zahnd. Brian is the founding and lead pastor of Word of Life Church in St Joseph, MO and the author of 11 books.
Brian is not my pastor, but he’s one of the voices I look to in this cultural moment. He’s a voice of clarity, sanity, history, and Bible.
Here’s a quick quote from the interview:
“I’m convinced the greatest task of the pastoral vocation in America is discipling people who have already thoroughly been discipled into a rival religi...
2025-07-161h 31
Beyond Sunday Worship Leader PodcastThe Rival Religion of America and A Prophetic Call to Pastors with Brian ZahndTopics Covered: The story of how Word of Life Church lost 1500 people Why America is a rival religion to Christianity Why America is more akin to Babylon than ancient Israel How the charismatic movement went awry Why charismatic worship is so aligned with DT and Christian nationalism Why music, literature, and films are important to Brian How Brian uses music to write sermons Brian's reading habits Why Brian is reading the KJV right now Why reading fiction is so important to preaching and theology Resources Mentioned: Show Sponsor: Planning Center Brian Zahnd instagram.com/brianzahnd Postcards...
2025-07-161h 31
The Seacoast Podcast: Things You Won't Hear On Sunday135 - God's Kingdom is Not a Political Party (w/ Pastor Brian Zahnd)What does it mean for a Christian to be "part of God's Kingdom?” How should this knowledge inform a Christian's view of politics, government, and general posture toward other countries? Pastor Brian Zahnd, of Word of Life Church in St. Joseph, Missouri and author of a dozen books, joins the podcast to talk about the radical shift in how the church postures itself as part of God's Kingdom, stating the church should "not be of this world" (John 17:16). With a biblical view of God's Kingdom as the context, Pastor Brian and Joey also discuss the key to unity in th...
2025-02-0458 min
Nomad PodcastBrian Zahnd – Christians in the Age of Trump [Revisited] (N333)Back in 2019, Tim Nash and David Blower sat down with Brian Zahnd to explore the toxic entanglement between Church and Empire, and the resulting religion Zahnd calls "Americanism." From rethinking how we read Scripture to the deeply political implications of the cross, Zahnd offers a vision of living as citizens of God’s kindom amidst worldly empires. With Donald Trump, whom Zahnd identified as emblematic of "Americanism," once again elected President, we felt this conversation deserved to be revisited. Following the interview, a 2024 Tim Nash and Nick Thorley share their thoughts and feelings about the re-election of Tr...
2024-11-251h 21
Word of Life Church PodcastRiders In the Chariot Philip the Evangelist rode in a chariot with the Ethiopian Eunuch on the Gaza Road two thousand years ago. Brian Zahnd road on a train with Yu in Paris on the day Derrida died. The two stories are not entirely different.
2024-10-0637 min
New Books in Biography & MemoirA Hidden Life (with Brian Zahnd)What would you do in the place of Austrian farmer Franz Jägerstätter in 1943? Mumble your loyalty oath to Hitler like everyone else—or refuse and pay with your life? This martyr is a blessed in the Catholic Church and on the way to being canonized. He is also the subject of a transcendentally beautiful movie A Hidden life by Terrence Mallick in 2019. Pastor Brian Zahnd, author of the Wood Between the Worlds, talks about the man, the movie, and the martyrdom with me on Almost Good Catholics.There’s a moment in our discussion where I say to Br...
2024-08-151h 07
New Books in Christian StudiesA Hidden Life (with Brian Zahnd)What would you do in the place of Austrian farmer Franz Jägerstätter in 1943? Mumble your loyalty oath to Hitler like everyone else—or refuse and pay with your life? This martyr is a blessed in the Catholic Church and on the way to being canonized. He is also the subject of a transcendentally beautiful movie A Hidden life by Terrence Mallick in 2019. Pastor Brian Zahnd, author of the Wood Between the Worlds, talks about the man, the movie, and the martyrdom with me on Almost Good Catholics.There’s a moment in our discussion where I say to Br...
2024-08-151h 07Almost Good CatholicsA Hidden Life (with Brian Zahnd)What would you do in the place of Austrian farmer Franz Jägerstätter in 1943? Mumble your loyalty oath to Hitler like everyone else—or refuse and pay with your life? This martyr is a blessed in the Catholic Church and on the way to being canonized. He is also the subject of a transcendentally beautiful movie A Hidden life by Terrence Mallick in 2019. Pastor Brian Zahnd, author of the Wood Between the Worlds, talks about the man, the movie, and the martyrdom with me on Almost Good Catholics.There’s a moment in our discussion where I say to Br...
2024-08-151h 09
The Living Room Disciple74. Brian Zahnd—The Wood Between the WorldsListeners of The Living Room Disciple can receive 25% off their subscription to Dwell. https://dwellbible.com/tlrd
On This Week’s Episode:
Today, Nick sits down with Pastor Brian Zahnd, the author of The Wood Between the Worlds: A Poetic Theology of the Cross, for a conversation on the paradoxical power of the slain Lamb and what it means to follow in His footsteps as we take up our crosses. They discuss how we are shaped and formed by one of the most shocking and gruesome and paradoxically beautiful symbols the world has ever known....
2024-08-0554 min
The Bible (Unmuted)#68: An Interview with Brian Zahnd, Part 2 (The Wood Between the Worlds)Part 2 of 2 of Matt's interview with Brian Zahnd, the author of The Wood Between the Worlds: A Poetic Theology of the Cross (link below).
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Everything about the gospel message leads to the cross, and proceeds from the cross. In fact, within the narrative of Scripture, the crucifixion of Jesus is literally the crux of the story―the axis upon which the biblical story turns. But it would be a mistake to think we could sum up the significance of the crucifixion in a tidy sentence or two. That kind of thinking only i...
2024-05-2139 minThe Bible (Unmuted)#67: An Interview with Brian Zahnd, Part 1 (The Wood Between the Worlds)Part 1 of 2 of Matt's interview with Brian Zahnd, the author of The Wood Between the Worlds: A Poetic Theology of the Cross (link below).
Description:
Everything about the gospel message leads to the cross, and proceeds from the cross. In fact, within the narrative of Scripture, the crucifixion of Jesus is literally the crux of the story―the axis upon which the biblical story turns. But it would be a mistake to think we could sum up the significance of the crucifixion in a tidy sentence or two. That kind of thinking only i...
2024-05-1440 min
Unhurried Living | Helping Christians Rest Deeper & Lead Better295: Love's Ultimate Sacrifice: Unveiling God's Heart in the Crucifixion (Alan & Gem with Brian Zahnd)The cross is the heart of Scripture. Everything about the gospel message leads to the cross, and proceeds from the cross. In fact, within the narrative of Scripture, the crucifixion of Jesus is literally the crux of the story―the axis upon which the biblical story turns. But it would be a mistake to think we could sum up the significance of the crucifixion in a tidy sentence or two. That kind of thinking only insulates us from the magnificence of what God has done. In our ongoing quest to make meaning o...
2024-05-1345 min
Gospel Spice | Awaken Delight in God through faith in Jesus ChristThe wood between the worlds | theopoetics of the Cross with Brian ZahndBonjour! Stephanie here. Obviously, I love every single guest I welcome on the show because otherwise, I wouldn't welcome them. And I read every single book. But once in a while, there's one that makes you pause, take a deep breath, and ponder deeply. This is what happened when I read “The Wood Between the Worlds” by Brian Zahnd. Just take a moment and ponder the title itself – I know I keep coming back to its profound poetry. It's about the Cross: Jesus and the Cross, the meanings of the Cross.Brian opens his book with these words...
2024-04-2355 min
Word of Life Church PodcastBZ Basement Tapes - Episode 8 - The Harrowing of Hell ABOUT THIS PODCASTBrian Zahnd, Cole Novak, and Jacob Taylor discuss The Harrowing of Hell in this special Good Friday episode. This is the last episode of conversations based on Brian's new book The Wood Between The Worlds: A Poetic Theology of the Cross. We hope you have enjoyed this series and invite you to subscribe for future related content.GET THE BOOK - The Wood Between the Worlds by Brian Zahndhttps://wolc.com/twbtw
2024-03-3037 min
Word of Life Church PodcastBZ Basement Tapes - Episode 7 - One Ring to Rule Them All ABOUT THIS PODCASTBrian Zahnd, Cole Novak, and Jacob Taylor explore themes from the Lord of the Rings epic by J.R. Tolkien and more specifically how power should be handled by those who follow Christ. This episode continues conversation based on Brian's new book The Wood Between The Worlds: A Poetic Theology of the Cross. Follow for more episodes each Thursday in Lent.GET THE BOOK - The Wood Between the Worlds by Brian Zahndhttps://wolc.com/twbtw
2024-03-2832 min
Word of Life Church PodcastBZ Basement Tapes - Episode 6 - The Lamb upon the Throne ABOUT THIS PODCASTBrian Zahnd, Cole Novak, and Derek Vreeland discuss the wild images and stunning message of the book of Revelation. This episode continues conversation based on Brian's new book The Wood Between The Worlds: A Poetic Theology of the Cross. Follow for more episodes each Thursday in Lent.GET THE BOOK - The Wood Between the Worlds by Brian Zahndhttps://wolc.com/twbtw
2024-03-2134 min
Word of Life Church PodcastBZ Basement Tapes - Episode 5 - Three Tress on the Low Sky ABOUT THIS PODCASTBrian Zahnd, Cole Novak, and Derek Vreeland explore topics ranging from the betrayal by Judas to the Protestant presumption that there can be no salvific work after the moment of death. This episode continues conversation based on Brian's new book The Wood Between The Worlds: A Poetic Theology of the Cross. Follow for more episodes each Thursday in Lent.GET THE BOOK - The Wood Between the Worlds by Brian Zahndhttps://wolc.com/twbtwFIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA...
2024-03-1435 min
Word of Life Church PodcastBZ Basement Tapes - Episode 4 - A Grotesque Beauty ABOUT THIS EPISODEBrian Zahnd, Cole Novak, and Jacob Taylor discuss the role of beauty in the Christian faith. This conversation continues to discuss themes from Brian's new book The Wood Between The Worlds: A Poetic Theology of the Cross. Follow for more episodes each Thursday in Lent.Watch this episode on at Youtube.com/wolctv.FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/wordoflifechurchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wordoflifechurchYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/wolctv
2024-03-0731 min
Homebrewed ChristianityBrian Zahnd & John Dominic Crossan: God, Violence, Empire, & SalvationIn this episode, we are joined by Rev. Brian Zahnd & John Dominic Crossan. Brian kicks things off by sharing how Dom's work on the historical Jesus and his conflict with Rome challenges us today. We end up tackling a host of questions from members of the online class and end with a conversation on the resurrection. To join the class, head over to www.CrossanClass.com Brian Zahnd is the founder and lead pastor of Word of Life Church in St. Joseph, Missouri. Known for his theologically informed preaching and his embrace of the deep...
2024-03-041h 38
Word of Life Church PodcastBZ Basement Tapes - Episode 3 - God on the Gallows ABOUT THIS PODCAST - Brian Zahnd, Cole Novak, and Jacob Taylor sit down for a conversation about theodicy and centered on the idea that only the suffering God can help. This conversation continues to explore themes from Brian's new book The Wood Between The Worlds: A Poetic Theology of the Cross. Follow for more episodes each Thursday in Lent. GET THE BOOK - The Wood Between the Worlds by Brian Zahnd https://wolc.com/twbtw
2024-02-2933 min
Rick Lee James Podcast NetworkEpisode 540 - Brian Zahnd - Voices In My Head (The Rick Lee James Podcast)Voices In My Head (The Rick Lee James Podcast) Episode 540Brian Zahnd: The Wood Between the Worlds Everything about the gospel message leads to the cross, and proceeds from the cross. In fact, within the narrative of Scripture, the crucifixion of Jesus is literally the crux of the story―the axis upon which the biblical story turns. But it would be a mistake to think we could sum up the significance of the crucifixion in a tidy sentence or two. That kind of thinking only insulates us from the magnificence of what God has done. In o...
2024-02-2831 min
Voices In My Head (The Rick Lee James Podcast)Episode 540 - Brian Zahnd - Voices In My Head (The Rick Lee James Podcast)Voices In My Head (The Rick Lee James Podcast) - Episode 540
Brian Zahnd: The Wood Between the Worlds
Everything about the gospel message leads to the cross, and proceeds from the cross. In fact, within the narrative of Scripture, the crucifixion of Jesus is literally the crux of the story―the axis upon which the biblical story turns. But it would be a mistake to think we could sum up the significance of the crucifixion in a tidy sentence or two. That kind of thinking only insulates us from the magnificence of what God has done. In our o...
2024-02-2831 min
Word of Life Church PodcastBZ Basement Tapes - Episode 2 - God Revealed in Death Brian Zahnd, Cole Novak, and Derek Vreeland explore the paradox of God revealed in the crucifixion of Christ on the cross. This conversation continues to explore themes from Brian's new book The Wood Between The Worlds: A Poetic Theology of the Cross. Follow for more episodes each Thursday in Lent.
2024-02-2234 min
Things AboveConversation with Brian Zahnd Part ThreeJames Bryan Smith has a Things Above conversation with author Brian Zahnd about his book, “The Wood Between the Worlds.”
Everything about the gospel message leads to the cross, and proceeds from the cross. In fact, within the narrative of Scripture, the crucifixion of Jesus is literally the crux of the story—the axis upon which the biblical story turns. But it would be a mistake to think we could sum up the significance of the crucifixion in a tidy sentence or two. That kind of thinking only insulates us from the magnificence of what God has done...
2024-02-2147 min
The Learner's Corner with Caleb MasonEpisode 391: Brian Zahnd on the Tension Between Modernity and Mysticism, How Art Awakens Us, and the Power of the CrossIn this episode, Caleb talks with Brian Zahnd about his book, The Wood Between the Worlds: A Poetic Theology of the Cross, and more.Links MentionedBrian ZahndThe Wood Between the Worlds: A Poetic Theology of the Cross by Brian ZahndEpisode 272: Brian ZahndCaleb's Substack
2024-02-201h 03
The Holy Post603: The Politics of Fear & Rethinking the Cross with Brian ZahndWell, here we are again. The very same arguments that were rolled out by MAGA Christian leaders to justify supporting Donald Trump in 2016 and 2020 are back again in 2024. A new article in the Christian Post says America's survival depends on Christians voting for Trump. Why do these fear tactics still work? Then, it's true that all politicians lie, but PolitiFacts says Trump is a league of his own. And scientists explain why negative polarization in our politics may have evolutionary origins. Then Skye interviews pastor and author, Brian Zahnd, about his new book, "The Wood...
2024-02-071h 31
Crackers and Grape JuiceEpisode 433: The Wood Between the Worlds with Brian ZahndTeer caught up with the Godfather of the pod, Brian Zahnd to talk about his newest book The Wood Between the Worlds - A Poetic Theology of the Cross. Brian and Teer talk about why a theology of the cross is necessary to fully understand the Good News of the Gospel, along with what is lost when we become numb to the violence of Good Friday.The cross is the heart of ScriptureEverything about the gospel message leads to the cross, and proceeds from the cross. In fact, within the narrative of Scripture, the...
2024-02-061h 01
Nights At The Round Table PodIs the Modern Day Church Based on Empire or Jesus? with Guest Brian Zahnd Part 2- Nights at the Round Table- Ep 158On this episode we speak to on of our favorite authors/speakers Brian Zahnd. Brian Zahnd is the founder and lead pastor of Word of Life Church, a non-denominational Christian congregation in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Brian and his wife, Peri, founded the church in 1981. Brian is also the author of several books, including, Sinners in the Hands of a Loving God, Water to Wine, A Farewell To Mars, Beauty Will Save the World, and Unconditional?: The Call of Jesus to Radical Forgiveness. He's been a huge influence on us and we know you'll love the conversation we had at the...
2023-11-0834 minNights At The Round Table PodIs the Modern Day Church Based on Empire or Jesus? with Guest Brian Zahnd Part 1- Nights at the Round Table- Ep 157On this episode we speak to on of our favorite authors/speakers Brian Zahnd. Brian Zahnd is the founder and lead pastor of Word of Life Church, a non-denominational Christian congregation in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Brian and his wife, Peri, founded the church in 1981. Brian is also the author of several books, including, Sinners in the Hands of a Loving God, Water to Wine, A Farewell To Mars, Beauty Will Save the World, and Unconditional?: The Call of Jesus to Radical Forgiveness. He's been a huge influence on us and we know you'll love the conversation we had at the...
2023-11-0133 min
Provoke & Inspire PodcastIs the Bible Enough? W/ Brian Zahnd (Classic Replay)In this classic episode, author and pastor Brian Zahnd joins the podcast to talk about deconstruction, as well as his new book, "When Everything Is On Fire: Faith Forged from the Ashes".Zahnd describes how we should accurately approach deconstruction, that doubt is not necessarily a negative thing, and argues that we need a revelation of Jesus in order to truly know him - not just texts from the Bible.To learn more about Brian Zahnd, click here: https://brianzahnd.comTo learn more about Steiger International visit: www.steiger.org...
2023-09-051h 02
Catherine ToonEP #185 - Holding onto Faith in a Cynical World - Interview with Brian Zahnd - AudioIntellectual certainty has long been a cornerstone of the Christian faith. But in an age of secularism, skepticism, and cynicism, our worldviews have been shaken. Various solutions exist - some double down on certainty, while others deconstruct their faith until there is nothing left at all. But Brian Zahnd offers a third way: What is needed is not a demolition, but instead a renovation of faith. Join Pastor Zahnd and myself as he shares with wisdom, candor, and humor.
Brian Zahnd is the founder and lead pastor of Word of Life Church, a non-denominational Christian congregation in Saint Joseph, Missouri...
2023-08-1546 min
Catherine ToonEP #185 - Holding onto Faith in a Cynical World - Interview with Brian Zahnd - AudioIntellectual certainty has long been a cornerstone of the Christian faith. But in an age of secularism, skepticism, and cynicism, our worldviews have been shaken. Various solutions exist - some double down on certainty, while others deconstruct their faith until there is nothing left at all. But Brian Zahnd offers a third way: What is needed is not a demolition, but instead a renovation of faith. Join Pastor Zahnd and myself as he shares with wisdom, candor, and humor.
Brian Zahnd is the founder and lead pastor of Word of Life Church, a non-denominational Christian congregation in Saint Joseph, Missouri...
2023-08-1546 min
Pastor With No Answers: The MIXTAPE Era376 - Brian Zahnd and John Mark McMillan (God and Country )[this episode originally aired on 10/10/20]John Mark McMillan and Joey Svendsen enjoy their time with Pastor and Author Brian Zahnd, asking him a little about everything. What does Brian Zahnd think of the POTUS (Donald Trump) and if asked, would he serve on his spiritual advisement board? Brian Zahnd believes strongly in the church. He points out the problems with both the "Christian right" and "Christian left," highlighting how Jesus wouldn’t serve either of their agendas; because frankly, He has his own. The church, he says, is a part of the world th...
2022-11-291h 15
Shifting CultureEp. 63 Brian Zahnd - The Beautiful, Radical Love of JesusIn this episode Brian Zahnd talks about the radical love of Jesus and touches on deconstruction, love casting out fear, unity of the body, Dostoevsky, the Lord of the Rings, and more.Brian Zahnd is the founder and lead pastor of Word of Life Church, a non-denominational Christian congregation in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Brian and his wife, Peri, founded the church in 1981. Brian is also the author of several books, including, When Everything's on Fire, Sinners in the Hands of a Loving God, Water to Wine, A Farewell To Mars, Beauty Will Save the World, and Unconditional...
2022-07-1255 min
Future ChristianWhen Everything is on Fire, with Brian ZahndDeconstruction has been the buzzword in progressive Christian contexts for the last 5+ years, yet often times that deconstruction looks more like an angry sledgehammer than a thoughtful critique. While there are certainly aspects of the Christian tradition that need to be taken apart, pastor and author Brian Zahnd joins the pod to talk about the dangers of deconstruction, the mystical future of Christianity, and why the future will be sustained by an experience--not an argument.
Brian Zahnd is the founder and lead pastor of Word of Life Church in St. Joseph, Missouri. Known for his theologically informed...
2022-06-2851 min
Rick Lee James Podcast NetworkEpisode 473 - Brian Zahnd: When Everything's On FireVoices In My Head (The Rick Lee James Podcast) - Episode 473 - Brian Zahnd: When Everything's On Firehttps://brianzahnd.com/About Brian ZahndBrian Zahnd is the founder and lead pastor of Word of Life Church, a non-denominational Christian congregation in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Brian and his wife, Peri, founded the church in 1981. Brian is also the author of several books, including, Sinners in the Hands of a Loving God, Water to Wine, A Farewell To Mars, Beauty Will Save the World, and Unconditional?: The Call of Jesus to Radical Forgiveness and his...
2022-06-1500 minVoices In My Head (The Rick Lee James Podcast)Episode 473 - Brian Zahnd: When Everything’s On Fire
Voices In My Head (The Rick Lee James Podcast) - Episode 473 - Brian Zahnd: When Everything's On Fire
https://brianzahnd.com/
About Brian Zahnd
Brian Zahnd is the founder and lead pastor of Word of Life Church, a non-denominational Christian congregation in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Brian and his wife, Peri, founded the church in 1981. Brian is also the author of several books, including, Sinners in the Hands of a Loving God, Water to Wine, A Farewell To Mars, Beauty Will Save the World, and Unconditional?: The Call of Jesus to Radical Forgiveness and his latest book, When Ev...
2022-06-1537 minPastor With No Answers: The MIXTAPE Era344 - The Cross of Jesus Christ (Brian Zahnd)[with special appearances from Pete Enns, John Mark McMillan, Brandan Robertson, Jared Svendsen and Hayne Griffen]The original intent of the episode was to get deep into the theology of the Cross of Jesus, and Brian Zahnd covered us [profoundly] in that department. We discuss with Brian how the church explains too much the “death and resurrection of Jesus,” stripping it from its beauty and power. Also how the western world, despite the profound baggage it’s delivered, also gets credit for the “Christ infused convictions” it's delivered to the world; and according to Brian, has greatly c...
2022-04-151h 02Things AboveConversation with Brian Zahnd Part 2James Bryan Smith has a Things Above conversation with Brian Zahnd. Jim and Brian talk about his latest book, “When Everything’s on Fire.” Jim asks Brian why he wrote this book and both discuss the impact of secularism in society today. James asks Brian a series of questions to help explain why we need this book today.
Brian is the founder and lead pastor of Word of Life Church in St. Joseph, Missouri. Known for his theologically informed preaching and his embrace of the deep and long history of the church, Zahnd provides a forum for pastor...
2022-02-1640 min
Connect to Top-Rated Audiobook Collection in High QualityAudiobook: When Everything's on Fire: Faith Forged from the Ashes by Brian ZahndPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/559951 to listen full audiobooks.
Title: When Everything's on Fire: Faith Forged from the Ashes
Author: Brian Zahnd
Narrator: Levi Macallister
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 49 minutes
Release date: February 8, 2022
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3 of Total 1
Ratings of Narrator: 2 of Total 1
Genres: Counseling & Inspirational
Publisher's Summary: Is it possible to hold on to faith in an age of unbelief? Intellectual certainty has long been a cornerstone of the Christian faith. But in an age of secularism, skepticism, and cynicism, our worldviews have been shaken. Various solutions...
2022-02-086h 49
The Learner's Corner with Caleb MasonEpisode 272: Brian Zahnd On Reconstructing Your Faith After Deconstruction, Building Your Theology House, and Embracing MysticismIn this episode, Caleb talks with Brian Zahnd about his book, When Everything's On Fire.Links MentionedBrian ZahndWhen Everything's On Fire by Brian ZahndTheology in the Raw Episode 898 with Brian ZahndCaleb's NewsletterPatreon
2022-02-081h 03
Beyond The PaleEpisode 129: When Everything is on Fire with Brian ZahndBrian Zahnd returns to Beyond the Pale to discuss his new book When Everything Is On Fire and how despite a season of doubt and deconstruction a stronger, more confident faith is possible when it is grounded in the beauty of Christ. Along the way Brian discusses pilgrimage, contemplation, and how his journey on the Camino de Santiago inspired the book. Go Beyond the Pale with Brian Zahnd Episode Index 2:06 - Intro with Steve & Tammy 11:06 - Conversation with Brian begins 13:04 - Brian and Peri share about about p...
2022-02-021h 16
Provoke & Inspire PodcastEpisode 418: Is the Bible Enough? W/ Brian ZahndAuthor and pastor Brian Zahnd joins the podcast to talk about deconstruction, as well as his new book, "When Everything Is On Fire: Faith Forged from the Ashes".Zahnd describes how we should accurately approach deconstruction, that doubt is not necessarily a negative thing, and argues that we need a revelation of Jesus in order to truly know him - not just texts from the Bible.To learn more about Brian Zahnd, click here: https://brianzahnd.comTo learn more about Steiger International visit: www.steiger.orgQuestions, comments or feedback...
2022-01-181h 11
Halfway There277: Brian Zahnd and the Beauty of Christ
Brian Zahnd is a pastor, author, and America mystic. Today, Brian shares his first experience with Jesus, the season when he began to “renovate his theological house,” and how to think about deconstruction. Through his writing, Brian has become one of the pastors shining light on the path for those ready to leave American Evangelicalism but not ready to leave Christ. His latest book, When Everything’s On Fire, is his latest spotlight on the path toward Christ.
Listen to Brian’s story now!
Stories Brian shared:
Growing up passively going to church
Hi...
2022-01-171h 01
Restoring the Soul with Michael John CusickEpisode 206 - Brian Zahnd, "When Everything Is On Fire, Part 2"“Everyone is invited into the experience of God.” - Brian ZahndOn this edition of Restoring the Soul, Michael concludes his conversation with Brian Zahnd. Brian is the founder and lead pastor of Word of Life Church in St. Joseph, Missouri. He’s also the author of several books, including Sinners in the Hands of a Loving God, A Farewell to Mars, and Beauty Will Save the World.On today’s podcast, Michael and Brian dive into part 2 of their discussion about Brian’s latest book, When Everything Is On Fire, which seeks to answer the questi...
2021-12-2432 minRestoring the Soul with Michael John CusickEpisode 205 - Brian Zahnd, "When Everything Is On Fire, Part 1"“Faith will not be sustained by some allegiance to a tradition but by one’s experience.” - Brian ZahndOn this edition of Restoring the Soul, Michael welcomes author and Pastor Brian Zahnd. Brian is the founder and lead pastor of Word of Life Church in St. Joseph, Missouri. Known for his theologically informed preaching and his embrace of the deep and long history of the church, he provides a forum for pastors to engage with leading theologians and is a frequent conference speaker. Brian is the author of several books, including Sinners in the Hands of a Lovi...
2021-12-2027 minCrackers and Grape JuiceEpisode 335: Brian Zahnd - When Everything is On FirePastor Brian Zahnd joins the podcast to talk about his newest book, "When Everything's on Fire: Faith Forged from the Ashes."About the book --Is it possible to hold on to faith in an age of unbelief?Intellectual certainty has long been a cornerstone of the Christian faith. But in an age of secularism, skepticism, and cynicism, our worldviews have been shaken. Various solutions exist―some double down on certainty, while others deconstruct their faith until there is nothing left at all. But Brian Zahnd offers a third way: what is needed is not a...
2021-12-101h 08
Holy Heretics: Losing Religion and Finding JesusHeart Burnin', Still Yearnin': The Future of Faith w/ Brian ZahndDeconstruction has become a dirty word in evangelical circles. Some people think all we want to do is burn Christianity to the ground. Others worry that the deconstruction community isn’t doing enough to shed itself from fundamentalism. We will just be honest, most days we’d rather just let evangelicalism go up in flames, purging the entire super-structure that is modern Christianity. We know that’s not the end goal of deconstruction, but it just feels easier to sit back and watch it burn. Maybe that’s why this episode was so convicting. In our first interview of Season T...
2021-11-301h 07
This Is Not Church PodcastWhen Everything Is On Fire - A Conversation With Brian ZahndIn this episode we talk with Brian Zahnd.
Brian Zahnd is the founder and lead pastor of Word Of Life Church, a non-denominational Christian congregation in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Brian and his wife, Peri, founded the church in 1981. Brian is also the author of several books, including, Sinners in the Hands of a Loving God, Water to Wine, A Farewell To Mars, Beauty Will Save the World, Unconditional?: The Call of Jesus to Radical Forgiveness, and his latest book that will release on November 9th, When Everything Is On Fire: Faith Forged From The Ashes.
You...
2021-11-081h 28
The PuddcastWhen Everything's on Fire (with Brian Zahnd)This week, pastor and author Brian Zahnd returns to The Puddcast to discuss his new book, When Everything’s On Fire. This helpful and timely book is a sort of field guide to maintaining faith in a secular age, and so we unpacked deconstruction, modernism as a framework for secular society, Nietzsche’s predictions about the death of God, postmodernism and more. I asked Brian some very pointed questions about faith leaders espousing a faith we can’t support and why that’s led so many to deconstruction. It’s wonderful. Order When Everything’s on Fire: Faith Forged...
2021-10-281h 06
Gravity Commons PodcastBrian Zahnd Deconstructs DeconstructionLongtime friend of Gravity Brian Zahnd returns to chat about his new book, When Everything’s on Fire: Faith Forged from the Ashes. As is usual with Brian, we got into some unexpected territory and loved every second of it. Brian Zahnd is the founder and lead pastor of Word of Life Church, a non-denominational Christian […]
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2021-09-281h 11
Inverse PodcastBrian Zahnd: Postcards from Babylon DocumentaryDrew and Jarrod in conversation with Brian Zahnd on the new documentary inspired by his groundbreaking book "Postcards from Babylon."
Postcards from Babylon, the book: The original gospel proclamation that the Lord of the nations was a crucified Galilean raised from the dead and that salvation was found in vowing allegiance to Jesus of Nazareth unleashed a shock wave that turned the Roman Empire upside down. Early Christianity was subversive and dangerous—dangerous for Christians and a threat to the keepers of the old order. Most of all Christianity was countercultural. But what about contemporary American Christianity? Is it the co...
2021-01-311h 27
This Is HopeChristian Nationalism with Brian Zahnd - Episode 1Postcards from Babylon: The Church in American ExileBrian Zahnd and David and Kathi Peters with Global Story Films The discussion of Christian Nationalism with the Church being front and center of the conversation presents an opportunity for voices on the margins of Christianity in the United States to be highlighted. U.S. of American Evangelical Christianity has a lot of influence, through its money and its loud voice. But it's arguably, on the decline. I want to highlight a Christian pastor Brian Zahnd and thought leader and two intrepid filmmakers, David and Kathi Peters who a...
2021-01-261h 02Voices In My Head (The Rick Lee James Podcast)Episode 405 - Postcards From Babylon with Brian Zahnd, David & Kathi PetersEpisode 405 - Postcards From Babylon with Brian Zahnd, David & Kathi Peters
Postcards From Babylon is a long-form documentary featuring author and pastor, Brian Zahnd, as he investigates possibly the most important question for the church in North America today:
How does the church stay faithful to the beautiful way of Jesus while situated in one of the most divisive political climates in our nation's history?
The film explores how Christians seeking proximity to power has led to a hyperpartisan Nationalistic posture that is demonstrably hindering the witness of Christ.
As...
2021-01-2033 min
Rick Lee James Podcast NetworkEpisode 405 - Postcards From Babylon with Brian Zahnd, David & Kathi PetersEpisode 405 - Postcards From Babylon with Brian Zahnd, David & Kathi PetersPostcards From Babylon is a long-form documentary featuring author and pastor, Brian Zahnd, as he investigates possibly the most important question for the church in North America today: How does the church stay faithful to the beautiful way of Jesus while situated in one of the most divisive political climates in our nation's history?The film explores how Christians seeking proximity to power has led to a hyperpartisan Nationalistic posture that is dem...
2021-01-2033 min
Pastor With No Answers: The MIXTAPE Era259 - Brian Zahnd, Politics in Light of God’s KingdomJohn Mark McMillan and Joey Svendsen enjoy their time with Pastor and Author Brian Zahnd, asking him a little about everything. What does Brian Zahnd think of the POTUS and if asked, would Brian serve on his spiritual advisement board? Brian Zahnd believes strongly in the church. He points out the problems with both the Christian right and left, highlighting how Jesus wouldn’t serve either of their agendas; because frankly, He has his own. The church is a part of the world that's “already changed by Christ.” Until we let this sink in, Zahnd concludes that Christians will contin...
2020-10-101h 17
The Weight0022 - The Weight - Brian Zahnd - "America: Empire or Exile"Show Notes:Critiquing popularized Christianity from within the church is not always an easy thing to do, especially when such critique extends to American ideals held near and dear by many Christians. For many pastors, fear of backlash and congregational abandonment can be enough to stifle any attempt to challenge social norms ingrained within Evangelical culture. Brian Zahnd is no stranger to this struggle, yet has continued to respond to the American exceptionalism and political indoctrination that he perceives has tainted the witness of the Church. A p...
2020-07-2355 min
Word of Life Church PodcastLiving the 23rd Psalm A Conversation with Brian & Peri Zahnd On their 40th wedding anniversary Brian and Peri Zahnd talk about a life of following Jesus together.
2020-05-0300 min
Begin This Life-Enhancing Full Audiobook — Perfect Right Now.Postcards from Babylon: The Church in American Exile by Brian ZahndPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/181936to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Postcards from Babylon: The Church in American Exile
Author: Brian Zahnd
Narrator: Brian Zahnd
Format: mp3
Length: 5 hrs and 24 mins
Release date: 03-19-19
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 265 ratings
Genres: Theology
Publisher's Summary:
Early Christianity was subversive and dangerous - dangerous for Christians, and a threat to the keepers of the old order. Most of all Christianity was countercultural. But what about contemporary American Christianity? Is it the countercultural way of Jesus or merely a religious endorsement of Americanism? In his provocative audiobook, Postcards From Babylon, Brian Zahnd challenges...
2019-03-195h 24Things AboveThings Above Conversation with Brian ZahndHow can we understand beauty through the lens of Jesus? In episode 30 of the Things Above podcast, James Bryan Smith sits down for a conversation with pastor Brian Zahnd, who has authored books, such as ‘Water to Wine,’ ‘Beauty Will Save the World’ and his latest work, ‘Postcards from Babylon.’ Jim and Brian draw from the collective wisdom of Hans Urs von Balthasar, Dostoyevsky, Thomas Aquinas, Dallas Willard and Mary Oliver as they discuss the importance of beauty in our Christian faith and in the world.
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2019-03-0629 minVoices In My Head (The Rick Lee James Podcast)Voices In My Head Podcast Episode #302: Brian Zahnd - PostCards From Babylon
Voices In My Head Podcast Episode #302: Brian Zahnd - PostCards From Babylon
Brian Zahnd is the founder and lead pastor of Word of Life Church, a non-denominational Christian congregation in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Brian and his wife, Peri, founded the church in 1981. Brian is also the author of several books, including, Sinners in the Hands of a Loving God, Water to Wine, A Farewell To Mars, Beauty Will Save the World, and Unconditional?: The Call of Jesus to Radical Forgiveness. His new book, Postcard From Babylon: The Church in American Exile, releases on January 14th.
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2019-01-1643 min
The Puddcast#27: The Church in American Exile (with Brian Zahnd)Brian Zahnd joined me on the Puddcast to discuss the multi-faceted nature of the church, the richness of spiritual diversity, and how to be faithful witnesses to Christ while living inside a dominant empire. Brian told me that scripture maintains a sustained critique of empire, because what empire claims for itself (to have the divine right to rule others and the manifest destiny to shape history), is the very thing God has promised us through his son. Sounds like a great premise for a book! Oh wait…Resources:Postcards from Babylon: The Church in American Ex...
2019-01-111h 00
BibleThinkerFalse Gospel + Fake Jesus = Brian ZahndI recently read Brian Zahnd's book "Sinners in the Hands of a Loving God" and discovered one of the most blasphemous works I've ever read. This video is an analysis of some key issues relating to the false gospel and fake Jesus of Brian Zahnd. Please do not be dulled by his use of poetry or shamed by his constant misrepresentation of biblical Christianity. Brian Zahnd is a rhetorician and poet more than a theologian or pastor but I'm going to try and bring clarity to exactly where his gospel goes wrong and why his Jesus is really just a...
2018-12-111h 12
Word of Life Church PodcastPlenary Session 6: Brian & Peri Zahnd - Leading A Church Beyond Easy-Cheesy-Cotton-Candy-Christiani Join us next year for our next Water To Wine Gathering, June 13-15, 2019. Register now at www.watertowinegathering.com.
2018-06-3000 minWord of Life Church PodcastPeri Zahnd: Meeting God On Mount St. Scholastica: An Introduction to the Rich Tradition of Spiritual Join us next year for our next Water To Wine Gathering, June 13-15, 2019. Register now at www.watertowinegathering.com.
2018-06-2900 minWord of Life Church PodcastPlenary Session 5: Brian Zahnd - Second Half of Life Churches Join us next year for our next Water To Wine Gathering, June 13-15, 2019. Register now at www.watertowinegathering.com.
2018-06-2900 minWord of Life Church PodcastOpening Plenary Session: Brian Zahnd - Am I Here All Alone? Join us next year for our next Water To Wine Gathering, June 13-15, 2019. Register now at www.watertowinegathering.com.
2018-06-2800 min
Connect to Premium Audiobook Collection for Your LibraryListen to Beauty Will Save the World: Rediscovering the Allure and Mystery of Christianity by Brian ZahndPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/329854 to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Beauty Will Save the World: Rediscovering the Allure and Mystery of Christianity
Author: Brian Zahnd
Narrator: David Cochran Heath
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 7 hours 1 minute
Release date: April 23, 2018
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 2
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Christianity
Publisher's Summary: In today’s world we have technology, convenience, security, and a measure of prosperity, but where is the beauty? For thousands of years, artists, sages, philosophers, and theologians have connected the beautiful and the sacred and identified ar...
2018-04-237h 01
Gravity Commons PodcastEpisode 8: Brian Zahnd on Learning to PrayBrian Zahnd is our guest on this episode. He’s is the founder and lead pastor of Word of Life Church in St. Joseph, Missouri, author of several books, and has started leading “Prayer Schools” across the world. We are hosting two Prayer Schools with Brian Zahnd this year (Atlanta and New York), and on this episode […]
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2018-04-1736 min
Beyond The PaleEpisode 060: Sinners in the Hands of a Loving God with Brian Zahnd (Pt. 2)Steve & Tammy continue their talk with Brian Zahnd as they unpack his new book "Sinners in the Hands of a Loving God." Brian shares with us pilgrims why Jesus' sacrifice on the cross was NOT a payment to God and how thinking it is has been skewing Christians view of the Father for years. From there we move to chatting about hell and while Jesus did speak a fair bit about hell, Brian suggests what he was referring to was not an after life torture chamber but rather the consequences (aka, the hell) we unleash on ourselves...
2017-10-2252 minBeyond The PaleEpisode 059: Sinners in the Hands of a Loving God with Brian Zahnd (pt.1)Brian Zahnd returns to Beyond the Pale to discuss his new book "Sinners in the Hands of a Loving God". As one of the leading voices in the church today Brian takes aim at Christian's endorsement of fear, violence, and nationalism reminding us that our God looks like Jesus and ONLY Jesus. Get ready to go Beyond the Pale with Brian Zahnd. Show Index 2:06 (Intro) Steve & Tammy discuss the effect "fear" theology has had on their faith 14:48 Brian shares an update from their Camino pilgrimage in Spain a year out 28:54 How the...
2017-10-1449 min
Faithfully CreativeBrian Zahnd | In the Hands of a Loving GodEpisode 28 of the podcast features an interview with Brian Zahnd. Brian is the pastor of Word of Life Church in St. Joseph, Missouri and author of several books, including Sinners in the Hands of a Loving God and A Farewell to Mars.Some of What We Talk About:Experiencing dramatic conversion to Christ and the impact moving forwardBeing honest in our approach to the scriptures and centering our understanding of Christ by reading the gospelsHow the Crucifixion of Jesus provides a lens for understanding the violence of humanityHow God’s "re...
2017-10-101h 00
This Good Word With Steve WiensEpisode 115: Sinners in the Hands of a Loving God with Brian ZahndNearly three hundred years ago, a young preacher by the name of Jonathan Edwards gave a sermon called "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God," which has aruably become the most influential sermon in the history of the Evangelical church. In it, he says “The bow of God's wrath is bent, and the arrow made ready on the string, and justice bends the arrow at your heart, and strains the bow, and it is nothing but the mere pleasure of God, and that of an angry God, without any promise or obligation at all, that keeps the arrow one m...
2017-10-0553 minVoices In My Head (The Rick Lee James Podcast)Voices In My Head Podcast Episode #224: Brian Zahnd - Sinners In The Hands of a Loving GodBrian Zahnd is the founder and lead pastor of Word of Life Church, a non-denominational Christian congregation in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Brian and his wife, Peri, founded the church in 1981. Brian is also the author of several books, including, Sinners in the Hands of a Loving God, Water to Wine, A Farewell To Mars, Beauty Will Save the World, and Unconditional?: The Call of Jesus to Radical Forgiveness.
In his famous sermon “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God,” Puritan revivalist Jonathan Edwards shaped predominating American theology with a vision of God as angry, violent, an...
2017-08-2946 min
Rick Lee James Podcast NetworkVoices In My Head Podcast Episode #224: Brian Zahnd - Sinners In The Hands of a Loving GodBrian Zahnd is the founder and lead pastor of Word of Life Church, a non-denominational Christian congregation in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Brian and his wife, Peri, founded the church in 1981. Brian is also the author of several books, including, Sinners in the Hands of a Loving God, Water to Wine, A Farewell To Mars, Beauty Will Save the World, and Unconditional?: The Call of Jesus to Radical Forgiveness.In his famous sermon “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God,” Puritan revivalist Jonathan Edwards shaped predominating American theology with a vision of God as a...
2017-08-2946 min
Neighborhood Church PodcastSummer Mixtape: Mark 9:2-8 // Brian ZahndJesus is what God has to say. Special Guest: Brian Zahnd.
2017-08-0631 min
Word of Life Church PodcastBuen Camino On the 35th Anniversary of Word of Life Church, Pastor Brian tells the story walking the Camino de Santiago during his Sabbatical.
2016-11-0600 min
Word of Life Church PodcastEchoes "Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace. Those four words seemed prescient. I don’t want to make too much of what was probably just a happy coincidence, but those four words did speak to me. Echoes, silence, patience, and grace. These were things I needed. I needed to hear echoes from the past. I needed to practice more silence in the present. I needed patience with the future. I needed grace to tie it all together. Like the five words in 2004, these four words in 2009 meant something to me. Four words from the Foo Fighters on the train to Assisi." - Pa...
2016-01-2200 min
Word of Life Church PodcastWater To Wine Why would the pastor of a large and successful church risk everything in a quest to find a richer, deeper, fuller Christianity? In Water To Wine Pastor Brian tells his story of disenchantment with pop Christianity and his search for a more substantive faith.“I was halfway to ninety—midway through life—and I had reached a full-blown crisis. Call it garden variety mid-life crisis if you want, but it was something more. You might say it was a theological crisis, though that makes it sound too cerebral. The unease I felt came from a deeper place than a...
2016-01-1700 min
ILLUMINATE0.13 | BRIAN ZAHND { author & pastor }Christian Nationalism & the Liturgy of the Empire: is American Evangelicalism the way of the Kingdom? On the 13th episode of the ALT podcast, charismatic pastor Brian Zahnd shares his story & unpacks all sorts of goodness. Brian is the pastor of Word of Life Church in St. Joseph, Missouri. He's also authored a few books, such as "A Farewell to Mars" & "Beauty Will Save the World." A radical shift has taken place in Brian's faith & in his church... a shift that embraces a sacramental view of the world along with ancient practices such as Liturgy & the Church Calendar. Their church now...
2015-11-241h 22
Word of Life Church PodcastLove Alone Is Credible "If I have not love, I am nothing." -The Apostle Paul"Love alone is credible; nothing else can be believed, and nothing else ought to be believed." -Hans Urs von BalthasarEverything minus Love = Zero.With this in mind, Pastor Brian shares his four noble truths...Life is Hard.God is Love.Jesus is Lord.Love Never Fails.
2014-09-2600 minWord of Life Church PodcastWalking On Water Peter’s “walking on the water” experience wasn’t about Peter learning a cool trick. It was to teach him that living life linked up with Jesus was a completely different way of living. Peri Zahnd shares stories from years of pastoring and watching ordinary people sometimes do extraordinary things, empowered by the Spirit of God.
2014-09-1200 min
Word of Life Church PodcastEchoes, Silence, Patience & Grace On a train ride from Rome to Assisi, researching the ancient Christian creeds and listening to Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace by the Foo Fighters, Brian says he realized that's what he needed: Echoes. Silence. Patience. Grace. Echoes from the past, silence in the present, patience with the future, and grace to tie it all together.
2014-08-1700 minWord of Life Church PodcastSquare One Ten years ago Brian Zahnd and Word of Life Church embarked upon a daring transition; a radical departure from American pop Christianity into the substantive faith of authentic Christianity. With story, sermon, scripture, and some help from a Tom Petty song, Brian tells this fascinating story.
2014-08-1500 min
Word of Life Church PodcastThree Dreams "Your young men shall see visions and your old men shall dream dreams."-The Prophet Joel"You may say that I'm a dreamer."-John LennonBrian Zahnd tells the story of three dreams:1. In New York looking for the faith of Abraham.2. In Zurich shopping for shoes with Karl Barth.3. In Calcutta riding in a taxi with Mother Teresa.
2014-06-0800 minWord of Life Church PodcastA Farewell To Mars Derek Vreeland interviews Brian Zahnd on his new book, A Farewell To Mars.
2014-05-3000 minWord of Life Church PodcastMy Problem With the Bible Pastor Brian Zahnd recently made a blog post that received considerable attention, entitled, "My Problem With The Bible". It has been shared over 17,000 times on Facebook, 700+ tweets on Twitter, and been reposted on numerous blogs across the internet. Obviously, he has hit on something that a lot of people resonate with. In this sermon, Pastor Brian shares that he is serious about the Bible, and wants to read it for all it's worth, but he has a problem with it. Discover what his problem is (and perhaps your problem too) in this sermon.
2014-02-2800 min
Word of Life Church PodcastKnowing God, Knowing Yourself Part of maintaining a healthy soul is learning who you really are, knowing yourself. In this message, Peri Zahnd presents a description of the Enneagram personality system, including the basics that you will need to understand how the Enneagram works. As you will see, only a few simple concepts are needed to begin your journey of self-discovery.
2014-02-0800 minWord of Life Church PodcastShow Me The Place In the final track of the summer 2013 series, Finding God On Your iPod, Pastor Brian Zahnd examines the song “Show Me The Place” by Leonard Cohen. It is a serious and prayerful reflection on the Incarnation. If we drift too far into the realm of ideas and out of the realm of matter, we easily drift away from Christianity and toward Gnosticism. Christianity is an intensely earthy, material religion. God came to earth, not merely as an idea, but in the form of a man, with all of the dirtiness and pain that human life requires. God shares human suff...
2013-08-3000 minWord of Life Church PodcastWindbag Speeches The Old Testament story of Job is one of tragedy. In three thunderclaps of horror Job loses his wealth, his health, and his children. Very quickly following this episode, Job's friends show up to comfort him, but in reality, they end up tormenting Job's already shattered soul. These three friends likely intended well, but in their obsession to explain the tragedy they became satanic agents of accusation and cruelty. In the sermon Windbag Speeches by Pastor Brian Zahnd, we discover the cruelty of talking too much.
2013-05-2400 minWord of Life Church PodcastA Conversation With P.G. Vargis Pastor Brian Zahnd interviews P.G. Vargis, missionary and founder of the Indian Evangelical Team (IET), a Christian missions organization spread across India, Nepal, and Bhutan, and is the fastest growing missons organization in South East Asia. Today, IET trains hundreds of indigenous men and women to be effective, godly church planters and Christian leaders through its regional Bible schools and its leadership training centers.
2013-05-1000 min
Word of Life Church PodcastGetting Jesus Right... Getting Jesus Wrong Pastor Brian Zahnd has been teaching from the Gospel of Luke for nearly four months, as we examine the stories of Jesus. We have arrived at Palm Sunday, celebrating Jesus' triumphal entry into the city of Jerusalem. Palm Sunday is confusing. It is a combination of both joy and sorrow, of celebration and of suffering. It contains Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem, but shadows the impending doom of Calvary. Should we celebrate on Palm Sunday or do we lament on Palm Sunday? The crowd cheering and praising Jesus as he entered into Jerusalem was right to celebrate, but they...
2013-03-2400 minWord of Life Church PodcastThe Mount of Beatitudes Pastor Brian Zahnd concludes his two-month series on climbing the Mountains of God with the "Mount Everest of the Gospels", the Mount of Beatitudes. The Beatitudes are not commands, but portals to a new way of thinking. They are not platitudes, but paradoxes. The Beatitudes are the Preamble to the Constitution of the Government of God. The government of God is nothing like the governments of this age. If we can become a people formed by the Beatitudes, what would happen? We will receive comfort and mercy. We will see God and be called the children of God. We...
2012-11-2500 min