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The CurrentFeasting on Peace: Refugees, Food, and Community Building with Ross CarperSend us a textWhat happens when refugees share their culinary heritage with a new community? The story of Feast World Kitchen reveals something extraordinary about the power of food to transform lives.Ross Carper didn't set out to launch a nonprofit restaurant. His journey began with a food truck side hustle and volunteer work helping refugee families navigate life in Spokane, Washington. When these worlds collided, he discovered how sharing meals created deep connections and support. That insight sparked a vision: a restaurant where refugee and immigrant chefs could earn income, build skills, and...
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2025-08-1100 minLiving Water Church of the Nazarene SermonsHosea 11:1-11 Sermon from August 3rd, 2025
We discuss prophetic speech and the unconditional love of God
2025-08-0700 min
The CurrentFather Greg Boyle's Radical Vision of Human Goodness with Rev Megan PardueSend us a textFather Greg Boyle's decades long ministry in the gang-riddled neighborhoods of Los Angeles stands as one of the most powerful examples of faith in action today. As Pastor Chris and Pastor Megan unpack Boyle's latest book "Cherished Belonging," they explore how this Jesuit priest's radical vision has transformed thousands of lives through Homeboy Industries, now the world's largest gang rehabilitation program.The conversation delves into Boyle's two guiding principles: "We are all inherently good, no exceptions" and "We belong to each other, no exceptions." These aren't mere platitudes but the foundation...
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The CurrentDave Creel - Forging Peace: The Guns to Gardens MovementSend us a textThe sound of a hammer striking hot metal echoes across a church parking lot as something remarkable unfolds—a deadly weapon transforms into a tool for growing food. This is the Guns to Gardens movement, and in this powerful conversation with volunteer Dave Creel, we explore how unwanted firearms become symbols of peace and new life.Dave walks us through the practical mechanics of these community events, where safety officers dismantle guns according to ATF guidelines before blacksmiths and woodworkers transform the components into garden trowels, spades, and works of art. Th...
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The CurrentDerek Kubilus - What Would Wesley Do With ChatGPT?Send us a textAs artificial intelligence weaves itself into the fabric of our lives, how should people of faith respond?This conversation between two pastors explores the spectrum of reactions to AI in ministry settings—from those who eagerly use it for sermon preparation to those who refuse to touch it. Rather than settling for simplistic answers, they dig into the nuanced ethical terrain of this emerging technology, drawing parallels to previous communication revolutions like the Gutenberg printing press and radio that similarly upended society.What makes this discussion particularly valuable is it...
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The CurrentSook Kyoung Kwon and Jamie Rosen: Art, Trauma, and the Path to HealingSend us a textWhat if the path to healing trauma lies not just in talking about it, but in experiencing it differently through creative expression? In this illuminating conversation, Pastor Chris Nafis sits down with expressive arts therapists Jamie Rosen and Sook Kyoung Kwon to explore the profound connection between creativity, trauma healing, and spiritual growth.Both therapists share their compelling journeys into expressive arts therapy—Sook Kyoung's transition from Korean theater artist to drama therapist working with refugees, and Jamie's path from trial attorney to finding healing through creative expression after personal loss. Th...
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The CurrentJamie Gates: The Lessons of South Africa: Apartheid, Justice, and ReconciliationSend us a textDr. Jamie Gates offers a powerful, deeply personal exploration of growing up as a white American in apartheid South Africa, revealing striking parallels between South Africa's racial history and America's ongoing struggles with justice and reconciliation. As someone who straddled two worlds - attending all-white Afrikaner schools while his missionary parents ministered in Black communities - Gates provides unique insights into how segregation shapes society and how religious institutions either challenge or reinforce these divisions.The conversation takes us through the theological underpinnings of apartheid, where religious language was weaponized to...
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The CurrentThe Art of Accompaniment with Dr. Rebecca LairdSend us a textDr. Rebecca Laird takes us on a journey through spiritual formation, direction, and the enduring legacy of Henri Nouwen in this deeply personal conversation. Drawing from her years as Dean of the School of Theology and Christian Ministry at Point Loma Nazarene University, alongside decades in pastoral ministry and spiritual direction, Dr. Laird illuminates the pathways to a more meaningful spiritual life."Spirituality is usually about lived theology," she explains, distinguishing between abstract theological concepts and the concrete reality of how faith manifests in our daily existence. Through practices like the...
2025-04-1048 min
The CurrentBroken and Redeemed- Laura Davis Mansfield's JourneySend us a textWhat does the journey from success to rock bottom and back again really look like? Laura Davis Mansfield's story defies simple narratives about homelessness and addiction.Growing up amid family dysfunction and trauma, Laura nonetheless excelled, becoming a star athlete and graduating from Lehigh University with dual degrees. Her move to California promised new beginnings, but as a single mother fighting anxiety and isolation, everything changed when doctors prescribed her highly addictive Klonopin. This began a devastating spiral that eventually led this former honor student to methamphetamine addiction and the streets...
2025-04-031h 32
The CurrentKevin Nye - Grace Can Lead Us HomeSend us a textGrace can lead us home—but first, we need to dismantle the myths many believe about what keeps people on the streets. Kevin Nye, author and homeless services provider, takes us on a journey to the heart of a crisis that's widely misunderstood, especially within faith communities.Nye begins by challenging what he calls "the central myth" of homelessness—that people somehow deserve their situation and are therefore less worthy of assistance. This perspective, often intertwined with Christian ministry approaches, creates barriers to effective solutions by focusing on personal transformation rather than...
2025-03-2454 min
The CurrentIsaac Villegas - Migrant God: A Christian Vision for Immigrant JusticeSend us a textWhen a church gathers to wash feet at an immigration detention center, is it worship or protest? According to Isaac Villegas, it's both - and that's precisely the point. In this profound conversation, Villegas shares stories from his new book "Migrant God: A Christian Vision for Immigrant Justice," revealing how authentic Christian practices become revolutionary acts in contexts of injustice.Drawing from his experiences as a Mennonite pastor and the child of Latin American immigrants, Villegas takes us inside the remarkable two-year sanctuary his congregation provided for Rosa del Carmen Ortez...
2025-03-131h 06
The CurrentPreview - Season 2!Send us a textThe Current is back for a second season! We hope you'll join us!
2025-03-1205 min
The Line Breakpoetry that breathes fortification into your body (feat. Melissa Ferrer Civil)The Line Break podcast: the place where Poet Laureates go. This month, Bob and Chris are thrilled to welcome Melissa Ferrer Civil, inaugural Poet Laureate of Kansas City, MO! Melissa reads Angel Nafis's "Ghazal For Becoming Your Own Country" as well as their own poem, "Alambrista," from the book 'Steno Pad.'
Find more Melissa: https://melissaferrerand.com/
Melissa Ferrer Civil (&), (she/they), formerly known as Missy T. Ferrari, is a poet, performer, organizer, and educator living on unceded Kaw, Kansa, Kickapoo, and Oceti Sakowin lands (KCMO). Rooted in the practical and the possible, their spoken word poems and songs...
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Borak Borak Botak - SYOK Podcast [BM]Marcus Rashford kekal di England! | Borak Borak Botak | Musim 2 | Ep25Selamat datang ke episod 25 musim ke-2 podcast Borak-Borak Botak! Minggu ini Nafis 'Abang Botak' bersama tetamu, Myra & Karami Kamel buka panggung dengan 'Winter Transfer Window' Aston Villa yang membawa beberapa pemain berkualiti dan yang paling mencuri tumpuan, Marcus Rashford. Adakah Unai Emery akan buktikan Ruben Amorim salah tentang Rashford? Joao Felix juga jadi tumpuan selepas disahkan dipinjam ke AC Milan dari Chelsea. Adakah zaman 'peak' Felix sudah pun berakhir? Tumpuan 'Player of the Week' minggu ni pula kepada penjaring hatrik Chris Wood dari Nottingham Forest. Dengan musim 24/25 ini melihat prestasi terbaik Wood di Liga Perdana Inggeris sepanjang kariernya, adakah...
2025-02-0848 min
The CurrentDr. Craig Keen - Acts, Nonviolence, and the Journey of FaithSend us a textJoin us for an insightful conversation with theologian Dr. Craig Keen as he shares how the Book of Acts became a beacon of guidance in his life during the turbulent year of 1968, amidst the Vietnam War. Reflecting on his journey of faith within a conservative environment, Dr. Keen reveals the profound impact Acts had on his understanding of nonviolence and pacifism. We uncover his introspective exploration of scripture, which shaped his life decisions and spiritual commitments amidst societal challenges.Our dialogue extends beyond traditional notions of violence, exploring its subtleties in...
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The CurrentMelissa Florer-Bixler - How to Have an EnemySend us a textHow do we navigate the challenging concept of enmity within the Christian faith while remaining committed to justice and peace? Join us for a profound conversation with Melissa Florer-Bixler, pastor of Raleigh Mennonite Church, as she unpacks these complexities through her experiences and insights from her book, "How to Have an Enemy." We examine the nuances of defining true enemies, especially in the context of systemic power dynamics, and discuss how to address these conflicts with the grace and teachings of Jesus. Anger plays a pivotal role in social change, but h...
2024-10-2950 min
The CurrentDr. Ellen Davis - Psalms, Sacred Places, and Hope in Faith CommunitiesSend us a textDiscover the transformative power of the Psalms with our special guest, Dr. Ellen Davis from Duke University Divinity School. Through her profound insights, Dr. Davis illuminates how Psalm 145, an "alphabet of adoration," serves as a timeless bridge connecting spirituality and community across generations. As she opens up about personal experiences, particularly during times of mourning, you’ll find inspiration in the Psalms' ability to foster a candid and emotive dialogue with God, allowing for an authentic expression of praise and lament.Travel with us into the heart of sacred places and en...
2024-10-1051 min
The CurrentChelsey Brunt - Coaching SoccerSend us a textChelsey Brunt is the Director of Women's Soccer at Cumbre Alta, a soccer club in Quito, Ecuador and a ministry of IncaLink Ecuador. Chelsey played competitive soccer from a young age through college and eventually found her calling as a coach and a mentor. Cumbre Alta seeks not only to develop excellence on the pitch, but to provide love, care, and discipleship for athletes. Over the last ten years, Chelsey and Cumbre Alta have blazed a trail for women to play soccer in Quito, who have gone from almost no ability to play...
2024-10-0452 min
The CurrentActs 2:1-13 (Part 2)Send us a textWe jump back into the story of Pentecost, talk about the significance of language, the beauty of the plurality of language in witnessing God, the images of the Spirit, and dig a little deeper into the meaning of the Pentecost theophany.
2024-09-2616 min
The CurrentActs 2:1-13 Part 1Send us a textFlaming tongues, the tower of Babel, the internet and A.I... today we return to the book of Acts and look at the connection between the Pentecost narrative and emerging technology and human accomplishment. Join us to contemplate these issues as we prepare ourselves to receive the Holy Spirit.
2024-09-1321 min
The CurrentBishop Cornelius Bowser - West Coast Crip turned Pastor and PeacemakerSend us a textBishop Cornelius Bowser was a drug dealer and gang member in one of San Diego's most notorious gangs, but since giving his life to Christ, he has committed his efforts to combating gun violence, intervening in gang conflicts, and creating avenues out of gang life for young men and women who are caught up in the lifestyle. Working with other credible witnesses with lived experience, Bishop Bowser and his organization use the respect and clout of their experience to provide wisdom and direction for young people who are facing many obstacles to find...
2024-09-061h 14
The CurrentRev. Carrington Moore - Common CathedralSend us a textRev. Carrington Moore is the Executive Director of Common Cathedral, a church seeking to overcome the barriers between housed and unhoused folks in Boston, which has gathered outdoors in Boston Common every Sunday for the last 29 years. He is also a Pastor at Bethel AME Church in Boston. Rev. Moore is a community leader, active in organizing and advocacy in the city and in the church. He has led his church through the Trauma Responsive Congregations Program through Boston University, which is what helped Living Water Church develop our Flow Groups program. He...
2024-08-3050 minThe CurrentMonte Mansfield - Neighborhood Hope DealerSend us a textMonte Mansfield is a former professional baseball player who found himself sliding into addiction and homelessness. When he finally realized that he needed to turn his life around, God was waiting through the Salvation Army. Monte shares his journey in sports, addiction, recovery, and now a call into ministry. He is full of joy and hope, an encourager at heart who loves Jesus and has given his life to his service. Husband of our beloved friend Laura Davis (to be featured on a future episode!), we hope that you'll find his testimony encouraging...
2024-08-221h 02The CurrentDr. Brad Kelle - The Bible and Moral InjurySend us a textDr. Brad Kelle is the Professor of Old Testament and Hebrew at Point Loma Nazarene University and an Ordained Elder in the Church of the Nazarene. He is an accomplished scholar in his field who has specialized in the prophets. He has written a commentary an Ezekiel, is writing another one on Hosea, and in this episode's discussion, we talk about the topic of his book The Bible and Moral Injury: Reading Scripture Alongside War's Unseen Wounds. Brad was kind enough to share his insights around moral injury in our contemporary context, what...
2024-08-1549 minThe CurrentRev. Dr. Cari Willis - Chaplain on Death RowSend us a textWe are blessed to welcome Rev. Dr. Cari Willis to the podcast this week. Cari is a fellow Duke Divinity School graduate, and she serves as a chaplain on death row in eight states. We discuss what life looks like on "the row," what men condemned to death are processing spiritually, how it's possible to maintain strength and hope in ministry filled with pain and grief, and what we can learn from journeying with these men. We hope this discussion brings listeners hope, inspiration, challenge, and calling.
2024-08-0942 minThe CurrentActs 1:12-26Send us a textIn this episode, we look at the time between the ascension and pentecost through the lens of trauma and grief. We discuss the way that the apostles may be working through their difficult experiences as they pray, find meaning in the events that have transpired, and organize themselves, replacing Judas among the 12.
2024-08-0230 minThe CurrentConflict and Peacemaking with Pastor Eric PaulSend us a textEric Paul is the Director of the West Hawaii Mediation Center and the Coordinator for Justice and Compassion on the Hawaii District in the Church of the Nazarene. He is also a pastor, and he was kind enough to join Pastor Chris during the PALCON conference at PLNU to discuss conflict, mediation, peacemaking, and the centrality of these practices in the work of the body of Christ.
2024-07-2554 minThe CurrentActs 1:7-11Send us a textThis week, we look at the significance of the ascension of Jesus. What does it mean that he is taken up into heaven? Are there ways that we think about heaven that get in the way of our understanding the symbolism and significance of the image presented to us here in Acts 1:7-11? What does it mean for us to expect the return of Jesus to where we are? How are we called to engage here on earth? We discuss these things and more!
2024-07-1726 minThe CurrentEpisode 5 - Acts 1:7-11We discuss the meaning and significance of Jesus' ascension in Acts 1:7-11. What is the symbolic importance of Jesus rising into the heavens? How do we think about heaven? What does it mean for us to expect the return of Jesus to where we are? How are we called to engage here on earth?
2024-07-1626 minThe CurrentActs 1:8Send us a textToday's episode is about how we approach Acts (and scripture more generally) in terms of perspective. Which characters do we identify with, and what difference does it make? Where do we find ourselves in the book of Acts? Join us today and each week as we continue learning to read the text deeply and well, inviting the Holy Spirit to call us forward as disciples of Jesus.
2024-07-1024 minThe CurrentActs 1:4b-8Send us a textToday we talk about baptism (by water and by spirit), power, and our calling to release ourselves to the Spirit of God. These verses preview the book of Acts more broadly as the disciples get their final instructions from Jesus before he ascends. Pastor Chris Nafis is flying solo today, breaking down the passage in the first of at least two segments addressing these verses. Join us!
2024-06-2237 minThe CurrentActs 1:1-4 with Dr. Shelly RamboSend us a textIn this episode, we begin working our way through the book of Acts, reading Acts 1:1-4. Pastor Chris is in Maine this week with Boston University Theologian Dr. Shelly Rambo, who was gracious enough to join the podcast this week.
2024-06-1434 minThe CurrentAn IntroductionSend us a text Today, we introduce you to this podcast and to the book of Acts. Let us know what questions you bring to the text! Leave us a comment or a question about the book of Acts, the path of faithfulness, the church, or really anything else. We look forward to the journey ahead!
2024-06-0523 minThe CurrentThe Current - A PreviewSend us a textWe're starting a new podcast at Living Water Church! We will be working through the book of Acts, finding ways it challenges us, speaks to our time and place, and calls us forward as Spirit-filled people on the way of Jesus. We hope you'll join us as we kick off this new series!
2024-06-0404 min
Shadow // YaddoSecret Studio LivesAudio from 1890, the symbolic power of pizza, blue suede shoes, thinking like a vulture, and more in our season roundup of favorite moments, with Nafis White, Chris Rush, Alexi Worth, Odili Donald Odita, Daron Hagen, Sam Lipsyte, Will Hermes, Lee Clay Johnson, David Gates, Brian Evenson, Ilana Boltvinik, Martha McPhee and Edgar Oliver.
2024-03-2722 min
Omni Talk RetailSpotlight Series | In DTC Commerce, It's Better To Be Lucky Than GoodLucky Co-Founders Sneh Parmar and Nafis Azad discuss the new way DTC brands are "going direct" through social media with leading companies like Sephora and Walgreens.In this podcast, Chris and Anne go deep with Sneh and Nafis on:– The gap (and sometimes duplicative efforts) between brands and retailers in reaching customers on TikTok and Instagram– The new wholesale-like channel that is about to emerge to help brands and retailers collaboratively attack DTC social media commerce via technology– The value of shared first-party data transparency across brands and retailers within this new ch...
2023-07-0734 min
CamerosityEpisode 23: 20×24 Polaroids, Voigtländers, and Pizza!This week on episode 23 of the Camerosity Podcast, we finally get a chance to talk to Nafis Azad about his work with large format Polaroids at the 20x24studio in New York. If you have a hard time picturing what a two foot tall instant photograph looks like, you're not alone. Listen in on the history of the 20x24 Polaroid, how it works, and other stories.
Not to be outdone, Anthony, Paul, Theo, and Mike, along with returning guests Mark Faulkner, Howard Sandler, Jess Ibarra, James Allen, and Dan Tree talk about everyone's favorite Voigtländers, the str...
2022-04-071h 30
The Intern At Work: Internal Medicine129. Too Fast, Too Furious - An Approach to SVTSend us a textIn this episode, we review the approach to SVT with a focus on AVRT and AVNRT. We discuss the common clinical manifestations, etiology, investigations and management, with a special medicine minute on the REVERT trial. Written by: Dr. Chris Olesovsky (Internal Medicine Resident)Reviewed by: Dr. Sean Balmain (Cardiology) and Dr. Pete Wu (General Internal Medicine)Sound Editing by: Nafis Hossain (Internal Medicine Resident)Infographic by: Alison LaiSupport the show
2022-03-0614 min
2021-04-2617 min
Mending DividesChris Nafis - "When Theology Meets The Streets"This week on the podcast, subversive neighbor, theologian, and pastor Chris Nafis discusses faith, better practical expressions of theology, and his experiences leading a church of people who either were or are currently experiencing homelessness.
2021-03-0134 min