Shows
Right Side Up Podcast with Danielle StricklandUnmasking the principality of mammon"We are in desperate need of a new economic story."Ched MyersSummaryIn this episode of the Right Side Up podcast, Danielle Strickland and James Sholl engage with Ched Myers to explore the interconnected themes of principalities and powers, biblical theology, activism, and social justice. They discuss the importance of apocalyptic literature as a form of resistance against oppressive systems, the role of the church in advocating for social justice, and the concept of Sabbath economics as a means of community engagement. The conversation emphasizes the need for...2025-05-0855 min
Right Side Up Podcast with Danielle StricklandDivesting from the Powers with Bob Ekblad"We live in the tension between two worlds."Bob EkbladSummaryIn this conversation, Danielle Strickland, James Sholl, and Bob Ekblad delve into the complex themes of powers and principalities, exploring their nature, the role of Jesus in exposing them, and the implications for social justice and activism. They discuss the idea of redemption versus destruction of these powers, the finite nature of systems, and the call for Christians to resist and reform while living out their identities in Christ. The conversation emphasizes the importance of recognizing the limitations...2025-05-0157 min
Right Side Up Podcast with Danielle StricklandUnmasking the Powers of Domination in the ChurchTo reject conformity to this age (aion) is to actively resist patterns of domination that distort our humanity.JR WOODWARDSummaryIn this episode of the Right Side Up podcast, hosts Danielle Strickland and James Sholl engage with JR Woodward, the National Director of the V3 Movement and author of 'The Scandal of Leadership.' They explore the burdens of leadership, the powers at play within institutions, and the temptations leaders face regarding identity and purpose. The conversation emphasizes the importance of community, the deceptive nature of powers, and the necessity...2025-04-2352 min
Right Side Up Podcast with Danielle StricklandHarrowing HellIn this engaging conversation, Danielle Strickland, James Sholl, and Aaron White explore the themes of powers and principalities, the harrowing of hell, and the complexities of the gospel. They discuss the sacredness of life, the corruption of good systems, and the idolatry of self, while emphasizing the importance of aligning with the marginalized and understanding the true nature of God's power. The conversation challenges traditional views on hell and encourages a deeper exploration of liberation theology and the good news of Jesus. In this conversation, the speakers explore the themes of death, judgment, and the nature of hell, emphasizing...2025-04-1354 min
Right Side Up Podcast with Danielle StricklandThe Open GenerationSummaryIn this episode of the Right Side Up podcast, host Danielle Strickland and co-host James Sholl engage with James Stinson, who shares his journey from Australia to the UK and his involvement with Alpha International, focusing on youth ministry. The conversation explores the challenges and opportunities in reaching today's youth, particularly through the lens of recent research on the 'open generation.' Stinson discusses the importance of authenticity, empowerment, and connection in engaging young people, as well as the role of the church in addressing their needs and questions. In this conversation, Danielle Strickland and James...2025-03-2840 min
Right Side Up Podcast with Danielle StricklandDrew Jackson is in the house.SummaryIn this conversation, Danielle Strickland and James Sholl engage with poet Drew Jackson, exploring his journey from a conservative Baptist background to his current role at the Center for Action and Contemplation (CAC). They discuss the intersection of poetry, spirituality, and social justice, emphasizing how poetry serves as a powerful tool for questioning dominant narratives and fostering deeper connections with scripture and community. Drew shares his experiences of using poetry as a means of spiritual practice and social commentary, highlighting the risks involved in speaking out against societal injustices. In this conversation, Drew Jackson and Danielle...2025-03-1442 min
Right Side Up Podcast with Danielle StricklandMark's AdventKeywordsAdvent, Gospels, Jesus, Mark, Good News, John the Baptist, Non-Compliance, Resistance, Social Transformation, WildernessSummaryIn this episode, Danielle Strickland and James Sholl explore the themes of Advent through the lens of the Gospel of Mark. They discuss the fast-paced nature of Mark's writing, the political implications of the good news, and the role of John the Baptist as a figure of resistance. The conversation emphasizes the importance of non-compliance and individual action in the face of empire, as well as the transformative power of the wilderness. They also delve into scriptural references and the call to social...2024-12-0533 min
Right Side Up Podcast with Danielle StricklandADVENT SERIESKeywordsAdvent, Jesus, Gospels, Matthew, Genealogy, Inclusion, Women, Faith, Community, TheologySummaryIn this conversation, Danielle Strickland and James Sholl explore the significance of Advent and the different ways the Gospels introduce Jesus. They discuss the context of Jesus' birth, the genealogy presented in Matthew, and the cultural implications of these narratives. The conversation emphasizes the role of women in the genealogy, the complexity of biblical stories, and the radical inclusion of marginalized voices in the narrative of Jesus. The hosts encourage listeners to reflect on their own faith journeys and the communal aspects of spirituality.Takeaways2024-12-0239 min
Right Side Up Podcast with Danielle StricklandWild Card | Episode 6 | James Sholl: Disability and Theology - Are There Wheelchairs in Heaven?!Wow. What is the perfect body anyway?! So many good questions and an invitation to explore disability from a Kingdom perspective. Fascinating, challenging, and always a little fun!wellspringtoronto.ca Get full access to Right Side Up: Danielle Strickland at daniellestrickland.substack.com/subscribe2024-07-151h 00
Right Side Up Podcast with Danielle StricklandQueen Charlotte feat. Lisa Sharon Harper | God at the Movies Ep. 10Welcome to God at the Movies! We're glad you're here. Co-hosts Danielle Strickland and James Sholl spend this season diving deep into popular movies and TV shows and what's being said about culture today. The base from which they approach this task is found in the belief that God is at work redeeming all things everywhere. This weeks content is on the ShondaLand hit Bridgerton spinoff, Queen Charlotte. The spin-off miniseries revolving around Queen Charlotte consists of two plot lines: one in the present of Bridgerton, beginning in 1817 with the death of the royal...2023-07-211h 03
Right Side Up Podcast with Danielle StricklandThe Woman King feat. Cheryl Nembhard | God at the Movies Ep. 9Welcome to God at the Movies! We're glad you're here. Co-hosts Danielle Strickland and James Sholl spend this season diving deep into popular movies and TV shows and what's being said about culture today. The base from which they approach this task is found in the belief that God is at work redeeming all things everywhere. This weeks content is on the 2023 movie The Woman King. In the 1800s, a group of all-female warriors protects the African kingdom of Dahomey with skills and fierceness unlike anything the world has ever seen. Faced with a new threat...2023-07-1434 min
Right Side Up Podcast with Danielle StricklandSquid Game feat. Hannah McNeilly | God at the Movies Ep. 8Welcome to God at the Movies! We're glad you're here. Co-hosts Danielle Strickland and James Sholl spend this season diving deep into popular movies and TV shows and what's being said about culture today. The base from which they approach this task is found in the belief that God is at work redeeming all things everywhere.This weeks content is on the Netflix Korea hit TV Show, Squid Game. This episode features guest Hannah McNeilly, creator of the God at the Movies Discussion Guides. The series revolves around a secret contest where 456 players, all of whom...2023-07-0737 min
Right Side Up Podcast with Danielle StricklandThe Menu | God at the Movies Ep. 7Welcome to God at the Movies! We're glad you're here. Co-hosts Danielle Strickland and James Sholl spend this season diving deep into popular movies and TV shows and what's being said about culture today. The base from which they approach this task is found in the belief that God is at work redeeming all things everywhere.This weeks content is on the movie The Menu.The Menu (2022) is a dark comedy thriller film about a group of wealthy people who paid for an experience to taste celebrity chef Julian Slowik’s menu. The film is direc...2023-07-0132 min
Right Side Up Podcast with Danielle StricklandBeef | God at the Movies Ep. 6Welcome to God at the Movies! We're glad you're here. Co-hosts Danielle Strickland and James Sholl spend this season diving deep into popular movies and TV shows and what's being said about culture today. The base from which they approach this task is found in the belief that God is at work redeeming all things everywhere.This weeks content is on the 2023 Netflix TV Drama, Beef.Created by Korean director Lee Sung Jin for Netflix, it stars Steven Yeun and Ali Wong as Danny Cho and Amy Lau, two people whose involvement in a road rag...2023-06-2334 min
Right Side Up Podcast with Danielle StricklandTed Lasso | God at the Movies feat. Joash Thomas Ep.5Welcome to God at the Movies! We're glad you're here. Co-hosts Danielle Strickland and James Sholl spend this season diving deep into popular movies and TV shows and what's being said about culture today. The base from which they approach this task is found in the belief that God is at work redeeming all things everywhere.This weeks content is on the 2020 Apple TV+ hit show, Ted Lasso. Ted Lasso is an American college football coach. So, naturally he’d be great at coaching an English football team, right? Not exactly, but gosh darn it if Ted...2023-06-1648 min
Right Side Up Podcast with Danielle StricklandOscars Best Picture, Part 2 | God at the Movies Ep.4Welcome to God at the Movies! We're glad you're here. Co-hosts Danielle Strickland and James Sholl spend this season diving deep into popular movies and TV shows and what's being said about culture today. The base from which they approach this task is found in the belief that God is at work redeeming all things everywhere. This weeks content is around this years best picture nominees. In this episode you'll find the second half of the Oscars Best Picture Nominees! Included in this episode are the following titles: Tár, All Quiet on the Western Front, The Fabe...2023-06-0943 min
Right Side Up Podcast with Danielle StricklandOscars Best Picture | God at the Movies Ep.3Welcome to God at the Movies! We're glad you're here. Co-hosts Danielle Strickland and James Sholl spend this season diving deep into popular movies and TV shows and what's being said about culture today. The base from which they approach this task is found in the belief that God is at work redeeming all things everywhere. This weeks content is around this years best picture nominees. Half are covered this week, keep your ears open for next weeks part 2 of the Oscars Best Pictures! Included in this episode are the following titles: Everything Everywhere All At Once, Avat...2023-06-0345 min
Right Side Up Podcast with Danielle StricklandThe Last of Us | God at the Movies Ep.2Welcome to God at the Movies! We're glad you're here. Co-hosts Danielle Strickland and James Sholl spend this season diving deep into popular movies and TV shows and what's being said about culture today. The base from which they approach this task is found in the belief that God is at work redeeming all things everywhere. This weeks content is around the new hit show The Last of Us. ’After a global pandemic destroys civilization, a hardened survivor takes charge of a 14-year-old girl who may be humanity's last hope. Joel and Ellie, a pair connected throug...2023-05-2644 min
Right Side Up Podcast with Danielle StricklandNew Season: God at the Movies | IntroductionWelcome to God at the Movies! We're glad you're here. Co-hosts Danielle Strickland and James Sholl spend this season diving deep into popular movies and TV shows and what's being said about culture today. The base from which they approach this task is found in the belief that God is at work redeeming all things everywhere. If you watch and listen closely, popular movies and tv shows are exposing the deep seated questions of our time. This is an invitation into humanity’s collective experience of life that has the potential to move us into deeper love for ot...2023-05-1732 min
Right Side Up Podcast with Danielle StricklandLife Impact • Mind Blowing Books We Love & Hate (It's Complicated...)S08 E10 Danielle and James have an incredible conversation around books relative to life impact.Listen in as Danielle Strickland and last seasons co-host James Sholl (Senior Pastor at Wellspring Worship Centre in Toronto ON) discuss books they love and hate. For more on all the things Danielle Strickland, go to daniellestrickland.comFor more information on Infinitum Life, go to infinitumlife.comFor more infortmation on the Women Speakers Collective, go to womenspeakerscollective.comFor more i...2022-02-0538 min
Right Side Up Podcast with Danielle StricklandTheological Gems V feat. Moltmann Peterson (& Bono) | Mind Blowing Books We Love & Hate (It's Complicated...)S08 E09 Welcome to the next episode book lovers. We have just a few episodes left in this series that we know you'll love (and hate... it's complicated.) Listen in as Danielle Strickland and last season's co-host James Sholl (Senior Pastor at Wellspring Worship Centre in Toronto ON) discuss books they love and hate. For more on all the things Danielle Strickland, go to daniellestrickland.comFor more information on Infinitum Life, go to infinitumlife.comFor more infortmation on the Women Speakers Collective, go to womenspeakerscollective.comFor m...2022-01-2927 min
Right Side Up Podcast with Danielle StricklandCurrent Prophets V feat. Volf, McCaulley & Brueggemann | Mind Blowing Books We Love & Hate (It's Complicated...)S08 E08 Merry Christmas fellow book lovers and podcast listeners. We appreciate you and hope you are reminded of God's love for you and the hope we have in Jesus. Enjoy the final episode of our current prophets section with these gems! Listen in as Danielle Strickland and last seasons co-host James Sholl (Senior Pastor at Wellspring Worship Centre in Toronto ON) discuss books they love and hate. This episode is part four on the topic of Current Prophets. For more on all the things Danielle Strickland, go to da...2021-12-2535 min
Right Side Up Podcast with Danielle StricklandCurrent Prophets IV feat. Anne Lamott & Richard Twiss | Mind Blowing Books We Love & Hate (It's Complicated...)S08 E07 As Danielle and James begin to close the category of Current Prophets, they talk about the impact of Anne Lamott and Richard Twiss. Lamott with rich insight and wisdom into loving your neighbour and being a communicator, and Twiss with theological insights into colonialism and the church today. Listen now (and buy those books!)Listen in as Danielle Strickland and last seasons co-host James Sholl (Senior Pastor at Wellspring Worship Centre in Toronto ON) discuss books they love and hate. This episode is part four on the topic of Cur...2021-12-1835 min
Right Side Up Podcast with Danielle StricklandLiving Prophets III feat. Leymah Gbowee & Rachel Held Evans | Mind Blown Books We Love & Hate (It's Complicated...)S08 E06 Oh the power of prayer. Enter into the power of Leymah Gbowee and the depth of Rachel Held Evans. These two are absolute truth tellers and we are SO excited to recommend some of their writing to you. Listen in as Danielle Strickland and last seasons co-host James Sholl (Senior Pastor at Wellspring Worship Centre in Toronto ON) discuss books they love and hate. This episode is part three on the topic of Living Prophets. For more on all the things Danielle Strickland, go to daniellestrickland.com2021-12-1133 min
Right Side Up Podcast with Danielle StricklandLiving Prophets II feat. Dominique Gilliard & Rubem Alves | Mind Blowing Books We Love & Hate (it's Complicated...)S08 E05 In the 5th episode of the series, Danielle and James discuss a handful of people-- prophets, you would say. James H. Cone, Leonardo Boff, Rubem Alves, and Dominique Gilliard are individuals we should all be leaning into and learning from. Need some book recommendations? You obviously will find them here. Listen in as Danielle Strickland and last seasons co-host James Sholl (Senior Pastor at Wellspring Worship Centre in Toronto ON) discuss books they love and hate. This episode is part two on the topic of Living Prophets. For...2021-12-0438 min