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Created in the Image of GodThe Mockingbird Gospel with David Zahl | Created In The Image of God 189David Zahl, founder of Mockingbird Ministries and author of Low Anthropology and Seculosity, joins Wade Franson for a rich conversation on faith, culture, and the power of grace. Drawing from years of work translating theology into everyday language, David shares how Mockingbird’s message — that God’s love is for the real, the flawed, and the weary — continues to resonate in a culture driven by achievement and self-definition. Together, Wade and David explore what it means to proclaim good news in an age that doesn’t think it needs saving, how “low anthropology” opens the door to deeper compassion, and why grace...
2025-10-291h 10
The Russell Moore ShowBooks about Digital Resistance with Ashley Hales: The New Wendell Berry Novel, Jon Haidt, David Zahl, and MoreAnother quarterly conversation on books with Christianity Today’s Editorial Director, Ashley Hales, on the subject of resisting the digital era.
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What’s the role of reading in a screen-saturated, distracted, AI world?
Russell is joined once again by Ashley Hales, print editor at Christianity Today, to explore how literature can help us resist the attention-fractured nature of our technological era by offering unique ways to process real life itself, giving us tools to see grace where we least expect it.
Russell reflects on Wendell Berr...
2025-09-1749 min
The Ministry Collaborative PodcastScandalous Forgiveness: More with David Zahl and Heather BrownProgram Staff Adam Borneman and Adam Mixon continue their conversation with David Zahl (Mockingbird Ministries; Christ Episcopal Church, Charlottesville) and Heather Brown about David's latest book, wrestling with generational and systemic injustices, and learning to see grace as a gift.
2025-09-1719 minThe Ministry Collaborative PodcastThe Urgency of Grace: A Conversation with David Zahl and Heather BrownProgram Staff Adam Borneman and Adam Mixon speak with David Zahl ((Mockingbird Ministries; Christ Episcopal Church, Charlottesville) and Heather Brown about David's latest book, our current crisis of despair, and the enormity of God's forgiveness.
2025-09-1016 min
Doable DiscipleshipThe Urgency of Grace in a Worn-out World with David Zahl“Why do some of us experience Christianity as a burden and others as a refuge? The answer, I am convinced, has to do with grace. Grace is the Big Relief at the heart of Christianity. When grace is down-played or qualified, faith turns into a project and then a burden. Project religion - the ancient human enterprise of proving ourselves morally and spiritually worthy of God’s love - is everywhere. When anchored to grace, however, Christianity remains good news. More than that, faith becomes a source of energy rather than a drain.” - an excerpt from The Big Relief...
2025-08-1949 min
Brother and Whatnot"Low Anthropology" by David Zahl - Book DiscussionJoin brothers Matt and Brian Silver this episode as they explore David Zahl's Low Anthropology. Zahl advocates for a realistic understanding of human nature, acknowledging our inherent limitations and internal struggles. This grounded perspective, fosters humility, compassion for ourselves and others, and a surprising path to genuine hope and deeper connection.We discuss a different book each episode. Brian, with eight years as Lead Pastor at Hope Community Church in St. Paul, MN, provides thoughtful theological insights. His older brother, Matt, has many questions about God, the Bible, mysticism, and theology. Expect candid conversations ranging from Matt's...
2025-07-231h 34
Rooted ParentYou Can't Do It All- And That's a Big Relief with David ZahlDavid Zahl's new book The Big Relief offers a mess of help for parents who are in urgent need of grace in this worn-out world. David will take some big theological concepts like justification, imputation, and surrender, and show how these terms are not just ideas, but solid truths that set parents free from the pressure to do it all, and do it all perfectly, for the kids they love. David Zahl is the director of Mockingbird Ministries and editor-in-chief of the Mockingbird website. David and his wife Cate reside in Charlottesville, VA wit...
2025-07-1753 min
The Biggest TableUnexpected Grace of Food & Meals with David ZahlIn this episode of 'The Biggest Table,' I interview Dave Zahl, founder of Mockingbird Ministries and author of several books, including 'Seculosity' and 'Low Anthropology.' We delve into Dave’s latest release, 'The Big Relief: The Urgency of Grace for a Worn-Out World,' discussing why grace remains a vital topic. Dave explains the continuous need for grace in a world that is often performance-driven and how his experiences and personal struggles informed his writings. The conversation touches on various aspects of grace, including its role in personal relationships, parenting, and religious life. Additionally, we explore the co...
2025-07-1559 min
This Undivided Life#207:David Zahl: The Big Relief David Zahl is the director of Mockingbird Ministries and editor-in-chief of the Mocking Bird website. Born in New York City and brought up elsewhere, David graduated from Georgetown University in 2001, and then worked for several years as a youth minister in New England. In 2007 he founded Mockingbird in NYC. We talk about his latest book The Big Relief:the urgency of grace for a worn-out world. Today David and his wife Cate reside in Charlottesville, VA with their three boys, where David also serves on the staff of Christ Episcopal Church. He is also the...
2025-06-241h 01
Religion on the MindNew Michael Tait Allegations & David Zahl on Grace (#331)Joy Vetterlein joins me at the top of the episode to discuss the latest round of allegations against Michael Tait, and our evolving reactions and perspectives through this ongoing story.
After that update, David Zahl joins me to discuss his new book The Big Relief and his take on grace as Christianity's most radical contribution to the world. We dig into the Lutheran distinction between law and grace, connecting it to Carl Rogers' unconditional positive regard and examining how contemporary culture often delivers moral instruction without the container of acceptance that makes change possible. Dave argues that...
2025-06-231h 29Religion on the MindNew Michael Tait Allegations & David Zahl on Grace (#331)Joy Vetterlein joins me at the top of the episode to discuss the latest round of allegations against Michael Tait, and our evolving reactions and perspectives through this ongoing story.
After that update, David Zahl joins me to discuss his new book The Big Relief and his take on grace as Christianity's most radical contribution to the world. We dig into the Lutheran distinction between law and grace, connecting it to Carl Rogers' unconditional positive regard and examining how contemporary culture often delivers moral instruction without the container of acceptance that makes change possible. Dave argues that...
2025-06-231h 29
That Makes Total Sense!Episode 305 – David Zahl“We are all chasing relief.” I hadn’t really thought about it in quite the same way until I read David Zahl’s The Big Relief, but then I couldn’t unsee it. Around the same time, a friend sent me an Instagram reel of a woman just breathing in and telling herself to release her shoulders. Whatever … Continue reading Episode 305 – David Zahl
2025-06-161h 11
Choosing CheerYou’re Not Enough—And That’s Good News: David Zahl on Grace and JoyIn a culture obsessed with self-optimization, David Zahl offers a radical alternative: grace. On this episode of Choosing Cheer, he and Nicolet Bell unpack the question: What if your limits weren’t your downfall—but your doorway to grace? With humor, honesty, and gospel truth, David reminds us that joy isn’t found in measuring up—it’s found in being loved exactly as we are.Social media:@thechoosingcheerpodcast@nicolet_bell Email: info@moorewestcenter.orgWebsiteBooks:The...
2025-06-1237 min
Steve Brown Etc.David Zahl | The Big Relief | Steve Brown, Etc.
If you’re alive, there’s SOMETHING you need relief from. This week, Steve and the gang sit down with David Zahl to discuss some common stresses and unexpected remedies. David’s new book is called “The Big Relief: The Urgency Of Grace For A Worn-Out World.”
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2025-05-2544 min
Church and MainThe Urgency of Grace in Today's World with David Zahl | Episode 236In this episode, I chat with David Zahl, founder of Mockingbird Ministries and author of "The Big Relief: The Urgency of Grace in a Worn-Out World." We explore the essential role of grace in providing relief amid modern pressures and its importance in fostering genuine connections. Zoll emphasizes the need for vulnerability in relationships and critiques the church's tendency toward condemnation. He offers advice for pastors on embracing humility and recognizing their own need for grace, highlighting it as a vital lifeline for healing and hope in today's world.
The Big Relief: The Urgency of Grace in...
2025-05-2355 min
Attaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation113 The Urgency of Grace: Finding Relief in a Worn-Out World (with David Zahl)We are all looking for a bit of relief. Some pain relief, relief from stress, the relief of getting the kids off to school or maybe to bed on time. But do we think of God’s grace as the big relief?In this episode, we welcome back David Zahl, of Mockingbird Ministries. David introduces his new book titled The Big Relief: The Urgency of Grace for a Worn-Out World, which focuses on how God's grace is the ultimate relief we all seek in our stress-filled lives. They discuss various aspects of grace, including forgiveness, imp...
2025-05-1233 min
Unlock Into A Ground-Breaking Full Audiobook On The Go.The Big Relief by David ZahlPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/48928to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Big Relief
Author: David Zahl
Narrator: David Zahl
Format: mp3
Length: 5 hrs and 56 mins
Release date: 04-29-25
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 9 ratings
Genres: Christianity
Publisher's Summary:
We could all use a little—or a lot—of relief from the pressures of life. And there is no bigger relief than the grace of God. Think of grace as one-way love. A gift with no strings attached. Favor when you least expect or deserve it. Knowing that you don't have to do anything to earn God's approval.
2025-04-295h 56
Grace Upon GraceThe Lopsided Relief of Grace with David ZahlIn this episode, I get to chat with David Zahl about his brand new book, The Big Relief, which explores what makes the message of grace so essential not only to the Christian faith but also to the human experience. In a world that is fraught with weariness, brokenness, and the incessant pressure to perform, the gospel of grace is the counterintuitive announcement of the gift of relief. Dave and I unpack this message and what it means to believe and share a gospel that is inherently lopsided.David Zahl is the founder and director of Mockingbird...
2025-04-251h 08Ministry MindedThe Lopsided Relief of Grace with David ZahlIn this episode, I get to chat with David Zahl about his brand new book, The Big Relief, which explores what makes the message of grace so essential not only to the Christian faith but also to the human experience. In a world that is fraught with weariness, brokenness, and the incessant pressure to perform, the gospel of grace is the counterintuitive announcement of the gift of relief. Dave and I unpack this message and what it means to believe and share a gospel that is inherently lopsided.David Zahl is the founder and director of Mockingbird...
2025-04-251h 08
Outside OurselvesThe Urgency of Grace with David ZahlDavid Zahl joins Kelsi to talk about his new book, The Big Relief: The Urgency of Grace for a Worn-Out World.David Zahl is the director of Mockingbird Ministries and editor-in-chief of the Mockingbird website. David and his wife Cate reside in Charlottesville, VA with their three boys, where David also serves on the staff of Christ Episcopal Church. He is the author of Seculosity: How Career, Parenting, Technlogy, Food, Politics, and Romance Became Our New Religion and What To Do About It and Low Anthropology: The Unlikely Key to a Gracious View of...
2025-04-221h 00
Shifting CultureEp. 295 David Zahl Returns - The Urgency of Grace for a Worn-Out WorldToday, we’re getting into the raw, unvarnished terrain of human longing - that aching space where despair meets unexpected grace. I’m excited to welcome back David Zahl on the podcast. He isn't here to offer another self-help platitude, but to explore something far more profound: how we find relief in a world that constantly demands more, faster, better. Imagine grace not as a churchy concept, but as a radical interruption - a surprising breath of fresh air in a culture suffocating on its own expectations. We'll talk about play, productivity, regret, and those moments when God whispers, "You...
2025-04-2252 min
Give and TakeEpisode 285: The Big Relief, with David ZahlIn this episode of the podcast I talk with David Zahl about his new book, The Big Relief: The Urgency of Grace in a Worn-Out World. In a time when burnout, anxiety, and relentless pressure are everyday companions, Zahl offers a powerful case for why grace—real, honest, unconditional grace—is more urgent than ever. Drawing on personal stories, cultural analysis, and theological insight, The Big Relief explores how grace can meet us in our exhaustion and offer rest to our restless souls. David and I dive into the heart of the book, unpacking what it means to experience grac...
2025-04-161h 27
This Undivided Life#197:David Zahl: Low AnthropologyDavid Zahl was born in New York City and brought up on the East Coast and in Europe, David graduated with honors from Georgetown University in 2001. He then served for five years as a para-church youth minister in New England before starting Mockingbird Ministries in 2007, an organization devoted to connecting the Christian faith with the realities of everyday life in fresh and down-to-earth ways. He remains its executive director today. David is also a licensed lay preacher in the Diocese of Virginia. He is the author of A Mess of Help: From the Crucified Soul of Rock N' Roll, S...
2025-02-1457 min
Make It SimpleThe Spiritual Junk Drawer with David Zahl (JDJ Book series)In this special season of Make It Simple, we're having conversations with friends all about Matt's new book, Junk Drawer Jesus.This week, we welcome David Zahl to talk about Chapter 1: "The Spiritual Junk Drawer," and discuss what's in our spiritual junk drawers, and why it's good to declutter our religion.You can grab your copy of Junk Drawer Jesus by Matt Popovits today at 1517.org or anywhere books are sold!***David Zahl is the director of Mockingbird Ministries, an organization he founded in 2007. He is editor-in-chief of the Mockingbird blog and...
2024-10-1633 min
Grace for the Grind183 | Low Anthropology with David Zahl, a Joint Podcast with GFG and BWLow Anthropology with David Zahl, a Joint Podcast with GFG and BW
In this episode, Grace for the Grind and Beautifully Woven team up to interview David Zahl.
David Zahl is the author of the book “Low Anthropology.” He is passionate about communicating deep theological truths in a way we can all understand.
In this podcast, David shares why he wrote the book. We talk about what anthropology is and how our understanding of that frames the way we see the world and people. We talk...
2024-10-0842 min
Beautifully WovenLow Anthropology with David Zahl, a Joint Podcast with GFG and BW (Episode 35)In this episode, Grace for the Grind and Beautifully Woven team up to interview David Zahl.
David Zahl is the author of the book “Low Anthropology.” He is passionate about communicating deep theological truths in a way we can all understand.
In this podcast, David shares why he wrote the book. We talk about what anthropology is and how our understanding of that frames the way we see the world and people. We talk about why a high anthropology divides but a low anthropology unites and how this helps us love...
2024-10-0842 min
Book NotesBook: Seculosity: How Career, Parenting, Technology, Food, Politics, and Romance Became Our New Religion and What to Do about It, by David Zahl In this episode of BookNotes, host Jackie Quinn introduces the book "Seculosity: How Career, Parenting, Technology, Food, Politics, and Romance Became Our New Religion and What to Do about It" by David Zahl. The book explores how modern-day obsessions—from career success to parenting, technology to politics—have taken on quasi-religious significance in our lives, offering pathways to self-justification and a sense of "enoughness." Zahl illustrates how these "seculosities" often promise fulfillment but leave us more anxious and disconnected than ever before. Tune in to learn how to reconsider daily pursuits through a lens of compassion and grace, that...
2024-08-0107 min
The Goodness of GodHow to Restart a Church: Book Report on Seculosity by David ZahlChristian writer, David Zahl, put out "Seculosity: How Career, Parenting, Technology, Food, Politics, and Romance Became Our New Religion and What To Do About It" in 2019, and it dives deep into all the new, and bad, religions that have grown up to replace a wanning Christianity in the West. Also, he argues that most Christianity, at this point, barely resembles the grace filled power of the true faith. It's instructive for us all to give us focus and drive to not just keep churning out new laws for us all to fail to find justification within. ...
2024-07-1930 min
We Are VineyardThe Law and The Gospel with David Zahl
The Law and The Gospel with David ZahlShow Podcast InformationIn this episode of We Are Vineyard, Caleb Maskell, Associate National Director of Theology and Education, talks with David Zahl about being raised in a family where faith and reliance on God was modeled and they had freedom to find their own path with God. They also talk through three topics that have marked David’s life and writing: mercy, the law and the gospel, and low anthropology.
David Zahl is the founder and director of Mockingbird Ministries, editor-in-chief of the Mockingbird website, and co-host of both The...
2024-07-031h 01
The Brothers ZahlEpisode 15: Free Will?In their most controversial episode to date, the brothers explore the nature of willpower, choice, and control--and how those factors shape our relationships above and below. Recommended and referenced resources include:
Books: The Captivation of the Will by Gerhard Forde, The Bondage of the Will by Martin Luther, The Righteous Mind by Jonathan Haidt, You Are Not So Smart by David McRaney, Low Anthropology by David Zahl, On the Spirit and the Letter by Augustine, On Nature and Grace by Augustine, Confessions by Augustine, City of God _(Books 11-14) by Augustine, _The Emperor’s New Clothes (“The Brah...
2024-06-171h 26
The Signpost Inn PodcastLaw and Gospel with David ZahlWelcome to the Signpost Inn Podcast! We're glad you're here for today's conversation with David Zahl about the book he co-authored, Law and Gospel: A Theology for Sinners (and Saints). We start with the question, "what does this phrase, 'law and gospel' mean? David then explains why this tool was so energizing for him and his team at Mockingbird. We find that the law and gospel filter clarifies our experience of this broken world and shapes our expectations for how God interacts with us. So grab a drink and a seat and learn with us how God uses both t...
2024-03-151h 04
Upside Down PeopleLow Anthropology & The Path To Being Truly Human | David ZahlIn this EP, we sit down with David Zahl, a popular author and theologian, and have a conversation around his recent book "Low Anthropology: The Unlikely Key to a Gracious View of Others (and Yourself)"
We discus how human nature, sin and grace can have an impact on how we see and experience things. David also discusses the importance of accepting our limitations as humans and living an embodied life.
David Zahl is founder and director of Mockingbird Ministries, which receives more than 1 million website page views per year. He is editor i...
2024-02-211h 01
MercyCastDavid Zahl on low anthropology.What if your outlook is doing more to harm you than help you?The lens through which we see the world and ourselves matters. In this episode, David Zahl stops by to discuss a different way of viewing humanity and ourselves. Though this outlook may seem new, it’s not entirely unfamiliar to those in the Christian faith. David, the director of Mockingbird and the author of Seculosity and Low Anthropology unpacks the importance of adopting a low anthropological view of ourselves.In this critical conversation, we discuss the detrimental effects of pe...
2023-12-2032 min
The Broken Vessels PodcastEpisode 61:Broken by High Anthropology w/David ZahlMy guest, David Zahl of Mockingbird Ministries, and I discuss how having a philosophy of high anthropology brings brokenness to us personally and to the church and how understanding low anthropology both from a biblical perspective and practically can actually help us to move toward healing in the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Guest:
David Zahl is the director of Mockingbird Ministries and editor-in-chief of the Mockingbird website. Born in New York City and brought up elsewhere, David graduated from Georgetown University in 2001, and then worked for several years as a youth minister in New England. In 2...
2023-12-1434 min
Lead TogetherGrace in Leadership: 10 Insights from David Zahl's Mockingbird JourneyOn this Leader's Corner episode we talk to our friend David Zahl about leadership lessons he's learned in marriage and in building Mockingbird.A few quotable moments from David: (Read all of his points over at the blog)"Just because something doesn't happen immediately doesn't mean it's not going to happen. Stick with it a little longer than you think you should." "You can get through almost anything if you feel like you've got a partner, someone who's got your back." "The demand is to be everything to everyone, which is just not feasible.""It's not ab...
2023-09-1956 min
Success for the Athletic-Minded ManReframing the Truth About Human Nature with David Zahl#419 Reframing the Truth About Human Nature with David Zahl ----- Action Plan: https://jimharshawjr.com/ACTION Free Clarity Call: https://jimharshawjr.com/APPLY Picture a world where you're not measured by your flawlessness but celebrated for your quirks and imperfections. Imagine a view of success that doesn't revolve around perfection or the constant pursuit of flawless achievements. In today's episode, I sit down with David Zahl, a nationally renowned author and speaker where we’ll delve into a groundbreaking concept that challenges the conventional wisdom of success. It's a p...
2023-08-2829 minAttaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation068: Exploring Low Anthropology and its Impact on the Human Condition, with David Zahl (Summer Rewind)(During our Summer Break we are airing important past episodes) We spend our days feeling like we’re the only one with problems, when everyone else has their act together. We feel like other are achieving so much, but we aren’t living up to our potential. What if the answer wasn’t a higher self-esteem, but a lower anthropology? What if instead of expecting more from others (and ourselves) we actually expected less?Host Geoff Holsclaw (PhD) talks with David Zahl about how a high anthropology—thinking optimistically about human nature—can breed perfe...
2023-08-0736 minThe Signpost Inn PodcastDavid Zahl - Low AnthropologyWhat are we humans capable of? What is a realistic view of what we can accomplish?
Join us for today's delightful conversation with David Zahl about his newest book, Low Anthropology. You'll breathe a sigh of relief as you listen to David share about low anthropology and it's refreshing perspective on life. The team here at Signpost Inn absolutely loved reading this book and talking with David! So much of the vision and mission at Signpost Inn is expressed beautifully by David and his team at Mocking Bird Ministries. Be sure to check them out aft...
2023-07-281h 01
Spiritual Life and Leadership165. The Value of a Low Anthropology, with David Zahl, author of Low AnthropologyDavid Zahl is founder and director of Mockingbird Ministries and the author of Low Anthropology: The Unlikely Key to a Gracious View of Others (and Yourself).One of the hardest lessons I’ve had to learn is that people are not always going to look out for what’s best for one another--or for me. In fact, sometimes people are going to outright try to tear each other down. But our expectation is often that people would be good--an expectation that David Zahl says is rooted in a high anthropology.But maybe what we nee...
2023-05-2338 minMake It SimpleLow Anthropology with David ZahlThis week, David Zahl is back to talk with Matt and Rachel about Low Anthropology, and share why the sooner we realize that everyone struggles like we do, the sooner we can show grace to ourselves and others. It’s a really great conversation that will change the way you look at your neighbor (and yourself). David Zahl is the director of Mockingbird Ministries, an organization he founded in 2007. He is editor-in-chief of the Mockingbird blog and cohost of the Mockingcast podcast. David is also an author of multiple books and has written for Christianity Today and the...
2023-04-1855 min
The Living Church PodcastHow Low Can You Go?: Low Anthropology with David ZahlBecome a special monthly podcast supporter! Click here and then click Support.I was never very good at limbo. I remember repeated forced limbo games in school, on spirit days or athletics days, or the occasional picnic. The attempt to sincerely try to get as low as you could go, in front of everybody -- well, the chances of failure seemed too high for my pride. I was gangly, averse to physical embarrassment. So instead of really trying, I made a goofy show of failing. If I couldn't win, I'd make people laugh. I'd flail my arms a...
2023-03-0939 min
Word Made DigitalReally, Truly Human with David ZahlWelcome to the Word Made Digital Podcast! --- We all go through life with an "anthropology"--an idea about what humans are like, our potentials and limitations. High anthropology--thinking optimistically about human nature--can breed perfectionism, anxiety, burnout, loneliness, and resentment. In today's conversation, popular author and theologian David Zahl explores how our ideas about human nature influence our expectations in friendship, work, marriage, and politics and invites us into a biblically rooted and surprisingly life-giving low anthropology, which fosters hope, deep connection with others, lasting love, vulnerability, compassion, and happiness. --- Learn more...
2023-02-2254 minThe Ministry Collaborative PodcastThe Load-Bearing Wall: More with David ZahlProgram Director Adam Borneman follows up his earlier conversation with David Zahl (Mockingbird Ministries; Christ Episcopal Church, Charlottesville) about the complicated and important nature of speaking about sin, his latest book, and the wisdom of Nick Cave.
2023-02-0817 min
The CartographersHuman Limits with David ZahlHow do our limits lead us towards love? What is our understanding of the human person within the sphere of faith? How do we actually live out a kingdom ethnic in this day and age?Part of charting the cultural landscape for Christian leaders is a full understanding of the human person. In this conversation, Ashley Hales and Bryce Hales speak with David Zahl about his book, Low Anthropology.Resources mentioned:David Zahl, Mockingbird MinistriesDavid's book: Low AnthropologyThe...
2023-01-3141 min
Surviving Narcissism with Dr. Les CarterAn Honest Alternative to Narcissism, featuring David ZahlDavid Zahl is the author of a new book, Low Anthropology, which describes the need to be authentic and honest in the ways relate, as opposed to creating and maintaining an ideal image of oneself. They discuss the need for letting go of the need to falsely impress, choosing an approach to relationships that embraces each other’s True Self.
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2023-01-2437 min
Campfire Conversations - Camp ArcadiaRev. Dr. Ryan Tinetti and David Zahl: The Unambitious Life & The Wisdom and Hilarity of HumilityCampfire Conversations is a unique podcast brought to you by Camp Arcadia in Arcadia, Michigan. During our broadcasting season, new episodes drop every other Tuesday.The campfire has always been a space that allows us to slow down and talk about what truly matters. And that’s what this podcast is all about.Today, Rev. Dr. Ryan Tinetti puts on a different hat as the guest at the campfire, discussing the idea of a biblically unambitious ambitious life. David Zahl invites us to explore our own "...
2023-01-1753 min
Good / True / & Beautiful | with Ashton GustafsonLow Anthropology with David ZahlDavid Zahl is the director of Mockingbird Ministries and editor-in-chief of the Mockingbird website. Born in New York City and brought up elsewhere, David graduated from Georgetown University in 2001, and then worked for several years as a youth minister in New England. In 2007 he founded Mockingbird in NYC. Today David and his wife Cate reside in Charlottesville, VA with their three boys, where David also serves on the staff of Christ Episcopal Church.
2022-12-3045 min
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David Zahl is founder and director of Mockingbird Ministries, which receives more than 1 million website pageviews per year and has 35,000 newsletter subscribers and social media followers. He is editor in chief of the Mockingbird blog and cohost of the Mockingcast podcast. Zahl wrote the critically acclaimed book Seculosity: How Career, P...
2022-12-291h 16The Ministry Collaborative PodcastLow Anthropology: A Conversation with David ZahlProgram Director Adam Borneman speaks with David Zahl (Mockingbird Ministries; Christ Episcopal Church, Charlottesville) about finding a gracious view of others and self, the limitations of self-progress, and his latest book.
2022-12-0716 min
Vita Poetica JournalBeauty for Ashes: Interview with Author David ZahlInterviews Editor Emily Chambers Sharpe speaks with David Zahl, author of Low Anthropology and editor of the website Mockingbird. A transcript of the interview can be found online in our current Autumn issue.
David Zahl is the director of Mockingbird Ministries and editor-in-chief of the Mockingbird website. Born in New York City and brought up elsewhere, David graduated from Georgetown University in 2001 and then worked for several years as a youth minister in New England. In 2007 he founded Mockingbird in NYC. Today David and his wife Cate reside in Charlottesville, VA, with their three boys, where David...
2022-11-2251 min
Feel Into A Ground-Breaking Full Audiobook While Traveling.Low Anthropology: The Unlikely Key to a Gracious View of Others (and Yourself) by David ZahlPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/625091to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Low Anthropology: The Unlikely Key to a Gracious View of Others (and Yourself)
Author: David Zahl
Narrator: David Zahl
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 0 minutes
Release date: November 15, 2022
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Christianity
Publisher's Summary:
Many of us spend our days feeling like we're the only one with problems, while everyone else has their act together. But the sooner we realize that everyone struggles like we do, the sooner we can show grace to ourselves and others. In Low Anthropology, popular...
2022-11-156h 00Listen to Best Full Audiobooks in Religion & Spirituality, ChristianityLow Anthropology: The Unlikely Key to a Gracious View of Others (and Yourself) by David ZahlPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/625091to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Low Anthropology: The Unlikely Key to a Gracious View of Others (and Yourself)
Author: David Zahl
Narrator: David Zahl
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 0 minutes
Release date: November 15, 2022
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Christianity
Publisher's Summary:
Many of us spend our days feeling like we're the only one with problems, while everyone else has their act together. But the sooner we realize that everyone struggles like we do, the sooner we can show grace to ourselves and others. In Low Anthropology, popular...
2022-11-156h 00
The Church LobbySeculosity: Ministry In The Era Of Secular Religion, with David ZahlKarl Vaters interviews David Zahl, author of Seculosity: How Career, Parenting, Technology, Food, Politics, and Romance Became Our New Religion and What to Do about It.In this episode, Karl and David have a wide-ranging conversation about how the religious landscape has changed in our culture, but not in the ways you may have thought. According to David, we haven’t become less religious, but the objects of our worship and the rituals and rules around that worship have changed from vertical to horizontal.If you are a church leader, this episode will help you get...
2022-11-1458 min
Jesus Collective PodcastEngaging the Secular Age with David Zahl | UNITE '22The fastest growing religious demographic in North America are those who no longer identify with having any religious background or affiliation. Author David Zahl shares insights into the secular landscape, challenges, and opportunities in our increasingly post-Christian culture.This talk shares how Secularism acts like a religion and how we can practically engage the longings and desires of our culture with the relevancy of a Jesus-centred approach.Want more content from David? Check out his book “Seculosity.”
2022-11-0941 min
Jesus Collective PodcastEngaging the Secular Age with David Zahl | UNITE '22The fastest growing religious demographic in North America are those who no longer identify with having any religious background or affiliation. Author David Zahl shares insights into the secular landscape, challenges, and opportunities in our increasingly post-Christian culture.This talk shares how Secularism acts like a religion and how we can practically engage the longings and desires of our culture with the relevancy of a Jesus-centred approach.Want more content from David? Check out his book “Seculosity.”
2022-11-0941 min
In All Things PodcastLOWERING our Expectations with David Zahl (ep. 29)On this episode of the podcast, I speak with David Zahl about his new book, Low Anthropology. It’s a conversation about the expectations we set on ourselves and others, and how recognizing and reckoning with human limitation, doubleness, and self-centeredness opens up space for both grace and growth. Among the topics we discuss:
How burnout, loneliness, and “us vs. them” are signs of a high anthropology
How low anthropology alleviates "imposter syndrome" and sets us free from the "fantasy self we are failing to become"
Why communities organized around vulnerability and weakness are healthier and more hopeful than c...
2022-11-0145 min
Lifted By LoveCh 6: The Gift of Grace with David ZahlIn this episode, Patricia talks with author David Zahl about Peter's reinstatement and low anthropology, a concept from his new book which is described as "perceptive, funny, subversive, and nourishing." Many of us spend our days feeling like we're the only one with problems, while everyone else has their act together. But the sooner we realize that everyone struggles like we do, the sooner we can show grace to ourselves and others. In this discussion, we discover a liberating view of human nature, showing why the good news of grace is so "urgent and appealing" today.
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2022-10-3145 min
Share Life: Stories & Systems To Live Better & Work Smarter — With Jason Scott Montoya73: Low Anthropology: The Unlikely Key to a Gracious View of Others (and Yourself) With David ZahlEpisode Type: Book Discussion with Author
In this book discussion episode of the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with David Zahl. David and I discuss his latest book, Low Anthropology: The Unlikely Key to a Gracious View of Others and Yourself.
David is the director of Mockingbird Ministries, an organization he founded in 2007. He is editor-in-chief of the Mockingbird blog and cohost of the Mockingcast podcast. David is also an author of multiple books and has written for Christianity Today and the Washington Post. He lives with his wife and three boys in Charlottesville, Virginia where he also serves on...
2022-10-3151 minAttaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation040 How a Low Anthropology Might Actually Save You (with David Zahl)We spend our days feeling like we’re the only one with problems, when everyone else has their act together. We feel like other are achieving so much, but we aren’t living up to our potential. What if the answer wasn’t a higher self-esteem, but a lower anthropology? What if instead of expecting more from others (and ourselves) we actually expected less?Host Geoff Holsclaw (PhD) talks with David Zahl about how a high anthropology—thinking optimistically about human nature—can breed perfectionism, anxiety, burnout, loneliness, and resentment. To counteract this Zahl invites us to consid...
2022-10-2636 min
Doth ProtestKnown and Loved: David Zahl and Low Anthropology"an antidote to all the self-help nonsense that weighs down our bookshelves and our self-regard" -These words from Nadia Bolz-Weber are about David Zahl's new book Low Anthropology: The Unlikely Key to a Gracious View of Others (and Yourself).
David Zahl joins Andrew, Stephen, and James on this episode of Doth Protest Too Much for a great discussion about where our true hope lies: not in the illusion that people are "infinitely improvable", which Zahl argues only leads to despair, burnout, and the feeling of "not enoughness", but in an acknowledgement of a low anthropology (which we d...
2022-10-211h 22
Shifting CultureEp. 77 David Zahl - The Key to a Gracious View of Others and YourselfIn this episode David Zahl talks about his latest book Low Anthropology and we have a discussion around grace, humility, forgiveness, self-centeredness, self righteousness, parenting, and more.David Zahl is the founder and director of Mockingbird Ministries, editor-in-chief of the Mockingbird website (www.mbird.com), and co-host of The Mockingcast. He and his family live in Charlottesville, Virginia, where he also serves on the staff of Christ Episcopal Church, supervising their adult education and ministry to college students. Zahl is the author of Seculosity: How Career, Parenting, Technology, Food, Politics, and Romance Became Our New Religion and...
2022-10-1851 minOutside OurselvesDavid Zahl and Low AnthropologyIn the first Outside Ourselves episode, Kelsi chats with author, David Zahl, about his newest book, Low Anthropology (The Unlikely Key to a Gracious View of Others and Yourself). David is the founder and director of Mockingbird Ministries. David talks about why he wrote Low Anthropology, and why he thinks a pessimistic view of human nature can actually bring with it good and hopeful news. Kelsi and David also discuss the various ways we see low anthropology play out in culture, television and literature, and everyday life.
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2022-10-0652 min
Crackers and Grape JuiceEpisode 371: David Zahl - Low Anthropology : The Unlikely Key to a Gracious View of Others ( and Yourself )Our guest today is our good friend, David Zahl, who has written a great new book, Low Anthropology: The Unlikely Key to a Gracious View of Others ( and Yourself).It'll help you find mercy.Dave is the founder and director of Mockingbird Ministries ( www.mbird.com ) and a campus minister at UVA through Christ Episcopal Church in Charlottesville, VA.More about the book:Many of us spend our days feeling like we're the only one with problems, while everyone else has their act together. But the sooner we realize that everyone struggles...
2022-09-101h 02
Norsworthy517. David Zahl: Low AnthropologyLuke begins the podcast with a rant on the Matt Chandler news and then David Zahl returns to the podcast to discuss the ironic good news of having a low view of people.
2022-08-3156 minMake It SimplePerformancism with David ZahlIn this first episode of season three Matt and Rachel are joined by David Zahl to discuss, “performancism” and “seculosity.” David will help us see that we, as a culture, are not less religious as we are so often told. Instead, we have — according to Zahl — shifted our religious needs and impulses to other things, like performance and efficiency.David Zahl is the founder and director of Mockingbird Ministries and co-host of The Mockingcast. He and his family live in Charlottesville, Virginia. Zahl is the author of Seculosity: How Career, Parenting, Technlogy, Food, Politics, and Romance Became Our New ...
2022-04-0553 min
The Laymens Lounge100. David Zahl: The Law/Gospel Distinction as Highest Theological ImportanceIf you know only one thing, know this
“Whoever knows well this art of distinguishing between Law and Gospel, him place at the head and call him a doctor of Holy Scripture." – Martin Luther
“The distinction between law and gospel is the highest art in Christendom.” – Martin Luther
“The reality of God’s grace is so radical that we often find ourselves trying to domesticate it, unconsciously (or not), imposing all manner of fine print about what constitutes acceptance or rejection… Our tit-for-tat programming is so strong that it tends to hijack the beauty of grace...
2022-02-1057 min
The Regular Pastor PodcastSeculosity by David ZahlLandon Coleman talks about Seculosity by David Zahl.
2022-01-3113 min
The Diocesan DigestEp. 45 David ZahlToday we sit down with David Zahl, Director of Mockingbird Ministries, he is a lay preacher in the Diocese of Virginia, College and Young Adults Minister, a storyteller, a father, a husband, and the list goes on. We chat about the upcoming Mockingbird Ministries conference taking place in Tulsa this year at Christ Church. Mockingbird Ministries is an organization devoted to connecting the Christian faith with the realities of everyday life in fresh and down-to-earth ways. David shares with us what it means to be radically kind In a radically unkind world. He opens up about his faith journey and...
2022-01-1300 minCampfire Conversations - Camp ArcadiaDavid Zahl: The Blessings of Low AnthropologyCampfire Conversations is a unique podcast brought to you by Camp Arcadia in Arcadia, Michigan. During our broadcasting season new episodes drop every other Thursday. The campfire has always been a space that allows us to slow down and talk about what truly matters. And that’s what this podcast is all about. Today's guest at the campfire is David Zahl, executive director of Mockingbird Ministries. Listen in as David takes us on a journey to explain the concept of low anthropology and its resu...
2021-09-2353 min
Ringside PreachersLow Anthropology with David ZahlTopics: Seculosity: religious in a different way Pandemic revealed our sin and depression Addicted to distrust A comedian preacher in the modern age NEW BOOK: Low Anthropology, the Christian understanding of human nature Guest: David Zahl mbird.com Mockingbird Ministries Instagram The Brothers Zahl Podcast Seculosity (book) Thank you: 1517.org proud member of the 1517 Podcast Network and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis and thejaggedword.com Music: Willing Virginia - I'll be C...
2021-09-211h 05
The CraftDavid Zahl - writerIn this episode, Blake sits down with writer, David Zahl. They discuss his journey into writing, the philosophy of writing from below, and the struggle with the inner critic. The music in this episode is from Praise & Warships and Blake Flattley. SHOWNOTES: You can follow David's work on MBird.com. Support the 1517 podcast network. 1517.org REVIEW THE SHOW: bit.ly/The-Craft
2021-06-0243 min
The Brothers ZahlEpisode 6: GraceIn the final episode of the first season, the brothers talk about their all-time favorite word, what John calls "a pool that's shallow enough that babies can wade into it and deep enough that elephants can swim." Recommended and Referenced Resources include:
Quotations: Mockingbird glossary entry for Grace, Dorothy Martyn on Beyond Deserving
Articles: "My Priceless, Worthless Baseball Cards" by Ryan Hockensmith
Books: Les Miserables by Victor Hugo (musical too); The Brothers Karamazov (first 80 pages) by Fyodor Dostoyevksky; The Horse and his Boy by CS Lewis; Kingdom, Grace, Judgment by Robert Capon; Tattoos on the Heart by Gregory...
2021-02-251h 18The Brothers ZahlEpisode 5: AbreactionThe most esoteric sounding subject in the first season may also be the most gut-level. In this episode the brothers discuss the role of art, story, and humor as it relates to ministry and healing. Recommended and Referenced Resources include:
Quotations: Mbird glossary definition of Abreaction, Frank Lake's definition, Josh Retterer's definition, Adam Phillips on Self-Cures and Frozen Seas, W.H. Auden on the Ulterior Purpose of Poetry
Books: A Mess of Help by David Zahl, The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien, Brideshead Revisited by Evelyn Waugh, Theophilus North by Thornton Wilder, The Cocktail...
2021-02-251h 08
Youth Ministry Unscripted: The Rooted Youth Ministry PodcastLaw and Gospel in Youth Ministry with David Zahl: Rooted 2020 Conference WorkshopPodcast: David Zahl on Where Teenagers Find Their Enoughness, If Not at ChurchBook: Law and Gospel: A Theology for Sinners
Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates andSubscribe to Youth Ministry Unscripted wherever you listen to podcasts
2021-01-1241 min
The Way Home with Dan DarlingThe Way Home: David Zahl on why everyone is religious, especially onlineWe live at a time when many are fretting about the decline of religious adherence. But David Zahl, founder of Mockingbird and prolific author, says people have not lost religion, they are just practicing in ways we don't recognize, such as the way we do activism or parenting or politics. He joins me on The Way Home to discuss his book Seculosity and why finding ultimate satisfaction in Christ is the antidote for our age.Show NotesGuest Biography: David Zahl is the founder and director of Mockingbird Ministries, editor-in-chief of the popular Mockingbird website, an...
2020-10-0131 min
The Way Home PodcastThe Way Home: David Zahl on why everyone is religious, especially onlineWe live at a time when many are fretting about the decline of religious adherence. But David Zahl, founder of Mockingbird and prolific author, says people have not lost religion, they are just practicing in ways we don’t recognize, such as the way we do activism or parenting or politics. He joins me on The […]
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2020-10-0131 min
The Way Home with Dan DarlingThe Way Home: David Zahl on why everyone is religious, especially onlineWe live at a time when many are fretting about the decline of religious adherence. But David Zahl, founder of Mockingbird and prolific author, says people have not lost religion, they are just practicing in ways we don't recognize, such as the way we do activism or parenting or politics. He joins me on The Way Home to discuss his book Seculosity and why finding ultimate satisfaction in Christ is the antidote for our age.Show NotesGuest Biography: David Zahl is the founder and director of Mockingbird Ministries, editor-in-chief of the popular Mockingbird website, an...
2020-10-0131 min
ArcadiacastDavid Zahl, pt. 4Listen in as David Zahl, director of Mockingbird Ministries, speaks on the topic of Seculosity. This podcast was recorded during Camp Arcadia's Family Week 8, August 10-16, 2019, and is part of a four part series. Arcadiacast is brought to you by Camp Arcadia, a Lutheran resort and retreat center on the shores of beautiful Lake Michigan. For more content and information please visit www.Camp-Arcadia.com.For more information on David and Mockingbird head over to www.mbird.com.
2020-05-1742 minArcadiacastDavid Zahl, pt. 3Listen in as David Zahl, director of Mockingbird Ministries, speaks on the topic of Seculosity. This podcast was recorded during Camp Arcadia's Family Week 8, August 10-16, 2019, and is part of a four part series. Arcadiacast is brought to you by Camp Arcadia, a Lutheran resort and retreat center on the shores of beautiful Lake Michigan. For more content and information please visit www.Camp-Arcadia.com.For more information on David and Mockingbird head over to www.mbird.com.
2020-05-1739 minArcadiacastDavid Zahl, pt. 2Listen in as David Zahl, director of Mockingbird Ministries, speaks on the topic of Seculosity. This podcast was recorded during Camp Arcadia's Family Week 8, August 10-16, 2019, and is part of a four part series. Arcadiacast is brought to you by Camp Arcadia, a Lutheran resort and retreat center on the shores of beautiful Lake Michigan. For more content and information please visit www.Camp-Arcadia.com.For more information on David and Mockingbird head over to www.mbird.com.
2020-05-1741 minArcadiacastDavid Zahl, pt. 1Listen in as David Zahl, director of Mockingbird Ministries, speaks on the topic of Seculosity. This podcast was recorded during Camp Arcadia's Family Week 8, August 10-16, 2019, and is part of a four part series. Arcadiacast is brought to you by Camp Arcadia, a Lutheran resort and retreat center on the shores of beautiful Lake Michigan. For more content and information please visit www.Camp-Arcadia.com.For more information on David and Mockingbird head over to www.mbird.com.
2020-05-1741 minCampfire Conversations - Camp ArcadiaDavid Zahl - How to NOT Optimize the PandemicHosts Ryan and Chip sit down with David Zahl, director of Mockingbird Ministries to discuss life, faith, and the role of the Christian amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Campfire Conversations is a unique podcast brought to you by Camp Arcadia in Arcadia, Michigan. The campfire has always been a space that allows us to slow down and talk about what truly matters. And that’s what this podcast is all about. Pull up a chair and join us around the campfire as we learn, grow, and slow down...
2020-05-0443 min
Gospel Beautiful PodcastDavid Zahl on SeculosityThis conversation features David Zahl, director of Mockingbird Ministries and editor-in-chief of the Mockingbird Blog. We go deep into his newly published book, Seculosity: How Career, Parenting, Food, Politics, and Romance Became Our New Religion and What to Do about It. RECOMMENDED CONFERENCE ON MARCH 21st, 2020!Church Innovations Conference https://www.churchinnovations.org/How-Change-Comes-To-Your-Church For feedback or guest recommendations, reach out to me at chanspam82@gmail.com Support the show
2020-02-1847 minCampfire Conversations - Camp ArcadiaDavid Zahl of MockingbirdIn this episode, Ryan and Chip talk with author and leader, David Zahl. Campfire Conversations is a unique podcast brought to you by Camp Arcadia in Arcadia, Michigan. The campfire has always been a space that allows us to slow down and talk about what truly matters. And that’s what this podcast is all about. Pull up a chair and join us around the campfire as we learn, grow, and slow down. Hosted by Ryan Tinetti, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Arcadia, Michigan and Chip May, Execut...
2020-02-1139 min
Pulpit Fiction PodcastTNS 7-4: David ZahlA conversation with David Zahl, author, founder and director of Mockingbird Ministries, editor in chief of the Mockingbird website, and College and Young Adult Minister at Christ Episcopal Church in Charlottesville, Virginia. Seculosity: How Career, Parenting, Technology, Food, Politics, and Romance Became our New Religion and What to do About It Discussion Guide!
2019-11-0857 min
Cultivated: A podcast about faith and workGrace, Laughter, and Secular Religions with David ZahlOn this episode, Mike Cosper and David Zahl talk about his story, why he came to start Mockingbird, and what their mission is all about. They also talk faith and pop culture, secular religions, and how coping with life really does demand that we get serious about faith in a crucified and resurrected savior. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2019-10-3159 min
Ministry MindedOn the resonance of seculosity with David Zahl.In this episode of the Ministry Minded Podcast, I was privileged to sit down with the author of Seculosity and the director of Mockingbird himself, David Zahl. We discuss Dave’s book, Seculosity and its resonant influence along with the impact the book tour has had on Dave personally. Connect with the show: https://graceupongrace.net/ Get full access to Grace Upon Grace at www.graceupongrace.net/subscribe
2019-08-0639 min
2019-07-1442 min
Things Not Seen PodcastLosing our need to find ourselves: David ZahlDavid Zahl's recent book, Seculosity, is a reminder that our constantly busy lives are not necessarily the "life of abundance" that Jesus promised to believers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2019-07-1150 minNorsworthyDavid Zahl: SeculosityDavid Zahl joins the show to discuss Crossfit, righteousness, riptides, technology, religion of grace, and his new book
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2019-06-1046 min