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Spiritual Life and Leadership256. Digital Disruption and the Future of the Church, with Rex Miller, author of The Millenium MatrixSend me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking!AI, social media, and other technologies are transforming community, worship, and leadership. To stay effective, ministry leaders must understand these shifts—but also learn from the past. How do today’s technologies compare to those of previous eras? This perspective can help us navigate the future.In this episode, I’m joined by Rex Miller, author of The Millennium Matrix. A futurist and expert in leading through change, Rex will share insights on how cultural and technological shifts impact ministry and how we can adap...2025-02-1848 min
Common Good PodcastGreg Jarrell: Our Trespasses (part 2)The Common Good podcast is a conversation about the significance of place, eliminating economic isolation and structures of belonging. On this episode, author Greg Jarrell joins host, Courtney Napier and a handful of friends from around the country to conclude the discussion about Greg's new book, Our Trespasses: White Churches and the Taking of American Neighborhoods.The songs were performed by Dawn Anthony and Troy Conn. Other contributors to this conversation were Daniel Hughes, Dwight Friesen, Rachel VerWys, John Stiefel and Darin Petersen.This episode was produced by Joey Taylor and the music...2024-04-0523 min
Emerged03 | Peak Emergent: A Movement Hits Its StrideBy 2001, a lot had changed for the nascent emerging church movement: Doug Pagitt left Leadership Network to start a church, and shortly thereafter, Leadership Network shut down the Young Leaders Network. (Also, a notorious pastor in Seattle was asked to leave the group.) The “Group of 20” became the “Terra Nova Project,” before ultimately settling on the name, Emergent Village. Ecclesia Church in Houston hosted a conference on the Bible in postmodern society – it was a success, and the momentum increased. Then came book deals and the Emergent Convention, so that by 2005, the movement was at its peak....2024-01-291h 08
Embark On Into A Captivating Full Audiobook While Traveling.The New Parish: How Neighborhood Churches Are Transforming Mission, Discipleship and Community by Paul Sparks, Tim Soerens, Dwight J. FriesenPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/717151to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The New Parish: How Neighborhood Churches Are Transforming Mission, Discipleship and Community
Author: Paul Sparks, Tim Soerens, Dwight J. Friesen
Narrator: William Sarris
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 23 minutes
Release date: December 26, 2023
Genres: Christianity
Publisher's Summary:
Christianity Today Award of Merit Readers' Choice Awards Honorable Mention Best Books About the Church from Byron Borger, Hearts and Minds Bookstore 'When . . . faith communities begin connecting together, in and for the neighborhood, they learn to depend on God for strength to love, forgive, and show grace like never before. . . . The gospel becomes...2023-12-265h 23Experience Into A Ground-Breaking Full Audiobook While Cooking.The New Parish: How Neighborhood Churches Are Transforming Mission, Discipleship and Community by Paul Sparks, Tim Soerens, Dwight J. FriesenPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/717151to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The New Parish: How Neighborhood Churches Are Transforming Mission, Discipleship and Community
Author: Paul Sparks, Tim Soerens, Dwight J. Friesen
Narrator: William Sarris
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 23 minutes
Release date: December 26, 2023
Genres: Counseling & Inspirational
Publisher's Summary:
Christianity Today Award of Merit Readers' Choice Awards Honorable Mention Best Books About the Church from Byron Borger, Hearts and Minds Bookstore 'When . . . faith communities begin connecting together, in and for the neighborhood, they learn to depend on God for strength to love, forgive, and show grace like never before. . . . The gospel...2023-12-265h 23Get Best Full Audiobooks in Religion & Spirituality, Counseling & InspirationalThe New Parish: How Neighborhood Churches Are Transforming Mission, Discipleship and Community by Paul Sparks, Tim Soerens, Dwight J. FriesenPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/717151to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The New Parish: How Neighborhood Churches Are Transforming Mission, Discipleship and Community
Author: Paul Sparks, Tim Soerens, Dwight J. Friesen
Narrator: William Sarris
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 23 minutes
Release date: December 26, 2023
Genres: Counseling & Inspirational
Publisher's Summary:
Christianity Today Award of Merit Readers' Choice Awards Honorable Mention Best Books About the Church from Byron Borger, Hearts and Minds Bookstore 'When . . . faith communities begin connecting together, in and for the neighborhood, they learn to depend on God for strength to love, forgive, and show grace like never before. . . . The gospel...2023-12-265h 23Listen to Trending Full Audiobooks in Religion & Spirituality, ChristianityThe New Parish: How Neighborhood Churches Are Transforming Mission, Discipleship and Community by Paul Sparks, Tim Soerens, Dwight J. FriesenPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/717151to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The New Parish: How Neighborhood Churches Are Transforming Mission, Discipleship and Community
Author: Paul Sparks, Tim Soerens, Dwight J. Friesen
Narrator: William Sarris
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 23 minutes
Release date: December 26, 2023
Genres: Christianity
Publisher's Summary:
Christianity Today Award of Merit Readers' Choice Awards Honorable Mention Best Books About the Church from Byron Borger, Hearts and Minds Bookstore 'When . . . faith communities begin connecting together, in and for the neighborhood, they learn to depend on God for strength to love, forgive, and show grace like never before. . . . The gospel becomes...2023-12-265h 23
Listen to Trending Full Audiobooks in Religion & Spirituality, ChristianityThe New Parish: How Neighborhood Churches Are Transforming Mission, Discipleship and Community by Paul Sparks, Tim Soerens, Dwight J. FriesePlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/717151 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The New Parish: How Neighborhood Churches Are Transforming Mission, Discipleship and Community Author: Paul Sparks, Tim Soerens, Dwight J. Friesen Narrator: William Sarris Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 23 minutes Release date: December 26, 2023 Genres: Christianity Publisher's Summary: Christianity Today Award of Merit Readers' Choice Awards Honorable Mention Best Books About the Church from Byron Borger, Hearts and Minds Bookstore 'When . . . faith communities begin connecting together, in and for the neighborhood, they learn to depend on God for strength to love, forgive, and show grace like never before. . . . The gospel...2023-12-2630 min
Spiritual Life and Leadership182. Engaging with Diverse Voices for a More Faithful Discipleship, a Quick Conversation with Tod Bolsinger and Markus WatsonSend me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking!In this episode, Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson discuss the influence of the Enlightenment and individualism on middle-class white individuals, and how this impacts their understanding of faith and community. They emphasize the importance of engaging with different perspectives and reading the Bible in community with people who are not like us in order to break free from these cultural norms and develop a more holistic understanding of spirituality and leadership.Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson discuss this quote from Tom Sine in Ep...2023-09-1907 min
Absorb A Full Audiobook That Is Simply Sensational.And Then Jack Said to Arnie by Don WadePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/61576to listen full audiobooks.
Title: And Then Jack Said to Arnie
Author: Don Wade
Narrator: Arte Johnson
Format: mp3
Length: 1 hr and 34 mins
Release date: 08-16-23
Ratings: 3.5 out of 5 stars, 13 ratings
Genres: Golf
Publisher's Summary:
Former Golf Digest editor Don Wade has collected literally hundreds of anecdotes from some of the greatest names in the sport and delivers those stories in a series of captivating volumes. This particular collection assembles not only golf legends like Ben Hogan, Bobby Jones, Byron Nelson, Sam Snead, Arnold Palmer, Babe Didrikson Zaharias, Amy Alcott, Lee Trevino, and...2023-08-161h 34
Transforming Engagement: The PodcastChurch After Mars Hill | Dr. Dwight FriesenIn this episode, we explore a new perspective on church with Dr. Dwight Friesen, who asks us: "How do I start where I am? Wherever I am, how do I discover being church here?" Instead of viewing church as a megachurch attracting distant members, we shift our focus to being church in our own context. We’re honored to be joined by Dr. Dwight Friesen, an Associate Professor of practical theology at The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology, who is dedicated to rediscovering the true essence of being a church within a specific place and neighborhood. 2023-07-1859 min
Spiritual Life and Leadership155. Leadership and Looking to the Future, with Tom Sine, co-author of 2020s ForesightSend me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking!Tom Sine’s most recent book (co-authored with Dwight Friesen) is 2020s Foresight: Three Vital Practices for Thriving in a Decade of Accelerating Change.Tom Sine has been doing future forecasting for many decades and has helped lots of churches think about what is happening in their communities now so that they can make plans as they anticipate what is coming in the next several years.Tom also thinks a lot about the younger generations and how their presence and activity will...2023-03-1436 min
TWU Chapel PodcastDwight Friesen | Living Faithfully: "Tech Tok"Take a moment to refocus on Christ with the TWU Chapel Podcast.Hosted by Chaplain Ed Gerber, Chapel messages are delivered by a wide range of speakers and seek to touch on topics of special relevance for today's Christian. Devotion services are facilitated by Associate Chaplain Jennifer Graves, and include immersive student led contemplative, meditative, and Christian spiritual practices to refocus and refresh.TWU Chapel seeks to empower the Trinity Western University community to think truthfully, act justly, and live faithfully for the good of the world and the glory of God through worship, Word, a...2023-03-0614 min
Enjoy The Full Audiobook Everyone Is Talking About — So Captivating!Tiny Home Millionaire Modern Real Estate Investing by J. O. DillonPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/287to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Tiny Home Millionaire Modern Real Estate Investing
Author: J. O. Dillon
Narrator: Dwight Kuhlman
Format: mp3
Length: 3 hrs and 41 mins
Release date: 02-22-22
Ratings: 3.5 out of 5 stars, 4 ratings
Genres: Architecture
Publisher's Summary:
Tiny homes aren’t for everyone. Living in a tiny home is a passion that some people just don’t have, but you do! Tiny homes have become so popular because it creates a simple way of living. Not only are they so much cheaper than building a standard house, but they have more authenticity, more pers...2022-02-223h 41
Spiritual Life and Leadership118. Forecasting and Innovation, with Tom Sine and Dwight Friesen, co-authors of 2020s ForesightSend me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking!Dwight Friesen and Tom Sine coach and consult with churches in the area of foresight and innovation. They are alo co-authors of 2020s Foresight: Three Vital Practices for Thriving in a Decade of Accelerating Change.There’s no denying that the world just keeps changing and it feels like the church is constantly playing catch-up.But here’s the thing. We can’t keep playing catch up. We have to start asking not, “How do we need to change to be the church fo...2021-12-2146 min
The Embedded Church PodcastJonathan Brooks on Completing the Narrative in Your NeighborhoodIn this episode Sara Joy and Eric interview Jonathan Brooks of Chicago, currently co-pastor at Lawndale Community Church and the former pastor of Caanan Community Church in Englewood and author of Church Forsaken: Practicing Presence in Neglected Neighborhoods. Jonathan tells how his attempt to get out of Englewood by pursuing a career in architecture, led him right back to his old neighborhood where he had to learn to see it with different eyes. "Pastah J" shares about becoming a pastor in the neighborhood where he grew up and discovering that God was very much at work in this neighborhood...2021-09-2141 min
Earthkeepers: A Circlewood Podcast on Creation Care and SpiritualityFor A Greener Future: 2020s Foresight with Tom Sine and Dwight Friesen | Ep. 36 In this episode Forrest talks to the authors of a book called 2020s Foresight: Three Vital Practices for Thriving in a Decade of Accelerating Change. One of the authors is Tom Sine—a man who has written many books and influenced many lives—and in fact this podcast has deep ties to his profound influence. (Earthkeepers podcast is an expression of an organization called Circlewood. Circlewood itself grew out of an organization called Mustard Seed Associates—and that organization was founded by Tom and his wife Christine). The other author of this book is Dwight Friesen, a professor at The Seattle...2021-08-1632 min
Ending Poverty TogetherIt's a spiritual thingwith guest Mike Janz, Food for the Hungry Canada.While never having experienced material poverty himself, Mike’s been running into the messiness of poverty his entire life. He’s lived in urban centres across Canada, taken trips to Haiti, ran a coffee shop, pastored a church, fundraised for causes — and is constantly faced with knowing what the best response is to poverty. What do you do when what you tried fails?Recommended Resources: Jayber Crow by Wendell Berry; Everywhere You Look by Scott Soerens; The New Parish by Paul S...2021-01-1841 min
Re-integrateAre You Prepared for the Accelerated Change of the 2020s? - with Tom Sine and Dwight Friesen2020 has been an incredible year of turmoil. It is the first year of a decade that promises to have lots of challenges. Tom Sine and Dwight Friesen are the authors of a fresh new book, 2020s Foresight: Three Vital Practices for Thriving in a Decade of Accelerated Change. Brendan and Bob discuss with them how these three vital practices can prepare young people, ministry leaders, and marketplace Christians for a decade that promises to be incredibly challenging. How can Christians be on the front lines, changing challenges into opportunities to serve and to show the l...2020-10-0642 min
all that's holy: blue collar podcstTom Sine and Dwight Friesen: 2020s Foresight2020-10-0500 min
CLA Young Adults SermonsThe First Testament - Boundaries and a God Who Wants ClosenessDwight Friesen2020-02-1247 min
Learning Matters: a Bridge to Practice#2 Learning Matters with Dwight Friesen and Jack ReimerHuman Flourishing and Ideas that Inspire.Jack Reimer and Dwight Friesen discuss Foundations 102 HUMAN FLOURISHING and Foundations 210 IDEAS THAT INSPIRE courses at Trinity Western University.Ever wonder how a course you’re taking now will help you in the future? You aren’t the only one. Plus, there’s good news. Foundations courses will help you envision how a Christian liberal arts education from Trinity Western sets you up for success—not just in your career but in life. Think of it like the map on your phone. I...2019-12-1443 minThe Embedded Church PodcastSupporting the Neighborhood StoryOn this episode, Stephanie Williams O’Brien, Co-lead Pastor of Mill City Church in Minneapolis, MN, tells about being a church that meets in a local school and the creative partnerships they’ve formed to address the needs of local students. The non-profit, The Sheridan Story, formed by the church has now grown from an individual church initiative to a replicable model being implemented by churches across the Twin Cities to serve the students of local schools. She highlights the value of seeing their church as supportive actors in the story God is already telling on the ground in the...2019-10-2242 min
Lectio CascadiaNeighborly (Acts 9:36-43)Reading: Acts 9:36-43
I would never have caught the neighborly theme of this episode if it weren't for my friends at the Parish Collective, namely Tim Soerens, Paul Sparks, and Dr. Dwight Friesen. Give them a follow and a shout-out for leading hundreds of folks across the continent in sacred reading exercises of this story of Dorcas.
Music from https://filmmusic.io:
"Shamanistic" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
Licence: CC BY2019-05-1011 min
The Missiology PodcastMissiology Podcast S1E2: With Allen YehIn this episode, host Martin Rodriguez sits down with Allen Yeh, associate professor of intercultural studies at Biola University, to discuss his experiences in missiology and his hopes for its future.
Our Guest
Allen Yeh (DPhil, Oxford University) is an associate professor of intercultural studies at Biola University. He specializes in Latin America and China. He also has academic interests in history, classical music, homiletics, social justice, the California missions, the Maya, and biographical interest in Jonathan Edwards (America's greatest theologian) and Adoniram Judson (America's first intercontinental missionary). He serves on the Board of Trustees for the...2019-02-1530 min
text.soul.culture: a podcast from The Seattle School of Theology & PsychologyThe Dare of Proximity with Dr. Dwight FriesenThis week on text.soul.culture, Dr. Derek McNeil is joined by Dr. Dwight Friesen, Associate Professor of Practical Theology, to talk about fostering a more holistic form of education and sharing his deep passion for the movement of God in the particularity of place.2018-04-0245 min
Homebrewed ChristianityThe Church and New Media w/ Brandon VogtIn this interview, Bo talks with Brandon Vogt about "Blogging Converts, Online Activists, and Bishops Who Tweet". Brandon is a Catholic writer and speaker who blogs at The Thin Veil (www.thinveil.net). He writes on spirituality, technology, social-justice, and features regular book reviews and weekly giveaways on his blog. He also manages the Church and New Media blog (www.churchandnewmedia.com) and daylights as a mechanical engineer. This episode is brought to you by the Seattle School of Theology and Psychology, a progressive, interdenominational graduate school that's rooted in the integration of theology, psychology and culture. We v...2012-03-131h 05
Transform Your Downtime With the Magic of Full AudiobookRoutes and Radishes: And Other Things to Talk about at the Evangelical Crossroads Audiobook by Allen L. YehListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 156292
Title: Routes and Radishes: And Other Things to Talk about at the Evangelical Crossroads
Author: Allen L. Yeh, Chelle Stearns, Dwight J. Friesen, Mark L. Russell, Michelle Sanchez
Narrator: Tom Parks
Format: Unabridged
Length: 06:43:55
Language: English
Release date: 11-02-10
Publisher: Zondervan Publishing Company
Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity
Summary:
Self-identifying as evangelical is risky business these days. What is Evangelicalism? Is it a historical artifact? A political philosophy? A set of doctrines? A litmus test for genuine faith? Perhaps more important, what will come to mind when future...2010-11-026h 43
Enjoy Amazing Full Audiobooks in Religion & Spirituality, ChristianityRoutes and Radishes: And Other Things to Talk about at the Evangelical Crossroads by Dwight J. Friesen, Allen L. Yeh, Chelle Stearns, Michelle Sanchez, Mark L. RussellPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/156292to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Routes and Radishes: And Other Things to Talk about at the Evangelical Crossroads
Author: Dwight J. Friesen, Allen L. Yeh, Chelle Stearns, Michelle Sanchez, Mark L. Russell
Narrator: Tom Parks
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 43 minutes
Release date: November 2, 2010
Genres: Christianity
Publisher's Summary:
Self-identifying as “evangelical” is risky business these days. What is Evangelicalism? Is it a historical artifact? A political philosophy? A set of doctrines? A litmus test for genuine faith? Perhaps more important, what will come to mind when future generations hear something described as “evangelical”?The authors...2010-11-026h 43