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Practical DiscipleshipEp 38: Chosen Or Choosing: Predestination Q&AHave any questions for us? Or ideas for the next episode? Send us a text! Click this link! Wrestling with predestination can feel like standing in a storm—Scripture thunders about God’s sovereign choice while our hearts ache over human responsibility, fairness, and the people we love. We step straight into Romans 8–9 and trace Paul’s argument from foreknowledge to glorification, then ask the questions most of us whisper: If God elects, why evangelize? If grace is irresistible, why do some walk away? And where does prayer fit when we fear for our friends and family?
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South Bend on PurposeBetween Little Girl Blossom and a Grown Woman’s BloomThis week, guest host Pam Blair is reading "Between" from Groshonda McDonald’s book In The Process and reflecting on what it might be saying about our life together in South Bend.South Bend on Purpose is a podcast about place, belonging, and South Bend co-hosted by Jacob Titus, Dustin Mix, and John Garry. We enjoy conversations with the people who shape our city by practicing their purpose. And read poetry to reflect on our city and our own story in it.New episodes are published every Tuesday morning. For comments and questions about the sh...
2021-09-1409 minSouth Bend on PurposeSouth Bend Embraced Me ft. Karen WhiteThis week, we enjoy a conversation with Karen White, who has devoted over 28 years of service to South Bend as an elected official.We discuss her upbringing on Kenmore and Cherry Streets, how she learned a sense of responsibility to our community, and why we need to visualize the kind of city we want to become.South Bend on Purpose is a podcast about place, belonging, and South Bend co-hosted by Jacob Titus, Dustin Mix, and John Garry. We enjoy conversations with the people who shape our city by practicing their purpose. And read poetry...
2021-09-031h 04South Bend on PurposeIt Would Not Be A ParadiseThis week, we are reading "Paradise on Fire" by Jahnari Pruitt and reflecting on what it might be saying about our life together in South Bend.South Bend on Purpose is a podcast about place, belonging, and South Bend co-hosted by Jacob Titus, Dustin Mix, and John Garry. We enjoy conversations with the people who shape our city by practicing their purpose. And read poetry to reflect on our city and our own story in it.New episodes are published every Tuesday morning. For comments and questions about the show, please write to comments @ westsb...
2021-08-3109 minSouth Bend on PurposeOne Person Is Painting All of Those Murals ft. Alex Ann AllenThis week, we enjoy a conversation with Alex Ann Allen. Alex is a South Bend-based artist best known for spending the past couple of years painting murals all across the city.We discuss Alex's path to becoming a muralist in her hometown, the joys and challenges of being a full-time artist, and her vision for a new mural festival right here in South Bend.In case it's not evident—we are big fans.South Bend on Purpose is a podcast about place, belonging, and South Bend co-hosted by Jacob Titus, Dustin Mix, and Jo...
2021-08-1753 minSouth Bend on PurposeThose Who Live In Two PlacesThis week, we are reading "Where We Are" by Gerald Locklin and reflecting on what it might be saying about our life together in South Bend.South Bend on Purpose is a podcast about place, belonging, and South Bend co-hosted by Jacob Titus, Dustin Mix, and John Garry. We enjoy conversations with the people who shape our city by practicing their purpose. And read poetry to reflect on our city and our own story in it.New episodes are published every Tuesday morning. For comments and questions about the show, please write to comments @ westsb...
2021-08-1008 minSouth Bend on PurposeThe Tenets of Being a Bar Owner ft. Joe MittigaThis week, we enjoy a conversation with Joe Mittiga. Joe is a husband, father, and the second-generation owner of Corby's Irish Pub in the East Bank neighborhood. We discuss his path to being a small businessman, which includes a surprise (to us) stint at South Bend Lathe in its last days on Sample Street, the complexities of owning a bar during the pandemic, beer salespeople moonlighting as virologists, and more.South Bend on Purpose is a podcast about place, belonging, and South Bend co-hosted by Jacob Titus, Dustin Mix, and John Garry. We enjoy conversations w...
2021-08-031h 19South Bend on PurposeWhen You Have Lived a Long Time AloneThis week, we are reading a selection from Galway Kinnell’s poem "When You Have Lived A Long Time Alone” and reflecting on what it might be saying about our life together in South Bend.South Bend on Purpose is a podcast about place, belonging, and South Bend co-hosted by Jacob Titus, Dustin Mix, and John Garry. We enjoy conversations with the people who shape our city by practicing their purpose. And read poetry to reflect on our city and our own story in it.New episodes are published every Tuesday morning. For comments and ques...
2021-07-2008 minSouth Bend on PurposeThis Is Home, Home ft. Antonius NorthernThis week, we enjoy a conversation with Antonius Northern. Antonius is a public servant in the truest sense—whether as an activist, artist, resident, or municipal employee, he has a record of bringing goodness to the city. He is currently helping the City of South Bend foster a more inclusive economy, particularly with women- and minority-owned businesses, through his role as Inclusive Projects Manager.Frankly, we can't believe this is Antonius' first time on the show. We will be considering some of his thoughts for a long time to come.South Bend on Pur...
2021-07-131h 18South Bend on PurposeThe City’s Past and Future LoversThis week, we are reading selections from Audre Lorde’s poem “New York City 1970” and reflecting on what it might be saying about our life together in South Bend.South Bend on Purpose is a podcast about place, belonging, and South Bend co-hosted by Jacob Titus, Dustin Mix., and John Garry. We enjoy conversations with the people who shape our city by practicing their purpose. And read poetry to reflect on our city and our own story in it.New episodes are published every Tuesday morning. For comments and questions about the show, please write to com...
2021-07-0609 minSouth Bend on PurposeThe Warmth of the Community ft. Beth GraybillThis week, we enjoy a conversation with Beth Graybill, a resident of South Bend's near-west side historic neighborhood, who moved to the city with her husband and children two and a half years ago. Beth has found our city to be warm, welcoming, and gritty—and is refreshingly thoughtful about her decision to make a life here.We walked away from this conversation encouraged.South Bend on Purpose is a podcast about place, belonging, and South Bend co-hosted by Jacob Titus and Dustin Mix. We enjoy conversations with the people who shape our city by pr...
2021-06-291h 00South Bend on PurposeTo Love What Is PlentifulThis week, we are reading Alice Walker’s poem “We Alone” and reflecting on what it might be saying about our life together in South Bend.South Bend on Purpose is a podcast about place, belonging, and South Bend co-hosted by Jacob Titus and Dustin Mix. We enjoy conversations with the people who shape our city by practicing their purpose. And read poetry to reflect on our city and our own story in it.New episodes are published every Tuesday morning. For comments and questions about the show, please write to comments @ westsb.com. Thank you fo...
2021-06-2211 minSouth Bend on PurposeYou Have to Be Hopeful, Right? ft. Mayor James MuellerThis week, we enjoy a conversation with Mayor James Mueller about his time leading our City government during the pandemic. We discuss why he is not often active on social media and why he is hopeful for South Bend's future—and briefly entertain the possibilities of a new aquarium and the return of Pinhook public beach.South Bend on Purpose is a podcast about place, belonging, and South Bend co-hosted by Jacob Titus and Dustin Mix. We enjoy conversations with the people who shape our city by practicing their purpose. And read poetry to reflect on our ci...
2021-06-151h 06South Bend on PurposeThe City Finds YouThis week, and every week in between interviews, we are trying something new. Our friend John Garry is joining the show to share "prose for the city" with us—shorter episodes that will contain a poetry reading and guided reflections.We asked John to share why we're trying this new kind of episode:"Poetry is a conversation with your community. I love poetry. It is, for me, a way that I have seen new parts of our city and seen new parts of the story. And it lends itself well to thoughtful practice. So, this is...
2021-06-0810 minSouth Bend on PurposeWe Want an Explosion of Beauty ft. Pam BlairThis week, we enjoy a conversation with Pam Blair, a local artist and organizer of the Poetry Den—a community-based safe stage for the spoken word hosted at the Civil Rights Heritage Center.South Bend on Purpose is a podcast about place, belonging, and South Bend co-hosted by Jacob Titus and Dustin Mix. Conversations with people who shape our city by practicing their purpose, and poetry to reflect on our life together. New episodes every Tuesday morning.
2021-06-0157 min
South Bend on Purpose17 - Introducing South Bend On PurposeOn Season 2 of South Bend on Purpose we (co-hosts Jacob Titus and Dustin Mix) interview a diverse group of people who are here living life on purpose. In this first episode we talk about why the podcast is returning for another season, why Dustin is joining the show, and what special guest is joining us for episode 2. New episodes every other week on Fridays.
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