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Modern Catholic FamilyCatholic Parenting with Grace and JoySend us a textWhat does it mean to be a seriously fun, faith-focused Catholic family? In this episode of Modern Catholic Family, Jim and Meghan Schubert sit down with John and Sandra Cryer, a couple whose journey through adoption, intentional parenting, and steadfast faith is both moving and relatable. From their family's unique beginnings to daily traditions like family dinner and dance parties, the Cryers share practical wisdom, vulnerability, and humor in how they raise teenagers to be rooted in Christ. Whether you're a new parent or a seasoned one, this episode is a p...2025-06-1044 min
Old Paths New StepsChurch History, Power, and Renewal: A reflection on our episode with Dr. Jerry SittserIn this episode, hosts Peter, Josh, and Malissa discuss their conversation with theologian Dr. Jerry Sittser. They explore how monasteries historically served their communities rather than existing in isolation, examine the relationship between church and state, and discuss how the church's true power comes from the Holy Spirit rather than political influence. The hosts reflect on what renewal looks like today—emphasizing local community engagement over large-scale metrics—and highlight the importance of mentoring and empowering others. They conclude by connecting these themes to stewarding our experiences for others' benefit, much like the New Testament letters compiled wisdom to help...2025-05-0528 min
Old Paths New StepsThe Role and the Gift of the Church in Challenging Times with guest Dr. Jerry SittserIn this episode, hosts Peter and Malissa welcome distinguished theologian, scholar, and author Dr. Jerry Sittser to explore Christianity's resilience through history's darkest moments. Dr. Sittser shares how the Benedictine monastic movement emerged during societal collapse and natural disasters in the 6th century, quietly preserving knowledge and faith for future generations. Through historical examples and personal stories, he discusses how Christians can maintain faithful presence while stewarding power responsibly in today's divided world. Drawing from his books, including "Resilient Faith," Dr. Sittser offers hope and practical wisdom for navigating current cultural challenges by learning from the church's past.2025-04-281h 00
Equipped with Chris BrooksProcessing Grief Redemptivel with Jerry SittseryLosses come to every life and it can be hard to make sense of these heart-wrenching times. How do Christians handle death? Where do we begin on that difficult journey and what can we expect along the way? Author, professor and compassionate fellow traveler, Dr. Jerry Sittser will offer Biblical wisdom and comfort for grieving hearts. Today's resource: A Grace Disguised: How the Soul Grows through Loss Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. This month's featured resource: Apologetics for an Ever-Changing Culture ...2025-04-1147 min
Unshakable Hope PodcastLearning to Trust God After Loss. Sarah FoxHow do we grieve the loss of someone we never knew? My friend and pastor's wife, Sarah Fox, will share some of the surprising and poignant ways growing up without a dad impacted her life, marriage, and parenting. She'll also describe the ways she wrestled through the long waiting season in their foster adoption process.Verses mentioned: Philippians 4:11-13; Psalm 88Unshakable Hope Podcast Highlights 2024 on SpotifyBooks that brought comfort:Hearing Jesus Speak into Your Sorrow by Nancy Guthrie A Grace Disguised: How...2024-12-1937 minUnshakable Hope PodcastFinding the Real Jesus After Life in a Cult. Christy WoodChristy Wood shares her fascinating story of growing up in a Christian cult and how she experienced the relentless pursuit of Jesus as He wooed her heart and rescued her from lies. God convinced Christy, in powerful ways, He "not only loved her but liked her." We discuss the freedom of living in the reality of God's grace and unconditional love.pYouen.spotify.comVerses mentioned: Psalm 34:18; Romans 8:1; 2 Corinthians 12:9Christy's website: ChristyLynneWood.com Religious Rebels: Finding Jesus in the Awkward Middle WayUnshakable Hope Podcast Highlights 2024...2024-12-1742 min
The Intentional Parents PodcastBlended Families, Divorce, Remarriage + Slowing Down (Interview with Jerry & Pat Sittser)We are privileged to sit and talk with Jerry and Pat Sittser today. If you don’t know this couple you are in for a treat. They deposit thoughtful and Godly wisdom about marriage and blended families. They share how blended families and marriage are incredible gifts while acknowledging the dynamics are complex. As you will hear from their stories today, they are passionate about serving each other, their grown kids, and their grandchildren. They have learned to ask themselves helpful questions to bring about the most fruit in their lives. Enjoy! Previous interviews wit...2024-08-141h 15
Companion PodcastJerry Sittser (Part 4 of 4)Jerry and Jonny conclude a four-part series of conversations on the lessons and perspectives we can gain from the history of the Church. Jerry ties it back together with a word of guidance around building communities of Jesus-followers that don’t move into isolation or over-accommodation.https://trinitychurchnottingham.org/companion2024-08-0100 min
Companion PodcastJerry Sittser (Part 3 of 4)Jonny Hughes in conversation with Dr. Jerry Sittser (Professor Emeritus of Theology and Senior Fellow at Whitworth University). This is the third instalment of a four-part conversation on how the history of the Church can inform and provide hope for our own faith and ministry practices.Jerry and Jonny discuss a variety of renewal movements in the history of the Church that rediscovered something that had been neglected—Monasticism, Mendicant movement, and the Reformation. Jerry suggests that perhaps rebuilding something from what God has grown in Christendom may be a good way forward....2024-08-0100 min
Companion PodcastJerry Sittser (Part 2 of 4)Jonny Hughes in conversation with Dr. Jerry Sittser (Professor Emeritus of Theology and Senior Fellow at Whitworth University). This is the second of a four-part conversation on how the history of the Church can inform and provide hope for our own faith and ministry practices.Jerry shares about a challenge that took place in the Church as it grew, where as people grew, the leadership had to ask the question of how to pursue formation, and a significant answer to this was a catechesis process. The Benedictine movement pursued a particular kind of formation, and how it...2024-08-0100 min
Companion PodcastJerry Sittser (Part 1 of 4)Jonny Hughes in conversation with Dr. Jerry Sittser (Professor Emeritus of Theology and Senior Fellow at Whitworth University). This is the first of a four-part conversation on how the history of the Church can inform and provide hope for our own faith and ministry practices. Jerry shares from Acts 15, a significant turning point, and adds contextual details about the movements within the early Church in the decades after the ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus. At the heart of the story of the Church in the New Testament is “the power of a transformed life.”2024-08-0100 min
Kerith Community Church PodcastLife from Death: A Conversation With Jerry Sittser - A Grace DisguisedLife from Death: A Conversation With Jerry Sittser - A Grace Disguised2024-07-2124 min
Bridgetown Audio PodcastRule of Life: Episode 2 with Dr. Jerry SittserIn episode two, we will explore the historical origins of the idea of a rule-of-life with Dr. Jerry Sittser and learn about what this has looked like throughout church history.
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Good Hard Story PodcastEpiode 55: Hard-Fought Contentment: Integrating Our Losses into Wholeness with Jerry SittserAfter Katherine’s stroke nearly 16 years ago, she was desperate for a “survival guide”—some voice to offer real hope in the aftermath of such disorienting loss.
Jerry Sittser, the author of A Grace Disguised, was one of the few trustworthy resources she found after searching far and wide. Dr. Sittser became a bona fide member of the young suffering club when he lost his wife, mother, and young daughter in a catastrophic car accident. The lowest point in his life has developed an astoundingly robust faith and authentic joy.
Sounds like someone we could all learn...2024-03-0737 min
The Pastorate PodcastJerry L. Sittser On the Early Church “Third Way”, Re-introducing a Christian Imagination, and Navigating Grief through a Redemptive LensHow the Early Church Can Shape Our Faith TodayEvery pastor and church leader is navigating the challenge of making disciples in an increasingly post-Christian world. How can we learn from the early church’s resilience and faithfulness?In this episode, Jerry Sittser, professor emeritus at Whitworth University and author of Resilient Faith, joins Jason Ballard to explore the lessons of early Christianity. Jerry unpacks how the first Christians navigated a pagan culture, why discipleship—not cultural Christianity—defines true faith, and how the church can embrace a deeper, more resilient approach to following Jesus. He als...2024-02-261h 12
The Locker RoomEp. 30 - What Is The Will Of God? ft. Dr. Jerry SittserWe sit down with Dr. Jerry Sittser a professor emeritus of theology and senior fellow at Whitworth University. Jerry Sittser specializes in the History of Christianity, Christian Spirituality, and Religion in American Public Life. Students have voted him “Most Influential Professor” ten times. He has written nine books, among them “A Grace Disguised”, “The Will of God as a Way of Life”, and “Water from a Deep Well.” His latest book is the main focus of our discussion “Resilient Faith: How the Early Christian “Third Way” Changed the World.” This episode features hosts Rod VanSolkema, Libby VanSolkema, and Tryg Veker.2024-02-071h 26
Heaven In Your Home182. When Things Aren’t As They Should BeIn all seasons, we face circumstances that remind us that things aren’t as they should be. Can we be honest about the struggle and walk with authenticity? In this teaching episode, we’ll look at suffering and longing through the story of Mary, the mother of Jesus, who embodied love and trusting God in less than ideal circumstances. Jesus came in a body. And, this is no accident, sweet friend. Your body is significant and serves great purpose. As we reflect on the Christmas story, how can we bring His light and hope through our bodies? Even...2023-12-1129 min
CaptivatedThe Paradise King with Blaine EldredgeStasi invites her son, author, and teacher, Blaine Eldredge, onto today’s podcast to talk about his new book The Paradise King. Blaine first shares a few stories of how he became a committed, passionate and “in process” follower of Jesus, and how his life’s journey led him to write this book. The Paradise King is a product of Blaine’s curiosity and quest to recover the story of God in the Bible, as well as his longing to share it with others in a relatable and historical narrative. Blaine reads an excerpt from his book, which transports us into a...2023-11-1545 min
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Deeper - A ministry of Thomas Road Women's LifeEphesians 2: Redeeming, Refining, and Radical Grace This week, we interviewed Janet Martin, one of Flourish’s coaches who taught Ephesians 2. Ephesians 2 unpacks three aspects of God’s grace: Redeeming Grace, Refining Grace, and Radical Grace. When we accept His priceless gift of grace, redemption positions us to pivot in agreement with God’s refining work in us. And the end result – a radical grace which births unity and glory to God. There is no better way to display Jesus First in our lives than acknowledging the power of redeeming grace and standing together united to glorify God.Resources:The Messag...2023-09-0515 min
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Joni and Friends Ministry PodcastHow to Grow through Significant Loss and Grief“It is not the experience of loss that becomes the defining moment of our lives, but how we respond to loss that matters.”Loss came suddenly for Jerry Sittser. In an instant, a tragic car accident claimed three generations of his family: his mother, his wife of 20 years, and his four-year-old daughter. Left as a single father to care for his three surviving children, Jerry was nearly overcome by the tremendous weight of grief.While most of us will probably not experience such a catastrophic loss in our lifetime, we will all face some sort of l...2023-08-0345 min
Real Talk with Tina and AnnCalm and Balance in the Heart of a TornadoThis week’s episode is a little different as Tina and Ann discuss the cycle of life–Life's ups and downs and the simplicities and complexities of merely existing. Tina shares some of the most heartbreaking and simultaneous joyous times and a counselor’s reaction to her pain. Listen as the pair dissect a painfully real situation, the role of a counselor and what happens when we take on that tough role of caregiver for our parents. Ann discusses how the complexities of relationships can add to a death and shares the death of her own...2023-06-2137 min
SFSAZThe Church is Dying!!…or is it? Season 4: Episode 8Join Ted and Gray as they interview Church historian and scholar Jerry Sittser and explore what we can learn from the early church that is helpful for contextualizing what is happening today. Also, listen closely to get Jerry’s great recipe for a green smoothie.2023-04-1100 minSFSAZThe Church is Dying!!…or is it? Season 4: Episode 8Join Ted and Gray as they interview Church historian and scholar Jerry Sittser and explore what we can learn from the early church that is helpful for contextualizing what is happening today. Also, listen closely to get Jerry’s great recipe for a green smoothie.2023-04-1100 min
NCM Podcast - Northwestern CollegeNed Talk | 3.29.23 | Dr. Jerry Sittser - Suffering Savior SeriesNorthwestern Campus Ministry2023-03-2923 min
The Praxis PodcastS01 E07 - GriefHave you experienced the pain of loss, or are do you know someone who has, or is right now? The pain of grief of all sorts can feel overwhelming and oppressive, but even in the darkness of our pain and confusion light can find us. Join us for this incredible conversation with long-time pastor and therapist Mike Burke, who shares on the topic of grief from both his deep well of professional experience as well as his own transformative personal journey through tragic loss. Wherever you or a loved one may be in the process of grief, we hope...2023-02-1342 min
Behind The Mike PodcastBONUS 3 - Amanda Valantine | Hope Worth Repeating - Jerry SittserTragic loss can lead to the depths of grief. Are you walking with grief from a personal loss? Are you struggling to see anything good coming out of your pain? Amanda Valantine is back for her weekly episode of the Hope Worth Repeating podcast. In this episode, she is discussing Jerry Sittser’s book, "A Grace Disguised Revised and Expanded: How the Soul Grows Through Loss."Amanda shares of tragic loss in author, Jerry Sittser’s, life. Twenty-five years ago he lost his mother, wife, and daughter in a car accident involving a drunk driver. This...2023-01-2612 min