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Back Porching Podcast with Jason CarrThe Back Porching Podcast Episode 62: Good GriefToday's podcast is a topic we don't talk much about, but as I think about it has gotten a lot of time and traction on the various porches over the years. And it's an important one to consider because you will face it, and how you do might cause you to grow closer to or run away from God. Welcome to the porch, friend.2023-04-3013 minBack Porching Podcast with Jason CarrThe Back Porching Podcast Episode 61: Longing For Home?Been stuck in a thought the last few months. About home. About longing for something we can't always feel or see. Lots of hours on the road has me thinking about this in a new way. Unpacking that on the podcast, hope it's a thought that spurs you to think a bit. Welcome to the porch, friend.2023-04-2411 minBack Porching Podcast with Jason CarrThe Back Porching Podcast Episode 60: You Can't Give...I have had a thought rattling around the 'ol noggin for a bit. Been talking about it with some friends on various porches and I know it's led to some great conversation. Sincerely hope it will challenge you too. Welcome to the porch, friend.2023-04-1711 minBack Porching Podcast with Jason CarrThe Back Porching Podcast Episode 59: Nothing?A simple verse and a powerful life truth is what's rattling around on the porch podcast today. It's a truth you've heard a lot and maybe didn't know it's from the Bible. Hope it causes you to think a bit. Thanks for listening, welcome to the (Florida!) porch friend.2023-01-2710 minBack Porching Podcast with Jason CarrThe Back Porching Podcast Episode 58: New Porch SeasonWell hello there. This thing still on? After an extended hiatus, the Back Porching podcast is back. Kicking the rust off and firing up the podcast on my new porch, excited to begin to unpack all He has been doing in the last season and hopeful it might encourage and challenge you. Welcome to the new porch friend.2023-01-2210 minBack Porching Podcast with Jason CarrThe Back Porching Podcast Episode 57: Florida Porchin'Well hello there. Wanted to take a few moments and update you on the current "porch" situation as I settle in on my new mission and ministry. Spoiler, don't have a physical porch yet, but I do have porch(es) which has been really cool. Thanks for listening friend, hope you find and have a porch too.2022-04-2312 minBack Porching Podcast with Jason CarrThe Back Porching Podcast Episode 56: The Last One From "The Porch"So it's time. One last podcast from my beloved porch in Georgia as I gear up to build a new porch in Florida soon. Taking a moment to reflect on this place and what's it's meant to me and so many. Incredibly grateful to all you who have been a part of "the porch" whether in person or on the podcast. More soon, but for one last time here, welcome to the porch friend.2022-02-0217 minBack Porching Podcast with Jason CarrThe Back Porching Podcast Episode 55: Validate ThisHad something really special happen to me recently and on a long drive the other day I had a thought about it. Have shared it on the porch with a few friends and now sharing it here. Hope it causes you to think for a moment and be encouraged. Merry Christmas and welcome to the porch, friend!2021-12-1810 minBack Porching Podcast with Jason CarrThe Back Porching Podcast Episode 54: End Of An EraWrapped up my last small group with teenagers this week. Spent a few moments on the porch tonight sharing about that and how much it has meant and still means to me. This porch is such a reflection of all these amazing years of life and conversations. What an honor. Welcome to the porch, friend.2021-12-0115 minBack Porching Podcast with Jason CarrThe Back Porching Podcast Episode 53: Moving The Porch!Well, the news is out, the porch is moving. After a crazier than I thought season, the Lord has made the next right step clear and open. And the porch is coming with me! Looking forward to having this as a venue to process what's ahead, going to be interesting for sure. Welcome to the porch friend, no matter what state we are in, literally.2021-11-1110 minBack Porching Podcast with Jason CarrThe Back Porching Podcast Episode 52: The Productivity ProblemWatch a lot of college football on the porch. Heard something the other night that got my brain doing that thing... where I think a lot Unpacking a quick thought on this podcast that is a struggle for all of us in relational ministry. Don't miss the heart. Welcome the porch friend, we watch a lot of football here!2021-10-1411 minBack Porching Podcast with Jason CarrThe Back Porching Podcast Episode 51: Others & The PorchSomeone asked me recently why I have people over on the porch all the time. It's a simple answer that's not about me, it's about others, and that includes you since you listen to this! Welcome to the porch, friend.2021-10-1010 minBack Porching Podcast with Jason CarrThe Back Porching Podcast Episode 50: Starting In MinistryWas recently asked from someone starting in ministry what I would tell them. Sharing a few of those thoughts here, could go on and on, but hope these few points are helpful if you are starting out in something. Lord knows these are things learned the not so easy way. Welcome to the porch friend.2021-10-0619 minBack Porching Podcast with Jason CarrThe Back Porching Podcast Episode 49: Learning Into What's NextTaking a moment to unpack where I am on the journey to what's next for me. This porch space, onversations and time with God here has been a big part of what He has been doing in me as I trust Him for what's next for me. Feels right to share some of that process here. Welcome to the porch, friend.2021-09-2715 minBack Porching Podcast with Jason CarrThe Back Porching Podcast Epsidoe 48: Trusting FriesOn a trip recently a quick moment with my friends son led to an ongoing thought rattling around in the 'ol noggin. Unpacking that on this quick podcast. Welcome the porch, friend.2021-08-2912 minBack Porching Podcast with Jason CarrThe Back Porching Podcast Episode 47: Why are you here>?I heard a question a LONG time ago and it has never left me, in fact I've shared it a ton on the porch over the years. It came up again during a recent porch hang with a friend and I think it's something worth sharing on this podcast. Hope it challenges you like it has me over the years and has the same impact. Welcome to the porch friend!2021-08-2310 minBack Porching Podcast with Jason CarrThe Back Porching Podcast Episode 46: Close That Door?Discovered a cool change of heart lately that someone pointed out on the porch and it's been fun to realize that. Unpacking that thought on this podcast in hopes it might be helpful for you too. Welcome to the porch friend.2021-08-2013 minBack Porching Podcast with Jason CarrThe Back Porching Podcast Episode 45: Broken Heart And Open HandsIt's just like God to do this, at times He can take our broken heart and use it for good. I'm seeing how a broken heart has led to open hands to Jesus. That sounds really nice to type, but it's been a whirlwind to get here. And I'm here for it, welcome to the porch friend.2021-08-0213 minBack Porching Podcast with Jason CarrThe Back Porching Podcast Episode 44: Where Ya Runnin'?How do you handle it when things don't go your way> Years ago I started a book on unmet expectations. Haven't finished it. Ironic, I know. In the last year there has been a truckload of unmet expectations in my life, wish I could say I've always handled it well, but we keep it real on the porch. Unpacking that for a quick moment on this podcast, welcome to the porch, friend.2021-07-1411 minBack Porching Podcast with Jason CarrThe Back Porching Podcast Episode 43: The Moment (Is Able)Someone asked me on the porch recently about my favorite moment in leading small groups over the years. Instead of a specific moment, sharing about something that is a game changer in small groups that is one of my favorite moments. Welcome to the porch, friend.2021-06-1411 minBack Porching Podcast with Jason CarrThe Back Porching Podcast Episode 42: Leading A Small GroupA question I get often: how do you lead a small group? Here is a quick 4 step idea on leading a small group conversation. By all means there is a million ways to go about leading a group, this has been a helpful way for me to create space for conversation for a long time with small groups. Welcome to the porch!2021-05-3114 minBack Porching Podcast with Jason CarrThe Back Porching Podcast Episode 41: Glorious InterruptionsSomething happened recently that triggered a thought about the last 25 years. The glorious interruptions of life, and it's a big part of real relational ministry. Took a few minutes on the porch to unpack this reality, hope it challenges you like it does me. Welcome to the porch friend.2021-05-2613 minBack Porching Podcast with Jason CarrThe Back Porching Podcast Episode 40: Frustrated BoastingAn interesting part of being a small group leader can cause you to go on the roller coaster of feelings. Unpacking how I'm learning to ride that coaster over the last 25 years of leading groups. Been stewing on this one on the porch a good bit lately, hope it;s helpful for you like it has been for me. Welcome to the porch friend.2021-05-1814 minBack Porching Podcast with Jason CarrThe Back Porching Podcast Episode 39: 25 Years Of Small Groups?Landed the plane this week for this school year and the teenage guys small group. Started doing this in the fall of 1996. Sharing a bit of that story of small groups in this podcast, moire to come for sure. Much to be thankful for when I think about that, and that drives a lot of what has happened and life on the porch today. Welcome to the porch, friend.2021-05-1516 minBack Porching Podcast with Jason CarrThe Back Porching Podcast Episode 38: The Next Right ThingThe question I seem to get a lot lately is "what are you doing these days?" Taking a moment to share where I'm at what I'm trusting Him for as I wait and pray for the next right thing He has for me professionally. Been a heck of a journey to get here and very excited to see how He wants to use all of that in what He has next. Welcome to the porch friend, we do real life here.2021-05-0915 minBack Porching Podcast with Jason CarrThe Back Porching Podcast Episode 37: THe Glorious Mix Of Small Group MembersIf you lead or are in a small group, this one is for you. Taking some time to think about the different types of personalities that often make up a group. Being aware of that definitely helps as a leader and as a member. After 25 years of leading groups, I have seen all these and more. Hope its' helpful for you as you engage in your group. Welcome to the porch friends....this porch has seen many a small group. And I love it.2021-05-0720 minBack Porching Podcast with Jason CarrThe Back Porching Podcast Episode 36: Frustrating TimingWaiting on something> Let;s be honest here, some times God;s timing can be frustrating, Mostly because we don't get what we want when we want it. I get it. In fact, I'm there. Right now. So let's take a few minutes on the porch and talk about that rusticating timing of life. Welcome to the porch friend.2021-04-3014 minBack Porching Podcast with Jason CarrThe Back Porching Podcast Episode 35: Some Big Words Rattling AroundThere have been some big words rattling around back here on the porch lately.Get past the big words and you'll peel back some really interesting layers to how we think and how God works. Digging into these has been a lighthouse for me recently and I hope they will be for you too. Welcome to the porch friend.2021-04-2613 minBack Porching Podcast with Jason CarrThe Back Porching Podcast Episode 34: Easter 2021Easter. A special time of year for followers of Jesus. Taking a few moments to share some back porch thoughts for Easter 2021. This last year has been a crazy one to say the least, thankful for what this season means today and forever. Happy Easter from the porch friend.2021-04-0210 minBack Porching Podcast with Jason CarrThe Back Porching Podcast Episode 33: The Sea WeaponI know, that title might sound strange, but take a listen and you'll hear what I mean, There has been a cool conversation on the porch lately and I wanted to share some of it with you. Be strong friends, this truth has been empowering to me, hope it is for you too. Welcome to the porch!2021-03-2912 minBack Porching Podcast with Jason CarrThe Back Porching Podcast Episode 32: The RealRecently had a friend over on the porch who said something that triggered something deep for me. Taking a few moments on this podcast to share that. You know, just keeping it real on the porch,. That's what we do. Welcome to the porch friend.2021-03-1512 minBack Porching Podcast with Jason CarrThe Back Porching Podcast Episode 31: Learning?A quick thought from the porch tonight. In this life we have a choice to settle and get comfortable or keep learning. Sharing a quick thought that; has been floating on the porch a bit. Welcome to the porch friend.2021-03-0510 minBack Porching Podcast with Jason CarrThe Back Porching Podcasr Episode 30: The WaitingHow are you at waiting? I've been waiting on God for something for a while now. Taking some time on the porch to talk through that. So don't wait, go ahead and listen, Yes, I just typed a dad joke, Welcome to the porch friend, and dad jokes are allowed.2021-02-2815 minBack Porching Podcast with Jason CarrThe Back Porching Podcast Episide 29: Calm RootsA recent deep thought has taken up space in my brain, heart, and on the porch, Taking a few moments to unpack that with you on the porch. Hope it's as helpful to you as it has been me. Welcome to the porch friend.2021-02-2808 minBack Porching Podcast with Jason CarrThe Back Porching Podcast Episode 28: A Tree Fell On My HouseSo a massive tree fell on my house, in fact it fell on the porch. In this episode I share a short bit about that how God has actually used that in some cool ways. This porch has seen a lot, but this was something new for sure. Welcome to the porch friend.2021-02-0615 minBack Porching Podcast with Jason CarrThe Back Porching Podcast Episode 27: Been A Minute, Glad To Be BackWhew. Quite a few reasons for the break in time, but really excited to get the podcast rolling again. In this episode I take a few minutes to begin to unpack what has been an incredibly challenging season in my life. It has led to some really amazing back porch discussions, Join in and witness with me God at work in spite of ourselves. Welcome to the porch friend, glad to have you back.2021-02-0114 minBack Porching Podcast with Jason CarrThe Back Porching Podcast: Been A Minute- Some Random ThoughtsSo it's been a minute. Have taken some time off social media for a bit and just now reengaging. In the midst of this time, the porch has been busy and the conversations full and life giving. This is a very random podcast with a bunch of thoughts of things God has been teaching me and kicking me in the head about lately. Welcome to the porch, we do real life here, no matter how cray life might be.2020-10-2127 minBack Porching Podcast with Jason CarrThe Back Porching Podcast Episode 25: Discouraged?Ever felt discouraged? Of course you have, you are human, That topic had been thrown out a lot on the porch lately, so in this episode I take a few minutes to talk about discouragement and ways to combat it. I know I need it, my guess is you do too. Hope it's helpful, enjoy your time on the porch friend.2020-08-2514 minBack Porching Podcast with Jason CarrThe Back Porching Podcast Episode 24: Convictions?There has been an interesting topic floating on the porch lately. In this podcast I share a bit about it in hopes to cause you to think a bit and dig deep. Caution: this topic has caused many of us to do some deep thinking. I warned ya. Welcome to the porch friend, stay awhile.2020-08-1817 minBack Porching Podcast with Jason CarrThe Back Porching Podcast Episode 23: Safe Place?The last few weeks has brought some really amazing conversations with some of my favorites to the porch. As I think about that, I wanted to share a very simple, yet life-changing truth that I hope challenges you in your own relationships. I know it has mine. Welcome to the porch, friend.2020-08-0713 minBack Porching Podcast with Jason CarrThe Back Porching Podcast Episode 22: ChangesIn this episode I share some of what I'm going through right now with some changes in my professional life and how I'm trying to lean on Jesus in the midst of some crazy. Just being real cause that's what we do on the porch. Welcome in, friend.2020-07-0816 minBack Porching Podcast with Jason CarrThe Back Porching Podcast Episode 21: Father'sHappy Father's Day! In this podcast I unpack a quick thought after spending this past week at a Father/Son retreat and think about Father's Day for a moment. Welcome to the porch friend.2020-06-2014 minBack Porching Podcast with Jason CarrThe Back Porching Podcast Episode 20: Space In Your HeartThe last few weeks has put us all in a unique headspace as we think about the racial tension in our culture. It has led led to some really great conversations on the porch. Sharing a quick idea that has sprung from those talks today. Welcome to the porch, friend.2020-06-1312 minBack Porching Podcast with Jason CarrThe Back Porching Podcast Episode 19: RaceOur country seems gripped by what to say and do in the midst of the cultural issues that have risen with racism. Here's a few quick thoughts from the porch to help you think about it. May we all listen, learn, and seek to love others like He does us. No matter their skin color. Welcome to the porch, friend.2020-06-0211 minBack Porching Podcast with Jason CarrThe Back Porching Podcast Episode 18: The Worry GazeIn this episode, I unpack a thought that has stayed with me for a long time and it's super relevant in these pandemic high worry days. Worry and anxiety has been a topic of conversation a lot on the porch lately and I wanted to share a quick thought with you. Welcome to the porch friend!2020-05-2815 minBack Porching Podcast with Jason CarrThe Back Porching Podcast Episode 17: My WhyAs some things come to a close for a season I'm getting a 'lil sappy on the porch thinking about some things coming full circle from an earlier podcast. I'm blaming it on the pandemic. Digging in a bit more on "my why" and hoping it challenges you to do the same. Welcome to the back porch for a bit friend.2020-05-0516 minBack Porching Podcast with Jason CarrThe Back Porching Podcast episode 16: The Stars and YouDo you know how many stars are out there in the universe? What does that have to do with you? Took a little time to pontificate about that on the porch one night recently and you're invited to listen. Welcome to the porch!2020-04-2811 minBack Porching Podcast with Jason CarrThe Back Porching Podcast Episode 15: Group HopeIn this episode, I take a few moments to share some thoughts about navigating the current pandemic culture with yourself and your small group. Been learning a lot about this and hope it's helpful info for you too. Enjoy hanging on the porch, welcome friend!2020-04-2819 minBack Porching Podcast with Jason CarrThe Back Porching Podcast Episode 14: Covid PerspectiveIn this podcast I share a quick story that gives me perspective often when things are tough. In today's COVID-19 world perspective is a massive driver for our lives. Hope this quick podcast can encourage yours. Welcome to the (social distancing) porch friend.2020-04-0717 minBack Porching Podcast with Jason CarrThe Back Porching Podcast Episode 13: Tim StricklandThis man. We've spent times on porches in many states solving, creating and unpacking all kinds of life challenges and opportunities. Tim Strickland is an incredible man who I can't wait for you to spend time with. Throughout the highs and some awful lows of life, God has been shaping this man to impact others to live a legacy for something that matters forever. Take some time on the porch with my friend Tim and I, you won't regret it. Welcome to the porch friend.2020-03-0940 minBack Porching Podcast with Jason CarrThe Back Porching Podcast Episode 12: FCAOn this podcast I share a quick version of a story that means a lot to me. Many years ago I was honored to be a part of a group that helped re-launch something in our community. Decades later, it's crazy to think about. If God could use us, He can use you. True story. Welcome to the porch my friend, enjoy it.2020-02-1814 minBack Porching Podcast with Jason CarrThe Back Porching Podcast Episode 11: I'm Gettin' SappyI'm feeling a bit sappy tonight on the porch thinking about the last few weeks. Join me for a quick recap of some cool things the Lord has allowed me to be a part of. Welcome to the porch friend, enjoy your stay.2020-02-0419 min
Back Porching Podcast with Jason CarrThe Back Porching Podcast Episode 10: 3 Recent Back Porch ThoughtsIn the episode, I take a few minutes to unpack 3 thoughts that have led to some great back porch discussion recently. Some might stir the puddin' a little, might challenge you a bit or encourage you in your journey with Jesus. I hope they are helpful for you. I know they have been for me. Welcome to the porch friend!2020-01-1718 min
Back Porching Podcast with Jason CarrThe Back Porching Podcast Episode 9: Being The Wounded SoldierWe all have those days in life and ministry when we realize and feel like we are wounded from the battle. In this podcast I share a thought that has come up on the porch a lot recently and that I lean on when the wounds go deep and the battle gets tough. Hope it's encouraging for you. Welcome to the porch my friend, no matter how wounded you might be.2020-01-0625 min
Back Porching Podcast with Jason CarrThe Back Porching Podcast Episode 8: Andrew StanleyIn this episode of Back Porching, Andrew Stanley joins me on the porch to talk a bit about his journey and life as a stand up comedian. We go all over the place and it's a fun conversation, it in you'll glean a lot of cool thoughts from him on his craft. And the sarcasm and inside jokes are aplenty. Welcome to the porch friend, enjoy your stay.2019-12-2443 min
Back Porching Podcast with Jason CarrThe Back Porching Podcast Episode 7: Listen UpIn this episode of the podcast i talk about listening. Hmmm. Really, it's an important discipline for us as leaders and I unpack some thoughts from my journey of the power of listening and how to do it better. I'm learning too, so come hang on the porch with me as we do just that. Welcome to the porch friend.2019-12-0224 min
Back Porching Podcast with Jason CarrThe Back Porching Podcast Episode 6: LegacyIn this edition of the podcast, I take a moment and share some stories to answer I question some friends wanted me to talk about: where did I get the name Legacy Now from? You'll hear some stories that have marked my life and ministry and led to why this name is very personal to me. Welcome to the porch friend, enjoy your stay.2019-11-2218 min
Back Porching Podcast with Jason CarrThe Back Porching Podcast Episode 5: Know Your WhyIn this quick episode I unpack a thought that has been a regular on the back porch for the last few months. It's led to some really cool discussions and I hope it causes you to think too. Welcome to the back porch friend.2019-11-1910 min
Back Porching Podcast with Jason CarrThe Back Porching Podcast Episode 4: Patrick CaseyIn this episode my friend Patrick joins me on the porch to talk about church culture, leadership and all kinds of good stuff. He shares some great wisdom that's super helpful and learned from his time working in church world for almost a decade. Join us for a chat on the porch!2019-10-1851 min
Back Porching Podcast with Jason CarrThe Back Porching Podcast Episode 3: The Small Group StoryIn this episode of The Back Porching Podcast I spend some time on the porch to tell you some of the story of small groups and my life. It's the coolest thing He's allowed me to do and I want to share it with you. Spend some time on the porch with me friend.2019-10-0924 min
Back Porching Podcast with Jason CarrThe Back Porching Podcast Episode 1: Welcome To The PorchA quick opener from Jason to give you the roots of the podcast and where it's going. Welcome to the porch friends!2019-10-0309 min
Back Porching Podcast with Jason CarrThe Back Porching Podcast Episode 2: Chris FitzgeraldIn the second episode of Back Porching, I interview one of my good friends Chris Fitzgerald. We talk a lot about race, faith, and the church. He drops all kinds of goodness. Enjoy hanging with Chris on the porch!2019-10-031h 01