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Mid-faith CrisisEpisode 338: Do we need a second Reformation?This week we talk about the Reformation, and whether we are overdue for another go at it. Joe nails his theses to our podcast door. And Nick questions whether a second reformation starts much closer to home.
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Official Website | Leon Russell
The Union - Elton John
Tawny Owl facts - The Barn Owl Trust
The Drinker | UK moths
Ninety-five Theses - Wikipedia
Indulgence - Wikipedia
Cistercians - Wikipedia
Rievaulx Abbey | English Heritage
Assisi and the basilica...2025-07-2641 minMid-faith CrisisA senior pair likely in their golden yearsPeople have sent in limericks about the Trinity. Joe is wondering what to do about the climate crisis. Nick is very grumpy about AI, a mood not improved by the AI-generated description of their photo on Facebook. We talk about the need to be people who care, who live lives of both gratitude and action. So join our long-term partnership, as we prioritise our relationship and spend quality time together.
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Faith amid the fury...2025-07-0542 minMid-faith CrisisBillIn this Nick reflects on saying goodbye to his beloved dog, Bill, so we talk about joy, prayer, vulnerability, grief and love. Please be warned – along with the usual nonsense, this has some very un-English, tearful moments. But that's love for you.
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G.K Chesterton on the childlikeness of God
Nick Page - Bill
The Dog House | Channel 4
2025-05-3131 min
The Business Owner's JourneyJoe Daniels: Using the Point of View Canvas for Business PositioningFull Episode Page: Joe Daniels: Using the Point of View Canvas for Business Positioning Joe flips the script by workshopping Nick Berry’s own coaching practice live. Using his four-pillar Point of View Canvas, he reveals why clarity outranks hustle, how a sharper stance attracts ideal clients and where most service founders misread the growth game. You’ll hear candid back-and-forth, quick pivots and the exact questions that expose hidden blind spots.Find OutHow precise positioning attracts best-fit buyersWhat truly defines an unstoppable ideal client profileWhether blind spots or compe...2025-05-2852 minMid-faith CrisisA lovely guy but so messed upThis week we tackle some feedback, talk about elders and gatekeepers and Joe has an update on his theme. Also, we think about why theology is such a loaded word, how the creed ignores most of Jesus' life and how the manager of Tottenham Hotspur reminds us of something important about the Kingdom of God. Oh, and Nick has some very helpful medication.
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BBC Two - Inside Our Minds, Inside Our ADHD Minds
Bridges Transition Model
...2025-05-2442 minMid-faith Crisis'The last word, always, is joy'It’s the Easter Special! Well, half an Easter Special maybe. Nick has the flu so in this shortened episode, it's Pastor Joe to the rescue, reflecting on how the Easter story of suffering, bewilderment and joy is a challenge to us to live all of life. Maybe, like the disciples on the Emmaus road, 'we had hopes'; but maybe, also like them, we can look back and recognise that Jesus was with us all along. Now, anyone for a liturgical breakfast?
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...2025-04-1919 minMid-faith CrisisRe-Celebrating EasterAs we head into Holy Week, we discuss what it's like to celebrate Easter in mid-faith crisis. We explore how Easter is about our identity as Christians and how, by examining the practices of the early church, we might be able to develop a shape for our own rituals. Also we touch on why the Mid-faith Crisis is like owning an old car, and we say hello to Grandpa Joe!
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Meditations for Mortals | Oliver Burkeman
Episode 50...2025-04-1229 minMid-faith CrisisBaffled in a Christlike directionWe're back! Joe has returned from Mexico and Nick has returned from an unfortunate act of wire-cutting. We catch up on how things are going with our themes, discuss how life (and theology) keeps adding complexity, and think about how we respond to fear when, inevitably, it arrives. Also we talk a little more about the need to embrace uncertainty, and the importance of telling yourself some good stories. Meanwhile does Nick have a poltergeist or just a very clean rodent? And what is a squidgy goat?
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Domestic Dad Cleaning Up The Mess | Sobriety, Parenting, Dad, Addiction, Recovery,From the Fire to Freedom: The Sobriety Journey of Joe BondyFrom the Fire to Freedom: Joe Bondy’s Journey of Redemption, Faith, and Fatherhood
In this raw and deeply moving episode of Domestic Dad: Cleaning Up The Mess, host Nick Barnett sits down with Joe Bondy, a man who has lived through the depths of addiction, violence, and self-destruction—only to emerge stronger through the grace of God. Joe’s story is one of unimaginable hardship, but also powerful transformation, healing, and redemption.
For over 30 years, Joe was caught in the cycle of addiction, incarceration, and broken relationships. He grew up in a wor...2025-02-241h 56Mid-faith CrisisInside we're all princessesMore on metaphors. We talk more about the idea of Jesus as 'Lord', and discuss how changes in culture, society or even technology might change our understanding of long-standing human metaphors. Also we talk about ritual and sacraments and how so many of them are simply heightened versions of everyday human activities. Meanwhile, Nick's preaching has some unexpectedly dramatic consequences and Joe thinks everyone should wear a tiara.
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Ched Myers, Binding the Strong Man
Sacraments of...2025-02-0842 min
The Practical Performance PodcastEp 9: Addressing InjuriesIn this episode we discuss all things related to injuries for triathletes, runners and endurance athletes, such as how to minimise your injury risk; who to go to for help managing your injury; what adjustments to training should be made in the event of an injury and how to keep your injury at bay. Dr Kate Baldwin provides her insights and experience with 10+ years of physiotherapy private practice experience working with endurance athletes, with Nick and Joe bringing their experiences from an athlete and coach perspective.Ready to optimise your strength training for endurance performance? Discover...2025-02-0349 minMid-faith CrisisThe neurodivergent churchLots of interesting feedback this week, including more reflections on worship songs, our calling to attend to our own 'small' world, the difficulties of Bible translation (and food translation come to that) and why, for the Goths, Jesus was head of the household. Also we talk about neurodiversity and churches. How can we attend to different ways of thinking and different learning styles? Must one size fit all? Oh, and lots of TV watching homework because, as Joe says, 'Life's too short to not watch a lot of TV'.
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Contact the podcast through your email...2025-01-2543 minMid-faith CrisisMandatory biblical metaphorsJoe has forgotten how to count and Nick is bewildered by a worship song. We discuss whether the metaphors we use are helpful, how God is always 'in translation' and what we can do to avoid reinforcing unhelpful patriarchal systems. Also, we touch again on the subject of judgment, and think about relationship, restoration and reading the Bible more in sorrow than in fury.
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Severance
Ted Lasso
Nick Page, Revelation Road
Wyvill Monument
Episode 253: Mothering Father – an...2025-01-1840 minDomestic Dad Cleaning Up The Mess | Sobriety, Parenting, Dad, Addiction, Recovery,Sobriety Journey - Joe TrumbleyThe Battle Within: Joe’s Journey from Addiction to Purpose
In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Domestic Dad: Cleaning Up The Mess, host Nick Barnett welcomes Joe for a no-holds-barred conversation about his journey through addiction, despair, and his incredible transformation into a beacon of hope in the recovery community. Joe’s story is one of resilience, redemption, and the profound impact of finding purpose.
From a childhood marked by feelings of isolation and self-doubt to years of struggling with addiction, incarceration, and self-destruction, Joe recounts his path with raw ho...2025-01-131h 22Mid-faith CrisisA new year anniversaryHappy new year (although, as we all know, the official Mid-faith Crisis New Year isn't until March). Anyway we're back, and in this episode we mark a special anniversary - 45 years since Nick became a Christian. So, what's changed? How did we understand 'conversion' back then and how do we understand it now? And how do we see our purpose today, all those years later?
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Discussing the new year in Episode 229 (Starts at 10:25)
Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance...2025-01-0442 min
The Practical Performance PodcastEp 8: 2024 Season ReviewJoin us for our Christmas and New Year wrap up where we share our experiences of the 2024 racing season. Kate and Nick recap their recent races at the Abu Dhabi Marathon and professional triathlete Joe Skipper shares his thoughts on his 2024 year. Joe discusses how he’ll aim to improve his swimming in 2025, as well as improve his bike and run performances. He provides an insight into how he plans and schedules his training and racing as a self-coached athlete, with some really helpful tips that other self-coached athletes can learn from when it comes to planning their triathlon tr...2024-12-3148 min
The Practical Performance PodcastEp 7: The Best Bodyweight Exercises for RunnersJoin Dr Kate Baldwin, Nick Baldwin and Joe Skipper as they take a deep dive into two of the best - yet perhaps relatively unknown - bodyweight exercises for runners, the Nordic hamstring curl and the Copenhagen side plank. Kate explains why these two exercises can be so beneficial for both performance and injury prevention for runners and triathletes, whilst Nick and Joe share their experience of integrating them within their strength training program. If you’re keen to try these exercises out for yourself, we’ve created a special Podcast Bodyweight Exercise Challenge on the VALĒR...2024-12-1648 minMid-faith Crisis'Stick two fingers up to the forces of darkness'In times of disappointment, darkness and fear, how should we respond? What difference can we make? We talk about joy as a revolutionary act, and how we can refuse to join in the game. Also, we discuss reclaiming labels such as 'Christian', and we have powerful stories about the power of prayer, mystical coincidences and, of course, parking spaces. Brought to you by Saint Joe of the Cheese and St Nick, patron saint of innuendo.
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Battle...2024-11-0937 min
The Practical Performance PodcastEp 4: Preventing Running-Related Injuries: Hip & Core Strength or Stretching?In this episode, join Kate, Nick, and Joe as they dive deep into groundbreaking research that could change your training game! Discover insights from the recent study, "Hip and Core Exercise Programme Prevents Running-Related Overuse Injuries in Adult Novice Recreational Runners: A Three-Arm Randomised Controlled Trial (Run RCT)." Are you tired of dealing with injuries that hold you back? Tune in as our the VALĒRE team reveals effective strategies to minimize injury risk and keep you on track in your running and triathlon journey! Plus, get ready to learn the top core and hip exercises you can easily do a...2024-11-0748 min
Titans of FoodserviceOregon: The Power of Foodservice Marketing to Build a Brand with Raving Fans with Joe Prewett, CEO of Oregon Fruit ProductsThis week on the Titans of Food Service podcast, Nick Portillo speaks with Joe Prewett, CEO of Oregon Fruit Products. Nick and Joe explore the innovative strategies driving success in the food service industry today. With a robust background in marketing, Joe discusses his journey from the Bay Area to leading a renowned fruit brand, highlighting lessons learned from his time at Tillamook. Listen as Nick and Joe discuss the significance of being bold in brand evolution and the necessity of understanding market dynamics to carve out a niche in a competitive landscape. TIMESTAMPS2024-10-3031 minMid-faith CrisisThe microphone in my heartIs God really in charge of the universe? Do prophecies actually happen? We have some fascinating feedback about hearing from God and how he is calling us to collaboration and co-creation. Meanwhile, Nick quotes Ezekiel and Joe goes all mystical about Robins.
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Dear Evan Hansen
Alex Horne and the Horne Section
Robin
Bearded Tit
Essence–energies distinction
Thomas Jay Oord
Ezekiel 37:1-14 The Valley of Dry Bones
2024-10-2643 min
The Practical Performance PodcastEp 2: Everything About Running Economy & The Women's Marathon WRKate, Nick and Joe discuss running economy, everything that affects it and why you should be focusing on improving it. We also break down the new women's marathon world record- is it legit? We delve into some of the science behind it. If you want to take your performance to the next level, check out https://valereendurance.com/ and our strength training and mobility app - VALERE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-10-2336 min
The Practical Performance PodcastEp 2: Everything about Running Economy & The New Women's Mara WR - is it Legit?Kate, Nick and Joe discuss running economy, everything that affects it and why you should be focusing on improving it. We also break down the new women's marathon world record- is it legit? We delve into some of the science behind it.
If you want to take your performance to the next level, check out https://valereendurance.com/ and our strength training and mobility app - VALERE.2024-10-1836 min
The Practical Performance PodcastIntroduction: Who Are Kate, Nick & JoeIn this episode, we introduce your show hosts, Dr Kate Baldwin (Phd) - physiotherapist, sport scientist & researcher, Nick Baldwin - ex-professional triathlete and coach, and Joe Skipper - professional triathlete. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-10-1818 minMid-faith CrisisMindful Formation with Shaun LambertJoe talks with Shaun Lambert about mindfulness, wonder, and the need to 're-perceive' God. As well as actually leading us in a contemplative exercise, Shaun talks about strengthening our 'attention' muscles, encountering God in the present and becoming a more responsive but less reactive presence. All this and Diadochos of Photiki too!
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Nick Cave interview with Stephen Colbert
The Boy And The Heron
Goram IPA Zero
Lucky Saint Beer
Shaun Lambert, Mindful Formation
Diadochos of Photiki
...2024-10-1247 minMid-faith CrisisBe generous with comfortWe talk about the virtuous circle of comfort: how what we receive we can share with others. Also whether the real purpose of the Holy Spirit is to help us to pay proper attention to our lives and to learn the right lessons. What if God is not arranging the events of our lives, so much as asking us to pay attention to them? Meanwhile, Nick has a correction to make, and Joe receives some good news about cheese.
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Mentioned in...2024-10-0541 minMid-faith CrisisNick's less-than-resilient weekNick has had a bad week. We talk about approaches to resilience, the meanings we attach to events, our tendency to project bad stories, what perspectives might help us through really rubbish moments and how sometimes your favourite Bible verse doesn’t help that much. Meanwhile Joe introduces the 'numes' – a new scale to measure numinous moments and places. And we hear from a listener who is going through the menopraise. Genius.
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Resilience in Life and Fait...2024-09-2839 minMid-faith CrisisThank you for being some people out thereA mixed bag this week. We talk about Christian outrage over the Olympics, about the need to belong (without being defined by our belonging) and how Joe actually found himself singing worship songs. Also we consider whether our listeners are really our friends, or, as Nick so tenderly puts it, 'potential threats'. Whatever the case, thank you for being… something or other.
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Deadpool & Wolverine
Chalk stream
Dionysus
Christians shouldn’t be offended by the Olympics opening cere...2024-08-0342 minMid-faith CrisisNow with added wrathIn this episode we dive deep into the idea of the wrathful God. Can we understand it in a different way? And what do we do with all the bits in the Old Testament where the almighty gets all smitey? Are the accounts of the tribal, violent, Old Testament God real? Or are they stories? And if they are, how do we read them? Meanwhile, Nick has been spending time with hundreds of dead people, and Joe thinks that all Independent Financial Advisors are out to get him.
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...2024-07-2744 minMid-faith CrisisDecluttering, deconstructing and sorting your life outWe're back! And after a long break there is a lot of catching up to do. Has Nick really stopped watching the news? Is there actually such a thing as a Purple Hairstreak Butterfly? Is the Mid-faith Crisis Podcast the Kendal Mint cake of spirituality? And what happened when Joe took Nick to the theatre?
Also - our friend Andy is carrying out some research looking at how podcasting is becoming a significant resource for those who are going through some sort of faith shift in their lives. Will you help by taking part in a short...2024-07-2047 minMid-faith CrisisIt's nature, but is it churching?In keeping with his theme, Joe has been nature churching. We discuss his experiences so far, what makes something 'church', the importance of your spiritual trellis and whether some churches turn the tricycle of faith into a unicycle.
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Renovaré Podcast: Joe Davis and Nick Page — Disagreeing and Staying Friends
Scot McKnight and Laura Barringer, A Church Called Tov
Johnny
Uffington White Horse and Dragon Hill
The Church of Tomorrow, John McGinley
Liquid Church, Pete Ward
2024-06-0146 minMid-faith CrisisHow to be wiseFollowing his year of wisdomness, Nick wrote an article on wisdom. We discuss whether the church downplays wisdom in favour of revelation, the steps we can take to intentionally gain more wisdomness and the need, as Nick puts it, to 'Squeeze the tube of your mistakes for the toothpaste of wisdom'.
Apple apologises after iPad advert backlash | BBC News
A.J. Jacobs, The Year of Living Biblically
Eurovision
Northern lights in uk
With Pity Not With Blame: Contemplative praying with Julian of Norwich and 'The Cloud of Unknowing'
Nick Page: How to be wise: Confessions of a recovering...2024-05-1842 minMid-faith CrisisThrobbingly unsettlingWe thought it was time to revisit the stages of faith – which is really what this podcast is all about. Joe takes us through his understanding of the six stages, but as well as exploring the crisis itself, we also look at the signs which tell us that we might be emerging into a newer, deeper faith. Also, Joe has a theme and Nick might still be recovering.
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Let There Be Light
Redstart
Borscht
The modern myth of the Easter bunny
Ostara an...2024-04-1341 min
Mid-faith CrisisWhat is the point of Joe?Joe is having an existential crisis and, worryingly, is asking Nick to help. So we discuss meaning and purpose. What are we here for? What is our calling? Is there a purpose to our lives or are we just fooling ourselves? Is it true that everyone on earth is a pun? Does Joe's purpose involve cheese?
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Wensleydale cheese
Intercourse, Pennsylvania
2024-02-2442 min
The Reed Talk & Listen PodcastRoad to the Bowl with Special Guest Joe TeelJoin hosts Trey and Nick Reed as they embark on a riveting pre-Super Bowl journey with special guest Joe Teal, the dynamic host of the Addicted to Arguing Podcast. In this jam-packed episode, the trio delves into the captivating debate on whether the NFL is scripted, exploring intriguing theories and perspectives that will leave you questioning the game's every move.From dissecting how the Super Bowl showdown might unfold to diving deep into the nostalgic realms of NBA history, Trey, Nick, and Joe engage in a lively discussion that spans across sports, entertainment, and beyond. Whether you're...2024-02-173h 06Mid-faith CrisisBeing stoned to death with fridge magnetsNick has been to a leadership summit and the results are mixed, to say the least. We talk about how to build an environment which might encourage contact with God. And Joe talks to friend of the show Brian Draper about his new advent series.
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Episode 74: Effing the Ineffable
Atomic Habits
Nick Page, 7 ways to stop sinning
Dallas Willard "Your system is perfectly designed to yield the result you are getting."
Brian Draper Advent 2023: In the Midst!
Christmas Day: Where the Light...2023-11-2545 min
The Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowConversations About Life With A Professional Certified Man Builder Who Helps Broken Men Grow With Dr. Joe Martin“I’m a professional certified man builder. That’s what I do. Now, Nick, you can imagine the response I get, especially if I’m sitting next to a female; what they say, I say I fix broken men. That’s what I do, and so it starts a great conversation, but they put the obvious question is, what is a professional certified man builder?”
In this episode, Nick speaks with Dr. Joe Martin about what a “Man Builder” is and the obstacles men face when working toward becoming the best man they can be and living a life of purpose.
What to...2023-11-0955 min
From The Green NotebookNick Hutchison-The Episode for People Who Don't Read BooksSend us a textNick Hutchison, author of Rise of the Reader: Strategies for Mastering Your Reading Habits and Applying What You learn joins Joe to talk about the power of books. In this episode Nick and Joe talk about:Why reading helps us maximize our potential Ways to solve some of our most troubling problemsWhere to find the time to read each dayHow to create good habits and get rid of the bad onesHow to read over 25 books a yearStrategies for implementing lessons from books into our livesBook sex (Yes, you read that right)Daily l...2023-11-0450 minMid-faith CrisisOwning my worminessWe discuss Bible translations among other things. Why are verses translated in different ways? Which is the 'correct' version? And can we trust the translators? Meanwhile, Joe is grumpy and Nick has been thinking about earthworms, and we reflect on some wisdom from Saint Arnold of Schwarzenegger.
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Kardomah
The Miracle Club
Robert Alter
Mary Phil Korsak
2023-10-2138 min
Musically Meditated PodcastMeditate With Us w/ Nick Rouzer (Session 1) - Ep 241Welcome to the first session of Meditate With Us w/ Nick Rouzer. Session one of this series focuses on Nick and Joe’s personal journey with meditation. They also touch on their experience with Sam Harris’ guided audio meditation. This is a great introduction episode that explains the different type of meditation techniques that Nick and Joe will use in future sessions. Tune in and drop out. Follow Nick on Instagram here: https://instagram.com/nick_rouzer?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==2023-10-1643 minMid-faith CrisisYou are not your feelingsHow do you deal with the tough times when the old ways of praying and responding no longer work? We talk about finding God in disappointment, and understanding the presence of the divine. 'This too shall pass.' Meanwhile, Joe has pain in his ankle and Nick has some unexpectedly good hymns.
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The Great Escaper
The Creator
Take...2023-10-1437 minMid-faith CrisisGrumpily gratefulWe're back! And in a largely content-free episode, we reflect on our time away. Joe is thinking about construction rather than deconstruction and claims to have been attacked by a kingfisher. Nick has started blogging again and has been thinking about beauty and the difficult art of gratitude. Quote of the episode: 'I'm at peace with my plumbing.'
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Another Damn Anime PodcastNier: Automata 1.1a Ep 9-12Nick and Joe talk about the end of Nier: Automata 1.1a.Thanks for listening!PS the ending song is:I saw birds flying by Jhove, provided by Lofi Records.2023-09-051h 12
Another Damn Anime PodcastSecret Swain | Another Damn Anime Podcast: 017Nick and Joe talk about the anime they've been watching.Thanks for watching!PS the ending song is:I saw birds flying by Jhove, provided by Lofi Records.https://youtu.be/5qRKVSlBWYY2023-08-1550 min
Another Damn Anime PodcastZom100Nick and Joe talk about the anime they've been watching.Jujutsu KaisenZom100Sweet ReincarnationReborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon? The Great Cleric The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villainess to SaviorHelckThanks for listening!Here's the link to the YouTube video:https://youtu.be/1arRzzKkoQMPS the ending song is:I saw birds flying by Jhove, provided by...2023-07-2232 min
Another Damn Anime PodcastHigh HopesNick and Joe wrap up discussion on the Spring Season and start talking about the Summer shows.Demon Slayer: Swordsmith Village Oshi No Ko My Happy Marriage Farming Life in Another World The Great Cleric Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon Am I Actually the Strongest? Konosuba season 1 Kaguyasama season 1 Food Wars Season 5 Thanks for watching!Here's the link to the YouTube video:...2023-07-1834 min
Another Damn Anime PodcastStretch It OutNick and Joe discuss what they've been watching.Thanks for listening!PS the ending song is:I saw birds flying by Jhove, provided by Lofi Records.Here's the link to the YouTube video:https://youtu.be/ZSsXbxZZPHc2023-07-0225 min
Another Damn Anime PodcastKonosubaNick and Joe talk about their love for Konosuba and do a bit of a spoilercast on the series up through the movie.Thanks for listening!Here's the link to the YouTube video:https://youtu.be/YPfZfwY6IlcPS the ending song is:I saw birds flying by Jhove, provided by Lofi Records.2023-06-2035 min
Another Damn Anime PodcastHand CheckHey what's up people. Nick and Joe discuss what they've been watching recently and break down the plot points of Oshi No Ko up to episode 7.Thanks for listening!Oshi No Ko - 01:27Jujutsu Kaisen Manga - 19:28Kono Suba Movie - 25:35Here's the link to the YouTube video:https://youtu.be/wvHn6dQwhME2023-06-0436 min
Solfate Podcast - Interviews with blockchain founders/builders on SolanaNautilus: the new Solana developer framework (feat. Joe C)Follow the @SolfatePod show on Twitter for updates. Thanks for listening frens :)Notes from the showJoe C from Solana Foundation DevRel joins to talk about the Nautilus framework, a new Solana developer framework (written in Rust) he has built in his free time. He describes the idea around this new developer framework that enables Solana developers to spend less time getting up to speed with deeply understanding the Solana development model, and get production ready code out the door.James talks about the bootcamp he has been running as part of...2023-05-1640 minMid-faith CrisisAn eternity in the soft furnishing departmentCheer up everyone, it's an episode all about hell. We reflect on the Staying Defiantly event that Joe hosted earlier in the week. In other news, Joe's been to Bristol, Nick has been to IKEA, God is love and beer is good.
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The Housemartins
Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2022
Staying defiantly
MFC Episode 41: What the hell!
Gregory MacDonald, The Evangelical Universalist
Robin Parry, 7 Myths About Universalism
Robin Parry - Burning Love: The Theological Hermeneutics of Hell
Four Views on Hell: Second Edition
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Press 1 For NickUnforgettable Art and Fresh Tacos: The Success Story of Condado Tacos, Founder, Joe Kahn [Restaurant Experience]A Recipe for Success with Founder of Condado Tacos, Joe Kahn [Restaurant Experience]In this episode Nick Glimsdahl sits down with Joe Kahn, founder and chief innovation officer of Condado Tacos, a rapidly growing restaurant chain. Joe shares his background in the hospitality industry and how he built his business with a unique approach that emphasizes treating people well, including his employees and customers. The podcast also highlights the importance of supporting artists and original art at Condado Tacos restaurants. Joe even shares his own passion for painting as a ho...2023-04-2641 min
The Logistics of LogisticsWinning in a Down Freight Market with Nick DanglesNick Dangles and Joe Lynch discuss winning in a down freight market. Nick is Co-founder of Sync Logistics Training is a joint venture between Metafora + Kinetic, a Learning Management Software that gives brokerages the power to transfer years of industry knowledge to new hire employees in an engaging and effective platform. About Nick Dangles Nick Dangles is the Co-founder of Kinetic, and Sync Logistics Training, a learning management platform built and designed for the growing supply chain and logistic industry. Nick is a tenured veteran of full truckload freight brokerage who has firsthand knowledge of technology’s power in the...2023-04-2558 minMid-faith CrisisToo much nardHappy Easter! And while we're at it, Happy New Year and Happy Nard-day! Joe is back from his travels and Nick is in a cupboard. We talk about what Easter means to us and reflect on how the shape of the week reflects the shape of our existence. Also Joe has a new theme for the official MFC new year. And Nick has been inhaling the New Testament.
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Spikenard
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Discussing the new year in Episode 229 (Starts at 10:25)
2023-04-0834 minMid-faith CrisisService and WisdomnessAt the third - or possibly fourth - attempt, Nick and Joe return. In an episode which has been dogged by disease, broadband failure, diary clashes and equipment meltdown, we eventually talk about our yearly themes. May the bongo-playing angel guard our steps.
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Invitation to Solitude and Silence - Ruth Haley BartonBongo-playing angelA Man Called OttoI Wanna Dance with SomebodyCharlotteThe Genre-Bending, Death-Defying Triumph of Charlotte Salomon’s ArtStarling murmurationsMurmuration over SparYour Theme2023-01-2136 min
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VDS: They are a client-first consulting firm focused on strategy, business outcomes, and technology. They provide ho...2022-09-1933 minMid-faith CrisisLobbing proof texts at each otherNick is tired, Joe is hangry, so in a slightly shorter than normal episode, we reflect on the recent interview with dave steell about leadership. We talk about the problems of over spiritualising what happens in church, confusing unity with uniformity and whether the most important tool is empathy. Also, an unusual fact about orchids and Nick receives an alarming email from his co-host.
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Miles & MountainsEpisode 73: Joe S.DeWayne and Nick invite Joe Stromer to the podcast to share his love for the outdoors and motorsports. From snowmobiling to stating the difference between his sit down and stand up jet ski's. Joe helps DeWayne and Nick scale it back and just shoot it for an episode like old times. Thank you to our Sponsors: For Manscape grooming and hygienic products, go to Manscape.com and Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping by using promo code MMB at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpodRevolution Coffee Company ...2022-06-281h 46
The Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowCreativity Within Us All With Joe TertelIn this episode, Nick speaks with Joe Tertel, who runs a marketing team in the healthcare industry, and he joins us today to discuss the topic of creativity. Did you know some people don’t think of themselves as creative? Yeah, well… that’s not really accurate, and we uncover why that is.
About Joe Tertel
Joe is an experienced marketing leader who has created, led, and implemented innovative and award-winning marketing campaigns and digital strategies. Joe has been recognized across the industry as a marketing thought leader and digital innovator and has been a featured speaker at several regional and nat...2022-05-2647 minThe Logistics of LogisticsRedefining Freight Brokerage with Nick Jensen Redefining Freight Brokerage with Nick Jensen Nick Jensen and Joe Lynch discuss redefining freight brokerage. Nick is the Director of National Accounts at Loadsmart, a freight technology company that is removing the barriers between shippers and carriers so freight can move in the most efficient, transparent and automated way. About Nick Jensen Nick Jensen is the Director of National Accounts at Loadsmart. He's been in the freight industry for 10 years and has touched everything from carrier sales to customer operations to account management. He works with Loadsmart's National Account Managers to ensure customers receive best-in-class service. On...2022-04-011h 00Mid-faith CrisisFragments of gloryLast week Joe had an epiphany. This week Nick's written a 'poem-ish thing'. We talk more about the need for acceptance and how we so often fail to recognise the wonder of 'ordinary time'. Also we discuss resisting the urge to solve things, the need to spend time in neutral, the latest film from Kevin Branagh and Nick's latest 'messiah purchase'. (Astute listeners will notice that the intro reaches a new low, and not just because Nick has the wrong glasses on.)
Support the podcastContact the podcast through your email machineThe Mid-Faith Crisis week at Lee Abbey...2022-01-2900 minMid-faith CrisisMystery and naïvetéMore about how we approach our difficulties reading the Bible and the need to learn to live with uncertainty and mystery. Then we talk about what we can learn from our children during the mid-faith crisis and how their naïveté is a thing to be cherished. Also, Nick and Joe argue about the new Bond film and we discuss whether to talk about 'special cuddles'.
Support the podcastContact the podcast through your email machineThe Mid-Faith Crisis week at Lee Abbey - Book Now!2021-11-2000 minThe Logistics of LogisticsDifferent and Better with Nick DanglesDifferent and Better with Nick Dangles Nick Dangles and Joe Lynch discuss different and better. Nick is the Co-founder of Kinetic, a company that helps freight tech companies increase sales, generate more effective marketing and drive long-term adoption of their product. About Nick Dangles Nick Dangles is the Co-founder of Kinetic, a company that helps freight tech companies get their products to market faster and with better adoption. Nick is a tenured veteran of full truckload freight brokerage who has firsthand knowledge of technology’s power in the freight industry. Nick’s operational focus and capacity to find a pa...2021-10-2549 min
Press 1 For NickJoe DeLoss - Founder of Hot Chicken Takeover [Meaningful Experiences]Joe DeLoss is a social entrepreneur focused on building transformational brands for transformational people. He’s spent the last decade building businesses and providing meaningful employment opportunities for men and women who’ve faced significant adversity in their lives. Joe believes everyone deserves a fair chance to build a new story for themselves. His most recent success, Hot Chicken Takeover, is a fast-casual restaurant chain taking over the Midwest.
01:55 Why Hot Chicken?
03:25 Did you have restaurant experience?
04:42 What's your mission with HCT?
08:15 At HCT, approximately 70% of the staff have a criminal record, so what attributes are you looking for when hiri...2021-10-1332 min
The NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowThe Medical Mind Behind Motus Nova with Dr. NickAll episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryWe're continuing our Motus Nova series with Dr. Nick Housley, the medical mind behind this innovative company helping stroke and brain injury survivors revolutionize their recovery at home. Especially with it being National Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month, Joe talks with Dr. Nick about how Motus Nova not only works for stroke survivors but many different types of brain injury survivors including aneurysms. They talk about the benefits of extended care at home, and their bi...2021-09-211h 11Mid-faith CrisisIn the beginning...It’s our Genesis episode. Or the beginning of our Genesis episodes, perhaps. We talk about why Genesis has such influence and power, reading it as a story, the freedom of creation and how we might read it afresh today. Also, do we become like the gods we worship? Nick can’t find the verse but is pretty sure it’s in the Bible. (It is. See below.) And Joe has been having trouble with his pollinators.
Support the podcastContact the podcast through your email machineBlack widowWoman at WarAbba are backA bit of Nick preachingPsalm 115:3-8: Those who make i...2021-09-1100 minMid-faith CrisisGive them a Damn Good Listening 2Nick’s been listening to God and God, appropriately enough, has been telling him to listen. So this week, helped by some great feedback on the power of deep listening, we talk more about spiritual direction, about the conviction that God is active and present in every area of our lives and how we can help others hear from God. Also, Joe takes us through his quite boring pre-holiday ritual and we introduce a new part of the show consisting of Nick’s more thought-through responses.
Stevie Wonder: Isn’t She LovelyRenovaré Seminar - Learning to Listen: Exploring the Wha...2021-06-0500 minMid-faith Crisis‘Give them a damn good listening to’Joe has been traumatised by the dentist. Nick has had spiritual speech therapy. But apart from that we continue our discussion of soul places. What is it that makes something a soul place rather than just a ‘place’? Are there spiritual practices we need to renew? How do we rediscover the ancient paths that lead to rest for our souls? And has anyone got a 10,000 year plan?
Jenni Talks Podcast: Faith and Doubt with Joe DavisSupport the Podcast2021-05-2200 min
Mid-faith CrisisAn interview with Brian McLaren - Part 1The first of a two-part interview with author Brian McLaren talking about his new book, Faith After Doubt. Joe talks to Brian about four stages of faith: simplicity, complexity, perplexity and harmony and how these affect churches, leadership and even our reading of the Bible. Also Joe's hearing is questioned and we announce our very own Mid-faith Crisis Church Weekend!
The Mid-Faith Crisis Church Weekend 29-31 October 2021Nick Page, I don’t like your platitude: the case against christian clichesBrian McLarenBrian McLaren, Faith After Doubt2021-04-1000 min
Press 1 For NickJoe Pine - Co-Founder at Strategic Horizons LLP [Experience Economy]Joe is an internationally acclaimed author, speaker, and management advisor to Fortune 500 companies and entrepreneurial start-ups alike. He is cofounder of Strategic Horizons LLP, which is a thinking studio dedicated to helping businesses conceive and design new ways of adding value to their economic offerings, and he is also the Co-author of The Experience Economy. Joe talks about the Experience Economy, and the importance of it, and what is to come. Join the Press 1 For Nick community on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/press-1-for-nick2020-12-0836 min
Nick and a Cup of JoeEpisode 5: Joe gets GangstaWe talk about Nick's recent surgery, Xbox vs. PS5, some Mandalorian, and other stuff.2020-11-091h 12
Drop Into The HärtRemoving the Urgency with Nick HardwickThis week we have my good friend Nick Hardwick on the show! Nick Hardwick is first and foremost a devoted husband to his wife Jayme and father to his two rowdy boys and Tijuana rescue dog. He is now a health and fitness enthusiast, passionate about sharing his health journey in order to positively touch as many lives as possible. He is committed to ongoing learning and passing on his knowledge to the world.Prior to his pursuing his health journey, Nick spent 11 years playing at the center position for the San Diego Chargers. During h...2020-10-2650 min
The Radical with Nick TerzoJoe Nicolo Joe Nicolo has had an outstanding career as a multi-grammy winning producer but is also best known for founding one of the seminal independent record labels Ruffhouse located in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. Ruffhouse went on to sell over 100 million records. He has received a Recording Academy Heroes Award and was inducted in the Philadelphia Walk of Fame. Key Takeaways [1:47] Nick welcomes Joe “The Butcher” Nicolo and asks him about his youth in Philadelphia and his twin brother who still operates Studio 4 as well as where he got his technical skills from. [9...2020-09-2555 min
Now to Next with Nick NantonNow to Next with Nick Nanton Feat. Joe de SenaJoe de Sena is CEO and founder of Spartan Race, a New York Times best-seller, and a popular keynote speaker and podcast host. Host Nick Nanton and Joe discuss three business/life lessons that Joe got from the most unlikely of sources, the entrepreneurial mindset of serving first, and the evolution of Spartan Race. Nick and Joe also talk about the people that inspire Joe to get after it every day, work-life integration, the challenge of teaching persistence to children, and focusing on the things in life that you can control.Timestamps:3:51: How growing up in...2020-08-1951 minMid-faith CrisisEpisode 125: What is the good news? (Part Three)Have you been mis-sold your personal salvation policy? In the midst of some pretty bongo-filled weeks, Joe and Nick finally get around to their versions of the good news. But not before we share some more excellent stuff from listeners. Warning: contains pith.
OnwardWoman at WarRob Bell: Introduction to JoyJoe’s good newsNick’s good newsSupport the Podcast2020-08-0800 minMid-faith CrisisEpisode 123: What is the good news? (Part One)Last episode Nick posed the question ‘what is the good news?’ This week - predictably – they completely fail to answer it. So this is just the start of the discussion. Is the gospel different things to different people? Is it more than just reserving a place in heaven for when we die? Meanwhile, Joe is preaching the gospel of courgettes, and Nick has done some nerdy Bible analysis and inventing words like doctrinification.
Support the Podcast2020-07-2500 minMid-faith CrisisEpisode 120: Shall we debrief?Nick is being crushed by a deadline but fortunately we have feedback to come to our rescue. How do we deal people and churches who have caused us pain in the past? Are we often too cynical about the traditions from which we have come? It’s all about the importance of humility, kindness, compassion and finding community. Meanwhile, Joe has an Alan Partridge moment, and there are horrific revelations from the regions of Kingley Vale.
Kingley ValeBBC: The Salisbury PoisoningsBBC: StagedMe and White Supremacy2020-06-2700 minMid-faith CrisisEpisode 111: Small Wonders of GodWe explore how scarcity and limitations make us more grateful, how we constantly need to re-learn forgotten skills and habits, and how we all need to cherish the small, often unregarded moments of joy. Also, we celebrate the wisdom of Saint Joni of Mitchell, think about what we are looking forward to doing when all this is over, and Joe enrages Nick with another historical fact.
Midfaith Crisis Episode 84: Now That’s What I Call Ethel Volume 1Saved!Schindler’s ListSon of RambowHunt for the WilderpeopleStranger than FictionMoanaSolace Podcast: Calm, Contemplative WorshipImmerse - Live Wilderthorn PerformanceHenri Nouwen: Return of t...2020-04-1800 minMid-faith CrisisEpisode 110: It’s our story as wellIt’s Easter, everyone. We talk about celebrating the whole story – even the dark bits and, why, this year, Easter Saturday may be particularly relevant. Meanwhile, we look at how to annoy people into the Kingdom of God, share listeners’ film recommendations, and Joe makes Nick very VERY angry with his ‘fun historical fact’.
Local HeroA River Runs Through ItContagionGroundhog DayMad MaxMad Max: Fury RoadMad Max: Fury Road, Black and Chrome EditionPleasantvilleKennyEaster Prayers from Open Doors2020-04-1100 minMid-faith CrisisEpisode 109: At the movies with Dave HopwoodWe have an interview with Dave Hopwood, who talks about how he uses film to communicate and explore deep truths about Christianity. Meanwhile, Joe is awake, annoyed, and grieving. Nick discusses the morality of buying eggs. We touch on whether Australia actually retained the Ashes in 2019, and why Hugh Grant should actually be the Prime Minister. It’s a very long episode, but let’s face it, what else are you going to do at this time?
National Theatre: One Man, Two Guv’norsThe Ashes 2019Ben Stokes wins the third test matchDave Hopwood: Writer and SpeakerAustin Kleon: Steal Like a...2020-04-0400 minMid-faith CrisisEpisode 108: Attention, intention and self-isolationA mixed bag of poetry, prayer and lots of good feedback. We talk briefly about paying attention and its relationship to prayer, and touch on techniques that might help us learn how to slow down and look. Meanwhile, Joe’s pigeons have relationship issues and Nick is about to go on holiday in his own kitchen. And some listeners suggest that what this time of crisis really needs is a live-streamed Midfaith Crisis Service. As if we haven’t all suffered enough.
Ann Lewin, Watching for the Kingfisher 2020-03-2800 minMid-faith CrisisEpisode 96: A coffee cup on the altar!Joe has been putting his coffee cup on the altar. Which is not a euphemism for some kind of spiritual discipline, but a real event, which leads us into lots of chatty rambling about winter, fasting, how stripping things back reveals the underlying structure of our lives, and how even though it looks like nothing is happening, God is always happening. Meanwhile, Nick, as usual, delves into obscure bits of liturgy and Joe has been seeing some strangely shaped clouds.
Coming Soon
Mid-faith Crisis - The Big Conversation
Saturday 14th March 2020 10.00am to 4.00pm
An event...2019-12-1400 minMid-faith CrisisEpisode 89: Ruth Valerio on Creation and the EnvironmentRuth is the Global Advocacy and Influencing Director with Tearfund - a job title which makes Nick and Joe quite jealous. She talks about her work as an environmental campaigner, the Christian response to climate change and the single most important thing we can do to make a difference (hint: it involves eating fewer sausages).
Ruth’s BlogL is for Lifestyle2019-10-1900 min
Mid-faith CrisisEpisode 72: Letting go in MinsmereYes, we’re back from our trip to the RSPB Minsmere Bird Reserve. And in this, short, but perfectly formed episode, we reflect on what we saw there, talk about letting go of things and the importance of welcoming our visitors - even the unwelcome ones. There’s an email about a visit to Chernobyl and Joe drifts off into talking about death. Happy days.
The Mid-faith Crisis Bird Sheet Nick and Joe in 'Bless Off’ T-shirts2019-06-1524 min
Mid-faith CrisisEpisode 64: Seven Ways to Stop SinningNick has written an article. It’s about how psychology can help us not to sin quite so much. So Joe asks him questions about it. Oh and Joe is quite jet-lagged. That’s about it, really.
7 ways to stop sinning
2019-03-3037 minMid-faith CrisisEpisode 56: The Mid-faith Crisis Film ClubIt’s the long awaited (and quite long) film show. We pick our top films to help us think about spiritual formation. Typically, Joe’s all come from 2018 while Nick’s all come from around 1940. And, sadly, there’s no place for any of the Carry On films. This is our list – but what do you think? Email Joe@midfaithcrisis.org and let us know what films you would recommend for anyone in the mid-faith crisis!
2018-11-2441 minMid-faith CrisisEpisode 55: Taking off the masksIn the feedback from our personality episode, we discuss the ‘masks’ we wear in order to conform, their relationship to personality, and how they can become a burden to us. Also Joe advertises his cult, Nick has a new book out, and we remember that great worship song composer, Graham Ken and Dick.
Oh No, Mr Snowman! by Nick Page and Clare Fennell
Episode 53: Personality Types2018-11-1036 minMid-faith CrisisEpisode 54: ‘Death is a Very Good Part of Life’In this episode, Joe interviews theologian Bethany Sollereder to explore the issue of death and dying. Why is our culture so afraid of death? Why is grieving important? Who, what or where is apoptosis? We also find out why Joe playing snooker instead of attending his Pastoral Care modules was actually a good thing, why Nick sending off his manuscript is actually a bad thing, and when little Martin Buber’s Christmas Album will be out.
2018-10-2746 min
At The Turn - Golf PodcastNick and Joe discuss FedEx Cup changes, Ryder Cup teams, and the Mad Scientist!Nick and Joe discuss the Ryder Cup teams, potential changes in the FedEx Cup Playoffs, and Bryson DeChambeau. A Dicks Sporting Goods salesman trashes Nick.
2018-09-1050 minMid-faith CrisisEpisode 33: Practical ThankfulnessIn which our heroes discuss different ways of building thankfulness into our lives. What difference does it make? And is Nick ever going to be able to say ‘Thanks for your feedback’ and actually mean it? Meanwhile Joe gets all poetic and does stuff on a beach with stones. Nick shares a picture which proves that Joe was probably possessed at one time.
That picture.
2018-01-0626 minMid-faith CrisisEpisode 30: Jesus Part 1In a strangely argumentative episode, Nick and Joe talk about what it means to follow Jesus. Nick gets very insistent on the resurrection, Joe uses the word ‘ontological’ and there’s a lot of discussion about reality and metaphors and stuff like that. We also feature some more book recommendations, share the latest news about the week for the bewildered and discuss whether Gregory of Nyssa ran a bakery.
2017-11-2540 minMid-faith CrisisEpisode 28: Lots of BooksIn which our heroes get up early and talk about books. What books have transformed your understanding of God or of what it means to be a Christian? Nick and Joe share their top five (and Ethel Sadoldperson gives us her recommendations). And we have a special guest appearance from Rachel Davis as well! But what do you think? Let us know.
The Titles
Return of the Prodigal – Henri Nouwen
Moominpappa at Sea – Tove Jansson
Everything Belongs: The Gift of Contemplative Prayer – Richard Rohr
The Courage to Doubt – Robert Davidson
We Make the Road by Walking – Brian McLaren
I...2017-10-2843 minMid-faith CrisisEpisode 22: The schism starts hereIn which our heroes try to come up with a creed for the Mid-faith crisis. In what will surely end up as a schism between them, Joe and Nick try to define what our core beliefs are. Is Nick living in the past? Is Joe really going to do the seagull dance? And what do you think are the core beliefs of our faith? Write in and let us know, before Joe is excommunicated and Nick is burnt at the stake.2017-08-0536 minMid-faith CrisisEpisode 19: Marginal GainsIn which our heroes discuss change and transformation. How do we change? What does it look like? How can Nick claim to have changed when he is, essentially, doing the same jokes he was 20 years ago? Talking of which, Nick’s new book is almost out, Joe has being doing odd things with stones on a beach and both the boys try to bring more pith into your life.2017-06-2432 min
Mid-faith CrisisEpisode 6: ‘Do not be afraid…’In which our heroes celebrate Christmas. Why is it good news? It’s a special Christmas episode, enlivened by the fact that Joe and and Nick are actually in the same room for once. We look at how the Bible really depicts Christmas, why it really is a cause for celebration, and the hope of its key message: ‘Do not be afraid’. Plus a look at some stupid Christmas carol lyrics, whether you can get epiphed at epiphany, we have actual poetry and Joe makes heroic attempts to pronounce Lamb shawarma.
Love Came Down at Christmas is, of course...2016-12-2422 min
Mid-faith CrisisEpisode 2: Life is a game of two halvesTopic: Carl Jung and the stages of life
In which, our heroes discuss Carl Jung’s ideas about mid-life and the masks we wear. Along the way, Nick and Joe discuss what realistic worship songs might sound like, whether Brian McClaren should have a performing goat, and Nick’s failure to preach enough about sin.
Recommended reading: Richard Rohr, Falling Upwards.
2016-10-3022 min