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2023-12-0522 minSeminary Dropout221 - Chris Rice, on Reconciling All Things, Living with Spencer Perkins, and Working at the UN.
2021-04-231h 13Seminary Dropout218: NT Wright on American Politics, and His Newest Book "Broken Signposts: How Christianity Makes Sense of the World"
2020-11-0353 minSeminary Dropout218 - Marlena Graves, On Laying Down Our Lives For Others During a Trump Administration
2020-06-1335 min2020-05-081h 05Seminary Dropout216 - Are Christians Supposed to be Pacifists? With Ron Sider.This Week on Seminary Dropout… Ronald J. Sider, whose book Rich Christians in an Age of Hunger has been called one of the top 100 books in religion in the twentieth century, is a well-known evangelical speaker, writer, and editor. Holding a PhD in history from Yale University, Ron Sider is president of Evangelicals for Social Action, director of the Sider Center on Ministry and Public Policy, and a professor at Palmer Theological Seminary. He is also a contributing editor of Christianity Today and an ordained minister in the Mennonite and Brethren in Christ churches. Sider has written more th...
2020-04-2549 minSeminary Dropout215 - Cyd & Jeff Holsclaw On Their New Book "Does God Really Like Me?: Discovering the God Who Wants to Be With Us"
2020-01-3146 min2020-01-171h 092019-12-1729 minSeminary Dropout212 - N.T. Wright on The New Testament in Its World: An Introduction to the History, Literature, and Theology of the First Christians
2019-11-1952 minSeminary Dropout211 - Gena Thomas, Author of Separated by the Border: A Birth Mother, a Foster Mother, and a Migrant Child's 3,000-Mile Journey
2019-10-291h 042019-10-151h 242019-10-0457 min2019-09-2051 min2019-08-2837 minSeminary DropoutSeminary Dropout Sermon Special: Money, Safety, Violence, and Other Meditations on Habbakuk the Morning After Two Mass Shootings
2019-08-0640 min2019-07-0541 min2019-06-0635 minSeminary Dropout205 - Did Paul Believe Husbands Are the 'Head' of Their Wives or that Women Should Wear Head Coverings? Lucy Peppiatt Has Some Answers.
2019-05-2954 min2019-05-231h 002019-05-1849 minSeminary Dropout204 - Ed Cyzewski, Author of "Flee, Be Silent, Pray: Ancient Prayers for Anxious Christians"
2019-05-0450 min2019-04-271h 372019-04-2042 min2019-04-1351 minSeminary DropoutSeminary Dropout 200 - Emily P Freemanis Week on Seminary Dropout…Emily P. Freeman is a writer, creative director, and spiritual mentor who helps create space for the soul to breathe so people can walk in step with their calling.She is the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Simply Tuesday and Grace for the Good Girl as well as Graceful and A Million Little Ways. She’s been writing online for over 10 years and is the co-founder of a growing community for writers at hopewriters.com.She and her husband live in North Carolina with their three children. Connect with Emily online at emilypfreeman.com...
2019-04-0546 minSeminary DropoutSeminary Dropout 199 - Carolyn Custis James, Author of 'Finding God in the Margins: The Book of Ruth'
2019-01-1258 minSeminary DropoutSeminary Dropout 198 - Matthew Bates, Author of 'Salvation by Allegiance Alone: Rethinking Faith, Works, and the Gospel of Jesus the King'
2018-12-1554 minSeminary Dropout197 – Aaron Niequist, Author of The Eternal Current, Talks about a Practice Based Faith
2018-12-0743 min2018-11-1655 min2018-07-0352 minSeminary Dropout194 - Rebekah Lyons, on Hardship, Feminism, and More!*Originally Posted at MissioAlliance.org Our Sponsor: Sponsor a Child — At Compassion we take a committed, long-term approach to fighting child poverty. Our Holistic Child Development Model is made up of four comprehensive programs investing in children from the beginning of their lives until they’ve reached adulthood, and covering everything from prenatal care to university-level education. This Week on Seminary Dropout… Rebekah Lyons is the author of Freefall to Fly: A Breathtaking Journey Toward a Life of Meaning and Founder of Q Women. She i...
2018-06-0833 minSeminary Dropout193 - Austin Channing Brown, on Her New Book "I'm Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness", Why White People Have So Many Cats, and What Makes "Insecure" Such an Amazing Show*Originally Posted at MissioAlliance.org Our Sponsor: Sponsor a Child — At Compassion we take a committed, long-term approach to fighting child poverty. Our Holistic Child Development Model is made up of four comprehensive programs investing in children from the beginning of their lives until they’ve reached adulthood, and covering everything from prenatal care to university-level education. This Week on Seminary Dropout… AUSTIN CHANNING BROWN is a writer, speaker, and practitioner who helps schools, nonprofits, and religious organizations practice genuine inclusion. Her writing has appeared in...
2018-05-2548 minSeminary Dropout192 - Bonnie Kristian, Author of A Flexible Faith*Originally Posted at MissioAlliance.org Our Sponsor: Sponsor a Child — At Compassion we take a committed, long-term approach to fighting child poverty. Our Holistic Child Development Model is made up of four comprehensive programs investing in children from the beginning of their lives until they’ve reached adulthood, and covering everything from prenatal care to university-level education. This Week on Seminary Dropout… Bonnie Kristian is a theological and political writer with a national following. She has columns and bylines at publications including The Week, Rare, Time...
2018-05-1935 min2018-04-2735 minSeminary Dropout190 - Jo Saxton, on Being Who We Are Meant to Be, Not Who People Want Us to Be*Originally Posted at MissioAlliance.org Our Sponsor: Sponsor a Child — At Compassion we take a committed, long-term approach to fighting child poverty. Our Holistic Child Development Model is made up of four comprehensive programs investing in children from the beginning of their lives until they’ve reached adulthood, and covering everything from prenatal care to university-level education. This Week on Seminary Dropout… Jo Saxton is a pastor, a church-planter, an author, and a speaker who travels the globe to address leadership organizations, children's conferences, women's eve...
2018-04-2447 minSeminary Dropout189 - Jean Johnson, Author of "We Are Not The Hero", on Missions, and Colonialism*Originally Posted at MissioAlliance.org Our Sponsor: Sponsor a Child — At Compassion we take a committed, long-term approach to fighting child poverty. Our Holistic Child Development Model is made up of four comprehensive programs investing in children from the beginning of their lives until they’ve reached adulthood, and covering everything from prenatal care to university-level education. This Week on Seminary Dropout… With over 32 years of ministry experience, Jean serves as a missionary and coach as well as Five Stones Global’s Executive Director. She is the author of We...
2018-04-1348 minSeminary Dropout187 - Chris A. Hall on Living Wisely with the Church Fathers*Originally Posted at MissioAlliance.org Our Sponsor: Sponsor a Child — At Compassion we take a committed, long-term approach to fighting child poverty. Our Holistic Child Development Model is made up of four comprehensive programs investing in children from the beginning of their lives until they’ve reached adulthood, and covering everything from prenatal care to university-level education. This Week on Seminary Dropout… Christopher A. Hall (PhD, Drew University) is the president of Renovaré Institute of Christian Spiritual Formation. He is associate editor of the Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture, and his books...
2018-03-271h 04Seminary Dropout186 - AJ Swoboda on 'Subversive Sabbath: The Surprising Power of Rest in a Nonstop World', Plus the Best NT Wright Introduction You've Ever Heard*Originally Posted at MissioAlliance.org Our Sponsor: Sponsor a Child — At Compassion we take a committed, long-term approach to fighting child poverty. Our Holistic Child Development Model is made up of four comprehensive programs investing in children from the beginning of their lives until they’ve reached adulthood, and covering everything from prenatal care to university-level education. This Week on Seminary Dropout… My guest A. J. Swoboda pastors Theophilus Church in urban Portland, Oregon. He is executive director of the Seminary Stewardship Alliance, a consortium of Christian higher education...
2018-03-1259 minSeminary Dropout185 - Shannon Kiser & Verlon Fosner Talk About Revitalizing a 90 Year Old Church, A Bilingual Church, and Fresh ExpressionsOur Sponsor: Fresh Expressions is an international movement of missionary disciples cultivating new kinds of church alongside existing congregations to more effectively engage our growing post-Christian society. Beginning in 2004 as an initiative of the Church of England and the British Methodist Church, the movement has resulted in the birth of thousands of new communities in the UK alone and brought renewal to scores of established churches. The movement has spread to Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa and Germany. In 2010, the movement began taking shape in the US through the vision and generosity of the Bap...
2018-03-0349 minSeminary DropoutSeminary Dropout 184 - Michael Beck, Talking about Church in a Tattoo Parlor, Yoga Studio, and Dog Park*Originally Posted at MissioAlliance.org Our Sponsor: Fresh Expressions is an international movement of missionary disciples cultivating new kinds of church alongside existing congregations to more effectively engage our growing post-Christian society. Beginning in 2004 as an initiative of the Church of England and the British Methodist Church, the movement has resulted in the birth of thousands of new communities in the UK alone and brought renewal to scores of established churches. The movement has spread to Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa and Germany. In 2010, the movement began taking shape in the US thro...
2018-02-2336 minSeminary Dropout183 - Iosmar Alvarez, Planting, Disciplining, and Fresh Expressions of the Hispanic Church*Originally Posted at MissioAlliance.org Our Sponsor: Fresh Expressions is an international movement of missionary disciples cultivating new kinds of church alongside existing congregations to more effectively engage our growing post-Christian society. Beginning in 2004 as an initiative of the Church of England and the British Methodist Church, the movement has resulted in the birth of thousands of new communities in the UK alone and brought renewal to scores of established churches. The movement has spread to Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa and Germany. In 2010, the movement began taking shape in the US thro...
2018-02-1635 minSeminary Dropout182 - Travis Collins, What is a Fresh Expression of Church Anyway?*Originally Posted at MissioAlliance.org Our Sponsor: Fresh Expressions is an international movement of missionary disciples cultivating new kinds of church alongside existing congregations to more effectively engage our growing post-Christian society. Beginning in 2004 as an initiative of the Church of England and the British Methodist Church, the movement has resulted in the birth of thousands of new communities in the UK alone and brought renewal to scores of established churches. The movement has spread to Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa and Germany. In 2010, the movement began taking shape in the US thro...
2018-02-1339 minSeminary Dropout181 - Curt Thompson, Author of "Anatomy of the Soul" on Christianity & Science, Why We Keep Sinning, and More*Originally Posted at MissioAlliance.org Our Sponsor: Sponsor a Child — At Compassion we take a committed, long-term approach to fighting child poverty. Our Holistic Child Development Model is made up of four comprehensive programs investing in children from the beginning of their lives until they’ve reached adulthood, and covering everything from prenatal care to university-level education. This Week on Seminary Dropout… Curt Thompson, M.D., is a psychiatrist in private practice in Falls Church, Virginia and founder of Being Known, which develops teaching programs, se...
2018-02-031h 102017-12-3008 minSeminary Dropout178 - John Mark McMillan, Talks Creativity, Minivans, and His New Album "Mercury & Lightning"*Originally Posted at MissioAlliance.org Our Sponsor: Sponsor a Child — At Compassion we take a committed, long-term approach to fighting child poverty. Our Holistic Child Development Model is made up of four comprehensive programs investing in children from the beginning of their lives until they’ve reached adulthood, and covering everything from prenatal care to university-level education. This Week on Seminary Dropout… John Mark McMillan is something of an anomaly: an artist and Platinum-selling songwriter bending genres and defying categorization by carving out his own unique...
2017-11-2537 minSeminary Dropout179 - Amena Brown, Author of "How to Fix a Broken Record" on Poetry, Marriage, and Princesses*Originally Posted at MissioAlliance.org Our Sponsor: Sponsor a Child — At Compassion we take a committed, long-term approach to fighting child poverty. Our Holistic Child Development Model is made up of four comprehensive programs investing in children from the beginning of their lives until they’ve reached adulthood, and covering everything from prenatal care to university-level education. This Week on Seminary Dropout… Amena Brown is an author, spoken word poet, speaker, and event host. The author of five spoken word albums and two non-fiction books, Amena performs a...
2017-11-1750 minSeminary DropoutSeminary Dropout 178 - Bruxy Cavey, Author of "Reunion: The Good News of Jesus for Seekers, Saints, and Sinners"*Originally Posted at MissioAlliance.org Our Sponsor: Sponsor a Child — At Compassion we take a committed, long-term approach to fighting child poverty. Our Holistic Child Development Model is made up of four comprehensive programs investing in children from the beginning of their lives until they’ve reached adulthood, and covering everything from prenatal care to university-level education. This Week on Seminary Dropout… Bruxy Cavey is the author of the bestselling End of Religion and teaching pastor at The Meeting House, a church for people who aren t into churc...
2017-11-1147 minSeminary DropoutSeminary Dropout 177 – Tara Beth Leach, Author of Emboldened: A Vision for Empowering Women in Ministry*Originally Posted at MissioAlliance.org Our Sponsor: Sponsor a Child — At Compassion we take a committed, long-term approach to fighting child poverty. Our Holistic Child Development Model is made up of four comprehensive programs investing in children from the beginning of their lives until they’ve reached adulthood, and covering everything from prenatal care to university-level education. This Week on Seminary Dropout… Tara Beth Leach is senior pastor of First Church of the Nazarene of Pasadena in Southern California. She is a graduate of Olivet Nazarene University...
2017-11-0342 minSeminary DropoutSeminary Dropout 176 - Kelly Nikondeha, Talks about Being Adopted, Adopting, & the Biblical Narrative of Adoption*Originally Posted at MissioAlliance.org Our Sponsor: Sponsor a Child — At Compassion we take a committed, long-term approach to fighting child poverty. Our Holistic Child Development Model is made up of four comprehensive programs investing in children from the beginning of their lives until they’ve reached adulthood, and covering everything from prenatal care to university-level education. This Week on Seminary Dropout… Kelley Nikondeha is codirector and chief storyteller for Communities of Hope, a community development enterprise in Burundi, and cofounder of Amahoro Africa, an ongoing conversation between theologians and practitio...
2017-10-3043 minSeminary Dropout175 - Monique & Vito Aiuto of The Welcome Wagon, on Their New Album: Light Up The Stairs*Originally Posted at MissioAlliance.org Our Sponsor: Sponsor a Child — At Compassion we take a committed, long-term approach to fighting child poverty. Our Holistic Child Development Model is made up of four comprehensive programs investing in children from the beginning of their lives until they’ve reached adulthood, and covering everything from prenatal care to university-level education. This Week on Seminary Dropout… The Welcome Wagon is a married couple, the Reverend Thomas Vito Aiuto and his wife Monique, who execute a genre of gospel music that is refresh...
2017-10-2139 minSeminary Dropout174 - Dennis R. Edwards, Part 2: on his 1 Peter Commentary, and the Underrepresentation of People of Color in Christian Academia*Originally Posted at MissioAlliance.org Our Sponsor: Sponsor a Child — At Compassion we take a committed, long-term approach to fighting child poverty. Our Holistic Child Development Model is made up of four comprehensive programs investing in children from the beginning of their lives until they’ve reached adulthood, and covering everything from prenatal care to university-level education. This Week on Seminary Dropout… Dennis hails from New York City, by way of Washington, DC. He's a learner and a teacher, a husband and a father, a pastor and servant. H...
2017-10-0433 minSeminary Dropout173 - Dennis R. Edwards, Part 1: on the Struggles of Being a Black Person in a Predominantly White Seminary as a Student & Professor, and the Difficulties Truly Multiethnic Churches*Originally Posted at MissioAlliance.org Our Sponsor: Sponsor a Child — At Compassion we take a committed, long-term approach to fighting child poverty. Our Holistic Child Development Model is made up of four comprehensive programs investing in children from the beginning of their lives until they’ve reached adulthood, and covering everything from prenatal care to university-level education. This Week on Seminary Dropout… Dennis hails from New York City, by way of Washington, DC. He's a learner and a teacher, a husband and a father, a pastor and servant. H...
2017-09-2925 minSeminary Dropout172 - Michelle Ferrigno Warren, Author of 'The Power of Proximity: Moving Beyond Awareness to Action'*Originally Posted at MissioAlliance.org Our Sponsor: Sponsor a Child — At Compassion we take a committed, long-term approach to fighting child poverty. Our Holistic Child Development Model is made up of four comprehensive programs investing in children from the beginning of their lives until they’ve reached adulthood, and covering everything from prenatal care to university-level education. This Week on Seminary Dropout… Michelle Ferrigno Warren is the advocacy and policy engagement director for the Christian Community Development Association. She is an immigration, education, and human service policy specialist and is an adjunct fa...
2017-09-1558 minSeminary Dropout171 - Mandy Smith, Author of 'The Vulnerable Pastor' and Director of SheLeads 2017*Originally Posted at MissioAlliance.org Our Sponsors: Sponsor a Child — At Compassion we take a committed, long-term approach to fighting child poverty. Our Holistic Child Development Model is made up of four comprehensive programs investing in children from the beginning of their lives until they’ve reached adulthood, and covering everything from prenatal care to university-level education. If you like Seminary Dropout, be sure to check out OnRamp. This Week on Seminary Dropout… Originally from Australia, Mandy Smith is lead pastor of University Christian Church, a campus and neighb...
2017-09-0843 minSeminary Dropout170 - Russell Jeung, Author of "At Home in Exile" on Living in Solidarity with the Poor and Taking his Children Along for the Ride*Originally Posted at MissioAlliance.org Our Sponsors: Arizona indie rock band WILD EARTH have just released their brand new full-length album HOLY FOOLS on August 11th. This sophomore album aims to unite pop, experimental alt-rock sounds with spiritual formation in Christ. Listen to the wild, vulnerable and contemplative journey of HOLY FOOLS, online now on your favorite digital streaming like iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify or visit http://wildearthmusic.com Sponsor a Child — At Compassion we take a committed, long-term approach to fighting child poverty. Our Holistic Child Development Model is made up of four com...
2017-09-0652 minSeminary Dropout169 - Beverly Roberts Gaventa, Author of "When in Romans: An Invitation to Linger with the Gospel according to Paul"*Originally Posted at MissioAlliance.org Our Sponsors: Arizona indie rock band WILD EARTH have just released their brand new full-length album HOLY FOOLS on August 11th. This sophomore album aims to unite pop, experimental alt-rock sounds with spiritual formation in Christ. Listen to the wild, vulnerable and contemplative journey of HOLY FOOLS, online now on your favorite digital streaming like iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify or visit http://wildearthmusic.com Sponsor a Child — At Compassion we take a committed, long-term approach to fighting child poverty. Our Holistic Child Development Model is made up of four com...
2017-08-2528 minSeminary Dropout168 - Jared Patrick Boyd, Author of "Imaginative Prayer: A Yearlong Guide For Your Child's Spiritual Formation"*Originally Posted at MissioAlliance.org Our Sponsors: Arizona indie rock band WILD EARTH have just released their brand new full-length album HOLY FOOLS on August 11th. This sophomore album aims to unite pop, experimental alt-rock sounds with spiritual formation in Christ. Listen to the wild, vulnerable and contemplative journey of HOLY FOOLS, online now on your favorite digital streaming like iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify or visit http://wildearthmusic.com Sponsor a Child — At Compassion we take a committed, long-term approach to fighting child poverty. Our Holistic Child Development Model is made up of four com...
2017-08-1834 minSeminary Dropout167 - Ken Wytsma, Author of 'The Myth of Equality: Uncovering the Roots of Injustice and Privilege'Sponsors: If you like Seminary Dropout, be sure to check out OnRamp. This Week on Seminary Dropout… Ken Wytsma is a leader, innovator, and social entrepreneur. He is the president of Kilns College, where he teaches courses on philosophy and justice. He is the founder of The Justice Conference--a yearly international conference that exposes men and women to a wide range of organizations and conversations relating to justice and the biblical call to give our lives away. Ken is also a church planter and the lead pastor at Antio...
2017-08-1253 minSeminary Dropout166 - Leroy Barber on the NFL, and Colin Kaepernick*Originally Posted at MissioAlliance.org Our sponsor: Compassion International If you like Seminary Dropout, be sure to check out OnRamp. This Week on Seminary Dropout… Leroy Barber has dedicated more than twenty-five years to eradicating poverty, confronting homelessness, restoring local neighborhoods, healing racism and living what Dr. King called "the beloved community." He is the author of New Neighbor and Everyday Missions, and the coauthor of Red, Brown, Yellow, Black and White with Velma Maia Thomas. He was also a contributing author to Tending to Eden by Scott Sabi...
2017-07-2433 minSeminary Dropout165 - Andrea Lucado, Author of 'English Lessons' Talks about Doubt and Being Her Own Person*Originally Posted at MissioAlliance.org Our sponsor: Compassion International If you like Seminary Dropout, be sure to check out OnRamp. This Week on Seminary Dropout… Andrea Lucado is a freelance writer based in Austin, Texas. The daughter of the best selling author and pastor, Max Lucado. She inherited an obsession with words and their arrangement. She has a masters in English Literature from Oxford Brooks University and contributes regularly to online and print publications such as Relevant Magazine, and SheReadsTruth.com. When she's not conducting intervi...
2017-07-1454 minSeminary Dropout164 - Mary Demuth Talks Celebrity Christianity and Finding Her Voice*Originally Posted at MissioAlliance.org Our sponsor: Compassion International If you like Seminary Dropout, be sure to check out OnRamp. This Week on Seminary Dropout... Mary DeMuth is a writer and speaker who loves to help people live re-storied lives. Author of more than 30 books, including parenting books, Southern fiction, and a memoir entitled Thin Places, Mary speaks around the country and the world. She is the wife of Patrick and the mom of three adult children. Restore your past. See...
2017-07-0737 min2017-06-2845 minSeminary Dropout163 - Charles Moore, Author of 'Called to Community: The Life Jesus Wants for His People'*Originally Posted at MissioAlliance.org Our sponsor: Compassion International Check out the new(ish) podcast OnRamp This Week on Seminary Dropout... Charles E. Moore is a member of the Bruderhof community and teaches at the Mount Academy in New York. He writes for Plough Quarterly and has compiled and edited several acclaimed books, including Provocations: Spiritual Writings of Kierkegaard, Everyone Belongs to God: Discovering the Hidden Christ, and Bearing Witness: Stories of Martyrdom and Costly Discipleship.
2017-06-1636 minSeminary Dropout162 - Alan Hirsch, Author of '5Q: Reactivating the Original Intelligence and Capacity of the Body of Christ'*Originally Posted at MissioAlliance.org Our sponsor: Compassion International Check out the new(ish) podcast OnRamp This Week on Seminary Dropout... Alan Hirsch is the founding director of Forge Mission Training Network, 100Movements, The 5Q Collective, and Future Travelers. All these are focussed on developing missional leadership and movemental organization. Known for his innovative approach to mission, Alan is considered to be a thought-leader and key mission strategist for churches across the Western world. Hirsch is the author of The Forgotten Ways; 5Q; The S...
2017-06-1449 minSeminary DropoutSeminary Dropout 161 - Tsh Oxenreider, Author of At Home in the World: Reflections on Belonging While Wandering the Globe*Originally Posted at MissioAlliance.org Our sponsor: Compassion International Check out the new(ish) podcast OnRamp This Week on Seminary Dropout... Tsh Oxenreider is the founder and main voice of The Art of Simple, a community site that celebrates living slow with passion, and is the host of the top-ranked podcast The Simple Show. She’s the author of At Home in the World, Notes from a Blue Bike, One Bite at a Time, and Organized Simplicity, and she thinks a library card, a Netflix subscription, and a pas...
2017-06-0245 minSeminary Dropout160 - Karen Swallow Prior: Abortion in the USA*Originally Posted at MissioAlliance.org Our sponsor: Compassion International Check out the new(ish) podcast OnRamp This Week on Seminary Dropout... Karen Swallow Prior is professor of English at Liberty University, Research Fellow with the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, a member of the Faith Advisory Council of the Humane Society of the United States, and a regular contributor to Christianity Today’s Her.meneutics. Her most recent book is Fierce Convictions: The Extraordinary Life of Hannah More: Poet, Reformer, Abolitionist. Some questions discussed in this episode......
2017-05-271h 00Seminary Dropout159 - Efrem Smith, Author of "Killing Us Softly: Reborn in the Upside-Down Image of God"*Originally Posted at MissioAlliance.org Our sponsor: Compassion International Check out the new(ish) podcast OnRamp Efrem Smith's personal and professional story paints a compelling picture of an urban church leader of deep faith who has managed leaders and budgets, transforming people and ministry wherever he has served. His track record in leading Christian Community Development efforts, serving as a Pastor, Church Planter and leader of the Pacific Southwest Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church, have prepared him for this moment. Throughout his career, Efrem has had a passion for the u...
2017-05-2236 minSeminary Dropout158 - David P. Leong, Author of "Race and Place: How Urban Geography Shapes the Journey to Reconciliation"*Originally Posted at MissioAlliance.org Our sponsor: Compassion International Check out the new(ish) podcast OnRamp David P. Leong (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is associate professor of missiology at Seattle Pacific University and Seminary, where he also serves as the director of the Global and Urban Ministry minor. He previously served in churches in urban Seattle through ministries focused on community groups and neighborhood involvement. As a scholar and practitioner, Leong examines the theological meaning of the city in an increasingly globalized and urbanized world. At the intersection of intercultural and m...
2017-05-1554 minSeminary Dropout157- Tish Harrison Warren & Jonathan Warren: A Biblical, Historical, and Pastoral Defense of Women in Ministry*Originally Posted at MissioAlliance.org Our sponsor: Compassion International Check out the new(ish) podcast OnRamp Tish Harrison Warren & Jonathan Warren talking about women in ministry and ordination. William Witt's articles on women and holy orders: http://willgwitt.org/category/theology/womens-ordination William Webb, Slaves, Women, and Homosexuals John Stackhouse, Finally Feminist Ben Witherington, Women in the Earliest Christian Churches NT Wright's essay on women in holy orders:
2017-05-091h 41Seminary Dropout156 - Traveling to Sri Lanka with Compassion International*Originally Posted at MissioAlliance.org Our sponsor: Compassion International Check out the new(ish) podcast OnRamp In this very special episode, Sam Hoover from Compassion International sits down with me to discuss our recent trip to Sri Lanka. Compassion International on Social Media Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Pinterest Snapchat LinkedIn Google+ If you liked this episode then you might also like… Seminary Dropout 137: Chris Marlow, Author of ” Doing Good is Simple: Make a Difference Right Where You Are” Seminary...
2017-04-2248 minSeminary DropoutSD 155 - Esther Emery: What Happens When You Give Up the Internet For a Year Our sponsor: Compassion International Check out the new(ish) podcast OnRamp Esther Emery used to direct stage plays in Southern California. But that was a long time ago. Now she lives with her husband and three children off the grid in a yurt, tending to three acres in the foothills of Idaho’s Rocky Mountains. She writes about faith and trying to live a fearless, free life at www.estheremery.com. Website: http://www.estheremery.com Esther Emery was a successful playwright and theater director, wife and mother, an...
2017-04-1745 minSeminary DropoutSeminary Dropout 154: Jamin Goggin & Kyle Strobel on the Church's Problems with Power Jamin Goggin serves as a pastor at Mission Hills Church. He has been in pastoral ministry for eleven years, including several years as the Pastor of Spiritual Formation at Saddleback Church. Jamin speaks and writes in the areas of spiritual formation, ministry and theology. He holds two Masters degrees and is currently earning a PhD in systematic theology. He lives in Southern California with his wife, Kristin, and their three children. Kyle Strobel is a professor of spiritual theology and formation at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University and is an emerging voice among evangelicals...
2017-04-081h 00Seminary Dropout153: David Fitch Author of 'Faithful Presence: Seven Disciplines that Shape the Church for Mission' David E. Fitch (PhD, Northwestern University) is the B. R. Lindner Chair of Evangelical Theology at Northern Seminary. He is also the founding pastor of Life on the Vine Christian Community, a missional church in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. He is the author of The Great Giveaway and The End of Evangelicalism? and is the coauthor of Prodigal Christianity. Fitch coaches a network of church plants in the Christian and Missionary Alliance and he writes, speaks, and lectures on issues the local church must face in mission including cultural engagement, leadership and theology. He has also...
2016-12-0154 minSeminary Dropout152: Paul Pavao on Cancer, The Early Church, and Living in Intentional CommunityPaul Pavao is a teacher at Rose Creek village, a Christian community. He is married and has six children. Paul is a Mensa member and has studied early CHristian history for over 20 years. Our Sponsor: Intervarsity Press has an exclusive for Seminary Dropout listeners. Go to ivpress.com/dropout to get 30% off The Road Back to You. If you liked this episode then you might also like… 134: Jessica Kelley, Author of “Lord Willing?: Wrestling with God’s Role in My Child’s Death” 140: Frank James, Lo...
2016-11-2937 minSeminary Dropout151: Greg Boyd on How to Live in a Trump PresidencyGreg Boyd is an internationally recognized theologian, preacher, teacher, apologist and author. He has been featured on the front page of The New York Times, The Charlie Rose Show, CNN, National Public Radio, the BBC and numerous other television and radio venues. Greg received his Ph.D. from Princeton Theological Seminary (summa cum laude 1988), his M.Div. from Yale Divinity School (cum laude 1982), and his B.A. in Philosophy from the University of Minnesota (1979). He was a professor of theology for 16 years at Bethel University (St. Paul, MN) where he received the Teaching Excellence Award...
2016-11-191h 05Seminary DropoutSeminary Dropout 150: #SheLeads Summit - Austin Panel On Saturday October 29th Missio Alliance hosted She Leads: Reclaiming the Blessed Alliance for Faithful Mission. The main event was simulcast to regional venues all of the country. I had the privilege of moderating the local panel in my hometown of Austin, TX. Our panelists were: Latasha Morrison is a bridge-builder, reconciler, fellow abolitionist, and a compelling voice in the fight for racial justice. Having worked with youth and served as a Children’s & the Next Gen Director, she has developed an untamed passion for social justice issues across the globe. A na...
2016-11-111h 14Seminary DropoutSeminary Dropout 148: Leonard Sweet talks about The Bad Habits of Jesus Leonard I. Sweet is an American theologian, semiotician, church historian, pastor, and author. Sweet currently serves as the E. Stanley Jones Professor of Evangelism at Drew Theological School at Drew University, in Madison, New Jersey; and a Visiting Distinguished Professor at George Fox University in Portland, Oregon. Sweet is ordained in the United Methodist denomination. Check out Leonards website here. The Bad Habits of Jesus: Showing Us the Way to Live Right in a World Gone Wrong Did Jesus have bad habits? In our culture, we have a tendency t...
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Seminary Dropout147: Shane Claiborne Talks "Executing Grace: How the Death Penalty Killed Jesus and Why it's Killing Us" Shane Claiborne graduated from Eastern University and did graduate work at Princeton Seminary. In 2010, he received an Honorary Doctorate from Eastern. His adventures have taken him from the streets of Calcutta where he worked with Mother Teresa to the wealthy suburbs of Chicago where he served at the influential mega-church Willow Creek. As a peacemaker, his journeys have taken him to some of the most troubled regions of the world – from Rwanda to the West Bank – and he’s been on peace delegations in Afghanistan and Iraq. Shane is a founder and board member...
2016-10-2742 minSeminary DropoutSeminary Dropout 146: N.T. Wright Talks about The Day the Revolution Began N.T. WRIGHT is the former Bishop of Durham in the Church of England and one of the world’s leading Bible scholars. He is now serving as the Chair of New Testament and Early Christianity at the School of Divinity at the University of St. Andrews. For twenty years he taught New Testament studies at Cambridge, McGill and Oxford Universities. As being both one of the world’s leading Bible scholars and a popular author, he has been featured on ABC News, Dateline, The Colbert Report, and Fresh Air. His award-winning books include The Case for the...
2016-10-2045 minSeminary DropoutSeminary Dropout 145: Voting, Part 2 with Nekeisha Alayna AlexisNekeisha Alayna Alexis is an independent scholar with wide-ranging interests related to human and other animal liberation. She orients her life toward undoing oppression through her vegan practice, teaching and writing, and various types of organizing in her community. She is co-founder and co-organizer of Jesus Radicals, an online space for exploring faith, politics and the particular connections between anarchism and Christianity, and host of its Iconocast Canvas podcast. She works at Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary on the communication team and as the intercultural competence and undoing racism coordinator. Click here to view her website and twitter. For her personal musing...
2016-10-1459 minSeminary DropoutSeminary Dropout 144: Voting, Part 1 with Greg BoydGreg Boyd is an internationally recognized theologian, preacher, teacher, apologist and author. He has been featured on the front page of The New York Times, The Charlie Rose Show, CNN, National Public Radio, the BBC and numerous other television and radio venues. Greg received his Ph.D. from Princeton Theological Seminary (summa cum laude 1988), his M.Div. from Yale Divinity School (cum laude 1982), and his B.A. in Philosophy from the University of Minnesota (1979). He was a professor of theology for 16 years at Bethel University (St. Paul, MN) where he received the Teaching Excellence Award...
2016-10-081h 01Seminary DropoutSeminary Dropout 143: Ann Voskamp on her new book "The Broken Way: A Daring Path Into the Abundant Life" Our Sponsor: Intervarsity Press has an exclusive for Seminary Dropout listeners. Go to ivpress.com/dropout to get 30% off The Broken Way. If you liked this episode then you might also like… Seminary Dropout 83: Rachel Held Evans, Author of “Searching For Sunday” Seminary Dropout 123: AJ Swoboda, on Wandering, Doubt, and Hope Subscribe/Rate/Review Seminary Dropout in iTunes
2016-09-3037 minSeminary DropoutSeminary Dropout:142 Mike McHargue aka "Science Mike", Author of "Finding God In The Waves"*Originally Posted at MissioAlliance.org Mike McHargue (better known as Science Mike) is the best-selling author of Finding God in the Waves, host of Ask Science Mike and co-host of The Liturgists Podcast. He's a leading voice on matters of science and religion with a monthly reach in the hundreds of thousands. Among other outlets, Mike has written for RELEVANT, Don Miller's Storyline, BioLogos, and The Washington Post. Mike loves sharing ideas in person, and is an in-demand speaker at conferences, churches, and colleges. He's recently spoken to sold-out crowds in New York a...
2016-09-2147 minSeminary DropoutSeminary Dropout 141: Brandon Hatmaker, Author of "A Mile Wide"*Originally Posted at MissioAlliance.org Brandon is an author, biker, humanitarian, and a huge fan of the underdog. After more than 20 years of working in the local church, He co-founded and is now the Managing Partner of The Legacy Collective (www.legacycollective.org) and The Legacy Investor Group LLC which focuses on partnering, pioneering, and funding sustainable solutions to systemic social issues. He co-stars in the HGTV and DIY Network series "My Big Family Renovation" and has had various guest appearances on other HGTV shows (Brother v.s. Brother, Tiny House A...
2016-09-1551 minSeminary DropoutSeminary Dropout: 141 Cathleen Falsani & Jennifer Grant, Editors of "Disquiet Time"*Originally Posted at MissioAlliance.org A Connecticut native and granddaughter of Italian and Irish immigrants, Cathleen is a graduate of Wheaton College, the alma mater of the Rev. Billy Graham, former U.S. Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert and horror film director Wes Craven. (Admittedly, she often finds more common ground with Craven and Graham than Hastert.) She holds a master’s degree in journalism from Northwestern University as well as a master’s degree in theological studies from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary. She also was a 2009 Divinity School Media Fellow at Duke University, a Gralla F...
2016-09-0840 minSeminary DropoutSeminary Dropout 140: Frank James, Logos Video Course "Introducing Church History" Dr. James has two doctorates, a D.Phil. in History from Oxford University and a Ph.D. in Theology from Westminster Theological Seminary. Dr. James has taught at Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, Florda (where he also served as president) and at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in South Hamilton, MA (where he also served as provost). Additionally, he has served on the teaching faculties of Villanova University and Westmont College, and was Visiting Professor at the Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies at Oxford University. He will be releasing a video course titled, "Introducing Church History" for Logos B...
2016-09-0159 minSeminary DropoutSeminary Dropout 139: Todd Adkins, Host of "5 Leadership Questions" Todd Adkins is the Director of Leadership at Lifeway Christian Resources. He is passionate about the development of leaders, especially within the church. Todd served in student ministry and as an executive pastor for several years before joining the leadership at Lifeway to head up Ministry Grid, Lifeway’s dynamic new leadership development platform featuring over 3,700 videos and a fully customizable learning management system for churches. The 5 Leadership Questions podcast is brought to you by LifeWay Leadership. Each episode co-hosts Todd Adkins and Barnabas Piper will ask five questions of different guests or about different leaders...
2016-08-2549 minSeminary DropoutSeminary Dropout 138: Morgan Guyton, Author of "How Jesus Saves the World From Us" Christianity has always been about being saved. But today what Christians need saving from most is the toxic understanding of salvation we've received through bad theology. The loudest voices in Christianity today sound exactly like the religious authorities who crucified Jesus. How Jesus Saves the World from Us: 12 Antidotes to Toxic Christianity This is a book for Christians who are troubled by what we've become and who want Jesus to save us from the toxic behaviors and attitudes we've embraced. Each of the 12 chapters proposes an antidote for the toxicity that...
2016-08-171h 00Seminary DropoutSeminary Dropout 137: Chris Marlow, Author of " Doing Good is Simple"Chris Marlow, founder of the global advocacy organization Help One Now, once felt paralyzed in the face of global problems. They seemed too numerous, too complicated, too big—and after all, how much can one person really do? But a wake-up call in Zimbabwe and a closer study of Scripture soon showed Chris that maybe Christians are overcomplicating how to do act justly in a broken world. Maybe all God is calling us to do is set up a lemonade stand for a good cause. Doing Good Is Simple: Making a Difference Right Where You Ar...
2016-08-0938 minSeminary DropoutSeminary Dropout 136: Gerald McDermott, Author of "The Great Theologians: A Brief Guide"Gerald R. McDermott (PhD, University of Iowa) is Anglican Chair of Divinity at Beeson Divinity School in Birmingham, Alabama. He is also associate pastor at Christ the King Anglican Church. His books include The Other Jonathan Edwards: Readings in Love, Society, and Justice (with Ronald Story), The Theology of Jonathan Edwards (with Michael McClymond), A Trinitarian Theology of Religions (with Harold Netland), Cancer: A Medical and Spiritual Guide (with William Fintel, MD), Jonathan Edwards Confronts the Gods and World Religions: An Indispensable Guide. The Great Theologians: A Brief Guide Who are t...
2016-08-0354 minSeminary Dropout135: Suzanne Burden, Author of "Reclaiming Eve: The Identity and Calling of Women in the Kingdom of God"Suzanne is a graduate of Cornerstone University and Grace Theological Seminary and serves part-time as discipleship pastor at Three Rivers Wesleyan Church. She writes and speaks on living in the Kingdom of God as a joyful, right-now reality. Inferior. Second-best. Marginalized. Every daughter of Eve faces an identity crisis at some time in her life. And many wonder where they fit in on a regular basis. Authors Suzanne Burden, Carla Sunberg and Jamie Wright set out to discover what the Bible says about every woman's identity. What they uncovered is a scriptural blueprint for both...
2016-07-2837 minSeminary Dropout134: Jessica Kelley, Author of "Lord Willing?: Wrestling with God's Role in My Child's Death" Jessica Kelley is a writer, speaker, and survivor of child loss. She has a B.S. in Psychology, a M.S. in Counseling & Human Development, and experience as a School Counselor. Born and raised in the South, Jessica now lives with her husband and five-year-old daughter in Saint Paul, Minnesota. She survives the absurdly long winters by going to the gym, dreaming about the beach, and eating copious amounts of chocolate. You can find her processing her faith journey at JessicaKelley.com. Lord Willing?: Wrestling with God's Role in My Child's Death
2016-07-2147 minSeminary Dropout133: Lisa Sharon Harper on The Very Good Gospel: How Everything Wrong Can Be Made Right*Originally Posted at MissioAlliance.org Lisa Sharon Harper is the chief church engagement officer at Sojourners, a nonprofit organization committed to putting Christian faith into action in the pursuit of social justice, peace, and environmental stewardship. She is the author of several books, including Evangelical Does Not Equal Republican...or Democrat and coauthor of Forgive Us: Confessions of a Compromised Faith. Harper has been recognized by The Huffington Post as one of “50 Powerful Women Religious Leaders” and is considered one of the nation’s most influential voices on a faith-rooted approach to advocacy. Harper speaks extensively, nationally and internati...
2016-07-1443 minSeminary DropoutSeminary Dropout 132: Jonathan Martin, Author of "How to Survive a Shipwreck: Help Is on the Way and Love Is Already Here"Jonathan Martin is a writer, speaker, and dreamer currently living in Tulsa, OK, where he serves as Teaching Pastor at Sanctuary Church. He holds degrees from Gardner-Webb University, The Pentecostal Theological Seminary, and Duke Divinity School. He is the author of Prototype: What Happens When You Discover You’re More Like Jesus Than You Think? He is a product of the “Christ-haunted landscape” of the American South, sweaty revivals, and hip-hop. . He loves to talk about the beauty of God, what an extraordinary thing it is to be called God’s beloved, and finding new ways to be human. His new...
2016-07-0741 minSeminary DropoutSeminary Dropout 131: Brian Zahnd Author of "Water to Wine: Some of My Story" Brian Zahnd is the founder and lead pastor, of Word of Life Church in St. Joseph, Missouri. He is a passionate reader of theology and philosophy, an avid hiker and mountain climber, and authority on all things Bob Dylan. He and his wife, Peri, have three adult sons and five grandchildren. He is the author of several other books, including Unconditional?, Beauty Will Save the World, and A Farewell To Mars. Follow his blog at www.brianzahnd.com. Water to Wine: Some of My Story Why would the pastor of a...
2016-07-0253 minSeminary DropoutSeminary Dropout 130: Makoto Fujimura, Author of Silence and Beauty: Hidden Faith Born of SufferingMakoto Fujimura is an internationally renowned artist, writer and speaker who serves as the director of Fuller Theological Seminary's Brehm Center for Worship, Theology, and the Arts. He is also the founder of the International Arts Movement and served as a presidential appointee to the National Council on the Arts from 2003 to 2009. His books include Refractions: A Journey of Faith, Art and Culture and Culture Care. Recognized worldwide as a cultural shaper, Fujimura's work has been exhibited at galleries including Dillon Gallery in New York, Sato Museum in Tokyo, The Contemporary Museum of Tokyo, Tokyo National University of Fine...
2016-06-2335 minSeminary DropoutSeminary Dropout 129: Christine Caine on Shame, Immigration, and Freedom Christine Caine is a recognized teacher, preacher, author, and activist. As a founder of The A21 Campaign, Christine leads one of the largest non-profit organizations in the world dedicated to rescuing victims of human trafficking in twelve countries. Additionally, through her personal ministry, Christine shares messages of hope, encouragement, and freedom in churches across the globe and frequently addresses leaders of some of the world’s largest organizations. Christine and her husband, Nick, spend their time in both Sydney, Australia, and the United States, and they adore their daughters Catie and Sophie. Unashamed: Drop...
2016-06-1643 minSeminary DropoutSeminary Dropout 128: Soong-Chan Rah, on Prophetic Lament: A Call for Justice in Troubled Times*Published originally at MissioAlliance.org Soong-Chan Rah is the Milton B. Engebretson Associate Professor of Church Growth and Evangelism at North Park Theological Seminary in Chicago, Illinois. He is the author of The Next Evangelicalism: Freeing the Church from Western Cultural Captivity and Many Colors: Cultural Intelligence for a Changing Church, as well as coauthor of Forgive Us: Confessions of a Compromised Faith and contributing author for Growing Healthy Asian American Churches. In addition to serving as founding senior pastor of the multiethnic, urban ministry-focused Cambridge Community Fellowship Church (CCFC), Rah has been a part of four...
2016-06-0955 minSeminary DropoutSeminary Dropout 127: Rethinking Hell with Chris Date & Graham Ware Graham Ware is currently Pastor of Centre Street Baptist Church in St. Thomas, Ontario. He holds a BA in History, minoring in Biblical Studies from Atlantic Baptist University (now Crandall University) and an M.Div. from McMaster Divinity College. His blog and sermon podcast can be found on the church's website and he can be found on Twitter (@deo_favente1). His other passions include football (actual football, not the American version) supporting Chelsea FC, as well as reading, coffee, craft beer, and being a husband and dad to three daughters. Chris Date is the host...
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