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Common Grounds Unity Podcast#176 - Jim Estep - Paul's Letter to LeadersCohosts Drew Baker and Tina Bruner talk with Jim Estep (Author, Professor, and co-founder of E2 Elders) about his book "Paul's Letter to Leaders: Philippians for Elders and Deacons. Paul’s Epistle to the Philippians is the only letter explicitly written to church leaders. You can find the book on Amazon.
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2025-12-1953 min
Common Grounds Unity Podcast# 153 Poetry Poets and the Word Made FleshPoet Darryl Willis (of Eastern European Missions) joins Tina Bruner and Drew Baker to discuss poetry and the power of the spoken word in a wounded world.
Show Notes
Several sources were mentioned in this episode where you can go to find outstanding poems and poets.
Darryl Willis Poetry: https://darrylbwillis.medium.com/
Willis' "Nocturnal Notes": https://medium.com/literally-literary/nocturnal-notes-372dd046255c
Joy Harjo "Perhaps the World Ends Here": https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/49622/perhaps-the-world-ends-here
Amanda Gorman: https://www.theamandagorman.com/
Padraig O' Tuama: https://onbeing.org/series/poetry-unbound/
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2025-01-3148 min
Common Grounds Unity Podcast#150 Christmas EpisodeIn this episode, Kevin Withem, Tina Bruner, Veronique Weber, John Teal, Michael Stakelum, and Drew Baker share Christmas readings mixed in with select Christmas songs. We hope that you will find this helpful as we set our minds on Christ and his incarnation.
CGU has a vision to create and support gatherings of unity-minded Christians around the globe. Imagine the good news of these gatherings modeling the prayer of Jesus in our divided world. If you benefit from this ministry, please consider donating monthly to support the work. www.commongroundsunity.org/donate .
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2024-12-2411 minCommon Grounds Unity Podcast150 Christmas EpisodeIn this episode, Kevin Withem, Tina Bruner, Veronique Weber, John Teal, Michael Stakelum, and Drew Baker share Christmas readings mixed in with select Christmas songs. We hope that you will find this helpful as we set our minds on Christ and his incarnation.
CGU has a vision to create and support gatherings of unity-minded Christians around the globe. Imagine the good news of these gatherings modeling the prayer of Jesus in our divided world. If you benefit from this ministry, please consider donating monthly to support the work. www.commongroundsunity.org/donate .
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2024-12-2410 minCommon Grounds Unity Podcast150 Christmas EpisodeIn this episode, Kevin Withem, Tina Bruner, Veronique Weber, John Teal, Michael Stakelum, and Drew Baker share Christmas readings mixed in with select Christmas songs. We hope that you will find this helpful as we set our minds on Christ and his incarnation.
CGU has a vision to create and support gatherings of unity-minded Christians around the globe. Imagine the good news of these gatherings modeling the prayer of Jesus in our divided world. If you benefit from this ministry, please consider donating monthly to support the work. www.commongroundsunity.org/donate .
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2024-12-2019 min
The Milk BarJason Forrest in The Mik Bar - Episode 795Recorded for release w/c 16th Sept 2024
This week Luke Baker lets us know about An Office and a Gentleman at the Wolverhampton Grand next week, we have live music from James Bruner who popped into the studio for a chat, we find out about the Walsall Scare Maze theme for 2024, and we hear about three shows at the Stafford Gatehouse, Totally Tina, GenZpreneur Live and Carlton Kirby's talk about his life with the Tour de France.
2024-09-161h 11
Common Grounds Unity Podcast#137 Peacemakers: Conflict Resolution - Joey Cope and Steve StatenPart 2:
In 2023, Tina Bruner and Drew Baker cohosted a webinar called "Peacemakers: Conflict Resolution. In a time when people are becoming more polarized we believe this 2-part podcast is crucial.
Conflict Management Assessment. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DAhmbgUhL5X9VaRjfBi_nKD0LM7JZEdF/view?usp=drive_link
CGU has a vision to create and support gatherings of unity-minded Christians around the globe. Imagine the good news of these gatherings modeling the prayer of Jesus in our divided world. If you benefit from this ministry, please consider donating monthly to support the work...
2024-06-2147 min
Common Grounds Unity Podcast#136 Peacemakers: Conflict Resolution - Joey Cope and Steve StatenIn 2023, Tina Bruner and Drew Baker cohosted a webinar called "Peacemakers: Conflict Resolution. In a time when people are becoming more polarized we believe this 2-part podcast is crucial.
Conflict Management Assessment. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DAhmbgUhL5X9VaRjfBi_nKD0LM7JZEdF/view?usp=drive_link
CGU has a vision to create and support gatherings of unity-minded Christians around the globe. Imagine the good news of these gatherings modeling the prayer of Jesus in our divided world. If you benefit from this ministry, please consider donating monthly to support the work. www.commongroundsunity...
2024-06-0747 min
Common Grounds Unity Podcast#132- Mark Hamilton -Drew Baker and Tina Bruner have a conversation with Mark Hamilton about what the Bible really says about immigration and how Christians should respond to migrants.
Mentioned in this episode:
Mark Hamilton's book, "Jesus King of Strangers"
Jessica Goudeau's book, "After the Last Border"
and the United Nations High Commission on Refugees https://www.unhcr.org/us
CGU has a vision to create and support gatherings of unity-minded Christians around the globe. Imagine the good news of these gatherings modeling the prayer of Jesus in our divided world. If you benefit from this...
2024-04-1258 min
Common Grounds Unity Podcast#130 Holly Carey-"Women Who Do: Female Disciples in the GospelsIn this episode, Tina Bruner and Drew Baker talk with Dr. Holly Carey about her book, "Women Who Do: Female Disciples in the Gospels."
CGU has a vision to create and support gatherings of unity-minded Christians around the globe. Imagine the good news of these gatherings modeling the prayer of Jesus in our divided world. If you benefit from this ministry, please consider donating monthly to support the work. www.commongroundsunity.org/donate .
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2024-03-1538 min
Common Grounds Unity Podcast#128 Dr. Jerry Taylor - Embracing Memory and Imagination - Part 2As we focus on Black History Month, Tina Bruner and Rudy Hagood talk with Dr. Jerry Taylor, the founding Director of the Carl Spain Center on Race Studies and Spiritual Action. Please see more at https://carlspaincenter.org/ and https://carlspaincenter.org/2023tour/
CGU has a vision to create and support gatherings of unity-minded Christians around the globe. Imagine the good news of these gatherings modeling the prayer of Jesus in our divided world. If you benefit from this ministry, please consider donating monthly to support the work. www.commongroundsunity.org/donate .
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2024-02-1636 min
Common Grounds Unity Podcast#127 Dr. Jerry Taylor - Embracing Memory and ImaginationAs we focus on Black History Month, Tina Bruner and Rudy Hagood talk with Dr. Jerry Taylor, the founding Director of the Carl Spain Center on Race Studies and Spiritual Action. Please see more at https://carlspaincenter.org/ and https://carlspaincenter.org/2023tour/
CGU has a vision to create and support gatherings of unity-minded Christians around the globe. Imagine the good news of these gatherings modeling the prayer of Jesus in our divided world. If you benefit from this ministry, please consider donating monthly to support the work. www.commongroundsunity.org/donate .
Please give us...
2024-02-0239 min
Common Grounds Unity Podcast#126 The Disciples of Christ and Christian UnityTina Bruner and Doug Foster welcome Joel Brown and Paul Tche of the Disciples of Christ to discuss some of the factors contributing to the divides within the Stone Campbell Movement and to explore several efforts that are being made to overcome our divisions.
Below are some links to files/websites mentioned in the conversation:
https://www.disciplescuim.org
https://www.discipleshistory.org
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Gly3HkJETaulejriRPTl2q8XvZYsBPnY/view?usp=drive_link
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C9ptjAi3TGiqVvZn-KxFUErBneenWyJB/view?usp=drive_link
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2024-01-1957 min
Министерство любвиgalactic messWeclome to this musical mystical journey through the waves of your soul. It's all about the connection with the chaotic nature and beauty of raw feelings of gratitude, grief, love and hope
tracklist:
Floating Points & Pharoah Sanders - Movement 6 (feat. London Symphony)
voice: pinsiberia reading ancient poem of Sappho
Joseph Shabason - Broken Hearted Kota
Greg Sper, Ronald Bruner, Jr. MonoNeon - Careless (Tiny Room Sessions)
Fred again, Brian Eno - Cmon
kid’s voice: boy says about self-esteem in reels
N’Gou Bagayoko - Kulu
Kamaal Williams - Hold On (feat. Lauren Faith)
Emily Wurramara - Ngarrikwujeyinama
Elmiene - Mark...
2023-12-311h 00
ET Story 故事飛碟[2023聖誕節系列] Only YOU Can Save Christmas!當聖誕老公公忙著幫別人準備禮物 自己卻忘記要準備禮物給聖誕老婆婆? 小精靈Wink趕緊來幫忙~ 故事最後的反轉，你一定要來聽喔 -- 本集故事改編自: 書名: Only YOU Can Save Christmas! 作者: Wallace, Adam 繪圖: Bruner, Garth 出版: Sourcebooks Wonderland Sound Effect from https://reurl.cc/mlzvpM -- FB粉絲團: ET Story 故事飛碟 IG搜尋: etstory.tw 各類合作請洽 : etstorytw@gmail.com 留言告訴我你對這一集的想法： https://open.firstory.me/user/clf36n2q0039r01vw61tt3bbd/comments Powered by Firstory Hosting
2023-12-2013 min
Common Grounds Unity Podcast#123 - Tyler McKenzie - Healthy Church - Love the VilleTina Bruner and Kevin Withem interview Tyler Mckenzie, Senior Pastor of Northeast Christian and Christian Standard Columnist. Tyler shares about how healthy churches serve their communities - taking the church to the community. Northeast is a sizeable multi-campus congregation that is having a major impact on the city of Louisville, KY. "Healthy Church."
Tyler mentions 30 30-minute short Christmas Story produced by Northeast Christian Church https://youtu.be/UU16egkNFwQ
Find Northeast Christian Church https://www.necchurch.org/
https://missionalive.org/
CGU creates spaces for Christians to gather so that we might...
2023-12-081h 05
Common Grounds Unity Podcast#120 Chuck DeGroat - Healthy ChurchDrew Baker and Tina Bruner engage in a refreshing conversation with Dr. Chuck DeGroat on the topics of narcissism and wholeheartedness in church leadership.
When Narcissism Comes to Church (Amazon) - https://a.co/d/9Cyllzh
Wholeheartedness (Amazon) - https://a.co/d/1pemavc
CGU creates spaces for Christians to gather so that we might recognize Jesus in one another. If you are blessed by this ministry please consider tax-deductible monthly donation. Please donate at https://www.commongroundsunity.org/donate.
Please check out commongroundsunity.org to learn more about CGU, how to...
2023-10-2753 min
Common Grounds Unity Podcast#111 - Steve Cuss - Managing Leadership Anxiety: Yours and Theirs - Part 2Tina Bruner and Mitch Mitchell continue their talk with Steve Cuss about his incredible book "Managing Leadership Anxiety: Yours and Theirs." This conversation is incredibly important! Find it on Amazon or other booksellers.
Contact John Teal at john@commongroundsunity.org if you would like to become an assistant audio/video editor.
Please subscribe to the CGU Patreon Channel at www.patreon.com/commongroundsunity
Thank you to our sponsors, Mission Alive www.missionalive.org and Central Christian College of the Bible www.cccb.edu.
CGU creates spaces, communities, and resources to help...
2023-07-2830 min
Common Grounds Unity Podcast#110 - Steve Cuss - Managing Leadership Anxiety: Yours and Theirs - Part 1Tina Bruner and Mitch Mitchell talk with Steve Cuss about his incredible book "Managing Leadership Anxiety: Yours and Theirs." This conversation is incredibly important! Find it on Amazon or other booksellers.
Contact John Teal at john@commongroundsunity.org if you would like to become an assistant audio/video editor.
Please subscribe to the CGU Patreon Channel at www.patreon.com/commongroundsunity
Thank you to our sponsors, Mission Alive www.missionalive.org and Central Christian College of the Bible www.cccb.edu.
CGU creates spaces, communities, and resources to help people experience "...
2023-07-2128 min
Common Grounds Unity Podcast#98 Asbury: Let's Talk Revival - Mike Mack, Terrence Turman, Hayley AndersonHave you heard about the revival at Asbury? Well, let’s talk about it. What happened, how is God’s Spirit moving, and how can we have eyes to see and ears to hear today? In this episode, Mike Mack from the Christian Standard cohost with Tina Bruner and they talk with Hayley Anderson and Terrence Turman about their articles in the Christian Standard and their experience at Asbury University during the revival.
Local new interview: https://www.wdrb.com/asbury-university-student-describes-atmosphere-at-impromptu-revival-during-chapel-service/video_c40def2d-ef47-5ce9-960e-f135aaa7a9cc.html
Christian Standard Arti...
2023-04-2158 min
Common Grounds Unity Podcast#86 Ukraine Special Episode - May we be tools in the hand of GodIn this episode, Tina Bruner, Magda Macyszyn, and John Teal discuss the great need to help the Ukrainian refugees who are in Poland. As Magda said, Christians can be tools in the hand of God. Go to https://gcconnexion.org/ to see how you can help.
CGU creates spaces, communities, and resources to help people experience "the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace" (Eph. 4:3), advancing the prayer of Jesus (Jn. 17:21-23). We have big ideas for unity, but we can't do it alone. Our support comes from people like you who give a tax-deductible...
2022-12-0137 min
Common Grounds Unity Podcast#59 - Lessons Learned from Mars Hill #6 - Beauty from AshesWelcome to season two of the Common Grounds Unity podcast. Kevin Withem and Tina Bruner are kicking off the season with a series titled “Lessons Learned from Mars Hill” where we will be hosting a panel discussion with Dr. Alicia Crumpton, Ben Brewster, and Kevin Holland. Our goal is to discuss themes arising from Christianity Today’s “The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill podcast.”
Our intent is to discuss some common issues that may arise within congregational life and leadership cultures. We recognize the Mars Hill story to be an extreme example of what can happen. We also un...
2022-04-081h 05
Common Grounds Unity Podcast#58 - Lessons Learned from Mars Hill #5 - Gold, Silver, Precious Stones, Wood, Hay, or StrawWelcome to season two of the Common Grounds Unity podcast. Kevin Withem and Tina Bruner are kicking off the season with a series titled “Lessons Learned from Mars Hill” where we will be hosting a panel discussion with Dr. Alicia Crumpton, Ben Brewster, and Kevin Holland. Our goal is to discuss themes arising from Christianity Today’s “The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill podcast.”
Our intent is to discuss some common issues that may arise within congregational life and leadership cultures. We recognize the Mars Hill story to be an extreme example of what can happen. We also un...
2022-04-0159 min
Common Grounds Unity Podcast#57 - Lessons Learned from Mars Hill #4 - The Cost of Speaking UpWelcome to season two of the Common Grounds Unity podcast. Kevin Withem and Tina Bruner are kicking off the season with a series titled “Lessons Learned from Mars Hill” where we will be hosting a panel discussion with Dr. Alicia Crumpton, Ben Brewster, and Kevin Holland. Our goal is to discuss themes arising from Christianity Today’s “The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill podcast.”
Our intent is to discuss some common issues that may arise within congregational life and leadership cultures. We recognize the Mars Hill story to be an extreme example of what can happen. We also un...
2022-03-251h 05
Common Grounds Unity Podcast#56 - For the Love of God - The Ukrainian CrisisKevin Withem interviews Tina Bruner, Executive Director Global Christian Connexion and co-host CGU Podcast, who is in Poland serving refugees fleeing Ukraine. Erik Tryggestad CEO and President of the Christian Chronicle and Andy Fleming have conversations with John Teal about the Ukrainian crisis.
Please help meet the needs with your donations by visiting the following websites. You can find resources at:
The Christian Chronicle:
https://christianchronicle.org/ukraine-crisis-how-to-help/
The Global Christian Connexion (formally the World Convention)
https://www.globalchristianconnexion.org/
Hope Worldwide
https://www.hopeww.org/
2022-03-1749 min
Common Grounds Unity Podcast#55 - Lessons Learned from Mars Hill #3 - The Stories We TellWelcome to season two of the Common Grounds Unity podcast. Kevin Withem and Tina Bruner are kicking off the season with a series titled “Lessons Learned from Mars Hill” where we will be hosting a panel discussion with Dr. Alicia Crumpton, Ben Brewster, and Kevin Holland. Our goal is to discuss themes arising from Christianity Today’s “The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill podcast.”
Our intent is to discuss some common issues that may arise within congregational life and leadership cultures. We recognize the Mars Hill story to be an extreme example of what can happen. We also un...
2022-03-121h 00
Common Grounds Unity Podcast#54 - Lessons Learned from Mars Hill #2 - Oh That's Just the Way Men Are!Welcome to season two of the Common Grounds Unity podcast. Kevin Withem and Tina Bruner are kicking off the season with a series titled “Lessons Learned from Mars Hill” where we will be hosting a panel discussion with Dr. Alicia Crumpton, Ben Brewster, and Kevin Holland. Our goal is to discuss themes arising from Christianity Today’s “The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill podcast.”
Our intent is to discuss some common issues that may arise within congregational life and leadership cultures. We recognize the Mars Hill story to be an extreme example of what can happen. We also un...
2022-03-041h 05
Common Grounds Unity Podcast#53 - Lessons Learned from Mars Hill #1 - The Tension of Transformation and ToxicityWelcome to season two of the Common Grounds Unity podcast. Kevin Withem and Tina Bruner are kicking off the season with a series titled “Lessons Learned from Mars Hill” where we will be hosting a panel discussion with Dr. Alicia Crumpton, Ben Brewster, and Kevin Holland. Our goal is to discuss themes arising from Christianity Today’s “The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill podcast.”
Our intent is to discuss some common issues that may arise within congregational life and leadership cultures. We recognize the Mars Hill story to be an extreme example of what can happen. We also un...
2022-02-261h 00
Common Grounds Unity PodcastSeason 2 - Lessons Learned From Mars Hill TrailerThis is a promotional trailer for the Season 2: Lessons Learned From Mars Hill series. We are kicking off this season with a six episode series with our panel and co-host - Dr. Alicia Crumpton, Ben Brewster, Kevin Holland, Tina Bruner, and Kevin Withem.
2022-02-2506 min
Common Grounds Unity Podcast#52 - The BoardKevin Withem and Tina Bruner (our new permanent co-host) end season one (Episode 52) with a conversation with the CGU Board.
Please note that this discussion may be especially sensitive to some Christians. Some may strongly agree or disagree with the positions taken by guests on our the CGU Podcast. We recognize that certain topics may be more sensitive than others, and those cases we encourage all to take James 1:19 to heart. Enjoy the conversation.
Thank you for listening to the Common Grounds Unity podcast. Please check out commongroundsunity.org to learn more about who we...
2022-02-1846 min
Common Grounds Unity Podcast#44 San Diego Gathering - The Goal of the Gathering!This episode will drop on Christmas day. We did not plan it this way, but it seems appropriate and Spirit-led that this episode is titled "The Goal of the Gathering!" CGU is all about relational unity, finding our common ground in the person of Jesus rather than solely on the perfection of our doctrine or practice. During this Christmas season we ask you to grab a cup of coffee, other beverage, or to break bread together and cherish the formation of Christ in the other! God bless and Merry Christmas!
Tina Bruner hosts having a conversation with...
2021-12-2441 min
Common Grounds Unity Podcast#43 San Diego Gathering - A Heart for UnityTina Bruner hosts having a conversation with some of the members of the San Diego CGU Gathering about their journey and heart for unity.
Thank you for listening to the Common Grounds Unity podcast. Please check out commongroundsunity.org to learn more about who we are. You can find links on the about page where you can subscribe to the essays, join our Facebook group, or find our YouTube Channel.
Please, check out the gatherings page at www.commongroundsunity.org/gatherings where you can connect with other unity-minded Christians in your area. If you cannot...
2021-12-1734 min
Common Grounds Unity Podcast#39 The After Class Podcast - Women in the BibleKevin and guest co-host Tina Bruner (World Convention) talk about the Women in the Bible and how we can better have dialog about hot-topic issues in the church. Guests are Ron Peters, John Nugent, and Sam Long.
Thank you for listening to the Common Grounds Unity podcast. Please check out commongroundsunity.org to learn more about who we are. You can find links on the about page where you can subscribe to the essays, join our Facebook group, or find our YouTube Channel.
Please, check out the gatherings page at www.commongroundsunity.org/gatherings where...
2021-11-1941 min
Common Grounds Unity Podcast#38 After Class Podcast - The Three AmigosKevin and guest co-host Tina Bruner (World Convention) talk about the After Class Podcast, Great Lakes Christian College, and keys to sound biblical interpretation with Ron Peters, John Nugent, and Sam Long.
Thank you for listening to the Common Grounds Unity podcast. Please check out commongroundsunity.org to learn more about who we are. You can find links on the about page where you can subscribe to the essays, join our Facebook group, or find our YouTube Channel.
Please, check out the gatherings page at www.commongroundsunity.org/gatherings where you can connect with other...
2021-11-1234 min
Common Grounds Unity Podcast#33 World Convention (Part Two) with Tina Bruner, Newel Williams, and Douglas A. FosterMegan and Kevin have a great discussion with Tina Bruner, Newel Williams, and Douglas A. Foster about World Convention (Part Two) an organization supporting unity gatherings for the Stone-Campbell Movement - https://www.worldconvention.org .
Thank you for listening to the Common Grounds Unity podcast. Please check out commongroundsunity.org to learn more about who we are. You can find links on the about page where you can subscribe to the essays, join our Facebook group, or find our YouTube Channel.
Please, check out the gatherings page at www.commongroundsunity.org/gatherings where you can...
2021-10-0936 min
Common Grounds Unity Podcast#32 - World Convention with Tina Bruner, Newel Williams, and Douglas A. FosterMegan and Kevin have a great discussion with Tina Bruner, Newel Williams, and Douglas A. Foster about World Convention an organization supporting unity gatherings for the Stone-Campbell Movement - https://www.worldconvention.org . They also mention the Carl Spain Center on Race Studies and Spiritual Action - https://carlspaincenter.org/
Thank you for listening to the Common Grounds Unity podcast. Please check out commongroundsunity.org to learn more about who we are. You can find links on the about page where you can subscribe to the essays, join our Facebook group, or find our YouTube Channel.
2021-10-0141 min
The Intuitive WomanLIVE INTUITIVE READING "The Angels are Around You" with Karena de SouzaKarena is member of The Intuitive Woman FaceBook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/Theintuitivewomangroup/ I met Karena through Pamela Bruner's Biz Club a few years ago, as we grew our brands, our businesses and formed a friendship. I was thrilled she was open to an On-Air Reading. Tune in as spirit shares messages and direction for her. As I always say, spirit is sneaky, there might be a message for you. Listen closely.... If you are interested in a personal reading contact me: https://squareup.com/store/tina-conroy/item/cyber-hour-skype-reading Topics covered; * Transformation * Arch Angels, Michael, Raphael and Haniel...
2018-07-1030 min