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The Resistance Radio ShowPurpose and Function, pt 1There are numerous statistics that express a decline in the state of the church in America. This includes things like attendance, doctrinal literacy, giving, etc. A Barna report says the number of “post-Christian” individuals has increased to 44% (as of 2015; most current/relevant article can be found here: https://www.barna.com/research/post-christian-cities-america-2017/ Why is this important? It depends on your context. If you are worried about the survival of an institution, then these statistics should be alarming. If you are concerned with the Gospel setting captives free to make disciples and follow the Holy Spirit, these stati...2017-10-2140 minThe Resistance Radio ShowCreative Expression, pt 4 TestimonyActs 2:14 Peter asks crowd to give heed to his “rhema” Acts 5:20 go speak to the people the whole “rhema” of this life. In other words, declare what I've revealed to you. You can't speak “rhema” without the Holy Spirit accompanying you. If the truest form of expression comes when the Holy Spirit inspires and accompanies it, then some of the worst forms of corruption of that come in the form of contracts concerning “worship music” and sermons. If we contractually obligate Christians to produce albums and teachings, then they are motivated by money and job security to fill...2017-06-1344 minThe Resistance Radio ShowInterview with Zach Winters and Jason BarrowsWe interview musical artists Zach Winters and Jason Barrows, the afternoon before their show at Sun Cafe. On The Resistance Radio Show, we feature music by artists we feel are expressing some form of God’s design, or who are using their artistic expression in meaningful and authentic ways. Zach and Jason delve into their inspiration and struggles. Please be sure to check out these artists: http://zachwintersmusic.com/ http://jasonbarrows.com/ This interview was recorded on July 28, 2015 in KXEN studios in St. Louis, MO For more info: www.sunmin...2016-11-1350 minThe Resistance Radio ShowInner City Ministry, pt 2 DivisionAs ideas of the church and gospel have been culturally affected, so have ideas of wealth, poverty, comfort, justice, etc. All of these are culturally relative. Nothing compares to an on the ground perspective There are no easy answers. America has a long history of a mentality of “disposable lives”. Division and racism is a part of our history that is still in effect today. St. Louis is especially known for division, focused around the “delmar divide”. Jason is a research expert. Seriously. The top divided cities in America are also...2016-07-2445 minThe Resistance Radio ShowVolunteer Interview Re-broadcastFrom time to time, Sun Ministries hosts work groups. In 2016, we had an especially interactive student group from Wheaton College. Jason interviewed three of the most engaged students to get their thoughts on their time with us. We spoke about what they learned, what they struggled with, and primarily, their shared concern with a lack of black leadership in ministry. The interviews were recorded on March 10, 2016 on location in the Hyde Park neighborhood of north St. Louis. This was an edit made especially for the Sun Ministries blog. This episode contains the songs:2016-07-1645 minThe Resistance Radio ShowThe World, pt 1What is the World? What does it mean to be separate from it? 1 John 5:19 The whole world lies in the power of the evil one. One day this will change. This verse makes it very clear that there are two different kingdoms. What are the clear teachings from scripture about the world? 1 Corinthains 2:6 it has wisdom 2 Corinthians 4:4 has its own God Luke 16:8 has children James 1:27 we can be stained by it. What does that look like? This verse alone shows the importance of understanding the “world”. There are things in Scripture conc...2016-06-2341 minThe Resistance Radio ShowSun Ministries, pt 5 Pastoring the CommunityPastoring the community is a big idea. Very basically, it’s looking at your community as your mission field, and not for the purpose of attracting them to your worship gathering. Pastoring the community fights the small, self-focused gospel. A kingdom is way bigger than one person. This model involves looking for satan’s grip in your community. How can we bring provision? Pastoring the community is a geographical approach. This goes back to the covenant with Adam to steward the land, to the covenant with Israel concerning the promised land, and the promise that God...2016-05-1847 minThe Resistance Radio ShowSun Ministries, pt 4 Leadership Center and Narrow GateIsaiah 61:1-3 This is the work of Christ Those verses address our engagement with God. The following is what happens after that transformation. The Leadership Center recruits and trains missionaries to minister in urban settings. This usually involves being undone and redone, and coming face to face with ignorances. Most of our days start off with “I don’t know what I’m doing” Urban Missions Training participants work in our neighborhood, in our businesses, next to missionaries and Narrow Gate participants. We are come next to serious problems, like family members...2016-05-1339 minThe Resistance Radio ShowSun Ministries, pt 3 Isaiah 61Isaiah 61 – rebuilding ancient ruins These devastations are in existence partly because of American public policy to concentrate poverty, largely poor black people. If God built a new humanity which overcame divisions, should we not be continuing in that work? Mark Sanford and Jason watched Selma. Large scale brutality. There were people fighting and dying for freedom they’re already supposed to have. We have all inherited this history of oppression and have a responsibility to undo it. Today, the Gospel is largely self-centered. But the Gospel of the Kingdom is one of t...2016-04-2950 minThe Resistance Radio ShowSun Ministries, pt 2 Isaiah 58Jason shares his experience at the African Arts Festival in St. Louis St. Louis African Arts Festival – Fusing African Culture and People Together! (stlafricanartsfest.com) Continuing the story of Sun MinistriesGod called us through Isaiah 61 to initiate reformation of the church and rebuild the ancient ruins. God has a design for Church, and we should be doing that. Every Christian should be seeking to do things the way God wants them done. What if every Christian lived they way Jesus taught us to live? Doing things God’s way is incredibly inconvenient. Man...2016-04-2944 minThe Resistance Radio ShowInterviewing Sun Ministries VolunteersFrom time to time, Sun Ministries hosts work groups. In 2016, we had an especially interactive student group from Wheaton College. Jason interviewed three of the most engaged students to get their thoughts on their time with us. We spoke about what they learned, what they struggled with, and primarily, their shared concern with a lack of black leadership in ministry. The interviews were recorded on March 10, 2016 on location in the Hyde Park neighborhood of north St. Louis. This episode contains the songs: “Satellite Kite” and “A Bridge Between” by Beautiful Eulogy, from their album, S...2016-04-2246 min