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The Faith (In)Forming PodcastMulti-Racial Churches, Unity, and Vulnerability with Kyle BrooksWhat does it take to plant a church that truly blesses its community and reflects the call of Abraham to bless the nations? In this episode of The Faith (In)Forming Podcast, I sit down with Pastor Kyle Brooks of Tapestry Church in Oakland to talk about the heart of his ministry and vision for the church today.
Kyle shares his journey into ministry and why he believes church planting is one of the most effective ways to fulfill the church’s mission. We dive into the challenges and hope of building multi-racial congregations, exploring what it re...
2025-09-2446 minThe Faith (In)Forming PodcastHerman Bavinck & Neo-Calvinism: Theological Roots for Pastoring TodayIn this episode of The Faith (In)Forming Podcast, Travis explores how Neo-Calvinist theology—through the insights of Herman Bavinck and Abraham Kuyper—offers deep wisdom for pastoring in today’s culture. From Silicon Valley’s “work-as-religion” to the challenges of technology, pastors need theological roots that are both orthodox and modern, holding together the truths of Common Grace and the Antithesis, and trusting that grace restores nature.
Whether you’re a pastor, church leader, or Christian navigating life in a secular age, this episode will equip you to stay rooted, discerning, and hopeful as you live out your faith...
2025-09-1031 minThe Faith (In)Forming PodcastTravis Jamieson on The Mystery of Faith: Why the Gospel is Still Good NewsIn this special episode of The Faith (In)Forming Podcast, host Travis Jamieson becomes the guest as his wife and co-pastor, Annie, takes over hosting duties. Annie interviews author and pastor Travis about his new book, The Mystery of Faith: Why the Gospel is Still Good News.
Join us for a rich and personal conversation exploring Travis’s background and faith journey, the central themes of his new book, and why mystery lies at the heart of the Christian gospel. We talk about what it means to recover a sacramental worldview, how to live faithfully in an ag...
2025-06-0433 minThe Faith (In)Forming PodcastEpisode 13: Words Matter in Christian Witness with James E. Beitler IIIPastor Travis interviews James E. Beitler about his book, Seasoned Speech: Rhetoric in the Life of the Church.
James E. Beitler (Ph.D., University of Michigan) is the Director of the Wade Center, the Marion E. Wade Chair of Christian Thought, and a Professor of English. His scholarship focuses on the rhetoric of Christian witness and writing as a spiritual activity, looking to C.S. Lewis, Dorothy L. Sayers, Desmond Tutu, and other exemplary communicators as guides for faithful practice.
Pickup one of his books:
Seasoned Speech: https://a.co/d/efMsw7c
2024-09-2551 min