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Chicago Fellowship Talks

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Chicago Fellowship Talks is a podcast featuring keynotes given at Chicago Fellowship's weekly meetings and covers a range of topics.
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Episodes

Ray Carter - Thoughts on Prayer - The Power of Confession

In a culture that promotes a profound sense of denial and the managing of the image of who we are, how do we become a community of men that is a safe place to make ourselves known. A place where honesty with God and one another both heals us and strengthens our witness of who Jesus is to our world?

Jun 10, 202241 min

Ray Carter - Thoughts on Prayer - Part 2

Ray continues the series “Thoughts on Prayer” with a look at the Lord’s Prayer and the deep and powerful meaning of the words “Our Father…” with which the instruction of Jesus begins.

Jun 03, 202234 min

A conversation with Jordan Raynor

Jon Houghton and Jordan Raynor discuss how Christians respond to the radical, biblical truth that their work matters for eternity.

May 20, 202259 min

Dr. Peter Cha - Cultural and Social Narratives

Dr. Peter Cha shares with us some of the cultural and social narratives that have infiltrated our Christian communities and the negative impact these narratives have had on our lives and our witness to the world.

May 13, 202236 min

Joel Hamernick - The Importance of Play

Joel Hamernick of our Fellowship explores what the scripture has to say about the importance and power of play. While it is easy to relate to God based on a “work ethic” made up of things like calling and purpose, why it is important to have a “play ethic” as well. To be intentional about enjoying God and our world in imaginative and creative ways?

May 06, 202250 min

Ray Carter - Thoughts on Prayer

Ray begins a short series on prayer by sharing some general thoughts about what prayer is and some of the questions we all have related to it. Do our prayers matter to God? Do they matter in this world? How do we experience more of the peace Paul talked about in Phil. 4:5-7 when we pray?

Apr 22, 202247 min

Ray Carter - A Personal Palm Sunday

After Jesus' entrance into Jerusalem at the beginning of Holy Week, He did something that seemed to be completely out of character. He entered the temple and drove people out with a whip. What was this cleansing of the temple about and what did Jesus doing it represent?

Apr 08, 202239 min

Christianity in the Public Square - Part 3

Joel Hamernick continues his series on “Christians in the Public Square” with a teaching and discussion on how we are called to understand and value our work and the work of others who may not share our faith.

Apr 01, 202243 min

Ray Carter - Before the Parade

As we approach Holy Week, Ray looks at some scenes in the life of Jesus that take place on the Friday and Saturday before His Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem. What do these often overlooked moments in the life of Jesus tell us about God and ourselves that are important for us to remember? About what my heart longs to know but often struggles to believe?

Mar 25, 202244 min

Jon Houghton - A Message of Hope

What is an area of life that you have wanted to experience change but haven’t experienced? How can Jesus use Mark 5, neuroscience and spiritual formation to give you hope that you can experience the change you have been desiring?

Mar 18, 202236 min

Skye Jethani - Temptation and Desire

In this age when we are defined by our desires and instant gratification is the norm, why are we actually experiencing so much less than we are made to experience? As we enter this season of lent, Skye Jethani shares insights into how delayed gratification can actually result in greater joy and satisfaction.

Mar 11, 202238 min

Closing Thoughts on Being and Becoming a Man

As we enter the season of Lent and consider what it means to open our lives more to the work the Lord desires to do in us, what are a couple of the myths associated with the process of spiritual growth? What is one key character trait necessary to unlocking the spiritual growth process in our life?

Mar 04, 202236 min

Joel Hamernick - Christianity in the Public Square - Part 2

How should our faith be lived out in our world? How do we engage our world for its good with people who may not share our faith or see the world as we see it? Join us as we explore these questions together in Part 2 of this important 2 Part series.

Feb 25, 202250 min

Joel Hamernick - Christianity in the Public Square

How should our faith be lived out in our world? How do we engage our world for its good with people who may not share our faith or see the world as we see it? Join us as we explore these questions together in Part 1 of this important 2 Part series.

Feb 18, 202249 min

Ray Carter - Mature Men Have Clearer Vision

In a world where so many things distort our ability to see what is important, how do we develop our ability to see things in a more complete and mature way? How does the view of a mature man differ from that of young men and children?

Feb 15, 202240 min

Ray Carter - Mature Men Do Not Fear Truth

In a world where truth is being increasingly compromised and devalued, how can we become men who more courageously pursue truth in our lives and restore its importance in our world?

Feb 04, 202252 min

Patrick Fisher - Where It All Began

As we continue our series “Being and Becoming a Man” Patrick Fisher of our Fellowship takes us back to our origin story and what it tells us about the greater story of which we are a part and its implications for our growth as men.

Jan 29, 202244 min

Ray Carter - Accepting Responsibility

In a world of constant finger-pointing and blaming others, what does it mean to accept responsibility for what we say and do and why is it so hard for us to do it?

Jan 21, 202248 min

Ray Carter - How Mature Men Honor and Submit to Authority

Why do we so resist being told what to do? In a world increasingly obsessed with individual liberty, how do we grow in our ability to live under and exercise the authority God ordains in a responsible and God-honoring way?

Jan 14, 202244 min

Ray Carter - On Being and Becoming a Man

In today’s world, there are a number of ways manhood is being understood and defined. In the midst of all the confusion, what is the standard by which we are to measure our manhood and how do we know we are becoming the men God made us and called us to be?

Jan 07, 202233 min

Roy Schwarcz - Advent from a Jewish Perspective

Join us as we welcome Roy Schwarcz to share with us. As a Jewish believer in Jesus, Brother Roy gives us unique insight into the richer meaning of Jesus as Messiah from someone raised in the Jewish faith.

Dec 17, 20211 hr 23 min

Ray Carter - Advent: The God Who Pierces the Darkness

Join us as we consider various Scriptures that give us deeper insight into the meaning of Advent. How the Bible from beginning to end tells the story of the God who pierces the darkness of our lives and brings order to the chaos of our world.

Dec 10, 202137 min

Greg Stier - Unlikely Fighter

Greg Stier of Dare 2 Share discusses his newest book “Unlikely Fighter: The Story of How a Fatherless Street Kid Overcame Violence, Chaos & Confusion to Become a Radical Christ Follower”. Greg is a longtime friend of the Fellowship and has trained millions of youth leaders and students on how to relationally share the gospel with their friends.

Dec 03, 20211 hr 16 min

Ray Carter - Giving Thanks in the Midst of the Storm

As we approach Thanksgiving week in the midst of the noise and chaos of our present world, how do we find our way to a place of quiet and peace? Where do we look for the security and assurance that allows us to have a reason for thanks no matter what storm we face?

Nov 19, 202129 min

Ray Carter - Love and Respect

As a follow-up to last week's discussion, we take a look at Ephesians 5: 21-33 and how submission, love, and respect express themselves in the marriage relationship. How are the instructions given to men and women the same and how do they differ?

Nov 12, 202148 min

Joel Hamernick - Reflections on Marriage

Joel Hamernick leads a panel discussion of three men of our Fellowship as they share the joys and challenges of married life. How has the commitment of marriage and family made them better men than they might otherwise have been?

Nov 06, 20211 hr 15 min

Kurt Ver Beek - Bravery Born Out of Love

Join us as Kurt Ver Beek of the Association for a More Just Society shares with us the key motivation and driver for overcoming fear and engaging our world in the work of justice. Also, how in the name of Christ we can celebrate even the smallest successes. Knowing that things done in concert with His kingdom and purposes are right by their nature and not their magnitude.

Oct 29, 20211 hr 25 min

Dominique Dubois Gilliard - Remaining Committed to Mercy and Justice in a Culture of Winner Take All

What does it mean to go beyond compassion for those in need to doing the work of restorative justice we are called to do on their behalf? What are some practical ways we can most effectively use our voice and influence as representatives of Christ in this world? Join us as author Dominique Dubois Gilliard shares on the subject of his new book “Subversive Witness: Scripture’s Call to Leverage Privilege"

Oct 22, 20211 hr 1 min
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