Today on Everything Just Changed, Brad sits down with Brandon Obrien. Brandon is the author of several books, including Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes, and Not From Around Here: What Unites Us, What Divides Us, and How We Can Move Forward. In this season of our podcast we’re exploring themes related to spiritual formation, and the way that western individualism is really derailing the church’s attempts to do the work of discipleship that Jesus calls us to do. In this conversation, Brad a...
May 18, 2021•59 min•Ep. 44
This week Bryce and Brad talk with Professor Carl Trueman about his new book, The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self, and the way the roots of individualism have crept in to both secularism and Christianity. We also ask Dr. Trueman about his gracious tone in this book and whether it represents a shift in focus in his work.
Apr 20, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 43
Picking up where we left off last week, Bryce and Brad continue to explore the way a gospel identity differs from both the modern and traditional approaches to identity formation. In Part 1 we talked about what a gospel identity is, and began exploring what makes it unique. In this episode we continue with 2 more reasons it's unique, and then talk about how a gospel identity grows. Episode Bibliography: Carl Trueman, The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self Philip Rieff, Sacred Order/Social Order...
Apr 13, 2021•44 min•Ep. 42
This season on Everything Just Changed we're exploring the issue of identity and asking "how do we received rather than achieve our identity?" Last we we looked at the 2 common ways humans throughout history have through about identity--the traditional and modern approaches--in which our dignity, value and worth must be achieved through what we do. Today we'll look at he biblical alternative--receiving our identity from God himself. Episode Bibliography: Carl Trueman, The Rise and Triumph of the...
Apr 06, 2021•33 min•Ep. 41
After an unexpectedly lively (some might even say “spicy”) twitter discussion on the topic of ‘Deconstruction,’ Brad invited a few of the most irenic and pastoral participants to a roundtable discussion exploring the roots, diversity, and common denominators among what feels like an evolution or revival connected to the ‘Skepticism’ of yesteryear. Listen in as they explore the different expressions of deconstruction, validate frustration with evangelicalism, the (ironic) Western/Individualist ro...
Mar 23, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 52
As we ask the question "How do we receive, rather than achieve, our identity?" in this season, we're digging into the roots of identity formation. What does it mean to be a self? Where do we source our security and significance? Modern people instinctively look within themselves to answer these questions...but is this the only way to do it? Is it the best way? Episode Bibliography: Carl Trueman, The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self Philip Rieff, Sacred Order/Social Order Volume One: My Life A...
Mar 16, 2021•58 min•Ep. 40
As we get ready to release season 3 of Everything Just Changed, we're bringing you a couple of our earliest and most popular episodes. On this episode of Everything Just Changed, we sit down with Christian counselor Chris Bruno to discuss the way the global pandemic is affecting our mental and emotional health. How can those of us in leadership roles be attentive to our own well-being in this time when everything has shifted? How do we help those we lead and interact with to grow in their awaren...
Mar 04, 2021•39 min•Ep. 38
Everything Just Changed is coming back soon! As we get ready to release season 3, we're dropping this bonus episode where Brad and Bryce break down the cultural undercurrents that lead to the storming of the US Capitol building on January 6.
Feb 23, 2021•34 min•Ep. 36
On this bonus episode, we're sharing another episode of the I Heart PCA podcast. I heart PCA is hosted by our friends Doug Serven and Justin Edgar, focusing on the PCA--Presbyterian Church in America--where both Brad and Bryce are pastors. In I Heart PCA, Doug and Justin focus on what is right, good, and beautiful about our little denomination, the Presbyterian Church in America. Doug and Justin interview various people and pastors looking for redemptive themes, important theological nuggets, go...
Dec 21, 2020•41 min•Ep. 35
On this bonus episode, we're sharing an episode of the I Heart PCA podcast. I heart PCA is hosted by our friends Doug Serven and Justin Edgar, focusing on the PCA--Presbyterian Church in America--where both Brad and Bryce are pastors. In I Heart PCA, Doug and Justin focus on what is right, good, and beautiful about our little denomination, the Presbyterian Church in America. Doug and Justin interview various people and pastors looking for redemptive themes, important theological nuggets, good st...
Dec 14, 2020•49 min•Ep. 34
In this episode of Everything Just Changed, we're sharing a interview that Brad did with Confluence Ministries following his article at Mere Orthodoxy. It provides a great summary of the issues Brad and Bryce have been exploring this season, whether you've just discovered our podcast or have been here from the beginning!
Dec 08, 2020•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 33
We're living through the most chaotic and divisive year in our lifetimes; what does it look like to begin to heal? In this episode Brad and Bryce talk about the importance of trust, starting from the ground up, and explore the ways in which your Thanksgiving meal could be the starting point for healing.
Nov 24, 2020•41 min•Ep. 32
In this episode, Brad and Bryce talk about what the presidential election revealed about our individualistic culture.
Nov 21, 2020•35 min•Ep. 31
What opportunities exist for the church as we navigate a time of unprecedented change? In this episode, Bryce and Brad talk with pastor and author Mark Sayers about the secularism of Western culture, and the cracks in the foundation that are being exposed. Mark Sayers in the pastor of Red Church in Melbourne, Australia, the author of several books including Reappearing Church, and the host of the Rebuilders podcast and This Cultural Moment. This is the second in our 2-part conversation with Mark...
Nov 09, 2020•41 min•Ep. 22
Is it possible to have too much freedom? The Individualistic drive for autonomy has dominated Western culture for decades; what happens when a global pandemic disrupts that drive? In this episode, Bryce and Brad talk with pastor and author Mark Sayers about the secularism of Western culture, and the cracks in the foundation that are being exposed. Mark Sayers in the pastor of Red Church in Melbourne, Australia, the author of several books including Reappearing Church, and the host of the Rebuild...
Oct 27, 2020•54 min•Ep. 30
In part 2 of our conversation with David French, we talk about opportunities to engage proactively as Christians in our polarized culture. David is a veteran, a lawyer, and a journalist, he’s got a new book out called Divided We Fall: America's Secession Threat and How to Restore Our Nation. In the first part of our conversation we talked with David about polarization in our country, and how partisanship has turned bitter; make sure to listen to that episode first. But in the 2nd half of our con...
Oct 12, 2020•44 min•Ep. 29
Is it possible to engage in our culture without losing your mind? There aren't many people involved in the national conversation modeling civility and respect while also valuing truth. Journalist David French is one of the few voices of reason in our highly-charged time, and in this episode of Everything Just Changed, Brad and Bryce sat down with David to get his insight on the season we're all living through. David French in a veteran of Iraq War, a lawyer and journalist, and author of the new ...
Oct 08, 2020•41 min•Ep. 28
What happens when "fake news" collides with the coronavirus? In this bonus episode, Bryce and Brad sit down to discuss what's at stake for Christians when truth becomes a function of power.
Oct 06, 2020•34 min•Ep. 6
In this episode we ask the question that's been lurking in the background: what in world is wrong with individualism anyway? Join in the conversation, and check out some of the resources we mentioned in this episode, at our website.
Sep 30, 2020•45 min•Ep. 27
Both sides feel like they’re losing the culture war, leading to animosity and exhaustion. What if we’ve mis-diagnosed the problem? What if our faith isn’t actually under attack? Join us this week as we explored the opportunities God is presenting his people as we navigate life in an anxious time.
Sep 22, 2020•35 min•Ep. 26
So if right and left have both been infected by individualism, how do we chart a path forward? In this episode Bryce and Brad talk about "covenantalism," Genesis 12, and the importance of both worship and mission.
Sep 15, 2020•39 min•Ep. 25
In episode 2 of this season, Brad and Bryce dive into the heart of the problem with contemporary evangelicalism. What is this strange virus that has infected us all? Why aren’t the people of God bringing the peace of God into the world when everything feels uncertain? The answer centers around people who love the King but have forgotten his Kingdom. Along the way we talk about Breaking Bad and House of Cards, as well as David French’s insightful article “The Center is not Holding.” Please check ...
Sep 09, 2020•35 min•Ep. 24
What in the world is going on in 2020? Our culture seems to be as polarized as ever, and we often think of the "sides" in this polarization as liberal vs. conservative, secular vs. religious. In season 2 of "Everything Just Changed" we're introducing a paradigm for understanding this cultural moment that will help you understand what's going on, and chart a path forward. Please enjoy this episode, and check out our new website kingandkingdom.community to interact with us and others.
Sep 01, 2020•35 min•Ep. 23
We're getting ready to start season 2 of Everything Just Changed! So much has transpired since we launched this podcast, and Brad and Bryce decided to do a short retrospective on season 1. What did we set out to do, and did we accomplish it? Where are we going from here? Please join us. Season 2 is launching in 2 weeks, but if you want a sneak preview, check out our (still a work in progress) website a kingandkingdom.community.
Aug 10, 2020•21 min•Ep. 12
On this episode of Everything Just Changed, we sit down with Christian counselor Chris Bruno to discuss the way the global pandemic is affecting our mental and emotional health. How can those of us in leadership roles be attentive to our own well-being in this time when everything has shifted? How do we help those we lead and interact with to grow in their awareness of the stresses their bearing up under as well? And why is this pandemic making us all so tired? Chris is a Licensed Professional C...
Jun 09, 2020•40 min•Ep. 11
Earlier this week, we recorded an interview with Brandon Washington, Pastor of The Embassy Church in Denver, CO. Brandon’s extensive research into the life of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, as well as the history of evangelicalism, give him a unique insight into the challenges and opportunities facing the Christian church in the midst of our country’s ongoing racial struggles. We’re releasing this episode today in its un-edited form to get it to you as fast as we can, given the escalating tensions in our ...
Jun 04, 2020•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 10
In this episode of Everything Just Changed, Bryce and Brad explore the ways this crisis is affecting them personally as leaders, and the way Jesus’ words enable us to preserve during this unprecedented time.
Jun 01, 2020•27 min•Ep. 9
American culture has been polarizing over the last several years, so it should be no surprise that Covid-19 has exacerbated the polarization. Now that we’re talking about reopening parts of the economy, the old divide between right and left is rearing its ugly head in new ways. Why is this happening, and what can we do about it? In Part 2 of this conversation, we’re exploring the resources the gospel gives us to live as non-anxious people in a world that’s going mad.
May 21, 2020•28 min•Ep. 8
American culture has been polarizing over the last several years, so it should be no surprise that Covid-19 has exacerbated the polarization. Now that we’re talking about reopening parts of the economy, the old divide between right and left is rearing its ugly head in new ways. Why is this happening, and what can we do about it? Join us for a special 2-part conversation about the polarization of our culture and discover how the gospel provide a 3rd way to navigate these secular waters.
May 19, 2020•36 min•Ep. 7
Covid-19 has turned the internet into a breading ground for conspiracy theories over the past couple of weeks. Why are these rumors and conjectures spreading like wild fire? And how does the gospel keep us grounded in the midst of world that's loosing its mind? Find out in our latest episode!
May 15, 2020•34 min•Ep. 6
