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REimagine

Cool Spring Baptist Churchwww.coolspring.org
In the midst of these uncertain times, we look to REimagine the possibilities of living connected with one another.
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Episode #270 REPLAY: Well-Intentioned Dragons: A Conversation with Dr. Marshall Shelley

Send us a text Happy Fourth of July! This week we go back to the time when Greg, Brad, and Bryan sat down with Dr. Marshall Shelley to talk about difficult people in the Church. They explore the types of difficult people and how/why to care for them well. Dr. Marshall Shelley joined the faculty of Denver Seminary in 2016 and served as director of the Doctor of Ministry program and associate professor of pastoral leadership and ministry. He was editor of Leadership Journal for 34 years, and as a ...

Jul 04, 202545 min

Episode #269 REPLAY: Meaning, Purpose, and Spirituality in Midlife: A Conversation with Michelle Van Loon

Send us a text Today on the show we go back to the day when Brad, Greg, and Bryan sat down with Michelle Van Loon, to talk about what Faith and Discipleship look like in the second half of life. Since coming to faith in Christ at the tail end of the Jesus Movement, Michelle Van Loon’s Jewish heritage, spiritual hunger, and storyteller’s sensibilities have shaped her faith journey and informed her writing. She is the author of seven books and has been published in a variety of outlets including C...

Jul 02, 202551 min

Episode #268 AI and the Church with Jason Moore

Send us a text This week the guys sit down with Jason Moore to talk about AI and the Church -- the fears, the benefits, the hopes, and the future. Check out AI and the Church: A Clear Guide for the Curious and Courageous. Learn more at aiandthechurch.ai Or to read the notes generated by ChatGPT that took less time than it did for me to write the sentences above.... In this episode of the Reimagine Podcast , we sit down with author, innovator, and digital ministry expert Jason Moore to explore th...

Jun 20, 202555 min

Episode #266 REPLAY The Dog Days of Summer

Send us a text This week we reach back into the archives for a classic show just in time for the start of Summer. Enjoy and don't forget the sunscreen.

Jun 06, 202533 min

Episode #265 AI and the Church: A Conversation with Dr. Paul A. Hoffman

Send us a text Today we welcome Dr Paul Hoffmann to the podcast. Paul A. Hoffman (Ph.D., University of Manchester) has served as the lead pastor of Evangelical Friends Church of Newport, Rhode Island, since 2007. His life’s mission is contending for reconciliation, unity, and revival. He has served on the Oversight Board for the Evangelical Friends Church–Eastern Region and is an Association Director for Vision New England. Paul is a nationally recognized scholar and leader in the area of racial...

May 30, 202546 min

Episode #264 Stories of the Global Church with Dr. John Upton

Send us a text Today we welcome Dr john Upton to the podcast. John has long served in various Pastoral, Mission, and Director roles both Nationally and Internationally. Pastoring the local church in Texas and Virginia, serving with his family on the field in Taiwan, leading as Director for the Baptist World Alliance and Executive Director of the Baptist General Association of Virginia.

May 23, 202557 min

Episode #263 In Pursuit of the Unhurried Life.

Send us a text Today we welcome Alan Fadling to the podcast. Alan Fadling (MDiv, Fuller Theological Seminary) is president and founder of Unhurried Living Inc. in Mission Viejo, CA, inspiring people to rest deeper, live fuller, and lead better. An international speaker, he is the award-winning author of An Unhurried Leader , A Year of Slowing Down , and A Non-Anxious Life. Check out An Unhurried Life....

May 19, 202549 min

Episode #262 Calling and Staffing in the Church: A Conversation with Matt Steen

Send us a text Today on the podcast we welcome, Matt Steen, Co-founder of Chemistry Staffing. Matt has served the local church for over two decades as a youth pastor, church planter, and executive pastor. Originally from Baltimore, Matt currently lives in the Orlando, FL area with his wife Theresa, and has a B.S. in Youth Ministry from Nyack College and an M.Div. and MBA from Baylor University. Matt has made a career of helping churches thrive through intentionality, clarity, and creating health...

May 09, 202546 min

Episode #261 Our Church Growth Obsession with Karl Vaters.

Send us a text Today we welcome Karl Vaters to the podcast. Karl has served in a small church ministry for 40 years, with a handful of pastoral experiences. He is the author of numerous books and hosts a bi-weekly podcast - The Church Lobby: Conversations on Faith & Ministry. He is the author of De-Sizing the Church: How the Church Growth Movement Became Science, then an obsession, and what’s next....

May 02, 202547 min

Episode #260: The Monastic Life Outside of the Monastery with Rev. Dr. J.R. Rosko

Send us a text Today on the podcast the guys sit down with JR Rosko to talk about the Order of the Common Life. Rev. Dr. J.R. Rozko is a seasoned pastor, educator, and missiologist dedicated to integrating theological formation with local church ministry. He holds a Doctorate in Missiology from Fuller Theological Seminary, focusing on missional ecclesiology. He co-founded and served as National Director of Missio Alliance for over eight years. Currently, he and his wife, Rev. Canon Amy Rozko, co...

Apr 25, 202543 min

Episode #259 Church in the Way of People: A Conversation with Marcus Corey from Loon Mountain Ministry

Send us a text Today we welcome Marcus Corey to the podcast. Marcus is the Executive Mountain Minister and Loon Mtn Chaplain for Loon Mountain Ministry. Marcus and his family love God and love living in the White Mountains. They are AT thru hikers, passionate skiers, and outdoor adventurists. It’s their mission to see lives transformed as a result of being on the hill. Check out Loon Mountain Ministry...

Apr 18, 202543 min

Episode #258: Maundy Thursday

Send us a text This week, as we get closer to Holy Week, the guys sit down to talk about the meaning behind Maundy Thursday and the season of Lent in the life of a Jesus follower.

Apr 11, 202530 min

Episode #257 Thinking and Living Theologically with Dr. Beth Felker Jones

Send us a text Today the guys sit down with Dr Jones to talk about the practice of Christian Doctrine -- what that means and why should matter! Beth Felker Jones (PhD, Duke University) teaches theology at Northern Seminary, and loves to write for the church and the academy. She lives in the Chicagoland area with her husband Brian, four kids, two dogs, and Dwight, her theology cat. Check out Practicing Christian Doctrine....

Apr 04, 202544 min

Episode #256 The Resurrection: A Conversation with Dr. W. Ross Hastings

Send us a text As we move closer to Easter, the guys sit down to talk about the Resurrection with Dr. W. Ross Hastings. W. Ross Hastings (PhD theology, St Andrews; PhD chemistry, Queen's) is the Sangwoo Youtong Chee Professor of Theology at Regent College, Vancouver. Among other books, he is the author of Missional God, Missional Church ; Total Atonement ; and The Resurrection of Jesus Christ . He also serves as an Anglican priest at St. John's Vancouver and enjoys watching rugby, soccer, and cr...

Mar 28, 202550 min

Episode #255 A New look at the Sabbath: A Conversation with Dr. Guy Prentiss Waters

Send us a text This week the guys sit down with Dr. Waters to talk about one of the commandments we are the most okay with ignoring...the Sabbath. Dr. Guy Prentiss Waters is the James M. Baird Jr. Professor of New Testament and Academic Dean at Reformed Theological Seminary. A specialist in Pauline theology and Reformed ecclesiology, he has authored numerous books, including Facing the Last Enemy and The Sabbath as Rest and Hope for the People of God . Dr. Waters is also a Teaching Elder in the ...

Mar 24, 202538 min

Episode #254 Suicide and the Church with Dr. Karen Mason

Send us a text Today we welcome Dr. Karen Mason to the podcast. Dr. Mason is Professor of Counseling and Psychology at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. She completed an MA in Old Testament at Denver Seminary and an MA and PhD in counseling psychology at the University of Denver with a minor in industrial / organizational psychology. Dr. Mason has managed the Office of Suicide Prevention at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. She has worked in the mental health field sin...

Mar 14, 202551 min

Episode #253 2,766 Books.

Send us a text This week the guys sit down to talk about books, boats, and righteousness.

Mar 07, 202525 min

Episode #252 Engaging the World like the Early Church: A Conversation with Stephen Presley

Send us a text Today the guys sit down with Dr. Stephen Presley to talk about the relationship between the Church and the World in the early Church and today! Dr Stephen Presley is the author of Cultural Sanctification – Engaging the World like the Early Church. He is Senior Fellow for Religion and Public Life at the Center for Religion, Culture, and Democracy, as well as professor of Church History at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Check out Engaging the World like the Early Church...

Feb 28, 202546 min

Episode #251 A World Without Weary Pastors: A Conversation with Brad O'Brien from Libre Retreats

Send us a text Today the guys welcome Brad O’brien to the podcast. Brad is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Libre Retreats, a ministry dedicated to supporting pastors and missionaries by providing pastoral care and much-needed opportunities for respite. Throughout his pastoral ministry, Brad has navigated his own experiences with weariness and burnout. In addition to his role at Libre Retreats, Brad is a mentor/coach and speaker. Brad’s journey is marked by a deep commitment to service a...

Feb 21, 202543 min

Episode #250 Let's Get Intimate: A Conversation with Matthew and Joanna Raabsmith

Send us a text Just in time for the Valentine's Day weekend, the guys sit down to talk with Matthew and Joanna Raabsmith about their new book, Building True Intimacy: Creating a Connection that Stands the Test of Time. Joanna is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Professional Coach serving the greater Memphis area and clients across the county via telehealth. She earned two graduate degrees from Fuller Theological Seminary, a Masters of Marriage and Family Therapy and a Masters of Di...

Feb 14, 202536 min

Episode #246 Can I Have a Moment?

Send us a text This week the guys sit down to talk about a new job opportunity driving a peanut, and the magical moments that happen all around us.

Jan 17, 202534 min

Episode #245 Snow and No Flow: Welcome 2025!

Send us a text This week the guys sit down to talk about the state they find themselves in....first snow fall in 3 years and a water crisis. They also look at how we respond and what we can learn.

Jan 10, 202531 min

Episode #243 O Come all Ye Unfaithful

Send us a text This week the guys talk about all things Christmas, from the songs we sing to the places we go. Merry Christmas from the Reimagine Podcast!

Dec 20, 202430 min

Episode #241 The Spirituality of Coffee

Send us a text This week the guys sit down to talk about the practice and appeal of a warm cup o' Joe as they explore the rituals in our lives and our common need for connection.

Dec 06, 202435 min
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