After the release of their groundbreaking book, A Church Called Tov, which recorded the stories of abuse and toxic church cultures at some of the most prominent churches in the United States, New Testament scholar and blogger for Christianity Today Scot McKnight and Laura Barringer heard from a flood of people who had experienced similar instances of abuse. After all they’ve seen and heard, they still believe it’s possible for church cultures to be transformed from toxic to tov—from oppressive t...
Sep 14, 2023•53 min
Although Christians are followers of the Truth, many find themselves tempted by the alternate “truths” offered by conspiracy theories. Christianity and conspiracy theories have had a long, complicated relationship. But today conspiracy theories are bringing our already polarized society to the brink of chaos. QAnon, the Big Lie, and anti-vaccination theories thrive online, disrupting faith communities. This timely essay collection explores the allure of conspiracy theories and their consequences...
Sep 07, 2023•1 hr 15 min
Most Christians have encountered phony posts on our feeds meant to rile us up. But not everything we see on social media is so obviously absurd. As online spaces increase in importance, we urgently need to consider how to love our neighbors on the internet—and this includes sharing the truth. Rachel I. Wightman is a librarian, an educator, and a believer in finding the integration of faith and fact-checking. She is the associate director for instruction and outreach at Concordia University, St. ...
Aug 31, 2023•1 hr 2 min
This is the second installment of the interview with Amy that discusses the grief of the next generation. Amy shares from her presentation from the Telios Conference in February which specifically addresses the various losses GenZ has experienced. How has the securitization of schools affected the next gen? How the challenges of the pandemic has stripped their hopefulness about the future. How can we incorporate practices that help Gen Z become more hopeful?...
Aug 24, 2023•38 min
In this conversation we discuss the impact of trauma on our theological imagination. Amy discusses her doctoral research from a theoretical trauma studies perspective. Amy describes the impact of suffering on our theological imagination and preaching. She discusses what she calls an "Enfleshed homiletic" where she describes the relationship between the body and the sermon. Dr. Amy McLaughlin-Sheasby is a professor in the College of Biblical Studies at Abilene Christian University, where she spec...
Aug 17, 2023•1 hr 8 min
In this conversation we discuss the various ways that we can partner with the Spirit to help us transform into the image of Christ. 1. You have written a series called Drawing Near to God. What made you create this study series? 2. How long did it take you? What have you learned from writing this series? What is different? 3. You talk about how the way you teach can impact someone’s thinking, perspectives, etc. How do you see that playing out? 4. Do you want to give a quick overview of your seri...
Aug 04, 2023•1 hr 9 min
In this episode we ask some though questions about forgiveness in the church. We know that we are commanded to forgive, but is forgiveness also a process? Andrew wrote a paper that has received criticism due to his perspective on forgiveness. I invited him onto the channel to discuss his perspective and the criticism he has received.
Jul 27, 2023•1 hr 13 min
Where do house churches fit into the call of the Great Commission? In this conversation we discuss role of house churches in the call to share the good news. Matt Dabbs who also has a YouTube channel called Revolution of the Ordinaries joins the conversation to discuss his experience making disciples through the house church model. Support the channel through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/kylespears Tell us about your background and why you started your channel What denomination do you associ...
Jul 07, 2023•1 hr 4 min
House Churches is becoming one of the hot discussions in modern churches. Are they a threat? Are they biblical? Should we see them as a way that God is working? John Porter joins the channel to discuss his experience of leading a house church. Why did you decide to pursue a house church model? What does the New Testament say about house churches? Why do you think house churches seem to create tension with modern church movements? House church vs small group are they the same? Money/failed church...
Jun 30, 2023•1 hr 35 min
Have multicultural churches made racism in modern churches a thing of the past? Are movements that pride themselves on being racially diverse effective in addressing racial injustice in the church? Should multicultural churches address racial injustice from the pulpit? In this episode, Kevin Holland who serves as the Lead Evangelist for the Turning Point congregation in LA joins the conversation to discuss his approach to addressing racism in the modern church. Kevin serves as the Senior Pastor ...
Jun 22, 2023•1 hr 14 min
Kylie and Romika have recently launched their coaching business that seeks to help women move forward in the healing process. In this episode we discussing the process of forgiveness and the pitfalls we fall into that keep us stuck. We discuss the misconceptions about forgiveness and how we can develop a healthy definition of forgiveness. Tell us about why you decided to start your podcast and coaching? Why is forgiveness so challenging? What are some ways that forgiveness is taught incorrectly?...
Jun 18, 2023•1 hr 6 min
Matt joins the conversation to discuss his new book Why the Gospel? Matthew W. Bates is a father of seven and Professor of Theology at Quincy University. His popular books include the award-winning Salvation by Allegiance Alone (Baker Academic), The Birth of the Trinity (Oxford University Press), The Gospel Precisely (Renew), and Gospel Allegiance (Brazos). When he isn't hiking, running, baseballing, or chasing around the seven, he co-hosts the OnScript podcast. Bates holds a B.S. in physics, an...
Jun 01, 2023•1 hr 1 min
Our traditional understanding of church and unity is being stretched as we make room for unconventional forms of community such as house churches and independent congregations. The Holy Spirit is moving, revealing, shifting, empowering, guiding, and gifting churches in new ways! It can be kind of scary too. In this interview we discuss the difference between biblical unity versus organizational conformity. What does the Bible say about Unity? In what ways has your congregation embraced unity? Ho...
May 25, 2023•1 hr 4 min
Where is God when our life is literally falling apart? How do we process the most challenging parts of our human existence? How does the book of Job apply to our lives today? How can those who love us support us more effectively? Darryl Potter joins the discussion to introduce us to his commentary on Job and how he worked through his own crisis of faith. Darryl's website is https://www.darylpotter.com
May 18, 2023•59 min
I wanted to say thank you for your support and dedication to the ministry! It is truly an honor to provide content that helps you heal and mature in Christ. This episode is taken from exclusive content only accessible through my Patreon Community. I humbly ask you to prayerfully consider supporting the work by becoming a Patreon Supporter where you will receive exclusive benefits : Early Access to content Bonus clips Exclusive Interviews/Q&A Polls Blogs Resources Join the Healing or Biblical...
May 09, 2023•32 min
In their recently released book Trauma Informed Evangelism , Dr. Heath and Dr. Kiser address the role of trauma in how we approach sharing the good news about Christ. I am humbled to have been able to interview this duo on such an important topic as this. Patreon supporters have exclusive access before the interview is released to the public and are given access to bonus content. https://www.patreon.com/kylespears In this discussion we cover: How do we look at Matthew 28:18-20? How do we heal fr...
Apr 18, 2023•1 hr 1 min
For exclusive content become a Patreon subscriber today! www.patreon.com/kylespears God's word is the standard yesterday, today, and forever. Whether you are a Baby Boomer, Generation X, Y, or Z, God's word equally applies to us all. Each generation has both strengths and weaknesses in how they view the world. As each generation faces new challenges in living for the Lord, how do we discuss healthy biblical interpretation in a productive manner? We are excited to announce a special event taking ...
Jan 14, 2023•1 hr 42 min
What does the science reveal about how parents can connect with their children? How do parents more effectively engage their children? How do we repair the relationship after it has been damaged? How do we take biblical principles in light of what science reveals? Jayna Baczwaski is a fellow colleague who is incredibly gifted with children and parents. She has extensive training working with small children all the way to working with teens. She has helped countless families work through attachme...
Dec 12, 2022•1 hr 4 min
Parenting is challenging and yet it is a God-given responsibility. But what role does the community play? What about parents who did their best and yet their kids have not decided to follow Jesus? Are churches set up for success or failure? There is a generational disconnect in many of our communities. The older and younger generations are struggling to see eye to eye. Matina joins the channel to discuss how the scriptures paint a generational picture for adolescent spiritual formation. Matina h...
Dec 02, 2022•1 hr 8 min
Why are so many kids leaving the church? How do we as parents cultivate genuine community for our children? Is it okay to move to another church that will help grow our children's faith? How do those who are single parents cope with the pressure of raising kids? In this episode we explore the approaches that are helpful and unhelpful for building your kids' faith. Dr. John Louie has conducted research that has been applied in many people's families. His research is highly regarded by others rese...
Nov 16, 2022•1 hr 22 min
How do we know if we are in an unhealthy spiritual environment? How do we know if we are becoming resentful? How do we deal with past or current hurts? Mark DeJesus is a YouTuber, transformational consultant, teacher, and former pastor. Mark joins the channel to discuss the healing process from his book Bitter free: How to Forgive Anyone, Resolve Conflict and Overcome Anger. Please visit Mark's website for more information: https://markdejesus.com 0:00 Intro 2:15 Conversion and ministry experien...
Oct 19, 2022•1 hr 19 min
Gender Roles is a hot topic to say the least. Ed and Deb Anton join the discussion to present the complementarian perspective and how women function within this specific paradigm. Ed and Deb have a unique perspective on the attitude of the heart that transcends the discussion as well. 0:00 Intro 2:50 Conversion and ministry experience 11:05 What do you believe is at the core of this topic? 14:58 How do you teach the complementarian theological perspective? 26:00 How have people responded to the ...
Oct 11, 2022•1 hr 16 min
There seems to be a divide between Psychiatry and Christianity. Ellie Stevens is a board-certified psychiatrist who joins the channel to discuss her experience of healing from trauma in her new book Unshackled. Ellie bridges the gap between the reality of mental health and the reality of healing that comes from a relationship with Jesus. Ellie's Website: https://www.drelizabethstevens.com Order Book Today! https://www.drelizabethstevens.com/order-unshackled
Oct 05, 2022•1 hr 2 min
Gender Roles is the probably the most loaded topic anyone can cover at the moment. Whether you land on mutuality or complementarian, people are passion about their perspective. Steve and Lisa join the discussion to share about their journey to their perspective about gender roles. For those who are interested in the Johnson's recent experience in the NW, we discuss their experience in a new series called "Off the Record". In the Off the Record, we discuss personal experiences of loss, controvers...
Sep 26, 2022•1 hr 21 min
How do we heal from painful experiences while holding onto our relationship with God? What about when the place we came to heal is the same place that has injured our hearts? There are many Christians who find themselves lost in loss. Healing is a path and without direction we will remain stuck. Marilyn Kriete joins the channel to share her experience of disenfranchised grief. She interweaves trauma into her story and describes how it creates a specific type of loneliness. We will be discussing ...
Sep 15, 2022•1 hr 1 min
Is there a New Testament blueprint that marks who the true church is? Is there a pattern of New Testament culture that we are to imitate or is there more to the story? Every congregation wants to align themselves with the New Testament examples seen in scripture, but have we missed the story of God in the process? John Mark Hicks is a notable scholar in the Restoration Movement and joins the discussion as we discuss his book "Searching for the Pattern". Off the Record is a new series that takes ...
Sep 06, 2022•1 hr 5 min
How do we hold a both-and? One of the most concerning issues in our culture is the inability to hold two truths together at the same time. People are living in extremes and have become more reactive than ever. Hope joins the discussion to share about the concept of Radical Acceptance or Reality Acceptance through the model of Dialectical Behavior Therapy. 0:00 Intro 2:00 Hope's story 6:23 Where does DBT fit with other approaches? 12:30 Who is a good fit for DBT? 21:00 How do you structure your D...
Sep 01, 2022•52 min
Adultery is one of the most damaging experiences a human being can endure. Infidelity not only affects our ability to trust others, but even more our ability to trust others. After the discovery we wonder to ourselves where do we turn? Kim Pullen is the creator of Hope for Spouses which has helped a multitude of individuals and marriages heal from betrayal. Kim shares her personal journey of recovery from betrayal and gives specific direction to those who feel clueless. Please visit www.patreon....
Aug 23, 2022•56 min
Do compulsive behaviors become better simply by becoming a Christian or is the issue more complex? Obsessions describe the mental battle and compulsions are the behavioral expression of this specific issue. Dr. Foluso provides a foundation for the clinical understanding of OCD and also addresses the spiritual dilemma many Christians face. Please visit Dr. Foluso's YouTube channel for more content @Skillset Counseling Visit Dr. Foluso's website for a free virtual consultation @ skillset counselin...
Aug 14, 2022•45 min
Going into the ministry is one of the most significant moments in a person's life. Leaving the ministry is an equally significant moment. There are more ministers leaving the ministry today than we've seen in recent history and we have a shortage of people entering the ministry. Ministry is challenging to say the least and yet it is something God values. Although there are ministers who have contributed to making things worse, there are many ministers who have made things better. There are many ...
Jul 27, 2022•1 hr 7 min
