This week on The Exploring More Podcast, we are diving into the last part of our series called "The 4 Assumptions," which originated from our weekend events. In this episode, Michael Thompson and SJ Jennings explore assumption number four: "God Still Speaks" a topic they frequently revisit. They emphasize why this assumption is pivotal for experiencing the fullness of the gospel. They discuss the interconnected nature of all four assumptions and highlight how God's ongoing communication encompas...
Jul 02, 2024•43 min•Ep 38•Transcript available on Metacast This week on The Exploring More Podcast, we continue our compelling series titled "The 4 Assumptions," inspired by our weekend events. In this episode, Michael Thompson and SJ Jennings explore assumption number three: “Restoration is Available.” The concept of restoration being available suggests both a state to be restored from and an ideal to be restored to, as an image bearer. The conversation delves into these aspects, outlining what the journey of restoring your heart with Jesus entails. Zo...
Jun 25, 2024•42 min•Ep 37•Transcript available on Metacast This week on The Exploring More Podcast, we continue our captivating series titled "The 4 Assumptions" derived from our weekend events. In this episode, Michael Thompson and SJ Jennings delve into assumption number two: "There is a War." They use metaphors to illustrate the spiritual forces at play, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and engaging in this warfare. The discussion expands to include strategies for navigating these challenges, including insights on how the enemy uses wounded ...
Jun 17, 2024•44 min•Ep 36•Transcript available on Metacast This week on The Exploring More Podcast we kick off a series we call the 4 assumptions that come from our weekend events. In this Episode of Exploring More Michael Thompson, and Josh Overton dig into assumption number 1, You are a Kingdom man. What does being a Kingdom man mean, look like, and what is the Kingdom life? MT & JO talk about enhancing or expanding our knowledge of what a Kingdom lifestyle looks like. The 4 assumptions are statements that Zoweh believes to be pivotal in going into th...
Jun 11, 2024•46 min•Ep 35•Transcript available on Metacast In last weeks episode, Michael and SJ talked about spiritual orientation to the bigger story and war that is going on. It is not good for man to go through this story alone. In this Episode of Exploring More Michael Thompson, and SJ Jennings dig into a quote that Zoweh has come to love from Dan Allender. It says “Find like-hearted kings living in the same direction. Sign treaties. When one kingdom is at war, both are at war.” The Kingdom is meant to be a brotherhood full of Allies. You’ll hear c...
Jun 04, 2024•42 min•Ep 32•Transcript available on Metacast Being attuned, oriented, and aware, of both the good God is up to in your life, and what the enemy is doing in your life is the heart behind the Dangerous For Good Men’s Summits. In this Episode of Exploring More Michael Thompson, and SJ Jennings continue the conversation about DFG summits, and what those summits will look like, more heart behind them, and the hopeful result of hosting and/or attending one. As image bearers, we are called to look like Jesus, who was Dangerous For Good. This look...
May 28, 2024•48 min•Ep 31•Transcript available on Metacast The reclaiming of words can be a hard and fragile process. Aslan is not safe, but he is good, Dangerous For Good. In this Episode of Exploring More Michael Thompson, and SJ Jennings start the conversation about what Dangerous For Good means, and what it can look like in a man’s life. As image bearers, we are called to look like Jesus, who was Dangerous For Good. The difference between how men have been dangerous and being Dangerous For Good is vastly different. Reclaiming the idea of a dangerous...
May 21, 2024•49 min•Ep 30•Transcript available on Metacast Is hearing from God even possible? Does God still speak? Have you ever wondered these questions? In this Episode of Exploring More Michael Thompson, and Josh Overton tell stories of hearing God’s voice, when they realized that it is for everyone, and the theology behind it. Hearing God’s voice is something that the Father wants all of his beloved Son’s and Daughter’s to experience. With our new YouVersion bible app reading plan ‘Comforted By God’ you can experience one way, that we believe, God ...
May 14, 2024•53 min•Ep 29•Transcript available on Metacast Living in more and more freedom comes from exploring more of the healing that Jesus offers us. As we continue this walk we get to further experience more of the Zoweh John 10:10 life Jesus is talking about. In this Episode of Exploring More Michael Thompson, and SJ Jennings talk about what the recovery of the heart can look like. Using the Healing Along the Masculine Journey YouVersion plan that Zoweh has released, they walk through the last three days of the plan, and what healing within those ...
May 07, 2024•46 min•Ep 28•Transcript available on Metacast Walking through life disregarding our wounding, our hurt, and our trauma, is not the life Jesus offers us in John 10:10. Recovery of those experiences and healing is a big piece of the fullness of life that Jesus offers us. In this Episode of Exploring More Michael Thompson, and SJ Jennings talk about what the recovery of the heart can look like. Using the Healing Along the Masculine Journey YouVersion plan that Zoweh has released, they walk through the first three days of the plan, and what hea...
Apr 30, 2024•41 min•Ep 27•Transcript available on Metacast Preparing your heart for an encounter with Jesus is a pertinent thing to do, because Jesus Changes our lives. In this Episode of Exploring More Michael Thompson, and SJ Jennings talk about how they practice rhythms of solitude, quiet, and presence to prepare their hearts to hear from the trinity. With the Heart of a Warrior Encounter coming up this weekend, Michael and SJ encourage men to get into a rhythm of slowing down and listening. How, why, and the effects, of practicing slowing down and g...
Apr 23, 2024•43 min•Ep 26•Transcript available on Metacast Hearing what women think about generational masculinity is a perspective that is incredibly important. In this Episode of Exploring More Michael Thompson, his wife Robin Thompson, and his friend Sherry Jennings, talk about what they are hopeful for in the work of redeeming generational masculinity for the healing of men, women, marriages, and families. They tell stories of hurt and hope. How men have let down, and not rose to the occasion of treating a feminine heart with curiosity, kindness, an...
Apr 16, 2024•44 min•Ep 25•Transcript available on Metacast On this special edition of The Exploring More podcast we are featuring an episode of the Men in the Arena podcast with Jim Ramos. Jim had Michael onto his show to talk all things King Me, Kingdom, and moving forward! Here’s what he had to say about the episode: ‘Every man has a kingdom. Not every king rules well. If you ever feel powerless at work or home, wonder how to become the hero in your life story, or just want to make sure you're wielding the power God has given you well, this episode is...
Apr 09, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep 24•Transcript available on Metacast Getting away with God is something that we love to talk about. Extended time alone with God has lead to some of the most important life change and experiences in Michael and SJ’s lives. In this Episode of Exploring More Michael Thompson, and his friend SJ Jennings, talk about the impact of spending time alone with God, in relation with Redeeming Generational Masculinity. They answer the questions, ‘what is the vision God has given us?’ ‘How does a mens retreat impact generational masculinity, fo...
Apr 02, 2024•41 min•Ep 23•Transcript available on Metacast Story is one of the most important piece of a mans life. In this Episode of Exploring More Michael Thompson, and his friend Josh Overton, watch, react, and respond to stories of men having encounters with God, and why they want that for their friends, families, and marriages. They tell stories and talk about their own hearts, and how God has met them in similar spaces that these men are talking about. Hear invitations into mission, God encounters, life change, and transformation. Learn about the...
Mar 26, 2024•45 min•Ep 22•Transcript available on Metacast In this Episode of Exploring More Michael Thompson, and his friend SJ Jennings, celebrate the one year anniversary of Michael’s newest book, King Me! They tell stories, talk about their own hearts, and how this book continues to effect Michael differently than even 6 months ago. Learn about the dynamics of walking with Jesus to bring this message into book form, and then how Jesus will continue to use the same message to come after our hearts newly every day. Hear reviews and responses to King M...
Mar 19, 2024•46 min•Ep 21•Transcript available on Metacast Redeeming Generation Masculinity is an exciting thing for men in the Warrior stage. In this Episode of Exploring More hear Michael Thompson, author of King Me, and his friends Josh Overton, and Caleb Richwine, explore the Warrior stage from a Kingdom perspective. Learn about the desires and awakenings that are discovered by a man in the warrior stage of his masculine journey. The orientation that is available, with Jesus, for a man in his 20s & 30s is life changing when you start to see the bigg...
Mar 12, 2024•47 min•Ep 20•Transcript available on Metacast Loving and leading well in a wounding world is the key focus for a King. This is exactly why Michael Thompson authored the book, King Me, and exactly why he and his friends Scott Jennings, Keith Daniel, and Josh Overton, explore the King’s role from a Kingdom perspective in this conversation. Learn about the recovering, healing, and deployment that is available for a man in the King stage of his masculine journey. You have some reign and rule over your ‘small k’ kingdom, will you use it to love ...
Mar 05, 2024•41 min•Ep 19•Transcript available on Metacast Retirement is not a license to become a recluse. Rather, an exit from the regular workforce becomes an entrance into a valuable phase of life where Elder Sages can contribute meaningfully to others. Michael Thompson, Tom Benner, and Jim McCauley explore the Elder Sage role from a Kingdom perspective. Learn what the presence, purpose, and posture of an Elder Sage brings to relationships in this episode of Exploring More. Connect with the Zoweh team by sending an email to ExploringMore@zoweh.org....
Feb 27, 2024•46 min•Ep 18•Transcript available on Metacast Michael and SJ discuss the concept of redeeming generational masculinity and why Zoweh wants to focus on this for 2024. Healthy masculinity comes from oriented men who take their responsibility to love and lead humbly. Transmitting healthy masculinity from the older generations to younger generations takes intentionality. The Elder Sage Initiative invites the elders to continue their intimate heart-healing journey with God while engaging the next generations (Kings, Warriors, and Explorers) to w...
Feb 20, 2024•41 min•Ep 17•Transcript available on Metacast On this special Valentine's Day edition of Exploring More, Michael and SJ field questions about love and marriage. The Greeks used words for love like eros, agape, and koinonia. How do these words apply to the love one has for a spouse? Additionally, the book and topic of "The 5 Love Languages" surfaces and how it might intersect with the False Self. Join the discussion on learning to love as the Holy Trinity intended. Share your stories, questions, and comments with the Zoweh team at ExploringM...
Feb 13, 2024•46 min•Ep 16•Transcript available on Metacast Jesus' First Coming broke through the barriers of darkness and ignited His revolution against the enemy of our souls. In doing so, He was crucified as a rebel. Yet His death brought life and freedom. As souls are set free, they seek to set others free. Redeeming generational masculinity invites oriented men who can guide younger men to wield their power and authority as Jesus intended. Join Michael and SJ as they discuss the importance and need of the Elder-Sage Initiative. Connect with the Zowe...
Feb 01, 2024•48 min•Ep 15•Transcript available on Metacast Unjust conditions, masses of people who are fed up, and a reformer with a vision and a glimmer of hope provide the key ingredients in the recipe for rebellion. Michael and SJ delve into the concept of rebellion - reformers willing to take a stand against oppression that echoes through the annals of history. As Zoweh rebels against the kingdom of darkness, we shine the light on the connection between the physical and spiritual realms in the ongoing battle for the hearts of men, women, and all the...
Jan 24, 2024•29 min•Ep 14•Transcript available on Metacast The enemy of God's Kingdom wants to keep us divided, but God calls us to Reconciliation and Unity under Christ. The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. understood and pursued this in his work. Our Zoweh founders, Michael Thompson and Keith Daniel, discuss the impact of the King's life and work, the parallels between Martin Luther and Martin Luther King Jr., and a current course offered by Keith titled CDR - Christianity Deconstructs Racism. Peace comes by understanding and understanding by conversa...
Jan 17, 2024•49 min•Ep 13•Transcript available on Metacast In this second part of the Word of the Year series, Michael and SJ journey through the Word of the Year devotional fully walking through Days 1 thru 7. In the process, Michael shares his word of the year which brings forth the topics of forgiveness, grief, and refinement. We invite you to join the journey with the 7-day Word of the Year devotiona l available on the YouVersion Bible App . Share your Word of the Year and your stories with the team at ExploringMore@Zoweh.org ....
Jan 09, 2024•33 min•Ep 12•Transcript available on Metacast What if God has a banner, an anthem to sing over your heart this year? When my kids were young, I would sing songs to them as they fell asleep. Over their early years, certain songs became their own personal anthems - ones they chose over and over or ones that welled up in my heart in the closing moments of the day. Imagine God singing the verse you land on today over you as you move throughout this year. May it become a sweet song of his particular kindness for your heart over this mile marker ...
Jan 06, 2024•38 min•Ep 11•Transcript available on Metacast Inaugurating the Kings Row Podcast , Michael Thompson engages in a compelling dialogue with Brian Tome , the pastor of Crossroads Church in Ohio, leader of Man Camp , and author of The Five Marks of a Man . Together, they delve into the profound realm of identity and exploring the image men hold of Jesus. Brian emphasizes the significance of Brotherhood, Man Camp, and discipling men on making and developing friendships. This transformative conversation ranges from the misunderstood toughness of ...
Jan 05, 2024•51 min•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast Delight is the anticipation of preparing a gift and then watching the recipient open and express surprise and gratitude. Gifts have the power to invite both the giver and the recipient into a shared Presence of Joy. Michael and SJ take a trip down memory lane sharing some of their favorite Christmas gifts from childhood. Now as parents of adults, they remember some of the gifts given to their kids and the impact the gifts had. What about you? What was your favorite Christmas gift? Share your sto...
Dec 22, 2023•37 min•Ep 9•Transcript available on Metacast During the Christmas season, we consider God's message and his gift, Emmanuel, God with us! His appearing and his coming declares to us our worth and to let us know that we Belong! The pain of Rejection can be felt more acutely during the holidays; God provides a way to escape the crushing weight of isolation and separation. Learn how Michael and Greg cultivate Belonging through time and connection with family, friends, and Zoweh allies. Connect with the Zoweh Team at ExploringMore@Zoweh.org ....
Dec 13, 2023•34 min•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast Belonging is a key ingredient of love, and yet most of the time belonging ends up in the conditional category. One can feel "I belong if...one acts a certain way, one looks or dresses in a particular manner, or one talks like the group." How can we shift from "I belong if" to "I belong because"? Michael and Greg explore the idea of belonging and how Zoweh creates resources and spaces to cultivate belonging. Connect with the Zoweh team at ExploringMore@Zoweh.org ....
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