Episodes

We were thrilled to sit down with theologian Dr. Walter Brueggemann for today’s episode. Discussing his new book, “Virus as a Summons to Faith,” Dr. Brueggemann dives into the reality the world is facing with the pandemic, and what a faithful...

We are honored to have Brit Barron with us on the podcast this week! Brit Barron is an author, anti-racism activist, pastor and public speaker who is dedicated to having honest conversations. As a person of color, Brit grew up in predominately white...

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Today we sit down with Associate Professor of Theology at Quincy University, Matthew Bates, to discuss his latest book, "Gospel Allegiance: What Faith Misses for Salvation in Christ." Bates asks questions about our understanding of faith, and asks is...

This we week we welcome theologian and activist Shane Claiborne. Together we discuss one of his recent books “Beating Guns” and wrestle with gun reform, and the 2nd Amendment in light of a Gospel-centered worldview. We ask questions about if it is...

Author and Pastor Jonathan Dodson joins us today to tan about his new book, “Our Good Crisis: Overcoming Moral Chaos with the Beatitudes.” Through an in-depth conversation through the Beatitudes, Mike, Tim and Bonnie ask Jonathan his thoughts on...

After three heavy-loaded episodes regarding prayer, if God is in control or not, and the purpose of the Bible, we decided it was time for a long outro! Mike, Tim and Bonnie sit down to discuss the lot of these things, but landed discussing the point...

We are so excited about today’s episode in which we got the chance to interview Peter Enns. Peter Enns is a professor at Eastern University and the author of multiple books including The Bible and the Believer, Genesis for Normal People, and How the...

This week we give you part 2 with Tim Gombis! Together Mike, Bonnie and Tim sit down with Gombis to discuss if God is actually in control or if we read this (and other) doctrine into the text. If you haven’t already listened, we encourage you to...

The one and only Tim Gombis is in the house today! On a recent blog post, Mr. Gombis asserted that “God is not control”, which spurred on many questions, arguments, disagreements and the like. On today’s episode, we are discussing what he meant...

Today we sit down with Dr Amy-Jill Levine, professor and world renowned scholar for her work in New Testament Studies. AJ (as she affectionally insists we call her!) is the author of over ten books about Jesus and his Jewish background. AJ brings an...

With Passover upon us, we sit down with Rabbi Nahum Ward-Lev who is also an author and Spiritual Guide to discuss the Passover and its impact on our spirituality. Rabbi Nahum sheds light on three Jewish holidays in light of liberation and wilderness....

What do you know about the Enneagram? Where did it start? What does it mean? How can we use it? Does it have any place in our spiritual lives or is it all just a fad? Annie Diamond is an Enneagram Coach who teaches from the Narrative Method and in...

It is the thing everyone is talking about, the reason why we are all home, and the biggest shift in our global world that most of us have experienced. The Coronavirus has changed the way we navigate the world, is changing our economy, and is brining...

We are thrilled to have the one and only Mike Erre on back on the show today! After three months dedicated therapy, healing and re-orientation, Mike is back to share more of his story. In this episode, Bonnie and Tim talk with Mike as he updates...

We sat down with Dr. Bradley Jersak to discuss his book on judgment and hell called "Her Gates Will Never Be Shut." In this conversation, we explore the many differing views of hell and how they differ from one another, the question of judgment...

Today on the podcast we are exited to have Dr. Cynthia Shafer-Elliott, Associate Dean and Associate Professor in the School of Theology at William-Jessup University. But that’s not all! Dr. Shafer-Elliott is also is an experienced field...

Religion! Politics! We're breaking all the Thanksgiving dinner rules on this episode. This week, we talk with Eugene Cho about his new book, 'Thou Shalt Not Be a Jerk,' which deals with how to prioritize and navigate faith and politics. Eugene is the...

Bonnie and Tim sit down with Don Golden, to talk about his work with Red Letter Christians, World Relief and what he is doing now with economic empowerment and market-based solutions to social struggles. What does the Bible say in relation to the...

In today’s episode we talk with sexologist Dr. Celeste Holbrook and dive into the aftermath of purity culture. We discuss the good things that purity culture left behind as well as what needs some repairing. Dr. Holbrook believes that our inner...

Happy Monday! Bonnie and Tim had the pleasure of sitting down with Skye Jethani from the Holy Post Podcast, a frequent guest and part of the VOX Community. They have a fascinating conversation on "A Theology of Vocation." What does the Bible say about...

On this episode we sit down with Jenny Smith, Lead Pastor at Marysville United Methodist Church in Marysville, Washington to discuss her experience as a woman leader in the Church. Jenny reminds us that the pressures we often discuss in Evangelical...

Gombis is back! He joins Tim and Bonnie to discuss what engaging in politics looks like as a Christian leaning into Kingdom Dynamics. We also discuss the best films of 2019 and strange and unusual facts about ourselves that folks may not know... Learn...

We want to thank you for you all of your kindness, honestly, vulnerability and support you expressed after last week's episode. Because we value transparency and we believe we have built this awesome community in which we are all in process, we are...