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The Dark Side of Community
On today’s show Doug talks about how spiritual, physical and psychological abuse impact our ability to abide in community. He looks at how we need to be safe people who facilitate safe places for the sinned-against.
Worthy To Be Rescued
On today’s show Doug talks about how you are worthy to be rescued and how God is strong enough to protect you during the storms of life. He shares inspiring music from his brother Dan’s This Life and The Psalms Project albums. An encouraging show.
Annie at the 5th Avenue Theatre: A Not So Cynical Review
A musical that repeatedly proports “the sun will come out tomorrow” seems appropriate for audiences used to perpetually cloudy, dark, rain-slogged Pacific Northwest winters. Consequently, Annie finds itself back in Seattle once again championing the infectiously optimistic, dare I say escapist, mantra that “tomorrow there will be sun.” Despite my preconceived cynical disposition, I was […]
Abandon the Myth of the Perfect Church
On today’s show Doug talks about abandoning the myth of the perfect church, family, friendship or community. Doug also talks about why he is praying for Robert Mueller and the Russian Investigation.
Vision for Small Church Pastors
Today’s show is geared towards pastors of churches with 200 or fewer people. Doug talks about how easy it is to lose your identity pastoring in the church growth and assessment age. He gives advice on how to find and maintain your identity as a pastor of a small or normal sized church.
Never Minister Alone
Doug talks about how Jesus and his disciples ministered through community. He looks at how most Christian leadership books get the concept of Jesus and discipleship wrong. He also examines how Paul’s ministry began because of the work of Barnabas.
Together a Temple, Alone in Trouble
On today’s show Doug talks about the danger of being a lone, alone Christian. He looks at the biblical images of being the body of Christ and the temple of God. He also looks at the warning against destroying God’s church.
A Fiery Furnace Calling
Doug talks about having a Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego kind of calling that refuses to bow down or give up. He looks at the difference between being spectators and doers of the Kingdom.
Why Pentecost Matters!
On today’s show Doug talks about Pentecost and being a Pentecostal. He looks at the central reason the Holy Spirit was poured out on the day of Pentecost and what this means to us and our need for Christian community.
Why We Don’t Repent?
On today’s show Doug talks about why people refuse to repent or to change course when their lives are clearly going in the wrong direction. Why do we justify our actions at the cost of spiritual transformation.