There’s a different way to be a Christian and a different way to do church. With over 30 years of experience in ministry and strategic planning, Dave Gibbons shares how they’ve revolutionized Newsong Church to look less like an institution and more like the X-Men Academy.

In his book “The Shape of My Eyes,” Dave shares how we can all discover clues from our past to help us reexamine our beliefs and values. He also explains just how inclusive the love of God is and how we can practically tap into the vast inclusivity of it to better love the people around us…even including people who have hurt us, disagree with us or are generally difficult to love.

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Watch these messages mentioned in the episode: Mosaic’s “Reimagine God” series and Newsong’s series “Us.”

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Is the church in crisis? If that thought makes you sad or angry, you can change the narrative around the American Church. Pricelis Perreaux-Dominguez wants to equip you to become more sacred, soft and safe - just like Jesus is.

This episode is for anyone who is ready to be both challenged and encouraged on how we can reclaim Jesus’ intention for us to not just be Christians, but be the church. (And if you like this episode, you’re invited to listen to our other 80+ conversations that will disciple you to be the church in every area of your life!)

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Collective anxiety anyone? Even though the election is over, tensions are still running high. Conversations seem to either be filled with misunderstanding or they’re being bypassed and not happening at all.

This interview between two pastors will help you hold onto hope, remind you that you are not alone, give you permission to feel your feelings and help you navigate communication with family and friends. There will be no spiritual bypassing here, and we’ll even help you know how to respond when you hear that happening.

Take a deep breath, invite the Holy Spirit to reveal your personal blindspots and let’s move forward in the good work of loving like Jesus together.

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If you’ve ever been left out (or pushed out) of a church, this is your invitation to separate God from the hurt. As a leader who survived a toxic ministry environment, Jenai Auman offers a holistic, trauma-informed approach to helping you find spiritual rest and belonging again.

Even if you’ve been lucky enough to not have experienced church hurt, Jenai provides some subtle red flags and things to look out for within ourselves that could be doing harm to other people. It’s not just scandals or moral failures that cause betrayal and oppression. It takes all of us, being willing to reflect and grow in spiritual maturity, to create churches where no one is ostracized or othered.

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Men, this one’s for you. If you’re not a man, this will be a “listening to learn” episode for you, much like it was for me. Rasool Berry is back with encouragement and challenge for men who desire to grow closer to God with their entire being. Rasool and Naeem Fazal share openly about what it’s like to grow holistically through scripture and prayer, even when growth requires vulnerability or weakness that was not seen as strength in their foundational culture.

This conversation will cover mental health and theological truth, emotional health and relationships, vocation and physical health, and spiritual health and community.

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Listen to Rasool’s past conversations on Becoming Church in Episode 46: Honoring Juneteenth and Episode 47: Black People in America.

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The Whole Man: 40 Spiritual Reflections from Black Men on the Head, Heart, Hands and Soul

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What would you say to one of the disciples if you saw them face to face? I had to answer that question when I sat down with Elizabeth Tabish who plays Mary Magdalene on The Chosen. (And yes, before we go any further, Mary Mags was most certainly a disciple of Jesus.)

Whether or not you’ve watched any episodes of The Chosen - and I highly recommend that you do - this conversation is a tender and exclusive peek behind the curtain of what it’s like to be a real human person who’s playing a major role in the depiction of the life of Jesus. There are no spoilers (but DM @kristinmockleryoung if you want to talk about anything in the first 4 seasons!)

Liz Tabish is honest about the reaction of fans, how she faces criticism, her favorite people to be on set with and what she really thinks about the church. If you already love this worldwide sensation (and many of you do since it’s the largest crowd-funded show of all time), you’ll love it even more after this conversation. And if you haven’t watched Season 1, Episode 1 yet…we just may convince you to give it a chance. ————

Watch The Chosen on their free app and follow The Chosen on social media. You won’t regret it! You can also catch the Chosen Docuseries: Jonathan And Jesus for more with Jonathan Roumie on what it’s like to be thrust into the limelight with newfound popularity while trying to see out who Jesus really was and discover his impact on the world today.

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Sex is complicated, even for Christians. Often in the church, single people are promised “blessed” marriages for the future if they hold fast to purity, don’t put themselves in situations of temptation and pray faithfully enough to find the spouse God has out there for them. But when prioritizing date nights, speaking each other’s love languages and meeting physical needs still leaves them with a lack of intimacy or an unfulfilling sex life, it’s more than complicated. It feels like something’s broken.

Sheila Wray Gregoire, author of multiple research-based books on sex in Christian marriages, wants you to know that you are not alone. There are a variety of reasons Christians struggle with sex, even within a committed marriage, and it’s all more common than shame wants you to believe. This episode speaks to purity culture, the Billy Graham rule, why evangelical women struggle with sex more than other people groups and expectations for husbands and wives so you can learn a healthier way forward in your current or future marriage.

*In case it needs to be said, this episode talks about sexual intercourse. If you don’t want the people around you hearing about orgasms and named body parts, you may want to grab headphones for this episode.

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The Good Girls Guide to Great Sex
The Good Guys Guide to Great Sex
The Great Sex Rescue
She Deserves Better

If you’re experiencing pain or discomfort, we advise you to reach out to a healthcare provider. If you are experiencing abuse in your relationship, call 1.800.799.7233 or text “START” to 88788 to reach the National Domestic Violence hotline.

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“White Christians behaving badly about race” is how Jemar Tisby jokingly refers to the motivation behind his books on segregation and social justice within the church. His research has shown that it’s a journey to move from being removed bystanders who are complicit in prejudiced systems to actively advancing anti-racism change. Wherever you are in the process, Jemar offers grace for people who have only been offered one version of history or faith while also encouraging you to pursue Jesus in a new way.

This episode answers questions about appropriation, the unintended downsides of desegregation, why Sunday morning is the most segregated hour of the week and what the Bible says about race. While the struggle for racial justice can be discouraging, learning history can give us hope and the stories from Jamar’s latest book “The Spirit of Justice” will inspire you to keep up the fight.

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The Color of Compromise
How to Fight Racism
How to Fight Racism Young Reader’s Edition
The Spirit of Justice
I Am the Spirit of Justice Children’s Book

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