Episodes
Monday Dec 07, 2015
Where Are We Going? 8 - The Struggle Between Gay & Christian Identities
Monday Dec 07, 2015
Monday Dec 07, 2015
This is one of the most contentious issues for many Christians today. This show features a variety of perspectives in an attempts to bring respect and civility to the discussion. Jason Wiedel talks with Rev Amy Piatt who has experienced protests due to her open and affirming position. Jason also talks with gay pastor Mitchell Jones author of Coming Out: the Journey to Authenticity.
Friday Nov 20, 2015
Where Are We Going? 7 - Thanksgiving
Friday Nov 20, 2015
Friday Nov 20, 2015
It is really easy to lose touch with being thankful in the middle of preparing for holidays. Rev Mark Sandlin of the Moonshine Jesus Show and Amy Morin, author of 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do, talk about what it means to cultivate gratefulness and reject selfishness.
Monday Nov 16, 2015
Film Matters 4 - Ex Machina
Monday Nov 16, 2015
Monday Nov 16, 2015
Ex Machina is a fascinating film that examines ideas such as consciousness and humanity. Michael Hardin brings the philosophy and theology of mimetic theory to the discussion with Jason Wiedel. This conversation not only shines a light on the film, but also on some big ideas about society and culture.
Monday Nov 09, 2015
Where Are We Going? 6 - Mental Health & Christianity
Monday Nov 09, 2015
Monday Nov 09, 2015
It seems that most churches struggle with the way they should respond to issues of mental health. Is mental illness real? Is is physical? Is it spiritual? Is is something that people can overcome by simply choosing to get over it? Can we pray it away?
Monday Nov 02, 2015
Innovations - Mike Finch Extended Interview
Monday Nov 02, 2015
Monday Nov 02, 2015
Thursday Oct 22, 2015
Where Are We Going? 5 - Social Media & Change
Thursday Oct 22, 2015
Thursday Oct 22, 2015
Social Media seems is a powerful influence on our culture. It is not only changing the way we communicate with friends, but the way we learn, the way we work, and the way our churches function. Jason Wiedel talks with Bruce Reyes-Chow, author of The Definate-ivish Guide to Using Social Media in the Church, Jamie Notter, author of When Millenials Take Over, and media professor Mike Finch.
Wednesday Oct 21, 2015
Film Matters Show 3 - The Last Temptation of Christ
Wednesday Oct 21, 2015
Wednesday Oct 21, 2015
The Last Temptation of Christ could easily be considered one of the most controversial films of all time. Christianity Today called it a "Tipping point in the American culture wars." Jason Wiedel and Chris Williams discuss Martin Scorsese's 1988 film looking at the ways it offends, inspires, enlightens, and helps us to understand Jesus better.
Friday Sep 18, 2015
Where Are We Going? 4 - When Theology Changes
Friday Sep 18, 2015
Friday Sep 18, 2015
Our theology, our beliefs about God, are continually changing in big and small ways. In this episode Jason Wiedel talks to Christian Piatt, Brandan Robertson, and Rev. Jimmy Acree regarding the things we believe and the ways those beliefs are changing.
Sunday Sep 13, 2015
Innovations - Raborn Johnson Extended Interview
Sunday Sep 13, 2015
Sunday Sep 13, 2015
Raborn Johnson is a co-host of the Beyond the Box podcast as well as the creator of the Mundane Revolution. During this interview Raborn talks about his extensive project examining the death penalty in America. The stories and insights he reveals are both revealing and heart-wrenching.
Friday Sep 11, 2015
Innovations - Outsiders Podcast Extended Interview
Friday Sep 11, 2015
Friday Sep 11, 2015
Hear the whole extended interview with Brad Gross and Scott Matkovich. This is a fascinating conversation about the state of Christianity. Parts of this interview were included in the "Talking About Jesus Outside the Church" episode.