In some parts of the Church deconstruction is all the rage, and in other parts of the Church it’s basically a swear word! Both extremes are unhealthy. In this bonus episode, recorded live at Masters College and Seminary in Peterborough, Ontario, we unpack why everyone deconstructs throughout their Christian life as a maturing process, and we share important biblical precedents that must be in the mix for your rebuilding process.

If you were just dropped into the 21st century and listened to the preaching and teaching of our day you might be fooled into thinking that Jesus was a motivational speaker, but that would be the furthest thing from the truth. In this episode we talk about how Jesus cannot be relegated to a life-coach or a cultural influencer, and how his teaching upends humanism and forces us to confront our need for God.

If you were just dropped into the 21st century and listened to the preaching and teaching of our day you might be fooled into thinking that Jesus was a motivational speaker, but that would be the furthest thing from the truth. In this episode we talk about how Jesus cannot be relegated to a life-coach or a cultural influencer, and how his teaching upends humanism and forces us to confront our need for God.

Disposable dating, needing to know the end before the beginning, and misfired expectations are common laments from people wanting a healthy relationship. We held a live event to engage the conversation in February 2019 and you get to listen in on this bonus episode, which includes our husbands Dave DiSabatino and Calum Rees!

For years the Church has used fear as both a tactic to “convert” and a method to control people. But what if this was not the way Jesus intended us to live or lead? In this episode we talk about the history and forward trajectory of fear-based evangelism and discipleship with deep dialogue about how this is very different than the way of love.

For years the Church has used fear as both a tactic to “convert” and a method to control people. But what if this was not the way Jesus intended us to live or lead? In this episode we talk about the history and forward trajectory of fear-based evangelism and discipleship with deep dialogue about how this is very different than the way of love.

Loads of us get so busy celebrating Christmas culturally that we hardly give a thought to how to celebrate Christmas as a Christian. What if Christmas could be much more than a season of nostalgia that disappoints or exercises in absurdity? Reimagining Christmas in view of the power of the incarnation and the humility and relationality of "God with us" can transform your celebration of Jesus into a season that is truly life-giving.

We’re reconsidering the gospel in Season 3. In this first episode we do a deep dive in church history to see if we can pinpoint where it all went wrong and explore how a weakened understanding and articulation of Jesus’ good news has disrupted our own discipleship and disabled the growth of the Church. Buckle up - this is just the beginning! 00:00 intro 05:00 Theology

The pandemic created an avalanche of pastors exiting their jobs. What has been the tipping point and where are expectations of pastors skewed? What do pastors do exactly and how can you better support your pastor? All this and more on this pre-season bonus episode!