Rebecca McLaughlin: A Curious Faith—Part 1
“There are a lot of things that look like roadblocks to faith, but if you look more closely, they become signposts to Jesus.”
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Rebecca McLaughlin: Presenting Truth With Humility—Part 2
“We can’t actually share the gospel while holding onto our pride. Too often we think we’re defending Jesus when in fact we’re defending ourselves.”
Josh Howerton: Answering the Call—Part 1
“Your job is to leverage your life for the greatest kingdom profit possible.”
Josh Howerton: A Hurricane of Grace—Part 2
“In eternity, our best fruit will likely be growing on other people's trees.”
Art, Faith and the Beauty of Brokenness: An Interview with Makoto Fujimura (Part 1)
Artist Makoto Fujimura discusses his journey from Tokyo’s elite art programs to finding Christ through Japanese tradition. Explore the concept of "new newness" and how the ancient art of Kintsugi offers a profound theological lens for mending the brokenness of our world and our hearts.
Art, Faith and the Beauty of Brokenness: An Interview with Makoto Fujimura (Part 2)
In this insightful discussion, artist Makoto Fujimura challenges the Western, analytical "recipe" approach to faith, advocating instead for a "sanctified imagination" rooted in making and experiencing. By drawing on the Japanese art of Kintsugi, Fujimura suggests that the church should not be a place for "fixing" people through programs, but a movement of the Spirit where broken fragments are beheld with tenderness.
Eden, Gethsemane and a Call to Create
Unleashing the power of honest creativity in your church community.
Efrem Smith: An Outpost for the Kingdom—Part 1
“We cannot surrender the outposts of God’s kingdom to the ways of our nation. We are here to transform. To make disciples.”
Efrem Smith: An Outpost for the Kingdom—Part 2
“Outside influences have shaped the allegiance of God’s people more than the kingdom of God or the authentic Jesus."
Luis Palau: A Good Day for Good News—Part 1
“We all need to be met with the compassion that helps disarm us to accept that we have been loved by God to the point of the gracious, violent sacrifice of Jesus.”