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Future Christian explores church leadership, church renewal, and the future of Christianity through conversations with pastors, authors, theologians, and other faith leaders. Each episode offers practical wisdom and fresh ideas for navigating church decline, cultural change, ministry, and the challenges facing congregations today.
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Sep 29, 2020
Sep 29, 2020
1 hr 4 min
Author and activist Ally Henny talks openly and honestly about the pain, hurt, and heartache caused by church--and why she still believes in church.
Ally Henny is a writer and speaker. She holds a B.S. in Psychology from Missouri State University and is currently pursuing her Master of Divinity from Fuller Theological Seminary, with an emphasis in Race, Cultural Identity, and Reconciliation. She hopes to pastor a church someday.
The Future Christian Podcast is a production of Torn Curtain Arts and Resonate Media.
Sep 22, 2020
Sep 22, 2020
44 min
Seminary President Nancy Pittman joins the pod to talk about how Covid is hastening change and reshaping in theological education and why pastors and church leaders should continue to invest in it.
Currently, Dr. Pittman is President and Stephen J. England Associate Professor of the Practice of Ministry at Phillips Theological Seminary in Tulsa, an ecumenical seminary affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). In her spare time, she laughs with her family, reads novels, and embroiders flowers. www.ptstulsa.edu
The Future Christian Podcast is a production of Torn Curtain Arts and Resonate Media.
Sep 15, 2020
Sep 15, 2020
55 min
Pastor and Author Eric H.F. Law joins the pod to talk about is book, "Fear Not: Living Grace and Truth in a Frightened World." He shares how others seek to manipulate our fears to suite their needs, whereas Jesus shows us how to manage our fears to help us grow.
Eric H. F. Law, an Episcopal priest, is the founder and executive director of the Kaleidoscope Institute, the mission of which is to create diverse and sustainable communities. For more than 20 years, he has provided transformative and comprehensive training and resources for churches and ministries in all the major church denominations in the United States and Canada. He writes a weekly blog called The Sustainist: Spirituality for Sustainable Communities in a Networked World. Visit his blog at http://ehflaw.typepad.com/blog/.
The Future Christian Podcast is a production of Torn Curtain Arts and Resonate Media.
Sep 8, 2020
Sep 8, 2020
48 min
Pastor and Author Carol Howard Merritt talks about what religious trauma is and how theology and structures can perpetuate harm against our most vulnerable.
Rev. Carol Howard Merritt (@CarolHoward) is a minister whose writing, speaking, and teaching is anchored in theological wisdom and sociological insight. She’s a sought-after keynote speaker, especially on the topic of ministering in a new generation.
The Future Christian Podcast is a production of Torn Curtain Arts and Resonate Media.
Sep 1, 2020
Sep 1, 2020
43 min
Ashley Easter joins the pod to talk about how learning to trust her own intuition and why you should to.
Ashley is a speaker and coach specializing in abuse prevention and recovery. To learn more about her story and her current work, visit her website.
The Future Christian Podcast is a production of Torn Curtain Arts and Resonate Media.
Aug 19, 2020
Aug 19, 2020
57 min
Paul and Justin, two former evangelical worship leaders now serving in progressive, mainline protestant churches, talk about everything from worship being more than just the music to practical steps churches can make to improve their overall experience.
The Future Christian Podcast is a production of Torn Curtain Arts and Resonate Media.
Aug 12, 2020
Aug 12, 2020
58 min
Author and historian Diana Butler Bass joins the pod to talk about what Christianity today can learn from Church history, especially when it comes to navigating disruption and change.
Diana Butler Bass is an American historian of Christianity and an advocate for progressive Christianity. Bass is currently an independent scholar who writes on American religion and culture. She is the author of eleven books, many of which have won research or writing awards.
The Future Christian Podcast is a production of Torn Curtain Arts and Resonate Media.
Aug 5, 2020
Aug 5, 2020
48 min
Delesslyn Kennebrew joins the pod to talk about her work helping leaders and churches explore beyond their own imaginations and live into that new reality.
Delesslyn is the Regional Minister for Ministry Innovation at Greater Kansas City Region of the CC(DOC).
The Future Christian Podcast is a production of Torn Curtain Arts and Resonate Media.
Jul 29, 2020
Jul 29, 2020
58 min
Loren talks with Pastor and author Doug Pagitt about hats, church, and living out Jesus' promise of "Greater Than."
Doug Pagitt is an American author, pastor, social activist and executive director of Vote Common Good. A leading voice for progressive Christianity, Doug makes frequent national media and speaking appearances. His new book, Outdoing Jesus, is available now from Eerdmans Publishing.
The Future Christian Podcast is a production of Torn Curtain Arts and Resonate Media.
Jul 22, 2020
Jul 22, 2020
54 min
Author and pastor Jack Shitama gives a primer on Family Systems Theory and how it can help leaders deal with and respond to anxiety in church and other organizations.
Jack is the Executive Director of Pecometh Camp & Retreat Ministries where he has served since 2000. He is an ordained elder in The United Methodist Church and has served as pastor of churches in Port Deposit, MD and Chesapeake City, MD. Learn more about his Family Systems coaching here.
The Future Christian Podcast is a production of Torn Curtain Arts and Resonate Media.