REimagine: Recent Episodes
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In the midst of these uncertain times, we look to REimagine the possibilities of living connected with one another.
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This week the guys sit down to talk about having Gospel conversations and being ready to give an answer for the hope that is within us.
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This week the guys sit down with Dr. Ross Hastings to talk about The Ascension and his new book on this often overlooked but crucial doctrine.
W. Ross Hastings (PhD theology, St Andrews; PhD chemistry, Queen's) is the Sangwoo Youtong Chee Professor of Theology at Regent College, Vancouver. Among other books, he is the author of Missional God, Missional Church; Total Atonement; and The Resurrection of Jesus Christ. He also serves as an Anglican priest at St. John's Vancouver and enjoys watching rugby, soccer, and cricket. He lives in Vancouver with his wife, Tammy. They have five children and nine grandchildren.
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This week the guys sit down to talk about recent travels and the power of listening to the God who speaks.
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Today on the show we go back to an episode where Greg, Brad, and Bryan sat down to talk about forgiveness with Dr. Philip D. Jamieson.
Philip D. Jamieson (PhD, Boston College) is president of the United Methodist Foundation for the Memphis and Tennessee Annual Conferences. He is coauthor of Ministry and Money with Janet Jamieson. He is an ordained elder in the United Methodist Church and formerly taught pastoral theology at the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary.
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Reach out to Dr. Jamieson at phil.jamieson@umfmtc.org
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This week the guys sit down to talk about the Image of God in all people. What does the Image of God mean and how does it shape us in the world today.
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This week the guys sit down to talk about the slow fade of the semicolon.
Then they settle in to talk about the gift of Sabbath and rest and rhythm.
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Today the guys sit down to talk about a a cornucopia of topics on a free-for-all Friday.
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Today the guys sit down to talk about a deceptively simple question: What if theology is not a niche specialty but the shape of everyday Christian faithfulness? Our guest, Dr. Keith L. Johnson—author of Theology as Discipleship—invites us to see doctrine as training in love: habits of mind and heart that help us follow Jesus, discern truth from error, and serve the church.
Dr. Keith L. Johnson is Professor of Theology and undergraduate chair at Wheaton College. His work centers on how doctrine shapes the life of the church. He wrote Theology as Discipleship and several books on Karl Barth, including The Essential Karl Barth and the co-edited Wiley-Blackwell Companion to Karl Barth. His scholarship and teaching invite pastors and laypeople to see thinking about God as part of following Christ.
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This week on the podcast the guys sit down to talk about a growing reality in today’s families: grandparents stepping back into the role of full-time parenting. What happens when a stage of life that was supposed to be about rest and spoiling grandkids becomes a return to diapers, homework, and carpool lines? Together they unpack the challenges, the unexpected joys, and the ways faith and community can support grandparents who now find themselves raising their grandchildren.
Our guest is Cavin Harper, a leading voice on intentional grandparenting, unpacking the hard and holy work of grandparents raising grandchildren.
Cavin is founder and executive director of Christian Grandparenting Network. Cavin and his wife became grandparents in 1998 and Cavin is a speaker and author and published Raising Your Grandchildren – Encouragement and Guidance for Those Parenting Their Children’s Children.
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Raising Your Grandchildren: Encouragement and Guidance for Those Parenting Their Children's Children.
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This week the guys sit down with Tom and Debbie Cowles to talk about the joys and challenges of being a Grandparent.
Tom and Debbie lead the Grandparenting ministry at Cool Spring Baptist Church in Mechanicsville, Va.
They have 8 Grandchildren ranging in age from 5 - 23. Tom enjoys taking the grandkids metal detecting and Debbie enjoys a good yard sale.
Learn more about how you can have a greater spiritual impact on your grandchildren by visiting Legacy Coalition.
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Today on the podcast we reach all the way back to our first season to bring you a conversation we had with Doug Paul.
Doug is a best-selling author and strategist who works with nonprofits, networks, denominations and social entrepreneurs. He specializes in scaling, innovation & organizational development. He lives in Richmond, Virginia, along with his wife, Elizabeth, and three kids, and his Great Dane, Oliver.
Check out his work at Catapult.
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This week the guys sit down with Dave Ripper for a conversation about truly encountering God as we read the scriptures....with a little help from Dallas Willard.
Dave Ripper is the lead pastor of Crossway Christian Church, a multicongregational church in southern New Hampshire, focused on spiritual formation.
He earned a Doctor of Ministry in Spiritual Direction from Fuller Theological Seminary and The Martin Institute for Christianity and Culture and Dallas Willard Research Center at Westmont College. He is the author of Experiencing Scripture as a Disciple of Jesus: Reading the Bible like Dallas Willard, coauthor of The Fellowship of the Suffering and serves as the chaplain for the Boston Bruins. Dave and his wife, Erin, a mental health therapist, have three children. They make their home in the woodlands of New England near Nashua, New Hampshire.
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This week the guys meet up to talk about the week and to play a game....sort of.
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This week the guys sit down to talk about what's happening and what is coming up in their lives and on the show.
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Today we bring back a past episode where we welcomed Dr. Rick Mitchell to the podcast.
Rick serves as Commissioner for the Virginia Dept. for the Blind and Vision Impaired, and has been with the agency for 36 years in a variety of roles. Rick is married for 41 years to Melinda, and has two daughters and four grandchildren. Rick has a Doctorate in counseling and a Doctorate in Ministry and has served as bi-vocational pastor in Bristol Va.
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This week the guys are back at the table to talk about what has been going on over the last 3 weeks.
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This week on the podcast we go back into the archives to a conversation we hd with Dr. Chip Dodd, to talk about the important role our feelings play in our growth and development as someone made in the image of God.
Chip is a teacher, trainer, author, and counselor. He has been working in the field of recovery and redemption for more than 30 years. His purpose is to help others see who they are made to be so they can do what they are made to do.
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This week we go back to the time when Greg, Brad, and Bryan sat down with Dr. Marshall Shelley to talk about difficult people in the Church. They explore the types of difficult people and how/why to care for them well.
Dr. Marshall Shelley joined the faculty of Denver Seminary in 2016 and served as director of the Doctor of Ministry program and associate professor of pastoral leadership and ministry. He was editor of Leadership Journal for 34 years, and as a vice president at Christianity Today, oversaw Christian History, Marriage Partnership, Church Law & Tax Report, and Men of Integrity magazines and PreachingToday.com.
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Today on the show we go back to the day when Brad, Greg, and Bryan sat down with Michelle Van Loon, to talk about what Faith and Discipleship look like in the second half of life.
Since coming to faith in Christ at the tail end of the Jesus Movement, Michelle Van Loon’s Jewish heritage, spiritual hunger, and storyteller’s sensibilities have shaped her faith journey and informed her writing.
She is the author of seven books and has been published in a variety of outlets including ChristianityToday, Next Avenue, In Touch ministries, and Fathom magazine. She's the co-founder of ThePerennialGen.com, a website for midlife women and men. She’s married to Bill, and is mother of three and grandmother of two.
Check out her site at www.michellevanloon.com
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This week the guys sit down with Jason Moore to talk about AI and the Church -- the fears, the benefits, the hopes, and the future.
Check out AI and the Church: A Clear Guide for the Curious and Courageous.
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In this episode of the Reimagine Podcast, we sit down with author, innovator, and digital ministry expert Jason Moore to explore the themes of his timely new book, AI and the Church. As artificial intelligence continues to transform nearly every aspect of our world, what does it mean for the future of faith, community, and discipleship?
Together, we dive into the promises and perils of AI, unpack how churches can approach emerging technologies with wisdom and creativity, and wrestle with the spiritual implications of machines that learn. Jason shares practical insight on how church leaders can faithfully engage with AI while staying rooted in the core mission of the Church.
Whether you're tech-savvy or tech-wary, this conversation will challenge you to think more deeply about how we form people in Christ in a rapidly changing digital landscape.
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Today the guys sit down to talk about all things Father's Day....plus a few extras.
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This week we reach back into the archives for a classic show just in time for the start of Summer.
Enjoy and don't forget the sunscreen.
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Today we welcome Dr Paul Hoffmann to the podcast.
Paul A. Hoffman (Ph.D., University of Manchester) has served as the lead pastor of Evangelical Friends Church of Newport, Rhode Island, since 2007. His life’s mission is contending for reconciliation, unity, and revival. He has served on the Oversight Board for the Evangelical Friends Church–Eastern Region and is an Association Director for Vision New England. Paul is a nationally recognized scholar and leader in the area of racial reconciliation, and provides leadership for and participates in various prayer and unity movements in the US and abroad. Paul has visited, lived in, studied in, or ministered in thirty-five countries on four continents.
In his free time, Paul enjoys reading, traveling, hanging out with his family at the beach, harvesting sea glass, playing tennis, and watching English Premier League soccer.
Paul has been married to his lovely wife, Autumn, for over twenty-five years and has two wonderful sons, Landon and Kelan.
Check out AI Shepherds and Electric Sheep: Leading and Teaching in the Age of Artificial Intelligence.
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Today we welcome Dr john Upton to the podcast.
John has long served in various Pastoral, Mission, and Director roles both Nationally and Internationally. Pastoring the local church in Texas and Virginia, serving with his family on the field in Taiwan, leading as Director for the Baptist World Alliance and Executive Director of the Baptist General Association of Virginia.
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Today we welcome Alan Fadling to the podcast.
Alan Fadling (MDiv, Fuller Theological Seminary) is president and founder of Unhurried Living Inc. in Mission Viejo, CA, inspiring people to rest deeper, live fuller, and lead better.
An international speaker, he is the award-winning author of An Unhurried Leader, A Year of Slowing Down, and A Non-Anxious Life.
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Today on the podcast we welcome, Matt Steen, Co-founder of Chemistry Staffing.
Matt has served the local church for over two decades as a youth pastor, church planter, and executive pastor. Originally from Baltimore, Matt currently lives in the Orlando, FL area with his wife Theresa, and has a B.S. in Youth Ministry from Nyack College and an M.Div. and MBA from Baylor University.
Matt has made a career of helping churches thrive through intentionality, clarity, and creating healthy cultures. He is convinced that a healthy church is led by a healthy team with great chemistry and loves partnering with Chemistry’s churches to do great things for the Kingdom.
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Today we welcome Karl Vaters to the podcast.
Karl has served in a small church ministry for 40 years, with a handful of pastoral experiences. He is the author of numerous books and hosts a bi-weekly podcast - The Church Lobby: Conversations on Faith & Ministry.
He is the author of De-Sizing the Church: How the Church Growth Movement Became Science, then an obsession, and what’s next.
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Today on the podcast the guys sit down with JR Rosko to talk about the Order of the Common Life.
Rev. Dr. J.R. Rozko is a seasoned pastor, educator, and missiologist dedicated to integrating theological formation with local church ministry. He holds a Doctorate in Missiology from Fuller Theological Seminary, focusing on missional ecclesiology.
He co-founded and served as National Director of Missio Alliance for over eight years. Currently, he and his wife, Rev. Canon Amy Rozko, co-lead Common Life Church in Canton, Ohio, where J.R. serves as Pastor for Calling & Community Development.
J.R. is also a novitiate member of the Order of the Common Life, a global ecumenical religious order reimagining monastic formation in everyday life. He, Amy, and their two daughters, Aubrey and Junia, reside in Canton, Ohio, where they are deeply involved in their local community and congregation.
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Today we welcome Marcus Corey to the podcast.
Marcus is the Executive Mountain Minister and Loon Mtn Chaplain for Loon Mountain Ministry. Marcus and his family love God and love living in the White Mountains. They are AT thru hikers, passionate skiers, and outdoor adventurists. It’s their mission to see lives transformed as a result of being on the hill.
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This week, as we get closer to Holy Week, the guys sit down to talk about the meaning behind Maundy Thursday and the season of Lent in the life of a Jesus follower.
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Today the guys sit down with Dr Jones to talk about the practice of Christian Doctrine -- what that means and why should matter!
Beth Felker Jones (PhD, Duke University) teaches theology at Northern Seminary, and loves to write for the church and the academy. She lives in the Chicagoland area with her husband Brian, four kids, two dogs, and Dwight, her theology cat.
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As we move closer to Easter, the guys sit down to talk about the Resurrection with Dr. W. Ross Hastings.
W. Ross Hastings (PhD theology, St Andrews; PhD chemistry, Queen's) is the Sangwoo Youtong Chee Professor of Theology at Regent College, Vancouver. Among other books, he is the author of Missional God, Missional Church; Total Atonement; and The Resurrection of Jesus Christ. He also serves as an Anglican priest at St. John's Vancouver and enjoys watching rugby, soccer, and cricket. He lives in Vancouver with his wife, Tammy. They have five children and nine grandchildren.
Check out The Resurrection of Jesus Christ: Exploring Its Theological Significance and Cultural Relevance.
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This week the guys sit down with Dr. Waters to talk about one of the commandments we are the most okay with ignoring...the Sabbath.
Dr. Guy Prentiss Waters is the James M. Baird Jr. Professor of New Testament and Academic Dean at Reformed Theological Seminary. A specialist in Pauline theology and Reformed ecclesiology, he has authored numerous books, including Facing the Last Enemy and The Sabbath as Rest and Hope for the People of God. Dr. Waters is also a Teaching Elder in the PCA and serves on the denomination’s Standing Judicial Commission.
Learn more at rts.edu.
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Today we welcome Dr. Karen Mason to the podcast.
Dr. Mason is Professor of Counseling and Psychology at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. She completed an MA in Old Testament at Denver Seminary and an MA and PhD in counseling psychology at the University of Denver with a minor in industrial / organizational psychology. Dr. Mason has managed the Office of Suicide Prevention at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
She has worked in the mental health field since 1990. Currently her research is focused on the clergy’s and faith community’s role in suicide prevention. She is a member of the American Counseling Association and the American Psychological Association.
Preventing Suicide: A Handbook for Pastors, Chaplains, and Pastoral Counselors
Preaching Hope in the Darkness: Help for Pastors in Addressing Suicide from the Pulpit.
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This week the guys sit down to talk about books, boats, and righteousness.
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Today the guys sit down with Dr. Stephen Presley to talk about the relationship between the Church and the World in the early Church and today!
Dr Stephen Presley is the author of Cultural Sanctification – Engaging the World like the Early Church. He is Senior Fellow for Religion and Public Life at the Center for Religion, Culture, and Democracy, as well as professor of Church History at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
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Today the guys welcome Brad O’brien to the podcast.
Brad is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Libre Retreats, a ministry dedicated to supporting pastors and missionaries by providing pastoral care and much-needed opportunities for respite. Throughout his pastoral ministry, Brad has navigated his own experiences with weariness and burnout.
In addition to his role at Libre Retreats, Brad is a mentor/coach and speaker. Brad’s journey is marked by a deep commitment to service and a belief that every pastor deserves support and an opportunity to flourish in their local ministry contexts. Brad and his wife Jena-Marie live in Charlottesville, VA with their four kids.
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Just in time for the Valentine's Day weekend, the guys sit down to talk with Matthew and Joanna Raabsmith about their new book, Building True Intimacy: Creating a Connection that Stands the Test of Time.
Joanna is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Professional Coach serving the greater Memphis area and clients across the county via telehealth. She earned two graduate degrees from Fuller Theological Seminary, a Masters of Marriage and Family Therapy and a Masters of Divinity. She is trained in Restoration Therapy (Level 2) and Emotionally Focused Therapy
Matthew works with clients from a variety of backgrounds and needs in the Memphis area and across the county via telehealth. He has been coaching both individuals, couples, and teams for a number of years, and has over 15 years experience as a pastoral leader and counselor. He holds a Masters of Divinity from Fuller Theological Seminary and is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) through the ICF.
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This week the guys sit down to talk about a recent article on friendships and what we mean when we say "connection".
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This week the guys meet up to talk about the appeal of Bob Ross and take a look at Gen Z and their approach to work.
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This week the guys sit down to talk about the complexities of relationships and why they are worth the work!
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This week the guys sit down to talk about a new job opportunity driving a peanut, and the magical moments that happen all around us.
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This week the guys sit down to talk about the state they find themselves in....first snow fall in 3 years and a water crisis. They also look at how we respond and what we can learn.
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This week the guys sit down to talk about the new year, and the words that will guide them in 2025
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This week the guys talk about all things Christmas, from the songs we sing to the places we go.
Merry Christmas from the Reimagine Podcast!
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This week the guys sit down to talk about the gifts they had growing up and what we can learn from this season of giving.
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This week the guys sit down to talk about the practice and appeal of a warm cup o' Joe as they explore the rituals in our lives and our common need for connection.
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Post-Thanksgiving, the guys sit down to talk about traveling by plane (then and now) the proper way to drink egg nog, and the coming Christmas series, Look Up!
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This week on the show Greg, Brad, and Bryan sit down to talk about reimagining the holidays when experiencing life altering events.
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This week the guys sit down to talk about anything and everything -- come join the fun!
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This week the guys sit down just before the election to talk about the rise of anger in our society.
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This week the guys sit down to talk Halloween, candy, and costumes.
As a bonus they also take a "scientific" look at the benefits and risks of Daylight Savings Time.
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This week the guys sit down to talk about the joys and struggles of the potluck, and what is really going on as we gather with our pyrex dishes.
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The guys are back! They sit down to talk about what has been happening in their lives, covering such topics as politics, theology, baseball, travel to the Standing Rock Reservation, and the best pickles around.
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Today on the show we share a replay of our conversation with Paul Miller about the term, Christian Nationalism.
Paul is Professor of the Practice of International Affairs at Georgetown University, having served a decade on National Security Council staff, intelligence analyst for the CIA , and a military intelligence officer for the US Army.
Paul is author of Just War and Ordered Liberty and The Religion of American Greatness: What's wrong with Christian Nationalism.
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Today the guys sit down for a fascinating conversation with Dr. Tracey Gendron.
Dr. Gendron serves as Chair for the Virginia Commonwealth University Department of Gerontology, as Director for the Virginia Center on Aging and is the author of the book Ageism Unmasked: Exploring Age Bias and How to End It. With over 25 years of experience as a grant- funded researcher and nationally recognized speaker, Tracey is dedicated to raising awareness and ending ageism through education. Tracey has a Master’s degree in Gerontology, a Master’s degree in Psychology, and a Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology.
Dr. Gendron has dedicated her career to changing the landscape develop an age-inclusive climate that facilitates growth and engagement in elderhood. Her personal and professional goal is to raise awareness of elderhood as the solution to the deeply embedded ageism pervasive within all cultures, settings, and individuals.
You can find her book, Ageism Unmasked: Exploring Age Bias and How to End it by clicking HERE.
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Today we have a replay of a great conversation we had with Harris III.
Harris III has spent his life traveling the globe as a professional illusionist performing his unique brand of Magic and storytelling for more than two million people on five continents. Harris started a decade's long journey to understand the stories we tell ourselves and how they drive all human behavior. Harris’s desire is to help you spend your life's “what ifs” on your future and not your past as you become driven by a wonder and curiosity that brings clarity to your life and work.
Harris is the author of the book The Wonder Switch and is the curator and creative leader of STORY, a community of artists, makers and creators who believe in the power of stories.
Learn more by going to www.harrisiii.com
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This week the guys meet up to talk about important things like wearing white after Labor Day, wearing shorts to work, and tipping football players.
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On this episode, the guys sit down with 3-time guest Dr. Paul Burns to talk about his latest book, Becoming Spiritually Intelligent: Nine Paths Toward your Most Loving Self.
Paul Burns is the founder of Soul Metrics and the creator of the GPS Spiritual Inventory©. He trains and coaches Christian leaders all over the world in his theory and practices of spiritual health. He is an ordained Presbyterian minister with an MDiv. from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary and received his Doctor of Ministry at Western Seminary in Portland, OR. He served as a full-time pastor for 12 years in Tennessee and Texas and has been coaching ministry leaders since 2009. His previous books include Prayer Encounters: Changing the World One Prayer at a Time and The Sabbath Challenge: Learning to Rest in a World That Never Sleeps. He resides in the Dallas area with his wife, two children, and his dog, Chuy.
To learn more about Paul and his work, go to www.soul-metrics.com
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This week the guys meet up to talk about the end of summer, the return to school and all that comes with it.
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Today the guys sit down to talk about a vast assortment of different topics. There's a little something for everyone so hit play and enjoy!
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This week the guys sit down to talk about life post-vacation, a museum dedicated to failure, as well as different things they like to collect. This is a summer time conversation!
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Today on the podcast we replay an episode with Ed Khouri.
Ed is the President of Equipping Hearts for the Harvest and for more than 40 years has worked with substance abusers and their families. He is an experienced trainer, pastor, and counselor. Ed has led workshops in ministries and churches worldwide, equipping workers to serve hurting men and women in their communities. Ed is the author of several books including, The Restarting Workbook and Facilitators Guide, and His recent book, Becoming a Face of Grace; Navigating Lasting Relationships with God and Others.
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This week the guys sit down to have a good ol' summertime chat.
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This week the guys sit down to talk about the most popular (and pointless) website you'll ever visit.
Then Brad shares about riding out yet another Hurricane in Texas, with all that it brought to the surface. This leads to a conversation on stored trauma and how we process our experiences.
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Today on the Podcast we have a replay of an episode we did 3 years ago where we sat down with Dr Brandon Crowe. On this episode we talked about productivity and how we reimagine our effectiveness from a biblical and theological perspective.
Brandon is Associate Professor of New Testament at Westminster Theological Seminary. He is the author of several books on Old Testament Theology. This time, however, he’s written a book on productivity from a Theological framework entitled, Every Day Matters.
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Westminster Faculty Page: www.faculty.wts.edu
Twitter: @brandondcrowe
Brandon's new book: Everyday Matters
The Westminster Book Store: www.wtsbooks.com
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This week on the show the guys sit down with Jamie Radtke, from Global Media Outreach, on how to everyone can be a missionary in the digital world.
Jamie Radtke is currently serving as Chief Growth Officer of Global Media Outreach .
Jamie previously served as the President of Explore God for seven years, which merged with Global Media Outreach in 2021. Prior to her time in the nonprofit sector, Jamie spent 20 years in the public policy and political space, which culminated in her campaign for United States Senate in 2012.
Jamie has worked in various roles for nonprofits, as an adjunct professor in higher education, as a consultant in corporate America, and in all levels of government. In 2010, she was selected to be one of Style Weekly’s “Top 40 Under 40” for the Greater Richmond area. In 2012, she was selected to participate in the American Swiss Young Leaders Conference. Jamie is a frequent commentator and speaker.
Jamie received her undergraduate degree from Liberty University and holds a master of public policy from the College of William & Mary. Jamie and her husband have been married for 24 years. They live on a farm in Virginia and have four children.
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This week the guys sit down to talk about the explosion of pickle ball players around the world. Then they settle in to discuss the gifts of the Spirit -- what they are and how they are used in the life of the Church and beyond.
This week on the podcast the guys sit down to talk about the sights, sounds, and tastes of summer and why we need to be intentional for the 10 weeks we are given!
In this thought-provoking episode of the Reimagine Podcast, hosts Brad, Greg, and Bryan delve into the recently released Exponential survey on pastors and the use of artificial intelligence in the church.
Join the discussion as they unpack the survey's insights, exploring how AI is transforming religious practices, enhancing community engagement, and raising important ethical questions for faith leaders and congregations.
Don't miss this compelling conversation that reimagines the future of faith in the digital age.
Yes, this show description was written using AI.
This week the guys sit down to talk about a new series that walks through the Book of Acts using historic artwork to help tell the story.
Today we welcome Taylor Hammett to the Podcast.
Taylor has spent most of his adult life designing, starting, and leading various ministries for churches. He has a passion for equipping and mobilizing people for everyday mission right where they live. Most recently He become the Lead Church Planter and Pastor for North End Collective, a church with a vision of creating communities that live on mission together for the good of our city.
Taylor and his wife, Tori, have two daughters and have lived in Peachtree Corners since 2014.Taylor loves to cycle and Tori loves to run. One day they hope to make dreams come true and compete in a couples duathlon.
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This week on the show the guys talk about transitions in life (Bryan's son is graduating high school) and steps to transitioning well.
Today on the podcast the guys sit down to talk about a recent focus on dreaming big and how saying "yes" to a God-given dream can be transformational.
This week is a replay episode as we welcome Mark Baker back to the podcast.
Dr. Baker is J.B. Toews Professor of Mission and Theology at Fresno Pacific Biblical Seminary in Fresno California. Mark is author to a number of works including Ministering in Honor and Shame Cultures and Centered Set Church: Discipleship and Community without Judgementalism. His newest book Freedom from Religiosity and Judgmentalism –an exploration of Galatians.
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Listen to our interview with Mark on Episode #117
This week the guys sit down to talk about the power of sharing and responding to stories in ways that bring to light possibilities we didn't even know were there.
This week the guys sit down with Jeff Crosby to talk about meeting God in the longings of our heart.
Jeff Crosby is the president and CEO of ECPA, the trade association of Christian publishing, and has spent nearly four decades working in the world of words as a bookseller, publisher, and author. His writing has appeared in numerous magazines and journals including CRUX, Conversations Journal, Books & Culture, Urban Faith, and Living Lutheran. He is the editor and compiler of "Days of Grace Through the Year" (a collection of writings by Lewis B. Smedes) and the author of "The Language of the Soul." He lives in the western suburbs of Chicago.
You can find more at JeffreyCrosby.net.
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Today we welcome Mitch Marcello to the podcast.
Mitch holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts and Artist Diploma from Carnegie Mellon University, and a Master’s Degree in Creativity and Innovation from Drexel University. Mitch is founder and director of Imago Innovation and is driven by the belief that a complex world needs innovative solutions. Mitch has assisted communities, colleges, architecture firms, law firms, and more to build workplaces where innovation occurs consistently. As an international speaker, Mitch challenges audiences to merge both science and art while contemplating the area of innovation.
Mitch currently serves as Director of Innovation at First Church Williamsport, PA where he fosters transformation in Christ through fresh, relevant, and creative thinking.
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This week the guys sit down to talk about a cornucopia of topics from traveling to see family, to the creation of a variety show, to the fulfillment of a dream....It's all here as we begin season five!
This week on the show we sit down with, Michael Wear, the author of The Spirit of Our Politics: Spiritual Formation and the Renovation of Public Life.
Michael is the founder, president, and CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life. For more than a decade, he has served as a trusted advisor on matters of faith and public life, including gas a White House and presidential campaign staffer. His writing has appeared in the Atlantic, the New York Times, the Washington Post, Catapult magazine, Christianity Today, and other publications. Michael and his wife, Melissa, live in Maryland with their daughters, Saoirse and Ilaria.
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Today on the show we talk with Paul Miller about the term, Christian Nationalism.
Paul is Professor of the Practice of International Affairs at Georgetown University, having served a decade on National Security Council staff, intelligence analyst for the CIA , and a military intelligence officer for the US Army.
Paul is author of Just War and Ordered Liberty and The Religion of American Greatness: What's wrong with Christian Nationalism.
Check out The Religion of American Greatness HERE.
This week the guys sit down to talk about what distracts us, how we handle it, and,...I'm sorry what was I saying.
It's a great conversation about focus.
This week we have Ben Hardman back on the podcast (see episode #185) live in studio. Ben is in town with his team to lead a Spark Weekend for us, so we invited him on to hear about what that is and how he transitioned from being full time pastor to full time spark starter!
Ben Hardman is the founder of Kingdom Dreams Initiative. He has been a leadership consultant for the last 15 years coaching thousands of leaders and helping launch entrepreneurial endeavors. He is an author, a pastor and an entrepreneur. Ben has spent his professional life helping dreamers launch their impact ideas.
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This week on the show we talk about what it looks like to join God where God is already working....while remembering the life of Henry Blackaby and the Experiencing God course.
Today we welcome Dr Peter McGraw to the podcast.
Dr McGraw is a lifelong bachelor, behavioral economist, and business school professor at the University of Colorado, Boulder. He is also a global expert in the scientific study of humor and directs the Humor Research Lab and has authored the books The Humor Code and Shtick to Business. Dr McGraw hosts the podcast SOLO and recently published the book SOLO: Building a Remarkable Life of Your Own.
Check out his book SOLO: Building a Remarkable Life on Your Own.
This week the guys sit down for a great conversation with Christi Gibson and Dr. Ashley Jamison.
Christi is a storyteller who lives her life alongside scripture with humor and gut-wrenching honesty. She is a flawed traveler navigating this life’s potholes with humor while keeping a serious eye out for eternal-life appointments along the way....and she currently lives in a van down by the river.
Check out Christi's ministry HERE
Dr. Ashley Jamison is a licensed professional counselor and supervisor. Her clinical experience has included private practice work with couples and individuals with various presenting issues, as well as addiction counseling and working in the community with severe and persistent mental illness. She has served in member care for a mission organization and currently leads her church’s mental health team. She also owns Solutions Now Therapy — an online practice focused on short-term counseling.
To connect with Ashley click HERE
This week we are celebrating our 200th episode on the podcast. To do that we sat down for an amazing conversation with Harris III.
Harris III has spent his life traveling the globe as a professional illusionist performing his unique brand of Magic and storytelling for more than two million people on five continents. Harris started a decade's long journey to understand the stories we tell ourselves and how they drive all human behavior. Harris’s desire is to help you spend your life's “what ifs” on your future and not your past as you become driven by a wonder and curiosity that brings clarity to your life and work.
Harris is the author of the book The Wonder Switch and is the curator and creative leader of STORY, a community of artists, makers and creators who believe in the power of stories.
Learn more by going to www.harrisiii.com
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This week the guys sit down to talk about an article on men and friendships, specifically the number of men with authentic friendships is declining. We talk about why that is and what to do about it.
Christmas is not the end but the beginning of a journey that guides us through the life of Jesus and leads us toward Easter.
This week the guys sit down to talk about the forgotten season of Epiphany, exploring what it is and the benefits that come from this season of reflection.
This week, the guys sit down to talk about the fourth candle of Advent: Joy!
Be sure to like and share these episodes with a friend and walk through Advent with them!
This week, the guys sit down to talk about the third candle of Advent: Love.
Be sure to like and share these episodes with a friend and walk through Advent with them!
This week, the guys sit down to talk about the second candle of Advent: Peace.
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This week, the guys sit down to talk about the first candle of Advent: HOPE.
Be sure to like and share these episodes with a friend and walk through Advent with them!
This week, the guys sit down to talk about the season of Advent. They discuss what it means, how it came to be, and why it matters.
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Brad, Greg, and Bryan sit down around a table of oyster stuffing and canned cranberry sauce to talk about gratitude.
Happy Thanksgiving reimagineers!
This week on the show Greg, Brad, and Bryan sit down to talk about the doctrines of the Church we tend to avoid.
They also talk about a new trend with playlists and a horse loose on an airplane.
You are going to want to listen!
Today on the podcast we replay a favorite episode withTory Baucum. Tory shares the story of how he went from an Anglican in Washington, DC to a Catholic in Kansas. He also shares what it looks like to seek the flourishing of those around us, no matter where we live.
Tory is married to Elizabeth Tyndall Baucum and they have three daughters. In January 2020 he was appointed as the founding Director of the Benedictine Center for Family Life at Benedictine College, an apostolate of Benedictine Abbey. He was also appointed Research Professor of the Carter School of George Mason University where he collaborates with Rabbi Marc Gopin and Bishop Shannon Johnston in the Program of Spiritual Peace building.
Today the guys sit down to catch up after a few weeks apart. They cover the spectrum from recent trips to hearing the Psalms in a brand new way.
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This week on the show we sit down to talk about Foster care and Adoption with Stephanie Lynch.
Stephanie serves as the Executive Director of Virginia’s Kids Belong, since December 2022. She’s a VCU alumni and serves as the City Council Representative for the 5th District in the City of Richmond since December 2019.
The goal of Virginia's Kids Belong is to empower our community to dramatically improve the experience and outcomes for children in foster care.
Learn more at https://www.vakidsbelong.org/
Today we welcome Dr. Donna Gibbs to the podcast.
Donna is a co-owner of Summit Wellness Centers. She is the author of numerous books such as Becoming Resilient and a 60-day devotional entitled Bounce. She is a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors and has been providing individuals and families the hope and help they need for 25 years as a licensed North Carolina Mental Health Counselor
Check out Donna's books by clicking HERE.
Take a look at Summit Wellness Center by clicking HERE.
This week on the show Greg, Brad, and Bryan sit down to talk about spiritual entrepreneurship with Ben Hardman and Aaron Lee.
Ben Hardman is the founder of Kingdom Dreams Initiative. He has been a leadership consultant for the last 15 years coaching thousands of leaders and helping launch entrepreneurial endeavors. He is an author, a pastor and an entrepreneur. Ben has spent his professional life helping dreamers launch their impact ideas.
Aaron Lee is a Leadership Coach as well as a Podcast Host at NewGenerationLeader.fm. Aaron has a focus on Building People Systems in Organizations and is the author of The New Generation Leader.
https://newgenerationleader.com/
https://www.kingdomdreamsinitiative.com/
This week Greg, Brad, and Bryan sit down with long time friend, Janice Sadler, as she shares her experience walking the Camino De Santiago. From the Camino we discuss friendship, overcoming physical challenges, and what we learn spiritually about ourselves as we step out and go for a walk.
This week Greg, Brad, and Bryan sit down to talk about everything from sports and choosing a college, to using guided prayers. It is a virtual buffet of conversation!
This week on the podcast Greg, Brad, and Bryan sit down to talk about the invitation and the disruption, that is fasting.
This week on the show Greg, Brad, and Bryan sit down talk about the church's role in helping to create experiences. Experiences that create the space for those involved to see the picture of God's mission in the world, and discover their passion and calling.
Today on the show Greg, Brad and Bryan sit down again to talk with Jordan Maroon about leading with vision and integrity.
Jordan is the Executive Director of Needles Eye Ministry, here in Richmond Va. Needle’s Eye ministry is passionate about embodying the vision and values of our faith and work community. Jordan is passionate to see others come alive to the realization of just how deeply God cares about them AND their work.
Check out Needles Eye Ministry HERE.
Today we welcome Dr Jeff Brannon to the podcast.
Dr Brannon is Professor and Chair of Biblical Studies at Belhaven University. He holds a BS from Samford University, MDiv from Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando and PhD from University of Edinburg. He is the author of The Hope of Life After Death: A Biblical Theology of Resurrection.
Dr. Brannon is married to Jennifer and they have 4 children. He enjoys hanging out with students at the local Shoe Bird Café and spending time with his family, listening to music, exercising, reading and traveling during summer breaks.
Check out The Hope of Life After Death: A Biblical Theology of Resurrection.
Connect with Dr. Brannon HERE.
This week Greg, Brad and Bryan sit down to chat with James Spiegel on virtues and their role in our spiritual development.
Jim Spiegel earned a B.S. in Biology at Belhaven University (1985). From there he turned his interests to Philosophy, earning two graduate degrees in the field—an M.A. at University of Southern Mississippi (1988) and a Ph.D. at Michigan State University (1993). After teaching for a year at Moorhead State University in Minnesota, he took a tenure-track position at Taylor University where he taught a range of courses in philosophy, including ethics, history of philosophy, aesthetics, and philosophy of religion. From there he moved on to become head of school at Lighthouse Christian Academy in Bloomington, Indiana. Currently, he is working at Hillsdale College as a Templeton Research Fellow.
Jim has authored or edited 11 books and published over 100 articles and book chapters, mainly on issues in philosophy of religion, philosophical theology, and ethics. His work has appeared in such scholarly journals as Metaphilosophy, Philosophia, Faith and Philosophy, Science and Engineering Ethics, and International Journal for Philosophy of Religion and popular periodicals such as Christianity Today, Touchstone, TheConversation, and Books and Culture. In addition to teaching and writing, Jim speaks regularly at professional conferences, colleges, and churches and is often interviewed for podcasts and radio programs.
Jim lives in Jonesville, Michigan with his wife and fellow author, Amy, and one of their four grown kids. Jim and Amy blog together at Wisdom and Folly.
Check out How to be Good in a World Gone Bad: Living a Life of Christian Virtue.
This week on the show Greg, Brad, and Bryan sit down with Dr. Rick Mathis to talk about the life-shaping importance of humility, simplicity, and silence.
Rick Mathis is a writer and researcher. His books seek to apply spiritual practices to everyday life. He has also published widely on topics related to health policy. He earned a PhD in political science from Johns Hopkins University where he studied justice, ethics, and public policy.
Check out Making More of Life with Less: Seeking Humility, Simplicity, and Silence.
Today on the show Greg, Brad, and Bryan sit down to talk about forgiveness with Dr. Philip D. Jamieson.
Philip D. Jamieson (PhD, Boston College) is president of the United Methodist Foundation for the Memphis and Tennessee Annual Conferences. He is coauthor of Ministry and Money with Janet Jamieson. He is an ordained elder in the United Methodist Church and formerly taught pastoral theology at the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary.
Check out The Face of Forgiveness and buy a copy!
Reach out to Dr. Jamieson at phil.jamieson@umfmtc.org
This week Greg, Brad, and Bryan sit down to have the kind of conversation you would share on the front porch in the summer time as the sun is going down. The only thing missing was a glass of country time lemonade.
We are back with next week with a new lineup of guests you do not want to miss!
Today, we welcome Dr. Everett Worthington to the podcast.
Everett is Commonwealth Professor Emeritus since his retirement from Virginia Commonwealth University on October 1, 2017. His research and writing focus on forgiveness and other virtues, religion, spirituality, and issues related to marriage and family. His mission is to help individuals (every heart), couples and families (every home), and even communities and countries (every homeland) forgive.
Everett was counseling couples professionally in the mid-1980s when he first became interested in the concept of forgiveness, and he began studying the topic scientifically in 1990. Since then, he has been a leader in forgiveness research. He is the author of many books, including, Coming to Peace with Psychology: What Christians Can Learn From Psychological Science.
Check out Dr. Worthington's resources here:
http://www.evworthington-forgiveness.com/
https://reach.discoverforgiveness.org/
Email Dr. Worthington at eworth@vcu.edu
Today we welcome Clayton Greene to the podcast.
Clayton Greene is CEO and co-founder of GoodKind. Together with friends, Clayton and his wife, Kristen, created Advent Blocks—a devotional practice to help them anticipate Jesus during the month of December. Three years, tens of thousands of families, and several new products later, Clayton is still just as passionate about helping people engage with God and one another. Clayton is also the Summit Collaborative Director, where he supports 65 independent church plants and their leaders. The
Greenes live in Durham, NC with their two daughters, Cara and Susan.
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Today on the podcast we sit down and talk about upcoming church trips for Brad and Bryan, and why doing something you may not want to do is exactly what you should be doing!
This week Greg, Brad, and Bryan sit down to talk about the summertime. Along the way they discuss why not only creating memories matter, but accepting the invitation to step into someone else's memory matters just as much.
This week on the podcast, Greg, Brad, and Bryan sit down with a familiar voice -- Tyler and his Wife, Rachel. Tyler currently serves as the digital production manager at Cool Spring and is making his third appearance on the show.
They talk about their next adventure as a family as they prepare to live in Guatemala as IMB Missionaries. They also talk about the call of God on their lives, the journey of discovering that call, and what they did in the "in-between".
This is also a great conversation about living on mission as husband and wife.
This week we are excited to be back together again with our friend, Jill Baughan.
Jill is an author and speaker who, through adventure and play, helps people find joy, no matter what else is happening in life. She is the author of two books, A Hope Deferred: A Couple’s Guide to Coping with Infertility and Born to be Wild: Rediscover the Freedom of Fun. Jill spent many years as an English instructor at Virginia Commonwealth University. She and her husband, Ben, live near Richmond, Virginia. She is also the host of her own podcast, Finding Joy no Matter What.
Find her at: www.jillbaughan.com
This week, in honor of the one year anniversary of the passing of our friend, Jerry Deans, we invite you to listen to a replay of our conversation with him recorded on July 30, 2021.
Jerry was a friend to us, and had a powerful story and ministry in the areas of grief and loss. Jerry is also the author of, "Lost but not Forgotten: How wilderness experiences can transform lives."
Get a copy of Lost but not Forgotten.
Be sure to check out our website: www.reimaginecast.com
This week we sit down with Dr. Kelly Kapic, to talk about his book, Embodied Hope, as we reflect on what it means to be human, to suffer, and to walk beside those who are suffering.
Kelly M. Kapic is professor of theological studies at Covenant College in Lookout Mountain, Georgia, where he has taught since 2001.
He has written and edited over fifteen books, including You're Only Human, which won the Christianity Today Book of the Year Award in Theology (Popular) and the Southwestern Journal of Theology 2022 Book of the Year Award (Applied Theology/Ethics) and Embodied Hope (IVP Academic, 2017), which won the Book of the Year Award from Christianity Today in the category of Theology and Ethics and World Magazine’s Short List award for Accessible Theology Book of the year.
An active speaker and collaborator, Kapic has also worked on research teams funded by the John Templeton Foundation and has written for various academic journals and popular magazines, including serving on the Board of editorial consultants for the Journal of Spiritual Formation and Soul Care .
Kelly and his wife Tabitha have two adult children, Jonathan and Margot.
Check out Embodied Hope or Kelly's latest book, You're Only Human.
This week we are bringing you a replay of a great conversation we had with Dr. Gregg Okesson.
Gregg is the dean of the E. Stanley Jones School of World Mission and Evangelism at Asbury Theological Seminary and the Ira Gallaway and D.M. Beeson Professor of Leadership Development, Mission, and Evangelism. He previously served in East Africa as a church planter is the author of Re-Imagin Modernity and in 2020 authored his newest book, A Public Missiology – How Local Churches Witness to A Complex World
We will see you next week with an all new episode.
This week, Greg, Brad, and Bryan sit down to catch up on life, Brad's impressive library, and the importance of Memorial Day,
Today on the podcast Brad, Greg, and Bryan sit down to talk with Jordan Gustafson with Food for the Hungry. We talk about the work that FH does around the world, the opportunities to partner in this work, and why relationships are key to ending poverty.
Jordan Gustafson leads the Church Mobilization and partnership efforts of Food for the Hungry, a global Christ-centered NGO working in over 20 countries with the vision of seeing all forms of poverty ended through sustainable holistic community development and disaster relief. Jordan additionally is a Pastor and Church Planter having served in both Phoenix, AZ and Washington, DC. He holds degrees from Arizona State University and Fuller Theological Seminary and regularly speaks around the country.
Learn more at Food for the Hungry
Check out the Food for the Hungry YouTube Channel
This week Brad, Greg, and Bryan talk about the cause of and solution to all of life's distractions.
For the National Day of Prayer, Greg, Brad, and Bryan sit down to have a brief conversation on what prayer looks like for them today.
This week we sit down for a conversation on a book we have each been reading, Creativity, Inc.
Buy the book HERE
This week Brad, Greg, and Bryan sit down for an entertaining conversation about the power of music.
We welcome Mark Baker back to the podcast today.
Dr. Baker is J.B. Toews Professor of Mission and Theology at Fresno Pacific Biblical Seminary in Fresno California. Mark is author to a number of works including Ministering in Honor and Shame Cultures and Centered Set Church: Discipleship and Community without Judgementalism. His newest book Freedom from Religiosity and Judgmentalism –an exploration of Galatians.
Check out www.centeredsetchurch.com
Also buy Mark's latest book HERE.
Listen to our interview with Mark on Episode #117
Today on the show we welcome back, Dr. Jim Wilder, to talk about his latest book, Escaping Enemy Mode: How our Brains Unite or Divide us.
Jim brings his extensive life experience growing up in the Andes Mountains, his PhD in psychology, and his 30+ years of training leaders on five continents for the realities of business today. Wilder is the thinker behind the Life Model, a lifespan guide to being fully human. He is the author of over ten books with a strong focus on applied neuroscience, maturity, relational skills, and resilient leaders.
Check out the book and plenty of other resources at www.escapingenemymode.com
Listen to our previous conversation with Jim on Episode #62 Glued to Jesus
Today we welcome Bill Payne to the podcast. Bill serves with National Community Church as the General Manager of Ebenezers Coffee Shop in Washington DC. Just across from Union Station.
Bill is a native of Oregon and spent much of his childhood in Northeast Iowa.
Following graduation from the University of South Carolina, Bill served as a combat engineer officer in the U.S. Marine Corps. He deployed twice in support of combat operations in Iraq and taught newly commissioned Marine officers at The Basic School in Quantico, Virginia. Thereafter, Bill joined the Foreign Service where he was posted in New Delhi, India and Pretoria, South Africa.
Bill came to Christ in coffee shops and has been passionate about sharing this joy with others ever since. Bill and his wife Marie enjoy travel, photography, and discovering new coffee shops together.
Check out https://ebenezerscoffeehouse.com/
This week Greg, Brad, and Bryan sit down to begin a conversation about suffering, why we suffer, and our understanding of God.
This week we sat down with Dr. Rob McKenna, to talk about his book Composed: The Heart and Science of Leading Under Pressure.
Named among the top 30 most influential I-O Psychologists, and featured in Forbes, Dr. Rob McKenna is Founder and CEO of WiLD Leaders, Inc. Dr. McKenna has devoted his life to developing leaders and transforming the way we see the people in organizations - seeing and developing them as whole. His first TEDx “Becoming a Whole Leader in a Broken World” is a manifesto on the critical role that developing whole and intentional leaders will play in our future.
He previously served as Chair and professor of a Masters and PhD in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, and is the author of numerous articles and chapters on leadership character, calling, and effectiveness.
Find Dr. McKenna's book HERE
Check out www.wildleaders.org
This week on the show Brad, Greg, and Bryan sit down for a quick chat about the comeback of cassette tapes, the importance of traditions, and preparing for Easter.
Today on the show Brad, Greg, and Bryan sit down with Michelle Van Loon, to talk about what Faith and Discipleship look like in the second half of life.
Since coming to faith in Christ at the tail end of the Jesus Movement, Michelle Van Loon’s Jewish heritage, spiritual hunger, and storyteller’s sensibilities have shaped her faith journey and informed her writing.
She is the author of seven books and has been published in a variety of outlets including ChristianityToday, Next Avenue, In Touch ministries, and Fathom magazine. She's the co-founder of ThePerennialGen.com, a website for midlife women and men. She’s married to Bill, and is mother of three and grandmother of two.
Check out her site at www.michellevanloon.com
This week on the show Brad, Greg, and Bryan sit down with Rick Whittington to learn more about ChatGPT. We discuss what ChatGPT is, and its potential impact on culture, business, and the Church.
Rick Whittington leads a digital marketing firm called Whittington Consulting. The Whittington Consulting team has created a digital marketing methodology combining websites, marketing software and CRM to help companies generate new business. Rick is a proud graduate of Va Tech and is married with two children.
Today on the podcast we sit down with, Jeremy Freeman, to hear the story of hope when catastrophe strikes. In his book #butGod, Jeremy shares the incredible story of his son Caleb's recovery, the loss of son Trey, and the darkness that nearly overtook their family. This led to the #butGod movement that captured the prayers of Christians around the world.
Learn more at www.hashtagbutgod.com
Find the book HERE
This week Greg, Brad, and Bryan sit down with Dr. Marshall Shelley to talk about difficult people in the Church. They explore the types of difficult people and how/why to care for them well.
Dr. Marshall Shelley joined the faculty of Denver Seminary in 2016 and served as director of the Doctor of Ministry program and associate professor of pastoral leadership and ministry. He was editor of Leadership Journal for 34 years, and as a vice president at Christianity Today, oversaw Christian History, Marriage Partnership, Church Law & Tax Report, and Men of Integrity magazines and PreachingToday.com.
Check out Well-Intentioned Dragons
This week on the show Greg, Brad, and Bryan sit down with Darlene Blaum to talk about Night to Shine, the prom-like experience for friends with disabilities happening on February 10 all around the world.
Darlene is a Wife, mother of 3, and Jesus follower. She has spent years as a YoungLife Capernaum leader – a club for middle and high school teens with disabilities. She is also the CEO of the Peernet Group – a collection of 18 Marketing companies around the country. Darlene was instrumental bringing NTS to Richmond in 2014 and has led planning efforts for the past 8 years.
Night to Shine is a prom, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation, for individuals with disabilities (ages 14+) that is held on the same night in over 750 locations nationwide and in 22 countries.
www.nighttoshinerva.com
To learn more about the Tim Tebow Foundation, click HERE
Check out Friends for Life -- a local ministry creating opportunities for adults with disabilities.
This week Greg, Brad, and Bryan talk about a recent study related to the Church trends we can expect to see in 2023. They talk about what surprises and excites them about Church in the new year.
This week Greg, Brad, and Bryan sit down to talk about risk-taking. What constitutes a risk, what keeps us from taking risks and what can be discovered when we step out into the unknown (like the song).
This week on the show Greg, Brad, and Bryan talk about positive thinking.
Should Christians always be positive? What does that even mean and what would that look like?
We answer all of your questions as we discover the power of positive thinking (sort of).
Today on the podcast Greg, Brad, and Bryan sit down to discuss Brad's upcoming message on having a hard heart.
Taken from Mark 3, they get in to what it means to live with a hard heart, what we miss when we do, and how to find freedom!
This week Greg, Brad, and Bryan sit down to talk about New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, and what's next in 2023.
Today it is our 3rd annual Christmas Show. Grab your reindeer cup full of egg nog, sit down by the hearth, and cozy up to a conversation about all things Christmas.
This week Greg, Brad, and Bryan sit down to talk about praying for our children -- what we do, why we do it, and how it has changed over the years.
Today on the show Brad, Greg, and Bryan sit down to talk about discipleship, and the importance and challenge of having a focused pathway for making disciples.
This week on the show we sit down with Sally Craymer and Kristine Jasinski, founding leaders of Friends for Life, a special needs ministry for adults.
Through a combination of small group bible study and large group "club nights", Friends for Life has grown into a discipleship movement for adults with disabilities in the community.
Check out their website at www.fflhanover.org
Grab your favorite kind of cranberry sauce (there is only one kind by the way) and join us for our Thanksgiving show!
This week on the show Greg, Brad, and the "other Bryan" (Bryan Berry) have a conversation with Jeremie Kubicek.
Jeremie is a Wall Street journal bestselling author, leader and entrepreneur. He is co-founder of GIANT worldwide, where he serves coaches and consultants by giving them tools, technology, and community to serve their organizations globally. He is the author of multiple books, including his newest The Peace Index: A Five Part Framework to Conquer Chaos and Find Fulfillment. Jeremie is married to Kelly and is a father of three.
Check out www.thepeaceindexbook.com
Today we welcome Missy Harden to the podcast.
Missy is a PAC Certified Independent Consultant, Trainer, and Advanced Consultant for the Care Partner Support Series. Missy is a licensed Occupational Therapist and NCCDP Certified Dementia Practitioner. She has a wealth of professional and personal experience journeying with persons living with dementia and a passion for dignity in care.
Missy is committed to helping individuals and care partners navigate life with brain change sequelae through education, care skill building, and encouraging consultative services and resources.
Additional resources mentioned in the podcast:
1] Missy Harden, Know I Care PLLC. Dementia Care Consulting and Education m.harden143@gmail.com; https://teepasnow.com/member-profile/?pu=missyharden
2] Positive Approach to Care - GEMS State Model and Support for those on the dementia journey - www.teepasnow.com
3] The Alzheimer's Association - www.alz.org; 24/7 hotline: 800-272-3900 - this number can connect you with your local Chapter and help find local resources and support groups
4] Area Agencies on Aging - www.youraaa.org (In Richmond Senior Connections 804-343-3000) Assist seniors with care planning and support services
5] Dowda Senior Consultants - help with resources for care in home and assist with transition to supportive residential care - https://dowdaconsultants.com/
It's that time of year again....church conferences!
This week Brad, Greg, and Bryan sit down to talk about a few things they took away from a recent church conference experience.
Check out www.pastortheologians.com
This week on the show we have part 2 of our conversation with Chestly Lunday about life and ministry in digital spaces.
Chestly is an expert in digital church strategy, the host of "The Chestly Lunday Experience" Podcast, and is highly regarded as a speaker, writer, and consultant. His desire is to help leaders and churches reach more people in an age of disruption.
www.chestlylunday.com
This week on the show we talked to Chestly Lunday about life and ministry in digital spaces. The conversation was so good we ran a little long and decided to release it in two parts.
Chestly is an expert in digital church strategy, the host of "The Chesltly Lunday Experience" Podcast, and is highly regarded as a speaker, writer, and consultant. His desire is to help leaders and churches reach more people in an age of disruption.
www.chestlylunday.com
Today on the show we talk with Adam Tarnow.
Adam Tarnow is the founder of Adam Tarnow & Company, a consulting firm focused on leadership development. The host of the BetterMan podcast and the co-host of How to Lead with Clay Scroggins and Adam Tarnow.
Adam graduated from Clemson, received a Ducktorate Degree from Disney University (yes, it’s a thing), and is a recovering CPA. Adam lives in Dallas, Texas, with his wife, Jackie, and their two kids.
www.adamtarnow. com
The Edge: How to Stand Out by Showing You're All In (For Emerging Leaders and Those Who Lead them)
Today on the show we are excited to welcome Eileen McDargh.
Eileen McDargh is the CEO (Chief Energy Officer) and founder of the consulting firm, McDargh Communications and The Resiliency Group.
Since 1980, she has helped organizations and individuals transform the life of their business and the business of their life through conversations that matter and connections that count. She believes that resiliency is a critical life skill and one that requires the energy of connections.
www.eileenmcdargh.com
From Burnout to Breakthrough: Building Resilience to Refuel, Recharge, and Reclaim What Matters.
This week is our first ever rebroadcast of an episode we shared in May of 2021.
Next Week we kick off our new season with brand new interviews and all of outrageous banter you've come to expect from the ReImagine Podcast.
On this episode we have the opportunity to hear from Dr. Jim Wilder.
Jim is the founder and chief neurotheologian at Life Model Works, linking brain science with the Bible to create simple, practical tools for churches to build authentic community and transform lives.
He is the author of numerous articles and books, including Renovated: God, Dallas Willard, and the Church That Transforms, and The Other Half of Church with colleague MIchel Hendricks
Learn more by going to www.lifemodelworks.org
Today on the show we finish our discussion on impact of stories with a very rare, part II.
In part I of this week, Brad, Greg, and Bryan talk about the story of their lives ( so far). They share their own personal stories as they discuss the reality that our story is never truly our own.
Today on the podcast Greg, Brad, and Bryan sit down to talk about the term, "quiet quitting" -- what it is and why it is happening.
This week on the podcast Greg, Brad, and Bryan sit down and talk about everything from classic preacher phrases to what to do when you are mentally tired.
If you are reading this, why not share this podcast with a friend so even more people can join the reimagine conversation!
Today on the podcast Brad, Greg, and Bryan sit down to talk about Brad's current sermon series exploring what it means to have the mind of Christ in everyday life.
Check out the sermon series HERE.
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Today on the podcast, Greg, Brad, and Bryan sit down to reflect on the experiences and the lessons from the Summer of 2022.
Today we welcome Dr. Rick Mitchell to the podcast.
Rick is not only a member of Cool Spring, but serves as Commissioner for the Virginia Dept. for the Blind and Vision Impaired, and has been with the agency for 36 years in a variety of roles. Rick is married for 41 years to Melinda, and has two daughters and four grandchildren. Rick has a Doctorate in counseling and a Doctorate in Ministry and has served as bi-vocation al pastor in Bristol Va.
Visit the Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired.
This week we sit down with Steve Vehorn, to talk about walking the Appalachian Trail, following your passions, and finding God wherever you are.
This week on the podcast we welcome, Chip Dodd, to talk about the important role our feelings play in our growth and development as someone made in the image of God.
Chip is a teacher, trainer, author, and counselor. He has been working in the field of recovery and redemption for more than 30 years. His purpose is to help others see who they are made to be so they can do what they are made to do.
Find Chip at www.chipdodd.com
Check out Voices of the Heart: A Call to Full Living
Order his latest children's book:"How Are You Feeling Today?"
This week, Greg, Brad, and Bryan sit down and talk about summer boredom, the starry skies, and everything that goes with a good time of "meddling".
This week on the podcast we talk about a recent experience (Brad) with youth summer camp. We also pull out old memories of camps gone by to see what we learned and how we survived!
Grab your s'mores and enjoy!
Today we welcome Gordon T. Smith to the podcast.
Gordon T. Smith (PhD, Loyola School of Theology, Ateneo de Manila University) is the president of Ambrose University and Seminary in Calgary, Alberta, where he also serves as professor of systematic and spiritual theology. He is an ordained minister with the Christian and Missionary Alliance and a teaching fellow at Regent College, Vancouver, British Columbia.
He is the author of many books, including Institutional Intelligence, Courage and Calling, Called to Be Saints, and Evangelical, Sacramental, and Pentecostal.
Check out Institutional Intelligence
Today on the podcast we welcome Michael MacKenzie.
Michael is the author of the book Don’t Blow Up Your Ministry. Michael and his wife Kari, have both specialized in counseling for Christian leaders for 20 years and have served Christian leaders not only nationally, but internationally. Michael received his master's and Doctorate in Counseling from Lincoln Christian Seminary.
Michael, along with his wife, have led the Marble Retreat Center in Colorado where they specialize in helping pastors, missionaries, and Christian leaders through counseling and hospitality.
Check out The Marble Retreat Center
Pick up a coy of Don't Blow Up Your Ministry
This week on the show we talk to Dr. Mark D. Baker.
Mark D. Baker (PhD, Duke University) is professor of mission and theology at Fresno Pacific Biblical Seminary in Fresno, California. He served as a missionary in Honduras for ten years and has written a number of books, including Ministering in Honor-Shame Cultures (with Jayson Georges) and Recovering the Scandal of the Cross (with Joel B. Green). Today we talk about his latest work, Centered-Set Church: Discipleship and Community Without Judgmentalism.
Find out more about Mark HERE
Buy Centered-Set Church
Today on the podcast we welcome Andy Graham.
Andy is a staff member with Catapult, an innovation discplemaking organization that exist to help leaders build successful ministries that scale. Andy hails from N. Ireland and currently resides in Woodstock, Georgia with his wife, Rachel.
Andy has a background in architecture and brings critical thinking and rich design asthetic to the team. He is also a worship leader, songwriter and loves helping leaders shape culture.
www.wearecatapult.org
www.andyrachelgraham.com
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Today we welcome Shirley McEntire to the podcast.
Shirley is the author of The Stories an Old House Can Tell and most recently The Adventures of Sharley. Shirly has been married to her husband, Wes, for 60 years and Wes is the illustrator for her most recent book.
While teaching in the public school for 24 years, Shirley has also taught in the children’s and student ministries of her church, and currently leads a small group in the student ministry. She enjoys cooking, painting, and volunteering, She is a mom of two grown daughters and grandmother to seven.
Check out her two books:
The Stories an Old House Can Tell
The Adventures of Sharley
Today on the podcast we welcome Ed Khouri.
Ed is the President of Equipping Hearts for the Harvest and for more than 40 years has worked with substance abusers and their families in diverse settings. He is an experienced trainer, pastor, and counselor. Ed has led workshops in ministries and churches worldwide, equipping workers to serve hurting men and women in their communities.
Ed is the author of several books, including two new books coming out: Beyond Becoming (out now) and The Weight of Leadership (Out in August).
Learn more at www.equippinghearts.com
This week we welcome back returning guest and friend, Danny Franks.
Danny is Pastor of Guest Services at the Summit Church in the Raleigh-Durham area. He is also the author of People are the Mission. Danny is a leading voice in the area of guest services as a speaker, writer, and consultant.
Check out his website at www.dfranks.com
Buy People are the Mission: How Churches can Welcome Guests without Compromising the Gospel.
This week on the show, Greg, Brad, and Bryan have a conversation about the buzz word "deconstruction". They share their own journeys of deconstruction and reconstruction, and talk about why the Church really doesn't need to be afraid.
On this episode, 3 non-mothers (Greg, Brad, and Bryan) talk about Mother's Day.
They explore where the holiday came from, why it matters, how we celebrate, and how we walk with those who may struggle on this day.
Today we welcome Dr. Greg Linville to the podcast.
Dr. Linville has been a leader nationally and internationally helping people understand the role of the church and discipleship in sports, recreation, and fitness. He is the founding Executive Director of Church Sports and Recreation Ministries and now serves as its resource director.
Greg is the author of Christmanship, A theology of Competition and Sport, and currently has a series released through the Agon Institute of Sport Ministry titled, Sports Outreach Fundamentals, Putting the Church Back in the Game , Ecclesiology of Sports Outreach, and A Missiology for the Sports Outreach Community.Greg has been a friend and mentor to local church recreation ministers, high school and college athletes, and professional athletes. He currently resides in Canton Ohio.
learn more by going to www.csrm.org
This week on the show, Brad, Greg, and Bryan sit down to talk about the experience of broken dreams, and what it looks like to walk in and through them.
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This week the trio sits down to talk all things Easter -- from childhood memories and traditions to what it looks like to live the resurrection every day.
Grab your Cadbury Egg and have a listen.
This week is our spring break episode!
Take a few minutes while you travel back from your great Aunt Ruth's house to listen as we talk about the importance of breaks and fun in our everyday lives.
Be sure to like and rate (5 stars) on iTunes to help others find the podcast and begin to reimagine.
www.reimaginecast.com
Today on the show we talk with, Eric Ferris, about the creation of The Lent Experience, and why preparing for Easter really matters.
Eric currently serves as Executive Pastor at Christ Community Church in St. Charles, IL. Having served at several influential churches in the USA, his 25-plus years of pastoral experience include executive-level leadership, twenty years of working with young people and more than ten years as a teaching pastor. Eric is known for his love for the local church, bringing clarity in complexity, and a straightforward approach to life and ministry. Eric and his wife, D'Ann, have four children--Michael, Courtney, Erin and Katie.
Learn more at www.ridetheferriswheel.com
Today on the show we talk with, Jennifer Barnum, and her son, Eli, about their work with Raise Coffee Company.
Raise exists to create opportunities for vocational training, employment, and community engagement for youth and young adults with developmental disabilities.Jennifer lives in Mechanicsville with her husband, Nathan, and their 17-year-old son, Eli, who is on the autism spectrum. Jennifer serves as the Director of Partner Operations at EAB. She served 6 years on Hanover County’s Special Education Advisory Council and currently serves on the Raise, Inc. board.
In her free time, she enjoys spending time outside with her family exploring new places in RVA, relaxing on the beach, and eating out!
Learn more at www.raisewithus.org
Today we welcome Janetta Oni to the podcast.
Janetta is a Georgia native now living in Raleigh, NC. She is the wife of Ade and mom of Kennedy, Avery, and Bayo. She has a strong heart for the local church and has been working in that context for 12 years. Janetta currently serves as the Creative Arts Director at The Summit Church and has a Masters in Human Services Counseling with a focus on Christian Ministries from Liberty University.
She also owns a lot of plants. A lot.
Follow her on Instagram and Twitter (@janettaoni)
Today we welcome Mike Young to the podcast.
Mike is Founder of Noble Warriors, a ministry that began in 2005, and has a passion to see men grow, serve and lead as godly men. Today Mike leads this ministry to serve churches as they equip men to walk with Christ and lead well.
He also serves as the President of the National Coalition of Ministries to Men and is a member of the Iron Sharpens Iron Network and the Fatherhood CoMission.
Mike and his wife, Stacy, have three sons (Tim who is married to Caroline, Zach, Ben) and a daughter (Hannah).
Check out the website at www.noblewarriors.org
This week on the show we welcome, Alastair Sterne, as we talk about examining our patterns, habits, and practices as we explore our Union with Christ.
Alastair is the lead Pastor of St Peters Fireside Anglican Church in Vancouver British Columbia. He is a leader in Church Planting for the Anglican Church Planting Network, Canada.
Alastair earned his Masters in Biblical Studies degree from Asbury Theological and his Doctorate from intercultural studies from Fuller Theological. He is the author of Rhythms of Life: Spiritual Practices for Who God Made You to Be. Alastair resides in Vancouver and is married and the father of two daughters.
Find him on Instagram @alastairsterne
https://www.stpetersfireside.org
http://alastairsterne.com
This week on the show we welcome, Dr. Diane Langberg, to the podcast to talk about power and the Church.
Dr. Langberg is globally recognized for her 47 years of clinical work with trauma victims. She has trained caregivers on six continents in responding to trauma and to the abuse of power. She also directs her own counseling practice in Jenkintown, PA. Dr. Langberg’s newest book is Redeeming Power: Understanding Authority and Abuse in the Church.
Dr. Langberg is co-leader of the Global Trauma Recovery Institute housed at Biblical Theological Seminary. She is on the board of G.R.A.C.E. (Godly Response to Abuse in a Christian Environment). She serves as Co-Chair for American Bible Society’s Trauma Advisory Council.
She is married and has two sons and four grandchildren
Learn more at www.dianelangberg.com or just Google her name!
This week on the podcast we celebrate our 100th show with our friends and past guests!
This time we take the show on the road, with a live broadcast at our local coffee shop. The episode features reflections on the show along with past guests and listeners of all ages.
This time you can watch the podcast episode! Head over to the Cool Spring YouTube channel and watch the magic happen by clicking HERE.
Be sure to visit our friends at The Local Cup
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This week on the show we talk with, David Winfrey, about the importance and power of kindness.
David is a member of Cool Spring Baptist Church where he demonstrates faithful service and care for people through regular acts of kindness. David has been a Gideon member since 1993 and serves as the chairmen of the Baptist Student Union at Virginia Commonwealth University.
Join us for our 100th episode!!!
Thursday, February 17 at The Local Cup. Doors open at 5:30PM and the show starts at 5:45PM. Bring a friend and let us buy you a cup of coffee!
Today on the show we talk with, Stephen Brewster, on the importance of creativity in our lives, and in the life of the church.
Stephen is a creative leader. He worked in the music business for years finding artists, developing albums, and leading marketing teams. From there he moved into church leadership serving not just as a lead over creatives, but also on the executive team of multiple mega-churches across the country.
When he is not working with teams on ideas, marketing, music, leadership, organization and volunteer development, he hosts several podcasts, develops ideas, coaches creatives, and hangs out in downtown Franklin, TN where the Brewster family calls home .
Connect with Stephen on IG @b_rewster
Find his work at www.stephenbrewster.me
Today on the podcast we welcome, Morgan Snyder.
Morgan serves as Vice President of Wild at Heart and Ransomed Heart Ministries and for more than two decades has helped lead sold-out events around the globe alongside John and Stasi Eldridge. In 2010, he established Becomegoodsoil.com where he offers soul strengthening and connection for a fellowship of like-hearted men who are committed to becoming the kind of people to whom God can confidently entrust the care of his kingdom.
Pick up a copy of Becoming a King.
check out the website at www.becomegoodsoil.com
Today on the show we have a conversation with Sali Duling, of Duling Law Firm, to talk about why we should plan for our passing, why people don't do it, and why the Church should be in the conversation.
Sali and her husband Jeff are both lawyers and own the Duling Law Firm in Hanover County. Together they focus their work on trusts and estates, elder law, non-profits, business and commercial law and taxation. The Duling approach is to build relationships with their clients so that they can not only clearly communicate legal knowledge but be more effective counselors and passionate advocates.
Sali is a graduate of the University of Georgia undergraduate and Post Graduate Studies and a graduate of Regent University Law. Sali is both licensed in Virginia and Georgia. Sali and her husband Jeff have two children and live in Hanover County Va.
Visit the Duling Law Firm website.
Today on the podcast we sit down with our friend, Gary Baker, to talk about his new book, "Good Day Today".
We have a lot of fun as we walk through the 7 keys to transforming your life: Know thyself, get fit and enjoy it, become a lifelong learner, just play, cultivate great relationships, master a healthy money mindset, and be great at what you do.
Pick up a copy of Good Day Today.
Connect with Gary at gary@garybakeronline.com
This week on the show, Brad, Greg, and Bryan, sit down to do a little catching up and a little looking forward in the new year.
Why not stop right now, rate us on iTunes, and share us with a friend? You'll be glad you did (and so will we).
This week on the podcast Brad, Greg, and Bryan take an honest look at where we are now in life, in work, and in the Church.
We look at what has changed, what we've lost, what we've found, and how we move forward into the new year.
Happy New Year from the Reimagine Podcast!
Today on the show we talk Christmas with the kids as we remember their traditions and what the future of Christmas looks like for their families.
Tyler English (Greg's oldest) and Katie Lloyd (Brad's oldest) sit down to talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly of Christmas memories and traditions.
Merry Christmas from the Reimagine Podcast!
This week on the podcast, Brad, Greg, and Bryan, sit down to talk about what "work" will look like as we move into 2022. What has changed at this point in the pandemic, what will need to change as we look forward, and why this is a really good thing!
Be sure to check out the website: www.reimaginecast.com
This week on the show we talk with, Alyssa Farling, on awareness of mental health in the life of students. We talk about healthy practices that can be incorporated in the lives of both the student and the parent.
Alyssa has spent her career in counseling and is the Director of Counseling in a local middle school in Hanover County, VA. We are glad to have her on the podcast today as we talk about mental health among students and practical steps we can take to help individuals and families.
This week on the podcast we have a conversation with Mark Maddix and Jim Estep about Faith Formation and the Church.
Mark is Dean of the School of Theology and Christian Ministries and professor of practical theology at Point Loma Nazarene University and Jim is Vice President of academics at Central Christian College of the Bible. Together, along with Jonathan Kim, have written Understanding Faith Formation- Theological, Congregational, and Global Dimensions.
Check out their book: Understanding Spiritual Formation.
This week on the podcast we talk with, Don and Gail Raikes, about the journey of parenting -- what they would do differently and what they would never change.
Don and Gail have not only been members of Cool Spring, but valuable resources in their roles as leaders in various ministries. They have three grown children, one son in law, one daughter in law, and two grandchildren.
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This week on the podcast, we use the phrases “Please pass me more or Thanks, but I’ll pass” as we somewhat willingly participate in a new Thanksgiving game.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone and thanks Kelly for the game!
Be sure to check us out at wwwreimaginecast.com
This week on the podcast we have a conversation with, Dale Lucy, on the importance of hospitality and how we live a life of hospitality that goes beyond a dinner party.
Dale is an expert in and deeply loves hospitality. From gatherings with family and friends, to opening her home to the staff and living a life of generosity, Dale shows us the art of hospitality and why it is so needed today. Dale is a friend, a faithful follower of Christ, and an important voice in our divided times.
Be sure to like this episode and share it with a friend for the Holidays.
Today on the podcast, we have a conversation with Ken Cross on multiplying discipleship and the art of mentoring.
Ken works with Cede Sports located in Charlotte NC. Ken has pastored for over 40 years and is passionate about multiplying discipleship, specifically in the area of sports ministry with coaches and chaplains.
Be sure to like and share the podcast, and check us out at www.reimaginecast.com
This week on the podcast we talk all things Halloween -- where it came from, what it looked like growing up, and how Christians participate in it today.
Be sure to like us, rate, us, share us with a friend, and check us out at www.reimaginecast.com
Today on the show we have a conversation with, Matt & Anna Shenk, Co-Directors of For Richmond, on what collaborative transformation looks like
Matt and Anna are co-directors of For Richmond, a nonprofit organization that connects and equips Christian leaders to collaborate for the transformation of Metro Richmond. They help unite churches and communities behind issues that are larger than any one organization can tackle, while cultivating the space and focus for individuals to have greater impact through unity of vision and resources. They have been married for 17 years, and have 2 children.
To learn more about For Richmond, visit www.forrichmond.org
Today on the podcast we have a conversation with our friend, Bryan Berry, and a reimagined life following a double organ transplant.
Bryan is a longtime friend to us and an organ transplant recipient. Bryan has been instrumental in a variety of areas on ministry teams here at Cool Spring, from students, to recreation, and administration. He and his wife, Anne, are proud parents of two adult sons.
Bryan currently is working around the country developing and supporting network groups, a place where we people learn to develop relationships and share passions to accomplish a larger goal.
You can reach, Bryan, at Bryan@synapsehubs.com
Learn more about Synapse by going to www.synapsehubs.com
To learn more about organ transplants and donation, go to www.unos.org
Today we welcome Wes Bryant to the podcast.
Wes leads Commission Leadership, an organization focused on helping people discover a courageous leadership framework that empowers them to live out their calling. Wes is also the author of Learn From Me: How Regular People Can Make Disciples Like Jesus Did and 5 Strategies to Flourish in Life and Ministry.
Wes holds a masters in Christian ministry form Liberty University and certified in transformational coaching from Western Seminary. Wes is married to his best friend Elizabeth and they have a 3 year old son and a baby boy on way.
Check out www.commissionleadership.com
Today on the podcast we sit down with, Stafford Craymer, to talk about special needs ministry.
Stafford grew up at Cool Spring and then went to college at Virginia Tech. Upon graduation he went on Young Life staff in Salem, Va and then moved to Virginia Beach to be on Young Life staff in 2012. Stafford is married to Kerry, and they have 2 kids, Nolan and Hayden. They love the opportunity to live life with many different students in Virginia Beach where they get to talk about their lives and about Jesus!
Today we welcome, Tamara Letter, to the podcast.
Tamara is a passionate educator and her journey as an instructor has given her the opportunities to teach at the elementary levels, work as a differentiation specialist, technology integrator, and a kindness cultivator.
Tamara was awarded the R.E.B Award for teaching excellence and named Teacher of the Year for Mechanicsville Elementary School in Hanover County, VA. She is the author of A Passion for Kindness: Making the World a Better Place to Lead, Love, and Learn
Find her on social media using @tamaraletter
Check out her website at www.tamaraletter.com
Today we welcome to the podcast, Stacey Price.
Stacey, along with her family, have been active members of Cool Spring for several years. Stacey has been an advocate for our recreation facility and ministry, and her husband Brad has been a coach in our special needs sports leagues. They have two children, Kaci and CB.
We sit down to talk about the journey her family has been on over the last 18 months. How they reimagined daily life as a family with a child with special needs and a daughter in her senior year, as well as the importance of spiritual and physical health
Be sure to check out our website: www.reimaginecast.com
Today on the podcast, Brad, Greg, and Bryan sit down to talk about "life in the Spirit." They talk about what this important phrase in the Bible means and what it looks like in the life of a Jesus Follower.
To join the conversation, head over to www.reimaginecast.com
Today we welcome back to the podcast, Dr. Paul Burns, to talk about how to navigate and avoid burnout.
Paul Burns is the founder of Soul Metrics and the creator of the GPS Spiritual Inventory©. He trains and coaches Christian leaders all over the world in his theory and practices of spiritual health. He is an ordained Presbyterian minister with an MDiv. from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary and received his Doctor of Ministry at Western Seminary in Portland, OR. He served as a full-time pastor for 12 years in Tennessee and Texas and has been coaching ministry leaders since 2009. His books include Prayer Encounters: Changing the World One Prayer at a Time and The Sabbath Challenge: Learning to Rest in a World That Never Sleeps. He resides in the Dallas area with his wife and two children.
Learn more about Paul's work by going to www.soul-metrics.com
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This week, Greg, Brad, and Bryan sit down to talk about celebrations -- what they are, why we need them, and what keeps us from celebrating.
How do you celebrate? Go to www.reimaginecast.com to share your story with us!
This week on the podcast Brad, Greg, and Bryan, try to remember what it was like to go back to school when they were young(er).
Grab your #2 pencil and a protractor and get ready for a funny trip down memory lane.
Have a show idea? Go to www.reimaginecast.com and let us know!
Today on the podcast we welcome Michael Catt.
Michael led Sherwood Baptist church in Albany GA from a neighborhood church to a regional church ministry, serving there form 1989 to his recent retirement this year. Michael is the founder of Refresh Conferences focusing on revival and living a victorious life. Michael, along with Sherwood Baptist, started Sherwood Pictures and served as executive producer for the films, Flywheel, Facing the Giants, Fireproof and Courageous. Michael is an author of multiple books and a sought after speaker at national conferences.
Visit www.michaelcatt.com and follow him on twitter @michaelcatt
Today we continue our discussion on grief and loss by looking at the impact it has on the family. To do this we have invited Jerry's wife, Patsi, to join us.
Reach Jerry at jerry.deans@comcast.net
Check out Jerry's book, Lost But Not Forgotten.
Today we welcome Jerry Deans to the podcast.
Jerry is not only a friend to us, but has a powerful story and ministry in the areas of grief and loss. Jerry is also the author of, "Lost but not Forgotten: How wilderness experiences can transform lives."
Get a copy of Lost but not Forgotten.
Be sure to check out our website: www.reimaginecast.com
Today on the podcast we welcome Ed Khouri.
Ed is the President of Equipping Hearts for the Harvest and for more than 40 years has worked with substance abusers and their families. He is an experienced trainer, pastor, and counselor. Ed has led workshops in ministries and churches worldwide, equipping workers to serve hurting men and women in their communities. Ed is the author of several books including, The Restarting Workbook and Facilitators Guide, and His recent book, Becoming a Face of Grace; Navigating Lasting Relationships with God and Others.
Pick up Ed's latest book Becoming a Face of Grace
Learn more about Equipping Hearts for the Harvest.
Be sure to join the conversation at www.reimaginecast.com
Today on the show, we reflect on the impact of the past year on the education community with a follow up conversation with Mark Beckett.
Mark is a life-long educator and serves as Principal in one of our local Middle Schools. Mark first joined us in May 2020 at the height of the pandemic and we catch up with him again having recently finished a very unique school year.
Share your thoughts on our website www.reimaginecast.com
Today on the Podcast we talk with Chad Harrington about spiritual formation and developing a rule of life.
Chad leads Harrington Interactive Media and HIM Publications. He is the author of Your Spiritual Formation Plan and coauthor of Dedicated: Training your Children to Trust and Follow Jesus. Having earned degrees in biblical studies from Ozark Christian College and Asbury Theological Seminary, he’s passionate about making the church more beautiful. Chad and his wife, Rachel, live with their children in Franklin, Tennessee.
Learn about Chad's new book, The Revolutionary Disciple: Walking Humbly with Jesus in Every Area of Life.
Be sure to check out HIM Publications
Today on the Podcast we welcome, Dr Brandan Crowe.
Brandon is Associate Professor of New Testament at Westminster Theological Seminary. He is the author of several books on Old Testament Theology. This time, however, he’s written a book on productivity from a Theological framework entitled, Every Day Matters.
Today we talk about productivity and how we reimagine our effectiveness from a biblical and theological perspective.
Find Brandon at:
Westminster Faculty Page: www.faculty.wts.edu
Twitter: @brandondcrowe
Brandon's new book: Everyday Matters
The Westminster Book Store: www.wtsbooks.com
Don't forget to check out our website and share it with a friend: www.reimaginecast.com
This week we have another sit down conversation reflecting on the call of God in our lives. What is it? What do we mean? How do we know we have been called? Does God call everyone?
Join in the conversation and let us know what you think by going to www.reimaginecast.com
Check out Brad's book, Preventing Ministry Failure.
This week we sit down to talk about the life lessons we wish we heard learned 20 years ago but still hold to today.
Do you have a life lesson you'd like to share? Comment on our website!
Go to www. reimaginecast.com and let us know.
This week on the podcast we get to sit down again with, Brenda Kidd.
Brenda brings years of experience as a leader in family ministry (from babies to graduates) and as a mother and grandmother. Brenda currently serves as children’s minister at Cool Spring and steers our next generation conversations.
You can reach Brenda at bkidd@coolspring.org
www.coolspring.org/summerexperience
www.theparentcue.org
Parenting Beyond your Capacity
This week we welcome, Michel Hendricks, to the podcast as we continue the conversation on full brain Christianity and Spiritual formation.
To learn more, go to www.lifemodelworks.org
Be sure to rate and share this episode with everyone you know and a few people you don't know!
Today we welcome, Dr. Jim Wilder, to the podcast.
Jim is the founder and chief neurotheologian at Life Model Works, linking brain science with the Bible to create simple, practical tools for churches to build authentic community and transform lives.
He is the author of numerous articles and books, including Renovated: God, Dallas Willard, and the Church That Transforms, and The Other Half of Church with colleague MIchel Hendricks
Learn more by going to www.lifemodelworks.org
This week on the podcast, Brad, Greg, and Bryan sit down to talk about the lifting of restrictions, returning to a form of "normal", and what that looks like for the Church of Jesus Christ.
Be sure to tell someone about the podcast and send them to www.reimaginecast.com
This week we welcome back to the podcast, Jill Baughan.
Jill is a longtime friend and coworker. She is an author and speaker who, through adventure and play, helps people find joy, no matter what else is happening in life. She is the author of two books, A Hope Deferred: A Couple’s Guide to Coping with Infertility and Born to be Wild: Rediscover the Freedom of Fun. Jill spent many years as an English instructor at Virginia Commonwealth University. She and her husband, Ben, live near Richmond, Virginia. She is also the host of her own podcast, Finding Joy no Matter What.
Learn more by going to www.jillbaughan.com
This week on the podcast we welcome, Brad Jersak, for an INTRAfaith conversation. Together we explore what Baptists can learn from someone in the Orthodox tradition and what the Orthodox could take from the practices of a good Baptist.
Dr. Brad Jersak is is an author and teacher based in Abbotsford, BC. He serves as a reader and monastery preacher at All Saints of North America Orthodox Monastery. He is the Dean of Ministry Studies at St. Stephen's University where he teaches New Testament / Theology, Patristics & Philosophy. He also teaches on the core faculty with the Institute for Religion Peace and Justice. Brad is an author of more than a dozen books and has served as a church planter & pastor.
Learn more by going to www.bradjersak.com
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This week on the podcast we take a pause from our regularly scheduled programming to reflect on previous podcasts as well as look at what's ahead as we continue to reimagine.
We have a website!
Check it out by going to www.reimaginecast.com
Today we welcome Dr. Paul Burns to the podcast.
Paul Burns is the founder of Soul Metrics and the creator of the GPS Spiritual Inventory©. He trains and coaches Christian leaders all over the world in his theory and practices of spiritual health. He is an ordained Presbyterian minister with an MDiv. from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary and received his Doctor of Ministry at Western Seminary in Portland, OR. He served as a full-time pastor for 12 years in Tennessee and Texas and has been coaching ministry leaders since 2009. His books include Prayer Encounters: Changing the World One Prayer at a Time and The Sabbath Challenge: Learning to Rest in a World That Never Sleeps. He resides in the Dallas area with his wife, two children, and his dog, Chuy.
To learn more about Paul and his work, go to www.soul-metrics.com
Be sure to check us out at www.reimaginecast.com
Today on the podcast, we have a conversation with, Dr. Brad Wilcox, Director of The National Marriage Project and Professor of Sociology at the University Virginia on marriage, parenthood, and what research tells us makes for a happy family.
Brad is the Director of the National Marriage Project and Professor of Sociology at the University of Virginia and member of the James Madison Society at Princeton University. Brad’s research focuses on marriage, parenthood, cohabitation, relationships and the stability of the family. He is the author and coauthor of several books and articles related to gender and parenthood, the causes of and consequences of low fertility, and how Christianity shapes fathers and husbands. Brad is currently writing a book entitled Soul Mates: Religion, Sex, children, and marriage among African Americans and Latinos.
What do you think about this episode? Go to www.reimaginecast.com and let us know!
Today on the podcast we have a conversation with, Shannon Kiser, of Fresh Expressions, and their mission to cultivate faith communities outside, and alongside, the local church.
Shannon works with Fresh Expressions as Director of Training, where she leads mission strategists and trainers in the development and implementation of the Mission Shaped Ministry through Pioneer Learning Communities. Shannon is also a pastor on staff with Riverside Church in Sterling VA and actively involved in directing a coaching network of communities that support pioneer leaders. Shannon is married to her husband, Patrick, and has teenage daughters.
To learn more, go to www.freshexpressionsus.org
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Today we welcome Andrew Secrist to the podcast.
Andrew is a Strategic Partnership Director at World Relief, where he is passionate about connecting local churches with God’s work around the world and locally with refugees/displaced peoples. He studied Business at James Madison University before completing a Masters in Intercultural Studies at Southeastern Seminary. Andrew and his wife, Amy, reside in Baltimore, MD,
To learn more about World Relief, go to www.worldrelief.org
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This week on the podcast Cool Spring's own, Stacy Stanford, joins us to talk about her journey through cancer. From discovery to treatment to surgery, Stacy, shares what she has learned, what surprised her, and the many examples of God's faithfulness.
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Today we welcome Greg Okesson to the podcast. Gregg is the dean of the E. Stanley Jones School of World Mission and Evangelism at Asbury Theological Seminary and the Ira Gallaway and D.M. Beeson Professor of Leadership Development, Mission, and Evangelism. He previously served in East Africa as a church planter is the author of Re-Imagin Modernity and in 2020 authored his newest book, A Public Missiology – How Local Churches Witness to A Complex World
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This week on the podcast we sit down with J. P. DeGance. J.P. is the Founder and President of Communio, a nonprofit that consults with churches to use 21st century data tools and best practices in relationship ministry to strengthen marriages and families in their community.
Learn more by going to www.communio.org
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Today on the podcast we are talking about movement. We are excited to welcome our friend, Jen Hyde, to the show. Jen is a graduate of the College of William and Mary with a degree in Biology. She then obtained her master’s degree in physical therapy from Springfield College in Massachusetts. She has been a licensed physical therapist for nearly 20 years and opened Performance PT almost 11 years ago.
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This week on the episode we talk about our past experience with Lent in the evangelical church, our reflections on Lent now, and the importance of rediscovering the ancient practices of the Church moving forward.
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We recorded this episode recently during a Sunday morning service at Cool Spring Baptist Church. Brenda Kidd joins us as we talk about how we live connected to Christ in our everyday lives.
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This week we welcome our wives to the podcast for the very first time. We venture into uncharted waters to talk about date ideas and Valentine's Day through the years.
Today on the podcast we welcome, Tory Baucum. Tory shares the story of how he went from an Anglican in Washington, DC to a Catholic in Kansas. He also shares what it looks like to seek the flourishing of those around us, no matter where we live.
Tory is married to Elizabeth Tyndall Baucum and they have three daughters. In January 2020 he was appointed as the founding Director of the Benedictine Center for Family Life at Benedictine College, an apostolate of Benedictine Abbey. He was also appointed Research Professor of the Carter School of George Mason University where he collaborates with Rabbi Marc Gopin and Bishop Shannon Johnston in the Program of Spiritual Peace building.
Today on the podcast we reimagine what Loving Others looks like and the practical next steps we can all take.
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This week on the podcast we sit down with, Jordan Maroon, to talk about faith and the workplace.
Jordan is the newly appointed President and Executive Director of Needle’s Eye Ministries, succeeding longtime leader and founder Buddy Childress.
The mission of Needle’s Eye is to connect marketplace people to the gospel of Jesus and to encourage Christians to live out His values, ethics, and love at work. Jordan and his wife Krystal have three young children – Riley, Copeland, and Piper -and live on the Southside of Richmond, Virginia.
Learn more by going to www.needleseye.org
Today on the podcast, Brad, Greg, and Bryan sit down to discuss how we respond to setbacks and obstacles, as we learn to reimagine our approach to and use of the word, failure.
This week we discuss the vaccine roll out as we look at what goes in to making good decisions in life.
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This week we take a look back at the past year, as well as discuss some of our favorite episodes from the Reimagine Podcast.
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This week we're joined by the very funny, Allison Coleman, and, Stephen Jones, for a hilarious look at Christmas past. We'll talk about our Christmas memories as well as Christmas during COVID.
Connect with, Stephen, on his blog at www.stephenjonesonline.com
Greg English with Dr. Brad Hoffmann and Bryan Dupuis. This week on the episode we reflect on our learning styles as we reimagine how learning during (and after) a pandemic.
This week on the episode we talk about an upcoming church wide focus for 2021: Jesus Follower. We also bring on, Delia Brown, to help talk about the power of learning to follow Jesus in our every day lives.
Delia Brown, is a long time member of Cool Spring, where she has served in a number of ministry leadership positions. She recently retired from a career with the International Mission Board and helped develop the small group study for Jesus Follower.
This week we welcome back, Dana Egan, to the podcast. Dana is a Dietician and an active user of the Cool Spring Rec Center. We have a conversation about food choices, the diet culture we live in, and healthy ways to finishing 2020.
Greg English with Dr. Brad Hoffmann and Bryan Dupuis. Today on the podcast we are excited to welcome back our second repeat guest, Jennifer Diehl. Jennifer is a licensed Clinical Social Worker and certified Behavioral Support Facilitator. Jennifer joined us back in episode 6 to talk about COVID and mental health, and today she is with us to talk about our relationship to technology.
Greg English with Dr. Bradh Hoffmann and Bryan Dupuis. Today on the podcast we welcome in Justin Irving. Justin serves as Professor of Leadership at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY. Prior to this, Dr. Irving served at Bethel Seminary in St. Paul, MN for twenty years in a variety of roles. He is the author of Leadership in Christian Perspective: Biblical Foundations and Contemporary Practices for Servant Leaders.
Resources from today's conversation:
Leadership in Christian Perspective by Justin A. Irving and Mark L. Strauss
www.purposeinleadership.com
Follow Justin on Twitter @lead2purpose
Greg English, Dr. Brad Hoffmann, and Bryan Dupuis. Today on the podcast we welcome Anna Murphy. Anna is part of the Strategic Development Team at the Summit Church in Durham, NC. Anna has led the Summit staff and church through two campus launches, a vision and values reboot, and multiple major projects…all of which have involved massive change.
Resources mentioned on the podcast:
https://www.prosci.com
Managing Transitions by William Bridges
Connect with Anna at amurphy@summitrdu.com
Greg English and Dr. Brad Hoffmann and Bryan Dupuis. Today on Episode 33, we have a conversation about the movie, Moneyball, and how film can help put images to the reimagine conversation.
Movie Synopsis
Billy Beane (Brad Pitt), general manager of the Oakland A's, one day has an epiphany: Baseball's conventional wisdom is all wrong. Faced with a tight budget, Beane must reinvent his team by outsmarting the richer ball clubs. Joining forces with Ivy League graduate Peter Brand (Jonah Hill), Beane prepares to challenge old-school traditions. He recruits bargain-bin players whom the scouts have labeled as flawed but have game-winning potential. Based on the book by Michael Lewis.
Greg English with Dr. Brad Hoffmann and Bryan Dupuis along with Tyler English. Today on the podcast we welcome, Dillon Smith, who serves as Content Manager for Carey Nieuwhof Communications Limited. He’s also a church leader and has served as the Omaha Concert Chaplain, working with Lauren Daigle, John Crist, Michael W. Smith, Newsboys, and other performers.
At age 19, Dillon led the national book launch for Carey’s latest book, Didn’t See It Coming. He speaks to young leaders at camps, churches, and other events about productivity, coachability, and how to leverage networking and mentorship opportunities.
Greg English with Dr. Brad Hoffmann and Bryan Dupuis. Today on the podcast we continue our conversation with Doug Paul. Doug is a full-time Innovation Strategist while continuing to serve as a pastor and elder at a church in the inner city of Richmond, VA. Each day, he works with pastors, churches, denominations, and networks who are looking to find the future of the church through the process he’s designed for innovation. He's the former Global Director of Content for 3DM and has led, multiplied, coached, or kick-started more than 5,000 Missional Communities. He's married to Elizabeth, and they have 3 children: Avery, Jude, and Sam.
You can learn more about Doug, by visiting www.dougpaul.org
Greg English with Dr. Brad Hoffman and Bryan Dupuis. Today on the podcast we welcome innovation strategist, Doug Paul. Doug is a full time Innovation Strategist while continuing to serve as a pastor and elder at a church in the inner city of Richmond, VA. Each day, he works with pastors, churches, denominations and networks who are looking to find the future of the church through the process he’s designed for innovation. He's the former Global Director of Content for 3DM and has led, multiplied, coached or kick-started more than 5,000 Missional Communities. He's married to Elizabeth, and they have 3 children: Avery, Jude and Sam.
You can learn more about Doug, by visiting www.dougpaul.org
Greg English with Dr. Brad Hoffmann and Bryan Dupuis. This week we sit down with, Rolando Lamb, to talk about character and what it looks like during a pandemic, racial inequality conversations, and a Presidential election.
Rolando Lamb is a member of the Virginia Commonwealth University basketball Hall of Fame, former NBA selection of the Seattle Supersonics, and currently serves now in a pastoral role in the Richmond, Va area. Rolando is the founder of the A-Game Elite International Training (Attitude, Academics, and Ability) basketball program and camps as well as a motivational speaker for many organizations and athletic programs including the Atlanta Hawks of the NBA.
To learn more go to www.agamesuccess.com or find him on social media by searching "America's character coach".
This week, Greg, Brad, and Bryan talk about something everyone has, and everyone can share....a story.
This week Brad, Greg, and Bryan sit to have a conversation as they reimagine what it looks like to be good news in our neighborhoods in ways that are natural, authentic, and at times, uncomfortable.
Greg English with Dr. Brad Hoffamnn and Bryan Dupuis. This week we have a conversation with, Brian Hyde, on mental toughness. Brian is an Olympian who ran in the 1500 meters during the 1996 Olympic games in Atlanta and continues to share his passion for track as a trainer and coach. He and his wife, Jen, have two children and own and operate a performance and physical therapy business.
Greg English with Dr. Brad Hoffmann and Bryan Dupuis. This week we talk with, Bob Adams, about loving the place where you live and ways to live sent in your neighborhood, even during a pandemic.
Bob is passionate about helping church leaders understand the importance of the Guest Experience in their church. Bob is also Guest Experience Navigator, the Vision Room Curator, and Digital Engagement Leader for Auxano, a clarity first consulting firm serving the church.
Learn more about Auxano by visiting: www.auxano.com
Follow, Bob, on his blogs by visiting:
www.27gen.com
www.guestexperiencedesign.com
Greg English with Dr. Brad Hoffmann and Bryan Dupuis. Today on the podcast we talk with Christian Adams. Christian and his wife Jake are the owners of The Local Cup coffee shop in Mechanicsville, VA. In this episode we discuss adaptation and innovation during a pandemic, the leadership lessons learned, and the special feeling Greg gets when he's sipping a nice light roast.
You can learn about the local cup by visiting www.thelocalcup.com
This week, Brad, Greg, and Bryan sit down to talk about the distractions we all face, and how best to respond to them....all while chasing a fly around the room.
Greg English with Dr. Brad Hoffmann and Bryan Dupuis. This week we sit down for the first of several future episodes with our friend and registered dietician, Dana Egan. We talk about the impact of the pandemic on our eating habits, and how to make healthier choices.
Greg English with Dr. Brad Hoffmann and Bryan Dupuis.
This week Brad, Greg, and Bryan sit down for a free-for-all conversation about the church, reopening, strategy, and the "why" behind it all.
Greg English with Dr. Brad Hoffmann and Bryan Dupuis. Today on the podcast we sit down with, Andre Ingram, to talk about purpose and reimagining goals. Andre is currently a member of the South Bay Lakers of the NBA G League and has spent playing time with the NBA Los Angeles Lakers, where his story garnered worldwide attention.
This week, Brad, Greg, and Bryan, talk in person (and by vacation phone) about civility -- what it is, why it matters, and how we can begin to practice it again in an age of division.
Additional Resources
A Case for Civility: And Why Our Future Depends on It by Os Guinness
Choosing Civility: The Twenty-five Rules of Considerate Conduct by PM Forni
I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening) by Sarah Stewart Holland and Beth Silvers
Thou Shalt Not Be A Jerk by Eugene Cho
Greg English with Dr. Brad Hoffmann and Bryan Dupuis. Today on Episode 18, we welcome, Morgan Baylor. Morgan is our Social Media Manager at Cool Spring. She joins us to have a conversation about navigating social media as a Jesus follower and a decent human being.
Greg English with Dr. Brad Hoffmann and Bryan Dupuis. Today on Episode 17, we welcome our children's ministry team Brenda Kidd, Tyler English, and Jen Willard, as we reflect on the role of parents as disciple makers.
Have questions for our children's ministry? You can email them at children@coolspring.org
Greg English with Dr. Brad Hoffmann and Bryan Dupuis. This week we have a conversation with Russell Fortune about adaptation, innovation, and finding your core hero.
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Greg English with Dr. Brad Hoffmann and Bryan Dupuis. Today on Episode 15, we reflect on what we’re learning personally and as an organization as we reimagine moving forward in a time of disruption.
Greg English with Dr. Brad Hoffmann and Bryan Dupuis.
This week we welcome, Jill Baughan, a longtime friend and coworker to the podcast today. Jill is an author and speaker who, through adventure and play, helps people find joy, no matter what else is happening in life. She is the author of two books, A Hope Deferred: A Couple’s Guide to Coping with Infertility and Born to be Wild: Rediscover the Freedom of Fun. Jill spent many years as an English instructor at Virginia Commonwealth University. She and her husband, Ben, live near Richmond, Virginia. She is also the host of her own podcast, Finding Joy no Matter What.
Find her at: www.jillbaughan.com
Greg English with Bryan Dupuis and Dr. Brad Hoffmann.
This week, Chris Backert joins us on the podcast to talk about new expressions of the church and her mission. Chris is the National Director of Fresh Expressions US and serves with the Baptist General Association of Virginia in the area of growth and venture development.
Chris holds a D.Min. in Missional Church Leadership from Fuller Theological Seminary. He lives in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania with wife Rachel, daughter Elliana, and son Jase.
Greg English with Dr. Brad Hoffmann and Bryan Dupuis.
This week we are joined by our friend and co-worker, David Moore. David is on staff at Cool Spring Baptist Church where he serves as the Middle School Minister. David shares about his experience as a young black man in America today and ways the church can stand as an ally against racial injustice.
Greg English with Bryan Dupuis and Dr. Brad Hoffmann.
This week we discuss the events related to the killing of George Floyd. We also look at plans to reopen the church building as we continue to reimagine what it means to gather as the Church.
Greg English with Dr. Brad Hoffmann and Bryan Dupuis
Today on the podcast we talk with, Danny Franks, about what it looks like to welcome guests digitally, on campus, and in our community during this pandemic. Danny is the pastor of guest services at The Summit Church in Durham, NC, and has written and spoken extensively about guest services in the local church. He is the author of People Are the Mission: how churches can welcome guests without compromising the gospel, available on Amazon.
Greg English with Dr. Brad Hoffmann and Bryan Dupuis
This week on the show, Janet Kelly, joins us to talk about the impact of this pandemic on the foster care system. Janet, was the former Secretary of the Commonwealth of Virginia. She now serves as President of Virginia Kids Belong, an organization that seeks to mobilize government, faith-based, business and creative leaders around the goal of making sure that every child is in a loving home.
Greg English with Dr. Brad Hoffmann and Bryan Dupuis
This week on the podcast, our friend, Mark Beckett, joins us to talk about the impact of the pandemic on learning communities. Mark is a lifelong educator and local middle school principal here in Hanover, County.
Greg English with Dr. Brad Hoffmann and Bryan Dupuis
Today on the show we welcome Marty Rowe, a fitness instructor and industry leader for 35 years. We talk about how to stay active, create fitness habits, and why it matters spiritually.
You may find Marty at the Cool Spring Rec Center or on her own platform, Marty Rowe Fitness.
Greg English with Dr. Brad Hoffmann and Bryan Dupuis
This week, Jennifer Diehl, a friend and licensed clinical social worker, joins us on the podcast to talk about the impact of the pandemic on mental health, ways to self-care, and practical next steps to promote mental health.
Greg English with Dr. Brad Hoffmann and Bryan Dupuis
along with special guest Don Raikes
Description: Today on the podcast we Reimagine work during a pandemic. Don Raikes, joins us to talk about how work has changed, the unexpected benefits, and what work will look like going forward.