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As culture continues to drift into extremes and consider the other side as being wrong, and not just wrong, but either morally deficient or blind, there must be a better way to live. While determining who is and is not in a group is a tried-and-true tactic of creating community, it also leads to labeling. And labels lead to dehumanizing and normalizing treating others poorly. Jesus, however, stated simply that we were to love our neighbors (and our enemies). Paul affirmed there were not special designations. So why do we fall back into familiar patterns? We should live out community, each bringing our ideas and messy lives and figure out how to love each other (even if we don’t always agree). I think that is where we find the unbroken ground- right in the middle of community.
(Tell me, am I right?)
Don't you feed me lines
About some idealistic future
(Tell me, am I right?)
My heart won't heal right
If you keep tearing out the sutures - Nothing Better by The Postal Service
I think I only like mysteries I can solve. That is probably why I love escape rooms...solve the puzzle in 60 minutes or less. God is the ultimate mystery. How does the Trinity work? What about foreknowledge, and if Jesus knew everything, it would be fine, but why is He physically reacting to the stress in the garden of Gethsemane? This podcast mostly just asks those questions... please, no expectations of reaching an answer.
Nation-building and Christianity often conflict in significant ways. The true calling of Christians is to build within and for the kingdom of God. Join me as I recount the reasons why we must approach the intersection of these two concepts with great caution.
Be careful what you believe, because it will shape what you think and ultimately what you will tolerate. I don't talk a whole lot about it, but here is the song I found that made me think a lot about beliefs and how they can cause harm.
Drunk Again - Song House & Maria Rose
Spending time with Jesus doesn't always mean following Jesus. Like Judas, you can be Christ-adjacent but not a Christ follower.
Welcome to season 4. Love God, Love people. If you say you have faith, but you don't love, do you really? What fruit is being produced as you follow Jesus?
Year 4 of doing podcasts....you would imagine we would be better at this....maybe next year!
Ummm...so in the intro I said this was episode 14.... It's not, it's 16 - but it is the last episode of the season. Join me for a journey surrounding the idea that "The Opposite of Love is Indifference"
I've been off social media for about a month. I have been thinking about the general feeling that having a constant connection to a phone that demands my emotions and attention. And then today, I was reminded that as sheep we listen for the voice of the Good Shepherd. How are you doing at that?
I have been listening to a lot of Dallas Willard lately. I wish I were half as intellectual, and so you should probably go listen to or read his works; that would do a great deal of good for many of us.
I am a sinner. You are too. Everyone has fallen short of God's standard. We shouldn't use labels to categorize people as us versus them. But we do. Jesus calls us to do better. He reminds us to love our enemies and the least of these because that is what following Jesus really looks like.
Wake me up when September ends. We almost didn't make September, but we did. Another rambling, stumbling chat with Jim, this time in September.
It's two sides of the same coin. We are saved from something, and we are saved for something. We have majored in being saved from something, and unfortunately, we have also minored in being saved for something.
It is hard to reconcile the fact that someone can preach the gospel of Jesus and have speech filled with hate. But it happens all the time. Finding Jesus does not mean that we will immediately have the correct thought. Most of us are stuck in our culture, and we are products of our community. And sometimes we don't even realize that there is a problem until we meet someone who makes us reevaluate. Jesus was constantly making people rethink their comfortable thoughts and challenging them to look deeper and really see. He still does that today, if you will let Him.
I talk about three artists/creative people who help me work on loss, lament, and finding hope. I will always recommend listening to their music/reading their books/seeing them live whenever you can.
Ross King - Ross
Published Author ─ The Tyler Merritt Project
Joel Ansett
If you are a follower of Christ, then you are called to participate in Kingdom work and growth. Jesus calls us to be faithful with what we have been given. And you have been placed precisely where you are for such a time as this. So let's get out there! We got work to do.
What rhythm have you developed for yielding to Jesus? We often seek guidance on big questions like career, marriage, college, and where to live, but what about finding ways to say yes and yield to God's will daily?
I saw a post on Threads this week that stated: "Yes, Jesus hung out with sinners. But He also told them to go and sin no more. Let's not forget to do that part." And wow, do I have thoughts. What if the main invitation we offered to people was not "Come and see Sunday Morning Worship," but "Come and walk with me"?
Imagine being in a magical restaurant where you can order any dish you've ever wanted. What would your starter, main course, side dish, and dessert be? Can Paul and Callie guess the other person's selections? This one is a little more lighthearted than previous chats, and it is a lot of fun. Don't listen hungry, though!
Regardless of the circumstances, challenges, or difficulties you experience, one response is always available. Count your blessings. Find what you can be thankful for.
Callie joins me once again and we talk about the next stage of treatment that she went through. Radiation was probably the worst 5 days of the whole journey for Callie (spoiler - she is still recovering from the trauma).
Following Jesus takes practice. Every day is another day you have to get closer. Even when you're not quite where you want to be. David was anointed king, but he had a long time before he sat on the throne. What is God preparing you for?
No Jim in June, so Callie is stepping. And because it has been a big part of our journey this past year, we are going to talk about Callie finding out she had cancer. And the early stages of treatment - and how we dealt with it. This is part one of a series we will do until we tell the whole story!
I thought about alternatively titling this one, "Tips for Wilderness Survival". I think we tend to think poorly of the Israelites who were wandering in the wilderness. How dare they doubt that God would provide daily manna, we think to ourselves, as we check our 401 (k) and savings account. We almost sell the idea that abundance comes with salvation. But we really should sell the fact that contentment comes with salvation, whether we have abundance or live in scarcity. Jesus knew it, and perhaps that is why, when He taught the disciples to pray, they were to ask only for their daily bread. If you are walking in the wilderness, this one is for you, and if you aren't currently, listen anyway because every follower finds their journey includes the wilderness eventually
Why do followers of Jesus go through trials, sickness, and other tribulations? If you listen to some Christian music or watch movies, you might get the impression that life with Christ is full of rainbows and sunshine. However, the truth is that many of God's most dedicated followers faced the most difficult trials. Should we expect anything less in our journeys?
Season 3 is starting up, just about a year from when Season 2 ended. New episodes every Sundayish! If you have feedback, questions, or topic requests, email theunbrokenground@gmail.com or find the Facebook page: Facebook
Jim is back and we talk about all manner of things. It is a long one, but it does get into more serious topics in the second half, probably.
One final look back on making the Unbroken Ground.
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Can God love me? Can God love you?
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What do you want to be known for? part. 2
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Part one: Love the Lord your God with all of your heart, soul, and mind.
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He has shown you, O mortal, what is good.
And what does the Lord require of you?
To act justly and to love mercy
and to walk humbly with your God.
Micah 6:8
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How humble are you?
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You probably haven't murdered someone or even tried. But have you allowed your heart to be hardened so much that you dehumanize people? Particularly those who might not be like you or think like you or look like you. Be careful, Jesus warns that darkness lurks in the hearts that can call our fellow humans fools.
Matthew 5:21-22
21 “You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not murder, and whoever murders will be in danger of the judgment.’ 22 But I say to you that whoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment. And whoever says to his brother, ‘Raca!’ shall be in danger of the council. But whoever says, ‘You fool!’ shall be in danger of hell fire.
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Failure has been on my mind lately. Failing is a part of life, but if you follow Jesus then there is also abundant grace and forgiveness. So what are we to do with this reality? Is being too nonchalant about failures possible because we know mercy is waiting?
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Your life matters. What you do with your life is important. Do people see Jesus when they watch you live? Does the dust of Jesus rest on your clothes? Or do you simply have a get-out-of-hell-free card you hold on to until you die?
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This one is a bit whimsical, as I consider the political repercussions of a government that tries to live out the teachings of the Sermon on the Mount. Could a government truly love its enemies? How does a government store its treasures in heaven? We all have a kingdom (even if it is just within our hearts) that we must submit to the rule of Jesus or go our own way. Who rules your heart?
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It's risky to love your enemies. If you lived your life looking for ways to continue to multiply and fill it with the fruit of the Spirit, you risk being hurt, taken advantage of, or missing out on earthly gain. Jesus tells us that we will be known by the fruit of our lives. What kind of fruit are you producing?
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Has Christianity changed since Jesus died on the cross? There has been a lot of disdain for using progressive to describe Christianity, claiming that Christianity is the same, never changing. While the Bible clearly says Jesus is the same, yesterday, today, and forever, the book of Acts shows how the church wrestled with what it meant to follow Jesus. Peter (who walked with Jesus) had to be corrected for his wrong behavior. I am not arguing for accepting every theological opinion, but rather praying we will be like the Berean church. Let us test everything (including what theology reformers established) as we chase after Jesus.
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Are you living the hard times right now? Keep your head up, it will change. Living the good times, keep your heart humble because you are promised struggle. This too shall pass, but foundationally as followers of Jesus, we can rejoice, because we know He is always about the kingdom work of redemption. Where He touches and moves, He brings new life and renewal.
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Do you like asking questions? Jesus was asked many questions as he walked with and taught his followers. Jesus used questions as a way to teach. But many are suspicious of questions. We have more access to information than at any other time in history, but studies show we aren't more knowledgeable. Rather, we have doubled down on our conviction that we solely hold the truth. We have lost our ability to doubt. Good questions help us walk with and through doubt into deeper faith. How good are you at asking questions?
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When we look back we can better see the blessings of God and how He is always working behind the scenes. Like Peter, who steps out of the boat and walks on water for a moment, we all need reminders that we can do this. And we should keep going, even farther than we first believed or thought was possible.
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Are you called out? Set apart? Is your life any different than your neighbors? Community must continue to be chased and culture must continually be shaped. What skills are you passing on to your children or young people to evaluate culture? It is hard to be different. Different can make you vulnerable and lead to isolation. But what if God is calling all believers to be different? Following Jesus will change you and make you different, especially if you find a community that challenges you and pushes you to seek Him more and more.
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Walking alongside others, especially youth, in ministry one of the most common topics is God's love. As humans hoping to connect with a spiritual being in God, we find it hard to believe that God loves us. We hear God loves us unconditionally, but do we believe it? We see how hard it is to make relationships work among humans, and we convince ourselves it must be that hard between us and God. Not only that, but no one knows us like we do. All the dark thoughts, evil impulses, and sins that can be a part of our story must surely disqualify us from the love of God. And yet, Jesus tells simple stories to remind us it does not. A lost coin, a lost sheep, and a prodigal are the examples he used to teach God's love.
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What is so wrong with getting old? American Culture is built around staying young, healthy, and beautiful for as long as you can. But in God's kingdom, it is those peopl who have lived lives for decades as they chase after God that have great honor. How can our communities reclaim the prestige of being old? We live in such a time where generations are purposefully pitted against each other. How do we redeem this into a community where people of all ages are welcome and honored?
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Who is in your community? Despite our many efforts to make following Jesus about a singular, personal experience - it just doesn't work that way. Much of the Bible is written to groups of people or communities. Even the most singular verses have the background and understanding that they are to be lived out in a community of people. So who are you intentionally following as an apprentice to Jesus? Who are you walking with shoulder to shoulder each day? Who are you calling to follow you, as you follow Jesus? We aren't meant to do this alone. So find your community (if you don't have one), and let's start spurring on each other to love and good deeds!
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Is it better if God allows suffering versus actively causing it? Should God remove all suffering from my life? My finite brain and limited understanding are no match when thinking about how the world "could be." God is the good Father at work, bringing situations around for our good and His glory.
Part two of the two-part episode. Does God want me to suffer? Does Jesus say anything about suffering? What conclusions can we make about life and what to expect in life?
Does God want or enjoy it when I suffer? Is there a clear explanation in the Bible for why suffering exists? In part one, I will discuss issues highlighted in the OT Book of Job and questions that have existed for centuries.
I'm just going to come out and admit it. The theology of God's love being reckless doesn't bother me. Mostly because we are trying to use human words and experiences to define a mysterious spiritual being. God reveals so much to us, but our knowledge and understanding barely scratch the surface. So listen in as I list three things about God's love that seem reckless from the human standpoint. Don't worry, if you want to hear about how God's love isn't reckless - well I will talk about that next week.
People walking through difficult parts of life make us uncomfortable. We don't know what to say or how to help. Does your community (church or otherwise) welcome the hard-to-love, to explain, to-find answers? How can you learn how to welcome those people into your life?
I would guess that more people like to think of themselves as in charge of their lives than to believe they are out of control. But with God, there must always be room for mystery. How we think about God, and what we think about God should shape how we live. How much mystery do you embrace in your walk with God?
Nope, not about about that book. Is God good? Is He Great? Is there a difference? What and how we think about God is super important, and should shape how we live our lives. So join me as I walk through some of the themes of God's greatness and goodness.
Is a lack of faith causing you to have struggles? Or are your struggles how God is strengthening your faith?
What do you do if you are in the spiritual season of winter? I use Mark Buchanan's book "Spiritual Rhythm" as a guide on what to do when everything seems dead or dying.
Check out the book here, Books | Mark Buchanan
As promised from last week's podcast, this is about the day between Jesus' death and resurrection. How did the disciples feel? How did they cope? What do we do when we are faced with loss and death? What if God has built a physical and spiritual changing of seasons into the world? Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall but for your everyday life. What should you do when you find yourself experiencing or needing to let go of things in your winter season? Happy death day, friends!
Happy Easter! This one delves a little bit more into the theology side of things. But if you don't know why Jesus' death and resurrection were important (other than being told that at church), this may answer some of your questions. I hope it answers more than it creates anyway!
Is it time to clean all the cobwebs out of your heart? I talk through using the Lord's prayer as a guide for spring cleaning. I also blogged about it on Patheos.com.
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What do you do when you pray, and God answers and says no? What do you do if it seems like there is nothing but silence? Prayer is an invitation on so many levels. Do you trust God enough to invite Him into your mess? This podcast is the intersection of finishing Forgotten God (last week), Praying like Monks and Living like Fools (see link below), and learning about the importance of trust in the corporate world.
Check out Pray Like Monks, Live like Fools - Tyler Staton
Do you know why you do what you do? What is the foundation of your life? Are you building on solid ground or sinking sand?
Mark 10:17-22 English Standard Version The Rich Young Man17 And as he was setting out on his journey, a man ran up and knelt before him and asked him, “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 18 And Jesus said to him, “Why do you call me good? No one is good except God alone. 19 You know the commandments: ‘Do not murder, Do not commit adultery, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Do not defraud, Honor your father and mother.’” 20 And he said to him, “Teacher, all these I have kept from my youth.” 21 And Jesus, looking at him, loved him, and said to him, “You lack one thing: go, sell all that you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.” 22 Disheartened by the saying, he went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions.
Books discussed
How to Be Here: A Guide to Creating a Life Worth Living by Rob Bell | Goodreads
Forgotten God: Reversing Our Tragic Neglect of the Holy Spirit by Francis Chan | Goodreads
The Mosaic of Christian Belief: Twenty Centuries of Unity & Diversity by Roger E. Olson | Goodreads
If you are a follower of Jesus then you are called. Some are called to be pastors (vocational ministry) and others are not. Regardless, you have been given gifts, talents, experiences, and provisions to do ministry. But don't get it twisted, doing for God is not the same as having a relationship with God.
Ephesians 4:11-16
New Revised Standard Version,
11 The gifts he gave were that some would be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, 12 to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, 13 until all of us come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to maturity, to the measure of the full stature of Christ.
Luke 15:11-32.
If God loves unconditionally, what does that mean for you? Jesus loved Judas and the people who would eventually nail Him to the cross. Do we tell people about that type of love? Do we need to ensure people know that God's love will call for change? Do we demand people change so that we can love them?
When the world touches Jesus, Jesus redeems the world. When we ask Jesus to be Lord, He changes our hearts. Our righteousness is found in His life and sacrifice. But what about the law - is there righteousness to be found in following Levitical law?
Thinking about Psalm 44 and what that means about following Christ. If your life isn't perfect, what is going on? Would God allow Himself to be seen as absent?
Growing up in the Evangelical conservative South, I expected altar calls at the end of every sermon. A good majority of those sermons focused on the condition of your soul after death. Often, the Gospel was unwittingly reduced to a way to be sure you made it to heaven and didn't go to hell. This is part two of my scattered ramblings on the Gospel and what Jesus meant when He talked about the good news. Is it all about hell? Or do we need to push further into the narrative to understand what it means to be a disciple of Jesus?
If you were to go back in time, how would you want to be taught the Gospel? What methods would you keep, and what themes would you bring forward? What might you skip or leave out? I think Jesus' teaching is all about being obsessed with loving God and loving people. If you do those two things, you will fulfill the Gospel.
Picking up on the last episode's theme, the topic of this Podcast is Jesus' heart. Thinking like God must mean that we love like God. And we can look to Jesus' example of how to have the heart of God. Do you love religious rules and requirements more than you love people? Do you support your political party even when it marginalizes and dehumanizes groups of people? In his letter, why does John tell us that if you say you love God but don't love your brother, then you are a liar?
Do you know the heart and mind of God? Can you know how God thinks? As the new year starts, I talk about the importance of thoughts. Beginning in the same place, Phil. 4:8, I want to consider how our thoughts shape our world. I contend that what we think becomes what we say, do, and believe. And what we believe about God and other people will shape how we live our lives.
Hello Fellow Travelers! Look back at 2023 and look forward to 2024. New intro and outro music, priming for season two!!
Hello Fellow Travelers! Here is my Christmas gift to you. One shorter podcast reflecting on Love and also completing the goal of recording a weekly podcast for a full year (52 solo episodes). Merry Christmas and to all a Good NIght!
Hello, Fellow Travelers! It is the time of the year that we sing Joy to the World, but does that bring joy to your soul? If not, what does bring joy? Ep. 51 looks at how we can respond to Jesus daily. Specifically, we look at the question Jesus asks his disciples after the crowds leave him in John. Will you leave too? How would you respond? Would you do it with joy in your heart?
Hello Fellow Traveler! Are your holidays missing peace? Maybe you can't remember the last time you would describe anything about your life as peaceful. The second week of Advent is all about the peace Jesus brings. I look at peace through the lens of Mary and Martha in this episode.
Hello Fellow Travelers! This Sunday marked the beginning of the Advent season. Maybe your church celebrated and lit a candle; perhaps they didn't. Either way, the podcast will finish the year by discussing Advent themes and starting with the first candle, which represents the hope that Jesus's birth brings.
Hello Fellow Travelers! The last episode was silence; this episode is darkness. All must deal with two realities of human life and existence. Jesus promised trouble to those in this world. The Psalms are filled with questions of God going missing. Prayers wondering why the world is the way that it is. This week, we think through the connection between darkness and light and Jesus.
Hello Fellow Travelers! Six podcasts to go before 52 full podcasts and my year-long goal of podcasting. And I know what the final six topics will be. The first one is a look at silence. From the silence of broken relationships to the silence of 400 years before Jesus' birth, we cannot escape the implications. We hate silence. Most of us are unnerved by it. The holiday season can be a time for great joy, hope, and family, but it can also be a time of grief and silence. This podcast and the next will focus more on the complex parts and challenging questions. Then, the last four podcasts of the year will take on the season of Advent.
Here is the link to the Rich Mullins song I mentioned - https://youtu.be/UFNB2oVcNgg
Hello Fellow Travelers! One way to turn our eyes from Jesus is to look at the waves and the turmoil around us. We most commonly think of the negative parts of life that will often distract us. But what if we are equally capable of being distracted by the good things in this life? What if we make it our passion to chase after the gifts rather than the giver? One of the areas from Ep. 45 that caused worry was the false belief that we were in control of everything. Similar to that false belief is believing we should constantly be experiencing material blessings and seeing ministry success. What if we instead viewed things as a more natural rhythm? What if we cried out not for the gifts but instead found the heart of the Father?
Books | Mark Buchanan
Hello fellow travelers! Worry is not a new issue. Jesus addressed it when he spoke to the crowd in the Sermon on the Mount. But how do we avoid allowing worry to crowd our thoughts and hearts? I have a couple of thoughts and a solution I hope will encourage you.
Hello Fellow Travelers! Promise this is the last bio episode. I tackle the question that many people have thought, though most don't ask me directly. Yes, I have a master's of Divinity, and I am an ordained minister. But I followed a different path than even I had imagined. Not unlike my Christmas course correction on where I was going to college, after graduation, I was once again in a place to reconsider everything. Here are the highlights of how I went from interviewing for a church to moving to another state in less than 30 days.
Hello Fellow Travelers!! If you have been following along with the life of Paul and wandering when my wife enters the story, the wait is over. How we met and got married is in this episode—also, just a few thoughts about marriage in general and relationships. And continuing the theme of God directing and guiding us everywhere, we have been and will go.
Hello Fellow Travelers! I was joined by two of my friends. I had them explain Be Real to me. And then we all answered the most important question in all of life. You have to listen to find out what it was. Thanks to Travis and Olivia for hanging out with me and chatting.
Hello Fellow Traveler! Jim has been a guest in a couple of different episodes. We have done the goofy would you rather, but this one, Jim got to share what God is doing in his life. It is an interview and the chance to learn more about what makes Jim, well, Jim.
Hello Fellow Travelers! Unofficially, Paul season 2. One of the most impactful experiences of my life was spent at 11,000 ft in elevation, living outside a mountain town in southern Colorado. God brought me to a crucible that shaped me and exposed me to different ways of thinking about the world. This was no longer the deep south, conservative Christian country - I got to meet people who would forever change how I see God and the world.
Hello Fellow Travelers! Finally, a topic I am an expert on. Me! In this episode, I think through the different twists and turns I experienced while pursuing where God was calling me. I never had a five-point plan to obtain my perfect job, and I always had a willing heart that was open to say yes to whatever and wherever I felt God leading. I hope you will find encouragement in knowing that God is a good father who directs our steps and shapes our hearts. I hope my story reminds you (as it reminded me as I walked back through it) of how good God is and how faithful He remains.
Hello, Fellow Travelers! Have you ever made a good decision but gotten terrible results? Or have you had a bad decision that turned out just OK? This week's podcast focuses on what determines a good or bad decision. I listened to a course by Seth Godin where he interviewed Annie Duke on decision-making. Light bulbs exploded as I used the discussion to frame some of my recent life experiences. The last half of the podcast focuses, at least in part, on what this means as we add in a spiritual lens and dimension.
Hello fellow travelers! Authority - what is it good for? I'm thinking about leadership again (sorry, it's stuck in my head/heart right now). Is authority leadership? If you have authority, are you a leader? If you are a leader, are you a good leader just because you have it? How did Jesus interact or think about earthly ideas of authority? Leaders, this is a good one to listen to and then think through how and why you lead. Who do you want to be like, the Good Shepherd or earthly kings?
Hello Fellow Travelers! How do leaders deal with failure and trust? Leaders must know how and what they communicate when working through failure. One key is realizing that as a leader, you have already gone through the change's mental, emotional, and spiritual realities that a change brings. But the people who are following you haven't. Don't leave them behind.
Hello, Fellow Travelers! Continuing in the theme of leadership, this week I pontificate on trust. Why do we trust leaders and people in leadership? There is both risk and benefit to an established cultural system that presumes trust. But broken trust can be deadly for a leader. Trust is one of the reasons to be wary of shortcuts for leadership. Leaders must always be vigilant for lack of accountability and ownership in their organizations which corrodes trust.
Hello Fellow Travelers! How should we follow David's example of waiting for God to determine when he was to be king? David, as well as many other leaders, honed his leadership skills in the wilderness. What does that look like for a leader today? Where is God leading you to the wilderness, and where is God asking for your faithful patience? The episode is all about leadership lessons from the wilderness.
Hello fellow travelers! Leadership is on my mind this week as I think about authority and influence. Leadership will differ in the secular realm and the ministry realm. What matters most in being a good leader? Are there shortcuts you can take in leadership? What does Jesus teach and model in the Gospels?
Hello Fellow Travelers! Does the Old Testament and New Testament contradict itself? In Psalm 139, David asks God to know his heart and see that he hates the wicked. Jesus explains we are to love our enemies. In this podcast, I work through some of that tension (as I see it so far) and give my thoughts on what David (and Jesus) declared. Wrestling with what God is saying and wants to say should be a hallmark of every believer. Hopefully, this process I go through is helpful to you.
Hello Fellow Travelers! I preached today, so rather than spending additional brain power (which I may have a shortage of already), I thought I would share my sermon as a podcast. Not to mention, I blogged about the same verses a few weeks ago, which you can find here: Do It Right: Tips for Spiritual Journey | Paul Tanner (patheos.com).
The sermon was specifically a meditation on Psalm 139:23-24.
Hello Fellow Travelers! Do you follow Jesus for real? Growing up Christian, there seemed to be two extremes to live within. Follow the rules, which is legalism, or do whatever you want as long as you say the "sinner's prayer." What does it look like to follow Jesus for real? How do you practice hearing the Holy Spirit? Are you looking for more than just a Sunday morning commitment? It might not be a clear connection, but a video I watched claiming the KJV was the only translation without any error made me think about what it means to follow Jesus. As a disclaimer, I don't have a favorite or "only" version of the Bible. But if you do, please research the translation's strengths, weaknesses, and biases. Also, let us rejoice that God can change and move lives using each translation of the Bible and is not limited to one.
Hello fellow travelers! How much is enough? Why do humans struggle with only using or taking what they need? Is there a level of having that will make you happy? From day one, the struggle of missing out or having something held back from us has been an issue. Adam and Eve could walk with God in the garden, but they were tempted by the idea that there might be something more. The serpent convinced them that God was holding out on them. And from that point forward, we have lived lives that have struggled with finding something to satisfy our desires and souls. What do Jesus and Paul say about it? Listen in to find out!
Hello fellow traveler! Want a wandering tale of how the podcast started and an update on what I am blogging about on Patheos? Boy, are you in luck!! Episode 30 is a look back. No one saw that one coming and playing four-dimensional chess and winning. In all seriousness, this was a good one to do a little reminiscing on and discuss what I have been blogging about since I took a bit of a break in June. Is Jesus calling you to the wilderness? Is your God too safe, and do your worship comfort rather than character building? God loves you just the way you are! But He loves you too much to leave you that way!
Hello fellow travelers! I am wrapping up my thought process on unity with this podcast focused on community. Our culture lionizes self-reliance and abhors dependence, but does that reflect the Bible or something else? Where do you find community? Jesus told us that the world would know we were his followers through our love for each other. How are you showing that love this week? We only have so many hours and so much to do each week. Are you taking time to build up your community?
Hello Fellow Travelers! Still thinking about uniformity and unity. Looking further at the destruction and division that "You versus Me" and "I am right and you are wrong" culture brings to the Church. How do we live like Jesus and be able to say, "Your sins are forgiven," followed up by the expectation to "go and sin no more"? How do we live out a love that always hopes, trusts, and perseveres in a world that calls us to focus on being experts on who is right and who is wrong?
Hello fellow travelers! This week I continue the topic of unity versus uniformity. In the first part of the podcast, I discuss the awful truth that churches often enforce uniformity by denying community. Deep roots of dangerous uniformity can be traced to a lack of discipleship and not trusting the Holy Spirit to convict believers. In the second part of the podcast, I talk about a verse someone quoted on a Facebook post about loving your enemies. The lack of context in the person's comment and reading of the scripture made me meditate on it this week. Does Jesus intend that we should be ready to carry a sword against our enemies? Matthew 10:34-36 specifically references the instructions Jesus gives to His disciples when they are sent out. The reference to a sword and not peace was in light of family relationships. Hopefully, those aren't your enemies, but even if they were, the idea is that God is first, and out of our love for Him, only then can we love people well.
Hello Fellow Travelers!! WHOA - we are halfway there! Living on a prayer! Episode 26 is recorded and released, the halfway point in my podcast journey. One a week for the next 52 weeks. Thanks to everyone who has downloaded it and continued to listen. I haven't released an episode yet with zero downloads, so at least one person or random AI bot is listening. :) This week, I continue to talk about unity and being different. I walk through my upbringing that anyone who wasn't in the same theological camp is likely wrong. And how I have moved on from that. The beautiful unity is found in doctrine and understanding the underpinnings of theology. I think about how the world should see the difference in our lives.
Hello Fellow Travelers! How do you create unity? What type of authority best serves ministry and Christians? Is uniformity good enough? This week I am wondering how a church or organization can create unity. Typically, organizations use a culture of authority and tie it to a source of power. But churches, especially Baptist churches like my childhood was spent in, often have equal authority among members. Is there a clear idea of how Jesus created unity?
Hello fellow travelers! In light of the subtweeting/posting about truth and sin this month on the "Gram," this week's episode considers sins we don't like discussing. There is some rumination on truth and love and finding a good balance, but mostly my mind wanders into what would happen if Jesus showed up today. And he approached an average American Christian. And then Jesus asked that person to give up everything, sell everything, and follow Him. What if that person was you? What would you do and say?
Hello Fellow Travelers! What difference does Jesus make in how you live? Peter was a fisherman who Jesus called to be a fisher of men. But after Peter abandoned Jesus, Peter seemed to have second thoughts about whether he could still fulfill that calling. What insight can we learn about modern Christianity and how we are called to follow Jesus?
Hello fellow Travelers! What is it that God is calling you to do or create? How does God work with and through our resources? This week's podcast considers the story of Jesus feeding the 5,000. God invites His children to be part of miracles and to change the world. What is He speaking to your heart? Check out the blog - at the link below about the same topic.
Jesus and the 5 Loaves and 2 Fish: An Invitation to Participate | Paul Tanner (patheos.com)
Matthew 14
13 When Jesus heard what had happened, he withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place. Hearing of this, the crowds followed him on foot from the towns. 14 When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them and healed their sick.
15 As evening approached, the disciples came to him and said, “This is a remote place, and it’s already getting late. Send the crowds away, so they can go to the villages and buy themselves some food.”
16 Jesus replied, “They do not need to go away. You give them something to eat.”
17 “We have here only five loaves of bread and two fish,” they answered.
18 “Bring them here to me,” he said. 19 And he directed the people to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, he gave thanks and broke the loaves. Then he gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people. 20 They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over. 21 The number of those who ate was about five thousand men, besides women and children.
Did Jesus have an agenda? Did he hang out with certain types of people because he was trying to prove how tolerant and cool he was? Or is that question the wrong place to start when thinking about Jesus? Jesus comes to fill the law full and, at the same time, simplifies it for us. I discuss Jesus turning water into wine as a reminder that something greater than the law walked the Earth. Jesus, in the flesh, provided our example. How are you doing at following Him?
John 2
2 On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, 2 and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. 3 When the wine was gone, Jesus’ mother said to him, “They have no more wine.”
4 “Woman,[a] why do you involve me?” Jesus replied. “My hour has not yet come.”
5 His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.”
6 Nearby stood six stone water jars, the kind used by the Jews for ceremonial washing, each holding from twenty to thirty gallons.[b]
7 Jesus said to the servants, “Fill the jars with water”; so they filled them to the brim.
8 Then he told them, “Now draw some out and take it to the master of the banquet.”
They did so, 9 and the master of the banquet tasted the water that had been turned into wine. He did not realize where it had come from, though the servants who had drawn the water knew. Then he called the bridegroom aside 10 and said, “Everyone brings out the choice wine first and then the cheaper wine after the guests have had too much to drink; but you have saved the best till now.”
11 What Jesus did here in Cana of Galilee was the first of the signs through which he revealed his glory; and his disciples believed in him.
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Hello Fellow travelers! This week I discuss this quote from Tim Keller: “The gospel is this: We are more sinful and flawed in ourselves than we ever dared believe, yet at the same time we are more loved and accepted in Jesus Christ than we ever dared hope." How do we live out the complexity of Jesus, who perfectly displayed the grace and truth of God? What role does kindness play in calling people to repentance? What role is God calling you to participate in? I talk about the story of Zacchaeus, and no, I don't sing the song. But you might hear a bird going crazy outside the window. This was not recorded at a jungle location - just in case you were wondering. For more thoughts on the complexity of Jesus, check out my latest blog as well - Jesus’ Harshest Criticism Were Reserved for the Religious | Paul Tanner (patheos.com)
Hello Fellow Travelers! Would you rather never be able to say thank you or please? What does thankfulness have to do with our relationship to God? Are there cultures where asking for help is more valued than saying thank you? This is a bonus discussion from Jim Flex Time. I hope you enjoy and if you have any comments, please send them to theunbrokenground@gmail.com .
Hello Fellow Traveler! Jim joins me for another recap, this time for April. Listen as we discuss our most meaningful takeaways from the parable of the sower. Also, listen to Would you rather questions which become a very poor recollection of movies and television shows from our childhood. You win a prize if you can pick out the incorrectly named TV show. We talked so much that a whole bonus episode will be released later this week.
Hello Fellow Travelers! May is here as we continue in the most wonderful journey of following Jesus. Are you fanatical about anything? Maybe a sports team, a movie series, or a collection of books? Can a good game on Sunday make your week, or a bad game get it off to a bad start? Would you ever dance like a fool for all the world to see? In this week's episode, I ponder the story of David and what it means to be undignified for Jesus. What might God call you to do to make the world and/or your church stop and take notice?
2 Samuel 6:14-23 14 Wearing a linen ephod, David was dancing before the Lord with all his might, 15 while he and all Israel were bringing up the ark of the Lord with shouts and the sound of trumpets.
16 As the ark of the Lord was entering the City of David, Michal daughter of Saul watched from a window. And when she saw King David leaping and dancing before the Lord, she despised him in her heart.
17 They brought the ark of the Lord and set it in its place inside the tent that David had pitched for it, and David sacrificed burnt offerings and fellowship offerings before the Lord. 18 After he had finished sacrificing the burnt offerings and fellowship offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the Lord Almighty. 19 Then he gave a loaf of bread, a cake of dates and a cake of raisins to each person in the whole crowd of Israelites, both men and women. And all the people went to their homes.
20 When David returned home to bless his household, Michal daughter of Saul came out to meet him and said, “How the king of Israel has distinguished himself today, going around half-naked in full view of the slave girls of his servants as any vulgar fellow would!”
21 David said to Michal, “It was before the Lord, who chose me rather than your father or anyone from his house when he appointed me ruler over the Lord’s people Israel—I will celebrate before the Lord. 22 I will become even more undignified than this, and I will be humiliated in my own eyes. But by these slave girls you spoke of, I will be held in honor.”
Hello Fellow Travelers! It is the end of the month and the end of another podcast series. Cookie Crisp is all about good soil producing good fruit. I recap the previous soils and give an example of how the different soils of the heart might react to God's word. Then I end with a challenge for everyone: go deeper, no matter where you are or your heart's condition.
I have been writing companion blogs - check them out on Patheos: Unbroken Ground - Exploration of Christ, Community, and Creativity (patheos.com)
Hello Fellow Travelers. Jesus calls out worries and wealth as weeds in our spiritual hearts. As followers of Jesus, we can expect that when we seek to produce the good fruit we are called to produce, our worries and wealth will be stumbling blocks. Worries and wealth are the front lines in the battle of who is in charge of our lives and how dependent we choose to be. Don't get the wrong idea; this isn't a call for everyone to vow poverty. But it is a wake-up call to remember that following Jesus starts with His kingdom - and then all things are added. We build our house on sinking sand, trying to do it any other way.
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Hello Fellow Travelers! This is part two in the four-part series based on the parable of the sower found in Matthew 13. Do you have beliefs or convictions? Do you know the difference? Last week was about the path which represents the hard heart. This week we consider the shallow soil, which means a heart that is not entirely convinced of the truth of what God is telling us.
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Hello Fellow Travelers! Continuing with the agricultural theme of April, I will spend the following few podcasts talking about the parable of the sower found in Matthew 13. This week is about the seed that fell on the path. The path is hard ground that is not meant for seeds. Similarly, it is hard for us to hear from God when our hearts are hard. What is the condition of the soil in your heart? What do you do if you find it to be hardened?
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Matthew 13
The Parable of the Sower13 That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat by the lake. 2 Such large crowds gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat in it, while all the people stood on the shore. 3 Then he told them many things in parables, saying: “A farmer went out to sow his seed. 4 As he was scattering the seed, some fell along the path, and the birds came and ate it up. 5 Some fell on rocky places, where it did not have much soil. It sprang up quickly, because the soil was shallow. 6 But when the sun came up, the plants were scorched, and they withered because they had no root. 7 Other seed fell among thorns, which grew up and choked the plants. 8 Still other seed fell on good soil, where it produced a crop—a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown. 9 Whoever has ears, let them hear.”
10 The disciples came to him and asked, “Why do you speak to the people in parables?”
11 He replied, “Because the knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them. 12 Whoever has will be given more, and they will have an abundance. Whoever does not have, even what they have will be taken from them. 13 This is why I speak to them in parables:
“Though seeing, they do not see;
though hearing, they do not hear or understand.
14 In them is fulfilled the prophecy of Isaiah:
“‘You will be ever hearing but never understanding;
you will be ever seeing but never perceiving.
15 For this people’s heart has become calloused;
they hardly hear with their ears,
and they have closed their eyes.
Otherwise they might see with their eyes,
hear with their ears,
understand with their hearts
and turn, and I would heal them.’[a]
16 But blessed are your eyes because they see, and your ears because they hear. 17 For truly I tell you, many prophets and righteous people longed to see what you see but did not see it, and to hear what you hear but did not hear it.
18 “Listen then to what the parable of the sower means: 19 When anyone hears the message about the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what was sown in their heart. This is the seed sown along the path. 20 The seed falling on rocky ground refers to someone who hears the word and at once receives it with joy. 21 But since they have no root, they last only a short time. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, they quickly fall away. 22 The seed falling among the thorns refers to someone who hears the word, but the worries of this life and the deceitfulness of wealth choke the word, making it unfruitful. 23 But the seed falling on good soil refers to someone who hears the word and understands it. This is the one who produces a crop, yielding a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown.”
Hello Fellow Travelers! Jim joins me to look back at March. We talk about prayer and what it means to be a conduit of the Holy Spirit. We also talk about the latest John Wick (relatively no spoilers). Then we tackle the real questions like: Would you rather fly at 20 mph or run at 100 mph? Longest podcast yet! As always, please email questions or comments to theunbrokenground@gmail.com
Hello Fellow Travelers! April is here, and I continue to think through the Gospels and what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ. What fruit are you producing in your life? I wrote a couple of blogs on Patheos (find them here and here) in response to tragedy and how we should live as Christians. In this podcast, I look at Matthew 7:16-20. Jesus uses the example of fruit to reveal the hearts of His disciples. Are you producing fruit or artificially flavored fruity loops? In a broader sense, I use that as a place to expand to Kingdom Life and how we are Kingdom bearers wherever we go. Thanks for listening. I am humbled that you would take your time to listen, and I pray you find it encouraging. As always, feel free to send questions or comments to theunbrokenground@gmail.com
Hello Fellow Travelers! Mustard Cakes continues from Ep. 12 on prayer and then into a couple of parables about the Kingdom of God. Why doesn't God create spectacle after spectacle to win people to His Kingdom? Why do we hesitate when praying for God to move? If I surrender to God, do I have to move to Africa? How is God calling you to show your faithfulness in your daily walk? Luke 13:18-21
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Hello Fellow Travelers! We are back again with another special interview episode. This time I get to talk to my friend Jesse about the unique way in which God is using his interests and talents to make the world a better place. Listen to how Jesse got started on his reptile saving that turned into education and entertainment. Jesse has the heart to create positive, clean content for the whole family. He also loves reptiles and talking about them. If you want to learn more about his sanctuary or watch videos about snakes, turtles, and gators - check out the links below!
Forgotten Friend Reptile TV - YouTube
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Hello Fellow Travelers! In Episode 12, I tackle the subject of prayer. Why does Jesus tell a story about a neighbor who gets out of bed because of his persistent friend? How does it relate to prayer? What can we learn from Jesus' words on prayer in Luke 12?
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Hello fellow travelers! This week I dive into Luke 7: 36- 50. When was the last time you meditated on how wonderful the gift of hope is? When was the last time you were overwhelmed by the beauty of salvation?
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Hello Fellow Travelers! Jim joins me again, and we talk about last month's podcast. We wade through some more would you rather questions and recommended our favorite music stylings and books for the month.
Hello Fellow Travelers! This episode is different. It is all about Jesus, but I also discuss the He Gets Us campaign. And why it feels like we need to remind people who Jesus is. And why political parties don't deserve the time and energy, so many people give to them.
Exciting news tidbit 1: I have a new home for my blog- Unbroken Ground - Exploration of Christ, Community, and Creativity (patheos.com)
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Hello fellow travelers! Part four of the four-part series on Joseph. Joseph is elevated in authority in Egypt, second only to God. How will he treat his brothers when they come to buy grain? What does Jesus teach about forgiveness? How should we understand the process of forgiveness and restoration? Listen this week to hear encouragement and the next steps on your journey!
Hello fellow travelers!! Join in on the third part out of four in a series looking at the life of Joseph and what that means to us as Jesus' followers. Do you wonder what God is doing in your life? Do you wonder how to respond or what to do in your daily journey? You probably are not in prison, but you may feel God has you in a pretty odd place. Let's walk on that journey together.
My friend Tyler Jones joins me to talk about what God has done and continues to do in his life. Also, Tyler shares how a car accident he walked away from, but should not have, has shaped his perspective on life and God. He also shared where his creative drive comes from and his journey in creating music, releasing music on streaming services, and making an album.
Check out his music on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/6r6fvaN3DFxMos0UmSoeT3?si=DO1WQvroTiuSBB2DlgXfkg
Or wherever you listen to music-
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Hello Fellow Travelers! This is the second episode in the series that looks at Joseph's life. What do you do when you feel stuck? Maybe you are no longer in the pit, but you aren't sure if you are where you should be. What does Joseph's life teach us about work and being faithful? What do you do when you are faced with temptation? How can we show God's goodness in every part of our lives, including our work? Listen in for insight and encouragement on those topics.
My friend Jim joins me for a special podcast as we look back at the first month of episodes, weird current news, and consider some would-we-rather prompts. We also get around to nominating some musical and recommended reading selections.
Here are the selections:
Paul - Tyler Merritt with "I Take My Coffee Black"
Candace Coker's "Desert"
Jim - VoM "Wurmbrand"
Josh Garrels - his music
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The playlist contains music mentioned on the show and also other selections
Looking at the life of Joseph (Genesis). Do you feel lost or does everything seem broken? Do you wonder if God even knows or cares about you? Listen to learn valuable insights from the life of Joseph and what it means to be in the pit.
Join The Unbroken Ground in a Special interview episode as Chris talks about his testimony and how God helped him through an time of deep hurt and disappointment.
If you would like to connect with Chris, here is his information:
Chris KallalCell: 618.210.8023Email: christopherkallal@yahoo.comPodcast: SCamp Life - The Programming SideWebsite: stealthisstuff.com
Concluding up a bit of the theme from the last few episodes, this episode focuses on being a new creation and what Jesus expects from His disciples. The good news is that you are invited to join in the Kingdom Work - you are given the power to do so.
Scripture:
Matthew 5: 13-16
2 Cor 5:17
Galatians 5:22-23
1 Cor 13:4-7
Looking at the story of the good Samaritan (Luke 10) and what it means for those of us who desire to live in community like Jesus
Let's talk politics! Did I lose you? Ok, actually lets talk about how Jesus command to love one another, and to love our neighbors and enemies can be lived out in the Unbroken Ground
Knowing Jesus is step one. But what does it mean when it says He makes all things new? This podcast we consider what it means to have a heart that stores treasure in Heaven.
Podcast Alpha - it is the start - explains the vision - and issues the first challenge for people to join in!!