The Uncommon Christian Podcast with Michael Hinton: Recent Episodes
Michael Hinton
The Uncommon Christian Podcast is designed to encourage and inspire the common Christian to live out their uncommon faith. In each episode, Michael Hinton and from time to time, special guests will share weekly wisdom from the Bible in hopes of encouraging and inspiring every Christian to love Jesus and live out their purpose in an uncommon way.
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What do you do when you experience a setback in life? How do you grieve what was, find gratitude in what is and pursue what is to come? In this episode, Chad Kirtlan and Michael do a switch as Chad host the episode and Michael shares with the podcast his setback story of unexpected job loss in the midst of God preparing for a major season of change.
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What do you do when you experience a setback in life? How do you grieve what was, find gratitude in what is and pursue what is to come? In this episode, Jody Livingston shares with the podcast his setback story of a season of transition and trusting God for what was next.
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What do you do when you experience a setback in life? How do you grieve what was, find gratitude in what is and pursue what is to come? In this episode, Chad Kirtlan shares with the podcast his setback story of losing a job he loved and how God was faithful in a season of unknowns.
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What do you do when you experience a setback in life? How do you grieve what was, find gratitude in what is and pursue what is to come? In this episode, Landen Crouch shares with the podcast his setback story of standing up for what he believed and how God brought him through that season.
Our lives are always moving in the direction of our strongest thoughts and depending on which thoughts are living “rent free” in our minds - will determine the course of our lives. It’s time we begin to evict the lies and replace them with the truth Jesus speaks over us. In this episode, we talk about how doubt isn’t the enemy of faith but actually an incredible and important partner in our faith journey
Our lives are always moving in the direction of our strongest thoughts and depending on which thoughts are living “rent free” in our minds - will determine the course of our lives. It’s time we begin to evict the lies and replace them with the truth Jesus speaks over us. In this episode, Pastor Grace Cowen joins the episode to share her wisdom and insight around the ultimate lie we often believe about God and how we can begin to remove this thought from living rent free in our minds
This is our 50th episode!!! Thank you to all who have stuck with this podcast.
Our lives are always moving in the direction of our strongest thoughts and depending on which thoughts are living “rent free” in our minds - will determine the course of our lives. It’s time we begin to evict the lies and replace them with the truth Jesus speaks over us. In this episode, we talk about reenforcing the positive thoughts with thought filters that remove false thoughts with thoughts that are the best for us.
Our lives are always moving in the direction of our strongest thoughts and depending on which thoughts are living “rent free” in our minds - will determine the course of our lives. It’s time we begin to evict the lies and replace them with the truth Jesus speaks over us. In this episode, we talk about replacing the strongholds (lies) that have developed in our minds with the truth we find in God’s word.
Amy has been writing, teaching and speaking on staff with Cru for over 17 years. Author of Chin Up and Grace Looks Amazing On You; Amy pulls you in with her story telling and down-to-earth insights. Weaving Biblical wisdom through her presentations, Amy takes you for a ride and drops you off back home filled up with truth, love and hope. Relatable, funny, and a bit provocative, Amy has the uncanny ability to articulate what so many are thinking about in their daily lives. She joins the podcast today to share from her new book: Grace Looks Amazing On You.
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As a growth strategist, entrepreneur, speaker, member of the Forbes Communication Council and the Senior Vice President of Growth at Leadr, Holly Tate is passionate about developing one million leaders worldwide. This mission is what lead to her pausing her own company to join Leadr - a people development organization that specializes in the care and development of leaders. She joins the podcast today to share her insights and wisdom on why care and development of people is so important in the christian faith.
You can find more information about leadr at their website: www.leadr.com
You can find more about Holly at www.hollytate.com
For over 20 years, Joyce Green has worked as an art therapist serving individuals and families across the lifespan. Her extensive experience includes program oversight of community-based programs serving children 0-5 and their families as well as the mental health programs at several community college health centers in LA County. One of her many passions is to help people, especially those who have experienced trauma find hope and healing through belief and faith in Jesus Christ. She joins the podcast today to conclude our Body, Mind & Soul series with her insights and wisdom around mental health and faith.
Over the course of his life, through his relationships and in his ministry - Tony Montijo has been passionate about helping people find and follow Jesus. As a Care Pastor at Real Life Church in Valencia, CA - Tony takes that passion one step further by helping people to find and follow Jesus when life hurts. It’s his desire to provide compassionate care to those who are dealing with emotional pain from hurts, habits and hangups that come from living in a fallen world. Tony joins the podcast today to share wisdom and insight into how we can heal spiritually and emotionally when life throws its worst at us.
Over the course of her young adult ministry, heart to heart with many of her friends, leaders and the responses she’s gotten - Brittney Moses has come to the understanding that many of us are struggling at the intersection of our faith and our mind. It’s her desire to help reduce the stigma and assist with helpful information at the intersection of faith, holistic mental health and wellness. She joins the podcast today to lend a helping hand.
For more on Brittney, visit her on her social media platforms:
website: brittneyamoses.com
Instagram: @brittneymoses
Twitter: @Brittney_Moses
One of the things the COVID-19 pandemic unearthed was our desire to shame and condemn each other. We even came up with a clever name for it…Cancel Culture. But the question we have to ask ourselves is: Is this the way of Jesus? In this episode, we talk about the importance of showing kindness even when someone doesn’t deserve it. Because you never know when you're going to need it in return!
One of the things the COVID-19 pandemic unearthed was our desire to shame and condemn each other. We even came up with a clever name for it…Cancel Culture. But the question we have to ask ourselves is: Is this the way of Jesus? In this series, we’re walking through some ways we can reverse the trends of cancel culture. In this episode, we talk about what is cancel culture and how we can reverse the trend by showing mercy.
Perspective is the way we see things, think about things and believe in things. The 2020 pandemic has shifted our perspective in unhealthy ways. It’s time we transition the way we view the world back to a Jesus centered perspective. In this episode, we talk through the perspective of ideology vs the perspective of theology, what’s the difference, why it matters to know the difference and how to walk out that difference.
Perspective is the way we see things, think about things and believe in things. The 2020 pandemic has shifted our perspective in unhealthy ways. It’s time we transition the way we view the world back to a Jesus centered perspective. In this episode, we talk through the perspective of certainty. We will define the three levels of certainty and how we should walk through each level.
What should we do? This is a question many Christians ask as they face shifting societal norms, conflicting opinions, and often inaccurate scriptural interpretations regarding those who identify as LGBTQ. Caleb Kaltenbach believes there’s a more helpful question: What am I willing to do to keep and build influence with ___________? We welcome Pastor, Author and Leader of the Messy Grace Group to talk about his new book: Messy Truth.
It’s been awhile! I’ve missed you as I’ve hope you’ve missed me. Take a listen to what’s been going on as well as some updates to the podcast.
Not every decision is bad decision. Some decisions are good decisions and others, while not necessarily bad, may not be wise. The goal isn’t just to make good decisions, it’s also to make sure those good decisions are wise. In today’s episode, we continue our series called “Five Questions” with the fourth question of maturity. This series is based off Andy Stanley’s book: Better Decisions, Fewer Regrets.
Sometimes an option we're considering creates tension inside of us. When that happens, it can be tempting to ignore the discomfort or brush by it. But instead of doing that, we need to pay close attention to it. In today’s episode, David Park joins us as we continue our series called “Five Questions” with the third question of conscience. This series is based off Andy Stanley’s book: Better Decisions, Fewer Regrets.
When we think about our decisions, do we ever consider how we will have to explain them later? Every decision made now, will have a story told about it later. We have to decide how we want to tell that story.In today’s episode, we continue our series called “Five Questions” with the second question of legacy. This series is based off Andy Stanley’s book: Better Decisions, Fewer Regrets.
What does it mean to be honest with ourselves? It’s a question we are most often afraid to ask because the answer may scare us. However, if we want to live the kind of life God desires for us, we have to be willing to ask ourselves the question: Am I being honest with myself…really? In today’s episode, we kick off a new series called “Five Questions” with the first question of integrity. This series is based off Andy Stanley’s book: Better Decisions, Fewer Regrets.
It’s that time of year again for basketball fans around the country. March Madness is here! In today’s bonus episode, we’re talking to former coach and current ESPN College Basketball Analyst Jimmy Dykes and Lead Pastor of Real Life Church and host of the Lead Simple Podcast, Rusty George on some hot topics surrounding this season’s NCAA Tournament.
There’s an old saying that “found people find people.” But before a found person can find another person, the found person has to be mentored, led and equipped to do what found people do…find people. In this episode, Jerrah Jackson re-joins us to talk about how it’s the role of a christian to help feed the found.
What does it mean to find the lost? Who is considered the lost in our world and how do we go about finding them? What is the responsibility of an uncommon Christian when it comes to gospel sharing? In this episode, Jerrah Jackson re-joins us to talk about how it’s the role of a christian to help find the lost.
We often hear “read the room” when a person or ourselves are reacting or acting in a way that is opposite of how someone else is reacting or acting. We find this often when we look at the first disciples of Jesus. Yet, in those moments, Jesus found the opportunity to teach them and us valuable lessons about the kingdom of God. In today’s episode, we talk about how the ways God can work through us even when we think he can’t.
We often hear “read the room” when a person or ourselves are reacting or acting in a way that is opposite of how someone else is reacting or acting. We find this often when we look at the first disciples of Jesus. Yet, in those moments, Jesus found the opportunity to teach them and us valuable lessons about the kingdom of God. In today’s episode, we talk about how it’s the small acts of faith that grow our faith exponentially.
We often hear “read the room” when a person or ourselves are reacting or acting in a way that is opposite of how someone else is reacting or acting. We find this often when we look at the first disciples of Jesus. Yet, in the moments Jesus found the opportunity to teach them and us valuable lessons about the kingdom of God. In this episode, Chad Kirtlan joins us to talk about how true leadership is really servant leadership
We often hear “read the room” when a person or ourselves are reacting or acting in a way that is opposite of how someone else is reacting or acting. We find this often when we look at the first disciples of Jesus. Yet, in those moments, Jesus found the opportunity to teach them and us valuable lessons about the kingdom of God. In today’s episode, we talk about how grace will always win the day, no matter the situation.
2020 was an unprecedented year filled with loss, difficult decisions, division and so much more. But as the old saying goes, hindsight is 2020. As we move into 2021, taking the lessons learned from 2020 and applying them in 2021 will be more important than ever before. In this episode, Jon Bell joins us to talk through the question and session of asking, "What does love require of us?"
2020 was an unprecedented year filled with loss, difficult decisions, division and so much more. But as the old saying goes, hindsight is 2020. As we move into 2021, taking the lessons learned from 2020 and applying them in 2021 will be more important than ever before. In this episode, we talk about why having a healthy discontentment can actually be a good thing in 2021
2020 was an unprecedented year filled with loss, difficult decisions, division and so much more. But as the old saying goes, hindsight is 2020. As we move into 2021, taking the lessons learned from 2020 and applying them in 2021 will be more important than ever before. In this episode, we talk about why trusting in 2021 is going to more important than the clarity we’re after.
2020 was an unprecedented year filled with loss, difficult decisions, division and so much more. But as the old saying goes, hindsight is 2020. As we move into 2021, taking the lessons learned from 2020 and applying them in 2021 will be more important than ever before. In this episode, we dive into the practical art of showing our lives more so than telling about our lives.
As the Children’s Minister of Lebanon Christian Church in Lebanon, IN (North of Indianapolis) Mallory Galloway has had to learn to pivot on the fly. Fresh out of college and only beginning in ministry months before the pandemic hit, how do you balance adjusting to life after college and leading a ministry in this season? Mallory joins the episode to help us learn how to pivot well in a season like this one.
As the Lead Pastor of Maryland Community Church in Terre Haute, Indiana, Scot Longyear has had to lead his large, multisite church and his family through this pandemic in a way he’s most likely never had to lead before through the fear, anxiety, worry and more. How do you fight against those emotions when everything around you feels like it's falling apart. Scot joins the show to talk through how to battle that with his new book "Ditch Your Thinking."
As the Lead Pastor of Embrace Church in Sioux Fall, SD - Adam Weber’s mission is to reach the next person for Jesus. He’s accomplishing that through the goal of helping people love people, including the difficult ones. How do we learn to love the different, the difficult, and everyone else in a season like the one we’re currently in. Adam joins the episode to talk about his new book: “Love Has A Name.”
As the Lead Pastor of Traders Point Christian Church in the heart of Indiana, Aaron Brockett has had to lead his large, multisite church and his family through this pandemic in a way he’s most likely never had to lead before. How do you balance leading family and a large organization in a season like this? Aaron joins the episode to walk us through and encourage us in leading in our living room during this season.
As the Lead Pastor of Real Life Church in Valencia, CA Rusty George has been wrestling with the discipline of praying his whole life and especially now. There has been so much written about what we should do before we pray and while we pray. But what do we do after we say amen? What do we do when we’re waiting on God to answer us. Rusty George joins the episode to help us understand how to lead our living rooms after we say amen.
As the Lead Minister at Ben Davis Christian Church on the west side of Indianapolis, Ryan Heathco is trying to find the balance of leading his church, which serves middle to low income families on the west side while also leading his family in the midst of this pandemic. How do you care for people and at the same time, care for your front row (your family). Ryan joins the episode to encourage us to continue to love people continuously.
We’re all trying to lead our living rooms. Living room are where we spend most of our time doing life. Work and home come to mind as the places we spend the most time trying to lead well. In this season, leading our living rooms have become all the more important. In this episode, we take a look at some practical ways we can start and continue to lead our living rooms well.
The perfume was EXPENSIVE and it must have taken everything she owned to get that. Yet, this mysterious woman was willing to sacrifice it all for a better offering. She understood that her worship would cost her a lot but it was worth it. What are we willing to sacrifice in our worship to Jesus. Would we give up our comforts, our position, our influence, our lives? Anna Lake joins the episode to talk about a posture of sacrificial worship.
Everyday of our lives, we are in worship of something or someone regardless of if we know it or not. For followers of Jesus, our worship begins and ends with him. We are called to worship Christ in everything we say and do. Every action, every thought, every word is a reflection of our intentions and the overflow of who we worship. Landen Crouch joins the episode to talk about forming and maintaining an intentional posture of worship to Jesus.
In Matthew 15, Jesus gives birth to the idea that it’s not necessarily what goes into a person that defiles them, but what comes out that determines who they are and what they’ve become. What we sow will be what we reap. So it’s imperative that we sow well so we can reap abundantly. Anna McGuire joins the episode to conclude our series Sow What helping us understand how to reap abundantly.
Sowing is defined as planting by scattering seeds. What we put into something determine what we get out of something. It can be very easy to sow things that we believe are good for us but actually are unhealthy, dangerous and moves us away from our God given purpose. Anna McGuire joins to the episode to walk us through what it means to sow intentionally.
When uncertainty comes, our natural tendencies are to protect ourselves and shut everything and everyone out. It’s a coping mechanism deeply ingrained in our human flight or fight system. But what if shutting people out isn’t the way to prosper in times of uncertainty? What if the better way is to engage with others, be vulnerable with others and allow others to sit in uncertainty you? How can we do that for others? We are joined by former missionary and Christian school educator, Jerrah Jackson to help us understand how the uncommon Christian can encourage and inspire others to love in times of uncertainty.
It’s natural for us to “let go the rope” when things get tough or in uncertain seasons. “You can only hold on so long, and then you let go.” But what if holding on is the way through uncertain times? What if getting white knuckles actually makes us stronger and better in the long run because we knew what we were hanging onto and what we’re hanging on for.
Episode Notes:
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Kiteboarding is something I definitely want to try someday!
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More often than not, our natural instinct is to quit and give up when things get tough.
- The uncommon christian can preserve through uncertain and difficult seasons by repeating God’s truths, being reminded of God’s promises and being refreshed of God’s purposes for them.
- Suicide Statistics from 2018: (https://afsp.org/suicide-statistics/)
- Hope is literally hanging on to God for every truth, every promise and every purpose.
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"Everyone of us is hanging on to something or someone for security. If it’s someone or something other than God alone, you’re hanging on by a thread - the wrong thread.” - Beth Moore
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“The darkest hour is just before the dawn.” - Thomas Fuller
When things are uncertain, our natural tendency is to float to whatever is feels easy and comfortable for us. For some, we turn to comforts like food and netflix. For others, we chase things we know may not be good for us, but it gives us certainty. And for some, we turn to things that damage us and lead us down a path we never wanted to take. But for the Christian, the one place or better yet, the one person we should turn to is Jesus. Drawing near to God helps put the ambiguity of the season in proper prospective and keeps our hearts and mind filled with the promises of God instead the weight of this world. Alyssa Montgomery joins the episode to share her story and how her faith got stronger in times of uncertainty.
Episode Notes:
Natural instincts are define as the things we do naturally and without reason. Some believe they can’t be changed. In seasons of uncertainty, we tend to gravitate to what is natural for us even if we know its not good for us. But what if we could change our perspective on what we should do during uncertain times? Amber Gray joins the show to help us see uncertainty through a different lens and points us towards the one who provides certainty in the midst of uncertainty.
Episode Notes:
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It’s hard to live in uncertainty because we desire a sense of control.
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Homeostasis: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/what-is-homeostasis/
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You should read this story: https://www.catholiceducation.org/en/faith-and-character/faith-and-character/jesuit-philosopher-recounts-time-with-mother-teresa.html
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Clarity vs. Trust: Clarity is trusting by knowing. Trust is trusting without knowing.
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Proverb 3:5-6
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Real trust is understanding that we follow God even when we don’t know what’s next
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Joesph’s story is crazy but so good in Genesis chapters 37-50.
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Pray: It does work!
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Capture your thoughts: Filter those thoughts through the lens of faith and scripture!
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Take the next step of obedience: Trust that God has you!
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Amber and Matt are Student Pastors at Legacy Owensboro: http://legacyowensboro.squarespace.com/about#about-legacy
Cancel culture is the new rave in COVID 2020. One false move by a person, group or organization and you’re over, done with. Or as they say, you’re cancelled. But is cancel culture the way of kindness? Would Jesus be for it? If not, then how do we stand for what is right and still show uncommon kindness? That’s why we’ve invited pastor and author of Messy Grace, Caleb Kaltenbach to help us figure out how!
Episode Notes:
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Cancel culture is like the old west, there are no rules or goals.
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Cancel culture is about shaming and bullying.
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Cancel culture has become the very thing it sought out to get rid of.
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Brené Brown: “Guilt is doing something bad, shame is being a bad person.
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Cancel culture doesn’t allow for empathy
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Brené Brown: “Empathy is the ability to feel with another person.”
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You don’t to agree with someone to empathize.
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Caleb: “You can’t walk miles in someone else’s shoes, but you can walk miles with someone.”
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Brent Leggs: “We should not erase our history. At the same time, we don’t have to revere it.”
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Cancel culture dismisses, dehumanize, demonizes and doesn’t allow for dialogue.
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Our differences make us better - they should drive us to each other, not from.
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Kerry Patterson: “Dialogue happens in environments where people feel safe to be able to share and to exchange thoughts, opinions, ideas, views and values.”
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Arthur Brooks: “It’s not about disagreeing less, it’s about disagreeing better.”
Caleb’s Books:
Messy Grace found HERE
God of Tomorrow found HERE
Messy Truth coming August 2021
Brené Brown’s Books:
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Dare To Lead found HERE
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Gifts of Imperfection found HERE
Kerry Patterson’s Book:
- Crucial Conversations found HERE
Jimmie and Kayah redefines what it means to be kind. Being in their early 30’s and mid 20’s and being called grandparents seems out of place, but God is using this couple to step in the gap for vulnerable kids in a way that’s uncommon. Jimmie and Kayah join the episode to talk about kindness to vulnerable kids and parents.
Episode Notes:
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Kindness is loving like no other and loving all people all the time.
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“Adoption mirrors the gospel story, not only in its beauty, but also in its costliness.” - The Gospel Coalition
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We need to show empathy to vulnerable parents and kids
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Love no matter what, even when it gets hard
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Jesus was always willing to walk into our mess
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Be willing to walk into the mess of others who are the same and different
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The Uncommon Christian will be required to do uncommon hard things. Hard things reveal things. And when it gets hard, that’s when it gets good.
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Read more of Jimmie & Kayah’s story HERE & HERE
She needed grace, they wanted to throw stones, Jesus wanted to throw her a life saving raft. There is probably no better story in the Bible that paints the picture of what it looks like to be kind than the story of this woman and her encounter with Jesus. Being kind goes beyond the occasional helping hand, it’s a daily choice to be friendly, generous and considerate in every single interaction.
Episode Notes:
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If you haven’t listened to episode five, stop this one right now and go listen to it!
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“A wolf of love and a wolf of hate lives inside every person.” -Native American Proverb
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“Kindness is choosing to acknowledge and celebrate the beauty in others, regardless of whether or not they can find it in themselves.” -Random Act of Kindness Foundation
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Famous story of this woman is found in John 8:1-11
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True uncommon kindness is helping others see and believe that they are valued and loved by their creator.
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Practice friendliness in our daily interactions.
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Ephesians 4:32
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Practice generosity in our daily interactions.
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Traders Point Christian Church’s values found HERE!
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Practice consideration in our daily interactions.
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Be kind is the song and anthem of Aaron Kellim, As a current worship leader and song artist, Aaron has seen what uncommon kindness can do in a person’s life. His hope is to help every Christian live out this kindness in uncommon ways. He joins the podcast on today’s episode to open up our new conversation series called “Be Kind” to talk about his song and the art of being kind.
Episode Notes:
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Kindness starts with a consciousness of other people.
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Kindness can’t stop at a random act (it’s not a check mark).
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Showing kindness has to start with serving your neighbors (regardless if you know them personally).
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Kindness is treating people like people, not projects (ohhh, that was good).
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Being kind is the daily choice of being friendly, generous and considerate.
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Learn more about Aaron Kellim, his music and the Be Kind brand HERE!
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Listen to the song “Be Kind” by Aaron Kellim (feat: Kelly Boek) HERE!
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Visit our website: uncommonchristianpodcast.com
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Following Jesus will require of us to take our absolute truth into a subjective truth world. [ALERT - this episode broke my rule of 18 mins. So I hope you have a minute or two to spare. I promise, I’ll be better next time!]
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Relative Truth is based on perspective. What may be true for one person could be seen as not true for another person.
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Uncommon truth reveal broken truth.
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Woman at the well is found in John, chapter 4.
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Jewish people felt superior to the Samaritan people (seriously).
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Paul with the fire in 2 Corinthians 12:9 (strength through weakness).
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Relative truth is only as good as the next truth. If you live by this, you’ll always be searching for the next truth to hold on to.
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God puts people in your life on purpose, for a purpose.
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Love and grace without truth is empty faith - Truth without love and grace is brutal faith.
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We speak truth not to shame people away from Jesus, but to amplify our need for Jesus
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Love some Brené Brown: https://brenebrown.com/
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We speak truth not to bring despair, but to bring hope
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We speak truth not to create chains, but to create transformation.
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Something happens to the human heart (soul) when it experiences unmerited grace and Jesus knew this. So he went out of his way to find moments to extend the kind of grace that doesn’t make sense in a common world. I am joined by Pastor Mike Roberts as we talk through the idea of uncommon grace.
EP 03 Show Notes:
- Uncommon grace is a gift freely given with no strings attached.
- Romans 11:29 sums it up.
- Why is this an important definition of uncommon grace? Because people often use fear, guilt, duty and reminders of indebtedness to motivate children and church goers to behave in a certain way or do what needs to get done. Grace motivates by cutting those strings.
- The difference between being gracious and extending grace is that one is an attitude, the other is an action. One is the muscle, the other is the exercise of that muscle.
- Luke 15:11-32 | One of the best stories on grace!
- Haddon Robinson with an all star quote: “Put that fool thing down and dance on it!”
- Micah 6:8 | Always a good reference points
- Walk humbly with God
- Love mercy | grace and mercy are twins: grace gives by giving, mercy gives by withholding.
- Act justly - Isaiah 1:7 | Do right
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Loving those who love you is easy (most of the time). Loving those who don’t love you back is a whole other level. Living an uncommon faith will require loving messy people in messy situations...starting with ourselves.
EP 02 Show Notes:
- Dr. Rick Hanson’s quote really fits our human capacity to love and hate all at the same time.
- “A wolf of love and a wolf of hate lives in the heart of every person.”
- Start at about 1900 to present to see our historical ability to love people and hate people.
- Let’s be real: It wasn’t supposed to be this way.
- Matthew 5:43-47 | Jesus teaches on loving your enemy.
- Leviticus 19:18 | They believed this gave them the ability to hate anyone not their “neighbor.”
- Love isn’t supposed to stop at the familiar, it goes to the unfamiliar. Love transcends the common into the uncommon.
- We have to love ourselves first.
- Hurt people hurt people.
- Loved people love people.
- We have to understand, “this isn’t about me.”
- Love is desiring someone else’s good.
- Find your uncommon.
- Cut the string
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Our lives in Jesus was never meant to be a common, mundane life. Our lives in Jesus will require us to display love in uncommon ways, extend grace to uncommon people, and speak truth to an uncommon world.
EP 01 Show Notes:
- Hard things reveal things.
- Hard things might be scary, but often times they are necessary.
- The uncommon Christian doesn’t avoid hard things, they embrace them with honesty, vulnerability and humility
- Matthew 8:18-22 | Jesus talks about the cost of following him
- Following Jesus will require hard things, uncommon things.
- Following Jesus will ask us to love messy people, extend extraordinary grace and speak absolute truth.
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This episode explains the why behind the name uncommon and also explain the heart behind the podcast and what you can expect each and every week.