A big thank you to our sponsors/partners: The Christian Standard, The Christian Chronicle, The Stone Campbell Journal, International Teaching Ministry (Douglas Jacoby), Central Christian College of the Bible, and Detective Media.

We need your help to support this ministry of reconciliation. We have big ideas for unity, but we can't do it alone. Would you consider praying about a monthly donation? CGU is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, and your contributions are tax-deductible. Donate at www.commongroundsunity.org/donate

In this "Season Two" series titled "Spiritual Formation," we will explore how spiritual formation (or transformation) is related to unity in the body of Christ. Douglas Foster said to our producer, "I'm convinced that being transformed by the Spirit into the image of Christ, "from one degree of glory to another," is the key to forming God's beloved community that is united and caring for all." We plead with you to think about this statement. Spend time pondering it.

In this series, we will be speaking with guests that will surely help us grow in our journey to be "transformed by the Spirit into the image of Christ." In episodes 80 and 81, we will have the award-winning author Alan Fadling with us. And we have Casey Tygrett, who is a friend of Alan co-hosting with Tina. These episodes are titled "An Unhurried Life and Leadership." Join us for these incredible conversations about learning the pace of grace - the pace of Jesus and his life and ministry!

Please check out commongroundsunity.org to learn more about who we are. You can find links on the about page where you can subscribe to the essays, join our Facebook group, or find our YouTube Channel.

Please consider donating to this ministry of reconciliation - we need your help. Your donation is tax-deductible. Donate on our website at www.commongroundsunity.org/donate .

Check out the gatherings page, where you can connect with other unity-minded Christians in your area. If you cannot find a gathering in your area, we can help you start one. It's not difficult or time-consuming, and we will help you out along the way. It really does, simply, start with a cup of coffee. If you want to volunteer or ask questions, please email John at [email protected].

Until next time, God bless, and remember, “Unity Starts With A Cup of Coffee.”

The Common Grounds Unity theme music for our intro and exit is Bobo Renthlei's "Needles and Pins."