A World In Tension

Season 3 Theme - One Virtual Road Trip, to Answer One Big Question, told as One Continuous Narrative Arc

Season 3 Focus - To answer one primary question, "How do we effectively live as a collective church body in today's world in tension?"

In this episode, we exercise our mental dissonance muscles as we engage in conversation with 2 pastors, from 2 denominations, ministering to 2 parts of the same city. We welcome Anglican Reverend Matt Busby from the 'Mission Chattanooga' and Presbyterian (PCA) Pastor Benjie Slaton from 'Grace+Peace' Church.

Come join us for a thought provoking discussion about the state of the Western church today. We discuss denominational differences, the tension between confessional and missional churches, the value of the early church model, and what these pastors would specifically want their congregants to know.

Guest Information

Matt Busby is the Senior Associate Pastor of the 'Mission Chattanooga' an Anglican Church in Chattanooga, TN. https://www.missionchattanooga.org/

Benjie Slaton is the Lead Pastor of 'Grace+Peace' Church a Presbyterian (PCA) Church in Chattanooga, TN. https://www.gracepeacechurch.org/

If you have comments or questions, feel free to reach us at [email protected].

Season 3 - One Virtual Road Trip, to Answer One Big Question, as One Continuous Narrative Arc

Throughout Season 3, we are focused on answering one primary question, "How do we effectively live as a collective church body in today's world in tension?"

In this episode, we seek to explore the state of the church in America. Why is church attendance decreasing? Who is leaving and why? Will they ever return and what will it take?

To address these questions with thoughtfulness, candor, and a ton of analytical research, we consult author Michael Graham about his new book 'The Great Dechurching'. Come join us as Michael unpacks the main themes of his book and provides us with some useful and practical advice for engaging the "dechurched".

Guest Information

Michael Graham (MDiv, Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando) is program director for The Keller Center. He is the executive producer and writer of As in Heaven and coauthor of The Great Dechurching. He is a member at Orlando Grace Church. He is married to Sara, and they have two kids.

If you have comments or questions, don't hesitate to write us at [email protected].

Season 3 - One Virtual Road Trip, to Answer One Big Question, as One Continuous Narrative Arc

Throughout Season 3, we are focused on answering one primary question, "How do we effectively live as a collective church body in today's world in tension?"

When we hear a new or interesting perspective in the public square (i.e., Episode 2 - street interviews) what is our thought process? What do we do with these newly introduced ideas? Maybe we choose to consider and reflect on what we heard at a deeper level (i.e., Episode 3). If the ideas stick around, we often feel compelled to share our thoughts with others.

In this episode, our wives and good friends join us to share their perspectives. We talk specifically about our street interview experience, but also more broadly about our collective role in the local church. Come join us for an honest and authentic conversation amongst friends.

Guests:

Kathryn Placer

Petrina McGarvey

Jason Blair

Joy Blair

If you have comments or questions, don't hesitate to write us at [email protected].

Season 3 - One Virtual Road Trip, to Answer One Big Question, as One Continuous Narrative Arc

Throughout Season 3, we are focused on answering one primary question, "How do we effectively live as a collective church body in today's world in tension?"

In this episode, our virtual road trip discussion continues as we drive away from the city streets of Chattanooga. We take some time to reflect on our incredible street interview experience (Episode 2).

We leave the interviews both exhilarated and moved. We can't help but feel struck by the amazing things that can come when we simply take some time to listen to others. People all around us are hurting and everyone has a story that deserves to be told. Ask yourself, are you willing to listen without providing your perspective?

Come join us to hear our reflections and to explore specific street interviews that stood out to us the most. We hope you leave with greater appreciation of the power and wonder that comes from the art of listening. 

If you have comments or questions, don't hesitate to write us at [email protected].

Season 3 - One Virtual Road Trip, to Answer One Big Question, as One Continuous Narrative Arc

Throughout Season 3, we are focused on answering one primary question, "How do we effectively live as a collective church body in today's world in tension?"

We start our journey by first listening to public opinion. In today’s digital culture, we are increasingly shaped by the multiple voices and polarizing perspectives we consume on a daily basis. The public voices we listen to seed the thoughts and questions we formulate in our minds. Instead of scouring over multiple social media platforms and endless media channels, we decide to go live and in person!

In this episode we hit the streets of Chattanooga, the most Biblically literate city in the United States, to hear the perspectives of the common man and woman face-to-face. We listen to the opinions of complete strangers, both churched and unchurched, about their views of the effectiveness of the local church in today’s culture. The feedback is raw, honest, and definitely worth a listen!

Come join us to hear the candid perspectives of the strangers we silently walk by each day.

If you have comments or questions, don't hesitate to write us at [email protected].

Season 3 - One Virtual Road Trip, to Answer One Big Question, as One Continuous Narrative Arc

Throughout Season 3, we are focused on answering one primary question. The listener is invited to join us on our virtual road trip as it gradually unfolds as one continuous and connected story. Come join us as we unpack our thought process in seeking answers to the big questions of life.

Season 3 will involve street interviews, reflections with friends and pastors, and discussing the views and opinions of various authors and topical experts. We have some amazing guests lined up that you won't want to miss, but I won't spoil the surprise!

Come join us from the beginning of the journey to figure out what big question we are asking, why we are asking it, and where we are headed this season.

If you have comments or questions, don't hesitate to write us at [email protected].

This is a quick teaser episode about the Season 3 release of ‘A World in Tension’. This season we are focused on answering one big question and doing so in a very unique way. Come check out the details.

Come join us for an exciting bonus episode about our recent trip to Arizona to tackle the Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim (R3) Challenge. Joining us on this episode is our special guest and good friend Jason Blair.

The challenge was to go from the South Rim of the Grand Canyon to the North Rim and then all the way back in less than 24 hours. In this episode we recount the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual struggles we encountered during this epic quest. We break down the trip into pre-, mid-, and post-hike tensions and then provide some final parting reflections.

Come join us for a fantastic recap of Season 2 of ‘A World in Tension’. This season we explored Stories of Tension: Real People, Real Stories, Real Solutions.

Whether you have heard every minute or none at all, you won't want to miss this episode.

We provide our insights and reflections about all 9 episodes and talk about what lies ahead for Season 3. We also share the details about one final bonus episode to officially close out a great season.

Welcome to Season 2! Come join us as we explore Stories of Tension: Real People, Real Stories, Real Solutions.

Over the course of history, many have studied the unique life, death, and resurrection of Jesus the Christ. He is like no other, fully God and fully man, a true enigma. In our quest to understand Jesus more deeply, the details of His humanity are often neglected and overlooked.

On today's episode we speak with Robert Row, Student Ministries Coordinator for seeJesus Ministry. Robert shares his perspective after spending several years of focused study on the most perfect human the world has ever known. Robert explains how his faith has been tremendously impacted by zoning in on Jesus' humanity. He shares practical stories and provides us with useful resources to help shape our minds, hearts, and actions to be more like Jesus.

seeJesus Ministry® is a global discipling mission helping the church see and reflect the life, death, and resurrection of Christ through discipleship resources and training. They labor to rekindle within the church the central passions of Christianity: a love for Jesus, a desire to imitate him, and real, working communion with the Father.

Learn more at: https://www.seejesus.net/about