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Join us as on this week’s Monday Q & A, as we unpack the listener question : How can truth be known in a world of artificial intelligence? 

In this Q&A ATC Episode:

• We explore the unlimited propaganda of human desire.

• The concept of reality itself and what IS.

• Our hidden lies we love.


Grab your beverage of choice and pull up a seat Across the Counter.

Connect with Across the Counter Podcast:

Website: www.atcpodcast.com

Instagram: @encounteracross

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How would you react if you found a naked pastor in your midst? 

That's not a metaphor - it's the moniker of our intriguing guest for today's episode, David Hayward. 

Known for his thought provoking art, Hayward's journey from a conservative Christian upbringing to a pastor of 30 years, and then to the "Naked Pastor," is a story still being written. David has never shied away from pushing boundaries and challenging the status quo within Christian culture, which is reflected in his all of his work. 

Grab your beverage of choice and pull up a stool Across The Counter. Learn to listen with us as we journey from the literal to the metaphorical, exploring Christian mysticism and ultimately the teachings of Jesus. 

In this ATC episode:

Ponder with us the profound impacts our choices have on those we Shepard.

Question the significance of objective truth in our daily lives. 

Chew on  the idea of timeless truths being translated across generations.

Learn how to break the deadlock that forms when dialogue ceases and rights conflict (Answer: Listen to understand, not respond)

Connect with David:

Instagram: @nakedpastor

Website: www.nakedpastor.com

Beliefs espoused by the guests of ATC are not necessarily the beliefs and convictions of ATC. 

That said the intent of our podcast is to listen, remain curious and never fear failure in the  discovery of life giving truth. 

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Join us as we unpack a listener comment/question for our first ever ATC : Monday Q&A

In this episode we explore:

• Why does Jesus being the son of God matter?

• Who do you say Jesus is Liar, Lunatic or Lord? 

• The concept of Jesus being simultaneously fully God and fully man. 

• As we wrap up, we reflect on the transformative power that Christ's Sonship and Lordship have had on the Christian faith, emphasizing the potency of His sacrifice. 

Don't miss out on this enlightening exploration of Christian theology!

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What happens when art, culture, and faith collide? The result is a healing and transformative fusion, explored deeply in our discussion with Logan Rice from Premier Arts Collective. 

In this OTC episode we explore:


• Why personal theology and conviction are important , yet if unmoderated by mercy we become condemning judges. 

• Verbal Processing vs. Prayer

• The nature of beauty found in imperfection

• How to navigate “gray” areas as believers 

 • The difference between being right and having righteousness

• The call of Matthew and Jesus’ desire of  “mercy not sacrifice”


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Instagram: @encounteracross

Website: www.atcpodcast.com

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What would you do if you found faith in the most unlikely of places? Join us as we sit down with Derek Mack, who found his calling to serve in long-term ministry from the backseat of a police car. In an enlightening conversation, Mack shares his extraordinary journey that began with a life-changing encounter with Christianity and led to his involvement with YWAM, the world's largest missions organization, and the Circuit Riders, a collective dedicated to spreading the gospel in academic environments.

In this episode we explore:


• How Derek’s experiences with YWAM and Circuit Riders shape his unique perspective on faith, truth, and personal transformation.

• What Derek learned from a transformative two-year journey in New Zealand 

• How to better understand the impact of radical love in the Western world.

• Insights on the influential works of Francis Chan and Amy Carmichael and the importance of knowing and preaching the word of God, even in public spaces.

Finally, we tackle the bigger picture - how do societal influences, like social media, impact our worldviews and faith? We delve into the complex territory of cultural engagement and faith deconstruction and the challenges of preaching truth in a postmodern world. 

Connect with Derek:

Instagram: @derekmack_

Website: www.mackmissions.com 

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Have you explored the world of Christianity beyond the confines of traditional evangelicalism? Tim Whitaker, the founder and creator of the New Evangelicals, takes us on a journey that questions the status quo, challenges established norms, and unearths the complexities of faith transition. His transition from a conservative Evangelical upbringing to a broader perspective on Christianity will make you look at faith through a fresh lens. 

In this episode we explore:

• Addressing the challenges of the mega-church model, questioning if it fosters consumeristic culture within Christianity and the implications it has for our communities. 

• We delve into the paradoxical effects of globalization on faith communities, and the power dynamics that complicate the interpretation of biblical texts. 

• The exploration of different theologians like those of Black Liberation Theology and Women's Theology that leads us to the beauty of holding conflicting ideas. 

• We also reflect on the power of anger as a catalyst for change and our responsibility as part of our communities. 

This episode will stretch you, challenge your notions, and hopefully enrich your understanding of Christianity. Join us on this journey.

Connect with Tim:

Instagram: @thenewevangelicals

Website: www.thenewevangelicals.com

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Have you ever felt like an experience in your life was a waste of time?

Join us as we hear about author, speaker, and outdoor leader Joël Malm's incredible story of life's dots being connected.  

In this episode we explore:


• What it's like to lead outdoor adventures all over the world.

• How to plant a church in a Peruvian coffee shop.

•  What to do when you feel like you've wasted a year in pursuit of “God’s Plan”.

• How God used all of our supposed missteps to guide us to the right place at the right time.


Connect with Joël:

Instagram: @joelrmalm

Website: www.joelmalm.com

His New Book “Connecting the Dots” out now!! https://www.amazon.com/Connecting-Dots-Doing-Doesnt-Sense/dp/B0BT3SQL5X?crid=2L2BXUNTAN5P7&keywords=connecting+the+dots&qid=1679025315&sprefix=connecting+the+dot,aps,110&sr=8-1&linkCode=sl1&tag=joemal-20&linkId=6d8daba21435632c888afa2055ba4f23&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

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Do you ever feel broken?  Unable to “do” anything you’re made for? Full of uncertainty around identity? Join us for our first Off the Cuff episode where we discuss our thoughts and what we have learned along the way.

In this episode we explore:

• Our  journeys from traditional church backgrounds to exploring different denominations and ultimately launching this podcast.

• The challenges of re-engaging lost community spaces in modern society.

• Raw and vulnerable stories toward redemption, and how one person's honest testimony led Grant to fully embrace the gospel.
 
• Plus, we'll introduce a new segment called Monday Q&A where we'll answer listener questions and continue to explore the theme of unity throughout our faith journeys! 


Connect with Across the Counter Podcast:

Instagram: @encounteracross

Website: www.atcpodcast.com

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Join us as we sit Across the Counter from authors, speakers, and all around power couple Dave and Ashley Willis. Listen to the wisdom of a battle tested married couple on how to be All-In without losing Every-Thing.

In this episode we explore:


• How to shoot bullets before cannons.

• Setting boundaries without losing relationships.

• Staying joyfully transparent in difficult times.

• How to use the Enneagram without abusing it. 
 
• How to follow God’s unseen plan one step at a time.


Connect with Dave and Ashley:

Instagram: @daveandashleywillis

Website: www.daveandashleywillis.com

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Join us as we sit Across the Counter from Author, Coach, and Disciple Maker Damian Gerke. Tune in to learn how aerospace engineering led to pastoral ministry, and how that led to disciple making movements!

In this episode we explore:

• How our churches can be disciple making movements again.

• The consequences of Christian judgement and comparison.

• The significance of identity and gender in the realm of faith.

• Knowing the voice of God and articulating our own heart instead of “copy cat-ing” what we are told to say and believe.

Connect with Damian:

Instagram: damian_gerke

Website: https://www.damiangerke.com/

New Book Release “Are You Who You Want To Be” comes out soon!! https://nowscpress.com/product/are-you-who-you-want-to-be/

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