In this episode of "Anchored & Reaching," hosts Kevin Mannoia and Susanna Fleming delve into the concept of the Word of God, emphasizing that it extends beyond the confines of the written Bible. They explore the various ways in which God self-expresses and reveals His love and presence to humanity. By expanding our understanding, we can engage with a more holistic and profound experience of God's revelation.

1. The Word of God is more than just words on a page.
2. Expressions of God through creation, conscience, and personal experiences.
3. Understanding the diversity of God's self-expression in various forms.
4. Recognizing Jesus as the ultimate expression of the Word of God.
5. The danger of fixating on the written Word and worshiping the book instead of the author.
6. Reconciling Scripture as the Word of God while acknowledging its role in the broader tapestry of divine revelation.

Genesis 1: Creation and self-expression of God.

Romans 2:12-16: The law written on hearts and conscience as a witness.

John 1:1: The Word becoming flesh in Jesus.

Colossians 1:15-20: Jesus as the sustainer and expression of God's Word.

#GodsRevelation #WordOfGod #SelfExpression #Bible #HolisticFaith #DivineRevelation

"Anchored & Reaching" is a thought-provoking weekly podcast designed for curious Christians who aspire to impact the world while remaining deeply rooted in their faith. Co-hosted by Kevin Mannoia and Susanna Fleming, each episode features engaging conversations, practical insights, and diverse perspectives from Christian leaders who embody the dual values of being anchored in Christ and actively reaching out to the world. Join Kevin and Susanna every week as they encourage you to live a dynamic Christian life, grounded in biblical truth and fueled by a passion for positive change.

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In this insightful episode, hosts Kevin Mannoia and Susanna Fleming dive into a deep discussion about the concept and role of apostolicity within the Christian church. They challenge misconceptions about authority, power, and control often associated with apostolicity, highlighting the true essence of it being empowerment, humility, and validation of others in their spiritual calling.

1. Apostolicity isn't about asserting power or control. Instead, it's about empowering and validating others in their vocation.
2. Apostolicity doesn't mean facing more spiritual warfare due to a position on the "front lines." God's work is done through all individuals, irrespective of their roles.  
3. Apostolic churches are encouraged to engage in social and cultural issues, bringing the presence of God into the conversation.
4. Churches, like people, have different roles and graces. Some churches are more apostolic, addressing broader cultural issues, while others are more pastoral, focusing on individual and community care.
5. The misuse or misunderstanding of apostolicity can lead to tension and division within the church. Understanding and unity within the church's diversity are essential.
6. Apostolicity should be about serving and empowering others, emphasizing the importance of humility over authority.

#AnchoredAndReaching #Apostolicity #SpiritualEmpowerment #Humility #SpiritualWarfare #ChurchDiversity

"Anchored & Reaching" is a thought-provoking weekly podcast designed for curious Christians who aspire to impact the world while remaining deeply rooted in their faith. Co-hosted by Kevin Mannoia and Susanna Fleming, each episode features engaging conversations, practical insights, and diverse perspectives from Christian leaders who embody the dual values of being anchored in Christ and actively reaching out to the world. Join Kevin and Susanna every week as they encourage you to live a dynamic Christian life, grounded in biblical truth and fueled by a passion for positive change.

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In this episode, hosts Kevin Mannoia and Susanna Fleming delve into the understanding of "apostolic" as more than just a title, but as a spiritual gift for advancing God's work in the world. They navigate the diverse interpretations of the term across different Christian traditions and reflect on its application in contemporary Christian faith.

1. The term "apostolic" holds varied interpretations across different Christian traditions.
2. The root of "apostolic" means being sent out, reflecting on the work of Jesus and the apostles in the Bible.
3. Spiritual gifts, including being apostolic, should be exercised with humility.
4. The understanding of "apostolic" extends to individual and collective experiences of God's grace.
5. Different interpretations of "apostolic" should be accepted among believers with grace and humility.

#Apostolic #SpiritualGifts #Faith #ChristianLeadership #GodsGrace #HolySpirit #Bible #Humility #Diversity #Healing

"Anchored & Reaching" is a thought-provoking weekly podcast designed for curious Christians who aspire to impact the world while remaining deeply rooted in their faith. Co-hosted by Kevin Mannoia and Susanna Fleming, each episode features engaging conversations, practical insights, and diverse perspectives from Christian leaders who embody the dual values of being anchored in Christ and actively reaching out to the world. Join Kevin and Susanna every week as they encourage you to live a dynamic Christian life, grounded in biblical truth and fueled by a passion for positive change.

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On this episode of Anchored & Reaching, hosts Kevin Mannoia and Susanna Fleming delve into the dynamic process of Christian salvation. They discuss how faith, repentance, confession, and sanctification are continuously at work in a believer's life, emphasizing that salvation is a journey, not just a one-time event. 

1. Faith in Jesus Christ is about living a life continuously renewed and surrendered to Christ, rather than just a one-time event or a series of tasks to check off.
2. Justification, often equated with 'getting saved,' is a singular moment but its impact is daily lived as believers depend on Jesus.
3. Salvation is a lifetime journey of being restored. It's not about a specific moment of conversion, but a consistent, ongoing relationship with Jesus.
4. The dynamic and ambiguous nature of these theological concepts invites deeper exploration of faith and ensures the focus stays on God's agency.

John 3:16 - on God's gift of salvation through Jesus

Hebrews 12:2 - on Jesus as the author and finisher of our faith

Philippians 1:6 - on God's faithfulness to complete the good work He began in believers

#Salvation #Faith #Justification #Sanctification #ChristianLife #AnchoredAndReaching

"Anchored & Reaching" is a thought-provoking weekly podcast designed for curious Christians who aspire to impact the world while remaining deeply rooted in their faith. Co-hosted by Kevin Mannoia and Susanna Fleming, each episode features engaging conversations, practical insights, and diverse perspectives from Christian leaders who embody the dual values of being anchored in Christ and actively reaching out to the world. Join Kevin and Susanna every week as they encourage you to live a dynamic Christian life, grounded in biblical truth and fueled by a passion for positive change.

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In this episode of "Anchored & Reaching," hosts Kevin Mannoia and Susanna Fleming delve into the concept of salvation and its transformative power. They emphasize that salvation is not limited to a one-time event but is a continual journey of drawing closer to God. The hosts discuss the significance of recognizing the image of God in every person, regardless of their faith background, and encourage listeners to seek out the "blue dots" within others. By living authentically and letting the blue (godly qualities) within them shine, believers can reflect God's character and invite others into a deeper relationship with Him.

• Understanding salvation as a story and journey, not just a one-time event.
• Recognizing the image of God in every person and the potential for reflecting God's character.
• Moving from the image of God to the likeness of Jesus through a transformative process.
• Challenging in-group bias and embracing the truth that God is pursuing every heart.
• Emphasizing the importance of humility and dropping pride in interactions with others.
• The potency of living an authentic life that invites others to explore their own proximity to God.

Colossians 3:10: "Since you have taken off your old self with its practices and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its creator."

#Salvation #JourneyOfFaith #ImageOfGod #GodsCharacter #ProximityToGod #BlueDotHunting

"Anchored & Reaching" is a thought-provoking weekly podcast designed for curious Christians who aspire to impact the world while remaining deeply rooted in their faith. Co-hosted by Kevin Mannoia and Susanna Fleming, each episode features engaging conversations, practical insights, and diverse perspectives from Christian leaders who embody the dual values of being anchored in Christ and actively reaching out to the world. Join Kevin and Susanna every week as they encourage you to live a dynamic Christian life, grounded in biblical truth and fueled by a passion for positive change.

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Kevin Mannoia and Susanna Fleming discuss the theological concept of Christian salvation in this thought-provoking episode. They explore the idea of salvation as a process, the necessity of a conscious decision to follow Jesus, and the transformative journey that ensues.

• Salvation is a journey, starting with a conscious decision or volitional choosing to place faith in Jesus for salvation.
• Salvation is about restoring the image of God in humans and coming back into proximity with God.
• The essence of sin is selfishness, leading to estrangement and brokenness.
• Salvation is more than a simplistic transactional contract for getting into heaven; it's about participating in God's redemptive work and experiencing a life of abundance.

Join Kevin and Susanna in the upcoming weeks as they continue to explore what it means to be a whole leader, defined by who you are, not just by what you do.

#ChristianTheology, #Salvation, #Faith, #Sin, #Redemption, #GodsImage, #Transformation

"Anchored & Reaching" is a thought-provoking weekly podcast designed for curious Christians who aspire to impact the world while remaining deeply rooted in their faith. Co-hosted by Kevin Mannoia and Susanna Fleming, each episode features engaging conversations, practical insights, and diverse perspectives from Christian leaders who embody the dual values of being anchored in Christ and actively reaching out to the world. Join Kevin and Susanna every week as they encourage you to live a dynamic Christian life, grounded in biblical truth and fueled by a passion for positive change.

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In this episode of Anchored & Reaching, Kevin Mannoia and Susanna Fleming dive into the concept of humble and relational evangelism, focusing on the importance of connecting people to the person of Jesus rather than just a set of propositions. Kevin and Susanna emphasize the value of every individual, regardless of their beliefs or behaviors, and discuss how Christians can become the hands and feet of Jesus through love, humility, and trust in God's work.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• The significance of embodying a posture of love and humility in evangelism
• How to focus on introducing people to the person of Jesus instead of just a set of doctrines
• The importance of treating every individual with dignity and worth, regardless of their beliefs or behaviors
• The idea that Jesus doesn't take sides and the caution against categorizing people
• The crucial role of trust in God's work and the Holy Spirit in guiding people towards Jesus
• A powerful reminder that who we are is more important than what we do in our Christian journey

Join Kevin and Susanna as they discuss the art of humble and relational evangelism, inspiring listeners to embody love, humility, and trust in God's work as they reach out to others and bring the kingdom near.

Christians are called to engagement with the world. That’s what we mean when we say we are “the hands and feet of Jesus,” bringing the Kingdom of God wherever we go. Unfortunately, we often choose to engage in ways that can feel more like a sales pitch than real concern for the world in which we live and participate.

Becoming generous in our engagement requires a mindset like that of Christ, where salvation isn’t giving up on the world but is instead redemption of God’s creation. “Your will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven,” wasn’t a platitude - it was the goal. Let’s consider what that looks like as we prepare ourselves for generous engagement.

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In this episode of "Anchored & Reaching," host Kevin Mannoia dives deeper into the theme of generous engagement, exploring how Christians can engage in an increasingly pluralistic and changing culture while remaining anchored in their identity as children of God.

In the previous episodes, Kevin discussed the importance of being centered, more than bounded, and being descriptive rather than prescriptive. In this final episode of the series, he shares the third key principle of generous engagement: being more relational than propositional.

Key discussion points in this episode:

• The essential definition of engagement: connecting who we are with the culture and community around us, bringing the kingdom near as Jesus did.
• The importance of being relational rather than propositional when engaging with others, as truth is a person, Jesus Christ, rather than a mere intellectual proposition.
• The difference between engaging with a proposition and engaging with a person, starting from a posture of desire instead of doubt.
• Generous engagement should be focused on connecting people with Jesus, using relational patterns of behavior and avoiding polemical debates.
• Encouraging listeners to reflect on their own experiences and find moments where they can engage from a relational starting point as a way to bring the kingdom near.

Join Kevin Mannoia in this insightful episode as he shares his thoughts on generous engagement, helping Christians to navigate an increasingly complex world while staying true to their faith.

Christians are called to engagement with the world. That’s what we mean when we say we are “the hands and feet of Jesus,” bringing the Kingdom of God wherever we go. Unfortunately, we often choose to engage in ways that can feel more like a sales pitch than real concern for the world in which we live and participate.

Becoming generous in our engagement requires a mindset like that of Christ, where salvation isn’t giving up on the world but is instead redemption of God’s creation. “Your will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven,” wasn’t a platitude - it was the goal. Let’s consider what that looks like as we prepare ourselves for generous engagement.

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In this thought-provoking episode of Anchored & Reaching, hosts Kevin Mannoia and Susanna Fleming discuss the challenges and opportunities of living in a pluralistic society as Christians. They differentiate between pluralism and universalism, encouraging Christians to approach people of different beliefs and values with generosity and a missional mindset. The conversation provides valuable insights on how to share the gospel and engage with others in a way that honors and reflects the love of Christ.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• The differences between pluralism and universalism, and their implications for Christians
• How to approach people of different beliefs and values with generosity and a missional mindset
• The importance of discerning where God is already at work in people's lives and cultures
• The need for finding commonality with others as created in God's image
• The significance of being descriptive rather than prescriptive in sharing the gospel
• How to approach others with a humble and curious disposition, seeking to understand God's work in their lives
• The value of building trust and relationships before sharing the gospel
• The importance of allowing Christ to work through us in a natural, permeable way

Join Kevin and Susanna as they navigate the complexities of engaging in a pluralistic society as Christians, offering a different pattern of thinking that seeks out the telltale signs of God in each person and place. Tune in to this episode of Anchored & Reaching for a fresh and nuanced perspective on living out your faith in a diverse world.

Christians are called to engagement with the world. That’s what we mean when we say we are “the hands and feet of Jesus,” bringing the Kingdom of God wherever we go. Unfortunately, we often choose to engage in ways that can feel more like a sales pitch than real concern for the world in which we live and participate.

Becoming generous in our engagement requires a mindset like that of Christ, where salvation isn’t giving up on the world but is instead redemption of God’s creation. “Your will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven,” wasn’t a platitude - it was the goal. Let’s consider what that looks like as we prepare ourselves for generous engagement.

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Welcome to another inspiring episode of Anchored & Reaching, hosted by Kevin Mannoia. In this episode, Kevin delves into the importance of generously engaging with the world as Christians while living in an increasingly pluralistic society. He emphasizes the need for a faith that is more descriptive than prescriptive, focusing on experiencing and describing the transformative power of God in our lives.

Kevin shares the powerful story of John Wesley's "strangely warmed" heart and how his faith journey was marked by vulnerability, openness, and an eagerness to live out God's work in his life. By embracing a faith that is descriptive rather than prescriptive, we can better represent and reflect Jesus Christ in our interactions with others and build stronger connections with those around us.

In this episode, you will learn:

• The difference between prescriptive and descriptive faith and why the latter is essential for engaging with our pluralistic culture
• How being descriptive allows us to be more open, vulnerable, and surrendered to God's influence in our lives
• The importance of focusing on God's work in our lives rather than imposing doctrines or prescribed behaviors on others
• How the story of John Wesley serves as an example of the power of experiencing and describing God's presence in our lives

Join Kevin Mannoia on this enlightening journey to a deeper understanding of what it means to live a faith that is anchored and reaching, as we strive to generously engage with the world around us.

#AnchoredAndReaching #DescriptiveFaith #JohnWesley #GenerousEngagement #PluralisticSociety #KingdomMinded #GodWithUs

Christians are called to engagement with the world. That’s what we mean when we say we are “the hands and feet of Jesus,” bringing the Kingdom of God wherever we go. Unfortunately, we often choose to engage in ways that can feel more like a sales pitch than real concern for the world in which we live and participate.

Becoming generous in our engagement requires a mindset like that of Christ, where salvation isn’t giving up on the world but is instead redemption of God’s creation. “Your will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven,” wasn’t a platitude - it was the goal. Let’s consider what that looks like as we prepare ourselves for generous engagement.

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