Called Out

As sex between unmarried consenting individuals has become not only accepted but celebrated in society as a whole, it has led many within the church to ignore conversations about sex, pushing it away, thinking of the potential damage it can cause. Lost in this, is that God created sex for a good and valuable purpose. In this episode you will hear from Mo Isom sharing her story of sexual brokenness, and what healing looked like in response to it. Also included is in the episode is some dicussion about purity rings, true love waits, how sexual brokenness in her past has shaped her marriage, and where modesty fits into this whole conversation. Find the show notes at http://manofdepravity.com. Theme music by Shoring (http://shoringmusic.com).

Previously on the podcast we explored the subject gone viral, the #MeToo movement, but behind that movement is how people in power have taken advantage of others. We don't have a sexual abuse problem in isolation, we have a power problem. As easy as it would be to point the finger at Hollywood or Washington as exclusively having a power problem, Christians are not immune to the sinful temptations power presents. In this episode you'll hear from Jamin Goggin and Kyle Strobel—the authors of The Way of the Dragon or The Way of the Lamb—about their journey to discover the Jesus way of pursuing power, and what they learned from the men and women who led them to write the book. Find the show notes at http://manofdepravity.com. Theme music by Shoring: (http://shoringmusic.com/) Purchase Jamin and Kyle's book here: http://amzn.to/2phAf1y

This episode features AJ Swoboda, who is an author, professor, and pastor from Portland, Oregon. AJ talks about how he went from being a music and drama student to a pastor, what people can learn about his church's ministry in the urban core of Portland, and why he's published a book on the importance of Sabbath rest. Be sure to check out the new book from AJ Swoboda, Subversive Sabbath (http://amzn.to/2FcxLIx). Theme music by Shoring (http://shoringmusic.com/). Show notes are available at http://manofdepravity.com.

This episode needs no introduction. The #metoo hashtag has become universally known in a few short months. But what is the significance of this movement for the church? How can those affected by sexual assault in its various forms move forward toward healing and restoration? Those are the questions we strive to answer here. Show notes can be found at http://manofdepravity.com. Specials thanks to Mary DeMuth (http://marydemuth.com) for joining us on this episode. Theme music by Shoring (http://shoringmusic.com).

If you ever wonder where God is leading you, or if you are trying to discern what your calling might be, this episode is for you. Featuring Ryan Pemberton, the author of Called, we discuss the subject of calling from a variety of angles, including the pitfalls of a conversation about this.

In this episode Tiffany Bulgin shares the backstory leading to a coffeeshop in Salem, Oregon named Ike Box starting up, as well as talking about foster care and why people avoid it. Then we finish by discussing what it looks like to take in the long view with loving people who are used to being discarded and overlooked.

This episode features Sharon Hodde Miller discussing her first book project, image management in the age of Instagram, and raising up women in the church.

This episode features Brett McCracken talking about choosing a church he didn't prefer, as well as some of his writing as a film critic, and being a Christian in the age of Trump.

Millions of people around the world struggle with some form of anxiety, yet it's rarely talked about in the church. This episode is for people who don't understand why anxiety is an issue for so many, and it's also for people who often feel overrun by anxiety. Show notes at http://manofdepravity.com.

Introducing Called Out: a podcast equipping the church to navigate the tension between its healing power and brokenness. Subscribe now. First full-length episode arrives September 12th.