Kevin and Megan have a great conversation with Randy and Rhonda Lowry about the ideas of spiritual formation and conflict management and how they relate to greater unity within the SCM. Randy is the current President of Lipscomb University and he has established doctoral programs and institutes in conflict management. Rhonda currently serves as senior fellow for the Institute for Christian Spirituality and assistant professor of spiritual formation.

Thank you for listening to the Common Grounds Unity podcast. 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, check out the gatherings page at www.commongroundsunity.org/gatherings 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].

Please consider donating to this ministry of reconciliation - we need your help. Your donation is tax-deductible. Links for donating are in the show notes or on our website at www.commongroundsunity.org/donate .

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

Kevin and Megan have a great conversation with Randy and Rhonda Lowry about life, work, and Unity in the SCM. Randy is the current President of Lipscomb University and he has established doctoral programs and institutes in conflict management. Rhonda currently serves as senior fellow for the Institute for Christian Spirituality and assistant professor of spiritual formation.

Lipscomb University https://www.lipscomb.edu/

Thank you for listening to the Common Grounds Unity podcast. 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, check out the gatherings page at www.commongroundsunity.org/gatherings 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].

Please consider donating to this ministry of reconciliation - we need your help. Your donation is tax-deductible. Links for donating are in the show notes or on our website at www.commongroundsunity.org/donate .

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

Kevin and Megan have an thoughtful conversation with Bob Russell about the beginnings of the Stone-Campbell Restoration Movement as a unity movement, mistakes along the way that led to division, and how we can get back on track. You can find Bob at www.bobrussellministries.org

At just twenty-two years of age, Bob became the pastor of Southeast Christian Church. That small congregation of 120 members became one of the largest churches in America, with 18,000 people attending the three worship services every weekend in 2006 when Bob retired. Now through Bob Russell Ministries, Bob continues to preach at churches and conferences throughout the United States, provide guidance for church leadership, mentor other ministers and author Bible study videos for use in small groups. An accomplished author, Bob has written over one-dozen books.

Thank you for listening to the Common Grounds Unity podcast. 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, check out the gatherings page at www.commongroundsunity.org/gatherings 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].

Please consider donating to this ministry of reconciliation - we need your help. Your donation is tax-deductible. Links for donating are in the show notes or on our website at www.commongroundsunity.org/donate .

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

Kevin and Megan have an inspiring conversation with Bob Russell about how God moved at Southeast Christian Church taking a congregation of 120 members to 18,000 by the time Bob retired. Bob now speaks at events and provides mentoring to pastors/ministers (www.bobrussellministries.org ). You will not want to miss this conversation.

Bob Russell Ministries: www.bobrussell.org

At just twenty-two years of age, Bob became the pastor of Southeast Christian Church. That small congregation of 120 members became one of the largest churches in America, with 18,000 people attending the three worship services every weekend in 2006 when Bob retired. Now through Bob Russell Ministries, Bob continues to preach at churches and conferences throughout the United States, provide guidance for church leadership, mentor other ministers and author Bible study videos for use in small groups. An accomplished author, Bob has written over one-dozen books.

Thank you for listening to the Common Grounds Unity podcast. 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, check out the gatherings page at www.commongroundsunity.org/gatherings 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].

Please consider donating to this ministry of reconciliation - we need your help. Your donation is tax-deductible. Links for donating are in the show notes or on our website at www.commongroundsunity.org/donate .

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

Kevin has a conversation with Jeff Walling about his role at Pepperdine as the Director, Youth Leadership Initiative. They have an engaging conversation about reaching the next generation for Jesus. There is some great nuggets of wisdom in this podcast and you will not want to miss it.

Thank you for listening to the Common Grounds Unity podcast. 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, check out the gatherings page at www.commongroundsunity.org/gatherings 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].

Please consider donating to this ministry of reconciliation - we need your help. Your donation is tax-deductible. Links for donating are in the show notes or on our website at www.commongroundsunity.org/donate .

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

Jeff Walling, Director, Youth Leadership Initiative at Pepperdine, shares about life and ministry. And, he shares a story that led him to say "God, I will give you the chalk." If you are wondering what that means... you will just have to listen to this podcast. It will be worth your time. Learn more about Pepperdine at www.pepperdine.edu and Jeff Walling at www.pepperdine.edu/spiritual-life/church-relations/staff/jwalling.htm

Thank you for listening to the Common Grounds Unity podcast. 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, check out the gatherings page at www.commongroundsunity.org/gatherings 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].

Please consider donating to this ministry of reconciliation - we need your help. Your donation is tax-deductible. Links for donating are in the show notes or on our website at www.commongroundsunity.org/donate .

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

Nick Zola and Douglas Jacoby have a follow up discussion about the rift and repair sessions at the Harbor Pepperdine Bible Lectures that took place in 2019 and they have talk about the progress being made since that event. Episode #12 is their conversation and episode #13 is the Q&A session that followed.

Thank you for listening to the Common Grounds Unity podcast. 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, check out the gatherings page at www.commongroundsunity.org/gatherings 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].

Please consider donating to this ministry of reconciliation - we need your help. Your donation is tax-deductible. Links for donating are in the show notes or on our website at www.commongroundsunity.org/donate .

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

Nick Zola and Douglas Jacoby have a follow up discussion about the rift and repair sessions at the Harbor Pepperdine Bible Lectures that took place in 2019 and they have talk about the progress being made since that event. Episode #12 is their conversation and episode #13 is the Q&A session that followed.

Thank you for listening to the Common Grounds Unity podcast. 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, check out the gatherings page at www.commongroundsunity.org/gatherings 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].

Please consider donating to this ministry of reconciliation - we need your help. Your donation is tax-deductible. Links for donating are in the show notes or on our website at www.commongroundsunity.org/donate .

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

Dr. Tim Willis continues a conversation about Christians being the Seed of Abraham and what it means to be image-bearer who are call to bring justice and righteousness to this world.

Thank you for listening to the Common Grounds Unity podcast. 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, check out the gatherings page at www.commongroundsunity.org/gatherings 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].

Please consider donating to this ministry of reconciliation - we need your help. Your donation is tax-deductible. Links for donating are in the show notes or on our website at www.commongroundsunity.org/donate .

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

Dr. Tim Willis discusses what it means for the community of Christ, the church, to be "Children of Abraham" and the incredible value of understanding the Old Testament and the culture in with Jesus lived.

Thank you for listening to the Common Grounds Unity podcast. 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, check out the gatherings page at www.commongroundsunity.org/gatherings 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].

Please consider donating to this ministry of reconciliation - we need your help. Your donation is tax-deductible. Links for donating are in the show notes or on our website at www.commongroundsunity.org/donate .

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