Enter the Grayzone

When does Unity become control? Or compromise? Or heresy? What does a unified Christian population look like? Nathaniel of In Hope ministries has found his calling in fighting for Church unity while embracing the beautiful diversity of the CHURCH. You'll enjoy the conversation as we wrestle with maintaining our confession and dogma and letting go of less important issues.

⁠https://www.inhope.tv/⁠

Should Christians flee from affirming sin at the risk of not evangelizing? What does end time theology say about same-sex attracted people? And are we willing to be as scandalous as Jesus? Pieter L. Valk is back to explore these topics during a time, Pride Month, when it's on out mind.

https://www.pieterlvalk.com/

You can also enjoy other episodes with Pieter on Enter the Grayzone:

Celibacy and Christianity

Origins of Pride Month

Today we consider the 'relationship' between guns and white evangelicals in North America. Where did this start? Why is it "normal"? How does it form our churches and faith practices? Author Bill Kole shares insights from his and life and research in Evangelical spaces and provides some pretty challenging ideas. This may make you uncomfortable and that's the point.

https://www.billkolebooks.com/

When people you've loved and pastored fall prey to the temptations of culture wars, what do you do? When the pastor and theology hasn't changed but the culture around them has, how do we respond faithfully but compassionately? Caleb Campbell addresses these questions and more in this conversation in the Grayzone. Beyond his book, Disarming Leviathan, Caleb and Robby delve into the personal impact of loving people and keeping them engaged in the process of discipleship even when it seems hopeless.

https://www.dsbc.church/contributor/caleb-campbell

It's hard to keep up with the changing terms and trends of sexual identities. Even hard is trying to maintain a compassionate yet Biblically faithful approach to loving people who experience challenges in their sexual identities. Dr. Julia Sadusky, co-author of the book Emerging Sexual Identities, gives us compassionate frameworks to navigate this complex topic. This should prove to be a hope-filled and helpful conversation.

https://www.juliasadusky.com/about

In this episode we focus on Men's physical and spiritual health all through the transformative power of sharing a cup of coffee after a workout. We chat w/ Lance Rogers of SOLiD Men Australia. The informal discussions following grueling workouts allow men to open up about their lives, struggles, and triumphs. Lance explains that the physical exertion helps break down walls, making participants more receptive to discussing personal challenges. The ‘metaphorical ball’ is passed around, giving each man the opportunity to share as much or as little as they feel comfortable, fostering an environment of trust and support.

#Men #mental #health

https://www.solidmen.com.au/

In the ever-evolving landscape of publishing, aspiring authors often find themselves at a crossroads between traditional and indie publishing. In a different type of episode of Enter the Grayzone, Robby talks with two authors, Marissa Franks Burt and Samantha Rae Ortiz, as they share their unique journeys in the literary world. They talk industry secrets and challenges as well as explore the unique perspective of being Christians who write non-fiction, not necessarily to be evangelists.

https://www.instagram.com/samantha.rae.ortiz.books/

https://www.marissaburt.com/about

Kyla became a trans-man, then transitioned back. Her story, however, is more about the loving power of God and the compassionate response of a local church. Her new book, Transformed, tells her story and provides a new narrative for this vulnerable population of people.

https://kylagillespie.com/

Transformed on Amazon

Tim Stewart from Impact Nations discusses the organization's mission to rescue lives through the power of the gospel. He emphasizes the importance of local partnerships, emergency relief, and community empowerment. The conversation explores the adventure of faith, the transformative stories of individuals impacted by their work, and the holistic nature of the gospel that addresses both spiritual and practical needs. Tim shares insights on their work in Gaza and the importance of belonging before believing in community service.

https://www.impactnations.com/

In this conversation we explore the mission of the Union Movement, a ministry dedicated to helping people find wholeness in sexuality, identity, and relationships through a Christ-centered lens. The founders, Bryan & Bonnie share personal stories, cultural insights, and practical approaches to addressing sexual brokenness with patience, grace, and truth.

DETAILS on the upcoming CALLED CONFERNCE (April 10-11) can be found at the website:

https://www.theunionmovement.com/

https://kylagillespie.com/