Faith School Podcast

Today, I am taking you through the essential “Inside Out” principle and its connection to the kingdom of God. We often talk about God’s kingdom, and we've realized that this is not a concept that is usually talked about in the church or, if it is, it's often in passing. But it is actually EXTREMELY important to our faith, especially when we are living a life on mission. I also give some helpful tips about making time for spiritual disciplines, especially when life feels overwhelmingly busy.

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Resources:

https://bibleproject.com/podcast/matthew-p4-jesus-kingdom-god/ (Jesus and the Kingdom of God Sermon by Tim Mackie)

https://www.desiringgod.org/messages/is-the-kingdom-present-or-future (John Piper "Kingdom of God" Article)

Favorite Episodes:

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/3ec85cc6-71e3-402d-9b6b-b28e75634bcc (How to Read the Bible and Why it Matters with The Bible Recap's Tara-Leigh Cobble)

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0iuliFnEky9VnwwVZkPE9M?si=6RKZbtmwReSPKv92bFjS9Aanddl_branch=1 (How Habits Fuel Faith with Jen Pollock Michel)

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0RyZxtKdqCrJs7VFY0oMML?si=3P89X74mTMSj-MrNHSIpXganddl_branch=1 (The Spiritual Discipline of Fasting and Why it Matters with Wendy Speake)

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In this episode, my husband, Caleb, and I dig into our 10 years of marriage and the wild ride it has been. We hope this conversation encourages you and strengthens your own relationship with 10 practical steps you can take to grow good fruit through your marriage and be on mission for God’s kingdom.

Resources:

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans%205%3A3-5andversion=NIV (Romans 5:3-5)

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/b9766e42-6799-499f-8147-ba198efb17ae (Ep 5 Marriage on Mission with Caleb Rempel)

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/1976cf3b-44b3-46bb-9e24-03cba1e275d7 (Ep 16 Missional Motherhood with Charlene Vandenbrink)

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One of the things I have enjoyed most in the last few years is meeting people from new cultures, whether that be when I am out travelling or when I am meeting my friends who have immigrated to Canada in my own community. The way they see life can be so different, and the stories they bring remind me that my way of doing life is not the only way.

In this episode, I am talking to one of my dear friends who has dedicated her life to showing others Jesus and sharing the gospel cross-culturally in one form or another. It is a powerful episode about sharing the love of Christ with those who are moving across the globe right into our backyards, or at least next door.

Lorraine answers questions like...

What would you say is the difference between working with other cultures in their own context versus when they have immigrated (our own context)?

What do you find are the highest needs of our immigrated neighbours and friends? What are some practical ways we can love and serve cross-culturally?

Where would you like to see the “Big-C Church” step up to serve and do justice work with those who are of other cultures?

Lorraine Taylor grew up in Edmonton, in a house that was not open to strangers at all. At one time there was barbed wire over the gate! When she came to Christ as a young lady, she longed to have a “House of Peace,” where anyone could come over. God granted that desire of her heart when she met Phil and together they began to live a life of hospitality and people poured into their open house. Lorraine has been married for 43 years and she has 4 children and 7 grandchildren. After College Lorraine worked with the CandMA for 25 years in India, Pakistan and Canada. Then they served with FamilyLife, Canada (a ministry of Power to Change) for 11 years leading their intercultural and international ministry. They now lead Connecting Streams intercultural ministry to newcomers to Canada and refugees.

Resources:

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+25%3A34%E2%80%9340andversion=ESV (Matthew 25:34–40)

https://www.amazon.ca/Stranger-God-Meeting-Jesus-Disguise-ebook/dp/B0754H8J6W (Stranger God: Meeting Jesus in Disguise) by Richard Beck

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00PWOH5TS/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8andbtkr=1 (Rich Christians in an Age of Hunger: Moving from Affluence to Generosity) by Ronald J. Sider

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B079YB3GF8/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8andbtkr=1 (The Gospel Comes with a House Key: Practicing Radically Ordinary Hospitality in Our Post-Christian World) by Rosaria Champagne Butterfield

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B003U2TWQ8/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8andbtkr=1 (One Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are) by Ann Voskamp

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0084U0J36/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8andbtkr=1 (Shattered Dreams: God's Unexpected Path to Joy) by Larry Crabb

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What do you think of when you think of your family? What would others say about your family? Are you a family of unshakeable faith? Creativity? Hospitality? Or even FUN? In today’s episode with Kimberly Amici, we begin looking at our own family culture, what that means, how to establish and maintain it, and how we can use it to build God’s kingdom.

Kim answers questions like...

How do you suggest honouring the individual differences of each family member within a family culture?

If we are talking to a family of faith, how would you suggest they approach this differently than a secular family?

In the faith, we often talk about being counter-cultural. What does this look like as we are building our own unique family culture?

Kimberly Amici is known for her creativity, strong faith, and commitment to living life with purpose and passion. She is an entrepreneur, designer, and podcast producer. She is the founder of Build Your Best Family, which helps people live a life of purpose with the ones they love and become the family they were meant to be through podcasts, courses, and personal coaching. Kimberly writes at http://www.kimberlyamici.com/ (www.kimberlyamici.com). She lives with her husband Carl and their three teenagers in the NYC suburbs.

Resources:

https://buildyourbestfamily.com/the-podcast (Build Your Best Family Podcast)

Family Culture Discussion Sheet (@ https://www.kimberlyamici.com/ (kimberlyamici.com))

The Secrets of Happy Families: Improve Your Mornings, Rethink Family Dinner, Fight Smarter, Go Out and Play, and Much More by Bruce Feiler

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B002Q6XUE4/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8andbtkr=1 (Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action) by Simon Sinek

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Do you love to laugh? I mean, really, who doesn’t? While we all might find humour in different places, the art of comedy and the gift of laughter truly do make this world a better place. So, why wouldn’t we use this gift to build God’s kingdom? Whether you are looking for how to tell better jokes or you want to use the tools from the art of comedy while discipling others or telling others about Jesus, there is something here for you with my guest, improv comedian Karen Cassady.

Karen answers questions like...

Why does God’s kingdom need comedians? (I really think it does!)

Where would you draw the connection between faith and comedy?

How do you find yourself depending on God through this profession?

There are many skills that an improv comedian has that could play a role in our kingdom building. Could you give us some tips on each one?

Karen is a freelance artist and improviser in Atlanta, Georgia. She is an ensemble member and teacher at Dad’s Garage Theater and has called it her family and home for the last ten years. While she mainly does live theater and comedy, She has done a few television spots for Adult Swim and commercials for Gas South and Aaron’s Appliances. During the pandemic, she discovered the wild world of TikTok and has built a following of over 1.3 million in under a year. Since then, she has been featured on Buzzfeed, 11 Alive News, and others. She produces solo comedy sketches involving various characters but is known mainly for her comedic “Teacher” videos. She now works as an influencer creating content for millions on TikTok and Instagram and is excited about the many doors and opportunities opening up because of it. She is thrilled and honored to provide laughter and smiles when people need it the most.

Resources:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/ahabitcalledfaith (A Habit Called Faith Book Club)

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/0571190995/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8andtag=faithschool0d-20andcamp=15121andcreative=330641andlinkCode=as2andcreativeASIN=0571190995andlinkId=9befc19d02bb469d53182a187857d354 (Impro for Storytellers by Keith Johnstone) **

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IG: https://www.instagram.com/karendcasss/ (@karencasss)

Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@karencassssss?lang=enandis_copy_url=1andis_from_webapp=v1 (@karencassss)

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What does pop culture have to do with faith? You might not be making the connections right now, but, today, Mary Carver and I are helping you see God right in the middle of popular culture. We talk all about how God speaks through creatives in culture, how to discern between truth and experiences, and her top recommendations right now!

Mary answers questions like...

How are faith and pop culture connected, and why does it matter?

How can we interact with pop culture or use it as a tool to dig into faith or scriptural concepts or ideas?

How do you approach pop culture with discernment and wisdom but also with love and empathy?

Mary Carver writes and speaks with humor and honesty, encouraging women with truth found in unexpected places. She hosts a podcast about pop culture and faith and is a regular contributor to (in)courage. She is also the author of Women of Courage, Journey to the Cross and the (in)courage Bible study Courageous Joy, and the coauthor of Choose Joy and Sacred Tears. Mary lives for good books, spicy queso, and Hallmark movies, but she lives because of God’s grace. She lives in Kansas City with her husband and two daughters.

Resources:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/ahabitcalledfaith (A Habit Called Faith Book Club)

https://marycarver.com/category/the-couch-podcast/ (The Couch Podcast)

Connect with Mary:

IG:https://www.instagram.com/marycarver/ ( @marycarver)

https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecouchwithmarycarver (FB: The Couch)

http://marycarver.com (marycarver.com)

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Being fully known and loved by God is one of the greatest gifts that Christianity has over every other religion. We have a God who sees every vulnerable detail of us and loves us anyway. But what does that really mean?

My guest, Mo Aiken, breaks down what it means to be known, drawing attention to the parallels between physical intimacy and spiritual intimacy and what that means for us practically. Can’t wait for you to hear this one!

Mo answers questions like...

With the year we've had, we all feel so burned out and discouraged. How can being intimate with God, being fully known by Him, encourage us through those seasons of our lives?

Let’s assume we all want to go deeper in our spiritual walks and we want deeper intimacy with God. What does that look like practically? What are some steps, practices, or tools that could bring life back into our relationship with God?

How will personally pursuing an intimate relationship with God impact His kingdom and the world around us?

Mo Aiken colabors for the kingdom within BOLDLIFE INITIATIVE, a ministry that exists to challenge, encourage, and equip Christ followers to pursue holy and bold lives. Her family team maintains a thriving nationwide speaking ministry and facilitates a faith-centered blog that has garnered millions of views to date.

Resources:

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%207:21-23andversion=NIV (Matthew 7:21–23)

https://mailchi.mp/ad291c0a7fd0/integrated-faith-inventory (Integrated Faith Inventory)

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/1540900258/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8andtag=faithschool0d-20andcamp=15121andcreative=330641andlinkCode=as2andcreativeASIN=1540900258andlinkId=29c9848b0866f4c1b249e059439a7e7e (Fully Known by Mo Aiken)

https://www.authenticintimacy.com/about-authentic-intimacy (Authentic Intimacy) and https://www.authenticintimacy.com/podcast (Java with Juli Podcast)

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https://www.moisom.com/ (https://www.moisom.com/)

TODAY is our BIRTHDAY EPISODE. I'm going to spill all of the tea with my sweet friend and FIRST podcast guest, Lauren Alexander.

We chat about what we've been going through the first year, guests that have impacted me, spiritual warfare, and MORE. Not to mention, you guys have sent in some messages about how God is impacting you!

Leah answers questions like...

Have you had to battle any spiritual warfare?

How has your faith grown through obedience in starting the podcast?

How have you seen God work in Faith School Podcast?

What can we expect from the second year of Faith School?

Resources:

The Chosen

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/0310108306/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8andtag=faithschool0d-20andcamp=15121andcreative=330641andlinkCode=as2andcreativeASIN=0310108306andlinkId=80d7ac7564f040a5534851a8c2b8db8d (The Problem of Jesus by Mark Clark)

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https://www.instagram.com/allthethingslauren/ (IG: @allthethingslauren)

https://www.facebook.com/AllTheThingsWithLaurenAlexander (FB: All the Things with Lauren Alexander)

https://allthethingslauren.wixsite.com/allthethings (allthethingslauren.com)

As kingdom builders, we are called to care for the poor and vulnerable. It is not always easy to know what to do, and it can even feel a little uncomfortable. As people who love Jesus and His kingdom, it is our duty to lean in to the discomfort and discover our unique role in this space. You are officially invited to join the beautiful work of justice. Let's go!

Lindsey answers questions like...

What are some misconceptions about homelessness you find yourself having to correct as you educate and advocate?

What would you say to someone who experiences some fear around those who experience homelessness?

What do we need to keep in mind as we attempt to walk alongside those who experience homelessness, so that we are actually helping and not harming?

Lindsey Krinks (MTS, Vanderbilt Divinity School) is a street chaplain, activist, and nonprofit leader who has worked for over a decade on the front lines of social justice movements. She is the cofounder of Open Table Nashville, a nationally acclaimed interfaith homeless outreach nonprofit. Krinks has served as a fellow with the New Leaders Council, a national network for millennial leaders, and regularly speaks to student, church, and community groups across the country. She was featured in a documentary about Nashville’s largest homeless camp in 2019 and has been featured in dozens of Nashville news stories.

Resources:

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/158743458X/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8andtag=faithschool0d-20andcamp=15121andcreative=330641andlinkCode=as2andcreativeASIN=158743458XandlinkId=57fad0cea1d0c814b348feadf351ac47 (Praying with Our Feet by Lindsey Krinks)

Connect with Lindsey:

IG:https://www.instagram.com/lindseykrinks/ ( @lindseykrinks)

https://www.lindseykrinks.com/ (lindseykrinks.com)

http://opentablenashville.org/ (opentablenashville.org)

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What are your habits of faith? What comes to mind when I say that? Do you have faith habits that ground you and keep you centered on God, even when the going gets tough? This episode, we are going to get into the benefits of faith habits, why they are important to our Christian faith, and how they can actually be the key to others entering the faith!

Jen answers questions like...

There are some who do not want their faith to become "religious" or routine. Even then, why do we want to make faith a habit?

Is there a particular heart posture we need to make our faith more than a mere habit but a continual, life-giving spiritual experience?

In the book, you include the faith habit of scripture. What other habits of faith do you consider to be the most vital to our Christian experience?

Jen Pollock Michel is the award-winning author of Teach Us to Want, Keeping Place, and Surprised by Paradox. She holds a B.A. in French from Wheaton College and an M.A. in Literature from Northwestern University. An American living in Toronto, Jen is a wife and mother of five. She is the lead editor for Imprint magazine, published by the Grace Centre for the Arts, and host of the Englewood Review of Books podcast.

Resources:

https://www.amazon.ca/Habit-Called-Faith-Bible-Follow-ebook/dp/B08JKMK5X1/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8andqid=1620850881andsr=8-1 (A Habit CAlled Faith) by Jen Pollock Michel

https://www.amazon.ca/Liturgy-Ordinary-Sacred-Practices-Everyday-ebook/dp/B01N2GWBNM/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8andqid=andsr= (Liturgy Of The Ordinary) by Tish Harrison Warren

https://www.amazon.ca/Common-Rule-Habits-Purpose-Distraction-ebook/dp/B07N7QYLKB (The Common Rule: Habits of Purpose for an Age of Distraction) by Justin Whitmel Earley

https://www.amazon.ca/Divine-Hours-One-Prayers-Summertime-ebook/dp/B000GCFWDC/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8andqid=andsr= (The Divine Hours (Volume One): Prayers for Summertime: A Manual for Prayer) by Phyllis Tickle

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/3ec85cc6-71e3-402d-9b6b-b28e75634bcc (Episode 26: How to Read the Bible and Why it Matters with The Bible Recap's Tara-Leigh Cobble)

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/c165ea5b-5e98-4141-bd6a-d5bcb45a5b14 (Episode 27: The Spiritual Discipline of Fasting and Why it Matters with Wendy Speake)

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/78e14aaf-f029-4a02-82bf-c7c8f20e836c (Episode 3: How to Cultivate a Sabbath Practice with Becca Treharne)

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/ad2965c1-0829-40bd-b27f-d0564bdb4a94 (Episode 13: Leah in the Lab: Creating a Sabbath Practice)

https://www.speakpipe.com/faithschoolpod (Birthday Messages)

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