Faith+X

Join us as we sit down with Pastor Kristina Burroughs, the dynamic Executive Pastor of Catalyst Church, which she co-founded with her husband, Jeremy, in Bethesda, Maryland. Since its inception in 2019, Catalyst Church has been making waves in the Washington DC Metro area with its impactful community work and spiritual guidance.

In this exclusive interview, we dive into Pastor Kristina’s profound insights and inspirations that drive her ministry and leadership. With a BA in Marketing from the University of North Florida, a BA in Applied Theology from Logos Christian College, and a Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership from Regent University, Kristina brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table.

Hear about her journey as a mother of three and how her diverse background in Baptist and Evangelical Pentecostal traditions has shaped her approach to faith and leadership. Discover the stories behind her book, "The Most Important Yes"—a heartfelt guide for young women seeking to discern God's purpose and navigate their callings. Kristina wrote this book as a beacon for those struggling to find their place in their spiritual and personal lives, addressing the very questions she encounters from women every week.

Don't miss this inspiring conversation that promises to shed light on the challenges and triumphs of faith, purpose, and leadership. Tune in now for an episode filled with wisdom, encouragement, and a lot of heart!

See more at: https://www.kristinajowersburroughs.com/

This episode is of relevance to us all because for the best part of the last 18 months, we’ve had to adapt the ways in which we worship and most of us attended church or prayer calls on some sort of digital platform. This episode will explore from a personal and an academic framework the impact the digital space really had on our spiritual journey. 

To help us think through some of these concepts, we have a special guest with us, Giuseppina Addo, a researcher at Malmo University in the field of Media and Communication Studies: Culture, Collaborative Media, and Creative Industries. She is a recent recipient of an Emerging Scholar Award from the Inclusive Museum for her innovative paper on “join the Holy Spirit on Zoom: African Pentecostal churches and their liturgical practices during Covid-19." She is also a fellow podcaster on a show called Pizza and Palmwine, so view this as collaboration and check it out!

Manifestation, law of attraction, the Universe, cosmic energy - it's impossible to scroll through socials without bumping into one or more of these phrases. But what do they actually mean and what relevance if any, do they have for the modern day Christian? Are these simply New Age concepts which Christians must run away from or are they alternative forms of reaching the divine? In this episode, we explore our struggles and thoughts on the great battle between spirituality (in contemporary understanding) and religion. If we all believe we have spirit and we need to tend to it, what is the great tension here Faith & Spirituality? Join us as we delve into this ever relevant topic.

In our last episode we discussed the intersection of Faith + Online dating, however we recognize that relationships are not only limited to romantic ones so it’s important that as Christians we learn to navigate our rapport with other-image bearers in platonic relationships - even those we don’t believe were built in the same image (that’s a joke haha). Ultimately even God modeled community to us from the very beginning when He said that “Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness" (Genesis 1:26). Thus, a lot of the way we reflect our God-like nature is in relation to one another. In this episode we explore what the meanings of friendship are and ask the question: if relationships are part of God’s design for the human experience why are they so hard? We do this by exploring our own personal experiences, by touching on both highs and lows. We hope that by listening to this, you can realize that you are not alone in your questions and that there are difficult truths to accept, but also hope to be found.

Music has been an important part of Christianity and the human experience at large, since the dawn of time, yet its integration in the Church hasn't always been seamless. In this episode, we explore some different worldviews on the role of music in the Church including: should worship services include drums? (Quick answer - yes) Should we be singing about God's love being "reckless" like Bethel Music encourage us to? How should Christian artists balance Biblical soundness with creative freedom? Join us as we delve into some of the controversies surrounding our favourite bops. 

Also, click here to check out our Faith+X playlist and please feel free to contact us with any of your suggestions!

Welcome to the second segment of our conversation with Dr. Madalitso Phiri as we discuss the impact of empire and colonization on the Black diaspora and our understanding of faith and Christianity. We explore the complex questions pertaining to identity, culture, spiritual longing, ancestral traditions and more. Can we reconcile a decolonization project with new found identities in Christ? Listen to find out more.

In this episode, we move into a topic close to our hearts- the nexus of faith and pre and post-colonial realities and their complex implications. We approach this through a historical and theological exploration of Christianity. Joining us is Dr. Madalitso Zililo Phiri, a researcher in the Sociology of knowledge, Political economy, Critical race and Social Policy and Inequality. He also is well versed in history and theology. Please get your pens, get your papers and get ready to be schooled! Click here to check out Dr. Phiri’s work.