By Brent Siddall
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What do we make of the idea of the soul?
Brent talks with Joshua Farris about his new Soul Science publication called ‘The Banquet of Souls: A Mirror to the Universe’.
‘The Banquet of Souls’ is an accessible exploration of the soul in relation to the universe. It’s written in a fun way that centers around the dinner table.
Joshua is a philosopher and theologian. He’s Vice President of Ethical Engagement at Density6 and Visiting Research Professor at the Ruhr University Bochum. He’s also the director of Soul Science Ministries and the founder of Spiritually Driven Leadership which provides education and consulting at the intersection of business and faith.
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www.joshuarfarris.com/cv
www.joshuarfarris.com/product-page/the-banquet-of-souls
soulscienceministries.com
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‘Sherry Hoppen, active church attendee, devoted wife and mother, and ministry worker, unveils the raw and unvarnished truth of her decade long battle with alcoholism – a secret that consumed her life, faith, and family. In a moment of desperation, she embarked on a thousand mile bike hike from Michigan to Texas, a grueling challenge that she hoped would mark the start of her journey toward sobriety. And it did – but it was only just beginning’.
Brent talks with Sherry about her new Redemption Press book ‘Sober Cycle: Pedalling Through Recovery One Day at a Time’.
Sherry has worked in various areas of a pregnancy care ministry for over 10 years. She launched She Surrenders in 2016, a ministry designed to encourage freedom from addiction with biblical truths, a deepening relationship with the Lord and the fellowship found in a healing community.
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www.shesurrenders.com
www.amazon.com/Sober-Cycle-Pedaling-Through-Recovery/dp/1563094290
redemption-press.com
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Can we KNOW God is real?
Brent talks with Roy Clouser about his forthcoming book ‘Can We KNOW God Is Real? – the Nature of Religious Belief’.
Roy is Professor Emeritus of the College of New Jersey. He’s served as professor of philosophy, religion and logic at the College since 1968. He also serves (among other things) as the resident philosopher of Christian Leaders Institute.
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www.royclouser.com
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‘We are in the business of seeing others, seeing them the way God sees them, and letting them know they have value’.
Brent talks with Amy Williams about her new IVP book ‘Worth Seeing: Viewing Others Through God’s Eyes’.
Amy has spent three decades doing ministry with youth in gangs and prisons. While most of society sees high-risk youth through lenses of fear or disregard, she has come to see them through God’s eyes as having tremendous value and potential.
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www.amazon.com/Worth-Seeing-Viewing-Others-Through/dp/1514007126
connect.ivpress.com/amy-l-williams
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‘Adoption is often framed by happy narratives, but the reality is that many adoptees struggle with unaddressed trauma and issues of identity and belonging.
Brent is joined by Cameron Lee Small to talk about his new IVP book ‘The Adoptee’s Journey: From Loss and Trauma to Healing and Empowerment’.
Camerson is himself an adoptee. He faced his own tumultuous search for and reunion with his mother in Korea. Cameron is now a licensed clinical counsellor, and mental health advocate based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He was born in Korea and relinquished into foster care at age 3. He was then adopted in 1984 to a family in the States. His private practice, ‘Therapy Redeemed’ specializes in the mental health needs of adoptees and their families wherever they may be in their own adoption journey.
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www.amazon.com.au/dp/1514007045?ref_=mr_referred_us_au_nz
www.ivpress.com/lifeguide-bible-studies
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How do we think about faith and doubt in an everchanging world?
Brent is joined by Jennifer Holberg to discuss Alfred Lord Tennyson and his massive poem ‘In Memorium’.
Jennifer is professor and chair of the English Department at Calvin University in the States and co-director of the Calvin Center for Faith and Writing. She’s also the author of the book ‘Nourishing Narratives’.
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www.amazon.com.au/dp/1514005247?ref_=mr_referred_us_au_nz
calvin.edu/people/jennifer-l-holberg
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‘The history of the theology of worship is riddled with examples of clergy and worship leaders who have sought to manipulate their parishioners’ anxiety in order to spur repentance and turn people toward God. Even if such ends may be desirable – at what cost’?
Brent talks with J. Michael Jordan about his new IVP book ‘Worship in an Age of Anxiety: How Churches Can Create Space for Healing’.
Rev. Dr. J. Michael Jordan is an ordained Wesleyan pastor with eleven years of pastoral ministry experience in United Methodist, American Baptist and Wesleyan churches. He currently serves as associate professor of Bible and Theology at Houghton College.
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www.amazon.com.au/dp/1514006103?ref_=mr_referred_us_au_nz
/ivpress.com
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What can trigger grief? Does your grief feel too much to bear?
Brent talks with Steve Carter about his new book from Thomas Nelson ‘Grieve, Breathe, Receive: Finding a Faith Strong Enough to Hold Us’.
Steve is a pastor, speaker, author, podcast host, and the former lead teaching pastor of Willow Creek Community Church in Chicago. He hosts the Craft and Character Podcast, where he helps people get better at the art and craft of communication while ensuring their character always leads the way. An avid sports fan, Steve has co-hosted with ESPN sports anchor Samantha Ponder, NFL Player Sam Acho and Trey Burton The Home Team Podcast, which unpacks the intersection between faith, culture, sports and family.
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.stevecarter.org/book
/www.amazon.com.au/dp/0785235612?ref_=mr_referred_us_au_nz
/www.thomasnelson.com
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Instead of resigning ourselves to a life of isolation and judgement, should we embrace the notion that we can stand proudly in our uniqueness, fully blooming into the remarkable beings that we were always meant to be?
Brent talks with Cally Logan the author of a new Bridge-Logos Publishers book called ‘The Wallflower that Bloomed: Finding Your Place at the Lunch Table of Life’.
Cally is an author and senior writer for Crosswalk. She’s been featured on shows like the ‘700 Club Initiative’ and her writing has appeared in numerous outlets including Christine Caine’s ‘Propel Women’. Cally served as a mentor to young women for several years, and enjoys challenging ladies to develop deeper relationshps with God and to live fearlessly and authentically.
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callylogan.com
www.amazon.com.au/dp/1610369955?ref_=mr_referred_us_au_nz
/www.bridgelogos.com
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‘Everyone who met Dallas Willard was impressed by his personal attention, calm confidence, wisdom, and profound sense of the spiritual. But he was not always the man who seemed to live on a different plane of reality than the rest of us’.
Brent talks with Gary Moon about the new paperback edition of his IVP biography ‘Becoming Dallas Willard: The Formation of a Philosopher, Teacher, and Christ Follower’.
Gary is director of the Martin Family Institute and Dallas Willard Center for Christian Spiritual Formation at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California. He is also co-director of Fuller’s doctor of ministry degree program in spiritual direction wich blends ancient Christian spirituality, Ignation spirituality and spiritual formation insights from Dallas Willard.
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www.amazon.com.au/Becoming-Dallas-Willard-Formation-Philosopher/dp/1514011131/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&q
/www.westmont.edu/about/institutes-and-centers/martin-institute/dallas-willard-research-center
www.ivpress.com/lifeguide-bible-studies
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