Gospel Wabi Sabi: Good News For Imperfect People

Ours is the age of snowflakes, safe spaces and cancel culture. An age where people are so easily offended you dare not express any opinion that doesn't conform to the mob. How can you talk about the uniqueness of Christ in this kind of atmosphere? In this podcast we'll look at how the Apostle Paul faced serious push-back from people who were offended by the Gospel.

Conflict is everywhere! You don't have to like it. You don't have to cause it. But you will have to deal with it. In this podcast you'll see how the Apostle Paul confronts conflict head on in the ancient church - and learn some practical tips on how to keep conflict healthy today.

“The Emotionally Healthy Church” by Pete Scazzero

“Difficult Conversations” by Douglas Stone

“Thriving Through Ministry Conflict by James Osterhaus

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n a carnival whoever yells the loudest gets the most business. Today we live in a cultural carnival with so many voices competing for our attention and our loyalty. The people in the ancient city of Corinth faced a similar struggle. To this the Apostle Paul brings one simple message: Jesus Christ is Lord. Find out more in this episode of Gospel Wabi Sabi.

Do you ever find yourself just going through the motions when you worship God? Where's your heart? What's really going on between you and the Lord? These are only a few of the many provocative questions posed by the prophet Malachi. Are you willing to answer his questions truthfully? Then check on the latest Gospel Wabi Sabi podcast.

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Many people are losing hope…in our leaders, in education, in the economy, in the church…in life! Discouragement is on the rise. Zechariah gave a vision of hope to the defeated people of ancient Israel who were trying to rebuild Jerusalem. In this episode we explore how Zechariah gave people a bigger picture of the Lord of Angel Armies, and that made all the difference

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How do we put the broken pieces of life back together again? It takes the hands of a precious potter. This episode of Gospel Wabi Sabi explores how Haggai is the "Kintsugi" prophet who helps people encounter the One who rebuilds what is broken.

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What does courage really look like? It might be something completely different from the tropes we see in our culture. In this episode we look at the courage displayed by the prophet Zephaniah as an example of how God wants us to live "in the mean-time."

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“Why me?” At the root of the question “Why does a good God allow evil and suffering?” Is a more personal query, “What about me, God? Are you going to allow evil to intersect with my life? Are you going to let this happen to me?”  Our questions about evil and suffering are always very personal. Listen in as the Old Testament prophet Habakkuk wrestles with this question.

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When was the last time you heard a message about the anger of God? No - we shy away from that topic because it makes people squirm. But don’t we want a God who is angry at all the violence of school shootings? Or who is angry about the millions of refugees who have been driven from their homes because of war? Maybe the prophet Nahum can help us wrap our minds around why we need a God who gets angry. 

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Micah is the closest you’ll get to a stand-up comedian in the Old Testament. He’s a pun master, and he uses his wit with words to shock people into listening to his message from the Lord. You might be shocked by his words as well. Check in out in the latest episode of Gospel Wabi Sabi.

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