Guys Like Us

I know what you're thinking, looking to one's self first? Isn't that selfish? We are reminded of John 8:7 and the importance of looking at our own sin rather than judging others. We often find ourselves blaming others, complaining, and doing everything we can to point the finger at someone else. The Gospel calls us to look inward and understand our own faults. Nathan, filmmaker and actor, talks through this life media and film, with all the joys and woes. His book, I'm the Worst: How Freedom is Found in Admitting Our Faults, is found where books are sold. Tune in for the full scoop!

The Guys Like Us is joined with Mark Moore who is an author and pastor. In this podcast we discuss the importance of God's wisdom and how to know and apply it in everyday life. We look through the Proverbs and learn the relevance of these timeless truths. His latest book, Wisdom 52, can be found where books are sold.

The Guys Like Us is joined with Heath Hardesty who is a pastor and an author. In this episode we break down our union with Jesus and the path of apprenticeship. It is clear to see how we live fragmented and disconnected lives where we are overwhelmed, exhausted, and have a hard time seeing Christ in every sphere of our life. Dutch theologian, Kuyper comforts us when he remarks "There is not a square inch in the whole domain of our human existence over which Christ, who is Sovereign over all, does not cry, Mine!" Be encouraged, friends, God is with you and wants to renovate your life from the ground up. His book All Things Together: How Apprenticeship to Jesus is the Way of Flourishing in a Fragmented World is available where books are sold.

The Guys Like Us is joined with Craig Thompson who is an author and pastor. In this episode, we talk about all things family and how to step into God's design and delight in the family. In particular, we look at characteristics and practices of healthy families. We also begin to unpack the work of sin and spiritual warfare that breaks and divides. Craig's book "Fighting for Your Family" is available where books are sold.

The Guys Like Us is joined with Joshua Porter who is an author and pastor. In this episode we talk about the importance of dying to self as a Christian disciple. The path is not a climb of ascent through might and willpower. But rather, laying down performance and self-help for a deep reliance and trust in the good news of Jesus. Josh's book How to Die: Chaos, Mortality, and the Scandal of Christian Discipleship can be found where books are sold.

In this episode of the Guys Like Us we connect with Jon Seidl who is a writer and speaker. We discuss the importance of confessing sin and breaking habits that lead to death and destruction. He shares "my slow fade, which had become a sprint toward the death of so much of me, had been exposed." This is a warning to all of us that sin is far greater that we can imagine, but yet, God's love and redemption is deeper than we believe. Tune in for a deeper discovery into addictive behaviors, and how we can confront them head on. Jon's book Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic can be found at christianalcoholic.com

The Guys Like Us is joined with Ronald Rolheiser who is an author and speaker. In this podcast we talk about Fr. Ron's contemplative journey of Christian spirituality with a particular focus on the need for a deeper formation in today's age. Ron shares some important wisdom across the ages on how Christians for centuries have sought after God's heart. His latest work, "Insane for the Light" welcomes us into Wisdom as we age. Visit ronrolheiser.com for more!

In this episode with professor and co-founder of Association for a More Just Society, Kurt Ver Beek, we dig into the details of justice work at a local and national level. How do you pursue justice in the midst of corruption, violence, gang activity, and unethical practices? Kurt's work in Honduras is an exciting model of Biblical justice that can be realized throughout the world. You can learn more about ASJ here: https://www.asj-us.org/

The Guys Like Us is joined with Josh Ryan Butler who is a pastor and author. In this conversation, we dig into the important reminder that God is with us in times of challenge and strife. In the day to day and in the moments when the pain is at your doorstep and barging its way into your home, God is with you and is on your side. Join in as we explore the Book of John and how we see vignettes into individual encounters with Jesus. We are these people, and can find ourselves in this story. Find out more about Josh and the book God Is on Your Side at joshuaryanbutler.com and where books are sold.

The Guys Like Us is joined with Anthony Russo who is a comedian and game creator. In this episode we talk about the importance of comedy and the arts. There is a beauty in finding some fun in the Christian life! Anthony has spent much of his life drawing out family friendly humor and connecting his faith. Most recently, he created a party style card game called the Bible is Funny which is available online!