Joy & Java

Pastor Brian shares from Matthew 26 and the moments leading up to Christ's arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane.  The disciples had no idea what was about to happen as Jesus shared Passover with them.  Brian shares from his heart and encourages us in the love that Christ has for us all.  There are a couple special songs and even a time of communion.  Join us as we remember the sacrifice of Christ on the special Good Friday Edition of The Pursuit Friends Network Podcast.

The Answer was written, recorded and produced by Brian Donahue

Communion Song was written by Peter Donahue and was recorded and produced by Brian Donahue

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We continue the conversation with Bob Robinson and ask him to describe what true discipleship looks like.  Bob also opens up about his past health issues and how God has been faithful to him through those difficult times.  This was a meaningful time of learning and encouragement that we hope will bring refreshment and challenge to how you view discipleship and kingdom building.  

Bob Robinson is Executive Director of Reintegrate (The Institute to Reintegrate Faith, Life and Vocations). He works with college students, church leaders, and marketplace leaders, to equip God’s people to reintegrate the Christian faith with all of life, especially their vocations. He disciples college students as a campus minister with CCO (Coalition for Christian Outreach) at Kent State University at Stark and Stark State College. He is the author of Reintegrate Your Vocation with God’s Mission (Good Place Publishing, 2017), a seven-chapter Bible study with practical applications for whole-life discipleship. He holds the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Akron, the Master of Divinity from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and the Doctor of Ministry in Faith, Vocation, and Culture from Covenant Theological Seminary. Bob lives near Canton, Ohio with his wife Linda. They have three young adult children, Trey, Joel, and Kaira.

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Bob Robinson joins Brian and Kristin for an interesting and provocative discussion on what it means to reintegrate our faith into everyday life and our vocations.  Bob Robinson is Executive Director of Reintegrate (The Institute to Reintegrate Faith, Life and Vocations). He works with college students, church leaders, and marketplace leaders, to equip God’s people to reintegrate the Christian faith with all of life, especially their vocations. He disciples college students as a campus minister with CCO (Coalition for Christian Outreach) at Kent State University at Stark and Stark State College. He is the author of Reintegrate Your Vocation with God’s Mission (Good Place Publishing, 2017), a seven-chapter Bible study with practical applications for whole-life discipleship. He holds the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Akron, the Master of Divinity from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and the Doctor of Ministry in Faith, Vocation, and Culture from Covenant Theological Seminary. Bob lives near Canton, Ohio with his wife Linda. They have three young adult children, Trey, Joel, and Kaira.

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Learn more about Bob and his ministry:

https://www.re-integrate.org/

https://www.patheos.com/blogs/reintegrate/

https://ccojubilee.org/about/our-team/bob-robinson/170/

All music used on this podcast was written, recorded and produced by Brian Donahue

This was a busy and exciting weekend for Pursuit as leadership joined with two other church planting movements on Saturday for fellowship and encouragement.  We also had our monthly Family Reunion/Night of Worship as a Network.  It was a special night of worship, hearing a word about John 5 from our own Aaron Bunnell, and partaking in communion and table fellowship.  This episode will encourage you as Brian and Kristin laugh more than normal in this report on how God is moving in giving us connection with other parts of the body of Christ.

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This week we examine this incredible scene at Jacob's Well in Samaria, as Jesus and his disciples decide to break through racial and cultural divides in order to see a rejected woman's heart healed and an entire town transformed by the grace and power of God.  Join us as we discuss this exciting and powerful passage.

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Brian and Kristin continue their conversation about their experience at the Exponential Conference and how God moved in their hearts.

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Brian and Kristin talk about the amazing time they had, along with their spouses, at the Exponential Conference in Orlando, FL this past week!  God moved mightily in their lives and hearts as they worshipped and learned with over 5,000 other church leaders - the largest church planting conference of it's type in the U.S.  The stories you are about to hear with encourage you and challenge you in your own walk with the Lord.  This is part one of a two part conversation, so make sure to listen next week for the continuation of the story!

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This week, Brian and Kristin finish out chapter 3 of the Book of John.  The end of chapter 3 takes an interesting look at a scene with John and his disciples as they grapple with the fact that Jesus and His disciples are getting more attention.  John patiently reminds his disciples what the real goal is and brings them into further submission towards the plan of God and the role of Christ in that plan.  We sometimes need reminded ourselves that we must decrease so the will and power and glory of God can increase in our own lives and circumstances.  Patience is needed as God's timing is often far different from our own.

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This week's episode is an engaging discussion about the conversation Jesus had in the night with the Jewish leader, Nicodemus.  Jesus showed great patience with this man who came with a possible ulterior motive, but he answers his questions and gets right to the heart of the matter.  This passage is one of the most recognized and memorized in all the Bible, but there is so much depth to this passage even beyond the notable John 3:16 verse.  Kristin and Brian dive deep and challenge us to engage in true discipleship making and missional living.

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Brian and Kristin wrap up the final passage of John 2.  Jesus clears the temple of the money changers and those making an unfair profit off the worship and sacrifice that was supposed to be happening during the Passover.  He makes a provocative and important statement about himself.  We also talk a little Super Bowl and Brian gets personal as he honors the life of Conni Raymont, a dear family member and aunt who passed away the day before the recording of this episode.

The discussion over John 2:13-25 starts at about the 20 minute mark.

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All music used in this podcast was written, performed, recorded, and produced by Brian Donahue

Opening song: Living Waters

Closing song: The Answer

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