Kindred Podcast

In this episode of the Kindred Podcast, Ron Toft takes on the weighty topic of sin with both honesty and hope. Ron reframes sin not just as personal moral failings, but also as systemic patterns of harm that shape our world—inequalities, abusive power structures, and the ways we benefit from them. Drawing from scripture, theology, and lived experience, he challenges us to recognize both our complicity and our capacity to choose a different way. This conversation invites us to move toward greater harmony with God, with each other, and with creation itself.

Kindred Church is a Christian community gathering in Reno, Nevada.

We are a 501c3 non-profit organization. If you believe in the ministry of Kindred Church and would like to support our efforts, visit kindredchurchreno.com/donate to make a contribution.

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In this week’s Kindred gathering, Brandon opens up about a deeply personal shift in how he understands God’s role in the world. Drawing from his own journey of faith, doubt, and collapse, he challenges the idea that God is in control of every detail—and instead invites us to consider a God who is present, active, and collaborative with humanity through the Spirit. Together, we explore questions about prayer, suffering, and Romans 8:28, and reflect on what it means to live as Spirit-empowered people who bring good into the midst of chaos. The conversation is honest, vulnerable, and refreshingly practical, with room for questions and dialogue along the way.

Kindred Church is a Christian community gathering in Reno, Nevada.

We are a 501c3 non-profit organization. If you believe in the ministry of Kindred Church and would like to support our efforts, visit kindredchurchreno.com/donate to make a contribution.

If you'd like to join us for a gathering, please visit kindredchurchreno.com/gatherings for our location and service times.

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In this episode, Al Berreman asks the big question: Who is God, and how do we know them? Through stories from scripture and our own community, Al reflects on the many ways people experience God—from healing and joy to silence and struggle—reminding us that at the center of it all, God is love.

Kindred Church is a Christian community gathering in Reno, Nevada.

We are a 501c3 non-profit organization. If you believe in the ministry of Kindred Church and would like to support our efforts, visit kindredchurchreno.com/donate to make a contribution.

If you'd like to join us for a gathering, please visit kindredchurchreno.com/gatherings for our location and service times.

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This week, Pastor Rob continues our series on Progressive Christianity by asking: What do we do with the Bible in this space? Together, we explore traditional views of Scripture—its authority, clarity, and truthfulness—while also naming the ways those interpretations have too often been weaponized. Rob invites us to unlearn harmful readings and discover healthier ways to approach the Bible as a diverse, ancient witness to God’s love. At the heart of it all is the simple truth: God is love, and the invitation of Jesus is to live that love out in tangible ways for our neighbors

Kindred Church is a Christian community gathering in Reno, Nevada.

We are a 501c3 non-profit organization. If you believe in the ministry of Kindred Church and would like to support our efforts, visit kindredchurchreno.com/donate to make a contribution.

If you'd like to join us for a gathering, please visit kindredchurchreno.com/gatherings for our location and service times.

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This week on the Kindred Podcast, Dr. Brandon Evans kicks off our new series Creatively Progressive Christianity. Brandon shares his own journey of faith transformation—how education, openness, and following Jesus led him from conservative beginnings into a more expansive, progressive understanding of Christianity.

He reflects on the “slippery slope” of rethinking long-held beliefs, the role of education and experience in reshaping theology, and how progressive Christianity invites us to embrace new information while still deeply following the way of Jesus. Brandon also sets the stage for the weeks ahead, introducing the key questions we’ll be exploring as a community: What do we do with the Bible? Who is God? What does salvation mean? How do we think about gender, sexuality, and marriage through a progressive lens?

This message is both personal and invitational—encouraging us to see Christianity not as static, but as a living, evolving faith that centers on love, justice, and continual growth

Kindred Church is a Christian community gathering in Reno, Nevada.

We are a 501c3 non-profit organization. If you believe in the ministry of Kindred Church and would like to support our efforts, visit kindredchurchreno.com/donate to make a contribution.

If you'd like to join us for a gathering, please visit kindredchurchreno.com/gatherings for our location and service times.

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In this episode, Ron Toft wraps up Kindred’s months-long series on the book of Acts with a challenge: what if our calling isn’t to overthrow the ‘empires’ of our time, but to build a better kingdom within them? Ron reflects on the early church’s community-building, its tension with unjust power, and how joy, vulnerability, and genuine connection can quietly transform the world. It’s a call to live out the Sermon on the Mount in real, tangible ways—together.

Kindred Church is a Christian community gathering in Reno, Nevada.

We are a 501c3 non-profit organization. If you believe in the ministry of Kindred Church and would like to support our efforts, visit kindredchurchreno.com/donate to make a contribution.

If you'd like to join us for a gathering, please visit kindredchurchreno.com/gatherings for our location and service times.

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What does it look like to live out the values of Jesus in a world shaped by empire and domination? In this episode, Garrett McGeein explores the story of Stephen’s trial and execution in Acts 6–7, inviting us to consider a new kind of power—one rooted not in retaliation, but in courage, truth, and compassion. Drawing parallels to modern systems of control, Garrett challenges us to embody kingdom ethics by rejecting vengeance, choosing intercession, and reclaiming strength through humility. With moments of humor, depth, and dialogue, this message offers a grounded, powerful invitation to live “no more of this.”

Kindred Church is a Christian community gathering in Reno, Nevada.

We are a 501c3 non-profit organization. If you believe in the ministry of Kindred Church and would like to support our efforts, visit kindredchurchreno.com/donate to make a contribution.

If you'd like to join us for a gathering, please visit kindredchurchreno.com/gatherings for our location and service times.

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In this episode, Rob Griffin reflects on the theology of complementarianism—what it is, where it came from, and the harm it’s caused. Drawing from scripture, personal experience, and the stories of women leaders in the church, Rob offers a powerful call to dismantle the old narratives that silence women. With clarity and conviction, he reminds us: the church is incomplete without the voices and leadership of women.

Listen in as we explore how Jesus—and the early church—did things differently.

Kindred Church is a Christian community gathering in Reno, Nevada.

We are a 501c3 non-profit organization. If you believe in the ministry of Kindred Church and would like to support our efforts, visit kindredchurchreno.com/donate to make a contribution.

If you'd like to join us for a gathering, please visit kindredchurchreno.com/gatherings for our location and service times.

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This week, Allison Berreman explores the evolving relationship between God and Abraham in Genesis 15–17. What begins as an unconditional promise becomes a mutual covenant—shifting from grace alone to grace with responsibility. Through the lens of spiritual growth and divine parenting, Allison reflects on how God's love meets us where we are and invites us into deeper trust and maturity. It's a thoughtful, emotionally honest journey into what it means to be in relationship with a living, loving God.

Kindred Church is a Christian community gathering in Reno, Nevada.

We are a 501c3 non-profit organization. If you believe in the ministry of Kindred Church and would like to support our efforts, visit kindredchurchreno.com/donate to make a contribution.

If you'd like to join us for a gathering, please visit kindredchurchreno.com/gatherings for our location and service times.

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In this episode, Rob Griffin unpacks the story of the Ethiopian eunuch in Acts 8, inviting us to see it not just as a story of conversion, but as a radical moment of inclusion. With historical insight and theological depth, Rob explores how eunuchs in the ancient world represented gender and sexual minorities—and how scripture speaks directly to their belovedness.

Through passages from Isaiah, Matthew, and Acts, this teaching reaffirms God’s welcome to those often left out. Recorded during Pride Month, it's a timely reminder that the gospel is good news for everyone.

Kindred Church is a Christian community gathering in Reno, Nevada.

We are a 501c3 non-profit organization. If you believe in the ministry of Kindred Church and would like to support our efforts, visit kindredchurchreno.com/donate to make a contribution.

If you'd like to join us for a gathering, please visit kindredchurchreno.com/gatherings for our location and service times.

Thanks for listening.