Pondering Theologian

In this episode we explore how we respond when others say things that are insulting to us. What do we say by what we do and say in these instances? 

Scriptural references:  1 Corinthians 6:19-20, 1 Timothy 4:8, 1 Samuel 16:7, 2 Kings 2:23-25, Romans 12:3

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-Nathaniel AKA the Pondering Theologian

In this episode I will share a hard story of loss for me, but through it I ask us to ponder what are we putting off till tomorrow, that we can be doing today.

Scriptural references:  Ecclesiastes 11:4

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In this episode we look at the most well known verse from Micah, as well as ponder what it means to confess our sins.

Scriptural references:  1 Corinthians 1:18-31, Matthew 5:1-12, Micah 6:1-8

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In this episode I continue my conversation with Dani Postma, about wholistic sustainability, the church and some practical steps as Christians and leaders. 

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In this episode we welcome back Dani Postma. Dani is a duel enrolled graduate student, working on a masters and doctorate, with a passion for wholistic sustainability and the church. In this two part interview we will talk about what is wholistic sustainability, what is the church and the human role in creation and some practical steps as Christians and leaders.

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In this 2nd part of my conversation with Dr. Rasdale, we continue to explore toxic productivity, the difference between busyness and productivity, language, and several other things. 

Referenced works: The 40-day Surrender Fast, by Dr. Celeste Owens, The Tao of Pooh, by Benjamin Hoff, Dare to lead: Brave Word, by Brené Brown

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In this episode, we welcome back Dr. Rasdale of Talkin Psych with Doc Raz! In our conversation we talk about toxic productivity, the difference between busyness and productivity, language, and several other things. 

Referenced works:  The 40-day Surrender Fast, by Dr. Celeste Owens, The Tao of Pooh, by Benjamin Hoff, Dare to lead: Brave Word, by Brené Brown

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History, often controlled by the leaders of a place, (whether country or local school board) and it often leaves something out. What do we do as we build our knowledge and positions of the world?

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"Come as you are!" This is a statement that is on many a church website, above sanctuaries, said in service and advertisements. Do we actually mean it? Or is there some motivation underneath?

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I have heard many times, that the evil is in secular music. I disagree, but I think there is some nuance to that position. So come listen and let me know what you think. 

Scriptural influences on this episode:  Ephesians 5:19, Hebrews 2:12, Psalms 71:23, Psalm 105:2

Some songs to ponder: Hush, by Hellyeah; Written in the stars, by Tinie Tempah; One More Light, by Linkin Park; Burn, by the Cure; Angels, by Within Temptation, Nothing Else Matters, by Metallica; Kill a word, by Eric Church; Humble and Kind, by Tim McGraw, If Today was Your last Day, by Nickelback, How Did You Love, by Shinedown; Hunger, by Florence and the machine; Ashes of Eden, by Breaking Benjamin; We appreciate Power, by Grimes and HANA; Shooting Stars, by Rival Sons

You can reach out using one of the contacts below.

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-Nathaniel AKA the Pondering Theologian