In today's world a lot of life is lived online, and sometimes we say or share things that can be "controversial". Often we do not know it at the time, but if being honest there are occasions when we know exactly what we are doing. This is called "stirring the pot". Recently, Sergei shared a post on his personal facebook from new mystic thinker John Crowder. He admits to doing this while knowing it would stir things up. Was he right to do so? Should we actively stir the pot on social media? Both Ward and Sergei really get into all this, as well as how faith adds to this still relatively new online world we are all learning to navigate. Join in and see if you agree with what they have to say about living out an honest life both on and offline.

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What does it mean when the church talks about "God's Call" or His "will" for you? Recently, some changes in life have led Ward to think about how "God's Call" has changed over the years. While he still has faith God has certain plans for him, he also admits that there are things he was told and or thought were "God's Will" that never happened. In this episode, Ward brings these thoughts to Sergei for a discussion on how the American Church often presents "God's Call", and how it can lead to hurt and confusion when it does not happen as planned. Does it mean their is disobedience? Could it be that God changes His mind? Maybe He does not have plans for us? Is it that those who do not believe in a will of God are actually right? All of this and more gets touched on as the guys discuss what has changed for them when they think about what "God's Call" means. Sergei even touches on other theological ways of thinking about the subject. Ultimately, no matter where you are currently with "God's Call" we hope this episode shows that to question or be confused is common, and hopefully it can help some of you move past any hurt or confusion from "God's Call" not coming to fruition.

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The recent SCOTUS ruling to make abortion a state decision has caused quite a stir in our country. Sergei and Ward have thoughts as well, but more so they want to know how to best talk about this as two men who want to support women. In this episode the guys talk and rant a bit on what they think and feel about the recent ruling. Both share what has changed about their personal stances on abortion and why. Abortion, faith, history and rights all are up for grabs in this one. Throughout the conversation the hope is that what is said is based in what Sergei and Ward have learned from the women in their lives. More than ever women need to be heard and learned from.

Bonus: Link to Sergei's first time preaching in 5 years 6/19/22.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/luke-15-the-welcoming-god/id1468207749?i=1000569213582

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WE HAVE A GUEST! This episode is one about the journey of faith, and how that journey can take us to new and unexpected places. Our first guest, Caleb Jones joins us to discuss how a born and bred Southern Baptist ends up finding himself in a more liturgical practice, an Episcopal Parish to be exact. Caleb's story is one many American church goers, and also former church goers can relate too. It is one of faith, dissonance, and learning how to deal with change when the voices and the communities we follow start being less like Christ. Enjoy this conversation as the three of us learn from each other, and just maybe find some hope in the Christian church.

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Sergei recently watched the new documentary "Hillsong: A Megachurch Exposed" and wants to talk about it. Ward has not seen it, but can always talk. 

All jokes aside, this episode is pretty serious conversation about abuse in the church, and the fall out that it brings. Admitting to not have all the answers, both Sergei and Ward share their knowledge, and also some personal experience with the pain of church leaders not being the example they are meant to be. Sadly, both expect this is just the 1st of many conversations on this topic, but by discussing such things honestly they are hopeful that some healing and understanding can be found. 

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Easter... for christians that word is a big deal. In the American evangelical church it has been referred to as the "church Super Bowl" in both a good and bad light. In this conversation, Sergie and Ward discuss what Easter was like growing up for them, and what their feelings are on it now. Both share about what they were taught, or not taught over the years about this important Christian holiday. Ward specifically shares about his decision to adopt the practice of Lent, and also vents to Sergei about his frustrations with how he feels the evangelical church has taken Good Friday and turned it into a consumer driven event. Ultimately, both land on the idea that Christianity is pretty weird.

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In this episode, Sergei gets vulnerable discussing what is happening with Russia and Ukraine. When he was young, Sergei‘s parents brought their family from the former USSR to America. Being a refugee gives him a unique perspective in the discussion of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, as well as what it is like being a Russian living in the U.S. We hope this honest conversation gives insight into what is happening and gives us all a mindset of grace.

Talk On The Way stands with Ukraine.

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Welcome to an ongoing conversation had by friends Sergei and Ward. Despite being on opposite coasts of the USA we find ourselves often discussing matters of life, society, and faith. Now we have decided to create this podcast of these conversations as we strive to live a life of being better humans. In the future there will guests to join the conversation, but for now we hope you enjoy this debut as an introduction to us and our journey. Come join us as we talk on the way. 

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