The Future Is Here

Feel like you are doing a whole lot of work, but instead of being impactful, you just feel BUSY??? Sometimes being a leader - especially in ministry, feels like we have multiple jobs… And for some of us, it actually IS something we do voluntarily in addition to our 9 to 5. 

If that’s you (or if it’s not but you don’t want it to be), check out our latest episode with Robert and Tommy as they unpack Mark 11 and the fig tree story. They've got warnings for leaders about getting too busy and missing the fruit.

Tommy and Robert connect the fig tree's leaves to distracting activities, reminding us that busyness doesn't always equal impact. Pursuing success can cost us and our loved ones: and our cycle of constant activity is unhealthy – always gearing up for the next big thing, burning out, and starting over.

Tune in to hear Robert and Tommy talk about intentional pacing for fruitful outcomes and keeping leaders and families in good shape, while exploring how some organizational systems unintentionally hinder diversity. Gain practical insights on fostering diversity and understanding its purpose in shaping us as leaders.

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Ever wondered how to navigate the complexities of leading the next generation in a world that's rapidly transforming? Join Tommy Nixon and Robert Aboites in this game-changing episode as they kick off an exciting series of leadership conversations.

As young leaders coming up in spaces that have never been navigated before, how can we adapt to the evolving landscape of a young, urban, and multi-ethnic reality? This episode is your compass to understanding the pivotal changes required for effective leadership in today's complicated world.

Explore the nuances of the leadership journey and discover practical insights that will empower you to thrive in the contemporary world. Join us on this transformative quest every week by subscribing to our channel, and stay up to date with everything UYWI at www.uywi.org

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We are at a time and point in history where there are white power structures and because of this we have a demographic shift. 

Don’t look at it as a loss, but rather as the most Christian thing to do because that’s what Jesus did. We can actually lay down our power for the benefit of others. It’s a dub. 

We need to create a new leadership for a new world. Even if power shifts and nothing changes with the distribution of power, we become our oppressors. How do we break the cycle?

Let’s talk about How To Give Power Away in Episode 8 of The Future Is Here Podcast - Radical Middle Edition

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Is Social Justice a Sin?

We have seen our Urban Brothers and Sisters go through social justice issues like abortion, immigration, racism, but we fail to wrestle with this tension because we care more about being on the “right side.”

So what happens when we embody the values of others as opposed to that of Scripture? We miss the mark. We can’t be a witness when we play the victim. We need to show what the Kingdom of God is really like.

Why are we called, as Believers, to engage in social sin?

Let’s dialogue with Tommy Nixon and Fredy Romero in Episode 7: Is Social Justice a Sin? of The Future is Here Podcast: Radical Middle Edition

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Is The Church Full Of Hypocrites?

The answer may shock you.

It’s important that we recognize our hypocrisy and come with a posture of “I do not always live out what I believe.”The most Christian thing you can say is “I was wrong.” Why is it so hard to accept this?

When we allow idolatry to play a part in our lives, of course it’s going to be hard to acknowledge our own hypocrisy. We need to embody the values that have been laid out for us through Christ so that we can continue in the work God has called us into.

Let’s take the log out of our eyes before we tell someone there’s a speck in theirs. Let’s confront our own hypocrisy. 

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We have experienced a tremendous amount of suffering these past couple of years, but with this comes polarization. As followers of Christ, how can we learn to share the suffering of others? 

And how can we learn how to do this well?  What if suffering is imposed? Can we change the “they” narrative of suffering to a “we” narrative?  

Join Tommy Nixon & Fredy Romero on A Shared Suffering | The Future is Here Podcast: Radical Middle Edition  

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We have experienced a tremendous amount of suffering these past couple of years, but with this comes polarization. As followers of Christ, how can we learn to share the suffering of others? And how can we learn how to do this well? 

What if suffering is imposed? Can we change the “they” narrative of suffering to a “we” narrative? 

Join Tommy Nixon & Fredy Romero on Episode 24: A Shared Suffering | The Future is Here Podcast: Radical Middle Edition 

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Time and time again, we have seen “whoever controls the Book, holds the Power.” This leads to a toxic Church AND Christian Leadership.

We are going through the tension of how we read scripture and how we use it as a weapon to control people.

How do we control the narrative when Pastors and Church Leaders are controlling the narrative to fit the Gospel to their beliefs?

There are many mini Kingdoms that these leaders are creating about themselves because they hold power.

Who does the power belong to?

Tune in and let's dialogue to find the radical middle.

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“Who am I?”

You might’ve asked yourself this question once, twice, maybe more. We have lost the piece that makes us who we are. 

As leaders, we have a crisis. We are called to serve the marginalized, but the color of our skin disqualifies us. 

What happens when your Christian Community is not fighting for the injustices within our country? Do you lean into the color of your skin and fight? 

What comes into mind when you hear that you are a Child of God? Is there a hierarchy of how we are to identify? 

How do you stick to Biblical Principles without losing your identity? 

It can be easy to self-segregate, but if you don’t identify yourself in Christ first, you can be missing out on the Kingdom of God.  Let’s dialogue together… "Identity" is OUT NOW!

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How much of American Nationalism has seeped into the Church?

We as Christians are in a spiritual battle against the evil forces of this world. When you add American nationalism to this battle, it creates enemies out of other people, and reality is, those people are created in the Image of God. In this current reality we see key groups of people who profess Christ but don’t care about the suffering of others. How are we being that light in this dark world?

The next generation is rejecting boxes and conformity and is desperately looking for leaders who express a different way of being. The Radical Middle is for the leaders who are tired of a reactive church and are ready to build the church we dream of now.  Let’s dialogue together… The Army of God? is OUT NOW!

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