The Mere Disciple Podcast

What is the role of doubt in a Christian's life? When does doubt become poisonous and destructive? Can it be leveraged in such a way that it strengthens and deepens one's faith? If so, how? 

In this episode Pastor Jeff reflects on some of the insights on how to "do doubt well" offered by Shelby Abbott, evangelist and author of numerous books, including 'DoubtLess: Because Faith is Hard'.  

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Pastor Jeff Strong sits down with Megan Beck, a registered clinical counsellor with Mercy Seat Ministry (www.mercyseatministry.ca). Megan specializes in connecting with individuals to help them find healing from personally painful experiences. She desires to provide opportunities for personal growth in the areas of emotional, mental, relational and spiritual health.

A short episode to highlight www.christiansandthevaccine.com, an important resource that thoughtfully and wisely addresses the questions many Christians have regarding the pandemic, vaccines, and our response as disciples of Jesus. 

In this episode Pastor Jeff Strong shares some in-process reflections on the ideological challenges facing Christians seeking to respond to racism and injustice courageously, faithfully, and biblically.

Resources cited in this episode:

Monique Duson (Center for Biblical Unity)

Photo: Black Lives Matter (IG: @clay.banks)

The Canadian government just announced an extension of the Canadian Emergency Response Benefit (i.e. CERB) for an additional eight weeks. It will be tempting for many to delay/avoid going back to work and instead take advantage of this program. However, Pastor Jeff shares a vision for the kingdom call to work that should animate every Christian who can work to do so. In Christ, work/service becomes one of the most powerful means through which Christians can honour God, bless their communities, and strengthen themselves.

In this episode, Pastor Jeff Strong interviews the charismatic and whimsical Preston Pouteaux on the importance of imagination, neighbours and neighbourhoods, and what it's like to be a pastor in a pandemic.

In this episode, Pastor Jeff Strong interviews fellow pastor Tom Greentree (www.tomgreentree.com), discussing the nature of life-giving growth, the things that keep people stuck in damaging patterns, and which perspectives and practices Tom has found to be especially formative in facilitating growth in himself and others.   

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In this episode, Pastor Jeff Strong explores the practices of lament and thanksgiving, sharing why he believes these can serve Christians especially well in the strange days in which we find ourselves.

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Episode Image: "Alone" by Kilarov Zaneit

In this episode Pastor Jeff Strong and Pastor Jason Ashley discuss the importance and priority of generosity during times of financial uncertainty and instability for those who desire to be faithful disciples of Jesus.

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Episode Image: "Generosity" by Yasir Eryılmaz.

In this episode Pastor Jeff Strong sits down with his colleague Pastor Jason Ashley from Balfour Covenant Church. Jason shares pastorally and practically around the question, "How do I grow in my faith during this time of isolation?"

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Music Intro/Outro: "Enthusiast" by Tours used under a Creative Commons Attribution License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)