Almost overnight, after 18 years of ministry, Mars Hill Church closed its doors. We’ve teamed up with our friends from Christianity Today to bring you an in-depth look at the first episode in a series about one church’s story of power, conflict and Christian celebrity. Listen to the full series at christianitytoday.com/podcasts

#43: The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill

True stories to help you follow Jesus in modern culture. “Amazing and authentic.” - Christianity Today Like a movie for your ears, every episode we choose a compelling topic to wrestle with and put together interwoven stories to explore that topic. It’s not a Bible study or a sermon. It’s a series of gripping, funny, sad and intimate stories of people grappling with what it means to follow Jesus amidst the cultural issues of our time – set to a soundtrack to immerse you. Come along with us as we take a nuanced dive into what it looks like to be a person of Christian faith living in the modern world. Hosted by Jesse Eubanks and produced by Anna Tran.

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They called him the C.S. Lewis of the 21st century. A pastor, author and intellectual giant, his ministry in New York City inspired Christians around the world with a vision for following Jesus in a post-Christian culture. But, who was he really? This week, on the first anniversary of his passing, we explore the life, legacy, and secret life of Timothy Keller.

Audio of Collin Hansen was used with permission from The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast and The Speak Life Podcast.

Donate to the ministry: https://lovethyneighborhood.org/donate/

Resources
Jon’s podcast InterVarsity World Changers: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/intervarsity-world-changers/id1719835730
See photo of Tim Keller’s sermon notes: https://twitter.com/brianparks64/status/1694600032127680873
Carpool Karaoke with Tim Keller: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gini3fJUVkE
Sermon excerpts can be found at Gospel in Life: gospelinlife.com/
Read Christina’s full experience of 9/11 in her book Out of the Shadow of 9/11: https://christinaraystanton.com/product/out-of-the-shadow-of-9-11
Documentary about the boatlift rescue Christina was a part of: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18lsxFcDrjo

Credits
Special thanks to our interviewees Janet Essig, Dietrich Gruen, and Christina Stanton
Senior producer and host is Jesse Eubanks, co-host is Anna Tran.
Anna Tran is our producer, writer for this episode, and audio editor
Music for this episode comes from Blue Dot Sessions & Murphy D.X.

#84: Where the Gospel Meets Tim Keller

In the last episode, we explored what happened when a pastor’s daughter went somewhere off-limits: strip clubs. In today’s episode, Jesse Eubanks and Anna Tran reflect on things they couldn’t say about the sex industry - including the 6 most common segments of the sex trade and its connection to human trafficking. They interview Hannah Estabrook about her restorative justice work with women in the sex trade. Finally, Anna talks with a young woman helping dancers in strip clubs.

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Connect with Hannah Estabrook: www.sanctuarynight.com

#2.5: Things We Couldn’t Say (About The Sex Industry)

Christians say they should share the gospel everywhere they go, but what happens when a pastor’s daughter goes somewhere off-limits? A story of sex, money and God. This episode originally aired June 2017.

Find resources from this episode linked here.

#2: Where the Gospel Meets the Sex Industry

Founder and President Jesse Eubanks unveils the Grand Finale of Love Thy Neighborhood. Tune in to hear his insights on our transformative decision and glimpse into the future ahead.

Read the Official Grand Finale Announcement: lovethyneighborhood.org/finale
Grand Finale F.A.Q.: lovethyneighborhood.org/finalefaq

Big News: LTN Announces Our Grand Finale

In the last episode, we explored what happens when Christians become fed up with consuming far more than they need. In today’s episode, Jesse Eubanks and Anna Tran reflect on all the things they couldn’t say about consumerism - including the misuse of fair trade by corporations, how minimalism isn’t the Gospel, and about following Jesus in a Consumer Christian economy. Finally, Anna talks with a local nonprofit helping refugee women learn new skills to make a fair wage in the U.S. marketplace.

Resources
Listen to the narrative episode #83: Where the Gospel Meets Consumerism
Article from The Guardian: Is Fair Trade Finished?
Redeeming Productivity: A Christian’s Perspective on Minimalism
The BEMA Podcast: Season 3
Skye Jethani’s book: The Divine Commodity: Discovering a Faith Beyond Consumer Christianity
Interview with Skye Jethani about the book
Connect with: Maya Collection
Shop Maya Collection

Credits
Special thanks to Tracy Baechle and Karen Aroh
Senior producer and host is Jesse Eubanks, Co-host is Anna Tran.
The episode was produced and edited by Anna Tran.
Music for this episode comes from Murphy D.X.

#43: The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill

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