Threads Podcast: Life Unfiltered

Once upon a time, Ben & Threads Podcast: Life Unfiltered listener Mike Van Drie went to Cornerstone University together. During the same timespan. They had many classes together. Yet, it wasn't until many years later that the two of them connected in a meaningful way.

Mike at first thought a message from Ben about Threads was spam, so he ignored it for a couple weeks. Then he saw something on Facebook about Threads and decided to give it a listen, and he has been hooked since!

In addition to being a Cornerstone University alumni, Mike is a youth pastor, husband, and adoptive dad. But more than anything else, Mike is transparent and vulnerable. Pastors are not always known for being comfortable discussing their doubts and big questions of the faith... but Mike had no problem going there.

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"All the trees are losing their leaves, and not one of them is worried." -Donald Miller

Listen in as Ben and Jason share about things coming to an end and what new beginnings are taking their place. 

A few days before recording, Ben and Jason got into (yet another) heated argument. They decided to settle the score on the show. Don't miss it.

To wrap up, the dynamic duo answers random discussion starter questions and has a surprisingly deep conversation!

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”So, what do you want to talk about today?” Rarely will the answer be abortion and drugs!

Yet, Ben and Jason talked about both on this episode. Listen in as they authentically discuss these challenging and divisive issues. 

Have anything to add to the conversation? Email us at [email protected]. 

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100 episodes! To celebrate this achievement, our wives joined us in a conversation about the impact Threads is having on listeners, guests, and the friendship between Ben & Jason. Listen in as "autumn jazz" loving, "sheltered to the max childhood" Ben has trouble identifying who sings a certain well known song. You will also hear from very special listeners and former guests who sent in some audio cheers to celebrate with us.

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As we gear up for episode 100, Jason and I (Ben) sat down and had a conversation about where we find ourselves in life. We also took time to fill each of our content buckets to varying degrees. 

Listen in for an update on life and chatter about feedback from a new listener! Enjoy!

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There can be triumph over struggle. After a stroke and three brain surgeries, Kawan Glover now spends his days with individuals struggling with adversity in their personal and professional lives. Kawan has a bright and sunny disposition and a never-quit attitude... despite all his health challenges and resulting battle with opioid addiction! You don't want to miss this episode. 

We felt encouraged and built up after talking with Kawan, and we know you'll feel similarly.

Check out Kawan on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Check out his podcast Favor here.

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John Verner is the author of The Cult of Christianity: How Churches Control, Contain, and Convert. This book is about John's experience in the evangelical church and dives into the reasons why he left.

John was kind enough to join us on this episode to dive deeper into why he chose to leave the faith. There were a few moments where we didn't know quite where to go next in this interview, and John certainly gave us a lot to think about. 

Check out John's work by visiting his website, Verner Books. Connect with John on Facebook.

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BUCKET: Mental Health

TOPICS: Mental health vs. Physical health; Covid-19 and its impact on mental health; Police response to citizens with mental health issues; Mental health in the workplace; Breaking the stigma of mental health

LINKS: Test Your Mental Health Knowledge (QUIZ); The Connection Between Physical & Mental Health (VIDEO); Break the Stigma (VIDEO)

BONUS: While recording, Ben takes a call from a preacher who has been calling his cell phone relentlessly for weeks

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Here on the Threads Podcast: Life Unfiltered, it can be easy to get comfortable with our normal show. Talk about life's valleys and mountains? Check. Talk about mental health? Done. 

We often challenge you, our listeners, to step out of your comfort zone. Go to therapy. Be real in your communication. And at some point... we need to be challenged, too. That's why we are intentionally focusing on having uncomfortable conversations on our show. When we get uncomfortable, growth happens. 

On this episode, we are joined by Natalie Wanner, author of Crazy on the Inside: A Memoir of Nobody Special. After the typical suburban lifestyle sucked the joy and fulfillment out of her life, Natalie and her husband decided to take an unorthodox approach to helping Natalie find relief. They opened their marriage, allowing Natalie room to go to New York City once a month to live out her dream of being a writer in The Big Apple. Natalie was also free to form new relationships and seek out the fulfillment and joy that had gone missing.

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Author, podcaster, and Pastor Eric Jackson joins us to talk about how so many Christians have become domesticated and dumbed down by their churches and the cheap "Christianese" culture. Eric invites our listeners to live the opposite of domesticated and be feral in their faith - no matter how messy that pursuit might be.

Though we admittedly got a bit into the weeds of Christianity, there should definitely be something in this episode that all listeners will find intriguing. 

Check out Eric's book here

Listen to the Feral Christians podcast here

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As mentioned in the beginning of the show, here is information about the charity walk that Jason's sister Megan Fenyoe is hosting for her organization, "I Am Enough." The Freedom Haven Virtual Run/Walk will take place from September 24-27, 2020. ALL proceeds go directly to the I AM ENOUGH movement Nonprofit Organization which means your registration fee is a tax write off! 

Participating in Freedom Haven Virtual Run/Walk is a great opportunity to get outside, exercise and stand up against domestic violence in your community and to be a voice for those who are suffering, and ultimately let them know they are not alone!

Please click the link below to join us for the Freedom Haven Virtual Run/Walk and help us hit our $50,000 goal!

http://thefreedomhaven.com/virtual-run-walk 

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