What does it mean to listen to the voice of God in a world full of noise? How can we know what we're supposed to be doing if we're not hearing the One who's leading us?

In this episode we talk about the fact that Sabbath is less about a day of the week and more about living life in rhythm with God.

When one hears "Blessed are the Meek," they likely have something come to mind. But what does it really mean? Have we made it something it's not? 

In this episode we continue discussing the Casualty of The Beatitudes. This time we explore how our culture has decided that the powerful are more worthy of a blessing than the meek.

"Don't let it get to you." "Man, just let it roll right off you." "Stay positive!" All good advice, right? Problem is, we all reach a point at which we have to own our pain, or it will consume and define us.

In this episode, we talk honestly about our emotions, the language of lamentation, the closeness of God in our suffering, and what it means to mourn.

The Beatitudes are a pretty clear example of the people that God blesses and even what that blessing equates to. BUT... for whatever reason, it seems those same characteristics aren't appreciated or respected on Earth. So... what do we do with that? Unfortunately, we have (quietly of course) changed how these appear in our life to fit the worldly definition of success.

In the first episode of this series, we discuss the first of the Beatitudes that doesn't quite jive with the current way of thinking and why the Rich in Ego are surely more blessed than the Poor in Spirit. 

For theirs is the kingdom of the world.

Sometimes we start talking and don't quite know where we will end up. Fortunately, this time it is well worth the journey. We start in Deuteronomy and somehow end up in Matthew, but... we hit along some interesting thoughts on the way. 

This episode serves as an intro or on ramp to a new series around the Beatitudes, but it's not what you think. Give it a listen and stay tuned for what's next.

You don't write a book called "Death To Deconstruction" without raising a few eyebrows. Author, pastor, and art punk purveyor Josh Porter is back to talk about the response to his book (both positive and negative) what surprised him about the process of releasing the book, the secret Showbread album that just dropped, and a lot more.

You can buy the book "Death To Deconstruction" here - > https://www.amazon.com/Death-Deconstruction-Reclaiming-Faithfulness-Rebellion/dp/0825447348/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1LQS8KMDTKT1F&keywords=josh+porter+death+to+deconstruction&qid=1689648443&sprefix=death+to+decon%2Caps%2C176&sr=8-1

Listen to the "Death To Deconstruction" podcast miniseries here - > https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/death-to-deconstruction/id1653687517

Stream the new Showbread album "Our Fathers Were Models For God" here - > https://open.spotify.com/album/19DDR206h5hsILUlDcnhs3

So...what is heresy, exactly? It's a term that gets thrown about quite freely, but if you were to ask 10 different people to define it, you might get 10 different answers. We try to get to some clarity on the issue, and hopefully stumble onto some wisdom along the way.

There is so much much going on in this world right now. Christians have been put in the spotlight in many ways, though not always good. Unfortunately... instead of that being something to point people to truth, it has only further contributed to the idea that each person can have their own version of the truth.

In this episode we talk community, heretics, and the pursuit of happiness. You know, just normal lighthearted conversation.  

We know you'll be shocked, but we're talking about the middle ground again.

In this conversation, we talk about our tendency (in America, anyway) to look towards political policies, leaders, and parties to solve the problem of the human condition. Trouble is, they can't - and we forget that to the detriment of our ability to be salt and light.

What we need vs. what we want is almost always different. We often try to substitute a desire for inspiration with the necessary, yet uncomfortable, need for instruction. This is especially evident when it comes to the church. 

In this episode we attempt to discuss these things in truth and with grace. We talk about spiritual growth, the seeker friendly trend, nominal Christianity, and many other things that are at play here.