Seekers & Speakers

Seekers & Speakers

Helping you discover a faith worth talking about. One of America's most prolific religion writers, Jonathan Merritt, sits down with the most interesting and influential Christian leaders today, asking them to reimagine a sacred word from the vocabulary of faith.

Episodes

October 2, 2018 33 mins
Historian of the American prosperity gospel movement, Kate Bowler, helps listeners reimagine the word "blessed" in the wake of her stage IV cancer diagnosis.
 
"Learning to Speak God from Scratch" by Jonathan Merritt - https://amzn.to/2Oyk5fb
 
"Blessed: A History of the American Prosperity Gospel" by Kate Bowler - https://amzn.to/2Awhz6o
 
"Everything Happens f...
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Provocative pastor and author, Brian Zahnd, helps listeners reimagine the word "cross."
 
"Learning to Speak God from Scratch" by Jonathan Merritt - https://amzn.to/2Oyk5fb
 
"Sinners in the Hands of a Loving God: The Scandalous Truth About the Very Good News" by Brian Zahnd - https://amzn.to/2NXmYFm
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September 18, 2018 32 mins
Internet sensation and "Chewbacca Mom," Candace Payne, helps listeners reimagine the word "joy."
 
"Learning to Speak God from Scratch" by Jonathan Merritt - https://amzn.to/2Oyk5fb
 
"Laugh it Up: Embrace Freedom and Experience Defiant Joy" by Candace Payne - https://amzn.to/2LSY1NO
 
"Simple Joys" by Candace Payne - https://amzn.to/2v6o5eT
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September 11, 2018 39 mins
Bestselling author and personality, Annie F. Downs, helps listeners reimagine the word "courage."
 
"Learning to Speak God from Scratch" by Jonathan Merritt - https://amzn.to/2Oyk5fb
 
"100 Days to Brave: Devotions for Unlocking Your Most Courageous Self" by Annie F. Downs - https://amzn.to/2LWLl8G
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September 4, 2018 42 mins
America's best known Bible study author, Beth Moore, helps listeners reimagine the word "fellowship."
 
"Learning to Speak God from Scratch" by Jonathan Merritt - https://amzn.to/2Oyk5fb
 
"Get Out of That Pit: Straight Talk About God's Deliverance" by Beth Moore - https://amzn.to/2LFaYMf
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August 28, 2018 37 mins
Popular spoken word artist and poet, Amena Brown, helps listeners reimagine the word "art."
 
"Learning to Speak God from Scratch" by Jonathan Merritt - https://amzn.to/2Oyk5fb
 
"How to Fix a Broken Record: Thoughts on Vinyl Records, Awkward Relationships, and Learning to Be Myself" by Amena Brown - https://amzn.to/2AtAC16
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August 21, 2018 33 mins
Prominent worship leader and author, Aaron Niequist, helps leaders reimagine the word "worship."
 
"Learning to Speak God from Scratch" by Jonathan Merritt - https://amzn.to/2Oyk5fb
 
"The Eternal Current: How a Practice-Based Faith Can Save Us from Drowning" by Aaron Niequist - https://amzn.to/2LEJBSm
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August 14, 2018 33 mins
HGTV star and bestselling author, Jen Hatmaker, helps listeners reimagine the word "love."
 
"Learning to Speak God from Scratch" by Jonathan Merritt - https://amzn.to/2Oyk5fb
 
"Of Mess and Moxie: Wrangling Delight from This Wild and Glorious Life" by Jen Hatmaker - https://amzn.to/2Kf1FNa
 
"For the Love: Fighting for Grace in a World of Impossible Standards" ...
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August 9, 2018 36 mins
Pastor of one of America's largest megachurches, Andy Stanley, helps listener reimagine the word "scripture."
 
"Learning to Speak God from Scratch" by Jonathan Merritt - https://amzn.to/2Oyk5fb
 
"Irresistible: Reclaiming the New that Jesus Unleashed in the World" by Andy Stanley - https://amzn.to/2LEeiHg
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August 7, 2018 2 mins

Helping you discover a faith worth talking about. One of America's most prolific religion writers, Jonathan Merritt, sits down with the most interesting and influential Christian leaders today, asking them to reimagine a sacred word from the vocabulary of faith.

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