Exploring More

Exploring More

Zoweh's Exploring More Podcast is an invitation to conversations committed to sharing our discoveries of the wild and wonderful Kingdom of God… how it works, who we are in it, and the Love and Life that is constantly pursuing us. The Kingdom of God isn’t easy nor is everything in our story good—there are predators and parasites in the spiritual realm, another kingdom, the kingdom of darkness that exists and violently opposes our discovering and becoming more. Exploring More is hosted by Michael Thompson, produced by Zoweh, and recorded in Durham, NC.

Episodes

September 24, 2025 55 mins

Hearing God’s Voice: Removing Obstacles and Restoring Intimacy

In this episode of the Exploring More Podcast, Michael Thompson and Josh Overton dive into one of the most personal and transformative themes of the spiritual journey: hearing the voice of God. Through stories, theology, and p...

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King Me: Becoming the Hero in Your Story

In this episode of the Exploring More Podcast, Michael Thompson shares a powerful conversation with Jim Ramos, host of the Men in the Arena podcast, centered on the themes of King Me—the masculine journey, identity, and living as image bearers of God.

Michael unpacks the five stages of a man’s life: boyhood, explorer, warrior, king, and elder sage, a...

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September 10, 2025 24 mins

Writing King Me: Friendship, Editing, and the Journey to Wholeness

In this special episode of the Exploring More Podcast, Michael Thompson sits down with longtime friend and editor Bob Harding to reflect on the creative journey behind King Me. What began as a professional connection through a mutual friend soon became a deep friendship rooted in trust, truth, and the shared mission of helping men redisco...

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September 3, 2025 57 mins

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Listening, Naming, and Hearing God: Wrapping Up Season Four

In the final episode of season four, Michael Thompson and SJ Jennings close out their five-part series on listening with a heartfelt reflection on what it means to truly pay attention—to others, to ourselves, and to God. They revisit the podcast’s journey since 2018, the shift ...

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Being Heard: The Healing Power of Presence and Empathy

In this episode of the Exploring More Podcast, Michael Thompson and SJ Jennings continue their journey into the art of listening—focusing on what it means to truly hear someone. They explore how childhood wounds, family dynamics, and emotional disconnects can shape our experience of...

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August 20, 2025 46 mins

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The Extra Mile: Listening Like Jesus

In this episode of the Exploring More Podcast, Michael Thompson and SJ Jennings continue their conversation on the transformative power of listening—not just with our ears, but with our hearts. Drawing from Jesus’ invitation to go the extra mile, they explore what it means to carry someone’s emotional or spi...

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August 13, 2025 51 mins

The Art of Listening: Building Trust, Connection, and Space for the Soul

In this episode of the Exploring More Podcast, Michael Thompson and SJ Jennings begin a new series on listening—not just hearing, but truly engaging. They explore how good listening fosters trust, empathy, and connec...

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Galatians 6: Gentle Restoration, Personal Theology, and the Gospel of More

In this final episode of the Galatians series, Michael Thompson and SJ Jennings explore Paul’s closing words in chapter 6—an invitation to live with gentleness, forgiveness, and mutual care. As they reflect on the early church’s challenges, Michael a...

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July 30, 2025 50 mins

Galatians 5: Living by the Spirit and Resisting the Drift to Bondage

In this episode of the Exploring More Podcast, Michael Thompson and SJ Jennings continue their journey through Galatians, diving deep into chapter 5 and its radical invitation: to live free and walk by the Spirit. They e...

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Galatians 4: From Law to Sonship—Living in the Freedom of Grace

In this episode of the Exploring More Podcast, Michael Thompson and SJ Jennings continue their journey through Galatians, unpacking the powerful contrast between life under the law and life as sons and daughters of God. Using...

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Galatians 3: Faith, Freedom, and the Promise of More

In this episode of the Exploring More Podcast, Michael Thompson turns the spotlight to Galatians chapter 3—a pivotal passage where Paul passionately unpacks the difference between living by faith and being bound by the law. Building on ...

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July 9, 2025 52 mins

Galatians 2: Identity, Intimacy, and the Freedom Beyond Performance

In this episode of the Exploring More Podcast, Michael Thompson and SJ Jennings continue their series on Galatians by diving into chapter two—where Paul boldly defends the gospel of grace and challenges efforts to impose law-driven faith on new believers. Through humor, baseball analogies, and historical insight, the hosts explore the cu...

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July 2, 2025 49 mins

Galatians 1: Gospel Clarity, Conditional Love, and Personal Theology

In this episode of the Exploring More Podcast, Michael Thompson and SJ Jennings continue their series through the book of Galatians, focusing on Paul’s bold defense of his apostleship and the uncompromising unity of the gospel. Writing with passion and urgency, Paul confronts distortions introduced by the Judaizers—reminding the Galatia...

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June 25, 2025 47 mins

Galatians, Grace, and Gospel: Paul’s Passion and Our Freedom

In this episode of the Exploring More Podcast, Michael Thompson and SJ Jennings open a brand-new journey through the book of Galatians. With passion and insight, they explore Paul’s missionary travels, his dramatic transformatio...

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Kings Row with John Eldredge: Experiencing Jesus in Daily Life

In this special episode of Exploring More, Michael Thompson welcomes bestselling author John Eldredge to launch the new series Kings Row. Together, they explore deeper spiritual experiences—not through religious striving, but through daily relational union and communion with Jesus.

John shares his heart behind Experiencing Jesus...

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Healing the Father’s Heart: Questions, Connection, and the Power of Apology

In this episode of the Exploring More Podcast, Michael Thompson and SJ Jennings dive into the deep waters of fatherhood and healing. They explore how a father’s spiritual health and emotional presence can shape no...

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Training Up a Child: Discovering Gifts, Asking Questions, and Fathering with Intentionality

In this episode of the Exploring More Podcast, Michael Thompson, SJ Jennings, and Josh Overton invite listeners into a candid and heartfelt conversation about the ongoing journey of fatherhood. Drawing from Proverbs 22:6 and their own lived experiences, they explore the sacred responsibility of training up childre...

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Fatherhood and the Healing Journey: Reconciliation, Empathy, and Presence

In this heartfelt episode of the Exploring More Podcast, Michael Thompson, Josh Overton, and SJ Jennings take listeners into the complex and sacred terrain of fatherhood. Through honest conversation and personal stories, they explore how generational wounds, busy lives, and missed moments can shape our parenting—and how empathy and...

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May 21, 2025 57 mins

Fathering Through the Stages: Presence, Healing, and the Power of a Dad's Yes

In this episode of the Exploring More Podcast, Michael Thompson and SJ Jennings step into the sacred and strategic role of fatherhood—unpacking what it means to guide children through the stages of growth with intention, love, and grace.

From boyhood to beloved son, explorer to warrior, and eventually king and eld...

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The Heart of a Father: Leading with Presence, Healing, and Grace

In this episode of the Exploring More Podcast, Michael Thompson and SJ Jennings step into the sacred space of fatherhood—a role both powerful and profoundly influential. With studies showing that 92% of family behavior follows the father’s lead, the stakes are high. Michael and SJ unpack how a father’s presence—or absence—shapes the heart o...

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