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

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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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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May 7, 2025 66 mins

The Fuel of Fear: How God's Love Disarms the False Self

 

In this episode of the Exploring More Podcast, Michael Thompson and SJ Jennings return to the powerful themes of hiding, proving, and fearing—three intertwined patterns that shape a man’s internal world. They examine how fear fuels a “false self” and keeps men from living in the freedom and love God offers.

Through pers...

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April 30, 2025 50 mins

The Weight of Proving: Finding Worth in God's Love

This episode of the Exploring More Podcast delves into the concept of "something to prove" within the broader journey of masculinity and spiritual identity. Hosts Michael Thompson and SJ Jennings examine how men often develop a false self rooted in hiding, proving, and fearing—patterns shaped by both societal pressures and personal experiences. Through h...

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April 23, 2025 54 mins

Living With Nothing To Hide: The Journey from False Self to Freedom

In this reflective episode of the Exploring More Podcast, Michael Thompson and SJ Jennings revisit foundational themes of the season—hiding, fearing, and proving—and how these traits are deeply rooted in the false self. Through honest storytelling and personal reflection, they unpack how these tendencies often form early in life, influen...

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Nothing to Hide, Nothing to Prove, Nothing to Fear: The Journey to Authenticity

In this episode of the Exploring More Podcast, Michael Thompson and SJ Jennings unpack a transformative phrase that strikes at the heart of a man’s internal world: “Nothing to hide, nothing to prove, nothing to fear.”

Drawing from biblical narratives like Adam’s hiding in Eden and Peter’s denial of Jesus, the ho...

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April 9, 2025 58 mins

Brotherhood and the Deep Work of Friendship

In this episode of the Exploring More Podcast, Michael Thompson and SJ Jennings dive into the heart of masculine friendship—unpacking the power of vulnerability, time, and intentionality in building deep, lasting brotherhood.

They explore the difficulty many men face in creating meaningful relationships, particularly the courage it takes to be kno...

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April 2, 2025 49 mins

Finding Rhythms: Rest, Reflection, and Brotherhood

In the rush of life, how do we maintain the rhythms that keep us grounded? This episode of the Exploring More Podcast dives into the balance between productivity and rest, focusing on the intentional rhythms that connect us with Jesus and with our brothers in faith.

Michael Thompson and SJ Jennings explore the significance of solitude, refl...

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March 26, 2025 51 mins

Breaking Free: The Journey from Shame to Freedom

Shame thrives in silence, convincing us that our worst moments define us. But what if we could name it, face it, and walk into freedom?

In this episode of the Exploring More Podcast, Michael Thompson and SJ Jennings continue their deep dive into the journey of healing from shame. Through personal stories—like the sting of a high school basket...

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March 19, 2025 54 mins

From Shame to Holy Regret: Reclaiming Freedom and Healing

Shame keeps us stuck—bound to past mistakes, false identities, and wounds we were never meant to carry. But what if we could reframe our regrets and step into healing?

In this episode of the Exploring More Podcast, Michael Thompson and SJ Jennings dive deep into the transformation from shame to holy regret. They unpack how early expe...

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March 12, 2025 50 mins

Breaking the Cycle: Finding Freedom from Sexual Shame

Shame thrives in silence, especially when it’s tied to sexual experiences and behaviors. In this episode of the Exploring More Podcast, Michael Thompson and SJ Jennings uncover how guilt and shame often drive self-destructive cycles, particularly in the context of pornography and unwanted sexual behavior.

Drawing from personal stories, cultural insights, and spiritual truths, th...

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Shame: The Silent Thief of Identity | Breaking Free Through Christ

Shame is more than a fleeting emotion—it’s a force that erodes identity, distorts relationships, and keeps us trapped in cycles of self-doubt and self-destruction. In this episode of the Exploring More Podcast, Michael Thompson and SJ Jennings dive deep into the nature of shame, comparing it to cancer in the spiritual realm—silent, invasi...

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Breaking Free from Shame: Jesus’ Power to Heal

In this episode of the Exploring More Podcast, hosts Michael Thompson and SJ Jennings continue their deep dive into the impact of shame and the path to freedom. Through biblical stories like Peter’s denial of Christ and the woman at the well, they reveal how Jesus confronts and transforms shame—not with judgment, but with love, grace, and restoration.

The conversation explores the harm...

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