Church In The Wild Podcast

Steve Cuss joins us with an extremely helpful perspective and practical insights into identifying some of the sources of our anxiety.  Because they often come in similar patterns, it gives us the power to recognize them and work through them, especially in light of the Gospel.  Steve is a pastor of a church near Denver Colorado, and has a book on leadership I highly recommend.

Steve's Book: Managing Leadership Anxiety

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Anxiety has very obvious and predictable patterns.  Once you understand them, you'll be able to more easily recognize when anxiety is driving your life or the culture around you.  Dr. Greg Mitchell is one of my closest friends and mentors and now you get to benefit from his amazing wisdom.  Of all the episodes on my channel... THIS IS A MUST LISTEN.

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The term anxiety is one that is used so widely and broadly it can almost become a place holder for just about any negative emotion or experience.  It makes an important topic very convoluted and confusing.  I have found incredible insight and wisdom from Family Systems Theory, otherwise known as Bowen Theory, which offers a great perspective on the idea of anxiety and its role in our lives.  Although this is a secular psychological...

Neli Atiga has experienced life and church on levesl of diversity that few will.  Bringing his musical background and unique cultural upbringing to the realm of leadership in the church, he has invaluable contributions to worship culture and how to do so in increasingly diverse environments.  Whether you are a worship leader or just a worshiper, this conversation is needed in our modern and pluralistic contexts.

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When Norman Nakanishi was confronted with either attending a porn festival or failing a college course, Norman Nakanishi had a difficult decision to make.  It was a moment that marked his life and set his life and has shaped his relationship with Jesus and his leadership ever since.  Norman is now the Senior Pastor of Grace Bible Church on Oahu.  They have planted multiple churches and congregations around the Island, mainland and ...

It was the Fall of 1998 and I was just vacuuming my dorm room in peace.  I had no idea that the knock I heard on the door was about to forever change my life and eternity.  Join me for this trip down memory lane with one of the most important people in my life, Tory Campbell, and hear the encouraging story of what happens when a little bit of faith and boldness steps out to see what God might do.  

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Ep #18: What do you do with doctrinal disagreements within the church?  How do you handle the controversial issues of our day?  The 4 D's represent things that we are willing to "Die for, Divide for, Debate for, and Decide for."  Dr. Gerry Breshears has been an academic advisor and personal mentor to my life, and his presence within the body of Christ crosses all kinds of boundaries that few people are able to do.  His wisdom and s...

Ep. #17: Healthy culture never just happens and Clayton Bell has always been a helpful and humorous conversation partner around this topic.  You'll enjoy getting to know this great leader of Trinity New Life Church.  

For those interested: here's the link to see the hotel Clayton and I spoke of in Orlando.  It has housed several leadership meetings and stolen our masculinity in the process.  The purple castle

Clayton's church: Trin...

2018 was a year filled with all kinds of crazy things.  This was the first full year of this podcast.  Thanks to everyone for listening and for all the encouraging feedback!  Lots of great things coming next year so stay tuned.....  Today I'm joined by my good friend Adrian Crawford to digest this year and some of the interesting happenings.  We'll be discussing the Royal wedding, South Korea's dog meat industry, Thanos eliminating...

Tim Mackie is a resident of Portland, Oregon and has his PhD in Hebrew.  He is also one of the co creators of the Bible Project.  They have develop short animated videos that explore all kinds of topics related to the books and themes of the Bible.  Tim's background and story is as unlikely as it is amazing.  

Check out all the amazing resources at The Bible Project.

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It's been said that a little bit of science will lead you away from God, but a lot of science will bring you right back.  That's certaily been true of the Journey for Dr. Brian Miller.  With a PhD in physics from Duke University and his undergrad at MIT, his passion for science has been exposed to some of the brightest minds in the world.  After losing his faith early in his studies, he found that the deeper he studied the more it ...

Ep #13: We met over a haircut.  How does a pastor and his barber build a relationship that eventually leads to Jesus?  Well the ride was a little crazy at times, but it was never boring.  Garrett Vogler is a good friend of mine and his story of finding Jesus should encourage and challenge a lot of people out there.  

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Ep. #11 There's no question that our world is only getting busier. More actiity, more information, mor stimulation.  With all of this one the rise, anxiety and burnout seem to be going right along with it.  My good friend Adam Mabry is the lead pastor of Alethia Church which has 3 locations anchored in Boston.  He leads a great church in the heart of a difficult area to do church.  He has his own personal journey with this topic an...

Ep #10: Russ Austin and Phil Bonasso have been close friends for over 30 years.  They have seen a lot of highs and lows together, but there is an undeniable joy that is experience whenever you are around the two of them.  If you've ever wondered how to build friendships that both deepen your walk with God and stand the test of time, you need to hear these guys and their story.

Pastor Russ's Teachings: South Point Community Church

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Ep #9: Jospeh Bonifacio oversees over 400 campus minsiters and 18,000 students in the Philipines.   The scale and magnitude that he works wouldn't necessarily lead you to think he'd be as humble and down to eart as he really is.  This conversation will range from all kinds of ministry experiences that he and i deal with in very different contexts but with very similar goals.  

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Ep #8: Adrian Crawford comes back for his second guest appearance as we talk about Black Panther, The Greatest Showman, Wonder Woman, and this cultural moment at large.  

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