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The BEMA Podcast

384: Derek Vreeland — Centering Jesus

Mar 28, 2024
Derek Vreeland, author and discipleship pastor, discusses centering Jesus in cultural chaos, exploring dimensions of faith, creating a personalized lectionary, navigating publishing, and sharing resources with light-hearted sports banter.
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  • Derek Vreeland emphasizes Jesus' self-giving love as a counterpoint to societal division.
  • He challenges traditional perceptions of masculinity, advocating for a more inclusive, Christ-centered approach.

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Centering Jesus: The Heart of Faith and Discipleship

Centering Jesus is a book born from a daily Bible reading that explores the transformative power of Jesus. Inspired by a challenging season in 2020 filled with societal unrest, Derek Freeland delves into the crucial need for a fresh perspective on Jesus as the Lamb of God at the core of Christian life, offering a counterbalance to divisive cultural narratives and emphasizing Jesus' self-giving love as the guiding force.

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