Jefferson Bethke, a best-selling author, poet, and speaker, talks about his transformation from a rebellious teen to a viral content creator. He discusses the power of Jesus' resurrection, the concept of Sabbath as a day of rest and enjoyment, and the lost art of coming-of-age initiation ceremonies. Other topics include creating lasting memories with loved ones, creating a wardrobe mentality, and the power of mentorship.

John Mark Comer, a prominent author and speaker on spirituality, joins Jon Tyson, a pastor known for urban church planting, and Jefferson Bethke, a spoken word artist exploring faith and culture. They dive into the challenges of preaching in a secular society, emphasizing the need to connect biblical truths with contemporary culture. They discuss the shift from divine influence to a reliance on politics and technology, particularly post-2020, and provide encouragement for pastors navigating this secular landscape while presenting Jesus compellingly.

this week join John Mark Comer, Jon Tyson, and Jefferson Bethke as they answer a great question on picking themes for your preaching and how to know when to pull an audience to that topic, or leave it behind.  Also as mentioned in the episode, we'd love to have you join us this year in person in Nashville for our conference, or Vermont or Maui for our retreats and workshops. You can read more about those and signup here.

Author and speaker Jefferson Bethke challenges the idea of the traditional nuclear family, advocating for multigenerational living. They discuss the shift from collective identity to individualistic mindset within families and its negative consequences. Other interesting topics include the importance of creating a family mission, the impact of toxic toilet paper and moving away from multigenerational families, and the role of married couples and single people in the New Testament.

this week join John Mark Comer, Jon Tyson, and Jefferson Bethke as they answer a great question on how to preach in a way that engages all different ages of the listening audience.  Also as mentioned in the episode, we'd love to have you join us this year in person in Nashville for our conference, or Vermont or Maui for our retreats and workshops. You can read more about those and signup here.