Mark Sayers, a leading voice at Red Church in Melbourne, Pete Greig, founder of the 24-7 Prayer Movement, and Jess Gracewski from Reality Church in San Francisco engage in a dynamic discussion on the Holy Spirit. They explore the shift from human authority to divine empowerment in faith communities and emphasize the joy in leadership through vulnerability. Personal anecdotes underscore everyday encounters with the Spirit, while the conversation highlights the urgent need for creativity and authentic connection in today’s fast-paced world.

Welcome to episode four of The Familiar Stranger Podcast with Mark Sayers, hosted by Tyler Staton. Mark Sayers is the Senior Leader of Red Church in Melbourne Australia, a cultural commentator, and author of many incredible books like A Non-Anxious Presence and the Disappearing Church. In this episode, Mark and Tyler explore healing. We hope you enjoy.

Dave Lomas, lead pastor at Reality SF, shares his insights on nurturing faith amidst urban indifference. He delves into reviving the gifts of the Holy Spirit, addressing the challenges of integrating these spiritual practices in modern worship. Lomas emphasizes cultivating dependence on the Spirit, particularly in progressive environments. He discusses the necessity of creating space for spiritual movements in church and highlights the importance of genuine transformation through reliance on the Spirit, encouraging leaders to model this in their communities.

Welcome to episode three of The Familiar Stranger Podcast with Gemma Ryan, hosted by Tyler Staton. Gemma Ryan is a pastor, teacher, and spiritual director who co-pastored alongside Tyler at Oaks Church in Brooklyn years ago. In this episode, Gemma and Tyler explore prophecy. We hope you enjoy.

Rich Villodas, lead pastor of New Life Fellowship and author of 'The Deeply Formed Life', dives into discernment and spirituality. He discusses how to differentiate the voice of Jesus from societal influences in decision-making. Rich emphasizes that discernment is an ongoing process, vital for spiritual growth. He reframes indifference as constructive openness, essential for community building. The conversation highlights the transformative effects of discernment on identity and the importance of humility and community in one's spiritual journey.

In this conversation, Tim Mackie, co-founder of The Bible Project, sheds light on the fascinating role of the Holy Spirit in our lives. He shares insights into the diverse ways the Spirit is experienced across different Christian communities. Tim emphasizes the connection between head knowledge and heart experience, urging listeners to navigate their spiritual journeys with curiosity and openness. The discussion also touches on the importance of unity in diversity, illustrating how varied perspectives can deepen faith and foster community.

In this one-season, ten-episode podcast series, Tyler Staton talks with some amazing friends to explore the person, presence, and power of the Holy Spirit – a living invitation to the everyday follower of Jesus. They talk about hearing God’s voice both personally and prophetically, supernatural healing and redemptive suffering, living as empowered witnesses in the ordinary world, and the way of love that binds us together as the Church…among other things. We hope these conversations will be a conduit to deeper experience with the gift of God’s indwelling Spirit.