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In the last episode, we explored what happens when Christians become fed up with consuming far more than they need. In today’s episode, Jesse Eubanks and Anna Tran reflect on all the things they couldn’t say about consumerism - including the misuse of fair trade by corporations, how minimalism isn’t the Gospel, and about following Jesus in a Consumer Christian economy. Finally, Anna talks with a local nonprofit helping refugee women learn new skills to make a fair wage in the U.S. marketplace.ResourcesListen to the narrative episode #83: Where the Gospel Meets ConsumerismArticle from The Guardian: Is Fair Trade Finished?Redeeming Productivity: A Christian’s Perspective on MinimalismThe BEMA Podcast: Season 3Skye Jethani’s book: The Divine Commodity: Discovering a Faith Beyond Consumer ChristianityInterview with Skye Jethani about the bookConnect with: Maya CollectionShop Maya CollectionCreditsSpecial thanks to Tracy Baechle and Karen ArohSenior producer and host is Jesse Eubanks, Co-host is Anna Tran.The episode was produced and edited by Anna Tran.Music for this episode comes from Murphy D.X.

Christians say that our treasure lies in heaven, but do our habits truly reflect that? What happens when Christians become fed up with consuming far more than they need?Resources becomingminimalist.com Sermons from Brad Orginal Christianity Today article about Edna Ruth Byler More about Edna Ruth Byler To hear one of our other episodes related to the topic of money and possessions, check out episode #17: Where the Gospel Meets Wealth.Statistics referenced: Electricity consumption U.S. Environmental Footprint Factsheet CreditsSpecial thanks to our interviewees Joshua Becker, Brad McMahan, and Claire Brosius.Senior producer and host is Jesse Eubanks, co-host is Anna Tran.This episode was written by Anna Tran with Jesse Eubanks.Anna Tran is our producer and audio editor.Music for this episode comes from Podington Bear, Blue Dot Sessions & Murphy D.X.

In the last episode, we returned to the students and staff at Asbury University to hear about what happened after the crowds left their campus. In today’s episode, Jesse and Anna explore questions about true revivals and how to know what people mean when they’re talking about revival in an era where spirituality often goes viral. They also dive into a little Christian history and discuss the Asbury Revival's relevance to Gen Z Christians.---ResourcesListen to the narrative episode #82: The Asbury Revival - One Year Later. Articles discussed:Part 1 About church attendance. About quick labeling. About skepticism. No need for naivete or incredulity. Part 2 Kenneth Berding - Revival defined with Christian history Karl Halverson - Revival defined with scripture Tim Challies - Revival defined from The New Dictionary of Theology Part 3 The book Revival & Revivalism by Iain Murry Asbury University Professor Kevin Brown’s reflections CreditsSenior producer and host is Jesse Eubanks, Co-host is Anna Tran.The episode was produced and edited by Anna Tran.Music for this episode comes from Murphy D.X.

One year ago, revival broke out in a small town in Kentucky. Over 50,000 people showed up. Now, one year later, we return to that town to see what happened after the crowds left.ResourcesListen to episode #70: The Origin and Outpouring of the Asbury Revival to hear how the 2023 Asbury Revival got started.Articles to help clarify the word revival: https://www.biola.edu/blogs/good-book-blog/2023/what-is-christian-revival-three-resources-to-help-you-understand-revival https://renew.org/reflecting-on-the-word-revival/  https://clearlyreformed.org/what-is-true-revival/ https://www.gotquestions.org/Christian-revival.html Contact Bridgette Campbell to connect with an Asbury witness team.CreditsSpecial thanks to our interviewees Sarah Baldwin, Jeannie Banter, Asher Braughton, Lexie Presta, Lena Marlowe and Zhong Yang.Senior producer and host is Jesse Eubanks, Co-host is Anna Tran.This episode was written by Anna Tran and Jesse Eubanks.Anna Tran is our producer and audio editor.Music for this episode comes from Podington Bear, Blue Dot Sessions & Murphy D.X.

In February 2023, claims of a spiritual revival drew over 50,000 people from all over the world to a small town in Kentucky. What they discovered would become a turning point in the lives of thousands as both social media and the Spirit of God reshaped a community. This is the untold story of how it all began and what unfolded over the next 16 days. == Special thanks to our interviewees Lena Marlowe, Lexie Presta, Asher Braughton, Dr. Sarah Baldwin, Greg Haslehoff, and Mark Singleton. Thank you also to Dr. Craig Keener. This episode originally aired in March 2023.Donate to the ministry and podcast!ResourcesGavin Ortland’s full videoGoogle trends

In the last episode, we told stories exploring where the gospel meets body image. In today’s episode, Anna and former producer Rachel reflect on things they couldn’t say about body image- including technology’s increasing effects on body image. Anna interviews Dr. Matthew Loftus: family physician at a missions hospital in Chogoria, Kenya about the connection between health and body image. Anna and Matthew explore what conservatives and progressives each get right and wrong about body image and how the way of Jesus is better, and Anna talks with someone around the world to see what they’re doing right now to make an impact on today’s topicJoin us on Patreon to hear Matthew Loftus’ response to our 3 extra questions.Donate to the ministry and podcast!ResourcesConnect with Matthew: www.MatthewAndMaggie.orgConnect with Alex Ford: https://cultivatewell.co/  @cultivatewell.co CreditsSpecial thank you to our guests Rachel Akers, Matthew Loftus, and Alex Ford.Senior producer is Jesse EubanksAnna Tran is our producer, host, and audio editor for this episode.Music for this episode comes from Murphy D.X.

Christians say one day we’ll get new bodies, but what should we do with the ones we have now? Stories of neglect, obsession and trying to make peace with our bodies. This episode originally aired in 2019.Donate to the ministry!Join us on PatreonResourcesDr. Gregg Allison book– Embodied: Living as Whole People in a Fractured WorldLTN Content: Body Image Grid VisualArticle: The Problem With Body PositivityVideo: Full Segment of James Corden Responding to Bill Maher’s Take on Fat ShamingArticle: Christian, Take Care of Your BodyCreditsThank you to our interviewees: Dr. Gregg Allison, Jonah Sage, Leslie Austin Green and Liz Mendez.This episode was produced and written by Rachel Szabo and Jesse Eubanks. This episode was mixed by Rachel Szabo.Senior Production by Jesse Eubanks.Hosted by Jesse Eubanks and Rachel Szabo.Soundtrack music from Lee Rosevere, Podington Bear, Blue Dot Sessions & Murphy D.X.

We're taking a break this week! Hear some of the topics we'll cover this year. Jesse is out and the rest of the podcast team is hard a work planning and prepping for this year's episodes. We'll see you on January 16th for archive episode #24: Where the Gospel Meets Body Image, followed up two weeks later with #24.5: Things We Couldn't Say (About Body Image).

Is it really the most wonderful time of year? Today, stories about people wrestling with the gap between what Christmas promises and what it actually delivers.Donate to the ministry!CreditsThank you to our interviewee Joshua Pease. Connect with Josh at The Porch Church.And a very special thank you to Joe Wangrein for allowing us to use Walter Wangerin Jr’s story. It was adapted from the story 'The Manger Is Empty' from the book The Manger Is Empty: Stories in Time by Walter Wangerin, Jr. Walter Wangerin was the author of over 40 books including The Book of the Dun Cow and Miz Lil and the Chronicles of Grace.Also special thank you to the following Patreon supporters: Mical Bovee, Javan and Ally Kalmar, Robin Madson. Your support keeps this podcast and the work of the ministry going.Senior producer and host is Jesse Eubanks.Anna Tran is our producer and audio editor.Music for this episode comes from Blue Dot Sessions & Murphy D.X.

Join Jesse and the Love Thy Neighborhood staff: Hear updates about our urban missions program, latest developments in the podcast, and our vision for LTN in coming year. Also, we’ll share a story from one of our alumni, about her transformative journey through the LTN Intensive.Want to donate? https://lovethyneighborhood.org/donate/Want to get involved? https://lovethyneighborhood.org/volunteer/ Study– The Great Opportunity: The American Church 2050