

Exploring More
Michael Thompson - Zoweh
Zoweh's Exploring More Podcast is an invitation to conversations committed to sharing our discoveries of the wild and wonderful Kingdom of God… how it works, who we are in it, and the Love and Life that is constantly pursuing us. The Kingdom of God isn't easy nor is everything in our story good—there are predators and parasites in the spiritual realm, another kingdom, the kingdom of darkness that exists and violently opposes our discovering and becoming more.
Exploring More is hosted by Michael Thompson, produced by Zoweh, and recorded in Durham, NC.
Exploring More is hosted by Michael Thompson, produced by Zoweh, and recorded in Durham, NC.
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Jul 2, 2024 • 43min
God Still Speaks
This week on The Exploring More Podcast, we are diving into the last part of our series called "The 4 Assumptions," which originated from our weekend events. In this episode, Michael Thompson and SJ Jennings explore assumption number four: "God Still Speaks" a topic they frequently revisit. They emphasize why this assumption is pivotal for experiencing the fullness of the gospel. They discuss the interconnected nature of all four assumptions and highlight how God's ongoing communication encompasses them all. The conversation begins by grounding the idea of God's desire and ability to speak to us in biblical teachings. From there, they transition into practical insights on how to implement this understanding in daily life. They consistently affirm the importance of these four assumptions in fully embracing the Gospel: living as Kingdom Men and Women, engaging in spiritual warfare, embracing restoration, and recognizing God's continuous communication. Join Michael and SJ in this finale of this series on the Exploring More Podcast as they unpack these concepts, offering a biblical approach on how to go about life with Jesus. Connect with the Zoweh team by sending an email to ExploringMore@zoweh.org. https://www.zoweh.org/2R2K-map https://www.zoweh.org/dfgsummit https://www.zoweh.org/podcast

Jun 25, 2024 • 42min
Restoration is Available
This week on The Exploring More Podcast, we continue our compelling series titled "The 4 Assumptions," inspired by our weekend events. In this episode, Michael Thompson and SJ Jennings explore assumption number three: "Restoration is Available." The concept of restoration being available suggests both a state to be restored from and an ideal to be restored to, as an image bearer. The conversation delves into these aspects, outlining what the journey of restoring your heart with Jesus entails. Zoweh considers this foundational enough to include in our 4 assumptions. By embracing these assumptions—such as living as a Kingdom Man or Woman, acknowledging spiritual warfare, recognizing the availability of restoration, and understanding that God continues to speak—Zoweh believes one can fully experience the richness of the gospel. Join Michael and SJ in this enlightening episode of the Exploring More Podcast as they delve into these concepts, offering practical insights and perspectives on how to integrate these truths into everyday life. Connect with the Zoweh team by sending an email to ExploringMore@zoweh.org. https://www.zoweh.org/dfgsummit https://www.zoweh.org/podcast

Jun 17, 2024 • 44min
There is a War
This week on The Exploring More Podcast, we continue our captivating series titled "The 4 Assumptions" derived from our weekend events. In this episode, Michael Thompson and SJ Jennings delve into assumption number two: "There is a War." They use metaphors to illustrate the spiritual forces at play, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and engaging in this warfare. The discussion expands to include strategies for navigating these challenges, including insights on how the enemy uses wounded individuals to perpetuate harm, and the significance of equipping oneself to discern and walk with God through such trials. These foundational assumptions underpin Zoweh's commitment to embracing the expansive Gospel fully. By affirming beliefs such as being a Kingdom Man or Woman, acknowledging the reality of spiritual warfare, understanding the availability of restoration, and recognizing God's ongoing communication, Zoweh believes that individuals can experience the profound depth and richness of the Gospel. Join Michael and SJ in this enlightening episode of the Exploring More Podcast as they delve into these concepts, offering practical insights and perspectives on integrating these truths into everyday life. Connect with the Zoweh team by sending an email to ExploringMore@zoweh.org. https://www.zoweh.org/dfgsummit https://www.zoweh.org/podcast

Jun 11, 2024 • 46min
You Are a Kingdom Man
This week on The Exploring More Podcast we kick off a series we call the 4 assumptions that come from our weekend events. In this Episode of Exploring More Michael Thompson, and Josh Overton dig into assumption number 1, You are a Kingdom man. What does being a Kingdom man mean, look like, and what is the Kingdom life? MT & JO talk about enhancing or expanding our knowledge of what a Kingdom lifestyle looks like. The 4 assumptions are statements that Zoweh believes to be pivotal in going into the fullness of the larger Gospel. If you can agree with 1. You are a Kingdom Man or Woman 2. We are in a War 3. Restoration is available & 4. God still Speaks, we believe you can experience the fullness of the gospel. Dig into more as that is exactly what Michael, and Josh talk about in this conversation on this episode of the Exploring More Podcast. Connect with the Zoweh team by sending an email to ExploringMore@zoweh.org. https://www.zoweh.org/dfgsummit https://www.zoweh.org/podcast

Jun 4, 2024 • 42min
Going to War with Your Brothers
In last weeks episode, Michael and SJ talked about spiritual orientation to the bigger story and war that is going on. It is not good for man to go through this story alone. In this Episode of Exploring More Michael Thompson, and SJ Jennings dig into a quote that Zoweh has come to love from Dan Allender. It says "Find like-hearted kings living in the same direction. Sign treaties. When one kingdom is at war, both are at war." The Kingdom is meant to be a brotherhood full of Allies. You'll hear conversation around why that is important, what a divine brotherhood can look like, hardships in brotherhood, and stories of the ultimate good that came from it. Dig into more this episode with Michael, and SJ, to fuel the conversation around redemptive community in this episode of the Exploring More Podcast. Connect with the Zoweh team by sending an email to ExploringMore@zoweh.org. https://www.zoweh.org/dfgsummit https://www.zoweh.org/podcast

May 28, 2024 • 48min
Spiritual Orientation
Being attuned, oriented, and aware, of both the good God is up to in your life, and what the enemy is doing in your life is the heart behind the Dangerous For Good Men's Summits. In this Episode of Exploring More Michael Thompson, and SJ Jennings continue the conversation about DFG summits, and what those summits will look like, more heart behind them, and the hopeful result of hosting and/or attending one. As image bearers, we are called to look like Jesus, who was Dangerous For Good. This looked like spending time with the Father, being oriented to spiritual warfare, and living out the call of Love. The Dangerous For Good Men's Summit is designed to be a catalyst event for the men in your church or community to experience an encounter with God and to begin a journey of orientation and wholeheartedness. Dive into this episode with Michael, and SJ, to explore more of what God has for DFG in this episode of the Exploring More Podcast. Connect with the Zoweh team by sending an email to ExploringMore@zoweh.org. https://www.zoweh.org/dfgsummit https://www.zoweh.org/podcast

May 21, 2024 • 49min
Dangerous For Good
The reclaiming of words can be a hard and fragile process. Aslan is not safe, but he is good, Dangerous For Good. In this Episode of Exploring More Michael Thompson, and SJ Jennings start the conversation about what Dangerous For Good means, and what it can look like in a man's life. As image bearers, we are called to look like Jesus, who was Dangerous For Good. The difference between how men have been dangerous and being Dangerous For Good is vastly different. Reclaiming the idea of a dangerous man to be for the fighting of good in the spiritual battle is what we are after. Dive into this episode with Michael, and SJ, to explore more of what God has for DFG in this episode of the Exploring More Podcast. Connect with the Zoweh team by sending an email to ExploringMore@zoweh.org. That's My King - Dr. S.M. Lockridge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzqTFNfeDnE https://www.zoweh.org/dfgsummit https://www.zoweh.org/podcast

May 14, 2024 • 53min
Hearing God's Voice
Is hearing from God even possible? Does God still speak? Have you ever wondered these questions? In this Episode of Exploring More Michael Thompson, and Josh Overton tell stories of hearing God's voice, when they realized that it is for everyone, and the theology behind it. Hearing God's voice is something that the Father wants all of his beloved Son's and Daughter's to experience. With our new YouVersion bible app reading plan 'Comforted By God' you can experience one way, that we believe, God still speaks. Jump into this episode to hear all about stories of walks, sports, rocks, and how God works through all of them. Tune in to Michael, and Josh, to explore more in this episode of the Exploring More Podcast. Connect with the Zoweh team by sending an email to ExploringMore@zoweh.org. https://www.zoweh.org/podcast https://www.michaelthompson.me https://www.zoweh.org/dfgsummit

May 7, 2024 • 46min
More Healing is More Freedom
Living in more and more freedom comes from exploring more of the healing that Jesus offers us. As we continue this walk we get to further experience more of the Zoweh John 10:10 life Jesus is talking about. In this Episode of Exploring More Michael Thompson, and SJ Jennings talk about what the recovery of the heart can look like. Using the Healing Along the Masculine Journey YouVersion plan that Zoweh has released, they walk through the last three days of the plan, and what healing within those stages can do and look like in your life. With the Heart of a Warrior Encounter having just happened, Michael and SJ encourage men to be intentional about their re-entry back in to the world. Look into your Lover, King, and Elder Sage stages and recover what was taken, in partnership with the Lord. Dive into these practices and rhythms with Michael, and SJ to explore more in this episode of the Exploring More Podcast. Connect with the Zoweh team by sending an email to ExploringMore@zoweh.org. https://www.zoweh.org/podcast https://www.michaelthompson.mel

Apr 30, 2024 • 41min
Recovery from Your Trauma
Walking through life disregarding our wounding, our hurt, and our trauma, is not the life Jesus offers us in John 10:10. Recovery of those experiences and healing is a big piece of the fullness of life that Jesus offers us. In this Episode of Exploring More Michael Thompson, and SJ Jennings talk about what the recovery of the heart can look like. Using the Healing Along the Masculine Journey YouVersion plan that Zoweh has released, they walk through the first three days of the plan, and what healing looks like. With the Heart of a Warrior Encounter having happened this past weekend, Michael and SJ encourage men to be intentional about their re-entry back in to the world. Look back at your boyhood, explorer, and warrior stages and recover what was lost, in partnership with the Lord. Dive into these practices and rhythms with Michael, and SJ to explore more in this episode of the Exploring More Podcast. Connect with the Zoweh team by sending an email to ExploringMore@zoweh.org. https://www.zoweh.org/podcast https://www.michaelthompson.me


