

Gravity Commons Podcast
Gravity Commons
Conversations to help us develop a Christian spirituality rooted in love that fosters resilient faith in everyday life
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May 15, 2018 • 28min
012 – Why Even Have These Missional Theology Axioms?
We recap our 7 missional theology axioms and talk about why we have them in the first place. Why are they important? What do they accomplish for us?
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May 8, 2018 • 32min
Episode 11 – We Learn Love Through Embodied Participation
We added a 7th missional theology axiom because that’s what we do: change things as we go. It has to do with how we learn and grow. If the goal of our discipleship is divine union in love, the way we grow into love isn’t by getting more information about it, but by directly participating […]
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May 1, 2018 • 24min
Episode 10: The Goal of Discipleship Is Divine Union (Part 2)
Explore the inspiring concept of divine union as the ultimate goal of discipleship. Discover how this approach transforms leadership from a performance-based focus to one rooted in love and genuine relationships. Learn about the balance between practical decisions and spiritual guidance in ministry. The discussion emphasizes self-awareness, accountability, and fostering a supportive environment, showcasing how true leadership flourishes when anchored in divine principles and trust in a higher power.

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Apr 24, 2018 • 31min
Episode 9: The Goal of Discipleship is Divine Union (Part 1)
Dive into profound insights on the essence of discipleship, where true growth is framed around divine union rather than mere moral perfection. The discussion unveils the emotional complexities in parenting and how grace promotes a closer relationship with God. Reflecting on personal journeys through restrictive environments reveals struggles with identity and acceptance. The transformation from a moralistic approach to cultivating love and relational growth is emphasized, alongside challenges faced in church leadership that prioritize divine connection over performance.

Apr 17, 2018 • 37min
Episode 8: Brian Zahnd on Learning to Pray
Brian Zahnd is our guest on this episode. He’s is the founder and lead pastor of Word of Life Church in St. Joseph, Missouri, author of several books, and has started leading “Prayer Schools” across the world. We are hosting two Prayer Schools with Brian Zahnd this year (Atlanta and New York), and on this episode […]
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Apr 10, 2018 • 29min
Episode 7: What God Does Through You He Also Does In You
What do you do when you realize you’re a better preacher than you are a person? That’s the story that starts this podcast on our 5th missional theology axiom: Whatever God does through you he always also does in you. As leaders, we are always full participants in any transformation we help to bring about. We don’t […]
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Apr 3, 2018 • 30min
Episode 6: Reviewing and Riffing on Missional Theology Axioms
In this episode, we look back on the 4 missional theology axioms we’ve covered so far. We do some review and some riffing, offering a few extra thoughts about how they work and why they’re important for living a truly integrated missional life. We surf from trinitarian theology, to yelling at our kids, to how we’re […]
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Mar 27, 2018 • 26min
Episode 5: God Cares More About (All Of) It Than You Do
God cares more your discipleship and growth than you do. In this podcast, we talk about why trusting the truth this axiom is so vital for our discipleship.
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Mar 20, 2018 • 25min
Episode 4: God Meets Us Where We Really Are
God doesn't meet us where we should be, or where we wish we were, but right where we really are. This is profoundly good news for our life and leadership.
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Mar 7, 2018 • 27min
Episode 3: Why It Changes Everything if God is Just Like Jesus
God is just like Jesus is the 2nd missional theology axiom we use in our coaching. In this episode, Matt Tebbe and Ben Sternke talk about why that changes everything that there is “no unchristlikeness” in God at all. Here are links to previous podcasts in this series: Axiom 1: God is Always Present and At […]
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