The Living Room Disciple

On This Week’s Episode: Join Nick and Phil as they dive deep into the role of prophets—both in the Bible and today. What is a biblical prophet, and how does that role translate into 2024? They explore how God continues to speak through people, what it means to do so faithfully within community, and how prophecy often requires boldness and risk, especially when speaking truth to power. Tune in as they reflect on how to discern the true voice of God in our lives and in the church. Find The Living Room Disciple: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelivingroomdisciple/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheLivingRoomDisciple X: https://twitter.com/TLRDisciple Website: https://livingroomdisciple.com/ Support TLRD on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3paiqn3 Listener Survey: https://forms.gle/vJcHEmLeKJgNPbgA8

On This Week’s Episode: In today’s episode, Kelsey Reed sits down with Dr. Michael Finch, a communication professor and researcher, to discuss the rapidly changing world of technology—particularly AI—and how these shifts are forming us as disciples of Jesus. From Marshall McLuhan’s concept of technological determinism to AI’s profound impact on education and communication, Dr. Finch shares his insights on how technology shapes culture and our relationship with God. They explore how new tools like AI can either draw us closer to God or lead to distractions, emphasizing the importance of thoughtful engagement with technology. Whether you’re curious about the implications of AI or how to maintain integrity as a disciple in this tech-driven age, this episode will challenge and inspire you. Find The Living Room Disciple: Instagram Facebook X Website Support TLRD on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3paiqn3 Listener Survey: https://forms.gle/vJcHEmLeKJgNPbgA8

On This Week’s Episode: We are wrapping up our series on politics as we head into the election season, focusing on how we are being spiritually formed during this time. How do we become more like Christ in a politically charged world? Join us as we reflect on our biggest takeaways, including the importance of heart posture, the image of God in others, and the role of the fruit of the Spirit in shaping our political actions. We also discuss how our discipleship should lead to love, patience, and kindness even in disagreement. Find The Living Room Disciple: https://www.instagram.com/thelivingroomdisciple/ https://www.facebook.com/TheLivingRoomDisciple https://twitter.com/TLRDisciple https://livingroomdisciple.com/ Support TLRD on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3paiqn3 Listener Survey: https://forms.gle/vJcHEmLeKJgNPbgA8

Listeners of The Living Room Disciple can receive 25% off their subscription to Dwell. https://dwellbible.com/tlrd On This Week’s Episode: Today, we’re talking about climate change, but in a way you might not expect. We’ll explore how our views on eschatology, the perspective of end times, and human industry influence our approach to environmental care. Join us as we dive into the deeper questions about how our faith and values shape our conversations and actions around climate change. Find The Living Room Disciple: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelivingroomdisciple Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheLivingRoomDisciple Twitter: https://twitter.com/TLRDisciple Website: https://livingroomdisciple.com Support TLRD on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheLivingRoomDisciple Listener Survey: https://forms.gle/CeQzPnzDD1YFCS4d7

Listeners of The Living Room Disciple can receive 25% off their subscription to Dwell. https://dwellbible.com/tlrd On This Week’s Episode: Kelsey Reed welcomes former colleague and guest Steve West for a thought-provoking conversation on how American liberties form us to be more or less Christlike. Steve, a former federal prosecutor turned reporter for World Digital, dives into the historical roots of human rights, the concept of inalienable rights, and the challenges of maintaining Christlike discipleship in today’s political landscape. Join us as we explore the intersection of faith, rights, and the shaping power of government policies. Find The Living Room Disciple: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelivingroomdisciple Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheLivingRoomDisciple Twitter: https://twitter.com/TLRDisciple Website: https://livingroomdisciple.com/ Support TLRD on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheLivingRoomDisciple?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link Listener Survey: https://forms.gle/CeQzPnzDD1YFCS4d7

Listeners of The Living Room Disciple can receive 25% off their subscription to Dwell by visiting https://dwellbible.com/tlrd. On This Week’s Episode: Join us as we sit down with Beau T. Underwood and Brian Kaylor, authors of the book Baptizing America: How Mainline Protestants Helped Build Christian Nationalism. In this episode, we explore the deep roots of Christian nationalism within mainline denominations and discuss how these historical ties continue to shape the American church today. We also delve into what it means to follow Jesus in a culture increasingly influenced by nationalistic ideologies. Whether you’re familiar with Christian nationalism or just beginning to understand its impact, this conversation offers valuable insights for your discipleship journey. Mentioned This Week: Baptizing America: How Mainline Protestants Helped Build Christian Nationalism by Beau T. Underwood & Brian Kaylor - Available at chalicepress.com (Use code BAPODCAST for a discount) Find Beau T. Underwood and Brian Kaylor: Public Witness Substack: https://publicwitness.wordandway.org Find The Living Room Disciple: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelivingroomdisciple/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheLivingRoomDisciple X: https://twitter.com/TLRDisciple Website: https://livingroomdisciple.com Support TLRD on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3paiqn3 Listener Survey: https://forms.gle/vJcHEmLeKJgNPbgA8

Listeners of The Living Room Disciple can receive 25% off their subscription to Dwell. https://dwellbible.com/tlrd On This Week’s Episode: Today, Nick sits down with Pastor Brian Zahnd, the author of The Wood Between the Worlds: A Poetic Theology of the Cross, for a conversation on the paradoxical power of the slain Lamb and what it means to follow in His footsteps as we take up our crosses. They discuss how we are shaped and formed by one of the most shocking and gruesome and paradoxically beautiful symbols the world has ever known. Mentioned This Week: The Wood Between the Worlds: A Poetic Theology of the Cross by Brian Zahnd: https://www.amazon.com/dp/151400562X?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_3GHKDE4440GCVSTSTCTY Find Brian Zahnd: Website: https://brianzahnd.com/ Twitter: https://x.com/BrianZahnd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianzahnd Find The Living Room Disciple: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelivingroomdisciple Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheLivingRoomDisciple Twitter: https://twitter.com/TLRDisciple Website: https://livingroomdisciple.com/ Support TLRD on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheLivingRoomDisciple?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link Listener Survey: https://forms.gle/CeQzPnzDD1YFCS4d7

On This Week’s Episode: On today’s episode, we are talking about immigration. But our job is not to convince you to think about it a specific way or to tell you how to vote. Our job today is to ask the questions: How have we been formed as we’ve come to our conclusions? Are we walking in the footsteps of Jesus? And how are we being formed by our beliefs on immigration? Let’s talk about it today on this episode of The Living Room Disciple podcast, where discipleship finds a home. Find The Living Room Disciple: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelivingroomdisciple/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheLivingRoomDisciple X: https://twitter.com/TLRDisciple Website: https://livingroomdisciple.com/ Support TLRD on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3paiqn3 Listener Survey: https://forms.gle/vJcHEmLeKJgNPbgA8

On This Week’s Episode: Today we’re talking about gun policy in the United States of America. We’re seeking to give some historical context, maybe some theological framework. We’re asking the question, how does our policy on guns form us? What are the postures of our heart? Are we seeking safety above all else or are we dealing with fear? What are the idols that we’re seeking to cast from our heart and what does wisdom look like? Join us for our conversation today on The Living Room Disciple, where discipleship finds a home. Mentioned This Week: Katherine McNeil’s Book: “Fearing Bravely” Find The Living Room Disciple: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelivingroomdisciple/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheLivingRoomDisciple X: https://twitter.com/TLRDisciple Website: https://livingroomdisciple.com/ Support TLRD on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3paiqn3 Listener Survey: https://forms.gle/vJcHEmLeKJgNPbgA8

On This Week’s Episode: We're excited that you’re here as Kelsey and Phil continue the conversation about the different political topics in the United States and how we are formed by our political beliefs. Today, we delve into the sensitive and emotional topic of abortion. We aim to approach this with empathy and openness, exploring how our faith shapes our views and how we can engage with others compassionately. Find The Living Room Disciple: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelivingroomdisciple/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheLivingRoomDisciple X: https://twitter.com/TLRDisciple Website: https://livingroomdisciple.com/ Support TLRD on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3paiqn3 Listener Survey: https://forms.gle/vJcHEmLeKJgNPbgA8