With The Perrys

While the podcast is on a break until summer, we're revisiting some of the Perrys’ most popular episodes. In this episode from February 2023, Jackie and Preston sit down and answer questions sent in from their former Patreon community.  Subscribe to the Perrys' newsletter: https://withtheperrys.myflodesk.com/zhfus4jx1sJoin Preston's discipleship community for men: https://www.patreon.com/PrestonPerry/membershipTo support the work of the Perrys, donate via PayPal: https://paypal.me/withtheperrysShop BOLD Apparel: boldapparel.shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The hosts reflect on a busy year, discussing the balance of professional commitments and personal downtime. They delve into the challenges of social media, advocating for breaks to foster spiritual growth and meaningful connections. There's a focus on vulnerability in church communities and the dual nature of social media's influence on relationships. Resilience in faith amid adversity is emphasized, encouraging listeners to view challenges as opportunities for growth. Transformative perspectives on prayer and genuine worship experiences round out the conversation.

Sarah Benibo, a worship pastor at Embassy City Church and insightful author, discusses the vital but often overlooked topic of lament in the church. She emphasizes how lamenting serves as an honest expression of sorrow while maintaining faith in God’s goodness. The conversation reveals the need for churches to embrace grief in worship, helping believers find strength and deeper connections with God. Through personal anecdotes, Sarah advocates for a balance between joy and sorrow in worship music, arguing that lament can lead to profound spiritual growth.

Ray Ortlund, a pastor and author of "The Death of Porn," dives deep into the themes of human dignity, sexuality, and the pervasive influence of pornography. He highlights how pornography undermines relationships and discusses its moral complexities, likening it to historical injustices. Ortlund emphasizes the sacredness of intimacy and advocates for a transition from self-centeredness to mutual love in marriage. With powerful insights on faith's role in healing, this conversation challenges listeners to redefine their approach to sexuality and relationships.

Ray Ortlund, a seasoned pastor and author, and his wife Jani, co-author of "To the Tenth Generation," share insights from their 53 years of marriage and parenting. They emphasize the significance of the seemingly mundane moments in life and how these shape future generations. Their discussion touches on navigating family dynamics, the power of community in tough times, and fostering healing through relationships. They also reflect on the legacy of faith they hope to pass on, highlighting the transformative impact of commitment and love.

Justin Giboney joins the Perrys for a conversation on politics. Justin is the co-founder of the AND Campaign, a Christian civic organization for raising civic literacy among Christians so that we can engage in a better way. He talks with the Perrys about the idea that our public witness doesn’t belong to either political party, and that parties are just tools, not identities. Follow Justin and the AND Campaign:https://www.instagram.com/justinegiboneyhttps://www.instagram.com/andcampaignThe Church Politics Podcast Resources discussed in this episode:The Pour Over: https://signup.thepourover.org/The Free Press: https://www.thefp.com/Breaking Points (podcast)UnHerd (podcast) Subscribe to the Perrys' newsletter: https://withtheperrys.myflodesk.com/zhfus4jx1sJoin Preston's discipleship community for men: https://www.patreon.com/PrestonPerry/membershipTo support the work of the Perrys, donate via PayPal: https://paypal.me/withtheperrysShop BOLD Apparel: boldapparel.shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s been a minute since the Perrys have recorded a Q&A episode, but we’ve got one for you this week. Jackie and Preston start off deep, talking about enduring hard things as Christ followers, including experiencing true spiritual warfare. They discuss topics such as fashion and aesthetics, finding the right church, talking to your kids about other religions, and how to differentiate between kindness and people-pleasing.  Subscribe to the Perrys' newsletter: https://withtheperrys.myflodesk.com/zhfus4jx1sJoin Preston's discipleship community for men: https://www.patreon.com/PrestonPerry/membershipTo support the work of the Perrys, donate via PayPal: https://paypal.me/withtheperrysShop BOLD Apparel: boldapparel.shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Megan Ashley joins the Perrys to talk about her upbringing, faith journey, and hardships of the past several years. As a mom to a child with autism, Megan believes the church should step in to support families, and she’s advocating for churches to become more conscious of special needs. Jackie, Preston and Megan Ashley also talk about the dichotomy of darkness and beauty in their city of Atlanta, discussing the hope and expectation they have for what comes of this month’s Acts 242 discipleship conference.Follow Megan Ashley on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/immeganashley/Check out her podcast, In Totality – https://www.themeganashley.com/podcast Subscribe to the Perrys' newsletter: https://withtheperrys.myflodesk.com/zhfus4jx1sJoin Preston's discipleship community for men: https://www.patreon.com/PrestonPerry/membershipTo support the work of the Perrys, donate via PayPal: https://paypal.me/withtheperrysShop BOLD Apparel: boldapparel.shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Philip Anthony Mitchell is back for Part Two of his conversation with the Perrys, talking about problems with the American church. We're seeing a drift from Orthodox Christianity and a growing dishonor for Jesus. Rampant idolatry, insensitivity to sin, leaders who are living in open rebellion to God, people clapping in rooms as they're listening to false doctrines. People don't want to be taught... they wanted to be entertained. And because of all of that, people are increasingly Biblically illiterate.  Subscribe to the Perrys' newsletter: https://withtheperrys.myflodesk.com/zhfus4jx1sJoin Preston's discipleship community for men: https://www.patreon.com/PrestonPerry/membershipTo support the work of the Perrys, donate via PayPal: https://paypal.me/withtheperrysShop BOLD Apparel: boldapparel.shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pastor Philip Anthony Mitchell, lead pastor of 2819 Church in Atlanta, shares his transformative journey from a troubled youth in Queens to finding spirituality. He candidly discusses how prison changed his life, offering a powerful perspective on personal redemption. The conversation dives into the struggles between street culture and faith, the weight of preaching, and the profound inner freedom discovered behind bars. With humor and honesty, Philip reflects on the role of genuine connections and divine love in shaping his faith.