Since writing "A Church Called Tov," Scot McKnight and Laura Barringer have received numerous questions on how to navigate situations in churches that lack the presence of TOV. In this episode, Scot and Laura tackle these questions and more around spiritual abuse. Scot and Laura guide how to work through these difficult situations and attempt to foster the TOV God desires to be present in the church.

Steve and Sarah Carter have had the opportunity to serve with some of this century's most influential churches. They share what they have learned through the good and challenging moments from their journey. Pastoring a church in America's current cultural moment is challenging at best. Steve and Sarah share many insightful observations that will help you foster the Kingdom taking root in your church's context. Learn more about Steve and Sarah's ministry at https://www.stevecarter.org/

Chuck DeGroat has been counseling pastors with Narcissistic Personality Disorder, as well as those wounded by narcissistic leaders and systems, for over twenty years. He knows firsthand the devastation narcissism leaves in its wake and how insidious and painful it is. In this episode of Kingdom Roots, Scot and Laura join Chuck to take a close look at narcissism, not only in ministry leaders but also in church systems. Chuck offers insight about how to share compassion and hope for those affected by its destructive power and imparts wise counsel for churches looking to heal from its systemic effects. Purchase Chuck's book *here -> https://amzn.to/3903ZHI *Amazon Affiliate Link

In this episode, Scot and Laura talk with Diane Langberg. She is an internationally recognized psychologist and counselor with forty-seven years of experience. She speaks regularly on abuse and trauma all over the world. She recently wrote a book entitled Redeeming Power: Understanding Authority and Abuse in the Church. Power has a God-given role in human relationships and institutions, but it can lead to abuse when used in unhealthy ways. Speaking into current #MeToo and #ChurchToo conversations, this book shows that the body of Christ desperately needs to understand the form's power takes, how it is abused, and how to respond to abuses of power. Purchase Diane's book here* 👉 https://amzn.to/2Lm7fDP *amazon affiliate link

How did a libertine who lacks even the most basic knowledge of the Christian faith win 81 percent of the white evangelical vote in 2016? And why have white evangelicals become a presidential reprobate’s staunchest supporters? Scot and Laura investigate these questions evaluated by acclaimed historian Kristin Kobes Du Mez. She asks these questions and more in Jesus and John Wayne, which delves beyond facile headlines to explain how white evangelicals have brought us to our fractured political moment. Challenging the commonly held assumption that the “moral majority” backed Donald Trump for purely pragmatic reasons, Du Mez reveals that Donald Trump in fact represents the fulfillment, rather than the betrayal, of white evangelicals’ most deeply held values. Purchase* Jesus and John Wayne here 👉 https://amzn.to/3npuMSo *This is an amazon affiliate link.

What do we know about the mother of Jesus? Would you like to meet the real Mary of Nazareth? The real Mary was an unwed, pregnant, teenage girl living in first-century Palestine. And yet, from the moment she learned of God's plan for the Messiah, she showed herself to be a woman of courage, humility, and resolve. In this sermon, Scot McKnight shows us how this seemingly insignificant woman was used by God to shift the tectonic plates of history. You may never look at the powder blue figurine in your nativity scene the same way again! Want to learn more about Mary from Scot McKnight? Check out this book >> https://amzn.to/36zwWJf

The recently named Provost of Northern Seminary, Lynn Cohick, joins Scot for a conversation on her new commentary. Lynn Cohick investigates the epistle of Ephesians and the complex relationship between Jews and gentiles within the text and in the broader cultural context as she analyzes the epistle’s description of the Church. This has major implications for discipleship today! Cohick’s historically sensitive and theologically rich commentary will resource a new generation of scholars, pastors, and lay leaders. Purchase your copy of Ephesians in the NICNT - https://amzn.to/2Kb38K9

👉 Get your copy of A Church Called Tov for 20% OFF 👉 bit.ly/Tovpromo Leave a review 🎉🎉 for A Church Called Tov. Then fill out this form 👉 bit.ly/Tovreview You Could win one of 3 bundles that include: Pastor Paul ($21.99), Reading Romans Backwards ($29.99), Blue Parakeet ($19.99), The State of NT Studies ($42.99), and a year subscription to Seminary Now (seminarynow.com/ - $240) Value of $350+ Scot gives 7 practical ways to combat toxicity in a church. It takes great intentionality to nurture Christ-likeness and these 7 suggestions are a great starting point to combat narcissism.

👉 Get your copy of A Church Called Tov for 20% OFF 👉 bit.ly/Tovpromo Leave a review 🎉🎉 for A Church Called Tov. Then fill out this form 👉 bit.ly/Tovreview You Could win one of 3 bundles that include: Pastor Paul ($21.99), Reading Romans Backwards ($29.99), Blue Parakeet ($19.99), The State of NT Studies ($42.99), and a year subscription to Seminary Now (https://seminarynow.com - $240) Value of $350+ How did Jesus engage with the politics of His day? Scot suggests we must start with what Jesus has to say about Kingdom. When we understand how Jesus invites His followers into participating in His Kingdom, then we will be able to let Jesus speak into how His followers are to engage with the world. Scot will show how the local church stands at the center for how Jesus is leading the Kingdom to liberate the world. Watch the lecture here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkxJfc4cZeo Want to explore more what Jesus means when He says Kingdom? Check out Scot’s book Kingdom Conspiracy 👉 https://amzn.to/3lNMDkQ

👉 Get your copy of A Church Called Tov for 20% OFF 👉 http://bit.ly/Tovpromo Leave a review 🎉🎉 for A Church Called Tov. Then fill out this form 👉 http://bit.ly/Tovreview You Could win one of 3 bundles that include: Pastor Paul ($21.99) , Reading Romans Backwards ($29.99), Blue Parakeet ($19.99), The State of NT Studies ($42.99), and a year subscription to Seminary Now (https://seminarynow.com/ - $240) Value of $350+ “CHURCH CULTURE MATTERS. As we live in our culture and also into our culture, our culture begins to live in and into us.” Scot makes this powerful suggestion about church cultures in A Church Called Tov. In this episode of Kingdom Roots he unpacks the 7 Habits that nurture a Tov culture such as things like empathy, grace, and Christlikeness.