New Nature's Podcast

This podcast was CRAZY FUN! It flowed from jokes and laughter to deep sharing, heart connection, and even tears! At our last Kainos Koinonia (a conversation style conference devoted to encouraging others in familial style church life) I had a glorious chat with three incredible men. Join Eric Wilding, Silas Valentine, and Matt Spinks as they share their hearts openly and honestly. Each of these men have unique stories of discovering Jesus, friendships, and community. What they are doing in the earth is unprecedented and absolutely incredible! It was an honor to be able to sit down and hear their hearts for Jesus and community.     

Jesus Burgers is a house, a ministry, a group of intentional friends who seek to love a city! What God has done amidst this community has impacted thousands and is now reaching the world. Jason Lomelino has been an instrumental leader amidst this powerful group or world changers! I hope you'll be incredibly blessed by this podcast! 

Jared has a dream-come-true conversation with a well respected, prominent author and new friend Wayne Jacobsen. Wayne is known for co-authoring The Shack, He Loves Me, Finding Church, So You Don't Want to Go to Church Anymore and several other incredible books! In this two-part conversation, Jared and Wayne discuss how to move from a "works-based religion" into a "rest-based relationship" with God. The guys get a little wild as they boldly challenge the idea of penal substitution and superstar christianity. It gets even more scandalous as Wayne suggests anti-dsicplichip! Buckle up and get ready, freedom gets everywhere!    For more information regarding Wayne and his ministry visit: www.lifestream.org

Thank you for joining us for yet another conversation! This week my guest, Jamal Jivanjee, and I share about talking microwaves and the newness of life that Jesus brings! We also explore thoughts about our origin our the beauty of our design. The tea's been poured, so lets drink together!    PS. Please subscribe, rate, and review this podcast to get this glorious message around the world! 

I recently had an amazing conversation with two friends, Jamal Jivanhjee and Nishelle Reagan, about how to respond to accusation. This conversation is practical for all those that have begun to taste the freedom of Jesus outside traditional religion. Lets face it: the cork has been popped and the bubbly is being poured out. The fattened calf has been slaughtered and the feasting has begun. The elder brother will never be okay with this shindig; nevertheless, we cannot stop moving our feet because the music is just too good to stand still. Jesus first sign that He was indeed the promised Messiah, was to increase the wine and keep the party going. Enjoy the drink, be free to love and kiss your accuser. 

When tragedy strikes, what is our response? Do we run in fear or stand in love? Jared Gustafson and his guest Dr. George Bowker enjoy another rich conversation. They talk about the recent tragedy in San Bernardino and how Christians respond to tragedy. Take a seat and grab some tea as we talk together. 

Keith Giles is a teacher, author, copywriter, activist, and servant of Jesus living in Orange County, California. Since 2006, he and his family have been part of a house church that gives away 100% of all offerings to the poor in their community. Please look for Keith's books online. Check out www.keithgiles.com or on twitter at @keithgiles Keith has a burning passion for Jesus that lights up his face. It was an honor sharing in this conversation about Jesus, community, and service. Thanks for joining us. Pull up a seat, grab a cup of tea, and enjoy as we share about the unsearchable riches of knowing Christ. 

In this conversation we explore the origin of human violence and the sacrificial system. We discover the God who would give His life to put an end to the system of victimization to liberate us to know the goodness of Abba further enabling us to enjoy a trust relationship of intimate love.  

Come engage in a conversation that has the power to alter the way you see God forever. Dr. George Bowker and Levi Ferguson join us as we discuss the most essential yet often overlooked truth of God's nearness. Although we may never verbally question this truth, many doubt its reality. And unfortunately we have been taught a mixed message. In actuality most of us have been told God is somewhere in the sky, that He occasionally comes down, checks in, takes roll, tallies our good works, or pops in for a quick chat or answer to prayer. Many have adopted the perspective that if we worship, confess, or pray enough than God will respond and come near. The lie of God's distance has masqueraded itself under many religious pretenses that seem so right but actually have their origin in paganism.  The most fundamental truth of Christianity is the nearness of God. This truth is realized in Jesus and clearly depicted in His incarnation. The Father stepped into human skin and communicated His commitment to us even while we were still sinners. This truth is so glorious that one could spend eternity exploring its depths. Sit back, relax, and drink some tea as we increase our awarness of His very real presence.