Mad at God? Halfway There Podcast
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Coleen Sharp is the host of the Theology Gals Podcast. Today, Coleen shares her story of how suffering revealed her firm foundation. She grew up in the church and never remembers a time without faith. But she did have questions and they led her deeper into the Bible and theology. Coleen shares the ways being a mother shaped her faith. When her family entered a period of suffering and illness she found comfort in Psalms where we can learn how to just cry with others. Coleen’s story shows how a solid understanding of God’s character and love can sustains us through immense suffering of all kinds.
Coleen Sharp and Building a Firm Foundation halfwaythere Jan 30, 2024
Dan & Lindsay McKenzie like to say they are “full-time adventurers” and today they share their adventure. Both Dan and Lindsay grew up in Colorado Springs, Colorado in the church, explored a bit during college but ultimately returned to their faith. Their stories play off one another to weave one beautiful story. But as with every story, adversity changes the course of the narrative. Dan and Lindsay learned they could not have children. How they embraced the detour together is a story that will make you cry and inspire you to love everyone you know more deeply. It could have destroyed their faith and their relationship but instead they trusted and pursued the opportunities they could see.
Dan & Lindsey McKenzie are Living a Big Adventure Together halfwaythere Jan 30, 2024
Edith Leland is the only 97 year old I know with a YouTube channel. She may also have the most intimate friendship with God you have ever heard. Today, Edith shares the story of many miracles she has experienced in her life. Edith insists that she is merely an ordinary woman who loves the Lord but as you listen to her stories you will quickly be convinced that her relationship with God is anything but ordinary. She exclaims her joy about God over and over and it’s contagious. And the stories about her prayer life will inspire you.
Edith Leland and Intimate Friendship with God halfwaythere Jan 30, 2024
John Schlitt is a soloist and lead singer of Petra and one of my heroes. Today, John shares his story from rock star to cocaine addict to Christian rock icon. As he tells his story it’s clear that he is made for music. He joined a band the day after graduating college and lived the rock star’s life playing to 20,000 people at a time. Just when he seemed to be on top of the world, addiction was gaining control and John was eventually thrown out of the band. The five years he was out of the music business God used to refine and grow the maturity he needed for the ministry God had chosen for John. We hear how the connection with Petra came about and the call that changed his life. After we finished this conversation, I told John that his voice is prominent on the sound track of my life. I am so grateful to the Lord for his talent, genuine love for the Lord, and message. John’s ministry means a lot to me and I know you’ll be blessed as you listen to his story.
John Schlitt is a Rock Star Redeemed halfwaythere Jan 30, 2024
Bryan Wolfmueller is a Lutheran pastor of Hope Lutheran in Aurora, Colorado. Bryan has a remarkable love for theology that is infectious and will make you want to study. Today, Bryan shares the stories of the theological misunderstanding that led him to rebel against God for a time, his denominational world tour in search of truth, and why he loves theology so much. Throughout the conversation, Bryan’s love for the Lord will encourage you to remember how valuable understanding Scripture really is which is a good quality in a pastor.
Bryan Wolfmueller and the Joy of Theology halfwaythere Jan 30, 2024
Kaeley Triller is the co-founder of Hands Across the Aisle Women’s Coalition. Today, she shares her difficult moments that revealed God’s kindness toward her and why she joined forces with women from different backgrounds. The unlikely partnership was formed when she took an unpopular stand against a new policy in Washington State regarding restrooms. We talk about why Kaeley feels so passionately about protecting children and how we can love people from other perspectives even if we do not agree. She has been on the receiving end of hate mail and threats and encourages the Church to speak up in love for truth.
Kaeley Triller is Reaching Across the Aisle for Truth and Love halfwaythere Jan 30, 2024
Billy Berglund is the Middle School Director at my church and has been a tremendous influence on my own children. Today, Billy shares the people, events, and heartbreaks that shaped him. The people who spoke into Billy’s life stand out as he shares the stories of youth pastors, Christian rappers, and doctors willing to tweak his perspective and send him toward Christ. As we speak, Billy’s future is a bit uncertain as he finishes seminary and begins to search for the ministry the Lord will call him to serve. At the same time, God’s faithfulness to him has been displayed over and over again and whatever the future brings for this talented young pastor, it will be bright.
Billy Berglund and Trusting God in Uncertain Times halfwaythere Jan 30, 2024
Mischelle Saunders-Gottsch is the founder and host of Altered Stories Ministry, a new Christian Women’s Internet Radio talk show to be launched in Overland Park, Kansas. Wherever she goes, Mischelle is a leader. Today, she shares how she learned to embrace her leadership skills and how God used it to give her a vision. Her ministry is designed to help women experience healing, wholeness, and growth with the Lord in order to change families, communities, and the world.
Mischelle Saunders-Gottsch Shares God Altered Stories halfwaythere Jan 30, 2024
Amos Smith is a progressive pastor and contemplative author. Today, he shares the stories from his life that reveal how he became a mystic, the practices, and the resources that he uses to draw near to God. Amos is passionate about the practice of centering prayer which is an ancient tradition that trains your mind to focus on one thought for a period of time. During our conversation, Amos explains what centering prayer is like and the discipline it takes to master which he learned from athletics as young man. He also explains why some writings of the early church fathers are valuable today. If you have ever been curious about Christian mysticism, Amos is your guy, and I promise you will enjoy his story.
Amos Smith Shares Ancient Practices for Present Day Christians halfwaythere Jan 30, 2024
“It’s time,” I said into the phone with a confidence that surprised even me. “I know,” she whispered. Thirteen years ago I started a job that I only expected to hold for 2 or 3 or maybe 4 years at the longest. Everyday I went to work in those thirteen years I held two things in my heart: tension and hope. Both came from knowing I was not created for financial services. Stocks, bonds, and the markets were never my passion. Neither were signatures, insufficient funds, and other seemingly insignificant work. Don’t get me wrong, the work is not bad; it’s just not for me. So when I told my wife that it was finally time to leave that job and strike out on my own to build an online business and she agreed, I was overjoyed at the possibilities. Today is my last day working at my day job.
Why I Quit My Job halfwaythere Jan 30, 2024
Mark Gregory Karris is an ordained pastor, licensed marriage and family therapist, speaker, musician, adjunct professor, and all around biophilic. He is the author of Season of Heartbreak: Healing for the Heart, Brain, and Soul and most recently Divine Echoes: Reconciling Prayer with the Uncontrolling Love of God which we talk about today. Mark shares the moment when he cried out to Jesus, how a controlling pastor shaped him, and the theological breakthrough that changed his understanding of God. Along the way he shares some challenging ideas about how God might want to use us to answer prayer. Listen and share with a friend! Stories Mark shared: Growing up in a highly dysfunctional family full of violence, drugs, and mental illness The experience when he finally cried out to Jesus Getting involved in a highly controlling cult-like church Leaving that church and the anxiety that went with it The saving grace of going to college and finding male mentors for the first time Why we put on a facade for other people The hunger to heal and help other people through the journey as well that led him to become a therapist The theological breakthrough that changed his understanding of God (hint: it’s huge) How he now sees God’s intervention in the world as uncontrolling love Why petitionary prayer can be dangerous and may contribute to suffering in the world Why we should sometimes take action instead of pray What is conspiring prayer? Great quotes from Mark: God if you’re real, show yourself to me. I need you. My trust grew stronger when I realized God was not in control of every event, action, or reaction that occurs in the world. Superstitious petitionary prayer contributes to suffering in the world. How many times have we prayed fervently for the distressed placing all the responsibility on God to answer our prayers while those for whom we prayed suffered needlessly because we took no responsibility to be God’s answer to our prayers? Resources Mark mentioned: Divine Echoes: Reconciling Prayer with the Uncontrolling Love of God by Mark Karris Season of Heartbreak: Healing for the Heart, Brain, and Soul by Mark Karris Find Mark at his website and if you buy Divine Echoes and want a free workbook, go to Mark’s website and email him to get it!
Mark Karris says Stop Being Superstitious and Put Your Faith into Action halfwaythere Jan 30, 2024
Sean McCoy is the host of the Come to the Table Podcast and quickly becoming one of my favorite people. His show is about listening to people with different perspectives he does it well. Sean shares the story of how he grew from agnostic to finding wisdom in Ecclesiastes. We talk about why being dismissive and flippant in our approach to others is damaging to our witness. In the end, we have a great conversation but the best way to get to know Sean is to subscribe to his podcast and start listening.
Sean McCoy Invites You to Come to the Table halfwaythere Jan 30, 2024
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