Church-ish Part 8 - Women In Ministry: Breaking the Stained Glass Ceiling
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Dive into episode 8 of the Make Peace With War podcast's Church-ish series where we put the spotlight on women in ministry. We break down the outdated notion that women can't hold top-level leadership roles in the church, discussing both complementarian and egalitarian perspectives and explaining where the former might miss the mark. The episode stresses the vital importance of women's voices in the church. We go beyond merely questioning traditional viewpoints and champion the idea that female leadership brings essential balance and enrichment to our faith communities. Don't miss this...
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Church-ish Part 7 - Monetizing Faith: Unpacking Wealth-Based Access in the Modern Church
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Join us in this very timely episode of the Make Peace With War podcast's Church-ish series, where we candidly tackle the touchy subjects of money, access, and power in today's churches. We dissect the 'pay-to-play' approach - its beginnings, its effects, and why it's so widespread. We also spotlight the need for financial openness in promoting a healthier spiritual community. This isn't just about challenging norms - it's a rally cry for everyone - leaders and members - to reevaluate and reshape a more welcoming, balanced, and Christ-focused church. Join us as we challenge both the status quo...
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Church-ish Part 6: Bursting the Bubble - Quiet Firing & Fighting For Friendship in Toxic Environments
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This is Part 6 of the MPW series called "Church-ish", where I and my co-hosts, Jennifer Foster and Natalie Biggs, dive into some of the idiosyncrasies and challenges of the modern-day church and discuss some of the things that need to be changed to better love people and make disciples. In this episode, we dive into some deep conversations with my friend and Natalie's husband, Jason Biggs, about the “bubble” culture that is experienced in some churches. We get pretty personal and explore the idea of “quiet firing”, the unhealthy “all in or all out” mindset and what it is like when...
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Church-ish Part 5b: I Don't Know - Making Peace With Faith and Questions
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This is the second of two episodes of Part 5 of the MPW series called "Church-ish", where I and some of my friends dive into some of the idiosyncrasies and challenges of the modern-day church and discuss some of the things that need to be changed to better love people and make disciples. Jennifer Foster, along with her now ex-husband, launched and pastored the fastest growing church in the history of North America in 2015 in Houston, TX. She has an abundance of wisdom and experience as a result of that journey. Natalie Biggs has 20+ years of experience in corporate America and spent a...
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Church-ish Part 5a: I Don't Know - Making Peace With Faith and Questions
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This is the first of two episodes of Part 5 of the MPW series called "Church-ish", where I and some of my friends dive into some of the idiosyncrasies and challenges of the modern-day church and discuss some of the things that need to be changed to better love people and make disciples. Jennifer Foster, along with her now ex-husband, launched and pastored the fastest growing church in the history of North America in 2015 in Houston, TX. She has an abundance of wisdom and experience as a result of that journey. Natalie Biggs has 20+ years of experience in corporate America and spent a...
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Church-ish Part 4: Calling and Celebrity - The Battle Between Anointing and Ambition
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This is Part 4 of the MPW series called "Church-ish", where I and some of my friends dive into some of the idiosyncrasies and challenges of the modern-day church and discuss some of the things that need to be changed to better love people and make disciples. Jennifer Foster, along with her now ex-husband, launched and pastored the fastest growing church in the history of North America in 2015 in Houston, TX. She has an abundance of wisdom and experience as a result of that journey. Natalie Biggs has 20+ years of experience in corporate America and spent a significant amount of time as an...
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Church-ish Part 3: The Dangers of Franchise Church (w/ Derrick Airhart)
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Church-ish Part 3: The Dangers of Franchise Church (w/ guest Derrick Airhart) This is Part 3 of the MPW series called "Church-ish", where I and some of my friends dive into some of the idiosyncrasies of the modern-day church and discuss some of the things that need to be changed to better love people and make disciples. Jennifer Foster, along with her now ex-husband, launched and pastored the fastest growing church in the history of North America in 2015 in Houston, TX. She has an abundance of wisdom and experience as a result of that journey. Natalie Biggs has 20+ years of experience in...
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Church-ish Part 2: Revivals, Opportunists, & Cynics
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This is Part 2 of a new series called "Church-ish", where I and some of my friends dive into some of the idiosyncrasies of the modern-day church and discuss some of the things that need to be changed to better love people and make disciples. Jennifer Foster, along with her now ex-husband, launched and pastored the fastest growing church in the history of North America in 2015 in Houston, TX. She has an abundance of wisdom and experience as a result of that journey. Natalie Biggs has 20+ years of experience in corporate America and spent a significant amount of time as an executive in some very...
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Church-ish Part 1: Church, Inc.
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This is Part 1 of a new series called "Church-ish", where I and some of my friends dive into some of the systems of the modern-day church and discuss some of the things that need to be changed to better love people and make disciples. Jennifer Foster, along with her now ex-husband, launched and pastored the fastest growing church in the history of North America in 2015 in Houston, TX. She has an abundance of wisdom and experience as a result of that journey. Natalie Biggs has 20+ years of experience in corporate America and spent a significant amount of time as an executive in some very...
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After The Battle w/ Jacque Truitt, LPC
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In this episode of Make Peace With War, I spoke with my longtime counselor and dear friend/family member, Jacque Truitt. Jacque is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She has been in private practice for over 30 years and owned a large multisite professional practice in Pasadena, TX before going into individual practice. Jacque and I talk about what happens after the battle is over and how we deal with loss and grief and unanswered prayers. Specifically, we address what has been going on with me and our children after the passing of my beautiful...
info_outlineIn this episode of Make Peace With War, I spoke with my longtime counselor and dear friend/family member, Jacque Truitt. Jacque is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She has been in private practice for over 30 years and owned a large multisite professional practice in Pasadena, TX before going into individual practice.
Jacque and I talk about what happens after the battle is over and how we deal with loss and grief and unanswered prayers. Specifically, we address what has been going on with me and our children after the passing of my beautiful wife, Hevyn, who was the guest on Make Peace With War's first episode.