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Glory (New Ambient EP)
Got a new Strymon BigSky footpedal for my guitar yesterday and couldn’t help but take a break from all the editing on my new book to record a quick ambient EP called, “Glory.” There’s a strange story in the Bible where the prophet Elisha seems to need a musician to engage the presence of God…
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Interviewing Shane Claiborne
Today I had a special interview with Christian activist and author, Shane Claiborne. Shane is well known for his ability to bring communities together and impact them with the love and peace of Jesus. I was excited to talk with him about all kinds of things related to our work at 1208GREENWOOD and our direction…
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Why We Listen to the Spirit
In yesterday’s message I tried to retell the narrative of 1208GREENWOOD Church thus far from a spiritual perspective and then shared where our leadership believes the Spirit is moving us as we continue forward. The whole conversation ends up diving into spiritual warfare and free will, which I do my best to paint theologically from…
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Why We Eat Together
In his book, Jesus the Temple, Nicholas Perrin notes that, “It is widely acknowledged that keeping varied and questionable company at dinner was one of the distinctive features of Jesus’ life.” In today’s podcast I elaborate on the power food has in life and ministry and why our church at 1208GREENWOOD is incorporating food into our…
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Why We Embrace Change
As 1208GREENWOOD Church gears up to alter their model this fall, it’s important to talk about why a church might even need to change in the first place. The answer is pretty easy to see if we just take a look at our ordinary everyday lives. In today’s podcast, I address how we all have…
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Christians and Gambling
It’s our brand new Q&A podcast! In this first session, me and my associate pastor Myisha take on the topic of gambling. Is gambling ok if done recreationally and in moderation and all winnings are tithed to the church? (i.e. Is this different than the person who spends $80-100 a month on entertainment or hobbies?) To ask a…
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Paul’s Comments on Women
Much of modern misogyny in the church can be attributed to Paul’s comments on women in the Bible. But is misogyny really what Paul intended to communicate? In today’s podcast, I take a look at Paul’s comments in 1 Corinthians 11 and sort out what’s at the heart of his message. As it ends up,…
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Pharmakeia: Drugs and Sorcery
The Greek word pharmakeia appears in the Bible with ominous undertones—often translated as “sorcery.” But with its connection to modern pharmaceuticals, what does that mean for how Christians engage with medicine, drugs, and spiritual discernment today? This post explores the biblical roots of pharmakeia and its relevance in our world of prescriptions, psychedelics, and spiritual…
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