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Join us for our two sessions in 2021: February 16-17 and September 21-22 at New Life Church in Colorado Springs, CO. This February we will have conversations around the topic of worship in the local church. We will discuss topics ranging from the relationship between the senior pastor and worship leader, shaping a worship culture in your church, and more.
In this episode (part one of two) we sit down with theologian and New Testament scholar Lucy Peppiatt to talk about her book Rediscovering Scripture’s Vision for Women: Fresh Perspectives on Disputed Texts in which she unpacks why and how the biblical texts traditionally used to support the subordination of women to men might not […]
Read MoreIn this episode we sit down to talk about some of the ins and outs of intentionally developing preachers and teachers in our congregations. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter to stay connected with us throughout the week! Our conviction is that the word of […]
Read MoreIn this episode we sit down with Winn Collier, Director of the Eugene Peterson Center for Christian Imagination at Western Theological Seminary and to talk with him about the release of his book, A Burning in My Bones: The Authorized Biography of Eugene Peterson. Grab a copy here. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube […]
Read MoreIn this episode we sit down to talk about some of the marks of genuine Spirit-inspired preaching. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter to stay connected with us throughout the week! What I found fascinating reading through Micah is that the same word used for […]
Read MoreIn this episode we sit down with Dr. Chris Green to talk about his book, Sanctifying Interpretation, and how God uses the ‘troubling texts’ of Scripture to make us holy. Grab a copy of it here, and/or read Andrew’s review of it here. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel and follow us on […]
Read MoreIn this episode we feature a conversation we had at our recent Essential Church Learning Community on “places of encounter” in our worship gatherings. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter to stay connected with us throughout the week! Worship in the early church was designed around […]
Read MoreIn this episode we take you to a conversation between Pastor Brady and Pastor Jon Egan at our recent Essential Church Learning Community on the relationship between the senior pastor and the worship leader. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter to stay connected with us […]
Read MoreIn this episode we sit down with Dr. Simeon Zahl to talk about how a robust theology of the Holy Spirit can give us better language for talking about the role of experience in the life of a Christian. Grab a copy of his book, The Holy Spirit and Christian Experience here. Be sure to subscribe […]
Read MoreIn this episode we sit down with pastor and author Rich Villodas to discuss his book, The Deeply Formed Life. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter to stay connected with us throughout the week! The five values of our congregation are contemplative rhythms, racial reconciliation, […]
Read MoreIn this episode, we sit down with Steve Cuss to talk about his book Managing Leadership Anxiety and how leaders can become not only more self-aware but also wise about managing both their own anxiety and that of others. You can learn more about Steve and his work at capablelife.me. Be sure to subscribe to […]
Read MoreWhat is essential to your ministry? Follow along as we rediscover the things that every local church ministry needs to thrive.
Brady Boyd Senior Pastor, New Life Church, Colorado Springs
