May 12, 2021How to Kill a Church: A New PodcastWhat if, church didn’t have to be this way? Coming out of a global pandemic and starting down the face of a relaunching a church, this is the question Steve Ross and I asks ourselves. And, we decided to hash it out with the mics on: How to Kill…1 min read1 min read
Published inAnthem Ventura·Jan 21, 2021Episode: Counter-Cultural FaithfulnessWhat does counter-cultural faithfulness look like in the turmoil, division, and confusion of 2021? What does it look like to build in practices to combat the passive formation of the world around us? In this episode, we’ll explore 5 core practices and postures for living as counter-counter witnesses, of an…Podcast1 min readPodcast1 min read
Published inAnthem Ventura·Jan 21, 2021Episode: The Coercion of the EnemyMartin Luther identified the enemies of spiritual growth as the world, the flesh, and the enemy. In the face of those forces of coercion, the question is not “are you being formed?”, but “who or what are your being formed into?” And, how do each impact our goal of becoming…Podcast1 min readPodcast1 min read
Published inAnthem Ventura·Jan 21, 2021Episode: The Coercion of the SelfMartin Luther identified the enemies of spiritual growth as the world, the flesh, and the enemy. In the face of those forces of coercion, the question is not “are you being formed?”, but “who or what are your being formed into?” And, how do each impact our goal of becoming…Podcast1 min readPodcast1 min read
Published inAnthem Ventura·Jan 19, 2021Episode: The Coercion of the WorldMartin Luther identified the enemies of spiritual growth as the world, the flesh, and the enemy. In the face of those forces of coercion, the question is not “are you being formed?”, but “who or what are your being formed into?” And, how do each impact our goal of becoming…Podcast1 min readPodcast1 min read
Published inAnthem Ventura·Jan 15, 2021Episode: What’s our part?It wouldn’t done the disciples any good, if when Jesus called them to follow him, if they didn’t actually leave their nets and start walking. So, what is Jesus actually inviting us into? In this episode, we’ll explore the profound and provoking call from Jesus that changes our whole lives.Podcast1 min readPodcast1 min read
Published inAnthem Ventura·Jan 14, 2021Episode: Jesus, Our RabbiWhat if following Jesus was more than just showing up at church occasionally? What did Jesus mean when we he said “come, follow me?” In this episode we explore the call from Jesus then, and now. Listen and Subscribe On: Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Follow Anthem Ventura: Web: anthemventura.org App: anthemventura.org/app Instagram: @anthemventura Facebook: /anthemventuraPodcast1 min readPodcast1 min read
Published inAnthem Ventura·Jan 13, 2021Episode: What is(n’t?) a Christian?What’s our problem with Christians? First of all, Jesus didn’t call for Christians, but disciples. But, if you were to walk into a room full of 100 Christians and say the word “discipleship” and you might get 100 different definitions or explanations of what that word means. In this episode…Podcast1 min readPodcast1 min read
Published inAnthem Ventura·Jan 12, 2021Episode: Testing the Genuineness of Your FaithWhat would it look like to not just survive, but the thrive? Not just endure, but mature? In the midst of hardship, trouble, setbacks, disappointment, or in the language of the Bible ‘various trials’, how can we not just make it through, but flourish? In this episode we explore what…Podcast1 min readPodcast1 min read
Jan 5, 202121 Book Recommendations for 2021If you know me, it’s no secret I’m a reader. It wasn’t always like this. In fact, I didn’t become a “reader” until just a few years ago. I wasn’t that interested in readung during elementary, middle, and high school. And it became a necessary evil during college — even…3 min read3 min read
