Doug talks about how when our relationships aren’t healthy we focus on roles, systems and structures. He looks at how an unhealthy focus on roles impacts our understanding of masculinity, marriage and parenting.
Author Archive | Douglas Bursch
We Are Focusing On The Wrong Things
Doug sort of puts the show on hold and talks openly about his frustration with people focusing on the wrong things. He talks about his frustration with people giving their best energy to the wrong activities and advocates for change that is based on truly focusing in on what matters most.
Not Qualified For Our Calling
Doug talks about how the disciples picked someone to replace Judas based primarily on God’s sufficiency to anoint ordinary people. He addresses how each of us can be the 12th apostle. A great show for anyone who doesn’t feel qualified to move forward in his or her calling.
Spirit-led Ministry
Doug talks about what motivates his Spirit-led ministry as a pastor. He looks at the baptism of Jesus, serving the Creator instead of the created and living according to the Spirit vs. the flesh.
Our Divisive Partisan Christian Witness Stinks
Doug states the real problem with the decline of the church is not the world but a terrible Christian witness. He gives an honest lament about the terrible, divisive partisan Christian witness many have embraced in place of the reconciling power of the gospel. He calls listeners to repent and embrace the true love and […]
We’ve Only Just Begun To Witness Christ
Doug talks about the radical message of the first verse of Acts and how our lives are just beginning to witness what Christ has said and done. He also looks at how we have misunderstood what it really means to witness Christ in Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria.
Toxic Masculinity and Gentleness
Doug talks about a razor commercial, people freaking out, toxic masculinity and gentleness. A great show for anyone tired of the madness.
Sing a New Song
Doug talks about how our eternal, unchanging God tells us to sing a new song. Maybe it is time for you to embrace a new season in your life.
Are You a Scoffer?
On today’s show Doug talks about being a scoffer. Are we advancing the gospel or just sitting around ridiculing people?
Pursuing God When You’ve Been Forgotten
Doug talks about pursuing God when you’ve been forgotten. He looks at the life of John the Baptist to examine how we are called to pursue vision even when the world forgets about us.