Doug talks about embracing the reality of our calling instead of comparing our existence to a fiction that has never really existed. He looks at how to deal with ministry rejection and new ministry opportunities through examining the life of Paul.
Author Archive | Douglas Bursch
Pursing the Tree of Ruin
Doug talks about his personal struggle with serving the created instead of the Creator. He reads from his book The Community of God: A Theology of the Church From a Reluctant Pastor addressing chapter Four: “Pursuing the Tree of Ruin.”
The Body of Christ and Downton Abbey
Doug talks about how the new Downton Abbey film has him thinking about the value of every member of the body of Christ.
Healing for Childhood Trauma
Doug talks about facilitating environments that provide healing for childhood trauma. He also looks at signs individuals might be struggling with how to deal with childhood abuse or trauma. He specifically speaks about dissociation and integration when dealing with abuse. This show could be very helpful for individuals seeking help with childhood trauma or who […]
God Honors The Prayers of Pagans
Doug talks about how God hears and honors the prayers of pagans. He looks at how Christians are called to bring the clarity of Jesus to a world seeking relationship with God.
The Christian Caste System
Doug talks about our erroneous Christian caste system. How does God really assess the worth of our ministry?
Spiritual Prosperity
Doug talks about spiritual prosperity. Is Christ enough or do we need more to be satisfied in life? We examine Paul’s life as he waited on God with very little worldly success to defend his life.
A Story of My Present Weakness
Doug talks about his present faith journey and how profoundly weak he feels in this current ministry season. A great show for anyone waiting for prayers to be answered and doors to be opened.
Could God Use You to Reach Your Enemy?
Doug asks this question: Could God use you to reach your enemy? He examines our role in God’s plan of reconciliation.
The Problem With Being Terribly Wrong
Doug talks about our unwillingness to truly admit that we are terribly wrong. He examines the Apostle Paul’s journey of being confronted with his profound wrongness. Can we truly be confronted when we are wrong? A great show for people who are always right or for people who might feel they could possibly be wrong.