-Read Posting Peace: Why Social Media Divides Us and What We Can Do About It.
Thematic Bible Reading Plan by Craig DesJardins (2019)
Every year Craig DesJardins provides me with a new Thematic Bible Reading Plan to share with my Fairly Spiritual friends. Here is the 2019 edition. Feel free to use this plan and to share it with others. Please make sure you credit Craig DesJardins for all his hard work. Enjoy and God bless! 2019 Bible […]
Astrology, Polygamy, Pharaoh and Faith
Doug talks about how God works with people who diligently seek him, even though they have incomplete, inaccurate or even extremely errant theology. Doug looks at how faith grows not in having the right answers but in passionately pursuing Messiah. He gives examples of how God used astrologers, polygamists, and Pharaoh to reveal his will […]
Making Sacred Space
On today’s show Doug talks about making room for sacred moments in every single day of our lives, especially during the holiday season. He also talks about how he locked himself in his own shed.
Joseph vs Abraham Faith
Doug talks about the extremely important and unimportant role Joseph played in the Christmas story. Doug looks at how we need to embrace our incredibly important and unimportant role in God’s plan for our lives.
The Dark Side of Community
On today’s show Doug talks about how spiritual, physical and psychological abuse impact our ability to abide in community. He looks at how we need to be safe people who facilitate safe places for the sinned-against.
Worthy To Be Rescued
On today’s show Doug talks about how you are worthy to be rescued and how God is strong enough to protect you during the storms of life. He shares inspiring music from his brother Dan’s This Life and The Psalms Project albums. An encouraging show.
Annie at the 5th Avenue Theatre: A Not So Cynical Review
A musical that repeatedly proports “the sun will come out tomorrow” seems appropriate for audiences used to perpetually cloudy, dark, rain-slogged Pacific Northwest winters. Consequently, Annie finds itself back in Seattle once again championing the infectiously optimistic, dare I say escapist, mantra that “tomorrow there will be sun.” Despite my preconceived cynical disposition, I was […]
Abandon the Myth of the Perfect Church
On today’s show Doug talks about abandoning the myth of the perfect church, family, friendship or community. Doug also talks about why he is praying for Robert Mueller and the Russian Investigation.
Vision for Small Church Pastors
Today’s show is geared towards pastors of churches with 200 or fewer people. Doug talks about how easy it is to lose your identity pastoring in the church growth and assessment age. He gives advice on how to find and maintain your identity as a pastor of a small or normal sized church.
Never Minister Alone
Doug talks about how Jesus and his disciples ministered through community. He looks at how most Christian leadership books get the concept of Jesus and discipleship wrong. He also examines how Paul’s ministry began because of the work of Barnabas.