Starting the Conversation

A podcast from The Example Project. Starting the Conversation seeks to break down barriers by listening, questioning and learning from each other through thoughtful conversation. Twitter - www.twitter.com/xampleproject Instagram - www.instagram.com/xampleproject Facebook - www.facebook.com/xampleproject Intro Music - Sometimes Phoenix by Kings Kaleidoscope used with permission.

Can a Christian enjoy the NFL, Cosby & Walmart?

In the last of our 4 Part series on Patriotism and the Church Paul and Sam discuss how we live out a Biblical example of protest while also participating in the culture around us.

11-19
28:05

Protest + Pray for Trump

On Part 3 of our special 4 part series on Church and Patriotism Sam and Paul talk about Biblical examples of protest as demonstrated through the lives and actions of men and women in the Bible and how they help us understand how to live this out today. NOTE - We talk a bit about a man named Nicodemus but in reality got his name mixed up with another man by the name of Zaccheus. It is Zaccheus we were discussing and not Nicodemus.

11-05
31:39

What Does It Mean to be Patriotic and Be a Christian?

Part 2 of a 4 Part Series on Patriotism and the Church. On this episode Sam and Paul discuss how they process being patriotic through the lens of their Christian faith.

10-22
26:10

Should a Christian Be Patriotic?

The first of a special four part series on the topic of Patriotism. On this week's episode Paul and Sam discuss whether Christians can and should be patriotic.

10-08
22:31

Church Leadership and Diversity

Brian and Sam discuss how a diverse church leadership group faithfully serves all that they are called to lead and not simply a majority.

09-17
50:39

Our Religion Was Whitewashed

Brian, Sam and Paul discuss the practicality of multi-ethnic churches. God's people come from all nations, ethnic groups and cultures in a beautiful display of the power of God to redeem broken people and restore us to community with each other and Him. Living this out together takes effort and understanding on our part to live out this calling of community.

08-13
48:01

The Importance of Conversations That Matter

On this episode of Starting the Conversation we join The Example Project's Sam Mathews, Brian Higgins and Paul Lawrence as they discuss why conversation matters, the ways in which we do it poorly as well as discuss future episode topics for Starting the Conversation.

07-16
42:54

Teaser: What is STC?

In this episode The Example Project's Brian Higgins and Paul Lawrence discuss a recent quote from Oscar Robertson in which the Big O asked where are all the white athletes in regards to a speaking up for justice and the oppressed. Brian and Paul in turn ask this question of themselves but also the church in general when it comes to listening and conversing with our minority brothers and sisters, but also all who are experiencing hurt in our churches. www.twitter.com/xampleproject www.instagram.com/xampleproject www.facebook.com/xampleproject

07-03
11:47

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