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A podcast for "amphronesian"(from "amph"-meaning both, and "phronesis"-meaning practical wisdom; literally "both in wisdom") Christians seeking balanced wisdom and integrated faith for the renewal of God's kingdom. Join host Kyle Bumgarner as he chops it up with guests about how to faithfully follow Jesus while pursuing righteousness for the sake of our neighbors and enjoying the goodness of God's creation. If you're pro "both/and", your love for Jesus leads you to justice, and you appreciate the nuance and beauty of life with God, subscribe and listen in!
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In this conversation with pastor, writer, and cultural commentator John C. Richards, we explore the intricate terrain of cultural engagement through the lens of the gospel. Drawing from a series on John's own podcast The Growth Factor called “It’s Not Black and White,” John invites us to consider how believers can faithfully navigate the gray spaces of life, where ideological certainties often fall short and gospel clarity is needed most.
With a new name yet the same pursuit of well-balanced wisdom for the sake of Christ and our neighbors, we introduce......The Amphronesian Christian Podcast! In this episode, host Kyle Bumgarner chats with author and theologian AJ Swoboda about his brand new, recently released book A Teachable Spirit. We explore why cultivating humility is essential for spiritual formation, how teachability shapes our faith in a polarized world, and what it really means to follow Jesus with an open heart and mind. You can get the book at the links below or wherever books are sold.A Teachable Spirit by AJ SwobodaBookshopAmazon----------------------------------------------------------NOTE: There are some audio issues on Kyle's end, so we apologize in advance for any static or feedback that may make this episode harder to listen to. We are diligently working on future solutions.
Here's the trailer for the brand new Orthodoxical podcast. Together with our esteemed guests, we'll be asking questions and having conversations about seeking balanced wisdom and integrated faith for the renewal of God's kingdom. Join us and subscribe now!
Y'ALL. We had a legit legend on the podcast. Kyle chops it up with Dr. Vince Bantu, a key scholar in early African Christianity (and one of Kyle's favorite theological scholars!). Dr. Bantu's work on early African Christianity is nothing short of paradigm shifting; it challenges both Christian and secular narratives about the genesis, proliferation, and praxis of the Christian faith in the ancient Near East and beyond. You won't want to miss this episode, check it out ASAP!
If you started the year with a resolution to "read the Bible more", how is it going? Are you stuck in Leviticus? Reading Jeremiah 29:11 and Philippians 4:13 to yourself every day? Memorizing the original Hebrew? The Bible is a lifeline for Christians, but far too often it becomes a difficult and frustrating chore for believers. Luckily, we have boss Bible teacher and writer Yana Conner, host of the Living Single with Yana Jenay podcast, to help us out. In addition to being seminary trained, Yana has a practical and down-to-earth style to help us dive into the word in refreshing and life-giving ways. Check this episode now!
2022 feels like it's already been a whole year in just one month. The pandemic continues to march on, and we lost many notable and well-loved celebrities over the last few weeks. Death, suffering, and misery just seem to be our roommates at this point. As Christians, what does it mean for us to grieve? Is it possible to grieve "well", or is all grief necessarily difficult? What do we make of grief in light of the gospel? Amanda Held Opelt has wrestled with these questions on a very personal level. After losing her sister (beloved and well-respected Christian author Rachel Held Evans) unexpectedly, Amanda has been probing the nature of grief in Christian life, and is even writing a book about various grieving rituals from various cultures. She joins Kyle to talk about all this and more, so jump in and listen now!
There's been a reckoning over the last decade of what it means to be a "man". How do men relate to God? How do men live out their faith in a culture that consistently sabotages healthy masculinity? What do we do about patriarchy? What even is healthy masculinity? Mr. Jeff Tyler, teacher, minister, speaker, and founder of Good Men Do Exist, comes on the podcast to chat with Kyle about how we should think about these questions. Grab your headphones and listen in!
In the United States, Christianity has largely been divided into those who value orthodoxy (right belief) vs. orthopraxy (right action). However, Christians in Latin America have a rich and storied history of proclaiming both of these elements as inseparable parts of Christian faith. Dr. Robert Chao Romero, author of Brown Church: Five Centuries of Latina/o Social Justice, Theology, and Identity, stops by the podcast to chat with Kyle about the history and legacy of the the Brown church in Latin America and what Christians can learn from our siblings in this movement. Listen in now!
Social media has gone from an amusing cultural phenomenon to a world-altering entity in the span of just twenty years. Millions of people around the world are connected and able to share vast quantities of information (and memes) like never before. There are amazing upsides to social media; however, there are also tremendous risks with social media: polarization, mental health decline, addiction, etc. In light of this, how should Christians approach social media? Dr. Doug Bursch has studied and written on the phenomenon of social media, including a book called "Posting Peace" about how Christians can use this powerful medium. Doug joins Kyle to talk about all this and more. Listen in now!
We're back at it like mathematics! Season 3 of The Orthodoxical Podcast is here! And we are starting strong people. Kyle chats with Erika Brown, a biblical archaeologist and YouTube show host, about the world of the Bible, how archaeology relates to faith, and more! Grab your airpods and jump in!
We've reached the end of season 2! And this last episode is good one.
Our college age years are often pivotal for the rest of our lives in determining who we will be growing older. As such, it is absolutely crucial for the church to minister to people in this stage of life. An often overlooked demographic in the world of college ministry are those who work at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Kyle sits down with Charles Holmes, director of HBCU College Ministry for the Summit Church in the Raleigh/Durham area, to talk about ministry at HBCUs, what kind of questions students are asking, where college ministry is headed, and what it looks like to incorporate justice into college discipleship. It's a dope conversation, check it out!
In polls taken during the last election cycle, many evangelicals stated that immigration was their number 1 issue of concern. Immigration has become a highly politicized and fraught topic. Yet the topic of immigration is all over the Bible, including specific commands on how immigrants, migrants, and refugees are to be treated. Daniel Montañez talks with Kyle about the complexities of immigration, what drives people to immigrate and leave their home countries, what Christians can learn from immigrants, and practical steps churches can take to be places of welcome for migrants. This one is money, y'all. Check it out!
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Immigration Links:
Mygration Christian Conference
Evangelical Immigration Table
Public policy ends up shaping so much of our experience of daily life, from the roads we drive on to the content we consume. So how does it affect porn consumption? Should it? It is also an overwhelming issue of discipleship in the church. Why should Christians be thinking about porn from a policy perspective? Kyle's friend Raleigh stops by the podcast to talk about the policy issues surround porn, how porn is becoming a public health issue, and more. Tune in and be ready to learn!
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Resources from this episode:
National Center on Sexual Exploitation
@endexploitation
Pseudo-psychology, self-help, and emotional wellness are not new phenomena. Yet the advent of social media has led to a plethora of influencers and accounts pushing out scores of messaging that purports to be rooted in valid psychology. Clearly, some people hit the mark more than others. How can we navigate the vast amounts of emotional health messages out there and discern the healthy from the problematic? Should we even be getting psycho-education from social media? Life Karis Cains chats with Kyle about all things emotional wellness, social media, and how these things intersect with Christian culture. Pop your airpods in and check it out!
The church is supposed to be made up of many tribes and nations. However, too often multicultural church spaces end up reinforcing the norms and spiritual practices of white majority culture over and against the spiritual practices of other groups. Things become even trickier when trying to balance multiple minority cultures in one church body. How can Christians think through these complex issues? Kyle talks with Dr. Michelle Reyes, a writer, activist, and pastor who has just written a book called "Becoming All Things: How Small Changes Lead to Lasting Connections Across Cultures" aimed at helping Christians develop cultural fluency and humility in cross-cultural interactions. Listen in now!
The work and need of activism has come front and center in our society. Throughout history, Christians have been both at the forefront of social activism efforts and actively antagonistic towards those fighting for social concerns. How can we conceptualize what it looks like to pursue social change within the Christian framework? Kyle talks with his friend Preston Grissom, a Princeton Theological Seminary student and former admin with Faith for Justice, a non-profit justice organization in Saint Louis. Check it out now!
Over the last several years, there has been a reckoning in our society as women have spoken up about the abuse and mistreatment they've experienced and how their pain has often been swept under a rug. Sadly, the church has not only not been exempt from this type of injustice, it is often a primary source of pain. There have been numerous stories in recent years of churches and ministries that not only harmed women, but then used their institutional power and status to obscure the truth and prevent those women from telling their stories. Tiffany Bluhm talks with Kyle about what is at stake within these power dynamics, and what we can do to create institutional cultures built on truth and justice. Listen in now!
LGBTQ+ issues are one of the most important topics facing churches today. Yet most churches are unaware of how they can respond to those who find themself in this community as well as a church community. Many churches face a huge dilemma in caring and creating spaces for their LGBTQ+ members while upholding a traditional Christian theology of marriage and sexual ethics. Josh Proctor Guzman has spent his life navigating this tension and has been involved with some great work on both the podcast Life on Side B and the ministry of Posture Shift. He and Kyle have a great talk about how Christians and churches can minister and love their LGBTQ+ members well, and what the path looks like for these communities going forward. Grab your airpods and listen in!
Mental health continues to be a hot topic in Christian circles, particularly as churches and clergy deal with the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic. One phenomenon in this conversation that needs more discussion is the way in which mental health ailments and disorders are often masked by Christian language and theological premises. Kyle unpacks this concept with Chris and Val Lilley of The Job Project, a podcast that deals with the intersection of mental health and church culture. It's a crucial convo, listen in!
What comes to mind when you hear the phrase "biblical womanhood"? What does the Bible actually have to say about being a woman? In what ways has the church used "biblical womanhood" as bomb instead of as a balm? Kyle talks with Jayna Duckenfield about the ways this conversation has taken form in the American church, and what Christians can do to promote a more robust version of biblical womanhood. Jayna also wrote a book, which you should get!
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