Happy & Holy

In this episode, we talk about ...how it feels when we're lostwhat it's like to be found in a place you didn't expectwhen you're being anointed for something you didn't want to doFind us online: Kate Boyd - Book | Newsletter | Instagram | Twitter Robert Callahan - Substack | Twitter | Instagram | TikTok Amanda Waldron - Website | Instagram | Twitter

In today's episode ...A god's reaction to the presence of the LORDThe eternal question: was it tumors or hemorrhoids?What happens when you don't take God's presence or justice seriouslyFind us online: Kate Boyd - Book | Newsletter | Instagram | Twitter Robert Callahan - Substack | Twitter | Instagram | TikTok Amanda Waldron - Website | Instagram | Twitter

On today’s episode we are actually taking a pause from digging into the text to talk with speaker, scholar, and co-director of Enfleshed Robert Monson. We talk about ...using a liberation theology lens on the Hebrew Bibleunflattening the text looking for red flags of violence (both implicit and explicit)and how to live in the tensions of ScriptureFind us online: Kate Boyd - Book | Newsletter | Instagram | Twitter Robert Callahan - Substack | Twitter | Instagram | TikTok Amanda Waldron - Website | Instagram | Twitter

In today's episode ...What happens when the priest can no longer distinguish the voice of GodHow Christian nationalism makes God a propAnd some undignified deaths Find us online: Kate Boyd - Book | Newsletter | Instagram | Twitter Robert Callahan - Substack | Twitter | Instagram | TikTok Amanda Waldron - Website | Instagram | Twitter

In today's episode, we talk through 1 Samuel 1-2 and ...Barrenness, bitter rivalries, and biblical callbacksSamuel as a tabernacle toddlerWhat and how does God “take note” of?What exactly was the sin of Hophni and Phineas?Unpacking sin and its consequences in the Bible and in ourselves Find us online: Kate Boyd - Book | Newsletter | Instagram | Twitter Robert Callahan - Substack | Twitter | Instagram | TikTok Amanda Waldron - Website | Instagram | Twitter

We're kicking off a season in the Old Testament book of 1 Samuel.Overview of today's episode:Meet this season's co-hostsWhat our relationship with Scripture is right now (spoiler: it's complicated)What we remember about the Hebrew Bible growing upWhat we know about 1 SamuelAn intro to the themes and background of 1 SamuelPredictions for the seasonTools we'll be using as we goResources we are using to study:John Goldingay commentary on 1&2 SamuelAfrica Bible CommentaryNew Interpreter's Study BibleCultural Background Study BibleJewish Study BibleThe NET BibleNew International Commentary on the Old TestamentFind us online: Kate Boyd - Book | Newsletter | Instagram | Twitter Robert Callahan - Substack | Twitter | Instagram | TikTok Amanda Waldron - Website | Instagram | Twitter

We finish our journey through the book of Acts today, and what a journey it has been!About Today's Contributors:Lanie is a born and raised Texan who made her way to the Midwest 8 years ago and is still learning how to survive Chicago winters. She is a seminary student at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, working on her Masters of Divinity, a Greek teaching fellow, and an aspiring New Testament scholar and teacher.  She has spent time church planting in Southeast Asia, researching global disciple making movements, and is passionate about equipping ordinary disciples to study, obey, and share the word of God with their neighbors. She also has a podcast called VBS: Venturing Beyond Seminary, with other seminary students, exploring questions at the intersection of the academy and the church. In her free time you can find her reading non-fiction (usually NT studies), baking, or finding the best food and coffee around Chicago with her husband. You can connect with her on Twitter @laniewalkup. Elisa is an author and podcaster of Praise Through It, where she talks about seeing old burdens in a new way. She’s an Army wife of almost 16 years, a dog mom of 8 years, and a girl mom of 6 years. She’s a certified Enneagram coach who loves helping people understand people. She loves baking (& eating) chocolate chip cookies and playing games with her family. She’d spend all her time in the sunshine if she could. You can connect with Elisa on her blog, on Facebook, on Twitter, and on Instagram.Are you disentangling your faith from the culture around you? The greatest tool in that journey for me was the Bible itself. You’ve probably noticed that here on the show we love the Bible, and we take it seriously - but not always literally, and that means that meaning can get a little complicated. But you don’t have to let that overwhelm you. I’ve put together the Big Picture Toolkit to help you understand how all of Scripture fits together in one incredible story, learn some new questions to ask to get at meaning without getting overwhelmed, and see new connections between Old and New Testaments with a special Bible Reading Plan. If you’re ready to get back to basics of your faith, the Bible is a great place to start, and the Big Picture Bible Toolkit can help. Grab yours today free at kateboyd.co/bible.Find us online: Kate Boyd - Book | Newsletter | Instagram | Twitter Robert Callahan - Substack | Twitter | Instagram | TikTok Amanda Waldron - Website | Instagram | Twitter

Are you disentangling your faith from the culture around you? The greatest tool in that journey for me was the Bible itself. You’ve probably noticed that here on the show we love the Bible, and we take it seriously - but not always literally, and that means that meaning can get a little complicated. But you don’t have to let that overwhelm you. I’ve put together the Big Picture Toolkit to help you understand how all of Scripture fits together in one incredible story, learn some new questions to ask to get at meaning without getting overwhelmed, and see new connections between Old and New Testaments with a special Bible Reading Plan. If you’re ready to get back to basics of your faith, the Bible is a great place to start, and the Big Picture Bible Toolkit can help. Grab yours today free at kateboyd.co/bible.About Today's Contributors:Seana is an award-winning writer and graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary. She writes and speaks to equip and encourage others to know God’s Word, walk with God, and live with purpose. Her writing has been featured at Christianity Today, She Reads Truth, Risen Motherhood, Fathom Magazine, and elsewhere. Seana dreams of a generation of women who live with well-souls, rooted in a deep knowledge of God’s word and a life led by the Spirit. When she’s not in the midst of laundry piles and sticky dishes, you can find her in the corner reading and writing, sipping coffee with a friend, or convincing her kids to join her on a hike. Seana lives in a suburb of Indianapolis with her husband, three kids, and their pet guinea pigs the kids promised to take care of—but became her husband’s new hobby. Connect with Seana at SeanaScott.com and be added to her occasional email updates for faith encouragement.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seana_s_scott/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seana.scott.94Twitter: https://twitter.com/Seana_S_ScottAmanda is a human learning how to be, and a life-long writer exploring Christian spiritual formation through the lenses of identity and creativity. She delights in inviting pew-weary Jesus people to embrace and experience their own belovedness through questions, mindsets, and practices that help to foster connection with God.Amanda's roles include writing coach, poet, partner + parent, and a space-maker for curious faith. She spends her days near Athens, Georgia guessing her way through parenting, writing during nap time, and creating as an act of worship. Website: https://amandadzimianski.comIG: @amanda.idareyoutospellit Voxer: @amandafreeindeed Find us online: Kate Boyd - Book | Newsletter | Instagram | Twitter Robert Callahan - Substack | Twitter | Instagram | TikTok Amanda Waldron - Website | Instagram | Twitter

My guests today are Ronne Rock and Josh McDonald.Ronne Rock weaves themes of transformative hope and grace-filled leadership into everything she shares on page and stage.  She believes that you are God-designed to influence and impact the world right where you are, and she wants to you understand what it means to live out your purpose. Ronne is a long-road walker, a hope-warrior, a voice of honest encouragement for women who long to lead well. She travels around the world to tell stories of encouragement and hope for Orphan Outreach, and you’ll find her words about work and life balance in Joyful Life Magazine. Her latest book, One Woman Can Change the World, is available wherever books are sold. Ronne lives in the Texas Hill Country with her husband and rescue pup, Pearl. You’ll find Ronne at:Instagram: https://instagram.com/ronnerockFacebook: https://facebook.com/ronnerockwritesWebsite: http://ronnerock.comAmazon Author Page: https://bit.ly/RonneRockAuthorJosh McDonald is a jack-of-all-creative-arts: singer, storyteller, writer, cartoonist, actor, director, and filmmaker; he's dabbled in a bit of almost everything. Currently he works for a couple Catholic parishes in Vermont while finishing up his studies for the Diaconate.Twitter: @JoshDevinMcDAre you disentangling your faith from the culture around you? The greatest tool in that journey for me was the Bible itself. You’ve probably noticed that here on the show we love the Bible, and we take it seriously - but not always literally, and that means that meaning can get a little complicated. But you don’t have to let that overwhelm you. I’ve put together the Big Picture Toolkit to help you understand how all of Scripture fits together in one incredible story, learn some new questions to ask to get at meaning without getting overwhelmed, and see new connections between Old and New Testaments with a special Bible Reading Plan. If you’re ready to get back to basics of your faith, the Bible is a great place to start, and the Big Picture Bible Toolkit can help. Grab yours today free at kateboyd.co/bible.Find us online: Kate Boyd - Book | Newsletter | Instagram | Twitter Robert Callahan - Substack | Twitter | Instagram | TikTok Amanda Waldron - Website | Instagram | Twitter

My guests today are Drew Dixon and Kristin Garrett.Drew Dixon is a minister and spiritual director in Auburn, WA who longs to serve and shape the church through teaching, spiritual formation, and pastoral care. Drew currently serves at Federal Way Church of Christ where he regularly preaches, creates spiritual resources, and provides care to the congregation. He also facilitates listening spaces for individuals and community through spiritual direction and as a coordinator with Renovaré’s Fellowship of the Burning Heart. During his downtime, Drew enjoys slow mornings, scenic walks, deep conversations, watching films, reading fantasy, history, and spiritual writings, and spending time with his wife, Katelyn (who is an incredible writer and photographer). You can find more from Drew or connect with him on his website: https://drewldixon.com/Kristin Garrett is passionate about The Church and helping others disentangle cultural narratives and ideology from their understanding of what the Bible says about the Body of Christ. She is also passionate about discovering the roots of how disinformation infects groups and has spent part of the past year and half in a small disinformation work group.  Kristin has volunteered in special education advocacy and feels privileged to be in a church that is intentionally laying down a pathway to becoming more inclusive.  Kristin lives with her husband, Chris (a worship and youth pastor), their son, Samuel (a twice exceptional teenager) and their dog, Theo.  They love playing board games, riding bikes, going to speed cubing competitions and having (sometimes ridiculously complex) conversations about the intersection of philosophy, science, multidimensional theory and theology. Are you disentangling your faith from the culture around you? The greatest tool in that journey for me was the Bible itself. You’ve probably noticed that here on the show we love the Bible, and we take it seriously - but not always literally, and that means that meaning can get a little complicated. But you don’t have to let that overwhelm you. I’ve put together the Big Picture Toolkit to help you understand how all of Scripture fits together in one incredible story, learn some new questions to ask to get at meaning without getting overwhelmed, and see new connections between Old and New Testaments with a special Bible Reading Plan. If you’re ready to get back to basics of your faith, the Bible is a great place to start, and the Big Picture Bible Toolkit can help. Grab yours today free at kateboyd.co/bible.Find us online: Kate Boyd - Book | Newsletter | Instagram | Twitter Robert Callahan - Substack | Twitter | Instagram | TikTok Amanda Waldron - Website | Instagram | Twitter

My guests today are Jessica Anderson and Sarah Kinzer. Hi! I’m Jessica, most people call me Jess. I was born in New Iberia, Louisiana but currently live in South Florida with my husband, 2 kids, and goofy black lab. I attended LSU and love Jesus, football, learning/teaching, writing, and anything outside. I graduated with an elementary education degree, and am currently using the skills I learned working for a non profit called Everyday Mission. We’re committed to empowering people to create space in their neighborhoods and cities for authentic community and true discipleship. I overthink, ask wayyyy too many questions, and have been working through disentangling my faith for 2 years now. I don’t claim a denomination, I just tell people I love Jesus. I’m a little scatterbrained (toddler life) but learning to enjoy life through the mess. Links: www.everydaymission.com ; insta: @hopefullyanchoredlife (personal) @everydaymissionflorida (non profit) ; Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessica.bourque.90 (personal) ; https://www.facebook.com/everydaymissionflorida/ (non profit) Sarah Kinzer is a licensed minister in the Church of the Nazarene, the cohost of the Pocket Pulpit podcast and the author of Abide: The Day to Day Demystification of Holiness. She is passionate about communicating the message of holiness and helping people find freedom through faith and she believes that ministry can happen anywhere, even online.Twitter: https://twitter.com/kinzer_sarahWebsite: https://sarahkinzer.wordpress.com/Book: Abide: The Day-To-Day Demystification of HolinessAre you disentangling your faith from the culture around you? The greatest tool in that journey for me was the Bible itself. You’ve probably noticed that here on the show we love the Bible, and we take it seriously - but not always literally, and that means that meaning can get a little complicated. But you don’t have to let that overwhelm you. I’ve put together the Big Picture Toolkit to help you understand how all of Scripture fits together in one incredible story, learn some new questions to ask to get at meaning without getting overwhelmed, and see new connections between Old and New Testaments with a special Bible Reading Plan. If you’re ready to get back to basics of your faith, the Bible is a great place to start, and the Big Picture Bible Toolkit Find us online: Kate Boyd - Book | Newsletter | Instagram | Twitter Robert Callahan - Substack | Twitter | Instagram | TikTok Amanda Waldron - Website | Instagram | Twitter

Aaron is the Lead Pastor at Crosspoint Community Church in Idaho Falls, Idaho, where he resides with his wife Chera, and daughter Harper. Aaron graduated from Indiana Wesleyan University, where he majored in Philosophy. He went on to earn an MA in Entrepreneurial Ministry Leadership from Tabor College, and is presently earning his D.Min. from Portland Seminary. Aaron enjoys biking with his family, reading, running, and watching college sports. He is passionate about candy corn and chocolate chip cookies. He hates meatloaf, plastic fruit, and meetings. Aaron thinks nothing is more exciting than living as a disciple of Jesus.Twitter @revduv Elaina holds a MDiv and DMin in Christian Leadership. For over 25 years she’s been equipping Christian leaders through the church and para-church organizations.She is passionate about teaching people to know and apply their Bibles, bringing a deeper relationship with Christ and helping women envision new ways to use their gifts and talents to serve Christ and lead in their church and communities. She also has a crazy obsession with plants and books that is taking over her house!She and her incredible husband Pastor Jon live In Richmond, Kentucky where they are adventuring through life as empty nesters and church planters.elainabarron.comInstagram: barronelainaPodcast: What You LoveAre you disentangling your faith from the culture around you? The greatest tool in that journey for me was the Bible itself. You’ve probably noticed that here on the show we love the Bible, and we take it seriously - but not always literally, and that means that meaning can get a little complicated. But you don’t have to let that overwhelm you. I’ve put together the Big Picture Toolkit to help you understand how all of Scripture fits together in one incredible story, learn some new questions to ask to get at meaning without getting overwhelmed, and see new connections between Old and New Testaments with a special Bible Reading Plan. If you’re ready to get back to basics of your faith, the Bible is a great place to start, and the Big Picture Bible Toolkit can help. Grab yours today free at kateboyd.co/bible.Find us online: Kate Boyd - Book | Newsletter | Instagram | Twitter Robert Callahan - Substack | Twitter | Instagram | TikTok Amanda Waldron - Website | Instagram | Twitter

Hector Martinez kives in Seattle, WA. Currently filling the “all things media” role at his church in the north end of the city. He loves all things media and believes that music is a love language and spotify playlists are an art. He also cohosts the Pocket Pulpit podcast in an effort to explore social media ministry. Twitter and IG: @seatexhexMegan Nesson lives in East Tennessee with her husband and 3 boys. She helps her husband manage the family ranch operations across 3 states, plus farming the family farm in Illinois. She has 2 MAs from Wheaton College--Theology & Biblical Exegesis--and her goal is to make the “meat & potatoes”  of Scripture accessible to all(Hebrews 5:12-6:3).On IG & Twitter @megannessonAre you disentangling your faith from the culture around you? The greatest tool in that journey for me was the Bible itself. You’ve probably noticed that here on the show we love the Bible, and we take it seriously - but not always literally, and that means that meaning can get a little complicated. But you don’t have to let that overwhelm you. I’ve put together the Big Picture Toolkit to help you understand how all of Scripture fits together in one incredible story, learn some new questions to ask to get at meaning without getting overwhelmed, and see new connections between Old and New Testaments with a special Bible Reading Plan. If you’re ready to get back to basics of your faith, the Bible is a great place to start, and the Big Picture Bible Toolkit can help. Grab yours today free at kateboyd.co/bible.Find us online: Kate Boyd - Book | Newsletter | Instagram | Twitter Robert Callahan - Substack | Twitter | Instagram | TikTok Amanda Waldron - Website | Instagram | Twitter

Lyndall Cave likes to confuse people by telling them she’s 100% Australian and 100% Canadian. Her favourite things usually involve creativity, community, and making connections. She was trained as a seamstress in college, then got involved in YWAM’s film and acting schools in Dunham, Quebec. She currently lives in Central Alberta, where she does her best to survive the ridiculously long winters, and is learning how to work with her (relatively-newly diagnosed) ADHD brain. You can find her nerding out about costumes, new urbanism, the harm of fundamentalist purity culture, Bible context and culture, filmmaking, and trauma-informed therapy at @lyndentree63 on Instagram or Twitter and lyndallcave.com. Tim Amor has served as the pastor of Beatrice Mennonite Church since 2015. As a Canadian, he's not entirely certain how he ended up in Nebraska. Tim is a one-time Evangelical-Fundamentalist who became an accidental Anabaptist. He is fond of science fiction, good coffee, and he remains a loyal fan of the Toronto Raptors and Blue Jays.Twitter: @timaamorChurch website: www.summitstreetchurch.com Are you disentangling your faith from the culture around you? The greatest tool in that journey for me was the Bible itself. You’ve probably noticed that here on the show we love the Bible, and we take it seriously - but not always literally, and that means that meaning can get a little complicated. But you don’t have to let that overwhelm you. I’ve put together the Big Picture Toolkit to help you understand how all of Scripture fits together in one incredible story, learn some new questions to ask to get at meaning without getting overwhelmed, and see new connections between Old and New Testaments with a special Bible Reading Plan. If you’re ready to get back to basics of your faith, the Bible is a great place to start, and the Big Picture Bible Toolkit can help. Grab yours today free at kateboyd.co/bible.Find us online: Kate Boyd - Book | Newsletter | Instagram | Twitter Robert Callahan - Substack | Twitter | Instagram | TikTok Amanda Waldron - Website | Instagram | Twitter

My guests today are Becky Gonzalez and Lindsay Benedetto. Rebecca "Becky" Gonzalez is a hopeful encourager and freedom fighter. She loves to share glimpses of how she fights to love God and others...clumsily. Becky is a wife and mom to three, along with their rescue dog, Riley. Becky is a 1 on the Enneagram, which also makes her a recovering perfectionist and people-pleaser. She is a writer, speaker, and teacher who embraces the grit and grace to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly, and encouraging others to do the same...because Love leaves glimpses where you least expect it. You can connect with her at www.grit-andgrace.com , on Instagram @grit.andgrace , or on Twitter @grit_andgrace . You can also find her at the intersection of culture and faith as co-host of the We Have Questions podcast.  Lindsay Benedetto is a full-time working mom of four littles and has been married to her best friend, Tony Benedetto, for over a decade. Currently working in marketing & communications at a large community foundation in Dallas, TX, Lindsay spends most of her work day amplifying the work of individuals and nonprofits in the community through storytelling, social media campaigns, print publications, digital marketing/ads, and more. Lindsay graduated with a degree in English writing and a minor in Theology from a small private school in Sioux Falls, SD.Lindsay believes wholeheartedly that words matter, and she takes Jesus’ words seriously. But most importantly, she’s a coffee connoisseur and believes most conversations are best had with coffee in hand!You can connect with Lindsay/follow along with her journey of being a full-time working mom of four who’s married to a head football coach at a high school in Dallas, TX, on Instagram @Lindsay_Benedetto, or on Facebook @Lindsay Benedetto. Are you disentangling your faith from the culture around you? The greatest tool in that journey for me was the Bible itself. You’ve probably noticed that here on the show we love the Bible, and we take it seriously - but not always literally, and that means that meaning can get a little complicated. But you don’t have to let that overwhelm you. I’ve put together the Big Picture Toolkit to help you understand how all of Scripture fits together in one incredible story, learn some new questions to ask to get at meaning without getting overwhelmed, and see new connections between Old and New Testaments with a special Bible Reading Plan. If you’re ready to get back to basics of your faith, the Bible is a great place to start, and the Big Picture Bible Toolkit can help. Grab yours today free at kateboyd.co/bible.Find us online: Kate Boyd - Book | Newsletter | Instagram | Twitter Robert Callahan - Substack | Twitter | Instagram | TikTok Amanda Waldron - Website | Instagram | Twitter

Today, I’m joined by Nathan Worthington and Kristin Mockler Young, and we talk about the deep theology of Stephen’s speech, meet Saul for the first time in a not-so-flattering light, and dig into the movement of the gospel to Ethiopia. Let’s do it!Nate is a former pastor of 11 years who now works as a student advisor at a university in Phoenix, AZ where he gets to work with college students; a demographic near and dear to his heart given his own faith journey of faith and doubt. He has been lucky to call himself Ashley’s husband for 13 years and they have two daughters, Emma and Grace. He can usually be spotted with an americano in one hand, a book in the other and a soccer ball at his feet. You can see what coffee he’s currently enjoying on Instagram or kindly ratio his tweets at @NateWorthington.Kristin is a loud laugher and happy clapper whose love languages include coffee, GIFs and all that sparkles. She is the Community Pastor at Mosaic Church where she gets to preach, teach and love on people. She writes at TurningTheGem.com where she helps people find Jesus outside of religion or the limited perspectives they may have grown up with. She also laughs at herself on Instagram at @kristinmockleryoung. She is married to Peter, who started as one of her volunteers at church, and they have 2 daughters, Marlee & Margot.Are you disentangling your faith from the culture around you? The greatest tool in that journey for me was the Bible itself. You’ve probably noticed that here on the show we love the Bible, and we take it seriously - but not always literally, and that means that meaning can get a little complicated. But you don’t have to let that overwhelm you. I’ve put together the Big Picture Toolkit to help you understand how all of Scripture fits together in one incredible story, learn some new questions to ask to get at meaning without getting overwhelmed, and see new connections between Old and New Testaments with a special Bible Reading Plan. If you’re ready to get back to basics of your faith, the Bible is a great place to start, and the Big Picture Bible Toolkit can help. Grab yours today free at kateboyd.co/bible.Find us online: Kate Boyd - Book | Newsletter | Instagram | Twitter Robert Callahan - Substack | Twitter | Instagram | TikTok Amanda Waldron - Website | Instagram | Twitter

You’re listening to Happy & Holy, the podcast where Scripture comes to life through a small group discussion. This season we’re walking through the birth of the Church in the book of Acts, and you get to be a fly on the wall to see what new things we learn with and from one another as we engage Scripture in community.I’m your host, Kate Boyd. I’m a disciple maker, writer, and speaker who is making space in the church for Christians caught in the messy middle between conservative and progressive. We love Jesus, love people, and work with God and each other for a better world. Welcome to the show.If you’re a Messy Middle Christian like me and you’re looking for a safe space to explore your faith, then the Messy Middle Christian patreon is the way to go. If you’ve listened to the show before, you know we like bunny trails and rabbit holes related to the Bible, Christian history, and how faith and life collide in unique ways. In this patreon community, you can get access to weekly bunny trails - curated content to explore something new - and monthly rabbit holes where I or some friends teach you about the many sides you can take on a Christian doctrine, themes and fun facts about books of the Bible, and deep dives into topics or concepts from the Bible or church life today. Plus you get the safety of a community doing the same thing right beside you. You can join for as little as $5/month and get curated adventures to discover more about what it means to follow Jesus in the messy middle. Learn more at patreon.com/messymiddlechristiansToday, I’m joined by Nathan Wheat and Rebecca Carrell, and we talk about the deep theology of Stephen’s speech, meet Saul for the first time in a not-so-flattering light, and dig into the movement of the gospel to Ethiopia. Nathan Wheat lives in Colorado, sometimes alone, and sometimes with his adventurous wife and his son. He grew up in Fort Collins, Colorado with a brief intermission in Belgium. Nathan attended Oklahoma Christian University to pursue a career in politics and left with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering to pursue a life of not working as an engineer. His favorite color is grey and he refuses to throw out socks with holes in them.Website: https://www.followingthefire.com/Twitter: @realNathanWheatRebecca Carrell is, in order of importance, a joyful Jesus follower, wife to Mike, and mother to Caitlyn and Nick. She co-hosts the morning show on 90.9 KCBI, and the Honest Conversations podcast, where she and Liz Rodriguez look at tough topics through a biblical lens. She is currently working toward her ThM at Dallas Theological Seminary and praying about what she wants to do when she grows up.https://www.rebeccacarrell.com/https://www.facebook.com/RebeccaAshbrookCarrellTwitter: @RebeccaACarrell  Instagram: @RebeccaCarrell   Find us online: Kate Boyd - Book | Newsletter | Instagram | Twitter Robert Callahan - Substack | Twitter | Instagram | TikTok Amanda Waldron - Website | Instagram | Twitter

Today I’m joined by Kristyn DeNooyer and Trey Ferguson to talk through Acts 5 and 6. In this episode, we cover the curious case of Ananias and Sapphira, what happens when the status quo gets threatened by the Holy Spirit’s work, and how the early church handled a conflict about those who felt uncared for. Kristyn DeNooyer writes at the intersections of singleness, spiritual formation, and chronic pain. She holds degrees in English & Nonprofit Communications and Bible & Theology and owns a copywriting firm working with writers, small businesses, and nonprofits. Kristyn loves small-city living, ecumenicism, and contemplative rhythms. When not putting pen to paper she can be found hosting dinner parties, frequenting local businesses, and pursuing her Masters of Divinity at Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary. Facebook: Kristyn DeNooyer Instagram: @kristyn.denooyer Twitter: @KristynDenooyer Website: kristyndenooyer.com Substack: Neighboring.Trey Ferguson is an avid indoorsman in Miami-Dade County, Florida. He serves on the pastoral staff at the Refuge Church in Homestead, Florida where he helps provide direction in the areas of communication and discipleship. Additionally, he is the co-host of the podcast Three Black Men: Theology, Culture, and the World Around Us and the host of The New Living Treyslation: Bona Fide Bible Talk with Pastor Trey. A graduate of the University of Miami and the Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University, he is most proud of his wife Jessica and their children: Jasmyne, RJ, and Kylie.Instagram: @PastorTrey05 Twitter: @PastorTrey05 Website: rfxmovement.comIf you enjoyed our discussion, I’d love if you would rate + review on your favorite podcast player. This helps more people to find the show and learn with us. Then come on over to social media and let’s talk about it! You can find me on Instagram @kateboyd.co and on Twitter @thekateboyd. And don’t forget to check the show notes to find and follow today’s contributors as well. Thank YOU for joining us, and I’ll see you next time.If you’re a Messy Middle Christian like me and you’re looking for a safe space to explore your faith, then the Messy Middle Christian patreon is the way to go. If you’ve listened to the show before, you know we like bunny trails and rabbit holes related to the Bible, Christian history, and how faith and life collide in unique ways. In this patreon community, you can get access to weekly bunny trails - curated content to explore something new - and monthly rabbit holes where I or some friends teach you about the many sides you can take on a Christian doctrine, themes and fun facts about books of the Bible, Find us online: Kate Boyd - Book | Newsletter | Instagram | Twitter Robert Callahan - Substack | Twitter | Instagram | TikTok Amanda Waldron - Website | Instagram | Twitter

Today I’m joined by Scott Walters and Heather Lobe Johnson. And the three of us talk about what it means to actually see people, how the Holy Spirit impacts the character development of Peter, and what radical prayer and generosity looked like in the early church.Scott Walters is Professor Emeritus of Drama at the University of North Carolina Asheville, where he taught theatre history, play analysis, and directing for more than 20 years. He is the author of several articles in American Theatre Magazine, co-authored Introduction to Play Analysis and most recently edited and published Mark Twain & Me: Unlearning Racism by his mentor and friend Calvin Pritner. In addition to teaching at UNC Asheville, he also spent many years teaching in prisons near Asheville. Since retiring in 2020, he has been contemplating continuing his prison teaching and prison ministry.Heather Lobe Johnson is a writer, speaker, and worship leader who believes God can redeem the most broken parts of our stories. She hosts the Take These Ashes podcast, loves a good chai latte, and lives in the mountains of Southwest Virginia with her husband and two boys. Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/take-these-ashes/id1529645880Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatherlobejohnson/If you enjoyed our discussion, I’d love if you would rate + review on your favorite podcast player. This helps more people to find the show and learn with us. Then come on over to social media and let’s talk about it! You can find me on Instagram @kateboyd.co and on Twitter @thekateboyd. And don’t forget to check the show notes to find and follow today’s contributors as well. Thank YOU for joining us, and I’ll see you next time.If you’re a Messy Middle Christian like me and you’re looking for a safe space to explore your faith, then the Messy Middle Christian patreon is the way to go. If you’ve listened to the show before, you know we like bunny trails and rabbit holes related to the Bible, Christian history, and how faith and life collide in unique ways. In this patreon community, you can get access to weekly bunny trails - curated content to explore something new - and monthly rabbit holes where I or some friends teach you about the many sides you can take on a Christian doctrine, themes and fun facts about books of the Bible, and deep dives into topics or concepts from the Bible or church life today. Plus you get the safety of a community doing the same thing right beside you. You can join for as little as $5/month and get curated adventures to discover more about what it means to follow Jesus in the messy middle. Learn more at patreon.com/messymiddlechristiansFind us online: Kate Boyd - Book | Newsletter | Instagram | Twitter Robert Callahan - Substack | Twitter | Instagram | TikTok Amanda Waldron - Website | Instagram | Twitter

Today I’m joined by Courtney Ellis and Elisa Johnston. And the three of us talk about what you do when you’re expecting Jesus to come back quickly, the weird and wild wonder of Pentecost, and what the church looked like when it was first growing.Courtney Ellis serves as a pastor at Presbyterian Church of the Master. Her books include Uncluttered, Almost Holy Mama: Life-giving spiritual practices for weary parents, and Happy Now: Let playfulness lift your load and renew your spirit  (Tyndale, 2021). Ordained in the PC(USA), Courtney speaks coast to coast, loves Survivor, hates candy corn, and resides in southern California with her husband (and co-pastor) Daryl and three children. Happy Now: Let Playfulness Lift Your Load and Renew Your Spirit with Aspire Press/Tyndale House is available now. Order here! Instagram: @courtney_ellis_authorFacebook: @authorcourtneyellisWebsite: www.courtneybellis.comElisa Johnston empowers ordinary people to be fully alive while making the difference they were born to make at Average Advocate, procrastinates on Instagram, and brings freedom to the exploited through Blackout Trafficking. Whenever and wherever she can, she explores with her three littles and adopted housemate. Thankfully, God, her husband, and other favorite introverts are all particularly grounding, because otherwise her passion to raise-up leaders, live missionally, and start world changing things would compel her into a creative oblivion.Are you disentangling your faith from the culture around you? The greatest tool in that journey for me was the Bible itself. You’ve probably noticed that here on the show we love the Bible, and we take it seriously - but not always literally, and that means that meaning can get a little complicated. But you don’t have to let that overwhelm you. I’ve put together the Big Picture Toolkit to help you understand how all of Scripture fits together in one incredible story, learn some new questions to ask to get at meaning without getting overwhelmed, and see new connections between Old and New Testaments with a special Bible Reading Plan. If you’re ready to get back to basics of your faith, the Bible is a great place to start, and the Big Picture Bible Toolkit can help. Grab yours today free at kateboyd.co/bible.If you enjoyed our discussion, I’d love if you would rate + review on your favorite podcast player. This helps more people to find the show and learn with us. Then come on over to social media and let’s talk about it! You can fFind us online: Kate Boyd - Book | Newsletter | Instagram | Twitter Robert Callahan - Substack | Twitter | Instagram | TikTok Amanda Waldron - Website | Instagram | Twitter