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Episode 096: Following the Jesus “Way” with Derek Vreeland (Pt. 1)
By Steve on August 9, 2019
Hi Pilgrim, Pastor Derek Vreeland joins us to discuss his new book “By the Way” where he unpacks the idea of discipleship and shares some things he’s learned on his journey that could help…
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Episode 084: The Bible Ain’t Always Age Appropriate with Jon Bryant (Pt 1)
By Steve on February 8, 2019
nbsp; Hi Pilgrim, Jon Bryant shares his journey from an early Christian faith wrapped up in fundamentalism towards a walk with God involving a lot more grace for himself and those around him….
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American Crazy: Prayer Vigils for Ice Cream
By Steve on May 19, 2015
While walking the Camino de Santiago last month I had the opportunity to talk with many people from countries around the world particularly from Europe. Contrary to the stereotype that Europeans don’t care much for…
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“…but some doubted.” What Does Jesus Do With Christians Who Doubt?
By Steve on August 26, 2014
Doubt was a dirty word in the church circles I came from. Prayers for healing, prosperity, good grades at school, or a job promotion at work could all be derailed by simply doubting it would happen….
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Pope Francis & The Weapon of “Non-Violence”
By Steve on May 28, 2014
In case you missed it, Pope Francis is in the Middle-East and he’s currently leaving a trail of peace and restoration where ever he goes. (A welcome change for the region I’m sure) Making an…
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Social Issues? Consider Playing the “Humanity Card” Instead of the “God Card”
By Steve on January 21, 2014
In the spring of 2010 my wife Tammy and I got some unexpected, yet welcome, news. We were going to have a baby! I shouldn’t say though it was totally unexpected. A year previously we…
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Why Millennials (and Others) are leaving the church: Rachel Held Evans forgot one…
By Steve on July 30, 2013
Christian blogger Rachel Held Evans has written an article for CNN addressing the issue “Why Millennials are Leaving the Church?” In it she lists a number of very valid reasons including the main point: We’re…
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With A “Vision” The People Often Perish
By Steve on June 18, 2013
I was a “Vision and Values” pastor once. In fact Habakkuk 2:2 “Write the vision and make it plain on tablets” and Matthew 11:12 “The Kingdom advances because forceful men lay hold of it” were…
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My Top 10 Changes Coming to Christianity
By Steve on May 7, 2013
Was reading Relevant Magazine this week and they were doing a number of “Top 10” lists on different aspects of church, faith, and leaders. It got me thinking along the lines of Christianity and what changes…
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Treadmill Christianity…and How to Hop Off!
By Steve on March 6, 2013
Years ago I was at a Christian leadership conference in Asia. One evening the guy leading that particular meeting felt to pray for anyone who wanted “a fresh anointing from the Holy Spirit.” He asked everyone who…