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Common Grounds Unity Podcast
by Common Grounds Unity
Each week we have discussions with Christians who are seeking to fulfill Jesus' prayer for unity - within the Stone-Campbell Movement and beyond. Please visit www.commongroundsunity.org to subscribe to weekly articles, join the Facebook group, or to make a tax-deductible donation to this ministry. You can suggest topics or guests at [email protected]. Thank you
Episodes
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#186 - Dr. Jeanie Shaw - The Shared Life of God
Kevin Withem and Veronique Webber discuss Dr. Jeanie Shaw's newest book, "The Shared Life of God: How the Trinity and Atonement Invite Us into Healing and Transformation. Jeanie reframes traditional Christian faith by moving away from duty-driven religious obligation and inviting readers into a...
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#185 - Scot Mcknight - The Traumatized Church
In this episode, we talk with Scot McKnight and Adrienne Gibson about their important book, The Traumatized Church. Together, they explore how trauma affects individuals, families, and faith communities—and what it means for the church to become a safer, healthier, and more trauma-informed place...
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#184 - Richard Beck - The Book of Love
Drew Baker interviews Richard Beck about his latest book titled "The Book of Love: A Better Way to Read the Bible." Richard is an engaging author who never ceases to call us closer to the heart of God. Don't miss this conversation. You can get the book on Amazon and other book sellers....
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#183 Get Some Rest - The Eremos Way
Tina Bruner and Veronique Webber have a conversation with Joel Peed and Sean St. Jean about The Eremos Way Academy and the crucial need for balance, and rhythms of rest, Sabbath, and solitude so that we can live as spiritually healthy Christians who are able to live and give from the overflow of...
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#182 - James Nored - Next Generation for Christ
Kevin talks with James Nored, who is the Executive Director for Next Generation for Christ. He has also written and produced "The Story of Redemption" Film Series, which is available in more than 70 languages. Check out the links ast https://www.nextgenerationforchrist.com and...
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#181 - Paul Murray - Let's Talk Receptive Ecumenism
Drew Baker and Kris Miller talk with Paul Murray, founder of "Receptive Ecumenism," professor at Durham University (UK), and a Catholic theologian, about finding common ground even in the greatest of differences. We survive on your donations: donate at www.commongroundsunity.org/donate. CGU has a...
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#180 - Marty Solomon - The Gospel of Being Human
Kevin Withem has an engaging conversation with Marty Solomon about his new book, co-authored with Reed Dent, "The Gospel of Being Human: How Asking Better Questions of the Bible Reveals Who We Are." The book is available on Amazon and other book sellers. We survive on your donations: donate at...
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#179 - Steve Cuss - The Expectation Gap
Our guest in this episode is Steve Cuss, who is the author of an amazing book titled "The Expectation Gap: The Tiny, Vast Space between Our Beliefs and Experience of God." Find your copy on Amazon. Learn more about Steve and his work at https://www.stevecusswords.com/ "We survive on your…
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#178 - Chuck DeGroat - Healing What's Within
Tina Bruner and David Bruce discuss Chuck DeGroat's newest book, "Healing What's Within: Coming Home to Yourself - and to God - When You're Wounded, Weary, & Wandering." The book is available on Amazon and other book sellers. We survive on your donations: donate at...
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#177 - Jeanie Shaw - The Inside of the Cup
Cohosts Kevin Withem and Veronique Webber talk with Jeanie Shaw about her new book, "The Inside of the Cup: Spiritual Formation from the Inside Out," available on Amazon and other book sellers. We survive on your donations: donate at www.commongroundsunity.org/donate. CGU has a vision to create…
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#176 - Jim Estep - Paul's Letter to Leaders
Cohosts Drew Baker and Tina Bruner talk with Jim Estep (Author, Professor, and co-founder of E2 Elders) about his book "Paul's Letter to Leaders: Philippians for Elders and Deacons. Paul’s Epistle to the Philippians is the only letter explicitly written to church leaders. You can find the book on...
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E175 - Kris Miller - Spiritual Direction
Drew Baker has a great conversation with Kris Miller about Spiritual Direction. Kris is an Assistant Professor of Theology and Director of the Institute for Christian Spirituality at Lipscomb University. We survive on your donations: donate at www.commongroundsunity.org/donate. CGU has a vision…
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#174 Andy Fleming - Rise of the Evangelist in the ICOC Part 2
Join for part two, Veronique Webber and Steve Staten discuss with Andy Fleming the paradigm shift within the ICOC that elevated the Evangelist within the leadership model of the International Churches of Christ. They examine what was good and what went wrong, as well as the lessons that can be...
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#173 Rise of the Evangelist in the ICOC, Part 1
Veronique Webber and Steve Staten discuss with Andy Fleming the paradigm shift within the ICOC that elevated the Evangelist within the leadership model of the International Churches of Christ. They examine what was good and what went wrong, as well as the lessons that can be learned. The…
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#172 - David Bruce - Emotionally Healthy Spirituality - Part 2
Kevin Withem has a heartfelt conversation with David Bruce, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and elder. Kevin and David discuss Peter Scazzero's work "Emotionally Healthy Spirituality" (Part 2) and how it applies to Healthy Church and spiritually healthy Christians. EHS Book:...
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#171 David Bruce LMFT - EHS Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Part 1
Kevin Withem has a heartfelt conversation with David Bruce, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and elder. Kevin and David discuss Peter Scazzero's work "Emotionally Healthy Spirituality" and how it applies to Healthy Church and spiritually healthy Christians. EHS Book:...
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#170 Unity in Galatians - Part 6 - Christ in Me
In this series, our panel holds a roundtable discussion about the central theme of "Unity in Galatians." Paul is angry because the Galatians have chosen the way of the curse rather than the way of life. He calls them to abandon Jesus plus this or that and embrace the gospel of grace through…
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#169 - Unity in Galatians - Part 5 - Flesh and Spirit
In this series, our panel holds a roundtable discussion about the central theme of "Unity in Galatians." Paul is angry because the Galatians have chosen the way of the curse rather than the way of life. He calls them to abandon Jesus plus this or that and embrace the gospel of grace through…
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#168 Unity in Galatians - Part 4 - The Gift of Family
In this series, our panel holds a roundtable discussion about the central theme of "Unity in Galatians." Paul is angry because the Galatians have chosen the way of the curse rather than the way of life. He calls them to abandon Jesus plus this or that and embrace the gospel of grace through…
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#167 Unity in Galatians - Pt 3 - What is the Gospel
In this series, our panel holds a roundtable discussion about the central theme of "Unity in Galatians." Paul is angry because the Galatians have chosen the way of the curse rather than the way of life. He calls them to abandon Jesus plus this or that and embrace the gospel of grace through…
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#166 - Unity in Galatians Part 2 - Compromises for the Sake of the Gospel?
In this series, our panel holds a roundtable discussion about the central theme of "Unity in Galatians." Paul is angry because the Galatians have chosen the way of the curse rather than the way of life. He calls them to abandon Jesus plus this or that and embrace the gospel of grace through…
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#165 - Unity in Galatians - Part 1
In this series, our panel holds a roundtable discussion about the central theme of "Unity in Galatians." Paul is angry because the Galatians have chosen the way of the curse rather than the way of life. He calls them to abandon Jesus plus this or that and embrace the gospel of grace through…
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#164 - Steve Staten - At the Crossroads Part 2
Join Kevin Withem, Veronique Webber, and Steve Staten for part two as they discuss Steve's new book "At the Crossroads." Steve has conducted extensive research on the Crossroads Church and the movement that sparked controversy during the late 1970s and early 1980s. He shares the strengths,...
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#163 - Steve Staten - At the Crossroads
Join Kevin Withem, Veronique Webber, and Steve Staten as they discuss Steve's new book "At the Crossroads." Steve has conducted extensive research on the Crossroads Church and the movement that sparked controversy during the late 1970s and early 1980s. He shares the strengths, weaknesses, and...
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#162 The Landon Saunders Center for Joy and Human Flourishing
This is part two of a conversation with Frederick and Beck. In this episode, we discuss ACU's new Center for Joy and Human Flourishing. We survive on your donations: donate at www.commongroundsunity.org/donate or Zelle "Common Grounds Unity / 919-777-3881." CGU has a vision to create and support...
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#161 The Shape of Joy
Join guest host Dr. Claire Davidson Frederick along with Kevin Withem and Drew Baker as we talk with Dr. Richard Beck about his book, "The Shape of Joy." We survive on your donations: donate at www.commongroundsunity.org/donate or Zelle "Common Grounds Unity / 919-777-3881." CGU has a vision to...
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#160 - Casey Tygrett - Becoming Curious
Tina and Veronique talk with Casey Tygrett about his book, "Becoming Curious: A Spiritual Practice of Asking Questions." Jesus knew the answers, but he was continually asking questions. What can we learn from this aspect of Jesus' character, and what does it teach us about our own? We survive on...
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#159 Tod Vogt - Ears to Hear and Eyes to See - Coaching
Kevin talks with Tod Vogt, Executive Director of Mission Alive. Learn how coaching skills can inform our discipleship to Jesus and be sacred companions to other followers of Jesus. Find Tod at www.missionalive.org We survive on your donations: donate at www.commongroundsunity.org/donate or Zelle...
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#158 - Kyle Spears - Ears to Hear and Eyes to See - Counseling
Join Kevin and Veronique in a discussion with Kyle Spears, host of the Truth Trauma Theology podcast. This conversation is filled with insights on listening and helpful input from a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Check out Kyle's website at https://www.truthtraumatheology.com/podcast-1…
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#157 Listening to others / Listening to God
Join Drew and Tina with Jim and Lindsay Long (Part 2), who are certified Christian Spiritual Directors. This is a great conversation, helping us to learn how to listen to God and others as we seek to walk with God. Contact Jim at [email protected] and Lindsay at [email protected] We…
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156 Listening to others/ Listening to God, Pt1
Join Drew and Tina with Jim and Lindsay Long, who are certified Christian Spiritual Directors. This is a great conversation, helping us to learn how to listen to God and others as we seek to walk with God. Contact Jim at [email protected] and Lindsay at [email protected] We survive on…
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#155 - Upside Down with Kevin Darby, Steve Johnson, and Sherwin MackIntosh
Do not miss this conversation with Kevin Darby, Steve Johnson, and Sherwin MackIntosh about Music, Theatre, and God's people. CGU has a vision to create and support gatherings of unity-minded Christians around the globe. Imagine the good news of these gatherings modeling the prayer of Jesus in…
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# 154 Faith and Film
Ken Cukrowski is Dean of the College of Biblical Studies at Abilene Christian University who deeply engages film with his wife and the students at ACU. In this episode, we discuss his passion for film and the role that passion has in his faith and ministry. CGU has a vision to create and support...
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# 153 Poetry Poets and the Word Made Flesh
Poet Darryl Willis (of Eastern European Missions) joins Tina Bruner and Drew Baker to discuss poetry and the power of the spoken word in a wounded world. Show Notes Several sources were mentioned in this episode where you can go to find outstanding poems and poets. Darryl Willis Poetry:...
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# 152 Painting, Pottery, and the People of God
Potter Don Brimberry and Painter Heather Hodges join Drew Baker to discuss how their crafts have helped connect with God and others. You can find our guests' creations we discussed in this episode by going to the following link:...
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# 151 Lunchroom Theology
CGU has a vision to create and support gatherings of unity-minded Christians around the globe. Imagine the good news of these gatherings modeling the prayer of Jesus in our divided world. If you benefit from this ministry, please consider donating monthly to support the work....
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#150 Christmas Episode
In this episode, Kevin Withem, Tina Bruner, Veronique Weber, John Teal, Michael Stakelum, and Drew Baker share Christmas readings mixed in with select Christmas songs. We hope that you will find this helpful as we set our minds on Christ and his incarnation. CGU has a vision to create and support...
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# 149 Documents of the Restoration Movement
In this episode, Doug Foster and Jamey Gorman return to discuss Barton Stone and the "Last Will and Testament of the Springfield Presbytery". We look at some of the most inspiring messages and how those have played a significant role in our history as a unity movement. CGU has a vision to create...
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148 Documents of the Restoration Movement
In this episode, Doug Foster and Jamey Gorman join us to discuss the Declaration and Address, written by Thomas Campbell. We look at some of the most inspiring messages and how those have played a significant role in our history as a unity movement. CGU has a vision to create and support…
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#147 - Tiffany Dahlman - What's Going On?
Drew Baker has a conversation with Tiffany Dahlman, Program Director at Abilene Christian University (Dallas), and minister at Courtyard Church of Christ in Fayetteville, NC. CGU has a vision to create and support gatherings of unity-minded Christians around the globe. Imagine the good news of...
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#146 - David Davenport - A Kingdom if you can teach it
Kevin Withem talks with David Davenport, author and past President of Pepperdine University. CGU has a vision to create and support gatherings of unity-minded Christians around the globe. Imagine the good news of these gatherings modeling the prayer of Jesus in our divided world. If you benefit...
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# 145 Jeanie Shaw-Reexamining our Lenses
In this episode, Veronique Webber joins Drew Baker to explore "Reexamining our Lenses" with author Jeanie Shaw. You may find her book on Amazon. CGU has a vision to create and support gatherings of unity-minded Christians around the globe. Imagine the good news of these gatherings modeling the...
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144 Josh Graves The Simple Secret: Choosing Love in a Culture of Hostility
Join Josh Graves and Drew Baker in this final episode of our Kingdom Citizenship series. Josh discusses Jesus's school of love and how we can do the hard work of loving everyone we encounter--even the one we encounter in the mirror. CGU has a vision to create and support gatherings of…
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143 Lee Camp: Scandalous Witness
Join Dennis Conner and Drew Baker as they have an engaging conversation with Lee Camp about his book, Scandalous Witness: A little political manifesto for Christians. (Disclaimer: Common Grounds Unity does not endorse any political party or candidate. Our goal is to help Christians unite around...
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#142 Michael Burns - Kingdom and Politics
Kevin Withem and Veronique Webber talk with Michael Burns about Kingdom and Politics. This is part three of our series on Kingdom Citizenship - reflecting the image of Christ in an increasingly polarized culture and political environment. CGU has a vision to create and support gatherings of...
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#141 - Sean Palmer - Unarmed Empire
Drew Baker talks with Sean Palmer about his book Unarmed Empire: In Search of Beloved Community. This is a great read and a great discussion about being Kingdom Citizens in an increasingly polarized culture and political environment. CGU has a vision to create and support gatherings of…
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#140 Josh Ross - Coreology
Kevin and Tina discuss Josh Ross's book Coreology: Six Principles for Navigating an Election Season Without Losing Our Witness. This is a great read and a great discussion about being Kingdom Citizens in an increasingly polarized culture and political environment. CGU has a vision to create and...
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#139 - Kingdom Come - John Mark Hicks and Bobby Valentine
Kevin Withem and Matt Anjilivelil cohost a conversation with John Mark Hicks and Bobby Valentine about their co-authored book "Kingdome Come." Incredible insights are discussed in this podcast. CGU has a vision to create and support gatherings of unity-minded Christians around the globe. Imagine...
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#138 - Gordon Fergusson - The Bible and Women: How Did I Miss So Much?
Drew Baker and Jeanie Shaw have a conversation with Gordon Ferguson about his new book "The Bible and Women: How Did I Miss So Much?" CGU has a vision to create and support gatherings of unity-minded Christians around the globe. Imagine the good news of these gatherings modeling the prayer of…
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#137 Peacemakers: Conflict Resolution - Joey Cope and Steve Staten
Part 2: In 2023, Tina Bruner and Drew Baker cohosted a webinar called "Peacemakers: Conflict Resolution. In a time when people are becoming more polarized we believe this 2-part podcast is crucial. Conflict Management Assessment....
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Each week we have discussions with Christians who are seeking to fulfill Jesus' prayer for unity - within the Stone-Campbell Movement and beyond. Please visit www.commongroundsunity.org to subscribe to weekly articles, join the Facebook group, or to make a tax-deductible donation to this ministry. You can suggest topics or guests at [email protected]. Thank you
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