One as One Podcast. An ecumenical Christian experience.

The One as One podcast is a ministry of Center of the Heart of Jesus (⁠⁠⁠www.theheartofjesus.org⁠⁠⁠), an ecumenical organization at the service of all believers and churches of the body of Messiah and is not affiliated with any particular church. Please support this ministry with your prayer. Sign up for the CHJ monthly newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/newsletter-form/sign-up-for-our-monthly-chj-newsletter⁠⁠⁠We invite you to join us in supporting Season Four of the One as One Podcast that runs September 2026 to August 2027. Your generosity helps sustain this ministry’s ecumenical conversations, qualitative research, and ongoing production throughout the year. Here is a link: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/one-as-one-podcast-season-four-campaign⁠⁠⁠ Center of the Heart of Jesus offers a variety of services that include this podcast, biblical counseling and spiritual direction, talks and retreats for different sizes of groups and churches. Email for more information, or share experiences and offer feedback at ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠

Our friendship series in season four is dedicated to the theme of Christian and Messianic prayer. Our guest is: Pastor John Smith from Goodness Family Church, in Tucson, Arizona.Here are suggested websites: The church website is: https://www.goodnesschurch.org | Pastor John’s Amazon author page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B08H5QW2W9?ccs_id=cb8631aa-f5bf-44f7-aba3-ba11733c8f3b | Pastor Virgil’s book on Baptism: | https://a.co/d/09Mc7wLz | 4:08 | What is prayer to you?23:50 | What are some meaningful experiences of prayer?33:53 | What experience of prayer can you share with us? 38:33 | Why is both personal and communal prayer important? 52:53 | What else is the Spirit prompting you to share?The One as One podcast is a ministry of Center of the Heart of Jesus (www.theheartofjesus.org), an ecumenical organization at the service of all believers and churches of the body of Messiah and is not affiliated with any particular church. Please support this ministry with your prayer. Sign up for the CHJ monthly newsletter: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/newsletter-form/sign-up-for-our-monthly-chj-newsletterWe invite you to join us in supporting Season Four of the One as One Podcast that runs September 2026 to August 2027. Your generosity helps sustain this ministry’s ecumenical conversations, qualitative research, and ongoing production throughout the year. Here is a link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/one-as-one-podcast-season-four-campaign Center of the Heart of Jesus offers a variety of services that include this podcast, biblical counseling and spiritual direction, talks and retreats for different sizes of groups and churches. Email for more information, or share experiences and offer feedback at [email protected]

The One as One podcast is a ministry of Center of the Heart of Jesus (⁠⁠⁠www.theheartofjesus.org⁠⁠⁠), an ecumenical organization at the service of all believers and churches of the body of Messiah and is not affiliated with any particular church. Please support this ministry with your prayer. Sign up for the CHJ monthly newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/newsletter-form/sign-up-for-our-monthly-chj-newsletter⁠⁠⁠We invite you to join us in supporting Season Four of the One as One Podcast that runs September 2026 to August 2027. Your generosity helps sustain this ministry’s ecumenical conversations, qualitative research, and ongoing production throughout the year. Here is a link: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/one-as-one-podcast-season-four-campaign⁠⁠⁠ Center of the Heart of Jesus offers a variety of services that include this podcast, biblical counseling and spiritual direction, talks and retreats for different sizes of groups and churches. Email for more information, or share experiences and offer feedback at ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠

The One as One podcast is a ministry of Center of the Heart of Jesus (⁠⁠www.theheartofjesus.org⁠⁠), an ecumenical organization at the service of all believers and churches of the body of Messiah and is not affiliated with any particular church. Please support this ministry with your prayer. Sign up for the CHJ monthly newsletter: ⁠⁠https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/newsletter-form/sign-up-for-our-monthly-chj-newsletter⁠⁠We invite you to join us in supporting Season Four of the One as One Podcast that runs September 2026 to August 2027. Your generosity helps sustain this ministry’s ecumenical conversations, qualitative research, and ongoing production throughout the year. Here is a link: ⁠⁠https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/one-as-one-podcast-season-four-campaign⁠⁠ Center of the Heart of Jesus offers a variety of services that include this podcast, biblical counseling and spiritual direction, talks and retreats for different sizes of groups and churches. Email for more information, or share experiences and offer feedback at ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠

In this episode of the friend series, we seek to learn from our guest, Dr. Deb Waterbury, from Tucson, Arizona. Here are two resources that she shares with us: drdebwaterbury.com | https://www.youtube.com/c/DebWaterbury/videos | 6:02 | What does it look like to celebrate baptism in your community?28:28 | How does baptism create a community identity?41:30 | How does baptism impact one’s personal identity and way of living? …. | What are some meaningful experiences of baptism? …. | How does baptism unite us beyond different Church traditions and historical divisions? 50:46 | Final words.The One as One podcast is a ministry of Center of the Heart of Jesus (www.theheartofjesus.org), an ecumenical organization at the service of all believers and churches of the body of Messiah and is not affiliated with any particular church. Please support this ministry with your prayer. Sign up for the CHJ monthly newsletter: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/newsletter-form/sign-up-for-our-monthly-chj-newsletterWe invite you to join us in supporting Season Four of the One as One Podcast that runs September 2026 to August 2027. Your generosity helps sustain this ministry’s ecumenical conversations, qualitative research, and ongoing production throughout the year. Here is a link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/one-as-one-podcast-season-four-campaign Center of the Heart of Jesus offers a variety of services that include this podcast, biblical counseling and spiritual direction, talks and retreats for different sizes of groups and churches. Email for more information, or share experiences and offer feedback at [email protected]

In this episode of the friend series, we seek to learn from our guest, Elder Dr. Harold V. Bennett, from Atlanta, Georgia. His Church is Temple of Faith Church of God in Christ. He is also a professor, dean, and ecumenical officer. Dr. Bennett is also the founder of the Pentecost 4 Life Foundation and Institute. The Pentecost 4 Life Foundation seeks to equip Christians so they can grow personally and serve humanity faithfully. Through biblical study, seminars, and other training programs, Pentecost 4 Life seeks to make the kingdom of God visible in a postmodern, culturally diverse, and globalized world (pentecost4life.com)3:20 | Describe key elements of how baptism is celebrated in your community?11:20 | What are some meaningful experiences of baptism? 18:01 | How does baptism impact one’s personal identity and way of living? 32:13 | How does baptism create a community identity?…. | How does baptism unite us beyond different Church traditions and historical divisions? 41:58 | Final words.The One as One podcast is a ministry of Center of the Heart of Jesus (www.theheartofjesus.org), an ecumenical organization at the service of all believers and churches of the body of Messiah and is not affiliated with any particular church. Please support this ministry with your prayer. Sign up for the CHJ monthly newsletter: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/newsletter-form/sign-up-for-our-monthly-chj-newsletterWe invite you to join us in supporting Season Four of the One as One Podcast that runs September 2026 to August 2027. Your generosity helps sustain this ministry’s ecumenical conversations, qualitative research, and ongoing production throughout the year. Here is a link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/one-as-one-podcast-season-four-campaign Center of the Heart of Jesus offers a variety of services that include this podcast, biblical counseling and spiritual direction, talks and retreats for different sizes of groups and churches. Email for more information, or share experiences and offer feedback at [email protected]

The One as One podcast is a ministry of Center of the Heart of Jesus (⁠www.theheartofjesus.org⁠), an ecumenical organization at the service of all believers and churches of the body of Messiah and is not affiliated with any particular church. Please support this ministry with your prayer. Sign up for the CHJ monthly newsletter: ⁠https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/newsletter-form/sign-up-for-our-monthly-chj-newsletter⁠We invite you to join us in supporting Season Four of the One as One Podcast that runs September 2026 to August 2027. Your generosity helps sustain this ministry’s ecumenical conversations, qualitative research, and ongoing production throughout the year. Here is a link: ⁠https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/one-as-one-podcast-season-four-campaign⁠ Center of the Heart of Jesus offers a variety of services that include this podcast, biblical counseling and spiritual direction, talks and retreats for different sizes of groups and churches. Email for more information, or share experiences and offer feedback at ⁠[email protected]⁠

The One as One podcast is a ministry of Center of the Heart of Jesus (www.theheartofjesus.org), an ecumenical organization at the service of all believers and churches of the body of Messiah and is not affiliated with any particular church. Please support this ministry with your prayer. Sign up for the CHJ monthly newsletter: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/newsletter-form/sign-up-for-our-monthly-chj-newsletterWe invite you to join us in supporting Season Four of the One as One Podcast that runs September 2026 to August 2027. Your generosity helps sustain this ministry’s ecumenical conversations, qualitative research, and ongoing production throughout the year. Here is a link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/one-as-one-podcast-season-four-campaign Center of the Heart of Jesus offers a variety of services that include this podcast, biblical counseling and spiritual direction, talks and retreats for different sizes of groups and churches. Email for more information, or share experiences and offer feedback at [email protected]

In this episode of the friend series, we seek to learn from Pastor John Smith from Goodness Family Church, in Tucson, Arizona. Here are some suggested links: The church website is: https://www.goodnesschurch.org | Pastor John’s Amazon author page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B08H5QW2W9?ccs_id=cb8631aa-f5bf-44f7-aba3-ba11733c8f3b | Pastor Virgil’s book on Baptism: | https://a.co/d/09Mc7wLz | 2:53 | Describe key elements of how baptism is celebrated in your community?13:55 | What are some meaningful experiences of baptism? 25:47 | How does baptism impact one’s personal identity and way of living? …. | How does baptism create a community identity?…. | How does baptism unite us beyond different Church traditions and historical divisions? 44:40 | Final words.The One as One podcast is a ministry of Center of the Heart of Jesus (www.theheartofjesus.org), an ecumenical organization at the service of all believers and churches of the body of Messiah and is not affiliated with any particular church. Please support this ministry with your prayer. Sign up for the CHJ monthly newsletter: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/newsletter-form/sign-up-for-our-monthly-chj-newsletterWe invite you to join us in supporting Season Four of the One as One Podcast that runs September 2026 to August 2027. Your generosity helps sustain this ministry’s ecumenical conversations, qualitative research, and ongoing production throughout the year. Here is a link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/one-as-one-podcast-season-four-campaign Center of the Heart of Jesus offers a variety of services that include this podcast, biblical counseling and spiritual direction, talks and retreats for different sizes of groups and churches. Email for more information, or share experiences and offer feedback at [email protected]

The One as One podcast is a ministry of Center of the Heart of Jesus (www.theheartofjesus.org), an ecumenical organization at the service of all believers and churches of the body of Messiah and is not affiliated with any particular church.Please support this ministry by praying, subscribing to the podcast, sharing podcasts with others, and signing up for the CHJ newsletter. Here is a link to support the 2026 Campaign: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/chj-building-a-foundation-campaign⁠⁠⁠⁠Center of the Heart of Jesus offers a variety of services that include this podcast, biblical counseling and spiritual direction, talks and retreats for different sizes of groups and churches. Email for more information, or share experiences and offer feedback at [email protected]

In this episode of the friend series, we seek to learn from Rev. Dr. Kenneth Blair, Jr., from Greater Harvest Fellowship of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Here are some suggested links: General website | https://www.facebook.com/GHFPhilly/ || 4:35 | Describe key elements of how baptism is celebrated in your community?17:30 | What are some meaningful experiences of baptism? 30:37 | How does baptism impact one’s personal identity and way of living? 50:03 | How does baptism create a community identity?…. | How does baptism unite us beyond different Church traditions and historical divisions? 51:54 | Final words.The One as One podcast is a ministry of Center of the Heart of Jesus (www.theheartofjesus.org), an ecumenical organization at the service of all believers and churches of the body of Messiah and is not affiliated with any particular church.Please support this ministry by praying, subscribing to the podcast, sharing podcasts with others, and signing up for the CHJ newsletter. Here is a link to support the 2026 Campaign: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/chj-building-a-foundation-campaignCenter of the Heart of Jesus offers a variety of services that include this podcast, biblical counseling and spiritual direction, talks and retreats for different sizes of groups and churches. Email for more information, or share experiences and offer feedback at [email protected]

The One as One podcast is a ministry of Center of the Heart of Jesus (www.theheartofjesus.org), an ecumenical organization at the service of all believers and churches of the body of Messiah and is not affiliated with any particular church.Please support this ministry by praying, subscribing to the podcast, sharing podcasts with others, and signing up for the CHJ newsletter. Here is a link to support the 2026 Campaign: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/chj-building-a-foundation-campaign⁠⁠⁠Center of the Heart of Jesus offers a variety of services that include this podcast, biblical counseling and spiritual direction, talks and retreats for different sizes of groups and churches. Email for more information, or share experiences and offer feedback at [email protected]

In this episode of the friend series, we seek to learn from Mark Burns from Barnaba Ministry, based out of Phoenix, Arizona. Here are some suggested links: General website | https://www.barnabaministry.com/ | 3:02 | Describe key elements of how baptism is celebrated in your community?12:25 | What are some meaningful experiences of baptism? 23:23 | How does baptism impact one’s personal identity and way of living? 39:24 | How does baptism create a community identity?…. | How does baptism unite us beyond different Church traditions and historical divisions? 49:14 | Final words.The One as One podcast is a ministry of Center of the Heart of Jesus (www.theheartofjesus.org), an ecumenical organization at the service of all believers and churches of the body of Messiah and is not affiliated with any particular church.Please support this ministry by praying, subscribing to the podcast, sharing podcasts with others, and signing up for the CHJ newsletter. Here is a link to support the 2026 Campaign: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/chj-building-a-foundation-campaignCenter of the Heart of Jesus offers a variety of services that include this podcast, biblical counseling and spiritual direction, talks and retreats for different sizes of groups and churches. Email for more information, or share experiences and offer feedback at [email protected]

The One as One podcast is a ministry of Center of the Heart of Jesus (www.theheartofjesus.org), an ecumenical organization at the service of all believers and churches of the body of Messiah and is not affiliated with any particular church.Please support this ministry by praying, subscribing to the podcast, sharing podcasts with others, and signing up for the CHJ newsletter. Here is a link to support the 2026 Campaign: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/chj-building-a-foundation-campaign⁠⁠Center of the Heart of Jesus offers a variety of services that include this podcast, biblical counseling and spiritual direction, talks and retreats for different sizes of groups and churches. Email for more information, or share experiences and offer feedback at [email protected]

In this episode of the friend series, we seek to learn from Rabbi Josh Taiz from Congregation Beth Sar Shalom, in Tucson, Arizona. Here are some suggested links: General website | https://shalomtucson.com/ | The Union of Messianic Jewish Congregations | https://www.umjc.org | 10:15 | Describe key elements of how baptism is celebrated in your community?… | What are some meaningful experiences of baptism? 31:40 | How does baptism impact one’s personal identity and way of living? … | How does baptism create a community identity?42:57 | How does baptism unite us beyond different Church traditions and historical divisions? 51:32 | Final words.The One as One podcast is a ministry of Center of the Heart of Jesus (www.theheartofjesus.org), an ecumenical organization at the service of all believers and churches of the body of Messiah and is not affiliated with any particular church.Please support this ministry by praying, subscribing to the podcast, sharing podcasts with others, and signing up for the CHJ newsletter. Here is a link to support the 2026 Campaign: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/chj-building-a-foundation-campaignCenter of the Heart of Jesus offers a variety of services that include this podcast, biblical counseling and spiritual direction, talks and retreats for different sizes of groups and churches. Email for more information, or share experiences and offer feedback at [email protected]

In this episode of the friend series, we seek to learn from Bishop Peter Smith from the Archdiocese of Portland, Oregon. Here are some suggested links: Profile | https://archdpdx.org/auxiliary-bishop-peter-smith | Archdiocese of Portland | https://archdpdx.org/ | United States Catholic Conference of Bishops Ecumenical and Interreligious Committee | https://www.usccb.org/committees/ecumenical-interreligious-affairs | Catholic Charismatic Resources | https://www.pentecosttodayusa.org/ | https://www.charis.international/en/ | 3:00 | Describe key elements of how baptism is celebrated in your community?12:23 | What are some meaningful experiences of baptism? 20:50 | How does baptism impact one’s personal identity and way of living? … | How does baptism create a community identity?38:25 | How does baptism unite us beyond different Church traditions and historical divisions? 56:15 | Final words.The One as One podcast is a ministry of Center of the Heart of Jesus (www.theheartofjesus.org), an ecumenical organization at the service of all believers and churches of the body of Messiah and is not affiliated with any particular church.Please support this ministry by praying, subscribing to the podcast, sharing podcasts with others, and signing up for the CHJ newsletter. Here is a link to support the 2026 Campaign: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/chj-building-a-foundation-campaignCenter of the Heart of Jesus offers a variety of services that include this podcast, biblical counseling and spiritual direction, talks and retreats for different sizes of groups and churches. Email for more information, or share experiences and offer feedback at [email protected]

The One as One podcast is a ministry of Center of the Heart of Jesus (www.theheartofjesus.org), an ecumenical organization at the service of all believers and churches of the body of Messiah and is not affiliated with any particular church.Please support this ministry by praying, subscribing to the podcast, sharing podcasts with others, and signing up for the CHJ newsletter. Here is a link to support the 2026 Campaign: ⁠⁠https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/chj-building-a-foundation-campaign⁠Center of the Heart of Jesus offers a variety of services that include this podcast, biblical counseling and spiritual direction, talks and retreats for different sizes of groups and churches. Email for more information, or share experiences and offer feedback at [email protected]

In this episode of the friend series, we seek to learn from Heiner Mommsen from the Bruderhof Community, in New York. Here are some suggested links: General website | https://www.bruderhof.com/ | Additional Links | Foundations of our Faith and Calling (online) |Foundations of Our Faith and Calling (hard copy) | Plough Quarterly magazine |Peter Riedemann’s Hutterite Confession of Faith | 5:30 | Describe key elements of how baptism is celebrated in your community?23:10 | What are some meaningful experiences of baptism? …. | How does baptism impact one’s personal identity and way of living? 34:30 | How does baptism create a community identity?… | How does baptism unite us beyond different Church traditions and historical divisions? 56:00 | Final words.The One as One podcast is a ministry of Center of the Heart of Jesus (www.theheartofjesus.org), an ecumenical organization at the service of all believers and churches of the body of Messiah and is not affiliated with any particular church.Please support this ministry by praying, subscribing to the podcast, sharing podcasts with others, and signing up for the CHJ newsletter. Here is a link to support the 2026 Campaign: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/chj-building-a-foundation-campaignCenter of the Heart of Jesus offers a variety of services that include this podcast, biblical counseling and spiritual direction, talks and retreats for different sizes of groups and churches. Email for more information, or share experiences and offer feedback at [email protected]

The One as One podcast is a ministry of Center of the Heart of Jesus (www.theheartofjesus.org), an ecumenical organization at the service of all believers and churches of the body of Messiah and is not affiliated with any particular church.Please support this ministry by praying, subscribing to the podcast, sharing podcasts with others, and signing up for the CHJ newsletter. Here is a link to support the 2026 Campaign: ⁠https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/chj-building-a-foundation-campaignCenter of the Heart of Jesus offers a variety of services that include this podcast, biblical counseling and spiritual direction, talks and retreats for different sizes of groups and churches. Email for more information, or share experiences and offer feedback at [email protected]

In this episode of the friend series, we seek to learn from Pastor Rock Fremont from Shepherd of the Hills, United Church of Christ, in Phoenix, Arizona. Here are some suggested links: The church website | sohucc.org | United Church of Christ National | UCC.org | Learn about Receptive Ecumenism | https://www.durham.ac.uk/research/institutes-and-centres/catholic-studies/research/constructive-catholic-theology-/receptive-ecumenism-/ | International Council of Community Churches (where Pastor Rock serves as Ecumenical and Interfaith Officer) | icccnow.org | Pastor Rock was also a guest in Season One. Here are the two parts:Part 1 of 2 | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c1-5-pastor-rock-united-church-of-christ-christian/id1705282498?i=1000642324496 Part 2 of 2 | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c1-6-pastor-rock-united-church-of-christ-christian/id1705282498?i=1000643198569 3:30 | Describe key elements of how baptism is celebrated in your community?15:30 | What are some meaningful experiences of baptism? 28:52 | How does baptism impact one’s identity and way of living? 41:17 | How does baptism create a community identity?… | How does baptism unite us beyond different Church traditions and historical divisions? 51:27 | Final words.The One as One podcast is a ministry of Center of the Heart of Jesus (www.theheartofjesus.org), an ecumenical organization at the service of all believers and churches of the body of Messiah and is not affiliated with any particular church.Please support this ministry by praying, subscribing to the podcast, sharing podcasts with others, and signing up for the CHJ newsletter. Here is a link to support the 2026 Campaign: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/chj-building-a-foundation-campaignCenter of the Heart of Jesus offers a variety of services that include this podcast, biblical counseling and spiritual direction, talks and retreats for different sizes of groups and churches. Email for more information, or share experiences and offer feedback at [email protected]

The One as One podcast is a ministry of Center of the Heart of Jesus (www.theheartofjesus.org), an ecumenical organization at the service of all believers and churches of the body of Messiah and is not affiliated with any particular church.Please support this ministry by praying, subscribing to the podcast, sharing podcasts with others, and signing up for the CHJ newsletter. Center of the Heart of Jesus offers a variety of services that include this podcast, biblical counseling and spiritual direction, talks and retreats for different sizes of groups and churches. Email for more information, or share experiences and offer feedback at [email protected]

In this episode of the friend series, we seek to learn from Fr. Robert Elias Barcleos, OCD. A Roman Catholic Christian priest from the Order of Discalced Carmelites. Here are some suggested links: The Scapular Confraternity | https://www.carmelscapular.com/ | Podcast with a Coptic Orthodox Priest | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlkAq2qDaGcFr. Robert Elias was also a guest in Season One. Here are the two parts:Part 1 of 2 | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/one-as-one-podcast-an-ecumenical-christian-experience/id1705282498?i=1000636491714Part 2 of 2 | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/one-as-one-podcast-an-ecumenical-christian-experience/id1705282498?i=10006372689748:30 | What is the language and practice of baptism in your community?24:53 | What is your personal experience of baptism? 38:09 | How does baptism impact one’s identity and way of living? … | How does baptism connect to a community identity?45:30 | How does baptism unite us with other baptized believers from other Church traditions? The One as One podcast is a ministry of Center of the Heart of Jesus (www.theheartofjesus.org), an ecumenical organization at the service of all believers and churches of the body of Messiah and is not affiliated with any particular church.Please support this ministry by praying, subscribing to the podcast, sharing podcasts with others, and signing up for the CHJ newsletter.Center of the Heart of Jesus offers a variety of services that include this podcast, biblical counseling and spiritual direction, talks and retreats for different sizes of groups and churches. Email for more information, or share experiences and offer feedback at [email protected].

In this episode of the friend series, we seek to learn from Pastor Tim Compton from Church of Christ in Hollywood, California. Here are some links: Hollywood Church of Christ | https://www.hollywoodcoc.com | The Initiative | https://theinitiative.org/ | 4:23 | What is the language and practice of baptism in your community?15:35 | What is your experience of baptism?21:51 | How does baptism impact one’s identity and way of living? 38:48 | Does baptism create a community identity? 48:37 | Does baptism unite us with other baptized believers from other Church traditions?The One as One podcast is a ministry of Center of the Heart of Jesus (www.theheartofjesus.org), an ecumenical organization at the service of all believers and churches of the body of Messiah and is not affiliated with any particular church.Please support this ministry by praying, subscribing to the podcast, sharing podcasts with others, and signing up for the CHJ newsletter.Center of the Heart of Jesus offers a variety of services that include this podcast, biblical counseling and spiritual direction, talks and retreats for different sizes of groups and churches. Email for more information, or share experiences and offer feedback at [email protected].

The One as One podcast is a ministry of Center of the Heart of Jesus (www.theheartofjesus.org), an ecumenical organization at the service of all believers and churches of the body of Messiah and is not affiliated with any particular church.Please support this ministry by praying, subscribing to the podcast, sharing podcasts with others, and signing up for the CHJ newsletter. Center of the Heart of Jesus offers a variety of services that include this podcast, biblical counseling and spiritual direction, talks and retreats for different sizes of groups and churches. Email for more information, or share experiences and offer feedback at [email protected]

The One as One podcast is a ministry of Center of the Heart of Jesus (www.theheartofjesus.org), an ecumenical organization at the service of all believers and churches of the body of Messiah and is not affiliated with any particular church.Please support this ministry by praying, subscribing to the podcast, sharing podcasts with others, and signing up for the CHJ newsletter. Center of the Heart of Jesus offers a variety of services that include this podcast, biblical counseling and spiritual direction, talks and retreats for different sizes of groups and churches. Email for more information, or share experiences and offer feedback at [email protected]

The One as One podcast is a ministry of Center of the Heart of Jesus (www.theheartofjesus.org), an ecumenical organization at the service of all believers and churches of the body of Messiah and is not affiliated with any particular church.Please support this ministry by praying, subscribing to the podcast, sharing podcasts with others, and signing up for the CHJ newsletter. Center of the Heart of Jesus offers a variety of services that include this podcast, biblical counseling and spiritual direction, talks and retreats for different sizes of groups and churches. Email for more information, or share experiences and offer feedback at [email protected]

In this episode of the community series, we seek to learn from Fr. Timothy Cremeens from Greenville, North Carolina. Here are some links: Holy Cross Holy Apostles Church | https://holyapostlesgreenvillenc.org/ | Greek Orthodox Church of America | https://www.goarch.org/ | Orthodox Church in America |https://www.oca.org/ | 5:22 | What is spirituality to you as a follower of Jesus? 24:40 | How have you experienced the Holy Spirit in your Christian life?38:56 | How do you balance the personal dimension of spirituality with the community dimension of church in following Jesus? 46:22 | What do you think is needed for a spirituality that supports unity among the diverse followers of Jesus?59:21 | What else do you feel the Spirit is asking you to share?The One as One podcast is a ministry of Center of the Heart of Jesus (www.theheartofjesus.org), an ecumenical organization at the service of all believers and churches of the body of Messiah and is not affiliated with any particular church.Please support this ministry by praying, subscribing to the podcast, sharing podcasts with others, and signing up for the CHJ newsletter.Center of the Heart of Jesus offers a variety of services that include this podcast, biblical counseling and spiritual direction, talks and retreats for different sizes of groups and churches. Email for more information, or share experiences and offer feedback at [email protected].

In this episode of the community series, we seek to learn from Dr. Greg Silverman from Tucson, Arizona. Here are some links: Dr. Greg Silverman Ministries | https://gregsilverman.com/ | Messianic Worship Documentary | https://gregsilverman.com/pioneers-of-messianic-worship-documentary/#:~:text=Through%20the%20personal%20testimonies%20from,see%20how%20it%20all%20began | Youth Worship Camp | https://gregsilverman.com/youth-worship/ |3:40 | What is spirituality to you as a follower of Jesus? 12:55 | How have you experienced the Holy Spirit in your Christian life?24:53 | How do you balance the personal dimension of spirituality with the community dimension of church in following Jesus? 35:02 | What do you think is needed for a spirituality that supports unity among the diverse followers of Jesus?47:58 | What else do you feel the Spirit is asking you to share?The One as One podcast is a ministry of Center of the Heart of Jesus (www.theheartofjesus.org), an ecumenical organization at the service of all believers and churches of the body of Messiah and is not affiliated with any particular church.Please support this ministry by praying, subscribing to the podcast, sharing podcasts with others, and signing up for the CHJ newsletter. Center of the Heart of Jesus offers a variety of services that include this podcast, biblical counseling and spiritual direction, talks and retreats for different sizes of groups and churches. Email for more information, or share experiences and offer feedback at [email protected].

The One as One podcast is a ministry of Center of the Heart of Jesus (www.theheartofjesus.org), an ecumenical organization at the service of all believers and churches of the body of Messiah and is not affiliated with any particular church.Please support this ministry by praying, subscribing to the podcast, sharing podcasts with others, and signing up for the CHJ newsletter. Center of the Heart of Jesus offers a variety of services that include this podcast, biblical counseling and spiritual direction, talks and retreats for different sizes of groups and churches. Email for more information, or share experiences and offer feedback at [email protected].

The One as One podcast is a ministry of Center of the Heart of Jesus (www.theheartofjesus.org), an ecumenical organization at the service of all believers and churches of the body of Messiah and is not affiliated with any particular church.Please support this ministry by praying, subscribing to the podcast, sharing podcasts with others, and signing up for the CHJ newsletter. Center of the Heart of Jesus offers a variety of services that include this podcast, biblical counseling and spiritual direction, talks and retreats for different sizes of groups and churches. Email for more information, or share experiences and offer feedback at [email protected].

The One as One podcast is a ministry of Trinity Ecumenical Ministries (trinityem.org), an ecumenical organization at the service of all believers and churches and is not affiliated with any particular church.Please support this ministry by praying, subscribing, and sharing with others.Trinity Ecumenical Ministries offers a variety of services that include this podcast, biblical counseling and spiritual direction, talks and retreats for different sizes of groups and churches. Email for more information, or share experiences and offer feedback at [email protected].

The One as One podcast is a ministry of Trinity Ecumenical Ministries (trinityem.org), an ecumenical organization at the service of all believers and churches and is not affiliated with any particular church.Please support this ministry by praying, subscribing, and sharing with others.Trinity Ecumenical Ministries offers a variety of services that include this podcast, biblical counseling and spiritual direction, talks and retreats for different sizes of groups and churches. Email for more information, or share experiences and offer feedback at [email protected].

In this episode of the community series, we seek to learn from Dee Dee Borum from South Side Chicago, Illinois. Here are some links: St. Moses the Black Church | https://www.stmosesparish.org/ | Facebook Page | https://www.facebook.com/dianna.borum/ | The Initiative: https://theinitiative.org/ |3:10 | What is spirituality to you as a follower of Jesus? 15:59 | How have you experienced the Holy Spirit in your Christian life?25:27 | How do you balance the personal dimension of spirituality with the community dimension of church in following Jesus? 34:30 | What do you think is needed for a spirituality that supports unity among the diverse followers of Jesus?49:47 | What else do you feel the Spirit is asking you to share?The One as One podcast is a ministry of Trinity Ecumenical Ministries (trinityem.org), an ecumenical organization at the service of all believers and churches and is not affiliated with any particular church.Please support this ministry by praying, subscribing, and sharing with others.Trinity Ecumenical Ministries offers a variety of services that includes this podcast, biblical counseling and spiritual direction, talks and retreats for different sizes of groups and churches. Email for more information or to share your experiences and feedback at [email protected].

In this episode of the community series, we seek to learn from Cheryl McClurg from Oikos Church in Memphis, Tennessee. Here is a Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/OikosMemphis | Here is the Church website: https://www.oikosmemphis.org/ . The Initiative: https://theinitiative.org/ |4:00 What is spirituality to you as a follower of Jesus? 12:13 How have you experienced the Holy Spirit in your Christian life?30:10 How do you balance the personal dimension of spirituality with the community dimension of church in following Jesus? 38:30 What do you think is needed for a spirituality that supports unity among the diverse followers of Jesus?48:50 What else do you feel the Spirit is asking you to share?The One as One podcast is a ministry of Trinity Ecumenical Ministries (trinityem.org), an ecumenical organization at the service of all believers and churches and is not affiliated with any particular church.Please support this ministry by praying, subscribing, and sharing with others.Trinity Ecumenical Ministries offers a variety of services that includes this podcast, biblical counseling and spiritual direction, talks and retreats for different sizes of groups and churches. Email for more information or to share your experiences and feedback at [email protected].

The One as One podcast is a ministry of Trinity Ecumenical Ministries (trinityem.org), an ecumenical organization at the service of all believers and churches and is not affiliated with any particular church.Please support this ministry by praying, subscribing, and sharing with others.Trinity Ecumenical Ministries offers a variety of services that include this podcast, biblical counseling and spiritual direction, talks and retreats for different sizes of groups and churches. Email for more information, or share experiences and offer feedback at [email protected].

The One as One podcast is a ministry of Trinity Ecumenical Ministries (trinityem.org), an ecumenical organization at the service of all believers and churches and is not affiliated with any particular church.Please support this ministry by praying, subscribing, and sharing with others.Trinity Ecumenical Ministries offers a variety of services that include this podcast, biblical counseling and spiritual direction, talks and retreats for different sizes of groups and churches. Email for more information, or share experiences and offer feedback at [email protected].

In this episode of the community series, we seek to learn from a Coptic Orthodox Christian perspective. Our guest is Abouna Misael Malak from St. John the Beloved in Tucson, Arizona. The church website is https://www.saintjohnaz.org/ Abouna Misael was a guest in season one. Here are the links to Part A | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/one-as-one-podcast-an-ecumenical-christian-experience/id1705282498?i=1000638683650 | and Part B | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/one-as-one-podcast-an-ecumenical-christian-experience/id1705282498?i=1000639445608 | 3:20 What is spirituality to you as a follower of Jesus? 20:58 How have you experienced the Holy Spirit in your Christian life?28:40 How do you balance the personal dimension of spirituality with the community dimension of church in following Jesus? 42:00 What do you think is needed for a spirituality that supports unity among the diverse followers of Jesus?51:42 What else do you feel the Spirit is asking you to share?The One as One podcast is a ministry of Trinity Ecumenical Ministries (trinityem.org), an ecumenical organization at the service of all believers and churches and is not affiliated with any particular church.Please support this ministry by praying, subscribing, and sharing with others.Trinity Ecumenical Ministries offers a variety of services that includes this podcast, biblical counseling and spiritual direction, talks and retreats for different sizes of groups and churches. Email for more information or to share your experiences and feedback at [email protected].

The One as One podcast is a ministry of Trinity Ecumenical Ministries (trinityem.org), an ecumenical organization at the service of all believers and churches and is not affiliated with any particular church.Please support this ministry by praying, subscribing, and sharing with others.Trinity Ecumenical Ministries offers a variety of services that include this podcast, biblical counseling and spiritual direction, talks and retreats for different sizes of groups and churches. Email for more information, or share experiences and offer feedback at [email protected].

The One as One podcast is a ministry of Trinity Ecumenical Ministries (trinityem.org), an ecumenical organization at the service of all believers and churches and is not affiliated with any particular church.Please support this ministry by praying, subscribing, and sharing with others.Trinity Ecumenical Ministries offers a variety of services that include this podcast, biblical counseling and spiritual direction, talks and retreats for different sizes of groups and churches. Email for more information, or share experiences and offer feedback at [email protected].

In this episode of Christian perspectives, we seek to learn from a member of an ecumenical organization. Our guest is Scott Brill, Executive Director of the Initiative.Here are some suggested links for follow-up: The Initiative, https://theinitiative.org/ | National Gathering, June 16-18, 2025, https://act3network.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/act3network/event.jsp?event=16& | Dr. John Armstrong’s Book link - https://www.thetransformingfire.com with the discount code at the publisher's site, ”FIRE”. Good until the end of April | 3:00 What is spirituality to you as a follower of Jesus? 10:00 How have you experienced the Holy Spirit in your Christian life?20:00 How do you balance the personal dimension of spirituality with the community dimension of church in following Jesus? 30:43 What do you think is needed for a spirituality that supports unity among the diverse followers of Jesus?45:04 What else do you feel the Spirit is asking you to share?47:47 Additional Information The One as One podcast is a ministry of Trinity Ecumenical Ministries (trinityem.org), an ecumenical organization at the service of all believers and churches and is not affiliated with any particular church.Please support this ministry by praying, subscribing, and sharing with others.Trinity Ecumenical Ministries offers a variety of services that includes this podcast, biblical counseling and spiritual direction, talks and retreats for different sizes of groups and churches. Email for more information or to share your experiences and feedback at [email protected].

The One as One podcast is a ministry of Trinity Ecumenical Ministries (trinityem.org), an ecumenical organization at the service of all believers and churches and is not affiliated with any particular church.Please support this ministry by praying, subscribing, and sharing with others.Trinity Ecumenical Ministries offers a variety of services that include this podcast, biblical counseling and spiritual direction, talks and retreats for different sizes of groups and churches. Email for more information, or share experiences and offer feedback at [email protected].

In this episode of Christian perspectives, we seek to learn from a member of an ecumenical organization. Our guest is Dan Almeter of the Alleluia Community.Here are some suggested links for follow-up: Alleluia Community, https://www.alleluiacommunity.org/ | Unity Forum in Dallas, June 2025, https://unityforum2025.org/ |Dicastery for Christian Unity, http://www.christianunity.va/content/unitacristiani/en/news/2024/2024-07-01-forum-renewal-and-unity.html |3:50 What is spirituality to you as a follower of Jesus? 12:37 How have you experienced the Holy Spirit in your Christian life?22:50 How do you balance the personal dimension of spirituality with the community dimension of church in following Jesus? 34:51 What do you think is needed for a spirituality that supports unity among the diverse followers of Jesus?46:40 [Unity Forum Event in Dallas, June 2025]52:07 What else do you feel the Spirit is asking you to share?The One as One podcast is a ministry of Trinity Ecumenical Ministries (trinityem.org), an ecumenical organization at the service of all believers and churches and is not affiliated with any particular church.Please support this ministry by praying, subscribing, and sharing with others.Trinity Ecumenical Ministries offers a variety of services that includes this podcast, biblical counseling and spiritual direction, talks and retreats for different sizes of groups and churches. Email for more information or to share your experiences and feedback at [email protected].

The One as One podcast is a ministry of Trinity Ecumenical Ministries (trinityem.org), an ecumenical organization at the service of all believers and churches and is not affiliated with any particular church.Please support this ministry by praying, subscribing, and sharing with others.Trinity Ecumenical Ministries offers a variety of services that include this podcast, biblical counseling and spiritual direction, talks and retreats for different sizes of groups and churches. Email for more information, or share experiences and offer feedback at [email protected].

In this episode of Christian perspectives, we seek to learn from a founder of an ecumenical organization. Our guest is Dave Drum, founder of J17 Ministries. Here are some suggested links for follow-up: J17 Ministries, https://www.j17ministries.org/ | Amazon book page, http://j17ministries.org/shop | YouTube channel, https://www.youtube.com/@TheBoth-And-Life | 2:35 What is spirituality to you as a follower of Jesus? 14:45 How have you experienced the Holy Spirit in your Christian life? 30:20 How do you balance the personal dimension of spirituality with the community dimension of church in following Jesus? 40:20 Rom 14:19 speaks of pursuing what promotes peace and mutual upbuilding. What do you think is needed for a spirituality that supports unity among the diverse followers of Jesus? 51:17 What else do you feel the Spirit is asking you to share? The One as One podcast is a ministry of Trinity Ecumenical Ministries (trinityem.org), an ecumenical organization at the service of all believers and churches and is not affiliated with any particular church. Please support this ministry by praying, subscribing, and sharing with others. Trinity Ecumenical Ministries offers a variety of services that includes this podcast, biblical counseling and spiritual direction, talks and retreats for different sizes of groups and churches. Email for more information or to share your experiences and feedback at [email protected].

In this episode of Christian perspectives, we seek to learn from a Spirit-filled Non-denominational Christian perspective. Our guest is Pastor John Smith. Pastor John Smith was a guest in Season One, on Feb 29, 2024: C1.7. Pastor John Smith. Spirit-filled, Non-denominational perspective - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/one-as-one-podcast-an-ecumenical-christian-experience/id1705282498?i=1000647529266 Here are some suggested links for follow-up: The church website is: http://FCFTucson.org | Pastor John’s Amazon author page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B08H5QW2W9?ccs_id=cb8631aa-f5bf-44f7-aba3-ba11733c8f3b 2:59 What is spirituality to you as a follower of Jesus? 13:02 How have you experienced the Holy Spirit in your Christian life? 37:03 How do you balance the personal dimension of spirituality with the community dimension of church in following Jesus? 48:40 Rom 14:19 speaks of pursuing what promotes peace and mutual upbuilding. What do you think is needed for a spirituality that supports unity among the diverse followers of Jesus? 55:25 What else do you feel the Spirit is asking you to share? The One as One podcast is a ministry of Trinity Ecumenical Ministries (trinityem.org), an ecumenical organization at the service of all believers and churches and is not affiliated with any particular church. Please support this ministry by praying, subscribing, and sharing with others. Trinity Ecumenical Ministries offers a variety of services that includes this podcast, biblical counseling and spiritual direction, talks and retreats for different sizes of groups and churches. Email for more information at [email protected]. Please share experiences and offer feedback through the survey link below or email [email protected]: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScfgqY0zeSYiXDGN3TyMd-K4QNz13d7UPpGHr_iRST4k_8h9w/viewform?usp=sf_link

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In this episode of Christian perspectives, we seek to learn from a Catholic Christian perspective. Our guest is Fr. Mike Ritter. Here are some suggested links for follow-up: Recommended book https://www.amazon.com/Righteous-Mind-Divided-Politics-Religion/dp/0307455777 | Fr. Mike’s Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-thoughts-sunday-homilies/id1630712799 | Healthy ministry resources https://www.sliconnect.org/ | 3:50 What is spirituality to you as a follower of Jesus? 15:00 How have you experienced the Holy Spirit in your Christian life? 21:45 How do you balance the personal dimension of spirituality with the community dimension of church in following Jesus? 41:45 Romans 14:19 speaks of pursuing what promotes peace and mutual upbuilding. What do you think is needed for a spirituality that supports unity among the diverse followers of Jesus? 44:40 What are some next steps for someone who is listening The One as One podcast is a ministry of Trinity Ecumenical Ministries (trinityem.org), an ecumenical organization at the service of all believers and churches and is not affiliated with any particular church. Please support this ministry by praying, subscribing, and sharing with others. Trinity Ecumenical Ministries offers a variety of services that includes this podcast, biblical counseling and spiritual direction, talks and retreats for different sizes of groups and churches. Email for more information at [email protected]. Please share experiences and offer feedback through the survey link below or email [email protected]: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScfgqY0zeSYiXDGN3TyMd-K4QNz13d7UPpGHr_iRST4k_8h9w/viewform?usp=sf_link

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We continue our journey through the Gospel of Mark. Our reading is from Mark 11:1-11. The One as One podcast is a ministry of Trinity Ecumenical Ministries (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠trinityem.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠). The One as One Podcast is ecumenical, at the service of all believers and churches, and is not affiliated with any particular church. Please support this ministry by praying, subscribing, and sharing with others. Trinity Ecumenical Ministries offers a variety of services that include this podcast, biblical counseling and spiritual direction, talks, and retreats for different sizes of groups and churches. Email for more information at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. For digital Bible study: Get $100 Off a Logos 10 base package. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://logos.refr.cc/juaneliasmedina⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Let’s continue to journey together! Until next time…May you abide in the life of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit! Amen!