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The Convergence Podcast
by UCM Calgary
Here you'll find the messages, conversations, and related content from The Convergence and Convergent Conversations. The Convergence is a part of the ministry of UCM Calgary (www.ucmcalgary.org). For more information, follow us on instagram @ucmcalgary or check us out on ucmcalgary.substack.com. ucmcalgary.substack.com
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Identities: Exiles
Hello Friends!We’re continuing the 2025-2026 academic year strong with our thematic series, entitled Identities: … For this month’s podcast, we have our very own Daniel Mok, a graduate from the University of Calgary who is currently working on a Master of Theological Studies at Tyndale Seminary. Daniel has been a staff member with UCM for the past 4 years and now serves as associate chaplain at the UofC and the Pentecostal chaplain at SAIT. He’ll be sharing on our identity as exiles. Take a listen!Stay tuned for our last Convergence talk of the year happening next month! Grace and Peace This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ucmcalgary.substack.com
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Identities: The Bride of Christ
Hello Friends!We’re continuing the 2025-2026 academic year strong with our thematic series, entitled Identities: … For this week’s podcast, we have guest speaker Cody Matchett, a theology professor and Pauline scholar speak on our identity as the Bride of Christ. Grace and Peace This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ucmcalgary.substack.com
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Identities: Worshippers
Hello Friends!We’re continuing the 2025-2026 academic year strong with our thematic series, entitled Identities: … For this week’s podcast, we have guest speaker Mark Buchanan- a pastor, author and Associate Professor of Pastoral Theology at Ambrose University- speak on our identity as God-bearers. Stay tuned for more on the Convergence throughout next year! Grace and Peace This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ucmcalgary.substack.com
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Identities: God Bearers/ Christ in Us
Hello Friends!We’re continuing the 2025-2026 academic year strong with our thematic series, entitled Identities: … For this week’s podcast, we have guest speaker Mark Buchanan- a pastor, author and Associate Professor of Pastoral Theology at Ambrose University- speak on our identity as God-bearers. Stay tuned for more on the Convergence throughout next year! Grace and Peace This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ucmcalgary.substack.com
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Identities: Witnesses
Hello Friends!We’re continuing the 2025-2026 academic year strong with our thematic series, entitled Identities: … For this week’s podcast, we have guest speaker Vanessa Kordupel, a youth worker with IVCF, joining us. This month’s Convergence topic is Identities: Witnesses. Stay tuned for more on the Convergence throughout this year and next! Grace and Peace This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ucmcalgary.substack.com
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Identities: Children of God
Hello Friends!We’re starting off the 2025-2026 academic year strong with a new thematic series entitled, Identities: … ft. our very own Logan Johnson, UCM Ministry Associate and Youth Pastor at Journey Church in an interview on this month’s Convergence topic on Identities: Children of God. This session was originally recorded on October 30th at the Convergence, but due to technical difficulties, we have an interview instead! Hope you enjoy!Stay tuned for more on the Convergence throughout this year! We would love to see you there for Convergence as we discuss our next topic on, “Identities: Witnesses” on November 27th at 7pm at Brentview Baptist Church! It’s gonna be a blast!Grace and Peace This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ucmcalgary.substack.com
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Identities: Apprentices
Hello Friends!We’re starting off the 2025-2026 academic year strong with a new thematic series entitled, Identities: … ft. our very own Art Kung, SAIT Chaplain and Interfaith Liaison at SAIT, bringing a word on this month’s Convergence topic on Identities: Apprentices. This session was recorded on September 25th at the Convergence!Stay tuned for more on the Convergence throughout this year! We would love to see you there for Convergence as we discuss our next topic on, “Identities: Children of God” on October 30th at 7pm at Brentview Baptist Church! It’s gonna be a blast!Grace and Peace This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ucmcalgary.substack.com
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Becoming like Jesus, the Cross-Bearer
Hello Friends!We finish this academic year’s thematic series, Becoming like Jesus the… ft. Rick Mcallum, Campus Director of the Navigators at the University of Calgary bringing a word to for the Convergence on Becoming Like Jesus, the Cross-Bearer. This session was recorded on April 3rd at the Convergence and marks the last podcasts episode of the academic year of 2024-2025!Stay tuned for more on the Convergence for next academic year! We would love to see you there for next year with a brand new theme and new series! Stay tuned!Grace and Peace This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ucmcalgary.substack.com
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Becoming like Jesus, the Artisan
Hello Friends!We continue this academic year’s thematic series, Becoming like Jesus the… ft. Jessica Sanchez, a filmmaker and musician, former Creative Pastor with First Assembly in Calgary, host of the forthcoming Renaissance Creative Leadership Podcast and now the founder of Renaissance Canada, an initiative of reaching artists and creatives with the love of Jesus. If you’re interested in getting connected, check it out here! If you'd like to support her, click here!Stay tuned for more on the Convergence! We would love to see you there for the last Convergence of this academic year as we follow the theme of this season of Lent and discuss our next topic on, “Becoming like Jesus, the Cross-Bearer” on April 3rd at 7pm at Brentview Baptist Church. Bring your friends and your questions!Grace and Peace This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ucmcalgary.substack.com
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Becoming Like Jesus, the Storyteller
Hello Friends!We continue this academic year’s thematic series, Becoming like Jesus the… ft. Stephanie Alexandre, Ministry Associate with UCM in Calgary, thespian, actress, and fun fact, former University of Calgary Women’s Hockey Goalie with the Dinos, bringing a word on Becoming like Jesus, the Storyteller (or the Author)! We couldn’t decide, so why not both?! This session was recorded on Thursday, January 23rd 2024 at Brentview Baptist Church.Stay tuned for more on the Convergence! We would love to see you there for Convergent Conversations as we turn a creative angle and discuss our next topic on, “Becoming like Jesus, the Artisan” on March 6th at 7pm at Brentview Baptist Church. Bring your questions and your friends!Grace and Peace This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ucmcalgary.substack.com
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Becoming like Jesus, the Healer
Hello Friends!We continue this academic year’s thematic series, Becoming like Jesus the… ft. Jess DiSabatino, Lead Pastor of Journey Church in Calgary, bringing a word on Becoming like Jesus, the Healer! She’s also one of two podcast hosts of the Down to Earth Podcast. This session was recorded on Thursday, January 23rd 2024 at Brentview Baptist Church.Stay tuned for more on the Convergence! We would love to see you there for Convergent Conversations as we turn a creative angle and discuss our next topic on, “Becoming like Jesus, the Author” on February 6th at 7pm at Brentview Baptist Church. Bring your questions and your friends!Grace and Peace. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ucmcalgary.substack.com
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Becoming Like Jesus, the Lifter
Hello Friends!We continue this academic year’s thematic series, Becoming like Jesus the… ft. our very own Daniel Mok, Associate Chaplain with UCM and Master’s student at Tyndale Seminary in Pentecostal Studies, giving his first ever talk on “Becoming like Jesus, the Lifter”! This session was recorded on Thursday, December 12th 2024 at Brentview Baptist Church.Stay tuned for more on the Convergence! We would love to see you there for Convergent Conversations as we discuss our next topic on, “Becoming like Jesus, the Healer” next semester on January 9th at 7pm at Brentview Baptist Church. Bring your questions and your friends!Grace and Peace. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ucmcalgary.substack.com
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Becoming Like Jesus the Wanderer
Hello Friends!We continue this academic year’s thematic series, Becoming like Jesus the… ft. Cody Matchett, who is a PhD candidate in New Testament (ABD) at Ridley College (Australian College of Theology), Co-Author of Revelation for the Rest of Us: A Prophetic Call To Follow Jesus As A Dissident Disciple with Dr. Scot McKnight, and also a Pastor and Teacher at First Assembly and Tehillah School of Ministry in Calgary speaking on “Becoming like Jesus, the Wanderer”. He’s also one of co-hosts a podcast called the Kingdom Roots Podcast with Scot McKnight . This session was recorded on Thursday, November 28th 2024 at Brentview Baptist Church.Stay tuned for more on the Convergence! We would love to see you there for the Convergence as we discuss our next topic on, "Becoming like Jesus, the Lifter" on December 12th at 7pm at Brentview Baptist Church. Bring your questions and your friends!Grace and Peace. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ucmcalgary.substack.com
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Becoming Like Jesus, the Lover
Hello Friends!We continue this academic year’s thematic series, Becoming like Jesus the… ft. Pastor Joyce Rees, Lead Pastor of Epic Vineyard Church in Calgary, with a talk on “Becoming like Jesus, the Lover”. She’s also one of two podcast hosts of the Down to Earth Podcast. This session was recorded on Thursday, October 24th 2024 at Brentview Baptist Church.Stay tuned for more on the Convergence! We would love to see you there for Convergent Conversations as we discuss our next topic on, "Becoming like Jesus, the Wanderer" on November 8th at 7pm at Brentview Baptist Church. Bring your questions and your friends! Grace and Peace. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ucmcalgary.substack.com
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Becoming like Jesus, the Student
Hello Friends!We’re kicking off this academic year with our theme series, Becoming like Jesus the… ft. our very own Logan Johnson, UCM Campus Ministry Associate and Sr. High Youth Pastor at Journey Church in Calgary, with a talk on “Becoming like Jesus, the Student”. This session was recorded on Thursday, September 26th 2024 at Brentview Baptist Church.Stay tuned for more on the Convergence! We would love to see you there for Convergent Conversations as we discuss our next topic on, "Becoming like Jesus, the Lover" on October 10th at 7pm at Brentview Baptist Church. Bring your questions and your friends! Grace and Peace. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ucmcalgary.substack.com
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What's Right with the World?
Hello Friends!We’ve wrapping up this year’s series, Ask a Better Question ft. Paul Verhoef, Christian Reformed Chaplain/Faith Representative at the University of Calgary, who’s giving a response to Bob’s talk on “What’s Wrong with the Wong?” with a talk on “What’s Right with the World?” This session was recorded on Thursday, April 11th 2024 at Brentview Baptist Church.This will be our last Convergence for the academic year of 2023-2024. We'll still have some events sprinkled throughout the spring and summer semester on and off campus. We’re excited to come back in the fall, with a new year and new series, so stay tuned! We are praying for you over your exams, final assignments and project, but also wishing you all a well deserved summer break. Be blessed!Grace and Peace. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ucmcalgary.substack.com
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What's Wrong with the World?
Hello Friends!We continue this academic year’s series called Ask a Better Question ft. Bob Osborne, our very own Spiritual Director with UCM . Bob explores the question of “What’s Wrong with the World?” and then serves us Communion as was the Tradition on Maundy Thursday. This session was recorded on Maundy Thursday, March 28th 2024 at Brentview Baptist Church. Join us for the Convergence on April 11th at 7 pm at Brentview Baptist Church as we hear Paul Verhoef, Christian Reformed Chaplain/Faith Representative at the University of Calgary, give a response to Bob with a talk on “What’s Right with the World?”Grace and Peace. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ucmcalgary.substack.com
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What Is Friendship?
Hello Friends!We continue this academic year’s series called Ask a Better Question with a panel on What is Friendship? ft. Barb Johnson, a Registered Nurse with AHS and her friend, Carrie Foreman, and also Art Kung, SAIT Chaplain and Interfaith Liaison, and his friend, Duane Norleen, Volunteer Coordinator at the Jesus Loves You Society in Calgary’s Beltline. The Panelists impart their wisdom on friendships through discussing all things friendship: connection, belonging, loneliness, longing to know and be known, love and to be loved, and more! This session was recorded on February 8th 2024 at Brentview Baptist Church. Join us for Convergent Conversations on February 29th at 7 pm at Brentview Baptist Church as we continue the conversation on this question of “What is Friendship?”Grace and Peace. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ucmcalgary.substack.com
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How Do I Do Hard Times?
We continue this academic year’s series called Ask a Better Question with a message on How Do I Do Hard Times? ft. Dr. Neil Parker, Registered Psychologist, with years of experience in ministry who currently works with Master’s Counselling here in Calgary. This session was recorded on January 11th 2023 at Brentview Baptist Church. Unfortunately, we apologize that we weren’t able to record the whole thing due to technical difficulties. Join us for Convergent Conversations on January 25th at 7 pm at Brentview Baptist Church as we continue the conversation on this question of “How do I do hard times?”Grace and Peace. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ucmcalgary.substack.com
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What Are We Waiting For?
We continue this year’s series called Ask a Better Question with a message on What Are We Waiting For? ft. Cody Matchett, Pastor, Teacher, and Scholar in Residence at Tehillah in Calgary. Cody is currently a PhD student at Ridley College in Melbourne, Australia. He is the co-author of Revelation for the Rest Us: A Prophetic Call to Follow Jesus as a Dissident Disciple with Scot McKnight. This session was recorded on December 7th 2023 at Brentview Baptist Church. As we ask this question of “What are we waiting for?”, we invite you to consider what the first Advent has to do with the second Advent in this Advent season. May this question spark in your imagination a deep sense of hope, peace, joy and love, all found in the reality of the soon-coming King. Grace and Peace.For more information about us and to be kept up-to-date on all of our events, follow us on Instagram @ucmcalgary and/or subscribe to our Substack page: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ucmcalgary.substack.com
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What Should I Do?
We're excited to continue this year’s series called Ask a Better Question with a message on What should I do? ft. our very own Logan Johnson, Youth Pastor at Journey Church, UCM intern, and sixth year UofC student in Philosophy and Religious Studies! We hope you enjoy this episode of the podcast recorded on Novemeber 2nd 2023.We’d love it if you could join us for Convergent Conversations as we reconvene to discuss, "What should I do?" on November 23th at 7pm at Brentview Baptist Church with Logan and the team. Bring your friends and your questions about science and faith, God and nature! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ucmcalgary.substack.com
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What Can I Know About The World?
We're excited to continue this year’s series called Ask a Better Question with a message on What Can I Know About The World? ft. John Van Sloten, pastor at Marda Loop Church, Calgary Herald columnist, cultural exegete, and author of the brand new book, God Speaks Science: What Neurons, Giant Squid, and Supernovae Reveal About Our Creator, funded by the John Templeton Foundation, recorded on October 12th 2023. We’d love it if you could join us for Convergent Conversations as we reconvene to discuss, "What can I know about the world?" on October 26th at 7pm at Brentview Baptist Church with John himself there to answer your questions like: Do you have to check your brain out the door at church? Can faith and science get along? How do they fit together if they do? Bring your friends and your questions about science and faith, God and nature!For more information about us and to be kept up-to-date on all of our events, follow us on Instagram @ucmcalgary and/or subscribe to our Substack page: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ucmcalgary.substack.com
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What is A Human?
We're back and kicking off the academic year with a new series called Ask a Better Question with a message on What is a Human? ft. Bob Osborne, former pastor, turned teacher, speaker, Bible College instructor, and UCM's very own Spiritual Director, recorded on September 14th 2023. If you'd like to book a spiritual direction appointment with him, please click here to find out how.Stay tuned for more on the Convergence! We would love to see you there for Convergent Conversations as we continue to discuss, "What is a Human?" on September 28th at 7pm at Brentview Baptist Church. Bring your questions and your friends! Sometimes your questions can be your friends!For more information about us and to be kept up-to-date on all of our events, follow us on Instagram @ucmcalgary and/or subscribe to our Substack page: https://ucmcalgary.substack.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ucmcalgary.substack.com
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A Spirituality of Wonder ft. Logan Johnson
We’re wrapping up this year's Spirituality of the Ordinary series with a message on A Spirituality of Wonder ft. Logan Johnson, Youth Pastor at Journey Church, recorded on April 6th 2023. This will be our last Convergence for the academic year of 2022-2023. We'll still have some events sprinkled throughout the spring and summer semester, but stay tuned! We can't wait to come back in the fall, so be sure to stay in the loop! We are praying for you to have a great and wondrous summer. Be blessed!For more information about us and to be kept up-to-date on all of our events, follow us on Instagram @ucmcalgary and/or subscribe to our Substack page: https://ucmcalgary.substack.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ucmcalgary.substack.com
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A Spirituality of Work ft. Panelists
We continue our Spirituality of the Ordinary series with a special panelist on A Spirituality of Work ft. our panelists: Kome Odoko, Rob Ellis, and Mike Manzano, recorded on March 2nd 2023. Convergent Conversations on A Spirituality of Work will be happening on March 16th at 7pm at Brentview Baptist Church. Can't wait to see you there!For more information about us and to be kept up-to-date on all of our event, subscribe to our Substack page: https://ucmcalgary.substack.com/Special thanks to Kefira Mok for the sound engineering! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ucmcalgary.substack.com
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A Spirituality of Walking ft. Mark Buchanan
We continue our Spirituality of the Ordinary series with a message on A Spirituality of Walking with author of God Walk, Mark Buchanan, Associate Professor of Pastoral Theology at Ambrose University. recorded on February 9th 2023. Convergent Conversations on A Spirituality of Walking will be happening on February 16th at 7pm at Brentview Baptist Church. Can't wait to see you there!For more information about us and to be kept up-to-date on all of our event, subscribe to our Substack page: https://ucmcalgary.substack.com/Special thanks to Kefira Mok for the sound engineering! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ucmcalgary.substack.com
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A Spirituality of Eating
This year we've been focusing on A Spirituality of the Ordinary. This is Phil's talk on A Spirituality of Eating. Join us on January 26th for a follow up discussion at Convergent Conversations at Brentview Baptist Church (7pm). This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ucmcalgary.substack.com
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A Spirituality of Study ft. Dr. David Harvey
Dr. David Harvey continues our A Spirituality of the Ordinary series with a message on The Spirituality of Study. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ucmcalgary.substack.com
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Convergent Conversation on Being Alone
This conversation was a follow up to our talk on "A Spirituality of Being Alone" and was recorded on October 20th. We had an amazingly rich conversation.Our next Convergence is on November 3rd and our topic is "A Spirituality of Study." Can't wait to see you there!For more information about us and to be kept up-to-date on all of our event, subscribe to our Substack page: https://ucmcalgary.substack.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ucmcalgary.substack.com
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A Spirituality of Being Alone
This talk was from our October 6th Convergence. Unfortunately, the audio file was corrupted so it was recorded again at home (not nearly as fun!). Here we explore the deeply related topic from the previous Convergence and find that our being together and our being alone inform each other in powerful ways. We move beyond the categories of introversion/extroversion and into the space of good solitude.instagram.com/ucmcalgary/https://ucmcalgary.substack.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ucmcalgary.substack.com
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A Spirituality of Being Together
This talk is from our first Convergence of 2022 and was recorded on September 8th. This year we're exploring the theme of "dailyness," and at the Convergence we'll be talking about A Spirituality of the Ordinary. We'd love for you to check out The 2022-2023 UCM Guide. You can download a digital version here (we'd love to hand you a physical copy too!).To keep up to date with everything, follow on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ucmcalgary/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ucmcalgary.substack.com
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Learning to Discern The Call of Jesus
For our final Convergence of the school year our Spiritual Director, Bob Osborne, unpacks the wisdom of Ignatius to help us grow in our understanding of discernment as it relates to our life's journey. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ucmcalgary.substack.com
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Convergent Conversation: A Live Conversation on the Mission of Jesus
This live conversation is a follow up to our previous talk on the mission of Jesus (part II) which you can find here:SpotifyAppleGoogleSo many great questions were asked that really made us think deeply about mission and evangelism. Thanks to all who participated!Be sure to join us for our final Convergence of this school year on April 14th at 7pm. We'll be at Brentview Baptist Church (3512 Charleswood Dr. NW). Can't make it in person? Join us on Zoom! Here's the registration link. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ucmcalgary.substack.com
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Convergent Conversation: Mission & The Internal Life (Bob Osborne and Kelly Johnson)
This is the follow up conversation to Bob Osborne's message The Mission of Jesus Part I. Kelly Johnson moderates the conversation while students in the room and online ask questions pertaining to the message and the conversation. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ucmcalgary.substack.com
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The Mission of Jesus Part II (Phil Aud)
At our previous Convergence Bob Osborne talked about the internal work related to, and necessary for, mission. Here, Phil Aud talks about what it means to "witness," and then names a few of the reasons some of us are so afraid of mission and evangelism, and how we can move forward. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ucmcalgary.substack.com
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The Mission of Jesus (Part I) ft. Bob Osborne
On February 10th, Bob Osborne spoke on the internal formation as it relates to the mission of Jesus. Bob is a Pastor, Spiritual Director, and deeply thoughtful spiritual leader. We're going to unpack Bob's talk at our next Convergent Conversations. We'd love to have you there (Feb. 24th, 7pm). If you're joining us in-person, we'll be at Brentview Baptist Church (3512 Charleswood Dr.). To join us via Zoom, register here: https://ucalgary.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwoc-ugrzwtE9IDCBobMf-8QRhVuvLv5piv This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ucmcalgary.substack.com
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The History and Future of Jesus ft. Dr. Carmen Maier
On Dec. 9th, 2021 Dr. Carmen Maier came to speak to us during Advent. Carmen is our Anglican Chaplain at the University of Calgary and the Associate Priest at St. James Anglican. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ucmcalgary.substack.com
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The Very Real & Misunderstood Miracles of Jesus ft. Dr. David Harvey
Dr. David Harvey was our guest on January 20th and came to speak on the miracles of Jesus. Did they exist? What did they mean? David is a Biblical Scholar and the Pastor at Westside King's Church in Calgary. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ucmcalgary.substack.com
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Jesus & His Politics, ft. Kurt Willems
We're continuing our series on the life and teachings of Jesus with this message by Kurt Willems call "Jesus and His Politics." Kurt Willems has recently moved to Calgary from Seattle, Washington to become to Lead Pastor of Brentview Baptist Church. Kurt holds two masters degrees and, aside from being a pastor, is also a spiritual director, an author, and a podcaster (theology curator podcast). You should definitely check out his amazing new book, Echoing Hope: How the Humanity of Jesus Redeems Our Pain. We're super excited to have Kurt join us at The Convergence.We'll have a live follow-up conversation to this message on November 25th at 7pm MT. Bring your questions. If you're joining us in person, we're at 3512 Charleswood Dr. NW (Calgary). If you're joining us on Zoom you can register here. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ucmcalgary.substack.com
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Brad Jersak on Deconstruction
This is a bonus episode where I interview theologian Brad Jersak about his book A More Christlike Way on the Theomagination Podcast. Brad has some incredibly insightful things to say about Deconstruction, some of which we mentioned at our Convergent Conversation on deconstruction. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ucmcalgary.substack.com
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Deconstruction. A Convergent Conversation ft. Pastor Jessica Disabatino
This full conversation is centered around the topic of "deconstruction." Our guest, Jessica Disabatino, is a pastor, podcaster, and thoughtful leader who brings a lot of wisdom to our conversation on deconstruction. This live conversation is a follow-up to the talk "Jesus Says Change Your Mind," given by Dr. A.J. Swoboda. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ucmcalgary.substack.com
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Jesus Says Change Your Mind ft. Dr. A.J. Swoboda
As we continue on in our series on The Life and Teachings of Jesus, Dr. A.J. Swoboda joins us to talk about Deconstruction. You should check out his most recent book After Doubt. Join us on October 28th at 7pm for a live conversation on deconstruction. If you're joining us live in the room, we're meeting at Brentview Baptist Church. If you are joining us live on zoom, you can register here. Bring your questions! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ucmcalgary.substack.com
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The Scandal of Particularity
This is a live follow-up conversation to the previous sermon The Forgotten Jesus. Here we explore a question fundamental to this entire series: why Jesus? What does it mean to be a monotheist in a pluralistic culture? More specifically, what does it mean to claim that Jesus is not a way, but the way. Join Bob Osborne and Phil Aud as they converse about these things with each other and with those attending in person and online.For more info about The Convergence check us out on Instagram.The Convergence is a part of the ministry of UCM Calgary. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ucmcalgary.substack.com
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The Forgotten Jesus
This year we're exploring The Life and Teachings of Jesus. This message kicks the series off. Here we explore some of the ways that we, like Mary and Joseph, may have journeyed without Jesus while completely unaware of this fact. This is a call to recover the beautiful Jesus which we distorted in our search for power. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ucmcalgary.substack.com
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Here you'll find the messages, conversations, and related content from The Convergence and Convergent Conversations. The Convergence is a part of the ministry of UCM Calgary (www.ucmcalgary.org). For more information, follow us on instagram @ucmcalgary or check us out on ucmcalgary.substack.com. ucmcalgary.substack.com
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