In our exploration of power this season we knew we’d have to weigh into the area of spiritual power.  Our biblical mandate is to exercise authority over demonic power, but often we avoid this, dismiss it, or tip into weirdness because of an inordinate emphasis on demons. This episode explores what Jesus said and did in response to demons and how we can best respond in obedience to Christ.

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S2E11 - Demons and Power

There is no healing without experiencing the power of God. But there’s also no guarantee of healing whenever we ask for it. On this episode we explore healing from a biblical perspective and how “silver bullet” thinking can be challenged theologically. We hope you’re encouraged to keep reaching for healing, while learning to live with the “not yet” realities we all face.

S2E10 Healing

Socio economic diversity was to be a signpost of the Kingdom of God at work among God’s people. But in reality we know there are always power dynamics at play when people are experiencing poverty. In this episode we tackle the question of how we upend this power imbalance both inside and outside the Church.

S2E7 Power and Poverty

As the world is suffering through the Covid-19 pandemic we are realizing we’re in it together, more than the global village has ever experienced before. For many, this suffering is raising profound theological questions about God’s goodness, what faith in a crisis ought to look like, how to best love our neighbour, and much more. Jess and Joyce have a candid conversation you’ll want to listen in on and share with your friends.

Pandemic Special

Racism is a power issue we avoid talking about if we hold majority status. However, if we are going to address inequity and marginalization we must confront our own biases and systemic issues related to race and power. 

S2E7 Racism & Power

This episode gets into the fray of women in the Church. We explore the theology of male/female  relationships as well as the hotly debated New Testament passages used to preclude women from full participation in the life of the Church.

S2E6 Women in the Church

Power is the root issue underneath every conflict. And none of us get through life without engaging in some sort of power struggle! We get very practical on this episode, as we think through how to heal from power conflicts that have been either personal or communal.

S2E3 Power Struggles

Most of us have a tendency toward hyper-individualism. Collective sharing of power enables a much more robust effectiveness. On this episode we explore how we can best share power to impact the world around us.

S2E5 Collective Power

Pacifism as non-violent protest – active / not passive, but philosophically connected to “kingdom theology” and the upside-down metrics of following Jesus.

S2E4 Non-Violent Resistance

In this episode we explore the flip side of the limitations of our power. Ultimately it is God who has all power and authority – over all creation, but also us as individual people.

S2E2 - God Fights For Us

The launch of Season 2 where we are focusing the entire season on power.  In this episode we explore how we think about power and how we steward it for good in the world. 

S2E1 - Introduction to Power and Authority

In our current series on becoming fully human we’ve explored rest, the theology of work, the theology of the body, friendship, and creativity. In this episode we’re talking about feasting. Many of us Christians haven’t thought about food in the way that we eat and our habits as they relate to our spirituality. We tend to separate food and eating from our spirituality but all of life is integrated—mind, body, and spirit. Today we’re talking about how we feast is an announcement of the good news of the kingdom. Eat and be merry!

S1E24 Feasting

In our current series on becoming fully human we’ve explored rest, the theology of work, the theology of the body, and friendship. In this episode we’re talking about how creativity is part of an abundant life. As children we all have creativity and imagination but we can lose it over time if it’s not cultivated. Today we’re talking about making room for the arts, paying attention to those sign posts where God is speaking to you through the arts, and where God is giving you the opportunity to give voice to the arts.

S1E23 Creativity

In our current series on becoming fully human we’ve explored rest, the theology of work, and friendship. In this episode we’re talking about theology of the body. It’s easy to compartmentalize, but we’re integrated beings: body, mind, and spirit. And the body is not just something physical—it’s something spiritual. Body theology is intrinsic to healthy self-love and knowledge; what we believe about our own bodies informs how we interact with God in the world around us.

S1E22 Body Theology

Joyce Rees & Jess DiSabatino are the duo behind “Down to Earth” – a dialogue podcast between longtime friends, enabling deep spiritual formation. Every episode is filled with humour, passion, and deep thinking that has proven to resonate with their global audience. Season 2, themed on “Power” is underway, but don’t miss any of the 24 Episodes in Season 1 if you’re new!

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