Abram Martin joins us to report on his experience at the Revoice Conference. While Abram passionately shares about discipleship and diversity in the church, Dru and Titus try to distract him with apostrophes, John MacArthur slams, and snoring bulldogs.  Some resources from Abram:  What comes after the Ex-Gay Movement?   Gay vs. Same Sex Attraction You can also reach out to Abram at  abrammartintx@gmail.com.  Thanks to Hannah Lehigh for the featured art this week. 

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71. Report from the Revoice Conference (feat. Brenna's French Bulldogs)

It's Indigenous Peoples’ Day! Holly Helton, a member of the Ojibwe tribe, joined us to talk about the fraught relationship of Christianity with indigenous peoples throughout history. But before that, we covered some very morbid pieces of news and Pastor Dru cured Titus’ mental health issues. Our patreon where you can sow and reap mere health and wealth: patreon.com/Thatjesuspodcast Julie Roys's interview with Naghmeh Abedini: julieroys.com/podcast/ex-wife-tells-of-abuse-betrayal-behind-savesaeed

70. Morbidity, Scrupulosity, & Indigenous Peoples (feat. Holly Helton)

In this packed edition of TJP, Dru shares a convo with Stephen Russell from Faith Builders about Scripture. They touch on the history of the church, tradition, community, and using the Chronicles of Narnia in family devotions. But before the interview, the crew has it out about religious exemptions for vaccines and Rebekah shares her latest opus on The Kingdom Outpost. Come for the new sound effects, stay for the mere devotion! Support Jazmine: https://gofund.me/d96ff7ea Rebekah's article: kingdomoutpost.org/the-cross-spiritualized-suffering-or-lifegiving-wholeness More about Steven here: fbep.org/about/personnel/stephen-russell

69. Reading Scripture (feat. Stephen Russell)

Keeshon Washington and Emily Smucker joined us to discuss the potential benefits of consuming fiction, Josh McDowell's racist remarks and subsequent resignation, and how to effectively share the love of Jesus in the post-Christian West. Also, you will get a chance to hear Titus' creative genius at work in our new segment jingles. Keeshon's blog: https://urbanitemusingskw.wordpress.com Emily's blog: https://emilysmucker.com Follow us on FB! https://www.facebook.com/thatjesuspod

68. Fiction, McDowell, & Evangelism in the West (feat. Keeshon Washington & Emily Smucker)

Dru and Emily review the disastrous consequences of fasting while driving, and then talk with Luci Kinsinger about her new book, Turtle Heart. We discuss boundaries and sacrifice in ministry, developing genuine relationships, not being a jerk about racism, and much more. Check out Turtle Heart here: lucindajkinsinger.com/turtle-heart-release/ You can find Emily’s blog here: emilysmucker.com

67. Turtle Heart (feat. Luci Kinsinger)

Joshua Lloyd Parker joined us to help Titus push back a bit on Dru's appearance with Joel Nisly on Strength to Strength. We talked about the IHOP-KC movement and discussed whether or not something is missing in our churches if we are not experiencing the supernatural.  If you have an interpretation for Titus' tongues at the beginning of the episode please let us know.

66. IHOP & Charismatic Experiences (feat. Joshua Lloyd Parker)

Today we are featuring a conversation that Rebekah Mui hosted over at the Kingdom Outpost with Dru Lattin, Tim Whittaker, and Jon Carlson. They discussed Christian nationalism, nonviolence, and more. We will be back next week with some fresh content! 

Bonus Episode: A Deconstructing Evangelical, Liberal Mennonite & Kingdom Christian Walk Into an Outpost

Today: A conversation about the so-called New Apostolic Reformation. But first, Titus complains about boogeymen and shares a supernatural experience of his own.  The original discussion with Joel Nisly and Dru was hosted by Strength to Strength, a community that seeks to advance the Kingdom through sharing teaching, convos, and testimonies. Check out the full program - with Q/A - right here: strengthtostrength.org/revival-or-heresy-the-so-called-new-apostolic-reformation/ (Cover image for episode carefully selected from a last-minute Google Search, that brought of this website: https://www.crichbaptist.org/articles/new-apostolic-reformation/ Thanks, Crich Baptist for letting us borrow it)

65. Something Like a Reformation (feat. Joel Nisly)

We discussed Titus' experience of revival at Kingdom Fellowship Weekend, the ongoing crisis in Afghanistan, Biden's blasphemies, and more. Then we were joined by a few of our friends--Emily Smucker, Kristi Mast, Tim Kuepfer, and Jon Quesenberry--to hear about their devotional lives. Also, you will get a chance to hear Titus sing a powerful line of anointed CCM music. 

64. Revival at KFW, Afghanistan, & Devotional Vignettes

Dru and Titus provide empowering thought leadership around superstition, lightning strikes, and the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan. Then, Stephen Russell shares his journey from Catholicism to embracing non-violence and joining the Beachy Amish.  Steve's book: https://www.amazon.com/Overcoming-Evil-Gods-Way-Nonresistance/dp/0981656900/ref=sr_1_2? The author of satirical book TJP does not necessarily recommend, on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MatthewEPierce 

63. Mennonites, Catholics, and the "Great Tradition" (feat. Stephen Russell)

If you ever get past deciphering the title you are in for a real treat today. Our friends Rebekah and Christopher joined us to push back on Titus' insensitivity in the last episode. We went long, just like your deconstruction should (unless you believe in reconstruction like Dru). Check out our sponsors: creativedesignsbyfern.com

62. Deconstructing our Deconstruction of Deconstruction (feat. Rebekah Mui & Christopher Witmer)

Dru thinks it's serious, sometimes healthy, and rooted in French philosophers. Titus thinks it's a silly fad. But both of us think we should all spend more time praying together in New York City. Listen in as we share our stories of deconstruction. 

62. Deconstruction

Titus sits down with his long-time friend, Jon, to talk about what it looks like when the presence of God saturates a Christian community. Check out Jon's book! https://presencebasedcommunity.com/freebook Also, go give some love to our sponsors: https://www.creativedesignsbyfern.com 

61. Presence-Based Community (feat. Jon Quesenberry)

Today, Dru schools Titus on the Stone-Campbell Movement - its goals, its trials, and where it all ended up. Also: learn the new name for Dru's church and hear Titus say nice things about Trump voters.  Thanks to our sponsor, Creative Designs by Fern. Check out the site: www.creativedesignsbyfern.com

60. Exploring Restorationist Movements

Just in time for America's birthday, here's an audio version of an article Dru shared on The Kingdom Outpost. Let us know what you think! Original article: https://kingdomoutpost.org/the-stars-and-stripes-and-the-tension-between/ Check out Creative Designs by Fern, and use the discount code thatjesuspodcast. https://www.creativedesignsbyfern.com/ 

Bonus Episode: The Stars and Stripes and the Tension Between

Titus explores what it means to be a radical apprentice of Jesus.

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