Podcasts

These are relational online learning and equipping hangouts for like-minded leaders to wrestle with what Jesus-centred living and leadership means while learning from and engaging interactively with thought and practice leaders from this growing Jesus-centred movement.

Check out our featured podcast as well as past episodes below.

November 15, 2023

Part 3 - The Relevancy of Jesus in our Cultural Moment: What are we to do with the Israel and Palestinian war?

A pastor, lobbyist, network leader, and Middle East peace advocate talk about the war in Palestine and Israel. Join Keith Smith, Mercy Aiken, Anna Vogt, and Jon Hand as they share insights into the unfolding war and how we can be peacemakers in the tensions created by this tragedy. 

Here are some resources from us: 

Two video reflections from Palestinian pastors: Reflection #1, Reflection #2.

MCC’s podcast: Everyone is entitled to dignity and safety”.

MCC’s Call for an end to violence in Palestine and Isareal” for Canadians, and US citizens.

A prayer for Palestine and Israel

MCC’s advocacy toolkit

Anna Vogt’s blog

Past Episodes

November 6, 2023

What the New Testament Book of Galatians Has to Say in our Polarized Age with Prof. Mark Baker

1 hr 10 min

Join Paul and Cherish in this insightful exploration into the wisdom of the New Testament book of Galatians. Professor Mark Baker, author of Centered-Set Church, highlights his new commentary on Galatians. This conversation highlights the humanity of Paul, the missional heart of this letter, how this letter addresses identity and cancel culture, and how it critiques progressive and conservative ideologies, plus much more.

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October 30, 2023

Part 2 - The Relevancy of Jesus in our Cultural Moment with Panel Discussion

58 min

In these dynamic times, a healthcare professional, church developer, co-pastor, and network leader come together to discuss the relevancy of Jesus. Be part of this varied group of leaders as they explore the implications of adopting a Jesus-centric approach to address the emerging challenges in their specific environments. This engaging dialogue underscores the significant and optimistic role that the church plays in their settings. Tune in to hear stories of personal growth, the influence of the Gen Z demographic, and strategies for leading more optimistically during uncertain times.

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October 23, 2023

Part 1 - The Relevancy of Jesus in Our Cultural Moment with Meghan Larissa Good

37 min

In Part 1 of this thought-provoking mini-series, we hear from Pastor Meghan Larissa Good speaking at Jesus Collective’s in-person gathering in June 2023 at Woodland Hills Church as she shares about our current cultural moment — a moment defined by its uncertainty, where the ground beneath us is shifting faster than ever before. Meghan offers some deep insights into the rise of 6 dynamics in our cultural moment creating both pain and opportunity for a heightened relevence of Jesus: pluralism, polarism, technology, individualism, scientism, and depression. Meghan helps us see that this is an opportunity for the movement of God in our day. Perhaps, we are on the edge of something new?

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Videos

Check out some engaging content, highlights from recent events, and stories from within the Jesus Collective community.