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November 30, 2022

Markers for a Jesus-Centred Transformation | 6. Centred Set with Mark Baker

1 hr min

This episode is part of our series exploring Five Markers for a Jesus-Centred Transformation. We’re joined by Professor Mark Baker who discusses our fifth statement: The church is defined by our shared centre, not by the lines we draw. Dr. Baker discusses the difference between a bounded set (obsessing over boundaries) and fuzzy set approach (erasing all boundaries) to offer a radically alternative model of community - a centred-set approach.

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November 16, 2022

Rooting our Identity in Jesus with Leanne Friesen | UNITE '22

34 min

COVID has been really hard on pastors and ministry leaders, or as pastor Leanne Friesen says, we’ve been “kicked in the call.” Leanne humorously shares from her own struggles in COVID and how the pain exposed places where meaning, worth, and identity were not so rooted in Jesus. This talk is a profound call for leaders to stay and be resiliently rooted in a Jesus-centred focus in the face of the hardships & heartbreaks of leadership. Want more content from Leanne? Check out her blog at https://leannefriesen.com/.

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November 9, 2022

Engaging the Secular Age with David Zahl | UNITE '22

41 min

The fastest growing religious demographic in North America are those who no longer identify with having any religious background or affiliation. Author David Zahl shares insights into the secular landscape, challenges, and opportunities in our increasingly post-Christian culture.

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November 3, 2022

Markers for a Jesus-Centred Transformation | 1. What are the markers with Meghan Larissa Good

1 hr 7 min

Phyllis Tickle once suggested that every 500 years or so, Christianity goes through an upheaval. These upheavals happen because the old answers no longer hold true for a large number of people, and the church at large has to re-explore and recontextualize. Five Hundred years ago, the upheaval was the Reformation when Protestantism was born. In this episode, we keep off our series where we will be exploring Five Markers for a Jesus-Centred Transformation.
Today we’re joined by Meghan Larrisa Good who gives leadership to our Jesus Collective Theology Circle. Together, we discuss this concept of a new reformation and the movement that Jesus Collective exists to serve. Meghan lays out Five Markers for a Jesus-Centred Transformation that are true of Jesus Collective’s theology that we’ll explore more in-depth in the coming weeks.

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November 3, 2022

Introducing the new Jesus Collective Podcast and Hosts!

43 min

Exciting news: The Jesus Collective podcast is entering a new season in the fall of 2022! To continue our mission of empowering Jesus Collective Partners to lead and take ownership, we’ve empowered two new podcast hosts: Shawna Boren and Paul Walker. In this episode, we take some time to introduce Paul and Shawna to our listening audience and hear about their stories and why Jesus Collective is something they've leaned into.

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October 19, 2022

Panel Discussion with Danielle Strickland, Cheryl Nembhard, Adam Dyder, and Jon Hand | UNITE '22

37 min

After her talk on Power the Jesus Way, Cheryl Nembhard joins a panel conversation featuring Danielle Strickland, author, spiritual leader, and co-founder of Hagar’s Voice; Adam Dyer, Pastor of Yeovil Community Church, an innovative church bringing transformation in the South West of England; and Jon Hand, Leadership Development Pastor at Jesus Collective.

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October 5, 2022

Power the Jesus Way with Cheryl Nembhard | UNITE '22

27 min

Canadian author, playwright, and advocate Cheryl Nembhard powerfully communicates how a Jesus-centred approach impacts how we hold, use, and distribute the power we’ve been given. This talk speaks to the heart of our moment where parts of the church have lost their way and are perpetuating false versions of the Kingdom.

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September 26, 2022

Why Peacemaking is Core to the Jesus-Centred Gospel with Betty Pries | UNITE '22

27 min

Betty Pries is a professional church consultant, conflict mediator, and author of "The Space Between Us: Conversations about Transforming Conflict." Betty’s talk will invite you to examine if peacemaking is core to your understanding of the gospel and the difference it makes in living it out.

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September 21, 2022

(Re)Centring the Gospel on Jesus with Colin McCartney | UNITE '22

34 min

Colin McCartney is a pastor at Connect City Church and a seasoned leader who has spent years working for shalom in the urban heart of Toronto, Canada. In this talk from our UNITE ‘22 conference, Colin defines what a gospel centred on Jesus means and looks like in a distracted, violent, and politicized world.

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September 20, 2022

Where Has Jesus Collective Been and Where Are We Going?

59 min

Join podcast host Paul Walker as we reboot the Jesus Collective Podcast! Paul interviews the Core Leadership Team of Jesus Collective — Laura Hanna, Adam Dyer, and Jon Hand — about the honest challenges and exciting opportunities for Jesus Collective in the coming year. Learn how Jesus Collective is leaning into the challenges of the last 6 months and how our new leadership structures empower innovation and amplify the diverse voices and gifts of our Partners. Plus, we explore the unique opportunities for a Jesus-centred movement in polarization and cultural upheaval.

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