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On this episodes hosts Andrew Arndt and Daniel Grothe have a conversation with Jared Patrick Boyd, a pastor, spiritual director, and founding director of the Order of the Common Life. In this conversation, the trio dive into Jared’s complex origin story of church and the Christian ‘story.,’ as well as the topic of Christian deconstruction — and how a study of theology and contemplative prayer brought him back to a deeper need for the love of God. 

 

Host: Andrew Arndt

 

Co-Host: Daniel Grothe

 

Guest: Jared Patrick Boyd (see below for info on Jared’s upcoming book)

 

BOOK: Finding Freedom in Constraint

BOOK INFO: https://www.ivpress.com/finding-freedom-in-constraint

PRESS KIT: https://www.ivpress.com/Media/Default/Press-Kits/A0431-press.pdf

EXCERPT: https://www.ivpress.com/Media/Default/Downloads/Excerpts-and-Samples/A0431-excerpt.pdf


Visit his website at jaredpatrickboyd.com.
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On this brief episode of Essential Church, Andrew and Rory sit down with Brit Windel a pastor and church planter from Kenosha, Wisconsin. Brit shares the story of Daybreak Church, a church that is ‘making much of Jesus’ and serving the city. Brit’s story is one of faithfulness, longevity and serving. 

 

Host: Andrew Arndt 

 

Co-Host: Rory Green

 

Guests: Brit Windel

 

Producer: Briggs Boyd

On this week’s episode Andrew and Daniel are joined by Ken Tanner, Pastor of Church of the Holy Redeemer in Rochester Hills, Michigan. Ken takes the time to wade through his own story of life and maturity, as well as the complexities of living a life devoted to ministry(2:30). Much of Ken’s life and ministry is wrapped up in the great journey he took through traditional charismatic church, into the great traditions of the church across history (17:09). The episode wraps with ken sharing three words of prophetic encouragement for the American Church(36:33).



Host: Andrew Arndt



Co-Host: Daniel Grothe



Guests: Ken Tanner



Producer: Briggs Boyd

Greg is a former university president and pastor, and Andrew and Daniel start a conversation around how to sustain longevity in ministry (01:18).  The trio lean into a discussion around Sabbath and work, and the reciprocal relationship they hold for pastoral faithfulness (11:05). The pod wraps up with an emphasis on the pastoral relationships we need to carry (29:00. 

 

Host: Andrew Arndt

 

Co-Host: Daniel Grothe 

 

Guests: Greg Waybright

 

Producer: Briggs Boyd