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Beyond The Lines Central Christian Church of Arizona
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- Society & Culture
Welcome to the Beyond the Lines Podcast. In a world where there are a few loud voices spreading division and hatred, we want you to know that there are more of us who want Unity and Love. We are a part of a community of people who love despite differences and listen to the stories of those who have been marginalized. We love beyond the lines of differences so that our lives can be full of diversity. We listen because we believe in human dignity for all people. Come listen with us and join a movement of people who are willing to love all people at all times.
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Learning Painful Truths | Sonia Kuppinger and Julie Bean | Ep. 34
When an opportunity comes to expand your understanding of the world, do you take it? Even if it means learning some painful truths?
Today on the podcast we have two wonderful leaders from Central’s staff joining us to talk about a recent trip they took to the south. This trip wasn’t for pleasure or for relaxation, it was to learn about the awful truths of slavery in our country and how the effects of slavery are still being felt by our brothers and sisters of color.
We talk about the value of having our eyes opened to realities of America’s past and it’s present so that perhaps we can have a hand in making its future better for all.
Show Notes:
Amplify Peace: https://amplifypeace.com/ -
Listening to a Muslim Imam | Didmar Faja | Ep. 33
How can we better listen to and love our Muslim neighbors? It all begins with getting to know them as people and hearing their stories. Today on the podcast, we have A delightful conversation with Imam Didmar Faja. An Imam is a Muslim religious leader and teacher.
In our conversation with Imam Didmar we get an amazing opportunity to hear his perspective on September 11th and how his Muslim community was affected. We also get to understand better some of the similarities Christians share with the Islamic faith.
Though Christians and Muslims may not agree with each other on every level when it comes to theology, there is great opportunity for us to live with mutual respect and love for one another. I can’t wait for you to hear today’s podcast and perhaps learn a new perspective. -
In a State of Survival | Dwight Crocker | Ep. 32
What happens when survival is all you can think about and when the education you have been given doesn’t allow you to consider all of the options available to you? Sometimes people make bad decision because of the terrible situations they are born in.
Today on the podcast we have Dwight Crocker. Dwight is one of the pastors on our church’s staff and he has an incredible story to share with us. Find out how poverty in his mother’s life led her to have a warrant out for her arrest because she couldn’t pay the parking tickets she accrued.
Dwight talks about how he considered as a young teenager selling drugs so that he wouldn’t lose his mother to prison. Today we learn the importance of hearing everyone’s story even when they’ve made bad decisions.
Show Notes:
2Pac - Changes : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXvBjCO19QY
YouTube (so you can see Dwight’s great shirt): https://youtu.be/D8-TUAPJEDc -
From Wealth to Homelessness to Hope | Justin Harvey | Ep. 31
Homelessness continues to rise in the United States. How can we better love our sisters and brothers who have hit rock bottom and are living on the streets?
Four years ago you could have found Justin drunk and on the streets of Phoenix, but today he is the founder of several business including a non-profit. He has created an organization that is designed to help others like him find hope in the midst of their darkness on the streets. Join us today as we hear his powerful story and learn a little of what we can do to help our neighbors who have nowhere to call home.
Show Notes:
Acts Homeless Ministry at Central: https://www.centralaz.com/ACTS
Justin’s Non-Profit: https://luke1517.com -
When is Evangelism Harmful? | Tom Kopp | Ep. 30
When is Evangelism Harmful? How have Christians missed the mark in how they share the good news? Where do we need to apologize for our bad behavior and how can we change in order to love better?
For this special Easter episode of Beyond the Lines we have Tom Kopp on the podcast to talk about the good news. Tom Kopp is a pastor at Central and a guy who loves evangelism but maybe not the evangelism you were taught. We can't wait for you to hear this episode of Beyond the Lines! -
What is Christian Deconstruction | Zach Davies | Ep. 29
What is Christian Deconstruction and should we fear it? Deconstruction has become a buzz word over the last year in the Christian community so we wanted to have a conversation about what it is and how we can love those who might be experiencing it.
Maybe you're deconstructing your faith right now, we may have some helpful insights for you as well, but please don’t take my word for it. Listen to the podcast today and decide for yourself as you figure out your own journey with Jesus.
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