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Helping you discover a faith worth talking about. One of America's most prolific religion writers, Jonathan Merritt, sits down with the most interesting and influential Christian leaders today, asking them to reimagine a sacred word from the vocabulary of faith.

Seekers & Speakers Jonathan Merritt

    • Religion & Spirituality
    • 4.3 • 3 Ratings

Helping you discover a faith worth talking about. One of America's most prolific religion writers, Jonathan Merritt, sits down with the most interesting and influential Christian leaders today, asking them to reimagine a sacred word from the vocabulary of faith.

    Kate Bowler

    Kate Bowler

    Historian of the American prosperity gospel movement, Kate Bowler, helps listeners reimagine the word "blessed" in the wake of her stage IV cancer diagnosis.
     
    "Learning to Speak God from Scratch" by Jonathan Merritt - https://amzn.to/2Oyk5fb
     
    "Blessed: A History of the American Prosperity Gospel" by Kate Bowler - https://amzn.to/2Awhz6o
     
    "Everything Happens for a Reason (And Other Lies I've Loved)" by Kate Bowler - https://amzn.to/2vpr5Cq

    • 33 min
    Brian Zahnd

    Brian Zahnd

    Provocative pastor and author, Brian Zahnd, helps listeners reimagine the word "cross."
     
    "Learning to Speak God from Scratch" by Jonathan Merritt - https://amzn.to/2Oyk5fb
     
    "Sinners in the Hands of a Loving God: The Scandalous Truth About the Very Good News" by Brian Zahnd - https://amzn.to/2NXmYFm

    • 39 min
    Candace Payne

    Candace Payne

    Internet sensation and "Chewbacca Mom," Candace Payne, helps listeners reimagine the word "joy."
     
    "Learning to Speak God from Scratch" by Jonathan Merritt - https://amzn.to/2Oyk5fb
     
    "Laugh it Up: Embrace Freedom and Experience Defiant Joy" by Candace Payne - https://amzn.to/2LSY1NO
     
    "Simple Joys" by Candace Payne - https://amzn.to/2v6o5eT

    • 32 min
    Annie F. Downs

    Annie F. Downs

    Bestselling author and personality, Annie F. Downs, helps listeners reimagine the word "courage."
     
    "Learning to Speak God from Scratch" by Jonathan Merritt - https://amzn.to/2Oyk5fb
     
    "100 Days to Brave: Devotions for Unlocking Your Most Courageous Self" by Annie F. Downs - https://amzn.to/2LWLl8G

    • 39 min
    Beth Moore

    Beth Moore

    America's best known Bible study author, Beth Moore, helps listeners reimagine the word "fellowship."
     
    "Learning to Speak God from Scratch" by Jonathan Merritt - https://amzn.to/2Oyk5fb
     
    "Get Out of That Pit: Straight Talk About God's Deliverance" by Beth Moore - https://amzn.to/2LFaYMf

    • 42 min
    Amena Brown

    Amena Brown

    Popular spoken word artist and poet, Amena Brown, helps listeners reimagine the word "art."
     
    "Learning to Speak God from Scratch" by Jonathan Merritt - https://amzn.to/2Oyk5fb
     
    "How to Fix a Broken Record: Thoughts on Vinyl Records, Awkward Relationships, and Learning to Be Myself" by Amena Brown - https://amzn.to/2AtAC16

    • 37 min

Customer Reviews

4.3 out of 5
3 Ratings

3 Ratings

kikkachoo ,

Just listened to the whole series.

This was a good series for some sound (and not so sound) guests. There were interesting conversations around ‘words’ that we use but may not explore deeper.

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