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Welcome to the Made Alive Podcast! Philip Wiggins and Seth Kurtz are two young leaders in ministry and we want to talk about the things in our lives and your lives that give us purpose and make us come alive. Made Alive Podcast is bringing transparency to leadership to help enable the next generation of leaders to thrive.
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042 - Destigmatizing the Church: Money
What is one topic you’re not supposed to talk about? Money. So why does the church talk about it so much? This month, we continue destigmatizing the church by addressing money, and all that comes with it.
5 Lies Christians Tell About Money
https://ca.thegospelcoalition.org/columns/ad-fontes/5-surprising-things-that-the-bible-says-about-money/
https://katjellicorse.medium.com/money-the-church-2153be6dc4e4 -
041 - Destigmatizing the Church: Politics
You've been asking for it so Philip and Seth are delivering! Just kidding... no one asked for politics. But it needs to be discussed. Exvangelicals are increasing and fewer people are regularly attending church. Philip and Seth believe that this is largely due to the poor reputation the church has earned for itself. This is the first in a series on destigmatizing the church as the discussion centers on how politics has become a barrier to faith in Jesus.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Study on the black church largely voting in line with the democrat party: https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2016/02/23/u-s-religious-groups-and-their-political-leanings/
The Liturgy of Politics by Kaitlyn Schiess: https://www.amazon.com/Liturgy-Politics-Spiritual-Formation-Neighbor/dp/0830848304/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9._sOSIg1c821I1IxjlBMnUyismgUOGnup8ojIrSQUhKf28OvmCQS_XYrrYMANujJekPcURzfmePkvKZbkoa78WTNsVFOuW0pLN9DQqes8nfytR9ELElRxRvf8tezEiy9_gr26ng1XEGoXtHn6brTYmMktTLYZAKDsI4NqO9_ZjSe4ic6AH8c2bxp6uNMmpb3AiIux_Yh9wKi96WXv8qR8cSojYhFjsYHJhEt9srztqcg.PHYI-gHTkeWhqzwji6AOV6lvw8DLna7D_GOsvmAlcdA&qid=1709059462&sr=8-2
The Ballot and the Bible by Kaitlyn Schiess: https://www.amazon.com/Ballot-Bible-Scripture-American-Politics/dp/1587435969/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9._sOSIg1c821I1IxjlBMnUyismgUOGnup8ojIrSQUhKf28OvmCQS_XYrrYMANujJekPcURzfmePkvKZbkoa78WTNsVFOuW0pLN9DQqes8nfytR9ELElRxRvf8tezEiy9_gr26ng1XEGoXtHn6brTYmMktTLYZAKDsI4NqO9_ZjSe4ic6AH8c2bxp6uNMmpb3AiIux_Yh9wKi96WXv8qR8cSojYhFjsYHJhEt9srztqcg.PHYI-gHTkeWhqzwji6AOV6lvw8DLna7D_GOsvmAlcdA&qid=1709059510&sr=8-1
Article regarding biblical passages used by politicians and pundits: https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2023/august-web-only/gop-president-debate-republican-candidate-christian-nation.html -
040 - Pride and the Pulpit
Your pastor probably struggles with pride, and the Bible says that's one of the most concerning sins. Seth and Philip share their own struggles with pride. They break down how the intentionally pursue humility while remaining confident in the gifts God has given them.
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039 - That's SENIOR Pastor Seth to You!
Another life update because big things are changing in Seth's life. Spoiler alert, he's gotten a job as a lead pastor and shares his story. Our hope is that this behind the scenes look at getting a ministry position will be helpful to some of you!
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038 - *Special* Christmas Sucks feat. Kyle Relph
Kyle Big Boi Relph is back! This time we talk about why the Christmas season isn't all it's cracked up to be in the church. Maybe this is actually just a therapy session for the three of us, but we figured we'd bring you along anyway!
Top 5 Draft Results:
Kyle
Elf
The Santa Claus
National Lampoons Christmas Vacation
The Grinch (2000)
The Holiday
Seth
Jingle All the Way
Edward Scissor Hands
How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1967)
Santa Claus is Coming to Town (1970)
Polar Express
Philip
Home Alone
The Grinch (2018)
Angela’s Christmas
Just Friends
Charlie Brown Christmas -
037 - *Special* Processing Israel & Palestine
The conflict in the Middle East that we are witnessing is horrendous and devastating. In this situation, and other situations like it, how are Christians supposed to respond? While we are not experts, that is the question that we are processing in this special release episode.
Articles referenced:
Esau McCaulley | "The Theological Truth we Must Press During War" | NY Times
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/10/opinion/war-faith-theology.html?mwgrp=c-mbar&unlocked_article_code=1.F00.hPvm.QYA7fend1f-9&smid=url-share
Heinrich Arnold | "Perspective: How Should Christians Respond to Hamas Attack on Israel?" | Deseret News
https://www.deseret.com/faith/2023/10/13/23915072/how-should-christians-respond-hamas-attack-on-israel#:~:text=First%2C%20the%20New%20Testament%20calls,we%20must%20pray%20for%20peace.