Common Grounds Unity Podcast

Common Grounds Unity
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Each week we have discussions with Christians who are seeking to fulfill Jesus' prayer for unity - within the Stone-Campbell Movement and beyond. Please visit www.commongroundsunity.org to subscribe to weekly articles, join the Facebook group, or to make a tax-deductible donation to this ministry. You can suggest topics or guests at john@commongroundsunity.org. Thank you

  1. Jun 5

    #182 - James Nored - Next Generation for Christ

    Kevin talks with James Nored, who is the Executive Director for Next Generation for Christ. He has also written and produced "The Story of Redemption" Film Series, which is available in more than 70 languages. Check out the links ast https://www.nextgenerationforchrist.com and https://storyofredemptionfilms.com "We survive on your donations: donate at www.commongroundsunity.org/donate. CGU has a vision to create and support gatherings of unity-minded Christians around the globe. Imagine the good news of these gatherings modeling the prayer of Jesus in our divided world. CGU App: https://www.oddcircles.com/short/g/commongroundsunity Please give us feedback by posting your thoughts and suggestions on our Facebook Page. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068486982733 Please check out commongroundsunity.org to learn more about CGU, how to subscribe to the CGU App, newsletter, join the Facebook group, or find the YouTube Channel. Check out our gatherings on the About page, where you can connect with other unity-minded Christians in your area. If you cannot find a gathering in your area, we can help you start one. It's not difficult or time-consuming, and we will help you out along the way. It really does, simply, start with a cup of coffee. If you want to volunteer or ask questions, please email John at john@commongroundsunity.org. Until next time, God bless, and remember, “Unity Starts With A Cup of Coffee.”"

    52 min

  2. May 1

    #181 - Paul Murray - Let's Talk Receptive Ecumenism

    Drew Baker and Kris Miller talk with Paul Murray, founder of "Receptive Ecumenism," professor at Durham University (UK), and a Catholic theologian, about finding common ground even in the greatest of differences. We survive on your donations: donate at www.commongroundsunity.org/donate. CGU has a vision to create and support gatherings of unity-minded Christians around the globe. Imagine the good news of these gatherings modeling the prayer of Jesus in our divided world. CGU App: https://www.oddcircles.com/short/g/commongroundsunity Please give us feedback by posting your thoughts and suggestions on our Facebook Page. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068486982733 Please check out commongroundsunity.org to learn more about CGU, how to subscribe to the CGU App, newsletter, join the Facebook group, or find the YouTube Channel. Check out our gatherings on the About page, where you can connect with other unity-minded Christians in your area. If you cannot find a gathering in your area, we can help you start one. It's not difficult or time-consuming, and we will help you out along the way. It really does, simply, start with a cup of coffee. If you want to volunteer or ask questions, please email John at john@commongroundsunity.org. Until next time, God bless, and remember, “Unity Starts With A Cup of Coffee.”

    42 min

  3. Apr 3

    #180 - Marty Solomon - The Gospel of Being Human

    Kevin Withem has an engaging conversation with Marty Solomon about his new book, co-authored with Reed Dent, "The Gospel of Being Human: How Asking Better Questions of the Bible Reveals Who We Are." The book is available on Amazon and other book sellers. We survive on your donations: donate at www.commongroundsunity.org/donate. CGU has a vision to create and support gatherings of unity-minded Christians around the globe. Imagine the good news of these gatherings modeling the prayer of Jesus in our divided world. CGU App: https://www.oddcircles.com/short/g/commongroundsunity Please give us feedback by posting your thoughts and suggestions on our Facebook Page. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068486982733 Please check out commongroundsunity.org to learn more about CGU, how to subscribe to the CGU App, newsletter, join the Facebook group, or find the YouTube Channel. Check out our gatherings on the About page, where you can connect with other unity-minded Christians in your area. If you cannot find a gathering in your area, we can help you start one. It's not difficult or time-consuming, and we will help you out along the way. It really does, simply, start with a cup of coffee. If you want to volunteer or ask questions, please email John at john@commongroundsunity.org. Until next time, God bless, and remember, “Unity Starts With A Cup of Coffee.”

    33 min

  4. Mar 6

    #179 - Steve Cuss - The Expectation Gap

    Our guest in this episode is Steve Cuss, who is the author of an amazing book titled "The Expectation Gap: The Tiny, Vast Space between Our Beliefs and Experience of God." Find your copy on Amazon. Learn more about Steve and his work at https://www.stevecusswords.com/ "We survive on your donations: donate at www.commongroundsunity.org/donate. CGU has a vision to create and support gatherings of unity-minded Christians around the globe. Imagine the good news of these gatherings modeling the prayer of Jesus in our divided world. CGU App: https://www.oddcircles.com/short/g/commongroundsunity Please give us feedback by posting your thoughts and suggestions on our Facebook Page. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068486982733 Please check out commongroundsunity.org to learn more about CGU, how to subscribe to the CGU App, newsletter, join the Facebook group, or find the YouTube Channel. Check out our gatherings on the About page, where you can connect with other unity-minded Christians in your area. If you cannot find a gathering in your area, we can help you start one. It's not difficult or time-consuming, and we will help you out along the way. It really does, simply, start with a cup of coffee. If you want to volunteer or ask questions, please email John at john@commongroundsunity.org. Until next time, God bless, and remember, “Unity Starts With A Cup of Coffee.”"

    46 min

  5. Feb 6

    #178 - Chuck DeGroat - Healing What's Within

    Tina Bruner and David Bruce discuss Chuck DeGroat's newest book, "Healing What's Within: Coming Home to Yourself - and to God - When You're Wounded, Weary, & Wandering." The book is available on Amazon and other book sellers. We survive on your donations: donate at www.commongroundsunity.org/donate. CGU has a vision to create and support gatherings of unity-minded Christians around the globe. Imagine the good news of these gatherings modeling the prayer of Jesus in our divided world. CGU App: https://www.oddcircles.com/short/g/commongroundsunity Please give us feedback by posting your thoughts and suggestions on our Facebook Page. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068486982733 Please check out commongroundsunity.org to learn more about CGU, how to subscribe to the CGU App, newsletter, join the Facebook group, or find the YouTube Channel. Check out our gatherings on the About page, where you can connect with other unity-minded Christians in your area. If you cannot find a gathering in your area, we can help you start one. It's not difficult or time-consuming, and we will help you out along the way. It really does, simply, start with a cup of coffee. If you want to volunteer or ask questions, please email John at john@commongroundsunity.org. Until next time, God bless, and remember, “Unity Starts With A Cup of Coffee.”

    55 min

  6. Jan 2

    #177 - Jeanie Shaw - The Inside of the Cup

    Cohosts Kevin Withem and Veronique Webber talk with Jeanie Shaw about her new book, "The Inside of the Cup: Spiritual Formation from the Inside Out," available on Amazon and other book sellers. We survive on your donations: donate at www.commongroundsunity.org/donate. CGU has a vision to create and support gatherings of unity-minded Christians around the globe. Imagine the good news of these gatherings modeling the prayer of Jesus in our divided world. Please give us feedback by posting your thoughts and suggestions on our Facebook Page. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068486982733 Please check out commongroundsunity.org to learn more about CGU, how to subscribe to the CGU App, newsletter, join the Facebook group, or find the YouTube Channel. CGU App: https://www.oddcircles.com/short/g/commongroundsunity Check out our gatherings on the About page, where you can connect with other unity-minded Christians in your area. If you cannot find a gathering in your area, we can help you start one. It's not difficult or time-consuming, and we will help you out along the way. It really does, simply, start with a cup of coffee. If you want to volunteer or ask questions, please email John at john@commongroundsunity.org. Until next time, God bless, and remember, “Unity Starts With A Cup of Coffee.”

    50 min

  7. 12/19/2025

    #176 - Jim Estep - Paul's Letter to Leaders

    Cohosts Drew Baker and Tina Bruner talk with Jim Estep (Author, Professor, and co-founder of E2 Elders) about his book "Paul's Letter to Leaders: Philippians for Elders and Deacons. Paul’s Epistle to the Philippians is the only letter explicitly written to church leaders. You can find the book on Amazon. We survive on your donations: donate at www.commongroundsunity.org/donate. CGU has a vision to create and support gatherings of unity-minded Christians around the globe. Imagine the good news of these gatherings modeling the prayer of Jesus in our divided world. Please give us feedback by posting your thoughts and suggestions on our Facebook Page. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068486982733 Please check out commongroundsunity.org to learn more about CGU, how to subscribe to the newsletter, join the Facebook group, or find the YouTube Channel. Check out our gatherings on the About page, where you can connect with other unity-minded Christians in your area. If you cannot find a gathering in your area, we can help you start one. It's not difficult or time-consuming, and we will help you out along the way. It really does, simply, start with a cup of coffee. If you want to volunteer or ask questions, please email John at john@commongroundsunity.org. Until next time, God bless, and remember, “Unity Starts With A Cup of Coffee.”

    54 min

  8. 12/05/2025

    E175 - Kris Miller - Spiritual Direction

    Drew Baker has a great conversation with Kris Miller about Spiritual Direction. Kris is an Assistant Professor of Theology and Director of the Institute for Christian Spirituality at Lipscomb University. We survive on your donations: donate at www.commongroundsunity.org/donate. CGU has a vision to create and support gatherings of unity-minded Christians around the globe. Imagine the good news of these gatherings modeling the prayer of Jesus in our divided world. Please give us feedback by posting your thoughts and suggestions on our Facebook Page. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068486982733 Please check out commongroundsunity.org to learn more about CGU, how to subscribe to the newsletter, join the Facebook group, or find the YouTube Channel. Check out our gatherings on the About page, where you can connect with other unity-minded Christians in your area. If you cannot find a gathering in your area, we can help you start one. It's not difficult or time-consuming, and we will help you out along the way. It really does, simply, start with a cup of coffee. If you want to volunteer or ask questions, please email John at john@commongroundsunity.org. Until next time, God bless, and remember, “Unity Starts With A Cup of Coffee.”

    46 min
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Each week we have discussions with Christians who are seeking to fulfill Jesus' prayer for unity - within the Stone-Campbell Movement and beyond. Please visit www.commongroundsunity.org to subscribe to weekly articles, join the Facebook group, or to make a tax-deductible donation to this ministry. You can suggest topics or guests at john@commongroundsunity.org. Thank you

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    Common Grounds Unity
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    2021 - 2026
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