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There's something about unfiltered conversations with good people that reaches really deep. They're the ones that leave you chewing on an idea for days. Those are the conversations we're hunting for on the Follow Podcast: honest and open conversations for people who are actively learning to live like Jesus. If that sounds like you, grab a cup of tea... or your favourite seat on the bus, and jump into the conversation!

  1. Money | Episode 27

    Jan 29

    Money | Episode 27

    Finally, we have our lead pastor, Jonathan Smith, back in the studio with us again for Episode 27 of the Follow Podcast! He may not be a fan of spreadsheets, but he can still have a great conversation about money... And a conversation about money from two church leaders may not flow in the direction you expect. In his words: "It's a little complicated." *Stuff We Mentioned* [or wished we did] - Follow Wednesdays: https://1church.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3187098 - You Are What You Love - James K. A. Smith: https://a.co/d/9wBh9mh - Charity Checklist Video: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/C4s2bx0__UE - Prosperity Theology (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prosperity_theology - Generosity Planner: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1e7ZRNuGDK1pEIDUL4Dp7Nr4T_hM_pYcXrmGNkEbptpo/edit?usp=sharing - Generosity Discussion Guide: https://onechurch.to/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/20260125_Generosity-Discussion-Guide.pdf ----- Season #6: Follow Fresh - Following along with the OneChurch.to teaching series "new." in January 2026 - we're learning new ways to pray, to rest, to do community and to give. These conversations are jumping off into more personal or deep ways of exploring the same ideas. The Follow Podcast is an honest and open conversation for anyone actively learning to live like Jesus. Check out the related weekend teaching, "A New Way to Give": https://youtu.be/4Mp726eqa9Q Submit your own question for the follow podcast here: https://onechurch.to/followpodcast ----- Chapters: 0:00 Intro 3:10 Is Tithing Biblical? 7:52 The Ideal Amount to Give 12:45 Giving As Spiritual Discipline 19:51 Is Capitalism to Blame? 21:33 Is Giving More Always Better? 24:11 Moving From Skeptic to Giver 30:36 Trusting The Church With Money Again 34:46 Generosity Isn't Just for Money 38:45 Financial Prosperity = Sign of God's Favour? 47:33 Living Jesus' Values Out 52:18 Talking About Money With Your Kids

    1h 3m
  2. Included | Episode 26

    Jan 22

    Included | Episode 26

    Episode 26 of the follow podcast is a bit of a microcosm - a conversation with some friends about what life looks like together. It's so great to have Daniel Leung back on the podcast - this time with his partner, Maki Nishikaze. They've spent 15 years learning what it's like to live life with others invited to the table. A great opportunity to be inspired towards it for each of us in our own way. Season #6: Follow Fresh - Following along with the OneChurch.to teaching series "new." in January 2026 - we're learning new ways to pray, to rest, to do community and to give. These conversations are jumping off into more personal or deep ways of exploring the same ideas. *Stuff We Mentioned* [or wished we did] - Follow Wednesdays: https://1church.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3187098 - The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Pilgrim%27s_Progress - Alpha: https://onechurch.to/alpha/ - Prayer by Timothy Keller: https://timothykeller.com/books/prayer - Inductive Bible Study: https://biblestudy.tips/inductive-bible-study/ - Proxemics: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proxemics ----- The Follow Podcast is an honest and open conversation for anyone actively learning to live like Jesus. Check out the related weekend teaching, "A New Way to Belong": https://youtu.be/7gxXB61BXiE Submit your own question for the follow podcast here: https://onechurch.to/followpodcast ----- Chapters: 0:00 Intro 3:10 Normalizing Hospitality 7:50 Community On Purpose 17:40 Changed by Other People 30:12 How to Get Started in Community 38:23 Getting Past Hurt From Community 44:46 Being Ok With Community Theology 47:36 Creating A Culture of Safety 52:17 Getting Practical About Physical Spaces 55:17 Creating Community Outside Your Home 59:11 A Very Enriching Way to Live your Life

    1h 3m
  3. Stop and Celebrate | Follow Podcast Episode 25

    Jan 15

    Stop and Celebrate | Follow Podcast Episode 25

    The Follow Podcast is Back for Season Six - Follow Fresh! We're spinning the mic this week with our usual host of the Follow Podcast joining us as this week's guest. This is the "double click" on Sabbath coming out of the weekend teaching at OneChurch.to "A New Way To Rest." Guest host Jenna Johnson stirs up the conversation with questions to dive a bit deeper. Season #6: Follow Fresh - Following along with the OneChurch.to teaching series "new." in January 2026 - we're learning new ways to pray, to rest, to do community and to give. These conversations are jumping off into more personal or deep ways of exploring the same ideas. *Stuff We Mentioned* [or wished we did] - Follow Wednesdays: https://1church.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3187098 - Liturgy of the Ordinary by Tish Harrison Warren: https://tishharrisonwarren.com/liturgy-of-the-ordinary - Tish Harrison Warren: https://www.instagram.com/tishharrisonwarren/ - The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer: https://johnmarkcomer.com/new - Business ratings for fair trade and sustainability: https://goodonyou.eco/ - Sabbath as Resistence by Walter Brueggemann: https://www.walterbrueggemann.com/2017/10/29/sabbath-as-resistance-saying-no-to-the-culture-of-now-new-edition-with-study-guide/ - God In My Everything by Ken Shigematsu: https://www.zondervan.com/9780310461425/god-in-my-everything/ ----- The Follow Podcast is an honest and open conversation for anyone actively learning to live like Jesus. Check out the related weekend teaching, "A New Way to Rest": https://youtu.be/NkEcSljLtbo Submit your own question for the follow podcast here: https://onechurch.to/followpodcast ----- Chapters: 0:00 Intro 2:49 Does Sabbath Have to be Spiritual? 6:50 Sabbathing as a Family 13:20 Scrolling on Sabbath? 16:14 How to not Crash on Sabbath 27:56 Sabbath as "Long Game" 34:09 Creating Eden for "Different People" 38:33 Spending to Spread Sabbath for Everyone 42:30 Matt's Book Club Reccomendations

    46 min

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There's something about unfiltered conversations with good people that reaches really deep. They're the ones that leave you chewing on an idea for days. Those are the conversations we're hunting for on the Follow Podcast: honest and open conversations for people who are actively learning to live like Jesus. If that sounds like you, grab a cup of tea... or your favourite seat on the bus, and jump into the conversation!