The Echo Collective

Mark Andriany
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The Echo Collective is built on a simple conviction: Jesus still speaks. Each week, we explore Scripture through thoughtful teaching, meaningful conversations, and reflections on the spiritual life. Our hope is not simply to provide more information, but to help people learn to listen deeply to the voice of Jesus and allow that voice to shape the way they live. This podcast isn't going to win arguments or build walls that exclude people. This podcast is an invitation to slow down, pay attention, and discover that the way of Jesus is still transforming ordinary people today.

  1. 5d ago

    S2E28: Sabbath: Trusting God Enough to Stop with Benji Horning

    What if Sabbath is about far more than taking a day off? In this second conversation with Benji Horning, we explore the ancient practice of Sabbath as a way of resisting hurry, rediscovering trust, and creating space to hear the voice of God even in the midst of the noise of modern life. Along the way, we discuss the wisdom of the Desert Fathers, the radical vision of Jubilee, and why spiritual formation is ultimately about becoming more like Christ for the sake of others.

    55 min
  2. Bonus Episode: Harfang, True Contentment, and the Mission of God

    Jun 24 ·  Bonus

    Bonus Episode: Harfang, True Contentment, and the Mission of God

    Jill Pole and Eustace Scrubb (and let's not forget Puddleglum the Marshwiggle) are cold, hungry, and exhausted. But their real danger begins when they hear about a place called Harfang. Drawing from The Silver Chair and Philippians 4, this reflection explores what happens when the promise of something better makes our present circumstances harder to endure, and why true contentment is found not in comfort, but in remaining faithful to a purpose and mission that is larger than ourselves.

    9 min

  3. Jun 21

    Bonus Episode: Oildale, Rock Climbing, and Righteousness with Pastor Moe Smith

    In this Father's Day episode, Pastor Morgan "Moe" Smith reflects on growing up in Oildale, California (not Bakersfield), being raised by a praying single mom, and a rock climbing experience that left him crazy thirsty. Together, we look at Jesus' words, "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness," and why that blessing may take place when we hunger and thirst (desire) a world made right by God.

    49 min

  4. Jun 19

    S2E25: The Parable of the Ten Virgins: Living as Though the Groom's Arrival Matters

    The Parable of the Ten Virgins is one of Jesus' weirdest stories, and it leaves us with a bunch of questions: Why is the groom delayed? Why don't the wise women share their oil? And what do we do with the unsettling words, “I don't know you”? In this episode, we explore the cultural world behind the parable and consider the possibility that Jesus is less interested in end-times speculation and more interested in the kind of people that we are becoming while we wait.

    17 min

  5. Jun 12

    S2E24: The Parables of the Mustard and the Yeast: We Can't Control This Messy Kingdom

    Most of us have been taught that the parables of the mustard seed and the yeast are about small things becoming big things. That's true but that isn't the whole story. In this episode, we explore why Jesus doesn't compare God's Kingdom to a glorious cedar or a mighty oak tree, but to a plant that spreads like it has never heard of boundaries and yeast that quietly and almost sneakily transforms everything it touches. The Kingdom of God is far more disruptive and far more hopeful than we can even begin to imagine.

    13 min

  6. Jun 5

    S2E23: A Conversation about THEOLOGY with Dr. Chris Whyte

    When most people hear the word theology, they might think of books, doctrines, debates. They might even think of a theologian in a sweater vest, smoking a pipe while pondering deep questions. But what if theology is ultimately about learning to see, speak, and live in the world the way God does? What if theology is also a child wanting to pray when something hard happens? In this conversation, Dr. Chris Whyte and I explore the relationship between knowledge and wisdom, sharing stories and reflections on what it means to move beyond information and toward transformation.

    50 min

  7. Jun 1

    Bonus Episode: Remember, Remember, Remember the Signs!

    In The Silver Chair (Book 6 of Narnia), Aslan warns Jill to remember the signs because once she returns to Narnia, distraction and confusion will make remembering really hard. This short reflection discusses why forgetfulness is one of the central struggles of the human experience and how practices of remembering help us stay rooted when life gets crazy.

    9 min

  8. May 29

    S2E21: The Parable of the Persistent Widow: This One Isn't About Being Annoying

    In Luke 18, Jesus tells a weird story about a corrupt judge, a pesky widow, and a persistence that refuses to go down without a fight. In this episode, we explore why the parable is not about annoying God into answering our prayers, but about trusting the just and compassionate character of God while continuing to pursue mercy, justice, and hope in a weary world.

    11 min
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The Echo Collective is built on a simple conviction: Jesus still speaks. Each week, we explore Scripture through thoughtful teaching, meaningful conversations, and reflections on the spiritual life. Our hope is not simply to provide more information, but to help people learn to listen deeply to the voice of Jesus and allow that voice to shape the way they live. This podcast isn't going to win arguments or build walls that exclude people. This podcast is an invitation to slow down, pay attention, and discover that the way of Jesus is still transforming ordinary people today.

Information

  • Creator
    Mark Andriany
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    55
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Mark Andriany
  • Show Website
    The Echo Collective

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