Becoming Church

Kristin Mockler Young
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Becoming Church

Becoming Church is where we explore how the message and movement of Jesus isn’t just about becoming Christians, it’s about becoming something bigger - the kind of church the world actually needs. Hosted by Kristin Mockler Young, this podcast dives into the surprising ways faith shapes, and is shaped by, our real lives: family, politics, justice, culture, and beyond.

  1. 1D AGO

    David Gate: Rebels for the Way of Jesus

    While others call him a prophet, he calls himself a poet. He’s also now a published author, here to talk all about the poems and essays in “A Rebellion of Care,” his moving manifesto that will invite you to embrace your humanity and live fully alive.   David and I talk about sustainability, social change, hyper-capitalism, pervasive loneliness, the epidemic of social isolation and mental health in men, as well as the exhaustion many Christians feel trying to cling their faith in this politically divisive timeline.   If you’re ready to use your cynicism for good and join in the rebellion against struggle and suffering, the wisdom of David Gate if waiting for you.     RELEVANT LINKS: Grab “A Rebellion of Care” from our Becoming Church resource list on Amazon! Sign up for Kristin’s newsletter to get reflection questions for each episode.   Read more from David on his Substack, A Rebellion of Care.   Follow: @davidgatepoet | @kristinmockleryoung | @mosaicclt

    51 min

  2. JUL 6

    Liliana Reza: What’s Happening at the Mexican Border?

    Immigration news is changing as quickly as we change the channel. It’s hard to keep up with accurate information, especially when misinformation spreads just as quickly. And does it really even matter? Should we care about what’s happening at the United States/Mexico border if we don’t live anywhere near there? Do we need to be informed about refugee policy if it doesn’t affect us?   Liliana Reza, the director of Border Engagement for World Relief, believes that it’s the responsibility, and the call, of all Christians to care about immigrants. This episode will provide information, correct terminology, resources, additional education and advocacy options. I pray you walk away with insight into who the people are that are coming into the USA, what the experience of crossing the border is like and what the Bible has to say about immigrants.   RELEVANT LINKS:   World Relief Information on Immigration Policies   How to be an Advocate for Immigrants   Resources + Advocacy with Women of Welcome (including Border Immersion Experiences)   An introductory conversation on immigration with Bri Strensrud   Perspective Poem: Home by Warsan Shire   Follow: @lilireza | @kristinmockleryoung | @mosaicclt

    1h 8m

  3. JUN 29

    Christian Nationalism: How Christianity Got Off Course

    Christianity is shaped by a mix of things: culture, time, leadership, politics, media and personal experience. But somewhere along the way, one specific expression of Christianity went off course and became a new thing, Christian Nationalism.   If you’re unsure about what Christian Nationalism even is, this episode will help you understand how it’s an off-shoot of Christianity. If you’re looking for language on how to talk with family members about this combination of faith and politics, this episode will provide you with language and resources that will help you stand confidently in your beliefs while also navigating those relationships. This is an important conversation for all Americans right now, even if you’re not a Christian, because it’s a political movement that is changing and creating the country we live in.   Thank you for doing the first step of listening to learn. My prayer is that God will reveal your next step - whether it’s in continued education, advocacy or joining the fight with your voice. I also encourage you to keep learning from the accounts and additional interviews below:   ADVOCACY GROUPS: LKN Troublemakers (local to Charlotte) Red, Wine & Blue (Find your city to make good trouble)   ADDITIONAL EPISODES ON CHURCH & POLITICS: Now What? (How to Move Forward Together When We’re Divided on Everything) with Beth Silvers and Sarah Stewart Holland I Think You’re Wrong but I’m Listening with Sarah Stewart Holland and Beth Silvers How to be a Christian Post-Election with Ben Cremer OTHER PODCASTS TO LEARN FROM: Pantsuit Politics (Sarah Stewart Holland + Beth Silvers) Faith Adjacent (Erin Moon, Jamie Golden + Evan Dodson) Be the Bridge (Latasha Morrison) PEOPLE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Sharon MacMahon (Sharon Says So) Jessica Yellin Mosheh Oinounou (Mo News) Women of Welcome Little Justice Leaders

    36 min

  4. JUN 22

    Terry Crist: Now You Can Stop Running

    The world is tiring but instead of taking the time to find true rest, we often find ourselves detaching, avoiding or numbing out just to find some release. Whether you’re chasing something or running away from something, Terry Crist has the solution to feeling restless. This conversation covers a multitude: from church hurt to running with MLK, from family systems theory to getting hyped up by Eminem. And be on the lookout for the social media post where you can tell us who you most identify with in the Bible!  RELEVANT LINKS: City of Grace Church in Phoenix, AZ Grab “Now You Can Stop Running: Finding the Rest Your Should Desperately Needs” from our Becoming Church resource list on Amazon! Sign up for Kristin’s newsletter to get reflection questions for each episode.   Follow: @terrycrist | @kristinmockleryoung | @mosaicclt

    54 min

  5. JUN 15

    Kierre Bjorn: From The Voice to a Collective Chorus

    “I turned down Usher” is not a sentence most of us have said. But Kierre has! Kierre Bjorn shares his story of being invited to The Voice and how God used that experience to lead him straight into music ministry. He’ll share his hope for the future of the church as well as what changes he thinks are necessary to help us become the church the world needs. In this episode, Kierre will also introduce you to Common Hymnal, a spiritual underground group that makes music to address everything from racism, social justice, poverty, abuse, depression and pretty much any other issue that Christians are facing. We highly encourage you to listen to their collection of music, believing it will not only educate but also bring healing. RELEVANT LINKS: Listen to Kierre’s original music as well as the praise and protest music of Common Hymnal. Sign up for Kristin’s newsletter to get reflection questions for each episode.   Follow: @kierrebjorn | @kristinmockleryoung | @mosaicclt

    1h 4m

  6. JUN 8

    Kristel Acevedo: A Way in the Wilderness

    How do you find direction in times of uncertainty? If you’re feeling disconnected, lost, hurt, confused or wondering where God is, you may be in a wilderness season. Kristel Acevedo will give you hope and a way forward in her 6 week study of biblical figures who faced their own wilderness. This episode will re-introduce you to John the Baptist, Hagar, Adam and Eve, the Israelites, Elijah and Jesus so you can see how God was present with all of them - just as He is present today with you.  RELEVANT LINKS: Grab “A Way in the Wilderness: Meeting God in the Desolate Places of Scripture” or the Spanish version, “Un Camino en eld Desierto” from our Becoming Church resource list on Amazon! Sign up for Kristin’s newsletter to get reflection questions for each episode.   A Way in the Wilderness with Kristel Acevedo and Dr. Joel Muddamalle   Follow: @kristelace | @kristinmockleryoung | @mosaicclt

    38 min

  7. JUN 1

    Mark Tabb: Thoughts I Should Keep to Myself

    Those weird faith thoughts you don’t want to admit? Mark Tabb wrote a whole book about them: “Why don’t I feel anything? Is God kind of mean but we’re all afraid to say something? Can I call myself a Christian if I don't watch The Chosen? If I believe God is in control, why am I upset about politics?” And the hardest (but maybe most important) one we should all be asking… What if I’m wrong?   If you’re exhausted by the rules of religion or the legalistic subculture of Christianity, this episode will help you breathe and laugh and not take it all so seriously. You can love Jesus even when He really doesn’t make much sense at all.   RELEVANT LINKS: Grab “Am I a Better Christian on Zoloft (and Other Questions about Faith I should Probably Keep to Myself)” from our Becoming Church resource list on Amazon! Sign up for Kristin’s newsletter to get reflection questions for each episode.   Follow: @author_mark_tabb | @kristinmockleryoung | @mosaicclt

    54 min

  8. MAY 25

    Brittany Estes: It’s time for your Glow Up

    You would never let anyone experiment with your kids. But when they get caught up in your personal healing process, it’s exactly what accidentally happens. The first step to helping your teen is helping yourself as you learn to process your thoughts, heal from hurts and navigate tricky emotions.   Whether you’re in your own spiritual journey or you’re looking for tips on raising the next generation differently, Brittany Estes has a guide for you. She’ll help you identify the narrative you’ve been believing so you can hold it up to God’s truth and flip the script according to what He says about you.   This is a great episode for anyone parenting teenagers but it was designed with moms, daughters and grandmothers in mind. Neither you nor your teen has to stay overwhelmed. There’s freedom in finding the good, no matter the season.   RELEVANT LINKS: Grab “Flip the Script: Make your Move from Broken to Brilliant” or “Glow Up: A Teen’s Guide to Flipping the Script” from our Becoming Church resource list on Amazon! Sign up for Kristin’s newsletter to get reflection questions for each episode.   Follow: @jbrittanyestes | @kristinmockleryoung | @mosaicclt

    48 min
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Becoming Church is where we explore how the message and movement of Jesus isn’t just about becoming Christians, it’s about becoming something bigger - the kind of church the world actually needs. Hosted by Kristin Mockler Young, this podcast dives into the surprising ways faith shapes, and is shaped by, our real lives: family, politics, justice, culture, and beyond.

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  • Creator
    Kristin Mockler Young
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    120
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2022
  • Show Website
    Becoming Church

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