Becoming Church

Kristin Mockler Young
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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.

  1. 1H AGO

    How to Enjoy God Again with Hosanna Wong

    Somewhere along the way, following Jesus got complicated. But it doesn’t have to be! Hosanna Wong is here to help us uncomplicate it all - faith, spiritual practices, the expectations that keep us disconnected from God and the enjoyment that’s been promised in a life with Jesus. This conversation will inspire you with hope as well as practical ways to tap into the unique way God made you. After you listen, share your praise-o-nality style on the Instagram post for this episode! RELEVANT LINKS: Grab “Uncomplicate It: Permission to Enjoy God in Your Unique Way” from our Becoming Church resource list on Amazon! Join Hosanna and Kristin at the Brave Conference in Charleston on October 8th and 9th. (Contact Kristin for 25% off your ticket!) Preorder Kristin’s book “The Other Side of Certainty: How to Follow Jesus When Easy Answers No Longer Work” Discover the way you experience the presence of God. Find your God-Given Holy Burden! Follow: @hosanna.wong | @kristinmockleryoung | @mosaicclt

    1 hr

  2. APR 26

    Healing From Performative Faith with Elizabeth Tabish

    If you’re exhausted from checking the boxes of being a good Christian, you can hold onto Jesus while letting go of the performance expectations. Spiritual healing is possible when you decide to get honest with God, and yourself. Elizabeth Tabish vulnerably explains how she and her character, Mary Magdalene on the The Chosen, share some overlapping storylines. If you feel like you’re not living up to the pressure of getting it all right, this conversation will invite you to find Jesus right in the middle of your messy humanity. RELEVANT LINKS: Catch up on seasons 1-5 of The Chosen on Amazon so you’re ready for the season 6 premiere on November 15, 2026. Preorder Kristin’s book “The Other Side of Certainty: How to Follow Jesus When Easy Answers No Longer Work” Follow: @elizabethtabish | @kristinmockleryoung | @mosaicclt

    48 min

  3. APR 19

    Figuring Out What to Believe: Yasmine Al-Bustami

    How do you figure out what to believe when you’re presented with multiple options? Yasmine Al-Bustami, who plays the beloved Rhema on the TV show The Chosen, shares how she grew up in a multi-faith household and how it formed her beliefs. She vulnerably explains how working on The Chosen has introduced her to even more complexities in Christianity. If you were told what to believe or think or only one option was presented to you when it comes to God, spirituality and religion, this conversation will expand your mind by helping you see things from perspectives you may not have previously considered. RELEVANT LINKS: Catch up on seasons 1-5 of The Chosen on Amazon so you’re ready for the season 6 premiere on November 15, 2026. Preorder Kristin’s book “The Other Side of Certainty: How to Follow Jesus When Easy Answers No Longer Work” Follow: @yasalbustami | @kristinmockleryoung | @mosaicclt

    1h 3m

  4. APR 12

    Inside The Chosen: Conversations with the Cast

    These are real conversations with the cast of The Chosen, including Jonathan Roumie, Paras Patel, and creator Dallas Jenkins. Recorded on the Teal Carpet at ChosenCon, these interviews go beyond the screen to explore faith, calling and what it’s like to portray the most important friend group in history. If you’re already a fan of this highly talked about show that airs in over 175 countries in more than 50 languages, you will love these candid conversations with the actors who play John, Big James, Little James, Mother Mary, Tamar, Simon the Zealot and more. If you’ve never watched The Chosen, this special compilation episode will show you why it resonates with so many people, and what it’s stirring up in people who didn’t expect to feel anything at all. This episode is even more fun to watch on YouTube where you can see the live interviews with the cast! RELEVANT LINKS: Want the full explanation of how this all happened? Don’t miss last week’s episode for all the behind the scenes stories. Learn more about The Chosen and where to watch. Preorder Kristin’s book “The Other Side of Certainty: How to Follow Jesus When Easy Answers No Longer Work” Follow: @kristinmockleryoung | @mosaicclt Timestamps: 1:19 - Giavani Cairo (Thaddeus) 4:45 - Amber Shana Williams (Tamar) 7:04 - Abe Bueno-Jallad (Big James) 12:54 - Paras Patel (Matthew) 16:20 - Joey Vahedi (Thomas) 20:44 - Alaa Safi (Simon the Zealot) 25:57 - Jordan Walker Ross (Little James) 29:06 - Noah James (Andrew) 35:15 - Dallas Jenkins (Creator & Executive Producer)

    38 min

  5. APR 5

    The Chosen: Off Set

    There’s a difference between watching Jesus on TV and meeting him in real life, as Kristin learned at ChosenCon, the convention for fans of The Chosen, when she took Becoming Church to the teal carpet. Naeem Fazal is back as guest-host to interview Kristin about being part of the media team doing press coverage with the cast. This episode gives sneak peeks behind the scenes and explains how this cross-over event between podcasting and TV even happened. You’ll hear the funny, awkward and disappointing moments and get to experience a live conversation with Jonathan Roumie. Subscribe to the show to get next week’s episode for all the behind the scenes interviews with Dallas Jenkins and the disciples! RELEVANT LINKS: Learn more about The Chosen and where to watch. Preorder Kristin’s book “The Other Side of Certainty: How to Follow Jesus When Easy Answers No Longer Work” Follow: @kristinmockleryoung | @naeemfazal | @mosaicclt

    43 min

  6. MAR 29

    The Gospel of Being Human with Marty Solomon

    Asking better questions of the Bible is great for understanding the scriptures. But what do we do when that understanding begins to change us as people? How do we hold the tension of our humanity and our holiness, our flesh and our spirit? Marty Solomon is back to explain how your humanity isn’t anti-gospel. Embracing who you God says you are can actually lead to an identity shift that changes the way you see everything. If you’re looking for a deeper faith, stronger relationships or a way to explain the world around you through the lens of Jesus, the wisdom of Marty Solomon’s jewish perspective is the place to start. RELEVANT LINKS: Grab “The Gospel of Being Human: How Asking Better Questions of the Bible Reveals Who We Are” from our Becoming Church resource list on Amazon! Listen to Marty on Becoming Church episode 58 and read his 1st book “Asking Better Questions of the Bible: A Guide for the Wounded, Wary and Asking for More.” Learn from Marty Solomon and Brent Billings on the BEMA Discipleship Podcast. Follow: @marty_solomon | @kristinmockleryoung | @mosaicclt

    49 min

  7. MAR 22

    Bible Questions Kids Ask that Adults are Afraid to Answer with Meredith Anne Miller

    Why do kids insist on asking questions about topics that adults try to avoid? Questions on sin, evil, the enemy and why weird things happen to people often seem unanswerable. But Meredith Anne Miller believes you don’t have to have a seminary degree to talk with - and even explain! - tricky concepts of Christianity with children. In her best selling book, Wonder, Meredith gives you 52 Bible stories paired with tools, questions, answers to anticipated questions and curiosity evoking prompts that will help your kids fall in love with scripture. After you fall in love with Wonder, head to Substack to hear Meredith answer listener questions from Instagram like Why did God make satan?, Why didn’t Adam and Eve listen? and How does God’s existence fit in with science? Kristin’s Substack: Turning the Gem Meredith’s Substack: Kids + Faith RELEVANT LINKS: Grab “Wonder: 52 Conversations to Help Kids Fall in Love With Scripture” from our Becoming Church resource list on Amazon! To nurture faith within your kid that they won’t have to heal from, read Meredith’s first book: Woven. Follow: @meredithannemiller | @kristinmockleryoung | @mosaicclt

    49 min

  8. MAR 15

    How to Stay Hopeful When the World Feels Heavy with Shannan Martin

    When life happens out of your control, how do you navigate the ups and downs without being pulled into despair? The answer isn’t avoidance, turning a blind eye or offering spiritual platitudes for the moments that bring grief. Instead, Shannan Martin offers the practice of counterweights - finding pops of joy and beauty that distribute the weight and make the hard things easier to carry. If you’re overwhelmed, weary or burned out, this conversation is your invitation to receive the chaotic abundance of being alive, cultivating strength and joy along the way. RELEVANT LINKS: Grab “Counterweights: An Essential Practice for Holding Hope in a Heavy World” from our Becoming Church resource list on Amazon! For body and break work, check out Take What You Need (conversation with Aundi Kolber), Nervous Systems by Sara Billups or Why Am I Like This by Kobe Campbell. Meet Shannan Martin and Emily P Freeman on the Counterweights Book Tour! Join us for Easter at Mosaic. Follow: @marty_solomon | @kristinmockleryoung | @mosaicclt

    52 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 - 2026
  • Episodes
    162
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2022
  • Show Website
    Becoming Church

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