Halfway There

Eric Nevins
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Halfway There

Each episode of Halfway There features an ordinary Christian sharing their story of spiritual formation on the journey of life with God. Go beyond the classic Christian testimony into the ups and downs, the joys and the difficulties of being a Christian in the 21st century. Our guests offer insights and hope from their own stories. If you ever wondered if God is active and alive, this show is for you.

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    367: Angela J. Herrington and Accepting Your Questions

    Have you ever tried to ask hard questions about your faith only to run into a roadblock somewhere? Sometimes it's simple answers. Sometimes it's others who don't want to acknowledge the questions. Sometimes it's your own heart begging to keep life simple. Our guest today says it's worth asking the questions and offers a path through the uncertainty. Angela J. Herrington is a faith deconstruction coach and host of The Deconstructing Faith Summit who helps people break free from toxic religious culture & empowers them to recover from church hurt. Today, Angela shares the situation that caused her to wonder if everyone could be included in her community and the questions that arose from it. She explains how an accepting community can help, and why you can't outrun yourself. Avoiding the questions doesn't work so Angela shares how she helps others release the stigma and follow where the questions lead. Angela's story reminds us that following Jesus isn't always easy but it is always worth it. Listen to Angela's story now in your favorite podcast app! Stories Angela shared: Growing up in Indiana around the church Being a VBS kid, steeped in Christian culture and giving her life to Christ as a young girl Getting involved in youth group in high school and college Deciding to raise her children in church for their good Finding a groundedness in her faith as she got more connected The decisions that started to crack her understanding of faith worked out Why viewing others as “projects” is harmful The Bible study that became a safe place to ask questions Deciding to go to a more liberal church and finding the same problems Feeling weary about finding safe places to discuss and the church that created that space The ten years of deconstruction she experienced Growing wiser about her involvement Why fundamentalism isn’t good on either side of the spectrum Learning how much her pursuit of connection was driven by trauma Why you can’t outrun yourself What she does as a deconstruction coach Great quotes from Angela: Would I have been welcomed? Or would I have been a project? What’s missing is a really humble understanding of how much in the church is influenced by power. The more you try to outrun yourself, the more damage you’re doing to yourself. The longer you've been in an environment that says you're bad, the longer it will take to discover your own goodness. Resources we mentioned: Angela’s website Deconstructing Your Faith without Losing Yourself by Angela J. Herrington Angela’s free Facebook group for people experiencing deconstruction Related episodes: Brian Zahnd and The Beauty of Christ Jacci Turner and Tumbled People Paul Ybarra and Discovering Kingdom Character

    54 min

  2. JAN 13

    366: Skye Jethani and Eternity Breaks In

    Skye Jethani challenges common misconceptions about heaven, explaining that Jesus viewed it as God’s active presence on earth rather than a distant future destination. He emphasizes that embracing this biblical perspective transforms how Christians engage with the world, aligning their values and actions with the Kingdom of God.

    1 hr

  3. JAN 6

    365: Michelle Nezat and Building Faith Through Song

    It's the new year! Were you one of those who made a commitment to read your Bible more frequently and regularly this year? If so, you're not alone. Our guest today offers a resource to help you reach your goal easier this year. Michelle Nezat is passionate about inspiring you to read, study, and understand the Bible. She is the host of the More Than a Song podcast where she helps you use the songs you listen to on the radio to meditate on God's Word. Today, Michelle shares her story including how she felt called to missions, the difficult conversation that shifted her direction, and the church situation that hurt her. Along the way, Michelle shares how it all led to embracing her calling in a way she never anticipated.  Michelle's story reminds us that a biblical worldview starts in what we consume and that God is always shaping us if we're paying attention. Listen to Michelle's story in your favorite podcast app now! Stories Michelle shared: Growing up in Idaho going to church Her mom’s spiritual journey Believing that the Heavenly Father is enough How her grandfather mentored her The conversation with her professor that shifted her course How she ended up in Louisiana How church trauma confused her Learning not to want the platform anymore Beginning to think more deeply about theology Starting her podcast and how the Lord led her through it What she’s learned about herself through podcasting Great quotes from Michelle: Sometimes it takes the uncomfortable to get us off a course. This was really hard so whatever you want to teach me, don’t let me miss it. You’re not going to have a Biblical worldview unless you actually read the Bible. Resources we mentioned: Michelle’s website Related episodes: Andrew Klavan and The Truth and Beauty Karen Swallow Prior and The Spiritual Practice of Reading Fiction Traci Rhoades and the Case of Holy Envy

    47 min

  4. 09/09/2024

    364: Jason Van Ruler and the Willingness to Change

    Are you afraid to address that one thing in your life, even though you know your life would be better if you did? Our guest today says it’s time to open the door to change, no matter what mess waits for us on the other side. Jason VanRuler is the author of Get Past Your Past: How Facing Your Broken Places Leads to True Connection.

    41 min

  5. 08/30/2024

    363: Carmen Joy Imes and Understanding Imago Dei

    Dr. Carmen Joy Imes shares with us the deep sense of calling she had as a girl, where it took her around the world, and how she entered biblical studies. She shares what the Bible says about the image of God and why it may not be what you’ve been told.

    57 min

  6. 08/12/2024

    362: Jeff Crosby and Longings of the Soul

    What does your soul long for? Have you ever been hit with a wave of longing, at a loss for words for what to call it? What if I told you that those moments are deeply formational and there's even special word for it? Our guest today says that those longings of the soul need special attention and calls us to listen up. Jeff Crosby is the president and CEO of ECPA, the trade association of Christian publishing, and the author of “The Language of the Soul: Meeting God in the Longings of Our Hearts,” published by Broadleaf Books. Today, Jeff shares how he found mentorship in his father-in-law, the season of life when his faith moved to more spiritual formation focused, and where he discovered the words to describe that soul level longing for Jesus to make all things right. Jeff's story reminds us that our faith is already and not yet but that Jesus can be trusted to meet us in the longing. Listen to Jeff's story in your favorite podcast app today! Stories Jeff shared: Growing up in Indiana and other places Going to Ball State University and meeting his wife Remembering going to church occasionally but not regularly Responding to the Gospel at church camp Hopping on the church bus to keep going to church on his own Being mentored by his father-in-law How the recommended books he received shaped him The moment he looked into the mirror and noticed something changed Discovering spiritual practices and how they helped him What he learned from the psalms Recovering part of his identity as a creator of words The longings we all feel The Portuguese word saudade, and the idea of longing How to identify your longings and invite the Lord into them Great quotes from Jeff: When we are operating out of a strong sense of who God has made us to be, it isn’t hard, it’s joy. "If those are my longings, how has God met me in them, which is different than saying, 'How has God met them?'" Be in touch with the longings of your heart and the ways God is leading you in the midst of them. Resources we mentioned: Jeff’s website The Language of the Soul: Meeting God in the Longings of Our Hearts by Jeff Crosby The Cross of Christ by John Stott Basic Christianity by John Stott The Universe Next Door: A Basic Worldview Catalogue by James Sire Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster Related episodes: Suzanne Stabile Shares How the Enneagram Helps Relationships James Bryan Smith and Loved Beyond Imagination Douglas Groothuis and The Twilight of the Soul

    54 min

  7. 08/05/2024

    Shadia Hrichi and Christ Over Cause

    Have you ever felt pressured to choose a cause over the Lord? Whether it's today's charged political culture or even certain theological camps, fitting in can be more attractive than staying faithful Christ alone. Our guest on Halfway There today reminds us that we're called to live for Christ and his cause, alone. Shadia Hrichi is a Bible teacher, award-winning author, and speaker who is passionate for seeing lives transformed through the power of God’s Word. She holds a master’s in biblical and theological studies as well as a master’s in criminal justice. Today, Shadia shares what it was like growing up in a mixed culture home, how she found Jesus later in life, and the calling she received to go to seminary to become a teacher. She also shares her own moment of feeling separated from God and how that led her to a life-changing insight. Shadia's story reminds us that following the Lord has it's ups and downs but he he never leaves us alone, even if it feels that way sometimes. Listen to Shadia's story wherever you get your podcasts, right now!   Stories Shadia shared: Growing up in New York as the daughter of immigrants Having no religious experience as a child Moving from New York to California Going to a Bible study with her husband The question the pastor asked her and working through her faith intellectually Experiencing wonder of God’s creation Getting divorced a few months after becoming a Christian The support she received from her church Deciding to go to seminary after a conversation with her pastor Her dark night of the soul and the song that helped her What breaks the Lord’s heart and her conversation with him What she learned while studying Rahab Great quotes from Shadia: There is no regular life. It’s all with God. We’re not called to live for a cause. We’re called to live for Christ. Having Bible knowledge does not prepare you to teach. Resources we mentioned: Shadia’s website  Rahab: Rediscovering the God Who Saves Me by Shadia Hrichi Shadia’s Amazon author page Related episodes: Rob Burns and Crossing Cultures Christy Boulware and Love That Casts Out Fear Jay Kim and Why We Need Real People

    52 min

  8. 07/29/2024

    Britt Mooney and Reborn for This

    Have you ever wondered why the Bible says that Christians are aliens and strangers in this world? How can the Gospel spread through people without power in their land? Our guest today reminds us that the Kingdom of God often operates silently and without notice but is never inactive. Britt Mooney is an author, podcaster, and pastor who thrives on telling great stories. Today, he share how he rebelled against cultural Christianity, discovered what it was like to really be an alien, and the theological truth about God that changed how he operated. Britt works to help believers like you understand just how counter-cultural the faith Jesus calls us to is and how beautiful a story it tells. Listen to Britt's story wherever you get your podcasts! Stories Britt shared: Growing up in Alabama and Georgia Being dragged to church as a child Playing the church game and finding a personal relationship at a Christian concert Rebelling against cultural Christianity Becoming a public school teacher Receiving a call to Asia to serve How living in Korea shaped his understanding of living as an alien Calling people to the Kingdom of God Praying against racism, especially in the church Being ready to give up on the church and the group that helped him through  Writing We Were Reborn for This Great quotes from Britt: When God accepts you, you don’t need to be part of anyone else’s club. We, of all people, should know that law does not change hearts. Giving up on the Church is the first step to giving up on your faith. Resources we mentioned: Britt’s website We Were Reborn For This: The Jesus Model for Living Heaven on Earth by Britt Mooney Related episodes: Bill Brown and Waiting on the Lord Gari Meacham and Hitting Life's Curveballs Neil Matthews and Accepting God's Acceptance

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Each episode of Halfway There features an ordinary Christian sharing their story of spiritual formation on the journey of life with God. Go beyond the classic Christian testimony into the ups and downs, the joys and the difficulties of being a Christian in the 21st century. Our guests offer insights and hope from their own stories. If you ever wondered if God is active and alive, this show is for you.

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  • Creator
    Eric Nevins
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2025
  • Episodes
    389
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Eric Nevins
  • Show Website
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