29 episodes

Dive head first into exhilarating conversations regarding culture, community, and living free! There's never a dull moment here!

Jared Gustafson from Redlands, CA is an unconventional Christian who enjoys living in community and traveling the planet! He shares stories and thoughts regarding culture, society, and his relationship with Jesus!

New Nature's Podcast Jared Gustafson

    • Religion & Spirituality
    • 4.9 • 56 Ratings

Dive head first into exhilarating conversations regarding culture, community, and living free! There's never a dull moment here!

Jared Gustafson from Redlands, CA is an unconventional Christian who enjoys living in community and traveling the planet! He shares stories and thoughts regarding culture, society, and his relationship with Jesus!

    Swiss Cheese and Glory Community!

    Swiss Cheese and Glory Community!

    Do want to hear about the most incredible Christian community on the plant? Have you dreamt of what community could look like without hierarchal structures, institutional control, and spiritual manipulation? 
    Well, meet Dominic Frei from Bern, Switzerland who shares about his experience in a community as believers who live in close proximity and experience interconnected relationships. Dominic lives in a unified community of over 200 people yet there is no distinct leader, no expected tithing, or statement of faith. Every voice has a place as they strive to live under the influence of Holy Spirit's guidance. 
    As Dominic shared throughout this conversation, I was struck by his authenticity, tender decorum, and humble presence. Dive into this incredible conversation with Dominic who may the most humble man on earth. Please rate, review, and subscribe and share with your friends!
     

    • 56 min
    Rest and Revival with Neil Silverberg

    Rest and Revival with Neil Silverberg

    Have you wondered why Christians are so exhausted? Have you struggled with allowing your identity to be defined by your performance? How does one embrace both the Scriptures and the Spirit? How do we bring the generations together? Any thoughts on Asbury Revival?
    All this and much more in a brief conversation between Jared Gustafson and Neil Silverberg. NEIL SILVERBERG is the founder of Masterbuilders (a relational network of churches across America) and a senior leader of Trinity Church in Knoxville, Tennessee. He's a friend, a papa of the faith, and an incredible teacher of the scriptures. 
    Please enjoy this conversation, comment, subscribe to this channel, and share it with your friends.
     
    Time Stamp:
    01:00 Introduction
    02:10 Books Written by Neil Silverberg
    06:44 Scriptures and Spirt 
    11:35 Performance Driven Identity vs Sonship
    15:46 The Exhausted Christian
    20:42 Living like Mary in a Martha World
    23:25 Structure vs Organic Christianity
    28:30 Generational Unity
    31:33 Revival vs Revivalism
    33:21 Asbury Revival

    • 37 min
    The Origin of Patriarchy

    The Origin of Patriarchy

    Have you ever wondered why there are so few women in leadership roles within the church? And have you considered when this patriarchal system began? Or why it exists? 
    Helping us navigate this important topic is Dr. Little who has her Phd. in women and religious studies. She is brilliant and kind. We cover a number of topics and I know you'll be enriched. 

    *Please rate, review, and subscribe so we can keep in touch!*

    The music on this podcast is by Aeron Brown. Check out his website or find his music on spotify, Facebook, or iTunes! He's amazing! http://www.aeronbrown.com

    • 1 hr 1 min
    The Happiness Club with David Fox

    The Happiness Club with David Fox

    The legendary David Fox joins the conversation and prompts Jared to share fun stories and recent happenings. Laughter ensues as Jared recounts the conception of the Happiness Club! As the conversation unfolds, a number of incredibly liberating thoughts and ideas ensue. Brace yourself, this is a fun one!  

    Intro music is Aeron Brown Music! 

    • 1 hr 15 min
    The Spiritual Entrepreneur with Nick In't Hout

    The Spiritual Entrepreneur with Nick In't Hout

    It's time to meet the gunslinger of the ministry world! Nick's ministry is something like the wild west (unpredictable and full of gold!)

    In the fourth episode of the Kingdom series, we learn from a spiritual entrepreneur who thinks outside the box, profoundly connects with EVERYONE, and has a unique impact on our city. 

    Join us as we learn a the lesson from shoveling dog sh*t, the ABC-Ds of transforming a city, and the gift of appreciative inquiries.
    Nick concludes with an incredible exhortation to learn to listen. You cannot afford to miss this conversation. Grab tea and take a listen.

    • 1 hr 2 min
    The Authentic Jesus with Michael Giordano

    The Authentic Jesus with Michael Giordano

    It's time to meet the Godfather! This episode is third in a series called Kingdom Transformation. Jared sits down with a friend, father in the faith, and unorthodox "pastor," Michael Giordano.
    Mike and his wife Kathy has served the Redlands community and surrounding areas for the last 30 years. He's been all over the country and the world declaring the beauty, kindness, and love of Jesus.

    He leads a network of organic churches that meets in various homes, coffee shops, and restaurants. The simplicity of this conversation is astounding. 

    Join us as we hear inspiring stories and discover how simple it is to discover the face of Jesus in un-expecting places. 

    • 53 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
56 Ratings

56 Ratings

Mylnar ,

Rare bird

One of my favorites. Great perspectives; hard to find that in the church nowadays as a charismatic evangelical.

Goroth Obarskyr ,

Welcome to the lunatic fringe.

See title.

Rebekah Troll ,

Origins of Patriarchy

Jared! I’m currently listening to your podcast on the origins of patriarchy. Thank you for having this conversation it’s so beautiful and I really feel like it’s the direction that God is wanting to take the church. I’m not sure what else to say but your freaking awesome 👏🏼

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