Same Jesus Podcast

The Foursquare Church
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What do a theologian and a pastor have to say about Jesus as healer, interdenominational church life, ordaining women and the four-fold gospel? Listen in as Russell Joyce and A.J. Swoboda, Ph.D., talk about these hot topics and more on the Same Jesus Podcast.

  1. 07/29/2024

    S2 – E7: The desperate need for spiritual formation in our time

    [[:encoded, "\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \nIn the final episode of Season 2 of the Same Jesus podcast, Russell and A.J. are joined by John Mark Comer to discuss the spiritual formation of ministry leaders. \n\n\n\nYou can watch this episode on YouTube here. \n\n\n\nThe Same Jesus podcast is hosted by Russell Joyce and A.J. Swoboda. \n\n\n\nRussell Joyce is senior pastor of Faith Center, a Foursquare church located in Eugene, Ore. He is also the director of Foursquare Multiply, which seeks to train, network and multiply the next generation of Foursquare churches across the U.S. He wrote the new book His Face Like Mine: Finding God’s Love in Our Wounds (IVP). \n\n\n\nA.J. Swoboda, Ph.D., is assistant professor of Bible, Theology and World Christianity at Bushnell University. He has planted and pastored a Foursquare church in Portland called Theophilus that continues to worship to this day, as well as authored several books including his latest release, The Gift of Thorns: Jesus, the Flesh, and the War for Our Wants (Zondervan). \n\n\n\nThanks to our special guest John Mark Comer. John Mark is The New York Times bestselling author of seven books and creator of “Practicing the Way,” a ministry that provides resources for churches to aid in spiritual formation. \n\n\n\nLearn more about the Same Jesus podcast at foursquare.org/SameJesusPodcast, or contact us at samejesuspodcast@foursquare.org. \n\n\n\nAdditional Resources \n\n\n\nPracticing the Way by John Mark Comer \n\n\n\nBecoming Dallas Willard by Gary W. Moon \nThe post S2 – E7: The desperate need for spiritual formation in our time appeared first on News + Resources. \n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t"]]

    42 min

  2. 07/22/2024

    S2 – E6: The future of the church in the Western culture

    [[:encoded, "\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \nIn Episode 6 / Season 2 of the Same Jesus podcast, Russell and A.J. delve into the many ways that the world, culture and church are changing, and what this means for the future of the church. \n\n\n\nYou can watch this episode on YouTube here. \n\n\n\nThe Same Jesus podcast is hosted by Russell Joyce and A.J. Swoboda. \n\n\n\nRussell Joyce is senior pastor of Faith Center, a Foursquare church located in Eugene, Ore. He is also the director of Foursquare Multiply, which seeks to train, network and multiply the next generation of Foursquare churches across the U.S. He wrote the new book His Face Like Mine: Finding God’s Love in Our Wounds (IVP). \n\n\n\nA.J. Swoboda, Ph.D., is assistant professor of Bible, Theology and World Christianity at Bushnell University. He has planted and pastored a Foursquare church in Portland called Theophilus that continues to worship to this day, as well as authored several books including his latest release, The Gift of Thorns: Jesus, the Flesh, and the War for Our Wants (Zondervan). \n\n\n\nThanks to our special guests Yas and Monique Handall, and Obe Arellano. Yas and Monique are Foursquare pastors and the founders of Arise, a ministry that empowers Native Americans to be leaders in their own community and beyond. Obe is the co-founder and executive director of Exponential Español, an organization that provides multiplication resources to Latino pastors, churches and denominations. \n\n\n\nLearn more about the Same Jesus podcast at foursquare.org/SameJesusPodcast, or contact us at samejesuspodcast@foursquare.org. \n\n\n\nAdditional Resources \n\n\n\nTo find more information on Foursquare Multiply, visit https://foursquaremultiply.com/en/ \n\n\n\nTo find more information on Exponential Español, visit https://multiplicacion.org \nThe post S2 – E6: The future of the church in the Western culture appeared first on News + Resources. \n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t"]]

    52 min

  3. 07/15/2024

    S2 – E5: A biblical definition of holiness

    [[:encoded, "\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \nEpisode 5 / Season 2 of the Same Jesus podcast focuses on holiness in our addiction-prone cultural moment. Russell and A.J. consider what true biblical holiness looks like and how to live life as a “living sacrifice.” \n\n\n\nYou can watch this episode on YouTube here. \n\n\n\nThe Same Jesus podcast is hosted by Russell Joyce and A.J. Swoboda. \n\n\n\nRussell Joyce is senior pastor of Faith Center, a Foursquare church located in Eugene, Ore. He is also the director of Foursquare Multiply, which seeks to train, network and multiply the next generation of Foursquare churches across the U.S. He wrote the new book His Face Like Mine: Finding God’s Love in Our Wounds (IVP). \n\n\n\nA.J. Swoboda, Ph.D., is assistant professor of Bible, Theology and World Christianity at Bushnell University. He has planted and pastored a Foursquare church in Portland called Theophilus that continues to worship to this day, as well as authored several books including his latest release, The Gift of Thorns: Jesus, the Flesh, and the War for Our Wants (Zondervan). \n\n\n\nThanks to our special guests Jay Pathak and Benji Horning. Jay is the national director of Vineyard USA and also serves as lead pastor of the Mile High Vineyard, a family of neighborhood churches in Denver. He is the co-author of The Art of Neighboring: Building Genuine Relationships Right Outside Your Door. Benji is lead pastor of Light Church in Encinitas, Calf. \n\n\n\nLearn more about the Same Jesus podcast at foursquare.org/SameJesusPodcast, or contact us at samejesuspodcast@foursquare.org. \n\n\n\nAdditional Resources \n\n\n\nInvitation to a Journey by M. Robert Mulholland Jr. \nThe post S2 – E5: A biblical definition of holiness appeared first on News + Resources. \n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t"]]

    58 min

  4. 07/08/2024

    S2 – E4: Singleness, sexuality and true identity in the Lord

    [[:encoded, "\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \nIn Episode 4 / Season 2 of the Same Jesus podcast, Russell and A.J. discuss the complex topics of singleness and sexuality, and how conversations about sexual identities must address issues of loneliness, non-sexual intimacy and interdependence. \n\n\n\nYou can watch this episode on YouTube here. \n\n\n\nThe Same Jesus podcast is hosted by Russell Joyce and A.J. Swoboda. \n\n\n\nRussell Joyce is senior pastor of Faith Center, a Foursquare church located in Eugene, Ore. He is also the director of Foursquare Multiply, which seeks to train, network and multiply the next generation of Foursquare churches across the U.S. He wrote the new book His Face Like Mine: Finding God’s Love in Our Wounds (IVP). \n\n\n\nA.J. Swoboda, Ph.D., is assistant professor of Bible, Theology and World Christianity at Bushnell University. He has planted and pastored a Foursquare church in Portland called Theophilus that continues to worship to this day, as well as authored several books including his latest release, The Gift of Thorns: Jesus, the Flesh, and the War for Our Wants (Zondervan). \n\n\n\nThanks to our special guests Jennifer Thigpenn + Tony Scarcello. Jennifer is an ordained minister who currently serves as multiethnic ministry coordinator for the Western District of The Foursquare Church. Tony Scarcello is a pastor, speaker and writer who lives in Springfield, Ore. He is the author of Regenerate: Following Jesus After Deconstruction and also hosts the Regenerate Podcast. \n\n\n\nLearn more about the Same Jesus podcast at foursquare.org/SameJesusPodcast, or contact us at samejesuspodcast@foursquare.org. \n\n\n\nAdditional Resources \n\n\n\nUnwanted by Jay Stringer \n\n\n\nThe Gift of Thorns by A.J. Swoboda \nThe post S2 – E4: Singleness, sexuality and true identity in the Lord appeared first on News + Resources. \n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t"]]

    57 min

  5. 07/01/2024

    S2 – E3: The unexpected gifts of suffering

    [[:encoded, "\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t In Episode 3 / Season 2 of the Same Jesus podcast, Russell and A.J. delve into topics around suffering and faith: How do our cultural understandings of comfort and safety compare to biblical comfort and safety? How does our understanding of calling disrupt idols of secularized comfort? \nYou can watch this episode on YouTube here. \nThe Same Jesus podcast is hosted by Russell Joyce and A.J. Swoboda. \nRussell Joyce is senior pastor of Faith Center, a Foursquare church located in Eugene, Ore. He is also the director of Foursquare Multiply, which seeks to train, network and multiply the next generation of Foursquare churches across the U.S. He wrote the new book His Face Like Mine: Finding God’s Love in Our Wounds (IVP). \nA.J. Swoboda, Ph.D., is assistant professor of Bible, Theology and World Christianity at Bushnell University. He has planted and pastored a Foursquare church in Portland called Theophilus that continues to worship to this day, as well as authored several books including his latest release, The Gift of Thorns: Jesus, the Flesh, and the War for Our Wants (Zondervan). \nThanks to our special guests Jon and Fawn Cobler. Jon and Fawn serve as lead pastors to the Church of Living Water in Olympia, Wash. Additionally, they serve as board members for Church Awakening, a ministry that envisions and equips pastors and churches for spiritual awakening. \nLearn more about the Same Jesus podcast at foursquare.org/SameJesusPodcast, or contact us at samejesuspodcast@foursquare.org. \n  \nAdditional Resources \nFind out more about the Center for Spiritual Renewal at https://www.foursquare.org/leader/health/ \nHis Face Like Mine by Russell Joyce \nThe post S2 – E3: The unexpected gifts of suffering appeared first on News + Resources. \n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t"]]

    45 min

  6. 06/24/2024

    S2 – E2: The politics of God’s kingdom and partisan divides

    [[:encoded, "\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \nIn Episode 2 / Season 2 of the Same Jesus podcast, Russell and A.J. tackle questions related to politics: What does it look like to have a political vision informed by the gospel and not secular, national identities? What does it mean to be political but not partisan? \n\n\n\nYou can watch this episode on YouTube here. \n\n\n\nThe Same Jesus podcast is hosted by Russell Joyce and A.J. Swoboda. \n\n\n\nRussell Joyce is senior pastor of Faith Center, a Foursquare church located in Eugene, Ore. He is also the director of Foursquare Multiply, which seeks to train, network and multiply the next generation of Foursquare churches across the U.S. He wrote the new book His Face Like Mine: Finding God’s Love in Our Wounds (IVP). \n\n\n\nA.J. Swoboda, Ph.D., is assistant professor of Bible, Theology and World Christianity at Bushnell University. He has planted and pastored a Foursquare church in Portland called Theophilus that continues to worship to this day, as well as authored several books including his latest release, The Gift of Thorns: Jesus, the Flesh, and the War for Our Wants (Zondervan). \n\n\n\nThanks to our special guest Rich Villodas. Rich is an author, speaker and pastor who serves at New Life Fellowship in New York City. \n\n\n\nLearn more about the Same Jesus podcast at foursquare.org/SameJesusPodcast, or contact us at samejesuspodcast@foursquare.org. \n\n\n\nAdditional Resources \n\n\n\nConfronting Christianity by Rebecca McLaughlin \n\n\n\nThe Narrow Path,

    50 min

  7. 06/17/2024

    S2 – E1: True ministry success in a performance-driven culture

    [[:encoded, "\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Russell and A.J. kick off the second season of the Same Jesus podcast by discussing what true ministry success looks like–theologically and practically–and how it might differ from the typical American understanding of success. \nYou can watch this episode on YouTube here. \nThe Same Jesus podcast is hosted by Russell Joyce and A.J. Swoboda. \nRussell Joyce is senior pastor of Faith Center, a Foursquare church located in Eugene, Ore. He is also the director of Foursquare Multiply, which seeks to train, network and multiply the next generation of Foursquare churches across the U.S. He wrote the new book His Face Like Mine: Finding God’s Love in Our Wounds (IVP). \nA.J. Swoboda, Ph.D., is assistant professor of Bible, Theology and World Christianity at Bushnell University. He has planted and pastored a Foursquare church in Portland called Theophilus that continues to worship to this day, as well as authored several books including his latest release, The Gift of Thorns: Jesus, the Flesh, and the War for Our Wants (Zondervan). \nThanks to our special guests Jordan and Jessica Rice, and Chanda Crutcher. Jordan and Jessica are both on staff at Renaissance Church in New York City, where Jordan serves as lead pastor and Jessica as communications director; Jessica also has a popular lifestyle blog: Storied + Styled. Chanda Crutcher serves as district supervisor for the Foursquare Atlantic District. \nLearn more about the Same Jesus podcast at foursquare.org/SameJesusPodcast, or contact us at samejesuspodcast@foursquare.org. \nResources \n The Story of Christian Theology by Roger Olson \nThe City of God by Saint Augustine of Hippo \nThe post S2 – E1: True ministry success in a performance-driven culture appeared first on News + Resources. \n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t"]]

    57 min

  8. 08/28/2023

    S1 – E8: Conclusion

    [[:encoded, "\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \nIn the finale episode of the Same Jesus podcast, Russell and A.J. take a hard look back on where we’ve been as a movement, as well as where Foursquare could be headed during the next 100 years. \n\n\n\nThe Same Jesus podcast is hosted by Russell Joyce and A.J. Swoboda. \n\n\n\nRussell Joyce is senior pastor of Faith Center, a Foursquare church located in Eugene, Ore. He is also the director of Foursquare Multiply, which seeks to train, network and multiply the next generation of Foursquare churches across the U.S. \n\n\n\nA.J. Swoboda, Ph.D., is assistant professor of Bible, Theology and World Christianity at Bushnell University. He has written several books, and he planted and pastored a Foursquare church in Portland, Ore., called Theophilus that continues to worship to this day. \n\n\n\nThanks to our special guests Randy Remington + Keith Jenkins, who previously served together as leaders at Beaverton Foursquare Church in Beaverton, Ore. These days, Randy serves as president of The Foursquare Church; Keith is senior pastor of East Hill, a Foursquare church located in Gresham, Ore. \n\n\n\nLearn more about the Same Jesus podcast at foursquare.org/SameJesusPodcast. \n\n\n\nAdditional Resources Foursquare’s Identity Keystones \n\n\n\nFoursquare’s Global Distinctives Thinking in Tongues by James K.A. Smith \n\n\n\nAimee: The Life Story of Aimee Semple McPherson by Aimee Semple McPherson \nThe post S1 – E8: Conclusion appeared first on News + Resources. \n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t"]]

    47 min
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What do a theologian and a pastor have to say about Jesus as healer, interdenominational church life, ordaining women and the four-fold gospel? Listen in as Russell Joyce and A.J. Swoboda, Ph.D., talk about these hot topics and more on the Same Jesus Podcast.

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  • Creator
    The Foursquare Church
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
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