Same Jesus Podcast

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Same Jesus Podcast

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. JUL 29

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

    In 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. The Same Jesus podcast is hosted by Russell Joyce and A.J. Swoboda. Russell 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). A.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). Thanks 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. Learn more about the Same Jesus podcast at foursquare.org/SameJesusPodcast, or contact us at samejesuspodcast@foursquare.org.   Additional Resources Practicing the Way by John Mark Comer Becoming Dallas Willard by Gary W. Moon The post S2 – E7: The desperate need for spiritual formation in our time appeared first on News + Resources. ]]>

    43 min
  2. JUL 22

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

    In 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. The Same Jesus podcast is hosted by Russell Joyce and A.J. Swoboda. Russell 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). A.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). Thanks 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. Learn more about the Same Jesus podcast at foursquare.org/SameJesusPodcast, or contact us at samejesuspodcast@foursquare.org.   Additional Resources To find more information on Foursquare Multiply, visit https://foursquaremultiply.com/en/ To find more information on Exponential Español, visit https://multiplicacion.org The post S2 – E6: The future of the church in the Western culture appeared first on News + Resources. ]]>

    52 min
  3. JUL 15

    S2 – E5: A biblical definition of holiness

    Episode 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.” The Same Jesus podcast is hosted by Russell Joyce and A.J. Swoboda. Russell 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). A.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). Thanks 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. Learn more about the Same Jesus podcast at foursquare.org/SameJesusPodcast, or contact us at samejesuspodcast@foursquare.org.   Additional Resources Invitation to a Journey by M. Robert Mulholland Jr. The post S2 – E5: A biblical definition of holiness appeared first on News + Resources. ]]>

    58 min
  4. JUL 8

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

    In 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. The Same Jesus podcast is hosted by Russell Joyce and A.J. Swoboda. Russell 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). A.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). Thanks 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. Learn more about the Same Jesus podcast at foursquare.org/SameJesusPodcast, or contact us at samejesuspodcast@foursquare.org.   Additional Resources Unwanted by Jay Stringer The Gift of Thorns by A.J. Swoboda The post S2 – E4: Singleness, sexuality and true identity in the Lord appeared first on News + Resources. ]]>

    57 min
  5. JUL 1

    S2 – E3: The unexpected gifts of suffering

    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? The Same Jesus podcast is hosted by Russell Joyce and A.J. Swoboda. Russell 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). A.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). Thanks 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. Learn more about the Same Jesus podcast at foursquare.org/SameJesusPodcast, or contact us at samejesuspodcast@foursquare.org.   Additional Resources Find out more about the Center for Spiritual Renewal at https://www.foursquare.org/leader/health/ His Face Like Mine by Russell Joyce The post S2 – E3: The unexpected gifts of suffering appeared first on News + Resources. ]]>

    45 min
  6. JUN 23

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

    In 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? The Same Jesus podcast is hosted by Russell Joyce and A.J. Swoboda. Russell 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). A.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). Thanks to our special guest Rich Villodas. Rich is an author, speaker and pastor who serves at New Life Fellowship in New York City. Learn more about the Same Jesus podcast at foursquare.org/SameJesusPodcast, or contact us at samejesuspodcast@foursquare.org.   Additional Resources Confronting Christianity by Rebecca McLaughlin The Narrow Path, Good and Beautiful and Kind, and The Deeply Formed Life by our guest Rich Villodas The post S2 – E2: The politics of God’s kingdom and partisan divides appeared first on News + Resources. ]]>

    50 min
  7. JUN 16

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

    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. The Same Jesus podcast is hosted by Russell Joyce and A.J. Swoboda. Russell 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). A.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). Thanks 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. Learn more about the Same Jesus podcast at foursquare.org/SameJesusPodcast, or contact us at samejesuspodcast@foursquare.org.   Resources  The Story of Christian Theology by Roger Olson The City of God by Saint Augustine of Hippo The post S2 – E1: True ministry success in a performance-driven culture appeared first on News + Resources. ]]>

    57 min
5
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61 Ratings

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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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