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Same Jesus Podcast
Hosted by The Foursquare Church · EN
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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Episode 18: Family as witness, not idol: Rediscovering the biblical vision of the meaning and purpose of family
May 400:59:22Tap to summarizeIn episode 18, A.J. and Russell welcome Author Carmen Joy Imes, Ph.D. Listen in as they discuss a biblical definition for family and how it differs from a typical American vision of family. Why is the definition of family so important? Because the church's understanding of family can become a counter-cultural witness in our world.
Transcribe →Episode 17: Loud Flame, Still Voice: Rediscovering the stillness of the Charismatic faith
Apr 200:50:26Tap to summarizeJoin A.J. Swabota and Russell Joyce as they host conversations for the church in the midst of a noisy world, trying to play both sides against the middle in pursuit of the One who is the same yesterday, today and forever. In episode 17, they share some slight changes to the podcast and talk with Pastor Glenn Packiam about Spiritual formation. Get ready to make room in your prayer closet for both the Charismatic AND the contemplative.
Transcribe →The desperate need for spiritual formation in our time
Jul 29, 202400:42:29Tap to summarizeIn 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.You can watch this episode on YouTube here.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 ResourcesPracticing the Way by John Mark ComerBecoming Dallas Willard by Gary W. MoonThe post S2 – E7: The desperate need for spiritual formation in our time appeared first on News + Resources.
Transcribe →The future of the church in the Western culture
Jul 22, 202400:52:19Tap to summarizeIn 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.You can watch this episode on YouTube here.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 ResourcesTo find more information on Foursquare Multiply, visit https://foursquaremultiply.com/en/To find more information on Exponential Español, visit https://multiplicacion.orgThe post S2 – E6: The future of the church in the Western culture appeared first on News + Resources.
Transcribe →A biblical definition of holiness
Jul 15, 202400:58:11Tap to summarizeEpisode 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.”You can watch this episode on YouTube here.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 ResourcesInvitation to a Journey by M. Robert Mulholland Jr. The post S2 – E5: A biblical definition of holiness appeared first on News + Resources.
Transcribe →Singleness, sexuality and true identity in the Lord
Jul 8, 202400:57:01Tap to summarizeIn 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.You can watch this episode on YouTube here.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 ResourcesUnwanted by Jay StringerThe Gift of Thorns by A.J. Swoboda The post S2 – E4: Singleness, sexuality and true identity in the Lord appeared first on News + Resources.
Transcribe →The unexpected gifts of suffering
Jul 1, 202400:45:23Tap to summarizeIn 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?You can watch this episode on YouTube here.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 ResourcesFind out more about the Center for Spiritual Renewal at https://www.foursquare.org/leader/health/His Face Like Mine by Russell JoyceThe post S2 – E3: The unexpected gifts of suffering appeared first on News + Resources.
Transcribe →The politics of God’s kingdom and partisan divides
Jun 24, 202400:50:21Tap to summarizeIn 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?You can watch this episode on YouTube here.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 ResourcesConfronting Christianity by Rebecca McLaughlin The Narrow Path, Good and Beautiful and Kind, and
Transcribe →True ministry success in a performance-driven culture
Jun 17, 202400:56:40Tap to summarizeRussell 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.You can watch this episode on YouTube here.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 OlsonThe City of God by Saint Augustine of HippoThe post S2 – E1: True ministry success in a performance-driven culture appeared first on News + Resources.
Transcribe →Conclusion
Aug 28, 202300:46:32Tap to summarizeIn 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.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.SA.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.Thanks 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.Learn more about the Same Jesus podcast at foursquare.org/SameJesusPodcast.Additional ResourcesFoursquare’s Identity KeystonesFoursquare’s Global DistinctivesThinking in Tongues by James K.A. SmithAimee: The Life Story of Aimee Semple McPherson by Aimee Semple McPhersonThe post S1 – E8: Conclusion appeared first on News + Resources.
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