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Think Big Collaborative
Hosted by Jason Thompson · EN
There’s a difference between ‘church people’ and ‘kingdom people’ but determining those distinctions can be tricky. In each episode, Dr. Jason Thompson and a guest faith leader engage in dialogue about the intricacies and complexities of kingdom-minded practices. If you desire to think bigger and better, then this podcast is for you.
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When Jesus Can't and When You Should!
Feb 4, 202201:03:20Tap to summarizeThis podcast is for people interested in moving beyond "church-minded" activities to more "kingdom-minded" work that reflect the tenets of the Christian faith. Think Big intentionally spotlights faith leaders who embody the concept of "kingdom-mindedness" and invite into a dialogue about new and imaginative ways of centering Christian work. This episode features Dr. Jason Thompson (host) and guest the Reverend Mycal Brickhouse (https://www.mycalbrickhouse.com/), Pastor of Cary First Christian Church in Cary, NC.What is the Think Big Collaborative?The Think Big Collaborative is designed for the full, conscious, and active participation of all worshipers - young and old, the powerless and powerful, newcomers and lifelong worshipers. Through Think Big we are led beyond ourselves to give ourselves away to minister to the needs of the local community and the world. A hallmark of the Think Big Collaborative is its potential to mine the riches of scripture and lead worshipers to deeper encounters with the message of the gospel where true purpose and destiny in Him is found.
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Freedom and Faith
Jan 3, 202200:47:12Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Dr. Jason Thompson and Pastor Joseph Pridgen (https://josephpridgen.com) tease out the difficulty of holding on a season word while missing their lifetime assignment. Learn how to move from faith to faith. What is the Think Big Collaborative?The ThinkBig Collaborative is designed for the full, conscious, and active participation of all worshipers - young and old, the powerless and powerful, newcomers and lifelong worshipers. Through ThinkBig we are led beyond ourselves to give ourselves away to minister to the needs of the local community and the world. A hallmark of the ThinkBig Collaborative is its potential to mine the riches of scripture and lead worshipers to deeper encounters with the message of the gospel where true purpose and destiny in Him is found.
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On Vision and Mindsets
Nov 12, 202101:10:46Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Dr. Jason Thompson and Pastor Rev. Brent La Prince Edwards of Asheville, NC discuss relationships between vision and a Godly mindset. Destiny starts with the mind, and thoughts are powerful because thoughts determine actions, actions determine behavior, behavior determines destiny. What is the Think Big Collaborative?The ThinkBig Collaborative is designed for the full, conscious, and active participation of all worshipers - young and old, the powerless and powerful, newcomers and lifelong worshipers. Through ThinkBig we are led beyond ourselves to give ourselves away to minister to the needs of the local community and the world. A hallmark of the ThinkBig Collaborative is its potential to mine the riches of scripture and lead worshipers to deeper encounters with the message of the gospel where true purpose and destiny in Him is found.
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You're Not Finished Yet!
Nov 6, 202101:11:55Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Dr. Jason Thompson and Dr. Karen Stewart of Arizona provide useful commentary against the need to breathe new life into those unfinished plans and projects. What is the Think Big Collaborative?The ThinkBig Collaborative is designed for the full, conscious, and active participation of all worshipers - young and old, the powerless and powerful, newcomers and lifelong worshipers. Through ThinkBig we are led beyond ourselves to give ourselves away to minister to the needs of the local community and the world. A hallmark of the ThinkBig Collaborative is its potential to mine the riches of scripture and lead worshipers to deeper encounters with the message of the gospel where true purpose and destiny in Him is found.
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Living Above Mediocrity
Nov 5, 202101:13:09Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Dr. Jason Thompson and Dr. Brandon Crowley (www.brandoncrowley.com) reckon the impacts of White Christianity (also called “Christian nationalism” and “white Christian nationalism”) and its distinctions between Christ's liberating message for all people. The term "White Christianity" is used to describe a political movement that seeks to topple church-state separation and declare America a “Christian nation” – with “Christian” in this case being far to the right and supremely fundamentalist.While this movement is sometimes openly aligned with racist movements, their ultimate goal is seen as a branch of white supremacy because it would result in a society governed by conservative white Christian men who would make decisions for everyone else.The terminology is new, but the movement is not and the Religious Right, a religio-political force of extreme Christian fundamentalists who seek to tear down the church-state wall, “Christianize” public schools and other government institutions, roll back women’s rights, strip LGBTQ Americans of basic freedoms and impose a theocratic state on the country. What is the Think Big Collaborative?The ThinkBig Collaborative is designed for the full, conscious, and active participation of all worshipers - young and old, the powerless and powerful, newcomers and lifelong worshipers. Through ThinkBig we are led beyond ourselves to give ourselves away to minister to the needs of the local community and the world. A hallmark of the ThinkBig Collaborative is its potential to mine the riches of scripture and lead worshipers to deeper encounters with the message of the gospel where true purpose and destiny in Him is found.
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On Callings, Visions, and Victories
Nov 5, 202101:03:33Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Dr. Jason Thompson and Pastor Willie Barnes, Jr. grapple with the idea of the calling and relationships between visions and victories. What is the Think Big Collaborative?The ThinkBig Collaborative is designed for the full, conscious, and active participation of all worshipers - young and old, the powerless and powerful, newcomers and lifelong worshipers. Through ThinkBig we are led beyond ourselves to give ourselves away to minister to the needs of the local community and the world. A hallmark of the ThinkBig Collaborative is its potential to mine the riches of scripture and lead worshipers to deeper encounters with the message of the gospel where true purpose and destiny in Him is found.
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A Whole New World
Nov 5, 202101:02:44Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Dr. Jason Thompson and Rev. Renita Green, Associate Director Religious Diversity and Ecumenical Ministry at the University of Dayton, envision what a new world could be like IF we have the audacity to believe. What is the Think Big Collaborative?The ThinkBig Collaborative is designed for the full, conscious, and active participation of all worshipers - young and old, the powerless and powerful, newcomers and lifelong worshipers. Through ThinkBig we are led beyond ourselves to give ourselves away to minister to the needs of the local community and the world. A hallmark of the ThinkBig Collaborative is its potential to mine the riches of scripture and lead worshipers to deeper encounters with the message of the gospel where true purpose and destiny in Him is found.
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Living on Purpose and Purposefully Waiting
Nov 5, 202100:59:13Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Dr. Jason Thompson and Dr. Virgil Woods (www.virgilwoods.com/) engage in dialogue about purposeful living and what the frustration attached to waiting on the very thing everyone else around you seems to get freely. What is the Think Big Collaborative?The ThinkBig Collaborative is designed for the full, conscious, and active participation of all worshipers - young and old, the powerless and powerful, newcomers and lifelong worshipers. Through ThinkBig we are led beyond ourselves to give ourselves away to minister to the needs of the local community and the world. A hallmark of the ThinkBig Collaborative is its potential to mine the riches of scripture and lead worshipers to deeper encounters with the message of the gospel where true purpose and destiny in Him is found.
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Escape Routes and Mastering the Exit
Nov 4, 202101:06:58Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Dr. Jason Thompson and Dr. Zeb Talley III (www.zebthe3rd.com) use "escapism" and "exits" as concepts to think through Kingdom-minded practices. What is the Think Big Collaborative? The ThinkBig Collaborative is designed for the full, conscious, and active participation of all worshipers - young and old, the powerless and powerful, newcomers and lifelong worshipers. Through ThinkBig we are led beyond ourselves to give ourselves away to minister to the needs of the local community and the world. A hallmark of the ThinkBig Collaborative is its potential to mine the riches of scripture and lead worshipers to deeper encounters with the message of the gospel where true purpose and destiny in Him is found.
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