Mission Upside Down
For 2000 years, the followers of Jesus have been on a mission, even as Jesus himself was on a mission. Often wrongly understood as “saving souls,” this mission of Jesus actually is about bringing people into a new kingdom, a new reality. Life in this new kingdom requires not only a change of heart and mind, but a change in life-purpose and worldview. As Jesus himself observes, there are not many people who will want this change. But for those who are changed by God inwardly, life in this new kingdom, brings new meaning and purpose in life. Everyone who becomes part of this new kingdom finds that almost all their prior beliefs, ideas, attitudes, and perspectives become turned “upside down.”
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- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 24 minutes
- Episodes
- 176
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
#156 Mask-Wearing Men
Most men aren’t good at being open or vulnerable. We look at some reasons for that. In addition to (perhaps) having spouses and extended families, men need friendships with other men.
00:23:46 |
Wed 05 Jun 2024
#155 God’s Friendship with His People
Several books in the Old Testament refer to God’s friendship with the people He has redeemed. We will take a quick survey of several Biblical texts. We also consider some practical steps for buildin…
00:26:34 |
Wed 29 May 2024
#154 Learning from Jesus about Friendship
The night before he was crucified, Jesus spoke at length about his love for his eleven faithful disciples. He specifically called them his friends–his deeply-loved friends. In today’s episode we begi…
00:23:58 |
Wed 22 May 2024
#153 Leading Funeral Services - Part 2
In the second part, the pastors discuss other matters connected to funerals. Among other things, they talk about the difference in tone and emotion at the funeral of an older believer compared to so…
00:31:12 |
Wed 15 May 2024
#152 Leading Funeral Services - Part 1
From time to time, pastors are asked to lead funeral services for people in their church who have died. In this episode two pastors talk about their experience in leading funerals–both the challenges…
00:29:47 |
Wed 08 May 2024
#151 Heaven
Our limited minds cannot fully comprehend the glories of heaven. Yet God has told us enough about heaven to encourage us on this earth. As we’ve trusted in Jesus, someday we will enter that heavenly …
00:25:41 |
Wed 01 May 2024
#150 The Valley of the Shadow of Death
Whether we’re grieving the death of a loved one, or standing alongside those who are grieving, Jesus is with us. Psalm 23 reminds us that our Good Shepherd walks with us through the valley of the sha…
00:23:22 |
Wed 24 Apr 2024
#149 Good Grief
The Bible speaks of death as our enemy. In Christ, death is a defeated enemy, but it remains our enemy nonetheless. Therefore we rightly grieve and mourn the deaths of those we love.
00:25:27 |
Wed 17 Apr 2024
#148 How Pastors Can Get Trained - Part 2
In the second part of this conversation, the pastors discuss some of the advantages of this unique model of training. They also explore the need for leadership training and the role of mentoring for…
00:30:45 |
Wed 10 Apr 2024
#147 How Pastors Can Get Trained - Part 1
Traditionally, pastors get educated in seminaries. They pass their courses and receive their degrees. In today’s conversation, two experienced pastors talk about a different model used by some chur…
00:31:45 |
Wed 27 Mar 2024
#146 A Field Report
Randal recently visited one of the churches he had served years ago. In this episode he reflects on conversations with various pastors and church members.
00:25:26 |
Wed 20 Mar 2024
#145 How Pastors Can Find Help
Continuing the conversation, Randal and Mitchell suggest ways for pastors to find help in their ministries. Under-shepherds today need to be strengthened and encouraged so that they, in turn, can str…
00:31:21 |
Wed 13 Mar 2024
#144 Some Dangers and Temptations for Pastors
Two pastors, Randal and Mitchell, talk about certain dangers and temptations for pastors today. Along with the Apostle Paul himself, they conclude that pastors, at times, are weak. They are also pro…
00:30:26 |
Wed 06 Mar 2024
#143 Pastors Are Shepherds
The word most often used in the New Testament for preachers, or ministers, is the word “pastor.” Literally, a pastor is a shepherd, the leader of a flock of sheep. In this episode we learn about som…
00:23:21 |
Wed 28 Feb 2024
#142 Becoming More of an Acts 2 Church - Part 2
What else can help a church become more like an Acts 2 church? Among other things, the pastors discuss sharing meals together, meeting in small groups, praying for one another, and serving others in…
00:29:49 |
Wed 21 Feb 2024
#141 Becoming More of an Acts 2 Church – Part 1
Today we’re beginning a conversation with a pastor of a church in Toronto. With Acts 2:42-47 as a starting point, we talk about how churches and its people can become more like the Church described i…
00:32:04 |
Wed 14 Feb 2024
#140 The Spiritually Unhoused
Recent statistics show that many people who consider themselves believers are dropping out of church. They’ve become spiritually homeless, unhoused. Why is this happening?
00:22:46 |
Wed 07 Feb 2024
#139 The Kingdom of God Today
Jesus’ main message in the gospels is about the coming of the Kingdom of God. There are two very different ways to interpret the meaning of the kingdom. Each way will impact your understanding of pro…
00:23:32 |
Wed 31 Jan 2024
#138 The One People of God
Does God have one plan for the Jews to be saved, and a second plan for the Gentiles to be saved? Contrary to what preachers say today, the Bible shows God’s plan for Jews and Gentiles to belong to o…
00:26:59 |
Wed 24 Jan 2024
#137 God’s Blessing Upon Israel
Many believers think that God commands us to ‘bless’ Israel today. And if we don’t, we will come under God’s curse. So let’s look at the specific promise God makes to Abraham in Genesis 12, and let’…
00:25:30 |
Wed 17 Jan 2024
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