We all love simplicity, and the good news we find in the pages of Scripture doesn't need to be overly complex. However, oversimplifying the gospel has led to some big problems... When we cut out important details in the rich story of God and God's people, we lose our ability to make sense of and live out what Jesus ACTUALLY teaches! And this has left many in my (millennial) generation scratching our heads. In this podcast, you'll hear thoughtful Christian leaders talk about nuanced aspects of the gospel and what it means to follow Jesus in a faithful, biblical, and life-giving way.
EPISODE 20: The Good News About Chronic Illness and Pain w/Shannon Cramer
Odds are, you probably know someone who struggles with chronic illness or pain. Often nicknamed "invisible disability," chronic illness and pain are a hidden struggle that countless people deal with on a daily basis, and this constant battle puts a strain on every aspect of a person's life including their faith and spirituality. My guest on this episode is no stranger to the daily battle that comes with chronic illness. Shannon Cramer has lived with debilitating health complications for the past thirteen years, and during that time, her faith and trust in God have been stretched and tested to its limits. Her recently published book, How To Keep Believing When You're Suffering, is a labor of love resulting from her journey with God through the difficulties of chronic illness and our conversation in this episode illustrates the beautiful hope, faith, and strength that radiates from her because of God's transformative love in her life.
You can see and purchase Shannon's book on Amazon or on her website at www.shannoncramerwrites.com/book (https://www.shannoncramerwrites.com/book)
25 Mar 2024
EPISODE 19: The Good News About Prayer as Transformation w/D.J. Marotta
Many protestant Christians like myself are very familiar with the idea of God transforming us from the inside out, but is it possible for something like the Lord's Prayer to actually change and transform us from the outside in? Tune in to this episode of Reframing the Gospel to hear from Rev. Marotta, author of the book Liturgy in the Wilderness, about how the Lord's Prayer and other liturgical practices can do just that - serve as God's tools to transform us from the outside in.
Liturgy in the Wilderness: How the Lord's Prayer Shapes the Imagination of the Church in a Secular Age by D.J. Marotta - https://www.amazon.com/Liturgy-Wilderness-Prayer-Imagination-Secular/dp/0802428568 (https://www.amazon.com/Liturgy-Wilderness-Prayer-Imagination-Secular/dp/0802428568)
18 Mar 2024
EPISODE 18: The Good News About Intentional Christian Community w/Lakshmi Piette
Many modern protestant churches in the United States will tell you that they are community-oriented, and while it may not be false that many churches believe this to be true, it still often feels difficult to find the type of community we often long for and crave. The type of community in which you see and interact with those you do life with more than once a week, and where you have the chance to see and be seen by people who love you deeply instead of just shooting the breeze for a few minutes.
My guest on this episode is a classmate and fellow seminary student, Lakshmi Piette, who possesses a deep love and longing for rich and intentional Christian community. During this episode, you'll get to hear about her experience in these types of Christian communities and why she finds them so valuable and important.
To follow Lakshmi and learn more about Intentional Christian Community, check out her podcast and substack here: https://lakshmipiette.substack.com/s/dwelling-place (https://lakshmipiette.substack.com/s/dwelling-place)
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