Unedited, real and raw...just like life. Saints & Pioneers is a podcast centered around faith, relationship over religion and being free to pioneer in a world that almost always demands we conform. This is life on the trail and seeking God in the process of it all. Keith Akins, Jesse Crowe & friends share stories to encourage, challenge and inspire creativity in the world and in the Church. Join us on the trail!
Keith Akins & Jesse Crowe finish up the series on Western Theology comparing and contrasting theology between "Settler" & "Pioneer" mindsets.
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13 Jun 2025
Western Theology Chapter 7
Keith Akins & Jesse Crowe continue in our series on Wes Seliger's "Western Theology"
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2 May 2025
Western Theology Chapter 6
Keith Akins & Jesse Crowe continue in Western Theology by looking at chapter 6 discussing the difference of the mindsets of a Pastor in "Settler Theology" & "Pioneer Theology."
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21 Mar 2025
Western Theology Chapter 5
Keith Akins & Jesse Crowe discuss the contrast of "Settler" & "Pioneer" Theologies differing views of the role of Deacon in the Church. Join us for this episode as we continue examining Wes Seeliger's book "Western Theology."
7 Feb 2025
Western Theology Chapter 4
Join Keith Akins & Jesse Crowe as they discuss chapter 4 in Wes Seeliger's "Western Theology" and the contrast between the views of the Holy Spirit represented in each of the "Settler" & "Pioneer" theologies. Much love and prayers for your life on the trail!
17 Jan 2025
Saints & Pioneers Classified
Join Keith Akins & Jesse Crowe as they talk with Roger Patterson & "Jason" on this somewhat classified missions talk about Roger & Jason's work around the globe. This isn't just a missions episode, but a chance for us all to examine the calling of God to all our hearts. Prayers are appreciated for both of these brothers, if you feel led to give financially you can do so securely at churchatsouthside.com/give (http://churchatsouthside.com/give) and select funds "Roger Patterson Africa" & "Jason Middle East." 100% of donations will go directly to these individuals and are tax deductible. Join us soon as we will be back in our Western Theology series for our next episode, stay tuned!
11 Dec 2024
Western Theology Chapter 3
Keith Akins & Jesse Crowe discuss life on the trail through the eyes of Wes Seeliger's book called "Western Theology." This book compares and contrasts "Settler Theology" versus "Pioneer Theology." Join us on this journey and if you haven't, we highly recommend listening to this series in order wherever you get your podcasts from.
19 Nov 2024
Western Theology Chapter 2
Keith Akins & Jesse Crowe discuss Chapter 2 of Wes Seeliger's "Western Theology" comparing and contrasting the view of God in both "Settler Theology" & "Pioneer Theology." While most episodes of "Saints & Pioneers" are stand alone episodes, we encourage before listening to chapter 2, that you go back and listen to the previous podcast episode on chapter 1.
6 Nov 2024
Western Theology Chapter 1
Join Keith Akins & Jesse Crowe as they introduce a new series based off Wes Seeliger's "Western Theology." Each episode we will look at a chapter comparing a "settler theology" versus a "pioneer theology." The guys mention in this first of the series episode their introduction to this book from one of their favorite author/speakers Brennan Manning (Ragamuffin Gospel) sermons named "Unsettling the Settlers."
8 Oct 2024
The Garden, the Tree & the Fall
Join us this episode as Jesse Crowe & Keith Akins talk about our origin story in the Garden. We examine life & intimacy with God in the Garden, the Tree & the Fall. So much of our story makes sense when we view it through the lens of the Garden.
5 Sept 2024
How to Enter the Sanctuary of God
Keith Akins & Jesse Crowe pick up where episode 3 left off on Psalm 73 and talk about their daily practices to connect with God. Also in this episode you get a pre-release sneak peek of Jesse Crowe & the Unrest's "Buffalo." Links below to some of the apps and products that we mentioned in the episode.
Read Scripture App: https://apps.apple.com/app/id1067865974 (https://apps.apple.com/app/id1067865974)
Lectio 365 App: https://apps.apple.com/app/id1483974820 (https://apps.apple.com/app/id1483974820)
Daily Kairos Journal: https://dailykairos.com/keith-akins (https://dailykairos.com/keith-akins)
Pause App: https://apps.apple.com/app/id1471913620 (https://apps.apple.com/app/id1471913620)
30 Aug 2024
Who Have I in Heaven but You?
Jesse Crowe, Keith Akins, Stephen Shirley & Roger Patterson discuss the beauty of Psalm 73 and the challenges of distractions our world and its systems bring. Is He enough for you?
8 Aug 2024
Cancer...Fear, Worry & Anxiety
Jesse Crowe, Keith Akins & Stephen Shirley talk cancer and the fear, worry and anxiety that come from it and from life in general no matter what you're facing. But...There is hope!
Jesse referenced Keith's talk at The Church at Southside this past Sunday on this topic and we wanted to put that link in the show notes for you here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpe2YvxP5Sg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpe2YvxP5Sg)
2 Aug 2024
The Beginning
Keith Akins & Jesse Crowe kick off Saints & Pioneers with episode 1 talking about how they met and why they felt the need to start the Saints & Pioneers podcast.
23 Jul 2024
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