Participating in a shared experience gives us the opportunity to partake together in joy, in belonging, and in community.
In order for something to be reconciled, you have to give a full account of what was done. Everything must be accounted for. So for us to truly see racial reconciliation, we must give an account of every racial injustice that has happened in our country. Which is messy...difficult...hard...but it must be done if we are to build multi-ethnic communities of healing. A flourishing church. A highly incarnational church.
To not acknowledge the history of something, is to perpetuate the existence of something. This is why Critical Race Theory is important. I spoke at Kaleo Phx on Sunday, June 6, 2021 and this is a recording from that gathering. Click to see is a transcript of my message notes.
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I never would have thought 5 years ago that I would be a pastor and the topics in my sermon would be these. The work that we're doing at Kaleo Phoenix, I truly believe, is a move of the Spirit and I'm blessed to be a part of it. I spoke at Kaleo Phx on Sunday, May 16, 2021 and this is a recording from that gathering along with a transcript of my message/notes.
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How would Jesus address the injustices shown towards Daunte Wright, Caron Nazario, George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery? How would Jesus create space to comfort the communities hurting from the loss of life? How would Jesus address the dangers of White Supremacy? How would Jesus create space for racial reconciliation? I spoke at Kaleo Phx on Sunday, April 18, 2021, doing my best to address these things in humility and love. This is a recording from that gathering. Below is a transcript of my message/notes.
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The ordination service was nothing short of amazing. I was definitely a bit stressed (it was rainy and cold all day) and my message didn’t come out exactly as I planned, but all in all, I’m grateful.
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Chris is a co-founding pastor of Kaleo Phoenix a church centered around the idea of “Table Gathering” - before meeting in sanctuaries, church buildings, or cathedrals, followers of Jesus met in homes around tables, practicing the ways of Jesus by eating and drinking together. In this episode, we talk about how he structures Kaleo Phoenix, COVID-19’s effect on the Church, and The Unique Leadership Style of The Trinity.
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Nick Hand is the current pastor of Celebration Church in Fresno California and podcast host of The Table Podcast. With a unique story of growing up a church-kid with a rock star-dream, Nick shares his personal story and gives practical advice about stewarding your season and embracing the beauty of conversation.
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Valerie, known as V by most family and friends was born on the south side of Chicago in an Italian American family. In 2002 the passing of her Grandma lit a fire under her to seek God deeper than ever before and a desire to know her true identity and purpose. She spent the following 16 years studying scripture, ministering and evangelizing. In this episode, we discuss her personal story, how to know when God wants something for you vs. you wanting something for yourself, and advice she’d give millennials who want to make an impact in their community.
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Justin is a digital missionary, married to the love of his life, Emily, an avid weightlifter and producer of That Christian Vlogger — A weekly YouTube show. In this episode we talk about God's purpose in the waiting, making content on controversial topics, and observations made about millennials in today's culture.
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Judah grew up in the ministry and is a fifth generation preacher. In this episode we talk about Judah's time on the Oxygen reality series, Preachers of Atlanta, his Dad’s coming out about being gay, and what he feels we can do to improve as the Body of Christ.
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I've known the Hamiltons for 2.5 years now and they are truly incredible people. They love people deeply and lead from a place of genuine care for others. They're more than pastors, friends, leaders -- they're family and in this episode, we talk about life, relationships, and the Get Your SHIP Together conference coming February 8-9, 2019.
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In this episode, we talk about how Theo proposed to his fiancé, Yazel, his 64-year-old grandmother that adopted him at the age of three, and how he forgave his drug-addicted parents.
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In this episode, Pastor Justin talks about how they started New Day Church and why it’s counter cultural in today’s world. He also gives incredible insight into how God is first relational before He is functional. If anything, check it out so you can see how gifted he is at teaching the Bible with great clarity and simplicity!
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A good friend of mine introduced me to some of Matt's videos online a couple years ago and then I heard him speak. Let me tell you -- he's young, bold and totally on fire for God! He has story after story of God healing people in Walmarts, parks, and gas stations simply because he was bold enough to ask to pray for them on the spot. In this episode, we talk about how to be bold in your faith AND we get a chance to see Matt pray for people live on the streets. I pray it encourages you to be bold with the love of Jesus.
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She waited two years to become an intern at Elevation Church and now I get hear about her experience! Was it everything she hoped it would be? Was Steven Furtick everything she expected? What was the culture like at Elevation Church? Find out on this episode and be sure to follow Kenyonna on Instagram.
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Tyler and Sammi Bush are the Young Adult Pastors at Christ for the Nations in Phoenix, Arizona. Not only are they young adult pastors but they also own a hair salon, model, and raise a family! In this episode we discuss how they do full-time ministry...part-time.
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