Forefront Podcast

Those who have gone through the process of spiritual deconstruction can attest to the shame and damage that come along with any system or authority that claims with absolute certainty that they speak the mind and will of God. Deconstruction often begins with an "uh oh" moment - a revelation, discovery, or even a simple conversation that leads one to question if everything they've been told is wron...

EPISODE OVERVIEW Those who have gone through the process of spiritual deconstruction can attest to the shame and damage that come along with any system or authority that claims with absolute certainty that they speak the mind and will of God. Deconstruction often begins with an "uh oh" moment - a revelation, discovery, or even a simple conversation that leads one to question if everything they've...

Jonathan reveals the calling that we all have from God.

Jonathan shows us how the spirit moves in our maturing and growing.

Jonathan continues his talk on holy and righteous anger.

Jonathan continues his talk on holy and righteous anger.

Linda Kay Klein joins us to talk about forgiveness in context of purity culture.

Jonathan shows us how anger can be holy.

Jonathan looks at how we can change our minds.

Erin Edwards joins us to kick off our new series.

Sarah Ngu takes a deeper look at our value of generosity.

Jonathan highlights our value of anti-racism.

The Flint drinking water contamination began in April 2014 and almost six years later, the plaintiffs have not seen one cent of financial compensation from the city, the state, or the private contractors that contributed to the dire situation. For over three years, Corey Stern has been representing more than 2500 children who were poisoned by Flint drinking water and he joins us to discuss his rol...

EPISODE OVERVIEW The Flint drinking water contamination began in April 2014 and almost six years later, the plaintiffs have not seen one cent of financial compensation from the city, the state, or the private contractors that contributed to the dire situation. For over three years, Corey Stern has been representing more than 2500 children who were poisoned by Flint drinking water and he joins us t...

On our 7th Anniversary, Jonathan reflects on the value of community.

Jonathan looks at our value of Humility in our vision statement.

Jonathan kicks off our Vision series looking at our core values.

Won looks at the Parable of the Ten Bridesmaids.

Jonathan revisits the Parable of the Mustard Seed.

Don speaks to us about the balance of equity for all who work in the vineyard.

Guest speaker Daniel Camacho shares his take on the Parable of the Talents with a reading by Gabriel Lawrence.

Jonathan breaks down the Parable of the Great Banquet

Jonathan looks at the Parable of the Unjust Steward.

In this episode, Lenny Duncan talks about what drew him to the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America despite it being the whitest denomination in the country. He also talks about how growth is impossible without discomfort, how he sees the fate of Christ reflected in the death of Trayvon Martin, and how, despite history, he is optimistic for the future of a radically affirming church. Interviewer...

EPISODE OVERVIEW In this episode, Lenny Duncan talks about what drew him to the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America despite it being the whitest denomination in the country. He also talks about how growth is impossible without discomfort, how he sees the fate of Christ reflected in the death of Trayvon Martin, and how, despite history, he is optimistic for the future of radically affirming chur...