Forefront Podcast

In this episode Ryan Meeks and David Lunsford of Eastlake Community Church in Seattle tell their story about becoming fully inclusive and talk about our relationship to our bodies, unhealthy habits of faith communities and how, for a time, the practice of their lives was better than their theology. Interviewer: Ben Grace ABOUT EASTLAKE Eastlake is a church for the rest of us, an inclusive Christia...

Marlee Waters 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

In this episode Austin Channing Brown discusses racial justice, why the scripture can sometimes be complicit in racism, why the term "White Supremacy" might be more prevalent than we think and why there is hope for reconciliation between the majority and minority groups here in the US. Interviewer: Jonathan Williams ABOUT AUSTIN Austin is a Resident Director and Multicultural Liaison for Calvin Co...

Ryan Phipps and Jonathan Williams, Lead Pastors 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

In this episode Austin Channing Brown discusses racial justice, why the scripture can sometimes be complicit in racism, why the term "White Supremacy" might be more prevalent than we think and why there is hope for reconciliation between the majority and minority groups here in the US. Interviewer: Jonathan Williams ABOUT AUSTIN Austin is a Resident Director and Multicultural Liaison for Calvin Co...

Jennifer Fisher 2 Corinthians 1:3-7

In this episode Audrey Assad talks about suffering, art, converting to Catholicism and her new record of hymns and original songs called "Inheritance". Interviewer: Ben Grace ABOUT AUDREY Audrey Assad is the daughter of a Syrian refugee, an author, speaker, producer, and critically lauded songwriter and musician. She releases music she calls “soundtracks for prayer” on the label Fortunate Fall Rec...

Jonathan Williams 2 Corinthians 3:1-6

In this episode Doug Pagitt talks about the history of church movements in the USA and why younger generations are looking for a just and generous expression of Christianity. Interviewer: Jen Wills Fisher ABOUT DOUG Doug Pagitt is a pastor, author, speaker, Ultra-Marathoner, goodness conspirator and possibility evangelist. To get more info about Doug, visit  dougpagitt.com ABOUT OPEN OPEN is a col...

In this episode Doug Pagitt talks about the history of church movements in the USA and why younger generations are looking for a just and generous expression of Christianity. Interviewer: Jen Wills Fisher ABOUT DOUG Doug Pagitt is a pastor, author, speaker, Ultra-Marathoner, goodness conspirator and possibility evangelist. To get more info about Doug, visit dougpagitt.com ABOUT OPEN OPEN is a coll...

Jonathan Williams 2 Corinthians 9:7

Jonathan Williams Matthew 28:16-20

In this special Holy Week episode the Forefront staff met to discuss our faith backgrounds and personal journeys in Holy Week.  We also reflected on our last year of wrestling and growth, talking about how the liturgical calendar and the conversation around midrash has shaped us. Interviewers: Jonathan Williams, Ryan Phipps, Travis Eades, Mira Joyner, Jennifer Fisher, Marlee Walters, and Ben Grace...

Jonathan Williams 1 Maccabees 13:50-52

In this episode our friend Rabbi Dan returns to teach us how to use midrash to explore the meaning of Biblical texts. Listen in as members of our community learn to read midrash together and explore the theology of the Old Testament book of Job.  ABOUT RABBI DAN Rabbi Daniel M. Bronstein, Ph. D., is a scholar and educator who teaches at Hunter College and the 92nd Street Y in New York City. His di...

In this episode our friend Rabbi Dan returns to teach us how to use midrash to explore the meaning of Biblical texts. Listen in as members of our community learn to read midrash together and explore the theology of the Old Testament book of Job. ABOUT RABBI DAN Rabbi Daniel M. Bronstein, Ph. D., is a scholar and educator who teaches at Hunter College and the 92nd Street Y in New York City. His dis...

Jonathan Williams Job 40:15-41:1-12, 42:1-6

In this episode Rob Bell, Senior Pastor Jonathan Williams, Creative Pastor Ben Grace, and Graphics Director Ryan Jones, discuss Rob's new book, How to Be Here , and why our giant risks, failures, and successes are the times when life is best lived.  This is for anyone who wants to try something new and creative but needs an extra kick in the pants. Enjoy.  Interviewers: Jonathan Williams, Ryan Jon...

Jennifer Fisher Job, chapters 2-37

In this episode, Nikki and her band (David Lerner, David Phillips & Stephen Waddy) talk about cultural assumptions, racial tension, Black Lives Matter and how the church should be leading the conversation on racial reconciliation. Interviewers: Jonathan Williams, Ben Grace ABOUT NIKKI Nikki is a songwriter, speaker, worship leader coach, and co-author of the book Worship Together: In Your Church A...

Travis Eades Job 38 - 42:1-6

In this episode, Peter talks to us about the nature of God, philosophy, and "Atheism for Lent." Listen to him talk about this cleansing ritual and how he’s opened it up this year.  Interviewers: Ryan Phipps, Marlee Walters, Ryan Jones, and Ben Grace ABOUT PETER ROLLINS Peter Rollins is a provocative writer, philosopher, storyteller and public speaker who has gained an international reputation for...

Jonathan Williams Job 1:6-22, 2:1-10

What is midrash? In this episode, our friend Rabbi Dan helps us understand the Jewish process of midrash.  Together we unpack why this word represents the kind of conversations we're having on this podcast. Interviewers: Jonathan Williams & Jennifer Fisher ABOUT RABBI DAN Rabbi Daniel M. Bronstein, Ph. D., is a scholar and educator who teaches at Hunter College and the 92nd Street Y in New York Ci...

What is midrash? In this episode, our friend Rabbi Dan helps us understand the Jewish process of midrash. Together we unpack why this word represents the kind of conversations we're having on this podcast. Interviewers: Jonathan Williams & Jennifer Fisher ABOUT RABBI DAN Rabbi Daniel M. Bronstein, Ph. D., is a scholar and educator who teaches at Hunter College and the 92nd Street Y in New York Cit...