Gospel Wabi Sabi: Good News For Imperfect People

We live in a time when the Church of Jesus Christ needs to be at its very best. The world needs the Church to be healthy, full of God’s love, helping to bring reconciliation and healing and truth. To do that we need ALL the gifts of the Holy Spirit - not in a chaotic way, but in a way that reflects the nature of God himself. In this episode of Gospel Wabi Sabi we'll see how the apostle Paul he...

Sorry, but 1 Corinthians 13 (as originally written) has nothing to do with romance or marriage - but has everything to do with teaching people how to love like Jesus loved. Just what our broken world needs.

When it works, the Body of Christ is the most powerful thing in the world for transforming people. And it all begins with the indwelling work of the Holy Spirt. See why in this episode of Gospel Wabi Sabi. 

Drunk and disorderly. Hoarding food. Flaunting wealth. The Corinthians church was a mess when it came to gathering for the Lord’s Table. In this episode of Gospel Wabi Sabi we’ll see how Paul’s wisdom goes far beyond the petty squabbling as he points toward a deeper understanding of the celebration of Jesus’ body and blood. 

One of the hardest passages in the Bible to understand IF you don't know context. Using Dr. Ken Bailey's wisdom on this one to get at the role of women in worship leadership in the early church.

There are areas of life where “Not to decide IS to decide.”Where not to decide is a “No”.  Sometimes God requires a positive declaration. See why is this episode of Gospel Wabi Sabi.

What's it going to take for you to go deeper with Jesus, a miracle? Well miracles aren't all they're cracked up to be. See why in this episode of Gospel Wabi Sabi.

Dependance and discipline are the two most important elements of what it takes to be a follower of Jesus. In this episode of Gospel Wabi Sabi we'll take a look at the disciplined life and how it leads to freedom.

Was the Apostle Paul a chameleon or an effective cultural communicator? This episode of Gospel Wabi Sabi explores why you have to be believed before you can be heard.

Who knew that food - what you will or won't eat - can become a barrier to spiritual growth in the Body of Christ? It's strange that this was an issue in the church 2,000 years ago. The Apostle Paul's insights on how we relate to food (and each other) are just as relevant today as they were in Ancient Greece.

There were 4 different kinds of marriage in Ancient Rome. Talk about confusion for the early church? The Apostle Paul attempts to untie this knot with one simple principle: Live as a believer whatever your current situation!

What's the role of Christian marriage and singleness is a sex obsessed culture? The Apostle Paul tackles tough issues in this episode of Gospel Wabi Sabi.

In a confused sex-obsessed culture the Apostle Paul lays out the beauty of God's plan for intimacy and sexual wholeness - a word that people need to hear today more than ever. Check it out in this episode of Gospel Wabi Sabi. And then read “Why Does God Care Who I Sleep With?” By Sam Allberry.

Can people really change or are we stuck as we are? The Apostle Paul wrestles with this question and comes to some surprising conclusions in this episode of Gospel Wabi Sabi. If you'd like to become a financial supporter of Gospel Wabi Sabi please go to jeffebert.com for further information.

"Who are you to judge?" That's the dominant attitude when it comes to examining personal behavior even in the church. Yet the Apostle Paul knew it was essential that local churches ]deal with inappropriate behavior. Otherwise, the church becomes a laughingstock to the world. The world will not respect a church that has no sense of discipline. Check it out in this episode of Gospel Wa...

The apostle Paul boils the meaning of life down to one simple word: Life is a gift. In this episode of Gospel Wabi Sabi we’ll explore the two essential attitudes necessary for you to experience life as a gift on a daily basis. If you’d like to financially support Gospel Wabi Sabi, you’ll find info on my website http://jeffebert.com

Growth is natural for followers of Christ. Have you ever tried a new physical activity? Or gone back to something after a lengthy hiatus? Like tennis. Or golf. Or even walking after surgery. If you haven’t done it for a while, you feel it. Muscles need exercise or they lose strength, they begin to atrophy. The same thing is true in the spiritual life. If you’re not growing, if you’re not being str...

You’d think keeping the main thing the main thing would be easy! Not so. It’s easy to lose track of what’s most important.  So many distractions. So many opinions. Like satellites that lose the pull of Earth’s gravity people can drift off in space when they lose track of what is truly important. See how the Apostle Paul clarifies the main thing in this episode of Gospel Wabi Sabi.

People love to argue - politics, sports, religion - you name it! But rarely does arguing ever change a person's mind. It's just a dog chasing its tail. The Apostle Paul realized he couldn't argue people into the Kingdom of Christ. He discovered a better way to share his good news. See how in this episode of Gospel Wabi Sabi.

Ours is the age of snowflakes, safe spaces and cancel culture. An age where people are so easily offended you dare not express any opinion that doesn't conform to the mob. How can you talk about the uniqueness of Christ in this kind of atmosphere? In this podcast we'll look at how the Apostle Paul faced serious push-back from people who were offended by the Gospel.

Conflict is everywhere! You don't have to like it. You don't have to cause it. But you will have to deal with it. In this podcast you'll see how the Apostle Paul confronts conflict head on in the ancient church - and learn some practical tips on how to keep conflict healthy today. “The Emotionally Healthy Church” by Pete Scazzero “Difficult Conversations” by Douglas Stone “Thriving Thr...

n a carnival whoever yells the loudest gets the most business. Today we live in a cultural carnival with so many voices competing for our attention and our loyalty. The people in the ancient city of Corinth faced a similar struggle. To this the Apostle Paul brings one simple message: Jesus Christ is Lord. Find out more in this episode of Gospel Wabi Sabi.

Do you ever find yourself just going through the motions when you worship God? Where's your heart? What's really going on between you and the Lord? These are only a few of the many provocative questions posed by the prophet Malachi. Are you willing to answer his questions truthfully? Then check on the latest Gospel Wabi Sabi podcast. PLEASE support the production of Gospel Wabi Sabi by goi...

Many people are losing hope…in our leaders, in education, in the economy, in the church…in life! Discouragement is on the rise. Zechariah gave a vision of hope to the defeated people of ancient Israel who were trying to rebuild Jerusalem. In this episode we explore how Zechariah gave people a bigger picture of the Lord of Angel Armies, and that made all the difference PLEASE support the production...

How do we put the broken pieces of life back together again? It takes the hands of a precious potter. This episode of Gospel Wabi Sabi explores how Haggai is the "Kintsugi" prophet who helps people encounter the One who rebuilds what is broken. Support the production of Gospel Wabi Sabi by going to my hosting platform:   https://anchor.fm/jeff-ebert/support   Send me your email address,...