Praxis

Send us Fan Mail Our episode dives into the phenomenon of de-churching, a significant shift affecting millions in America. We explore why individuals leave the church, how to engage them compassionately, and the importance of being a person of peace in their lives. Exploring the statistics of de-churching in America Discussing motivations behind leaving the church Highlighting the need for compass...

Send us Fan Mail Licensed therapist Terri Koschnick joins us for a heartfelt discussion on navigating grief during the holiday season. With over 30 years of experience, Terri offers her invaluable insights into managing the complex emotions that arise during this time. We begin on a lighthearted note, followed by an episode filled with empathy, practical advice, and the reminder that grief, though...

Send us Fan Mail What if the quiet exodus from American churches is reshaping the very fabric of our communities? Join us on Praxis as we explore the Great Dechurching, where over 40 million adults have stepped away from church attendance in the last quarter-century. This significant shift raises questions about what individuals miss by leaving church life and how it impacts their spiritual and co...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when 40 million adults in America decide to step away from church attendance? This episode of the Praxis podcast takes you on an enlightening journey through the cultural phenomenon known as the great de-churching. We navigate the complexities behind this mass exodus, examining how it reshapes our communities and challenges those still committed to church life. Join u...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered why modern churches often struggle with embodying the humility and self-sacrificial love that Jesus exemplified? Join Katie, Mac, and Josiah as we navigate the journey of molding our communities into reflections of Christ, questioning how Enlightenment ideals and individualism have reshaped our understanding of selfless love and humility. As we continue our conversat...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when you prioritize service, humility, and genuine love in your church community? Join us in this episode as we explore the transformative power of cultivating a Tove church culture, following Jesus' example from Mark 10. We'll illustrate how embodying goodness, kindness, and love can close the gap between the current state of your church and a healthier, mo...

Send us Fan Mail What does it mean to truly embody justice in our daily lives and church communities? Inspired by the wisdom of Micah 6:8, we embark on an exploration of how justice can transform church culture into a space radiating goodness, kindness, and love. We begin with some personal updates, sharing the joy of summer's end and the excitement of new school routines, and we celebrate a...

Send us Fan Mail Human trafficking is a hidden crisis in our communities, but knowledge and awareness can empower us to fight back. On this special episode of Praxis, we have Brianna Saxer from Zeteo Community joining us to shed light on this urgent issue, particularly in Wisconsin. You'll hear Brianna's compelling story of how she transitioned from massage therapy to becoming a dedicate...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Praxis, we explore the transformative power of truth-telling within church communities. We unravel the concept of "trafficking in the truth" and discuss the critical importance of transparent leadership. Drawing insights from " A Church Called Tov ", we underline the dangers of hiding moral failures and how openness can lead to authentic grow...

Send us Fan Mail Having done the difficult work of taking an honest look at what’s not going well in the church, we have now begun describing the key nutrients that we need to put into the soil in order to bear kingdom fruit. If toxins corrupt the soil and prevent fruit, what nutrients can we put into the soil to help grow fruit? Today we want to discuss the importance of putting people first. We...

Send us Fan Mail Having done the difficult work of taking an honest look at what’s not going well in the church and some of the things that are blocking kingdom from fruit from growing, we have now begun describing the key nutrients that we need to put into the soil in order to bear kingdom fruit. If toxins corrupt the soil and prevent fruit, what nutrients can we put into the soil to help grow fr...

Send us Fan Mail After several episodes of naming some of the major toxins in the American church soil, we have turned the corner, and we are now discussing some of the healthy nutrients we can put into the soil to help create a healthy church culture. Join us as we define what empathy within the church can look like, observe how Jesus embodied empathy, and discuss practical ways that we can begin...

Send us Fan Mail We are in a series right now focused on cultivating a healthy church culture. Every church has a culture, whether they realize it or not.  And while some churches have a healthy church culture, many do not! So over the last few episodes we’ve discussed two toxins in the soil of the American church that are inhibiting kingdom fruit. We talked about "celebrity-ism", or hav...

Send us Fan Mail We are in a series right now focused on cultivating a healthy church culture. Every church has a culture, whether they realize it or not.  And while some churches have a healthy church culture, many do not! So over the last few episodes we’ve discussed two toxins in the soil of the American church that are inhibiting kingdom fruit. We talked about "celebrity-ism", or hav...

Send us Fan Mail We are in a series right now focused on cultivating a healthy church culture. If you didn’t get a chance to listen to the previous two episodes, we encourage you to go back and take a listen because we covered a lot of ground.   Every church has a culture, whether they realize it or not. And while some churches have a healthy(ish) church culture, we are seeing signs of widespread...

Send us Fan Mail Every church has a culture whether they realize it or not.  Some cultures are reasonably healthy; others are not.  And while no church is perfect, part of the work every church needs to engage in is intentionally working to close whatever gap exists between being healthy and where they currently are. So in this series, we are seeking to help close the gap. And this involves not on...

Send us Fan Mail Today we are starting a new series on creating a healthy church culture. Culture is the way that people consciously or unconsciously do life together.  And every church has a culture whether they realize it or not. Some of these cultures are healthy and some are not. In recent years we’ve become somewhat accustomed to news headlines of celebrity pastors being exposed for moral fai...

Send us Fan Mail How often do you contemplate the essential role that boundaries play in your life? In a chat teeming with wisdom and practical advice, we, your hosts Katie and Mac, team up with our delightful guest, the ever-insightful therapist and long-standing church community member, Terri Koschnick. Together, we navigate the dynamic world of boundaries, discussing their significance, the phy...

Send us Fan Mail Do boundaries really impose control or are they statements of self-definition and values? This episode of Praxis aims to demystify this, taking you on a journey through the importance of emotional maturity in discipleship and the key role it plays in setting boundaries. We dive into the concept of boundaries, portraying them as property fences that provide clarity and foster growt...

Send us Fan Mail What if you could navigate life and relationships with ease, exhibiting a high emotional quotient akin to that of Jesus? Imagine the impact of bringing such emotional maturity into your daily interactions, your parenting style, your friendships, and every other aspect of life. Join us as we embark on an in-depth exploration of this significant element of discipleship while sheddin...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered why a simple conversation can suddenly turn into a web of tension and misunderstanding? Through our journey into emotional maturity and anxiety, we'll shed light on the concept of relational triangles, and how they impact our emotional well-being and relationships. From pop culture to everyday examples, we'll unravel these triangles, and how they can serve...

Send us Fan Mail Ever felt that familiar knot in your stomach that signal anxiety creeping in? Have you noticed how you respond when the tension rises - Do you confront, hide, or put on a pleasing demeanor? We're unwrapping these gut reactions to anxiety in our vibrant discussion today, exploring the fight, flight, and fake responses, and how they shape our relationships and emotional growth....

Send us Fan Mail This episode of Praxis is a deep dive into the world of emotional maturity, focusing on the role of anxiety in our lives and relationships. We kick off the discussion with personal stories on our strong opinions about seemingly insignificant matters (Who knew Mac loathed gum and Katie couldn't drink coffee?) to set the stage for a lighthearted yet profound dialogue. As we tra...

Send us Fan Mail We are in a series right now on emotional maturity where we are looking at four components that comprise emotional intelligence and one thing that makes what we are doing a bit unique is that we are attempting to do this while keeping our eyes on Jesus to see how Jesus embodied these things. So far we’ve talked about self-awareness, self-regulation, and social awareness. And today...

Send us Fan Mail Social awareness refers to the ability to perceive, understand, and consider other people's perspectives, needs, and behaviors. It's complex. It's hard work. It's a lifelong process of learning. It's taking all we discussed in our last episode about self-leadership and adding another layer to it where we are attuned to other people's emotions. So in t...