Same Jesus Podcast

The phrase Christian nationalism is thrown around a lot in our current world. In this episode, A.J. and Russell, along with Pastor Ben Dixon, define Christian nationalism, discuss how it differs from historical and biblical Christianity, and ponder what it looks like to hold a middle position as the church increasingly intersects with partisan politics. 

The role of women in the church is a hot topic of discussion in the Christian world right now. In this special episode of the Same Jesus Podcast, Russell Joyce is joined by guest co-host Carrie Jenkins (Lead Women's Mobilizer for The Foursquare Church) and a panel of female senior pastors: Bo Stern-Brady, Ilcian Gomez and Alyssa Smith. Together, they discuss a biblical view of women in leader...

Leading through cultural tension is actually not a new problem. It's a challenge that's faced every generation. Join AJ and Russell for an honest conversation about what it looks like to lead with courage, compassion and conviction in the moments that matter most. Drawing on the roots of who Foursquare has always been, they'll explore how our history can speak to our present and rem...

In episode 18, A.J. and Russell welcome Author Carmen Joy Imes, Ph. D. Listen in as they discuss a biblical definition for family and how it differs from a typical American vision of family. Why is the definition of family so important? Because the church's understanding of family can become a counter-cultural witness in our world.

Join A.J. Swabota and Russell Joyce as they host conversations for the church in the midst of a noisy world, trying to play both sides against the middle in pursuit of the One who is the same yesterday, today and forever. In episode 17, they share some slight changes to the podcast and talk with Pastor Glenn Packiam about Spiritual formation. Get ready to make room in your prayer closet for both t...

In the final episode of Season 2 of the Same Jesus podcast, Russell and A.J. are joined by John Mark Comer to discuss the spiritual formation of ministry leaders. You can watch this episode on YouTube here . The Same Jesus podcast is hosted by Russell Joyce and A.J. Swoboda. Russell Joyce is senior pastor of Faith Center, a Foursquare church located in Eugene, Ore. He is also the director of Fours...

In Episode 6 / Season 2 of the Same Jesus podcast, Russell and A.J. delve into the many ways that the world, culture and church are changing, and what this means for the future of the church. You can watch this episode on YouTube here . The Same Jesus podcast is hosted by Russell Joyce and A.J. Swoboda. Russell Joyce is senior pastor of Faith Center, a Foursquare church located in Eugene, Ore. He...

Episode 5 / Season 2 of the Same Jesus podcast focuses on holiness in our addiction-prone cultural moment. Russell and A.J. consider what true biblical holiness looks like and how to live life as a “living sacrifice.” You can watch this episode on YouTube here. The Same Jesus podcast is hosted by Russell Joyce and A.J. Swoboda. Russell Joyce is senior pastor of Faith Center, a Foursquare church lo...

In Episode 4 / Season 2 of the Same Jesus podcast, Russell and A.J. discuss the complex topics of singleness and sexuality, and how conversations about sexual identities must address issues of loneliness, non-sexual intimacy and interdependence. You can watch this episode on YouTube here. The Same Jesus podcast is hosted by Russell Joyce and A.J. Swoboda. Russell Joyce is senior pastor of Faith Ce...

In Episode 3 / Season 2 of the Same Jesus podcast, Russell and A.J. delve into topics around suffering and faith: How do our cultural understandings of comfort and safety compare to biblical comfort and safety? How does our understanding of calling disrupt idols of secularized comfort? You can watch this episode on YouTube here . The Same Jesus podcast is hosted by Russell Joyce and A.J. Swoboda....

In Episode 2 / Season 2 of the Same Jesus podcast, Russell and A.J. tackle questions related to politics: What does it look like to have a political vision informed by the gospel and not secular, national identities? What does it mean to be political but not partisan? You can watch this episode on YouTube here . The Same Jesus podcast is hosted by Russell Joyce and A.J. Swoboda. Russell Joyce is s...

Russell and A.J. kick off the second season of the Same Jesus podcast by discussing what true ministry success looks like–theologically and practically–and how it might differ from the typical American understanding of success. You can watch this episode on YouTube here . The Same Jesus podcast is hosted by Russell Joyce and A.J. Swoboda. Russell Joyce is senior pastor of Faith Center, a Foursquar...

In the finale episode of the Same Jesus podcast, Russell and A.J. take a hard look back on where we’ve been as a movement, as well as where Foursquare could be headed during the next 100 years. The Same Jesus podcast is hosted by Russell Joyce and A.J. Swoboda. Russell Joyce is senior pastor of Faith Center, a Foursquare church located in Eugene, Ore. He is also the director of Foursquare Multiply...

In the seventh episode of the Same Jesus podcast, Russell and A.J. take a look at both shared mission and church mission. Angelus Temple immediately began sending out new leaders to plant churches in the U.S. and preach the gospel around the world as missionary workers. Why does this matter? Listen on to discover why Foursquare is (still) “dedicated unto the cause of interdenominational and worldw...

In the sixth episode of the Same Jesus podcast, Russell and A.J. take a look at Foursquare’s Pentecostal ethos, Spiritual warfare and what it means to be empowered by the Holy Spirit. Find out more about the “four-fold gospel” as well as why living under the Spirit broke down racial and class barriers for Foursquare’s founder. The Same Jesus podcast is hosted by Russell Joyce and A.J. Swoboda. Rus...

In the fifth episode of the Same Jesus podcast, Russell and A.J. take a look at the importance of sound doctrine and what it means to live in moderation. Can living in moderation really impact how we handle disagreements, how we share space with those who have different theologies and even make room for those with different political views? The Same Jesus podcast is hosted by Russell Joyce and A.J...

In the fourth episode of the Same Jesus podcast, Russell and A.J. take a look at how Foursquare empowers all people regardless of gender, geography, age or culture. This includes celebrating women in senior leadership, raising up local indigenous leaders according to the Four-Stage Development Model, and recognizing those who have different gifts, whether old, young, son or daughter. (Acts 2). You...

In the third episode of the Same Jesus podcast, Russell and A.J. take a look at what the Bible says about physical healing with an emphasis on holistic healing. They take a look at Foursquare’s historical healing ministry, what it means when God heals, as well as what it means when He chooses not to heal. You can watch this episode on YouTube here . The Same Jesus podcast is hosted by Russell Joyc...

In the first episode of the Same Jesus podcast, Russell Joyce and A.J. Swoboda, Ph. D., begin to unpack the identity of Foursquare, why Foursquare is so obsessed with Hebrews 13:8, and what the “four-fold gospel” even means. The Same Jesus podcast is hosted by Russell Joyce and A.J. Swoboda. Russell Joyce is senior pastor of Faith Center, a Foursquare church located in Eugene, Ore. He is also the...

In the second episode of the Same Jesus podcast, Russell and A.J. take a look at why Foursquare prioritizes being interdenominational over exclusivity and what this would have meant in the 1920s when your ethnicity was your religion. You can watch this episode on YouTube here . The Same Jesus podcast is hosted by Russell Joyce and A.J. Swoboda. Russell Joyce is senior pastor of Faith Center, a Fou...

What do a theologian and a pastor have to say about Jesus as healer, interdenominational church life, ordaining women and the four-fold gospel? Listen in as Russell Joyce and A.J. Swoboda, Ph. D., talk about these hot topics and more on the Same Jesus podcast, coming July 2023 to Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube. Learn more and subscribe at foursquare.org/samejesuspodcast .