Shalom Project

In todays episode, I recap key takeaways from the previous paradigm episodes. If you haven’t had a chance to listen to them, check them out! Music : Grand_Project Get full access to Shalom Project at mitchelllavender.substack.com/subscribe

Quick updates and exciting news for what’s around the corner as we move through this Fall and into Winter. Music: Grand_Project Get full access to Shalom Project at mitchelllavender.substack.com/subscribe

Deconstructing and not sure if there are good churches out there? This one’s for you. Music: Grand_Project Get full access to Shalom Project at mitchelllavender.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode I share a sermon that I preached back in July of 2024 over at the church I partner with, The University Christian Church. This partnership with them has been a huge blessing to my formation and I’m thankful to be able to observe, learn, and walk alongside them in the journey. Tune in! Music: Grand_Project Get full access to Shalom Project at mitchelllavender.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode I share a quick and powerful paradigm that I learned from one of my professors and few years ago, tune in, it will make your life a little easier. Scriptures: Matthew 22 Leviticus 19 Deuteronomy 6 Music: Grand_Project Get full access to Shalom Project at mitchelllavender.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode I unpack a bit of the book of James and his call to us to recognize ourselves as people who must remember something that we easily forget. Resources: New Living Translation Lockett, Darian R. NT286 Survey of the General Epistles. Logos Mobile Education. Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2017. Davids, Peter H. The Epistle of James: A Commentary on the Greek Text. New International Greek...

In this Episode I read Jesus’ prayer in John 17, inviting us who call ourselves Jesus followers to meditate on the implications of this prayer now, in this election season, and beyond. Music by: Grand_Project Get full access to Shalom Project at mitchelllavender.substack.com/subscribe

In this Episode Leslie (LCSW) and I continue a powerful conversation centered around our brains, the Gospel and how perhaps we can take a few steps forward in embodying our Lord Jesus. Reach Leslie Music by: Grand_Project Lexin_Music Get full access to Shalom Project at mitchelllavender.substack.com/subscribe

Taking a short break from the paradigm series, I share a bit of my meditation this week from Gen 1:1-3. Tune in! Music: Grand_Project Get full access to Shalom Project at mitchelllavender.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode Leslie (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) and myself begin to unpack this idea of trauma informed ministry. This episode was so good I asked her to return for a part II! Tune in, you’ll enjoy it! You can find some of her work here at: Unveiled Study References: (visual perception, not necessarily conscious experience)* https://academic.oup.com/nc/article/2016/1/niw004/2757124 Music...

Many people have different ideas about Seminary based on different experiences. We are three Black men who have found value from our time there and wanted to discuss some of what we found insightful. Tune in. Books: How to Survive and Thrive in Seminary by H. Daniel Zacharias & Benjamin K. Forrest Sacred Rhythms By Ruth Haley Barton Spiritual Disciplines Handbook by Adele Ahlberg Calhoun Music by:...

In this episode I and my good friend Christian who is a Licensed Professional Counselor discuss the idea of Tolerance. Is it the place to stay? How do we have patience with ourselves if that’s where we are? If it’s not the place to stay, what are some ideas about how we could move past in and onto other aspects of following Jesus? Should we settle for tolerance? How has it felt when people tolerat...

In this Episode Lenz and I discuss the topic of humility, how it is not being a door mat nor overbearing. We take a look at what we see in Jesus and some of the implications for us in our lives and in our respective ministry contexts. Text: Gen 2:7 John 4 Philippians 2 Music By: Grand_Project Get full access to Shalom Project at mitchelllavender.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode I and my good friend Lenz who is a pastor is FL, begin discussing the paradigm shifts that center around the topic of unity, Unity as humanity and unity in communities of faith as well as some advice and wisdom for those of us who lead. Text: Genesis 1:26-28 Matthew 10 John 17 Ephesians 1-3 Books: Following the Master by Michael J. Wilkins Music by: Grand_Project from Pixabay Get f...

In this episode we spend some time discussing the transition between healing and transformation. While I believe healing is an ongoing process and that transformation is a part of that process, I wanted to give us some room to sit with what we have discussed. Music by: Grand_Project Get full access to Shalom Project at mitchelllavender.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode I share about the prayer of a student of mine that has come to frame my life and put words to my healing journey on a wholistic level. Often times our painful experiences color our minds as we think about the future, but with God many of our past experiences are rewritten with new ones that bring life… we just need to show up as we are Music by: Grand_Project Get full access to Sha...

In this episode I share about a few more aspects of facing the future that were pivotal for my journey out of an unhelpful ministry setting into newness. Music by: Grand_Project Get full access to Shalom Project at mitchelllavender.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode I share about my experience with facing the future after what was a dramatic life change for myself and my family. Music by: Grand_Project Get full access to Shalom Project at mitchelllavender.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode I speak about my experience with walking away from my role in ministry without having the closure that I always thought I’d have. Music by: Grand_Project Get full access to Shalom Project at mitchelllavender.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode I begin talking about some of the ins and outs of facing my past as I began to realize it is what I needed to do. Music by: Grand_Project Get full access to Shalom Project at mitchelllavender.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode I share specifically about what the healing looked like in my life, how it showed up through my social circles, through therapy, and in having a better understanding of my needs as a person who is wired the way I am. Music by: Grand_Project Get full access to Shalom Project at mitchelllavender.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode I share about two of the main things which God delivered me from through my healing journey and how he began to crack open this new world of formation. Music by: Grand_Project Get full access to Shalom Project at mitchelllavender.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode I share about a confrontation that took place in my life which revealed a few things hidden deep in my heart and lead me towards freedom. Music by : Grand_Project Get full access to Shalom Project at mitchelllavender.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode I share about the circumstances in my church ministry which lead to me becoming aware of what was going on inside of me as I began to face dysfunction and pain. Music by: Grand_Project Get full access to Shalom Project at mitchelllavender.substack.com/subscribe

In this introductory episode I share about the Shalom Project Podcast and lay out the parameters as we venture forward together into healing, wholeness, and the Text. This Podcast exists for those experiencing Church hurt, Leadership troubles and have a need for room and space to heal. Music by: Grand_Project Get full access to Shalom Project at mitchelllavender.substack.com/subscribe