The InTensions Podcast

Even in Christian circles, oftentimes we operate as if people’s value is commensurate with their helpfulness/productivity. Yet that’s a deeply non-Christian line of thought. For all of us, there are significant periods of time where we are dependent on the care of others (infancy, childhood, elderliness, etc). Also, some people experience substantial physical, cognitive, or mental health impairmen...

Today's episode of @The_InTensions_Podcast hits on: * Why Jesus is better than the striving of any other love * The hidden catch behind Satan's offers * Craftiness of demonic guidance * How to love well when friends are in a dark spot

What is new age spirituality? Today we learn through Stephanie Rountree's testimony. Today we talk crystals, astral projection, tarot cards, astrology... and why Jesus is better. Stephanie is Part 2 coming soon ! Stephanie Rountree is a campus missionary with Every Nation. She is passionate about discipleship, and creating space for meaningful conversations. She loves to laugh and unwinds with a g...

In this final episode of our mini-series, Keren Keener and Madeline Black discuss the intricacies of submission in the context of the Church and the Bride of Christ as its predominant metaphor. * How to we entrust ourselves to broken people? * What does the Bible say about accountability for leaders? * Who does Jesus give the work of ministry? * When we're dating, whether male or female, are we lo...

Keren Keener and Madeline Black continue to unpack God's intentions for family as seen throughout various texts, including Ephesians 5 & 6 and the Exodus narrative. They share how they've wrestled through these texts and what they're learning from the Lord in the process. Show links: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePromisedLandSeries

Men & Women, Fathers & Children, and Masters & Slaves Keren Keener and Madeline Black break down Ephesians 5 and 6 in context. - Was Paul a misogynist or a cultural liberal? - How does this text compare to other household codes? - How does God's character inform our submission? - What posture should we hold even in our external obedience? - What is God's heart for family? Jump into this week's ten...

Right/Wrong Honor/Shame Power/Fear Understanding these unseen, yet weighty cultural dynamics unlocks apparent mystery in communication. Whether we're loving our neighbor or working cross-culturally, learning how to recognize moral frameworks helps us see more clearly, specifically, by learning how to see whats "different" rather than merely "wrong." The enemy contextualizes his strategy according...

Emily shares her story of confirmed cardiac arrest 10 years ago. On the other side of death, she experienced glory. Even more strange, she's alive to tell about her experience. Tune in to hear her testimony of heaven.

Mark Karenbauer and I discuss common ways the gospel gets distorted (or syncretized). We unpack works-righteousness, the political gospel, the psychological gospel, the prosperity gospel, the poverty gospel, and the intellectual gospel, to name a few. Let us know what you think in the comments below!

Why is Jesus the best news? Mark Karenbaur, a campus missionary with Every Nation, sits down with Madeline Black to unpack why Scripture is trustworthy, why God's holiness and justice demand atonement (as seen in the Bible), and how to give your life to the Lord.

Benjamin and Madeline Black unpack what Gospel music is, how it differs from CCM, and the way racial experiences influence our styles of worship. Benjamin shares his experience of learning to worship God in a variety of contexts. He shares how we can do that, too. Rhythms Album: https://open.spotify.com/album/3vg3cB4Rro7qEnByhnu3IL?si=4G720TP-SBCUvbyra1q6tQ

The Blacks sit down to unpack dating, engagement, marriage, and the maxim "communication is key." What were we looking for in a spouse? How do you navigate expectations in a relationship?

Jessie and I unpack what it looks like to be a community of friends who love each other, have real lives and jobs, both in and out of vocational ministry, and what it looks like to be and cultivate our community of worship. Special shoutout to Summer Nights and all our friends we love living, working, and singing with!!

Overcoming sexual sin and its shame can feel impossible-- especially when it thrives in isolation. Jesse Zweifel and I unpack practical steps to experiencing freedom in Jesus and freedom from the enemy's deceptive schemes.

Creativity and family aren't add-ons to the Gospel, but they're at the heart of how God pursues oneness. "In the beginning God created" (Gen. 1:1). We discuss the similarities and differences between discipleship and parenting, particularly how God's heart for "Echad" or "oneness" is central to both.

Madeline Black and Lo Alaman discuss what it means to architect structures and teams that are faithful and helpful to what Jesus is doing, particularly in worship spaces. In this cultural moment, there is an increased need for the Church as a whole and as individual members to be discerning. We also unpack how to live lives of "fullness" rather than "balance."

From the soccer team "Furious George" to life lessons as endurance runners, Sarah and I discuss God's glory and the grit it takes to keep going when things get hard. We unpack Jesus's way of deep love that does not forgo truth.