soul stories with Rod Gomez

trauma, survival, and the soul

this week we take on the important topic of trauma and its impact on our lives. we unpack the survival instincts that kick in during trauma and how staying in survival mode after the danger has passed impacts our health and spiritual formation.

Trump, Populism, and the soul

join us this week as we take a brief trip into American history discussing how the Populist movement in the 1800s relates to former President Donald Trump, the current presidential election, and our soul.

theology, mission, and the soul

in this episode we dialogue with Dr. Ben Kim about the missio dei or "mission of God" and how it impacts our understanding of salvation, community, and our soul.

voting rights, Jesus, and the soul

take a trip with me in this episode into U.S. history as we discuss the history of voting rights and how it helps us understand our soul. we will examine the way Jesus treated people in the New Testament with our own struggle as humans to understand our value, worth, and need for agency.

soul stories with Rod Gomez

excited to have a good friend, Rod Gomez, on this episode. now a husband, pastor, and father of five kids, Rod overcame a lot in his child and young adulthood to be the person he is now, and his story is a testimony to the importance of the church and the community of believers.