081 - Brit Barron Is Asking - Do You Still Talk to Grandma?

083 - Jayne Sugg Sings Belief is Hard

Jayne Sugg joins us on the space for faith podcast today, where we talk about how her faith has evolved and changed, and the way that she expresses that journey through her music and particularly through her new album, Belief is Hard. She takes us on her journey of deconstruction and reconstruction, and as we hear portions of her album, she unpacks for us what she was expressing that will resonate with with many of our experiences.  Jayne Sugg is a New Mexico native who’s made NYC her home for the past seven years, sharing an East Village apartment with her husband Alex, and their Saint Bernard, Simba. After a decade of travel, work in music ministry, and completing an MA in Language, Literacy, and Sociocultural Studies, she now channels her journey through teaching, writing, and music. A member of the Good Shepherd Collective, Jayne has released her first EP, "It’s So Dark", and her newest album "Belief is Hard" has recently debuted, sharing her journey of self-discovery and spiritual renewal through her songwriting. Jayne's Website [https://jaynesugg.com] Belief is Hard * Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/album/2M8wTOvifQRdWdhRb52tv7]  * Apple Music [https://music.apple.com/us/album/belief-is-hard/1770421116] Jayne's Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/seejayne] ---------- To help support Mike and his work, which includes this podcast, as well as his ability to offer discounted coaching, consulting, and preaching to churches, you can make tax-deductible donations to: “WE Ministries” And mail it to: Mike Goldsworthy 6285 E. Spring St #474 Long Beach, CA 90808

082 - Chuck DeGroat and Healing What's Within

Chuck DeGroat is on the podcast today as we explore understanding what is trauma, the 3 questions from Genesis 3 that open us up to healing the wounds within us in order to become ourselves again, and the intersection of spiritual trauma and stages of faith. Chuck ends our time by leading us through a practice together.    Chuck DeGroat is a professor of pastoral care and Christian spirituality at Western Theological Seminary in Holland, Michigan, where he also serves as the founding executive director of the clinical mental health counseling program. He is a licensed therapist, spiritual director, author, retreat leader speaker, and faculty member with the Soul Care Institute. As a therapist, he specializes in navigating issues of abuse and trauma, pastoral (and leadership) health, and doubt and dark nights on the faith journey. He trains clergy in handling issues of abuse and trauma, conducts pastor and planter assessments, and facilitates church consultations and investigations of abuse. Before transitioning to training and forming pastors, Chuck served as a pastor in Orlando and San Francisco. He and his wife, Sara, have been married for 30 years and have two adult daughters.   Chuck’s newest book - Healing What’s Within [https://amzn.to/3NauwVO] Find Chuck on X [https://x.com/chuckdegroat], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/chuckdegroat], Threads [https://www.threads.net/@chuckdegroat] ChuckDeGroat.net [https://www.chuckdegroat.net]   ---------- To help support Mike and his work, which includes this podcast, as well as his ability to offer discounted coaching, consulting, and preaching to churches, you can make tax-deductible donations to: “WE Ministries” And mail it to: Mike Goldsworthy 6285 E. Spring St #474 Long Beach, CA 90808

081 - Brit Barron Is Asking - Do You Still Talk to Grandma?

Brit Barron joins me on the podcast today where we talk about her new book, Do You Still Talk to Grandma? [https://amzn.to/4ewzRCC], canceling our grandmas, progressive amnesia, messages of transformation that can make for movement,  a healthy suspicion about my own righteousness, our incessant need for an external authority, and the beautiful benediction that they offer at their church each week.  Brit is a professional chatterbox both on stages and paper.  She engages audiences with narratives that inspire, educate, and entertain. As an experienced storyteller, she have become known for her ability to use personal narratives and experiences from her own life to highlight larger, universal truths. She is recognized by her casual speaking style, use of humor, and ability to capture an audience. Leaving a lasting impact on audiences across the globe. Brit is a published author known for her insightful works that delve into the depths of human experience. Her upcoming book Do You Still Talk to Grandma? [https://amzn.to/4ewzRCC] Invites readers to imagine the world beyond cancel culture and is an invitation to nuance. Her first book WORTH IT invites readers on a journey of discovery, reflection, and transformation. Do You Still Talk to Grandma - Brit’s new book [https://amzn.to/4ewzRCC] Brit’s Sermon at South Bend City Church [https://southbendcitychurch.com/podcast/teaching-when-we-disagree-wk-1-where-weve-been/] Brit’s Website [https://www.britbarron.com] Brit on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/britbarron/]   ---------- To help support Mike and his work, which includes this podcast, as well as his ability to offer discounted coaching, consulting, and preaching to churches, you can make tax-deductible donations to: “WE Ministries” And mail it to: Mike Goldsworthy 6285 E. Spring St #474 Long Beach, CA 90808

080 - Mariko Clark and Rachel Eleanor Created a New Children's Bible

Mariko Clark and Rachel Eleanor are the creators of the new Children's Bible, The Book of Belonging [https://amzn.to/47zosiZ]. It's a book of Bible stories for kind and contemplative kids, where they create space for wonder, contemplation, and identity, recognizing that everyone belongs. They share it's origin story (beginning with Mariko's daughter asking if God loves boys more than girls because of the representation she was experiencing in her own Children's Bible), how the process of creating it has affected each of them, why they chose to have created some visual depictions of God, and the thoughtful reasons they chose to utilize people's Hebrew names rather than their anglicized names in their stories.  I couldn't be more excited for this to be out in the world when it releases on September 24.  The Book of Belonging [https://amzn.to/47zosiZ] Mariko on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/marikoclark] Rachel on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/rachel.eleanor.art] The Book of Belonging Substack [https://thebookofbelonging.substack.com] ---------- To help support Mike and his work, which includes this podcast, as well as his ability to offer discounted coaching, consulting, and preaching to churches, you can make tax-deductible donations to: “WE Ministries” And mail it to: Mike Goldsworthy 6285 E. Spring St #474 Long Beach, CA 90808

079 - Tiffany Bluhm and The Women We're Waiting For

Tiffany Bluhm joins me on the podcast today. We talk about a more redemptive way of reading women's stories in the Scriptures, self-care for social change, a better devotional, and some of the ways the stories of women in the Scriptures intersect with more modern historical stories of women.  Tiffany Bluhm is the author of Prey Tell: Why We Silence Women Who Tell the Truth and How Everyone Can Speak Up, Never Alone, and She Dreams. [https://amzn.to/2BN9ivR]With over 15 years of ministry and non-profit leadership experience, she serves at the intersection of faith and leadership,  women’s issues and justice. She is a sought after speaker who empowers audiences at companies, conferences, and churches around the world [https://www.tiffanybluhm.com/speaking/], with her talks translated into over 30 languages. Her written work has been featured in Publisher’s Weekly, Sojourners, the YouVersion Bible App, Scary Mommy, The Hallmark Channel, Jenny McCarthy Show, and a host of other sites.   Tiffany lives in the PNW with her husband and two sons. The Women We've Been Waiting for [https://amzn.to/3MBW7it] Prey Tell [https://amzn.to/4e6v36O] Tiffany's website [https://www.tiffanybluhm.com] Tiffany's Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/tiffanybluhm] ---------- To help support Mike and his work, which includes this podcast, as well as his ability to offer discounted coaching, consulting, and preaching to churches, you can make tax-deductible donations to: “WE Ministries” And mail it to: Mike Goldsworthy 6285 E. Spring St #474 Long Beach, CA 90808