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There are hopeful, generative ways forward already at work in the Church. We just have to know where to look. We're curating a phenomenal day-long event on August 5 to explore theological perspectives which help expand our imaginations and vocabulary for sharing the Gospel.

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CULTURE
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** Being Political as God Is Political ([link removed])
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Donnell Wyche, a Missio Alliance Writing Fellow, explores the nature of God’s political activity, his actions of nonviolent civil disobedience, and how it gives us a model for our own Christian engagement instead of avoidance.


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** Commemorating the Uncommon Humility of John Stott ([link removed])
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This month marked what would have been the 100th birthday of John Stott, renowned author, theologian, and former rector of All Souls Church in London, England; he is widely regarded as one of evangelicalism’s leading thinkers and leaders. To commemorate his birthday, pastor Corey Widmer, who also served as one of Stott’s study assistants, offers this reflection on Stott’s continuing relevance to evangelicalism today and the reasons why he should be far from forgotten.


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** The Healing Touches We Need, Now More than Ever ([link removed])
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"I knew Jesus healed people through touch, but it surprised me just how central physical touch was to his healing ministry." J.R. Briggs shares about the continuing lessons learned from his battle with Covid and the various, practical implications of healing in our world, today.


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** The Benefit of Blindness ([link removed])
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Guest author Ryan Post offers a poignant, relevant reflection on the transformative work of unlearning, spiritual progress, and the very real cost of journeying toward Jesus.
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** S6E19 – Season Finale with Steve Cuss ([link removed])
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Steve wraps up the season with a personal update and a couple of tools for the summer!


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** Emotionally Healthy Discipleship with Pete Scazzero ([link removed])
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Pete Scazzero, after leading New Life Fellowship Church for 26 years, co-founded Emotionally Healthy Discipleship, a groundbreaking ministry that moves the church forward by slowing the church down in order to multiply deeply changed leaders and disciples.
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