Thinking Christian: Clear Theology for a Confusing World – Détails, épisodes et analyse

In this episode of Thinking Christian, James sits down with Dr. Chris Rappazzini, professor of leadership at Anderson University, author of Moving Forward After Messing Up, and founder of Faithful Steps Forward. James and Chris discuss how leadership serves as a specialized form of discipleship, the tension between cultural adaptation and biblical foundations in leadership theories, and the enduring challenge of learning from our failures.

Dr. Rappazzini shares insights from his personal journey, his work with leaders in organizational settings, and the biblical framework for moving forward after mistakes. Along the way, we explore themes of resilience, self-awareness, and the balance between mission and people-focused leadership.

Whether you're a seasoned leader, someone navigating life's challenges, or simply looking for a thoughtful conversation on integrating faith and leadership, this episode is for you.

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To check out Chris Rappazini's work, see the following: 

Faithful Steps Forward- https://www.faithfulstepsforward.com

Moving Forward after Messing Up- Purchase here.

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In this episode of Thinking Christian, Dr. James Spencer sits down with Mark Hancock, CEO of Trail Life USA, to discuss the unique challenges of raising boys in today’s culture. Mark shares how Trail Life USA is equipping the next generation of godly men through Christ-centered, boy-focused outdoor experiences.

Together, they explore topics like the importance of adversity, the transformative power of hands-on engagement, and how fathers and mentors can help boys build resilience and discover their God-given purpose. Whether you're a parent, mentor, or church leader, this conversation offers practical insights and encouragement for shaping boys into men who live for Christ.

Discover more about Trail Life USA, their mission, and how your church can get involved in this inspiring movement. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on faith, family, and the future of raising godly men!

You can access the free book Let Boys Be Boys and find out more about Trail Life USA at https://www.traillifeusa.com. 

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In this episode, James discusses New Years resolutions through the lens of Psalm 1. He describes the difference between approaching resolutions from the perpective of changing our behaviors or ourselves and positioning ourselves so that God can transform us. He also describes what he'll be doing over the next few episodes. 

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In this episode, James sits down with Carmen Joy Imes, an Old Testament scholar and author of Being God's Image: Why Creation Still Matters. They discuss the meaning and significance of the image of God to the life of the church and its members today.

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In this episode, James sits down with co-host Nate Giarratano and special guest Ryan Ries to discuss Ryan's story. Ryan was a pro-skateboarder who gave his life to Christ and began to proclaim the gospel. 

For more about Ryan and his ministry go to https://ryan-ries.com/.

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In this episode, James and Nate sit down with Jamie Thomas.  Jamie shares his testimony and how he got involved in skateboarding as a teenager.  Thomas is a world renowned professional skateboarder and entrepreneur. Jamie Thomas was also in Tony hawks video games "Tony Hawk Pro Skater".  Jamie has an amazing perspective and heart for people to really know who Jesus Christ is.  

For more info check out his social media @jamiethomas 

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In this episode, James discusses the recent research concerning perceptions of religious influence in the United States. While the report offers many reasons to be hopeful, James encourages Christians to ensure their hope is rooted in Christ and to focus on being prepared to obey regardless of the consequences. 

For the full research report visit https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2024/03/15/8-in-10-americans-say-religion-is-losing-influence-in-public-life/

For the article James references in the episode visit https://www.christianity.com/wiki/marriage/what-does-the-bible-say-about-love-and-respect-in-marriage.html

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In this episode, James and Nate sit down to talk about the origin story Grammy award winning band for King & Country.  Luke Smallbone shares some inside info on the new movie "Unsung Hero" movie coming to theaters April 26th.  

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In this episode, James and Nate sit down with the two founding members of Unspoken. Chad Mattson and Jon Lowry talk about their history together, the challenges of Christian music, and the privilege of being involved in ministry. Chad also shares his testimony. 

You can find out more about Unspoken at https://www.unspokenmusic.com/.

We would also encourage you to check out the ministry Chad mentions in the episode at https://soldiersforfaith.com/.

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In this episode of Thinking Christian, James sits down with Brad Dacus, president of the Pacific Justice Institute. Brad shares his testimony and describes the landscape of legal issues facing Christians in the United States. 

You can find the resources noted on the episode at https://pacificjustice.org/resources/for-parents/.

Also, check out Brad's radio and television programs at https://mailchi.mp/pji.org/pji-tv-radio. 

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