Episode 68 | Kyle Strobel & The Beloved Dust

Kyle Strobel, teacher, writer and preacher, joins me today. He is the assistant professor of Spiritual Theology and Formation at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University, and helped start Metamorpha Ministries. He’s also author of several books, including ‘Beloved Dust’.  Kyle & discuss his own journey of faith, the ‘Bevloved Dust’ book and the inner…

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Episode 60 | Cindy Brandt on Art & Justice

Author & blogger Cindy Brandt joins me today to talk about creativity, faith, culture and justice. Cindy shares her own powerful story and talks about authenticity in her art, being vulnerable in our art, as well as her passion for justice, and building a church where all are welcome, and all are truly valued. Cindy…

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Episode 54 | Christine Sine & The Spiritual Rhythms Of Life

Christine Sine of Mustard Seed Associates, blogger, author, missionary & gardener joins me today. Christine shares her fascinating journey which took her from Australia all over the world, led her to found Mustard Seed Associates, a Christian charity, create and grow a blog and co-create several books. You’ll also hear about how she discovered a…

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Episode 53 | Alexander Shaia & Our Gospel Journey 3: Luke

Today it’s the final part of our series with Alexander Shaia on the gospel journey of Quadratos. Today, we examine the book of Luke, and how we mature in service, and take the lessons we’ve learned, and the good news of the Christ out into the world.  Alexander & I talk about the background the…

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Episode 50 | The Fiftieth – Back Forward Now

It’s the 50th episode of James Talks! Today I share some updates on my latest work, including my upcoming book, blog posts, the podcast, and mostly, a personal reflection on my recent journey. I talk about what I’ve been facing & what it’s taught me about the importance of going back to confront the pain…

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Episode 49 | Orlando & Guns – An Outside Perspective

We’ve all been shocked & deeply moved by events in Orlando this week. Today I posted a blog post about Orlando itself, and in this podcast I discuss the issue of guns, gun crime, and the myth of redemptive violence. From the perspective of a UK citizen living in London, a culture where there is…

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Episode 47 | Brandan Robertson: In & Out, A Nomad’s Journey

Brandan Robertson joins me today to share his powerful, moving and often painful story of reconciling an emerging faith in Jesus as a teenager, with his own sexuality. His is a powerful story of being in, then suddenly finding himself out, again and again – and through it all, discovering a deeper, more inclusive spirituality…

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