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Hypocrisy is a huge problem. It is often given as one of the primary reasons somebody doesn’t want to be a part of the American church. We want to address the validity of this, and how we must address hypocrisy before we lose the opportunity to do so.

Resources mentioned:

Jesus & John Wayne by Kristin Kobes Du Mez

The Kingdom, The Power, and The Glory by Tim Alberta

What is one topic you’re not supposed to talk about? Money. So why does the church talk about it so much? This month, we continue destigmatizing the church by addressing money, and all that comes with it.

5 Lies Christians Tell About Money

You've been asking for it so Philip and Seth are delivering! Just kidding... no one asked for politics. But it needs to be discussed. Exvangelicals are increasing and fewer people are regularly attending church. Philip and Seth believe that this is largely due to the poor reputation the church has earned for itself. This is the first in a series on destigmatizing the church as the discussion centers on how politics has become a barrier to faith in Jesus.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Study on the black church largely voting in line with the democrat party: https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2016/02/23/u-s-religious-groups-and-their-political-leanings/
• The Liturgy of Politics by Kaitlyn Schiess: https://www.amazon.com/Liturgy-Politics-Spiritual-Formation-Neighbor/dp/0830848304/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9._sOSIg1c821I1IxjlBMnUyismgUOGnup8ojIrSQUhKf28OvmCQS_XYrrYMANujJekPcURzfmePkvKZbkoa78WTNsVFOuW0pLN9DQqes8nfytR9ELElRxRvf8tezEiy9_gr26ng1XEGoXtHn6brTYmMktTLYZAKDsI4NqO9_ZjSe4ic6AH8c2bxp6uNMmpb3AiIux_Yh9wKi96WXv8qR8cSojYhFjsYHJhEt9srztqcg.PHYI-gHTkeWhqzwji6AOV6lvw8DLna7D_GOsvmAlcdA&qid=1709059462&sr=8-2
• The Ballot and the Bible by Kaitlyn Schiess: https://www.amazon.com/Ballot-Bible-Scripture-American-Politics/dp/1587435969/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9._sOSIg1c821I1IxjlBMnUyismgUOGnup8ojIrSQUhKf28OvmCQS_XYrrYMANujJekPcURzfmePkvKZbkoa78WTNsVFOuW0pLN9DQqes8nfytR9ELElRxRvf8tezEiy9_gr26ng1XEGoXtHn6brTYmMktTLYZAKDsI4NqO9_ZjSe4ic6AH8c2bxp6uNMmpb3AiIux_Yh9wKi96WXv8qR8cSojYhFjsYHJhEt9srztqcg.PHYI-gHTkeWhqzwji6AOV6lvw8DLna7D_GOsvmAlcdA&qid=1709059510&sr=8-1
• Article regarding biblical passages used by politicians and pundits: https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2023/august-web-only/gop-president-debate-republican-candidate-christian-nation.html

Your pastor probably struggles with pride, and the Bible says that's one of the most concerning sins. Seth and Philip share their own struggles with pride. They break down how the intentionally pursue humility while remaining confident in the gifts God has given them.

Another life update because big things are changing in Seth's life. Spoiler alert, he's gotten a job as a lead pastor and shares his story. Our hope is that this behind the scenes look at getting a ministry position will be helpful to some of you!

Kyle Big Boi Relph is back! This time we talk about why the Christmas season isn't all it's cracked up to be in the church. Maybe this is actually just a therapy session for the three of us, but we figured we'd bring you along anyway!

Top 5 Draft Results:

Kyle

• Elf
• The Santa Claus
• National Lampoons Christmas Vacation
• The Grinch (2000)
• The Holiday

Seth

• Jingle All the Way
• Edward Scissor Hands
• How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1967)
• Santa Claus is Coming to Town (1970)
• Polar Express

Philip

• Home Alone
• The Grinch (2018)
• Angela’s Christmas
• Just Friends
• Charlie Brown Christmas

The conflict in the Middle East that we are witnessing is horrendous and devastating. In this situation, and other situations like it, how are Christians supposed to respond? While we are not experts, that is the question that we are processing in this special release episode.

Articles referenced:

Esau McCaulley | "The Theological Truth we Must Press During War" | NY Times

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/10/opinion/war-faith-theology.html?mwgrp=c-mbar&unlocked_article_code=1.F00.hPvm.QYA7fend1f-9&smid=url-share

We had Seth's wife Katie on the podcast to talk about her experience with purity culture. Seth, Katie, and Philip all grew up in the same religious denomination which had a high emphasis on purity culture. Unfortunately, if you know about purity culture then you know that it has a tendency to put all the emphasis on women and men are considered the victims. Philip and Seth believe there is a better way forward for the church and it begins with hearing stories of real people who have been hurt by this way of treating people, specifically women.

Video mentioned by Katie with disclaimer:

https://youtu.be/vG9o9m0LsbI?si=OrjkFecbqfSAdCd9

Anxiety Sucks. Depression sucks. Like seriously, they're terrible.

The sad reality of life is that many of us deal with mental health issues on a regular basis, and as leaders, we need to acknowledge that. In this episode, Philip and Seth talk about their experiences dealing with their mental health struggles, and how Jesus meets us where we are and loves us. Struggling with mental health does not make you weak.

A Helpful Resource:

The Emotionally Healthy Leader by Peter Scazzero.

What if how we think about the end of the world impacts everything about how we live right now? Seth and Philip break down the implications properly thinking about the end times for the sake of loving our neighbor here and now. Also, the most psychotic thing Seth's ever done!

Amy Kenny article: https://hopeheals.com/articles-archive/my-body-is-not-a-prayer-request

If the Church is the hope of the world, why are so many people leaving? The reality is that when humans get involved, life gets messy, yet Jesus still calls us to change the world. Looking at the data, Seth and Philip look at why people are leaving the Church, what the Church can do to try to combat this, and what it means to love people like Jesus called us to. Referenced articles:

Pastors Quitting Ministry

Okay, yeah, we said we were back once already. This time is real. We wanted to come back and let you know why we thought we were back once before and we really weren't. In this episode you'll hear where we've been, a highlight of our time away, advice from Philip on becoming a eunuch, and so much more!

Music in this episode:

All Stars - Patrick Patrikios

Dorian - Andrew Langdon

Season 1 is in the books! We want to give you a life update to let you know what's going on in our lives and what to expect in the future.

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Music used in this episode:

Intro/Outro:

Dorian by Andrew Langdon

Transitions:

Species by Diamond Ortiz

Long Life by Text Me Records / Bobby Renz

Complicate Ya by Otis McDonald

Mission Start by The Brothers Records

Having a new baby is an incredibly challenging time. However, for Carissa Wiggins, it wasn’t just the changes a newborn brings, but postpartum depression that made it extremely dark and scary. We hear part 1 on her story in this episode, and hope it encourages you.

**NOTE: in this interview, Carissa discusses mental illness and suicide. If these are things you struggle with, feel free to skip this episode, or check out https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org for resources/ help.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Carissa’s Postpartum blog:

https://trialsandtriumphs.blog/2019/03/16/my-portion-my-strength/

Philip’s Postpartum blog:

https://trialsandtriumphs.blog/2019/03/23/its-just-a-wave/

It's part 2! We knew that one episode with Kyle wouldn't be enough, so he's back with the second half of our interview with him. Kyle comes on to talk about his life as a worship pastor, some of what he loves, and some of his struggles in leading people to encounter God through worship.

Follow Kyle on Instagram @kylerelph

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Simple Church by Thomas Rainer https://www.amazon.com/Simple-Church-Returning-Process-Disciples/dp/0805447997/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=simple+church&qid=1614483389&sr=8-1

Shane & Shane's album "Hymns"

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Music used in this episode:

Intro/Outro:

Dorian by Andrew Langdon

Transitions:

Water Please by Text Me Records / GrandBankss

Regrets by Causmic

Mission Start by The Brothers Records

Kyle is back on the podcast! We brought him back this time to talk about how he actually practice leadership regularly. Kyle comes on to talk about his life as a worship pastor, some of what he loves, and some of his struggles in leading people to encounter God through worship.

Follow Kyle on Instagram @kylerelph

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Simple Church by Thomas Rainer https://www.amazon.com/Simple-Church-Returning-Process-Disciples/dp/0805447997/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=simple+church&qid=1614483389&sr=8-1

Shane & Shane's album "Hymns"

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Music used in this episode:

Intro/Outro:

Dorian by Andrew Langdon

Transitions:

Ring By Spring by Stag

Awful by Josh Pan

Mission Start by The Brothers Records

Philip has mentioned the book Humility by CJ Mahaney so many times, we thought we should talk about it! In this conversation, Seth and Philip talk about humility and pride, and how to navigate these difficult topics. As always, let us know what we got right, got wrong, or any questions you have on our IG (@madealivepodcast) or via email (madealivepodcast@gmail.com). 

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Humility: True Greatness by CJ Mahaney 

Chick-Fil-A saves COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic: https://abc11.com/chick-fil-a-coronavirus-covid-vaccine-drive-thru/10215701/

Leadership is hard. While the task of leadership seems daunting, one thing that can really help is to breakdown leadership into smaller, more accessible, categories. This is where transformational leadership, and other leadership theories, come into play. Transformational leadership is defined as "Producing Change and Building Lives through Authenticity, Inspiration, Empathy, and Innovation." By approaching leadership through this lens, leaders can better develop more leaders, and lead in a people-centric way. 

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Shape Your World by David Timms (https://www.amazon.com/Shape-Your-World-Transformational-Leadership/dp/1719182949)

Leadership: Theory and Practice by Peter Northouse (https://amazon.com/Leadership-Practice-Peter-G-Northouse/dp/1506362311)

The Work of Leaders by Straw, Scullard, Kukkonen, and Davis (https://amazon.com/Work-Leaders-Vision-Alignment-Execution/dp/1118636538)

The Medici Effect by Frans Johannson (https://amazon.com/Medici-Effect-Preface-Discussion-Guide/dp/1633692949)

The 4 I's:

• Idealized influence
• Inspirational Motivation
• Intellectual Stimulation
• Individual Consideration

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Music used in this episode:

Intro/Outro:

Dorian by Andrew Langdon

Transitions:

Mellow Bears by K-Rutz

Sunset n Beachz by Ofshane

Sunny Travel by Nico Staf

Drop by Anno Domini Beats

Mission Start by The Brothers Records

People have always been hurting, but now maybe more than ever in our lifetimes, we see it so clearly. So how do we approach that as leaders, as Christians, and as human beings? We believe that empathy is the best place to start. Empathy allows for genuine human connection that can lead to real and lasting healing.

Resources mentioned in this episode: 

Shape Your World by David Timms (https://www.amazon.com/Shape-Your-World-Transformational-Leadership/dp/1719182949)

Creative Confidence by Tom & David Kelley (https://smile.amazon.com/dp/038534936X/?coliid=I2U7XJQF02HVE4&colid=ULYI8XM4T3LA&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it)

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Music used in this episode:

Intro/Outro:

Dorian by Andrew Langdon

Transitions:

Missive by Andrew Langdon

Sunset n Beachz by Ofshane

Touch by Patrick Patrikios

Mission Start by The Brothers Records

To kick off 2021, we want to talk about something many people make a resolution about: Money. Money can be a difficult thing to talk about, so we welcomed our friend Payton Boyea to the podcast to help us talk about it. Payton is an investment advisor, and we thought it would be awesome to pick his brain about finances and how to steward our money well. Be sure to check out his podcast, "Millennials & Money" for more stories and information about finances. 

If you would like to contact Payton, here is his information: 

payton@holmesfin.com

(916) 271-1974

https://www.linkedin.com/in/payton-boyea-46374a191/

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Worst Version of O Holy Nights:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mk4woNRD7NQ&feature=youtu.be

Music Used:

Intro/Outro:

Dorian by Andrew Langdon

Transitions:

A Simple Feeling by Age

Running Out

Riding by Silent Partner

Mission Start by The Brothers Records

We talked about transparency in the sense of authentic leadership, but what about on a more personal level? How important is community and accountability to the ministry leader, and how do you go about seeking those things out? Those are the questions we try to answer in this episode.

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Music Used:

Intro/Outro:

Dorian by Andrew Langdon

Transitions:

Flight To Tunisia by Causmic

Drunk Text by Single Friend

Running Out by Patrick Patrikios

City of Jewels by Destiney & Time

Mission Start by The Brothers Records

We believe that the Word of God has the answers that society needs, but is the church still answering questions that anyone is asking? In this episode we aim to help church leaders be better prepared to face relevant issues in our society while still holding firm to scripture. At some point, the church decided to take a stand against sin, but often forgetting to promote empathy and compassion. 

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Book Club:

I’m Still Here (Austin Channing Brown)

The Space Race (Audible Original)

Resources mentioned in this episode:

https://religionnews.com/2018/12/31/why-more-and-more-americans-think-religion-is-irrelevant/

We're back at it with another special! Whether you realize it or not, it's been about two months since we've recorded and we wanted to give an update and have some fun while getting back in the groove of things. Your favorite segments are all here this week. Segments like #DadLife, Halloween Hot Takes, Rapid Fire, and of course the indisputable favorite... Top 5, but this time in a new and improved style. Subscribe and drop a 5 start review for us if you like the content!

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Resources mentioned in this episode:

Leading With A Limp by Dan Allendar

The Liturgy of Politics by Kaitlyn Schiess

Music Used:

Intro/Outro:

Dorian by Andrew Langdom

Transitions:

1) Dude by Patrick Patrikios

2) Sleeplessness by The Brothers Records

3) Long Life by Text Me Records / Bobby Renz

4) Water Please by Text Me Records / GrandBankss

5) Mission Start by The Brothers Records

The ability to be the same person everywhere you go is invaluable, yet is often not discussed at all. Authenticity is so important, especially in leadership. On this episode, we discuss how to incorporate authenticity into your leadership. We discuss authentic leadership theory, as well as practical steps of authentic leadership. 

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Resources mentioned in this episode: 

The 5 Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni

Authentic Leadership graphics from Leadership by Peter Northouse

https://wikispaces.psu.edu/display/P5PFLD/AUTHENTIC+Theory+Page

Music Used:

Intro/Outro:

Dorian by Andrew Langdom

Transitions:

1) Dude by Patrick Patrikios

2) Regrets by Causmic

3) Far Apart by Causmic

 We all have a tendency to compare ourselves to other, or to compare our church to other churches. Oftentimes this results in a lack of gratitude for the things that we have and feelings of resentment towards our current reality, thinking that things could be better if we were somewhere else. 

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Music Used:

Intro/Outro:

Dorian by Andrew Langdon

Transitions:

Beach House by Text Me Records/Bobby Renz

Hindsight by Density & Time

Dragonfly by Quinoas Moreira

Mission Start by The Brothers Records

Let's be honest, most of us probably allow fear to play a bigger role in our lives than we're comfortable with. Yet, we read the Bible and see that we should really be living by faith. So how do we reconcile that? In this episode we talk about fear of failure, fear of social rejection, and fear of disappointing God. Each of these areas are, unfortunately, common but can be replaced with a faith that propels us forward in life.

This was a fan submitted episode.

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Music Used:

Intro/Outro:

Dorian by Andrew Langdon

Transitions:

Bit Coin by Otis McDonald

A Simple Feeling by Alge

Long Life by Text Me Records/Bobby Renz

Mission Start by The Brothers Records

We have another guest on the podcast! On this episode, we invited Temitope, a worship artist and host of Join in the Family, to talk abut the state of race, multiculturalism, and the church's role in racial reconciliation. Temitope delivers a unique perspective on these issues, as well as shares about music and his upcoming record "Meji," which will be released next year. You can find Temitope on Spotify and Apple Music, and on Instagram @temitope (and his podcast's page @joininthefamily), as well as on his website, iamtemitope.com. 

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Music Used:

Intro/Outro:

Dorian by Andrew Langdon

Transitions:

Luxery by Causmic

Complicate Ya by Otis McDonald

I’ll Follow You by Density & Time

Mission Start by The Brothers Records

What do you do when your childhood faith is shaken? This can be caused by anything from someone you looked up to in the faith walking away or from you going through a major life event. Odds are, you'll probably end up having to deconstruct your faith or worldview and then learn to reconstruct it on the fly. This can be a daunting task, but we want to help make it as helpful as possible.

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Music Used:

Intro/Outro:

Dorian by Andrew Langdon

Transitions:

Suddenly by Otis McDonald

Riding by Silent Parter

Clean Break by Density & Time

Mission Start by The Brothers Records

It's our first ever interview! We are so excited to bring you this episode where Seth and Philip talk to Kyle Relph about being a pastor who's single. Kyle Relph is a worship pastor at First Baptist Hanford and a good friend of Seth's. He's open and honest about his journey in ministry and his journey through singleness. Whether single or married we genuinely believe that this will be a helpful episode for you.

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Music Used:

Intro/Outro:

Dorian by Andrew Langdon

Transitions:

A Simple Feeling by Alge

Rest by Otis McDonald

Riding by Silent Partner

Mission Start by The Brothers Records

Identity defines our lives and often time we place its weight in undue areas. This week we want to help you secure your identity in the right places which will help all of your relationships among many other important issues we face.

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Book Club:

Philip:

Old Testament Theology: A Thematic Approach by Robin Routledge

How to Read the Bible for all its Worth by Gordon Fee

Seth:

The Problem of God by Mark Clark

Love Does by Bob Goff

Music Used:

Intro/Outro:

Dorian by Andrew Langdon

Transitions:

Sunny Morning by Bruno E.

Truckee by Otis McDonald

Sleeplessness by The Brothers Records

End Of The Day by Otis McDonald

Mission Start by The Brothers Records

Seth and Philip walk through James 1 and Romans 14 to help unpack some practical thoughts on how we can use disagreements in our culture, our families, and our churches to work to the benefit of the Kingdom of God.

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Resources mentioned in this episode:

7 Simple Ways to Deal with a Disagreement Effectively: https://www.inc.com/lolly-daskal/7-simple-ways-to-deal-with-a-disagreement-effectively.html

To put it plainly, waiting sucks, and it doesn't seem to go away. Philip and Seth want to give you some practical tools to make the most of waiting no matter the season you're in.

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Resources mentioned in this episode:

Philip's Top 5 Books:

1) Thirst by Scott Harrison

2) Humility by C.J. Mahaney

3) Born a Crime by Trevor Noah

4) The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson

5) When Helping Hurts by Brian Fikkert & Steve Corbett

HM) Educated by Tara Westover

Seth's Top 5 Books:

1) Harry Potter (And The Prisoner of Azkaban) by J.K. Rowling

2) To Hell With The Hustle by Jefferson Bethke

3) Brave New World by Aldus Huxley

4) Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis

5) Radical by David Platt

Music Used:

Intro/Outro:

Dorian by Andrew Langdon

Transitions:

Complicate Ya by Otis McDonald

Allele by Adam Griffith

Emotional Aftermath by Doug Maxwell/Media Right Productions

Nadir by Adam Griffith

Mission Start by The Brothers Records

Many of us have asked this question at least once in our lives: Why do I suck at prayer? It's unfortunate that so many of us struggle with this because it's so necessary to effective leadership or ministry. Philip and Seth give some practical reasons for why so many of us seem to struggle with prayer and they provide some helpful tips for how to start to kickstart a healthy prayer life.

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Resources mentioned in this episode:

Lectionary Reading: https://lectionary.library.vanderbilt.edu

World Vision: https://www.worldvision.org/christian-faith-news-stories/keys-powerful-prayer-life-2020

Desiring God: https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/prayer-for-beginners

Humility- C.J. Mahaney

Power through Prayer- E.M. Bounds

The Jesus Creed- Scott McKnight

Sun Stand Still- Steven Furtick

Music Used:

Intro/Outro:

Dorian by Andrew Langdon

Transitions:

Riley Needs A Nap by MoreThanSeth

Hindsight by Density & Time

Lullaby by Yung Logos

Well we're all living in the 21st century and that means that technology consumes many of our lives. And now that so much of our work can be done on a phone or a laptop it has become increasingly difficult to actually clock out of work and focus on our families when we get home. Philip and Seth break down some principals that they have found to help create a healthy home and work atmosphere in this episode.

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Resources mentioned in this episode:

To Hell With The Hustle by Jefferson Bethke

The Tech-Wise Family by Andy Crouch

Music Used:

Intro/Outro:

Dorian by Andrew Langdon

Transitions:

Justin by MoreThanSeth

Hindsight by Density & Time

Sunny Morning by Bruno E.

What does creativity have to do with sharing the message of Jesus? Well, everything really. It's literally how we're created and it's the model we're shown in the Bible.

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Resources mentioned in the episode:

Creative Confidence: Unleashing the Creative Potential Within Us All by Tom Kelley and David Kelley

The Medici Effect: What Elephants and Epidemics Can Teach Us About Innovation by Frans Johansson

Music Used:

Intro/Outro:

Dorian by Andrew Langdon

Transitions:

I'll Follow You by Density & Time

Bubblegum Treetops by MoreThanSeth

Philip and Seth share a couple of books that have been helpful to them and then they get into the main content of this episode where they each share their top 5 mistakes in ministry.

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Book Club Books Mentioned:

The Circle Maker: Praying Circles Around Your Biggest Dreams and Greatest Fears by Mark Batterson

To Hell with the Hustle: Reclaiming Your Life in an Overworked, Overspent, and Overconnected World by Jefferson Bethke

Thirst: A Story of Redemption, Compassion, and a Mission to Bring Clean Water to the World by Scott Harrison

Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know About the People We Don't Know by Malcolm Gladwell

Music Used:

Intro/Outro:

Dorian by Andrew Langdon

Transitions:

Long Life by Text Me Records / Bobby Renz

Rest by Otis McDonald

City of Jewels by Density & Time

Listen, people are messy, and people often say things without considering how they'll be received. In this episode Philip and Seth want to help encourage you on how to cope when people are criticizing your gift or calling.

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Resources mentioned in this episode:

Spiritual gifts assessment: http://buildingchurch.net/g2s-i.htm

We aim to bring transparency to leadership to help enable the next generation of leaders to thrive.

Music Used:

Intro/Outro:

Dorian by Andrew Langdon

Transitions:

Running Out by Patrick Patrikios

Drunk Text by Single Friend

Species by Diamond Ortiz

Hey, we're stuck at home just like the rest of you, so let's make the best of it. In this special episode Philip and Seth talk about their experience in quarantine and bring some encouragement to everyone else going through this.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Churchfront with Jake Gosselin

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrIM5tV0JUY5bVxKjwjd8Kw

We aim to bring transparency to leadership to help enable the next generation of leaders to thrive.

Music Used:

Intro/Outro:

Dorian by Andrew Langdon

Transition:

Water Please by Text Me Records / GrandBankss

In this episode Philip and Seth break down how they were able to find their gifts and the journey they are still on in pursing God's calling in their lives. They also break down what advice they would give to others who are still looking to discover what their gift or purpose is.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don't by Jim Collins

(If you just want to read about the "Hedgehog Concept," here is a link by Collins: https://www.jimcollins.com/concepts/the-hedgehog-concept.html

We aim to bring transparency to leadership to help enable the next generation of leaders to thrive.

Music Used:

Intro/Outro:

Dorian by Andrew Langdon

Transitions:

Trapped by Quinoas Moreira

Orange Octopus by Unicorn Heads

Welcome to the Made Alive podcast! We are so excited to have you along on this ride with us. We put this together to help other young leaders in ministry or even aspiring young leaders. In this introduction we hope to give you a little bit of insight into who we are and what this podcast will be all about.

We aim to bring transparency to leadership to help enable the next generation of leaders to thrive.

Top 5 Podcasts:

Philip:

1) Bible Project

2) Armchair Expert

3) HeyDad

4) Don't Make Me Come Back There

5) The JJ Redick Podcast

HM) North Coast Church

Seth:

1) Bible Project

2) HeyDad

3) Worship Leader Probs

4) Thrive Leadership Podcast

5) Pro Church Tools with Brady Shearer

HM) North Coast Church

Music Used:

Intro/Outro:

Dorian by Andrew Langdom

Transitions:

1) A Simple Feeling by Alge

2) Missive by Andrew Langdon