Episodes
Monday Feb 13, 2023
We are Follower: A conversation with Mark Scandrette on The Way of Jesus.
Monday Feb 13, 2023
Monday Feb 13, 2023
Mark Scandrette is an internationally recognized expert in practical Christian spirituality, and the founding director of ReIMAGINE: A center for integral Christian practice.
He is the author of a number of books including, Practicing the way of Jesus, making him a great guest for this episode where we discuss what The Way of Jesus is and how it differs from contemporary Christianity. Mark also offers some helpful signposts as to how we live in Jesus' way in our everyday lives and encourages us to ask important questions of our own faith journeys and how they do or do not look like the Jesus we claim to follow.
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Monday Feb 06, 2023
We are Follower: Why?
Monday Feb 06, 2023
Monday Feb 06, 2023
This is the first episode in a new series on the Follower Podcast called We Are Follower.
In this series, we will explore why Follower exists, what a community of learning and practice in the way of Jesus is, and who God has called us to be in His big story as we follow Him to the depths of his heart and the ends of the earth.
In this episode Matthew explores the parable of the hidden treasure to paint a picture of the why behind the what of the follower community.
For more information on Follower visit www.wearefollower.com
Monday Jan 30, 2023
A conversation with Christine Westhoff
Monday Jan 30, 2023
Monday Jan 30, 2023
Christine is the Author and developer of ReFraming the Prophetic, a biblical reflection course on the gift and purpose of the prophetic. She serves on the Int’l team for 24-7 Prayer and is the founder of Akouo Missions.
In this conversation, we talk about Christine's life, faith, and the many tensions she carries in walking that out. We also talk about the prophetic. What it is, what it isn't and how to learn to hear the voice of God and partner with Him to serve His purposes in the earth.
Monday Dec 26, 2022
A conversation with Craig Westhoff: Part 2
Monday Dec 26, 2022
Monday Dec 26, 2022
This is the second in a two-part conversation with Craig Westhoff.
In this episode, we talk about our transcendent need for God, moving from binary judgmentalism to compassionate co-investigation with Christ, and the importance of removing ourselves from the center of our stories.
If you would like to hear more from Craig and explore the work he does with Illuminated soul you can visit him on his website.
www.illuminatedsoul.org
Monday Dec 19, 2022
A conversation with Craig Westhoff: Part 1
Monday Dec 19, 2022
Monday Dec 19, 2022
This is the first in a two-part conversation with Craig Westhoff.
In this conversation, we hear Craig's story of growing up with a father who was once a Franciscan friar and a mother who was once in a catholic convent. We talk about Craig's journey through new-age spirituality to Christ, His own experience of clinical depression, and how God has used that to lead him into the work that he does with illuminated soul.
Illuminated soul is a place where Craig offers spiritual direction & practical tools for emotional, mental, and spiritual health and well-being.
You can find out more about Craig's work on his website.
www.illuminatedsoul.org
Monday Dec 12, 2022
A conversation with Afrika Mhlope
Monday Dec 12, 2022
Monday Dec 12, 2022
Afrika Mhlophe has been in ministry since 1998 and in 2002 he became the leading pastor of Good News Community Church in Port Elizabeth.
He ministers across South Africa with a primary focus on calling Christians to bring kingdom influence into every domain of life. This is why he speaks and writes on difficult subjects such as racism, corruption, and idolatry.
In this conversation, we talk about culture and the importance of being defined by Christ alone.
Afrika's books include:
Christianity and the Veneration of the Dead
Freed by God Imprisoned by Culture
A Passion for Position
You can find Afrika on social media platforms or visit his website at www.afrikam.co.za to find his resources and get in touch with him.
Thursday Dec 08, 2022
A conversation with Jill Weber
Thursday Dec 08, 2022
Thursday Dec 08, 2022
Life can sometimes be monotonous, perilous, and occasionally wondrous. In this conversation with Jill Weber, we unpack how we can reconnect with our Heavenly Father when life feels blurry, and look at the beautiful, powerful, invaluable gift of prayer.
Jill Weber serves on 24-7 Prayer’s International Leadership team and is the Director of Spiritual Formation at Emmaus Road Church in Guildford. She is also the Global Convenor of the Order of the Mustard Seed, a lay ecumenical religious order.
In this episode, she shares her gift of poetry with us, quoting extracts from her book, 'Even The Sparrow'.
Resources:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Even-Sparrow-Pilgrims-Prayer-Following/dp/1910012718/ref=asc_df_1910012718/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=344285135448&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=5289844502207092978&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9045957&hvtargid=pla-835433872503&psc=1&th=1&psc=1
Monday Nov 07, 2022
A conversation with Jay Kim
Monday Nov 07, 2022
Monday Nov 07, 2022
The technologies of our day are determined to keep us scrolling and swiping at all costs, plugged into a feedback loop of impatience, comparison, outrage, and contempt.
How are followers of Jesus supposed to respond? What would it feel like to acknowledge God's holy presence in that space?
Jay Kim, author of 'Analog Christian: Cultivating Contentment, Resilience, and Wisdom in the Digital Age' talks to us about how we can cultivate the contentment, resilience, and wisdom to not only survive but to thrive as we navigate the specific challenges of our age.
Source links:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Analog-Christian-Cultivating-Contentment-Resilience/dp/1514003163/ref=pd_lpo_1?pd_rd_w=C4j8A&content-id=amzn1.sym.2d229339-2f42-4596-a90d-b81a4f52d6d3&pf_rd_p=2d229339-2f42-4596-a90d-b81a4f52d6d3&pf_rd_r=NXPXE3G1RN5NP9AHWGSR&pd_rd_wg=KH9mY&pd_rd_r=965db7f6-fcb6-492f-8ec4-ead31cbac941&pd_rd_i=1514003163&psc=1
Monday Oct 24, 2022
A conversation with Alan Frow
Monday Oct 24, 2022
Monday Oct 24, 2022
Alan Frow joins us for a conversation on the wellbeing of our souls, spiritual depression, discovering comfort in the Psalms, and finding peace in a relationship of surrender with our Heavenly Father.
“Our souls are not downcast because they are empty, but because they are full. So often we fill them with the wrong things… but in the Psalms we see how we can pour out our soul. In doing that, we are plunged into a waterfall of God’s love.”
Links to resources referenced:
‘Psalms for a Saturated Soul’ Alan Frow
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Psalms-Saturated-Soul-Ancient-Emotional-ebook/dp/B09YFXF8Y7
‘Emotionally Healthy Leadership’ Pete Scazero
https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/The-Emotionally-Healthy-Leader-Audiobook/B012BZ0KWE?source_code=M2M30DFT1BkSH11221601A7&&ipRedirectOverride=true&overrideBaseCountry=true&gclid=CjwKCAjwzNOaBhAcEiwAD7Tb6KvFhoG5IFv0DUBJu6i_HWTINnyjbs4BkvF2XLOcor_CRmg5mEBs8BoCZAQQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
‘Spiritual Depression’ Martyn Lloyd-Jones
https://www.eden.co.uk/christian-books/personal-life/anxiety-stress-and-depression/spiritual-depression/?site_id=162595&adtype=pla&device=c&product_id=24824&gclid=CjwKCAjwzNOaBhAcEiwAD7Tb6EiclwdHIoQSTBSvBo2IKID-2sCW2GC9F2iLZVQEPakMkFioSRHKSBoC9DIQAvD_BwE
‘My Heart - Christ’s Home’ Robert Munger
https://www.amazon.com/Heart-Christs-Home-Robert-Boyd-Munger/dp/087784075X
Monday Aug 15, 2022
A conversation with Pete Portal
Monday Aug 15, 2022
Monday Aug 15, 2022
There are people who live the Gospel in such a compelling way that it inspires you to do the same. Pete Portal is one of those people. Having lived and ministered in Mannenberg, Cape Town for the past 15 years, Pete has many stories to tell about what it means to follow Jesus to the depths and the ends. Pete is a husband to his wife Sarah, father to his daughter Simi, servant at Tree of life Mannenberg, and author of the book No neutral ground. But above all that, he is a follower of Jesus. As always I hope this conversation helps you follow Jesus well.
All links mentioned in the conversation are below.
No Neutral ground
Tree of life
Instagram
The Irresistible revolution