The Follower Podcast

We are Follower: Jesus Centered

In this episode, we discuss the first Follower value of being Jesus centered. Using Matthew 16:13-20 we look at what it means to live into the revelation of who Jesus is in the midst of a contested and confused culture.
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We are follower: Community. A conversation with Chloe, Dani and Tiaan

In the episode, Matthew sits down with three people in the Follower community to discuss the call, the cost, and the gift of community in learning and practicing the way of Jesus. 
 
For more from Follower including a blog post that digs deeper into this idea you can visit www.wearefollower.com
 
 

We are Follower: A conversation with Trevor Hudson about learning and practice

Trevor Hudson is a Methodist minister, pastoral therapist, and retreat leader in South Africa. He is the author of several books and travels widely to conduct conferences, workshops, and retreats
In this episode Matthew speaks with Trevor about learning and practice in the way of Jesus. Among others things, Trevor reminds us in this conversation that we do not think or control our way into deeper friendship with Jesus. We interact our way there. 
To find Trevors' book Seeking God, you can follow this link 
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We are Follower: Learning and practice

In this episode, Matthew shares some reflections on Matthew 11:28-30. He speaks about what it means to take the yoke of Jesus upon you, and how that relates to learning and practicing the way of Jesus. 
You can find a blog post that dives deeper into this idea and get more information about Follower by visiting www.wearefollower.com
 

We are Follower: A conversation with Mark Scandrette on The Way of Jesus.

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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We are Follower: Why?

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

A conversation with Christine Westhoff

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. 

A conversation with Craig Westhoff: Part 2

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

A conversation with Craig Westhoff: Part 1

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

A conversation with Afrika Mhlope

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.