Gravity Commons Podcast

For our final episodes of the year, we are reflecting on and re-publishing 3 of our favorite interviews from our archive of 90+ episodes (!!). Today’s “redux” is Episode 59 (April 2019), an interview with Mako Nagasawa on the history of racism and how it’s all about power (not just bias or prejudice). Mako founded […] The post Redux: Mako Nagasawa on How Power Works in Racism appeared first on Gravity Leadership.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

For our final episodes of the year, we are reflecting on and re-publishing 3 of our favorite interviews from our archive of 90+ episodes (!!). Today’s “redux” is Episode 19 (July 2018), an interview with Mandy Smith on vulnerability in leadership. Mandy wrote a book called The Vulnerable Pastor: How Human Limitations Empower Our Ministry, […] The post Redux: Mandy Smith on Leading in Vulnerability appeared first on Gravity Leadership.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

For our final episodes of the year, we are reflecting on and re-publishing 3 of our favorite interviews from our archive of 90+ episodes (!!). Today’s “redux” is Episode 35 back in October of 2018, an interview with Brad Jersak where we explore whether we can trust that God is love 100% of the time. […] The post Redux: Brad Jersak on Learning to Trust That God is Love appeared first on Gravity Leadership.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We answer a listener question who, after hearing us talk about “grace and truth,” wonders if there is room for “tough love” or advocating for victims of abuse or injustice in it. We talk practically and theologically about how the love of Jesus gets worked out in real-life situations, and why our imaginations for love […] The post Is There Room For “Tough Love” in Grace and Truth? appeared first on Gravity Leadership.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We are in the midst of a mini-series on the Enneagram and how it can be helpful for spiritual formation and discipleship. Today we talk today with professor and counselor Chuck DeGroat on the ways that narcissism shows up for each Enneagram type. We typically think of narcissism manifesting itself as big, loud, overtly arrogant, […] The post Chuck DeGroat on How Narcissism Shows Up For Each Enneagram Type appeared first on Gravity Leadership.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In the midst of a mini-series on the Enneagram, today we talk with pastor and author AJ Sherrill, who leads workshops and has written on the Enneagram. The post The Enneagram and Spiritual Practices with AJ Sherrill appeared first on Gravity Leadership.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Enneagram has become quite popular recently in Christian circles. Some people think it’s the best thing ever, and others have expressed concerns about its origins and the supposed dangers of using it. In this episode, we talk about how the Enneagram has been helpful for us in our own spiritual formation. We’ve found the […] The post How the Enneagram Can Catalyze Spiritual Formation appeared first on Gravity Leadership.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

For Christian leaders, the gospel is kind of a big deal. But most of us have it wrong. Matthew Bates helps us see what the gospel is, and why it matters. The post Matthew Bates on How We Get the Gospel Wrong appeared first on Gravity Leadership.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

One of our foundational axioms is that God is Always Present and At Work. If you believe this and act as if it’s true, you have a sacramental worldview, whether you’d call it that or not. Pastor and author Glenn Packiam joins us on the podcast today to talk about why this kind of sacramental […] The post Why a Sacramental Worldview Matters with Glenn Packiam appeared first on Gravity Leadership.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Is nonviolence an integral part of following Jesus? Or can Christians keep violence in their “back pocket” as a last resort? Ron Sider has a very compelling argument about why Christians need to leave violence behind and learn to practice active nonviolence. (And he has some great answers to all the normal objections to nonviolence.) […] The post Stoking an Imagination For Nonviolence with Ron Sider appeared first on Gravity Leadership.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy