Gravity Commons Podcast

Brian Zahnd joins us to talk about how to go through theological paradigm shifts without shipwrecking your life or burning down your church. The post 014 – Brian Zahnd on Going Through Theological Paradigm Shifts appeared first on Gravity Leadership.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this second part to our recap of our initial podcast series on our 7 missional theology axioms, we talk about the specific “Christendom assumptions” that the axioms confront. The work these axioms do is to untangle us from the Christendom assumptions that trip us up in ministry without us even realizing it. Here are the […] The post 013 – Confronting Our Christendom Assumptions appeared first on Gravity Leadership.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We recap our 7 missional theology axioms and talk about why we have them in the first place. Why are they important? What do they accomplish for us? The post 012 – Why Even Have These Missional Theology Axioms? appeared first on Gravity Leadership.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We added a 7th missional theology axiom because that’s what we do: change things as we go. It has to do with how we learn and grow. If the goal of our discipleship is divine union in love, the way we grow into love isn’t by getting more information about it, but by directly participating […] The post Episode 11 – We Learn Love Through Embodied Participation appeared first on Gravity Leadership.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Explore the inspiring concept of divine union as the ultimate goal of discipleship. Discover how this approach transforms leadership from a performance-based focus to one rooted in love and genuine relationships. Learn about the balance between practical decisions and spiritual guidance in ministry. The discussion emphasizes self-awareness, accountability, and fostering a supportive environment, showcasing how true leadership flourishes when anchored in divine principles and trust in a higher power.

Dive into profound insights on the essence of discipleship, where true growth is framed around divine union rather than mere moral perfection. The discussion unveils the emotional complexities in parenting and how grace promotes a closer relationship with God. Reflecting on personal journeys through restrictive environments reveals struggles with identity and acceptance. The transformation from a moralistic approach to cultivating love and relational growth is emphasized, alongside challenges faced in church leadership that prioritize divine connection over performance.

Brian Zahnd is our guest on this episode. He’s is the founder and lead pastor of Word of Life Church in St. Joseph, Missouri, author of several books, and has started leading “Prayer Schools” across the world. We are hosting two Prayer Schools with Brian Zahnd this year (Atlanta and New York), and on this episode […] The post Episode 8: Brian Zahnd on Learning to Pray appeared first on Gravity Leadership.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

What do you do when you realize you’re a better preacher than you are a person? That’s the story that starts this podcast on our 5th missional theology axiom: Whatever God does through you he always also does in you. As leaders, we are always full participants in any transformation we help to bring about. We don’t […] The post Episode 7: What God Does Through You He Also Does In You appeared first on Gravity Leadership.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode, we look back on the 4 missional theology axioms we’ve covered so far. We do some review and some riffing, offering a few extra thoughts about how they work and why they’re important for living a truly integrated missional life. We surf from trinitarian theology, to yelling at our kids, to how we’re […] The post Episode 6: Reviewing and Riffing on Missional Theology Axioms appeared first on Gravity Leadership.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

God cares more your discipleship and growth than you do. In this podcast, we talk about why trusting the truth this axiom is so vital for our discipleship. The post Episode 5: God Cares More About (All Of) It Than You Do appeared first on Gravity Leadership.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy