Natalie Runion is a best-selling author, former worship leader, and founder of the Raised to Stay ministry; Amanda Viviers is the creative director for Compassion Australia, has authored 15 books, and hosts the Kin Women podcast.We are wired for community, but building it demands commitment, courage, and vulnerability—especially in the church, where hurt can linger and generational divides widen. We talk about fostering authentic sisterhood, healing from church hurt, and creating intergenerational spaces that thrive!Tune in to learn why community matters and how to create the connections you crave, the role of vulnerability in starting meaningful conversations, practical ways to navigate church hurt and generational tensions, the power of radical hospitality in building relationships, how to cultivate spiritual practices amid doubt and busyness, and much more...* From our recent live podcast event, Diary Of A Creative Christian.Find out more about Natalie Runion - https://natalierunion.com/@raisedtostayFind out more about Amanda Viviers - https://amandaviviers.com/@amandaviviers
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Rich Villodas | The MOST IMPORTANT Teaching In Scripture .moments.
Rich Villodas, author and pastor of New Life Fellowship in Queens, New York, shares unpacks the transformative power of the Sermon on the Mount. Tune in to discover how can Jesus’ teachings guide us through the beauty and struggle of discipleship, why the Sermon is a practical blueprint for Christian living, the balance between heart and behaviour, the cost of following Jesus, and how faith transforms struggles into treasures...
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Rich Villodas | Redefining Diversity in Faith: moments
Rich Villodas, author and pastor of New Life Fellowship a vibrant, multi-ethnic church in Queens, New York, shares some profound insights on embracing diversity as a fruit of the Gospel. In a world quick to divide, how do we foster unity without losing distinction?Tune in to find why true diversity isn’t a growth strategy but a reflection of God’s new humanity, how to navigate the delicate dance of cultural complexity, the dangers of reactive division, and the power of staying emotionally connected while remaining distinct in Christ.
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Inside The Spiritual Awakening Of Gen Z | Zach Meerkreebs
Zachary Meerkreebs is a pastor, author and speaker, shaped by the Asbury outpouring, joins us to explore the quiet, subversive beauty of humility. In a culture obsessed with self-assertion and striving, we’re wired to chase significance, yet our souls ache for a deeper communion with God. Often, in the mundane or the broken, we sense a longing for divine encounter—one that doesn’t bend to our formulas or performance. So, how does radical humility, rooted in Christ’s own descent, reorient us toward true freedom and spiritual awakening? And how do we posture ourselves for God’s presence when it feels elusive?Expect to uncover why humility is the foundation of spiritual awakening, the freedom lost in comparison and self-reliance, what stirs an authentic outpouring of the Spirit in an age of skepticism, why revival is less about our striving and more about God’s initiative, how brokenness becomes a doorway to meeting Jesus; and how to cultivate communities that shine with vibrant, God-glorifying authenticity, free from the fear of pride or the trap of false humility and much more...To find out more about Zach head over to his website https://www.zachmeerkreebs.com/ or follow him @zachmeerkreebs on instagram
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Dr Derwin Gray - How Faith Can Rewire Your Brain (And Why Victimhood Holds Us Back) | Moments
Dr Derwin Gray, pastor of Transformation Church and former NFL player, brings a unique perspective on spiritual formation and mental health through the lens of the Gospel.In a culture obsessed with victimhood and self-focused narratives, how can we move beyond perpetual offense to find true healing and purpose in Christ?Tune in to learn why authentic self-care is rooted in discipleship, how memorising scripture can rewire your brain like cognitive behavioural therapy, the dangers of a victimhood mindset, how to create a church culture of love without compromising truth, the balance between God’s love and discipline, and much more...
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