#LoveWell by Dan Rose

In this week's episode I interview my mom, Melissa Rose. She discusses how she loved well in the midst of her time as an educator in the inner city and drawing inspiration from her mom and dad. It is an absolute gift for me to have this recording and know that it's here for my grandkids to hear their Mimi's heart. I hope you enjoy the conversation!

In this week's episode we look at the power of words with my good friend Shaheen. There are few people who speak words of encouragement as well as Shaheen. If you walk into our local Middle School and she is walking down the hall you will shouts of, "Mrs E!"  I hope you enjoy this week's episode! Please consider sharing, rating, and commenting! Thanks! Shaheen's Playlist

Billy Kangas is the Director of Community Engagement with the Hope Clinic in Ypsilanti, MI. He helps support the volunteers that make things go at the clinic. He is committed to bringing dignity, compassion, and empathy to those on the fringes. We hit on things like the Trinity and even Gregorian Chant. So, you won't want to miss this.  If you would like to donate to Hope Clinic you can do so here: The Hope Clinic If you would like to volunteer at the Hope Clinic, start there: Volunteer

This week I had the pleasure of interviewing Laura VanZomeren. She's an amazing woman within our community. Laura has a passion for bringing to people together to have fun. Most of the most fun experiences I've had since living here have been events that Laura has planned. I hope that you will catch her infectious joy and love of fun in our conversation.  As always, please comment, rate, and share! Thanks!

It was an absolute pleasure to chat with my friend Lori Fergusion, aka Fergie, about what it means to love well. The conversation didn't go down the road that I expected it to. It was an amazing conversation about persevering love. I hope you find it as helpful as I did! We need your help! Fergie has some collector's edition Foo Fighters Converse. Does she wear them or does she display them? Leave a comment and let us know what you think! Check out the Special Fergie Spotify playlist right here: #LoveWell Playlist with Lori Ferguson As always, please like, share, rate, and review! Thanks!

In this week's episode I chop it up with Nathan Soos, a teacher and coach from Lincoln Middle School. He's a guy that embodies what it means to love well. I hope that you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. I loved what he had to say about love being the root of all the things that are good in this life.  Check out the Soos Playlist on Spotify for tunes that he listens to help him continue to love well: #LoveWell with Nathan Soos

This week I sat down with my good friend, Jennifer Gorman to talk about what it means to love well. She is an avid volunteer and serves some of the most needy in her profession. One of the things that really hit home for me was that Jennifer made the point that to love well we need to live transparent lives. I hope that you find this conversation as fun as I did! Jennifer and Jeffrey just launched a business with Tastefully Simple, I'd encourage you to check out their store.  Make sure you check out Jennifer's #LoveWell Playlist on Spotify!

In the season premiere of #LoveWell I interviewed Robert Norris. He's a volunteer extraordinaire and all around great husband, dad, and friend. There are few people who are more loving and caring than Rob. We talk quite a bit about what it means to be intentional and the joy of hospitality.  Be sure to check out Rob's required listening to help you put on your love goggles, Beyonce's "I am...World Tour", over on Spotify.  Also, check out Rob's Pampered Chef page on Facebook and give it a like and follow: Pampered Chef with Robert Norris. 

Join the Simple Theologian Discord server if you’d like to join me for Doubt on Tap (Tuesdays at 8 pm) or the virtual book club to discuss Amusing Ourselves to Death by Neil Postman (Thursdays at 9:30 pm). If you want to connect with us in Missional Community, join us Sunday nights at 7 pm on Zoom. You can get the info on our Facebook Page: Acts 13 Network. Please be sure to rate and share this podcast. Thanks! Have a great week and #LoveWell!

Join the Simple Theologian Discord server if you’d like to join me for Doubt on Tap (Tuesdays at 8 pm) or the virtual book club to discuss Amusing Ourselves to Death by Neil Postman (Thursdays at 9:30 pm). Click here to join: Simple Theologian Discord Server If you want to connect with us in Missional Community, join us Sunday nights at 7 pm on Zoom. You can get the info on our Facebook Page: Acts 13 Network Please be sure to rate and share this podcast. Thanks! Have a great week and #LoveWell!

This week we explore the power of words in loving well.  This week I reference some work being done in the field of neuroscience. Here's a link to a summary of some what I was talking about so that you read more about it: The Neuroscience Behind Our Words Join the Simple Theologian Discord server if you’d like to join me for Doubt on Tap (Tuesdays at 8 pm) or the virtual book club to discuss Amusing Ourselves to Death by Neil Postman (Thursdays at 9:30 pm). Click here to join: Simple Theologian Discord Server If you want to connect with us in Missional Community, join us Sunday nights at 7 pm on Zoom. You can get the info on our Facebook Page: Acts 13 Network Please be sure to rate and share this podcast. Thanks! Have a great week and #LoveWell!

Join the Simple Theologian Discord server if you’d like to join me for Doubt on Tap (Tuesdays at 8 pm) or the virtual book club to discuss Amusing Ourselves to Death by Neil Postman (Thursdays at 9:30 pm). Click here to join: Simple Theologian Discord Server If you want to connect with us in Missional Community, join us Sunday nights at 7 pm on Zoom. You can get the info on our Facebook Page: Acts 13 Network Please be sure to rate and share this podcast. Thanks! Have a great week and #LoveWell!

In this week’s podcast we explore the role of the prophets in the “prophesied kingdom.” We are working way through Vaughan Roberts, God’s Big Picture: Tracing the story-line of the Bible. Join the Simple Theologian Discord server if you’d like to join me for Doubt on Tap (Tuesdays at 8 pm) or the virtual book club to discuss Amusing Ourselves to Death by Neil Postman (Thursdays at 9:30 pm). Click here to join: Simple Theologian Discord Server If you want to connect with us in Missional Community, join us Sunday nights at 7 pm on Zoom. You can get the info on our Facebook Page: Acts 13 Network

In this week's episode we look at the partial kingdom and the development of the monarchy. We are building off Vaughan Roberts text, "God's Picture: Tracing the story-line of the Bible."

In this episode we discuss the beginning of the process of God’s redemption. We walk through the “promised kingdom.” I’m working off of Vaughan Roberts’ God’s Big Picutre: Tracing the story-line of the Bible.

We continue our look at the overarching story of the Bible. I continue to discuss ideas from "God's Big Picture: Tracing the story-line of the Bible" by Vaughan Roberts. This week we look at the second chapter of the story-line: The Perished Kingdom.

As we start a series on the Big Picture of the Bible we start with the question, “Why the Bible?”

In the final episode of the series I'll be interviewing my brother, Jay, who is a police officer in one of the most dangerous cities in the world. Many people think they know what being a police officer is like due to television and movies. But, reality is different.

Over the next few weeks I’m inviting some of my friends to tell their stories on my podcast. The purpose is to try and de-center myself from the conversation and try to expose my audience, which is predominantly white people, to the reality of the black experience in the United States. Check out Denese’s book, According To His Kind Intention.

This week I'm hosting Damon Moore and Nick Stumphauzer for a conversation about systemic racism and racialized police brutality. You can catch the video of this conversation at youtube.com/danielrose. Some of the resources mentioned in the conversation: Check out the Harvard Implicit Study Bias and participate. FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Washington Post Fatal Force Database Nick Stumphauzer’s book recommendation: The Bell Curve

Over the next few weeks I’m inviting some of my friends to tell their stories on my podcast. The purpose is to try and de-center myself from the conversation and try to expose my audience, which is predominantly white people, to the reality of the black experience in the United States.

Over the next few weeks I’m inviting some of my friends to tell their stories on my podcast. The purpose is to try and de-center myself from the conversation and try to expose my audience, which is predominantly white people, to the reality of the black experience in the United States.

Over the next few weeks I’m inviting some of my friends to tell their stories on my podcast. The purpose is to try and de-center myself from the conversation and try to expose my audience, which is predominantly white people, to the reality of the black experience in the United States.

Over the next few weeks I’m inviting some of my friends to tell their stories on my podcast. The purpose is to try and de-center myself from the conversation and try to expose my audience, which is predominantly white people, to the reality of the black experience in the United States.

Dan talks through the first of ten parenting principles that he and his wife have embraced in their parenting. You can read the corresponding blog post at https://danielmrose.com.

Dan talks through the first of ten parenting principles that he and his wife have embraced in their parenting. You can read the corresponding blog post at https://danielmrose.com.

Dan talks through the first of ten parenting principles that he and his wife have embraced in their parenting. You can read the corresponding blog post at https://danielmrose.com.

Dan talks through the first of ten parenting principles that he and his wife have embraced in their parenting. You can read the corresponding blog post at https://danielmrose.com.

Dan talks through the first of ten parenting principles that he and his wife have embraced in their parenting. You can read the corresponding blog post at https://danielmrose.com.

Dan talks through the first of ten parenting principles that he and his wife have embraced in their parenting. You can read the corresponding blog post at https://danielmrose.com.

Dan talks through the first of ten parenting principles that he and his wife have embraced in their parenting. You can read the corresponding blog post at https://danielmrose.com.

Dan talks through the first of ten parenting principles that he and his wife have embraced in their parenting. You can read the corresponding blog post at https://danielmrose.com.

Dan talks through the first of ten parenting principles that he and his wife have embraced in their parenting. You can read the corresponding blog post at https://danielmrose.com.

Dan talks through the first of ten parenting principles that he and his wife have embraced in their parenting. You can read the corresponding blog post at https://danielmrose.com.

Dan begins a new series and season focused on what it is to #LoveWell in the context of parenting.

Dan explores the disciplines of engagement: study, prayer, worship, celebration, service, fellowship, confession, and submission.

Dan talks about the spiritual disciplines of abstinence: solitude, silence, fasting, frugality, chastity, secrecy, and sacrifice.

Dan intros the disciplines of the spiritual life. Make sure to rate, comment, and share!

Dan discusses the central importance of time for spiritual growth.

Dan talks about the role of truth in spiritual practice.

Dan talks about how grace is the foundation for spiritual practice.

C.S. Lewis wrote, “Surely what a man does when he is taken off his guard is the best evidence for what sort of man he is.” Dan dives in and asks how do we prepare ourselves for being taken off guard? How do we become like Jesus and not just act like Jesus?

Dan wraps up his discussion on Romans in Romans 8:18-30. He talks about the reality that we can experience glory now by becoming more like Jesus. When we #LoveWell, it’s a little taste of heaven.

Dan spends some time unpacking Romans 8:1-17 and its connection to a Romans 12:3-8.

Dan takes a few minutes to talk about how we need to get on board with Christ. If we separate ourselves from Christ then we will not be able to love well for very long. Therefore, we must grab hold of Christ and embrace our union with him.

Dan continues his discussion on Romans. This week he talks about Romans 9 and its connection to Romans 13.

Dan explores Romans 6 and its tie to Romans 13:8-10. Unity with Christ’s crucifixion is the foundation for us to love our neighbor.

Dan continues his discussion of Romans with Romans 5 & 14 on the question of peace.

This week Dan explores the beginning of Romans 2 and its impact on loving well.

Dan invites us into the “rest of the story” of Romans in this new series to kick off season 4. Each week he will give us insight into the cultural, historical, and narrative under currents of Paul’s letter to the church at Rome. Paul for Everyone, Romans: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0664227996/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_hV7DDbGS3891P Romans Disarmed: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1587432846/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_eW7DDb8CDAW5T Romans Commentary: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0800660846/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_XW7DDbN3R9476

Dan closes out his series based on David Fitch’s book: Faithful Presence - Seven Disciplines That Shape The Church For Mission. In this week’s episode Dan discusses kingdom prayer. Be sure to hit him up on Twitter to get a free book, first come first served.

Dan continues his discussion of David Fitch’s book, Faithful Presence: Seven Disciplines That Shape The Church For Mission. In this episode Dan discusses the fivefold gifting of apostle, prophet, evangelist, shepherd, and teacher.

In this episode Dan discusses the importance of being with children and challenges the program driven approach of much of Western Christianity. Contemplative Youth Ministry by Mark Yaconelli Hold On Your Kids by Gordon Neufeld and Gabor Mate

Dan continues his series discussing what it means to live a faithful presence based on the book by David Fitch, “Faithful Presence: Seven Disciplines To Prepare the Church For Mission.”

In this week’s episode, Dan riffs on “Proclaiming the Gospel” as a discipline that shapes the church for mission. This current series is based on David Fitch’s work, Faithful Presence: Seven Disciplines That Shape The Church For Mission.  Continue the conversation with Dan on Twitter: @danielmrose

In this week’s installment of #LoveWell Dan discusses the discipline of reconciliation. He’s riffing off David Fitch’s text, “A Faithful Presence: Seven Disciplines That Shape The Church For Mission.”  Continue the conversation with Dan on Twitter: @danielmrose or Telegram: t.me/danielmrose

Dan explores the significance of the Lord's Supper in being the church on mission as he riffs on ideas from David Fitch's text, Faithful Presence: Seven Disciplines That Shape The Church For Mission.  Continue the conversation with Dan on twitter: @danielmrose or on Telegram t.me/danielmrose Thanks for stopping by! Please be sure to rate and leave a comment. 

We get going proper into our discussion of "Faithful Presence - Seven Disciplines That Shape the Church for Mission" by David Fitch. Dan gives a general overview of where we are headed over the next few weeks. We hope you will join us in the conversation!  Connect with Dan on Twitter: @danielmrose Connect with Dan on Telegram: danielmrose or love well. 

I preached a sermon at Grace Chapel in Farmington Hills, MI that I called, “Faithful Presence.” I talk about the rhythms of Missional Community: Up, In, Out.

Dan starts a new series of episodes on what it means to have a faithful presence. He begins this week answering the question, “What’s a Missional Community?” Check out the article by Brad Brisco at http://missionalchurchnetwork.com/what-is-a-missional-community/

Dan talks more about what it means to #LoveWell and dives into the idea of loving our neighbor. Be sure to continue the conversation with him on Twitter at @danielmrose or on Telegram http://t.me/danielmrose

In this episode Dan, walks through the need for the self-love as the foundation for loving your neighbor and your enemy. Continue the conversation with him on twitter: @danielmrose

Dan talks through the reality that it doesn’t take much to #LoveWell, nothing more than a mustard seed or a pinch of yeast. How did you #LoveWell this week? Let Dan know on Twitter: @danielmrose.

Dan discusses the growing “persecution complex” of American Christians and challenges the default defensive posture. He presses us to consider moving into the world to #LoveWell.

Dan talks about his grid or lens for making decisions about how he uses his time. How do you make decisions? What are the values that you use? Continue the conversation with him on Twitter: @danielmrose

It has been four months since I last recorded. But it's time to get this thing going again. This episode is a bit of teaser/trailer about what is to come on the podcast. Please comment, rate, and share.

We wrap up the Advent series with a conversation about “peace.”

Dan talks about where he has found joy this week.

What does love have to with being disciplined? Dan explores that question in the second part of his Advent series.

Season 3 kicks off with a series on Advent called, "Hello Darkness My Old Friend." This week Dan looks at hope and expectant waiting.

Following Jesus is supposed to be all sunshine, puppies, and living your best life now; right? Nope. Not even a little bit. It turns out that following Jesus is really hard.

This week we begin a series of conversations about what it means to follow Jesus.

In this week's edition of "Be Awesome, Don't Suck" I ponder the connection between loving our neighbor, loving ourselves, and kindness in political discussion.

When you go to church what are your expectations? Why do we even say, "go to church"? I talk about this and more on this week's podcast as we explore, "Missional Community." Join me in the conversation at Facebook, @pastordanrose and Twitter, @danielmrose

What are you supposed to do with your life? How do you know what God wants you to do? Is there a difference between a job and vocation? Take a few minutes and see if this helpful.

Sometimes it is really hard to not jump into the outrage of the week. Every once in a while I am actually able to hold back and let it marinate a bit. After the release of the John MacArthur "gospel" statement last week and letting it sit for a minute, I realized some things about the nature of the gospel. So, take a few minutes and give it a listen.

I wasn't a big fan of denominations until I got into one. It turns out that they don't entirely suck.

Jesus talks about loving your neighbor as yourself. So how do we actually do it? I think, at the heart, it's all about hospitality.

I get up on my soap box for a minute and discusses pastoral burn-out and depression. I call for the church, at large, to make some important changes. If you would like to continue the conversation connect with me on Twitter: @danielmrose If you find this podcast to be helpful please consider becoming a supporter. All proceeds will go toward publicizing the podcast, equipment, and a coffee here or there. Thanks for listening!

We as a society get bored. We might not call it that, but the reality is that we do. Why? What is with the endless scrolling of social media and the endless watching of Netflix? Please consider becoming a patron on my Anchor Page: http://anchor.fm/danielmrose Links to the studies referenced in the podcast this week: http://www.apa.org/monitor/2013/07-08/dull-moment.aspx http://psycnet.apa.org/record/2012-30613-001

The world within which we live is chaotic. It's crazy. We try really hard to control it and everything around us. Yet, doing so is like nailing jello to the wall. Are you a control freak? I am. But there is another way.

In the opening episode of Season 2, Dan explores the question, "What is God Like? We would love to hear what you think God is like, so drop a response in the comments or hit him up on Twitter: @danielmrose

What really is the work of the pastor or an ambassador? How do you do "church"? Dan talks about three principles that he seeks to live out as a pastor and missionary in his town - "Go, Commit, Be."

Over the last two years there has been child after child dying. They been in accidents and they have taken their own lives. Our community is experiencing a weight of sorrow and grief that is almost overwhelming. In the midst of tragedy where is God? The answers that "I know" aren't helpful. They are trite. So, I am working out my own stuff in the moment. Maybe this will be helpful. Maybe it won't be. Either way, it's all I got.

When people find out I'm a pastor they always ask about "my" church. I always start by saying, "It's a little weird..." When you start out that way, the following conversation is always fun. We are a little different in what we're doing with the Antioch Movement. So, this podcast is a bit about that. Leave a comment, rating, and share this episode with folks. Thanks for listening!

After playing around with podcasting and trying to figure out the direction and the "why" of it all, we've come to this. The launch of "Be Awesome. Don't Suck." This is the pilot episode of the new format and the new direction. So, please share, comment, and rate. Connect with me on social - Twitter: @danielmrose Facebook: /therevdanrose

You seek to be an ally with those who are struggling, but the constant critique is wearing you out, remember you're enough.

What radical re-orientation in my thinking shook me from a time of darkness?

Faith is "embodied loyalty." When we come to terms with this reality all of life becomes sacred.

Love of "other" and love of enemy are rooted in the reality of all of us being created in the image of God.

What does it mean to live "in accordance with the Scriptures?"

Why does God forgive? What's in it for him?

When we become followers of Jesus life is not all roses and puppies.

Why is communion central to our worship?

Christians are fascinated with blood. Why? What\u2019s the deal with the cross? Is it just cosmic child abuse?

Why do I stay connected with the Church? It\u2019s broken and messy and in many ways awful. Why stay? Music couresty of bensound.com.

Seriously, why even pray? Is there any reason or purpose to it? How do you pray? Some times it just seems so meaningless.

Why do I look to the Bible as my authority? This is the question that I touch on in today\u2019s blogcast.

The Rev talks a bit about actions not words and understanding others.

It turns out that boring same old church experience might just be awesome.

Who do you represent when you walk out your door in the morning? Who will people see?

In a cynical world the most important thing someone can do is keep their promise.

What do we mean when we pray, \u201cyour kingdom come\u201d? Most of us haven\u2019t even thought about it. We need a new imagination.

What happens when you start trying to to acknowledge God instead of just asking him for stuff? Here\u2019s what happened to me...

Jesus is not a sales pitch, because all of life is sacred.

How to get out of your spiritual rut.

In the darkness we need a glimmer of light.

What good is theology? It is actually pretty useless...Wait...What?

People want ask me all the time how we raise our kids. Here are ten things we have done.

To those of you courageously saying, #MeToo, I believe you. It wasn\u2019t your fault.

Life is hard. There are times it flat out sucks.

Check out today’s freshly tapped thought on life and God.