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Why Kids in Local Churches Can't be Trusted with Department Store Mannequins

Season 3 of the Fossores Chapter House Podcast involves Rev. Dr. David McDonald answering the question, “What have I done?” Throughout the season, we’ll explore not only David’s innovative experiments in Christian ministry, but also the painful and frustrating cost associated with ministry altogether. Every episode contains resources, insights, and stories about what it takes to succeed and—far more often—to fail spectacularly. You can learn more about Dr. David McDonald and the Fossores Chapter House at Fossores.com. RESOURCES: • Purchase "Then. Now. Next.: A biblical vision of the church, the kingdom, and the future: https://www.amazon.com/Then-Now-Next-biblical-kingdom/dp/1549784714 • Download a primer on "Storytelling in Media Design: How Technology Tells a Story" https://fossores.com/product/storytelling-in-media-design-how-technology-tells-a-story/ • Download a primer on "Storytelling in Graphic Design: How Visuals Tells a Story" https://fossores.com/product/storytelling-in-graphic-design-how-visuals-tells-a-story/ • Download a primer on "Storytelling in Environmental Design: How Space Tells a Story"https://fossores.com/product/storytelling-in-environmental-design-how-space-tells-a-story/ • Download a primer on "A Manifesto on Sacerdotal Design: Understanding Priestly Creativity in Ministry" https://fossores.com/product/a-manifesto-on-sacerdotal-design-understanding-priestly-creativity-in-ministry/ This episode is 3-6, April 5.2024 :: Design (Why Kids in Local Churches Can't be Trusted with Department Store Mannequins)

May 05, 202401:23:10

Why You Shouldn't Just "Do What Works"

Season 3 of the Fossores Chapter House Podcast involves Rev. Dr. David McDonald answering the question, “What have I done?” Throughout the season, we’ll explore not only David’s innovative experiments in Christian ministry, but also the painful and frustrating cost associated with ministry altogether.
Every episode contains resources, insights, and stories about what it takes to succeed and—far more often—to fail spectacularly.
You can learn more about Dr. David McDonald and the Fossores Chapter House at Fossores.com.
RESOURCES:
• Download a primer on "Agents V. Patients: Creating Meaningful Engagements in Worship, Mission, and Formation" https://fossores.com/product/agents-v-patients-creating-meaningful-engagements-in-worship-mission-and-formation/ • Download a primer on "Maximize Liturgical Effort: Teasing Out the Full Scope of Special Services". https://fossores.com/product/maximize-liturgical-effort-teasing-out-the-full-scope-of-special-services/ • Download a primer on "Provenance and Terroir: Creating the Right (Mind) Set and Setting for Worship". https://fossores.com/product/provenance-and-terroir-creating-the-right-mind-set-and-setting-for-worship/ • Download a primer on "Storytelling in Liturgy: How Worship is Enhanced Through the Journey of a Hero". https://fossores.com/product/storytelling-in-liturgy-how-worship-is-enhanced-through-the-journey-of-a-hero/
This episode is 3-5, April 28.2024 :: Liturgy (Why You Shouldn't Just "Do What Works)

Apr 28, 202447:24

Blackmarket Baptisms and Mystical, Memorable, Moments

Season 3 of the Fossores Chapter House Podcast involves Rev. Dr. David McDonald answering the question, “What have I done?” Throughout the season, we’ll explore not only David’s innovative experiments in Christian ministry, but also the painful and frustrating cost associated with ministry altogether.

Every episode contains resources, insights, and stories about what it takes to succeed and—far more often—to fail spectacularly.

You can learn more about Dr. David McDonald and the Fossores Chapter House at Fossores.com.

RESOURCES:

• Purchase "Rhythms of the Divine" https://a.co/d/7GHPNpM

• Download "Sacred Self-Interest: Communicating Promise Instead of Obligation" https://fossores.com/product/sacred-self-interest-communicating-promise-instead-of-obligation/

• Download "7 Components of Ritual: More than Symbolic Action" https://fossores.com/product/7-components-of-ritual-more-than-symbolic-action/

• Download "5 Benefits of Ritual: Making Convention Seem Unique, and The Unique Seem Exceptional" https://fossores.com/product/5-benefits-of-ritual-making-convention-seem-unique-and-the-unique-seem-exceptional/

• Download "Ritual: Sacred Repetition in Community Formation" https://fossores.com/product/ritual-sacred-repetition-in-community-formation/

• Download "Critical Questions Concerning Ritual Use: How to Make the Most Out of Formal Religious Ceremony" https://fossores.com/product/critical-questions-concerning-ritual-use-how-to-make-the-most-out-of-formal-religious-ceremony/

This episode is 3-4, April 21.2024 :: Baptism (Blackmarket Baptisms and Mystical, Memorable, Moments)

Apr 21, 202452:54

What if Steve Jobs re-made daVinci’s Last Supper (and other Eucharistic experiments)

Season 3 of the Fossores Chapter House Podcast involves Rev. Dr. David McDonald answering the question, “What have I done?” Throughout the season, we’ll explore not only David’s innovative experiments in Christian ministry, but also the painful and frustrating cost associated with ministry altogether.

Every episode contains resources, insights, and stories about what it takes to succeed and—far more often—to fail spectacularly.

You can learn more about Dr. David McDonald and the Fossores Chapter House at Fossores.com. RESOURCES:
• Download "7 Components of Ritual: More than Symbolic Action" https://fossores.com/product/7-components-of-ritual-more-than-symbolic-action/
• Download "5 Benefits of Ritual: Making Convention Seem Unique, and The Unique Seem Exceptional" https://fossores.com/product/5-benefits-of-ritual-making-convention-seem-unique-and-the-unique-seem-exceptional/
• Download "Ritual: Sacred Repetition in Community Formation" https://fossores.com/product/ritual-sacred-repetition-in-community-formation/
• Download "Critical Questions Concerning Ritual Use: How to Make the Most Out of Formal Religious Ceremony" https://fossores.com/product/critical-questions-concerning-ritual-use-how-to-make-the-most-out-of-formal-religious-ceremony/
• Download "Elsewise Into the Eucharist: 10 Pathways for a Fresh Experience" https://fossores.com/product/elsewise-into-the-eucharist-10-pathways-for-a-fresh-experience/ This episode is 3-3, April 14.2024 :: Eucharist (What if Steve Jobs re-made daVinci’s Last Supper, and other Eucharistic experiments)

Apr 14, 202442:34

Why some Christians can love the Bible and yet completely miss the point

Season 3 of the Fossores Chapter House Podcast involves Rev. Dr. David McDonald answering the question, “What have I done?” Throughout the season, we’ll explore not only David’s innovative experiments in Christian ministry, but also the painful and frustrating cost associated with ministry altogether. Every episode contains resources, insights, and stories about what it takes to succeed and—far more often—to fail spectacularly. You can learn more about Dr. David McDonald and the Fossores Chapter House at Fossores.com. Download a one-page primer on "Levels of Interpreting Scripture: A Simplified Version of Pardes": https://fossores.com/product/levels-of-interpreting-scripture-a-simplified-version-of-pardes/ Download a one-page primer on "How to Exegete Imagery: Learning to Parse Metaphors through Scripture": https://fossores.com/product/how-to-exegete-imagery-learning-to-parse-metaphors-through-scripture/ This episode is 3-2, April 7.2024 :: Scripture (Why some Christians can love the Bible and yet completely miss the point)

Apr 07, 202440:19

Catacombs and CrossFit: secret means of powerful prayer

Season 3 of the Fossores Chapter House Podcast involves Rev. Dr. David McDonald answering the question, “What have I done?” Throughout the season, we’ll explore not only David’s innovative experiments in Christian ministry, but also the painful and frustrating cost associated with ministry altogether.
Every episode contains resources, insights, and stories about what it takes to succeed and—far more often—to fail spectacularly.
You can learn more about Dr. David McDonald and the Fossores Chapter House at Fossores.com.
Download the Rule of Life PDF: https://fossores.com/product/rule-of-life-reminding-yourself-about-the-person-you-wish-to-become/ Purchase How to Be With God: a Primer of Christian Prayer by Dr. David McDonald: https://www.amazon.com/How-God-Primer-Christian-Prayer/dp/1521365881
This episode is 3-1, March 31.2024 :: Prayer (Catacombs and CrossFit: secret means of powerful prayer)

Mar 31, 202453:20

Episode 2-9: Ecclesiastical Creativity - how the ancient practice of Stability can rescue our churches from their faddish, foppish frenzy

Join Rev. Dr. David McDonald with his friend Nathan Oates, author of “Stability” and pastor of the Emmaus Community, as they discuss what killing the western church and how one group of beer-making, discipline-savoring, Italian monks are inspiring radical obedience to Christ.