Slow Club Podcast

Hello dear friends! This is the final episode in the series, "Navigating Life's Disappointments". On this episode we take a look at the tests Job endured and what that can teach us about seasons of despair and disappointment. We all have these moments in the life of faith and I believe there is an unlikely antidote to times of despair; courage. I hope you all have enjoyed this series. The journey continues! Jesus is good. Courage and the Modern Church [Article]: https://carsondaniel.substack.com/p/courage-and-the-modern-church?r=4qr9wlContact:slow1club@gmail.com

Hey friends, In this second part of the series I unpack the connection between ambition, dreams, and idols and how often our misplaced dreams can harm our spiritual lives. This continues the discussion on 'navigating life's disappointments'. We all have dreams, expectations, and hopes. Sometimes in life's twists and turns we can experience heartbreak, which left alone can derail our faith. As we learn to grieve our lost dreams and recognize the idols in our lives we can learn to see the goodness God has given in the here and now. Listen and Enjoy! Contact: slow1club@gmail.com

Hey Fam, One of the most challenging things of life is dealing with broken dreams, heartache, and life's disappointments. I wanted to dedicated this series to exploring how to work through disappointments and what I have learned through life. I hope you may be blessed by this series! Meditations by Marcus Aurelius Emotionally Healthy Spirituality by Peter Scazzero Contact: slow1club@gmail.com

Hey friends! I took some time to reflect more as my time in seminary is coming to a close. This episode is a continuation of this article I wrote on my blog. Listen and enjoy! Contact:slow1club@gmail.com

Hey friends! On this episode I unpack how critical leadership is in Christian community and how bringing good theology and good leadership together is essential! I believe we can seek both in whatever community we find ourselves in. Listen and enjoy! Contact:slow1club@gmail.com

Hey friends! On this episode I unpack the rise of therapy, the positives of therapy, and what the Church can learn from the popularity of therapy. I myself have benefitted from counseling over the years but I also have seen how counseling alone may possibly lead to incomplete healing. I believe there is a way forward where the benefits of therapy can be embraced, the Church can listen well, and people can find even deeper healing in community. Listen and enjoy! Contact: slow1club@gmail.com

Hello friends! This is a throwback episode with my dear friend Fr. Martin Gornik. Me and Fr. Martin go way back! This podcast sheds light on the heart of a pastor for all people, life with God, and the spiritual journey. This episode is part of the SC Archives Collection Enjoy! Contact: slow1club@gmail.com

Greetings dear friends, On this episode Dora and I unpack an important topic around this coming year 2024 Presidential Election. How we we find peace in the midst of chaos? What should be our posture in this year? Listen and may the peace of Jesus Christ dwell in your heart! Serenity Prayer: God grant me the serenityto accept the things I cannot change;courage to change the things I can;and wisdom to know the difference.Living one day at a time;Enjoying one moment at a time;Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace;Taking, as He did, this sinful worldas it is, not as I would have it;Trusting that He will make all things rightif I surrender to His Will;That I may be reasonably happy in this lifeand supremely happy with HimForever in the next. Amen. -From Praywithme.com Contact:slow1club@gmail.com

Hey friends! Dora and I took some time to reflection on Advent and talk about how were are preparing our hearts for this season. May this bless you as you enter Advent! Contact: Slow1club@gmail.com https://www.buymeacoffee.com/carsonkentucky

Hey everyone! Dora and I (Carson) are back on an episode discussing a topic critical to spiritual growth. We take a look a several scriptures about truth and discuss how our own experiences fit into our response to objective truth. We also discuss how our culture engages truth and how we should be aware of this as we walk more deeply with Jesus. Listen and enjoy! Contact: slow1club@gmail.com

Hey friends! This is the first new episode with Dora on the podcast. On this episode we unpack the relevance of knowing the Holy Spirit, why grieving the Spirit is often misunderstood, and what Ephesians 4-5 says to us about living in the Holy Spirit. Do not miss this episode friends! Thank you for your grace as we navigate recording with kids around and dogs nearly breaking a laptop! Contact: slow1club@gmail.com

Hey friends! On this throwback episode I have a very special guest, my wife Dora! This episode was recorded almost 3 years ago and It was one of my favorite episodes. This is another long conversations but we cover a lot of topics. I hope you enjoy this podcast! Also, I have really been convicted lately that Dora may join me on the podcast as a permanent co-host! She is so wise and thoughtful, and prophetically gifted. Dora is the co-host slow club needs! Look for future episodes to feature both of us. Please bare with us as we record with kiddos around and other life events! This Episode is part of the SC Archives Collection Contact:slow1club@gmail.com

Hey friends, Recently, I had the privilege of visiting the Abbey of Gethsemani for a day retreat for hiking and time with God. During this time the Holy Spirit spoke a couple words to my heart that were for this current season I am in. I believe God is gracious to give us words, themes, or images during certain times of our lives in order to prepare us or to help us understand a particular season. On this episode I unpack those words God has been speaking to me as I hike the trails of the Abbey. Listen and enjoy! Contact: slow1club@gmail.com

Hello dear friends! On this episode I continue to discuss culture change as I did on the previous episode, "Why Start New Churches". Two aspects of transformative community are a must if you want to see a church revitalized across the Western context: Integrated Community and Participation Discipleship. Each is needed to see fellow believers together and growing towards deeper life with God. I hope this episode blesses you and all my fellow apostles out there! 5Q Book I mentioned on the podcast: https://5qcentral.com/product/5q-pre-order-sale/ Contact:slow1club@gmail.com

Hey friends! On this episode I dive into more of my professional life in church planting. Starting new churches in critical for one main reason, culture. Listen now to learn the "why" behind starting new churches. If you have interest in starting a church I'd love to hear from you! Asbury Center for Church Multiplication Contact: slow1club@gmail.com

Hey friends! I’m back from welcoming my son this side of the womb. Thank you all for your prayers. On this episode we unpack three important elements to a faithful life. Listen and Enjoy! The Patient Ferment of the Early Church Book Fergus Butler-Gallie Interview Contact:slow1club@gmail.com

On this episode I explore the topic of Christian nationalism. Is Christian nationalism good or bad? How should Christians live in a democratic society? What does it look like for a church to be itself in changing times? Enjoy! Word on Fire Article: https://www.wordonfire.org/articles/fellows/gender-ideology-and-the-religious-freedom-trap/ Party Affiliation and Religion Data: https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/religious-landscape-study/party-affiliation/ Contact:slow1club@gmail.com

Hey friends! You have all heard saying like, "a watched pot never boils" and "you can lead a horse to water but you can't make it drink". On this episode I explore a few hillbilly sayings that actually hold great wisdom for life and work. Listen and enjoy! I'd love to hear other proverbs you have heard! Feel free to email me; Contact: slow1club@gmail.com Photo by Tim Mossholder on Unsplash

The predominant cultural is seeing a massive shift. In particular, Christian values are under attack and viewed as outdated. On this episode I explore the question, “is cultural implosion inevitable?” And if so, how do Christians respond in the midst of great cultural change? Listen now. Contact: slow1club@gmail.com

Hello dear friends, on this episode we will explore who God is as the great cosmic initiator. God initiates the creation of all matter, what else has God taken the first step in?  A few scriptures for this episode: John 14 Genesis 1 Find New Direction, Gain Clarity, and Win. Transformation Coaching is about getting your life back. We have all been in situations when the road ahead is a mystery. I can help you find new direction in your life or your business so you can gain the clarity you need to succeed. Get Started: https://transformationcoaching.online/ Contact: slow1club@gmail.com Photo by Claudio Schwarz on Unsplash

Looking ahead at the new year it can seem like a daunting task to grow and walk in the Lord throughout the year. I put together a list of 5 ways that I am seeking to have a good year growing in likeness of Jesus and the peace he promises. I hope this encourages you as we are past the very beginning of the new year, as I am sure you have made new year’s resolutions. May this year be a year of the Lord’s favor in your life and as you learn to slow down and live you discover the depths of love in the Holy Spirit.    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYo6OqVD6X5F2-aAW0VpP_A Contact: slow1club@gmail.com     Bible in One Year: https://bibleinoneyear.org/en/  #christian #bible #peaceful

Link to Article: https://dailybreadpress.blogspot.com/2022/12/this-thanksgiving-remember-to-pause.html Contact: slow1club@gmail.com

Hey friends! On this episode, I unpack some struggles with overthinking and relate that to Jesus’ teaching on worry and Paul’s teaching on contentment.  Enjoy!  We have t-shirts! Email me if you are interested! Contact: Slow1club@gmail.com

Hey friends! What does the “good life” look like to you? Plus we have t-shirts! Email me if you are interested! Slow1club@gmail.com

How are you interpreting you life? In this episode I unpack a recent event in my life after a visit to the Abbey of Gethsemani and how I continue to learn to interpret my life through God’s perspective. Listen and enjoy! Contact: slow1club@gmail.com

Goodbye Things (Minimalism Book): https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30231806-goodbye-things Contact:slow1club@gmail.com

Hey friends, on this episode I dive into spiritual retreats. How to take one, why to take a retreat, and specifically how utilizing Airbnb you can find great places to retreat almost anywhere! Listen now and enjoy! Youtube Channel Contact:slow1club@gmail.com

Hey friends, in this episode I explore the question of happiness and how our way of seeing in life affects everything we do. Listen in and be happy!  Phil Robertson's book I have been reading  Contact: slow1club@gmail.com

Hey friends, Welcome to season 2. I hope in this season (thanks to some good feedback) will include shorter 15min-25min episodes, more personally reflective in nature. In this episode I unpack how owning a motorcycle has become a place of prayer for me and how that has helped me see God more at work in daily life. I hope you enjoy! Contact:slow1club@gmail.com Motorcycle Safety Course: https://www.msf-usa.org/

No internet. No problem. In this episode reflection I comment on the experience of not having internet for over a year at our house. There are many good lessons we have learned and surprising treasures along the way. Listen and enjoy! Contact: Slow1club@gmail.com Library Finder: https://libraryfinder.org/

I think all Christians agree that confessing your sins is vital to our salvation and the continued growth of our souls. Yet, christians differ in how we understand how we should confess our sins. Do we confess one time and then get baptized? Do we confess just to God or also before another human person? What do we do with sins after baptism? The RCC has a clear system and teaching on confession and dealing with sin that I believe is very helpful in this modern age. Let’s take a look at the sacrament of confession, see what holy scripture teaches about confessing sins, and examine our lives for how we should live our life with God.  Sources: https://catholicstraightanswers.com/what-is-the-difference-between-mortal-and-venial-sin/ https://aleteia.org/2017/04/10/how-often-should-i-receive-the-eucharist/ Contact: Slow1club@gmail.com

Steps for Tin Foil Hat 1. Measure your head. Gather the dimensions of your scalp using a soft tape measure, measuring from the middle of your forehead to the base of your skull. 2. Unroll tinfoil. Using clean, premium-brand foil that has not been used to wrap food, measure double the length from your forehead to skull, plus four inches. Detach the foil using the serrated edge of the box and fold the foil in half, shiny side facing out. 3. Mold the hat to your head. Carefully place the sheet of foil over your head and scrunch it down to follow the shape of your skull, as would a shower cap or helmet. If any exposed scalp remains, attach additional pieces of foil to cover; adhere using clear tape. 4. At each temple, poke a quarter-inch hold on either side of the foil. 5. Create a chin strap. Unroll an additional three-inch strip of foil and fold it over twice, creating a durable, double-folded chin strap. 6. Thread the chin strap through the holes and attach with clear tape. 7. Don your hat. Wear your hat in any place and anytime you wish to screen your thoughts from extraterrestrial-alien, governmental, or other types of surveillance. Be Aware Tinfoil hats are based on science: A layer of aluminum protects whatever lies beneath it from radio-frequency electromagnetic radiation. For maximum protection, wrap foil around not just the head, but the entire face and skull. This episode is part of the SC Archives Collection

Get your tin foil hats ready friends! On this episode we ask the central question, "In what ways is multi-media controlling our minds?" We explore Advertising, Social Media, TV , Screen-time, Video Games, and more! Listen to the end for a some instructions for a tin foil hat :) ● Microwave weapon using RF radiation https://www.forbes.com/sites/michaelpeck/2021/03/02/the-pentagon-fears-that-deadly-microwave-weapons-are-undetectable/?sh=64cf27e2cc3f https://www.npr.org/2020/09/16/913748800/military-police-leaders-weighed-deploying-heat-ray-against-d-c-protesters?t=1600329335806 ● Cuba Sonic attack on U.S. Embassy Workers. (RF weapon) https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/01/science/sonic-attack-cuba-microwave.html ○ “More recently, the American military itself sought to develop microwave arms that could invisibly beam painfully loud booms and even spoken words into people’s heads. The aims were to disable attackers and wage psychological warfare.” ○ “The dimensions of the human head, scientists say, make it a fairly good antenna for picking up microwave signals.” ■ From the abstract National Library of Medicine, “Brain cells and tissues demodulate the cell-phone's audio frequencies from the radio frequency carrier. Low audio frequencies in the ranges of alpha and beta waves affect these waves and thereby influence brain function. These effects state the case for a precautionary policy.” ○ In 1990s there was classified (recently declassified intelligence) that indicates; “there is intelligence information from 2012 associating the hostile country to which Mr. Beck traveled in the late 1990s with a high-powered microwave system weapon that may have the ability to weaken, intimidate, or kill an enemy over time and without leaving evidence.”-National Security Memo This episode is part of the SC Archives Collection

In this first episode of season 2 I interview Ruth Stanley, lover of Jesus! The Good and Beautiful God Book Ruth Mentions in Interview. This episode is part of the SC Archives Collection

In this episode we explore the design of the virtual world vs the design of God's creation. This episode is part of the SC Archives Collection

This question has baffled me many times after a retreat. On this episode I attempt to answer this question and offer advice for those coming off a retreat.  This episode is part of the SC Archives Collection

Think about Reducing Your Caffeine Power Down Your Screens and Social Media Journal Your Emotions, review your days, and look at your life from above Confess to a Trusted friend, be known for your real self, and invite the Spirit to set you free from bondage See a Spiritual Director, a sage of the faith Pause with the Lord, preferably in Creation Bonus Tips: Consider a Retreat to begin new practices and ask God where life can be renewed. Think about your lifestyle choices. How you structure your life in terms of career, finance, and time can be a source of anxiety. Live below your means. Value time and relationships over stuff and money. Be compassionate towards others with anxiety but remind them of the hope that God can bring healing and restoration This episode is part of the SC Archives Collection

Show Notes: What does it mean to be an expert in something? Do you need a degree in a subject? Work a job in a particular area? Be a person famous for your knowledge? Oftentimes it seems there is an area I don’t know much of anything about. Actually there are many things I know absolutely nothing about. However, in certain moments I fake it. I lie. I basically was a compulsive liar in Elementary and Middle school. I would tell the tallest of tales to boost my robust persona. Now at age 25 this looks a bit different. I tend to avoid topics altogether I know little about. But life brings moments that expose part of the old man in us. On this episode I will share a few stories of moments I have defended my pride by acting like an expert, what I learned from that/God has shown me, and how I have been learning the power of simply saying I don’t know or no. Story #1: Hardware Humility; Local hardware store to get screws for a footstool I set my mind to building. Story #2: My Culinary Arts; Futile attempts to be a grand chef while barely able to cook consistent grilled cheese. What I learned? I am a presenter. A dang good one at that. Something I dislike about my old self if my tendency to make a job I have done look good but in fact I am aware of how little I actually put into it. I think higher of my abilities than I should. I can catch creative inspiration by eating French fries. I can dream and envision anything. The problem is I can often way overestimate my ability to put in the work. I generally operate out of a lie that life is easy and I’m surprised when it isn’t. Particularly when it comes to learning complex things I want microwave fast results. Stories of Growth Story #3 Recent: cycling with my dad. Talking with friends about cycling and just having fun. Story #4 Farm job. Becoming a learner and a better worker. Wrap up Life taking yourself too seriously not only destroys joy but it is full of pride. Freedom comes in coming out of hiding and being who you are with all you know and don’t know. Our digital “enlightened” age expects you to know everything all the time. Be different and be honest. There are very few experts and honesty about yourself may open the door for you to truly learn. Contact: slow1club@gmail.com This Episode is part of the SC Archives Collection

Hey friends, I am back at it with the podcast and in this episode how I got here. I also introduce the "SC Archives" which features past seasons episodes available for listening. I am excited to be back and I look forward to stepping into this creative space with Jesus.  -Carson Contact: Slow1club@gmail.com