The Reconstructionist
By The Reconstructionist
The ReconstructionistSep 06, 2022
Mark Foreman on Salvation, Living in the Foyer, and Wholly Jesus
Hey everyone! This week we have Mark Foreman joining us on the podcast. Mark is a wonderful human being, and together we dive into his book Wholly Jesus. Seriously can't wait to share this with you! Let's dive into it! Music: I Propose a Toast - Jon Foreman
Preston Sprinkle on Politics, Babylon, and Living as Exiles
Hey everyone! This week we have Preston Sprinkle on the podcast. Preston is a thinker, scholar, and someone who I increasingly have massive respect for. Today, we dive into his new book Exiles, and what the Christian life should look like as we live in Babylon. We hope you enjoy this episode!
Elias Dummer on the State of Worship Music, Rest, and Saving the World
Hey everyone! This week we have musician and thinker Elias Dummer on the podcast. Today, we dive into the state of modern worship music, rest, and saving the world. We hope you enjoy this episode!
Nijay Gupta on the Early Church, the Western Church, and Strange Religion
Hey everyone! This week we have writer and scholar Nijay Gupta on the podcast. Today, we dive into the early church, the western church, and his new book Strange Religion. We hope you enjoy this episode! Music: It is what it is - Abe Parker
Wolves at the Gate on Grace, Repentance, and Ten Years of VxV
Hey everyone!
This week we have Stephen Cobucci of Wolves at the Gate back on the podcast. Today, we dive into the tenth anniversary of their album VxV, the need to repentance in the church, and how Jesus' grace is so much greater than any of us can imagine. We hope you enjoy this episode!
Bethany Allen on Spiritual Formation, Bridgetown Church, and Women Eldership
Hey everyone!
This week we have Bethany Allen on the podcast. Bethany is the Spiritual Formation Pastor at Bridgetown Church in Portland and is regularly a guest on Practicing the Way. Today, we dive into spiritual formation, the journey Bridgetown has been on, and how Bridgetown and Bethany have navigated their recent stance on women and elders in the church. We hope you enjoy this episode!
Jimmy Clifton on Jesus, Songwriting, and Being a Hypocrite
Hey everyone!
This week we have Jimmy Clifton on the podcast. Jimmy is a singer / songwriter and is putting out killer stuff. We break down a few of his latest songs and take a deep dive into how he made them. We hope you enjoy this episode!
Chad Gardner on Mental Breakdowns, Finding Joy, and Being a Kaleidoscope
So this week we have a very special episode with King's Kaleidoscope's one and only Chad Gardner. I have been a massive fan of Kings Kaleidoscope for years, and so it was an incredible honour to sit down with Chad and breakdown their latest album. I hope you enjoy this episode!
Scot McKnight & Cody Matchett on Revelation, Babylon, and Autograph Etiquette
Hey guys! So this week we Cody Matchett and Scot McKnight joining us on the podcast! These two just released a new book on Revelation titled Revelation for the Rest of Us. So together we dived into everything from Babylon, to the tribulation, to autograph etiquette. We hope you enjoy this episode!
Joshua Leventhal on Suffering, Pain, and All Ye Lepers
Hey guys! So this week we have singer/songwriter Joshua Leventhal back on the podcast! Joshua just released a new record title All Ye Lepers. It's killer! We break it down in more detail in this week's episode together. We hope you enjoy!
Jarin Oda on Gen Z, Spiritual Formation, and Youth Ministry
Hey guys!
This week we have Jarin Oda of Bridgetown Church on the podcast. Jarin and I discuss Gen Z, spiritual formation, and what youth ministry looks like at Bridgetown. We hope you enjoy this episode!
Elita Friesen on Exhaustion, Burnout, and Remaining in the Vine
Hey guys!
This week we have Elita Friesen joining us on the podcast. Elita is on staff at The Way Church in Vancouver, and recently gave a sermon at the Canadian Church Leaders Network conference that her and I dive into together. We hope you enjoy this episode!
Stephen Cobucci on Sin, Guilt, and Jesus (Kingdom Men Re-Release)
Hey guys!
Enjoy this conversation I had with Stephen Cobucci from Wolves At The Gate on a podcast I had called Kingdom Men. Here, Stephen and I dive deeper into their album Eulogies and tackle themes like sin, guilt, and Jesus. Enjoy!
An Interview With a Fallen Leader
I've had this interview for a while, and I wasn't sure what do to with it. It's not everyday that you interview a fallen leader days before their public falling out. But this happened to me. I'm hoping that in releasing this we can learn to hold leaders accountable, be able to better spot warning signs, and learn that you can chew the meat and spit out the bones. Let's dive into it.
Joey Meador on Being a Pastor’s Kid, Writting Music, and Being in Scripture
Hey everyone! So this week we have Joey Meador from Athey Music on. Dude is legit! We chat about being a pastor's kid, their music, and the importance of being in scripture. Hope you enjoy it!
Stephen Cobucci on the Gospel, Pride, and Eulogies
Long time no see! We are back, and this time with Stephen Cobucci from the band Wolves at the Gate. In this interview we talk about the Gospel, pride, and their new album Eulogies. Enjoy!
Jonathan Thompson on Demons, Spiritual Warfare, and Deliverance
This week we are joined once again by Jonathan Thompson! Jon and I discuss his new book Deliverance where Jonathan breaks down demons, spiritual warfare, and what it means for the Church. If this topic scares you, or maybe interests you a little too much, this podcast is for you! We hope you enjoy this week's episode!
Music by Prod. Riddiman
Ray Aldred on Residential Schools, Racism, and Reconciliation
Music by Prod. Riddiman
Gable Price on Tithing Your Heart, Box Theology, and Living on Midway Drive
Tara Beth Leach on Nationalism, Individualism, and Becoming a Radiant Church
This week we are with pastor and author Tara Beth Leach. Tara Beth has been massively influential in my faith. Recently she has released her new book called "Radiant Church". It's clear that the western Church is sick, something is wrong, but not all hope is lost. God is calling us to lament abuse, nationalism, individualism, and the many other signs of sickness we are seeing in our churches. It's time to begin to repent, and in doing so we can pick up the call to be the radiant Church that God is calling us to be. We hope you enjoy this episode!
Jason Ballard on Exclusivity, Truth Claims, and Jesus
This week we have Jason Ballard on the podcast! Jason and I discuss exclusivity, truth claims, and Jesus. In a world where people often see truth as either simply subjective or worth cutting ties over, we hope you find this conversation refreshing and convicting!
Music by Prod. Riddiman
Brett Ullman on Anxiety, Depression, and the Church
This week we have Brett Ullman on the podcast. Brett is a speaker and author and someone who has really helped shape how I see mental health and the Church. This week Brett and I dive into anxiety, depression, and how the church has often dropped the ball when it comes to mental health. We hope your enjoy this episode!
Music by Prod. Riddiman
Sid Koop on Identity, Dying to Self, and the Challenge of Jesus
This week I chat with Sid Koop. Sid and I go way back to when I was in JrHigh, and ever since then it seems like God keeps having him pop up in my life. Sid has been doing youth ministry as long as I have been alive, and because of this he has incredible insight into our culture and the challenges we are facing today. Sid and I break down identity, why you need to die to yourself, and the challenge Jesus is presenting to the western world. I hope you enjoy listening to this conversation as much as I did having it!
Music by Prod. Riddiman
Mark Clark on the Historical Jesus, the Claims He Made, and Why You're Reading the Gospels Wrong
This week we are back with Mark Clark! Mark and I discuss his new book "The Problem of Jesus" and really dig into the history, claims, and trustworthiness of Jesus and the Gospels. If you haven't picked up Mark's book yet, do it, you won't regret it! We hope you enjoy this weeks episode!
Music by Prod. Riddiman
Phil Cann on the Bible, Cherry-Picking, and the Need for Community
Music by Prod. Riddiman
Cody Matchett on the Bible
This week we have my friend and mentor, Cody Matchett. Cody and I dive into the Bible, whether it can be trusted, how it was made, and how we can read it better. We hope you enjoy this episode!
Music by Prod. Riddiman
Joel Houston on Technology, Social Media, and Throwing Away Your Phone
I'm so excited for you to hear this conversation with Joel Houston. We dive into technology, social media, addiction, and why God might be calling you to throw away your phone.
If you listen to this and want to learn more, here are some resources that you may find helpful:
- Catherine Price, How to Break Up With Your Phone: https://www.amazon.ca/How-Break-Up-Your-Phone/dp/039958112X
- Nicholas Carr, The Shallows: What the Internet is Doing to our Brains: https://www.amazon.ca/Shallows-What-Internet-Doing-Brains/dp/0393357821/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Nicholas+Carr+the+shallows&qid=1613753633&s=books&sr=1-1
- Neil Postman, Amusing Ourselves to Death, https://www.amazon.ca/Amusing-Ourselves-Death-Discourse-Business/dp/014303653X/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=postman+amusing+ourselves+to+death&qid=1613753677&s=books&sr=1-2
And if you want to chat with Joel, here is his email: jhouston@briercrest.ca
Music by Prod. Riddiman
Jonathan Thompson on Spiritual Disciplines, Gifts of the Spirit, and Revival
Today I'm with Jonathan Thompson (or Jon as his friends call him). Jonathan is going to blow your mind and spiritual life up. Brace yourself, this episode isn't for the faint of heart. Enjoy!
Joshua Leventhal on Worship, Honesty, and Goliath
I'm so excited to bring you my conversation with Joshua Leventhal. Joshua and I discuss everything from worship, to preparing yourself for church, to how he writes his own music. We hope you enjoy this week's episode!
Music by Prod. Riddiman
Mike Donehey on Car Crashes, Writing Music, and Learning How to Trust Jesus
BONUS EPISODE! This week Mike Donehey (who you might know as the lead singer of Tenth Avenue North) and I sit down to chat about music, lyrics, his journey, and how he is learning to trust Jesus more. I hope you enjoy this bonus episode of the podcast!
Music by Prod. Riddiman
Mark Clark on Following Jesus, Not Being Boring, and Having an Encounter With God
This week we got Mark Clark! I've been following Mark for around eight years now, and he has made a massive impact on how I see Jesus and what it means to follow Him. We talk about Jesus, what it means to follow Him, not being a boring Christian, and why you need an encounter with God. Enjoy!
Kim Moran on Hypocrisy, Church, and God's Kingdom
I'm so excited to share with you this conversation I had with Kim Moran. This conversation was so much fun to have. We hit everything from Church issues, to what Church is even for, to eventually wondering why we should even bother with Church (and how God is maybe calling us to rethink how we do Church). I hope you enjoy listening to this conversation as much as I did having it!
Calum Macfarlane on Church History and the Development of Deconstruction
Calum (or Cal as his friends call him) is a professor of history and interdisciplinary studies at Briercrest College. Cal and I discuss the major shifts in the church throughout history, and why he isn't a big fan of the word "deconstruction". Join us in this exciting, insightful, and mind melting interview!
Trailer
Welcome to the Reconstructionist Podcast. Our goal is to help you reconstruct while you deconstruct so you don't self-destruct.