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Ronnie McBrayer

266 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 21 ratings

Podcast of author, speaker, pastor, and spiritual teacher Ronnie McBrayer. This is his collection of talks, interviews, insights from the Enneagram, and conversations with friends on the ever-changing, ever-evolving nature of faith. It is especially for those who are “burned out on religion” - to quote Eugene Peterson’s marvelous paraphrase; for spiritual exiles; and those whose faith is in transition.

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Episodes

Always On My Mind, Part 8: Press On

August 08, 2018 16:20 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MB

Part 8 of "Always On My Mind," addresses Paul's testimony of "Pressing on toward the prize." Ronnie addresses the maturity of faith, crisis of faith, and keeping on.

Always On My Mind, Part 7: What Friends Are For

July 30, 2018 19:33 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MB

Part 7 of Ronnie McBrayer's exploration of Philippians. 

Always On My Mind, Part 6: Work It Out

July 19, 2018 15:41 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MB

Part 6 of Ronnie's continued study of Philippians, focusing on Philippians 2:12-16.

Christian History 101: Back to the Future (8 of 8)

July 17, 2018 01:39 - 51 minutes - 23.6 MB

In Ronnie's last installment in his Christian History 101 sessions, he takes listeners "Back to the Future," looking to Christianity's earliest formation as guidance in a post-Christian, post-modern, post-truth world.

Christian History 101: "Here I Stand!" (7 of 8)

July 17, 2018 01:39 - 55 minutes - 25.6 MB

Ronnie teaches on the circumstances surrounding and importance of the Reformation.

Christian History 101: “Tuez Les Tous!” (6 of 8)

July 17, 2018 01:39 - 1 hour - 29.9 MB

One of the more sobering episodes of the series, Session 6 of Christian History 101 is an exploration of the Crusades, including mant of their lasting impacts

Christian History 101: Out of Arabia (5 of 8)

July 17, 2018 01:39 - 1 hour - 31.4 MB

In Session 5 of Christian History 101, Ronnie tackles the rise of Islam and it's growth alongside European Christianity.

Christian History 101: The Muddy Middle (4 of 8)

July 17, 2018 01:38 - 59 minutes - 54 MB

"The Muddy Middle," session 4 of Ronnie McBrayer's "Christian History 101," is a deep dive into Medieval Christianity in Europe.

Christian History 101: The Rise of Rome (3 of 8)

July 17, 2018 01:38 - 1 hour - 56 MB

In Session 3 of Christian History 101, Ronnie focuses on the consolidation of theological power in Rome after Constantine.

Christian History 101: Patristics and Professions (2 of 8)

July 17, 2018 01:38 - 1 hour - 55.2 MB

Session 2 covers the Church Fathers and Mothers and the early confessions of faith.

Christian History 101: Returning to Our Roots (1 of 8)

July 17, 2018 01:38 - 1 hour - 60.5 MB

In this series Ronnie leads a survey of Christian History. Session 1 addresses the historical context of the New Testament.

Always On my Mind, Part 5: Go Low

July 09, 2018 20:00 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MB

As chapter 2 of Philippians opens, Ronnie looks at one of the earliest hymns and confession of the Christian church, quoted by the Apostle Paul. It is a song of descent and humility.

Always On My Mind, Part 4: Citizenship

June 28, 2018 13:40 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MB

In this challenging talk, Ronnie takes up the question of citizenship as defined by the Apostle Paul in Philippians 1. Ronnie asserts that nationalism is the biggest single challenge to authentic Christianity in North America today.

Always On My Mind, Part 3: Boundaries

June 28, 2018 13:36 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MB

Ronnie talks about "accepting the things we cannot change, and the courage to change the things we can" in his continuing exploration of Philippians. 

Always On My Mind, Part 2: Gratitude

June 28, 2018 13:32 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MB

Ronnie talks about gratitude and its importance of shaping healthy thinking in the second installment of his series on Philippians. 

Always On My Mind, Part 1: An Introduction

June 27, 2018 17:24 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MB

In this episode, Ronnie begins a multi-part series on the book of Philippians. His theme is, "Always on My Mind: Learning to Think Like Jesus."