Ronnie McBrayer
277 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsPodcast 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
"In Scorn of the Consequences"
November 05, 2018 20:12 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBRonnie profiles one of his greatest influencers, Dr. Clarence Jordan: Theologian, Civil Rights leader, Author of "The Cotton Patch Gospel" and founder of Koinonia Farms.
Serve Somebody, Part 2
October 30, 2018 15:41 - 25 minutes - 14.3 MBSpeaking from Mark 10, Ronnie talks about service, ambition, and the corruption of power in the conclusion of a two-part talk entitled, "Serve Somebody."
Serve Somebody, Part 1
October 30, 2018 15:24 - 28 minutes - 26 MBSpeaking from Mark 10, Ronnie talks about service, ambition, and the corruption of power in this first of a two-part talk entitled, "Serve Somebody."
Eve of Destruction: Putting Out the Fire of Anger
October 02, 2018 17:41 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBWith wisdom from the book of Proverbs, Ronnie speaks about the subject of unresolved, unleashed anger and its impact on the world.
Good Faith in Good Conscience, Part 2
October 02, 2018 17:38 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBThe second part in Ronnie's talk exploring the relationship between faith and conscience.
Good Faith in Good Conscience, Part 1
September 17, 2018 15:22 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBIn the first of a two-part talk, Ronnie speaks about the tension between external faith and internal conscience.
"Like A Broken Pot:" National Suicide Prevention Week
September 13, 2018 13:30 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBIn a deeply personal talk, and reflecting upong Psalm 31, Ronnie addresses the epidemic of suicide in the United States.
Eat. Drink. Work. Live.
September 11, 2018 15:07 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MB"Meaningless, meaningless!" is the lament of Ecclesiastes. But in this exploration of King Solomon's wisdom, Ronnie highlights the simplicity of finding satisfaction in good food, good drink, hard work, and love.
After God's Own Heart (For Danny)
August 30, 2018 19:12 - 27 minutes - 25 MBIn both a tribute to his friend Danny Durham and a fresh exploration of the phrase, "a man after God's own heart," Ronnie talks about the urgency of living one's life with purpose.
Always On My Mind, Part 10: Through Christ
August 28, 2018 12:14 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBIn the conclusion to this study of Philippians, Ronnie compares the stoic, self-centered attempts at sufficiency to the Christ-empowered approach.
Always On My Mind: Part 9: Think On These Things
August 17, 2018 18:40 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBIn what Ronnie describes as a "rerun," because it is the text he has most often spoken from over the last few years, the study of Philippians continues with chapter 4:4-8.
Always On My Mind, Part 8: Press On
August 08, 2018 16:20 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBPart 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 MBPart 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 MBPart 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 MBIn 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 MBRonnie 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 MBOne 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 MBIn 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 MBIn 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 MBSession 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 MBIn 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 MBAs 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 MBIn 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 MBRonnie 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 MBRonnie 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 MBIn 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."