Word Made Digital
154 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 months ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsThe Church has the most important message in the world, so this podcast is all about helping you be the best, and most creative communicators in the world.
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Hidden Obedience with actress Nan Gurley, "The Hiding Place"
August 01, 2023 00:52 - 46 minutes - 106 MBWelcome to the Word Made Digital Podcast! --- A lifetime of daily, hidden obedience. This is the legacy of Dutch watchmaker Corrie Ten Boom, whose heroic efforts saved hundreds of Jewish lives during the German occupation of the Netherlands in WWII. It was not at a small cost to her or her family. Now, actress Nan Gurley steps into her shoes in the retelling of her life story “The Hiding Place” on screen. Nan shares the lessons she’s learned from Corrie’s life of obedience and devotion to...
What Would Jesus Tech? with Andrew Noble
May 03, 2023 12:19 - 54 minutes - 124 MBWelcome to the Word Made Digital Podcast! --- Should we embrace new technology? What does digital rest look like? Would Jesus read the Bible app, use Twitter or play video games? In 2023, with the digital age in full swing and technology changing faster than the weather, these are real (and important questions to consider). How is tech affecting us internally? Should churches engage with social media and tech trends, or is it a foothold for something destructive? This week we're asking...
Dating in the Digital Age with Meisha Watson
April 26, 2023 11:36 - 52 minutes - 121 MBWelcome to the Word Made Digital Podcast! --- The Church/Christians haven't historically been the best at talking about or empowering singleness. Meisha Watson wants to change that. Her podcast "My Single Story" is airing out all the misconceptions and assumptions to help encourage and support Christian singles from ALL walks of life to find hope. Meisha has been a guest on the podcast before, but this time...we're going DEEP because we're in the same boat! Single, living in the digital ...
An Entrepreneur's DREAM! with James Adams (formerly Visual Media Church, now ProContent)
April 19, 2023 13:31 - 56 minutes - 130 MBWelcome to the Word Made Digital Podcast! --- This was SUCH a fun episode. Connecting with a great friend, James Adams, to celebrate a massive milestone in his entrepreneurial journey. Many of us start a business dreaming of what it could be, hoping to make wise decisions along the way, helping it grow. Few entrepreneurs achieve it and then sell their business to a DREAM client. James Adams founded Visual Media Church in 2016, using his love for film and nature to create stunning visua...
Help! Is what I'm reading really true?!? with Bonnie Kristian (author and journalist)
April 12, 2023 12:58 - 52 minutes - 95.9 MBWelcome to the Word Made Digital Podcast! --- Is it just me, or are we all a LOT more skeptical about the news we are reading? The reality is, everything we read has a skew or influence. Not everything we read is false, either. We went to one of the best to help us understand good journalism, good fact-checking and breaking through media noise. Bonnie Kristian is an experienced journalist skilled in compelling opinion writing, concise news delivery, and meticulous editing. She is the...
The Human Life of Jesus Christ with author Jared Brock
April 05, 2023 12:45 - 1 hour - 140 MBWelcome to the Word Made Digital Podcast! --- Jesus asked His disciples, "Who do you say I am?" It's a question that still needs an answer today. Author Jared Brock explores this question in his new book "A God Named Josh", and the answer to that question may challenge everything you once thought about who Jesus was during his time on earth, starting with his very name. This is a charged, provocative book that Jared has researched, studied and pushed the boundaries of his own comfort t...
Sharing the Story of Jesus with Amanda Jenkins (Producer of: "The Chosen")
March 29, 2023 12:40 - 34 minutes - 77.9 MBWelcome to the Word Made Digital Podcast! --- Tens of MILLIONS have watched, shared and been impacted by the Christian show, "The Chosen". In fact, it's the first multi-season show centred around the life of Jesus, ever! This week we are chatting with one of the show's producers, Amanda Jenkins on their approach to sharing these real stories of Jesus to a mass audience, many without a Biblical background. We chat about the digital space and evangelism -- with SO many great takeaways for ...
Learn to love small talk with Dr. Mike Bechtle
March 22, 2023 12:34 - 1 hour - 137 MBWelcome to the Word Made Digital Podcast! --- The art of person-to-person communication; like, how do we actually talk to people and with people? Why can this be so hard sometimes, or so one-sided? How do you join a conversation that’s already happening at a party? Is it rude to enter or exit a group already talking at a party? Why do people care that you know and use their names? How can you do verbal martial arts to get out of awkward conversations? This week we’re talking to a 30-year ...
Orphaned Believers with Sara Billups
March 15, 2023 12:50 - 53 minutes - 123 MBWelcome to the Word Made Digital Podcast! --- Have you noticed the huge trend toward “Orphaned” believers? Many evangelicals find themselves untethered, disillusioned, and—ultimately—orphaned as they grapple with the churches of their youth and embark on a search for a more loving, less corrupted, or different theological expression of the Christian faith. This week’s podcast guest, Sara Billups is one of those “orphans”. She knows the grief of following Jesus while watching political ...
Ministry for the Future with Tyler Prieb + Steve Mulder (Missional Labs)
March 08, 2023 13:35 - 56 minutes - 129 MBWelcome to the Word Made Digital Podcast! --- Missional Labs is an interdisciplinary community that works to launch new, imaginative ministry ventures in our modern missional context. As the church faces decline and disruption, millions will walk away from a faith that doesn't make sense. Reaching people for Jesus today requires a fresh take and imagination to see what's not yet. We're joined by Tyler Prieb and Steve Mulder -- two key leaders for Missional Labs and they are sharing the...
The Most Authentic You, Online with Clare Hooper (@mrsclarehoops)
March 01, 2023 13:27 - 57 minutes - 131 MBWelcome to the Word Made Digital Podcast! --- Clare Hooper is a 48-year-old mum and creative who is sweeping through TikTok with her cheerful, bright and colourful lifestyle. She lives out her own tagline "busy doing good" and shares tips from baking and styling to embracing grey hair. But how did she build her online community of 60k+? What inspires her to stay positive and enjoy the "grind" of content production? In this episode, Joanna and Clare discuss the joy of engaging online as...
Really, Truly Human with David Zahl
February 22, 2023 13:38 - 54 minutes - 124 MBWelcome to the Word Made Digital Podcast! --- We all go through life with an "anthropology"--an idea about what humans are like, our potentials and limitations. High anthropology--thinking optimistically about human nature--can breed perfectionism, anxiety, burnout, loneliness, and resentment. In today's conversation, popular author and theologian David Zahl explores how our ideas about human nature influence our expectations in friendship, work, marriage, and politics and invites us int...
Staying Faithful on Social Media with Chelsea + Nick Hurst
February 15, 2023 13:28 - 1 hour - 145 MBWelcome to the Word Made Digital Podcast! --- Do you feel like you're caught in the rat race of social media? Experiencing the heaviness of keeping up with an audience, while staying faithful to what you believe in. This week's guests can relate. Chelsea and Nick Hurst are Christian YouTubers who share their ups and downs for (mostly) the world to see. They've navigated wins and losses while building a following of over 1 million. In the midst of it all, they've stayed faithful and full ...
Christian Entrepreneurship with Zach Windahl (The Brand Sunday)
February 08, 2023 14:34 - 59 minutes - 137 MBWelcome to the Word Made Digital Podcast! --- Zach Windahl is an author, speaker and professional encourager. No really... his books are so motivating and, especially for younger generations, help them remember God's goodness in hard times. Today he's sharing his journey as an entrepreneur, and building the network has today called "The Brand Sunday". If you're hoping to write a curriculum or books, or start online communities then this is a chat for you! --- Learn more about Zach Windahl:...
Gritty Marketing for Non-Profits + Charities with Vik Harrison (Charity:Water)
February 01, 2023 13:29 - 54 minutes - 125 MBWelcome to the Word Made Digital Podcast! --- How do we scale our marketing without losing authenticity? In a world of slick campaigns and selling techniques, Vik Harrison (and her husband Scott) chased a crazy dream: bringing water to the 1.1 billion people in the world who didn't have it. Charity:Water was born and in the decade following, has become a movement of over one million supporters providing clean water to 15 million+. Now Vik wants to share all her mess-ups and milestones ...
S09 E14: Stopping the Scroll with Brian Barcelona
December 21, 2022 13:43 - 39 minutes - 91.3 MBWelcome to the Word Made Digital Podcast! --- How do we reach high school students addicted to social media? Enter: Brain Barcelona. Brian is the founder of One Voice Student Missions and The Jesus Clubs. Since 2009 Brian has been a leader at the forefront of youth evangelism and is calling the high school students to surrender their lives to Jesus and calling the Church to our nation’s most unreached mission field: public high schools. Since 2020, The Jesus Clubs has grown to be a youth...
S09 E13: The Way Up is Down with Katelyn Beaty
December 14, 2022 13:16 - 57 minutes - 131 MBWelcome to the Word Made Digital Podcast! --- In light of the fall of famous Christian leaders in recent years, the time has come for the church to reexamine its relationship to celebrity. Award-winning journalist Katelyn Beaty and author of "Celebrities for Jesus: How Personas, Platforms, and Profits Are Hurting the Church" explores how fame has reshaped the American church, and why celebrity is woven into the fabric of the evangelical movement. She identifies many ways fame has gone aw...
S09 E12: Walk Across the Street with Bob Goff
December 07, 2022 13:41 - 42 minutes - 96.3 MBWelcome to the Word Made Digital Podcast! --- Life is too short to just go through the motions. We spend countless hours dreaming and planning to do the significant, noticeable and impressive and we miss the opportunities and relationships right in front of us. For Bob Goff, author of "Love Does", "Everybody Always" and most recently, "Undistracted" -- this invitation to live purposefully and with intention is what creates true depth. We can go to the ends of the earth, but how many of u...
S09 E11: The Heart of the Artist with Bette Dickinson
November 30, 2022 13:07 - 52 minutes - 120 MBWelcome to the Word Made Digital Podcast! --- The Advent season is all about the attentive expectation for the coming of Jesus. This season is extremely special; full of hope and longing. For artist and author Bette Dickinson this attentive longing is the heart of the artist. Paying attention to the world around them, the artist longs for connection and meaning and expresses it through their work. Thanks for joining us, leave a comment below! --- Learn more about Bette Dickinson: Ins...
S09 E10: Planting Seeds of Belief with Jason Ballard
November 23, 2022 13:46 - 51 minutes - 118 MBWelcome to the Word Made Digital Podcast! --- Jason Ballard had his heart radically transformed by Jesus when he was a teenager and yet today he still has moments of struggling with his faith. If we're honest with ourselves, we all struggle and wrestle. We embrace the mysteries of God and the world and are left with questions. This is one of the motivations Jason had to begin his work with young people at Alpha Canada and still inspires him in his work serving the city of Vancouver at Th...
S09 E09: Digital Community with Digital Church Toolkit
November 16, 2022 13:09 - 51 minutes - 118 MBWelcome to the Word Made Digital Podcast! --- There has been an incredible wave of connection established through digital communities. We're seeing the rise of platforms like Discord, Clubhouse and even the use of TikTok for networking and group building. So where does the Church fit? How can we utilize this digital revolution and build healthy, flourishing communities? We're chatting with Peter from Digital Church Toolkit -- an agency focused on helping build on these questions in the ...
S09 E08: The Power of Showing Up with Omar El-Takrori
November 09, 2022 13:50 - 56 minutes - 129 MBWelcome to the Word Made Digital Podcast! --- We're thrilled to have Omar El-Takrori joining us on the podcast this week. He is a pastor, digital creator and business leader who shares his perspective on showing up. Doing the hard work of being consistent in whatever you put your hand to and how that's reflected in Scripture. --- Learn more about Omar El-Takrori: Instagram: @omareltakrori Youtube: @Omar Eltakrori --- Learn more about Word Made Digital: Website: https://www.wordmaded...
S09 E07: A Mission For Meaning with Gabriel Conte
November 02, 2022 13:01 - 54 minutes - 124 MBWelcome to the Word Made Digital Podcast! --- With a cumulative following of more than 10 million, Gabriel has shared his life and relationship with the internet for almost a decade alongside his wife Jess (whose adorable wedding was witnessed by over 19 million viewers). Now a dad, Gabriel's candor and vulnerability about his anxiety, depression, and other struggles have led him to be one of the internet's top creators. In his latest book, "A Mission For Meaning: The Choices that Lead t...
S09 E06: Jesus in Silicon Valley with Jay Kim
October 26, 2022 13:01 - 58 minutes - 134 MBWelcome to the Word Made Digital Podcast! --- Remember when we all saw the first Matrix movie and couldn't imagine a real-world that was digitally connected and dystopian could truly exist? That our bodies would be so connected to technology as to lose ourselves? Seems more close to real life somehow, in 2022. How do we lead and pastor in the most digitally connected, educated, wealthy cities in human history? Pastor and author Jay Kim works and lives in Silicon Valley. He proposes a tho...
S09 E05: The Other Side of Hope with Danielle Strickland
October 19, 2022 13:24 - 53 minutes - 123 MBWelcome to the Word Made Digital Podcast! --- It is always an honour to have Danielle Stickland on the podcast. Not only is she wise and honest, but she isn't afraid of confronting our ways of thinking with the truth. She leads by example. In this week's episode of the podcast, Danielle is sharing what inspired her latest book "The Other Side of Normal". Join us! --- Learn more about Danielle Strickland: Instagram: @daniellejstrickland Website: www.daniellestrickland.com --- Learn mo...
S09 E04: This One Thing with Tyler Staton
October 12, 2022 13:02 - 50 minutes - 116 MBWelcome to the Word Made Digital Podcast! --- "Wrestling with God through persistent prayer is a confirmation of true belief, not distressing doubt." This week's podcast episode features Tyler Staton, lead pastor of Bridgetown Church in Portland, National Director of 24/7 Prayer USA, and the author of "Praying like Monks, Living like Fools: An Invitation to the Wonder and Mystery of Prayer". Tyler is full of wisdom and insight, born from his personal journey to a greater practice of pray...
S09 E03: Rebuilding with Kayla Stoecklein
October 05, 2022 13:20 - 50 minutes - 115 MBWelcome to the Word Made Digital Podcast! --- If you're in Church leadership, you probably remember this story from 2018: Tragedy strikes California church as Lead Pastor dies by suicide, leaving wife and 3 young children. Andrew Stoecklein's sudden death was a shock that resonated across the church world. But what happened to his wife Kayla and their 3 boys since then? How has she grappled with grief, loss, anger, church, mental health, and rebuilding after such a public tragedy? Th...
S09 E02: Jesus is the Hero with Gary Thomas
September 28, 2022 15:22 - 56 minutes - 129 MBWelcome to the Word Made Digital Podcast! --- We're chatting with Gary Thomas, author of "Sacred Pathways: Nine Ways To Connect With God", and attempting to strip away the frustration often felt in "one-size-fits-all" spirituality. Thomas insists that it's better to discover the path God designed you to take -- a path marked by growth and fulfilment. --- Listen to our weekly episodes of the podcast: Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/xw8k2t2r Apple Music: https://tinyurl.com/ytms6na7 Google: htt...
S09 E01: Let Jesus Lead with Naomi Raine
September 21, 2022 12:49 - 51 minutes - 119 MBWelcome to the Word Made Digital Podcast! --- It would be hard to mention the name Naomi Raine, or Maverick City Music these days without someone's ears perking up. They have simply taken the world by storm winning countless awards, appearing on television and in movies, as well as collaborating with churches across the globe. But what does it mean to be known? How do you balance the public platform you've been given and the calling to lead without getting swept up in popularity? Thankfull...
S08 E14: A Safe Place to Land with Susie Gamez
August 03, 2022 12:51 - 29 minutes - 88.3 MBWelcome to the Word Made Digital Podcast! --- The last few years have shaken up some of our familiar routines and for others have caused a complete upheaval in where we choose to live, work and worship. Susie shares in this episode her recommendations for finding a new church and learning how to embrace diversity even when we disagree. Susie Gamez is Canadian by birth, Korean by heritage, Mexican by marriage and American by immigration. She is passionate about matters surrounding reconci...
S08 E13: A Solution for Stress with Chad Veach
July 27, 2022 13:06 - 29 minutes - 67.1 MBWelcome to the Word Made Digital Podcast! --- In March 2022, a record-breaking 4.5 million Americans quit their jobs. Recognizing the burnout, stress, and anxiety prevalent in the world today. Chad Veach shares an enthusiastic message of spiritual comfort for all who feel overwhelmed in his latest book “Worried about Everything Because I Pray about Nothing” (August 2022). Chad is the founder and lead pastor of ZOE Church, a dynamic community in the heart of Los Angeles, California. For th...
S08 E12: Is There A Place For Me In The Human Story? with Idelette McVicker
July 20, 2022 13:03 - 1 hour - 67.9 MBWelcome to the Word Made Digital Podcast! --- Idelette (Pronounced: Ee-da-lette) McVicker is an author and advocate who is passionate about telling the justice stories of the marginalized and displaced. The author of “Recovering Racists: Dismantling White Supremacy and Reclaiming Our Humanity.” Born and raised in South Africa during the apartheid era. Idelette read a book at age 16 that cracked open that all-white world and shattered her belief systems. She has spent her life ever since l...
S08 E11: Mission over Method with Brady Shearer
July 13, 2022 13:14 - 59 minutes - 137 MBWelcome to the Word Made Digital Podcast! --- If you're in Church Communications and you haven't heard of Brady Shearer -- we're happy to introduce you :) As the founder of ProChurch Tools and an active contributor to YouTube and other digital platforms, Brady is on the cutting edge of the digital space for Churches. Be sure to check out the links below to learn more from Brady and his team at ProChurch Tools. --- Learn more about Brady Shearer: Instagram: @bradyshearer YouTube Channel...
S08 E10: You're Already Fully Equipped to Reach Gen Z with Hannah and Aaron Barnett
July 06, 2022 13:02 - 57 minutes - 131 MBWelcome to the Word Made Digital Podcast! --- The passion that Hannah and Aaron Barnett carry for evangelism and discipleship in the next generation is contagious. We chatted about how what we model in our own lives often speaks louder than any convincing argument we could make. Together, Hannah and Aaron lead Generation Distinct a ministry wholly focused on Gen Z and their development, helping them discover their God-given purpose and passion. --- Learn more about Instagram: @hannah.g...
S08 E09: Finding Friends as a Leader with Anne Miranda
June 29, 2022 14:06 - 42 minutes - 97.5 MBWelcome to the Word Made Digital Podcast! --- Finding your tribe as a leader is so foundational to your growth. In this climate, it is more important than ever to have the accountability and support of deep, Jesus-centered friendships. Anne Miranda is passionate about serving church leaders to help re-ignite their joy and contagious commitment to the church. --- Learn more about Anne Miranda Instagram: @itsannemiranda Website: https://www.annemiranda.ca/ --- Learn more about Word Made...
S08 E08: Do you Want Power or Jesus? with Lisa Sharon Harper
June 22, 2022 13:18 - 1 hour - 143 MBWelcome to the Word Made Digital Podcast! --- It's time to choose and Lisa Sharon Harper is asking the tough questions. Ms. Harper leads training that increases clergy and community leaders’ capacity to organize people of faith toward a just world. A prolific speaker, writer and activist, Ms. Harper is the founder and president of FreedomRoad.us, a consulting group dedicated to shrinking the narrative gap in our nation. Her latest book "Fortune: How Race Broke My Family And The World–And ...
S08 E07: Unlock your Best Ideas with Tyler Wells
June 15, 2022 13:02 - 50 minutes - 139 MBWelcome to the Word Made Digital Podcast! --- Tyler Wells is helping creators, entrepreneurs, and leaders unlock and execute their best ideas. He's more than "just" a systems guy, applying his skills in strategic planning on operations to the creative space. And he practices what he preaches -- venturing out on his own after working in corporate spaces and even giving stand-up comedy a go (he's hilarious). Learn how to unlock your potential and pursue your passions with a plan. --- Lear...
S08 E06: Daily Habits that Will Change Your Life with John Brandon
June 08, 2022 13:08 - 50 minutes - 115 MBWelcome to the Word Made Digital Podcast! --- In 2015, John Brandon wrote about a 7-minute morning routine, something he had done for years to help focus and prepare for the day ahead. That article hit a nerve. In a good way. Hundreds of people emailed and said they were doing "the seven" and loving it. Since then, John has expanded his writing on the topic and recently published his book "The 7-Minute Productivity Solution". As a columnist for Forbes, he covers innovation, tech, social me...
S08 E05: The Resilient Pastor with Glenn Packiam
June 01, 2022 14:51 - 45 minutes - 125 MBWelcome to the Word Made Digital Podcast! --- Glenn Packiam knows that most pastors desire to be faithful shepherds in the midst of our turbulent world, but it's never been as polarizing, exhausting or confusing. We hope this conversation is encouraging to you today. Glenn Packiam (Doctor of Theology and Ministry, Durham University) is associate senior pastor at New Life Church in Colorado Springs, and lead pastor of one of its eight congregations, New Life Downtown. A Senior Fellow at Ba...
S08 E04: Hopeful Lamenting with Elizabeth Woodson
May 25, 2022 14:38 - 45 minutes - 105 MBWelcome to the Word Made Digital Podcast! --- Elizabeth Woodson is a Bible teacher and author who is passionate about equipping believers to understand the rich theological truths of Scripture. With over a decade of ministry experience, Elizabeth is passionate about creating pathways for theological education in the local church. Most recently, Elizabeth served on staff at The Village Church as the Institute Classes and Curriculum Director. She also worked as the Single Life Coordinator at ...
S08 E03: The Power of Digital Community with Nick Parker
May 18, 2022 13:06 - 46 minutes - 105 MBWelcome to the Word Made Digital Podcast! --- Nick Parker is the African Partnerships Manager at Christian Vision, an evangelism-based ministry that is passionate about reaching the world with the Gospel. Born and raised in South Africa, Nick's work life has led him to many different roles including public relations, events, and community development. Ultimately his passion for seeing lives transformed by Jesus and a few ordained encounters led him to work with Christian Vision. We're s...
S08 E02: Free to Be Who You Are with Pastor Tom Kang
May 11, 2022 13:22 - 59 minutes - 137 MBWelcome to the Word Made Digital Podcast! --- Born and raised a stone’s throw from NYC, Pastor Tom’s heart for the metropolis is second nature. He formerly served as the Teaching Pastor at Liquid Church (NJ) – one of America’s Top 100 Fastest-Growing Churches by Outreach Magazine. In 2015, he and his beautiful family followed God’s call to California, where he served for nearly 4 years as the Men’s Pastor of Saddleback Church (CA). A dynamic communicator with a zealous heart and contagiou...
S08 E01: Creativity and Business with Joey Speers
May 04, 2022 13:10 - 54 minutes - 126 MBWelcome to the Word Made Digital Podcast! --- After years of freelance filmmaking and creative entrepreneurship, Joey Speers founded Creativ Rise, a mastermind course, podcast and coaching consultancy that helps other creatives build a business that lasts. Through Joey and his wife's Christy passion and positivity, it's almost impossible to not be motivated to lean into your business and do the hard, often tedious work that it takes to see healthy success. --- Learn more about Joey Speer...
S07 E14: The Voice of Truth with Madison Prewett
February 23, 2022 17:01 - 52 minutes - 120 MBWelcome to the Word Made Digital Podcast! --- When the world is shouting negativity, criticism and comparison directly at you, how do you stand firm? What voice cuts through all the noise? For Madison Prewett, it's the voice of God. As a finalist on the Bachelor a few years ago, Madison experienced the very dark and shadowy side of the internet, fame and the public forum. This led her to write her story, and share how her faith has kept her grounded throughout. We're incredibly thankful...
S07 E13: Building Slowly with Zach Windahl
February 16, 2022 14:37 - 52 minutes - 120 MBWelcome to the Word Made Digital Podcast! --- Author and entrepreneur Zach Windahl has helped thousands of people better understand the Bible and grow closer to God through his company, The Brand Sunday. We chatted about all things brand and business for those of you who are establishing yourself as a thought leader, writer, speaker, or you're just interested in how to build something from the ground up. We're really thankful for Zach's practical tips and his encouragement for other C...
S07 E12: What's Pastoring Us? with Ashley Abercrombie
February 09, 2022 14:22 - 45 minutes - 103 MBWelcome to the Word Made Digital Podcast! --- Ashley Abercrombie is a speaker, author and podcaster whose passion for justice and truth-infused initiatives has landed her in large publications, local missions organizations and ministering in prisons. Ashley has an incredible ability to distill information in a way that captivates people, and her analysis and encouragement on how to live in the digital space are encouraging and challenging. We hope you enjoy this week's episode! --- Lea...
S07 E11: Living Light with Steve Pemberton
February 02, 2022 15:04 - 57 minutes - 133 MBWelcome to the Word Made Digital Podcast! --- Steve Pemberton is an acclaimed writer, speaker, and advocate for diversity that has placed him in some of the largest corporations in America. His story is one of perseverance, resilience, and belief in sharing the best of yourself with the world around you. This conversation is great motivation for anyone who feels discounted or left out based on the circumstances of their life. We hope you are encouraged! --- Learn more about Steve Pembe...
S07 E10: Heavy Burdens with Bridget Eileen Rivera
January 25, 2022 15:41 - 56 minutes - 148 MBWelcome to the Word Made Digital Podcast! --- Bridget Eileen Rivera writes and speaks on faith, sexuality, and justice. Her website, Meditations of a Traveling Nun, is a leading resource on gay celibacy, attracting thousands of unique visitors. She has worked with a number of faith-based organizations and is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in sociology from the City University of New York Graduate Center. We're thankful for Bridget's time and gracious approach to this conversation. We hope ...
S07 E09: Resisting the Enemy with John Mark Comer
January 19, 2022 14:05 - 56 minutes - 130 MBWelcome to the Word Made Digital Podcast! --- It doesn't feel like John Mark Comer needs an introduction. As the author of six books, including "The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry" and his latest "Live No Lies" -- John Mark is deeply committed to practicing the way and teaching of Jesus, and helping others do the same. If you're tired of making everyone "the enemy", or have noticed yourself against more than you're for people...this conversation will inspire you. It's time to reorient our...
S07 E08: The Gift of Resilience with Michaela O'Donnell
January 05, 2022 14:15 - 53 minutes - 122 MBWelcome to the Word Made Digital Podcast! --- Dr. Michaela O’Donnell is the Executive Director of the Max De Pree Center for Leadership where she oversees the center’s vision, strategy, program, and team, all with the goal of helping leaders respond faithfully to God in all seasons of their life and leadership. Michaela is the author of, Make Work Matter: Your Guide to Meaningful Work in a Changing World. The book is for those who want to untangle themselves from all the mantras about work...