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Episode 106: What Do You Stand to Lose?

In this episode, I share a recent Wednesday night sermon from the book of 1 Kings. We considered the life […]

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Episode 105: The Long-Term Impact of Short-Term Mission Trips with Brian Garbade

On this episode of The Podcast, Brian Garbade sits down to share his story of international mission engagement. From his

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Episode 104: The Religion of American Greatness with Paul Miller

In this episode, Craig Thompson interviews Paul D. Miller about his book, The Religion of American Greatness: What’s Wrong with

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Pastoring Requires Presence

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I was planning to write this yesterday and got distracted, but it turns out to be a good thing. This

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Episode 103: Reclaiming Childhood with Angela Thompson

In this episode recorded with a live audience, Craig and Angela discuss ⁠7-STRONG⁠ and Jonathan Haidt’s book, ⁠The Anxious Generation⁠. If you are

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Episode 102: Untangling Critical Race Theory with Ed Uszynski

Summary Dr. Ed Uszynski discusses his new book, Untangling Critical Race Theory, and the importance of having conversations about race.

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Episode 101: Made For Friendship- A Conversation With the Thompsons and the Tolberts

Life is better with friends. In this episode of the podcast, I have a conversation with Angela (my wife) and

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Episode 100: Prioritize Real Connections and Other Lessons from 2020

I began the Ordinary Christian Podcast in 2020 just before the world shut down from a worldwide pandemic. In the

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Preaching Really Is The Answer

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I get to pastor a great church. Malvern Hill is certainly not perfect (I’m the pastor, after all), but it

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Resources for Psalms

On Sunday I will begin a new sermon series called Summer in the Psalms. In preparation for that series, I

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Episode 99: How to Listen to a Sermon without Dying

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In this episode, I share tips on how to stay awake and engaged during sermons. I emphasize the importance of

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Episode 98: Moving Forward After Messing Up with Chris Rappazini

Dr. Chris Rappazini, a professor of leadership, discusses his new book Moving Forward After Messing Up and the importance of

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