Common Grounds Unity Podcast

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Each week we have discussions with Christians who are seeking to fulfill Jesus' prayer for unity - within the Stone-Campbell Movement and beyond. Please visit www.commongroundsunity.org to subscribe to weekly articles, join the Facebook group, or to make a tax-deductible donation to this ministry. You can suggest topics or guests at john@commongroundsunity.org. Thank you

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Episodes 184

#184 - Richard Beck - The Book of Love
22d ago · 48:30
Drew Baker interviews Richard Beck about his latest book titled "The Book of Love: A Better Way to Read the Bible." Richard is an engaging author who never ceases to call us closer to the heart of God. Don't miss this conversation. You can get the book on Amazon and other book sellers. https://www.amazon.com/dp/1506496733?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback We survive on your donations: donate at www.commongroundsunity.org/donate. CGU has a vision to create and support gatherings of unity-minded Christians around the globe. Imagine the good news of these gatherings modeling the prayer
#183 Get Some Rest - The Eremos Way
1mo ago · 1:01:04
Tina Bruner and Veronique Webber have a conversation with Joel Peed and Sean St. Jean about The Eremos Way Academy and the crucial need for balance, and rhythms of rest, Sabbath, and solitude so that we can live as spiritually healthy Christians who are able to live and give from the overflow of God's love and rest. Rather than from a place of weariness, burnout, and a loss of joy that can so easily plague our ministries and spiritual lives. Reference Materials: Eremos site (https://www.eremosministry.org/). A 2-minute self-test that Christians can take to assess their burnout risk: https://se
#182 - James Nored - Next Generation for Christ
2mo ago · 52:17
Kevin talks with James Nored, who is the Executive Director for Next Generation for Christ. He has also written and produced "The Story of Redemption" Film Series, which is available in more than 70 languages. Check out the links ast https://www.nextgenerationforchrist.com and https://storyofredemptionfilms.com "We survive on your donations: donate at www.commongroundsunity.org/donate. CGU has a vision to create and support gatherings of unity-minded Christians around the globe. Imagine the good news of these gatherings modeling the prayer of Jesus in our divided world. CGU App: https://www.od
#181 - Paul Murray - Let's Talk Receptive Ecumenism
4mo ago · 41:53
Drew Baker and Kris Miller talk with Paul Murray, founder of "Receptive Ecumenism," professor at Durham University (UK), and a Catholic theologian, about finding common ground even in the greatest of differences. We survive on your donations: donate at www.commongroundsunity.org/donate. CGU has a vision to create and support gatherings of unity-minded Christians around the globe. Imagine the good news of these gatherings modeling the prayer of Jesus in our divided world. CGU App: https://www.oddcircles.com/short/g/commongroundsunity Please give us feedback by posting your thoughts and suggesti
#180 - Marty Solomon - The Gospel of Being Human
4mo ago · 33:27
Kevin Withem has an engaging conversation with Marty Solomon about his new book, co-authored with Reed Dent, "The Gospel of Being Human: How Asking Better Questions of the Bible Reveals Who We Are." The book is available on Amazon and other book sellers. We survive on your donations: donate at www.commongroundsunity.org/donate. CGU has a vision to create and support gatherings of unity-minded Christians around the globe. Imagine the good news of these gatherings modeling the prayer of Jesus in our divided world. CGU App: https://www.oddcircles.com/short/g/commongroundsunity Please give us feed
#179 - Steve Cuss - The Expectation Gap
5mo ago · 45:59
Our guest in this episode is Steve Cuss, who is the author of an amazing book titled "The Expectation Gap: The Tiny, Vast Space between Our Beliefs and Experience of God." Find your copy on Amazon. Learn more about Steve and his work at https://www.stevecusswords.com/ "We survive on your donations: donate at www.commongroundsunity.org/donate. CGU has a vision to create and support gatherings of unity-minded Christians around the globe. Imagine the good news of these gatherings modeling the prayer of Jesus in our divided world. CGU App: https://www.oddcircles.com/short/g/commongroundsunity Plea
#178 - Chuck DeGroat - Healing What's Within
6mo ago · 55:19
Tina Bruner and David Bruce discuss Chuck DeGroat's newest book, "Healing What's Within: Coming Home to Yourself - and to God - When You're Wounded, Weary, & Wandering." The book is available on Amazon and other book sellers. We survive on your donations: donate at www.commongroundsunity.org/donate. CGU has a vision to create and support gatherings of unity-minded Christians around the globe. Imagine the good news of these gatherings modeling the prayer of Jesus in our divided world. CGU App: https://www.oddcircles.com/short/g/commongroundsunity Please give us feedback by posting your thoughts
#177 - Jeanie Shaw - The Inside of the Cup
8mo ago · 49:32
Cohosts Kevin Withem and Veronique Webber talk with Jeanie Shaw about her new book, "The Inside of the Cup: Spiritual Formation from the Inside Out," available on Amazon and other book sellers. We survive on your donations: donate at www.commongroundsunity.org/donate. CGU has a vision to create and support gatherings of unity-minded Christians around the globe. Imagine the good news of these gatherings modeling the prayer of Jesus in our divided world. Please give us feedback by posting your thoughts and suggestions on our Facebook Page. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068486982733
#176 - Jim Estep - Paul's Letter to Leaders
8mo ago · 53:46
Cohosts Drew Baker and Tina Bruner talk with Jim Estep (Author, Professor, and co-founder of E2 Elders) about his book "Paul's Letter to Leaders: Philippians for Elders and Deacons. Paul’s Epistle to the Philippians is the only letter explicitly written to church leaders. You can find the book on Amazon. We survive on your donations: donate at www.commongroundsunity.org/donate. CGU has a vision to create and support gatherings of unity-minded Christians around the globe. Imagine the good news of these gatherings modeling the prayer of Jesus in our divided world. Please give us feedback by post
E175 - Kris Miller - Spiritual Direction
8mo ago · 46:10
Drew Baker has a great conversation with Kris Miller about Spiritual Direction. Kris is an Assistant Professor of Theology and Director of the Institute for Christian Spirituality at Lipscomb University. We survive on your donations: donate at www.commongroundsunity.org/donate. CGU has a vision to create and support gatherings of unity-minded Christians around the globe. Imagine the good news of these gatherings modeling the prayer of Jesus in our divided world. Please give us feedback by posting your thoughts and suggestions on our Facebook Page. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068
#174 Andy Fleming - Rise of the Evangelist in the ICOC Part 2
9mo ago · 30:19
Join for part two, Veronique Webber and Steve Staten discuss with Andy Fleming the paradigm shift within the ICOC that elevated the Evangelist within the leadership model of the International Churches of Christ. They examine what was good and what went wrong, as well as the lessons that can be learned. The discussion springs from a paper Andy wrote for his DMin at Abilene Christian University. There are important takeaways in this conversation for any and all, not just the ICOC. We survive on your donations: donate at www.commongroundsunity.org/donate. CGU has a vision to create and support ga
#173 Rise of the Evangelist in the ICOC, Part 1
9mo ago · 36:36
Veronique Webber and Steve Staten discuss with Andy Fleming the paradigm shift within the ICOC that elevated the Evangelist within the leadership model of the International Churches of Christ. They examine what was good and what went wrong, as well as the lessons that can be learned. The discussion springs from a paper Andy wrote for his DMin at Abilene Christian University. There are important takeaways in this conversation for any and all, not just the ICOC. We survive on your donations: donate at www.commongroundsunity.org/donate. CGU has a vision to create and support gatherings of unity-m
#172 - David Bruce - Emotionally Healthy Spirituality - Part 2
10mo ago · 30:12
Kevin Withem has a heartfelt conversation with David Bruce, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and elder. Kevin and David discuss Peter Scazzero's work "Emotionally Healthy Spirituality" (Part 2) and how it applies to Healthy Church and spiritually healthy Christians. EHS Book: https://www.amazon.com/Emotionally-Healthy-Spirituality-Impossible-Spiritually/dp/0310348498 Learn more at https://www.emotionallyhealthy.org/ Contact David Bruce through Psychology Today's portal at https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/david-allen-bruce-culver-city-ca/822190 We survive on your don
#171 David Bruce LMFT - EHS Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Part 1
10mo ago · 42:01
Kevin Withem has a heartfelt conversation with David Bruce, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and elder. Kevin and David discuss Peter Scazzero's work "Emotionally Healthy Spirituality" and how it applies to Healthy Church and spiritually healthy Christians. EHS Book: https://www.amazon.com/Emotionally-Healthy-Spirituality-Impossible-Spiritually/dp/0310348498 Learn more at https://www.emotionallyhealthy.org/ Contact David Bruce through Psychology Today's portal at https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/david-allen-bruce-culver-city-ca/822190 We survive on your donations: d
#170 Unity in Galatians - Part 6 - Christ in Me
11mo ago · 51:38
In this series, our panel holds a roundtable discussion about the central theme of "Unity in Galatians." Paul is angry because the Galatians have chosen the way of the curse rather than the way of life. He calls them to abandon Jesus plus this or that and embrace the gospel of grace through faith, which dismantles the traditional barriers between people - "for you are all one in Christ Jesus" (Galatians 3:28). Panel Bios: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mlC3VKkZ7PX3070py9FU0n9HOybUIyvt/view?usp=sharing We survive on your donations: donate at www.commongroundsunity.org/donate. CGU has a vision
#169 - Unity in Galatians - Part 5 - Flesh and Spirit
11mo ago · 55:34
In this series, our panel holds a roundtable discussion about the central theme of "Unity in Galatians." Paul is angry because the Galatians have chosen the way of the curse rather than the way of life. He calls them to abandon Jesus plus this or that and embrace the gospel of grace through faith, which dismantles the traditional barriers between people - "for you are all one in Christ Jesus" (Galatians 3:28). Panel Bios: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mlC3VKkZ7PX3070py9FU0n9HOybUIyvt/view?usp=sharing We survive on your donations: donate at www.commongroundsunity.org/donate. CGU has a vision
#168 Unity in Galatians - Part 4 - The Gift of Family
1y ago · 51:51
In this series, our panel holds a roundtable discussion about the central theme of "Unity in Galatians." Paul is angry because the Galatians have chosen the way of the curse rather than the way of life. He calls them to abandon Jesus plus this or that and embrace the gospel of grace through faith, which dismantles the traditional barriers between people - "for you are all one in Christ Jesus" (Galatians 3:28). Panel Bios: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mlC3VKkZ7PX3070py9FU0n9HOybUIyvt/view?usp=sharing We survive on your donations: donate at www.commongroundsunity.org/donate. CGU has a vision
#167 Unity in Galatians - Pt 3 - What is the Gospel
1y ago · 48:35
In this series, our panel holds a roundtable discussion about the central theme of "Unity in Galatians." Paul is angry because the Galatians have chosen the way of the curse rather than the way of life. He calls them to abandon Jesus plus this or that and embrace the gospel of grace through faith, which dismantles the traditional barriers between people - "for you are all one in Christ Jesus" (Galatians 3:28). Panel Bios: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mlC3VKkZ7PX3070py9FU0n9HOybUIyvt/view?usp=sharing We survive on your donations: donate at www.commongroundsunity.org/donate. CGU has a vision
#166 - Unity in Galatians Part 2 - Compromises for the Sake of the Gospel?
1y ago · 52:35
In this series, our panel holds a roundtable discussion about the central theme of "Unity in Galatians." Paul is angry because the Galatians have chosen the way of the curse rather than the way of life. He calls them to abandon Jesus plus this or that and embrace the gospel of grace through faith, which dismantles the traditional barriers between people - "for you are all one in Christ Jesus" (Galatians 3:28). Panel Bios: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mlC3VKkZ7PX3070py9FU0n9HOybUIyvt/view?usp=sharing We survive on your donations: donate at www.commongroundsunity.org/donate. CGU has a vision
#165 - Unity in Galatians - Part 1
1y ago · 48:16
In this series, our panel holds a roundtable discussion about the central theme of "Unity in Galatians." Paul is angry because the Galatians have chosen the way of the curse rather than the way of life. He calls them to abandon Jesus plus this or that and embrace the gospel of grace through faith, which dismantles the traditional barriers between people - "for you are all one in Christ Jesus" (Galatians 3:28). Panel Bios: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mlC3VKkZ7PX3070py9FU0n9HOybUIyvt/view?usp=sharing We survive on your donations: donate at www.commongroundsunity.org/donate. CGU has a vision
#164 - Steve Staten - At the Crossroads Part 2
1y ago · 36:00
Join Kevin Withem, Veronique Webber, and Steve Staten for part two as they discuss Steve's new book "At the Crossroads." Steve has conducted extensive research on the Crossroads Church and the movement that sparked controversy during the late 1970s and early 1980s. He shares the strengths, weaknesses, and lessons learned. The book will be available on Amazon in July 2025. We survive on your donations: donate at www.commongroundsunity.org/donate or Zelle "Common Grounds Unity / 919-777-3881." CGU has a vision to create and support gatherings of unity-minded Christians around the globe. Imagine
#163 - Steve Staten - At the Crossroads
1y ago · 31:54
Join Kevin Withem, Veronique Webber, and Steve Staten as they discuss Steve's new book "At the Crossroads." Steve has conducted extensive research on the Crossroads Church and the movement that sparked controversy during the late 1970s and early 1980s. He shares the strengths, weaknesses, and lessons learned. The book will be available on Amazon in July 2025. We survive on your donations: donate at www.commongroundsunity.org/donate or Zelle "Common Grounds Unity / 919-777-3881." CGU has a vision to create and support gatherings of unity-minded Christians around the globe. Imagine the good news
#162 The Landon Saunders Center for Joy and Human Flourishing
1y ago · 36:37
This is part two of a conversation with Frederick and Beck. In this episode, we discuss ACU's new Center for Joy and Human Flourishing. We survive on your donations: donate at www.commongroundsunity.org/donate or Zelle "Common Grounds Unity / 919-777-3881." CGU has a vision to create and support gatherings of unity-minded Christians around the globe. Imagine the good news of these gatherings modeling the prayer of Jesus in our divided world. Please give us feedback by posting your thoughts and suggestions on our Facebook Page. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068486982733 Please chec
#161 The Shape of Joy
1y ago · 46:44
Join guest host Dr. Claire Davidson Frederick along with Kevin Withem and Drew Baker as we talk with Dr. Richard Beck about his book, "The Shape of Joy." We survive on your donations: donate at www.commongroundsunity.org/donate or Zelle "Common Grounds Unity / 919-777-3881." CGU has a vision to create and support gatherings of unity-minded Christians around the globe. Imagine the good news of these gatherings modeling the prayer of Jesus in our divided world. Please give us feedback by posting your thoughts and suggestions on our Facebook Page. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068486
#160 - Casey Tygrett - Becoming Curious
1y ago · 1:05:50
Tina and Veronique talk with Casey Tygrett about his book, "Becoming Curious: A Spiritual Practice of Asking Questions." Jesus knew the answers, but he was continually asking questions. What can we learn from this aspect of Jesus' character, and what does it teach us about our own? We survive on your donations: donate at www.commongroundsunity.org/donate or Zelle "Common Grounds Unity / 919-777-3881." CGU has a vision to create and support gatherings of unity-minded Christians around the globe. Imagine the good news of these gatherings modeling the prayer of Jesus in our divided world. Please

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#180 - Marty Solomon - The Gospel of Being Human

#179 - Steve Cuss - The Expectation Gap

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#176 - Jim Estep - Paul's Letter to Leaders

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#174 Andy Fleming - Rise of the Evangelist in the ICOC Part 2

#173 Rise of the Evangelist in the ICOC, Part 1

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#171 David Bruce LMFT - EHS Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Part 1

#170 Unity in Galatians - Part 6 - Christ in Me

#169 - Unity in Galatians - Part 5 - Flesh and Spirit

#168 Unity in Galatians - Part 4 - The Gift of Family

#167 Unity in Galatians - Pt 3 - What is the Gospel

#166 - Unity in Galatians Part 2 - Compromises for the Sake of the Gospel?

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#164 - Steve Staten - At the Crossroads Part 2

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#184 - Richard Beck - The Book of Love

#183 Get Some Rest - The Eremos Way

#182 - James Nored - Next Generation for Christ

#181 - Paul Murray - Let's Talk Receptive Ecumenism

#180 - Marty Solomon - The Gospel of Being Human

#179 - Steve Cuss - The Expectation Gap

#178 - Chuck DeGroat - Healing What's Within

#177 - Jeanie Shaw - The Inside of the Cup

#176 - Jim Estep - Paul's Letter to Leaders

E175 - Kris Miller - Spiritual Direction

#174 Andy Fleming - Rise of the Evangelist in the ICOC Part 2

#173 Rise of the Evangelist in the ICOC, Part 1

#172 - David Bruce - Emotionally Healthy Spirituality - Part 2

#171 David Bruce LMFT - EHS Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Part 1

#170 Unity in Galatians - Part 6 - Christ in Me

#169 - Unity in Galatians - Part 5 - Flesh and Spirit

#168 Unity in Galatians - Part 4 - The Gift of Family

#167 Unity in Galatians - Pt 3 - What is the Gospel

#166 - Unity in Galatians Part 2 - Compromises for the Sake of the Gospel?

#165 - Unity in Galatians - Part 1

#164 - Steve Staten - At the Crossroads Part 2

#163 - Steve Staten - At the Crossroads

#162 The Landon Saunders Center for Joy and Human Flourishing

#161 The Shape of Joy

#160 - Casey Tygrett - Becoming Curious