American Awakening

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Episode 31: Making Your Day Count May 12, 2020

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Today's episode is all about hope. It's about the waiting, the doing and the faith that it takes to hope. We talk about an extraordinary young Asian American woman who hoped to make the world a better place in #LoveYourNeighbor. We talk about the many ways hope shows up in our lives — as we endeavour to make a difference, as we trust God for his provision, even aboard a ship headed towards an iceberg. Hope is everywhere, even in this broken-hearted moment and we're going to take it!

Episode 30: Radical Togetherness May 11, 2020

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In the first of several upcoming episodes, the steam unpacks one of the core themes from John Kingston's forthcoming book American Awakening: Eight Principles to Restore the Soul of America. How does seeing each other help us see God? And how does our value as a collective community transform our view of God's kingdom. Plus worship from Josh Jacob, a devo from Calvin Lee and Jeff Bethke gives us something to chew on. Out of the Grey closes out the show from their home studio in Nashville.

Episode 29: In The Shelter of Each Other May 08, 2020

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Even while we are fighting the common enemy in the Coronavirus, we are seeing violence flare against Asian Americans, law enforcement and even an innocent black man jogging through a neighborhood in Georgia. How do we reconcile these tensions, what do we do with our anger and where do we go from here as people of faith? Plus Josh, Joel, Jeff and Dan bring the heat with worship, devotion and insight from across the U.S. — and David Leonard (All Sons & Daughters) performs 'Signs of Life'!

Episode 28: Dangerous Things for the Greater Good May 07, 2020

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Today we wrestle with the ethics behind 'challenge trials' — are we okay if people want to sacrifice their health (or life) in the name of medical science for the purpose of finding a vaccine for Corona? What exactly is a justifiable risk and how far would you be willing to go? Plus, music from Josh Jacob, a Daily Dose from Joel Searby, Jeff Bethke checks in from Maui and Dan Haseltine introduces American Aquarium (BJ Barham) who performs songs from his excellent new album 'Lamentations'.

Episode 27: Stand Together, Fly Together May 06, 2020

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As many Americans grapple with whether or not to wear face masks in light of the pandemic, some vigilantes are taking matters into their own hands — reporting neighbors and co-workers, shaming strangers and even at times provoking violence. In today's episode, John, Marisa and the team consider the ethical and spiritual ramifications of this debate and what a thoughtful and just response might be. Plus, 'healthcare athletes,' why you should rip out your wildflowers, and music from Lainey Wright.

Episode 26: Rising and Falling, Together May 05, 2020

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In our regular feature with One America Movement, we learn about an extraordinary restaurant owner who is taking #LoveYourNeighbor very seriously. Which begs the question: as people of faith, how do we assess how much to give of ourselves, our time, our resources? Where do the patterns we see intersect with the mystery of God? In short, how much is too much? Plus worship from Josh Jacob, good news with Calvin Lee, and Joel Searby & Jeff Bethke team up for a Daily Dose double-shot.

Episode 25: Living Between The Future and the Past May 04, 2020

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Marisa Prince leads a conversation about how we rely on our past to give us comfort in the present — especially when we feel out of control. Reunion shows from Parks and Rec, Fresh Prince of Bel Air and The Goonies are reminders of what feels good, but might we be missing what God has planned for us if we're spending too much energy looking backwards? Or put another way, "Can you separate mac & cheese from the Kingdom of God?" Plus, music from Leigh Nash (Sixpence None the Richer).

Episode 24: We Decide How We Live May 01, 2020

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Are we willing to give up some privacy for the health and safety of our communities? That is the big question of the day. While tech giants Apple and Google are unveiling plans for an app that tracks our movements and contacts for the purpose of preventing the spread of Covid, how far are we willing to go for this possible invasion of our freedom? How might we respond as people of faith? Plus, songwriter Gordon Kennedy performs his Grammy Award-winning Song of the Year "Change The World."

Episode 23: 100 Days of Corona and the Lord's Prayer Apr 30, 2020

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It's been 100 days since the first U.S. citizen tested positive for Coronavirus. In today's episode, the team reflects on this unique time, what we are learning along the way and some takeaways we might apply to our post-Covid lives. Plus 'good news' from Calvin, Joel's Daily Dose, a hot take from Jeff Bethke on the surprising outcome of eating three meals per week as a family, and Tenth Avenue North's Mike Donehey shares some music and his recent song & book writing adventures.

Episode 22: UFOs, Aliens and God Apr 29, 2020

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In today's episode we turn away from the Coronavirus for a moment to ponder: Is there life beyond our planet? Are UFOs real, and are aliens visiting earth simply to bring together God's creation? In other words, "Are they 'radical us' -ing, us?" It's a fascinating conversation with our crew bringing their unique perspectives. Back in our solar system, Dan Haseltine welcomes multi-Grammy Award winning singer/songwriter Ashley Cleveland & Kenny Greenberg to close out the show.

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