American Awakening

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Episode 10: Reflections On The Resurrection Apr 13, 2020

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The Signs Of Life team shares their thoughts on the disorienting journey between Good Friday and Easter Sunday — a reminder that, like many of our lives right now, everything feels uncertain but God's plan is bigger than our imagination. Plus Marisa attempts a very serious conversation about the best Easter dinner food, which devolves into a competition over what is the best Easter candy. And Derek Webb & Abbie Parker share some incredible new music from Nashville.

Episode 9: Dying Is Easy, Living Is Harder Apr 10, 2020

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A special Holy Week episode celebrating Good Friday. In today's episode the Signs of Life squad confronts the juxtaposition of this holy day — death, resurrection and hope — including a reminder of Christ's Passion, and the revelations of who we are set against this backdrop. Dan Haseltine references the Rwandan genocide to remind us of our need for Jesus to be who he says He is when we're facing our own fear, and drops a surprise Jars of Clay classic to close out the show.

Episode 8: Stripping Away Apr 09, 2020

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Joel Searby speaks about how solitude and silence bring us into God's presence. Jefferson Bethke talks about how there is stength in vulnerability, even when the plane is going down. And John, Marisa, Calvin and the team reflect upon the weight of Maundy Thursday, the loneliness Jesus may have felt when his disciples abandoned him and how we might find ways to stay close even in our dark moments. Plus, Dan Haseltine introduces us to singer/songwriter Jenn Bostic, who closes the show with a fitting tribute to the great John Prine.

Episode 7: Peace, Purpose and What's in Your Hands Apr 08, 2020

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Joel and Jeff bring a word about fasting and feasting respectively (Doritos, honeybuns, pizza, Chipotle and guacamole all make an appearance). John, Calvin, Marisa and the team discuss, "How do we know when we're standing in the middle of our purpose?" Plus worship from Josh Jacob, and Dan Haseltine takes a quick snack break and invites Sara Groves to share some music from her home in Minnesota.

Episode 6: Keep Fighting The Good Fight Apr 07, 2020

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Joel Searby quotes Richard Foster and unpacks why "joy is the keynote of all the disciplines" — Jefferson Bethke asks, "Is your life more like a factory or a farm", and all agree that these two ideas somehow fit together like peanut butter and jelly. Calvin catches us up on the latest headlines and the team discusses death, life, Holy Week and the Coronavirus. Plus how the Girl Scouts have come to save the day, worship with Josh Jacob and the movie quote of the day!

Episode 5: The Gift of Time (God With Us) Apr 06, 2020

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In today's episode, Joel Searby challenges us to 'do community', even in this moment. Jefferson Bethke quoting Henry Nouwen says "Silence is where your old self goes to die." And the team discusses sacred time vs. commodified time and asks the question, "Have we turned time into a product?" Plus worship with Josh Jacob, Dan Haseltine introduces the incomparable singer and songwriter Cindy Morgan and a tribute to the great Bill Withers!

Episode 4: All Rise Together Apr 03, 2020

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In today's episode Joel Searby reminds us that God is with us even in this sober moment, Jefferson Bethke makes up a word to explain the idea of 'sacred time' and being not doing. Calvin catches us up on the latest headlines and John, Marisa and the team use a story set in the Amish community to ask the question, "Can you remember a time when someone has gone out of their way to help you?". Plus worship with Josh Jacob and Dan Haseltine introduces new music from talented Kentucky duo, HuDost!

Episode 3: Making Idols Out of Outcomes Apr 02, 2020

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In today's episode Joel Searby shares a 'Daily Dose' on making idols out of outcomes, Jefferson Bethke examines whether we are working to rest or resting to work, Calvin catches us up on the latest headlines and John, Marisa and the team leans into some listener feedback related to something many of are feeling: loneliness. Plus Dan Haseltine introduces new music from Nashville featuring SHEL's Hannah Holbrook!

Episode 2: How to be Authentic While Social Distancing Apr 01, 2020

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Joel Searby brings a Daily Dose on peace in the midst of uncertainty, Jefferson Bethke unpacks identity and surrender in the moment we're facing, Calvin catches us up on the headlines and the team discusses what it means to truly and authentically be with one another while we are social distancing. Plus Dan Haseltine shares new music from Andrew Osenga!

Episode 1: Divergent Thinking, Daily Dose and Legacy Mar 31, 2020

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Jeff introduces the concept of 'divergent thinking', Joel brings today's Daily Dose from scripture, Columbia's CEO takes huge pay cut to keep employees paid and the team discusses the idea of 'legacy' in the time of the Coronavirus. Plus music from our own Josh Jacob!

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