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Latest Episodes:

What to Do with Conflict with Ted Ancelet Aug 30, 2023

Show notes

Join Katie and Matt as they welcome their friend Ted Ancelet to a thought-provoking episode centered around the art of peacemaking and conflict resolution. Together, they engage in an insightful conversation that delves into practical strategies and heartfelt insights for handling conflicts with compassion and understanding. Get ready to gain valuable perspectives on fostering harmony and growth in your relationships as they explore the transformative power of embracing conflicts as opportunities to follow Jesus and deepen our understanding of the Gospel.

Ted Ancelet is the National Director of Spiritual Empowerment for Bethany Christian Services. Ted has been with Bethany for 9 years. Before that, he was a pastor for 10. At Bethany, Ted’s focus is the spiritual health of Bethany’s 1400+ employees. Ted oversees the training of Bethany staff in Relational Wisdom as well as biblical conflict resolution and peacemaking through a program he helped create called Coaching Peace. The training is a multi-level, interactive program built on a discipleship model. Ted also provides conflict coaching and mediation to Bethany’s employees and board members. E-mail Ted.

Check out the first episode in this batch: Understanding Conflict.

Matt, Katie, and Ted reference the book The Peacemaker by Ken Sandy.

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Understanding Conflict Aug 23, 2023

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Tune in as Katie and Matt kick off an engaging "batch" of episodes focused on the intricate theme of conflict. Today, we delve into discussions that unravel the transformative potential of navigating conflicts with grace and wisdom. Get ready to explore how applying timeless principles can profoundly reshape your approach to relational challenges across every phase of life.

Matt references the book The Peacemaker by Ken Sandy.

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Worship as a Way We Live Our Lives w/ Spencer Garland Apr 05, 2023

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On this thought-provoking episode, Katie and Matt engage in an enlightening discussion with Spencer Garland, the pastor of Worship Ministry at Fellowship Church. The focus of their conversation is the idea of worship being a daily lifestyle, rather than just limited to Sunday services. They delve into the concept of abiding with Jesus throughout the week and how it can transform our relationships and responses to all seasons of life.

Spencer Garland is the Pastor of Worship Ministry at Fellowship Church in Knoxville, TN. Connect with him on Instagram.

This is the third episode in our batch on worship:

Episode 1 - Worship as a New Response

Episode 2 - Worship Through the Arts

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Worship Through the Arts w/ Andrew Bingham and Emily McCoy Mar 29, 2023

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Join hosts Matt and Katie on "The Open Door" podcast, as they welcome Worship Pastors Andrew Bingham and Emily McCoy for an inspiring conversation on the theme of "Worship through the Arts." In this episode, they explore the meaning of corporate worship, share their unique perspectives on leading worship, and delve into the powerful role that emotions can play in the worship experience.

Emily McCoy who is the Pastor of Musical Worship at Fellowship Church. Emily discusses her journey in leading worship in a church and as an artist writing songs and recording.

Andrew and Emily write, record and release music with the Fellowship Worship team under the name Middlebrook Music.

Find Emily’s music on Spotify.

This is the second episode in our batch on worship:

Episode 1 - Worship as a New Response

Matt references the Magician’s Nephew by C.S. Lewis

Katie references JC’s sermon Worship or Betrayal

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Worship as a New Response Mar 22, 2023

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In this episode of Open Door, Matt and Katie from the Biblical Life Counseling Center dive into the topic of worship. They explore the meaning of worship, its importance in our daily lives, and how we can make worship a more intentional and authentic practice. Join them as they share personal experiences and insights into the power of worship and how it can transform us more into the image of Christ.

Matt references our past episode Disappointment in Marriage.

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Have Yourself a MERRY Little Christmas w/ Greg Pinkner Dec 07, 2022

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We are FINALLY talking about joy, merriment, wonder and gladness and what better time than the Christmas season! And who better than Greg Pinkner to come on and share the gladness of this season. We hope you enJOY.

Disappointment in the Church w/ Rick Dunn Oct 12, 2022

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We're wrapping up our series discussing disappointment with the church with Pastor Rick Dunn. What are we supposed to do with community, with the bride of Christ, with the church itself when it is the place where we've faced disappointment and even hurt? Rick, Matt and Katie meditate on this question and more.

Rick Dunn is the lead pastor of Fellowship Church in Knoxville, TN. Follow him on twitter.

Matt and Katie were on Rick’s podcast, Life Reframed recently in an episode called Weariness in Friendships.

Check out our first episode in our disappointment episode here.

Our second episode in the series was about disappointment in marriage with our good friend Jarrod Justice. Listen here.

For our third episode, Tara Havely joined us to discuss disappointment in family.

The Walter Wangerin Jr. quote comes from his book Reliving the Passion: Meditations on the Suffering, Death and Resurrection fo Jesus as Recorded in Mark. And here’s a link to the episode where Rick and Lauren discussed it on Life Reframed.

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