Seekers & Speakers

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Kate Bowler Oct 02, 2018

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Historian of the American prosperity gospel movement, Kate Bowler, helps listeners reimagine the word "blessed" in the wake of her stage IV cancer diagnosis. "Learning to Speak God from Scratch" by Jonathan Merritt - https://amzn.to/2Oyk5fb "Blessed: A History of the American Prosperity Gospel" by Kate Bowler - https://amzn.to/2Awhz6o "Everything Happens for a Reason (And Other Lies I've Loved)" by Kate Bowler - https://amzn.to/2vpr5Cq

Brian Zahnd Sep 25, 2018

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Provocative pastor and author, Brian Zahnd, helps listeners reimagine the word "cross." "Learning to Speak God from Scratch" by Jonathan Merritt - https://amzn.to/2Oyk5fb "Sinners in the Hands of a Loving God: The Scandalous Truth About the Very Good News" by Brian Zahnd - https://amzn.to/2NXmYFm

Candace Payne Sep 18, 2018

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Internet sensation and "Chewbacca Mom," Candace Payne, helps listeners reimagine the word "joy." "Learning to Speak God from Scratch" by Jonathan Merritt - https://amzn.to/2Oyk5fb "Laugh it Up: Embrace Freedom and Experience Defiant Joy" by Candace Payne - https://amzn.to/2LSY1NO "Simple Joys" by Candace Payne - https://amzn.to/2v6o5eT

Annie F. Downs Sep 11, 2018

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Bestselling author and personality, Annie F. Downs, helps listeners reimagine the word "courage." "Learning to Speak God from Scratch" by Jonathan Merritt - https://amzn.to/2Oyk5fb "100 Days to Brave: Devotions for Unlocking Your Most Courageous Self" by Annie F. Downs - https://amzn.to/2LWLl8G

Beth Moore Sep 04, 2018

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America's best known Bible study author, Beth Moore, helps listeners reimagine the word "fellowship." "Learning to Speak God from Scratch" by Jonathan Merritt - https://amzn.to/2Oyk5fb "Get Out of That Pit: Straight Talk About God's Deliverance" by Beth Moore - https://amzn.to/2LFaYMf

Amena Brown Aug 28, 2018

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Popular spoken word artist and poet, Amena Brown, helps listeners reimagine the word "art." "Learning to Speak God from Scratch" by Jonathan Merritt - https://amzn.to/2Oyk5fb "How to Fix a Broken Record: Thoughts on Vinyl Records, Awkward Relationships, and Learning to Be Myself" by Amena Brown - https://amzn.to/2AtAC16

Aaron Niequist Aug 21, 2018

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Prominent worship leader and author, Aaron Niequist, helps leaders reimagine the word "worship." "Learning to Speak God from Scratch" by Jonathan Merritt - https://amzn.to/2Oyk5fb "The Eternal Current: How a Practice-Based Faith Can Save Us from Drowning" by Aaron Niequist - https://amzn.to/2LEJBSm

Jen Hatmaker Aug 14, 2018

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HGTV star and bestselling author, Jen Hatmaker, helps listeners reimagine the word "love." "Learning to Speak God from Scratch" by Jonathan Merritt - https://amzn.to/2Oyk5fb "Of Mess and Moxie: Wrangling Delight from This Wild and Glorious Life" by Jen Hatmaker - https://amzn.to/2Kf1FNa "For the Love: Fighting for Grace in a World of Impossible Standards" by Jen Hatmaker - https://amzn.to/2AwgfjW

Andy Stanley Aug 09, 2018

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Pastor of one of America's largest megachurches, Andy Stanley, helps listener reimagine the word "scripture." "Learning to Speak God from Scratch" by Jonathan Merritt - https://amzn.to/2Oyk5fb "Irresistible: Reclaiming the New that Jesus Unleashed in the World" by Andy Stanley - https://amzn.to/2LEeiHg

An Introduction to Seekers & Speakers Aug 07, 2018

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Helping you discover a faith worth talking about. One of America's most prolific religion writers, Jonathan Merritt, sits down with the most interesting and influential Christian leaders today, asking them to reimagine a sacred word from the vocabulary of faith.

Welcome to Seekers & Speakers.

To learn more, visit JonathanMerritt.com.