The Familiar Stranger Podcast

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Theology, Model, and Practice with N.T. Wright, Bishop Wells, Tim Mackie, and Gemma Ryan May 06, 2025

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Welcome to episode ten of The Familiar Stranger Podcast with N.T. Wright, Bishop Wells, Tim Mackie, and Gemma Ryan, hosted by Tyler Staton. In this episode, they explore Theology, Model, and Practice to bring the series to a close. We hope you enjoy.

The Way of Love with Jess Gracewski Apr 29, 2025

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Welcome to episode nine of The Familiar Stranger Podcast with Jess Gracewski, hosted by Tyler Staton. Jess Gracewski is a Spiritual Director and the Associate Pastor of Reality San Francisco, a church in the heart of the Mission of San Francisco. She is passionate about helping others find a sense of belonging, friendship, and community in a city that is focused on hustle and productivity. In this episode, Jess and Tyler explore The Way of Love. We hope you enjoy.

Redemptive Suffering with Pete Greig Apr 22, 2025

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Welcome to episode eight of The Familiar Stranger Podcast with Pete Greig, hosted by Tyler Staton. Pete Greig is the bewildered founder of 24-7 Prayer, a ministry that has grown unexpectedly from a single night-and-day "prayer room" into an international, interdenominational Christian community of people committed to prayer, mission, and justice. He is also the Senior Pastor of Emmaus Rd in the UK and best-selling author of Red Moon Rising and God on Mute. In this episode, Pete and Tyler explore redemptive suffering. We hope you enjoy.

The Holy Spirit in Creativity with Rich Dicas Apr 17, 2025

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Welcome to a bonus episode of The Familiar Stranger Podcast with Rich Dicas, hosted by Tyler Staton. Rich Dicas is a UK-based worship leader and songwriter and is a part of the team at KXC Church in London. We hope you enjoy.

Witness with Bishop Wells Apr 15, 2025

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Welcome to episode seven of The Familiar Stranger Podcast with Bishop C.T. Wells, hosted by Tyler Staton. Dr. Bishop C.T. Wells is the Senior Pastor of Emmanuel Church and the Founding Pastor of Emmanuel East Worship and Outreach Center. In this episode, Bishop Wells and Tyler explore witness. We hope you enjoy.

The Holy Spirit in the Scripture with N.T. Wright Apr 08, 2025

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Welcome to episode six of The Familiar Stranger Podcast with Professor N.T. Wright, hosted by Tyler Staton. N.T. Wright is a New Testament scholar and theologian. He is the author of over seventy books and a senior research fellow at Oxford University in England. In this episode, Professor Wright and Tyler explore The Holy Spirit in the Scripture. We hope you enjoy.

Practicing the Presence and Power of the Holy Spirit with Mark Sayers, Pete Greig, and Jess Gracewski Apr 01, 2025

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Welcome to episode five of The Familiar Stranger Podcast with Rich Villodas, Mark Sayers, Pete Greig, and Jess Gracewski, hosted by Tyler Staton. In this episode, they explore practicing the Presence and Power of the Holy Spirit. We hope you enjoy.

Healing with Mark Sayers Mar 25, 2025

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Welcome to episode four of The Familiar Stranger Podcast with Mark Sayers, hosted by Tyler Staton. Mark Sayers is the Senior Leader of Red Church in Melbourne Australia, a cultural commentator, and author of many incredible books like A Non-Anxious Presence and the Disappearing Church. In this episode, Mark and Tyler explore healing. We hope you enjoy.

The Spirit and the Church with Dave Lomas Mar 20, 2025

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Welcome to a bonus episode of The Familiar Stranger Podcast with Dave Lomas, hosted by Tyler Staton. Dave Lomas is the lead pastor at Reality SF in San Francisco, CA. In this episode, Dave and Tyler explore The Spirit and the Church. We hope you enjoy.

Prophecy with Gemma Ryan Mar 18, 2025

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Welcome to episode three of The Familiar Stranger Podcast with Gemma Ryan, hosted by Tyler Staton. Gemma Ryan is a pastor, teacher, and spiritual director who co-pastored alongside Tyler at Oaks Church in Brooklyn years ago. In this episode, Gemma and Tyler explore prophecy. We hope you enjoy.