JCT - Sessions Podcast

A Pastoral Moment Regarding Schools Re-Opening

Mon, 20 Jul 2020 13:00:00 -0400

In this brief episode, Pastor Michael addresses a current issue surrounding schools reopening while also leading us into the broader topics of fear, faith & the Christian response.

REOPENING UPDATE

Tue, 19 May 2020 15:00:00 -0400

In this episode of the Sessions Podcast, Pastor Michael flies solo to give us an update on our current state of progress regarding reopening timelines and he gives some insight into the larger impact (in a positive way) that this season has shown us to be true of our church. You won't want to miss this update.

Zoom Out to Zoom In, Emotional Intellectuals & Smart People Who Disagree With You.

Thu, 30 Apr 2020 10:00:00 -0400

In this second part of our two part arc, Pastor Michael talks through some false dichotomies that the Church can sometimes fall into and explains how widening our scope of influence to include views we don't immediately identify with can help balance extreme views. We also continue to explore some of the similarities in leading during this season and seasons past. Enjoy!

Leading Through Crisis, Conspiracy Theories & the Importance of Avoiding the Echo Chamber.

Tue, 28 Apr 2020 12:00:00 -0400

The era we are in seems completely unprecedented, and in certain aspects it may be but when we look at the whole of history, and even our recent past, there are lessons to be learned from other events that we can carry into our current times. In this first part of a 2 episode arc, Pastor Michael talks about leading through the financial crisis of 2008-2009 and how there are some similarities to our current time. There is also discussion of how to avoid an opinionated feedback loop and how to lead yourself well for the sake of others. Enjoy.

Digital Exhaustion, Ego Depletion & the Attention Span of a Goldfish.

Thu, 23 Apr 2020 12:00:00 -0400

In this episode we talk about the varying range of different digital interactions that have become commonplace in our daily lives, the impact they may have, and how the attention economy can end up driving things in this season. Pastor Michael also weighs in on the great need for what Cal Newport calls "deep work". Enjoy.

Engagement, Isolation & Intentional Irrelevance.

Tue, 21 Apr 2020 14:00:00 -0400

In this episode we share some thoughts on the recent engagement we have seen through this season of isolation and how that seem pleasantly disproportionate to our scope as a church. Pastor Michael also gives some insight into how God often uses those who experience seasons of internal and external isolation. Enjoy!