Episodes

  • Episode 6: Thou Shall Not Label

    Episode 6: Thou Shall Not Label
    Nov 6 2023
    Pastor Jonathan and Jared are back for episode 6 exploring the labels and stereotypes we create for one another and how we can combat it to embrace Jesus' identity for us.
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    56 mins
  • Episode 5: Christianity is Not an Industry

    Episode 5: Christianity is Not an Industry
    Oct 24 2023
    In western culture, we're surrounded by Christian ideas that are sometimes untethered from the truth of scripture. Pastors Jared McKenna and Jonathan Elmore discuss how Christianity as an industry interacts with our lives and the harm that can come from it if we're not responsible. 
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    47 mins
  • Episode 4: Church Myths

    Episode 4: Church Myths
    Oct 24 2023
    Pastors Jared McKenna and Jonathan Elmore explore what is crucial for a church to accomplish its calling. Looking into the early church from Acts, what were the fundamental qualities for the church to function well? This conversation will bring up discussion questions, so be ready to think critically together as we dig into our “call” as the Church together.
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    43 mins
  • Episode 3: Is Church an Organization or an Organism?

    Episode 3: Is Church an Organization or an Organism?
    Oct 24 2023
    Pastor Jared McKenna recalls a topic he explored in college: Is Church more of an organization or an organism? Is it more about the structure and operations or about a living, malleable community? Pastors Jonathan Elmore and Jared McKenna explore scripture, concepts and challenges around this topic. Instagram: @challengingchurchnormspodcast
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    54 mins
  • Episode 2: "I Said This, You Heard That", Reading Social Cues

    Episode 2: "I Said This, You Heard That", Reading Social Cues
    Sep 11 2023
    Have you ever said something to someone where the outcome of what you said was way different than what you thought it would be? On Episode two of the CCN podcast, Pastors Jared McKenna and Jonathan Elmore explore how growing in Self-Awareness (knowing how you come across to others) is related to growing in integrity and holiness.
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    56 mins
  • Episode 1: Following Jesus in an Ever Changing World

    Episode 1: Following Jesus in an Ever Changing World
    Aug 28 2023
    Pastors Jared McKenna and Jonathan Elmore explore some of the challenges and tensions we experience as we follow Jesus in the world today. This is episode one of the "Challenging Church Norms" podcast.
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    37 mins