Episodes

  • Mental and Spiritual Health
    Nov 19 2024

    Mental health conversations and challenges permeate our society. In today’s episode, Pastors Wyatt and Steve explore how faith and psychology intersect against common misconceptions in our culture and churches. We are excited for the next few months as we take a deep dive into the topic of mental health.

    Native Exiles is a podcast from Alderwood Community Church. In it, we discuss following Jesus in the tension of being in the world but not of it. We want to help you think through how to walk with Jesus in a world that seems to be moving in the opposite direction. We want to equip you to engage the world without disengaging from Jesus.

    For more questions and inquiries, reach us at reachus@amcc.org or visit us on our website at nativeexiles.com.

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    33 mins
  • Election Results Response — Grassroots Politics
    Nov 6 2024

    In the wake of a historical election, Pastors Wyatt and Steve share some practical steps followers of Jesus can take to engage in political even after we’ve cast our votes.

    Native Exiles, a podcast from Alderwood Community Church, where we talk about following Jesus in the tension of being in the world but not of it. We want to help you think through how to walk with Jesus in a world that is seemingly walking the opposite direction. We want to equip you to engage the world without disengaging from Jesus.

    Are you interested in viewing the ladder of influence? Check it out here. https://alderwood.cc/wp-content/uploads/Ladder-of-influence.pdf

    For more questions and inquiries, reach us at reachus@amcc.org or visit us on our website at nativeexiles.com.

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    29 mins
  • Being Joyful Outsiders in Politics and Culture
    Oct 29 2024

    Keith and Patrick from the podcast Truth Over Tribe join Wyatt on a Sunday Morning to share a framework that explains how we can respond to our changing society's sense of morality and political climate.

    Keith and Simon are pastors and authors helping follower of Jesus think through living out the Kingdom of God in our modern world. Their first book, Truth Over Tribe, focuses on our political moment and how Jesus challenges our sense of tribalism. They also just release a new announcement for their book, Joyful Outsiders. Check out both books and their podcast below.

    Read their books!

    Truth Over Tribe

    https://choosetruthovertribe.com/book

    Preorder Joyful Outsiders here

    https://www.amazon.com/Joyful-Outsiders-Jesus-Disorienting-Culture/dp/031036874X

    Learn more about Truth Over Tribe here: https://choosetruthovertribe.com/

    Native Exiles, a podcast from Alderwood Community Church, where we talk about following Jesus in the tension of being in the world but not of it. We want to help you think through how to walk with Jesus in a world that is seemingly walking the opposite direction. We want to equip you to engage the world without disengaging from Jesus.

    For more questions and inquiries, reach us at reachus@amcc.org or visit us on our website at nativeexiles.com.

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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • An Interview with Scott Revealy on Gospel-Inspired Politics
    Oct 22 2024

    Scott Revealy joins Wyatt to discuss the political implication of following Jesus. With another presidential just around the corner, followers of Jesus shouldn’t ignore worldly politics. Instead Scott advocates for a gospel-inspired approach to voting and civic engagement.

    Scott Revealy is first an experienced pastor with over thirty years of experience. Scott is also a professor at Western Theological Seminary, where he teaches classes on politics and faith. Additionally, Scott hosts his own podcast, City on a Hill, which helps follower of Jesus think through their dual citizenship in heaven and in this world.

    Check out Scott’s podcast below!

    https://open.spotify.com/show/5EfQ2xByH7WVhUvVsUvETl?si=8daa6596c1e14de5

    For more questions and inquiries, reach us at reachus@amcc.org or visit us on our website at nativeexiles.com.

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    39 mins
  • Pledging Our Allegiance to the Lamb, Not the Donkey or the Elephant
    Oct 15 2024

    We hope you enjoy this bonus episode with Truth Over Tribe. We were lucky enough to have Keith and Patrick from https://choosetruthovertribe.com/ with us, to cover all types of political conversations.

    Native Exiles, a podcast from Alderwood Community Church, where we talk about following Jesus in the tension of being in the world but not of it. We want to help you think through how to walk with Jesus in a world that is seemingly walking the opposite direction. We want to equip you to engage the world without disengaging from Jesus.

    Are you interested in viewing the ladder of influence? Check it out here. https://alderwood.cc/wp-content/uploa...

    For more questions and inquiries, reach us at reachus@amcc.org or visit us on our website at nativeexiles.com.

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    46 mins
  • An Interview with Joshua Ryan Butler: Political Idolatry as Secular Religion
    Oct 8 2024

    Joshua Ryan Butler joins Wyatt to share a framework that explains how modern politics exists in four (not two) different political idols competing for our devotion.

    Joshua Ryan Butler is a pastor, author, and professor helping follower of Jesus think through living out the Kingdom of God in our modern world. His most recent book, Party Crasher, focuses on our political moment and how Jesus challenges the idols we’ve created in politics.

    Read his book!

    Party Crasher

    https://joshuaryanbutler.com/books/the-party-crasher/

    Learn more about Joshua Ryan Butler here: https://joshuaryanbutler.com/

    Native Exiles, a podcast from Alderwood Community Church, where we talk about following Jesus in the tension of being in the world but not of it. We want to help you think through how to walk with Jesus in a world that is seemingly walking the opposite direction. We want to equip you to engage the world without disengaging from Jesus.

    For more questions and inquiries, reach us at reachus@amcc.org or visit us on our website at nativeexiles.com.

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    44 mins
  • How to Engage in Politics in the Year 2024: Part 1 - A Mini Series
    Sep 24 2024

    It is election series and we are on episode one of Season 4! Join Wyatt and Steve as they share how we can engage in politics during such a tumultuous time.

    Native Exiles, a podcast from Alderwood Community Church, where we talk about following Jesus in the tension of being in the world but not of it. We want to help you think through how to walk with Jesus in a world that is seemingly walking the opposite direction. We want to equip you to engage the world without disengaging from Jesus.

    Are you interested in viewing the ladder of influence? Check it out here. https://alderwood.cc/wp-content/uploads/Ladder-of-influence.pdf

    For more questions and inquiries, reach us at reachus@amcc.org or visit us on our website at nativeexiles.com.

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    38 mins
  • The Narrow Path: An Interview with Rick Villodas - Bonus Summer Episode
    Jul 16 2024

    Rich Villodas is with us for an extra, special episode talking about his new book called, "The Narrow Path". Native Exiles, a podcast from Alderwood Community Church, where we talk about following Jesus in the tension of being in the world but not of it. We want to help you think through how to walk with Jesus in a world that is seemingly walking the opposite direction. We want to equip you to engage the world without disengaging from Jesus.

    For more questions and inquiries, reach us at reachus@amcc.org or visit us on our website at nativeexiles.com.

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    38 mins