Episodes
Feb. 15, 2020
Gospel Rant Shame Meter 2020: Oscar Nominated Films—1917
Last year we looked at each of the Oscar nominated Best Picture Films and ranked them related to the prevalence of shame in the film. We created a "Shame-Meter" that ranks films 0-10, with 0 being no shamed loneliness and 10 being abusive and de-humanizing shame and painful brain loneliness. It was surprising just how core shame and shaming was to the stories last year. Our contention is that we as a society have grown nose-blind to shame and its destructive power in our identities, families, an...
Feb. 4, 2020
Shame Meter 2020: Oscar Nominated Films--The Joker
Last year we looked at each of the Oscar nominated Best Picture Films and ranked them related to the prevalence of shame in the film. We created a "Shame-Meter" that ranks films 0-10, with 0 being no shame and 10 being abusive and de-humanizing shame. It was surprising just how core shame and shaming was to the stories last year. Our contention is that we as a society have grown nose-blind to shame and its destructive power in our identities, families, and communities. If we can't see it, we cle...
Dec. 14, 2019
2019 Christmas Gospel Rant: Who is Mary Anyway?
We are all too familiar with the typical presentation of Mary in the Advent story, but has it been watered down over the years to the point of her becoming a person who no one could actually relate to? We think so. Check this out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec. 11, 2019
Why We Struggle With Addiction During the Holidays?
Holidays and family gatherings can be amazing--but they can also be awkward, difficult and even toxic. Is there anything that we can do? Sure. Check it out. In the last two podcasts we considered "why we feel shame during the holidays?”, and "why we feel lonely during the holidays?” This podcasts considers why we struggle with our addictive urges more this time of year than any other.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec. 2, 2019
Why We Feel Lonely Around the Holidays?
Holidays and family gatherings can be amazing--but they can also be awkward, difficult and even toxic. Is there anything that we can do? Sure. Check it out. Last time we looked at "why we feel shame during the holidays?" This podcast looks at "why we feel lonely during the holidays?"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov. 26, 2019
Why We Feel Shame Around the Holidays?
Holidays and family gatherings can be amazing--but they can also be awkward, difficult and even toxic. Is there anything that we can do? Sure. Check it out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct. 21, 2019
Gospel Rant 133: How To Biblically Forgive?
Dr. Bill Senyard preaching to Urban Life Centurion Church (Johannesburg, S.A.) October 6, 2019. Based upon Jesus parable in Matt 18: 21-35. Bill suggests that we have truly messed this topic up resulting in generation of shamed Christians who can't and won't truly forgive. There is another way.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sept. 18, 2019
Gospel Rant 132: Is Your Church Guilt-Innocence or Honor-Shame? Chapter 3
Chapter 3 of a new and critical series of the Gospel Rant. Borrowing a page from missions, Bill asks if your church is more Guilt-Innocence or Honor-Shame. Your answer has serious ramifications regarding your innate ability to re-engage Millennials or more importantly, how effective you might be witnessing to both Millennials and Gen Z, half the US population today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sept. 16, 2019
Gospel Rant 131: Preaching the Gospel to Enneagram #7s, the Enthusiast (Featuring Allie Senyard)
Gospel Rant: How to preach the Simple Uncluttered Gospel to Enneagram #7s, the Enthusiast. Featuring Allie Senyard.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sept. 9, 2019
Gospel Rant 130: Preaching the Gospel to Enneagram #6s, the Loyalist (Featuring Allie Senyard)
Gospel Rant: How to preach the Simple Uncluttered Gospel to Enneagram #6s, the Loyalist. Featuring Allie Senyard.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sept. 5, 2019
Gospel Rant 129: Is Your Church Guilt-Innocence or Honor-Shame? Chapter 2
This is the beginning of a new and critical series of the Gospel Rant. Borrowing a page from missions, Bill asks if your church is more Guilt-Innocence or Honor-Shame. Your answer has serious ramifications regarding your innate ability to re-engage Millennials or more importantly, how effective you might be witnessing to both Millennials and Gen Z, half the US population today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug. 26, 2019
Gospel Rant 128: Is Your Church Guilt-Innocence or Honor-Shame? Chap 1
This is a critical series of the Gospel Rant. Borrowing a page from missions, Bill asks if your church is more Guilt-Innocence or Honor-Shame. Your answer has serious ramifications regarding your innate ability to re-engage Millennials or more importantly, how effective you might be witnessing to both Millennials and Gen Z, half the US population today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug. 20, 2019
Gospel Rant 127: Is Your Church Guilt-Innocence or Honor-Shame? Introduction
This is the beginning of a new and critical series of the Gospel Rant. Borrowing a page from missions, Bill asks if your church is more Guilt-Innocence or Honor-Shame. Your answer has serious ramifications regarding your innate ability to re-engage Millennials or more importantly, how effective you might be witnessing to both Millennials and Gen Z, half the US population today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug. 12, 2019
Gospel Rant 126: Preaching the Gospel to Enneagram #5s (featuring Allie Senyard)
Gospel Rant: How to preach the Simple Uncluttered Gospel to Enneagram #5s, the Investigator. Featuring Allie Senyard.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 29, 2019
Gospel Rant 125: Preaching the Gospel to Enneagram #4s (featuring Allie Senyard)
Gospel Rant: How to preach the Simple Uncluttered Gospel to Enneagram #4s, the Romantic. Featuring Allie Senyard.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 23, 2019
Gospel Rant 124: Preaching the Gospel to Enneagram #3s (featuring Allie Senyard)
Gospel Rant: How to preach the Simple Uncluttered Gospel to Enneagram #3s, the Achievers. Featuring Allie Senyard.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 13, 2019
Gospel Rant 123: On Addiction and the Gospel (Interview with Andrew Springer, Pt. 3)
Part 3 of 3, intimate interview with Facing Addiction Ministries, Andrew Springer. Andrew candidly shares his struggles with relational attachment wounds, shame and addiction. www.reconciledfam.life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 6, 2019
Gospel Rant 122: On Addiction and the Gospel (Interview with Andrew Springer, Pt. 2)
Part 2 of 3, intimate interview with Facing Addiction Ministries, Andrew Springer. Andrew candidly shares his struggles with relational attachment wounds, shame and addiction. www.reconciledfam.life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 31, 2019
Gospel Rant 121: On Addiction and the Gospel (Interview with Andrew Springer, Pt. 1)
Part 1 of 3, intimate interview with Facing Addiction Ministries, Andrew Springer. Andrew candidly shares his struggles with relational attachment wounds, shame and addiction. www.reconciledfam.life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 16, 2019
Gospel Rant 120: Gospel Discipleship Pt. 3 (featuring Rev. Jeff Buster)
Rev. Jeff Buster shares his thoughts and successes with a unique Gospel-oriented discipleship philosophy for churches. Three part series is a must-listen for pastors and church leaders who want to engage Emerging Adults.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 12, 2019
Gospel Rant 119: Gospel Discipleship Pt. 2 (featuring Rev. Jeff Buster)
Rev. Jeff Buster shares his thoughts and successes with a unique Gospel-oriented discipleship philosophy for churches. Three part series is a must-listen for pastors and church leaders who want to engage Emerging Adults.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 10, 2019
Gospel Rant 118: Gospel Discipleship Pt. 1 (featuring Rev. Jeff Buster)
Rev. Jeff Buster shares his thoughts and successes with a unique Gospel-oriented discipleship philosophy for churches. Three part series is a must-listen for pastors and church leaders who want to engage Emerging Adults.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 8, 2019
Gospel Rant 117: Preaching the Gospel to Enneagram #2s (featuring Allie Senyard)
Gospel Rant: How to preach the Simple Uncluttered Gospel to Enneagram #2s, the Helpers. Featuring Allie Senyard.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
April 3, 2019
Gospel Rant 116: Preaching the Gospel to Enneagram #1s (featuring Allie Senyard)
Allie Senyard and I are looking at the very popular Enneagram. What difference does the Gospel make to a Christian who is an Enneagram #1?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.