Everything Just Changed
What does it look like to follow Jesus and love our neighbors in a post-Christian and post-pandemic world? What do we do when everything we thought life was -- an upward trajectory of success -- just changed? Join pastors Brad Edwards and Bryce Hales t...
Recent Episodes
Brandon O'Brien on Western Individualism
3539.54 | 05-18-2021
Today on Everything Just Changed, Brad sits down with Brandon Obrien. Brandon is the author of several books, including Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes, and Not From Around Here: What Unites Us, What Divides Us, and How We Can Move Forward. In this season of our podcast we’re exploring themes related to spiritual formation, and the way that western individualism is really derailing the church’s attempts to do the work of discipleship that Jesus calls us to do. In this conversation, Brad and Brandon explore the ways this is playing our in our cultural moment, and look for a way forward…
Carl Trueman on The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self
3586.06 | 04-20-2021
This week Bryce and Brad talk with Professor Carl Trueman about his new book, The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self, and the way the roots of individualism have crept in to both secularism and Christianity. We also ask Dr. Trueman about his gracious tone in this book and whether it represents a shift in focus in his work.
Gospel Identity (Part 2)
2648.03 | 04-13-2021
Picking up where we left off last week, Bryce and Brad continue to explore the way a gospel identity differs from both the modern and traditional approaches to identity formation. In Part 1 we talked about what a gospel identity is, and began exploring what makes it unique. In this episode we continue with 2 more reasons it's unique, and then talk about how a gospel identity grows.Episode Bibliography: Carl Trueman, The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self Philip Rieff, Sacred Order/Social Order Volume One: My Life Among the Deathworks Mark Sayers and John Mark Comer, “This Cultural Moment” podcast Tim Keller, “Gospel Identity” Conference
Gospel Identity (Part 1)
1974.05 | 04-06-2021
This season on Everything Just Changed we're exploring the issue of identity and asking "how do we received rather than achieve our identity?" Last we we looked at the 2 common ways humans throughout history have through about identity--the traditional and modern approaches--in which our dignity, value and worth must be achieved through what we do. Today we'll look at he biblical alternative--receiving our identity from God himself.Episode Bibliography: Carl Trueman, The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self Tim Keller, “Gospel Identity” Conference
Deconstruction Roundtable
4829.78 | 03-23-2021
After an unexpectedly lively (some might even say “spicy”) twitter discussion on the topic of ‘Deconstruction,’ Brad invited a few of the most irenic and pastoral participants to a roundtable discussion exploring the roots, diversity, and common denominators among what feels like an evolution or revival connected to the ‘Skepticism’ of yesteryear. Listen in as they explore the different expressions of deconstruction, validate frustration with evangelicalism, the (ironic) Western/Individualist roots, and most importantly: ways to respond pastorally with truth and love.Guests on this special bonus episode include Ian Harber, Michael Agapito, and Brookes Jones.
How Did We Get Here?
3456.68 | 03-16-2021
As we ask the question "How do we receive, rather than achieve, our identity?" in this season, we're digging into the roots of identity formation. What does it mean to be a self? Where do we source our security and significance? Modern people instinctively look within themselves to answer these questions...but is this the only way to do it? Is it the best way?Episode Bibliography: Carl Trueman, The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self Philip Rieff, Sacred Order/Social Order Volume One: My Life Among the Deathworks Mark Sayers and John Mark Comer, “This Cultural Moment” podcast Tim Keller, “Gospel Identity” Conference
Replay: Chris Bruno on Emotional Health for Tired Leaders
2343.58 | 03-04-2021
As we get ready to release season 3 of Everything Just Changed, we're bringing you a couple of our earliest and most popular episodes. On this episode of Everything Just Changed, we sit down with Christian counselor Chris Bruno to discuss the way the global pandemic is affecting our mental and emotional health. How can those of us in leadership roles be attentive to our own well-being in this time when everything has shifted? How do we help those we lead and interact with to grow in their awareness of the stresses their bearing up under as well? And why is this pandemic making us all so tired? Chris is a Licensed Professional Counselor, the founder of Restoration Counseling, and you can connect with him at careduringcorona.com. His book The Man Maker Project is available on Amazon.com and he’s also the host of The Walking With Podcast. If you'd like to check out the underground city in Cappadocia that Chris mentioned, you can see it here.
Intermission: The Chaos of Counterfeit Institutions
2059.73 | 02-23-2021
Everything Just Changed is coming back soon! As we get ready to release season 3, we're dropping this bonus episode where Brad and Bryce break down the cultural undercurrents that lead to the storming of the US Capitol building on January 6.
Bonus Episode: I Heart PCA featuring Steven Garber
2487.22 | 12-21-2020
On this bonus episode, we're sharing another episode of the I Heart PCA podcast. I heart PCA is hosted by our friends Doug Serven and Justin Edgar, focusing on the PCA--Presbyterian Church in America--where both Brad and Bryce are pastors. In I Heart PCA, Doug and Justin focus on what is right, good, and beautiful about our little denomination, the Presbyterian Church in America. Doug and Justin interview various people and pastors looking for redemptive themes, important theological nuggets, good stories, and a few laughs. Today we’re bringing you their conversation with professor Steven Garber…we hope you enjoy it, and be sure to go check out I Heart PCA for more conversations like this, you can find I heart PCA on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Bonus Episode: I Heart PCA with Greg Thompson
2937.47 | 12-14-2020
On this bonus episode, we're sharing an episode of the I Heart PCA podcast. I heart PCA is hosted by our friends Doug Serven and Justin Edgar, focusing on the PCA--Presbyterian Church in America--where both Brad and Bryce are pastors. In I Heart PCA, Doug and Justin focus on what is right, good, and beautiful about our little denomination, the Presbyterian Church in America. Doug and Justin interview various people and pastors looking for redemptive themes, important theological nuggets, good stories, and a few laughs. Today we’re bringing you their conversation with pastor Greg Thompson…we hope you enjoy it, and be sure to go check out I Heart PCA for more conversations like this, you can find I heart PCA on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.