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
King and Kingdom Summary
4940.07 | 12-08-2020
In this episode of Everything Just Changed, we're sharing a interview that Brad did with Confluence Ministries following his article at Mere Orthodoxy. It provides a great summary of the issues Brad and Bryce have been exploring this season, whether you've just discovered our podcast or have been here from the beginning!
A Time For Trust
2462.8 | 11-24-2020
We're living through the most chaotic and divisive year in our lifetimes; what does it look like to begin to heal? In this episode Brad and Bryce talk about the importance of trust, starting from the ground up, and explore the ways in which your Thanksgiving meal could be the starting point for healing.
Politics can’t fix our polarization
2074.59 | 11-21-2020
In this episode, Brad and Bryce talk about what the presidential election revealed about our individualistic culture.
Mark Sayers on the Kingdom Opportunity in the Midst of Crisis (Part 2)
2460.97 | 11-09-2020
What opportunities exist for the church as we navigate a time of unprecedented change? In this episode, Bryce and Brad talk with pastor and author Mark Sayers about the secularism of Western culture, and the cracks in the foundation that are being exposed. Mark Sayers in the pastor of Red Church in Melbourne, Australia, the author of several books including Reappearing Church, and the host of the Rebuilders podcast and This Cultural Moment. This is the second in our 2-part conversation with Mark; in part 2 we discuss the opportunities this moment affords followers of Jesus. Subscribe now!
Mark Sayers on the Disruption of the Global System Part 1
3226.49 | 10-27-2020
Is it possible to have too much freedom? The Individualistic drive for autonomy has dominated Western culture for decades; what happens when a global pandemic disrupts that drive? In this episode, Bryce and Brad talk with pastor and author Mark Sayers about the secularism of Western culture, and the cracks in the foundation that are being exposed. Mark Sayers in the pastor of Red Church in Melbourne, Australia, the author of several books including Reappearing Church, and the host of the Rebuilders podcast and This Cultural Moment. This is the first of a 2-part conversation with Mark--we focus here on diagnosing the moment we're living through; in part 2 we'll discuss the opportunities this moment affords followers of Jesus. Subscribe now so you don't miss it!
David French (Part 2) on the Kingdom Opportunity in our Polarized Age
2630.4 | 10-12-2020
In part 2 of our conversation with David French, we talk about opportunities to engage proactively as Christians in our polarized culture. David is a veteran, a lawyer, and a journalist, he’s got a new book out called Divided We Fall: America's Secession Threat and How to Restore Our Nation. In the first part of our conversation we talked with David about polarization in our country, and how partisanship has turned bitter; make sure to listen to that episode first. But in the 2nd half of our conversation, we wanted to move in a more constructive direction, and so we asked David about the opportunities there are, especially for Christians, to engage in our polarized culture in a way that is positive and proactive. If you’re interested in hearing more from David French, you can find his writing several times each week at The Dispatch, where you can also find his podcast. If you’re joining us for the first time, be sure to subscribe, we bring you a new episode each week to help you faithfully navigate life in a post-Christian and post-pandemic world. You can subscribe to Everything Just Changed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts, you can also check out our website kingandkingdom.community, where you can engage with Brad and Bryce, as well as get additional resources.
S2E7 David French on Polarization Pt. 1
2446.13 | 10-08-2020
Is it possible to engage in our culture without losing your mind? There aren't many people involved in the national conversation modeling civility and respect while also valuing truth. Journalist David French is one of the few voices of reason in our highly-charged time, and in this episode of Everything Just Changed, Brad and Bryce sat down with David to get his insight on the season we're all living through. David French in a veteran of Iraq War, a lawyer and journalist, and author of the new book Divided We Fall: America's Secession Threat and How to Restore Our Nation.
Bonus Episode: The Necessity of Truth
2010.7 | 10-06-2020
What happens when "fake news" collides with the coronavirus? In this bonus episode, Bryce and Brad sit down to discuss what's at stake for Christians when truth becomes a function of power.
What's Wrong with Individualism?
2680.92 | 09-30-2020
In this episode we ask the question that's been lurking in the background: what in world is wrong with individualism anyway? Join in the conversation, and check out some of the resources we mentioned in this episode, at our website.
Evangelical Faith vs Evangelical Lifestyle
2126.6 | 09-22-2020
Both sides feel like they’re losing the culture war, leading to animosity and exhaustion. What if we’ve mis-diagnosed the problem? What if our faith isn’t actually under attack? Join us this week as we explored the opportunities God is presenting his people as we navigate life in an anxious time.