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Join Kevin Withem, Veronique Webber, and Steve Staten as they discuss Steve's new book "At the Crossroads." Steve has conducted extensive research on the Crossroads Church and the movement that sparked controversy during the late 1970s and early 1980s. He shares the strengths, weaknesses, and lessons learned. The book will be available on Amazon in July 2025.
We survive on your donations: donate at www.commongroundsunity.org/donate or Zelle "Common Grounds Unity / 919-777-3881."
CGU has a vision to create and support gatherings of unity-minded Christians around the globe. Imagine the good news of these gatherings modeling the prayer of Jesus in our divided world.
Please give us feedback by posting your thoughts and suggestions on our Facebook Page. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068486982733
Please check out commongroundsunity.org to learn more about CGU, how to subscribe to the newsletter, join the Facebook group, or find the YouTube Channel.
Check out our gatherings on the About page, where you can connect with other unity-minded Christians in your area. If you cannot find a gathering in your area, we can help you start one. It's not difficult or time-consuming, and we will help you out along the way. It really does, simply, start with a cup of coffee. If you want to volunteer or ask questions, please email John at [email protected].
Until next time, God bless, and remember, “Unity Starts With A Cup of Coffee.” -
This is part two of a conversation with Frederick and Beck. In this episode, we discuss ACU's new Center for Joy and Human Flourishing.
We survive on your donations: donate at www.commongroundsunity.org/donate or Zelle "Common Grounds Unity / 919-777-3881."
CGU has a vision to create and support gatherings of unity-minded Christians around the globe. Imagine the good news of these gatherings modeling the prayer of Jesus in our divided world.
Please give us feedback by posting your thoughts and suggestions on our Facebook Page. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068486982733
Please check out commongroundsunity.org to learn more about CGU, how to subscribe to the newsletter, join the Facebook group, or find the YouTube Channel.
Check out our gatherings on the About page, where you can connect with other unity-minded Christians in your area. If you cannot find a gathering in your area, we can help you start one. It's not difficult or time-consuming, and we will help you out along the way. It really does, simply, start with a cup of coffee. If you want to volunteer or ask questions, please email John at [email protected].
Until next time, God bless, and remember, “Unity Starts With A Cup of Coffee.” -
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Join guest host Dr. Claire Davidson Frederick along with Kevin Withem and Drew Baker as we talk with Dr. Richard Beck about his book, "The Shape of Joy."
We survive on your donations: donate at www.commongroundsunity.org/donate or Zelle "Common Grounds Unity / 919-777-3881."
CGU has a vision to create and support gatherings of unity-minded Christians around the globe. Imagine the good news of these gatherings modeling the prayer of Jesus in our divided world.
Please give us feedback by posting your thoughts and suggestions on our Facebook Page. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068486982733
Please check out commongroundsunity.org to learn more about CGU, how to subscribe to the newsletter, join the Facebook group, or find the YouTube Channel.
Check out our gatherings on the About page, where you can connect with other unity-minded Christians in your area. If you cannot find a gathering in your area, we can help you start one. It's not difficult or time-consuming, and we will help you out along the way. It really does, simply, start with a cup of coffee. If you want to volunteer or ask questions, please email John at [email protected].
Until next time, God bless, and remember, “Unity Starts With A Cup of Coffee.” -
Tina and Veronique talk with Casey Tygrett about his book, "Becoming Curious: A Spiritual Practice of Asking Questions." Jesus knew the answers, but he was continually asking questions. What can we learn from this aspect of Jesus' character, and what does it teach us about our own?
We survive on your donations: donate at www.commongroundsunity.org/donate or Zelle "Common Grounds Unity / 919-777-3881."
CGU has a vision to create and support gatherings of unity-minded Christians around the globe. Imagine the good news of these gatherings modeling the prayer of Jesus in our divided world.
Please give us feedback by posting your thoughts and suggestions on our Facebook Page. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068486982733
Please check out commongroundsunity.org to learn more about CGU, how to subscribe to the newsletter, join the Facebook group, or find the YouTube Channel.
Check out our gatherings on the About page, where you can connect with other unity-minded Christians in your area. If you cannot find a gathering in your area, we can help you start one. It's not difficult or time-consuming, and we will help you out along the way. It really does, simply, start with a cup of coffee. If you want to volunteer or ask questions, please email John at [email protected].
Until next time, God bless, and remember, “Unity Starts With A Cup of Coffee.” -
Kevin talks with Tod Vogt, Executive Director of Mission Alive. Learn how coaching skills can inform our discipleship to Jesus and be sacred companions to other followers of Jesus. Find Tod at www.missionalive.org
We survive on your donations: donate at www.commongroundsunity.org/donate or Zelle "Common Grounds Unity / 919-777-3881."
CGU has a vision to create and support gatherings of unity-minded Christians around the globe. Imagine the good news of these gatherings modeling the prayer of Jesus in our divided world.
Please give us feedback by posting your thoughts and suggestions on our Facebook Page. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068486982733
Please check out commongroundsunity.org to learn more about CGU, how to subscribe to the newsletter, join the Facebook group, or find the YouTube Channel.
Check out our gatherings on the About page, where you can connect with other unity-minded Christians in your area. If you cannot find a gathering in your area, we can help you start one. It's not difficult or time-consuming, and we will help you out along the way. It really does, simply, start with a cup of coffee. If you want to volunteer or ask questions, please email John at [email protected].
Until next time, God bless, and remember, “Unity Starts With A Cup of Coffee.” -
Join Kevin and Veronique in a discussion with Kyle Spears, host of the Truth Trauma Theology podcast. This conversation is filled with insights on listening and helpful input from a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Check out Kyle's website at https://www.truthtraumatheology.com/podcast-1
We survive on your donations: donate at www.commongroundsunity.org/donate or Zelle "Common Grounds Unity / 919-777-3881."
CGU has a vision to create and support gatherings of unity-minded Christians around the globe. Imagine the good news of these gatherings modeling the prayer of Jesus in our divided world.
Please give us feedback by posting your thoughts and suggestions on our Facebook Page. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068486982733
Please check out commongroundsunity.org to learn more about CGU, how to subscribe to the newsletter, join the Facebook group, or find the YouTube Channel.
Check out our gatherings on the About page, where you can connect with other unity-minded Christians in your area. If you cannot find a gathering in your area, we can help you start one. It's not difficult or time-consuming, and we will help you out along the way. It really does, simply, start with a cup of coffee. If you want to volunteer or ask questions, please email John at [email protected].
Until next time, God bless, and remember, “Unity Starts With A Cup of Coffee.” -
Join Drew and Tina with Jim and Lindsay Long (Part 2), who are certified Christian Spiritual Directors. This is a great conversation, helping us to learn how to listen to God and others as we seek to walk with God. Contact Jim at [email protected] and Lindsay at [email protected]
We survive on your donations: Zelle "Common Grounds Unity / 919-777-3881" or www.commongroundsunity.org/donate.
CGU has a vision to create and support gatherings of unity-minded Christians around the globe. Imagine the good news of these gatherings modeling the prayer of Jesus in our divided world.
Please give us feedback by posting your thoughts and suggestions on our Facebook Page. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068486982733
Please check out commongroundsunity.org to learn more about CGU, how to subscribe to the newsletter, join the Facebook group, or find the YouTube Channel.
Check out our gatherings on the About page, where you can connect with other unity-minded Christians in your area. If you cannot find a gathering in your area, we can help you start one. It's not difficult or time-consuming, and we will help you out along the way. It really does, simply, start with a cup of coffee. If you want to volunteer or ask questions, please email John at [email protected].
Until next time, God bless, and remember, “Unity Starts With A Cup of Coffee.” -
Join Drew and Tina with Jim and Lindsay Long, who are certified Christian Spiritual Directors. This is a great conversation, helping us to learn how to listen to God and others as we seek to walk with God. Contact Jim at [email protected] and Lindsay at [email protected]
We survive on your donations: Zelle "Common Grounds Unity / 919-777-3881" or www.commongroundsunity.org/donate.
CGU has a vision to create and support gatherings of unity-minded Christians around the globe. Imagine the good news of these gatherings modeling the prayer of Jesus in our divided world.
Please give us feedback by posting your thoughts and suggestions on our Facebook Page. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068486982733
Please check out commongroundsunity.org to learn more about CGU, how to subscribe to the newsletter, join the Facebook group, or find the YouTube Channel.
Check out our gatherings on the About page, where you can connect with other unity-minded Christians in your area. If you cannot find a gathering in your area, we can help you start one. It's not difficult or time-consuming, and we will help you out along the way. It really does, simply, start with a cup of coffee. If you want to volunteer or ask questions, please email John at [email protected].
Until next time, God bless, and remember, “Unity Starts With A Cup of Coffee.” -
Do not miss this conversation with Kevin Darby, Steve Johnson, and Sherwin MackIntosh about Music, Theatre, and God's people.
CGU has a vision to create and support gatherings of unity-minded Christians around the globe. Imagine the good news of these gatherings modeling the prayer of Jesus in our divided world. If you benefit from this ministry, please consider donating monthly to support the work. www.commongroundsunity.org/donate .
Please give us feedback by posting your thoughts and suggestions on our Facebook Page. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068486982733
Please check out commongroundsunity.org to learn more about CGU, how to subscribe to the newsletter, join the Facebook group, or find the YouTube Channel.
Check out our gatherings on the About page, where you can connect with other unity-minded Christians in your area. If you cannot find a gathering in your area, we can help you start one. It's not difficult or time-consuming, and we will help you out along the way. It really does, simply, start with a cup of coffee. If you want to volunteer or ask questions, please email John at [email protected].
Until next time, God bless, and remember, “Unity Starts With A Cup of Coffee.” -
Ken Cukrowski is Dean of the College of Biblical Studies at Abilene Christian University who deeply engages film with his wife and the students at ACU. In this episode, we discuss his passion for film and the role that passion has in his faith and ministry.
CGU has a vision to create and support gatherings of unity-minded Christians around the globe. Imagine the good news of these gatherings modeling the prayer of Jesus in our divided world. If you benefit from this ministry, please consider donating monthly to support the work. www.commongroundsunity.org/donate .
Please give us feedback by posting your thoughts and suggestions on our Facebook Page. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068486982733
Please check out commongroundsunity.org to learn more about CGU, how to subscribe to the newsletter, join the Facebook group, or find the YouTube Channel.
Check out our gatherings on the About page, where you can connect with other unity-minded Christians in your area. If you cannot find a gathering in your area, we can help you start one. It's not difficult or time-consuming, and we will help you out along the way. It really does, simply, start with a cup of coffee. If you want to volunteer or ask questions, please email John at [email protected].
Until next time, God bless, and remember, “Unity Starts With A Cup of Coffee.” -
Poet Darryl Willis (of Eastern European Missions) joins Tina Bruner and Drew Baker to discuss poetry and the power of the spoken word in a wounded world.
Show Notes
Several sources were mentioned in this episode where you can go to find outstanding poems and poets.
Darryl Willis Poetry: https://darrylbwillis.medium.com/
Willis' "Nocturnal Notes": https://medium.com/literally-literary/nocturnal-notes-372dd046255c
Joy Harjo "Perhaps the World Ends Here": https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/49622/perhaps-the-world-ends-here
Amanda Gorman: https://www.theamandagorman.com/
Padraig O' Tuama: https://onbeing.org/series/poetry-unbound/
Sarah Kay "Hands": https://youtu.be/kqCMHcdYR_E?si=JZgokXQgO22dsnAd
Phil Kaye "Repetition": https://youtu.be/8vqbo1FuoLQ?si=VHigeNoxAWBu3ANO
Phil Kaye and Sarah Kay "Origin Story": https://youtu.be/esgfG3BoAPc?si=2kmwRpuT6QA0sRso
Not mentioned in show, but one of Drew Baker's favorite poets and the president of the George MacDonald Society, Malcolm Guite: https://malcolmguite.wordpress.com/category/poems/
CGU has a vision to create and support gatherings of unity-minded Christians around the globe. Imagine the good news of these gatherings modeling the prayer of Jesus in our divided world. If you benefit from this ministry, please consider donating monthly to support the work. www.commongroundsunity.org/donate .
Please give us feedback by posting your thoughts and suggestions on our Facebook Page. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068486982733
Please check out commongroundsunity.org to learn more about CGU, how to subscribe to the newsletter, join the Facebook group, or find the YouTube Channel.
Check out our gatherings on the About page, where you can connect with other unity-minded Christians in your area. If you cannot find a gathering in your area, we can help you start one. It's not difficult or time-consuming, and we will help you out along the way. It really does, simply, start with a cup of coffee. If you want to volunteer or ask questions, please email John at [email protected].
Until next time, God bless, and remember, “Unity Starts With A Cup of Coffee.” -
Potter Don Brimberry and Painter Heather Hodges join Drew Baker to discuss how their crafts have helped connect with God and others.
You can find our guests' creations we discussed in this episode by going to the following link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1oexvC70FulhxhTrtI05oGHIJNe4tAOei?usp=sharing
You can find more of Don Brimberry's work by going to his website, www.brimberrypottery.com.
You can find Heather's book "A Time to Create: A Renaissance of Visual Arts in Churches of Christ" on Amazon or wherever you buy your books.
CGU has a vision to create and support gatherings of unity-minded Christians around the globe. Imagine the good news of these gatherings modeling the prayer of Jesus in our divided world. If you benefit from this ministry, please consider donating monthly to support the work. www.commongroundsunity.org/donate .
Please give us feedback by posting your thoughts and suggestions on our Facebook Page. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068486982733
Please check out commongroundsunity.org to learn more about CGU, how to subscribe to the newsletter, join the Facebook group, or find the YouTube Channel.
Check out our gatherings on the About page, where you can connect with other unity-minded Christians in your area. If you cannot find a gathering in your area, we can help you start one. It's not difficult or time-consuming, and we will help you out along the way. It really does, simply, start with a cup of coffee. If you want to volunteer or ask questions, please email John at [email protected].
Until next time, God bless, and remember, “Unity Starts With A Cup of Coffee.” -
CGU has a vision to create and support gatherings of unity-minded Christians around the globe. Imagine the good news of these gatherings modeling the prayer of Jesus in our divided world. If you benefit from this ministry, please consider donating monthly to support the work. www.commongroundsunity.org/donate .
Please give us feedback by posting your thoughts and suggestions on our Facebook Page. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068486982733
Please check out commongroundsunity.org to learn more about CGU, how to subscribe to the newsletter, join the Facebook group, or find the YouTube Channel.
Check out our gatherings on the About page, where you can connect with other unity-minded Christians in your area. If you cannot find a gathering in your area, we can help you start one. It's not difficult or time-consuming, and we will help you out along the way. It really does, simply, start with a cup of coffee. If you want to volunteer or ask questions, please email John at [email protected].
Until next time, God bless, and remember, “Unity Starts With A Cup of Coffee.” -
In this episode, Kevin Withem, Tina Bruner, Veronique Weber, John Teal, Michael Stakelum, and Drew Baker share Christmas readings mixed in with select Christmas songs. We hope that you will find this helpful as we set our minds on Christ and his incarnation.
CGU has a vision to create and support gatherings of unity-minded Christians around the globe. Imagine the good news of these gatherings modeling the prayer of Jesus in our divided world. If you benefit from this ministry, please consider donating monthly to support the work. www.commongroundsunity.org/donate .
Please give us feedback by posting your thoughts and suggestions on our Facebook Page. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068486982733
Please check out commongroundsunity.org to learn more about CGU, how to subscribe to the newsletter, join the Facebook group, or find the YouTube Channel.
Check out our gatherings on the About page, where you can connect with other unity-minded Christians in your area. If you cannot find a gathering in your area, we can help you start one. It's not difficult or time-consuming, and we will help you out along the way. It really does, simply, start with a cup of coffee. If you want to volunteer or ask questions, please email John at [email protected].
Until next time, God bless, and remember, “Unity Starts With A Cup of Coffee.”
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The Common Grounds Unity theme music for our intro and exit for Season 4 is Anthony Catacoli's "Mambo For Jose." Download and permission to use from Sound Stripe. -
In this episode, Doug Foster and Jamey Gorman return to discuss Barton Stone and the "Last Will and Testament of the Springfield Presbytery". We look at some of the most inspiring messages and how those have played a significant role in our history as a unity movement.
CGU has a vision to create and support gatherings of unity-minded Christians around the globe. Imagine the good news of these gatherings modeling the prayer of Jesus in our divided world. If you benefit from this ministry, please consider donating monthly to support the work. www.commongroundsunity.org/donate .
Please give us feedback by posting your thoughts and suggestions on our Facebook Page. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068486982733
Please check out commongroundsunity.org to learn more about CGU, how to subscribe to the newsletter, join the Facebook group, or find the YouTube Channel.
Check out our gatherings on the About page, where you can connect with other unity-minded Christians in your area. If you cannot find a gathering in your area, we can help you start one. It's not difficult or time-consuming, and we will help you out along the way. It really does, simply, start with a cup of coffee. If you want to volunteer or ask questions, please email John at [email protected].
Until next time, God bless, and remember, “Unity Starts With A Cup of Coffee.”
The Common Grounds Unity theme music for our intro and exit for Season 4 is Anthony Catacoli's "Mambo For Jose." Download and permission to use from Sound Stripe. -
In this episode, Doug Foster and Jamey Gorman join us to discuss the Declaration and Address, written by Thomas Campbell. We look at some of the most inspiring messages and how those have played a significant role in our history as a unity movement.
CGU has a vision to create and support gatherings of unity-minded Christians around the globe. Imagine the good news of these gatherings modeling the prayer of Jesus in our divided world. If you benefit from this ministry, please consider donating monthly to support the work. www.commongroundsunity.org/donate .
Please give us feedback by posting your thoughts and suggestions on our Facebook Page. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068486982733
Please check out commongroundsunity.org to learn more about CGU, how to subscribe to the newsletter, join the Facebook group, or find the YouTube Channel.
Check out our gatherings on the About page, where you can connect with other unity-minded Christians in your area. If you cannot find a gathering in your area, we can help you start one. It's not difficult or time-consuming, and we will help you out along the way. It really does, simply, start with a cup of coffee. If you want to volunteer or ask questions, please email John at [email protected].
Until next time, God bless, and remember, “Unity Starts With A Cup of Coffee.”
The Common Grounds Unity theme music for our intro and exit for Season 4 is Anthony Catacoli's "Mambo For Jose." Download and permission to use from Sound Stripe. -
Drew Baker has a conversation with Tiffany Dahlman, Program Director at Abilene Christian University (Dallas), and minister at Courtyard Church of Christ in Fayetteville, NC.
CGU has a vision to create and support gatherings of unity-minded Christians around the globe. Imagine the good news of these gatherings modeling the prayer of Jesus in our divided world. If you benefit from this ministry, please consider donating monthly to support the work. www.commongroundsunity.org/donate .
Please give us feedback by posting your thoughts and suggestions on our Facebook Page. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068486982733
Please check out commongroundsunity.org to learn more about CGU, how to subscribe to the newsletter, join the Facebook group, or find the YouTube Channel.
Check out our gatherings on the About page, where you can connect with other unity-minded Christians in your area. If you cannot find a gathering in your area, we can help you start one. It's not difficult or time-consuming, and we will help you out along the way. It really does, simply, start with a cup of coffee. If you want to volunteer or ask questions, please email John at [email protected].
Until next time, God bless, and remember, “Unity Starts With A Cup of Coffee.”
The Common Grounds Unity theme music for our intro and exit for Season 4 is Anthony Catacoli's "Mambo For Jose." Download and permission to use from Sound Stripe. -
Kevin Withem talks with David Davenport, author and past President of Pepperdine University.
CGU has a vision to create and support gatherings of unity-minded Christians around the globe. Imagine the good news of these gatherings modeling the prayer of Jesus in our divided world. If you benefit from this ministry, please consider donating monthly to support the work. www.commongroundsunity.org/donate .
Please give us feedback by posting your thoughts and suggestions on our Facebook Page. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068486982733
Please check out commongroundsunity.org to learn more about CGU, how to subscribe to the newsletter, join the Facebook group, or find the YouTube Channel.
Check out our gatherings on the About page, where you can connect with other unity-minded Christians in your area. If you cannot find a gathering in your area, we can help you start one. It's not difficult or time-consuming, and we will help you out along the way. It really does, simply, start with a cup of coffee. If you want to volunteer or ask questions, please email John at [email protected].
Until next time, God bless, and remember, “Unity Starts With A Cup of Coffee.”
The Common Grounds Unity theme music for our intro and exit for Season 4 is Anthony Catacoli's "Mambo For Jose." Download and permission to use from Sound Stripe. -
In this episode, Veronique Webber joins Drew Baker to explore "Reexamining our Lenses" with author Jeanie Shaw. You may find her book on Amazon.
CGU has a vision to create and support gatherings of unity-minded Christians around the globe. Imagine the good news of these gatherings modeling the prayer of Jesus in our divided world. If you benefit from this ministry, please consider donating monthly to support the work. www.commongroundsunity.org/donate .
Please give us feedback by posting your thoughts and suggestions on our Facebook Page. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068486982733
Please check out commongroundsunity.org to learn more about CGU, how to subscribe to the newsletter, join the Facebook group, or find the YouTube Channel.
Check out our gatherings on the About page, where you can connect with other unity-minded Christians in your area. If you cannot find a gathering in your area, we can help you start one. It's not difficult or time-consuming, and we will help you out along the way. It really does, simply, start with a cup of coffee. If you want to volunteer or ask questions, please email John at [email protected].
Until next time, God bless, and remember, “Unity Starts With A Cup of Coffee.”
The Common Grounds Unity theme music for our intro and exit for Season 4 is Anthony Catacoli's "Mambo For Jose." Download and permission to use from Sound Stripe. -
Join Josh Graves and Drew Baker in this final episode of our Kingdom Citizenship series. Josh discusses Jesus's school of love and how we can do the hard work of loving everyone we encounter--even the one we encounter in the mirror.
CGU has a vision to create and support gatherings of unity-minded Christians around the globe. Imagine the good news of these gatherings modeling the prayer of Jesus in our divided world. If you benefit from this ministry, please consider donating monthly to support the work. www.commongroundsunity.org/donate .
Please give us feedback by posting your thoughts and suggestions on our Facebook Page. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068486982733
Please check out commongroundsunity.org to learn more about CGU, how to subscribe to the newsletter, join the Facebook group, or find the YouTube Channel.
Check out our gatherings on the About page, where you can connect with other unity-minded Christians in your area. If you cannot find a gathering in your area, we can help you start one. It's not difficult or time-consuming, and we will help you out along the way. It really does, simply, start with a cup of coffee. If you want to volunteer or ask questions, please email John at [email protected].
Until next time, God bless, and remember, “Unity Starts With A Cup of Coffee.”
The Common Grounds Unity theme music for our intro and exit for Season 4 is Anthony Catacoli's "Mambo For Jose." Download and permission to use from Sound Stripe. - Mostra di più
