The Gospel vs. Stoicism and Ancient Philosophy with Dr. Joey Dodson (Post-Christian Podcast)

In this episode of The Post-Christian Podcast, I interviewed Dr. Joey Dodson, an expert on the intersection of Greek philosophy and early Christianity. Joey dives deep into the parallels between ancient philosophers like Plato and biblical figures, drawing fascinating connections that enlighten our understanding of the New Testament.

Joey further explores how Paul’s teachings provide a response to Platonic thought, challenging modern misconceptions about sin and transformation. The episode emphasizes the profound difference between merely coping with sin and experiencing true, transformative power through Christ.

Joey is the author of the following books:

The Post-Christian Podcast and Giveaways:

Our goal with The Post-Christian Podcast is to reframe, simplify, and focus on our mission to make disciples in a post Christian culture. We discuss reaching new people and raising up leaders while removing the barriers of churchianity.

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APPLE PODCASTS – An Interview with Dr. Joey Dodson

The Post-Christian Podcast – Latasha Morrison (Be the Bridge)

In this episode, I interviewed my friend and former Gatewayer Latasha Morrison, founder of Be the Bridge which exists to “empower people and culture toward racial healing, equity and reconciliation.”

She is the author of Be the Bridge: Pursuing God’s Heart for Racial Reconciliation and her new book Brown Faces, White Spaces: Confronting Systemic Racism to Bring Healing and Restoration.

THE POST-CHRISTIAN PODCAST AND GIVEAWAYS:

Our goal with The Post-Christian Podcast is to reframe, simplify, and focus on our mission to make disciples in a post Christian culture. We discuss reaching new people and raising up leaders while removing the barriers of churchianity.

Be sure to sign up for my email newsletter at www.ericbryant.org for a chance to win future book giveaways and assessments!

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AN INTERVIEW WITH LATASHA MORRISON

The Post-Christian Podcast – Daniel Im (Author of The Discipleship Opportunity)

In this episode, I interview Daniel Im, lead pastor of Beulah Alliance Church in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada and author of The Discipleship Opportunity: Leading a Great-Commission Church in a Post-Everything World.

Daniel has served at churches in Vancouver, Ottawa, Montreal, Korea, Edmonton, and Nashville.

We discussed ministry in Canada along with strategic shifts churches can take to make disciples in our post-pandemic world.

THE POST-CHRISTIAN PODCAST AND GIVEAWAYS:

Our goal with The Post-Christian Podcast is to reframe, simplify, and focus on our mission to make disciples in a post Christian culture. We discuss reaching new people and raising up leaders while removing the barriers of churchianity.

Be sure to sign up for my email newsletter at www.ericbryant.org for a chance to win future book giveaways and assessments!

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APPLE PODCASTS – An Interview with Daniel Im (Pastor and Author of The Discipleship Opportunity)

The Post-Christian Podcast – Dr. Efrem Smith (Pastor and Author)

In this episode, I interview Dr. Efrem Smith, a church planter, co-lead pastor of Midtown Church which describes itself as “a multiethnic, multiplying, reconciling, and disciple-making church.” Efrem consults on issues of multi-ethnicity, leadership, and community development. He is the former president and CEO of World Impact, an urban mission, church planting and leadership-development organization. 

He is the author of The Post-Black and Post-White Church, Killing Us Softly: Reborn in the Upside-Down Image of God, along with other books and articles.

We spent time discussing his newest book co-written by Daniel Kreiss called Church for Everyone: Building a Multi-Inclusive Community for Emerging Generations

THE POST-CHRISTIAN PODCAST AND GIVEAWAYS:

Our goal with The Post-Christian Podcast is to reframe, simplify, and focus on our mission to make disciples in a post Christian culture. We discuss reaching new people and raising up leaders while removing the barriers of churchianity.

Be sure to sign up for my email newsletter at www.ericbryant.org for a chance to win future book giveaways and assessments!

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The Post-Christian Podcast – Des Wadsworth (Church Growth Post-Pandemic)

In this episode, I interview Des Wadsworth, pastor of Grace Community Church in Tempe, AZ.

A native of the United Kingdom, Des served as lead pastor at Longton Community Church in England.

We discuss the remarkable growth of Grace since the pandemic along with rebuilding and renewal in a post-Christian context.

THE POST-CHRISTIAN PODCAST AND GIVEAWAYS:

Our goal with The Post-Christian Podcast is to reframe, simplify, and focus on our mission to make disciples in a post Christian culture. We discuss reaching new people and raising up leaders while removing the barriers of churchianity.

Be sure to sign up for my email newsletter at www.ericbryant.org for a chance to win future book giveaways and assessments!

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APPLE PODCASTS – An Interview with Des Wadsworth

The Post-Christian Podcast – Chad Lunsford (Author of Made for More)

In this episode, I interview Chad Lunsford, author of Made for More: Reach Your Highest Purpose & Live Your Greatest Story.

Chad serves as a pastor at Traders Point Christian Church in Indianapolis as well as an adjunct professor at Southeastern University. He founded Made For More, a non-profit organization that helps individuals and organizations reach their God-given potential through resources, coaching, and experiences.

We discuss church planting and how to help others find their purpose.

THE POST-CHRISTIAN PODCAST AND GIVEAWAYS:

Our goal with The Post-Christian Podcast is to reframe, simplify, and focus on our mission to make disciples in a post Christian culture. We discuss reaching new people and raising up leaders while removing the barriers of churchianity.

Be sure to sign up for my email newsletter at www.ericbryant.org for a chance to win future book giveaways and assessments!

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APPLE PODCASTS – AN INTERVIEW WITH CHAD LUNSFORD

The Post-Christian Podcast – Carlos Ortiz, Jr. (Gateway Church Austin)

In this episode, I interview Carlos Ortiz, Jr., my senior pastor at Gateway Church in Austin. Carlos has served at Hope Fellowship in the Dallas area, Timberlake Church in the Seattle area, and with Craig Groeschel at Life Church.

We discussed navigating our divisive world, succession, and ministry post-pandemic.

THE POST-CHRISTIAN PODCAST AND GIVEAWAYS:

Our goal with The Post-Christian Podcast is to reframe, simplify, and focus on our mission to make disciples in a post Christian culture. We discuss reaching new people and raising up leaders while removing the barriers of churchianity.

Be sure to sign up for my email newsletter at www.ericbryant.org for a chance to win future book giveaways and assessments!

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APPLE PODCAST – An Interview with Carlos Ortiz, Jr.

The Post-Christian Podcast – Daniel Yang (Churches of Welcome)

In this episode, I interview Daniel Yang the National Director of Churches of Welcome with World Relief and co-author of Inalienable: How Marginalized Kingdom Voices Can Help Save the American Church.

Previously, Daniel served as director of the Church Multiplication Institute at the Wheaton College Billy Graham Center, a think tank for evangelism and church planting. Daniel planted a church in Toronto and worked with Bob Roberts at Northwood Church where he was involved in global and multi-faith engagement.

We discussed his book and how to become a Church of Welcome for one of the largest unreached people groups in the United States, the immigrant community.

THE POST-CHRISTIAN PODCAST AND GIVEAWAYS:

Our goal with The Post-Christian Podcast is to reframe, simplify, and focus on our mission to make disciples in a post Christian culture. We discuss reaching new people and raising up leaders while removing the barriers of churchianity.

Be sure to sign up for my email newsletter at www.ericbryant.org for a chance to win future book giveaways and assessments!

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APPLE PODCASTS – An Interview with Daniel Yang

In this episode, I interview Daniel Yang. Daniel serves as and is the author of Inalienable: How Marginalized Kingdom Voices Can Help Save the American Church

Previously, Daniel served as the Director of the hurch Multiplication Institute at the Billy Graham Center at Wheaton College. He has also been a pastor, church planter, engineer and technology consultant.

We discussed becoming a “church of welcome” for immigrants who are moving to the United States. 

THE POST-CHRISTIAN PODCAST AND GIVEAWAYS:

Our goal with The Post-Christian Podcast is to reframe, simplify, and focus on our mission to make disciples in a post Christian culture. We discuss reaching new people and raising up leaders while removing the barriers of churchianity.

Be sure to sign up for my email newsletter at www.ericbryant.org for a chance to win future book giveaways and assessments!

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The Post-Christian Podcast – Dr. Derek Webster (Missions Door)

In this episode, I interview Dr. Derek Webster, the President of Missions Door, a global missions organization with a vision for healthy local churches through local multipliers everywhere.

With over three decades in leadership and cultural engagement, Derek serves as an advisor for the Global Strategy Forum, a Christian think tank initiative of the World Evangelical Alliance, and is on the Board of Trustees with Williamson College. He is the founder of Wenwyn LLC, an organization helping leaders navigate the crossroads of leadership and culture.

Derek is the author of Unlocking the Soul of A City: Becoming an Insider Everywhere You Are and Your Mess, God’s Masterpiece: Find the Triumphant Life Your Heart is Searching For.

We discuss effective mission work through local church multipliers.

THE POST-CHRISTIAN PODCAST AND GIVEAWAYS:

Our goal with The Post-Christian Podcast is to reframe, simplify, and focus on our mission to make disciples in a post Christian culture. We discuss reaching new people and raising up leaders while removing the barriers of churchianity.

Be sure to sign up for my email newsletter at www.ericbryant.org for a chance to win future book giveaways and assessments!

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APPLE PODCASTS – An Interview with Dr. Derek Webster

The Post-Christian Podcast – Brian Russell (Bridgetown Executive Director)

In this episode, I interview Brian Russell who serves as the Executive Director at Bridgetown Church in Portland, OR with lead pastor Tyler Staton, author of Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools.

For many years, Brian served as the Executive Director of YouVersion. Brian has also teamed with the BibleProject and prior to his time with YouVersion he served as President of Global Commission, a non profit organization aiming to improve the lives of North Africans through small business development and training.

We discuss ministry in post-Christian Portland along with how to best use YouVersion and the Bible Project for those without a church background.

THE POST-CHRISTIAN PODCAST AND GIVEAWAYS:

Our goal with The Post-Christian Podcast is to reframe, simplify, and focus on our mission to make disciples in a post Christian culture. We discuss reaching new people and raising up leaders while removing the barriers of churchianity.

Be sure to sign up for my email newsletter at www.ericbryant.org for a chance to win future book giveaways and assessments!

Subscribe, Rate, and Review The Post-Christian Podcast at Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube.com/@ericbryant777.

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APPLE PODCASTS – An Interview with Brian Russell