Harbor Network Event Media Podcast

Creatively Embracing Unity Through Diversity | Dan Hyun

When was the last time you had your imagination kindled for Christ? As leaders ministering in a complex environment, we need conviction and imagination. We need stability to help resist anxious reactionary responses to our changing world, and a creativity that allows flexibility in responding to cultural dynamics as they come. We need integrity to stand up for truth in the face of opposition, and a beauty that compels us to love and wonder. One provides a safe place to explore and take risks without fear. The other enlivens and pushes into new horizons of vibrant ministry. It’s not either/or. It's both/and. Let’s imagine together a better, more beautiful way.In the episode, we explore the idea that one of the means of fueling creativity and imagination in our churches is the diversity God provides within our churches.Dan Hyun is the Lead Pastor of The Village Church in Baltimore, MD.

Why Imagination is Vital for Thriving Churches | Hannah Anderson

When was the last time you had your imagination kindled for Christ? As leaders ministering in a complex environment, we need conviction and imagination. We need stability to help resist anxious reactionary responses to our changing world, and a creativity that allows flexibility in responding to cultural dynamics as they come. We need integrity to stand up for truth in the face of opposition, and a beauty that compels us to love and wonder. One provides a safe place to explore and take risks without fear. The other enlivens and pushes into new horizons of vibrant ministry. It’s not either/or. It's both/and. Let’s imagine together a better, more beautiful way.In the episode, we explore why imagination is necessary for churches to thrive.Hannah Anderson is the author of several books. You can find more about her and her work at sometimesalight.com.

The Truth of Goodness and Beauty | Ronnie Martin

When was the last time you had your imagination kindled for Christ? As leaders ministering in a complex environment, we need conviction and imagination. We need stability to help resist anxious reactionary responses to our changing world, and a creativity that allows flexibility in responding to cultural dynamics as they come. We need integrity to stand up for truth in the face of opposition, and a beauty that compels us to love and wonder. One provides a safe place to explore and take risks without fear. The other enlivens and pushes into new horizons of vibrant ministry. It’s not either/or. It's both/and. Let’s imagine together a better, more beautiful way.In the episode, we explore the reality that we need both truth and beauty and how together they display the glory and goodness of God.Ronnie Martin is a songwriter, recording artist, author, and Lead Pastor of Substance Church in Ashland, OH.

Tracing the Roots of Our Conviction & Imagination | Jonathan Pennington

When was the last time you had your imagination kindled for Christ? As leaders ministering in a complex environment, we need conviction and imagination. We need stability to help resist anxious reactionary responses to our changing world, and a creativity that allows flexibility in responding to cultural dynamics as they come. We need integrity to stand up for truth in the face of opposition, and a beauty that compels us to love and wonder. One provides a safe place to explore and take risks without fear. The other enlivens and pushes into new horizons of vibrant ministry. It’s not either/or. It's both/and. Let’s imagine together a better, more beautiful way.In the episode, we explore through words of Jesus where our conviction and imagination comes from.Jonathan Pennington is the Professor of New Testament interpretation at SBTS, and Spiritual Formation Pastor at Sojourn East in Louisville, KY.

How We Arrived at Conviction & Imagination | Brandon Shields

When was the last time you had your imagination kindled for Christ? As leaders ministering in a complex environment, we need conviction and imagination. We need stability to help resist anxious reactionary responses to our changing world, and a creativity that allows flexibility in responding to cultural dynamics as they come. We need integrity to stand up for truth in the face of opposition, and a beauty that compels us to love and wonder. One provides a safe place to explore and take risks without fear. The other enlivens and pushes into new horizons of vibrant ministry. It’s not either/or. It's both/and. Let’s imagine together a better, more beautiful way.In the episode, we explore some of the history of Harbor Network, how we came up with our values, and what we mean by conviction and imagination.Brand Shields in the Lead Pastor of Soma Midtown in Indianapolis, IN and board member of Harbor Network.

Renewal-Driven Mission | Jamaal Williams

At Harbor Network, one of our core values is renewal-driven mission. This means that we join with the Holy Spirit and one another in the work of personal, social, and cultural renewal. Our leaders seek to walk in the reality that God is making all things new. We participate in this work by seeking the good of the communities where he has placed us.In this session, we look at how the primary elements of renewal (Justification, Sanctification, The Indwelling of the Holy Spirit, and Authority in Spiritual Conflict) drive us outward toward faith-filled mission.Jamaal Williams is Lead Pastor of Sojourn Church Midtown in Louisville, Kentucky and is the President of Harbor Network.

The Ministry Leaders’ Authority in Spiritual Conflict | Scotty Smith

At Harbor Network, one of our core values is renewal-driven mission. This means that we join with the Holy Spirit and one another in the work of personal, social, and cultural renewal. Our leaders seek to walk in the reality that God is making all things new. We participate in this work by seeking the good of the communities where he has placed us.In this session, we look at how the Holy Spirit gives us authority in conflict between the flesh, the world, and the devil.Scotty Smith is the founding pastor of Christ Community Church in Franklin, Tennessee. You can follow him on Twitter.

The Indwelling of the Holy Spirit | Scotty Smith

At Harbor Network, one of our core values is renewal-driven mission. This means that we join with the Holy Spirit and one another in the work of personal, social, and cultural renewal. Our leaders seek to walk in the reality that God is making all things new. We participate in this work by seeking the good of the communities where he has placed us.In this session, we look at how the Holy Spirit helps us and reminds us that we are not alone in conflict between the flesh, the world, and the devil.Scotty Smith is the founding pastor of Christ Community Church in Franklin, Tennessee. You can follow him on Twitter.

Justification & Sanctification | Thabiti Anyabwile

At Harbor Network, one of our core values is renewal-driven mission. This means that we join with the Holy Spirit and one another in the work of personal, social, and cultural renewal. Our leaders seek to walk in the reality that God is making all things new. We participate in this work by seeking the good of the communities where he has placed us.In this session, we look at Justification (You are accepted) and Sanctification (You are free from the bondage of sin) as the first two conditions for renewal.Thabiti Anyabwile is a pastor at Anacostia River Church in southeast Washington, DC. He’s the author of several books, including What Is a Healthy Church Member?, Finding Faithful Elders and Deacons, Reviving the Black Church, and others. He and his wife, Kristie, have three children.

God’s Holiness and Our Sin | John Onwucheckwa

At Harbor Network, one of our core values is renewal-driven mission. This means that we join with the Holy Spirit and one another in the work of personal, social, and cultural renewal. Our leaders seek to walk in the reality that God is making all things new. We participate in this work by seeking the good of the communities where he has placed us.In this session, we look at the preconditions of renewal — God's holiness and our sin — in Psalm 32.John Onwuchekwa  is a pastor at Cornerstone Church in Atlanta, Georgia, and a Council member of The Gospel Coalition. He’s the author of Prayer: How Praying Together Shapes the Church. He and his wife, Shawndra, are the proud parents of one daughter, Ava.