Salty Dogs Christian Podcast

Matt Thomas of Firm Foundations joins us to share his story from addition and violence to life and freedom in Christ! He wrote a book about his story called The Overlooked and is available on Amazon.com. His bio from FirmFoundationsMinistries.org: If a person could be described in one word, Matt’s word would be PASSION. Matt’s life path has been both winding and bumpy – born in Oregon, sent to boarding school in Washington, joined the Navy in California, attended college in Indiana, and went to prison in Arizona – but has been on fire for God’s kingdom since coming to Kansas in 2011. He has battled the demons of addiction and abuse, and knows the hurt and devastation this kind of sin can cause.   Matt Works at Brothers In Blue Reentry in Lansing Correctional Facility and his true passion is evangelizing and spreading the good news about Jesus Christ – specifically to people that society tends to neglect. He stubbornly counts himself a Raiders fan, and is a huge fan of good barbecue.   As the Executive Direc

In this episode, we link up with Kyle Walker and Joe Klassen in Kansas City! It was a long awaited episode as we knew we'd have a ton of fun and hit on some hard subjects. Kyle Walker's "Walking With God: With Kyle Walker" podcast was birthed out of divorce and has gone on to help many many people who are going through divorce or have been divorced in the past. We hear his story and talk about the restorative and grace-filled nature of God. Enjoy! Watch the Facebook replay: http://bit.ly/sdp-s3-e13-FBLive Thank you for your continued support of the Salty Dogs Podcast! Check out the links below to find out how to financially support our efforts. The links provided are Amazon Affiliate links and are a great way to support the show at no extra cost to you. SDP Amazon Wish List: https://amzn.to/2MmRQCh Patreon Page: http://Patreon.com/saltydogspodcast Salty Dogs T-Shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/salty-dogs-christian-podcast Join the DAWG HOUSE! Our Facebook Group: http://bit.ly/SDP-FB-Group Get bonus c

In this episode, Jason and Chris interview Author, Blogger and Podcaster Keith Giles about his book Jesus Unbound: Liberating The Word Of God From The Bible. We explore the idea that the Word of God and our ultimate authority is Jesus alone and that the scriptures are always meant to point us to Him. Prepare to have some of your beliefs challenged! We're not saying you have to agree with everything that is discussed, but you'll certainly have to keep an open mind and test all of this for yourself. *Side note. We've recently been interviewing people with varying beliefs that challenge our traditionally held beliefs. We at the SDP find it interesting, challenging and necessary to hear from different sides of the fence on varying issues. We won't always totally line up, and sometimes we may flat out disagree but our podcast is a a platform for these beliefs to be voiced and considered. After all, those in Christ are still our brothers and sisters. Thanks for listening! Find out more about Keith Giles at Keith

Chris, Jason and Derek talk about experiencing God. Is reading and knowing scripture enough, or is there actually more to this relationship with Christ? Can we have experiential knowledge versus simply informational knowledge? The bible uses two different words for "know", and by this simple word study, we say yes!  Watch the Facebook Live recording replay: http://bit.ly/sdp-s3e11-FBlive Thank you for your continued support of the Salty Dogs Podcast! Check out the links below to find out how to financially support our efforts. The links provided are Amazon Affiliate links and are a great way to support the show at no extra cost to you. SDP Amazon Wish List: https://amzn.to/2MmRQCh Patreon Page: http://Patreon.com/saltydogspodcast Salty Dogs T-Shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/salty-dogs-christian-podcast Join the DAWG HOUSE! Our Facebook Group: http://bit.ly/SDP-FB-Group Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/salty-dogs-christian-podcast. See acast.com/privacy fo

We all have our own convictions that lead us to take a stand for what we believe. But what's our motivation behind "calling someone out", or engaging in conversations with varying viewpoints on what we consider "truth"? How do stay in peaceful relationship with those who believe differently than we do? How do we address others in sin? How do we remain in love as we do all of this? These are the things we discuss in this episode with Casey, Chris and Jason. You know how it goes... we end up looking at Jesus. Watch the LIVE replay: http://bit.ly/sdp-s3-e10-live Andy Stanley & JD Greer Email Exchange: https://outreachmagazine.com/author/andystanley-jdgreear Thank you for your continued support of the Salty Dogs Podcast! Check out the links below to find out how to financially support our efforts. The links provided are Amazon Affiliate links and are a great way to support the show at no extra cost to you. SDP Amazon Wish List: https://amzn.to/2MmRQCh Patreon Page: http://Patreon.com/saltydogspodcast Salty Do

In our first non-bonus episode with a call-in guest, we spend time with Cody from Houston (via Skype) talking about his journey of faith and what some would believe to be controversial beliefs that Cody holds. Cody grew up in an abusive church situation which led him to pursue Jesus and truth on his own. Ultimately, he ends up being all about Jesus! Enjoy. Books mentioned in this episode: Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes: Removing Cultural Blinders to Better Understand the Bible - By E Randolph Richards - https://amzn.to/2Wuhgml Jesus Have I Loved, but Paul?: A Narrative Approach To The Problem Of Pauline Christianity - By J.R. Daniel Kirk https://amzn.to/2WqXBDS Thank you for your continued support of the Salty Dogs Podcast! Check out the links below to find out how to financially support our efforts. The links provided are Amazon Affiliate links and are a great way to support the show at no extra cost to you. SDP Amazon Wish List: https://amzn.to/2MmRQCh Patreon Page: http://Patreon.com/saltydogs

We spend some time with Pastor Jerrod Rogers from The Movement Church here in Wichita, Kansas. Jerrod had a clear word from the Lord to "stop beating the sheep" and it changed the trajectory of his life and ministry. You know how we roll, the jokes aren't lacking in this one, nor is the real talk. Watch the Facebook replay: http://bit.ly/sdp-s3-e7-live •Thank you for your continued support of the Salty Dogs Podcast! Check out the links below to find out how to financially support our efforts. The links provided are Amazon Affiliate links and are a great way to support the show at no extra cost to you. SDP Amazon Wish List: https://amzn.to/2MmRQCh Patreon Page: http://Patreon.com/saltydogspodcast Salty Dogs T-Shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/salty-dogs-christian-podcast Join the DAWG HOUSE! Our Facebook Group: http://bit.ly/SDP-FB-Group Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/salty-dogs-christian-podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It ALWAYS helps to process what you're feeling and thinking. Chris takes advantage of a hyped up caffeinated state to dive into some thoughts about recent mixed feedback and pushback on our recent episode "We're Salty, Bro." He's rolling solo in this one, in a vulnerable way. Thank you for your continued support of the Salty Dogs Podcast! Check out the links below to find out how to financially support our efforts. The links provided are Amazon Affiliate links and are a great way to support the show at no extra cost to you. SDP Amazon Wish List: https://amzn.to/2MmRQCh Patreon Page: http://Patreon.com/saltydogspodcast Salty Dogs T-Shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/salty-dogs-christian-podcast Join the DAWG HOUSE! Our Facebook Group: http://bit.ly/SDP-FB-Group Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/salty-dogs-christian-podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode serves a dual purpose. We are 1) updating our very first episode with this recording so that up front people get a taste of what the podcast becomes, and 2) publishing this as Season 3 Episode 7. We've grown over time, and are going into our 3rd year of podcasting. Things have changed a little bit! Hopefully this gives you a little more insight into who we are and where we're at in our walk currently. The truth is, none of us are 100% totally satisfied with the current state of evangelicalism. We've got some beef to resolve, and this is where we are in this season. We hash some of it out in this episode. Co-Host - Chris Cerna is a former youth pastor turned co-church planter turned house church leader. Of course he loves Jesus! He brings another flavor the conversation and some saltiness of his own. His desire to connect with the listeners is a major strength. Co-Host – Jason teaches and leads at the Source Wichita in Wichita, KS. His ability to direct conversations by asking questions that rea

Have you ever considered that when you sit down for a meal that something died for you to eat? Whether a plant or an animal, death is a part of our meal. So that we might have life, things have died. How should this notion affect us as we come to the table, altar if you will, at each meal? Learn how food and faith tie into one another, and how when your relationship with food changes, the Lord can redeem relationships at the table. Jeff Jewett's notes: http://bit.ly/food-faith-notes Jeff Jewett's book recommendations: • Norman Wirzba Food & Faith https://amzn.to/2PiX4hj • James Smith You Are What You Love : https://amzn.to/2IJQI9w Watch the Facebook replay: http://bit.ly/sdp-s3e6-live •Thank you for your continued support of the Salty Dogs Podcast! Check out the links below to find out how to financially support our efforts. The links provided are Amazon Affiliate links and are a great way to support the show at no extra cost to you. SDP Amazon Wish List: https://amzn.to/2MmRQCh Patreon Page: http://Pa

Toxic masculinity has become a buzzword in our nation as of late. NY times says this: "Researchers have defined it, in part, as a set of behaviors and beliefs that include the following: Suppressing emotions or masking distress Maintaining an appearance of hardness Violence as an indicator of power (think: “tough-guy” behavior) So, as men and believers in Christ, how should we conduct ourselves in light of toxic masculinity being a thing? Derek Shore comes back on to help us navigate the situation. Spoiler alert, we end on Jesus. Watch the live stream replay (two parts, we lost connection at one point) Part 1 - http://bit.ly/sdp-live-s3e5_pt1 Part 2 - http://bit.ly/sdp-live-s3e5-pt2 Thank you for your continued support of the Salty Dogs Podcast! Check out the links below to find out how to financially support our efforts. SDP Amazon Wish List: https://amzn.to/2MmRQCh Patreon Page: http://Patreon.com/saltydogspodcast Salty Dogs T-Shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/salty-dogs-christian-podcast Join th

Chris and Jason record without a plan, really. We get real, talking about where we are in our faith, the struggles, how we've moved forward and keep at it! Watch the live stream replay: http://bit.ly/sdp-s3-e4-live Thank you for your continued support of the Salty Dogs Podcast! Check out the links below to find out how to financially support our efforts. SDP Amazon Wish List: https://amzn.to/2MmRQCh Patreon Page: http://Patreon.com/saltydogspodcast Salty Dogs T-Shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/salty-dogs-christian-podcast Join the DAWG HOUSE! Our Facebook Group: http://bit.ly/SDP-FB-Group Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/salty-dogs-christian-podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

There's no doubt that many Christians are discontent in their contexts and with the expressions of "church" they're experiencing. It can be difficult to navigate the thoughts and feelings that come along with this. Having experienced some of our own discontentment in the past, the Salty Dogs bring experience, maybe some wisdom and an honest conversation about how to deal with the current state of "church". Watch the live stream replay: http://bit.ly/SDP-S3E3-live Thank you for your continued support of the Salty Dogs Podcast! Check out the links below to find out how to financially support our efforts. SDP Amazon Wish List: https://amzn.to/2MmRQCh Patreon Page: http://Patreon.com/saltydogspodcast Salty Dogs T-Shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/salty-dogs-christian-podcast Join the DAWG HOUSE! Our Facebook Group: http://bit.ly/SDP-FB-Group Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/salty-dogs-christian-podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We had the amazing opportunity to interview Pete McAllen with Pyramid Park, a singer/song-writer based in Cambridge, United Kingdom. Pyramid Park has an amazing album called Vulnerability, and the title track flows right in line with what we discussed in Season 3 Episode 1. Stick around and listen to the track at the end of the episode! Huge thanks to Pete for his time, and allowing us to use his song in this episode. Pyramid Park Website: http://pyramidpark.net Pyramid Park Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1pyramidpark/ Support Pyramid Park: https://www.patreon.com/1pyramidpark "Vulnerability" from the Album "Vulnerability" Copyright 2017 Pyramid Park Released September 8, 2017 Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/salty-dogs-christian-podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jason, Jeff, Nick and Chris jump on the topic of full time ministry for the "normal" person, the myths, the misconceptions and the truth of the call of every believer. Watch the Facebook LIVE Replay: http://bit.ly/sdp-s3e2-live Thank you for your continued support of the Salty Dogs Podcast! Check out the links below to find out how to financially support our efforts. SDP Amazon Wish List: https://amzn.to/2MmRQCh Patreon Page: http://Patreon.com/saltydogspodcast Salty Dogs T-Shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/salty-dogs-christian-podcast Join the DAWG HOUSE! Our Facebook Group: http://bit.ly/SDP-FB-Group Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/salty-dogs-christian-podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Matt Brown joins us for S3 E1 tackling the topics of depression, honesty, and vulnerability. Having spent most of his adult life in ministry, the pressure of performance and perfection took its toll on Matt. He has recently sought out counseling and has taken to an attitude of honestly in his struggle. He shares his story with us in this episode. Watch the livestream replay here: http://bit.ly/sdp-s3e1-live Thank you for your continued support of the Salty Dogs Podcast! Check out the links below to find out how to financially support our efforts. SDP Amazon Wish List: https://amzn.to/2MmRQCh Patreon Page: http://Patreon.com/saltydogspodcast Salty Dogs T-Shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/salty-dogs-christian-podcast Resources mentioned in this podcast: Room Of Marvels By James Bryan Smith: https://amzn.to/2E0UU1P The Normal Christian Life by Watchman Nee: https://amzn.to/2WSHIDr Join the DAWG HOUSE! Our Facebook Group: http://bit.ly/SDP-FB-Group Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://su

Support the Podcast:Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/saltydogspodcast Give a one-time gift: http://bit.ly/2BqzJUg The Source Wichita Broadcast Studio Wish List: https://amzn.to/2MI780m We're building a studio!  The Salty Dogs Podcast is just one of the ministries that function out of the Source Church Wichita Building in downtown Wichita, KS. We're working with The Source to renovate a room in the basement into a recording, live-streaming and editing space. We'll be able to LIVE STREAM all of our episodes in Season 3 to Facebook, as well as continue to publish our podcast audio to all of the normal podcast avenues.  Did you catch that news?? We'll be LIVESTREAMING our episodes to our Facebook page in Season 3. What?! Super excited :) Season 3 begins early 2019. Many of the upgrades have been made possible by our Patreon Supporters, so huge thanks to those who have supported the show financially! Help us reach our goals!]We do have a goal of raising $1,400 for microphone upgrades. We want to purchase f

We're so excited to bring you this off-season bonus episode tackling the topic of repentance. Jason has had some questions about repentance lately and wanted to assemble the crew to see what we could sort out. We hope you're blessed! Welcome back Pastor Jeff Jewett and Pastor Derek Shore. Resources mentioned in the show:Quotes PDF: http://bit.ly/salty-quotes Watchman Nee - The Normal Christian Life Support the Podcast:https://www.patreon.com/saltydogspodcast Give a one-time gift: http://bit.ly/2BqzJUg Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/salty-dogs-christian-podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The first ever solo show from the Salty Dogs Podcast, and our last episode of the season. We'll be back in 2019, with some off season bonus content until then. Co-host Jason Villanueva talks about the Love of God being a multi-dimensional, unconditional, preferential, unbelievable love that the Father lavishes on us. Download the worksheet here: http://bit.ly/sdp-love-of-god Thank you for your continued support of the Salty Dogs Podcast! Check out the links below to find out how to financially support our efforts. SDP Amazon Wish List: https://amzn.to/2MmRQCh Patreon Page: http://Patreon.com/saltydogspodcast Salty Dogs T-Shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/salty-dogs-christian-podcast Instagram: http://instagram.com/saltydogscast Kingdom Life Podcast: http://kingdomlifepodcast.com Instagram: @KingdomLifePodcast Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/salty-dogs-christian-podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Suffering can serve a purpose if we seek the purpose in our suffering. The Lord doesn't waste pain, he uses it. Redemptive suffering is the idea that God will use the hard times, the trials, the pains in our lives to bring about redemption, growth and maturity in Christ. Suffering produces, it's not useless. Welcome Derek Shore with Church at the Cross in Wichita, Kansas. Thank you for your continued support of the Salty Dogs Podcast! Check out the links below to find out how to financially support our efforts. SDP Amazon Wish List: https://amzn.to/2MmRQCh Patreon Page: http://Patreon.com/saltydogspodcast Salty Dogs T-Shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/salty-dogs-christian-podcast Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/salty-dogs-christian-podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.