Be Awesome. Don't Suck.

The world within which we live is chaotic. It's crazy. We try really hard to control it and everything around us. Yet, doing so is like nailing jello to the wall. Are you a control freak? I am. But there is another way. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/danielmrose/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/danielmrose/support

In the opening episode of Season 2, Dan explores the question, "What is God Like? We would love to hear what you think God is like, so drop a response in the comments or hit him up on Twitter: @danielmrose --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/danielmrose/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/danielmrose/support

What really is the work of the pastor or an ambassador? How do you do "church"? Dan talks about three principles that he seeks to live out as a pastor and missionary in his town - "Go, Commit, Be." --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/danielmrose/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/danielmrose/support

Over the last two years there has been child after child dying. They been in accidents and they have taken their own lives. Our community is experiencing a weight of sorrow and grief that is almost overwhelming. In the midst of tragedy where is God? The answers that "I know" aren't helpful. They are trite. So, I am working out my own stuff in the moment. Maybe this will be helpful. Maybe it won't be. Either way, it's all I got. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/danielmrose/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/danielmrose/support

When people find out I'm a pastor they always ask about "my" church. I always start by saying, "It's a little weird..." When you start out that way, the following conversation is always fun. We are a little different in what we're doing with the Antioch Movement. So, this podcast is a bit about that. Leave a comment, rating, and share this episode with folks. Thanks for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/danielmrose/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/danielmrose/support

After playing around with podcasting and trying to figure out the direction and the "why" of it all, we've come to this. The launch of "Be Awesome. Don't Suck." This is the pilot episode of the new format and the new direction. So, please share, comment, and rate. Connect with me on social - Twitter: @danielmrose Facebook: /therevdanrose --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/danielmrose/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/danielmrose/support

You seek to be an ally with those who are struggling, but the constant critique is wearing you out, remember you're enough. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/danielmrose/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/danielmrose/support

What radical re-orientation in my thinking shook me from a time of darkness? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/danielmrose/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/danielmrose/support

Faith is "embodied loyalty." When we come to terms with this reality all of life becomes sacred. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/danielmrose/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/danielmrose/support

Love of "other" and love of enemy are rooted in the reality of all of us being created in the image of God. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/danielmrose/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/danielmrose/support

What does it mean to live "in accordance with the Scriptures?" --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/danielmrose/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/danielmrose/support

Why does God forgive? What's in it for him? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/danielmrose/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/danielmrose/support

When we become followers of Jesus life is not all roses and puppies. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/danielmrose/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/danielmrose/support

Why is communion central to our worship? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/danielmrose/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/danielmrose/support

Christians are fascinated with blood. Why? What’s the deal with the cross? Is it just cosmic child abuse? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/danielmrose/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/danielmrose/support

Why do I stay connected with the Church? It’s broken and messy and in many ways awful. Why stay? Music couresty of bensound.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/danielmrose/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/danielmrose/support

Seriously, why even pray? Is there any reason or purpose to it? How do you pray? Some times it just seems so meaningless. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/danielmrose/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/danielmrose/support

Why do I look to the Bible as my authority? This is the question that I touch on in today’s blogcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/danielmrose/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/danielmrose/support

The Rev talks a bit about actions not words and understanding others. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/danielmrose/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/danielmrose/support

It turns out that boring same old church experience might just be awesome. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/danielmrose/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/danielmrose/support