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City Shelf

Religion & Spirituality Podcas

A conversation about how Christ-followers can help their cities flourish as God intended.

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United States

Description:

A conversation about how Christ-followers can help their cities flourish as God intended.

Language:

English


Episodes
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Causes & Communities | Episode 32

5/29/2019
Ross and Jonathan highlight centered sets that have formed around causes and communities in Evansville. www.cityshelf.org/roots

Duration:00:05:48

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Finding the Center of a Centered Set | Episode 31

5/29/2019
Ross and Jonathan explore some practical tips for identifying what to work together on, as well as some commitments to make in the process. www.cityshelf.org

Duration:00:04:48

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How Can We Work Together? | Episode 30

5/14/2019
Ross and Jonathan discuss how a centered set framework can allow people with very different beliefs and perspectives to work toward a common goal. www.cityshelf.org/roots

Duration:00:04:52

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Why Should We Work Together? | Episode 29

5/6/2019
Ross and Jonathan begin a conversation about collaboration. www.cityshelf.org/roots

Duration:00:03:59

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Neighboring Where We're Called | Episode 27

4/15/2019
In addition to the neighbors we come into contact with on a regular basis, we're also called to seek out and love those in need of a neighbor. www.cityshelf.org/roots

Duration:00:04:15

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Neighboring Where You Are | Episode 26

4/10/2019
We often think of Jesus' command to love our neighbors as a command to help those in need, but what about the neighbors who live around us? www.cityshelf.org/roots

Duration:00:04:34

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To Change Your City, Love Your Neighbor | Episode 25

4/1/2019
Ross and Jonathan begin a conversation about the simple, powerful social justice strategy every Christian is called to. www.cityshelf.org/roots

Duration:00:03:20

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Work as Loving Your Neighbor | Episode 24

3/26/2019
What if we thought of our work as a way of loving and serving others? www.cityshelf.org/roots

Duration:00:04:24

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Redemptive Imagination in Your Workplace | Episode 23

3/18/2019
How can your work redeem what is broken in the world? And how might Church leaders inspire redemptive imagination? www.cityshelf.org/roots

Duration:00:05:26

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Barriers to a Biblical View of Work | Episode 22

3/11/2019
The biblical narrative presents work as a significant part of who we are as human beings and what God is doing in the world, so why don't we always see it that way? www.cityshelf.org/roots

Duration:00:06:15

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Your Work Matters in God's Kingdom | Episode 21

3/4/2019
Ross and Jonathan begin a conversation about vocational stewardship by examining the topic of work throughout scripture. www.cityshelf.org/roots

Duration:00:05:20

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Family Calling & Capacity | Episode 20

3/2/2019
How might your family be uniquely positioned to participate in God's mission in our city? And how has your family shaped you to do so? www.cityshelf.org/roots

Duration:00:04:58

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Equipping Full-time Disciples | Episode 19

2/18/2019
How can the Church equip every Christian to respond to their calling and participate in God's mission in every part of their lives, not just their free time? www.cityshelf.org/roots

Duration:00:05:48

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What is the Church capable of? | Roots of a Flourishing City Episode 18

2/11/2019
The Church represents the greatest human, social, and financial capital in our city - and we've been empowered by the Holy Spirit. We are capable of more than we think. www.cityshelf.org/roots

Duration:00:04:45

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Becoming a Loving and Faithful Presence | Roots of a Flourishing City Episode 17

2/4/2019
Ross and Jonathan set up a simple framework for the upcoming conversation on calling & capacity and briefly review how it connects to the topics covered so far. www.cityshelf.org/roots

Duration:00:03:45

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Four Ways to Engage Culture | Roots of a Flourishing City Episode 16

1/28/2019
If God has called us to our city for a purpose, how should we relate to the city as we seek to fulfill that purpose? www.cityshelf.org/roots

Duration:00:05:00

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Loving Your City | Roots of a Flourishing City Episode 15

1/21/2019
Nehemiah listened to the report on the state of his city, wept and prayed, and then developed a plan for restoring the city together. If you've ever prayed, "God, break my heart for what breaks yours," Nehemiah's example might be a good place to start. www.cityshelf.org/roots

Duration:00:04:42

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Why Cities? | Roots of a Flourishing City Episode 14

1/14/2019
Why are cities important from a biblical perspective? And why should Christians care about seeing their cities flourish? www.cityshelf.org/roots

Duration:00:04:36

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What is God's Design for Cities? | Roots of a Flourishing City Episode 13

1/7/2019
The world is rapidly becoming more urban, but cities are not a new invention. In fact, they've been part of God's plan since the beginning. www.cityshelf.org/roots

Duration:00:05:02

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The Importance of Outcomes and Collaboration | Roots of a Flourishing City Episode 12

1/7/2019
Ross and Jonathan explore two key concepts to doing holistic care: outcomes and collaboration. www.cityshelf.org/roots

Duration:00:04:50