Exploring More

Religion & Spirituality Podcasts

Zoweh's Exploring More Podcast is an invitation to conversations committed to sharing our discoveries of the wild and wonderful Kingdom of God… how it works, who we are in it, and the Love and Life that is constantly pursuing us. The Kingdom of God isn’t easy nor is everything in our story good—there are predators and parasites in the spiritual realm, another kingdom, the kingdom of darkness that exists and violently opposes our discovering and becoming more. Exploring More is hosted by Michael Thompson, produced by Zoweh, and recorded in Durham, NC.

Zoweh's Exploring More Podcast is an invitation to conversations committed to sharing our discoveries of the wild and wonderful Kingdom of God… how it works, who we are in it, and the Love and Life that is constantly pursuing us. The Kingdom of God isn’t easy nor is everything in our story good—there are predators and parasites in the spiritual realm, another kingdom, the kingdom of darkness that exists and violently opposes our discovering and becoming more. Exploring More is hosted by Michael Thompson, produced by Zoweh, and recorded in Durham, NC.

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United States

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Religion & Spirituality Podcasts

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Language:

English

Website:

https://www.zoweh.org/

Episodes

Revisiting the Four Pillars - Part 5

6/30/2022

The Zoweh Men's Guide Team - Michael Thompson, Scott Jennings, Greg Sailors, and Jeff Andrechyn - are joined by their special, special guest Kevin Casner of the Barn Brothers to continue the discussion of Orientation. There are times when we feel like we are walking through the valley of the shadow of death. Sometimes we are in the midst of being dismantled - life isn't going the way WE planned. God allows certain things to be stripped away in order to bestow a proper mantle upon us. The old...

Duration:00:56:30

Revisiting the Four Pillars - Part 4

6/23/2022

The Men's guide team unpacks the Second Pillar of Zoweh, Orientation, as knowing who you are, where you are, and the good God is up to in your life. Sharing real life examples from flying to hunting as well as scenes and quotes from popular movies, the men navigate this topic and how it applies to our relationship with God. To connect with the Guide Team, email exploringmore@zoweh.org.

Duration:00:40:33

Revisiting the Four Pillars - Part 3

6/17/2022

Have you lost the life of your heart? What if there was a sacred romance that could stir life into your heart and soul? Don't mistake romance with God as the sort of intimacy experienced between a man and a woman. The foundation of romance is knowing and being known. Many attributes flourish in this environment with validation being one of them. Listen as the Zoweh team shares stories that will open the eyes of your heart to the First Pillar of Zoweh - Intimacy, Oneness, and Connectedness...

Duration:00:31:24

Revisiting the Four Pillars - Part 2

6/10/2022

We search and search and search for God and then we are found. We don't have to work hard to find God. He wants us to be found. God pursued Adam and Eve in the garden and He pursues you today. Let yourself be found and kindle an intimacy that opens the door of communication with the Creator. The Zoweh team discusses the Pillar of Intimacy, Connected, and Oneness with God. Connect with the Zoweh team at exploringmore@zoweh.org.

Duration:00:34:47

Revisiting the Four Pillars - Part 1

6/2/2022

In this series, the Zoweh team discusses the Four Pillars of Zoweh. The first pillar is Intimacy, Oneness and Connectedness with God. What is intimacy apart from what the typical definition in the world might be? Discover a new understanding of intimacy as it applied to one's relationship to the Creator. To connect with the team, email exploringmore@zoweh.org.

Duration:00:29:55

Revisiting the Ingredients of Love - A Woman's Perspective

5/21/2022

Robin and Sherry join Michael and SJ in the discussion regarding the ingredients of love: validation, acceptance, worth, belonging, and significance. From personal experience and from the shared experiences from the Heart of a Warrior and Deepening Weekends, the team shares how to trade up from service in the Kingdom to realizing the belovedness we have as a Son or Daughter of the King. They also ponder how the enemy tries to hijack the love of God in our hearts and minds.

Duration:00:39:47

Revisiting Ingredients of Love - Significance

5/11/2022

Do you see me? Do you love what you see? Do you want to be with me? These are some of the core questions that stem from the heart. Jesus desired to been seen, loved, and wanted for who He was and not just what He could do. He wants to have significance in our hearts and love for Him. There's a weightiness and glory associated with significance. You have much more significance in the Kingdom compared to what you may think. Discover the power of significance as an ingredient of love in this...

Duration:00:39:11

Revisiting the Ingredients of Love - Belonging

4/28/2022

Belonging goes deeper than acceptance because it's more than a handshake: it is being seen and known. Sometimes belonging comes as a birthright but often we need to pass through an initiation to belong. Our desire to belong can be so strong that we are willing to succumb to our False Self for a False Belonging. Discover what it means to experience True Belonging. Connect with the Zoweh team via email: exploringmore@zoweh.org.

Duration:00:37:50

Revisiting the Ingredients of Love - Worth

4/20/2022

Worth is the bedrock of our identity. If we view ourselves as worthless, then it will affect all our relationships. Men often find worth in what they do. Accept the challenge to break free from this unhealthy foundation. Discover how to agree with our Heavenly Father's version of your worth. Connect with the Zoweh team at exploringmore@zoweh.org.

Duration:00:36:40

Revisiting Ingredients of Love - Acceptance

4/14/2022

As the Zoweh team further discusses the Ingredients of Love, they consider the power of Acceptance. When we truly acknowledge the Acceptance of God, we feel His invitation to come closer and to belong. We reciprocate by providing Him a platform to speak into our lives. Furthermore, Acceptance by God plants the seed in us to demonstrate Acceptance to others. They also unpack the difference between Acceptance of the person vs. behavior and how they have navigated this in real life...

Duration:00:30:49

Revisiting Ingredients of Love - Validation

4/8/2022

Are you lovable? Strangely, we sometimes find this question hard to answer. Our Heavenly Father has assured us many times that we are indeed LOVABLE! As the Zoweh team discusses the Ingredients of Love, they consider "Validation" as an Ingredient of Love. Just as Jesus received Validation at His baptism, we too need Validation from Our Father. Oh, and the answer is, "Yes, you are lovable!" Connect with the Zoweh team: ExploringMore@Zoweh.org.

Duration:00:45:32

Recalibrate - Resources for Men's Ministry - Part 2

4/1/2022

Josh Overton shares about the Top 5 Resources for Men's Groups. Hint: it's about building relational equity! The goal is not to see how many books y'all can read (even though they are GREAT conversation starters), but to foster storytelling in your own band of brothers. Discover how to measure your men's group by BEING not DOING. To connect with the Zoweh team, email exploringmore@zoweh.org.

Duration:00:30:19

Recalibrate - Resources for Men's Ministry - Part 1

3/23/2022

Josh Overton shares in the importance of relationship this week’s Recalibrate episode. Discover why the Zoweh team teaches to value relationship over resource and freedom over formula. The best way to road to More Love, More Life, More Freedom is More Story! Connect with the Zoweh team at exploringmore@zoweh.org.

Duration:00:16:53

Recalibrate - What is the Elder Sage Initiative?

3/17/2022

In this episode from the Recalibrate series, Michael Thompson, Greg Sailors and the Zoweh team discuss what it means to be an Elder Sage and the merits of having an initiative. What does it take to connect a younger man in the boyhood, ranger, lover, warrior, or king stage to a more experienced man in the elder sage stage? Connect with the Zoweh team at exploringmore@zoweh.org. Check out the upcoming events at http://www.zoweh.org/events.

Duration:00:28:00

Revisiting Grief, Loss, and Thankfulness? - Part 2

3/10/2022

Michael Thompson, Scott "SJ" Jennings, and Greg Sailors discuss the 2020 battle with Covid within the team and their families. Ultimately, they explore how the challenges of 2020 brought them to a place of thankfulness. Connect with the Zoweh team by email - exploringmore@zoweh.org.

Duration:00:30:28

Revisiting Grief, Loss, and Thankfulness? - Part 1

3/4/2022

Scott Jennings, SJ, opens this episode sharing some recent losses with friends and family and invites us into a converation with Michael Thompson and Greg Sailors on grieving, loss, and surprisingly, thankfulness. Connect with the Zoweh Team at exploringmore@zoweh.org.

Duration:00:29:27

The Kingdom - Part 4

2/24/2022

As Michael and SJ wrap up the series on The Kingdom, they expand this quote, “The new good heart God has given you and the life He intends for you come together and find their purpose in God’s Kingdom.” [The Heart of a Warrior] A kingdom is not a democracy where the will of the people rules. In a kingdom, the will of the king reigns. Discover how this applies to us, His Kingdom heirs, and our life’s journey. Connect with the Zoweh team by email: exploringmore@zoweh.org.

Duration:00:34:59

The Kingdom - Part 3

2/17/2022

The enemy rarely uses an all-out assault to diminish God’s kids. He starts skirmishes with whispers of lies or doubts. How we handle these Kingdom tussles defines our identity and relationships. Naiveté or disorientation about the landscape, allies, and opponents of the 2 Realms / 2 Kingdoms could lead to POW or victim status. Prepare for battle with Michael and SJ as they talk about life in the Kingdom trenches. To connect with the Zoweh team email us at exploringmore@zoweh.org.

Duration:00:27:20

The Kingdom - Part 2

2/10/2022

Michael and SJ continue discussing the Kingdom. Our identity and how we identify with God and others provides a critical foundation for relationships in this borderless Kingdom. Scripture provides examples such as potter and clay, vine and branches, but we also read about being a friend of God. Is it a good thing to be “used by God” or to be a “tool in the Master’s hands?” Explore more about your identity in the Kingdom. Stay connected with the Zoweh team via email with...

Duration:00:43:22

The Kingdom - Part 1

2/2/2022

Jesus talked about one topic so many times that it might be His favorite: the Kingdom. Michael and SJ launch a series on how the Kingdom is a central, foundational framework for understanding all that Jesus has for us. Jesus came to save the world, His Kingdom, in a way that was unexpected. Today He still invites us into the Kingdom and encourages us to invite others. To connect with the Zoweh team, send an email to exploringmore@zoweh.org.

Duration:00:52:35