Gianna, Jason, and Michael discuss the challenges and misconceptions of marriage and parenting within the context of new creation theology. They emphasize the importance of power-with rather than power-over in parenting and the need for vulnerability and authenticity in marriage. They also highlight the significance of modeling Jesus in both parenting and marriage, rather than just teaching about Jesus. The team then explores the idea of whether baptism should be the primary goal of parenting.

Chapters
00:00 – Introduction
8:54 - Making Sense of New Creation Families
11:34 - The Pressure to Look Good in a Traditional Christian Family
11:56 - Living Out New Creation in Marriages and as Parents
12:15 - Challenges of Marriage and Parenting
19:39 - Parenting with Power With
25:22 - Modeling Jesus in Marriage
36:08 - Embracing the Process of Growth
43:39 - Living Out New Creation Theology in Marriage and Parenting

In this episode, Michael, Gianna, and Jason discuss the danger of placing too much emphasis on specific spiritual practices and judging others based on their level of engagement in those practices. They also highlight the significance of work, leisure, and everyday activities as acts of worship. The conversation concludes by acknowledging that everyone's journey of worship is unique and that there is no one-size-fits-all approach.

Chapters
00:00- Introduction and Welcome
11:21 - Redefining Worship: Beyond Singing and Religious Practices
20:22 - Understanding Worship: A Disconnect Between Bible and Vernacular
27:42 - Worship as an Orientation of the Heart
30:19 - Expanding the Definition of Worship
36:39 - Work and Everyday Activities as Worship
46:11 - Embracing a Unique Journey of Worship

The conversation explores the concept of race in the context of new creation. It discusses how race is a construct that emerged in the 15th century. The discussion highlights that race is not a biblical concept and that the Bible focuses more on cultural and religious practices rather than physical attributes. The conversation also touches on the dehumanizing nature of race and the biblical call to challenge and dismantle things like racial hierarchies.

Chapters
00:00 - Introduction and Discussion on the Olympics
13:13 - The Concept of Race in the Bible
19:01 - The Emergence of Race as a Construct
25:16 - The Dehumanizing Nature of Race
29:48 - The Deep-Rooted Issue of Racism
30:38 - The Perpetuation of Racial Superiority
35:31 - Dismantling the Structures of Racism
36:48 - A New Creation Approach to Racism
49:54 - The Limitations of Current Solutions
56:36 - The Need for a Biblical Perspective on Race