Pull up a chair, grab a drink, and join us on the back porch as we grow confidence in Jesus’ unfailing love and learn to think wisely about prayer, Christian spirituality, faithful theology, and much more. We are for all life’s weary travelers who need a refreshing pause on the Journey with Jesus. Together we’ll learn how to live this modern life from a restful, faithful place.
Episodes
Friday Feb 16, 2024
Friday Feb 16, 2024
Welcome to another back porch conversation with Brandon, Matt, and Peter. We’re glad you’re here! Today’s episode is an attempt to unpack the idea of the "gospel" of sin management. After a bit of a rough start, jumping straight into some criticisms, we refocus and find our way to the central issue of our desire for security. Even though we know we are saved by grace alone, it FEELS like we must be continuously growing, managing our sin in order to be secure in Christ's love. We ask ourselves what "abundant life" as a Christian really means and explore how abiding in Christ, not managing our sin is the way forward. Join us for the journey! May this conversation bless and encourage you :)
Links from show:
Conversation about true life with Peter Malysz
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Friday Feb 02, 2024
Friday Feb 02, 2024
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This is our final episode on The Lord's Prayer. Together, Brandon, Matt and Peter cover the second half of The Lord's Prayer and examine the "our petitions." Join us as we navigate the rich meaning of these petitions as well as the apparent problems which each of them presents. We tackle questions like, "What is the daily bread I am praying for?" "Is God's forgiveness contingent upon my own willingness to forgive?" and, "What if God doesn't give me my daily bread or deliver me from temptation?"
God loves you and we're grateful you're here :) We pray this episode encourages and comforts you.
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Friday Jan 19, 2024
Friday Jan 19, 2024
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This is our second of three episodes on The Lord's Prayer. Join Brandon, Matt and Peter as they look at the first half of The Lord's Prayer and unpack the "thy petitions." With each petition, we ponder both the wonderful truths we are invited to receive as well as the requests we are making of God. We focus on meaningful insights that help us to pause and contemplate the words of The Lord's Prayer.
May this episode open your eyes to the depth and beauty of The Lord's Prayer! God loves you and we're glad you're here :)
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Friday Jan 05, 2024
Friday Jan 05, 2024
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Today we begin a series of episodes on The Lord's Prayer. As a ministry desiring to help you connect with God in prayer, we think it's crucial to look at how Jesus taught us to pray! In this introduction we cover the context of the Lord's Prayer where it appears in Matthew and Luke. We explore why Jesus taught this prayer and how it differs from how we normally think of prayer. We wrap up with the basic structure of the prayer and our first impressions of the Lord's Prayer.
May this episode bless and encourage you! God loves you and we're glad you're here :)
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Friday Dec 15, 2023
Friday Dec 15, 2023
Welcome to another episode of the Signpost Inn Podcast! Our guest today is Dr. Piotr Malysz a professor of History and Doctrine and Samford's Beeson Divinity School and a personal friend of Brandon's. Growing up in a region of southern Poland that was deeply influenced by the Lutheran reformation, Piotr holds a deep love for the intersection of history and theology.
Today's conversation focuses on Dr. Malysz's article "On Death, Dying, and Dying Well." Piotr shares his perspective on death as a dehumanizing condition that leads us to live for "bare survival." Brandon and Piotr unpack some of our attempts to get out from under death's influence. But ultimately, the gospel phenomena of true life that God offers us in Christ proves to be the only way to thwart death. Piotr beautifully portrays the way in which "God for me" changes everything and allows us to live life freely.
Check out Dr. Malysz's bio for links to several articles. Or click here to go directly to his article on Death, Dying, and Dying Well.
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Friday Dec 01, 2023
Friday Dec 01, 2023
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Join us this episode for an interview with Julianne Cusick about forgiveness and trauma. Julianne shares her own story of betrayal trauma and forgiveness and how God led her to minister as a betrayal trauma specialist. We talk about how to forgive, why forgiveness is so hard, and whether or not we really should forgive and forget.
We pray this episode blesses you! Thanks for joining us!
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Friday Nov 17, 2023
Friday Nov 17, 2023
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When you’re on a long hike, carrying unnecessary weight will slow you down. The same is true on our spiritual journeys. We all lug shame and guilt, unrealistic expectations, false identities, and distorted views of God that distract and exhaust us.
In this episode, Brandon, Matt and Peter are discussing how spiritual direction can help identify unnecessary burdens you may be carrying and encourage you to lay them in God’s loving hands. It’s not always easy, but it’s definitely possible!
Here's the links we referenced!
Tim Keller Sermons Podcast - “Shameless Prayer”
ESDA - Find a spiritual director
Anam Cara - Connect with a spiritual director
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Friday Nov 03, 2023
Friday Nov 03, 2023
The journey of life can be exhausting, it’s easy to focus on the difficulties and forget the beauty all around us. Sometimes we need to stop at a scenic overlook.
Today we’re taking a look at the ways a spiritual director can help you pause, notice, and savor the sacred moments in your life. Those times where God has made his presence known.
At these times a spiritual director can be like a tour guide, someone who is specially trained to help you notice the beauty and appreciate the details of God’s presence.
As a trained spiritual director I listen carefully to help people identify moments of wonder, breakthrough, intimacy and grace. I ask discerning questions to help you cherish these spiritual vistas. I help you pause and savor the presence of God.
Thanks for joining us for this multi part series on spiritual direction, we know you'll enjoy today’s discussion!
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Friday Oct 20, 2023
Friday Oct 20, 2023
Is God calling you to step off the beaten path of faith? Are you feeling the itch to explore other churches, denominations, or maybe even other religions? Do you feel disillusioned with the faith of your upbringing? Then you need a friend, and this episode is for you.
In this episode we are discussing how a spiritual director can accompany you when God leads you off the beaten path of faith.
There's certainly comfort in sticking to the well-worn path, but sometimes God invites us to follow him into the wilderness. Some people call it deconstruction or disentangling or disillusionment, others experience it positively as exploration and expansion, but whatever you call it, or however you experience it, these are the times you need a skillful and compassionate guide - someone who can help you discern your own motivations as well as God's invitations.
So join us for today's conversation as we discuss how spiritual direction provides safety and discernment when it feels like God is leading down unfamiliar roads. Let's learn to embrace uncertainty and walk in faith, not fear.
Check out "Meister Eckhart's Book of Darkenss & Light"
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Friday Oct 06, 2023
Friday Oct 06, 2023
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When you're on a long faith journey, it helps to have a trusted travel buddy by your side - someone who's been down similar paths before. But not all companions are the same.
Today we are continuing our series on Spiritual direction. What is it? And why should you have a spiritual director? In this episode, we'll distinguish spiritual direction from other relationships and explain why it’s great to have a spiritual director as one of your traveling buddies. A spiritual director is specially trained to walk alongside you with understanding, discernment and care. They won't try to push you in a specific direction or solve all your problems. Instead, they'll thoughtfully listen and then ask the kinds of questions that spark self-awareness and invite you to talk to God directly.
Together, you'll tend the campfire when you're feeling stuck, celebrate arrivals as they happen, and find rest in God's grace. Spiritual direction provides the rare gift of being heard and known, so you can hear and know God more intimately.
Do you long for a travel buddy who won't judge the twists and turns in your spiritual journey, someone who can help you feel less disconnected from God? Then walk for a bit with us today as we unpack the unique value of spiritual direction.
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