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Mark DeJong interviews Lean experts and business innovators from around the world focusing on how leaders can best apply Lean principles in their role and business. Topics include Lean Culture, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Healthcare, Lean Production, Lean Enterprise & Lean Startup. www.theleaneffectpodcast.com Want to be a guest? have questions? please email: [email protected]
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Theology on Mission

Theology on Mission

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For those longing to connect theology and mission, we are talking about God and everything else. Broadcasting from NORTHERN SEMINARY, in partnership with Missio Alliance, David Fitch and Mike Moore bring their experiences as pastors and professors to bear on issues of mission and church. Pull up a chair or take them and their guests with you around town.
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A new MP3 sermon from Martyrs Memorial Free Presbyterian is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Service of Thanksgiving for the life of James Andrew Welsh Speaker: Rev Ian Brown Broadcaster: Martyrs Memorial Free Presbyterian Event: Funeral Service Date: 7/3/2025 Bible: 1 Corinthians 2:9 Length: 36 min.…
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Is it time to refresh the old church planting playbook? In this forward-thinking episode, Dave Fitch and Mike Moore sit down with Dr. Eun K. Strawser to explore how church planting must evolve in a post-COVID world. Drawing on her work with the IWA Collaborative, her leadership at Ma Ke Alo o, and insights from her upcoming book You Were Never Mean…
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What happens when expository preaching meets jazz improvisation? In this musical and moving conversation, Dave Fitch and Mike Moore welcome Mark Glanville, pastor, jazz pianist, and author of Preaching in a New Key, to explore how preaching can meet the needs of post-Christian communities. From shifting cultural landscapes to the crisis of plausibi…
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What does real resistance to an unjust state look like—and can the church still embody it today? In this episode, Dave Fitch and Mike Moore sit down with Bonhoeffer scholar Michael DeJonge to explore the famed theologian’s approach to resisting authoritarian power. Drawing from his article How to Resist an Unjust State and his books on Bonhoeffer's…
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Is leaving evangelicalism really a departure—or just a shift within the same framework? In this provocative episode, Dave Fitch and Mike Moore wrestle with the deep similarities between evangelical and post-evangelical spaces. Are we just switching teams while playing the same game? From the role of the self in faith to justice work and power struc…
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Is our understanding of salvation too small? In this thought-provoking episode, Dave Fitch and Mike Moore sit down with Matthew Bates, professor of New Testament at Northern Seminary and author of Beyond the Salvation Wars, to challenge long-held assumptions about the gospel. From the pitfalls of individualistic salvation to the deeper call of alle…
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What if the way forward in our polarized world begins at the table? In this compelling episode, Dave Fitch and Mike Moore sit down with Dan White Jr., author of Love Over Fear, to discuss the art of engaging in difficult conversations. They explore how compassion, curiosity, and a theology of the table can heal divisions in our churches, neighborho…
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What happens when revivalist faith meets political power? In this episode of Theology on Mission, Dave Fitch and Mike Moore sit down with scholar Matthew D. Taylor to uncover the startling rise of the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR)—a movement reshaping the landscape of evangelical Christianity and American politics. Taylor reveals how this influen…
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What is the deepest emphasis of the prophets in the Bible? Prophets beyond Activism insightfully challenges the common progressive narrative that the prophets of ancient Israel were primarily concerned with social justice. Instead it daringly offers more life-giving ways of engaging the prophetic books for the causes of justice. The assumption that…
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Mike Moore and David Fitch, discuss the post-election landscape following Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election. They delve into their reactions to the election outcome, explore the broader implications for the church, politics, and society, and consider how the church should engage in politics moving forward. The conversati…
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The good news is bigger and better than we imagined. Is the gospel good news for us today? Many Christians—especially young Christians stepping into a world and a church devastated by division, scandal, and abuse—are asking this question and deciding it simply isn’t. For many, it seems like our faith has little to offer the world around us. Our gos…
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In this episode of Theology on Mission, Dave Fitch and Mike Moore sit down again with Andy Crouch to dive deeper into the complexities of power in the Christian context. Building on themes from Crouch’s book Playing God, they explore the tension between creative and coercive power, framing the conversation around the story of Jesus washing his disc…
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How does God want His people to deal with power? Andy Crouch & David Fitch have nuanced ways in which they see God’s invitation to embrace and use power in the world. The discussion explores topics such as coercive versus creative power, idolatry and injustice, and the pervasive influence of systems like Mammon in modern Christian thought. This can…
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Listen to The Pastor’s Table on your favorite platform: https://pod.link/1661366136 In a world where we can see the abuses of power everywhere. David Fitch & Mike Moore from The Theology on Mission Podcast join Mark and Tara Beth to discuss power dynamics in the church's life. Church leaders must discern power and avoid its abuses and traumas. By l…
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Pastors face unexpected challenges all the time. Tara Beth and Mark talk about the many active struggles of ministry. Antagonism and all sorts of sources have created a polarized world. Often this blows up in the church. Mark and Tara Beth share their insights from mediating conflicts, understanding underlying issues, and knowing when it might be t…
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Palestine is the birthplace of Christianity. Despite the generations-long crisis existing between Israel and Palestinian, there are followers of Jesus faithfully living out their faith. David Fitch and Mike Moore sit down with Reverend Jack Sara, President of Bethlehem Bible College and a native Palestinian pastor. They delve into the pressing issu…
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Countless hurdles stand in the way of people encountering the gospel. The religious trauma faced by so many people is clearly one of the largest obstacles to even hearing the gospel. Charles Kiser and Elanie Heath recover the God of love from the structures of hate that pervade Christian communities in America today. In their new guide, Elanie and …
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The constraints of the spiritual life, practiced in the community, are what set us free. Practicing spiritual disciplines can seem difficult, especially when we undertake them as isolated individuals. But we were never meant to practice them alone. Jared Patrick Boyd reveals how the constraints practiced in Christian community shape us into the way…
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We aren't always honest about how difficult normal human life is. For the majority of people, sorrow, despair, anxiety, and mental illness are everyday experiences. While we have made tremendous advancements in therapy and psychiatry, the burden of living still comes down to mundane choices that we each must make―like the daily choice to get out of…
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What if we considered ourselves “exiles in Babylon” and turned to Scripture, not political parties, to shape our most passionate values? Politics are dividing our churches like never before. In his new book, Exiles: The Church in the Shadow of Empire, Dr. Preston Sprinkle reminds us that the first-century church was not an apolitical gathering, whe…
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How does God leverage power? In David Fitch’s new book, Reckoning with Power, he unpacks the difference between worldly power, or power over others, and God's power, which engages not in coercion but in love, reconciliation, grace, forgiveness, and healing. On today’s podcast, Mike and Fitch focus on the power found at the very beginning of Genesis…
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In this episode, our friend Dr. Al Tizon unpacks his fabulous new book, Christ Among the Classes. In this discussion we explore the countors of discipleship, money, and how Jesus is prophetically present in the economy of God's kingdom. Rev. Dr. Al Tizon is an Affiliate Associate Professor of Missional & Global Leadership at North Park Seminary. An…
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We are honored to have our friend and colleague Dr. Ingrid Faro on the podcast to discuss the church, Augustine, power, sin, and more. Before you listen to the episode go and buy her new book with InterVarsity Press, Demystifying Evil. If you want to study with us at Northern and other scholars like Greg Boyd, Beth Jones, Nijay Gupta, Dave Fitch, I…
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After years of doing the podcast together Moore and Fitch finally have a good ole fashion debate. Who wins? You won't be surprised. If you want to study with us at Northern and other scholars like Greg Boyd, Nijay Gupta, Jeannine Brown, Ingrid Faro, and visiting lectures from theologians like Amos Yong, Jonathan Tran, then go to www.seminary.edu…
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In this episdoe our friend, Eun (E.K). Strawser joins us to talk about discpleship and local church life. Eun is the co-vocational lead pastor of Ma Ke Alo o, non-denominational missional communities multiplying in Honolulu, Hawaii; a community physician at Ke Ola Pono; and an executive leader at the V3 Movement. If you want to study with us at Nor…
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Join us as we talk with Reverend Dr. Amy Peeler, Associate Professor of New Testament at Wheaton College and Associate Rector at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Geneva, Ill. You can find out more about Amy and her work here: www.amypeeler.com If you want to study with us and other scholars like Greg Boyd, Nijay Gupta, Jeannine Brown, Ingrid Faro, an…
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Discover valuable insights in our latest podcast episode with Tom Hughes, Partner in Lean at Lumen Electronics, Cofounder of GembaDocs and 3rd Digital, and Author. Explore the world of process optimization, harness the power of video documentation, and unlock the benefits of team involvement for driving improvements. Tune in for practical advice an…
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Join us on the latest episode of our podcast as we sit down with Richard Sheridan, an extraordinary entrepreneur, author, CEO, and Chief Storyteller of Menlo Innovations. Richard shares valuable insights into transforming the way we do business, eliminating managerial weaknesses, fostering efficient communication, and building trust with customers.…
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How do we make sense of sexuality and discern attraction? Fitch and Moore explore the ways various sexualities have been constructed by cultural forces and how the church should discern a way forward. If you want to study with us and other scholars like Greg Boyd, Nijay Gupta, Beth Jones, visiting professors like Jeannine Brown, Drew Hart, Jonathan…
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In this episode of the podcast, we have Matt Banna, an Enterprise Account Executive at KaiNexus. Join us as we delve into the world of process improvement, sales strategy, and fostering engagement. Matt shares valuable insights on managing change, finding the right balance between structure and flexibility, and the power of recognizing behaviors ov…
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In this episode as we delve into the world of lean practices with our guest, Bob Rush. With years of experience implementing lean strategies in various businesses, Bob is here to shed light on how small businesses can benefit from lean principles. From supply chain optimization to cellular manufacturing, Bob shares insights on identifying and addre…
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In this podcast episode, host Mark Dejong engages in a conversation with Billy Taylor, a renowned business executive and leadership expert. Billy, the CEO of LinkedXL (Excellence), shares key insights on building a sustainable operating system that drives results and inspires people-driven excellence. They discuss the importance of inclusiveness, p…
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In this episode we welcome Brandan Robertson to the show to talk all things--sexual ethics, orthodoxy, scripture, and power. Rev. Brandan Robertson is a noted author, activist, and public theologian working at the intersections of spirituality, sexuality, and social renewal. Check out more of his work here: https://www.brandanrobertson.com/…
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Our guest, Peter Armstrong, coined the term Lean Publishing - publishing an in-progress book using lightweight tools and many iterations to get reader feedback. Peter shares best practices for early publishing, emphasizing the benefits of starting small for more feedback and better content. We discuss the importance of public feedback for building …
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Tune in to an insightful podcast conversation with Saif Arshad, a Lean Management expert with 13+ years of experience, as he discusses the significance of lean processes. Explore how recognizing patterns, understanding different parts of the business, and having a lean community of practice can help you achieve success. Discover why regular practic…
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In this episode, Mark Hamel, Principal at Talcott Ridge Consulting, has been instrumental in implementing lean practices across diverse industries. In this podcast episode, Mark stresses the significance of coaching individuals based on their job responsibilities, identifying organizational problems, and utilizing the four Ps of daily management. H…
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Northern Seminary has been an unsettled place the last few weeks but we finally made it back into the studio. In light of recent events Fitch and Moore take on these questions: What happens to institutions, churches, and organizations when power goes off the rails? And how does the power of Jesus work differently to disrupt worldly power? Remember …
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In this episode, Jason Azevedo is the Chief Strategy Officer at MRCA, a private equity firm that buys and connects legacy manufacturing companies in the United States, who has had his heart in business development since a young age, starting a very successful apparel company that grew from humble garage beginnings to annual gross billings of over a…
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Note: there is an echo for the first 25 seconds of the podcast! We are back for 2023 and broadcasting from la la land. On this episode Moore and Fitch talk about what happens when a community turns inward and self-protected--the symptoms of what Fitch calls "communal narcissism." Remember to sign up for our Theology & Mission Lectures with Sarah Co…
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