Episodes

  • #137 Peacemakers: Conflict Resolution - Joey Cope and Steve Staten

    #137 Peacemakers: Conflict Resolution - Joey Cope and Steve Staten
    Jun 21 2024
    Part 2: In 2023, Tina Bruner and Drew Baker cohosted a webinar called "Peacemakers: Conflict Resolution. In a time when people are becoming more polarized we believe this 2-part podcast is crucial. Conflict Management Assessment. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DAhmbgUhL5X9VaRjfBi_nKD0LM7JZEdF/view?usp=drive_link CGU has a vision to create and support gatherings of unity-minded Christians around the globe. Imagine the good news of these gatherings modeling the prayer of Jesus in our divided world. If you benefit from this ministry, please consider donating monthly to support the work. www.commongroundsunity.org/donate . Please give us feedback by posting your thoughts and suggestions on our Facebook Page. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068486982733 Please check out commongroundsunity.org to learn more about CGU, how to subscribe to the newsletter, join the Facebook group, or find the YouTube Channel. Check out our gatherings on the about page, where you can connect with other unity-minded Christians in your area. If you cannot find a gathering in your area, we can help you start one. It's not difficult or time-consuming, and we will help you out along the way. It really does, simply, start with a cup of coffee. If you want to volunteer or ask questions, please email John at john@commongroundsunity.org. Until next time, God bless, and remember, “Unity Starts With A Cup of Coffee.” The Common Grounds Unity theme music for our intro and exit for Season 4 is Anthony Catacoli's "Mambo For Jose." Download and permission to use from Sound Stripe.
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    48 mins
  • #136 Peacemakers: Conflict Resolution - Joey Cope and Steve Staten

    #136 Peacemakers: Conflict Resolution - Joey Cope and Steve Staten
    Jun 7 2024
    In 2023, Tina Bruner and Drew Baker cohosted a webinar called "Peacemakers: Conflict Resolution. In a time when people are becoming more polarized we believe this 2-part podcast is crucial. Conflict Management Assessment. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DAhmbgUhL5X9VaRjfBi_nKD0LM7JZEdF/view?usp=drive_link CGU has a vision to create and support gatherings of unity-minded Christians around the globe. Imagine the good news of these gatherings modeling the prayer of Jesus in our divided world. If you benefit from this ministry, please consider donating monthly to support the work. www.commongroundsunity.org/donate . Please give us feedback by posting your thoughts and suggestions on our Facebook Page. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068486982733 Please check out commongroundsunity.org to learn more about CGU, how to subscribe to the newsletter, join the Facebook group, or find the YouTube Channel. Check out our gatherings on the about page, where you can connect with other unity-minded Christians in your area. If you cannot find a gathering in your area, we can help you start one. It's not difficult or time-consuming, and we will help you out along the way. It really does, simply, start with a cup of coffee. If you want to volunteer or ask questions, please email John at john@commongroundsunity.org. Until next time, God bless, and remember, “Unity Starts With A Cup of Coffee.” The Common Grounds Unity theme music for our intro and exit for Season 4 is Anthony Catacoli's "Mambo For Jose." Download and permission to use from Sound Stripe.
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    48 mins
  • #135 - Mark Love _ It Seemed Right to the Holy Spirit and to Us.

    #135 - Mark Love _ It Seemed Right to the Holy Spirit and to Us.
    May 24 2024
    In this episode, Drew Baker talks with Mark Love about his new book, "It Seemed Right to Us and the Holy Spirit." This is an amazing conversation. Don't miss it! CGU has a vision to create and support gatherings of unity-minded Christians around the globe. Imagine the good news of these gatherings modeling the prayer of Jesus in our divided world. If you benefit from this ministry, please consider donating monthly to support the work. www.commongroundsunity.org/donate . Please give us feedback by posting your thoughts and suggestions on our Facebook Page. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068486982733 Please check out commongroundsunity.org to learn more about CGU, how to subscribe to the newsletter, join the Facebook group, or find the YouTube Channel. Check out our gatherings on the about page, where you can connect with other unity-minded Christians in your area. If you cannot find a gathering in your area, we can help you start one. It's not difficult or time-consuming, and we will help you out along the way. It really does, simply, start with a cup of coffee. If you want to volunteer or ask questions, please email John at john@commongroundsunity.org. Until next time, God bless, and remember, “Unity Starts With A Cup of Coffee.” The Common Grounds Unity theme music for our intro and exit for Season 4 is Anthony Catacoli's "Mambo For Jose." Download and permission to use from Sound Stripe.
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    46 mins
  • #134 Rick Atchley - Being Peacemakers in a Contentious World

    #134 Rick Atchley - Being Peacemakers in a Contentious World
    May 10 2024
    In this episode, Drew Baker and Kevin Withem have a conversation with Rick Atchley about Kingdom unity, some things that can disrupt that unity, and ways we can partner with God in the ministry of reconciliation. CGU has a vision to create and support gatherings of unity-minded Christians around the globe. Imagine the good news of these gatherings modeling the prayer of Jesus in our divided world. If you benefit from this ministry, please consider donating monthly to support the work. www.commongroundsunity.org/donate . Please give us feedback by posting your thoughts and suggestions on our Facebook Page. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068486982733 Please check out commongroundsunity.org to learn more about CGU, how to subscribe to the newsletter, join the Facebook group, or find the YouTube Channel. Check out our gatherings on the about page, where you can connect with other unity-minded Christians in your area. If you cannot find a gathering in your area, we can help you start one. It's not difficult or time-consuming, and we will help you out along the way. It really does, simply, start with a cup of coffee. If you want to volunteer or ask questions, please email John at john@commongroundsunity.org. Until next time, God bless, and remember, “Unity Starts With A Cup of Coffee.” The Common Grounds Unity theme music for our intro and exit for Season 4 is Anthony Catacoli's "Mambo For Jose." Download and permission to use from Sound Stripe.
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    51 mins
  • #133 - Joel Peed - Rest, Rhythm, Sabbath, and Sabbatical

    #133 - Joel Peed - Rest, Rhythm, Sabbath, and Sabbatical
    Apr 26 2024
    Drew Baker and Jeanie Shaw interview Joel Peed of Eremos Ministry and discuss the tragedy of ministry and leadership burnout and the gift of rest, rhythm, sabbath, and sabbatical. Joel's new book is titled "A Sabbatical Map: Navigating Holistic Renewal for Ministers. This is an important conversation for the church and church leaders. CGU has a vision to create and support gatherings of unity-minded Christians around the globe. Imagine the good news of these gatherings modeling the prayer of Jesus in our divided world. If you benefit from this ministry, please consider donating monthly to support the work. www.commongroundsunity.org/donate . Please give us feedback by posting your thoughts and suggestions on our Facebook Page. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068486982733 Please check out commongroundsunity.org to learn more about CGU, how to subscribe to the newsletter, join the Facebook group, or find the YouTube Channel. Check out our gatherings on the about page, where you can connect with other unity-minded Christians in your area. If you cannot find a gathering in your area, we can help you start one. It's not difficult or time-consuming, and we will help you out along the way. It really does, simply, start with a cup of coffee. If you want to volunteer or ask questions, please email John at john@commongroundsunity.org. Until next time, God bless, and remember, “Unity Starts With A Cup of Coffee.” The Common Grounds Unity theme music for our intro and exit for Season 4 is Anthony Catacoli's "Mambo For Jose." Download and permission to use from Sound Stripe.
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    58 mins
  • #132- Mark Hamilton -

    #132- Mark Hamilton -
    Apr 12 2024
    Drew Baker and Tina Bruner have a conversation with Mark Hamilton about what the Bible really says about immigration and how Christians should respond to migrants. Mentioned in this episode: Mark Hamilton's book, "Jesus King of Strangers" Jessica Goudeau's book, "After the Last Border" and the United Nations High Commission on Refugees https://www.unhcr.org/us CGU has a vision to create and support gatherings of unity-minded Christians around the globe. Imagine the good news of these gatherings modeling the prayer of Jesus in our divided world. If you benefit from this ministry, please consider donating monthly to support the work. www.commongroundsunity.org/donate . Please give us feedback by posting your thoughts and suggestions on our Facebook Page. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068486982733 Please check out commongroundsunity.org to learn more about CGU, how to subscribe to the newsletter, join the Facebook group, or find the YouTube Channel. Check out our gatherings on the about page, where you can connect with other unity-minded Christians in your area. If you cannot find a gathering in your area, we can help you start one. It's not difficult or time-consuming, and we will help you out along the way. It really does, simply, start with a cup of coffee. If you want to volunteer or ask questions, please email John at john@commongroundsunity.org. Until next time, God bless, and remember, “Unity Starts With A Cup of Coffee.” The Common Grounds Unity theme music for our intro and exit for Season 4 is Anthony Catacoli's "Mambo For Jose." Download and permission to use from Sound Stripe.
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    59 mins
  • #131- Shawn McMullen - Hope Springs Eternal

    #131- Shawn McMullen - Hope Springs Eternal
    Mar 29 2024
    Kevin Withem has a conversation with Shawn McMullen, the new Editor of the Christian Standard Magazine—the largest publication within the Stone Campbell Movement, which has been in circulation for 157 years. CGU has a vision to create and support gatherings of unity-minded Christians around the globe. Imagine the good news of these gatherings modeling the prayer of Jesus in our divided world. If you benefit from this ministry, please consider donating monthly to support the work. www.commongroundsunity.org/donate . Please give us feedback by posting your thoughts and suggestions on our Facebook Page. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068486982733 Please check out commongroundsunity.org to learn more about CGU, how to subscribe to the newsletter, join the Facebook group, or find the YouTube Channel. Check out our gatherings on the about page, where you can connect with other unity-minded Christians in your area. If you cannot find a gathering in your area, we can help you start one. It's not difficult or time-consuming, and we will help you out along the way. It really does, simply, start with a cup of coffee. If you want to volunteer or ask questions, please email John at john@commongroundsunity.org. Until next time, God bless, and remember, “Unity Starts With A Cup of Coffee.” The Common Grounds Unity theme music for our intro and exit for Season 4 is Anthony Catacoli's "Mambo For Jose." Download and permission to use from Sound Stripe.
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • #130 Holly Carey-"Women Who Do: Female Disciples in the Gospels

    #130 Holly Carey-"Women Who Do: Female Disciples in the Gospels
    Mar 15 2024
    In this episode, Tina Bruner and Drew Baker talk with Dr. Holly Carey about her book, "Women Who Do: Female Disciples in the Gospels." CGU has a vision to create and support gatherings of unity-minded Christians around the globe. Imagine the good news of these gatherings modeling the prayer of Jesus in our divided world. If you benefit from this ministry, please consider donating monthly to support the work. www.commongroundsunity.org/donate . Please give us feedback by posting your thoughts and suggestions on our Facebook Page. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068486982733 Please check out commongroundsunity.org to learn more about CGU, how to subscribe to the newsletter, join the Facebook group, or find the YouTube Channel. Check out our gatherings on the about page, where you can connect with other unity-minded Christians in your area. If you cannot find a gathering in your area, we can help you start one. It's not difficult or time-consuming, and we will help you out along the way. It really does, simply, start with a cup of coffee. If you want to volunteer or ask questions, please email John at john@commongroundsunity.org. Until next time, God bless, and remember, “Unity Starts With A Cup of Coffee.” The Common Grounds Unity theme music for our intro and exit for Season 4 is Anthony Catacoli's "Mambo For Jose." Download and permission to use from Sound Stripe.
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    39 mins