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Maybe you’ve grown up as a Christian going to church or maybe you’re not interested in religion at all. But when you’re scrolling, hanging out with friends, trying to sleep, or overwhelmed with your day-to-day, do big existential questions ever pop in- you know- things like, “Why am I here? How did all this get here? What happens after I die?” “Is there a God and is there really meaning to all this?” ”What’s so special about Jesus Christ?” We’ve all experienced deep longing for something this world can’t seem to satisfy. Even someone as wildly successful as Taylor Swift knows that to be true. “I had won album of the year at the Grammys for a second time...” She said, “and I remember thinking afterwards, ’Oh my god, that was all you wanted!... That was all you focused on. You get to the mountaintop and look around and you’re like... what now?” If you’re tired and feeling overwhelmed with all the different voices yelling for your affections- telling you what to go after- whether it be success, beauty, the perfect partner, social media followers, money, or power… only to leave you let down and unsatisfied, searching for more… Maybe like my friends and me, you’re after finding something REAL. Every week, join me (Janell Wood), special co-hosts and guests as we ask questions, look for answers, and search for the source of something REAL: Restoration, Eternity, Authenticity, and Love. I believe those things can ultimately be found in relationship with Jesus Christ, but don’t take my word for it. Listen to our conversations for yourself and go on a journey with us: Is Jesus the REAL thing?
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Wednesday Apr 15, 2020
Wednesday Apr 15, 2020
A conversation with author, teacher, and pastor, Richard Dahlstrom. Richard Dahlstrom has been Senior Pastor of Bethany Community Church in Seattle since the end of 1995. He tells people “God tricked me into becoming a pastor” but has been in awe of what God has done, as the church grew from one location and about 300 people to its present six locations and over 3000 people. He currently has a growing interest in helping people move toward spirit/soul/body wholeness and the resources to help people move there can be found at www.spiritsoulbody.org. The author of three books, Richard believes the most important for this moment is Breathing New Life into Faith as it helps people use this time of fear and isolation to draw near to God. His hobbies include skiing, hiking, photography, and his best friend is Donna, his wife of 40 years. Joined by my Dutch "daughter," Lieke, this conversation with my former pastor is about what difference the hope of the Gospel makes. Richard shares what changed when he committed his life to knowing God, and what the fruit of a journey with Christ looks like. He also talks about how having coffee with Jesus has transformed his faith journey