The Ordinary Christian Podcast

Mar 05 2025 113 ep. 35 mins 1
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A podcast dedicated to real people like you, seeking to live out your Christian faith in the ordinary aspects of everyday life.

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Episode 113: You Are Not The Only One

Mar 05 2025 15 mins  
One of Satan’s greatest tactics is to separate Christians from other believers and seek to “steal, kill, and destroy.” The church is your safe place when trials and troubles come, but often the church is the last place we feel safe and secure. Instead, when hard times come, even Christians are tempted to run from the church and to hunker down in solitude.One of the reasons Ch

Episode 112: Caregiving with Grit and Grace with Jess Ronne

Feb 18 2025 39 mins  
In this episode I speak with Jess Ronne, founder of The Lucas Project, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting special needs caregivers. Jess shares her personal journey of caregiving, the challenges faced, and the importance of respite for caregivers. The conversation highlights the role of the church in supporting families with special needs, the need for inclusive space

Episode 111: Calling out the called with Scott Pace and Shane Pruitt

Feb 12 2025 44 mins  
In this episode I speak with Scott Pace and Shane Pruitt to discuss their book Calling Out the Called. We explore the current landscape of ministry, the lack of young leaders, and the importance of inviting the next generation to consider a calling to ministry. The conversation delves into the process of discerning a call, the role of mentorship, and the necessity of creating oppor

Episode 110: The Path to Being a Pastor

Feb 04 2025 58 mins  
In this episode of the Ordinary Christian Podcast, Craig Thompson interviews Bobby Jamieson, a pastor and author, discussing his book 'The Path to Being a Pastor.' They explore the journey to pastoral ministry, the importance of humble aspiration, and the various roles within church leadership. Jamieson emphasizes that aspiring to ministry should focus on growth and qualifi

Episode 109: Abide in Christ

Jan 16 2025 18 mins  
In this episode of the Ordinary Christian Podcast, Craig Thompson discusses the importance of maintaining spiritual commitments made at the beginning of the year, particularly focusing on Bible reading and prayer. He emphasizes God's immutability, explaining that God does not change, which provides a solid foundation for faith. The conversation explores the concept of abiding i

Episode 108: Reading Suggestions for 2025

Jan 09 2025 24 mins  
If you have made a commitment to read more in 2025, here are a few suggestions you might enjoy or benefit from. - Jonathan Haidt—The Anxious Generation - Michael Easter—The Comfort Crisis and Scarcity Brain - Cal Newport—Slow Productivity - Alan Noble—On Getting Out of Bed - Abigail Shrier—Irreversible Damage and Bad Therapy - Norman Maclean—A River Runs Through It -

Episode 107: No Bad Days. Fighting Cancer with Paul Davis

Oct 25 2024 49 mins  
In this episode, Paul Davis shares his struggle with stage four liver cancer. He tells how he has found hope in the hard days and how this diagnoses has given him a new perspective. There are no bad days, just some difficulties to overcome. Paul's attitude and faith have challenged and encouraged me. I know it will do the same for you. Share this episode with someone who may need

Episode 106: What Do You Stand to Lose?

Sep 19 2024 25 mins  
In this episode, I share a recent Wednesday night sermon from the book of 1 Kings. We considered the life of King Solomon, how he started, how he lost his focus on the Lord, how he failed, and ultimately how he led his son to lose the kingdom. None of you have a literal kingdom to lose, but we all stand to lose much if we lose our focus on the Lord. I hope you enjoy this episode. I

Episode 105: The Long-Term Impact of Short-Term Mission Trips with Brian Garbade

Sep 06 2024 73 mins  
On this episode of The Podcast, Brian Garbade sits down to share his story of international mission engagement. From his first international trip that was a disaster, to today where he sits on the board of an evangelistic ministry from Scotland (The Heralds Trust), Brian sharers how short-term mission trips challenged him to be more missional abroad and more engaged in discipleship

Episode 104: The Religion of American Greatness with Paul Miller

Aug 22 2024 66 mins  
In this episode, Craig Thompson interviews Paul D. Miller about his book, The Religion of American Greatness: What’s Wrong with Christian Nationalism? They discuss the personal background of Paul Miller, the relationship between Christianity and America, the concept of separation of church and state, and the dangers of Christian nationalism. They also touch on the influence of Ch