Perspectives Podcast

15/03/2024

After a year off, we're firing up the old podcast again, this time with my son Broderic as we journey through pioneering a new missional space in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. Join us over the coming months as we unpack missional theology, philosophy, and stories along the way from a variety of faith perspectives.

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To learn more about Lighthouse Cluj, visit https://mirministries.org/lighthouse

After a year break, we're back to conversations on a variety of missional and faith perspectives. This week, I'm joined by Broderic Crowe, our eldest son who's joined us in Cluj-Napoca Romania for the launch of a new missional creative space called Lighthouse Cluj. In this episode, we're just warmin...

18/11/2022

First of some recommended book reviews.

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Evangelicalism is reaching an inflection point. The exodus of millennials from Evangelical churches and the growth of those self-identifying as "Nones," as in "None of the Above," for their church affiliation, is concerning for the movement's future.
Evangelical leaders offer mixed responses to this challenge--from circling the wagons to an enthusiastic "Everything must change!" posture.

Theosis takes a different approach. Seeking to understand Evangelicalism and its origins, this book suggests that Evangelicalism is best understood as the sibling of western, Enlightenment Modernity, which served it well . . . until the modern cultural ethos began to shift dramatically toward post-modernity.

In this shift, young Evangelicals--principally postmoderns themselves--are abandoning "their father's Evangelicalism" and its perceived linearity, hyper-rationalism, either/or exclusivity, and faith expression, too often perceived as stripped of mystery and wonder.
Theosis proposes that to move forward, Evangelicalism must go back to the future, to re-engage with the patristic understanding of salvation as theosis; deification, or union with God.

This radical return--and broadening of the doctrine of salvation--has begun to gain traction in Western Christendom, slowly being considered as it has always in the Christian East, as mere Christianity.

18/11/2022

In this episode Bruce reviews the book by Michael Paul Gama. Evangelicalism is reaching an inflection point. The exodus of millennials from Evangelical churches and the growth of those self-identifying as "Nones," as in "None of the Above," for their church affiliation, is concerning for the movemen...

08/11/2022

In this episode, we talk with Aleksa Ayshpur from Kyiv, Ukraine. Aleksa is a gifted young women who has worked for the past 10yrs promoting charity projects and inspiring others in Ukraine to make culture. Aleksa shares her story, having lost her dad when she was just one year's old, she and her sis...

08/11/2022

November 8th, Aleksa's journey from Ukraine, to Italy, to Romania.. navigating loss and living into a surprising new world.

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In this episode, we talk with Aleksa Ayshpur from Kyiv, Ukraine. Aleksa is a gifted young women who has worked for the past 10yrs promoting charity projects and inspiring others in Ukraine to make culture. Aleksa shares her story, having lost her dad when she was just one year's old, she and her sis...

02/11/2022

Episode: Parenting the Teen This week we're focusing on the the teenage years. A favorite parenting season for Deb, these years are filled with exploring, questions, and the final stage before they leave the nest.. usually! Bruce & Deb discuss sexuality, dating, and the transition into friendship as...

23/10/2022

Our family just returned yesterday from a retreat with friends in Ukraine. For those tracking the news, there's so much ongoing information concerning Ukraine it can be overwhelming to try and try and make sense of what's actually going on.

In this podcast, I give a summary of the past two months since the Kharkiv offensive, the domino effect from conscription, drones, weaponizing energy and now the potential for disaster in the Kherson region if the dam is destroyed.

For regular Ukrainians, the focus is surviving the winter, and the new rolling blackouts. I talk about how Ukrainians heat their homes, and the practical challenges ahead.

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23/10/2022

Our family just returned yesterday from a mountain retreat in Western Ukraine with our friends from central Ukraine. For those tracking the news, there's so much ongoing information concerning Ukraine it can be overwhelming to try and try and make sense of what's actually going on. In this podcast,....

11/10/2022

Episode: Parenting the Pr***en This week we're focusing on the emotional pr***en years. As parents, we need to embrace this season as a time of testing and differentiation as our kids begin to embark on discovery of their identity. This essential transition is only made more difficult when parents e...

07/10/2022

Parenting can be so exhausting!

In this episode, we focus on 4-10yr olds and the importance for parents to pay attention to their bodies, emotions and take care of their own soul first.

So often, young and first time parents are reactionary, and unaware of the deeper issues going on in their own hearts. Without realizing this, we'll we're train our kids that it's normative to operate in stress with others.

Bruce & Deb discuss importance of moving from the 'outward obedience' focus of the toddler years the more sustainable and life-giving 'relational influence' by focusing on the heart, and the power of unconditional love.

Whether your single or married, come join us as we dive deeply into ways we're learning how to form emotionally and spiritually healthy kids, teens, and young adults.

Deb is a certified Spiritual Director, and Bruce is a cross-cultural leader in missional spaces. They've been married 28yrs, raising 8 of their own children in the US, Ukraine and now Romania. They enjoy living rooms, meaning making, and conversations that engage the soul.

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28/09/2022

Parenting Perspectives Episode 2: Infant - 3yrs old.

In this episode, Deb and Bruce Crowe talk about creating rhythms, nurturing the heart vs outward obedience and how the early years set the stage for friendship with our children.

The Crowes have been married for 27 years, they have 8 children and one grandson. They are currently living in Romania with their four youngest kids.

Each week they share their perspective on a stage of parenting, and advice they would give their younger parenting selves.

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