Vicki and Jason discuss some common problems with how we understand forgiveness, anger, and trauma and how to helpfully think through them. Plus they get into biblical theology.   You can hear Vicki's other podcast "Talking to Humans" here.   You can read Darby Strickland's new book "What Is Abuse?" here,

Steve and Jason discuss diversity in the church, Imago Dei, parenting, and BBQ. Look for Steve on Instagram and Twitter @urbanspurgeon   You can read the Acts 29 race and justice resource list here. You can find "Dark Clouds Deep Mercy: Discovering Grace in Lament" here. You can find "Weep With Me: How Lament Opens a Door for Racial Reconciliation" here.

Sean and Jason discuss life changes, pastoring in Hawaii, and dealing with the realities of age and limitations.    You can find Daybreak Church here.

Edward and Jason discuss struggles with prayer, his book Only God, and what it's like to pastor in Oakland.   You can find Only God: A Supernatural Church Planting Story here. You can hear more from Edward here: http://www.edwardpaz.com/

Costi and Jason discuss the prosperity gospel, Costi's exit from it, and the joy of God's grace in the gospel.   You can get Costi's book here. You can follow Costi on Twitter here.  You can hear more from Costi at https://redeemeraz.org/

Jen and Jason discuss her book, being people of the Word, and why women can and should be theologians.   You can find Jen's book here.  You can read more from her at the Gospel Coalition. And you can read more and listen to her at her website: jenoshman.com

Kate, Neil, and Jason discuss Dirt Poor Robins, creativity and art, and using creativity as Christians and image bearers of God.   You can find more about Dirt Poor Robins here. Find the book "Echoes of Exodus" that was recommended here.

Brian and Jason discuss Acts 29 (past, present, future), the value of partnership, and some ways forward with leadership and mission.  You can learn more from Brian at https://contextstaffing.com/  You can learn more about Acts 29 at www.acts29.com

Vicki and Jason discuss counseling and the Bible, "over-realized Complementarianism", abuse, and thinking through helping those with trauma as a church.   Get Vicki's book "When Help Heals" on Amazon here.   Learn more about Vicki at Redemption Gateway here.

Ronnie and Jason discuss Ronnie's the shift from Tooth and Nail Record days with Joy Electric to becoming a pastor, processing life changes, partnerships between churches, and their shared affinity for Christmas. Learn more about Substance Church  Listen to the Happy Rant Podcast wherever you get your podcasts Get Ronnie's book "The Greatest Gift Ever Given" here