Is tithing essential? Must we worship in a church to truly be a church? Are religious organizations reflecting capitalist values, and if so, is that problematic? Our journey, from Freedom Market to Spread Love {FM} to The Value Exchange, explores the intersection of economic justice and spirituality. Networks CarePortal Responders Signup Sound equipment courtesy of https://instagram.com/micbikesnyc

A local foster family is helping an older teenager placed with them in foster care experience a sense of normalcy through access to a cell phone! However, they are caring for multiple kids and the costs really add up! They'd love just a bit of help in covering the cost of this phone -- a visa gift card to help cover a few months of this device would be extra helpful for this family in caring for this teenager! Become a responder at the link below!Thank you!Networks CarePortal Responder...

Two teenagers (13 and 17 years old) recently lost their mother to a drug overdose, and their father has checked himself into rehab. They are now under the care of their aunt and her husband. Due to the tragic circumstances, the children had to leave their home with only the clothes on their backs, as it is currently a crime scene. The aunt has space in her home for the children, and a neighbor has provided beds. However, the girls need clothing and other essentials. A VISA gift card for $300 ...

Last week, we launched our first Value Exchange weekend, aimed at encouraging discussions among both like-minded individuals and neighbors with diverse perspectives, all in the spirit of outreach and faith-building. This week, we prepare our regulars to welcome neighbors from various political, social, and spiritual backgrounds into our church community, including those from our right-leaning community.On a related note, some of our members have expressed concerns about referring to ourselves...

SOS - How to Launch a Church is a compelling podcast that delves into the grassroots efforts of The Value Exchange Fellowship organizers as they embark on a mission to establish a new, purpose-driven church. Each episode follows their journey, highlighting the challenges and triumphs of cold calling friends, family, and even strangers, to recruit members for their virtual (sometimes not) congregation. In addition to the practical aspects of church planning, the podcast shares the hosts' perso...

Spiritual maturity involves deeply understanding and integrating spiritual principles into our lives to promote sustainability and community well-being. This requires recognizing our shortcomings, such as actions that harm the environment or social justice, and being willing to change. Misinterpreting scripture can be a sign of spiritual immaturity; for instance, a child's misinterpretation of a parent's discipline as anger parallels how we might misunderstand Jesus expelling the merchants fr...

As part of our effort to build a mission-driven, non-denominational church, Spiritual Operating Systems, we put our words and our fellowship into action weekly. During this hour, we continued our outreach efforts, as we still had $130 to raise to get a car seat for a child in our Hernando neighborhood. I experimented with reaching out to friends and family in real-time, even if it meant raising $10 at a time. All the outreach came from calling friends in an age when no one answers the phone. ...

In this episode we delve into why people lose their peace, give in to anger, and the harmful effects of these emotions. Our conversation will include the Sean Combs abuse case. We will ground our discussion in Ephesians 6:15: "And having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace." We end the episode with our tooic based open mic.Opening Track "A-TENSiON” courtesy of The CollektivClosing Track “Its a Family Affair" by Sly and The Family StonePanel LinksSpreadlovefm.comNetworks...

The Spiritual Operating Systems, how enhancing your spiritual preparedness can positively impact your daily life.Hello all Trev here, In this first episode, I share my testimony about my past encounters with recreational drugs during my time away from my current religious beliefs. My recent spiritual reconnection has compelled me to share this to let people know they are not alone in their own struggles—whether it's drugs, sex, alcohol, or just not being the people others think they are. We'l...

We take an introspective look at the dynamics of ideological bubbles, with a particular focus on a recent case involving the killing of Airman Roger Fortson by a Florida Police Officer. These bubbles often place the self or the group at the center, creating an environment where different perspectives are not only ignored but often unwelcome. A critical aspect of such bubbles is the immunity they grant to internal beliefs or leaders, putting them beyond any form of critique.In acknowledging th...