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Naked and Unashamed
Pursuing Faith with Dominic DoneFebruary 01, 2024x
23
00:35:4424.56 MB

Naked and Unashamed

In this episode of Pursuing Faith, Dominic explores John 8, and the words Jesus spoke to a woman who was full of shame. He said to her, “neither do I condemn you, go your way and sin no more." When we are in a place of shame, the natural response is to hide our truest self or to push people aw...

Breaking Bread with the Dead: How Reading Shapes Your Intellectual and Spiritual Journey
Pursuing Faith with Dominic DoneJanuary 12, 2024x
22
01:04:5344.59 MB

Breaking Bread with the Dead: How Reading Shapes Your Intellectual and Spiritual Journey

In this episode, Dominic has a conversation with Joseph Clair. Joseph serves as the executive dean of the Cultural Enterprise, which encompasses the humanities, theology, and education at George Fox University in Oregon. He is also dean of the College of Humanities and an associate professor of the...

Why Does God Allow Storms?
Pursuing Faith with Dominic DoneJanuary 04, 2024x
21
00:35:0324.1 MB

Why Does God Allow Storms?

In John 6, Jesus allowed his disciples to sail into a storm. But why? Why would he allow them to face something that they were terrified of experiencing? In this episode, Dominic shares three ways that God uses storms in our life: To grow our faith, strengthen our hope, and deepen our love. Pursuin...

God of Suddenly: Are You Ready To Say “Yes” When God Says Go?
Pursuing Faith with Dominic DoneDecember 15, 2023x
19
00:38:5726.77 MB

God of Suddenly: Are You Ready To Say “Yes” When God Says Go?

In this episode, Dominic explores the story of Jesus sudden healing of the man at the pool of Bethesda (John 5:1-15). God is a God of 'suddenly.' This is found 87 times in the Bible.  They wept, 'suddenly' an angel appeared at the tomb... They walked, 'suddenly' He app...

Dominic Debates an Atheist
Pursuing Faith with Dominic DoneNovember 29, 2023x
18
01:07:0946.14 MB

Dominic Debates an Atheist

 In this episode of Pursuing Faith (first published by the Unbelievable Podcast), Dominic debates British philosopher and atheist, Julian Baggini. Julian is the author of over 20 books, founder of the British Humanist Association, has written articles for the New York times, the Guardian, and the W...

Find Your Wow
Pursuing Faith with Dominic DoneNovember 22, 2023x
17
00:30:2420.9 MB

Find Your Wow

Have you lost your sense of wonder? Are there things, places, opportunities, or people that, in your stress and distraction, you’ve looked past? Have you failed to see the beauty right in front of you? In the hope of big happiness, are you missing the small joys?  In this episode of Pursuing Faith,...

Pipe Theology
Pursuing Faith with Dominic DoneNovember 17, 2023x
16
00:37:2325.7 MB

Pipe Theology

In political science, the word “reactionary” is used to describe someone who is content with the status quo. Without a vision of their own, when change comes, they quickly adapt to the new environment. However, a “revolutionary” is someone who creates and calls others into positive change. As you s...

When Your Soul is Restless
Pursuing Faith with Dominic DoneNovember 10, 2023x
15
00:34:1823.58 MB

When Your Soul is Restless

In this episode of Pursuing Faith, Dominic teaches on the story of the Samaritan woman from John 4. We’re surrounded by a world that fuels our discontent. Alluring advertisements, temptations, distractions, materialism and consumerism all offer the promise of satisfaction, but only leave us more re...

What is Belief In God?
Pursuing Faith with Dominic DoneNovember 03, 2023x
14
00:39:0226.83 MB

What is Belief In God?

What does it mean to actually "believe" in God? Is it merely an affirmation of faith or something more? In this episode of Pursuing Faith, Dominic explores Jesus conversation with Nicodemus in John 3 through the lens of what true belief looks like. If this ministry has been an encourageme...

That Time I hit a Harley
Pursuing Faith with Dominic DoneOctober 26, 2023x
13
00:44:1830.45 MB

That Time I hit a Harley

Over the last few months we’ve been going through the Gospel of John, having a look at the history and background, as well as exploring cultural and apologetic questions that this book raises for us today. In this episode we’ll be unpacking the first part of John 3, digging into what Jesus meant wh...

Following Jesus Isn’t Safe
Pursuing Faith with Dominic DoneOctober 12, 2023x
12
00:44:5230.84 MB

Following Jesus Isn’t Safe

In this episode, Dominic explores John 2:13-25. In this controversial passage, Jesus is seen driving out religious leaders from the temple. This raises a ton of fascinating questions about the character of Jesus, the nature of organized religion and church, and God’s vision for holiness in our live...

Who is God? (Part 2)
Pursuing Faith with Dominic DoneSeptember 22, 2023x
11
00:45:2031.16 MB

Who is God? (Part 2)

In this episode, Dominic shares part 2 of a talk he gave in Portland, Oregon. C.S. Lewis once said that theology is a type of map - that instead of being merely analyzed from a distance - ought to be used in the moment by moment trenches of our humanity. In this message, Dominic shares how the doct...

Therapy & Helping Hurting People
Better DaysAugust 15, 2023x
11
00:32:1022.16 MB

Therapy & Helping Hurting People

How do we help hurting people? And how do we know when to reach out for help with our mental health? In this weeks episode, Wesley Towne has a conversation with Dr. Stephanie Caine, Jason Caine and Dr. Casey Taylor about how to help hurting people, knowing when to reach out for help, and therapy 10...

Relationships
Better DaysAugust 08, 2023x
10
00:28:1719.49 MB

Relationships

Relationships are a core component to mental health. Healthy relationships can cause us to flourish. And unhealthy relationships bring us stress and pain. In this weeks episode, Wesley Towne has a conversation with Dr. Stephanie Caine, Jason Caine and Dr. Casey Taylor about God's design for re...

Grief
Better DaysAugust 01, 2023x
9
00:22:5515.8 MB

Grief

Grief is a normal human response to loss and painful moments in life. Followers of Jesus should learn to grieve in an emotionally and spiritually healthy manner. What does that look like? In this weeks episode, Wesley Towne has a conversation with Dr. Stephanie Caine, Jason Caine and Dr. Casey Tayl...

Trauma
Better DaysJuly 25, 2023x
8
00:42:5529.54 MB

Trauma

Trauma is a popular topic in our culture. What is trauma? And how should followers of Jesus think about trauma? In this weeks episode, Wesley Towne has a conversation with Dr. Stephanie Caine, Jason Caine and Dr. Casey Taylor about trauma in our culture, a theology of trauma, the danger of thinking...

Suicide
Better DaysJuly 18, 2023x
7
00:30:4121.14 MB

Suicide

Suicide is a sensitive topic. The reality of suicide has intersected with many people’s lives. Some have thought about suicide in their deep pain and hopelessness, and others have been affected personally through losing someone they loved to suicide. In this weeks episode, Wesley Towne has a conver...

Theology of Self-Care
Better DaysJuly 11, 2023x
6
00:29:4720.52 MB

Theology of Self-Care

What is self-care? Should followers of Jesus have a healthy theology and practice of self-care? In this weeks episode, Wesley Towne has a conversation with Dr. Stephanie Caine and Dr. Casey Taylor discussing a healthy theology of self-care, misconceptions around self-care, and offer practices for f...

Burnout
Better DaysJuly 05, 2023x
5
00:45:3031.31 MB

Burnout

Burnout seems to be an epidemic in western culture. Burnout is no longer the experience of a few. Burnout has become the experience of the majority. In this weeks episode, Wesley Towne has a conversation with Dr. Stephanie Caine, Dr. Casey Taylor and Jason Caine about the anatomy of burnout, causes...

Who is God? (Part 1)
Pursuing Faith with Dominic DoneJune 30, 2023x
9
00:45:2131.18 MB

Who is God? (Part 1)

AW Tozer once wrote: “What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us. The history of mankind will probably show that no people has ever risen above its religion, and man’s spiritual history will positively demonstrate that no religion has ever been greater th...

Depression
Better DaysJune 27, 2023x
4
00:39:4527.36 MB

Depression

Millions of people are living through the reality of depression in this moment. Depression is a complex and often confusing experience. In this weeks episode, Wesley Towne has a conversation with Dr. Stephanie Caine, Dr. Casey Taylor and Jason Caine about what depression is, why people are afraid t...

Anxiety
Better DaysJune 20, 2023x
3
00:43:3530 MB

Anxiety

Anxiety is the most prevalent mental health condition in the US. What does the Bible say about anxiety? And how can followers of Jesus navigate anxiety? In this weeks episode, Wesley Towne has a conversation with Dr. Stephanie Caine, Dr. Casey Taylor and Jason Caine about what the Bible says about ...

Mental Health & Culture
Better DaysJune 13, 2023x
2
00:31:3321.73 MB

Mental Health & Culture

Mental health challenges appear to be affecting every generation in our culture, particularly the youngest generations. Why are mental health statistics rising in our culture? And what are the causes behind these rising mental health challenges? In this weeks episode, Wesley Towne has a conversatio...

Sarah Yardley on Navigating Change with an Unchanging God
Pursuing Faith with Dominic DoneJune 09, 2023x
8
00:51:1035.17 MB

Sarah Yardley on Navigating Change with an Unchanging God

Dominic Done and Sarah Yardley explore what the Bible says about change and how to navigate it.  Our Website: PursuingFaith.org Mentioned in this episode: SarahYardley.com Creation Fest UK We'd love to hear from you! info@pursuingfaith.org

Mental Health & Christianity
Better DaysJune 06, 2023x
1
00:31:2721.67 MB

Mental Health & Christianity

How does mental health relate to Christianity and following Jesus? Mental health is deeply rooted in the story of the Bible. Mental health and every bit of human flourishing was God's design from the beginning. In this weeks episode, I have a conversation with Dr. Stephanie Caine, Dr. Casey Ta...

When Change Finds You with Kristen Strong
Pursuing Faith with Dominic DoneMay 10, 2023x
7
00:51:3635.46 MB

When Change Finds You with Kristen Strong

In this episode, Dominic has a conversation with Kristen Strong. Kristen is the author of When Change Finds You , Girl Meets Change and Back Roads to Belonging . They talk about about how to get through seasons of change, and the role that true friends have in breathing life into our anxious souls....

Death is Defeated
Pursuing Faith with Dominic DoneApril 07, 2023x
6
00:38:2526.41 MB

Death is Defeated

Happy Easter weekend! In this episode, Dominic shares a talk he gave on the story of the resurrection of Lazarus. His tragic death and resurrection, as recounted in John 11, is not only a picture of Jesus death and resurrection — but a story of hope for all of humanity. Because Jesus broke the chai...

How to Deal with Church Hurt with Mary Jo Sharp
Pursuing Faith with Dominic DoneMarch 16, 2023x
5
00:58:1340.01 MB

How to Deal with Church Hurt with Mary Jo Sharp

Why would anyone want to be a Christian when there is so much hypocrisy in the church? Dominic interviews Mary Jo Sharp, as she shares her journey as one who still holds to a beautiful faith, despite wounding experiences within the Christian community. Our Website: PursuingFaith.org Mentioned in th...

Evan Wickham on Worship as Hope and War
Pursuing Faith with Dominic DoneMarch 01, 2023x
4
01:14:3251.21 MB

Evan Wickham on Worship as Hope and War

In this episode, Dominic has a fascinating conversation with his friend, Evan Wickham. After giving an update about his life and ministry, Evan shares his thoughts on worship and its tenacious power to transform our lives.  Evan Wickham is Lead Pastor of Park Hill Church in San Diego, CA. He is mar...

After Doubt: How To Question Your Faith Without Losing It with AJ Swoboda
Pursuing Faith with Dominic DoneFebruary 17, 2023x
3
00:40:4628.02 MB

After Doubt: How To Question Your Faith Without Losing It with AJ Swoboda

Is there a way to walk faithfully through doubt and come out the other side with a deeper love for Jesus, the church, and its tradition? Can we question our faith without losing it? In this episode, Dominic chats with award-winning author, pastor, and professor A. J. Swoboda to discuss how to move ...

Is Jesus God?
Pursuing Faith with Dominic DoneJanuary 31, 2023x
2
00:50:0434.41 MB

Is Jesus God?

In this episode, Dominic tackles the question: Is Jesus God? According to a recent Christianity Today article, 43% of evangelical Americans believe that Jesus was a good moral teacher, but not divine. But what does the Bible say about this? What does it mean when Jesus claimed to be the ‘Word’ of G...

The Intentional Year with Glenn Packiam
Pursuing Faith with Dominic DoneJanuary 17, 2023x
1
00:49:1233.81 MB

The Intentional Year with Glenn Packiam

In this episode, Dominic and Glenn have a conversation about ministry, pastoring during the pandemic, and how to live pro-actively amidst the demands of life.  Glenn Packiam is lead pastor of Rockharbor in Costa Mesa, California. He earned a Doctorate in Theology and Ministry from Durham University...

Flourish: Intentional Parenting with Phil and Diane Comer
Pursuing Faith with Dominic DoneDecember 19, 2022x
10
00:57:0839.26 MB

Flourish: Intentional Parenting with Phil and Diane Comer

In this episode, Dominic interviews long-time friends and mentors, Phil and Diane Comer. Phil and Diane are founders of Intentional Parents: Raising Passionate Jesus Followers. They started this ministry to bring hope and practical help to parents who desire to raise children who walk with God and ...

Flourish: The Future of the Church with Josiah Kennealy
Pursuing Faith with Dominic DoneDecember 08, 2022x
9
00:39:4227.29 MB

Flourish: The Future of the Church with Josiah Kennealy

In this episode, Dominic interviews Josiah Kennealy. Josiah is a pastor, speaker and founder of the non-profit Young Adults Today. He is also the author of Fulfill Your Purpose in Your Generation.  Josiah and Dominic discuss the future of the church as well as the three greatest needs of the emergi...

Flourish: Citizens of Heaven
Pursuing Faith with Dominic DoneNovember 08, 2022x
8
00:33:2622.99 MB

Flourish: Citizens of Heaven

In this episode, Dominic offers some reflection on Philippians 3:20 - "Our citizenship is in heaven." What does that mean for our lives? How is this lived out? How can we navigate this thorny political climate we find ourselves in? Books Mentioned in the Episode: Destroyer of the gods by ...

Flourish: Sean McDowell on Sexuality, Politics, and Practicing Kindness
Pursuing Faith with Dominic DoneOctober 01, 2022x
7
00:50:4234.85 MB

Flourish: Sean McDowell on Sexuality, Politics, and Practicing Kindness

In this episode, Dominic has a conversation with Sean McDowell. Sean is Associate Professor of Apologetics at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University. He is also an author of 15 books, including his most recent: A Rebel’s Manifesto: Choosing Truth, Real Justice, and Love amid the Noise of Today...

Flourish: Unlocking Resilience When Life is a Mess with Daniel Fusco
Pursuing Faith with Dominic DoneSeptember 16, 2022x
6
00:46:3131.97 MB

Flourish: Unlocking Resilience When Life is a Mess with Daniel Fusco

In this episode, Dominic has a chat with Daniel Fusco about his new book “You’re Gonna Make It: Unlocking Resilience When Life is a Mess.” Daniel Fusco is an author, a church planter, and the lead pastor of Crossroads Community Church in Vancouver Washington.  Books Mentioned in the Episode: You’re...

Flourish: Breathe Again
Pursuing Faith with Dominic DoneJuly 18, 2022x
4
00:38:0526.18 MB

Flourish: Breathe Again

In this episode, Dominic gives an update about the non-profit, Pursuing Faith, and an opportunity to minister to Ukrainian refugees. He then unpacks 2 Peter 1 as a roadmap towards a flourishing life. Peter writes: “Make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to ...

Flourish: He Restores My Soul
Pursuing Faith with Dominic DoneJune 17, 2022x
3
00:45:0030.93 MB

Flourish: He Restores My Soul

In this episode, Dominic gives an update about Pursuing Faith events, and then shares a recent talk he gave in Southern Oregon. Based on Psalm 23, this talk unpacks what David meant when he wrote: “He restores my soul.” How can our soul be restored? What is a soul anyway? And what does the Bible ha...

Flourish: God's Beautiful Vision for Your Soul
Pursuing Faith with Dominic DoneMay 10, 2022x
2
00:34:0923.48 MB

Flourish: God's Beautiful Vision for Your Soul

From Genesis to Revelation, we see that God's purpose for our soul is flourishing. Unlike our culture's shallow definition of flourishing, God's vision is far deeper and authentic. In this episode, Dominic takes us on a theological journey exploring God's word and God's int...

Flourish: Your Soul’s Longing
Pursuing Faith with Dominic DoneApril 26, 2022x
1
00:26:3818.32 MB

Flourish: Your Soul’s Longing

How is the health of your soul? Is the deepest part of you flourishing—or is it languishing and gasping for air? Life lately has been filled with exhausting challenges: personal loss, political division, economic turmoil, faith deconstruction, and isolation. And our souls feel it. Yet in the face o...

Questions: Why is the world so broken?
Pursuing Faith with Dominic DoneMarch 14, 2022x
16
00:45:2031.16 MB

Questions: Why is the world so broken?

If God is all powerful and all loving, then why does evil exist? Why does the world bleed with suffering? Why doesn’t he intervene? To be human is to grapple with that question, and for thousands of years we haven’t stopped asking it. In this episode, Dominic explores Scripture to see what it says ...

Ukraine Update with Nick Cady
Pursuing Faith with Dominic DoneFebruary 28, 2022x
15
00:28:5219.85 MB

Ukraine Update with Nick Cady

Russia's recent invasion is the largest in Europe since World War II. In this episode, Dominic interviews Nick Cady: a pastor whose family is originally from Ukraine. He is also an author, scholar and missionary. Dominic and Nick discuss recent events in Ukraine, the nation's history, and...

Special Announcement!
Pursuing Faith with Dominic DoneFebruary 11, 2022x
14
00:15:0410.37 MB

Special Announcement!

In this special episode, Dominic announces the release of his new book, "Your Longing Has a Name: Come Alive to the Story You Were Made For" . How is the health of your soul? Is the deepest part of you flourishing—or is it languishing and gasping for air? Life lately has been filled with ...

Questions: Why is God Silent?
Pursuing Faith with Dominic DoneFebruary 01, 2022x
13
00:35:4424.57 MB

Questions: Why is God Silent?

Of all the causes of doubt in our lives, the silence of God is hardest to understand. In some ways, it’s similar to the doubts we experience when we suffer; but it comes at us in a different way. Suffering is often caused by a sudden, catastrophic event. But the silence of God can be glacial. It sl...

Questions: How do I Forgive?
Pursuing Faith with Dominic DoneJanuary 11, 2022x
11
00:39:0526.86 MB

Questions: How do I Forgive?

We live in a moment when everyone seems to be hurt, bitter or angry about something. As we begin a new year, let’s explore together why and how we can forgive. How can we, in a toxic culture, allow our souls to heal from the trauma of the last year? Let’s discover together, the freedom that is avai...

The Soundtrack of Christmas
Pursuing Faith with Dominic DoneDecember 21, 2021x
10
00:44:2030.47 MB

The Soundtrack of Christmas

 In this special Christmas episode, Dominic shares an encouraging word from Luke chapter 1. Resources: PursuingFaith.org We'd love to hear from you! info@pursuingfaith.org

Questions: How to Read the Bible
Pursuing Faith with Dominic DoneDecember 14, 2021x
9
00:29:1120.07 MB

Questions: How to Read the Bible

The Bible is the best-selling book of all time, but did you know that only 11% of Americans have read the Bible from cover to cover? In this episode, Dominic discusses 4 important and helpful practices to help as you read through the Bible, whether for the first time or as a long-term reader of Scr...

Questions: Can I Trust the Bible?
Pursuing Faith with Dominic DoneNovember 30, 2021x
8
00:39:4027.26 MB

Questions: Can I Trust the Bible?

While most people recognize the impact the Bible has had upon culture and history, we live in a moment when people increasingly distrust the Bible. In this episode, Dominic unpacks how the Bible is trustworthy by engaging with three commonly asked questions: Is the Bible relevant for our lives? Is ...

Questions: The Book That Made Your World
Pursuing Faith with Dominic DoneNovember 15, 2021x
7
00:37:0425.48 MB

Questions: The Book That Made Your World

Questions people have about faith and doubt are often related to their understanding of the Bible. What is the Bible? Is it our source of authority? Can we trust it? Where did it come from? Who were its authors? In the first of a 3 part mini-series of podcasts, Dominic unpacks the profound impact, ...