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Naked and Unashamed
Pursuing Faith with Dominic DoneFebruary 01, 2024x
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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...

The Meaning of Christmas
Pursuing Faith with Dominic DoneDecember 22, 2023x
20
00:24:0916.62 MB

The Meaning of Christmas

In this special Christmas episode, Dominic shares a message from the gospel of John. What’s unique about this gospel is that, unlike the other gospels, John doesn’t give us the facts about Christmas. For example, there is no mention of the manger, the star or the wise men. Instead, he digs past the...

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...

Justin Brierley on The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God
Pursuing Faith with Dominic DoneJuly 20, 2023x
10
00:53:3336.81 MB

Justin Brierley on The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God

Dominic interviews Justin Brierley about his new book, The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God , and how we may be witnessing a return of belief in our generation. The cultural narrative that has shaped the west for decades is that secularism has replaced Christianity, and that faith will continue ...

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...

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

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
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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: Aggressively Happy with Joy Clarkson
Pursuing Faith with Dominic DoneDecember 30, 2022x
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00:45:3631.34 MB

Flourish: Aggressively Happy with Joy Clarkson

In this episode, Dominic interviews Joy Clarkson, author of Aggressively Happy: A Realist's Guide to Believing in the Goodness of Life . Joy Clarkson holds a PhD in theology from the Institute for Theology and the Arts at the University of Saint Andrews. She is an editor at Plough Magazine and...

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
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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
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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
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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: 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...

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...

A Conversation on Guilt with Casey Shortt
Better DaysAugust 03, 2021x
3
00:29:4920.57 MB

A Conversation on Guilt with Casey Shortt

Guilt is an emotion that all humans feel. We are imperfect and experience the internal sense of wrongdoing. How do we process our guilt in a healthy manner? In this weeks episode, I have a conversation with Casey Shortt, a clinical psychologist, about the anatomy of guilt and how to process through...

A Conversation on Identity with Dominic Done
Better DaysJuly 27, 2021x
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00:35:4524.64 MB

A Conversation on Identity with Dominic Done

Identity is not a simple topic, nor is it is a simple endeavor to understand. Identity is complex and layered. Many of us struggle with our identity, and this struggle can often shape our internal emotional and mental narrative. In this weeks episode, I have a conversation with my friend Dominic Do...

A Conversation on Emotional Health with Xavier Brasseur
Better DaysJuly 20, 2021x
1
00:37:4526.01 MB

A Conversation on Emotional Health with Xavier Brasseur

Emotional health is a popular topic in our culture. What is emotional health? How do we cultivate emotional health? In this weeks episode, I have a conversation with my friend Xavier Brasseur about the different facets of emotional health, how to cultivate emotional health, and our stories growing ...

Summer Session S07
Better DaysJuly 17, 202100:02:011.47 MB

Summer Session S07

Welcome to Better Days Podcast, The Summer Session!  This summer I am looking forward to having conversations with people about emotional and mental health. I will end each episode with a tip to practice. These tips will help you process and navigate your own mental and emotional health.  I am so l...

Lament + American Christianity
Better DaysFebruary 23, 2021x
11
00:18:1812.66 MB

Lament + American Christianity

We live in a culture obsessed with happiness, positivity and success. This cultural atmosphere makes us uncomfortable communicating the pain and emotions around suffering. The biblical world had a language and response to pain and suffering called lament. In this weeks podcast, I talk about what la...

Processing Our Past + Family of Origin
Better DaysFebruary 16, 2021x
10
00:16:4011.54 MB

Processing Our Past + Family of Origin

We all desire to feel at peace. We all want to live fully in the reality of the present. We all want a future where feel emotionally, mentally, and relationally unhindered so that we can fully engage in our relationships. Sometimes we have to process our past in order to find healing, freedom and g...

Tips for Anxiety 02
Better DaysFebruary 09, 2021x
9
00:16:3511.48 MB

Tips for Anxiety 02

Anxiety is so prevalent in this moment. Many of us are feeling anxious about the events that we are living through. In this weeks episode, I talk about anxiety and stress, anxiety and self-care, anxiety and relational support, and the importance of professional help. 

Tips for Anxiety 01
Better DaysFebruary 02, 2021x
8
00:24:3216.94 MB

Tips for Anxiety 01

Anxiety is so prevalent in this moment. Many of us are feeling anxious about the events that we are living through. In this weeks episode, I share my experience with anxiety, along with practices and concepts that have helped me. 

Anxiety, the Bible + Thought Patterns
Better DaysJanuary 26, 2021x
7
00:22:2715.51 MB

Anxiety, the Bible + Thought Patterns

Anxiety is so prevalent in this moment. Many of us are feeling anxious about the events that we are living through. In this weeks episode, we have a conversation about the narratives around anxiety in Christianity, what the Bible teaches about anxiety, unhealthy thought patterns, and getting to the...

Understanding Anxiety
Better DaysJanuary 19, 2021x
6
00:18:2212.71 MB

Understanding Anxiety

Anxiety is so prevalent in this moment. Many of us are feeling anxious about the events that we are living through. In this weeks episode, we have a conversation around why people are feeling anxiety in this moment, the difference between normal anxiety and an anxiety disorder, and I share some of ...

Depression, Stigmas + Understanding
Better DaysJanuary 12, 2021x
5
00:15:3810.82 MB

Depression, Stigmas + Understanding

Depression is a widespread reality in our world. People are walking through the pain, confusion, and deeply complex experience of depression. In this weeks episode, we have a conversation about the difference between stigmas vs. understanding when it comes to depression, and offer five tips to unde...

Depression + the Bible
Better DaysJanuary 05, 2021x
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00:22:1315.34 MB

Depression + the Bible

Depression is a widespread reality in our world. People are walking through the pain, confusion, and deeply complex experience of depression. In this weeks episode, we have a conversation about depression in the Bible, the mental and emotional pain that Jesus and others experienced throughout histo...

Depression + Christianity
Better DaysDecember 15, 2020x
3
00:14:3110.06 MB

Depression + Christianity

Depression is a widespread reality in 2020. People are walking through the pain, confusion, and deeply complex experience of depression. In this weeks episode, we have a conversation about depression in this moment, learn basics about the experience of depression, and explain the need to deconstruc...

Processing a Crisis Like Jesus
Better DaysDecember 08, 2020x
2
00:13:289.33 MB

Processing a Crisis Like Jesus

All of us have been walking through one of the hardest moments in modern history--a global crisis that has deeply shaped our lives. How do we navigate the effects of this moment? In this weeks episode, we have a conversation about the mental and emotional effects of this crisis on our lives, and of...

Don't Lose Yourself in Suffering
Better DaysDecember 02, 2020x
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00:10:547.58 MB

Don't Lose Yourself in Suffering

Suffering and pain have a way of overshadowing essential parts of being human. We have a tendency to withdraw, isolate and lose our self-worth during seasons of suffering. It is easy to get so enveloped in our pain that we forget that we are still a living human. In this episode, I talk about losin...