Nate Labadorf
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Augustine’s Manual for Meaning (Part II)
Augustine does not end On Christian Doctrine with a flourish. He ends with a commission. Having summoned the preacher to… Read More
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The Eucharist: Presence, Tradition & Mystery
In this first episode of a new multi-part series, Nate and David begin their exploration of the Holy Eucharist—also known… Read More
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Augustine’s Manual for Meaning (Part I)
There are books that whisper wisdom and books that throw open cathedral doors. Augustine’s On Christian Doctrine—more accurately rendered On… Read More
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Christ in the Midst of the Elohim
Long before empires rose and fell, before the rush of wind over Eden’s grass or the pounding of bronze on… Read More
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Is the Bible Really All About Jesus?
Today, if you spend much time in church or around Christian books, you’ll hear people say things like “the Bible… Read More
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The Boniface Option: A Book Review, a Challenge, and a Conversation Worth Having
Episode Summary:In this special edition of Fresh Ground Theology, Nate and David take a detour from their regular theological deep… Read More
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Fathers of the Soul: What the Orthodox Church Can Teach Evangelicals About Spiritual Leadership
In the Orthodox Church, there is a figure revered not for his charisma or public speaking, not for his visionary… Read More
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The Subtle Snare: Battling Spiritual Pride
Episode Overview:In Episode 4 of The Distracted Christian Podcast, host Nate Labadorf tackles one of the most uncomfortable—but essential—truths of… Read More
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The Humble Monarch
He never wore a coronet. Never sat on a jeweled throne or ordered legions into battle. His entourage was more… Read More
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Blessing Restored: The Abrahamic Covenant and the Reversal of the Curse
Episode Summary:In this powerful installment of Fresh Ground Theology, Nate and David bring the story full circle—from the curse in… Read More
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Jesus the Seed – The True Heir of Abraham’s Promise
Jesus is more than the Messiah — He is the seed promised to Abraham, the one in whom all nations… Read More
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Abraham’s Blessing – The Blueprint for Redemption
The Abrahamic covenant isn’t just an ancient promise — it’s the DNA of redemption. In this week’s podcast, the hosts… Read More
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The Crown and the Carpenter
In contemporary Christian imagination, Jesus is often cast in familiar, even colloquial roles: friend, brother, confidant. He is “gentle and… Read More
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The Lasting Flame
To read Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians is to overhear a pastor with one hand on the parchment and… Read More
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The Blessing Still Stands – From Genesis 1 to Genesis 12
Is the blessing of Genesis 1 undone by the fall in Genesis 3? Not at all. Fresh Ground Theology made… Read More
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The Curse in Eden – Divine Restraint, Not Divine Rejection
Genesis 3 is often seen as the chapter where everything went wrong. And yet, the curse placed on humanity was… Read More
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Brewing Faith – A Conversation Over Coffee and Theology
There’s something almost sacred about sipping freshly brewed coffee while discussing eternal truths. On this week’s episode of Fresh Ground… Read More
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The Night of Sense: Unlearning Comfort, Discovering God
Episode Overview:In Episode 3 of The Distracted Christian Podcast, host Nate Labadorf explores the next phase of the Dark Night… Read More
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When the Sky Goes Silent
You remember when God felt close. You prayed, and peace came. You opened your Bible, and it came alive. But… Read More
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A Night More Lovely Than the Dawn?
St. John of the Cross called it “a night more lovely than the dawn.” But how can something that feels… Read More
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The Historian Between Worlds Part 2
Somewhere in the long corridors of late antiquity, when the empire’s old gods were losing their voice and a new… Read More
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When Faith Feels Like Nothing
There’s a kind of faith that burns like a wildfire, and there’s a kind that barely flickers in the dark.… Read More
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When Joy Is the Missing Piece
Some say spiritual growth only comes through suffering. That joy is a phase we grow out of. But the Psalms,… Read More
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For Those on the Long Road
Maybe the lights have gone out. Maybe you don’t feel anything when you pray. Maybe you’re still going to church,… Read More
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The Curse and the Kingdom: Divine Restraint, Human Rebellion, and Cosmic Consequences
Episode Summary:In Episode 3 of Fresh Ground Theology, Nate and David return to Genesis—this time focusing on Genesis 3 and… Read More
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The Historian Between Worlds (Part 1)
In the twilight between the empire’s pagan gods and the dawn of Christian orthodoxy, one figure roamed the intellectual borders… Read More
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Divine Restraint—Not Just Divine Wrath
What if the curse in Genesis 3 isn’t about vengeance, but restraint? In this week’s upcoming episode of Fresh Ground… Read More
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Shadows and Light: The Journey Through the Dark Night of the Soul
Episode Overview:In this second episode of The Distracted Christian Podcast, host Nate Labadorf continues our contemplative exploration of The Dark… Read More
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What If the Night Is the Doorway?
So often, we pray for the night to end and for God to bring the dawn. But what if the… Read More
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Suffering That Transforms
Next week’s Distracted Christian Podcast episode dares to ask a hard question: What if your suffering isn’t a detour in… Read More
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The Body, the Soul, and the Dark Night
Is the Dark Night of the Soul only about spiritual struggles? Next Tuesday on The Distracted Christian Podcast, we’ll explore… Read More
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Faith Is More Than a Feeling
What do you do when faith no longer feels like faith? When prayer feels dry, worship feels empty, and God… Read More
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The Prophet from Tekoa
He was not a prophet. He said so himself. No legacy of prophets trailing behind him, no institutional robes, no… Read More
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In His Image: Blessings, Curses, and Humanity’s Divine Calling
Episode Summary:In Episode 2 of Fresh Ground Theology, Nate and David explore one of the most foundational—and misunderstood—concepts in the… Read More
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Shadows and Light: The Journey Through the Dark Night of the Soul
Episode Summary: What happens when God feels distant—so silent that even prayer becomes unbearable? In this powerful first episode of… Read More
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The Dark Night and the Unseen Guide
There are moments in the life of faith when the familiar map dissolves. The landmarks of certainty, those well-worn markers… Read More
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FGT01 Reboot: Brewing Deep Faith in a Shallow World
Episode Summary In this premiere reboot episode of Fresh Ground Theology, hosts Nate and David invite listeners into a warm,… Read More
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Fresh Ground Theology: A Journey into Honest Faith
Launching July 1, 2025 Pull up a chair. Pour something hot. Listen close. This summer, something thoughtful stirs in the… Read More
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