Fresh Ground Theology
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When Divine Light Feels Like Darkness | St. John of the Cross, Book 2, Chapters 5–6
The Distracted Christian, with Nate LabadorfA production of Fresh Ground Theology What if God’s silence is not His absence, but… Read More
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Fire-Baptized Holiness Church Part 3 — Camp Meetings, Collapse, and Legacy
In this episode of Fresh Ground Theology, David, Wes, and Nate continue their dive into the explosive world of late… Read More
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The Dark Night of the Spirit — When God Loves Through Dryness
In this episode of The Distracted Christian Podcast, Nate continues a contemplative journey through Saint John of the Cross and… Read More
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Fire-Baptized Holiness Church, Part 2 — Dynamite, Fire, and Holy War
In this episode of Fresh Ground Theology, Nate, David, and Wes return for part two of their conversation on the… Read More
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The Dark Night of the Spirit Begins | Book 2, Ch. 1–2
Episode Summary After the first cleansing, the soul breathes easier. Prayer flows. God feels close. But Saint John of the… Read More
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The Fire Baptized Holiness Movement — Origins & Vision (Part 1)
Episode Summary Three guys, three mugs, and one of the most wild and fascinating corners of American church history. This… Read More
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The Dark Night of Sense | Book 1 Wrap-Up — St. John of the Cross
The Distracted Christian, with Nate Labadorf Episode Summary If your prayer life has gone quiet — no feelings, no fire,… Read More
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Demons, Darkness, and the Kingdom of God
In this episode of Fresh Ground Theology, David and Nate continue their discussion of spiritual warfare, this time focusing on… Read More
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Spiritual Warfare Isn’t What You Think
In this episode of Fresh Ground Theology, David and Nate dig into the Old Testament foundations of spiritual warfare. Instead… Read More
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The “Big Four” Spiritual Gifts
Episode Title: The “Big Four” Spiritual Gifts: Tongues, Prophecy, Healing, and Discernment of Spirits What if the most controversial spiritual… Read More
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The Spirit and the Kingdom
Episode Title: The Holy Spirit and the Kingdom of God: Already Here, Not Yet Complete What if the Kingdom of… Read More
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Is Your View of God Shaped by Your Childhood?
Episode Title: Is Your View of God Shaped by Your Childhood? Attachment Theory, the Holy Spirit, and Healing the Heart… Read More
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What Are Spiritual Gifts Really For
Episode theme: Spiritual gifts aren’t about finding your thing. They’re about building the church—in love, order, and truth. What if… Read More
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Spiritual Gifts Aren’t for You
Episode theme: Spiritual gifts are not party tricks. They are relational bridges—between God and His people, and within the Church.… Read More
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Does the Spirit Work in Neurology?
Episode theme: Knowing the Holy Spirit as a Person—and why your brain might be part of the story. Coffee is… Read More
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From Truck Day to Tanakh: Introducing Wes Scott
Today’s episode marks a new chapter in The Distracted Christian. While Nate continues writing Part Two of “The Dark Night… Read More
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Who Is the Holy Spirit?
On this episode of Fresh Ground Theology, Nate and David dive deep into one of the most profound and often… Read More
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When Was Jesus Christ Really Born?
In this third installment of the Fresh Ground Theology Advent series, Nate and David welcome Wes Scott (soon to be… Read More
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Depression, Anxiety, and Hope in the Church — An Interview with Pastor Ken Kirkley
Episode Summary Today David and Nate pause their normal topical series to welcome Pastor Ken Kirkley for a candid, pastoral… Read More
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Sacred Communion & Spiritual Allegiance: The Eucharist vs. Pagan Sacrifice
Episode Summary:In this rich and far-ranging conversation, Nate and David dive deeper into the spiritual mystery of the Eucharist by… Read More
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The Sacred Table, the Pagan Circle: Exploring Eucharist and Modern Pagan Rituals
Episode Summary:In Episode 9 of Fresh Ground Theology, Nate and David continue their thoughtful and reverent exploration of the Eucharist—this… Read More
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The Eucharist in Context: Sacrifice, Hope, and Sacred Meals
Episode Summary:In this episode, Nate and David continue their exploration of the Eucharist by widening the lens—pulling in insights from… Read More
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Communion & the Corinthian Crisis: Paul’s Theology of the Table
Episode Summary:This week, Nate and David return to their multi-part series on the Eucharist, diving deep into the Apostle Paul’s… 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 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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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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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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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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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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