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Jesus in the Upper Left

Jesus in the Upper Left

著者: Multiply PDX
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"Jesus in the Upper Left" is a Portland-based, thought-provoking podcast that explores the unique challenges and opportunities of ministry, church planting and Gospel multiplication in the Pacific Northwest. Packed with inspiration, ideas, and connections, each episode delves into topics like racism, the history of movements and renewal, mistakes made, lessons learned, creative ideas and more. With a focus on personal stories and honest conversations, "Jesus in the Upper Left" offers a fresh look at what it's going to take to saturate our region with the love and community of Jesus. Whether you're a leader, a learner or a skeptic, this podcast will challenge you to engage with the culture around you in a more intentional and compassionate way.

BONUS CONTENT: Don't miss the behind-the-scenes, raw comments & extras at https://www.togetherpdx.org/multiplypdx.

© 2025 Jesus in the Upper Left
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  • Quiet Revival Report
    2025/07/29

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    Is a "Quiet Revival" happening in the UK, and are similar spiritual shifts underway in Portland? Join Gabe Kolstad and Tim Osborn as they dive into the UK's "Quiet Revival Report," exploring its surprising findings about the normalization and cultural attractiveness of Christian faith. They discuss whether these trends—including the remarkable return of young adults to the church and a deeper hunger for spiritual practice—are paralleled in the Pacific Northwest's unique cultural landscape. Gain insights into how local churches are adapting, embracing humility, making room for new leaders, and navigating the complexities of a highly individualized society. This conversation offers a hopeful and realistic look at God's work in a challenging mission field.

    Read the Quiet Revival Report at https://www.biblesociety.org.uk/research/quiet-revival

    Share your thoughts and observations in the comments below!

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    41 分
  • Engaging City Leaders
    2025/06/27

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    "God told me, 'Not this one. He has a plan for you.'" Join Gabe Kolstad as he welcomes Lance Orton, a leader at City Team Portland, and Elise Galis, program director of Together PDX for an incredible conversation about making friends, engaging city leaders, and seeing God's redemptive work. Lance shares his raw, vulnerable testimony: from a privileged youth to a decade-long battle with addiction and homelessness, culminating in a miraculous encounter that led him to City Team. Discover how his unique life experience and "gifting for making friends" are now invaluable in bridging divides between the church, the city, and people experiencing homelessness. Hear how Lance is collaborating with Mayor Keith Wilson to address Portland's most pressing issues and how City Team is making a tangible difference.

    Key Topics Discussed:

    • Lance's personal journey
    • The "Crazy Cameron" story
    • Transition to City Team
    • Engaging city leaders
    • Redefining success
    • The power of collaboration
    • Portland's challenges & opportunities
    • The "make friends" mentality
    • City Team's impact
    • God's redemptive work

    Want to get involved? Join City Team for Night Strike every Thursday under the Burnside Bridge! Learn more at cityteam.org/give-help/portland and togetherpdx.org.

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    51 分
  • The Stoked Life: Making Disciples First
    2025/06/13

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    Join Gabe Kolstad as he talks with his good friend Sean Thomé, a leader with Expand Network and Multiply PDX. Sean shares his incredible journey from growing up overseas and competitive surfing to a life-changing encounter with Jesus. Hear how his youth pastor's hands-on discipleship shaped his philosophy: pursue Jesus first, make reproducing disciples, and then trust Jesus to build His church. Sean transparently discusses the pivotal moments and paradigm shifts in his ministry, including a powerful "repentance from church planting" to prioritize disciple making and pastoral encouragement. Discover practical insights on intentional prayer strategies and how local churches can join God's kingdom movement by taking "mustard seed steps" of obedience in community.

    Key Topics Discussed

    • Sean's personal journey: From Tokyo and Iran to competitive surfing and a life-changing encounter with the Gospel.
    • Youth pastor's influence: The intentional discipleship model that shaped Shawn's early faith and ministry.
    • Repenting from church planting: The pivotal realization that prioritizing discipleship over church planting leads to healthy church growth.
    • The "backwards" model: Pursuing Jesus first, then making disciples, then trusting Jesus to build the church.
    • Shift in Expand Network's values: Moving from asking for support to "washing feet" and serving local churches.
    • Recognizing personal giftedness: How Shawn's apostolic wiring led him to step into a network leadership role.
    • The "both/and" of ministry: Emphasizing both building up the local church and starting new work for kingdom expansion.
    • The story of Restore Hillsboro: An example of a church planting with a multiplication mindset from the start.
    • Strategic prayer: Developing an intentional prayer strategy for ministry, moving beyond just "praying about strategy."
    • Mustard seed obedience: The importance of radically faithful, small steps and doing ministry in community.
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    49 分
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