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#124: The wisdom of your body (with Hillary L. McBride, PhD)

#124: The wisdom of your body (with Hillary L. McBride, PhD)

I had the great joy of welcoming author, psychologist, researcher and podcaster Hillary L. McBride, PhD to the show this week. We discussed the idea that our bodies are a source of wisdom and truth, the topic of her critically important new book, The Wisdom of Your Body: Finding Healing, Wholeness, and Connection Through Embodied Living. Hillary shared profound insights on the burdens our bodies bear when we ignore them, the ways Western colonialism has disembodied all of us, and how salvation itself can be a bodily reality. She offers helpful guidance for those of us getting used to being in-person again after COVID lockdowns, and more. I highly recommend this discussion and her book!

Jonathan PuddleDecember 9, 2021embodiment, touch, covid-19, psychology, sex, masculinityComment

#115: Creating something great from what you've been given (with Justin McRoberts)

#115: Creating something great from what you've been given (with Justin McRoberts)

This week on The Puddcast I am joined by Justin McRoberts. Justin’s focus is on helping people live generous lives that faithfully do good work in the world around them. He’s a musician, a writer, a coach, and he hosts the @Sea podcast. We talked all about the process of becoming, trying something, failing, refining your understanding of your own passions and pivoting around those things in order to create something amazing out of whatever life has handed you, all themes from his new book, It is What You Make of It: Creating Something Great from What You’ve been Given.

Jonathan PuddleJune 4, 2021creativity, art, entrepreneur, failure, authenticity, covid-19, purpose, destiny, expression, lifeComment

#106: The Enneagram types under stress (with Ian Morgan Cron)

#106: The Enneagram types under stress (with Ian Morgan Cron)

This week we are joined by Enneagram teacher, Ian Morgan Cron. Ian is a bestselling author, psychotherapist, and host of the Typology podcast. Ian’s book, The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery is one I highly recommend, and so I was thrilled to welcome Ian to the show. We talked about the doctrine of original goodness, the mystery of God in our lives, the unconscious motivations of each Enneagram type, the Enneagram types under stress, dying to the false self and more.

Jonathan PuddleMarch 18, 2021enneagram, brokenness, healing, restoration, covid-19, buddhism, self-loveComment

#91: When God is silent (with Pete Greig)

#91: When God is silent (with Pete Greig)

This week I’m thrilled to welcome Pete Greig, one of the founders of the 24-7 Prayer movement and author of a number of books that have deeply impacted me. My friend and pastor Amy Ryan co-hosted the discussion and we asked Pete to help us understand how to pray and how to handle the silence that often happens in response to our prayers. His answers to us were deep and powerful and his comments on the church were insightful! Make sure to grab a copy of his latest book (republished for the COVID context), God on Mute: Engaging the Silence of Unanswered Prayer. It’s honestly wrecking me right now.

Jonathan PuddleOctober 22, 2020covid-19, holy spirit, jesus, prayer, silence, lamentComment

#90: Encountering the transforming presence of God (with Duncan & Kate Smith)

#90: Encountering the transforming presence of God (with Duncan & Kate Smith)

This week on The Puddcast we welcome Duncan & Kate Smith, the leaders of the Catch The Fire movement of churches. I’ve known Duncan & Kate for many years and I asked them to share what it means to encounter the Holy Spirit and have the Spirit revolutionize your life. We took our time to get there, building up a beautiful framework for knowing God has a loving Father and taking on the life of Jesus into our own lives. If you’ve ever wondered what the deal was with those crazy Charismatics, then have a listen to this and see if you too don’t catch an excitement for the experienceable presence and tangible love of God.

Jonathan PuddleOctober 15, 2020covid-19, holy spirit, catch the fire, god's love, jesusComment

#89: Marriage, Mayoralty + The Opioid Crisis (with Rachel + Cam Guthrie)

#89: Marriage, Mayoralty + The Opioid Crisis (with Rachel + Cam Guthrie)

I’m honoured to welcome to The Puddcast this week, my city’s mayor, Cam Guthrie! Cam and his wife Rachel shared some of their life story along with insights on managing hectic schedules, putting in boundaries, dealing with criticism, supporting one another’s career goals, the COVID rollercoaster and the opioid overdose crisis. I thoroughly enjoyed my time with them.

Jonathan PuddleOctober 1, 2020covid-19, marriage, story, family, drugs, opioid crisisComment

#88: You Are Never Alone (with Max Lucado)

#88: You Are Never Alone (with Max Lucado)

This week we are joined once more by Max Lucado, one of the most prolific Christian authors of our time. Max and I briefly discussed some themes from his new book, You Are Never Alone: Trust in the Miracle of God's Presence and Power before we moved on to examining the intensity and pain of the moment we find ourselves in, how so many of our systems are failing us and how we desperately need help from the Holy Spirit. There’s a little something in here for everyone.

Jonathan PuddleSeptember 24, 2020covid-19, race, jesus, loneliness, isolation, max lucado, justice (theological)Comment

#87: How to Love Yourself the Way God Loves You

#87: How to Love Yourself the Way God Loves You

To celebrate my book launch in a few days, you get a very special edition of The Puddcast this week where my friend Anthony McLean hosts the show and interviews me! We talked about trauma, vulnerability, courage, blackness, the importance of embodiment in our spiritual practice, performance vs identity, challenges Enneagram type 2s tend to experience, and we practiced some self-compassionate meditation together.

Jonathan PuddleSeptember 17, 2020covid-19, race, you are enough, trauma, self-love, vulnerability, wholeness, anthonymcleanComment

#86: Justice and Happiness (with Derwin L. Gray)

#86: Justice and Happiness (with Derwin L. Gray)

On The Puddcast this week is Derwin L. Gray, pastor of Transformation Church in South Carolina, and author of The Good Life: What Jesus Teaches about Finding True Happiness. We discussed the Beatitudes as an invitation to a life of meaning and purpose, how that intersects with racial justice, how the prosperity message has crippled our witness, and our great need for leadership from those who have pastored on the margins.

Jonathan PuddleSeptember 11, 2020covid-19, pastoring, race, jesus, discipleship, justice (theological)Comment

#85: De-stigmatizing Suicide (with Kayla Stoecklein)

#85: De-stigmatizing Suicide (with Kayla Stoecklein)

This week we look at a crucially important topic: suicide and mental health. My guest is Kayla Stoecklein, whose husband Andrew died by suicide two years ago. Andrew had been the lead pastor of their church, and had struggled with significant mental health issues for some time. Kayla shares vulnerably how warning signs were missed and a great tragedy could have been averted. She provides hope and practical help for anyone facing depression, anxiety, panic attacks or suicidal ideation, as well as for those people loving others through it.

Jonathan PuddleSeptember 3, 2020covid-19, family, suicide, mental health, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, pastoringComment

#83: Why Would Anyone Go to Church? (with Kevin Makins)

#83: Why Would Anyone Go to Church? (with Kevin Makins)

My guest this week is Kevin Makins, pastor of Eucharist Church in Hamilton, Ontario. Kevin and I chatted about walking away from God, building communities that are safe for people questioning their faith, and how Jesus shatters the idols we make out of our churches and communities. This conversation presents a hope-filled, loved-centred path forward for the church in secular society. It’s full of joy. You’ll love it.

Jonathan PuddleJune 19, 2020covid-19, jesus, hope, pastoring, church, community Comment

#82: When Suffering Lingers (with K.J. Ramsey)

#82: When Suffering Lingers (with K.J. Ramsey)

K.J. Ramsey is a therapist, writer and the author of This Too Shall Last: Finding Grace When Suffering Lingers. K.J. and I have become good friends over the course of the pandemic, and in this interview we discussed the hope embedded in suffering, the tension between Jesus’ words “All these things and more you will do” and “In this life, you will have troubles”. She shared how stories that include very hard things can also include great hope and love, and how brain science reveals that being still with God in the midst of our suffering is of transformative importance. I cannot recommend her to you highly enough.

Jonathan PuddleJune 11, 2020covid-19, suffering, jesus, hope, emotions, therapy Comment

#81: A Deeply Formed Life (with Rich Villodas)

#81: A Deeply Formed Life (with Rich Villodas)

Rich Villodas, pastor of New Life Fellowship in the heart of Queens, NY, joined me on the show this week. I’ve been hugely impressed by Rich’s depth of thought and the integration of emotional health, racial reconciliation, Holy Spirit power and more that he teaches and embodies. We discussed sexual wholeness, contemplative spirituality and discipleship all in the lens of his new book, The Deeply Formed Life.

Jonathan PuddleJune 5, 2020covid-19, discipleship, church, pastoring, spiritual practicesComment

#80: Redeeming Touch (with Lore Ferguson Wilbert)

#80: Redeeming Touch (with Lore Ferguson Wilbert)

Lore Ferguson Wilbert is a long-time blogger and author of the new book, Handle With Care: How Jesus Redeems the Power of Touch in Life and Ministry. Lore (pronounced Lor-ee) joined me on the show to discuss the wonder of the Incarnation, the playfulness and delight of Jesus, platonic vs sexual touch, healthy touch in community, and my wife’s philosophy on hugging. For a healthier church, for a healthier, more embodied world, I highly commend this interview and Lore herself to you.

Jonathan PuddleMay 28, 2020covid-19, touch, embodiment, community, metoo, churchtoo, jesusComment

#79: Charismatics in a time of COVID-19 (with Lucy Peppiatt)

#79: Charismatics in a time of COVID-19 (with Lucy Peppiatt)

My guest on the show this week is Lucy Peppiatt, Principal of Westminster Theological Centre in the UK. Lucy is a Charismatic Anglican and is a theologian, an educator, pastor and author. We discussed the gifts that Charismatic Christians offer the world in a time of crisis, as well as the areas that Charismatics need to be particularly careful about. We covered the power of prayer, using prophecy responsibly, anchoring what we say about God in the real world, as well as the importance of co-suffering & lament with our brothers and sisters around the world.

Jonathan PuddleMay 21, 2020theology, covid-19, holy spirit, church, pastoring Comment

#77: Confidence and joy in God (with Emma Mae Jenkins)

#77: Confidence and joy in God (with Emma Mae Jenkins)

My guest on the show this week is YouTuber and Instagram personality, Emma Mae Jenkins. Emma and I talked about God meeting us where we are, finding our confidence in who God says we are, dealing with haters online, loving yourself and those who attack & demean you, and finding joy in difficult circumstances, even in eyebrow bullying (which we have both experienced!). She shared some beautiful thoughts from her new devotional, ALL CAPS YOU.

Jonathan PuddleApril 30, 2020joy, trust, bible, covid-19, hope, influencersComment

#76: Death and rebirth (with Jonathan Martin)

#76: Death and rebirth (with Jonathan Martin)

Jonathan Martin is an author, pastor and host of The Zeitcast, and he is one of the biggest influences & encouragements in my life and work. Jonathan joined me on the show this week to chat about seasons of life, allowing things within us to die, and placing hope in a resurrection that we can’t orchestrate ourselves. We touched on grief, community, hope, church life and the importance of intentionally incarnating rebirth within our own lives.

Jonathan PuddleApril 23, 2020covid-19, death, resurrection, deconstruction, grace, community, jonathan martinComment

#75: Guilt-free parenting during COVID-19 (with Jamie Sumner)

#75: Guilt-free parenting during COVID-19 (with Jamie Sumner)

Jamie Sumner is a writer and novelist whose latest non-fiction book, Eat, Sleep, Save the World: Words of Encouragement for the Special Needs Parent released the first week of widespread COVID-19 lockdown. Jamie joined me on the Puddcast to talk about letting go of parenting guilt, being present in the moment day-by-day, rethinking our priorities and leaning into God for resilience. If you’re a parent or someone looking after children, there’s hope for in here.

Jonathan PuddleApril 16, 2020covid-19, parenting, guilt, special needsComment

#74: Embracing opportunities to grow, within COVID-19 (with Tim Day)

#74: Embracing opportunities to grow, within COVID-19 (with Tim Day)

My guest this week is Tim Day, one of the top thought leaders in Canada regarding the church, mission and culture. Tim is Executive Director of City Movement Canada, and Director of Waybase.com (The Impact Network). We discussed the very real suffering caused by COVID-19, how individuals, churches and ministries are responding to it, and what God invites us to examine about ourselves, within the pain.

Jonathan PuddleApril 9, 2020church, leadership, culture, change, covid-19, pastoringComment