Seekers & Speakers

Helping you discover a faith worth talking about. One of America's most prolific religion writers, Jonathan Merritt, sits down with the most interesting and influential Christian leaders today, asking them to reimagine a sacred word from the vocabulary of faith.

Episodes

Kate Bowler

October 2, 2018 • 33 mins

Historian of the American prosperity gospel movement, Kate Bowler, helps listeners reimagine the word "blessed" in the wake of her stage IV cancer diagnosis.

"Learning to Speak God from Scratch" by Jonathan Merritt - https://amzn.to/2Oyk5fb

"Blessed: A History of the American Prosperity Gospel" by Kate Bowler - https://amzn.to/2Awhz6o

"Everything Happens f...

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Brian Zahnd

September 25, 2018 • 39 mins

Provocative pastor and author, Brian Zahnd, helps listeners reimagine the word "cross."

"Learning to Speak God from Scratch" by Jonathan Merritt - https://amzn.to/2Oyk5fb

"Sinners in the Hands of a Loving God: The Scandalous Truth About the Very Good News" by Brian Zahnd - https://amzn.to/2NXmYFm

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Candace Payne

September 18, 2018 • 32 mins

Internet sensation and "Chewbacca Mom," Candace Payne, helps listeners reimagine the word "joy."

"Learning to Speak God from Scratch" by Jonathan Merritt - https://amzn.to/2Oyk5fb

"Laugh it Up: Embrace Freedom and Experience Defiant Joy" by Candace Payne - https://amzn.to/2LSY1NO

"Simple Joys" by Candace Payne - https://amzn.to/2v6o5eT

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Annie F. Downs

September 11, 2018 • 39 mins

Bestselling author and personality, Annie F. Downs, helps listeners reimagine the word "courage."

"Learning to Speak God from Scratch" by Jonathan Merritt - https://amzn.to/2Oyk5fb

"100 Days to Brave: Devotions for Unlocking Your Most Courageous Self" by Annie F. Downs - https://amzn.to/2LWLl8G

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Beth Moore

September 4, 2018 • 42 mins

America's best known Bible study author, Beth Moore, helps listeners reimagine the word "fellowship."

"Learning to Speak God from Scratch" by Jonathan Merritt - https://amzn.to/2Oyk5fb

"Get Out of That Pit: Straight Talk About God's Deliverance" by Beth Moore - https://amzn.to/2LFaYMf

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Amena Brown

August 28, 2018 • 37 mins

Popular spoken word artist and poet, Amena Brown, helps listeners reimagine the word "art."

"Learning to Speak God from Scratch" by Jonathan Merritt - https://amzn.to/2Oyk5fb

"How to Fix a Broken Record: Thoughts on Vinyl Records, Awkward Relationships, and Learning to Be Myself" by Amena Brown - https://amzn.to/2AtAC16

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Aaron Niequist

August 21, 2018 • 33 mins

Prominent worship leader and author, Aaron Niequist, helps leaders reimagine the word "worship."

"Learning to Speak God from Scratch" by Jonathan Merritt - https://amzn.to/2Oyk5fb

"The Eternal Current: How a Practice-Based Faith Can Save Us from Drowning" by Aaron Niequist - https://amzn.to/2LEJBSm

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Jen Hatmaker

August 14, 2018 • 33 mins

HGTV star and bestselling author, Jen Hatmaker, helps listeners reimagine the word "love."

"Learning to Speak God from Scratch" by Jonathan Merritt - https://amzn.to/2Oyk5fb

"Of Mess and Moxie: Wrangling Delight from This Wild and Glorious Life" by Jen Hatmaker - https://amzn.to/2Kf1FNa

"For the Love: Fighting for Grace in a World of Impossible Standards" ...

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Andy Stanley

August 9, 2018 • 36 mins

Pastor of one of America's largest megachurches, Andy Stanley, helps listener reimagine the word "scripture."

"Learning to Speak God from Scratch" by Jonathan Merritt - https://amzn.to/2Oyk5fb

"Irresistible: Reclaiming the New that Jesus Unleashed in the World" by Andy Stanley - https://amzn.to/2LEeiHg

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An Introduction to Seekers & Speakers

August 7, 2018 • 2 mins

Welcome to Seekers & Speakers.

To learn more, visit JonathanMerritt.com.

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Episodes

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Candace Payne

Annie F. Downs

Beth Moore

Amena Brown

Aaron Niequist

Jen Hatmaker

Andy Stanley

An Introduction to Seekers & Speakers

Popular Podcasts

Kate Bowler

Brian Zahnd