We need the whole body of Christ to properly form the body of Christ. This much I’m sure of: Orthodox mystery, Catholic beauty, Anglican liturgy, Protestant audacity, Evangelical energy, Charismatic reality—I need it all!” - Brian Zahnd
One of my favorite books of 2016 is Water to Wine by Pastor Brian Zahnd. It's a well-written, fascinating, honest story of his theological journey. It will challenge you, make you uncomfortable, and delight you all at once.
In this exclusive conversation Brian and I talk about the book, music, the writing process, theology, church, worship, communion, and much more.
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In this Episode You'll Hear More About:
Brian's passion for music and some of his favorite records
Mountain climbing & hiking
Brian's upcoming 500 mile walk sabbatical
Brian's writing habits & tips
How Brian balances writing books with pastoring a large church
Brian's favorite writers.
Brian's journey from cotton candy Christianity to contemplative Christianity.
Why Brian went on a 22 day water only fast.
How Brian led his American mega church through a theological transition.
Why Brian views worship teams as a "rock band" and his critique and defense of it.
Brian's relationship with his Worship Pastor, Eric.
The difference between an emotional experience and formation.
Why worship leading is much more about leadership than music ability.
The weekly service times of Word of Life Church and how they are structured.
Why Word of Life serves communion 3 times a week and how they do it.
Brian's most prized possessions.
We're constantly tempted towards the sentimental. Let's recapture some more robust theology." - Brian Zahnd
Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
Website: Brian Zahnd
Book: Water to Wine: Some of My Story by Brian Zahnd
Music: Blonde on Blonde by Bob Dylan
Music: All Things Must Pass by George Harrison
Music: Exile on Main Street by Rolling Stones
Music: Joshua Tree by U2
Book: Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World by Cal Newport
Book: A Canticle for Leibowitz by Walter M. Miller
Book: The Divine Conspiracy by Dallas Willard
Book: The Book of Common Prayer
Book: Surprised by Hope by NT Wright
Book: The Prophetic Imagination by Walter Brueggemann
Book: I See Satan Fall Like Lightning by Rene Girard
Book: The Bible Made Impossible by Christian Smith
Book: Resident Aliens by Stanley Hauerwas
Book: The Brothers Karamazov by Theodore Dostoevsky
Film: The Tree of Life by Terrance Malik
Film: Armor of Light (PBS)
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