AM Radio

On this episode of AM Radio, we explain why we’re going to the Women’s March on Washington, Michael tries to convince Amy he’s not a flaming liberal, and Amy tells us why she done with thankfulness.

We recorded this back in September and I finally got around to editing it tonight. The podcast itself explains some of the delay. The rest comes down to our grief at letting VNorth go. You can almost hear it in our voices but we get through it pretty well. Here are some links to things … Continue reading AM Radio 29: We Were Never A Snake Handling Church →

On this episode of AM Radio, Amy and I react to Andy Stanley’s claim that we hate our children, we give an On the Homefront Update, and we talk about Easter at Vineyard North.

We held this episode of AM Radio for a while (it’s a long story and not all that interesting). We continue talking about our life altering news from the last episode, about finding the Presence of God in the process, and the relationship between performance and worship. If you enjoy it, please leave us feedback … Continue reading Give God an Inch →

On this episode of AM Radio, we update what’s been going on with us since our last podcast (at the end of August, sorry!), Michael tries to convince Amy about his sermon plan for 2016, and we do sermon prep for Acts 2. Thanks for listening.

On this episode of AM Radio, we share our feelings on Christian swag, talk about pubs and breweries as family friendly gathering places, and discuss wealth, poverty and congregational singing in America. Here are some links to things we referenced in the show: A dire warning about not drinking alcohol An encouragement to bring your … Continue reading AM Radio: Friends in Low Places →

On this episode of AM Radio, Amy and I share about our experience at the Vineyard International Conference.

On this episode of AM Radio, Amy and I discuss proper backpack zipper placement, we continue our discussion of Church Refugees, and unpack what all this means for how we lead Vineyard North.

On this episode of AM Radio, Amy talks about exploring Waldorf education and Teresa of Avila’s The Interior Castle and then we have a ranging discussion (some of it in the car) of the new book Church Refugees. Don’t forget about our Gofundme campaign. We need your support now more than ever.

On this episode of AM Radio, Amy shares her thoughts on approaching meditation, we discuss this Slate article about whether loving what you do is good advice, we share tips for surviving lots of meetings, and we play a not-so-newleywed game as part of a new segment called Stay Married. Thanks for listening. We would … Continue reading AM Radio: Dragon Meditating →

On this episode of AM Radio, Amy and Michael talk about leading worship, attending a Dave Matthews Band concert, Sermon Prep on waiting to share what we get from the Spirit, and Amy’s recent adventure at the gym. Please visit our Gofundme page to support our ministry.

On this episode, Amy and Michael do Sermon Prep for a series on “Learning to Listen” to the voice of God, in a new segment called Fish Gotta Swim we discuss a recent Praise Prom controversy, and in a Surviving Grad School segment we talk about squeezing things like dryer repair into busy lives. Click … Continue reading AM Radio: Kilts are Cool →

On this episode, Amy and Michael talk about what we’re learning about farming and sustainable living, how that parallels with how we are trying to do church, the new Pew Report about the changing religious landscape in America and how that relates to the books Michael is writing and an interesting sermon Amy heard on … Continue reading AM Radio: GMO-free edition →

On this episode of AM Radio, Amy and I share an On the Homefront update, we explain our podcasting hiatus, and discuss a new idea I have for Sunday School. Be sure to visit our Gofundme page to support our ministry through the summer months. Thanks for listening and thanks for your support!

On this episode of AM Radio, we talk for a bit about April Fool’s Day and our new pallet wall (isn’t it pretty?), but most of the episode is a discussion of Amy’s story and how it relates to xaris and rethinking even the Easter message.

On today’s edition of AM Radio, Amy and I talk about characters that were formative for us as kids, we get ready for a Palm Sunday sermon on Sodom and Gomorrah, and we go more in depth on what the Bible means for us. Here are blog posts I wrote that relate to this: The … Continue reading AM Radio: Reepicheep’s My Man →

Come along with us as we run some errands and have conversation along the way. Due to an allergic reaction to dental anesthesia, Amy was not able to record a podcast until Thursday evening, by which time our to do list made multi-tasking necessary. We talk about everything from show rabbits to a tadpole named Barry … Continue reading AM Radio: A Day in the Life →

On our 13th episode of AM Radio, Amy and I plan out our sermons through Easter, I share a bit of my story, and we talk about our Pentecostal roots and the vibe we are creating at Vineyard North. Here are some links: Dave Workman’s blog post Michael’s sermon “Not So Honest Abe” Our Gofundme … Continue reading AM Radio: We Are Still Pentecostal →

On this episode, we talk about the relationship between women and the church, how some things church leaders say and write is just not okay and how it is equally not okay not to speak out against it. Here are some links: Our Gofundme page The Brookings Institute report on inequalities, contraceptives and abortion And … Continue reading AM Radio: Fight the Patriarchy →

On this episode we talk about rolling with unfortunate and unexpected events, being in a relationship with a grad student, sermon prep on xaris and Abraham, finding a spiritual director, and dealing with denominations. Here are some links: Our Gofundme page – help support our ministry My recent essay for Vineyard Justice Network: NURTURING RECONCILIATION: BHM … Continue reading AM Radio: The Wrap Around Dress →

On this episode, we go more into the psychological and philosophical foundation of our parenting style, we share about a fun exercise we did for Valentine’s Day, and we begin talking about our experience of making it through grad school as a family. Here are some links for things we talk about in this show: … Continue reading AM Radio: We Are So In Love →

On this episode of AM Radio, Amy and I talk to Jared Boyd, founder of the Order of Sustainable Faith. Jared shares his vision for creating a monastic order within the Vineyard movement. You can learn more about that by reading Jared’s book: Invitations & Commitments: A Rule of Life : The Order of Sustainable Faith. … Continue reading AM Radio: Jared Boyd →

In this episode we give Unadvice about what pastors wish they could tell their people, Amy helps Michael think through an essay he’s writing on the film Birdman, and we discuss what it means to pray for our church to evolve. Visit our Gofundme page to support our ministry of building an intentional, missional community … Continue reading AM Radio: Praying for Evolution →

This episode includes these segments: Order Up (an invitation to a rule for living), Sermon Prep (xaris and sin), and On the Homefront (life with a big puppy). The theme throughout is the value we place on particularity. Visit our Gofundme page to support our ministry of building an intentional, missional community in Wake Forest, … Continue reading AM Radio: Oh the Particularity →

On this episode of AM Radio, we discuss our reasons for homeschooling our kids, we kick around ideas for a vision statement, and we introduce a new segment, “Order Up,” where we share our thoughts about joining a monastic movement. You can learn more about the Order of Sustainable Faith by reading the rule of … Continue reading AM Radio: Why We Homeschool Edition →

This episode of AM Radio includes these segments: in Sermon Prep we continue working out our different understandings of xaris, in On the Homefront we share the challenge of finding homeschool curriculum (with one shocking example), and in Amy’s Musings we discuss grief in light of Kierkegaard’s claim that love for the dead is the … Continue reading AM Radio: Lovers of the Dead Edition →

In this week’s episode of AM Radio, our sermon prep conversation focuses on xaris and creation, we give our un-advice take on the “what your pastor wishes you knew” trend, and we reflect on leaving regret behind after seeing the film Wild. We also talk about our Gofundme campaign.

On this episode of AM Radio, Amy and I discuss advice for texting your husband, atonement theories, and grieving during the holidays.

Welcome to AM Radio a podcast with Amy and Michael Raburn, pastors of Vineyard North Church in Wake Forest, NC. Today is Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2014. On today’s episode we’ll have our sermon prep conversation about receiving hope, talk about our misadventures with liturgical stuff, and discuss  our respect-based approach to parenting and pastoring.

Amy and I are starting a new podcast. Here is our first go.