Gleaning and Gathering
I love meaningful conversations, and this is probably what it would sound like if we had a chance to have that chat in my home office.
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Vincent Sawyer on Discipleship and Education (opens the original)
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Eric speaks with Vincent Sawyer of InteGRITy Academy about a discipleship-based gap year program built around work, vulnerability, and practical formation. Vincent explains how the ministry grew out of a calling to bring dignity through business-as-mission, homestead life, and hands-on vocational training. The conversation also covers the kind of young men Integrity Academy hopes to serve, what they’ll experience, and how the program is designed to supplement, not replace, the local church. Key
Looking Back & Looking Forward: On Sarah Leaving for College (EPISODE 129) (opens the original)
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I interviewed my third daughter, Sarah, as she prepares to leave for college next week. We were looking back at her childhood and reflecting on the things that went well and what could have been different. It was a delightful conversation and Sarah's first time to share on Gleaning and Gathering.
Fostering Authentic Dialogue Across Disagreement: A Conversation with Dr. Phil Brown (opens the original)
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Dr. Phil Brown joins the conversation to talk about how Christians can disagree honestly without becoming defensive, dismissive, or uncharitable. The discussion focuses on what makes dialogue possible when convictions run deep, especially within Christian and evangelical circles. Phil shares the habits, books, and hard-earned lessons that have shaped his approach over the last 30 years. In this episode, Phil Brown explains why emotional reactions often make it harder to ask, "What is the questio
Opportunity Cost: The Cost of Doing Nothing (opens the original)
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In this episode of Gleaning and Gathering, I share a family update, reflects on the passing of time, and offer encouragement for leaders to move from big dreams to daily, faithful action. We also talk about the value of planning, the cost of inaction, and the importance of building rhythms and systems that support a purposeful life. In this episode, we cover: A family update, including milestones for each of his children Reflections on 20 years at Victory Acres Farm The importance of planning, s
Heritage: Remembering Where You're From (EPISODE 126) (opens the original)
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A short reflection on the blessing of family and heritage.
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