HeyJaredMeet Me in the Middle Podcast
Meet Me in the Middle is a video podcast co-hosted by Lindsay Pollard and Joy Martin. The heartbeat of the show is to interview individuals-- highlighting their stories that are still "in the middle"...(1) of their mess or waiting on that miracle, promise or prayer…
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What is Spiritual Direction || Pt. 3 with Marie Griffith || Meet Me in the Middle || Ep. 67 (opens the original)
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If you've been hearing the terms, "Spiritual Direction" or "Spiritual Formation" and are curious to know what that really means, this is your video podcast. In this episode, we interview Marie Griffith as she shares her journey of understanding and embracing these rhythms of life. She describes spiritual direction as a "soul companionship practice rooted in ancient Christian tradition, now growing in Protestant churches," with the role of the director to "listen, ask questions, and point toward
Women in Ministry || Pt. 2 with Marie Griffith || Meet Me in the Middle || Ep. 66 (opens the original)
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In this episode, we look at the recent SBC decision to formally prohibit women pastors across member churches as a catalyst for heightened discussion. We discuss the theological and cultural debates around women in pastoral and leadership roles in the church. As we consider this relevant topic, there is discussion around those who observed that those who restrict women's ministry roles rely heavily on select passages from Paul, while notably no one quotes Jesus to deny women's leadership. Lindsa
Advocacy for Those Wounded by the Church || Pt. 1 with Marie Griffith || MMM || Ep. 65 (opens the original)
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In this episode, Marie Griffith details her personal story of leaving a high-control, spiritual abusive megachurch in 2017 and how it led to her advocacy work for others who may have experienced the same -- including compassion and hope for those who may have been deeply wounded or shunned. We discuss the definition of "spiritual abuse" and seek to shed light on some of the warning signs. You'll hear thoughts on prosperity gospel, negative narratives about those who left, questions or concerns d
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