The Missing Voices Podcast

Episode 22: Nate Stucky… “Wrestling with Rest Part 2”

In part two of this series, Nate Stucky takes a deeper dive into the Sabbath by examining how it unfolds in the lives of those in Scripture. He invites us to consider the reality that if Sabbath is going to take root in our lives something else has to die. In this life changing invitation, we are free to put down our "duckies" and embrace an identity rooted in a gracious God.

Episode 21: Nate Stucky… “Wrestling with Rest Part 1”

In part one of this two part series, Nate Stucky from Princeton Theological Seminary invites us to consider how the gift of Sabbath reveals core truths about God and our identities that we cannot know unless we give rest a real shot. A pertinent message amidst the dominant culture of busyness, Stucky’s wisdom offers healing to those of us in need of Sabbath renewal.

Episode 20: N.T. Wright…”Time with N.T. Wright”

In this episode, Justin seized an opportunity to interview New Testament scholar N.T. Wright while overseas. The two of them explore Wright’s life and the connections of his work to youth ministry.

Episode 19: Andy Bales… “Jesus and the Chronically Homeless”

While in LA we toured Union Rescue Mission, the largest rescue mission in North America. Andy Bales, the CEO, was kind enough to spend the afternoon with us and with this episode we would like you to hear his heart. The way he sees people has changed everything.

Episode 18: Fil Anderson…”A time of Prayer”

Join the Missing Voices Project lead innovators as they are led through a morning devotional by Fil Anderson, our spiritual director. With this episode we invite you to listen in and participate yourself in the devotional life of this learning community. Fil is an incredible spiritual director, and with this episode you get a taste of his leadership.

Episode 17: Jay Panther… “Kids in Foster Care…it takes a village.”

In this episode we will hear what it takes to build a web of support around young people in the foster care system. Jay Panther is the director of “Impacting Hearts” a ministry focused on surrounding young people in the foster care system with the love and support they need. This episode points to a very different approach to youth ministry, one that is profoundly communal and working within the system. Enjoy!

Episode 16: Gregory Boyle… “Kinship, what learning from the margins looks like”

In this episode we hear from Gregory Boyle, the founder and director of “Homeboy Industries.” Father G explores themes of friendship, the poor, and how kinship might offer a way to reimagine ministry and relationships across social difference.

Episode 15: Los Angeles… “A trip to the West Coast to hear something new”

The next few episodes will be focused on our experience in Los Angeles with the lead innovators of the Missing Voices Project. In this episode I give some context to that trip and how we hope to share as much of what we learned with you all through this podcast!

Episode 14 : Fil Anderson **COVID19 Edition**… "Waking up to the Spiritual Life in the midst of a pandemic"

Fil Anderson is a spiritual director and close friend of the Missing Voices Project. Together we discuss the nature of having a spiritual life in the midst of this pandemic. Grief, gratitude, busyness, and having a rule of life are just some of the topics Fil explores. 

Episode 13: Andy Root **COVID19 Edition**…“Waiting on God in the midst of a Quarantine”

Andy Root, Professor and author from Luther Seminary, helps us reflect on the nature of relationships during this pandemic. Together we explore themes of Youth Ministry that we have been forced to revisit due to the current constraints we are all living with.