Pursuing Faith

Pursuing Faith

🎙️Dominic Done🎙️Dominic DoneHost
Do you want your faith in God to grow, but sometimes struggle with nagging doubts? What does it look like to believe in God in the face of life's hardest questions? Pursuing Faith seeks to unpack these questions through thought-provoking stories, conversation and hope. The host is Dominic Done - speaker, professor, and author of the books, "When Faith Fails: Finding God in the Shadow of Doubt" & "Your Longing Has A Name."
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Find Your Wow
Pursuing FaithNovember 22, 2023x
17
00:30:2420.9 MB

Find Your Wow

Have you lost your sense of wonder? Are there things, places, opportunities, or people that, in your stress and distraction, you’ve looked past? Have you failed to see the beauty right in front of you? In the hope of big happiness, are you missing the small joys?  In this epis...

Pipe Theology
Pursuing FaithNovember 17, 2023x
16
00:37:2325.7 MB

Pipe Theology

In political science, the word “reactionary” is used to describe someone who is content with the status quo. Without a vision of their own, when change comes, they quickly adapt to the new environment. However, a “revolutionary” is someone who creates and calls others into pos...

When Your Soul is Restless
Pursuing FaithNovember 10, 2023x
15
00:34:1823.58 MB

When Your Soul is Restless

In this episode of Pursuing Faith, Dominic teaches on the story of the Samaritan woman from John 4. We’re surrounded by a world that fuels our discontent. Alluring advertisements, temptations, distractions, materialism and consumerism all offer the promise of satisfaction, but...

What is Belief In God?
Pursuing FaithNovember 03, 2023x
14
00:39:0226.83 MB

What is Belief In God?

What does it mean to actually "believe" in God? Is it merely an affirmation of faith or something more? In this episode of Pursuing Faith, Dominic explores Jesus conversation with Nicodemus in John 3 through the lens of what true belief looks like. If this ministry h...

That Time I hit a Harley
Pursuing FaithOctober 26, 2023x
13
00:44:1830.45 MB

That Time I hit a Harley

Over the last few months we’ve been going through the Gospel of John, having a look at the history and background, as well as exploring cultural and apologetic questions that this book raises for us today. In this episode we’ll be unpacking the first part of John 3, digging in...

Following Jesus Isn’t Safe
Pursuing FaithOctober 12, 2023x
12
00:44:5230.84 MB

Following Jesus Isn’t Safe

In this episode, Dominic explores John 2:13-25. In this controversial passage, Jesus is seen driving out religious leaders from the temple. This raises a ton of fascinating questions about the character of Jesus, the nature of organized religion and church, and God’s vision fo...

Who is God? (Part 2)
Pursuing FaithSeptember 22, 2023x
11
00:45:2031.16 MB

Who is God? (Part 2)

In this episode, Dominic shares part 2 of a talk he gave in Portland, Oregon. C.S. Lewis once said that theology is a type of map - that instead of being merely analyzed from a distance - ought to be used in the moment by moment trenches of our humanity. In this message, Domin...

Justin Brierley on The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God
Pursuing FaithJuly 20, 2023x
10
00:53:3336.81 MB

Justin Brierley on The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God

Dominic interviews Justin Brierley about his new book, The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God , and how we may be witnessing a return of belief in our generation. The cultural narrative that has shaped the west for decades is that secularism has replaced Christianity, and tha...

Who is God? (Part 1)
Pursuing FaithJune 30, 2023x
9
00:45:2131.18 MB

Who is God? (Part 1)

AW Tozer once wrote: “What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us. The history of mankind will probably show that no people has ever risen above its religion, and man’s spiritual history will positively demonstrate that no religion ha...

Sarah Yardley on Navigating Change with an Unchanging God
Pursuing FaithJune 09, 2023x
8
00:51:1035.17 MB

Sarah Yardley on Navigating Change with an Unchanging God

Dominic Done and Sarah Yardley explore what the Bible says about change and how to navigate it.  Our Website: PursuingFaith.org Mentioned in this episode: SarahYardley.com Creation Fest UK We'd love to hear from you! info@pursuingfaith.org

When Change Finds You with Kristen Strong
Pursuing FaithMay 10, 2023x
7
00:51:3635.46 MB

When Change Finds You with Kristen Strong

In this episode, Dominic has a conversation with Kristen Strong. Kristen is the author of When Change Finds You , Girl Meets Change and Back Roads to Belonging . They talk about about how to get through seasons of change, and the role that true friends have in breathing life i...

Death is Defeated
Pursuing FaithApril 07, 2023x
6
00:38:2526.41 MB

Death is Defeated

Happy Easter weekend! In this episode, Dominic shares a talk he gave on the story of the resurrection of Lazarus. His tragic death and resurrection, as recounted in John 11, is not only a picture of Jesus death and resurrection — but a story of hope for all of humanity. Becaus...

How to Deal with Church Hurt with Mary Jo Sharp
Pursuing FaithMarch 16, 2023x
5
00:58:1340.01 MB

How to Deal with Church Hurt with Mary Jo Sharp

Why would anyone want to be a Christian when there is so much hypocrisy in the church? Dominic interviews Mary Jo Sharp, as she shares her journey as one who still holds to a beautiful faith, despite wounding experiences within the Christian community. Our Website: PursuingFai...

Evan Wickham on Worship as Hope and War
Pursuing FaithMarch 01, 2023x
4
01:14:3251.21 MB

Evan Wickham on Worship as Hope and War

In this episode, Dominic has a fascinating conversation with his friend, Evan Wickham. After giving an update about his life and ministry, Evan shares his thoughts on worship and its tenacious power to transform our lives.  Evan Wickham is Lead Pastor of Park Hill Church in Sa...

After Doubt: How To Question Your Faith Without Losing It with AJ Swoboda
Pursuing FaithFebruary 17, 2023x
3
00:40:4628.02 MB

After Doubt: How To Question Your Faith Without Losing It with AJ Swoboda

Is there a way to walk faithfully through doubt and come out the other side with a deeper love for Jesus, the church, and its tradition? Can we question our faith without losing it? In this episode, Dominic chats with award-winning author, pastor, and professor A. J. Swoboda t...

Is Jesus God?
Pursuing FaithJanuary 31, 2023x
2
00:50:0434.41 MB

Is Jesus God?

In this episode, Dominic tackles the question: Is Jesus God? According to a recent Christianity Today article, 43% of evangelical Americans believe that Jesus was a good moral teacher, but not divine. But what does the Bible say about this? What does it mean when Jesus claimed...

The Intentional Year with Glenn Packiam
Pursuing FaithJanuary 17, 2023x
1
00:49:1233.81 MB

The Intentional Year with Glenn Packiam

In this episode, Dominic and Glenn have a conversation about ministry, pastoring during the pandemic, and how to live pro-actively amidst the demands of life.  Glenn Packiam is lead pastor of Rockharbor in Costa Mesa, California. He earned a Doctorate in Theology and Ministry ...

Flourish: Aggressively Happy with Joy Clarkson
Pursuing FaithDecember 30, 2022x
11
00:45:3631.34 MB

Flourish: Aggressively Happy with Joy Clarkson

In this episode, Dominic interviews Joy Clarkson, author of Aggressively Happy: A Realist's Guide to Believing in the Goodness of Life . Joy Clarkson holds a PhD in theology from the Institute for Theology and the Arts at the University of Saint Andrews. She is an editor ...

Flourish: Intentional Parenting with Phil and Diane Comer
Pursuing FaithDecember 19, 2022x
10
00:57:0839.26 MB

Flourish: Intentional Parenting with Phil and Diane Comer

In this episode, Dominic interviews long-time friends and mentors, Phil and Diane Comer. Phil and Diane are founders of Intentional Parents: Raising Passionate Jesus Followers. They started this ministry to bring hope and practical help to parents who desire to raise children ...

Flourish: The Future of the Church with Josiah Kennealy
Pursuing FaithDecember 08, 2022x
9
00:39:4227.29 MB

Flourish: The Future of the Church with Josiah Kennealy

In this episode, Dominic interviews Josiah Kennealy. Josiah is a pastor, speaker and founder of the non-profit Young Adults Today. He is also the author of Fulfill Your Purpose in Your Generation.  Josiah and Dominic discuss the future of the church as well as the three greate...

Flourish: Citizens of Heaven
Pursuing FaithNovember 08, 2022x
8
00:33:2622.99 MB

Flourish: Citizens of Heaven

In this episode, Dominic offers some reflection on Philippians 3:20 - "Our citizenship is in heaven." What does that mean for our lives? How is this lived out? How can we navigate this thorny political climate we find ourselves in? Books Mentioned in the Episode: Des...

Flourish: Sean McDowell on Sexuality, Politics, and Practicing Kindness
Pursuing FaithOctober 01, 2022x
7
00:50:4234.85 MB

Flourish: Sean McDowell on Sexuality, Politics, and Practicing Kindness

In this episode, Dominic has a conversation with Sean McDowell. Sean is Associate Professor of Apologetics at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University. He is also an author of 15 books, including his most recent: A Rebel’s Manifesto: Choosing Truth, Real Justice, and Love a...

Flourish: Unlocking Resilience When Life is a Mess with Daniel Fusco
Pursuing FaithSeptember 16, 2022x
6
00:46:3131.97 MB

Flourish: Unlocking Resilience When Life is a Mess with Daniel Fusco

In this episode, Dominic has a chat with Daniel Fusco about his new book “You’re Gonna Make It: Unlocking Resilience When Life is a Mess.” Daniel Fusco is an author, a church planter, and the lead pastor of Crossroads Community Church in Vancouver Washington.  Books Mentioned ...

Flourish: Giving Your Words with Sally and Clay Clarkson
Pursuing FaithAugust 25, 2022x
5
00:53:2336.68 MB

Flourish: Giving Your Words with Sally and Clay Clarkson

In this episode, Dominic joins Sally and Clay Clarkson at their home in Colorado to discuss their new book, Giving Your Words: The Lifegiving Power of a Verbal Home for Family Faith Formation. Clay and Sally Clarkson are the founders of Whole Heart Ministries , which began in ...

Flourish: Breathe Again
Pursuing FaithJuly 18, 2022x
4
00:38:0526.18 MB

Flourish: Breathe Again

In this episode, Dominic gives an update about the non-profit, Pursuing Faith, and an opportunity to minister to Ukrainian refugees. He then unpacks 2 Peter 1 as a roadmap towards a flourishing life. Peter writes: “Make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodne...