The Evolution of Faith Podcast

Join us as we explore the importance of mental health support within the Christian community and learn how we can do better to support those struggling with mental health issues. Join David Ruybalid, Zach Zienka, and guest Isami Daehn at they dive into this topic. Isami is a subject matter expert on anti-human trafficking and child safety. She grew up in Japan and was raised by professional con artists under the guise of "missionaries". Her home was an unsafe place for children, as her mother became her sex trafficker at the age of 9. She left her abusive home as an adult and was introduced to a relationship with Jesus Christ at the age of 23. Her mission is to be a voice for the exploited and abused within religious settings and educate leadership on the subjects of anti-human trafficking and child safety. Isami has her B.S. degree in interdisciplinary studies (Graphic Design/Communications+Psychology), has completed professional training in global and domestic anti-human trafficking, has an active ICF coaching certification, and has appeared on multiple shows/podcasts internationally and within the United States. Her story of resilience has allowed her to connect with thousands of survivors across the globe. She currently resides in Las Vegas, NV with her husband. To find out more about Isami visit: https://www.isamidaehn.com Instagram: isami_daehn TikTok: @isami_daehn Email: admin@isamidaehn.com ——— Zach’s Blog: https://zachzienka.com David’s Blog: https://davidruybalid.wordpress.com

What is Advent? Advent is the time before Christmas, where we anticipate a better future with hope. Join us as we talk about this. Zach Zienka’s Blog: https://zachzienka.com David Ruybalid’s Blog: https://davidruybalid.wordpress.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/g0juk9U-yq4

What is Sabbath? Zach and David talk about all of the layers of importance of living a Sabbath life style. Zach Zienka’s Blog: https://zachzienka.com David Ruybalid’s Blog: https://davidruybalid.wordpress.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15LrSND_hk4 Public Podcast Link: https://anchor.fm/evolutionoffaithpodcast

Why did God ask for the barbaric practice of animal sacrifice? How do we make sense of God asking for Abraham to sacrifice Isaac? What practices in our faith (and the faith of the people of the Old Testament) does God care about most? Join us as Zach and David in a discussion around Old Testament sacrifice and the heart of God. Zach Zienka’s Sermon: The Big Picture - Otherness https://vimeo.com/739475743 David Ruybalid’s article: The Doctrine of Accommodation & Penal Substitutionary Atonement https://davidruybalid.wordpress.com/2022/08/10/the-doctrine-of-accommodation-penal-substitutionary-atonement/ Zach Zienka’s Blog: https://zachzienka.com David Ruybalid’s Blog: https://davidruybalid.wordpress.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/IRYYKGDDc0w Public Podcast Link: https://anchor.fm/evolutionoffaithpodcast

Christian Nationalism is a conviction that America is inherently a nation built on Christian ethics and beliefs. This ideology is seen through combative methods of imposing selected “Christian ethics” onto the political stage by any means necessary. Christian Nationalism seems to be talked about more and more. Many conservative evangelicals are now even describing themselves and their vision for America in this way. “Is this how Jesus used power and influence?” “Is this how Jesus expects His followers to engage in our world?” “What is a healthy relationship of Christianity and politics, and what does this mean for Christ followers?” John 18 36 Jesus said, “My kingdom is not of this world. If it were, my servants would fight to prevent my arrest by the Jewish leaders. But now my kingdom is from another place.” Episode mentioned: Can I Say This At Church Podcast - Political Theology with Brad Jersak: https://www.canisaythisatchurch.com/listen/2019/7/22/88-political-theology-with-brad-jersak Resources Mentioned: Postcards from Babylon: The Church In American Exile https://amzn.to/3A6VYgn A Farewell to Mars: An Evangelical Pastor's Journey Toward the Biblical Gospel of Peace https://amzn.to/3SY8Qy3 Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation https://amzn.to/3weaOAm Christian Nationalism Drove These People Out of Their Churches https://www.vice.com/en/article/v7vew9/christian-nationalism-churches?utm_source=vicenewstwitter Zach Zienka’s Blog: https://zachzienka.com David Ruybalid’s Blog: https://davidruybalid.wordpress.com

Over the last few years, spiritual abusive tendencies in church leaders and church environments have come to light over and over again. Ted Haggard, Hillsong Church, Bobby Houston, Brian Houston, Carl Lentz, Mark Driscoll, Mars Hill, Willow Creek, Bill Hybels, Bob Jones University, The Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), John MacArthur, C.J. Mahaney, Sovereign Grace Ministries... just to name a few have are some of the notable and high profile pastors and churches that have come into the light as abusive. Many of these churches and/or leaders have account after account of allegations that they have hidden. Many stories have come out about them silencing victims. Christianity Today’s “The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill” has brought many conversations around spiritual abuse out into the open. The goal in this episode to to help us understand how common spiritual abuse is in our Christian environments, how to recognize spiritual abuse, and what we can do moving forward. A Few resources mentioned: When Narcissism Comes to Church: Healing Your Community From Emotional and Spiritual Abuse https://amzn.to/3IMCdyM A Church Called Tov: Forming a Goodness Culture That Resists Abuses of Power and Promotes Healing https://amzn.to/3uSJ8Am Other Links: Zach’s blog: https://www.zachzienka.com David’s blog: https://davidruybalid.wordpress.com

Who were the Old Testament prophets and for can their works be for us today? Hosted by Zach Zienka and David Ruybalid Reading the Prophets - Zach Zienka Article https://zachzienka.com/2019/02/28/reading-the-prophets/ Zach's Blog: https://zachzienka.com David's Blog: davidruybalid.wordpress.com

After an almost three year break, Zach and David are back in the podcast world with a whole new name and fresh approach. If you have followed them before or if you are new to their content, don't miss this welcome back episode with the introduction to a new title and direction. Next episode will release June 27th. Zach's Blog: https://zachzienka.com David's Blog:  davidruybalid.wordpress.com