Meekness is one of those words that doesn’t always get the respect it deserves. In a culture that seems to value aggression and dominance, we often equate meekness with weakness. But what if it’s actually about strength under control? Here’s the question: What IS meekness? Are we naturally inclined toward it, or do we tend to ruffle our feathers at the idea? And how do we even begin to live out the kind of meekness that Jesus called blessed?

In the spirit of meekness, we humbly ask… wait, scratch that. We boldly ask you to leave us a 5-star review, drop a comment, and weigh in on the Spotify poll. Let’s be honest, meek or not, we could use some love!

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Have you ever found yourself wondering if a Starbucks cup controversy is really what Jesus meant by persecution? In this episode, we're flying straight into the stormy skies of what it means to face trials as a Christian. Join us and our special guest ('migratory bird'), Kris Wint, as we dig into the tough questions: Is persecution a guaranteed pitstop on the Christian journey? Does the fact that so many of us haven't faced it mean something about the state of our faith? Or are we missing the feathers that prove the bird?

Have a listen and then let us know what you think in the comments and with the Spotify poll!

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Buckle up buttercup, because we've got a real doozy: Could Jesus have sinned? Like... would He have been capable of it? Theologically speaking, those who hold to “impeccability” believe that Jesus could not have sinned. Those who hold to “peccability” believe that Jesus could have sinned, but did not. (Maybe we should call it PECK-ability... more bird puns!!) Was it ever really in question whether Jesus would complete His mission of living the completely sinless life that paid the price for our redemption? Or, was He, by His nature, completely UNFLAPPABLE? 🐦🙄

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If you've been listening along to the podcast for awhile, you've no doubt heard us mention that what birthed Rufflin' Feathers was an upcoming LIVE podcast-style discussion at the church where our hosts attend. Well, what was the future is now the past, and the episode you are about to hear is a recoding of that live conversation! Listen along as we hash out the value of spiritual conversations with our faith family, and consider how your faith might be strengthened by "Taking Along the Way!"

(This audio is a live recording from Finland Mennonite Church in Pennsburg, Pennsylvania on 8/18/2024 www.finlandmc.org)

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What makes for a successful, civil, conversation when two parties disagree? Here's our take, in 5 minutes or less!

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Today, we're taking flight into the heart of the mission for the podcast. Just as a bird surveys the landscape from above, join us as we discuss our big-picture goals, vision, and the impact we hope to make through our thought-provoking and faith-driven discussions. Whether you've been listening since episode 1 or just tuning in, get ready to spread your wings with us and discover what lies ahead on our journey.

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Over an hour and a half on the nature of hell... and you're STILL back for more?!? As far as debates go, this one's a doozy... but in the heat of the fire the phoenix is born.

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