The long wait kind of continued :-) This is the 2nd episode the 2-part show discussing spiritual development and faith formation. We reviewed and discussed research done by Barna -> https://www.barna.com/research/children-faith-formation/ It would be helpful to go back and listen to pt 1 of this discussion here - https://www.divemedia.co/across-the-intersection/2021/7/13/faith-formation-1 Thanks for your patience with us! Things are getting back to normal for us. The summer went from a hiatus to us taking the time we needed to balance the things going on in our personal lives over the summer. Enjoy these last few episodes from last season and get ready the new season is just around the corner! As always you can check out everything we do at http://divemedia.com Please consider supporting what we do http://patreon.com/thisisdivemedia (please note we have a new patreon page)

The long wait is over… Across The Intersection is back! This episode the 1st of a 2-part show discussing spiritual development and faith formation. We reviewed some research done by Barna - https://www.barna.com/research/children-faith-formation/ Thanks for your patience, this was not a planned hiatus. We’ve had a lot of things go on in our personal lives over the past couple of months. Lost loved ones, welcomed children... there has been a lot of transition. As always you can check out everything we do at http://divemedia.com Please consider supporting what we do http://patreon.com/thisisdivemedia (please note we have a new patreon page)

The ATI crew is back with another and they welcome special guest Rasool Berry. In this episode the discuss ‘Critical Race Theory’ (CRT) and how people can be incorrectly labeled by the misinformed. They also discuss the idea of learning beyond scriptural information. Are African American believers who stand for justice critical race theorists? How do we address African American believers who were fighting for justice before CRT was developed? How much of an impact does culture have on how we view and engage on these matters? You can connect more with Rasool http://RasoolBerry.com Also check out some of his writing: https://rasoolberry.medium.com/uncritical-race-theory-7124e760d6b5 https://rasoolberry.medium.com/critical-g-race-theory-the-promise-perils-of-crt-c5de933d55a1 As always you can check out everything we do at http://divemedia.com Please consider supporting what we do http://patreon.com/thisisdivemedia (please note we have a new patreon page)

The ATI crew are back with another new episode. This week they discuss some recent articles where a few Christian leaders have issued statements apologizing and repenting of making ‘prophetic’ statements in 2020 regarding the most recent US presidential election. They discuss the backlash that some have faced as well as the state of the people that that they are still involved with. They end with one co-host sharing some of his frustrations in dealing with the individuals who exist within ‘Church Inc‘ As always you can check out everything we do at http://divemedia.com Please consider supporting what we do http://patreon.com/thisisdivemedia (please note we have a new patreon page)

The ATI crew are back with another new episode. This week they continue discussing the concept of money in the church. They welcome a special guest from “Prophets & Watches”. They discuss the depth of some of materialism displayed by many in church leadership today. They also get into some of the circumstances that could lead to people having to ‘monetize ministry’. How much is too much when it comes to material possessions? How should we address those that push the boundaries to the limits? They end with a surprising ‘This Week In The News’ discussing a scheme that is impacting people in 2021. As always you can check out everything we do at http://divemedia.com Please consider supporting what we do http://patreon.com/divemedia1

The ATI crew with another new episode. This week the crew continue discussing the concept of the “church’s money“. There are many things that are currently impacting churches and their finances (pandemic, unemployment, lack of meeting, etc.) Does the way in which we have chosen to build have a positive or negative impact? Even when we are sincere and genuine can the structure still effect our efforts? Is funneling all of our attention in one place or 1 direction a benefit or a detriment? They discuss this and more As always you can check out everything we do at http://divemedia.com Please consider supporting what we do http://patreon.com/divemedia1

Welcome to 2021! The ATI crew is back, and coming with another new episode. This week the crew discuss the concept of how COVID-19 has affected the “church’s money“. How has the pandemic impacted local churches in terms of how they meet, their finances, etc. With things like continuing to drag on (quarantine, etc) when is it time for us to pivot in the way we practice our gatherings. Are the times to come the new normal and we should no longer look back to what was as ‘normal’. They also get into the idea of ‘christian careers’ and how that has been impacted by the current situation. Is it important for believers to have more that 1 skill set or stream of income? And in being stubborn and unchanging in our understanding are we in a place of worshiping our culture? As always you can check out everything we do at http://divemedia.com Please consider supporting what we do http://patreon.com/divemedia1

In this episode the crew discuss a phrase that has become popular this year #2020istrash. Well though it has had it ‘trashy moments’ has the year been all bad? Have we experienced any good things this year? The ATI crew share some general things as well as some personal things that have happened to them this year that were extremely positive. Though we aren’t insensitive to those who have suffered and struggled this year, we also don’t want to ignore God’s faithfulness. As always you can check everything we’re doing at http://divemedia.com Please consider supporting us - http://patreon.com/divemedia1

In this episode the crew continue to discuss narratives. Beyond just being stories, one of the definitions of the word narrative is a “way of presenting a situation of series of events that reflects and promotes a particular point of view or set of values”. Much of what many people believe when challenged may be found to be based on a well crafted narrative as opposed to being based on actual truth. Whether spiritual, political, educational there are certain lines of thought that should be investigated as to where they came from. This requires us to be willing to go beyond the surface of matters and not accept everything being ‘fed’ to us wholesale. Sit back this episode gets a little spicy, but don't worry we're fine... Please consider supporting what we do - http://patreon.com/divemedia1 Check out the rest of what Dive Media is doing - http://divemedia.co

In this episode the crew discuss narratives. Beyond just being a story, one of the definitions of the word narrative is a “way of presenting a situation of series of events that reflects and promotes a particular point of view or set of values”. Much of what many people believe when challenged may be found to be based on a well crafted narrative as opposed to being based on actual truth. Whether spiritual, political, educational there are certain lines of thought that should be investigated as to where they came from. This requires us to be willing to go beyond the surface of matters and not accept everything being ‘fed’ to us wholesale. Please consider supporting what we do - http://patreon.com/divemedia1 Check out the rest of what Dive Media is doing - http://divemedia.co

The ATI crew discuss the idea of theology vs ideology. With all the 'issues' people are wrestling with in the culture Christians many times believe that they are spiritual. But what if approach these issues that way is a mistake? Many of these issues where people are so passionate on opposing views, individuals believe they may be on god's side. If everyone is on the 'right' side then no one is. Could it be that the issue is cultural and not spiritual? We dissect this idea an many more. Please consider supporting us - http://patreon.com/divemedia1

In this episode we have a crossover with the hosts of Dive Media’s newest podcast: H.B.C.U. - Healing Brown Communities Unconditionally. Akeema & Mikal share their heart and vision for the show. How they plan on addressing health in their community. They also talk about the importance of having resources and being a resource. H.B.C.U. will be premiering in October 2020 http://divemedia.co/hbcu

We’re back! Welcome to the season 3 premiere. We are catching everyone up after taking a little break for the summer, and continuing with the quarantine. We even share some of our other business ventures (btw please support us! :-) In this episode we discuss how we’re going to approach shows a little differently this season. We’ve had a lot of good discussions around current events. We want to do some more topical stuff and make sure everything remains grounded in the truth of the Kingdom of God. Check out some of our other ventures: http://www.sheschools.com http://melalogic.com http://faithinventory.com http://averygoodweb.app

In this episode the ATI crew discusses the importance of maintaining positive mental health during this time of quarantine and shelter-in-place. There are several symptoms that can arise due to being quarantined. There are also many things that we can do to ensure we stay mentally healthy as well. And you can support us at http://patreon.com/divemedia1

In this episode the ATI crew discuss a concept mentioned in a recent article in 'The Atlantic' comparing and contrasting the concept of the nuclear family vs the extended family. We get into how the notion to disband larger extended multi-generational families in favor of the smaller nuclear unit how has that impacted society. What are the pros and cons of each family situation? Why was it done, and what did we lose? And you can support us at http://patreon.com/divemedia1

The ATI crew discuss motivation. Sometimes self-motivation can be difficult. Motivation to complete activities or achieving goals requires discipline. We can be motivated internally as well as externally. Though we can acknowledge our limitations, we should work to maximize the 'gifts & talents' we have been given. Focus and motivation are concepts at a premium especially in this time of shelter in place. And you can support us at http://patreon.com/divemedia1

In this episode the crew is still getting it in. This week we welcome Tina Clarice as a special guest host. We discuss how people have been using online platforms to continue to connect when many are in shelter in place. We also discuss the importance of community in peoples live and how this time of quarantine has exposed where we lack. We wrap up with “This Week In The News” and share some the wacky things some churches have been doing and share our thoughts on them. And you can support us at http://patreon.com/divemedia1

In this episode the ATI crew conclude the discussion about living our 'best lives'. How does this ideology stand up under stress? And if we expect people to focus on living their best lives, why do we expect them to automatically change their habits when there is a crisis? The crew discusses the concept of leaders 'assuming the sale' when addressing people, they know living to themselves. In TWITN they discuss the recent mini-series about the life of Madame CJ Walker. And how certain narratives we clearly 'forced' into the story. And you can support us at http://patreon.com/divemedia1

In this episode we discuss how we've been handling ourselves in the midst of the current climate. We also share our thoughts on the current outbreak as well as some of its outcomes (intended or unintended). We then get into the concept of people wanting to "live their best life". What does that even mean? Is it possible for us to do that apart from God? Are we even supposed to be focused on those types of things? And you can support us at http://patreon.com/divemedia1

In this episode the ATI crew discuss the concept of reconciliation. How do we reconcile? Why is it important to be reconciled? Who should we be reconciled to? We discuss the possibility of us being reconciled to one another without out first being reconciled to God. We discuss all this and even talk some boxing... And you can support us at http://patreon.com/divemedia1