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Jon Sherwood is a pastor in Asheville, NC and while in the midst of various world-views and the challenge to truth from relativism, is dedicated to providing fresh and relevant Christian discipleship resources such as bible studies, bible courses, podcasts, and sermons to help ignite and fuel faith in Jesus in the 21st century. UNpolished updates UNpolished podcast has honest conversations about the complexity, frustration, and beauty of church life in the 21st century. Sign up for news and future opportunities. Email* Submit Like About Contact Fueling Faith in the 21st Century

Jon Sherwood is a pastor in Asheville, NC and while in the midst of various world-views and the challenge to truth from relativism, is dedicated to providing fresh and relevant Christian discipleship resources such as bible studies, bible courses, podcasts, and sermons to help ignite and fuel faith in Jesus in the 21st century. Like About Contact Fueling Faith in the 21st Century

Jon Sherwood is a pastor of a micro church network in Asheville, NC and while in the midst of various world-views and the challenge to truth from relativism, is dedicated to providing fresh and relevant Christian discipleship resources such as bible studies, bible courses, podcasts, and sermons to help ignite and fuel faith in Jesus in the 21st century. UNpolished church podcast UNpolished church podcast UNpolished church podcast Honest conversations about the complexity , frustration , and beauty of church life in the 21st century. Topics range from theology , ecclesiology , discipleship , practical ministry , missions , spiritual formation , and other things related to following Jesus in community. Jon Sherwood Jon Sherwood is a pastor in Asheville , NC and while in the midst of various world-views and the challenge to truth from relativism , is dedicated to providing fresh and relevant resources to help ignite and fuel Christian faith in the 21st century . Jon loves spending time with his family and the beauty of the blue ridge mountains. He holds degrees from the University of Florida, Columbia International University, and a doctorate from Mercer University. Learn More Latest Article 6 min read Culture A Jesus-Centered Approach to Technology: Why This Article Was Not Written With AI Like About Contact Fueling Faith in the 21st Century Articles A Jesus-Centered Approach to Technology: Why This Article Was Not Written With AI Let me start with several qualifiers; AI is not going anywhere. I use AI constantly. I use it even though I don't know I'm using it. I... Interviews Centered-Set Church: an Interview with Mark Baker A cohort of church leaders from around the country join me in a conversation with Dr. Mark Baker, author of Centered-Set Church: Discipleshi Bible Courses Following the Prince of Peace in a Culture of Violence Learn about the nonviolent and active peacemaking ways of Jesus and his disciples, along with the origins of Christian nationalism and... Sermons Practicing the Way: Prayer II A continuation of our series; Practicing the Way. Utilizing John Mark Comer's platform ( PracticingTheWay.org ) we seek to become... Thomas à Kempis - The Imitation of Christ "Blessed is he who keeps the moment of death ever before his eyes and prepares for it every day ." Newsletter Sign-Up Let's be honest, our inbox could use some faith fuel... Email* Subscribe

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Jon Sherwood is a pastor in Asheville, NC and while in the midst of various world-views and the challenge to truth from relativism, is dedicated to providing fresh and relevant Christian discipleship resources such as bible studies, bible courses, podcasts, and sermons to help ignite and fuel faith in Jesus in the 21st century. Interviews Latest Interviews Jan 15 Centered-Set Church: an Interview with Mark Baker A cohort of church leaders from around the country join me in a conversation with Dr. Mark Baker, author of Centered-Set Church: Discipleshi Feb 14, 2023 Marty Solomon Interview: Asking Better Questions of the Bible Jon discusses Marty Solomon's new book, "Asking Better Questions of the Bible: a Guide for the Wounded, Wary, & Longing for More" along with Nov 4, 2022 Jesus & Nonviolence: an Interview with Dean Taylor What if Jesus meant every word he said ... this is the question Dean wrestled with when he read the Bible while enlisted in the US Army. Feb 11, 2022 Gender & Sexuality in the 21st Century: an interview with Ellen Radcliff Here I interview Ellen Radcliff, a licensed marriage and family therapist who used to live as a lesbian and now lives her life radically for Jan 20, 2021 A Tech Wise Life: Andy/Amy Crouch Interview An interview with Andy and Amy Crouch discussing their book "My Tech Wise Life" and the intersection of faith and our wise use of technology Nov 10, 2020 Interview with Marty Solomon of the Bema Podcast Talking with Marty Solomon of the BEMA podcast about a myriad of things. Sep 4, 2020 Faith, Politics, and the (&) campaign Interview with pastor Angel Maldonado about politics and faith. Jun 15, 2020 Race Relations Discussion Part 2 A discussion with pastors from South Carolina and Minneapolis about race relations and the church. 1 2 3 4 Like About Contact Fueling Faith in the 21st Century

Jon Sherwood is a pastor in Asheville, NC and while in the midst of various world-views and the challenge to truth from relativism, is dedicated to providing fresh and relevant Christian discipleship resources such as bible studies, bible courses, podcasts, and sermons to help ignite and fuel faith in Jesus in the 21st century. Bible Study Latest Bible Study Posts Dec 13, 2022 1 min read Kingdom of God - A Kingdom of Joy A visual bible study of Col 1:9-14 where Jon breaks down various ways to study the Bible together in community while looking at the topic... Jan 12, 2022 2 min read The Holy Spirit of God: It or Person? In a word play, Jesus said that just as the wind is mysterious and you don't know where it comes from or where it goes, so it is with... Dec 26, 2021 5 min read Quenching the Spirit I built a fire pit once around an old tree stump that had been chopped down close to the ground but the roots were never excavated. I... Dec 22, 2021 3 min read One Another Scriptures One Another in the New Testament There are several passages in the New Testament (this is not an exhaustive list) where God teaches us... Dec 20, 2020 1 min read The Apocalypse: The Final Vision Here we take a look at the closing chapters of Rev 21-22 and the final vision of John and how it is a reversal of the curse in Genesis. Dec 13, 2020 1 min read The Apocalypse: Civil and Uncivil Worship Here we look at how Revelation's call for the church to remain separate from "the beast" applies to us today in modern America. Dec 6, 2020 1 min read The Apocalypse: Critique of Power In this installment of our study of Revelation we look at its critique of power, especially of that between Jesus and Babylon. Nov 22, 2020 1 min read The Apocalypse: Interpretive Grid Continuing our study of Revelation as we look at various interpretive approaches to the book. 1 2 3 4 5 Like About Contact Fueling Faith in the 21st Century

Jon Sherwood is a pastor in Asheville, NC and while in the midst of various world-views and the challenge to truth from relativism, is dedicated to providing fresh and relevant Christian discipleship resources such as bible studies, bible courses, podcasts, and sermons to help ignite and fuel faith in Jesus in the 21st century. Privacy Policy Jon Sherwood (“us”, “we”, or “our”) operates the Jon Sherwood website (the “Service”). This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use and disclosure of Personal Information when you use our Service. We will not use or share your information with anyone except as described in this Privacy Policy. We use your Personal Information for providing and improving the Service. By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. Unless otherwise defined in this Privacy Policy, terms used in this Privacy Policy have the same meanings as in our Terms and Conditions, accessible at https://www.jonsherwood.com Information Collection And Use While using our Service, we may ask you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you. Personally identifiable information (“Personal Information”) may include, but is not limited to: Name Email address Log Data We collect information that your browser sends whenever you visit our Service (“Log Data”). This Log Data may include information such as your computer’s Internet Protocol (“IP”) address, browser type, browser version, the pages of our Service that you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages and other statistics. Google AdSense & DoubleClick Cookie Third party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to your website or other websites. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to your users based on their visit to your sites and/or other sites on the Internet. Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Ads Settings. (Alternatively, you can direct users to opt out of a third-party vendor’s use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info .) Cookies Cookies are files with small amount of data, which may include an anonymous unique identifier. Cookies are sent to your browser from a web site and stored on your computer’s hard drive. We use “cookies” to collect information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Service. Service Providers We may employ third party companies and individuals to facilitate our Service, to provide the Service on our behalf, to perform Service-related services or to assist us in analyzing how our Service is used. These third parties have access to your Personal Information only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose. Security The security of your Personal Information is important to us, but remember that no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. Links To Other Sites Our Service may contain links to other sites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third party link, you will be directed to that third party’s site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies or practices of any third party sites or services. Children’s Privacy Our Service does not address anyone under the age of 18 (“Children”). We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with Personal Information, please contact us. If we discover that a child under 18 has provided us with Personal Information, we will delete such information from our servers immediately. Compliance With Laws We will disclose your Personal Information where required to do so by law or subpoena. Changes To This Privacy Policy We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page. Contact Us If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us. Like About Contact Fueling Faith in the 21st Century

Jon Sherwood is a pastor in Asheville, NC and while in the midst of various world-views and the challenge to truth from relativism, is dedicated to providing fresh and relevant Christian discipleship resources such as bible studies, bible courses, podcasts, and sermons to help ignite and fuel faith in Jesus in the 21st century. Contact C.S. Lewis - Mere Christianity "If we find ourselves with a desire that nothing in this world can satisfy , the most probable explanation is that we were made for another world. " Drop Me a Line Here First name* Last name* Email* Message* Submit Like About Contact Fueling Faith in the 21st Century

Jon Sherwood is a pastor in Asheville, NC and while in the midst of various world-views and the challenge to truth from relativism, is dedicated to providing fresh and relevant Christian discipleship resources such as bible studies, bible courses, podcasts, and sermons to help ignite and fuel faith in Jesus in the 21st century. About My Story making known the path of life While I love the ministry, I didn't grow up religious or with the dream to one day be a minister. I know what it's like to have doubts and to question the sincerity of religious leaders and institutions. I strive to treat people with respect and dignity while expressing my heartfelt beliefs about Jesus and the Christian faith. While growing up in north-central Florida I learned to love the outdoors, and frequented my father and grandfather in Colorado who were experienced outdoorsmen. I was exposed to hunting, fishing, rock climbing, carpentry, horseback riding, blacksmithing, and a general love of God's beautiful creation. During my youth I was not overly religious and was heavily involved in athletics and eventually became a competitive tennis player. Late in high school I started heading down a dark path of self-destruction. After years of drinking, heavy drug usage, and several bouts with the law, I eventually came to a place where I was sick of life and suicidal. I had come to the end of myself. I wanted to end the misery, pain, and hopelessness that I had exposed life to be ... yet deep down, I longed for something more, some deeper meaning and purpose to life than simple pleasures (read Ecclesiastes). Through a series of events during my second attempt at college, I learned about God, Jesus and the truth according to the bible, and decided to dedicate my life to following Jesus Christ, becoming His disciple. It was, and continues to be the best decision I have ever made. Since, I have lived all over the country, and traveled through many parts of the world proclaiming the message of Christ, helping people find true meaning and fulfillment in their lives through Him. Along the way I married the love of my life and together we pursue helping others learn what has been made known to us. You have made known to me the path of life; you fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand. Psalm 16:11 Like About Contact Fueling Faith in the 21st Century

Jon Sherwood is a pastor in Asheville, NC and while in the midst of various world-views and the challenge to truth from relativism, is dedicated to providing fresh and relevant Christian discipleship resources such as bible studies, bible courses, podcasts, and sermons to help ignite and fuel faith in Jesus in the 21st century. Sexuality Latest Sexuality Posts Feb 11, 2022 1 min read Gender & Sexuality in the 21st Century: an interview with Ellen Radcliff Here I interview Ellen Radcliff, a licensed marriage and family therapist who used to live as a lesbian and now lives her life radically for Oct 30, 2021 1 min read Disciple: Gender & Sexuality Here we wade into the controversial, and often taboo subjects of gender and sexuality. May 28, 2019 3 min read My Decade as a Born-Again Virgin As I approach 40, I have watched far too many of my peers go through tragic affairs, divorce, and the separation and destruction of... Dec 12, 2018 1 min read Homosexuality & Christianity In this interview with Guy Hammond, executive director of Strength In Weakness ministries (www.strengthinweakness.org) we discuss the... Jul 17, 2017 3 min read Sexy & Righteous? In the modern west (and many other places following suite) that glorify youth, vitality, and beauty, is there a place biblically to be... Jul 10, 2017 3 min read Sex Is Good In C.S. Lewis's The Screwtape Letters, the devil Screwtape tries to explain to his nephew Wormwood what he finds most appalling and... Jan 10, 2017 1 min read The "T" In LGBT: an interview with Brandon Redler Meet Brandon Redler from SIW ministries, who lived as a woman named Desiree, then found Jesus Christ. A powerful testimony, and much... Jan 5, 2017 7 min read Dating vs. Courtship: Is One More Biblical Than The Other? I often hear a lot of different opinions on the meaning and importance of Christian dating. I rarely hear much about "courting". That... 1 2 3 4 5 Like About Contact Fueling Faith in the 21st Century

Jon Sherwood is a pastor in Asheville, NC and while in the midst of various world-views and the challenge to truth from relativism, is dedicated to providing fresh and relevant Christian discipleship resources such as bible studies, bible courses, podcasts, and sermons to help ignite and fuel faith in Jesus in the 21st century. Sermons Latest Sermons Jan 10 1 min read Practicing the Way: Prayer This is the beginning of a new series; Practicing the Way. Utilizing John Mark Comer's platform ( PracticingTheWay.org ) we seek to... Dec 1, 2024 1 min read Jesus the Center of Our Identity In a world full of identity politics and a culture that wants us to define our identities by our feelings, here we look at Colossians 2-3... Nov 2, 2024 1 min read Jesus the Center of Our Lament In this session of the Jesus Centered series, Jon Sherwood talks about Jesus being the center of our lament in light of the recent... Jul 6, 2024 1 min read Jesus the Center of Politics In this session of our Jesus Centered series we take a look at politics. How does Jesus' kingdom impact and affect our political... Jun 1, 2024 1 min read Jesus the Center of the Church Today we talk about what it means to have Jesus at the center of the church. The ways in which christians improperly judge, and are supposed May 4, 2024 1 min read Jesus the Center of Our Lives What does it mean for Jesus to be at the center of our lives? This could encompass a seemingly limitless list of topics, but here we focus o Apr 6, 2024 1 min read Jesus the Center of the Gospel In a Christianized context, the term and idea "gospel" can become dull and lose its meaning. Here we discuss exactly what is the Gospel? Mar 3, 2024 1 min read Jesus the Center of the Truth Here we discuss what it means for Jesus to be the Center of Truth in our life. We look at the concept of truth in our cultural context Feb 4, 2024 1 min read Jesus the Center of the Word Jesus is the life and subject matter of all Scripture, here we discuss the implications for us as we not only read, but respond to the Word Jan 7, 2024 1 min read Jesus the Center of Love Jesus is the center of Love. He is the center of how we understand, give, and receive love. He is the embodiment of love. In this sermon,... Jun 17, 2023 1 min read 1 Timothy 3 This installment in a series in 1 Timothy of chapter 3. We go over Paul's instructions to Timothy regarding leaders in the church, and... Jun 3, 2023 2 min read Following the Prince of Peace in a Culture of Violence Learn about the nonviolent and active peacemaking ways of Jesus and his disciples, along with the origins of Christian nationalism and... 1 2 3 4 5 Like About Contact Fueling Faith in the 21st Century

Jon Sherwood is a pastor in Asheville, NC and while in the midst of various world-views and the challenge to truth from relativism, is dedicated to providing fresh and relevant Christian discipleship resources such as bible studies, bible courses, podcasts, and sermons to help ignite and fuel faith in Jesus in the 21st century. Terms & Conditions A Legal Disclaimer Please read these Terms of Use (“Terms”, “Terms of Use”) carefully before using the https://jonsherwood.com website (the “Service”) operated by Jon Sherwood (“us”, “we”, or “our”). Your access to and use of the Service is conditioned on your acceptance of and compliance with these Terms. These Terms apply to all visitors, users and others who access or use the Service. By accessing or using the Service you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of the terms then you may not access the Service. Intellectual Property The Service and its original content, features and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of Jon Sherwood and its licensors. Links To Other Web Sites Our Service may contain links to third-party web sites or services that are not owned or controlled by Jon Sherwood. Jon Sherwood has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third party web sites or services. You further acknowledge and agree that Jon Sherwood shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with use of or reliance on any such content, goods or services available on or through any such web sites or services. We strongly advise you to read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party web sites or services that you visit. Termination We may terminate or suspend access to our Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms. All provisions of the Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity and limitations of liability. Disclaimer Your use of the Service is at your sole risk. The Service is provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis. The Service is provided without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement or course of performance. Governing Law These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of United States without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights. If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions of these Terms will remain in effect. These Terms constitute the entire agreement between us regarding our Service, and supersede and replace any prior agreements we might have between us regarding the Service. Changes We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material we will try to provide at least 30 days notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. By continuing to access or use our Service after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, please stop using the Service. Contact Us If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us. All content provided on this blog is for informational purposes only. The owner of this blog makes no representations as to the accuracy or completeness of any information on this site or found by following any link on this site. The owner will not be liable for any errors or omissions in this information nor for the availability of this information. The owner will not be liable for any losses, injuries, or damages from the display or use of this information. These terms and conditions of use are subject to change at any time and without notice. Like About Contact Fueling Faith in the 21st Century