The Eikon Team explores themes of personal growth, spirituality, and the importance of community, as they share their favorite resources and moments of the year. Michael reveals his five favorite reads of 2024 and recommends several helpful online resources. Gianna shares her personal growth and spiritual reflections by looking at her favorite moments of the year. Finally, they look ahead to what is in store for 2025 with Season 7.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Opening Banter

04:05 Life Updates and Personal Reflections

14:14 Michael’s Favorite Books and Online Resources

38:46 Gianna’s Favorite Moments of the Year

48:30 Looking Ahead: Season Seven Preview

In this end-of-season-six episode, Michael, Gianna, and Jason discuss the concept of new creation and the importance of keeping Christ at the center of our lives. They explore how different passions within the church can sometimes lead to division and how to navigate that in a loving and Christ-centered way. They also touch on the dangers of becoming too focused on one aspect of the gospel and losing sight of the bigger picture. The hosts share personal stories and insights on maintaining unity and love within the body of Christ.

Chapters
00:00 - Introduction and Season Finale Announcement
05:24 - Remembering a Friend and Reflections on New Creation
08:00 - The Call to Be the New Creation
13:08 - Navigating Strong Beliefs and Putting God First
21:05 - Balancing Passion and Love in the Church
29:27 - The Challenge of Different Passions in the Church
35:33 - The Pain of Expecting Everyone to Share the Same Passion
39:33 - Love and Grace as Antidotes to Division
53:37 - Living as New Creations: Taking Small Steps and Focusing on Love

Special Episode: We are making the season finale of our special Patreon series, The Misfits, available this week for everyone to enjoy. This is the eleventh episode in the series so far. If you would like to hear the rest of the series, please help support this podcast by signing up at www.patreon.com/eikonpodcast.com.

Summary: In this episode, the hosts discuss the balance between the church's responsibility to accommodate misfits and the misfits' responsibility to meet the needs of the church. They emphasize the importance of starting with God and grounding oneself in their identity in Christ. They also explore the idea of being an image bearer and using one's gifts to serve others.