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The words and example of Jesus have become uncommon today, even within Western Christianity. The Uncommon Truth aims to help listeners reexamine who Jesus is and how to live more consistently as his followers.
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UCT S2E1: Getting Back to Our Roots and Looking Ahead
For the start of our second “season,” we’re discussing what makes The Uncommon Truth so uncommon and taking a look ahead to see what’s on the horizon for 2021.
If you’re new to the show, you’ll hear a message that has become almost unheard of in the modern Christian Church: listen to Jesus and do what He says. It’s refreshing, it’s challenging and it’s Christianity the way Jesus meant it to be.
Connect with the show: Email uncommontruthpodcast@gmail.com with topics you would like to see covered, episode feedback and any questions you would like to ask Steve and Vicki.
For the School of Transformation & SOT Lite: www.transformationschool.org - www.instagram.com/sotoroville
You can now watch The Uncommon Truth on YouTube
Visit www.uncommonpodcast.com to listen to more of The Uncommon Truth. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review! Send the link to a friend who needs it!
Watch our online church broadcasts Wednesdays @ 6:30 PM PDT & Sundays @ 11 AM PDT: www.changeoroville.org
Steve Orsillo's books are available here on Amazon!
Dec 14, 2020
UCT 080: Jesus, the Light & Hope
Here on The Uncommon Truth we’ve spent a lot of time discussing the question of how we follow Jesus. However, for most of the world, the question that matters most has more to do with why we follow Jesus.
As we draw closer to Christmas––a time when the world around pays lip service to Jesus’ birth––it’s a great time to get back to basics. Why do we follow Jesus anyway? Why is Jesus’ birth that first Christmas still important today? And what does it mean for those of us who claim to follow Him?
Connect with the show: Email uncommontruthpodcast@gmail.com with topics you would like to see covered, episode feedback and any questions you would like to ask Steve and Vicki.
For the School of Transformation: www.transformationschool.org - www.instagram.com/sotoroville
Visit www.uncommonpodcast.com to listen to more of The Uncommon Truth. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review! Send the link to a friend who needs it!
Watch our online church broadcasts Wednesdays @ 6:30 PM PDT & Sundays @ 11 AM PDT: www.changeoroville.org
You can now watch The Uncommon Truth on YouTube
Steve Orsillo's books are available here on Amazon!
Dec 7, 2020
UCT 079: Giving the Gift of Sacrifice
As we enter the Christmas season––a season defined by gift giving––we wanted to revisit a popular, and controversial former episode. Back in May of this year (2020), we talked about Jesus’ uncomfortable teachings on sacrifice.
What happens when we decide not to skip over these tough teachings and embrace self-sacrifice? What would our world look life if Christians were more concerned for the welfare of our neighbors than our own comfort and safety?
Connect with the show: Email uncommontruthpodcast@gmail.com with topics you would like to see covered, episode feedback and any questions you would like to ask Steve and Vicki.
For the School of Transformation: www.transformationschool.org - www.instagram.com/sotoroville
Visit www.uncommonpodcast.com to listen to more of The Uncommon Truth. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review! Send the link to a friend who needs it!
Watch our online church broadcasts Wednesdays @ 6:30 PM PDT & Sundays @ 11 AM PDT: www.changeoroville.org
You can now watch The Uncommon Truth on YouTube
Steve Orsillo's books are available here on Amazon!
Nov 30, 2020
UCT 078: Steve & Vicki Answer Your Questions
This week Steve & Vicki answer listener questions. How can we become more unified in the Church? How do you forgive yourself when the consequences of your actions are always staring you in the face? If Jesus came today, would He have an iPhone?
Connect with the show: Email uncommontruthpodcast@gmail.com with topics you would like to see covered, episode feedback and any questions you would like to ask Steve and Vicki.
For the School of Transformation: www.transformationschool.org - www.instagram.com/sotoroville
Visit www.uncommonpodcast.com to listen to more of The Uncommon Truth. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review! Send the link to a friend who needs it!
Watch our online church broadcasts Wednesdays @ 6:30 PM PDT & Sundays @ 11 AM PDT: www.changeoroville.org
You can now watch The Uncommon Truth on YouTube
Steve Orsillo's books are available here on Amazon!
Nov 23, 2020
UCT 077: Cultivating a Thankful Spirit
Talking about thankfulness around this time of year may feel a little cliché, but in 2020 of all years, it is important to practice gratitude. It certainly has been a difficult year so far, but the practice of thanksgiving can actually unlock a multitude of blessing.
Our enemy the devil certainly does not want followers of Jesus to experience the abundant life that Jesus promised, and that is why giving thanks can sometimes feel like a battle. The act of remembering all that we’ve been blessed with––instead of focusing on what we lack––is the key to victory.
Connect with the show: Email uncommontruthpodcast@gmail.com with topics you would like to see covered, episode feedback and any questions you would like to ask Steve and Vicki.
For the School of Transformation: www.transformationschool.org - www.instagram.com/sotoroville
Visit www.uncommonpodcast.com to listen to more of The Uncommon Truth. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review! Send the link to a friend who needs it!
Watch our online church broadcasts Wednesdays @ 6:30 PM PDT & Sundays @ 11 AM PDT: www.changeoroville.org
You can now watch The Uncommon Truth on YouTube
Steve Orsillo's books are available here on Amazon!
Nov 16, 2020
UCT 076: Have We Lost the Meaning of Love?
It shouldn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out the meaning of the word, “love.” At least that is what we think. But odds are the word has probably lost its meaning to us. We use the term to refer to vastly different things; how can they all have the same meaning?
The truth is there’s actually a difference between the love for coffee and sunsets and the love that we show our children or parents. So what does it mean when we say we love God? For that matter, what does He mean when He says that He loves us?
Connect with the show: Email uncommontruthpodcast@gmail.com with topics you would like to see covered, episode feedback and any questions you would like to ask Steve and Vicki.
For the School of Transformation: www.transformationschool.org - www.instagram.com/sotoroville
Visit www.uncommonpodcast.com to listen to more of The Uncommon Truth. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review! Send the link to a friend who needs it!
Watch our online church broadcasts Wednesdays @ 6:30 PM PDT & Sundays @ 11 AM PDT: www.changeoroville.org
You can now watch The Uncommon Truth on YouTube
Steve Orsillo's books are available here on Amazon!
Nov 9, 2020
UCT 075: Holding Firm to the True Gospel and Resisting the False
A quick reading through the New Testament reveals dozens of warnings against false teachers and their “new gospels.” In many places where Jesus’ disciples shared His good news, false teachers were quick to try to get these new believers to trust in something else.
Today is not so different. In present day Christianity, there are a lot of things competing for our trust. We are quick to put our trust in money, education, or the government, and we often save the real good news of Jesus for last. What would it look like to put our trust entirely in Jesus and His true gospel?
Connect with the show: Email maxehrman@changeoroville.org with topics you would like to see covered, episode feedback and any questions you would like to ask Steve and Vicki.
For the School of Transformation: www.transformationschool.org - www.instagram.com/sotoroville
Visit www.uncommonpodcast.com to listen to more of The Uncommon Truth. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review! Send the link to a friend who needs it!
Watch our online church broadcasts Wednesdays @ 6:30 PM PDT & Sundays @ 11 AM PDT: www.changeoroville.org
You can now watch The Uncommon Truth on YouTube
Steve Orsillo's books are available here on Amazon!
Nov 2, 2020
UCT 074: How Do We Tackle Disappointment?
As Christians, how should we approach life’s inevitable troubles and disappointments? From everyday struggles to catastrophic loss, life can definitely be disappointing at times. Do we hope these troubles won’t happen to us, or pretend everything is fine? Or do we let them derail our faith and cast doubt on what we believe?
When it comes to dealing with disappointment, we can learn a lot from the life of Jesus. He Himself faced the rejection of His own people, betrayal by close friends, and an excruciating death. If we can adopt His perspective on disappointment, a whole new life opens up to us.
Connect with the show: Email maxehrman@changeoroville.org with topics you would like to see covered, episode feedback and any questions you would like to ask Steve and Vicki.
For the School of Transformation: www.transformationschool.org - www.instagram.com/sotoroville
Visit www.uncommonpodcast.com to listen to more of The Uncommon Truth. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review! Send the link to a friend who needs it!
Watch our online church broadcasts Wednesdays @ 6:30 PM PDT & Sundays @ 11 AM PDT: www.changeoroville.org
You can now watch The Uncommon Truth on YouTube
Steve Orsillo's books are available here on Amazon!
Oct 26, 2020
UCT 073: Accomplishing God's Plan in Your Community
“Whoever believes in me will also do the works that I do; and greater works than these will he do.” These are Jesus’ words to His disciples before His death and resurrection. Do we believe them? What do they mean for us today?
We often think these words pertain only to Jesus’ miracles; but what about the hard work of serving our neighbors or sharing the good news? Are we able today to surpass what He has achieved? What does it take?
Connect with the show: Email maxehrman@changeoroville.org with topics you would like to see covered, episode feedback and any questions you would like to ask Steve and Vicki.
For the School of Transformation: www.transformationschool.org - www.instagram.com/sotoroville
Visit www.uncommonpodcast.com to listen to more of The Uncommon Truth. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review! Send the link to a friend who needs it!
Watch our online church broadcasts Wednesdays @ 6:30 PM PDT & Sundays @ 11 AM PDT: www.changeoroville.org
You can now watch The Uncommon Truth on YouTube
Steve Orsillo's books are available here on Amazon!
Oct 19, 2020
UCT 072: Building Faith Through Our Finances
Jesus spent a lot of time in the Gospels warning about the pitfalls of money and teaching about the proper way to see it. So why is it that most Christians today seem so preoccupied with making, spending and saving money, even at the expense of Jesus’ teachings?
The truth is, how we approach our finances says a lot about how much we trust God, how well we love those around us, and how eternally minded we are. What are the consequences of getting our perspective wrong? And what can we do to make sure we stay on the right track? Most importantly, how can we use our finances as a tool to grow our faith?
Connect with the show: Email maxehrman@changeoroville.org with topics you would like to see covered, episode feedback and any questions you would like to ask Steve and Vicki.
For the School of Transformation: www.transformationschool.org - www.instagram.com/sotoroville
Visit www.uncommonpodcast.com to listen to more of The Uncommon Truth. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review! Send the link to a friend who needs it!
Watch our online church broadcasts Wednesdays @ 6:30 PM PDT & Sundays @ 11 AM PDT: www.changeoroville.org
You can now watch The Uncommon Truth on YouTube
Steve Orsillo's books are available here on Amazon!
Oct 12, 2020
UCT 071: Finding Blessing in Service
Following Jesus definitely comes with its share of blessings. Are these blessings what we should be seeking out, or merely byproducts of a life lived serving Jesus?
The truth is, most of us Christians in the Western world live as if Christianity is simply an elaborate “bless me,” club. We love to talk about what we receive from our relationship with Jesus, but we sometimes fail to tell new believers about the requirements. Chief among these would be serving. What happens if we try to claim the blessings without following the commands Jesus gave us to love and serve one another?
Connect with the show: Email maxehrman@changeoroville.org with topics you would like to see covered, episode feedback and any questions you would like to ask Steve and Vicki.
For the School of Transformation: www.transformationschool.org - www.instagram.com/sotoroville
Visit www.uncommonpodcast.com to listen to more of The Uncommon Truth. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review! Send the link to…
Oct 5, 2020
UCT 070: The Heart Behind Holiness
The topic of holiness is something Jesus spent a lot of time talking about during His time teaching here on earth. So why is it that this issue is so uncommon in modern Christianity?
What is Jesus’ standard for those of us trying to follow Him? What does a holy, set apart life look like today? Where should our motivation come from, and what are the stakes?
Connect with Max: Email maxehrman@changeoroville.org with topics you would like to see covered, episode feedback and any questions you would like to ask Steve and Vicki.
For the School of Transformation: www.transformationschool.org - www.instagram.com/sotoroville
Visit www.uncommonpodcast.com to listen to more of The Uncommon Truth. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review! Send the link to a friend who needs it!
Watch our online church broadcasts Wednesdays @ 6:30 PM PDT & Sundays @ 11 AM PDT: www.changeoroville.org
You can now watch The Uncommon Truth on YouTube
Steve Orsillo's books are available here on Amazon!
Sep 28, 2020
UCT 069: Relating to God the Father
Christianity is all about relationships. It’s not about what you know, but who you know. When it comes to relating to God as our Heavenly Father, however, a lot of us have a hard time.
We all have different experiences with fathering––some are good, some are not so good. Yet Jesus made it clear that we are to act as if we have a real Father in Heaven. We are expected to look to Him for protection and provision, and as we grow, join in his family business as sons and daughters. How can we make God our Father when our understanding is so different?
Connect with Max: Email maxehrman@changeoroville.org with topics you would like to see covered, episode feedback and any questions you would like to ask Steve and Vicki.
For the School of Transformation: www.transformationschool.org - www.instagram.com/sotoroville
Visit www.uncommonpodcast.com to listen to more of The Uncommon Truth. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review! Send the link to a friend who needs it!
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Sep 21, 2020
UCT 068: Practicing Practical Evangelism
For most Christians, the topic of evangelism is a difficult one to discuss. A lot of us feel insecure about sharing our faith, and we feel guilty, unmotivated and ill equipped.
Why do we need to tell others? Isn’t there someone better qualified? Where do I start? Steve and Vicki Orsillo make the stakes of evangelism clear and give you a few practical starting points for sharing your faith.
Connect with Max: Email maxehrman@changeoroville.org with topics you would like to see covered, episode feedback and any questions you would like to ask Steve and Vicki.
For the School of Transformation: www.transformationschool.org - www.instagram.com/sotoroville
Visit www.uncommonpodcast.com to listen to more of The Uncommon Truth. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review! Send the link to a friend who needs it!
Watch our online church broadcasts Wednesdays @ 6:30 PM PDT & Sundays @ 11 AM PDT: www.changeoroville.org
You can now watch The Uncommon Truth on YouTube
Steve Orsillo's boo…
Sep 14, 2020
UCT 067: Peace in the (Literal) Fires of Life
The recent close calls with yet another Northern California wildfire have brought to mind the topic of trials and suffering. As Christians, how should we view these troubles? When we are confronted with challenges, are we supposed to conclude that Jesus is not with us?
When we read the New Testament, we witness countless instances of suffering, from the life Jesus to those who followed him. What does this mean for us today? Do we need a perspective shift?
Connect with Max: Email maxehrman@changeoroville.org with topics you would like to see covered, episode feedback and any questions you would like to ask Steve and Vicki.
For the School of Transformation: www.transformationschool.org - www.instagram.com/sotoroville
Visit www.uncommonpodcast.com to listen to more of The Uncommon Truth. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review! Send the link to a friend who needs it!
Watch our online church broadcasts Wednesdays @ 6:00 PM PDT & Sundays @ 11 AM PDT: www.changeoroville.org
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Sep 7, 2020
UCT 066: Overcoming the Culture of Unbelief
Each of us have ways of seeing things that shape how we interpret the world around us. These can take the form of experiences, tradition or where and how we were raised. So when it comes to Christianity, could these filters be holding us back from seeing and experiencing what Jesus has for us?
In this week’s episode, Steve & Vicki Orsillo talk about how a culture of unbelief, even among Christians, can hamper us. What are we trusting in that is keeping us from experiencing Jesus fully, and how can we overcome that?
Connect with Max: Email maxehrman@changeoroville.org with topics you would like to see covered, episode feedback and any questions you would like to ask Steve and Vicki.
For the School of Transformation: www.transformationschool.org - www.instagram.com/sotoroville
Visit www.uncommonpodcast.com to listen to more of The Uncommon Truth. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review! Send the link to a friend who needs it!
Watch our online church broadcasts Wednesdays @…
Aug 31, 2020
UCT 065: More Listener Questions Answered
This week Steve & Vicki Orsillo answer more listener questions. What does the baptism of the Holy Spirit look like in a person’s life? If Jesus calls us to leave our family for Him, will my spouse leave me to follow Jesus? How can I be a light for Jesus, even in a Christian environment?
Steve also tells the hilarious story of how a stranger’s misdialed phone number scared him into following Jesus 45 years ago. If you’d like to ask Steve or Vicki a question for a future Q & A episode, email Max here: maxehrman@changeoroville.org.
Visit www.uncommonpodcast.com to listen to more of The Uncommon Truth. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review! Send the link to a friend who needs it!
Watch our online church broadcasts Wednesdays @ 6:30 PM PDT & Sundays @ 11 AM PDT: www.changeoroville.org
You can now watch The Uncommon Truth on YouTube
Steve Orsillo's books are available here on Amazon!
Aug 24, 2020
UCT 064: What the Bible Actually Says About Salvation
By definition, our beliefs about salvation tend to form the very foundation of our Christian faith. For the most part, the way we understand salvation usually impacts how we live out our faith.
Yet a lot of our commonly held views on salvation are inconsistent with what the New Testament teaches. How can that be? What are the ramifications if it is true? More importantly, what does the Bible actually teach about what it takes to be saved?
For the School of Transformation: www.transformationschool.org - www.instagram.com/sotoroville
Visit www.uncommonpodcast.com to listen to more of The Uncommon Truth. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review! Send the link to a friend who needs it!
Watch our online church broadcasts Wednesdays @ 6:30 PM PDT & Sundays @ 11 AM PDT: www.changeoroville.org
You can now watch The Uncommon Truth on YouTube
Connect with Max: Email maxehrman@changeoroville.org with topics you would like to see covered, episode feedback and any questions you would l…
Aug 17, 2020
UCT 063: How Should We Lead? Who Should We Follow?
When it comes to following others in Christianity, the idea seems to make most people cringe. Faith is something that is deeply personal for each one of us, and our culture has elevated individualism to the point where the idea of following another person is actually controversial.
Yet when we read the New Testament, we see a different picture. Are we missing something in 21st Century Christianity when we decide to do it all on our own?
For the School of Transformation: www.transformationschool.org - www.instagram.com/sotoroville
Visit www.uncommonpodcast.com to listen to more of The Uncommon Truth. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review! Send the link to a friend who needs it!
Watch our online church broadcasts Wednesdays @ 6:30 PM PDT & Sundays @ 11 AM PDT: www.changeoroville.org
Steve Orsillo's books are available here on Amazon!
Aug 10, 2020
UCT 062: Is Christianity Conditional?
As Christians, most of us are probably familiar and comfortable with the idea of God’s unconditional love for us. It’s something many of us have been taught since childhood. However, most of us are probably less knowledgable about the conditions Jesus’ own words lay out in the New Testament.
The Gospels are full of these types of conditions for those who would follow Jesus. So why is it so rare to hear them taught in mainstream Christianity? Why do we seem so eager to overlook them, explain them away or live in contrast to what they say?
For the School of Transformation: www.transformationschool.org - www.instagram.com/sotoroville
Visit www.uncommonpodcast.com to listen to more of The Uncommon Truth. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review! Send the link to a friend who needs it!
Watch our online church broadcasts Wednesdays @ 6:30 PM PDT & Sundays @ 11 AM PDT: www.changeoroville.org
Steve Orsillo's books are available here on Amazon!
Aug 3, 2020
UCT 061: Tackling Anxiety & Depression
The problem of anxiety and depression is running rampant in our society today. What is the cause, what are the effects, and what can we do about it?
Until recently, these afflictions did not seem to be widespread within Christianity. That is not the case today, and it seems like more Christians than ever are struggling. How can hopelessness and fear be so prevalent among those who claim to know the Prince of Peace and His hope and joy? How can we regain that peace ourselves and transform our neighbors’ lives in the process?
For the School of Transformation: www.transformationschool.org - www.instagram.com/sotoroville
Visit www.uncommonpodcast.com to listen to more of The Uncommon Truth. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review! Send the link to a friend who needs it!
Watch our online church broadcasts Wednesdays @ 6:30 PM PDT & Sundays @ 11 AM PDT: www.changeoroville.org
Steve Orsillo's books are available here on Amazon!
Jul 27, 2020
UCT 060: Steve & Vicki Answer Your Questions
We cover a lot of ground on the Uncommon Truth. So this week, Steve and Vicki are taking some time to answer your questions on the wide range of topics we discuss. We’re asking everything, from stories about their son Mark and Steve’s least favorite foods, to how to read the bible and stay motivated as a Christian.
To submit your own question for Steve and Vicki, email Max at maxehrman@changeoroville.org and we’ll be sure to include it in a future Q&A episode.
For the School of Transformation: www.transformationschool.org - www.instagram.com/sotoroville
Visit www.uncommonpodcast.com to listen to more of The Uncommon Truth. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review! Send the link to a friend who needs it!
Watch our online church broadcasts Wednesdays @ 6:30 PM PDT & Sundays @ 11 AM PDT: www.changeoroville.org
Steve Orsillo's books are available here on Amazon!
Jul 20, 2020
UCT 059: Discovering God's Plan for Your Life
If you’re a Christian, chances are you’ve lost sleep over the question, “What is God’s will for my life?” We seem to wrestle with this question on an almost daily basis. When it comes down to big decisions, or even the general direction of our lives, are we actually looking to God for the answers? After all, everyone wants to know they are headed the right way, but most people don’t like asking for directions.
Could the answer to this question be right in front of us?
For the School of Transformation: www.transformationschool.org - www.instagram.com/sotoroville
Visit www.uncommonpodcast.com to listen to more of The Uncommon Truth. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review! Send the link to a friend who needs it!
Watch our online church broadcasts Wednesdays @ 6:30 PM PDT & Sundays @ 11 AM PDT: www.changeoroville.org
You can now watch The Uncommon Truth on YouTube
Connect with Max: Email maxehrman@changeoroville.org with topics you would like to see covered, epis…
Jul 13, 2020
UCT 058: Understanding New Covenant Christianity
How would you define Christianity? How does that definition affect the way you live as a Christian? If you struggle to answer these questions with confidence, you’re not alone.
The Bible tells us that God doesn’t change. However, as we read it, we realize that his interactions with people do involve different agreements, called covenants. The bible is full of them, and Jesus came to initiate the final one: the New Covenant.
What happens when we don’t fully comprehend that New Covenant? Can we mix and match with the ones that came before? Tune in to find out.
For the School of Transformation: www.transformationschool.org - www.instagram.com/sotoroville
Visit www.uncommonpodcast.com to listen to more of The Uncommon Truth. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review! Send the link to a friend who needs it!
Watch our online church broadcasts Wednesdays @ 6:30 PM PDT & Sundays @ 11 AM PDT: www.changeoroville.org
You can now watch The Uncommon Truth on YouTube
Connect with…
Jul 6, 2020
UCT 057: Seeking After Real Spiritual Revival
What do we mean when we talk about the concept of revival? What is revival, and what purpose does it serve? Where did we get the idea in the first place, and is there a biblical precedent?
Depending on your background and the stream of Christianity you find yourself in, these answers can be quite different. Is it like regularly scheduled spiritual maintenance to bring our focus back to God? Is it all about experiencing the manifestations of the Holy Spirit? This week on the show, Steve and Vicki answer these questions and more as they unpack the idea of revival.
For the School of Transformation: www.transformationschool.org - www.instagram.com/sotoroville
Visit www.uncommonpodcast.com to listen to more of The Uncommon Truth. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review! Send the link to a friend who needs to it!
Watch our online church broadcasts Wednesdays @ 6:30 PM PDT & Sundays @ 11 AM PDT: www.changeoroville.org
You can now watch The Uncommon Truth on YouTube
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Jun 29, 2020
UCT 056: The Blueprint for Real World Change
The idea of change is at the forefront of our minds these days. With everything that has taken place so far just in 2020––COVID-19 lockdowns, protests over police brutality, increasing political polarization––it is natural to think about enacting change.
Yet how do we, as Christians, approach changing the world around us? Are we pointing out problems in our world without first examining our own lives? As followers of Jesus, we have an example of revolutionary change that transformed the entire course of history. How can we follow in Jesus’ footsteps and learn from his radical life?
Visit www.uncommonpodcast.com to listen to more of The Uncommon Truth. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review! Send the link to a friend who needs to it!
Watch our online church broadcasts Wednesdays @ 6:30 PM PDT & Sundays @ 11 AM PDT: www.changeoroville.org
You can now watch The Uncommon Truth on YouTube
Connect with Max: Email maxehrman@changeoroville.org with topics you would like…
Jun 23, 2020
UCT 055: Becoming Uncommon–A Message by Steve Orsillo
Steve and Vicki Orsillo are away this week, so we are presenting a message Steve preached in April. It follows a theme that we have been discussing a lot on recent podcasts: the need to live and be different, transformed, uncommon.
In the gospel of John, Jesus performed his first miracle, or sign, at a wedding feast. He took something common (water) and changed it into something uncommon (wine). Not just any wine either, but the best.
If you’re interested in uncommon spiritual growth, look no further!
Visit www.uncommonpodcast.com to listen to more of The Uncommon Truth. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review! Send the link to a friend who needs to hear some Uncommon Truth!
Watch our online church broadcasts Wednesdays @ 6:30 PM PDT & Sundays @ 11 AM PDT: www.changeoroville.org
You can now watch The Uncommon Truth on YouTube
Connect with Max: Email maxehrman@changeoroville.org with topics you would like to see covered, episode feedback and any questions you would like…
Jun 15, 2020
UCT 054: Dating & Marriage–The Key to Uncommon Relationships
Studies show that, in various important categories, Christian relationships are not that distinguishable from the rest of the culture. From divorce rates and pornography use to views on premarital sex and cohabitation; the numbers are almost identical to those of our neighbors.
If our lives as Christians need to reflect Jesus, then shouldn't our romantic relationships represent Jesus too? If Jesus is supposed to change and renew every aspect of our individual lives, shouldn't our relationship exemplify this as well? So why is that so often not the case, and how can we change it?
If there's room for growth in your relationship, present or future, you won't want to miss this episode!
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Watch Steve's sermon, "The Miracle of Matrimony," here.
Watch Derek Devine's sermon on healthy marriage here.
Watch ou…
Jun 8, 2020
UCT 053: Where is Our Voice? What is Our Message?
COVID-19, protests, rioting and economic collapse; with everything going on so far in 2020, does the Church have a voice and a message that the world needs right now?
In Matthew 23, Jesus rebuked the Pharisees with several "woes." His main criticism of the religious leaders of the day was that they were in danger of missing out on the Kingdom of God. Not only that, Jesus said, but they were actively preventing their people from entering the Kingdom as well.
Fast forward to today, and the warning is just as applicable to Christians today. Are we leading people closer to Jesus or further away? Are we trusting in Jesus or something else like politics, economics or social standing? As Jesus' conversation with the Pharisees shows, there is a lot on the line.
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Steve's sermon from Sunday, May 31, talking abo…
Jun 1, 2020
UCT 052: Achieving a Godly Self-Image
When it comes to how we see ourselves, Christians know all the right answers; we are created in God's image, fearfully and wonderfully made and worth enough for Jesus to die for. However, when it comes to actually believing this, many of us struggle to walk it out.
What does this look like, and where does it come from? More importantly, how can we overcome self-doubt and self-hate to be able to share the love of Christ with those around us? After all, if we are not able to love ourselves, how can we expect to love the ones we have been sent to serve?
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May 25, 2020
UCT 051: Being Salt & Light in a Bland & Dark World
Jesus asks his followers to be the "Salt of the earth" and the "Light of the world." What does that mean? Are we supposed to blend in with our neighbors so that we can influence them? Or should we look and act completely different?
More to the point, is this type of lifestyle optional for us as Christians? What are the consequences––for ourselves and for the world––if we fail to act?
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May 18, 2020
UCT 050: Does Jesus Command Us to Forgive?
The topic of forgiveness is not a very popular one, even within Christianity. Most of us are eager to accept forgiveness, but we rarely focus on those whom we need to forgive. So what does Jesus have to say about it?
In Western Christianity, forgiving others can sometimes be seen as optional. Even when forgiving is a focus, the question of how it is done is a challenge. Is forgiveness just a statement? Does it mean I have to forget the harm done to me? What about trusting those who have wronged me? Steve and Vicki Orsillo have an uncommon response based directly on the words of Jesus.
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May 11, 2020
UCT 049: Unpacking Real Intimacy with God
Talking about living like Jesus and obeying his teachings can bring up tension. Should our faith be based on what we do or upon intimacy with Jesus? Is it religion or relationship? Is that even the right question to ask?
As the title of our podcast suggests, Steve & Vicki Orsillo take an uncommon view of intimacy with Jesus. They discuss what an intimate relationship with Jesus looks like and how we're supposed to walk that out in our daily lives.
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May 4, 2020
UCT 048: Learning to Give Your Life Away
The biblical passages about sacrifice are not very popular, but they are hard to ignore. Stories and admonitions about sacrifice are riddled throughout the New Testament for those with the courage to read and apply them. What happens when we decide not to skip over these challenges and instead embrace them?
Steve and Vicki Orsillo founded the Father's House Church in Oroville, California in 1997. Instead of building in the center of town, they felt Jesus leading them to Southside with its rampant poverty, drug abuse and prostitution. More than 20 years later, they continue to reap the rewards of their sacrifice—not just in their ministry, but in their own lives especially.
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Apr 27, 2020
UCT 047: How Should Our Lives Reflect Jesus?
As followers of Jesus, what should our lives look like? Here in the West, do our lives look any different from our friends and neighbors who don't know Jesus? In a time of radical upheaval surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, we discuss the radical change that knowing and following Jesus should bring to our lives and churches.
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Apr 20, 2020
UCT 046: Plugging In to Real Community
In the midst of COVID-19 social distancing measures, church members have been sorely missing their church families. At the same time, some who have walked away from traditional church communities have began to come back via online services and Zoom chats. It raises the question, what does Jesus say about being plugged into a community of believers?
In this weeks episode, we discuss how authentic connection to a group of believers can unlock the real freedom and abundant life people are searching for.
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Apr 13, 2020
UCT 045: What Jesus Says About Selflessness
Steve and Vicki Orsillo are the senior pastors at the Father's House Church of Oroville. They have been so popular as occasional guests that we have asked them to join more regularly. This week, they discuss Jesus' perspective on selfless living in a world overcome with selfishness.
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Mar 31, 2020
UCT 044: Foundational Hope with Steve & Vicki Orsillo
On March 27, 2020, The Uncommon Truth and the Father's House Church said goodbye to associate pastor, podcast contributor and School of Transformation director Geordie Mumby. Steve and Vicki Orsillo, senior pastors of the Father's House, join the show to remember his, "Uncommon Hope," and talk about having a foundation in the words of Jesus when the life's storms rage.
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Mar 23, 2020
UCT 043: Walking Through Adversity with Steve & Vicki Orsillo
This week's episode is a rebroadcast of a discussion from October 2019, and is surprisingly relevant for today. Steve and Vicki are no strangers to life's difficulties. They sat down with Max to talk about the role of adversity in the growth of their faith.
To date, this has been the most listened to episode of The Uncommon Truth, and it is one Christians all around the world will benefit from during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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Mar 16, 2020
UCT 042: Walking in Jesus' Authority
If you're like most Christians, you probably have an idea of how you want your faith to grow. Most of us can think of a few areas that we would like to have more success in, but we don't really know how to get there. We're taught by our culture to do life on our own, independent of others, but nothing seems to change.
Steve joins the show to talk about Jesus' plan for just such a scenario, and it involves some pretty uncommon (and uncomfortable) solutions. Allowing Jesus--and those he puts in our lives--to have authority in our everyday lives is tough. However, Steve's stories prove that submission and surrender to Jesus' rule are the key to a faith you can be proud of.
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Mar 2, 2020
UCT 041: Are You the Good Soil?
How many of us have grown comfortable or complacent when reading the words of Jesus? When you read a parable in which Jesus calls out the religious leaders of day, who do you identify with? If you're like most in the West, you're probably more likely to place yourself in Jesus' shoes than those of the Pharisees.
What if we take a step back and assume He's talking directly to you and I? In this episode Max and Steve do just that as they dissect Jesus' well-known "Parable of the Sower." They ask, "Am I the good soil Jesus describes? Is the soil I find myself going to help me produce fruit?"
In the first segment, Father's House pastor Ryan Kelly talks about the upcoming Jesus Man Conference which he will be speaking at. Listen to figure out how you can get a discount on registration for the conference!
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Feb 17, 2020
UCT 040: Escaping the Christian Carwash with Nolan Zink
Nolan Zink went from a chronic addict and felon to a father, husband and pastor. He joins The Uncommon Truth to talk about how accountability saved his life.
Accountability is a topic that many Christians find awkward or intimidating. It is often completely misunderstood. Most of the time when we in the Church talk about accountability, we approach it like a car wash. If and when we sin, we return to the carwash on Sunday to receive forgiveness. Is this the freedom and peace Jesus came to bring those who follow him?
Nolan's LRM testimony on YouTube is available here.
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Feb 3, 2020
UCT 039: Finding Comfort in Jesus with Ildiko Zink
Max is joined on the show by two guests this week: Nick Zeppi and Ildiko Zink. Nick is a pastor and assistant director for Life Recovery Ministries. He joins the show to preview the upcoming Jesus Man Conference which he will be speaking at.
In the main part of the show, Ildiko recounts her amazing story of growing up in post-Communist Hungary, and eventually Northern California. Going to Jesus for comfort was never something she really knew how to do, or even seem to want. As it is for many of us, independence and self-reliance were just easier, even after becoming a Christian. Yet, as she shares, that approach misses out on what a relationship with Jesus is really all about.
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Jan 20, 2020
UCT 038: Getting Back to Biblical Manhood with Derek Devine
Derek Devine, men's pastor and former NFL quarterback, joins the show to talk about the state of manhood in light of the upcoming Jesus Man Conference. The conference will be in Oroville, CA on March 24-26, 2020.
In North America, our idea of what real manhood looks like has slowly been warped. These warped ideas of manhood have even begun to infiltrate Christian thought and culture. In these confusing times, how can the men of the Church become the servants, leaders, and defenders Jesus meant us to be? What standard does Jesus hold for men?
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Dec 23, 2019
UCT 037: Have We Redefined Love?
We are all familiar with the saying, "God is love," but do we know what that means? Where do we get our definition of love? Do we define what love is based on who we know God to be, or vice-versa?
If God really is love, then it must follow that everything He does is also love. Yet our society's definition of love is constantly changing and often has more to do with feelings than anything else. As Christians, are we allowing our own views of what love is to challenge our understanding of who God is?
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Dec 16, 2019
UCT 036: Misunderstanding Heaven with Geordie Mumby
Where do we get our understanding of heaven, life after death and the Kingdom of God from? Is our concept of these ideas something that Jesus or Paul would recognize? When we hear these terms, where do our minds go?
Geordie Mumby joins the show to explain how our modern, Western ideas about heaven have been shaped more by our culture than by the words of Jesus. Is our goal as Christians simply to get to heaven when we die? Or do we have another purpose to accomplish here on Earth?
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Dec 9, 2019
UCT 035: Maintaining Spiritual Motivation
Burnout, lack of motivation, and spiritual dryness are commonplace in the North American Church. It seems like we take seasons such as these for granted, as natural parts of our spiritual lives. Yet, do these beliefs line up with what we find in the early Church and Jesus' teachings?
Steve Orsillo rejoins the show to bring perspective from his forty-four plus years of following Jesus. He challenges the idea that spiritual zeal is simply for new believers, or that burnout is inevitable.
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Dec 2, 2019
UCT 034: Common Bible Misunderstandings with Geordie Mumby
While most Western Christians accept the Bible as accurate and authoritative, we don't always use correct historical interpretation to understand what it says. When we approach scripture, we tend to do so with a series of misconceptions that can cloud our understanding.
Geordie Mumby has studied the New Testament in depth, and has taken the time to explore the historical context. He joins the show to point out some common misunderstandings about scripture and to hopefully shed a little light on its correct interpretation.
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Nov 25, 2019
UCT 033: Foundational Worship with Ryan & Lisa Kelly
In the North American Church, music and worship styles play a big role in our church experience. It is one of the first things we notice when attending a new church, and a big factor in whether or not we continue to attend. Many of the West's largest congregation are more recognizable from their syndicated music than what they preach.
The question is, how does what we sing in our churches impact what we believe about God? Is there a connection? Worship pastors Ryan and Lisa Kelly join the show to discuss.
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Nov 18, 2019
UCT 032: Experiential vs. Biblical Christianity with Sarah Budd
The overall trend in our society today seems to be moving away from traditional understandings of truth. More and more, instead of facts and logic, we use how we feel and what we've experienced as benchmarks for how to live and make decisions.
When we approach the bible and our faith this way, it can have serious consequences on our theology. Are we going to take the bible at face value, or rewrite it to fit what we feel is right? Sarah Budd joins the show and brings her scientific perspective and Cambridge education to the conversation. Are you a biblical Christian, or an experiential Christian?
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Nov 11, 2019
UCT 031: Engaging Millennials with Danielle Devine
It is no secret that institutional Christianity has struggled to engage Millennials and young adults in general. Many young people today—even those who identify as Christians—find the Church outdated, hypocritical, or simply irrelevant to their lives. How do we engage them with the truth of Jesus while standing firm in that truth?
Danielle Devine joins the show to preview the new book she has written and to share new insights she gained about young adults through her research.
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Nov 4, 2019
UCT 030: What's Up with Church Decline?
It doesn't take a statistician or sociologist to figure out that the institutions of Christianity are on the decline in the Western world. Falling numbers, decreasing cultural relevance, and lessening political voice all paint a picture of a religion in decline. More and more people are leaving organized religion, and even casual knowledge of the Bible is uncommon.
So how do we interpret this as Christians? Is it all doom and gloom, or is there an opportunity to seize the cultural moment? If the early Church could succeed, against all odds, without any of the advantages we have today, what must we do? Do we isolate ourselves, accommodate the world around us, or choose a new way?
Check out the article we were referencing in the show here: christianitytoday.com/ct/2019/early-church-thrived-amid-secularism
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Oct 21, 2019
UCT 028: Orphan-Victim-Martyr Cycle with Lisa Bowers
A couple episodes ago, Max and Steve discussed the epidemic that is the culture of victimhood in the West. This week, Max is joined by TFHC pastor Lisa Bowers who shares about something she calls the orphan-victim-martyr cycle and how to combat it.
Lisa points out that, as Christians, we are not immune from flawed thinking. When we get stuck in a mindset that puts too much focus on what we lack, it can quickly spiral in our lives. Operating out of isolation and unhealthy independence is a symptom of an orphan spirit at work. This often leads to feelings of victimhood, and eventually, the outlook that makes our sacrifices for the Kingdom all about ourselves. This is not what Jesus exemplified in His own life, death and resurrection.
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Oct 14, 2019
UCT 027: Walking Through Adversity with Steve & Vicki Orsillo
This week is a special episode for the Uncommon Truth. For the first time, Max sits down with Steve Orsillo and his wife, Vicki, to have a discussion about faith in the midst of difficult times. Steve and Vicki founded The Father’s House Church in Oroville over twenty years ago. Though they display joy and peace in private and public, their lives have been far from easy. This past week, the Orsillos lost their granddaughter, Avalynn Hope Wallace, to her fight with leukemia. They have lost businesses and watched fire take their house, and each time their faith has increased. Together, they share stories of how their faith has grown in each difficult circumstance.
In the West, difficulties and suffering are often seen as indictments of our faith. We tend to take tough circumstances as a sign that God is not with us, or that we are walking outside His will. Yet, Jesus never promised His followers would have easy lives. He promised His Spirit would be with them, giving them His strength…
Oct 7, 2019
UCT 026: Further Up & Farther In with Nathan Taylor
Max welcomes Nathan Taylor to the show this week. Nathan is a staff member and urban missionary serving at The Father's House Church in Oroville. Like Max, Nathan and his wife moved down to Oroville from Canada, choosing to leave behind successful businesses and ministries in the process. The Taylors have been in Oroville for five years now.
Max and Nathan discuss their similar journeys, and Max tries to glean some wisdom from Nathan's successes and trials.
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Sep 30, 2019
UCT 025: Real Life Accountability with Derek Devine
Accountability is a commonly heard buzz word in Christian circles, but defining what it looks like can be difficult. Most of us know that following Christ is not something that we can do in isolation, but beyond that, there is not much that is agreed upon. Generally speaking, being open and honest with personal struggles is not something that comes easy to Christians in the West, and the news is littered with tales of leaders who have fallen without accountability.
Derek Devine joins the show to discuss the brand of accountability he was introduced to when he first became a Christian in college. Derek's time playing professional football taught him to seek out those who had the skills, character and work ethic he needed and to imitate them. As a Christian, he advocates the same approach: allowing those with fruitful faith lives to speak into his life and actually putting their guidance into practice.
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Sep 23, 2019
UCT 024: Overcoming Victim Culture
In recent years, Western society has become enmeshed in a narrative that defines a person or group's value based on their perceived victim status. We find ourselves in a cultural moment that seems to elevate how much someone has been oppressed, slighted or marginalized. The consequence seems to be a heightened sense of individual entitlement, bitterness and selfishness.
In contrast, Jesus and the Christians of the early Church represent quite the opposite. Despite real persecution, none of these played the "victim card." Today in the Church we are in danger of weakening our testimony as we go along with the prevailing worldview. Steve Orsillo joins the podcast to discuss our role as modern Christians. How do we avoid falling into the trap of self-centeredness that our culture has laid for us?
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Sep 16, 2019
UCT 023: Truth in a Post-Truth Culture
Christians, by definition, are followers of Christ. One of the ways the Jesus described Himself was as Truth embodied; He is the way, the truth and the life. We might not realize it, but this is a radical claim. Claiming to be the incarnation of Truth is a big deal.
Yet today, the more radical part of this claim might be the assertion that something called truth actually exists. We live in a culture and time that has left truth behind. Feelings, relativism and opinions are more important than ever. After all, as the saying goes, "Just because it's true for you doesn't mean it's true for me."
Sarah Budd has a keen mind and a unique perspective on how our worldview in the West has shaped our view of Jesus and truth in particular. She joins the show to share some of her wisdom.
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Sep 9, 2019
UCT 022: Fighting for Faith
In today's day and age, Christianity is increasingly seen as easy, simple and undemanding. In a world that prioritizes selfishness and ease, the Christian faith in the West is gradually becoming more self-centered while asking less of its adherents. However, all it takes is a quick glance through the New Testament to see that we have taken a wrong turn somewhere. We all want to grow in our faith and take hold of eternal life, but are we willing to give up something to get them?
Jesus called those who would follow Him to lay down their lives, pick up crosses and sacrifice for others. Those who knew Jesus best ran headlong into suffering and persecution with joy, and they changed the world. How do we go about changing the world in the midst of a culture that makes it all about ourselves? Steve shares wisdom about how to combat our worldview, grow in faith and change our hearts in pursuit of Jesus.
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Sep 2, 2019
UCT 021: Relating to Jesus: Doing vs. Being
Recently, a listener left a review for the show that was less than glowing. This listener was concerned that the subject matter of The Uncommon Truth was focused more on, "Doing" rather than, "Being." In other words, too much discussion of what we should be doing for Jesus and not enough talk of resting in Jesus.
Instead of speaking less of what believers need to be working towards, Steve's view is that Christians should be focusing more and more on manifesting the work Jesus did on earth. However, this work needs to be motivated by what Jesus has accomplished for us, not as a way to earn our way to Him. As Steve often says, "I am owed nothing, I deserve nothing. I owe Him everything, and I get to work for Jesus."
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Aug 26, 2019
UCT 020: Geordie's Journey with Geordie & Stef Mumby
The focus of the Uncommon Truth has always been a diligent search for Christianity authentically lived out. Nothing fits that description better than the lives of Geordie and Stefanie Mumby. Since The Uncommon Truth debuted in April, Geordie has been a regular co-host of the show. It was around that same time that he received a dire cancer diagnosis.
Rather than sink into despair or victimhood, both Geordie and Stefanie have focused on serving and loving Jesus. It is a recognition that authentic Christianity has very little to do with what Jesus can offer them, and much more to do with how they can bring glory and honor to Jesus. It is easy to talk about these things in abstract, as is usually the case on the show. Watching a whole family walk it out daily is a different story.
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Aug 19, 2019
UCT 019: Focusing on Forgiveness with Chloe Wellsand
Wrapping up a loose series on the uncomfortable sayings of Jesus, Max is joined by Chloe Wellsand to discuss the sometimes overlooked topic of forgiveness. Chloe comes from near Cardiff in Wales, UK and is on pastoral staff at The Father’s House. Her work includes prayer ministry and teaching in the School of Transformation, and her hometown—The Vale of Glamorgan—is also the hometown of some of the elves from the Lord of the Rings (probably).
Max and Chloe talk about how the topic of forgiveness has been overlooked, or at least misunderstood, in the Church in general. While the idea of receiving Christ’s forgiveness is probably pretty familiar to most Christians, what Jesus says about our role in forgiving others is not quite as common. What does Jesus mean when He says, “Forgive and you shall be forgiven?” As His followers, how are we supposed to respond?
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Aug 12, 2019
UCT 018: Saying Yes to Jesus with Danielle Devine
The Uncommon Truth got off the ground in the beginning when Max pitched the idea of a podcast to Danielle Devine in the business office at The Father's House Church. Now, a few months later, Danielle joins to share some stories about her time in the ministry. As Steve and Vicki Orsillo's youngest daughter, Danielle has been involved in the ministry since the age of 4, so she's seen it all.
After setting California state scoring records in high school basketball, Danielle went on to become an all-Pac 10 player at Arizona State University. She married Derek, an aspiring NFL quarterback, and was projected to be drafted in the first round of the WNBA draft. On the podcast Danielle discusses several, "moments of insanity," where she said yes to Jesus despite how crazy it seemed. The world might think following Jesus makes no sense. Yet when looking back, so much of what happens at The Father's House can be tracked back to Danielle just saying yes to Jesus.
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Aug 5, 2019
UCT 017: Salvation: Jesus' Uncomfortable Sayings
Max is joined by his first Dutch guest in the new spotlight segment. Jos Van Huysse is on staff at The Father's House working with media creation, worship and Life Recovery Ministries. He shares about his skepticism upon visiting Oroville and why he felt drawn to return anyway. Now five years later, he has the privilege of helping others along the same path.
After Jos, Steve and Max talk about their shared love of baseball, in honor of the MLB trade deadline, before moving on to talk about their shared love of Jesus. Specifically, the conversation centers on what Jesus has to say about salvation. When reading Jesus, it can be tempting to gloss over teachings that challenge our preconceived notions or even confuse us. Yet Steve faces them head on. Instead of bringing our theology to Jesus for Him to approve, we need to go to Jesus to inform our theology.
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Jul 29, 2019
UCT 016: Kingdom on Earth & People on the Moon
In a new segment, Max welcomes School of Transformation teacher and alum Jessica Zeppi to talk about her experience in the school and her journey at The Father's House. She shares about meeting SOT director (and podcast guest) Geordie Mumby in Toronto and knowing there was something different about The Father's House. In the six years since, Jessica has gotten married, began helping with the school and has joined the church's pastoral staff.
In the main part of the episode, Steve is back from a cruise he was actually paid to go on! He talks about sailing to Alaska and reminisces about the Apollo 11 moon landing which happened 50 years ago this past weekend. Continuing the theme of the uncomfortable sayings of Jesus, Steve and Max discuss what Jesus actually says about how the Kingdom of God will make its way to Earth. Sometimes we can become frustrated when the promised Kingdom doesn't seem to be getting any closer, both in our own lives and in the communities around us. Are we just s…
Jul 22, 2019
UCT 015: No More Mr. Nice Jesus with Johnny Bowers
Max is joined in studio by special guest Johnny Bowers. Johnny shares about how he found Jesus at The Father's House and the School of Transformation after years as the frontman for a heavy metal band. The discussion centers around the ways in which we often mischaracterize Jesus in the West. The commonplace view of Jesus is as a passive, inoffensive teacher who never crossed anyone. However, reading the New Testament shows a much different picture.
How does our view of Jesus effect how we live our lives? Do misconceptions surrounding Jesus harm our relationship with Him? Is Jesus just a nice guy you can choose to listen to or ignore? If He's more just the fluffy caricature our culture portrays Him as, we need to know. Johnny points out that a great way to get to know the real Jesus, and therefore God as well, is to read the gospels.
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Jul 15, 2019
UCT 014: Counting the Cost of Discipleship
In the final episode the series on discipleship, Max and Steve explore the cost of following Jesus. Many Christians have found themselves following Jesus without ever being warned of what that entails. Steve points out that the life of discipleship is not just for “super Christians”; discipleship is actually just regular Christianity. When considering what it takes to follow Jesus, the obvious verses about carrying your cross and leaving your family are often cited. Steve goes beyond the obvious, however. He makes the point that the cost of following Jesus is paid in almost every aspect of your life. Hypocrisy, selfishness and double lives are no longer options for disciples. Every little detail of your life needs to reflect your imitation of Christ if you want to be His disciple. This is the cost Jesus asks us to add up before we commit to following Him.
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Jul 8, 2019
UCT 013: Leaders Making Disciples
Max and Steve look at the topic of discipleship from the perspective of those doing the discipling. One of the reasons Max and his family moved from Canada to The Father's House Church was because of the level of discipleship. From community living, accountability, mentorship and self sacrifice, both the methods and the results were extraordinary.
What does it take to guide people into real relationship with Jesus and the life change that comes from that? What does it take as leaders to live lives that inspire people to follow? All this and more as Max seeks to learn from Steve's four decades of discipleship.
For more about The Father's House: www.changeoroville.org - www.facebook.com/fathers.house.oroville - TFHC Media on YouTube - www.instagram.com/the.fathers.house.oroville
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Jul 1, 2019
UCT 012: Kingdom Perspective with Duncan & Kate Smith
Special guests Duncan & Kate Smith from Catch the Fire World in Raleigh, NC join Max in studio this week. Duncan and Kate Smith are revivalists who carry the fire of God's love and power all over the world. Originally from the UK, they are also Presidents of Catch The Fire World, a global network of revival churches, missions and ministries, birthed out of the Toronto Revival. They planted CTF Raleigh with their three beautiful daughters.
The Smiths share about their faith journey from the UK to Canada and eventually to North Carolina in the USA. As worldwide church leaders, they also share some perspective on the status of the Church as a whole: specifically what the North American Church can learn from believers in the rest of the world. Finally, Duncan and Kate reflect on their visit to The Father’s House Church in Oroville and offer their impressions.
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Jun 24, 2019
UCT 011: Discipleship in Real Life
Max and Steve continue the series on discipleship this week. If a disciple is an imitator of Jesus, or literally an identical twin, then how do we get there? Where do we even start? How do we do discipleship in real life?
Steve outlines several simple New Testament principles for becoming more and more like Jesus. Submission and surrender are not popular ideals in the West, yet scripture seems to indicate that they are necessary for discipleship. Even more uncommon is the idea that we are supposed to follow and imitate fellow humans who represent Christ well.
For more about The Father's House: www.changeoroville.org - www.facebook.com/fathers.house.oroville - TFHC Media on YouTube - www.instagram.com/the.fathers.house.oroville
Steve Orsillo's books are available on Amazon!
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For Project 61 short term missions: www.project61.org - www.instagram.com/tfhcproject61
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Jun 17, 2019
UCT 010: The Definition of a Disciple
In his final moments on earth, Jesus commanded his followers to engage in the practice of making disciples. This command is what we like to call, “the great commission,” today, and most of us could even quote it verbatim. Yet a definition of terms is necessary to make sure our way of making disciples today matches with what Jesus had in mind.
In this episode, the first in a multi-part series on discipleship, Max and Steve start with the basics: what is the definition of a disciple? Is a disciple just the title given to someone who has believed in Jesus? Is there a difference between the life of a disciple and that of “normal Christians?” What characteristics do disciples demonstrate? Before we go about making disciples, we need to make sure we understand what Jesus meant by the word.
For more about The Father's House: www.changeoroville.org - www.facebook.com/fathers.house.oroville - TFHC Media on YouTube - www.instagram.com/the.fathers.house.oroville
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Jun 10, 2019
UCT 009: Measuring Success in the Church
When it comes to measuring success, whether in church, business or life in general, it is important to understand what constitutes success. In today's Christianity in North America, the churches and ministries we consider successful are usually the ones with the largest followings. In other words, our standard for what we deem successful is not that different from what our Western culture calls success.
In this episode, Max and Steve talk about how consumerism and a worldly success model have impacted how we minister. Is there more to the story of success than just attendance numbers, building size and giving statements? What was Jesus' standard for determining success? If believers are the product that we are producing, are we happy with the outcome?
For more about The Father's House: www.changeoroville.org - www.facebook.com/fathers.house.oroville - TFHC Media on YouTube - www.instagram.com/the.fathers.house.oroville
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Jun 3, 2019
UCT 008: Community & Independence
In the West, and in North America especially, our culture has elevated individual independence to new levels. When we look at that through our 21st Century, Western worldview that does not seem like anything to be concerned about. However, how does that effect the way we as Christians represent Jesus to the rest of the world?
Jesus calls Christians to be unified with Him, the Father, the Holy Spirit and each other. Yet we find ourselves scattered, living outside of Christian community and depending on no one but ourselves. Max is joined again by Geordie Mumby to discuss the implications of such independence and to explore the Biblical alternative.
For more about The Father's House: www.changeoroville.org - www.facebook.com/fathers.house.oroville - TFHC Media on YouTube - www.instagram.com/the.fathers.house.oroville
Steve Orsillo's books are available on Amazon!
For the School of Transformation: www.transformationschool.org - www.instagram.com/sotoroville
For Project 61 short term…
May 27, 2019
UCT 007: The Role of Believers
Max and Steve discuss a practical question of church structure this week on The Uncommon Truth. In North America, the Church seems to have a hard line between ministry and vocational work. In other words, most people think they have to choose between dedicating their lives to either working in the marketplace or serving in full time ministry.
The work of Jesus’ commission is left to a select few while the rest of the Body of Christ is excluded or apathetic.
Max asks Steve what the bible says, focusing on Paul’s letter to the Ephesian church. Along the way, Steve shares his insights from over 40 years in both full time work and ministry.
For more about The Father's House: www.changeoroville.org - www.facebook.com/fathers.house.oroville - TFHC Media on YouTube - www.instagram.com/the.fathers.house.oroville
Steve Orsillo's books are available on Amazon!
For the School of Transformation: www.transformationschool.org - www.instagram.com/sotoroville
For Project 61 short term missio…
May 20, 2019
UCT 006: Why Does Jesus Live In Us?
After his resurrection, Jesus promised to send his disciples His Holy Spirit. He actually commanded them to wait for this before doing anything else. Fast forward to the present day and believers still have access to the same Spirit, however, do we depend on Him? While we are familiar with some of what the Spirit does, many in the Western Church have a hard time identifying the reason why Jesus sent us his Spirit in the first place. Is the Holy Spirit meant to be our sidekick, helping us accomplish whatever we put our minds to? Is there a bigger purpose to his presence within us?
Max is joined by Geordie Mumby, Director of of the School of Transformation and associate pastor at The Father's House Church of Oroville, CA to discuss. Also, Justin Rife of Catch the Fire's School of Revival in Raleigh, NC stops by to talk about his team's visit to The Father's House on a Project 61 short term mission trip.
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May 13, 2019
UCT 005: What Uncommon Salvation Looks Like
How does our understanding of salvation impact the way we live? This week on The Uncommon Truth, Max is joined by a special guest, Geordie Mumby, to discuss that question. Geordie is an associate pastor at The Father's House and the director of the church's School of Transformation.
Max and Geordie build on last week's conversation about a biblically consistent salvation theology, which is not very common in the Western Church. They talk about the outcomes of living that out in a believer's life, and in the Church in general. Geordie brings examples from his life growing up and the contrast he found after encountering Jesus.
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May 6, 2019
UCT 004: The Uncommon Truth About Salvation
As Christians, there are few topics more important than what we believe about salvation. The problem is, there seems to be a lot of confusion on the subject in the Church today. Have you ever read the words of Jesus in the gospels and left feeling confused? Why is that?
Max is joined by Steve Orsillo, pastor of The Father's House Church in Oroville to get a little more clarity. Steve outlines how he faced that same confusion as a new believer, and how he eventually recognized and overcame it. Along the way the discussion covers common misconceptions Christians have and examines them in light of the words of Christ.
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Apr 29, 2019
UCT 003: What is Jesus Passionate About?
As the Body of Christ in the West, what do we care about? On first look, it would seem obvious that we care about what Jesus does, right? But is that really true of how we live and prioritize our lives day to day?
This week, Max and Steve discuss some of the ways that we have misplaced our passions, using Jesus' words as the benchmark. Steve unpacks how we've subtly allowed the desire for comfort, security and happiness to limit our effectiveness for Jesus. Thankfully, they also discuss how the Church and individual believers can get back into alignment with what Jesus is passionate about.
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Apr 18, 2019
UCT 002: A Christianity That Works
As Christians, we know we are supposed to experience lives characterized by peace and joy. We also know that our faith should make a difference in the world around us. Yet how many of us, if we are honest, actually experience our Christianity this way? Does our Christianity work?
Max and Steve talk about how Christians sometimes limit their expectations and miss out on experiencing all of what a relationship with Jesus can be. Steve outlines the differences between working Christianity and what many have settled for.
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Apr 16, 2019
UCT 001: Welcome to Uncommon Truth
In the very first episode of The Uncommon Truth, podcast host Max Ehrman introduces himself and shares his family's journey to discover the authentic expression of the Church. He details the process of moving from rural Canada to a rough neighborhood in Northern California to be a part of The Father's House Church in Oroville, CA.
Max is joined by the senior and founding pastor of The Father's House, Steve Orsillo, to talk about the uncommon message and ministry that caused Max and his family to move away from a thriving ministry and community.
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