Sermons by Tommy Preson Phillips, pastor of Watermark Tampa Church in Tampa Bay, and leading musician in the worship group, Preson Phillips.Watermark Tampa Church is a community who is attempting to live in the path of Jesus. We desire to be servants of the people of Tampa and to live and speak the Gospel. We come together during our Sunday gathering as well as at area house churches throughout the Tampa Bay area each week. Below you will find Pastor Tommy Preson Phillips' sermons from our S ...
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Welcome to the Liminal Living Podcast, where we dive deep into the realm of liminal spaces—those transitional phases where uncertainty is our companion. I'm your host and curator of conversations, Dr. Tom Rundel, and it's my pleasure to serve as your guide through these uncharted territories. With a doctoral background in spirituality and leadership from Portland Seminary, my research has centered on the spirituality found in the narratives of liminality in the Bible, but I have expanded my ...
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S3 E44: Tommy Preson Phillips: Leaving the Church and Looking for Christ
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Take Away Ideas Deconstruction isn’t about losing faith, but about re-centering on Jesus. Doubt and curiosity are essential tools in questioning rigid religious structures. The power dynamics of church leadership need reevaluation; Christ-like leadership centers on humility and service. The shift from religious laws to virtues (like love, peace, an…
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S3 E48: Rob Bell on the Meaning of Everything
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takeaways The journey of life often involves navigating liminal spaces. Emotional transitions can be profound and transformative. Writing is a deeply personal and exploratory process. Names hold significant power in shaping identity. Self-definition is an essential part of personal growth. Grief can be processed in various ways, including observati…
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The Call to be God's Politics in the Neighborhood | November 3, 2024
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Dr. David Fitch on Acts 4:1-7, 29-34Door Pastor Tommy Preson Phillips
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S3 E45: Bradley Jersak: Nonviolent Atonement
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Takeaways Bradley Jersak emphasizes the importance of community in spiritual growth. He reflects on the trauma experienced within his faith journey. The problem of evil is a significant challenge for many believers. Jersak advocates for a nonviolent interpretation of atonement. He believes the cross represents God's love rather than divine violence…
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One Thousand Years | October 27, 2024
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Pastor Tommy on Revelation 20Door Pastor Tommy Preson Phillips
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S3 E41: Danny Cox: Making Inclusive Faith Spaces
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Takeaways Transparency and clarity are essential in church communities, particularly when it comes to issues like LGBTQ inclusion. Churches should clearly communicate their theological stance and actively work towards creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. The concept of covenantal relationships, where individuals are bound togeth…
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Resonance | October 20, 2024
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Pastor Tommy on Revelation 19:1-9Door Pastor Tommy Preson Phillips
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Unfundamentalist Bible Studies: Reinterpreting James Ch 5
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takeaways Tom Rundel reinterprets the Book of James for modern understanding. Suffering is a common experience, not to be glorified. Spiritual bypassing dismisses the reality of suffering. Prayer should be an honest engagement with one's situation. Lament is a significant part of spiritual practice. Community support is crucial for those who are su…
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S3 E42: Matt Tebbe: Politics as Christian Practice
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takeaways The current political and cultural moment in the United States is characterized by the erosion of trust in democracy and the weaponization of fear and anger. Apocalyptic language is used in political discourse to create a sense of urgency and to rally support, but it often hinders productive conversations and solutions. Economic realities…
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Framing Stories | October 6, 2024
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Pastor Tommy on Revelation 16Door Pastor Tommy Preson Phillips
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Unfudamentalist Bible Studies: Reinterpreting James Ch 4
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n this episode of Non-Fundamentalist Bible Studies, Tom Rundel explores the end of chapter three and the beginning of chapter four of the book of James. He emphasizes the importance of understanding wisdom and knowledge in a non-weaponized context, encouraging listeners to seek genuine wisdom through a beautiful manner of living rather than through…
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S3 E40: Bruce Epperly: Homegrown American Mystics
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Takeaways Mystics experience the divine in everyday life and see the holiness in others. Mystics can be both heavenly minded and earthly good, working for peace, justice, and the well-being of all people. Political discourse should involve empathy, understanding, and dialogue, rather than demonization and polarization. Finding common ground and hol…
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An Announcement about Hurricane HeleneDoor Pastor Tommy Preson Phillips
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Church of Laodicea - The Church Like Rome | September 29, 2024
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Pastor Leo on Revelation 3:14-22Door Pastor Tommy Preson Phillips
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Unfundamentalist Bible Studies: Reinterpreting James Ch 3
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The book of James addresses the power of speech and its implications. Teachers in the church are held to a higher standard. Controlling the tongue is crucial for personal and communal integrity. Words can shape perceptions and influence actions. Righteousness is fundamentally linked to justice. Inconsistency in speech reflects deeper issues in the …
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S3 E43: Caleb Campbell: Loving Your Christian Nationalist Neighbors
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Takeaways Caleb's upbringing in a conservative home shaped his early views on faith. His experience with neo-Nazi skinheads led to critical questioning of ideologies. The rise of American Christian nationalism has created a divide in churches. Many church members are influenced by external political narratives. Christian nationalism is a blend of p…
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But Not Through Me | September 22, 2024
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Pastor Tommy on Revelation 15Door Pastor Tommy Preson Phillips
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Unfundamentalist Bible Studies: Reinterpreting James Ch 2
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Faith without action is dead. The early Christian community emphasized caring for one another's needs. Treating all people equally is important and goes against favoritism. Love for our neighbors and living out the social vision of Jesus is crucial. Find us on the web: https://liminalliving.simplecast.com/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.faceboo…
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S3 E39: David Gushee: Defending Democracy From its Christian Enemies
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Takeaways Faith can provide an organizing center, meaning, and purpose in life. Gushee's journey of faith involved a conversion experience as a teenager and a broadening of perspectives through studying Christian ethics. Democracy is a system of government that belongs to the people and is based on a constitution and the rule of law. Authoritariani…
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Unfundamentalist Bible Studies: Reinterpreting James Ch 1
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Reinterpreting scripture passages can help avoid harmful and wounding interpretations that have been used in a religious and fundamentalist context. Understanding the cultural context in which scripture was written is crucial for interpretation. Every good and perfect gift comes from God, and it is important to recognize and appreciate the goodness…
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S3 E38: Chuck DeGroat: Trauma, Narcissism, Deconstruction, Dark Night of the Soul
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Links Pre-order Chuck's New Book: [click here] Chucks Author Page: [click here] Chuck's Amazon Page: [click here] Takeaways Chuck DeGroat's faith journey was shaped by a mix of embodied spirituality and disorientation due to brokenness in his parents' marriage. He found a broader understanding of faith through the contemplative tradition and the my…
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The Face Off | September 8, 2024
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Pastor Tommy on Revelation 14Door Pastor Tommy Preson Phillips
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S3 E37: Matt Tebbe: Money, Power, and Abuse in the Church
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Introductions Climbing Mt. Whitney Facing Internal Demons on the Mountain Spiritual Roots in Catholicism Grace in Community & Abuse on Church Staff Abusive Leadership Embraces Power and Causes Trauma Using Your Voice with Clarity and Humility Spiritualizing the Poor is a Hermeneutic Mistake The God of Mammon, Power, Money, and Economy What “Love of…
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The Anti-Christ And The Mark Of The Beast | September 1, 2024
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Pastor Tommy On Revelation 13Door Pastor Tommy Preson Phillips
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S3 E36: Randy Woodley: Indigenous Spirituality and Decolonizing Christianity
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Chapters Introductions Cherokee roots My Oppressive Missionary Colonizer Years Colonialism woven into the Christian faith The Violence of Christian Supremacy Conservative politics picks up the torch of colonialism The Problem of Disembodied Theology Shalom and the Failed Western Experiment Decolonizing the Faith Colonial Theology that needs to Go: …
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Living Between Mary and Pilot | August 25, 2024
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S3 E35: Kathy Khang: Finding a Home, Immigration and Power in the Church
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Chapters Introductions Good Coffee Spiritual Roots in the Korean Church in Chicago Renting church space and false hospitality Rethinking Hospitality as the Church Loving Disagreement what it is and is NOT Love is not nice Toxic Positivity The Moving Goalposts of expectation False apostolic authority used to create exclusive dogma What loving your e…
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House Church Sunday | August 18, 2024
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S3 E34: Anthony Smith: Faith, Race, and Politics
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Chapters Introductions Faith Rooted Organizer Anthony vs Confederate Statue An Ecumenical Exorcism of White Nationalism and Racism An Apocalyptic moment and call Christians call to apocalyptic action Hyper individualism and its damage on society The Gospel and White Jesus made an atheist The Gospel evolve to meet us White Christian Nationalism is a…
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Ecclesiology | August 11, 2024
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Pastor Tommy on The Three Circles.Door Pastor Tommy Preson Phillips
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S3 E33: Chris Green: Dead Answers vs Living Questions
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Chapters Intro Theology and Art Where does art come from? What does art do? Art involves us in the truth Art opens us up to truth Imagination and Faith Sweaty Pentecostalism Knowing more about demons than about God Bonhoeffer A true place to belong Incarnation shows us what God is like Conclusion Find us on the web: https://liminalliving.simplecast…
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What is the Gospel | August 4, 2024
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Pastor Tommy on The GospelDoor Pastor Tommy Preson Phillips
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S3 E31: Matthew J Distefano: The Wisdom of Hobbits for Today
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Key points include: • The unhealthy balance between individual well-being and community demands in evangelical settings. • The symbolic and inspirational aspects of Tolkien’s stories and how they relate to real-life experiences. • The importance of continuing to do good without relying on miraculous interventions. • Reflections on the role of margi…
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Church of Philadelphia | July 28, 2024
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Pastor Leo on Revelation 3:7-13Door Pastor Tommy Preson Phillips
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S3 E30: Larry Jordan: Non Religious Spirituality
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Takeaways Hold beliefs loosely and be open to subjective experiences and objective evidence. Recognize the limitations of creedal faith and the need for a more contextualized understanding of God. Explore the concept of oneness and the connection between mysticism, science, and different religious traditions. Embrace a sense of awe, gratitude, and …
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S3 E29: Tom Rundel: Recognize High Control Religious Language
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Take Aways Liminality is the space between what was and what will be, where we are trying to figure out how to be in a rapidly changing world. High-control religious environments can be toxic and manipulative, exerting authority over individuals and stifling personal growth. It is important to recognize and reject religious jargon that seeks to con…
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A Woman and the Dragon | July 14, 2024
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Pastor Tommy on Revelation 12Door Pastor Tommy Preson Phillips
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S3 E28: Justin Scoggins: Inking Christ: Tattoos as Religious Art
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Take Aways Meeting tangible needs in the community is an important expression of faith. Faith is a journey of growth and evolving perspectives. Extending grace and love to others is a central aspect of the Christian faith. The stigma of tattoos in the Christian context can be challenged and reevaluated. Personal expressions of art, such as tattoos,…
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The Two Witnesses | July 7, 2024
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Pastor Tommy on Revelation 11:1-15Door Pastor Tommy Preson Phillips
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S3 E27: Eric Nevins: Dark Night of the Vocational Soul
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Highlights: Embrace the ongoing process of spiritual growth and recognize that there is no arrival point. Question expectations that God will make everything smooth sailing and happy. Allow God the freedom to be creative in how He works in your life and the lives of others. Recognize the tension between the objective and subjective experiences of G…
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Turning Our Back on the Processions of Power | June 30, 2024
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Pastor Leo on Revelation 3:1-6Door Pastor Tommy Preson Phillips
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S3 E26: Keith Giles: Decoding the Gospel of Thomas
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Insights The Gospel of Thomas is a collection of the sayings of Jesus and does not have a narrative like the other Gospels. The Gospel of Thomas was suppressed by early church leaders, particularly those who opposed the Valentinians. The Gospel of Thomas was found in 1945 in a clay jar buried in the desert. Scholars have dated the Gospel of Thomas …
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Eat The Scroll | June 23, 2024
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S3 E25: Steve Harper: Christian Nationalism Isn't Christian
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The importance of stripping away layers of interpretation to reveal the true essence of Christ. The challenges of countering Christian nationalism and the significance of speaking the truth in love. The concept of God as a being and the implications of this understanding. The connection between spiritual formation and the inspiration behind the boo…
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The Seven Trumpets | June 16, 2024
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Pastor Tommy on Revelation 7-12Door Pastor Tommy Preson Phillips
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S3 E24: Thomas Jay Oord: On Trial for Heresy
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Advocacy for LGBTQ+ inclusion within the Church of the Nazarene is a complex and challenging endeavor, involving theological, social, and personal dimensions. The conversation sheds light on the tensions and complexities within the church and society regarding LGBTQ+ issues, highlighting the need for thoughtful dialogue and understanding. Thomas Ja…
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On Prayer | June 9, 2024
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Pastor Tommy on Revelation 8:1-4Door Pastor Tommy Preson Phillips
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S3 E23: Peter Rollins: Is God Dead? A Peek Into Radical Theology
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Key Take Aways: Embrace the contradictions and dividedness that are inherent in being human. Loss and death are fundamental aspects of existence that shape our experiences. Grief should be acknowledged and processed as a natural part of life. The death of God and the tearing of the temple curtain challenge the idea of liminality as a space where th…
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Unwinding Jezebel | June 2, 2024
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Pastor Leo on Revelation 2:18-29Door Pastor Tommy Preson Phillips
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S3 E22: Grace Ji-Sun Kim: When God Became White
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Buy the book: https://www.ivpress.com/when-god-became-white Listen to the pod: https://www.christiancentury.org/podcast/madang Read her Blog: https://gracejisunkim.wordpress.com/ Subscribe Substack: https://gracek.substack.com/ Names hold deep significance in Korean culture, connecting individuals to their family and generations. Understanding race…
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