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The latest messages, interviews, and updates from Forefront Church based in Brooklyn, NY, but accessible from anywhere. Learn more at www.forefrontnyc.com. Forefront Church is a fully inclusive, affirming-of-everyone-community based on the deeds of Christ not the religion and bureaucracy that followed. Our vision is to build a just and generous expression of the Christian faith. We are more interested in good questions than good answers.
Episodes
Monday Oct 10, 2016
Monday Oct 03, 2016
Monday Oct 03, 2016
Friday Sep 23, 2016
Friday Sep 23, 2016
EPISODE OVERVIEW
In this episode Christine Moutier talks mental health, societal stigma, suicide prevention, and how to talk to people who we're worried about.
Interviewer: Jen Fisher
ABOUT CHRISTINE
Dr. Christine Moutier knows the impact of suicide firsthand. After losing colleagues to suicide, she dedicated herself to fighting this leading cause of death. As a leader in the field of suicide prevention, Dr. Moutier joined the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention in 2013, and has revitalized AFSP’s Education team, re-launched its Loss & Healing department, and expanded AFSP’s support to include those with lived experience of suicide.
To follow more of AFSP's work, visit afsp.org
Friday Sep 23, 2016
Friday Sep 23, 2016
In this episode Christine Moutier talks mental health, societal stigma, suicide prevention, and how to talk to people who we're worried about. Interviewer: Jen Fisher ABOUT CHRISTINE Dr. Christine Moutier knows the impact of suicide firsthand. After losing colleagues to suicide, she dedicated herself to fighting this leading cause of death. As a leader in the field of suicide prevention, Dr. Moutier joined the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention in 2013, and has revitalized AFSP’s Education team, re-launched its Loss & Healing department, and expanded AFSP’s support to include those with lived experience of suicide. To follow more of AFSP's work, visit afsp.org
Thursday Sep 22, 2016
Friday Sep 16, 2016
Friday Sep 16, 2016
EPISODE OVERVIEW
In this episode Amy Butler talks politics, social justice, gun violence, and what it is like to be the "first" woman leading an influential organization.
Interviewer: Ryan Phipps and Ben Grace
ABOUT AMY
Rev. Dr. Amy Butler, "Pastor Amy," is the 7th Senior Minister at The Riverside Church in New York City. She is the first woman to hold the position of Senior Minister since the church opened 84 years ago. Pastor Amy wonders aloud all the time about: faith, church, living in community, the deep meaning of life, and, everything else, too.
To follow more of Amy's work, visit www.patheos.com/blogs/talkwiththepreacher/
To find out more about "God and Guns" and register visit www.godandguns2016.com
Friday Sep 16, 2016
Friday Sep 09, 2016
Friday Sep 09, 2016
EPISODE OVERVIEW
This episode is dedicated to the 15th anniversary of September 11, 2001. Nancy Carbone, founder and Executive Director of Friends of Firefighters, joins us to talk about the continuing impact of the terror attacks on the city, the firefighting force, and the healing art of listening.
Interviewer: Ben Grace
ABOUT FRIENDS OF FIREFIGHTERS
Friends of Firefighters is dedicated to addressing the physical, mental health, and wellness needs of New York City’s firefighters and their families. Their ongoing mission is to provide long-term support and services through confidential counseling, wellness services, and other assistance required by firefighters and their families.
To follow more of their work, visit friendsoffirefighters.org
Click here to buy tickets to their 9th Annual Friends of Firefighters Fall Gala on Oct 20.
Tuesday Sep 06, 2016