Against The Flow
Just a few honest conversations between 2 brothers, who love GOD and love people.
(Alex Ortiz and Arun Paul)
(Alex Ortiz and Arun Paul)
Episodes
13 episodes
"Give us Barabbas..."
Alex and Arun jump in one a new episode to discuss a little about need for a risen Christ. They also jump into a needful chat about the maligning of the name of Jesus by the likes for the White House Faith advisor. The utter silence from most l...
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42:52
"Den Of Thieves"
Arun jumps in on a quick pod to share a few thoughts on Palm Sunday and the nature of Jesus who intentionally positions Himself as a Humble Servant and NOT a political or military ruler. The fact that the religious leaders of the day had turned...
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Accountability vs. Judgement: Calling Out Sin Without Losing Grace
How do we hold each other biblically accountable without falling into self righteousness or shame? Alex and Arun have another little honest conversation about biblical correction and grace and touch on the lack of biblical accountability amongs...
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"When The Church Avoids Hard Topics - The Cost Of Silence"
Alex and Arun get together for another honest conversation and address a few of topics that churches seem to avoid. Join us as we discuss some of the ideals that have crept into the Church making it more of a corporate entity rather than a true...
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57:20
"The MEGA Church culture - Biblical or a Trend?"
Alex and Arun dive into another conversation that could easily have been 6 hours long. Here we explore just a few aspects of the MEGA church culture, celebrity pastors, insecurity in ministry and other related topics. We try to highlight and de...
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1:07:43
"The Table" PART 2 Featuring Pastor Ben Rosario
Yes. We are still here. Getting back on the horse here with the second part to our chat with our dear brother, Ben Rosario. We pray that this conversation brings you to a better understanding of ministering to the broken in the streets of our c...
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44:30
"The Table" featuring a SPECIAL GUEST
Alex and Arun are joined by a SPECIAL GUEST and discuss some elements of serving our local communities in their basic needs. Hope you are encouraged by this episode. This a PART 1 and the rest will follow soon.
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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40:20
"Prayer of a Righteous Man"
A quick exhortation to commit to praying for ones in and around our lives. Arun cites the example of the faithful prayer life of George Muller. Hope this blesses you. Host:Arun Paul
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11:36
"Not Of This World"
Here we have Alex and Arun embark on yet another honest conversation - with the framework of a sermon segment from Pastor Loran Livingston of Central Church in Charlotte. Certainly not a popular take but a much needed warning to the Churc...
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42:30
"The 17th Floor Principle"
Arun takes a quick few minutes to dissect an important part of accountability within a biblical church. We are followers of Christ and need to be transparent with the truth, in all accounts. The unchurched world is watching and taking notes, so...
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8:46
"Run The Race"
Alex and Arun get together again to briefly address the principle of "running the race" and what it means in a spiritual context. In this new year along with new resolutions, it might be needful to prioritize or reset the very nature of our "ru...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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21:45
The Reason For The Season And More...
Alex and Arun embark on another honest, unscripted conversation touching lightly on the Christmas tradition and celebration and offer a few thoughts on how we can represent and present Jesus during this festive time. Also some thoughts on why w...
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Episode 2
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AGAINST THE FLOW - "Laying out our mission"
We are just 2 brothers, having honest and unscripted conversations in the hope of growing and learning from each other and others. We hope this is a humble platform to address questions, discuss topics relevant to the the current culture, withi...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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