Exploring More

This week on The Exploring More Podcast, we continue our captivating series titled "The 4 Assumptions" derived from our weekend events. In this episode, Michael Thompson and SJ Jennings delve into assumption number two: "There is a War." They use metaphors to illustrate the spiritual forces at play, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and engaging in this warfare. The discussion expands to include strategies for navigating these challenges, including insights on how the enemy uses wounded individuals to perpetuate harm, and the significance of equipping oneself to discern and walk with God through such trials. These foundational assumptions underpin Zoweh's commitment to embracing the expansive Gospel fully. By affirming beliefs such as being a Kingdom Man or Woman, acknowledging the reality of spiritual warfare, understanding the availability of restoration, and recognizing God's ongoing communication, Zoweh believes that individuals can experience the profound depth and richness of the Gospel. Join Mi

This week on The Exploring More Podcast we kick off a series we call the 4 assumptions that come from our weekend events.  In this Episode of Exploring More Michael Thompson, and Josh Overton dig into assumption number 1, You are a Kingdom man.   What does being a Kingdom man mean, look like, and what is the Kingdom life?  MT & JO talk about enhancing or expanding our knowledge of what a Kingdom lifestyle looks like.   The 4 assumptions are statements that Zoweh believes to be pivotal in going into the fullness of the larger Gospel.  If you can agree with 1. You are a Kingdom Man or Woman 2. We are in a War 3. Restoration is available & 4. God still Speaks, we believe you can experience the fullness of the gospel.  Dig into more as that is exactly what Michael, and Josh talk about in this conversation on this episode of the Exploring More Podcast. Connect with the Zoweh team by sending an email to ExploringMore@zoweh.org. https://www.zoweh.org/dfgsummit  https://www.zoweh.org/podcast 

In last weeks episode, Michael and SJ talked about spiritual orientation to the bigger story and war that is going on.  It is not good for man to go through this story alone. In this Episode of Exploring More Michael Thompson, and SJ Jennings dig into a quote that Zoweh has come to love from Dan Allender.   It says “Find like-hearted kings living in the same direction. Sign treaties. When one kingdom is at war, both are at war.”  The Kingdom is meant to be a brotherhood full of Allies.  You’ll hear conversation around why that is important, what a divine brotherhood can look like, hardships in brotherhood, and stories of the ultimate good that came from it.  Dig into more this episode with Michael, and SJ, to fuel the conversation around redemptive community in this episode of the Exploring More Podcast.   Connect with the Zoweh team by sending an email to ExploringMore@zoweh.org.     https://www.zoweh.org/dfgsummit  https://www.zoweh.org/podcast 

Being attuned, oriented, and aware, of both the good God is up to in your life, and what the enemy is doing in your life is the heart behind the Dangerous For Good Men’s Summits.  In this Episode of Exploring More Michael Thompson, and SJ Jennings continue the conversation about DFG summits, and what those summits will look like, more heart behind them, and the hopeful result of hosting and/or attending one.   As image bearers, we are called to look like Jesus, who was Dangerous For Good.  This looked like spending time with the Father, being oriented to spiritual warfare, and living out the call of Love.  The Dangerous For Good Men’s Summit is designed to be a catalyst event for the men in your church or community to experience an encounter with God and to begin a journey of orientation and wholeheartedness.  Dive into this episode with Michael, and SJ, to explore more of what God has for DFG in this episode of the Exploring More Podcast. Connect with the Zoweh team by sending an email to ExploringMore@zoweh

The reclaiming of words can be a hard and fragile process.  Aslan is not safe, but he is good, Dangerous For Good.  In this Episode of Exploring More Michael Thompson, and SJ Jennings start the conversation about what Dangerous For Good means, and what it can look like in a man’s life.  As image bearers, we are called to look like Jesus, who was Dangerous For Good.  The difference between how men have been dangerous and being Dangerous For Good is vastly different.  Reclaiming the idea of a dangerous man to be for the fighting of good in the spiritual battle is what we are after.  Dive into this episode with Michael, and SJ, to explore more of what God has for DFG in this episode of the Exploring More Podcast.   Connect with the Zoweh team by sending an email to ExploringMore@zoweh.org.   That’s My King - Dr. S.M. Lockridge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzqTFNfeDnE    https://www.zoweh.org/dfgsummit  https://www.zoweh.org/podcast 

Is hearing from God even possible? Does God still speak? Have you ever wondered these questions?   In this Episode of Exploring More Michael Thompson, and Josh Overton tell stories of hearing God’s voice, when they realized that it is for everyone, and the theology behind it.  Hearing God’s voice is something that the Father wants all of his beloved Son’s and Daughter’s to experience.  With our new YouVersion bible app reading plan ‘Comforted By God’ you can experience one way, that we believe, God still speaks.  Jump into this episode to hear all about stories of walks, sports, rocks, and how God works through all of them.  Tune in to Michael, and Josh, to explore more in this episode of the Exploring More Podcast. Connect with the Zoweh team by sending an email to ExploringMore@zoweh.org. https://www.zoweh.org/podcast  https://www.michaelthompson.me  https://www.zoweh.org/dfgsummit 

Living in more and more freedom comes from exploring more of the healing that Jesus offers us.   As we continue this walk we get to further experience more of the Zoweh John 10:10 life Jesus is talking about.  In this Episode of Exploring More Michael Thompson, and SJ Jennings talk about what the recovery of the heart can look like.  Using the Healing Along the Masculine Journey YouVersion plan that Zoweh has released, they walk through the last three days of the plan, and what healing within those stages can do and look like in your life.  With the Heart of a Warrior Encounter having just happened, Michael and SJ encourage men to be intentional about their re-entry back in to the world.   Look into your Lover, King, and Elder Sage stages and recover what was taken, in partnership with the Lord.  Dive into these practices and rhythms with Michael, and SJ to explore more in this episode of the Exploring More Podcast. Connect with the Zoweh team by sending an email to ExploringMore@zoweh.org. https://www.zoweh.

Walking through life disregarding our wounding, our hurt, and our trauma, is not the life Jesus offers us in John 10:10.  Recovery of those experiences and healing is a big piece of the fullness of life that Jesus offers us.  In this Episode of Exploring More Michael Thompson, and SJ Jennings talk about what the recovery of the heart can look like.  Using the Healing Along the Masculine Journey YouVersion plan that Zoweh has released, they walk through the first three days of the plan, and what healing looks like.  With the Heart of a Warrior Encounter having happened this past weekend, Michael and SJ encourage men to be intentional about their re-entry back in to the world.   Look back at your boyhood, explorer, and warrior stages and recover what was lost, in partnership with the Lord.  Dive into these practices and rhythms with Michael, and SJ to explore more in this episode of the Exploring More Podcast. Connect with the Zoweh team by sending an email to ExploringMore@zoweh.org. https://www.zoweh.org/podc

Preparing your heart for an encounter with Jesus is a pertinent thing to do, because Jesus Changes our lives.  In this Episode of Exploring More Michael Thompson, and SJ Jennings talk about how they practice rhythms of solitude, quiet, and presence to prepare their hearts to hear from the trinity.   With the Heart of a Warrior Encounter coming up this weekend, Michael and SJ encourage men to get into a rhythm of slowing down and listening.  How, why, and the effects, of practicing slowing down and getting away with God in your own life.  Are you comfortable with the quiet?  Do you want to hear from the Lord? Dive into these questions with Michael, and SJ to explore more of what’s in it for a man, who can slow down, and find a walk in the rhythms of grace, in this episode of the Exploring More Podcast. Connect with the Zoweh team by sending an email to ExploringMore@zoweh.org. https://www.zoweh.org/events https://www.michaelthompson.me

Hearing what women think about generational masculinity is a perspective that is incredibly important. In this Episode of Exploring More Michael Thompson, his wife Robin Thompson, and his friend Sherry Jennings, talk about what they are hopeful for in the work of redeeming generational masculinity for the healing of men, women, marriages, and families.  They tell stories of hurt and hope. How men have let down, and not rose to the occasion of treating a feminine heart with curiosity, kindness, and strength, as well as sharing how the continued healing of men around them has had a beautiful effect in their lives.  Hear and share this incredibly important perspective of why it is so important for a man to get his heart back, to his work, and walk with God. Jump in with Michael, Robin, and Sherry to explore more of how the freedom of a mans heart can positively effect the world, women, marriages and their families, in this episode of the Exploring More Podcast. Connect with the Zoweh team by sending an email to

On this special edition of The Exploring More podcast we are featuring an episode of the Men in the Arena podcast with Jim Ramos. Jim had Michael onto his show to talk all things King Me, Kingdom, and moving forward! Here’s what he had to say about the episode: ‘Every man has a kingdom. Not every king rules well. If you ever feel powerless at work or home, wonder how to become the hero in your life story, or just want to make sure you're wielding the power God has given you well, this episode is for you. In this week's interview, author Michael Thompson joins Jim Ramos to discuss his book, "King Me: Loving and Leading in a Wounding World" and help you reclaim the heroism, power and authority God made you to wield.’ Jump into this engaging conversation between Michael and Jim in this episode of the Exploring More Podcast! Connect with the Zoweh team by sending an email to ExploringMore@zoweh.org. https://www.zoweh.org/events https://www.michaelthompson.me

Getting away with God is something that we love to talk about.  Extended time alone with God has lead to some of the most important life change and experiences in Michael and SJ’s lives. In this Episode of Exploring More Michael Thompson, and his friend SJ Jennings, talk about the impact of spending time alone with God, in relation with Redeeming Generational Masculinity.  They answer the questions, ‘what is the vision God has given us?’  ‘How does a mens retreat impact generational masculinity, for the healing of men, women, and marriages?’ ‘How does our training with God play into our daily lives?’.  Hear about the importance of putting in the effort to fight for time away with God so that you can show up, in your life, as the man God has created you to be.  Is this your desire for life? Michael & SJ explore more of how the heart can change by taking extended time away with God in this episode of the Exploring More Podcast.   Connect with the Zoweh team by sending an email to ExploringMore@zoweh.org.  

Story is one of the most important piece of a mans life.  In this Episode of Exploring More Michael Thompson, and his friend Josh Overton, watch, react, and respond to stories of men having encounters with God, and why they want that for their friends, families, and marriages.  They tell stories and talk about their own hearts, and how God has met them in similar spaces that these men are talking about.  Hear invitations into mission, God encounters, life change, and transformation.   Learn about the impact of taking a weekend away, and hearing from God.  Do you want to access life changing encounters with Jesus? Michael & Josh dig into how the Heart of a Warrior is all about setting the table for a meeting between you, and God.  Hear more on this episode of the Exploring More Podcast. Connect with the Zoweh team by sending an email to ExploringMore@zoweh.org. https://www.zoweh.org/stories  https://www.zoweh.org/events https://www.michaelthompson.me

In this Episode of Exploring More Michael Thompson, and his friend SJ Jennings, celebrate the one year anniversary of Michael’s newest book, King Me!  They tell stories, talk about their own hearts, and how this book continues to effect Michael differently than even 6 months ago.   Learn about the dynamics of walking with Jesus to bring this message into book form, and then how Jesus will continue to use the same message to come after our hearts newly every day. Hear reviews and responses to King Me from the people who have been effected by this book. Do you want to dig into a new way of living? Michael & SJ dive into how King Me is all about a way of living with Jesus in this episode of the Exploring More Podcast. Connect with the Zoweh team by sending an email to ExploringMore@zoweh.org. https://www.zoweh.org/events https://www.zowehoutpost.com  https://www.michaelthompson.me

Redeeming Generation Masculinity is an exciting thing for men in the Warrior stage. In this Episode of Exploring More hear Michael Thompson, author of King Me, and his friends Josh Overton, and Caleb Richwine, explore the Warrior stage from a Kingdom perspective. Learn about the desires and awakenings that are discovered by a man in the warrior stage of his masculine journey. The orientation that is available, with Jesus, for a man in his 20s & 30s is life changing when you start to see the bigger picture. Do you want to know more? Dig in deeper with Michael and friends in this episode of Exploring More. Connect with the Zoweh team by sending an email to ExploringMore@zoweh.org. http://www.zoweh.org/eldersage  http://www.zoweh.org/events 

Loving and leading well in a wounding world is the key focus for a King. This is exactly why Michael Thompson authored the book, King Me, and exactly why he and his friends Scott Jennings, Keith Daniel, and Josh Overton, explore the King’s role from a Kingdom perspective in this conversation. Learn about the recovering, healing, and deployment that is available for a man in the King stage of his masculine journey. You have some reign and rule over your ‘small k’ kingdom, will you use it to love and lead well? Dig in deeper with Michael and friends in this episode of Exploring More. Connect with the Zoweh team by sending an email to ExploringMore@zoweh.org. http://www.zoweh.org/eldersage  http://www.zoweh.org/events 

Retirement is not a license to become a recluse. Rather, an exit from the regular workforce becomes an entrance into a valuable phase of life where Elder Sages can contribute meaningfully to others. Michael Thompson, Tom Benner, and Jim McCauley explore the Elder Sage role from a Kingdom perspective. Learn what the presence, purpose, and posture of an Elder Sage brings to relationships in this episode of Exploring More.   Connect with the Zoweh team by sending an email to ExploringMore@zoweh.org.

Michael and SJ discuss the concept of redeeming generational masculinity and why Zoweh wants to focus on this for 2024. Healthy masculinity comes from oriented men who take their responsibility to love and lead humbly. Transmitting healthy masculinity from the older generations to younger generations takes intentionality. The Elder Sage Initiative invites the elders to continue their intimate heart-healing journey with God while engaging the next generations (Kings, Warriors, and Explorers) to walk more intimately with God.   Connect with the Zoweh team at ExploringMore@zoweh.org.

On this special Valentine's Day edition of Exploring More, Michael and SJ field questions about love and marriage. The Greeks used words for love like eros, agape, and koinonia. How do these words apply to the love one has for a spouse? Additionally, the book and topic of "The 5 Love Languages" surfaces and how it might intersect with the False Self. Join the discussion on learning to love as the Holy Trinity intended.   Share your stories, questions, and comments with the Zoweh team at ExploringMore@Zoweh.org.

Jesus' First Coming broke through the barriers of darkness and ignited His revolution against the enemy of our souls. In doing so, He was crucified as a rebel. Yet His death brought life and freedom. As souls are set free, they seek to set others free. Redeeming generational masculinity invites oriented men who can guide younger men to wield their power and authority as Jesus intended. Join Michael and SJ as they discuss the importance and need of the Elder-Sage Initiative.   Connect with the Zoweh team - ExploringMore@zoweh.org.