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Tommy Thompson

Space for Life is a podcast with honest conversations designed to help cultivate the space we need for a more fulfilling and abundant life. Despite our culture’s wiring for excess and overload, our souls desperately need the very opposite. Space for Life seeks to help you take small steps into a spacious life .

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  • #190
    January 15 · 57 min

    The Chosen, Gen Z, and What’s Happening on College Campuses with Cru’s Dan Allan

    In this episode of Space for Life, host Tommy Thompson is joined by Dan Allan, Executive Director at Campus Crusade for Christ (Cru), for a wide-ranging conversation about faith, renewal, and what’s unfolding across college campuses today. Dan shares his personal journey in ministry, how The Chosen has become a powerful catalyst for gospel conversations, and why collaboration across ministries is essential in this moment. Together, they explore the surprising signs of spiritual hunger among Gen Z, the tension between retreat and revival, and why this season feels bigger than any single strategy or organization. This episode offers clarity, encouragement, and real hope for anyone wondering what God may be doing in the next generation. Key Takeaways God appears to be moving in a unique way among Gen Z The Chosen is reintroducing Jesus in a relational, accessible format Collaboration strengthens impact more than competition College campuses show both spiritual retreat and renewal Watch parties create natural entry points for faith conversations Prayer and presence matter more than polished strategies Rising spiritual hunger is supported by both stories and data Timestamps 00:00 Introduction and global perspective 02:08 The impact of The Chosen 07:18 Dan Allan’s journey into ministry 16:52 Collaboration across Christian ministries 30:05 Gen Z, retreat, and revival on campus 54:10 Stories of faith and transformation Resources & Contact The Chosen Watch Party Discussion Guides (free and publicly available) Contact Dan Allan: dan.alan@cru.org Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://tommythompson.org

  • #189
    January 8 · 1 hr 9 min

    Dr. Wendi Lord on The Chosen, Translation + AI in a Rapidly Changing World

    In this episode of Space for Life, host Tommy Thompson is joined by Dr. Wendi Lord, Vice President of Localization for the Come and See Foundation, the organization responsible for taking The Chosen to the world. Wendi shares her journey from the corporate and publishing worlds into a calling that sits at the intersection of faith, technology, and human flourishing. The conversation explores the ambitious mission to translate The Chosen into 600 languages, the importance of delivering content in heart languages, and how emerging technologies like AI are being thoughtfully used to serve people who would otherwise never hear the story of Jesus. Together, Tommy and Wendi wrestle with both the promise and the risks of new technologies, discussing how AI can support spiritual formation, creativity, and global connection without replacing human discernment, community, or God’s sovereignty. This episode offers a hopeful and grounded vision for engaging technology faithfully while staying rooted in what matters most. Key Topics The mission of The Chosen and the Come and See Foundation Dr. Wendi Lord’s journey from corporate leadership to faith based work Why localization is more than translation The concept of heart languages and cultural relevance Reaching a billion people through technology and storytelling Using AI to support translation and lower resourced languages Opportunities and threats presented by emerging technologies Faith, discernment, and God’s sovereignty in a digital age Human flourishing in a technology driven world (0:00) Introduction and Wendi’s Story (4:34) From Corporate Leadership to Calling (12:07) The Chosen and the Mission of Come and See (18:15) Reaching a Billion People Through Story (26:09) The Role of AI in Localization and Translation (31:48) Speech to Speech Technology and Heart Languages (39:31) Risks and Threats of Emerging Technologies (49:14) Opportunities for Faith, Creativity, and Human Flourishing (56:30) Balancing Technology With Human Connection (1:05:49) Final Encouragement and Hope Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://tommythompson.org

  • #188
    Dec 31, 2025 · 58 min

    Stan Jantz on The Chosen, Global Discipleship + the Come and See Foundation

    In this episode of Space for Life, Tommy Thompson sits down with Stan Jantz, Global Ambassador for the Come and See Foundation, the nonprofit behind the global production, translation, and distribution of The Chosen. Stan shares firsthand stories from around the world showing how The Chosen is reaching people across cultures, denominations, and generations. They discuss the mission to translate the series into hundreds of languages, the intentional theological care behind the storytelling, and why the show has become a powerful entry point back to Scripture for many viewers. The conversation also explores the current spiritual climate, signs of renewed hunger for faith especially among younger generations, and why “come and see” remains one of the most compelling invitations Jesus ever gave. Key Topics: The Chosen and the Come and See Foundation Global discipleship and Christian storytelling Translating faith-based media into hundreds of languages Why authenticity matters in portraying Jesus Signs of spiritual renewal around the world Reaching new generations through invitational faith 00:00 Introduction to The Chosen and Come and See 03:52 Global reach and international impact 10:47 Stan Jantz’s background and journey 21:32 The vision behind Come and See Foundation 32:57 Storytelling, theology, and production challenges 42:01 Signs of spiritual renewal and revival 51:28 How listeners can get involved Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://tommythompson.org

  • #187
    Dec 18, 2025 · 47 min

    Rethinking Kindness, Strength, Humility, and the Fruit of the Spirit with Tuck Knupp

    In this episode of Space for Life, Tommy Thompson is joined by pastor and longtime ministry leader Tuck Knupp for a thoughtful conversation on kindness. Drawing from a men’s Bible study on the fruit of the Spirit, they explore how kindness is often misunderstood as niceness or weakness, when in reality it is rooted in strength, humility, and generosity of spirit. Together, they discuss kindness in relationships, leadership, work, self-reflection, and even cultural and political discourse. The conversation challenges listeners, especially men, to grow in kindness by embracing humility, receiving God’s kindness personally, and allowing that transformation to shape how they live, lead, and relate to others, particularly during the Christmas season. Key Takeaways - Kindness is not the same as niceness, it is rooted in strength and truth - True kindness requires humility and an honest view of our own brokenness - Kindness reflects a generosity of spirit that believes the best about others - Protecting someone’s reputation is a powerful expression of kindness - Kindness should extend to work, home, relationships, and public discourse - Receiving God’s kindness fuels compassion toward others - Self-kindness is essential for growth and freedom from performance - Kindness may lose short-term battles but can win long-term wars Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to Kindness 05:09 Reframing Kindness Beyond Niceness 11:22 The Strength and Truth Within Kindness 18:23 Growing in Kindness Through Humility 25:36 Kindness in Relationships and Self-Compassion 32:09 Reflecting on Kindness During Christmas 36:20 Kindness in Society, Culture, and Politics 45:42 A Challenge to Men 47:11 Final Reflections and Closing Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://tommythompson.org

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