Folding Chair Theology
304 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago -Theology for everyone. The name Folding Chair Theology carries with it a double meaning. On one hand, it is meant to poke a little fun at those who claim the title "armchair theologian," of which I (Bruce) am guilty. It also points to the fact that most of what I've learned about following Jesus, in meaningful and practical ways, was learned in small groups and circles in homes and coffee shops, most often while sitting on a folding chair. Sometimes the best seminary is a living room full of other Christians. Our goal is to offer an understanding of the bible and the study of God in a way that is accessible to everyone, not just the "educated elite."
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How Can We Know the Will of God | S2E2
September 24, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 53.4 MBIn this episode, Bruce and Justin discuss what It means to know the will of God and what that looks like In a person's calling Drink of the night: Buffalo Trace Bourbon Teremana Tequilla (Blanco)
13 - Does Everything Happen for a Reason? | Season 2
September 17, 2020 11:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MBIn this season 2 opening episode, Bruce and Justin tackle the question, "Does everything happen for a reason?" But, we approach It from the direction of God causing v. God purposing.
13 - Does Everything Happen for a Reason? | Season 2.1
September 17, 2020 11:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MBIn this season 2 opening episode, Bruce and Justin tackle the question, "Does everything happen for a reason?" But, we approach It from the direction of God causing v. God purposing.
13 - Does Everything Happen for a Reason? | S2E1
September 17, 2020 11:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MBIn this season 2 opening episode, Bruce and Justin tackle the question, "Does everything happen for a reason?" But, we approach It from the direction of God causing v. God purposing.
Does Everything Happen for a Reason? | S2E1
September 17, 2020 11:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MBIn this season 2 opening episode, Bruce and Justin tackle the question, "Does everything happen for a reason?" But, we approach It from the direction of God causing v. God purposing.
12 - Three Commands: Finding Love and Looking For Others, Conclusion (Live) | S1E12
August 20, 2020 11:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBThis is it... the conclusion to the series on Bruce's book, Three Commands, and the end of season one! Bruce and Justin wrapped up with a live episode and a discussion about what the whole point of the book was... spoiler alert, it's love.
12 - Three Commands: Finding Love and Looking For Others, Conclusion (Live), S1.12
August 20, 2020 11:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBThis is it... the conclusion to the series on Bruce's book, Three Commands, and the end of season one! Bruce and Justin wrapped up with a live episode and a discussion about what the whole point of the book was... spoiler alert, it's love.
Three Commands: Finding Love and Looking For Others, Conclusion (Live) | S1E12
August 20, 2020 11:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBThis is it... the conclusion to the series on Bruce's book, Three Commands, and the end of season one! Bruce and Justin wrapped up with a live episode and a discussion about what the whole point of the book was... spoiler alert, it's love.
Three Commands: Finding Love and Looking For Others, Conclusion (Live)
August 20, 2020 11:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBThis is it... the conclusion to the series on Bruce's book, Three Commands, and the end of season one! Bruce and Justin wrapped up with a live episode and a discussion about what the whole point of the book was... spoiler alert, it's love.
11 - Three Commands: To Go and Do the Same, Ch. 9, S1.11
August 13, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 52.1 MBBruce and Justin wrap up Bruce's book, Three Commands, by discussing the last chapter. In this discussion, your hosts talk through how we, as Christians, should view those who are not Christian. They talk a lot about mercy and what we should be addressing in the area of sin.
Three Commands: To Go and Do the Same, Ch. 9
August 13, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 52.1 MBBruce and Justin wrap up Bruce's book, Three Commands, by discussing the last chapter. In this discussion, your hosts talk through how we, as Christians, should view those who are not Christian. They talk a lot about mercy and what we should be addressing in the area of sin.
Three Commands: To Go and Do the Same, Ch. 9 | S1E11
August 13, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 52.1 MBBruce and Justin wrap up Bruce's book, Three Commands, by discussing the last chapter. In this discussion, your hosts talk through how we, as Christians, should view those who are not Christian. They talk a lot about mercy and what we should be addressing in the area of sin.
11 - Three Commands: To Go and Do the Same, Ch. 9 | S1E11
August 13, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 52.1 MBBruce and Justin wrap up Bruce's book, Three Commands, by discussing the last chapter. In this discussion, your hosts talk through how we, as Christians, should view those who are not Christian. They talk a lot about mercy and what we should be addressing in the area of sin.
Three Commands: To Go and Make Disciples, Ch. 8 (Pt. 2)
August 06, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 54.3 MBIn part two of this two-part episode, Bruce and Justin discuss the rest of chapter 8 of Bruce's book, Three Commands. In this episode, they discuss Jesus's model for discipleship and what It looks like to move from Gospel Centered Community (GCC) into Gospel Centered Missional Community (GCMC).
10 - Three Commands: To Go and Make Disciples, Ch. 8 (Pt. 2), S1.10
August 06, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 54.3 MBIn part two of this two-part episode, Bruce and Justin discuss the rest of chapter 8 of Bruce's book, Three Commands. In this episode, they discuss Jesus's model for discipleship and what It looks like to move from Gospel Centered Community (GCC) into Gospel Centered Missional Community (GCMC).
10 - Three Commands: To Go and Make Disciples, Ch. 8 (Pt. 2) | S1E10
August 06, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 54.3 MBIn part two of this two-part episode, Bruce and Justin discuss the rest of chapter 8 of Bruce's book, Three Commands. In this episode, they discuss Jesus's model for discipleship and what It looks like to move from Gospel Centered Community (GCC) into Gospel Centered Missional Community (GCMC).
Three Commands: To Go and Make Disciples, Ch. 8 (Pt. 2) | S1E10
August 06, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 54.3 MBIn part two of this two-part episode, Bruce and Justin discuss the rest of chapter 8 of Bruce's book, Three Commands. In this episode, they discuss Jesus's model for discipleship and what It looks like to move from Gospel Centered Community (GCC) into Gospel Centered Missional Community (GCMC).
Three Commands: To Go and Make Disciples, Ch. 8 (Pt. 1) | S1E9
July 30, 2020 11:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBIn part one of this two-part episode, Bruce and Justin discuss the opening of chapter 8 of Bruce's book, Three Commands, and what It means to equip God's saints for the work of the ministry. They also talk through some other stuff that might make you mad... or not, but probably will.
Three Commands: To Go and Make Disciples, Ch. 8 (Pt. 1)
July 30, 2020 11:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBIn part one of this two-part episode, Bruce and Justin discuss the opening of chapter 8 of Bruce's book, Three Commands, and what It means to equip God's saints for the work of the ministry. They also talk through some other stuff that might make you mad... or not, but probably will.
9 - Three Commands: To Go and Make Disciples, Ch. 8 (Pt. 1) | S1E9
July 30, 2020 11:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBIn part one of this two-part episode, Bruce and Justin discuss the opening of chapter 8 of Bruce's book, Three Commands, and what It means to equip God's saints for the work of the ministry. They also talk through some other stuff that might make you mad... or not, but probably will.
9 - Three Commands: To Go and Make Disciples, Ch. 8 (Pt. 1), S1.9
July 30, 2020 11:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBIn part one of this two-part episode, Bruce and Justin discuss the opening of chapter 8 of Bruce's book, Three Commands, and what It means to equip God's saints for the work of the ministry. They also talk through some other stuff that might make you mad... or not, but probably will.
8 - Three Commands: To Spur Each Other On, Ch. 7, S1.8
July 23, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 48.5 MBBruce and Just start toward the wrap up of this season as they lead into part 3 of Bruce's book, Three Commands. In this episode, they talk through chapter 7 and Introduce the idea of living In Gospel-Centered Community and the principles of Connection and Challenge.
8 - Three Commands: To Spur Each Other On, Ch. 7 | S1E8
July 23, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 48.5 MBBruce and Just start toward the wrap up of this season as they lead into part 3 of Bruce's book, Three Commands. In this episode, they talk through chapter 7 and Introduce the idea of living In Gospel-Centered Community and the principles of Connection and Challenge.
Three Commands: To Spur Each Other On, Ch. 7
July 23, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 48.5 MBBruce and Just start toward the wrap up of this season as they lead into part 3 of Bruce's book, Three Commands. In this episode, they talk through chapter 7 and Introduce the idea of living In Gospel-Centered Community and the principles of Connection and Challenge.
Three Commands: To Spur Each Other On, Ch. 7 | S1E8
July 23, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 48.5 MBBruce and Just start toward the wrap up of this season as they lead into part 3 of Bruce's book, Three Commands. In this episode, they talk through chapter 7 and Introduce the idea of living In Gospel-Centered Community and the principles of Connection and Challenge.
7 - Three Commands: The Second Command, Ch 6 | S1E7
July 16, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 49.9 MBBruce and Just wrap up their discussion of part 2 of Bruce's book, Three Commands. In this episode, they talk through chapter 6 and dig deep Into what It means to love your neighbor as yourself.
7 - Three Commands: The Second Command, Ch 6, S1.7
July 16, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 49.9 MBBruce and Just wrap up their discussion of part 2 of Bruce's book, Three Commands. In this episode, they talk through chapter 6 and dig deep Into what It means to love your neighbor as yourself.
Three Commands: The Second Command, Ch 6
July 16, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 49.9 MBBruce and Just wrap up their discussion of part 2 of Bruce's book, Three Commands. In this episode, they talk through chapter 6 and dig deep Into what It means to love your neighbor as yourself.
Three Commands: The Second Command, Ch 6 | S1E7
July 16, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 49.9 MBBruce and Just wrap up their discussion of part 2 of Bruce's book, Three Commands. In this episode, they talk through chapter 6 and dig deep Into what It means to love your neighbor as yourself.
6 - Three Commands: The Greatest Command, Ch 5, S1.6
July 09, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 54.1 MBWhat does it mean to love God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength? Join Bruce and Justin as they talk through Chapter 5 of Burce's book, Three Commands: Jesus' Fulfillment of the Law Through Love.
6 - Three Commands: The Greatest Command, Ch 5 | S1E6
July 09, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 54.1 MBWhat does it mean to love God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength? Join Bruce and Justin as they talk through Chapter 5 of Burce's book, Three Commands: Jesus' Fulfillment of the Law Through Love.
Three Commands: The Greatest Command, Ch 5
July 09, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 54.1 MBWhat does it mean to love God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength? Join Bruce and Justin as they talk through Chapter 5 of Burce's book, Three Commands: Jesus' Fulfillment of the Law Through Love.
Three Commands: The Greatest Command, Ch 5 | S1E6
July 09, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 54.1 MBWhat does it mean to love God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength? Join Bruce and Justin as they talk through Chapter 5 of Burce's book, Three Commands: Jesus' Fulfillment of the Law Through Love.
Three Commands: A New Way to Love, Ch 4
July 02, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 46.3 MBIn this episode, Bruce and Justin discuss chapter 3 of Bruce's book, Three Commands: Jesus' Fulfilment of the Law Through Love. Bruce and Justin introduce and talk through the primary chapter of the book and why It was so important for Jesus to give us the new command, to love each other. You can get your at Ink Publishing House. Two Roads video by John Lynch
Three Commands: A New Way to Love, Ch 4 | S1E5
July 02, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 46.3 MBIn this episode, Bruce and Justin discuss chapter 3 of Bruce's book, Three Commands: Jesus' Fulfilment of the Law Through Love. Bruce and Justin introduce and talk through the primary chapter of the book and why It was so important for Jesus to give us the new command, to love each other. You can get your at Ink Publishing House. Two Roads video by John Lynch
5 - Three Commands: A New Way to Love, Ch 4 | S1E5
July 02, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 46.3 MBIn this episode, Bruce and Justin discuss chapter 3 of Bruce's book, Three Commands: Jesus' Fulfilment of the Law Through Love. Bruce and Justin introduce and talk through the primary chapter of the book and why It was so important for Jesus to give us the new command, to love each other. You can get your at Ink Publishing House. Two Roads video by John Lynch
5 - Three Commands: A New Way to Love, Ch 4, S1.5
July 02, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 46.3 MBIn this episode, Bruce and Justin discuss chapter 3 of Bruce's book, Three Commands: Jesus' Fulfilment of the Law Through Love. Bruce and Justin introduce and talk through the primary chapter of the book and why It was so important for Jesus to give us the new command, to love each other. You can get your at Ink Publishing House. Two Roads video by John Lynch
Three Commands: He First Loved Us, Ch. 3 | S1E4
June 25, 2020 11:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MBIn this episode, Bruce and Justin discuss chapter 3 of Bruce's book, Three Commands: Jesus' Fulfilment of the Law Through Love. Bruce and Justin talk through the importance of understanding that God loves you, how we are made lovable, and how we can experience God's love. You can get your at Ink Publishing House. Divine Romance by Gene Edwards
4 - Three Commands: He First Loved Us, Ch. 3, S1.4
June 25, 2020 11:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MBIn this episode, Bruce and Justin discuss chapter 3 of Bruce's book, Three Commands: Jesus' Fulfilment of the Law Through Love. Bruce and Justin talk through the importance of understanding that God loves you, how we are made lovable, and how we can experience God's love. You can get your at Ink Publishing House. Divine Romance by Gene Edwards
4 - Three Commands: He First Loved Us, Ch. 3 | S1E4
June 25, 2020 11:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MBIn this episode, Bruce and Justin discuss chapter 3 of Bruce's book, Three Commands: Jesus' Fulfilment of the Law Through Love. Bruce and Justin talk through the importance of understanding that God loves you, how we are made lovable, and how we can experience God's love. You can get your at Ink Publishing House. Divine Romance by Gene Edwards
Three Commands: He First Loved Us, Ch. 3
June 25, 2020 11:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MBIn this episode, Bruce and Justin discuss chapter 3 of Bruce's book, Three Commands: Jesus' Fulfilment of the Law Through Love. Bruce and Justin talk through the importance of understanding that God loves you, how we are made lovable, and how we can experience God's love. You can get your at Ink Publishing House. Divine Romance by Gene Edwards
3 - Three Commands: The Law and Love, Ch. 2, | S1E3
June 18, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBIn this episode, Bruce and Justin discuss chapter 2 of Bruce's book, Three Commands: Jesus' Fulfilment of the Law Through Love. Bruce shares the Old Covenant cycle that we tend to get stuck In when relating to God and how that can cause us to wrongly view God as a Harsh Taskmaster, Angry Father, and Merciless Judge as opposed to a Gentle Inviter, Loving Father, and Compassionate Healer. Three Commands is currently on sale for Father's Day and you can get it at Ink Publishing House for 20% ...
3 - Three Commands: The Law and Love, Ch. 2, S1.3
June 18, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBIn this episode, Bruce and Justin discuss chapter 2 of Bruce's book, Three Commands: Jesus' Fulfilment of the Law Through Love. Bruce shares the Old Covenant cycle that we tend to get stuck In when relating to God and how that can cause us to wrongly view God as a Harsh Taskmaster, Angry Father, and Merciless Judge as opposed to a Gentle Inviter, Loving Father, and Compassionate Healer. Three Commands is currently on sale for Father's Day and you can get it at Ink Publishing House for 20% ...
Three Commands: The Law and Love, Ch. 2, | S1E3
June 18, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBIn this episode, Bruce and Justin discuss chapter 2 of Bruce's book, Three Commands: Jesus' Fulfilment of the Law Through Love. Bruce shares the Old Covenant cycle that we tend to get stuck In when relating to God and how that can cause us to wrongly view God as a Harsh Taskmaster, Angry Father, and Merciless Judge as opposed to a Gentle Inviter, Loving Father, and Compassionate Healer. Three Commands is currently on sale for Father's Day and you can get it at Ink Publishing House for 20% ...
Three Commands: The Law and Love, Ch. 2
June 18, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBIn this episode, Bruce and Justin discuss chapter 2 of Bruce's book, Three Commands: Jesus' Fulfilment of the Law Through Love. Bruce shares the Old Covenant cycle that we tend to get stuck In when relating to God and how that can cause us to wrongly view God as a Harsh Taskmaster, Angry Father, and Merciless Judge as opposed to a Gentle Inviter, Loving Father, and Compassionate Healer. Three Commands is currently on sale for Father's Day and you can get it at Ink Publishing House for 20% ...
Three Commands: God is Love, Ch. 1
June 11, 2020 11:00 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MBBruce and Justin discuss chapter 1 of Bruce's book, Three Commands: Jesus' Fulfilment of the Law Through Love. Bruce uses a definition for love that he heard Dick Foth give, which is, "The accurate estimate and adequate supply of another person's need," but add, "without expectation." Bruce uses this definition for the main premise of the rest of the book. Three Commands is currently on sale for Father's Day and you can get it at Ink Publishing House for 20% off the cover price.
Three Commands: God is Love, Ch. 1 | S1E2
June 11, 2020 11:00 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MBBruce and Justin discuss chapter 1 of Bruce's book, Three Commands: Jesus' Fulfilment of the Law Through Love. Bruce uses a definition for love that he heard Dick Foth give, which is, "The accurate estimate and adequate supply of another person's need," but add, "without expectation." Bruce uses this definition for the main premise of the rest of the book. Three Commands is currently on sale for Father's Day and you can get it at Ink Publishing House for 20% off the cover price.
2 - Three Commands: God is Love, Ch. 1, S1.2
June 11, 2020 11:00 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MBBruce and Justin discuss chapter 1 of Bruce's book, Three Commands: Jesus' Fulfilment of the Law Through Love. Bruce uses a definition for love that he heard Dick Foth give, which is, "The accurate estimate and adequate supply of another person's need," but add, "without expectation." Bruce uses this definition for the main premise of the rest of the book. Three Commands is currently on sale for Father's Day and you can get it at Ink Publishing House for 20% off the cover price.
2 - Three Commands: God is Love, Ch. 1 | S1E2
June 11, 2020 11:00 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MBBruce and Justin discuss chapter 1 of Bruce's book, Three Commands: Jesus' Fulfilment of the Law Through Love. Bruce uses a definition for love that he heard Dick Foth give, which is, "The accurate estimate and adequate supply of another person's need," but add, "without expectation." Bruce uses this definition for the main premise of the rest of the book. Three Commands is currently on sale for Father's Day and you can get it at Ink Publishing House for 20% off the cover price.
1 - Three Commands: My Invitation | S1E1
June 04, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 41.2 MBIn this debut episode, we get to meet co-hosts Bruce Pagano II & Justin Mercier. Then they discuss the first chapter, My Invitation, of Bruce's new book, Three Commands: Jesus' Fulfillment of the Law Through Love. This is part 1 of a 10 part series that is focused on working through each chapter of the book. Connect with Bruce: FB: @brucepagano2 Insta: @bpags2 Twitter: @bpags2 Web: brucepagano.com Email: [email protected] Connect with Justin: FB: @foldingchairtheology Insta: @justinm...