One Question with Pastor Adam
132 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsPastor Adam Ericksen answers the big questions!
In each episode, Pastor Adam addresses one question that's been submitted by listeners. Some of the topics to be explored include: the Bible, heaven and hell, who is Jesus, and do you have to be a Christian to be saved?
Have a question? Submit it via email to [email protected].
"One Question with Pastor Adam" is a Raven Foundation production.
Homepage Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Episodes
What If I Can't Forgive?
April 15, 2024 17:34 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBJesus says that we are to forgive 7 times 70 times, but forgiveness is hard. What if we just can't forgive? And what does forgiveness mean, anyway? Join Pastor Adam as he discusses forgiveness in this episode of One Question.
The Wounded God
April 08, 2024 14:25 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBThe Christian religion claims something that other monotheistic religions don't - that humans have killed and wounded God. The Resurrection of Jesus reveals that even when we wound God, God offers us peace. Check out this episode of One Question for more!
When Were You Saved?
April 01, 2024 13:55 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBHave you ever been asked the question, "When were you saved?" Well in this episode, Pastor Adam gives you the definitive answer! Check out this episode of One Question for how to answer this question whenever anyone asks it!
What the Voice of God Sounds Like
March 25, 2024 14:52 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBHave you ever wondered what the voice of God sounds like? Can you distinguish between God's voice and other voices? Pastor Adam helps us understand the voice of God in this episode of One Question.
Jesus Is Woke Part 4: The Gospel of John
March 18, 2024 19:27 - 1 hour - 70.9 MBThe Gospel of John is an explosion of wokeness from beginning to end. John starts with describe the Word of God that became flesh in Jesus. If we understand the historical and philosophical context of the Greek term for "Word," we discover that the Christian understanding of the Word is woke. Pastor Adam explores the wokeness of Jesus in part 4 of this series! Check out the new sermon series, Pastor Adam Preaches, wherever you get your podcasts.
Jesus Is Woke Pt 3 - The Gospel of Luke
March 11, 2024 17:26 - 53 minutes - 49 MBJoin Pastor Adam as he continues the Jesus is Woke series! Part three is the Gospel of Luke. How are Jesus and the Gospel of Luke woke? Check out part three to find out!
Jesus is Woke Pt 2 - The Gospel of Mark
March 04, 2024 15:07 - 42 minutes - 39.4 MBFrom beginning to end, the Gospels are woke! Check out the second part of this series where Pastor Adam discusses the wokeness of the Gospel of Mark.
Was Jesus Woke? Part 1 - The Gospel of Matthew
February 26, 2024 14:42 - 1 hour - 72.1 MBWas Jesus woke? Yes. In fact, Jesus was the wokest. Check out this episode of One Question with Pastor Adam as he begins a four part series discussing how each four Gospel shows that Jesus is woke.
What Do I Say to Someone Who Is Suffering?
February 19, 2024 20:18 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBTalking with someone who is going through a hard time can be very difficult. What do you say? What shouldn't you say? Join this episode of One Question for some answers on this topic!
What Did Jesus Come to Save Us From?
February 12, 2024 16:35 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MBMany people think Jesus came to save us from God's wrath. You might be surprised that this idea was formulated late in Christian history. And it's not true. So what did Jesus come to save us from? Check out this episode of One Question for more on this topic!
Did Jesus Claim To Be the Son of God?
February 05, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 74.2 MBThe question for this episode comes from Moriah, who asks if Jesus claimed to be the Son of God. Let's find out and discover why this matters to nonviolent theology!
Is the Bible Worth Keeping with Leo Wolters Tejera
January 29, 2024 20:03 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBIs the Bible Worth Keeping with Leo Wolters Tejera For many people, the Bible is an inspiration for a better world. For others, the Bible is a violent book that holds humanity back. So, is the Bible worth keeping? Or should we leave it as a document of the ancient world? Join Pastor Adam and Leo as they discuss. You can check out Leo's work at www.conversationsofficial.com and on social media.
Is the Bible Fact or Fiction?
January 15, 2024 19:17 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBMany people claim that the Bible is just fiction. Sometimes that's meant as an insult to the Bible. But fiction often tells us deeper truths about ourselves and the world. But is the Bible fact or fiction? Listen to this episode of One Question to discover the surprising answer from Pastor Adam!
New Year's Edition - Perfectionism Kills
January 08, 2024 14:48 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBHappy New Year! Do you try to keep New Year's resolutions? Why/why not? Perfectionism is a killer. I'm going to avoid it this year. Also, I'm going to tell a story about Legos®, a grocery store floral clerk, and a vase. It's gonna be great. :)
What Caused You To Be a Defender of the LGBTQ Community?
December 04, 2023 15:47 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBThis episode's question comes from Princess, who asks how I became a "defender of the LGBTQIA+ community"? I will make some confessions in this episode as we explore working together for a better world.
Braver Angels with Melinda Voss
November 20, 2023 14:17 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBPolitics increasingly seems like a violent sport where no one wins. Is there hope for a better politics? Join Pastor Adam as he talks with award winning journalist and member of Braver Angels as they discuss the hope for better politics.
How To Remember Who You Are
November 06, 2023 15:52 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBOur culture tells us who we are, but is our culture lying? You may have received harmful messages about yourself from religious leaders, capitalism, politicians, parents, and others. But those harmful messages are lies. Don't believe them. The truth is that at your core you are the object of God's affection and love. Check out this episode to hear more about how to remember who you are.
The Top 3 Most Underrated Chapters of the Bible
October 30, 2023 14:50 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBIn this episode, we explore the top three most underrated chapters of the Bible. We have three suggestions from social media friends, an honorable mention, and my vote for the most underrated passage in. the Bible.
Who Is the Christlike Witch of the Bible?
October 23, 2023 15:31 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBDid you know the only story in the Bible about a witch reveals her to be a Christ-like figure? Her story is found in 1 Samuel 28. We discuss her in today's episode of One Question with Pastor Adam.
Google's Top Theology Questions
October 02, 2023 13:11 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBYou have questions about religion and theology. We all have questions. Even Google has questions.So in this episode, we will explore the top questions about theology from Google's search engine.
Are You Still Here? The Rapture, Lauren Boebert, and Christian Nationalism
September 25, 2023 14:11 - 59 minutes - 54 MBThe Rapture could have happened on Tuesday, according to one viral YouTube video. Are you still here? Also, Lauren Boebert went to the theater and a funny thing happened. Let's discuss on this episode of One Question with Pastor Adam.
Is God Nonviolent with Dr. Sharon Putt
September 18, 2023 15:40 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBWelcome to season 4 of One Question with Pastor Adam! In this first episode of season 4, we talk with Dr. Sharon Putt, Professor of Theology and Religion at Messiah University. Sharon helps us understand the ancient strands of Christianity that reveal the nonviolent love of God. Sharon is the author of many articles and books, including "Razing Hell: Rethinking Everything You've Been Taught about God's Wrath and Judgment" and "A Nonviolent Theology of Love: Peacefully Confessing the Apostle...
Did Paul Think that Flesh Is Evil? with Dr. Ryan Hansen
July 24, 2023 13:41 - 1 hour - 71.2 MBPaul had some pretty negative thoughts about the "flesh." But what did Paul mean by "flesh"? Did he hate flesh? Or was he talking about something different? How can the flesh be bad when Genesis 1 tells us that human bodies are good? Or that God became flesh in Jesus? Join Pastor Adam and Dr. Ryan Hansen as they discuss Paul and the flesh!
What They Don't Tell You About the Greatest Commandment
July 17, 2023 14:22 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBJesus says that the greatest commandment is to love God and to love your neighbor as you love yourself. Progressive Christianity emphasizes the commandment to love, but many of us struggle to love ourselves. No one teaches us how to love ourselves. Join me in this episode as we talk about practical ways that we can love ourselves as we love others.
What Does the Bible Say about Using Drugs? with Matthew Distefano
July 10, 2023 14:54 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBDoes the Bible say anything about drug use? You might be surprised! Join Pastor Adam and Matthew Distefano as they discuss drugs and the Bible.
What Is Religious Pluralism? with Professor Mark Waters
July 03, 2023 13:39 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBOur nations and communities are getting more religiously diverse. This can be a good thing, but can also be dangerous. Fortunately, there are experts to help us navigate. In this episode. Pastor Adam talks with Mark Waters, Professor of Religion, about how religious pluralism can help.
Is the Nicene Creed Progressive? Part 2 - The Difference One Iota Makes
June 26, 2023 11:42 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MBIn part 2 of this series, we discuss the rest of the Nicene Creed. The way the Creed talks about the Trinity, the cross, the Virgin Birth, the scriptures, judgment, and even hell, all have a lot in common with progressive Christianity. Check out this episode for more!
Is the Nicene Creed Actually Progressive?
June 19, 2023 14:06 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBWe generally assume that the ancient creeds of Christianity are very conservative, but what if we've been wrong? What if the Nicene Creed is actually far more progressive than we ever thought? Join Pastor Adam as he explores in this episode of One Question with Pastor Adam.
Is the Bible Just Another Myth? Part 3 - Creation and Gods of Wine
June 12, 2023 13:15 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBMany claim that the Bible is just another retelling of myths from the ancient world, but is that true? Join Pastor Adam as he explores the Babylonian creation myth with the Jewish creation story. And then he explores the story of Dionysus, a god of wine, with Jesus, who turned water into wine. What are these stories telling us about violence? What about nonviolence? Let's explore together in this episode of One Question with Pastor Adam!
Is the Bible Just Another Myth? Part 2 - Horus and Jesus
June 05, 2023 14:46 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBMany people claim that the Bible is just another myth. In part 1 of this series, we explored the Ascension of Jesus with the Ascension of the Roman god Romulus. In this episode, we explore the similarities and differences between Jesus and the god Horus. Are there similarities? Are there any differences? Check out this episode of One Question to find out!
Does Romans 1 Condemn Homosexuality?
May 29, 2023 14:00 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBMany claim that Romans 1 condemns homosexuality. But did Paul have homosexuality in mind when he wrote Romans? There are big clues in this chapter that Paul isn't talking about homosexuality. We explore this topic in this episode of One Question!
Is the Bible Just Another Ancient Myth?
May 22, 2023 15:04 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBMany find similarities between ancient myths and the Bible to be a reason for doubting the Bible's validity. There are similarities between the ancient myths and the Bible. But is the Bible just another ancient myth? We explore this topic in this episode of One Question with Pastor Adam
Is the Devil Real?
May 15, 2023 15:31 - 1 hour - 90.5 MBIs the Devil Real? Images of the devil have plagued the human imagination for centuries. But who, or what, is the devil? How does the Bible portray the devil? Is the devil real? Join this episode of One Question with Pastor Adam as we explore this topic!
May the Fourth Be with You - What Star Wars Can Teach Us About Good and Evil
May 08, 2023 17:14 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBMay the Fourth Be With You - What Star Wars Can Teach Us about Good and Evil In this episode recorded on May fourth, Pastor Adam talks about what Star Wars can teach us about good and evil, and relationships between parents and children. Hopefully, you will understand Star Wars in a radically new way! May the Fourth be with you. Always.
What is the Wisdom of Hobbits? - with Matthew Distefano
May 01, 2023 19:00 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MBWhat can hobbits teach us about power, violence, greed, and climate change? Pastor Adam talks with Matthew Distefano about his latest book, "The Wisdom of Hobbits: Unearthing Our Humanity at 3 Bagshot Row".
How the Book of Revelation Deconstructs Empire with Dr. Ryan Hansen
April 24, 2023 15:56 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBDr. Ryan Hansen joins the podcast today to discuss the Book of Revelation. Revelation is not a roadmap to the end of the world. Revelation is actually politically subversive literature that deconstructs the way of empire and reconstructs the way of God. Ryan Leif Hansen received a Ph.D. in New Testament from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary. He teaches at Garrett-Evangelical and is an ordained elder in the Church of the Nazarene in Chicago. He is the author of "Silence and Praise:...
Resurrecting Through Hell
April 17, 2023 18:58 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MBAn ancient Christian tradition claims after his death, "Christ descended into hell..." But what did Christ do there? Are there any Biblical references to this? What does the descent into hell have to do with the resurrection? Pastor Adam explains resurrecting through hell in this episode of One Question with Pastor Adam.
What is Holy Week?
April 07, 2023 14:29 - 1 hour - 65.6 MBHoly Week includes Palm Sunday, Holy Monday through Holy Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and Easter Sunday. But what is the significance of each day of Holy Week?
Is God Evil?
March 27, 2023 20:10 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBJane on TikTok states that God is evil and we shouldn't believe in God. This brings up questions: What is the relationship between God and evil? It God is good, then why is there so much evil in the world? Why do bad things happen to good people? Is God evil? In this episode of One Question with Pastor Adam, we explore these issues!
What Did Jesus Mean By, "I Am the Way, the Truth, and the Life?"
March 20, 2023 15:31 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBIn John 14:6, Jesus says, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." This statement has often been used by Christians as a weapon against other people. But is that what Jesus meant? Join this episode of One Question with Pastor Adam as we explore this important and often misused statement by Jesus.
Is God a Woman?
March 13, 2023 15:36 - 44 minutes - 41 MBIs it okay to refer to God as She? What about Mother? You might be surprised that the Bible is full of feminine imagery of God. Let's explore together in this episode of One Question with Pastor Adam! For more, see "Womanist Midrash" by Wilda Gaffney; "God Is a Black Woman" by Cristena Cleveland; and "She Who Is" by Elizabeth Johnson.
Should Women Lead in the Church?
March 06, 2023 14:57 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBThe Southern Baptist Convention recently disfellowshiped five churches from its organization because they have women leaders and preachers. Is the SBC right? Or should women be allowed to teach, preach, and lead churches? Let's discuss in this episode of One Question with Pastor Adam.
What is Nonviolent Christianity?
February 27, 2023 19:18 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBYesterday, I officially launched my new website, Pastor Adam at adamericksen.org. Heartbreak_Time_Machine on Instagram asks “Is Violent Christianity the default?” Tragically, Christianity and violence have been united from very early on in Christian history. But I want to change that. At its core, Christianity is about the person Jesus Christ, who reveals a God of radical nonviolence. So let's talk about Jesus, God, violence, and nonviolence in this episode of One Questions!
What is God's Plan?
February 21, 2023 18:07 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBWhat is God's plan? Does God have a specific plan for your life? What if you missed that plan? If you are like me, these kinds of questions bring up some anxiety inside of you. Completing "God's plan" for you life can often feel like a spiritual burden, but what if we have misunderstood the phrase, "God's plan." God says through the prophet Jeremiah, "For I know the plans I have for you..." But we often neglect the rest of the sentence. Check out this episode of One Question for more on God's...
The Joy of Same Sex Marriage
February 16, 2023 14:43 - 42 minutes - 39 MBIn this episode, Pastor Adam shares a story about a same-sex wedding he recently officiated, the joy of that day, Pope Francis' recent comments on homosexuality, and the divine blessings of same-sex marriage.
Mailbag Episode!
February 07, 2023 15:27 - 1 hour - 55 MBIn this episode of One Question we go over some questions from the mailbag including, why stay Christian when Christ is often left out of Christianity? What did Jesus mean by calling people “raca”? And should we believe in the resurrection?
Paul the Progressive (with Dr. Eric Smith)
January 29, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 59 MBIn today’s show we talk with Dr. Eric Smith, author of “Paul the Progressive?” Was Paul progressive? Or was he the women hating, homophobic, anti-sex, leader of early Christianity that changed Jesus’ message? Check out the latest episode of One Question to explore more about Paul!
Why Christian Nationalism Is Not Christian
January 22, 2023 06:00 - 57 minutes - 53 MBWhat is Christian Nationalism? Is it “Christian”? Does it have anything to do with Christ? And what can we do about it? Join Pastor Adam as he discusses this important topic on One Question!
How Do I Hold Onto Joy?
January 15, 2023 06:00 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBIt’s the first show of 2023! Did you make resolutions this year? (I did not!) Have you kept your resolutions? Either way, I want to talk about joy today. Because religion is often joyless. But Jesus says he came that our joy might be complete. But what is joy? Let’s explore in this episode of One Question!
The Knot: The Problems and Future of Marriage (with Dana Robert Hicks)
December 11, 2022 06:00 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBJoin Pastor Adam and Dr. Dana Robert Hicks as they discuss Dana’s book, “The Knot: How to Secure Healthy, Modern Relationships While Not Being Tied to Marriage’s Past.” You can keep up with Dana’s work at the following links : www.danahicks.blog https://www.facebook.com/danaroberthicks/ https://twitter.com/DanaHicksAuthor https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/23037125.Dana_Robert_Hicks Here are links to The Knot: Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Knot-Secure-Healthy-Relationships-Marriages/dp...