Ravel
296 episodes - English - Latest episode: 26 days ago - ★★★★ - 105 ratingsWe all grew up in different parts of American Christianity, and we still keep thinking about how to take it seriously, even as we leave some beliefs behind. Join us our round-table discussion as we ravel out our faith in a complex world, pulling on one thread at a time, seeking Meaning at the end of it all.
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41. Where In The World Is My Theology?
June 23, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBLocation. Location. Location. Where our theologies come from matters. Whether we are anchoring traditional Reformational theology to a Swiss-French context in the 16th century, Methodism to an English-American context in the 18th century, or #WeirdChristian Twitter in the 21st century, it's important to do the work to know our source. Mentioned in the episode: The Tweet Genetic Fallacy Wiki The Protestant Work Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism by Max Weber The Rise of Network...
This Episode Was Pre-Determined... Possibly
June 16, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBPerhaps you're here as a product of complex forces of the universe directing you toward this moment of listening to Ravel and reading our show notes. Or maybe you had some agency over that choice to join us. It's possible God always knew that you'd be here today, but maybe God's in process with an open future alongside us? We ask many questions about per-determinism, irresistible grace, free will, and a future full of possibilities. Mentioned in the episode: Final Thoughts on Fre...
40. This Episode Was Pre-Determined... Possibly
June 16, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBPerhaps you're here as a product of complex forces of the universe directing you toward this moment of listening to Ravel and reading our show notes. Or maybe you had some agency over that choice to join us. It's possible God always knew that you'd be here today, but maybe God's in process with an open future alongside us? We ask many questions about per-determinism, irresistible grace, free will, and a future full of possibilities. Mentioned in the episode: Final Thoughts on Fre...
Aliens and Exotheology
June 09, 2021 07:00 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MBHave you ever wondered if life is somewhere out there among the stars? Maybe even looking back at us? How would your theology change? Emily brings us many questions about alien life and the impacts to our structures of belief. Mentioned in the episode: Josh's TikTok YHP to Consider Quakerism and Panentheism (God = Universe + Something) #12 Space Trilogy by C.S. Lewis YHP to Think Theologically about Aliens (Seriously) #3 Mysterious Universe Podcast Follow the hosts on Twitte...
39. Aliens and Exotheology
June 09, 2021 07:00 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MBHave you ever wondered if life is somewhere out there among the stars? Maybe even looking back at us? How would your theology change? Emily brings us many questions about alien life and the impacts to our structures of belief. Mentioned in the episode: Josh's TikTok YHP to Consider Quakerism and Panentheism (God = Universe + Something) #12 Space Trilogy by C.S. Lewis YHP to Think Theologically about Aliens (Seriously) #3 Mysterious Universe Podcast Follow the hosts on Twitte...
39. Aliens and Exotheology [We Clearly Disagree]
June 09, 2021 07:00 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MBSTARTER PACK: We Clearly Disagree Have you ever wondered if life is somewhere out there among the stars? Maybe even looking back at us? How would your theology change? Emily brings us many questions about alien life and the impacts to our structures of belief. Mentioned in the episode: Josh's TikTok YHP to Consider Quakerism and Panentheism (God = Universe + Something) #12 Space Trilogy by C.S. Lewis YHP to Think Theologically about Aliens (Seriously) #3 Mysterious Universe ...
38. How To Market Your Cult (and Church)
June 02, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBWith defining cults and NRMs out of the way, Josh wants to dig into the theology of some groups and how they splinter from Christianity. What starts as a conversation around our preconceptions of cults as charismatic or fantastical turns into how cults (and churches) define and broadcast their beliefs for marketing purposes. Is it helpful to be ultra defined in every belief up front or leave things nebulous to newcomers? Mentioned in the episode: Conspirituality Podcast Christia...
How To Market Your Cult (and Church)
June 02, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBWith defining cults and NRMs out of the way, Josh wants to dig into the theology of some groups and how they splinter from Christianity. What starts as a conversation around our preconceptions of cults as charismatic or fantastical turns into how cults (and churches) define and broadcast their beliefs for marketing purposes. Is it helpful to be ultra defined in every belief up front or leave things nebulous to newcomers? Mentioned in the episode: Conspirituality Podcast Christia...
Spongebob Teaches Us Atonement
May 26, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 67.7 MBWe conclude an informal miniseries with a direct conversation about Atonement. After sin and forgiveness, it felt natural to Stephen to discuss the several atonement theories throughout the ages. He's wondering what was accomplished through the death and resurrection of Jesus. At which point, Josh throws a curveball when he introduces Spongebob and the problem of using the word "theory". Mentioned in the episode: Crucifixion of the Warrior God by Greg Boyd The Chronicles of Narn...
37. Spongebob Teaches Us Atonement [Classic Theology Gone Wild]
May 26, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 67.7 MBSTARTER PACK: Classic Theology Gone Wild We conclude an informal miniseries with a direct conversation about Atonement. After sin and forgiveness, it felt natural to Stephen to discuss the several atonement theories throughout the ages. He's wondering what was accomplished through the death and resurrection of Jesus. At which point, Josh throws a curveball when he introduces Spongebob and the problem of using the word "theory". Mentioned in the episode: Crucifixion of the Warrio...
37. Spongebob Teaches Us Atonement
May 26, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 67.7 MBWe conclude an informal miniseries with a direct conversation about Atonement. After sin and forgiveness, it felt natural to Stephen to discuss the several atonement theories throughout the ages. He's wondering what was accomplished through the death and resurrection of Jesus. At which point, Josh throws a curveball when he introduces Spongebob and the problem of using the word "theory". Mentioned in the episode: Crucifixion of the Warrior God by Greg Boyd The Chronicles of Narn...
Forgiveness. Can You Imagine?
May 19, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBAfter our discussion of sin last week, Emily is curious to dig into forgiveness. Is forgiveness a one time moment or a way of life? Why can it be easier to forgive others and reserve bitterness for ourselves? Is it appropriate to "forgive and forget"? Mentioned in the episode: Atomic Habits by James Clear The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg Luke 12:10 - Unforgivable sin Matthew 10:16 - Serpents and Doves Fundamental Attribution Error Wiki Psalm 103:1 - Sins far like east an...
36. Forgiveness. Can You Imagine? [I Need Something Life-Giving]
May 19, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBSTARTER PACK: I Need Something Life-Giving After our discussion of sin last week, Emily is curious to dig into forgiveness. Is forgiveness a one time moment or a way of life? Why can it be easier to forgive others and reserve bitterness for ourselves? Is it appropriate to "forgive and forget"? Mentioned in the episode: Atomic Habits by James Clear The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg Luke 12:10 - Unforgivable sin Matthew 10:16 - Serpents and Doves Fundamental Attribution Err...
36. Forgiveness. Can You Imagine?
May 19, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBAfter our discussion of sin last week, Emily is curious to dig into forgiveness. Is forgiveness a one time moment or a way of life? Why can it be easier to forgive others and reserve bitterness for ourselves? Is it appropriate to "forgive and forget"? Mentioned in the episode: Atomic Habits by James Clear The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg Luke 12:10 - Unforgivable sin Matthew 10:16 - Serpents and Doves Fundamental Attribution Error Wiki Psalm 103:1 - Sins far like east an...
HIGHLINE PRESENTS: IN2
May 18, 2021 08:00 - 1 minute - 1.59 MBWelcome to the IN2 Podcast, where we seek to incite insight, pursuing truth for the sake of wonder. Join us to have an honest and encouraging conversation about whatever it is that we're - in to. We spark laughter and strive to deepen our understanding of the world and the things we share it with. So pull up a seat, and let's get IN2 it. Learn more and subscribe by visiting us at highline.network/shows/in2 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Sinning for Dummies
May 12, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBAn age old question for the Christian faith: What is sin? Josh is curious about several aspects of sin. Is it mere disobedience against God? Is it "missing the mark" as the Orthodox say? We dig into sins against God and against people as social harms, denying dignity, and the heart issue of idolatry. Plus, did Jesus really never sin? Mentioned in the episode: Romans 7:7-25 - The Law and Sin (Paul and coveting) Hamartiology Wiki Exodus 20:1-17 - The 10 Commandments Romans 14:13...
35. Sinning for Dummies [Classic Theology Gone Wild]
May 12, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBSTARTER PACK: Classic Theology Gone Wild An age old question for the Christian faith: What is sin? Josh is curious about several aspects of sin. Is it mere disobedience against God? Is it "missing the mark" as the Orthodox say? We dig into sins against God and against people as social harms, denying dignity, and the heart issue of idolatry. Plus, did Jesus really never sin? Mentioned in the episode: Romans 7:7-25 - The Law and Sin (Paul and coveting) Hamartiology Wiki Exodus 2...
35. Sinning for Dummies
May 12, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBAn age old question for the Christian faith: What is sin? Josh is curious about several aspects of sin. Is it mere disobedience against God? Is it "missing the mark" as the Orthodox say? We dig into sins against God and against people as social harms, denying dignity, and the heart issue of idolatry. Plus, did Jesus really never sin? Mentioned in the episode: Romans 7:7-25 - The Law and Sin (Paul and coveting) Hamartiology Wiki Exodus 20:1-17 - The 10 Commandments Romans 14:13...
Disarming the Gun-Slinging Savior
May 05, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 68 MBThe idea of defending his new home with a gun is weighing on Stephen pretty heavily this week. We talk about Christian pacifism, the ethics of lethal home defense, deontological batman, designs to kill, hunting, and more. Mentioned in the episode: Fight by Preston Sprinkle Matthew 26:50-56 - Disarming Peter and the Church Crucifixion of the Warrior God by Greg Boyd Cross Vision by Greg Boyd WOLC Brian Zahnd Sermon Podcast What about Hitler? by Robert Brimlow Beating Guns b...
34. Disarming the Gun-Slinging Savior
May 05, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 68 MBThe idea of defending his new home with a gun is weighing on Stephen pretty heavily this week. We talk about Christian pacifism, the ethics of lethal home defense, deontological batman, designs to kill, hunting, and more. Mentioned in the episode: Fight by Preston Sprinkle Matthew 26:50-56 - Disarming Peter and the Church Crucifixion of the Warrior God by Greg Boyd Cross Vision by Greg Boyd WOLC Brian Zahnd Sermon Podcast What about Hitler? by Robert Brimlow Beating Guns b...
34. Disarming the Gun-Slinging Savior [Meet Me At The Hot Topic]
May 05, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 68 MBSTARTER PACK: Meet Me At The Hot Topic The idea of defending his new home with a gun is weighing on Stephen pretty heavily this week. We talk about Christian pacifism, the ethics of lethal home defense, deontological batman, designs to kill, hunting, and more. Mentioned in the episode: Fight by Preston Sprinkle Matthew 26:50-56 - Disarming Peter and the Church Crucifixion of the Warrior God by Greg Boyd Cross Vision by Greg Boyd WOLC Brian Zahnd Sermon Podcast What about H...
God Told Me to Tell You
April 28, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBPssst. Hi, it's Me, God. Can you hear Me? Emily kicks us off with a question about hearing God's voice. We discuss the possibility of the phenomenon and wonder how we can test the claims of individuals or groups that say they hear from God. Mentioned in the episode: Exodus 3 - Moses and the Burning Bush Theophany Wiki The Divine Dance by Richard Rohr Another Name for Every Thing Podcast The Universal Christ by Richard Rohr Follow the hosts on Twitter: Josh: @joshlieualle...
33. God Told Me to Tell You
April 28, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBPssst. Hi, it's Me, God. Can you hear Me? Emily kicks us off with a question about hearing God's voice. We discuss the possibility of the phenomenon and wonder how we can test the claims of individuals or groups that say they hear from God. Mentioned in the episode: Exodus 3 - Moses and the Burning Bush Theophany Wiki The Divine Dance by Richard Rohr Another Name for Every Thing Podcast The Universal Christ by Richard Rohr Follow the hosts on Twitter: Josh: @joshlieualle...
The Afterlife and How to Get There
April 21, 2021 08:00 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBSorry to disappoint when we don't talk AT ALL about how to get there. But it turns out Josh and Emily both believe in something close to total annihilation of everything at death. And that spins Stephen into so many questions about the meaning of Jesus Christ's resurrection, the communion of saints, and of course, we talk about sex in heaven! Mentioned in the episode: Four Views on Hell (Counterpoints with Zondervan) Follow the hosts on Twitter: Josh: @joshlieuallen Emily: @...
32. The Afterlife and How to Get There
April 21, 2021 08:00 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBSorry to disappoint when we don't talk AT ALL about how to get there. But it turns out Josh and Emily both believe in something close to total annihilation of everything at death. And that spins Stephen into so many questions about the meaning of Jesus Christ's resurrection, the communion of saints, and of course, we talk about sex in heaven! Mentioned in the episode: Four Views on Hell (Counterpoints with Zondervan) Follow the hosts on Twitter: Josh: @joshlieuallen Emily: @...
32. The Afterlife and How to Get There [We Clearly Disagree]
April 21, 2021 08:00 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBSTARTER PACK: We Clearly Disagree Sorry to disappoint when we don't talk AT ALL about how to get there. But it turns out Josh and Emily both believe in something close to total annihilation of everything at death. And that spins Stephen into so many questions about the meaning of Jesus Christ's resurrection, the communion of saints, and of course, we talk about sex in heaven! Mentioned in the episode: Four Views on Hell (Counterpoints with Zondervan) Follow the hosts on Twitte...
31. Heretics All the Way Down
April 14, 2021 08:00 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBWe talk ourselves in circles in this conversation about heresy. Stephen obviously has some issues with authority getting to define it and struggles with pride and humility when it comes to making theological truth claims. Mentioned in the episode: Turtles all the way down Arianism (Christology) Love Wins by Rob Bell Follow the hosts on Twitter: Josh: @joshlieuallen Emily: @RevRettinghouse Stephen: @stephenghenning Join our Patreon at patreon.com/ravelpod for the private ...
Heretics All the Way Down
April 14, 2021 08:00 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBWe talk ourselves in circles in this conversation about heresy. Stephen obviously has some issues with authority getting to define it and struggles with pride and humility when it comes to making theological truth claims. Mentioned in the episode: Turtles all the way down Arianism (Christology) Love Wins by Rob Bell Follow the hosts on Twitter: Josh: @joshlieuallen Emily: @RevRettinghouse Stephen: @stephenghenning Join our Patreon at patreon.com/ravelpod for the private ...
In Case of Spiritual Emergency...
April 07, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 57.7 MB...break glass! That's definitely how a faith crisis or transition can feel! Based on the roll of a d4, we're all about deconstruction this week. We talk through its origins from Jacques Derrida and even the misappropriations of the term when applied to religious faith crisis. The matter of identity sticks with us and gets us thinking about our Western tendency to identify our beliefs as us, when perhaps our identity has always been more in our relationships than in ourselves. Men...
30. In Case of Spiritual Emergency...
April 07, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 57.7 MB...break glass! That's definitely how a faith crisis or transition can feel! Based on the roll of a d4, we're all about deconstruction this week. We talk through its origins from Jacques Derrida and even the misappropriations of the term when applied to religious faith crisis. The matter of identity sticks with us and gets us thinking about our Western tendency to identify our beliefs as us, when perhaps our identity has always been more in our relationships than in ourselves. Men...
29. The Mission Behind Missions
March 31, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 66.3 MBSo we've talked about camps and conferences, so now it's time for the mission trip! What experience do you have with missions trips growing up, internationally or locally? Stephen names all the places he hasn't been, while Josh and Emily try to get to the root of his skepticism. What's the role of evangelism within a service oriented mission trip and could it actually be doing more harm than good? Mentioned in the episode: When Helping Hurts by Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert B...
The Mission Behind Missions
March 31, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 66.3 MBSo we've talked about camps and conferences, so now it's time for the mission trip! What experience do you have with missions trips growing up, internationally or locally? Stephen names all the places he hasn't been, while Josh and Emily try to get to the root of his skepticism. What's the role of evangelism within a service oriented mission trip and could it actually be doing more harm than good? Mentioned in the episode: When Helping Hurts by Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert B...
Punked: Judgment Day
March 24, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBTurn in your bibles to the end of days; we're talking about Judgment Day. (Seriously, we reference so much bible). Is the Day of Reckoning an actual future event for which we will have conscious experience? Even if it is, do we live like it? Judgment read in a certain way can sound like punishment, correction, retribution, restoration, equalization, or Mercy. So where does that leave us? Mentioned in the episode: James 2:13 - Mercy triumphs over Judgment Matthew 18:21-35 - Parab...
28. Punked: Judgment Day [Classic Theology Gone Wild]
March 24, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBSTARTER PACK: Classic Theology Gone Wild Turn in your bibles to the end of days; we're talking about Judgment Day. (Seriously, we reference so much bible). Is the Day of Reckoning an actual future event for which we will have conscious experience? Even if it is, do we live like it? Judgment read in a certain way can sound like punishment, correction, retribution, restoration, equalization, or Mercy. So where does that leave us? Mentioned in the episode: James 2:13 - Mercy triump...
28. Punked: Judgment Day
March 24, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBTurn in your bibles to the end of days; we're talking about Judgment Day. (Seriously, we reference so much bible). Is the Day of Reckoning an actual future event for which we will have conscious experience? Even if it is, do we live like it? Judgment read in a certain way can sound like punishment, correction, retribution, restoration, equalization, or Mercy. So where does that leave us? Mentioned in the episode: James 2:13 - Mercy triumphs over Judgment Matthew 18:21-35 - Parab...
27. God and The Question of Feeling
March 17, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBHave you ever wondered if God feels emotions? If we are are created in the Image of God, do we feel emotions because God does? Or are we risking anthropomorphizing God in our image if we assume God feels the same emotions we do? We grapple with the theology of impassibility, discuss the idea of God "hating", and find comfort in God empathizing and experiencing our emotions with us. Mentioned in the episode: Lifehouse Everything Skit Hebrews 4:15 Unoffendable by Brant Hansen P...
God and The Question of Feeling
March 17, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBHave you ever wondered if God feels emotions? If we are are created in the Image of God, do we feel emotions because God does? Or are we risking anthropomorphizing God in our image if we assume God feels the same emotions we do? We grapple with the theology of impassibility, discuss the idea of God "hating", and find comfort in God empathizing and experiencing our emotions with us. Mentioned in the episode: Lifehouse Everything Skit Hebrews 4:15 Unoffendable by Brant Hansen P...
26. I Do Not Permit a Woman To Teach
March 10, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 83.6 MBIt's time we talk about it. Let's dig into women as pastors, leading our congregations, and teaching men as equals. We talk about the common textual arguments for the complementarian view, the definition of pastorship, societal misogyny, questioning the call, and the textual examples for the egalitarian view. Mentioned in the episode: 1 Timothy 2:8-15 1 Corinthians 11:2-16 Courtney Clark on Know Normal People Josh’s sociology essay on evangelical gender roles Follow the host...
26. I Do Not Permit a Woman To Teach [Meet Me At The Hot Topic]
March 10, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 83.6 MBSTARTER PACK: Meet Me At The Hot Topic It's time we talk about it. Let's dig into women as pastors, leading our congregations, and teaching men as equals. We talk about the common textual arguments for the complementarian view, the definition of pastorship, societal misogyny, questioning the call, and the textual examples for the egalitarian view. Mentioned in the episode: 1 Timothy 2:8-15 1 Corinthians 11:2-16 Courtney Clark on Know Normal People Josh’s sociology essay on ev...
I Do Not Permit a Woman To Teach
March 10, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 83.6 MBIt's time we talk about it. Let's dig into women as pastors, leading our congregations, and teaching men as equals. We talk about the common textual arguments for the complementarian view, the definition of pastorship, societal misogyny, questioning the call, and the textual examples for the egalitarian view. Mentioned in the episode: 1 Timothy 2:8-15 1 Corinthians 11:2-16 Courtney Clark on Know Normal People Josh’s sociology essay on evangelical gender roles Follow the host...
25. Problems with Prayer
March 03, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 75.1 MBHow do we approach the Divine in prayer? Should it be as simple as saying our A.C.T.S.? What does prayer accomplish and who is it for, God or us? We grapple with the complexities of making requests of God, testing God, and sitting contemplatively with God. This episode of Ravel is dedicated to Bonnie May Henning and Jonah Shai Henning. Mentioned in the episode: Matthew 6:5-15 - Pray in secret and the Our Father Luke 18:9-14 - The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector ...
Problems with Prayer
March 03, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 75.1 MBHow do we approach the Divine in prayer? Should it be as simple as saying our A.C.T.S.? What does prayer accomplish and who is it for, God or us? We grapple with the complexities of making requests of God, testing God, and sitting contemplatively with God. This episode of Ravel is dedicated to Bonnie May Henning and Jonah Shai Henning. Mentioned in the episode: Matthew 6:5-15 - Pray in secret and the Our Father Luke 18:9-14 - The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector ...
24. Satire and Study Bibles
February 24, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBAre we allowed to read ancient texts with our modern categories of genre? And what informs our education on biblical genres? We wonder out loud at if we might read the Bible through a satirical lens and even suggest some possible edits of books or stories we wish were never part of the Bible to begin with. Follow along in your study bibles and be sure to ruthlessly prooftext us wherever we get it wrong. Mentioned in the episode: The Billings Beet Josh on Know Normal People Mat...
Satire and Study Bibles
February 24, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBAre we allowed to read ancient texts with our modern categories of genre? And what informs our education on biblical genres? We wonder out loud at if we might read the Bible through a satirical lens and even suggest some possible edits of books or stories we wish were never part of the Bible to begin with. Follow along in your study bibles and be sure to ruthlessly prooftext us wherever we get it wrong. Mentioned in the episode: The Billings Beet Josh on Know Normal People Mat...
23. Dissecting Conferences, Camps, and Mannequins
February 17, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBHave you ever been to Christian conferences like Acquire The Fire or Dare2Share? Or do you often relive the glory days of that summer church camp while you were growing up? We're turning the nostalgia factor up to 11 and sharing stories of the good, bad, and the bizarre from our experiences of Christian conference culture. Mentioned in the episode: Venti Jesus Please by Greg Stier Judges 19 A Levite and His Concubine Follow the hosts on Twitter: Josh: @joshlieuallen Emily: ...
Dissecting Conferences, Camps, and Mannequins
February 17, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBHave you ever been to Christian conferences like Acquire The Fire or Dare2Share? Or do you often relive the glory days of that summer church camp while you were growing up? We're turning the nostalgia factor up to 11 and sharing stories of the good, bad, and the bizarre from our experiences of Christian conference culture. Mentioned in the episode: Venti Jesus Please by Greg Stier Judges 19 A Levite and His Concubine Follow the hosts on Twitter: Josh: @joshlieuallen Emily: ...
22. Is Faith Political?
February 10, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 64.9 MBHow do Christians grapple with their political life? Do the teachings and calls of Jesus have daily implications to the way we behave and participate as citizens? What does it mean that America is today's iteration of Egypt, Babylon, or Rome? More questions than answers in this twisting episode. Stephen is feeling destabilized following the events of January 6, 2021 at the US Capitol. Buckle up, this one might give you whiplash. Mentioned in the episode: The Family on Netflix Ra...
Is Faith Political?
February 10, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 64.9 MBHow do Christians grapple with their political life? Do the teachings and calls of Jesus have daily implications to the way we behave and participate as citizens? What does it mean that America is today's iteration of Egypt, Babylon, or Rome? More questions than answers in this twisting episode. Stephen is feeling destabilized following the events of January 6, 2021 at the US Capitol. Buckle up, this one might give you whiplash. Mentioned in the episode: The Family on Netflix Ra...
21. Is Your Dentist a Cult Leader?
February 03, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBDefining a cult isn't always as easy as it seems. Whether we're talking about Waco, In-n-Out Burger, or your local dentist, there are questions that we can ask to get us closer to identifying a New Religious Movement. Josh leads us through a discussion of common misconceptions, the difference between a "cult of personality" and a true NRM, and some critical thinking exercises to help us assess groups from the inside and out. Mentioned in the episode: Max Weber on Churches and Sec...
Is Your Dentist a Cult Leader?
February 03, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBDefining a cult isn't always as easy as it seems. Whether we're talking about Waco, In-n-Out Burger, or your local dentist, there are questions that we can ask to get us closer to identifying a New Religious Movement. Josh leads us through a discussion of common misconceptions, the difference between a "cult of personality" and a true NRM, and some critical thinking exercises to help us assess groups from the inside and out. Mentioned in the episode: Max Weber on Churches and Sec...