Theology in the Raw
415 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1.2K ratingsOn Theology in the Raw, Preston takes a fresh look at what the Bible really says, as he challenges opinions and traditions--yes, even his own. Homosexuality, sex, porn, drinking, immigration, racial tensions, violence, ISIS, Trump, guns, patriotism, you name it. If it's of interest, you can expect Preston to address it. Think of it as theology for the rest of us. If you have any questions you'd like him to address on the show, email them to [email protected]. Hate mail and tirades will be discarded or mocked.
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#580 - Joey Svendsen - "A Mentally Ill, Obsessive Compulsive, Legalistic Youth Group Kid Turned Pastor"
January 27, 2017 14:38 - 35.7 MBToday Preston is talking with Joey Svendsen who is one of the voices on The Bad Christian Podcast. They're talking about his new book FundaMENTAList: Stories of a Mentally Ill, Obsessive Compulsive, Legalistic Youth Group Kid Turned Pastor, the Bad Christian podcast and how the podcast has reached many people "the church" would have never reached. You can follow Joey on Twitter @JoeySvendsen Check out his website fundamentalistpastor.com Support Preston Support Preston by going to patreo...
#579 - Francis Chan - "I Should Have Ran for President!"
January 21, 2017 15:24 - 58.6 MBPreston is in with Francis Chan talking about what's going on in his life and how he's been doing church. Francis has been creating a group of house churches that has been looking to do things differently. They're talking about the pros and cons of doing church this way and the pros and cons of how church is typically done in America today. Preston is also asking Francis some of your questions from Twitter. Does Francis lean towards an annihilation view of Hell? Does he wish he had a differ...
#578 - Beth Moore - "You Got To Stay in the Scriptures!"
January 17, 2017 01:05 - 63.8 MBPreston is interviewing Beth Moore today! He's asking her all kinds of questions. When did she discover her calling? What has been her most transformative event? How does she handle criticism? And what would possibly compel her to jump off a roof and be put down like a horse!? Support Preston Support Preston by going to patreon.com Connect with Preston Send a question to Preston by emailing [email protected] Follow him on Twitter @PrestonSprinkle Check out his new website presto...
#577 - Is Abortion Murder? - Does a Struggle with Porn Disqualify a Pastor?
January 12, 2017 02:22 - 48.8 MBPreston has some sweet guests coming - Joey Svendsen, Beth Moore and John Mark Comer. Does Preston approve of Reparative Therapy? An interim pastor is struggling with an addiction to porn. Is he still qualified to be a pastor? Is abortion murder? Murder seems to take in account the motive of the person doing the killing. If the person doesn't believe the unborn fetus is a person are they indeed committing murder? Preston also struggles to pronounce "physiognomy" and properly use double...
#576 - Why Do We Study the Bible?
January 10, 2017 01:50 - 47.5 MBWhy are so many women looking outside the Church (parachurch organizations, writers, authors, bloggers) rather than inside the church to be mentored and trained? Is this Church equipping women to use their talents and their gifts? Why do we study the Bible? Why do we open the Bible and study it? Is it to know God, to know who we are, to know God's plan for us, God's plan for the world? What is the primary reason we should cooperate in Bible Study? Preston also answering questions pertainin...
#575 - Dr. Benj Foreman - Returning to Israel and The "Inspired Mistake"
January 04, 2017 08:08 - 50.1 MBPreston has his brother-in-law, Dr. Benj Foreman, on the podcast today. After seven months on sabbatical Benj is headed back to Israel. They're talking about life in Israel, walking where Jesus walked and "Inspired Mistakes" in the Bible. If you have ideas for Benj you can send him an email at [email protected] Send a question to Preston by emailing [email protected] Follow him on Twitter @PrestonSprinkle Support Preston by going to patreon.com
#574 - Jeremy Courtney - Preemptive Love Coalition - Aleppo, ISIS and The Syrian Crisis
December 30, 2016 14:00 - 76.5 MBToday Preston is talking with Jeremy Courtney, who is the President & Founder of Preemptive Love Coalition. Preemptive Love is a global movement of peacemakers changing the way we engage the world’s most polarizing conflicts by confronting fear with acts of love. They provide lifesaving Heart Surgeries for children, emergency relief for families victimized by ISIS, education for at-risk children and much more. You can learn more about Preemptive Love Coalition and even give at preemptivelov...
#573 - Theology with the Daughters
December 23, 2016 14:00 - 23.3 MBToday Preston is bringing in his two oldest daughters into the podcast. Preston is asking them all sorts of questions. Does God communicate with animals? What would they want a youth ministry to look like? What would they want a Church to look like? If they could vote who would they vote for? Support Preston Support Preston by going to patreon.com Connect with Preston Send a question to Preston, or his daughters, by emailing [email protected] Follow him on Twitter @PrestonSprink...
#572 - Serving a Non-Violent Jesus and Our Troops
December 22, 2016 00:47 - 35.4 MBMatthew 3:7-12 - Is it just a heaven and hell analogy for the individual or the national judgement that came upon Israel in 70 A.D.? As a Christian who serves a non-violent Jesus, how do we maintain respect for veterans and soldiers who are committing murder in the name of the USA? Should we respect those who are fighting for American freedom? In 1 Corinthians 6:9, is Paul referring to the 'kingdom' now in this life or the 'kingdom' of Heaven? Support Preston Support Preston by going to...
#571 - What is the Purpose of Church?
December 16, 2016 14:00 - 46.3 MBWhat is the purpose of going to church? Have you ever felt like you don't get anything out of Church? So why do we go to Church and how do we worship? Can you baptize two adult members who are living together, not married and have a baby? How should we think about Civil Disobedience? Was someone like Martin Luther King Jr. in the right? What about Dietrich Bonhoeffer? Support Preston Support Preston by going to patreon.com Connect with Preston Send a question to Preston by emailing ...
#570 - I'm Saved...Am I Still A Wretched Sinner?
December 14, 2016 14:00 - 34.4 MBShould we observe and keeping the Sabbath? What is the Nature of Christians after we are saved? Are we still just wretched sinners or should we emphasize our transformed, redeemed nature?
#569 - Same Sex Relations - Is it Just a Difference of Opinion?
December 05, 2016 14:00 - 34.5 MBA listener has a friend who is attracted to the same sex but he is also a Christ follower who is committed to the authority of scripture. He once committed himself to celibacy but now, being in school, he is hearing many popular Christian teachers who claim that same sex relations are okay in the context of a committed monogamous marriage. Is this just a difference of opinion?
#568 - Chrissy Sprinkle: Making it Through Seminary
December 02, 2016 14:00 - 32.1 MBIt's 7 a.m. in the Sprinkle household and Preston is talking with his wife, Chrissy, while in their "house coats". Today their recalling some memories of dating through seminary. In efforts of being a strong spiritual leader, Preston actually had the reverse effect of turning his wife off. However, this began a life-long discussion of what spirituality and our Christian walk looks like as a couple.
#567 - Affirming or Non-Affirming - Is it a Primary Issue?
November 30, 2016 14:00 - 35.2 MBHow do we have communion with Affirming Christians when it appears they may be leading a generation into sin? What should are relationship look like with Affirming Christians? Is this issue of Affirming or Non-Affirming a primary issue of the Christian faith? Can we agree to disagree?
#566 - Should Jesus Have Spent an Eternity in Hell?
November 28, 2016 14:00 - 34.5 MBHow can Christ be the substitute or sacrifice for our sins when he didn't take on the punishment of unbelievers? Shouldn't Jesus have spent an eternity in hell? Many people believe that a sin against an infinite God demands an infinite punishment but does the Bible seem to suggest this way of thinking?