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Unitarian Christian Alliance

87 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago - ★★★★★ - 53 ratings

The Trinity doctrine is perplexing. Many Christians prefer explicit Scriptures on the one God over catholic creeds. Mark Cain explores living as a lower-case-u unitarian amid a trinitarian majority with insights and stories from unorthodox guests.

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82. Experiencing the Tuggy/White Debate, Street Interviews, and Post-debate Roundtable

March 20, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 85.7 MB

Experience the James White / Dale Tuggy debate ("Is Jesus YHWH?") first hand, with "man on the street" interviews and a next-day roundtable discussion. RESOURCES Dale Tuggy and James White debate: "Is Jesus YHWH?" (best quality, with slides) Curious Christianity (YouTube channel) Curious Christianity - Discussion with Dr. Tuggy on Intellectual Honesty and the Trinity Debate Analysis - White/Tuggy Debate - by William Barlow Brandon Duke - Why the UCA is an "alliance" (WW2 illustrat...

81. Reconstructing to Relationship - Josiah Wright (Part 2)

February 21, 2024 11:00 - 45 minutes - 62.4 MB

Josiah's reemergence from agnosticism blossomed into a relationship with God beyond his expectations. RESOURCES 1. The Perilous Trinity Deep Dive 20. The Good, the Bad, and the Boys Home - Josiah Wright 80. Deconstrucing to Agnostic - Josiah Wright (Part 1) Matthew 16 - The Pharisees demanding a sign UCA Conference UCA Events Page Crowdsourced short submissions: [email protected] Greg Cheney - we must test inherited doctrine for truth  1 Corinthians 2:...

80. Deconstructing to Agnostic - Josiah Wright (Part 1)

February 07, 2024 11:00 - 43 minutes - 60.3 MB

A journey from Christianity into agnosticism, a first-hand perspective of a young man born in the era of limitless information. RESOURCES 20. The Good, the Bad, and the Boys Home - Josiah Wright Allegience to the King (A2K) 75. Ready to Go, Young Adults Roundtable #UCAcon2023 UCA Events Page 79. UCA UK International Conference Roundtable - Daisy Jones, David Fenton The Vines Center - Arkansas #UCAcon2024 location EPISODE INDEX 00:01:36 - A Unitarian Christian... 00:02:37 -...

79. UCA UK International Conference Roundtable - Daisy Jones, David Fenton

January 24, 2024 11:00 - 46 minutes - 64 MB

Excitement, laughter, and plans for the first ever international UCA conference from two of the brilliant team members helping make it happen.  RESOURCES Christadelphians Bill and Stephanie Schlegel testimony video URC Christ Church, Windsor, UK Jeremiah 29:12 - Come and pray to me Dynamic Monarchianism: The Earliest Christology? from Theophilus Press EPISODE INDEX 00:00:36 - Settled Theology 00:03:14 - Cults 00:05:08 - Interview 00:05:41 - Intro Daisy 00:07:39 - Intro D...

78. Success, Hubris, and the Titanic - Rex Cain

January 10, 2024 11:00 - 53 minutes - 73.3 MB

Responding to success and to difficulty demands a humble heart. Host Mark Cain shares a historical lesson on the Titanic from his dad (1938-2017). RESOURCES 521 The Deity of Christ from a Greco-Roman Perspective (Restitutio Podcast) 521 The Deity of Christ from a Greco-Roman Perspective (YouTube presentation) 67. Why Is the Trinity Mainstream? Atlanta Bible College Dale Tuggy Talks - Shorts, UCA YouTube channel  77. Four Views Panel Debrief, Evangelical Theological Society - D...

77. Four Views Panel Debrief, Evangelical Theological Society - Dale Tuggy, Brandon Duke

November 29, 2023 11:00 - 57 minutes - 79.6 MB

Reflections from Dale and Brandon on their experience at ETS (unitarians in a sea of trinitarians), where Dale sat on a panel before 200+ Evangelicals. RESOURCES 4 views on the Trinity - William Lane Craig, Dale Tuggy, Beau Branson, William Hasker TruthBorn.org Divine Deception and Monotheism, paper by Dale Tuggy William Lane Craig  William Hasker  Trinities podcast 27 – Interview with Dr. William Hasker about his Metaphysics and the Tripersonal God – Part 1 Beau Branson  ...

76. Reiki, New Age Mysticism, and the Purge - Heather Bonsall

September 13, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 93 MB

Heather practiced reiki and new age mysticism, then saw the light and in isolated study, launched a journey into truth and peace.  RESOURCES James 1:13 - Lured by desire Mark 12:29 - Jesus quotes the Shema Matthew 16:16 - The confession of who Jesus is Restitutio Podcast - Sean Finnegan Some famliar spirit passages: Leviticus 19:31, Isaiah 8:19, Isaiah 19:3, Leviticus 20:6 75. Ready to Go, Young Adults Roundtable #UCAcon2023 UCA Conference details (schedule, papers, registrat...

75. Ready to Go, Young Adults Roundtable #UCAcon2023

August 30, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 86.5 MB

Four young adults talk about their plans for the 2023 Unitarian Christian Alliance conference, and a Kegan Chandler bonus about UCA publishing and UFOs.  RESOURCES UCA Conference, Oct. 19-21, 2023 registration 74. Prayer Station - Mark & Sandy DeYoung Living Hope International Ministries Cedarville University 47. Be My Secret Heretic - Hannah Deane Aaron Renn - The Three Worlds of Evangelicalism Theophilus Press Restitutio - 508 Are UFOs Real? (Kegan Chandler) Restitut...

74. Prayer Station - Mark & Sandy DeYoung

June 21, 2023 10:00 - 53 minutes - 74.1 MB

Two people, a love for ministry, and an intersection come together to make a difference in a small community. RESOURCES Goldilock’s zone Tree of Life Fellowship (website) Tree of Life Fellowship (Facebook) [email protected] Bob Jones University Joy Fellowship (website) (Facebook) Atlanta Bible College Psalm 55:22 - Cast your burden on the Lord Matthew 9 - Reclining with the tax collectors Church of God General Conference 30. Shamrock and Condiments - ...

73. Do You Pray to the Father or the Son?

June 07, 2023 10:00 - 54 minutes - 75.6 MB

Does a non-trinitarian view of God impact how we pray? Mark's insights on interacting with two heavenly individuals. RESOURCES John 17:3 - The Father is the only true God 1. The Perilous Trinity Deep Dive 2. Mother Disrupted - Hildy Chandler (Part 1) 3. Scripture vs. Scales - Hildy Chandler (Part 2) 4. Reemergence - Hildy Chandler (Part 3) Does it matter which Person of the Trinity we pray to? John Piper, Desiring God. (https://youtu.be/IVEqRDgbdjI) Should Christians Pray...

72. Milk Without Manure? The Conflict Scooper - Alan Cain (Part 2)

May 03, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 88.5 MB

Conflict as fuel for spiritual growth. Lessons from decades of church leadership. RESOURCES Romans 5:12ff - By one man came life Luke 24:25 - First suffer and then glory You Can't Have Milk Without Manure - Handout (pdf file) Regional UCA Conferences Conference team contact: [email protected] 2. Mother Disrupted - Hildy Chandler (Part 1) EPISODE INDEX 00:01:00 - Acts - The Emphasis 00:02:30 - The World's Unresolved Conflict 00:04:50 - The Intervie...

71. Milk Without Manure? Understanding Conflict - Alan Cain (Part 1)

April 19, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 90.9 MB

Conflict is inevitable. People are messy. Lessons from decades of church leadership. RESOURCES 1. The Perilous Trinity Deep Dive Church of God General Conference Lawrenceville Church of God 18. Rex’s Legacy / Music of Grace / The Loaf - Laura Varnadore Howdy Doody Barney & Friends (the purple dinosaur) UCA Conference UCA Facebook Group When A Word Is Worth A Thousand Complaints (and When It Isn’t), Christianity Today, Dec. 21, 2020 9. The Biblical Unitarian Podcast -...

70. Translating the Revised English Version (REV) - John Schoenheit, Johnny Barnes

March 29, 2023 10:00 - 53 minutes - 73.6 MB

Venture into the translating world of a small team, a big vision, and a refreshing lack of Trinitarian bias. RESOURCES Trinities 356 - Seminary student takes Trinity class, becomes unitarian - Part 1 Trinities 357 – Seminary student takes Trinity class, becomes unitarian – Part 2  Romans 8:28 - "...in all things God works for the good..." Spirit & Truth Fellowship International American Standard Version of 1901 Matthew 5:41 - Go the extra mile Christianity Today article abou...

69. HeGetsUs Because He's OneOfUs Roundtable - Woodard, Duke, Tuggy, Cain

March 15, 2023 10:00 - 53 minutes - 73.3 MB

Did the #HeGetsUs campaign of 2023 achieve it's purpose? How the UCA instrumented the #OneOfUs para-campaign and why it matters. Tim Woodard, Brandon Duke, Dale Tuggy, and Mark Cain. RESOURCES HeGetsUs YouTube channel HeGetsUs website UCA OneOfUs YouTube playlist Honest Jesus YouTube video Jesus as "truly God"? No, he gets us because he is one of us (longer one Brandon made) Docetism wiki article Dale Tuggy's article: Trinity, Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy Church of G...

69. HeGetsUs Because He's OneOfUs Roundtable

March 15, 2023 10:00 - 53 minutes - 73.3 MB

Did the #HeGetsUs campaign of 2023 achieve it's purpose? How the UCA instrumented the #OneOfUs para-campaign and why it matters. Tim Woodard, Brandon Duke, Dale Tuggy, and Mark Cain. RESOURCES HeGetsUs YouTube channel HeGetsUs website UCA OneOfUs YouTube playlist Honest Jesus YouTube video Jesus as "truly God"? No, he gets us because he is one of us (longer one Brandon made) Docetism wiki article Dale Tuggy's article: Trinity, Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy Church of G...

68. Pictures and Missions - Levi Gelineau

March 01, 2023 11:00 - 44 minutes - 61.9 MB

Ecclesial autonomy, picture books, and mission stories from a Williamsburg Christadelphian Foundation volunteer and podcaster. RESOURCES Christadelphians Simi Valley Ecclesia Church of God of the Abrahamic Faith Williamsburg Christadelphian Foundation (WCF) John Thomas A Little Faith podcast Peter Clausen on Healing the Brain and the Power of Music (A Little Faith) Good Christadelphian Talks podcast ABC's Class From the Past podcast Alva Huffer’s Systematic Theology ...

67. Why Is the Trinity Mainstream?

February 15, 2023 11:00 - 40 minutes - 55.4 MB

Okay, Mark. You're allowed duct tape, bricks, farming techniques, nuclear science, gorilla glue, and no more than three made up words... Go! RESOURCES 1. The Perilous Trinity Deep Dive 15. Why I’m Not a Trinitarian 44. Hmm...You Sound Apostate - Laureen Jandroep (Part 1) 45. An Ex-JW Support Ministry - Laureen Jandroep (Part 2) 62. A Mormon Fundamentalist Upbringing - Mike Collier (Part 1) 63. Mormon Escape and Disillusionment - Mike Collier (Part 2) 65. Mormon Wept - M...

66. Good Counsel - Seneca Harbin, Laura Willenburg, Alex Waller

February 01, 2023 11:00 - 52 minutes - 72.9 MB

How connections created a counseling non-profit for unitarian Christians. RESOURCES 15. Why I'm Not a Trinitarian UCA YouTube channel (2022 UCA Presentations) 2023 UCA Conference: Oct. 19-21, Springfield Ohio Christian Centered Counseling Association of Certified Biblical Counselors James 5:16 - Confess your sins to one another Donations: Christian Centered Counseling, PO Box 335, Whiteland, IN 46184 Williamsburg Christadelphian Foundation A Little Faith podcast Unitari...

65. Mormon Wept - Mike Collier (Part 3)

January 18, 2023 11:00 - 55 minutes - 76.6 MB

Mainstream Latter Day Saints was only a stopgap—Mike's search for truth would not lie dormant. RESOURCES Matthew 7:1-2 - Judge not lest ye be judged Deuteronomy 13, 18 - Requirements about prophets Mailbag! Email [email protected] EPISODE INDEX 00:00:52: Reflection On Judgement 00:04:30: The Appeal of Normalcy 00:06:34: Waking From The Dream 00:07:22: Temple Ready 00:08:06: Temples 00:09:59: The Work Of The Temple 00:12:13: Oaths, Tokens, Signs, and ...

64. Where We Stand (and Predictions) - Dale Tuggy

December 07, 2022 11:00 - 49 minutes - 68 MB

Reformation, behaving Protestantly, and "The Script"—Dale Tuggy's opening remarks at the 2022 Unitarian Christian Alliance conference. RESOURCES Legionier poll One God Report podcast (episodes 83, Bill response to Simon Turpin) Simon Turpin's Refuting Unitarian Errors Regarding the Deity of Jesus Christadelphians Unitarian Christian Alliance gift matching, fundraising request UCA Conference Partners EPISODE INDEX (00:53) Podcast predictions (02:28) Bill Schlegel responds ...

63. Mormon Escape and Disillusionment - Mike Collier (Part 2)

November 23, 2022 11:00 - 47 minutes - 65.6 MB

Life in the commune was interrupted by life on the run, and then the painful emergence from Latter Day Saints fundamentalism. RESOURCES Lost Boys of Colorado City  Waco Siege  UCA Events webpage UCA podcast YouTube channel EPISODE INDEX (03:19) The interview (03:45) Not enough females (05:51) Prophet decides who marries who (08:25) Tensions and counseling (12:54) To Guatamala, to escape (15:36) Van meets ravine (16:57) Acquiring property (18:02) Van living (18:54) ...

62. A Mormon Fundamentalist Upbringing - Mike Collier (Part 1)

November 09, 2022 11:00 - 52 minutes - 72.7 MB

The origins of a small fringe group from within the Latter Day Saints—a first-hand account. RESOURCES Adam—God doctrine The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Joseph Smith The Kingdom of the Cults: The Definitive Work on the Subject - Walter Martin The Church of the Firstborn (LaBaron family) Who Really Wrote the Book of Mormon? - Walter Martin EPISODE INDEX (03:29) Interview with Mike Collier (04:01) Ancestors (05:17) LDS church structure (07:20) Dad, the bish...

61. Community Night #UCAcon2022

October 26, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 86.5 MB

Reflect, laugh, and celebrate at the 2022 UCA Conference, recorded live at the closing session with host Mark Cain...and many other voices. RESOURCES Williamsburg Christadelphian Foundation Allegience to the King Church of God General Conference Spirit & Truth Living Hope International Ministries Trinities podcast with Dale Tuggy (rhymes with affinities) Episode 50. Church Plant - Will Barlow Kegan Chandler, The God of Jesus in Light of Christian Dogma YouTube: The Perilo...

60. Pre-UCA Conference 2022 Roundtable

September 14, 2022 10:00 - 48 minutes - 66.2 MB

Discussing the plans, topics, and activities for the upcoming Unitarian Christian Alliance 2nd annual meeting in Ohio with Jake Ballard, Anna Brown, and Mark Cain.  RESOURCES North Timberland Bible Church, South Bend, IN Compass Christian Church, Louisville, KY 6. Working at the Colson Center - Anna Brown Biblical Unitarian Podcast, Dustin Smith Unitarian Torch website Living Hope International Ministries Conference Partners UCA Pre-party at "The Abbey" video Christian C...

59. Youth Quizzing - Julia, Colby, Kaitlyn

August 31, 2022 10:00 - 32 minutes - 44.7 MB

These young people really do this—memorize chapters of Scripture each year. Yes, chapters. RESOURCES 1. The Perilous Trinity Deep Dive FUEL - Turning Point Youth Ministries Blood River Church of God, Springfield, Louisiana McGintytown Church of God, Greenbrier, Arkansas Family Bible Church, Granger Indiana YouTube: FUEL 2022 Battleground Tuesday Evening General Session The UCA events listing UCA Podcast YouTube channel One God Report podcast, 78) Telling the Next Genera...

58. Glory & the Shortest Proof - John 17:5

July 27, 2022 10:00 - 43 minutes - 60.3 MB

Three options on a question of Jesus' shared glory, and the alluring Proofthagorean Theorem.  RESOURCES John 17:5 - The glory Jesus had with the Father Hermeneutics Where's Waldo (Wally)? Proofthagorean Theorem - The shortest proof between two passages is a straight supposition. Psalm 107 to Mark 4 - Storm calming proof (like here) Luke 5:21 to Matthew 9:2 - Forgiveness proof Isaiah 43:11 to 1 John 4:14 - No savior besides God proof 28. The “None Besides God” Rule - Isaiah...

57. Emotional Abuse - Cara Shope

July 13, 2022 10:00 - 59 minutes - 81.5 MB

Recognizing and dealing with a subtle form of abuse vs. the sincere desire to honor marriage. RESOURCES Scriptural Study Groups of Central Ohio Nouthetic counseling BibleProject Podcast Restitutio One God Report 2022 UCA Conference Registration LINKS FOR ADDITIONAL READING 5 Myths the Church Often Believes About Domestic Violence Message to a Baptist Church: You Preached Death to the Hearts of One Hundred Women Today 1-in-4 Highly Religious U.S. Marriages Have Abuse F...

56. Blood in the Water

June 29, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 87.4 MB

Swimming with sharks and scammers...how sin, friends, patience, and awareness impact your safety. RESOURCES 1. The Perilous Trinity Deep Dive 48. A Strait Betwixt Two - Nathan Moon 1 John 3:19-20 - The heart 24. Conscience 5. Uh, Did God Put Coal in my Stocking? 46. Towering Pressure Philippeans 4:12 - Content with plenty or little UCA Events UCA Conference EPISODE INDEX (02:36) Others to make our lives better (03:40) Weakness (05:14) Prowling (05:48) Sin (06...

55. Meant to Be Understood - Tom Huszti

May 26, 2022 10:00 - 47 minutes - 65.8 MB

A life of tepid Trinitarianism takes a lurch, a pause, and then a burst of clarifying realization. RESOURCES 49. The Eventgelist - Amanda Dunn Genesis 18 - The three angels Al Garza's books Tim Mackie - The BibleProject Podcast Colossians 1:16 - Image of the invisible God Mark 12:28 - Jesus declares the Shema Acts 2:22-36 - Peter's inspired sermon UCA Events EPISODE INDEX (04:29) The Interview (05:50) Desiring to help a theological situation (07:16) The Three God the...

54. This Fire in Me - Edgardo Gavino

May 11, 2022 10:00 - 41 minutes - 56.6 MB

One man's response to God's call spawned multiple fellowships in the Philippines and a Joseph-like opportunity in local government. RESOURCES Christian Educational Services (CES) Spirit & Truth Iglesia ni Cristo 44. Hmm...You Sound Apostate - Laureen Jandroep (Part 1) Animism Allegiance to the King (A2K) 1 Corinthians 15:58 - Stand firm John 15:16 - I have chosen you Matthew 28:19 - The great commission EPISODE INDEX (01:01) John Truitt, A2K (01:56) The interview (0...

53. The Chiff of Life

April 27, 2022 10:00 - 38 minutes - 52.2 MB

Mark whistles, saws, and reflects in answering "Why would I want to live forever?" RESOURCES UCA Resource page James 1:19 - Rapid listening, slowed speaking 37. Suicide, Death, and Love - Dan DeFrang Irish Tin Whistle End-blown Flute Luke 17:1 - Jesus uncharacteristically suggests violence UCA Conference, Oct 13-15 UCA Conference meet-up topic survey Call for papers, UCA conference 46. Towering Pressure Will Barlow's teaching series EPISODE INDEX (00:31) Anticipa...

52. The Company of Others - Patrick Navas

April 13, 2022 10:00 - 40 minutes - 56.4 MB

Favoring explicit over implicit interpretations, author Patrick Navas has journeyed from debate to seeking fellowship. RESOURCES Pslams 110 - A song to the king 1 Chronicles 29:20 - Worship to both God and the King Mormons The Gideons International John 3:16 - For God so loved... Jehovah’s Witnesses Churches of Christ Book: Divine Truth or Human Tradition - Patrick Navas Book: The God of Jesus in Light of Christian Dogma - Kegan Chandler 2. Mother Disrupted - Hildy Chan...

51. Statement of Faith - Will Barlow (Part 2)

April 06, 2022 10:00 - 42 minutes - 57.8 MB

With a belief statement designed to be a door (not a wall), this church plant takes a unique approach. RESOURCES Compass Christian Church Statement of Faith The Way International Living Hope International Ministries N. T. Wright, theologian 48. A Strait Betwixt Two - Nathan Moon 2. Mother Disrupted - Hildy Chandler (Part 1) UCA Conference Survey for Meet-up topics UCA YouTube channel Video: Liar, Lunatic, Lord - Who IS Jesus? CLOSING REMARKS Events, UCA Conference Meet...

50. Church Plant - Will Barlow (Part 1)

March 23, 2022 10:00 - 41 minutes - 56.9 MB

Experience the build up to a unitarian Christian church plant in Louisville, Kentucky. RESOURCES Compass Church, Louisville, Kentucky The Way International Living Hope International Ministries (LHIM) 1. The Perilous Trinity Deep Dive 49. The Eventgelist - Amanda Dunn 39. Reflections and Purpose UCA Conference announcement OPENING / CLOSING REMARKS Celebrity worship, idolatry, and a humility show. Events, comments from Scott and Kerry, and the 2022 UCA Conference announ...

50. Church Plant - Will Barlow

March 23, 2022 10:00 - 41 minutes - 56.9 MB

Experience the build up to a unitarian Christian church plant in Louisville, Kentucky. RESOURCES Compass Church, Louisville, Kentucky The Way International Living Hope International Ministries (LHIM) 1. The Perilous Trinity Deep Dive 49. The Eventgelist - Amanda Dunn 39. Reflections and Purpose UCA Conference announcement OPENING / CLOSING REMARKS Celebrity worship, idolatry, and a humility show. Events, comments from Scott and Kerry, and the 2022 UCA Conference announ...

49. The Eventgelist - Amanda Dunn

March 02, 2022 11:00 - 36 minutes - 50.4 MB

Leaning in to her role as UCA event coordinator, Amanda delights with each new entry and suggests an alternative to Aruba. RESOURCES 1 Corinthians 13:1 - Speak...and have not love 33. My Trinitarian Best Friend - Amanda Dunn (Part 1) 34. My Homeschooling Nail-biter - Amanda Dunn (Part 2) 20's and 30's Christian Conference CONVERGE - the 2019 event Amanda missed Eventbrite event planning website Ephesians 4:1-13 - Unity of spirit…until unity of faith and knowledge 13. An A...

48. A Strait Betwixt Two - Nathan Moon

February 23, 2022 11:00 - 53 minutes - 74 MB

Learning hate, then truth, then love. Nathan's journey through and past the preaching of Steven Anderson (Independent Fundamental Baptist). RESOURCES Faithful Word Baptist Church - Steven Anderson Genesis 12 - Abraham's journey to Egypt Romans 13 - Governing authorities Psalm 11:5 - Hating of wicked and those who love violence YouTube: Dr. James White full interview with Pastor Steven Anderson (Nathan doesn't recommend) Proverbs 14:7 - Go from the presence of a foolish man Phi...

47. Be My Secret Heretic - Hannah Deane

February 16, 2022 11:00 - 45 minutes - 63.3 MB

Navigating a degree from a Baptist Christian university, Hannah shares her tips, tactics, and heartfelt stories.  OPENING REMARKS What we are, one stadium in 70 thousand persons, graduating from seminaries lacking some details, the earliest Christian groups, sense for common folk, and dilapidated castles. RESOURCES 1. The Perilous Trinity Deep Dive 39. Reflections and Purpose Cedarville University Pleasant Hill Church of God St. Patrick's Bad Analogies Superheroes Can't Sa...

46. Towering Pressure

February 02, 2022 11:00 - 38 minutes - 53 MB

Taking error sitting down, Mark recounts visiting a fellowship, raising his hand, and being on the receiving end of an authoritatively great story. OPENING REMARKS Powerful stories, clips from the past, and episode topic selection RESOURCES 34. My Homeschooling Nail-biter - Amanda Dunn (Part 2) 26. Road Trip and Late-Night Christology - Eric Miller 22. Aliens on a New Planet (Fort Lauderdale) - Mary McCarty 27. Brazilian Jewish Portuguese Speaking YouTuber - Mark Silveira ...

45. An Ex-JW Support Ministry - Laureen Jandroep (Part 2)

January 26, 2022 11:00 - 38 minutes - 53.5 MB

Helping those who leave high-control groups, Laureen describes pitfalls, balancing acts, and the curious ire of Trinitarian Ex-JWs.  RESOURCES 23. The Wheels Fell Off - Chuck Graham Lil Country Church Psalm 150 - the Biblical musical instruments YouTube: Live with Simply Christian | Lori Jane's Re-Baptism Dwell Bible reading app ExJW Critical Thinker YouTube channel Christian Monotarian Xenforo forum software Finding Lori Jane, Laureen’s YouTube channel YouTube: The Gre...

44. Hmm...You Sound Apostate - Laureen Jandroep (Part 1)

January 19, 2022 11:00 - 42 minutes - 59.4 MB

Her Jehovah's Witness plans took an abrupt turn after thirty years, soon becoming a welcoming ministry for others like her. OPENING REMARKS Considering the motivation of the fear, two types of faith groups, the "Third Day Hypo-Adventist Full-Gospel Disciples of the Real Messiah Remnant Brethren," discernment, cyber-crime, dark corners, abuse, the term "cult," and "high-control religious groups." RESOURCES Episode 35. The Spirit of Error Anthony Buzzard Kingdom of God Ministry & M...

43. Good Anxiety, Good Doubt - Sean Finnegan

January 12, 2022 11:00 - 48 minutes - 66.4 MB

A prolific restorationist podcaster describes his start, his hobbies, and how unease has fueled his exploration for truth. OPENING REMARKS Times of refreshing, #1 cult indicator, fear, and the many inquisitive truth seekers? RESOURCES Living Hope International Ministries Pearson Ensign sailboat Whiteface skiing mountain Risk board game Truth Matters radio show and podcast Words of Wisdom Podcast, host Jerry Wierwille Episode 57 God at Work in Kenya 1 (Maurice Chahilu) E...

42. Leaning Out the Window - Philippus Heer

December 15, 2021 11:00 - 43 minutes - 59.4 MB

Serving and teaching in a missions organization in East Germany, Philippus navigates as a theological outlier in an area still suffering the atheistic after-effects of communism. OPENING REMARKS My mother-in-law's interest in Germany and the excellent debate resource in Dustin Smith's recent Biblical Unitarian podcasts. RESOURCES Thirty Years in the Wilderness - Jay & Eileen Kuntsman The Biblical Unitarian Podcast, 196: Reflections and Opening Statements From the Recent OT Debate ...

41. A Good Land - Bill Schlegel

December 08, 2021 11:00 - 47 minutes - 65.7 MB

He traveled there for the geography but eventually found more—the hope of land restored, the anointed son of God, and inspiration for a podcast. OPENING REMARKS Upcoming release of Bill Schlegel's UCA presentation "Finding the Deity of Christ in the Old Testament is not a New Testament Exercise," and Bill's past testimony. CLOSING REMARKS Questions for Bill Schlegel, new Events page, a volunteer, seeking word of other efforts in the works, subscribe to UCA YouTube channel, and ani l...

40. Like Children - Mary Harbin

November 24, 2021 11:00 - 48 minutes - 67.2 MB

How a wife and a distant military husband discovered a transforming faith. OPENING REMARKS What are unitarian Christians, the crunching surprise of the godman, turning heads, explicit verses, asking a child, processed food, and GMOs. CLOSING REMARKS Questions for Dale Tuggy, becoming UCA member, UCA podcast trading cards, and Seneca's thoughts from UCA conference. RESOURCES John 1 - Difficult passage (unless someone knows exactly what it means and then it’s entirely obvious) P...

39. Reflections and Purpose

November 17, 2021 11:00 - 42 minutes - 58.8 MB

The one-year anniversary episode! Mark thinks about where we've been, where we're going, hungry widows, and why. CLOSING REMARKS Next year, Q&A, "Dynamic Monarchianism" book in the works, other events, monster truck rally, Chloe from Arizona, an humble audiobook, and Amanda Dunn. RESOURCES Episode 38. The Making of a Trinity Nerd - Dale Tuggy Unitarian Christian Alliance FAQ Mark 12:29 - Greatest commandment, the Shema Dale's entry on the Trinity - Stanford Encyclopedia of Ph...

38. The Making of a Trinity Nerd - Dale Tuggy

November 10, 2021 11:00 - 40 minutes - 56.6 MB

A philosophy professor is an uncommon career path. How Dale turned curiosity into a prolific and specialized body of work. OPENING REMARKS Avoiding "popular" guests, upcoming release of first session of the UCA conference, nerd DNA, and a trip to the zoo. CLOSING REMARKS Q&A experiment (UCA podcast style), practical questions, Brandon Duke trapped atop the ivory tower, The UCA Podcast email list, note from Beth in Ohio, and a single word from my adorable cohost. RESOURCES Dal...

37. Suicide, Death, and Love - Dan DeFrang

November 03, 2021 10:00 - 32 minutes - 45.1 MB

Man's mortal enemy did not prevail. Love brought Dan back from the brink to find purpose and hope. OPENING REMARKS Mr. Thornberry, death, real death, real consequence, our human Messiah's profound trust in his God, obedience, mathematical infinitesimalness, and resurrection as a real proof.  RESOURCES God's Death - A Counterfactual Historical Reconstruction (the puppet show) Romans 5:12-21 - By one man's obedience, many will be made righteous 1 Corinthians 15:21 - By one man came...

36. The 1st UCA Conference - Stacey Berger

October 27, 2021 10:00 - 33 minutes - 46 MB

From Idaho to Tennessee to Conference Coordinator, Stacey reciprocates the generosity of others, serving to help make the October event a success.   OPENING REMARKS Amanda Dunn's reaction to the conference, a little Wright preps to see friends, and Mark's opening remarks from Friday night at the UCA Conference. CLOSING REMARKS Details about the UCA Conference videos, Matthew Elton of Spark & Foster Films, checking your spam, a note from Joanna in Arizona, and "An Humble Inquiry" ...

35. The Spirit of Error

September 29, 2021 10:00 - 38 minutes - 53.3 MB

Two sides of a curious coin—right doctrine with wrong spirit, and wrong doctrine with right spirit. Can any sense be made of these possibilities? OPENING REMARKS Appreciation for guests, pronouncing "error," one error in three persons, and mystical grammar. CLOSING REMARKS Reassurances about talking to Mark at the UCA conference, Dana from Pennsylvania comes up for air between episodes 26 and 27, and rub off some spirit kindness. RESOURCES Episode 31. Behind the Scenes - Brandon ...

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