Rethinking Faith

This week we are joined by Josh McNall for part 2 of our Atonement series. Josh recently released a new book called "The Mosaic of Atonement". Modern debates of this doctrine have tended toward either a defensive hierarchy, (one model is singled out as most important), or a disconnected plurality, (multiple images are affirmed but with no order of arrangement). McNall pushes back against both of these approaches and argues for a reintegration of four famous "pieces" of atonement doctrine through the governing image of a Christ-shaped mosaic. While no one model is set above or against the others, Josh notes particular ways in which the "pieces"--the feet, heart, head, and hands--mutually support one another to form a more holistic vision of Christ's work. "This is my body," Jesus said to his followers, and by reintegrating these oft-dismembered aspects of atonement, we will note fresh ways in which it was given for us. Enjoy!   RESOURCES:  The Mosaic of Atonement: An Integrated Approach to Christ's Work (Book)  JoshuaMcnall.com Outpost Theology (Podcast) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we are kicking off our 4 Part mini-series on the Atonement. During this series, we will be approaching the atonement from a variety of angles and perspectives. For part one, we were joined by JD Myers. We discussed some of his ideas from his book, "Nothing but the Blood of Jesus". Enjoy!   Resources:  Nothing but the Blood of Jesus: How the Sacrifice of Jesus Saves the World From Sin (Book)  The Meaning of the Pentateuch: Revelation, Compassion, and Interpretation (Book) RedeemingGod.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we are joined by rapper Nehemiah. Nehemiah has heard the 9 and seen the grind of the crime trap... but the good news is that he survived that! We had an awesome conversation detailing some of the songs of off Nehemiah's latest album, "Survivor". Nehemiah speaks truth and shares his story in his music... we were lucky enough for him to share some of his story with us this week. Enjoy!   Resources: NehemiahBuildingBlock.com I Survived That - Music Video Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Of the world’s three major religions, only Christianity holds to a doctrine of original sin. The fact that many Christians believe there is something in human nature that is, and will always be, contrary to God, is not just a problem but a tragedy. This week, Danielle Shroyer joined the conversation to help us (re)think the doctrine of Original Sin. Why does the doctrine’s assumptions of human nature so infiltrate our sermons and theological bookshelves? How is it so misconstrued in times of grief, pastoral care, and personal shame? How did we fall so far from God’s original blessing in the garden to this pervasive belief in humanity’s innate inability to do good? During this conversation, Danielle Shroyer walks us through an overview of the historical development of the doctrine and brings the primary claims of original sin to their untenable (and unbiblical) conclusions. Danielle shows us not only how we got this doctrine wrong, but how we can put sin back in its rightful place: in a broader context of redemption and the blessing of humanity’s creation in the image of God. Enjoy!   Resources:  Original Blessing: Putting Sin in Its Rightful Place (Book)  DanielleShroyer.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are for sure in a crazy time amongst the COVID-19 pandemic. Many people are claiming that God is behind COVID-19... Many believe that COVID-19 is the wrath of God or in some way a test or judgment from God. Many are calling forth biblical prophecies and making claims about the end times. So what up with COVID-19? Is this the wrath of God? Are we living in the end times? This week we are joined once again by New Testament Scholar, and Revelation expert Dr. Rob Dalrymple. Rob unpacks these questions and helps us to understand what the Bible and specifically the book of Revelation have to say about these times. Enjoy.   RESOURCES:  Articles: COVID-19 and the Love of God: Is COVID-19 and Act of God's Judgement? Are the Seven Seals of the Book of Revelation Unfolding Today?   Books:  Understanding the New Testament and the End Times Follow the Lamb: A Guide to Reading, Understanding, and Applying the Book of Revelation   Previous Episode With Rob:  Revelation and Why It Matters - With Rob Dalrymple   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all carry sexual shame to some extent. Whether you grew up in the midst of purity culture or not, all of us have been taught that sex, outside of a very specific context, is taboo. This week, Psychotherapist Matthais Roberts joins the conversation to help us rethink what it means to have healthy sex, helping us to overcome our shame in the process.  Roberts is a licensed mental health counselor associate and the host of Queerology: A Podcast on Belief and Being. He holds two master's degrees, one in theology and culture and one in counseling psychology. In his psychotherapy practice, he specializes in helping LGBTQ+ teens and adults live confident and fulfilling lives.  Enjoy!   RESOURCES:  Beyond Shame: Creating A Healthy Sex Life on Your Own Terms MatthiasRoberts.com  Queerology Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Meggie Lee Calvin joined us to discuss some of the ideas from her latest book, 'I Am My Own Sanctuary'. Meg is gifted at helping spiritually-attuned go-getters heal past wounds and reclaim their personal power so that they can have a life they love.  In this fun, humorous, helpful and sometimes irreverent episode, Meg shares with us some of her helpful ideas to aid us in spiritual, emotional and personal growth. Enjoy!   RESOURCES: I Am My Own Sanctuary: How A Recovering Holy-Roller Found Healing And Power (Book) MegCalvin.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it mean to say that the Bible is inspired? Conservative scholars and pastors have struggled for years to prove that the Bible is without errors... our guest this week thinks this is a fool's errand. This week, Dr. Greg Boyd joins the conversation to help us rethink what it means to say the Bible is inspired. What if God inspired the Bible's contradictions to function as assets and not problems? Perhaps we should embrace the mistakes and contradictions in Scripture, because they show that God chose to use fallible humans to communicate timeless truth... enjoy! RESOURCES: Inspired Imperfection: How the Bible's Problems Enhance Its Divine Authority (book) Cross Vision: How the Crucifixion of Jesus Makes Sense of Old Testament Violence (book)The Crucifixion of the Warrior God: Volumes 1 & 2 (book) ReKnew.org  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Dr. Eric Seibert joins the conversation to discuss divine violence. It's no secret that one can find some troubling images of God in the Old Testament. It is also no secret that the Old Testament has a troubling legacy to many. So... Did God really command the complete genocide of men, women, children and animals in the Old Testament?  For 2,000 years Bible Scholars and Theologians have wrestled with the violent images of God and the seeming sharp contrast between those images and the image of God we find in Jesus. Seibert joins the conversation and helps us to think through the various ways people have talked about the issue of divine violence. Enjoy!   RESOURCES:  Disturbing Divine Behavior: Troubling Old Testament Images of God (book)  The Violence of Scripture: Overcoming the Old Testament's Troubling Legacy (book)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does God really plan everything that happens? Bonnie Kristian returns to the podcast, this time to discuss God's providence and foreknowledge. Does God choose everything that happens? Does God choose who will be saved and who will be damned? Does God know the future? Is there even a future to be known? Kristian breaks down 4 different positions regarding these kinds of questions including Calvinism, Molinism, Arminianism and Open Theism. Enjoy   RESOURCES:  A Flexible Faith: Rethinking What it Means to Follow Jesus Today (Book) The Next Christendom: The Coming of Global Christianity (Book)  BonnieKristian.com    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices