Rethinking Faith

So all theology is contextual... Our theology is shaped by our context and our environment would be another way to say it. Brian McLaren recently went on a trip he will never forget... a trip to the Galapagos Islands. There, he paid close attention to everything around him but also to what was happening within his heart. The good and beautiful natural world awakened his soul in a way that organized religion could not. During this trip, Brian kept a journal, and recently released a new book, a spiritual memoir about his experience.  Join us as Brian takes us to the beautiful Galapagos Islands, sharing a few really helpful spiritual insights on the way.    RESOURCES:  The Galapagos Islands: A Spiritual Journey (On Location) [book]   Brian's Website  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Dr. Matthew Bates joined the conversation to discuss his latest book, 'Gospel Allegiance: What Faith in Jesus Misses for Salvation in Christ.'  The truth is... we are missing pieces of the gospel. Now, the biblical gospel can never change... Yet our understanding of the gospel must change! The church needs an allegiance shift. Tons of popular pastoral resources on the gospel are causing widespread confusion. Bates shows that the biblical gospel is different, fuller, and more beautiful than we have been led to believe. There is only one true gospel and one required response: allegiance. Enjoy!   RESOURCES:  OnScript Podcast  Gospel Allegiance: What Faith in Jesus Misses for Salvation in Christ. (Book)  Salvation by Allegiance Alone: Rethinking Faith, Works, and the Gospel of Jesus the King (Book) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brad Jersak, an author and teacher from Abbotsford, BC, shares insights on embodying love through Christ's teachings. He discusses the healing power of 'listening prayer' and emphasizes the transformative nature of God's love. The conversation also dives into faith deconstruction, navigating personal spirituality while addressing church hurt. Jersak critiques the merging of nationalism with Christian identity, advocating for inclusivity and peacemaking. He urges listeners to pursue nonviolent solutions for justice and to embody radical compassion in their daily lives.

This week Josh & Marty were joined by Dr. Jace Broadhurst. Dr. Broadhurst has a PhD in Hermeneutics with a concentration in Old Testament Torah. He came on to discuss the idea of doubt in faith, and the role it has played in his life. You won't want to miss this one! Check it out.    Resources on Doubt: The Sin of Certainty (Book)  The Certainty of Uncertainty (Book)  Benefit of the Doubt (Book)  Insurrection (Book) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, popular author and sought-after speaker Sarah Bessey joins Josh and Marty to discuss her latest book, 'Miracles and Other Reasonable Things: A Story of Unlearning and Relearning God'.  This book is a deeply moving and life-affirming account of wrestling with God and finding miracles in the most unexpected places. Sarah opens herself in a very vulnerable way as she wrestles with pain and loss. Join us in unbecoming and rebecoming people of faith.   RESOURCES: https://sarahbessey.com/ (website)  Miracles and Other Reasonable things (Book)  Jesus Feminist (Book)  Out of Sorts (Book) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Shane J. Wood (Ph.D.) joins the conversation to discuss his latest book, 'Between Two Trees: Our Transformation From Death to Life'. Shane contends that the problem of Eden is much worse than we thought... but there is hope! Shane also contends that the solution is much better than we could have ever imagined!  The truth is... Life is not lived under Eden's tree of life nor beneath the healing leaves of the tree in new Jerusalem. We live between those two trees... and between those two trees, life is hard! In spite of this, however, Shane challenges us to embrace hope, love, and the beauty of reconciliation at the true tree of life... the Cross of Calvary.  This was an amazing conversation that you will not want to miss!    RESOURCES: Between Two Trees: Our Transformation From Death to Life (Book) ShaneJWood.com (Shane's Website)   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Chris Date joins the podcast to discuss a rather hot topic... Hell! (See what we did there).  Chris is a well-known evangelical Christian author, editor, blogger, podcaster, debater, and speaker. Representing a global movement known as ​Rethinking Hell​, he specializes in the areas of Hell and Conditional Immortality. As an expert on these topics, Chris has been interviewed in such secular media outlets as the ​New York Times​, ​National Geographic​, and ​NPR​. He has debated no less than the president of the Southern Baptist Convention, Dr. Albert Mohler, and been interviewed for the popular ​‘One Minute Apologist’ video series.   RESOURCES: Rethinking Hell Youtube Channel  A Fire That Consumes (Book)  Hell: A Final Word (Book)  Four Views on Hell: Second Edition (Book)  Four Views on Hell: Zondervan (Book)  Chris's Academic Articles    Be Sure to Follow Chris on Facebook!  https://www.facebook.com/chrisdate   Email Chris: chrisdate@rethinkinghell.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Pastor Josh Trombley joins the boys to discuss his latest book, 'Hidden Faces: Discovering Our Identity in Christ'. Hidden Faces is a book about discovering the true you. Have you ever taken a good hard look at how you define yourself? Are you allowing your past, your emotions, or even the blessings from God to become your identity? How do you think it would change your life if you began to define yourself through the lens of Christ and lay aside the different faces we put on each day? Hidden Faces explores how Jesus has come to give us a new identity. It is not one that is determined by all the things we fill our lives with, and not by the circumstances by all the things we fill our lives with, and not by the circumstance we find ourselves in, but to whom we belong. Hidden Faces delves deep into the many areas where we try and compensate for the brokenness we carry.    Buy Josh's Book: Hidden Faces: Discovering Our Identity in Christ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, the boys are joined by Terence Lester. Terence is the founder of Love Beyond Walls, a non-profit organization focused on poverty awareness and community mobilization. He joins Josh and Marty to discuss his latest book, 'I See You: How Love Opens Our Eyes to Invisible People'.  We overlook the poor and homeless and hold misconceptions about who is deserving and who is not. Terence calls us to see the invisible people around us. He challenges us with his personal encounters and real-life stories to see the poor as Jesus does. When we see people through God's eyes and hear their stories, we restore their dignity and help them flourish.    I See You Book:  https://www.amazon.com/See-You-Opens-Invisible-People/dp/0830845720/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=i+see+you&qid=1570012734&sr=8-6   Love Beyond Walls Website The Dignity Museum    Follow Terence Lester on Social Media:  @imterencelester @lovebeyondwalls @dignitymuseum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Josh and Marty sit down with David E. Fitch to discuss his latest book 'The Church of Us vs. Them: Freedom from a Faith That Feeds on Making Enemies.' David (PhD, Northwestern University) is the B. R. Linder Chair of Evangelical Theology at Northern Seminary and the cofounder of Missio Alliance.  David leads the boys in a very timely and important conversation about his book. The Church is in danger, and Fitch gives a way for the church to be true to itself, breaking down the antagonisms of today and making space for Christ's reconciling presence in our daily lives. He offers new patterns and practices that move the Church beyond the 'enemy-making machine' to being the presence of Christ in the world. Join the conversation and lets work together to free ourselves from a faith that feeds on division. You don't want to miss this one!    Get the Book Here: The Church of Us Vs Them  Theology on Mission Podcast: CLICK HERE Follow David on Twitter: @fitchest   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices