Beyond Everything Radio

“Do you believe the rapture is coming any day now? If so, you're a part of the 85% of believers who hold this. So why would Jesus give advice to his disciples about something that would happen 2000 years later? In today's podcast and post we examine the Olivet Discourse through its textual, and historical […] The post 494- The Bible VS 80’s Rapture Culture appeared first on Keven Winder.

“Is religion basically good for humanity? Or are these institutional authorities obscuring something far better? In today's podcast and post, we witness Jesus giving five more curses to religion. I'll share a few examples of our common experiences with religion which indicate that after two-thousand years, very little has changed. Join me now as we […] The post 493- Jesus Curses Religion: Part 2 appeared first on Keven Winder.

Hello everyone, I'm Keven Winder and thanks for tuning into another Podcast of Beyond Everything Radio and as always, I have a question for you. “Is Jesus on the side of religion? Or only one religion? Is the Christian religion, replete with 45,000 denominations, the institution Jesus was trying to inaugurate?  In today's podcast and post […] The post 492- Jesus Curses Religion appeared first on Keven Winder.

“What does the questioning of Jesus by the religious authorities have to do with the Easter story?” In today's podcast and post, Jesus faces three more temptations prior to his crucifixion. Just like my question, they are tests, and just like our story today, our ability to answer reveals something about the resurrection. Join me […] The post 491-Three More Temptations appeared first on Keven Winder.

. “Have you every prayed the prayer asking God to ‘Remember me?' It's sort of amazing how these two words can say so much.” In today's podcast and post we return to our ongoing series entitled “Psalms Greatest Hits” staying with the 119th Psalm, and looking at the seventh section of this chapter. The Psalmist draws upon […] The post 490-One Hundred Nineteenth: Zayin appeared first on Keven Winder.

“Have you heard the phrase: ‘Many are called, but few are chosen'? If so, do you think the chosen refer to the Jewish people, or perhaps the special elect of God?  In today's podcast and post we look at the third Easter parable that was given to the religious. I'm sure most of you have […] The post 489- 3 of 3 Easter Parables to the Religious appeared first on Keven Winder.

“Why does Jesus tell religion that the Kingdom of God is being taken from them and given to the heathens? Specifically, why does he say this in the midst of the Easter story?” In today's podcast and post we visit the second of three parables Jesus gives to religion prior to his crucifixion. These texts […] The post 488- 2 of 3 Easter Parables to the Religious appeared first on Keven Winder.

This Easter, pastors and teachers are going to offer outsiders a way to reconnect with God because that is essentially the business of religion. But what if access to God is outside of religion? What would your pastor say about that? In today's podcast and post we consider our first of three Easter parables which […] The post 487- 1 of 3 Easter Parables to the Religious appeared first on Keven Winder.

During Easter, we are a familiar with the stories of Jesus riding into town on a donkey, his arrest, crucifixion, and resurrection, but did you know there are twenty more parts to the story? What about all of those? In today's podcast and post we continue to look over Christ's shoulder as we follow him […] The post 486-Easter Tweeners NOT Insignificant appeared first on Keven Winder.

“Why do you suppose that the story of Jesus throwing out the moneychangers in the temple has virtually no impact on pastors and running the church like a business?” In today's podcast and post, we continue following Christ into one of his most subversive acts toward religion. I'll provide the historical context and compare it […] The post 485-Jesus and the Religious Industrial Complex appeared first on Keven Winder.

“Does it really make a difference if the Bible isn't interpreted correctly? When a passage doesn't make sense, or seems impossible, how many people just move on from it as if it doesn't really matter? In today's podcast and post I will offer an interpretation that I hope will help you, and that will free […] The post 484-Inevitable Terrible Traps: part 2 appeared first on Keven Winder.

“Have you ever found yourself wrestling with a verse from the Bible? One which didn't seem to make sense, or seemed incongruent, or seemed impossible to take literally? In today's podcast and post, we lay the groundwork for one of those verses that creates so much tension, confusion, and even division. Is it really that […] The post 483- Inevitable Terrible Traps: part 1 appeared first on Keven Winder.

“Is there anything wrong with wanting to be the best? To be the next greatest thing? Of course not, unless you're trying to go to heaven. In today's podcast and post, we shadow Christ in one of his teachings about heaven. He gives explicit instructions on how we are to enter it, and surprisingly everything […] The post 482-Who’s the Best? appeared first on Keven Winder.

“What do you think are the most common areas of confusion when it comes to spiritual formation?” In today's podcast and post, we conclude our series entitled “Fix Your Faith” with a look at ten watershed issues that either stunt our growth and hold us captive, or truly set our lives free. Join me now […] The post 481-Fix Your Faith 8: Conclusion: Ten Watersheds appeared first on Keven Winder.

“Do you think that the bible aligns more with conservative politics or liberal politics? If you feel the answer is very clear, then guess what?…You've taken the mark of the Beast.” In today's podcast and post we continue our series entitled “Fix Your Faith” with an examination of the authority of politics and the State. […] The post 480-Fix Your Faith: Politically Over-Identified appeared first on Keven Winder.

“When I use the title ‘freedom from religion' do you assume I'm suggesting we leave get rid of these institutions?” In today's podcast and post I'll discuss the next institutional authority that must be subverted if we truly desire freedom in our lives. The only way to fix our faith is to accurately define religion and then become free […] The post Fix Your Faith 6: Freedom From Religion appeared first on Keven Winder.

“Have you ever asked: “Is this all there is?” Have you ever felt like life is an exhausting treadmill from which you cannot get off, or one on which you fear getting on? In today's podcast and post, we explore the institutional authorities of our friends and vocations. I'll reveal why we can't just “Pick […] The post Fix Your Faith 5: Friends and Vocation appeared first on Keven Winder.

“Is it true when people say: “Family is the most important thing.” Should our focus really be on our family?” In today's podcast and post we explore the authority of our family of origin. We'll unpack how some families don't really know their members and how they can be an impediment to freedom. Join me […] The post Fix Your Faith 4: Slipping Through Family appeared first on Keven Winder.

“Do you still think of prayer as a ritual in a religious service, or a way to ask God for stuff? Do you ever feel like you just need a few minutes of silence to gain your bearings in life?  If so, you're not alone.” In today's podcast and post I add another layer to our […] The post 476-Fix Your Faith 3: The Perfect Prayer appeared first on Keven Winder.

“How would you describe your “prayer life?” Do you essentially pray the same thing every time? Are you inconsistent or are your prayers just a list of requests? In today's podcast and post we continue our series entitled “Fix Your Faith” by following Christ's example of withdrawing from people to pray in secret. We'll learn why prayer […] The post 475-Fix Your Faith 2: Our Prayer Life Sucks appeared first on Keven Winder.

“When you face a decision point in life, how do you know how to make the right choice? What if you discover that you had already made a dire mistake, but it didn't seem like a big deal at the time? Today we launch our series entitled; “Fix Your Faith” with a journey back in […] The post 474- Fix Your Faith 1: Meet Satan appeared first on Keven Winder.

“If I were to offer you a life-hack that would re-orient you in such a way, that you would live the rest of your life in freedom and experience an optimal amount of peace and success, would you be willing to follow it?” In today's podcast and post we launch our New Year with just […] The post 473-One Hundred Nineteen: WAW appeared first on Keven Winder.

“Have you ever wondered about this online ministry? How many people are tuning in? How has it grown, or what am I trying to do? In today's podcast and post I share some of the statistics and highlights from 2024 and I address the foundational purpose for the work I do, and why it can […] The post 472-Reflecting on 2024 appeared first on Keven Winder.

“Has your holiday preparation obscured the love you and your family are supposed to experience?  Or is this season a painful reminder that a deeper love and connection is clearly missing? In today's podcast and post I offer a brief contemplative exercise that can clue us into some ways to access a much deeper experience with […] The post 471-Awaken to Deep Love: A Christmas Contemplation appeared first on Keven Winder.

“If I told you that the Kingdom of God would be fully present to all of us within the next five minutes, how many of you would be skeptical? In today's podcast and post I conclude my Advent series by extracting the layer of time from our discussion of the Kingdom of God. I'll show […] The post 470-Time Extraction: Advent in the Next Five Minutes appeared first on Keven Winder.

“Why do you suppose that the Advent of the Kingdom of God began in the wilderness, twenty miles away from religion? Or is that a new consideration for you? In today's podcast and post, I teach how Religion has controlled the Advent narrative for a long time, and in doing so, has conflated the Kingdom […] The post 469-Ritual Extraction: The Advent of Solitude appeared first on Keven Winder.

“If the Biblical Advent goes beyond the nativity story to include John the Baptist “preparing the way,” and that “way” was not through religion, then why do you think people today are so emotionally threatened by John's invitation to leave the religious industrial complex? In today's podcast and post, John the Baptist swings his axe […] The post 468-Emotional Extraction: True Advent Feels Wrong appeared first on Keven Winder.

“As we enter the Advent season, do you think the Nativity Scene best represents of the Advent of the Kingdom of God? Should churches use the Christmas season to attract more people to the Christian religion? In today's podcast and post I will reveal that the bible's revelation of the Advent was an invitation out […] The post 467-Cranial Extraction: Advent NOT Nativity appeared first on Keven Winder.

“Nearly everyone has heard the story of Jonah being swallowed by a great fish, but has it occurred to you how fitting this story is for Thanksgiving? In today's podcast and post I bring a special Thanksgiving contemplation as we look at two verses in the story of Jonah. Join me now as Jonah helps […] The post 466-The Thanksgiving of Jonah appeared first on Keven Winder.

“Is there an area of personal change that you have found extremely difficult? You're not alone. In today's podcast and post, I will add another layer of instruction to our last post on embodiment, with an examination of how both sin and renewal work within us. Join me now as I prove that all problems […]

Today we have another guest on our podcast, Craig DeHut from Appian Media. Appian media is a unique media company that truly brings the Bible to life, by bringing the audience directly to the locations of the biblical stories. Not only does this add a rich layer of history, archeology, and geography to the biblical […]

“We're told that we are in a spiritual battle with our flesh, but does that mean that the goal of spirituality is to transcend our bodies? Or to become a disembodied spirit? In today's podcast and post, I add another layer in our discovery of the contemplative life. While it's necessary and wise to warn […] The post 463-Embodiment and Pneuma: Ultimate Cheesecake appeared first on Keven Winder.

Today we have another interview with special guest James Early from “The Bible Speaks to You.” James and I met on #podMatch and quickly became fast friends. I invited him onto this program, not to entertain you, but to encourage you in your own journey of faith. James and I will discuss the difference between […] The post 462-Interview: James Early-The Bible Speaks To You appeared first on Keven Winder.

Today we have a special guest, Mark Collins from “Freedom for Life.” I just love finding people in the world who are passionate about their work and who have something profound to offer. In a world where everyone is a life-coach, or is striving for self-promotion, it’s refreshing to find the real deal, someone who […] The post 461-Interview: Mark Collins-Freedom for Life appeared first on Keven Winder.

“Are you ready to try something different? Can you carve out some time to be present with this content? In today's podcast and post I am going to give you a guided tour into my own contemplative practice. We'll journey from our chair, through our breath, into our naked being whose center is everywhere and […] The post 460-The Concierge of Contemplation appeared first on Keven Winder.

“When you hear the term “Contemplation” what comes to your mind?  Many think its having deep thoughts, others see it as meditation, while others are skeptical because they have a negative understanding of the mystics. In today's podcast and post I do my best to answer the question: What is Contemplation? I'll share the common assumptions, […] The post 459- What is Contemplation? appeared first on Keven Winder.

“When Paul wrote his letters to Churches, was he trying to write the Bible? If Paul's words are authoritative now, then are so many churches still preaching conversion to religion? In today's final episode of our series in the book of Romans, we take all we've learned from Paul's Gospel and deconstruction of his religion, […] The post 458-Rome 32: Applying Paul’s Letter appeared first on Keven Winder.

“What is your definition of sin? Is sin all the bad things we do, or the good things we don't do? In today's podcast and post we continue our series in Romans as Paul uses his instruction about not judging others and accommodating those who are weak in faith to open up a life-hack that […] The post 457-Rome 31: Freedom or Non Faith appeared first on Keven Winder.

“Why is it so hard to welcome those who are different without judging them? Why do people blame religions for being so judgmental, while being so themselves? In today's podcast and post we continue our series in Romans, examining Paul's admonishment to welcome and not to judge others. I our world where some are so […] The post 456-Rome 30: Welcoming and Not Judging appeared first on Keven Winder.

“If religions are always talking about love, why are they behind so many wars?” In today's podcast and post, we examine Paul's clear instruction on how we are to live under the law of love rather than the many laws of religion, or the lawlessness of irreligion.  Join me now as we see the practical […] The post 455-Rome 29: Love Means Wake Up and Clean Up appeared first on Keven Winder.

“Are you able to see how politics has become the world's biggest religion, replete with temples, worship services, dogma, devout congregations, influential leaders, and a lot of money?” In today's podcast and post, we continue our series in the book of Romans where Paul provides extremely clear instruction for how Christ followers should live politically […] The post 454-Rome 28: Paul’s Unacceptable Political Instruction appeared first on Keven Winder.

“What does it mean to be taught by God?” In today's podcast and post we return to our series entitled Psalms Greatest Hits, with part 5 of Psalm 119: He.  Join me now as the Psalmist discovers what true and lasting success is all about, and how it stands is distinct contrast to the success the world is chasing. […] The post 453- One Hundred Nineteen: He appeared first on Keven Winder.

“What if World Peace was actually possible? If so, most would assume we'd need a world system to provide it. That's precisely where we go wrong. In today's podcast and post, we continue our series in Paul's letter to Rome, where we will examine Paul's alternative lifestyle of faith, for those who are free from […] The post 452-Rome 27: An Alternative Way to Live appeared first on Keven Winder.

“What is the point of all of our sinning? Does God have anything to do with it? If you answered “No,” then Paul has a message for you.” In today's podcast and post we continue our series in the book of Romans, concluding Paul's three-chapter theology clinic. We'll discover that Paul's doctrine is very different […] The post 451-Rome 26: Cut Off and Grafted Inn appeared first on Keven Winder.

“Is there only one way to faith in God? That's a loaded question, which fundamentalists from every religion are certain they alone possess. But what does the bible say?” In today's podcast and post we continue our series in Romans examining Paul's message to the religious, revealing that they didn't have the only path to […] The post 450-Rome 25: Does God Reject People? appeared first on Keven Winder.

“The verse which say: “Faith comes from hearing and hearing from the word of Christ.” Is often interpreted as proof text for the necessity of sermons in church. But what if it saying something more? In today's podcast and post we look closely at Paul's thesis about salvation and faith, and discover that neither are […] The post 449-Rome 24: Faith Comes From Hearing appeared first on Keven Winder.

“What does it mean to “be saved?” If your definition comes from religion, prepare to be shocked. In today's podcast and post we continue our series in Romans examining Paul's definition of salvation, comparing it to that of evangelicalism. Then I'll take the time to walk you through the biblical revelation that has been hiding […] The post 448-Rome 23: What is Salvation? appeared first on Keven Winder.

Today is a special podcast where I interview Sarah McCammon, a political correspondent for NPR and author of the New York Times Bestseller, “The Exvangelicals.” Join us in our discussion about her experiences writing the book and becoming an Evangelical and what that has meant for her and so many people. We riff about the […] The post 447-Sarah McCammon-The Exvangelicals (Interview) appeared first on Keven Winder.

This is a special addition for my podcast audience. It’s a free flowing stream of contemplative observations surround the discovery of our True Self. It serves to fortify frameworks we’ve discovered in between Romans 9 and 10. I hope you’ll receive this in the heart of love and service in which it is intended. We […] The post 446-The Annihilation of the Self appeared first on Keven Winder.

“Ever wonder why people get so offended? The more over-identified a person is with something, the more offended they will be if you question it. Today we continue our series in Romans examining the Rock of Offense. The scandal of the New Testament is that it doesn't put us into a religion, but delivers us […] The post 445- Rome 22: Ending Religion Is Highly Offensive appeared first on Keven Winder.

“What does it mean to be Chosen by God? Does God really hate some people? In today's podcast and post we examine the chapter in the Bible that is responsible for more church splits, and arguments than any other, only this time it will be different. Join me now as we take an unflinching look […] The post 444-Rome 21: Chosen and Hated appeared first on Keven Winder.