Podcasts about agnostics

We tackle a series of questions from listeners on this week's episode! The questions focus on the intersection of faith, […] The post Grief, Demons, Agnostics at Church: Listener Q&A appeared first on Queer Theology.

Thom and Jess discuss how the total of all Nones is at its lowest level since 2018. The post Where Have All the Atheists and Agnostics Gone? appeared first on Church Answers.

TRANSCRIPT Welcome to Popeular History, History through Pope-colored glasses. My name is Gregg. As you know, Pope Francis passed away yesterday, and the Catholic Church is in a period of transition. I spoke about my podcast plans for the present sede vacante yesterday, so if you want more on that look there. Today I'd like to talk a bit about Pope Francis. Jorge Mario Bergoglio, who became Pope Francis, knew all along that he was a man, but he also knew that people–literally billions around the world by the end of his life–wanted him to be more than a man to them. Not just Catholics, but Protestants, Jews, Muslims, Agnostics, Atheists and the great many who don't know exactly what to make of all the theology stuff or who decided long ago it doesn't fundamentally matter to them: across the varied spectrum of humanity Pope Francis caught the attention not only of the faithful and their varied spiritual siblings and cousins but also of the faithless and the hopeless, both inside and outside the Church. From where I sit–and I'm no authority but here we are, you've tuned in to hear me for some reason–much of Pope Francis' impact was actually on secular attitudes towards the Church. He knew how to capture imaginations, especially the nebulous imagination of the media. Having broadly sympathetic coverage from the secular media may have been a blessing for Church leaders more broadly, but it left plenty of questions–many by design, as he famously loved to make a mess and would encourage others to do the same. Because doing the right thing often gets complicated, and messy, and uncomfortable. The fundamental question arising from this willingness to make a mess was simple: where was Pope Francis taking the Church? With so many of his biggest fans either outside the Church or openly dissenting within it, it was a fair question. One of Pope Francis' refrains–todos, todos, todos, “everyone, everyone, everyone” played out against the background of a divided faith and world. Everyone might be welcome according to Pope Francis, but how could everyone find what they were looking for if they decided to come in? No matter what, whether by action or inaction, he was going to frustrate some. In the end, those looking for substantial change would be substantially disappointed. And yet, those looking for no change at all would be disappointed as well. Fundamentally, Pope Francis was a moderate force seeking to keep disparate factions together, and he was willing to use ambiguity to do so. He wasn't always ambiguous, in fact he wasn't always *anything* so much as a man who loved to surprise and who understood well the impact of such surprises. He did have some misfires, but in his honor for today I won't dwell on what I think those were. On the whole, I'm willing to describe myself as a fan, though I'm not sure that's saying much, since I've been unironically a fan of every Pope in my lifetime. Yes, even that one. In addition to his successes and the occasional misfire, Pope Francis had his turn managing a number of longstanding largely intractable issues where the Vatican famously thinking in centuries applies. No real conclusions were reached in the Church's strained relationships with China and the Orthodox, with perhaps mild improvement being seen in both, and it really is a shame we did not have the chance to see any fruit of the celebrations for the 1700th anniversary of Nicaea that Patriarch Bartholomew had been planning with Pope Francis right from the beginning of his papacy, which were set to finally take place next month. Perhaps his successor will keep that commitment, but that's a topic for another day. Meanwhile, Pope Francis' pontificate will most likely be remembered as a period of rapprochement when it comes to LGBT individuals–ok, perhaps not so much the T, but I think it's fair to say he put in some real effort in outreach to the marginalized there and elsewhere. On the perennial topic of curial reform, he did a lot, but I don't know that he really fundamentally changed a lot, with one exception: I would argue Pope Francis' most significant reform came with his promotion of women to positions of real power within the Church. Now,  I respect the right of anyone, especially any woman, to laugh me out of the room when I say that, with him at best politely listening to many women's concerns. BUT, normalizing the presence of women within the body that nominates bishops without facing significant pushback thus making it extremely likely to stick, that was in my opinion quite a feat, and he didn't stop there, ultimately capping off his promotion of women with his designation of Sr. Raffaella Petrini as the President of the Governorate of Vatican City State. Basically the Vatican's Prime Minister. Nor do I think he was done there when his time came, as all previous holders of that title had been Cardinals, and, well, I wouldn't put it past him. However, with his passing, all that and more, from the inside baseball liturgy wars to the broad sweep of ecumenism to more secular questions will be questions for his successors. For today, let's pray an Ave for his repose. In nomine Patri, et Filii, et Spiritui Sancti, amen.  Áve María, grátia pléna, Dóminus técum. Benedícta tu in muliéribus, et benedíctus frúctus véntris túi, Iésus. Sáncta María, Máter Déi, óra pro nóbis peccatóribus, nunc et in hóra mórtis nóstrae. Amen. In nomine Patri, et Filii, et Spiritui Sancti, amen.   

Agnostics, Atheists, Seekers, and Christians Watch Jesus Followers; Do They See Jesus or a Christian Hypocrite in You? MESSAGE SUMMARY:  In 2 Corinthians 3:12-18, Paul writes a complex statement that tells you, as a Jesus Follower, about the most important tool that God gives you for communicating the Gospel to others-- God lets others see Jesus in you through your life in Christ! Therefore, by living in Christ, your life becomes the most compelling argument for the Gospel – an argument that far surpasses the power for God's Kingdom from written or spoken words. Paul's 2 Corinthians 3:12-18 text reads: “Since we have such a hope, we are very bold, not like Moses, who would put a veil over his face so that the Israelites might not gaze at the outcome of what was being brought to an end. But their minds were hardened. For to this day, when they read the old covenant, that same veil remains unlifted, because only through Christ is it taken away. Yes, to this day whenever Moses is read a veil lies over their hearts. But when one turns to the Lord, the veil is removed. Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit.”. Do others, from your life, see Jesus in you?     TODAY'S PRAYER: Lord, in order to be with you, I need you to show me how to “create a desert” in the midst of my full, active life. Cleanse me from the pressures, illusions, and pretenses that confront me today so that my life may serve as a gift to those around me. Amen.     Scazzero, Peter. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day (p. 26). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: Today, I affirm that because I am in Jesus Christ, I will seek God's perspective on my situation. For I know that in all things God works together for good to those of us who love Him and are called according to His purpose. From Romans 8:28 SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): Isiah 35:1-9; John 1:14; Isaiah 11:1-2; Psalms 44b:14-26. A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. THIS SUNDAY'S AUDIO SERMON: You can listen to Archbishop Beach's Current Sunday Sermon: “Palm Sunday” at our Website: https://awordfromthelord.org/listen/ DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

LIFETalks host, Josh Brahm, and Pastor Dan Burrell are back in the studio with part two of their discussion surrounding the engagement with skeptics and agnostics as followers of Christ. 

Pastor Dan Burrell and host, Josh Brahm, dive into a conversation about the Biblical way we as followers of Christ should engage those who reject Christ. 

Fort Lauderdale Primary Purpose Big Book Study GroupFrom The AA Big BookAlcoholics Anonymous

Fort Lauderdale Primary Purpose Big Book Study GroupFrom The AA Big BookAlcoholics Anonymous

How to respond to agnostics who say that God can't be known? by Exploring mindfulness, yoga and spirituality

Fort Lauderdale Primary Purpose Big Book Study GroupFrom The AA Big BookAlcoholics Anonymous

Fort Lauderdale Primary Purpose Big Book Study GroupFrom The AA Big BookAlcoholics Anonymous

Fort Lauderdale Primary Purpose Big Book Study GroupFrom The AA Big BookAlcoholics Anonymous

Recorded at the Choose Your Own Conception OA Big Book Study meeting.  Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays  
8:00-9:00 PM Eastern Time  Meeting ID: 985 0940 4749  Passcode: 12164  Inspired by the line from Bill's Story on page 12 in the Big Book, “Why don't you choose your own conception of God?”, the mission of this Overeaters Anonymous meeting is to be as inclusive as possible regarding spirituality and language, while staying firmly rooted in the program of recovery outlined in The Big Book. Multiple meetings/speakers on every chapter/step allow for access to multiple perspectives on our common solution.   For more information about this meeting: https://cyocbbstudy.blogspot.com

Thanks for joining Jill Baughan today on Finding Joy ...No Matter What.   Make a Joy Box for Someone You Care About: https://jillbaughan.com/joy-box/   Bolz Weber, Nadia. Blessed Are the Agnostics. The Corners, January 13, 2020. https://thecorners.substack.com/p/blessed-are-the-agnostics   McCabe, Melanie. I Was Bullied on Valentine's Day as a Kid. Here's How I Spread Kindness as a Teacher Now. Reader's Digest Canada, https://www.readersdigest.ca/culture/teacher-bullied-valentines-day/   Matt. 5, 6, 7 (Sermon on the Mount)   Connect with Jill: Facebook ~ Instagram ~ Twitter ~  Website

Beth and Dan conduct a one hour workshop on the chapter - We Agnostics at an unknown event in Aug of 2018. Support Sober Cast: https://sobercast.com/donate Email: sobercast@gmail.com Event List: https://scast.us/event Roundup, retreat, convention or workshop coming up? List the event on the Sober Cast website. Visit the link above and look for "Submit Your Event" in the blue box. Sober Cast has 2700+ episodes available, visit SoberCast.com to access all the episodes where you can easily find topics or specific speakers using tags or search. https://sobercast.com

Traducción EspañolaJanuary 2025: Secular AA's monthly world-tour of speaker meetings is hosted by We Agnostics of Austin, TX. Our speakers this month are:Justin NLaura S..with Justin N as emcee.Following these talks is sharing from around our agnostic/atheist/freethinkers AA world. This is an open and welcoming meeting inviting others to share their thoughts about the speakers' shares and should be interesting for anyone, newcomer and long-timer alike (or just curious).Next month's Secular AA Global Speaker Tour will be featuring "Quad A" of Chicago, IL on Sunday, February 2nd with simultaneous translation at:2 pm EST1 pm CST12 pm AZ11 am PST7 pm UK6 am AEDT (Monday)Everyone is welcome to join our monthly open/public secular AA meeting.ZOOM ID 864 4074 0033Passcode 121212(CON TRADUCCIÓN SIMULTÁNEA INGLÉSESPAÑOL)For more info on secular AA including Zoom meetings, in-person meetings, and virtual gatherings, check out:- https://aasecular.org- secularAA@gmail.comSecular AA is AA sobriety that is neither religious nor irreligious, focusing on the practical, humanist tools of Alcoholics Anonymous and borrowed from the wider recovery community. Secular AA is a growing subculture within AA, offering 100 agnostic/atheist/freethinkers AA meetings every day + regional events and the International Conference of Secular AA (ICSAA). More @ https://aasecular.org

January 2025: Secular AA's monthly world-tour of speaker meetings is hosted by We Agnostics of Austin, TX. Our speakers this month are:Justin NLaura S..with Justin N as emcee.Following these talks is sharing from around our agnostic/atheist/freethinkers AA world. This is an open and welcoming meeting inviting others to share their thoughts about the speakers' shares and should be interesting for anyone, newcomer and long-timer alike (or just curious).Next month's Secular AA Global Speaker Tour will be featuring "Quad A" of Chicago, IL on Sunday, February 2nd with simultaneous translation at:2 pm EST1 pm CST12 pm AZ11 am PST7 pm UK6 am AEDT (Monday)Everyone is welcome to join our monthly open/public secular AA meeting.ZOOM ID 864 4074 0033Passcode 121212(CON TRADUCCIÓN SIMULTÁNEA INGLÉSESPAÑOL)For more info on secular AA including Zoom meetings, in-person meetings, and virtual gatherings, check out:- https://aasecular.org- secularAA@gmail.comSecular AA is AA sobriety that is neither religious nor irreligious, focusing on the practical, humanist tools of Alcoholics Anonymous and borrowed from the wider recovery community. Secular AA is a growing subculture within AA, offering 100 agnostic/atheist/freethinkers AA meetings every day + regional events and the International Conference of Secular AA (ICSAA). More @ https://aasecular.org

Traducción EspañolaDecember 2024: Secular AA's monthly world-tour of speaker meetings is hosted by All for One Agnostics from Washington, DC. Our speakers this month are:Andrea LStacey RMike L..with Jenny L as emcee.Following these talks is sharing from around our agnostic/atheist/freethinkers AA world. This is an open and welcoming meeting inviting others to share their thoughts about the speakers' shares and should be interesting for anyone, newcomer and long-timer alike (or just curious).Next month's Secular AA Global Speaker Tour will be featuring "We Agnostics" of Austin, TX on Sunday, January 5th with simultaneous translation at:2 pm EST1 pm CST12 pm AZ11 am PST7 pm UK6 am AEDT (Monday)Everyone is welcome to join our monthly open/public secular AA meeting.ZOOM ID 864 4074 0033Passcode 121212(CON TRADUCCIÓN SIMULTÁNEA INGLÉSESPAÑOL)For more info on secular AA including Zoom meetings, in-person meetings, and virtual gatherings, check out:- https://aasecular.org- secularAA@gmail.comSecular AA is AA sobriety that is neither religious nor irreligious, focusing on the practical, humanist tools of Alcoholics Anonymous and borrowed from the wider recovery community. Secular AA is a growing subculture within AA, offering 100 agnostic/atheist/freethinkers AA meetings every day + regional events and the International Conference of Secular AA (ICSAA). More @ https://aasecular.org

Listen to Lori H. share on pages 55 - 57. If you would like to join us live, we meet every Sunday from 10:00 - 11:30 EST Zoom mtg login: 986 618 6769 Zoom password: bigbook164

December 2024: Secular AA's monthly world-tour of speaker meetings is hosted by All for One Agnostics from Washington, DC. Our speakers this month are:Andrea LStacey RMike L..with Jenny L as emcee.Following these talks is sharing from around our agnostic/atheist/freethinkers AA world. This is an open and welcoming meeting inviting others to share their thoughts about the speakers' shares and should be interesting for anyone, newcomer and long-timer alike (or just curious).Next month's Secular AA Global Speaker Tour will be featuring "We Agnostics" of Austin, TX on Sunday, January 5th with simultaneous translation at:2 pm EST1 pm CST12 pm AZ11 am PST7 pm UK6 am AEDT (Monday)Everyone is welcome to join our monthly open/public secular AA meeting.ZOOM ID 864 4074 0033Passcode 121212(CON TRADUCCIÓN SIMULTÁNEA INGLÉSESPAÑOL)Secular AA is AA sobriety that is neither religious nor irreligious, focusing on the practical, humanist tools of Alcoholics Anonymous and borrowed from the wider recovery community. Secular AA is a growing subculture within AA, offering 100 agnostic/atheist/freethinkers AA meetings every day + regional events and the International Conference of Secular AA (ICSAA). More @ https://aasecular.org

Listen to Kim G. share on pages 52 - 55. If you would like to join us live, we meet every Sunday from 10:00 - 11:30 EST Zoom mtg login: 986 618 6769 Zoom password: bigbook164

Listen to Anne A. share on pages 51 - 52. If you would like to join us live, we meet every Sunday from 10:00 - 11:30 EST Zoom mtg login: 986 618 6769 Zoom password: bigbook164

Listen to Jenn A. share on pages 49 - 51. If you would like to join us live, we meet every Sunday from 10:00 - 11:30 EST Zoom mtg login: 986 618 6769 Zoom password: bigbook164

Listen to Terri N. share on pages 47 - 49 If you would like to join us live, we meet every Sunday from 10:00 - 11:30 EST Zoom mtg login: 986 618 6769 Zoom password: bigbook164

Listen to Audrey N. share on pages 45-46 If you would like to join us live, we meet every Sunday from 10:00 - 11:30 EST Zoom mtg login: 986 618 6769 Zoom password: bigbook164

Listen to Lynne K. share on page 44 If you would like to join us live, we meet every Sunday from 10:00 - 11:30 EST Zoom mtg login: 986 618 6769 Zoom password: bigbook164

This week we cover a range of AI in Education related news and academic research papers. Here's all the links you need to read more about each of the topics we dicussed: News Australia's Voluntary AI Safety Standard In September the Australian Government published: Voluntary AI Safety Standard (68pg): https://www.industry.gov.au/publications/voluntary-ai-safety-standard Proposals paper for introducing mandatory guardrails for AI in high-risk settings: https://consult.industry.gov.au/ai-mandatory-guardrails Stanford's STORM https://storm.genie.stanford.edu/ Students give English HSC exam an F over use of image with ‘hallmarks' of AI https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/oct/16/nsw-hsc-english-exams-2024-ai-image-paper-1 Investigation into the use of ChatGPT by a Child Protection worker - Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner https://ovic.vic.gov.au/regulatory-action/investigation-into-the-use-of-chatgpt-by-a-child-protection-worker/   Research Papers To what extent is ChatGPT useful for language teacher lesson plan creation? https://arxiv.org/abs/2407.09974 Have We Reached AGI? Comparing ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini to Human Literacy and Education Benchmarks https://arxiv.org/abs/2407.09573 The Life Cycle of Large Language Models: A Review of Biases in Education https://arxiv.org/abs/2407.11203 The Future of Learning: Large Language Models through the Lens of Students https://arxiv.org/abs/2407.12723 How to Mitigate the Dependencies of ChatGPT-4o in Engineering Education https://arxiv.org/abs/2407.12693 StuGPTViz: A Visual Analytics Approach to Understand Student-ChatGPT Interactions https://arxiv.org/abs/2407.12423 Apostles, Agnostics and Atheists: Engagement with Generative AI by Australian University Staff https://eprints.qut.edu.au/252079/  

When we wrote that line, about 7 years ago, I thought I knew what we meant by "every". In my mind, I was thinking primarily about Republicans and Democrats, and a good mix of independents that included moderates, libertarian types, and some socialists for good measure. This was the scope of my thinking, and I thought that was pretty broad. That was everyone. It feels naïve now. Sunny, even. It's not that I didn't realize other ideologies and perspectives existed - it's that I assumed the rest to be so extreme as not to need to be acknowledged or discussed. But in the intervening years, Christian Nationalism has emerged as an apparently acceptable perspective. Many legislators openly and comfortably proclaim themselves as Christian Nationalists. Shockingly, frighteningly, it is not a disqualifying proclamation. It should be. Christian Nationalism is antithetical both to America and to Christianity. Christian Nationalism insists on creating legislation based on one particular interpretation of religious belief. That is patently unamerican. Our country has in its founding documents a refusal to establish a state religion. You will sometimes hear adherents to Christian Nationalism try to sidestep this by talking about "Christian values" as the backbone of America's creation. This is also patently false. For all its faults, our country's desire to exist as a place free from religious coercion is imaginative, noble, and courageous. America is not a Christian nation. We were not founded by Christians, but by a mixture of Christians, Deists, Atheists, Agnostics, and Unitarians. Our founding documents are not Christian. While some of the values they promote may be compatible with Christian thought, they are not themselves inherently Christian. Pretending otherwise is just that: Make-believe.

Welcome to the Big Book Roundtable in the Reco12 family of Recovery Resources targeted at people from all backgrounds, faiths, and places dealing with addictions of all varieties.  Reco12 is also a resource for the loved ones of addicts.  I am Justin B, a child of an all-powerful and all-loving God and a multidisciplinary addict, living in miraculous recovery and am blessed to be the moderator of this roundtable.  I am joined by David G and  Nikki M.  The 3 of us are living in the miracle of recovery, one day at a time.In today's episode, Nikki, David and Justin snorkel through the tenth  and final section of  We Agnostics, Chapter 4.  This chapter is perhaps the most powerful chapter when it comes to the awakening to the solution.  Today, we cover pages 55 through 57 in the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous.  The history and experience, strength, and hope and insight you can get from these discussions are invaluable as you work your own recovery and as you learn the Book to better help those you sponsor.  Grab your Big Book, pen, and highlighter and get ready to snorkel through with new insights and motivation to press forward, one day at a time.To learn more about what our host and panelists are doing in their recovery, you can link to that information below:Justin B - Host and steward of the Reco12 family of recovery resourcesNikki M - Panelist and co-host of the Noodle It Out with Nikki M Podcast and host of the Noodle It Out with Nikki M weekly Zoom meeting held each Monday at 9:00 am eastern time.David G - Panelist and steward of The High Road to a New Freedom and host of the We Do Recover PodcastJustin B - Host and steward of the Reco12 family of recovery resourcesDavid G - Panelist and steward of The High Road to a New Freedom and host of the We Do Recover PodcastNikki M - Panelist and co-host of the Noodle It Out with Nikki M Podcast and host of the Noodle It Out with Nikki M weekly Zoom meeting held each Monday at 9:00 am eastern time.We gratefully accept contributions to help cover the costs of all of the Reco12 family of recovery resources. To become a Reco12 Spearhead you can go to https://www.reco12.com/support or through PayPal (https://www.paypal.me/reco12) or Venmo: @Reco-Twelve . Thanks for your support!

In this week's conversation between Dr. James Emery White and co-host Alexis Drye, they discuss both the startling rise of cultural Christianity in the West, as well as the incurably churchy desires of our souls. While there is an upward trend in America for people to identify themselves as religiously unaffiliated, they don't actually seem to want to disaffiliate themselves from all things related to religion. In fact, there are many traditions and symbols associated with Christianity that they seem to long for. So what causes this spiritual hunger? Episode Links Dr. White recently blogged about this topic, which is part of what prompted today's conversation. We'd suggest reading “The Rise of Cultural Christianity” and “Surprising Mourners for the Decline of Christianity.” There was also an article written by Madeleine Davies for The New Statesman titled “The rise of cultural Christianity,” which you can find HERE. Dr. White also mentioned the surprising commentary made recently by famed atheist Richard Dawkins stating that he would consider himself to be a cultural Christian. You can watch the LBC video post of Richard Dawkins on X HERE, as well as read the article written by Walter Sánchez Silva titled “Famous Atheist Richard Dawkins Says He Considers Himself a ‘Cultural Christian'.” There was another article Dr. White referenced written by Derek Thompson - who considers himself to be an agnostic - in The Atlantic. You can read “The True Cost of the Churchgoing Bust” HERE. There were a few books that Dr. White noted related to today's conversation: The Clash of Civilizations and the Remaking of World Order by Sam Huntington, Mr. Jones, Meet the Master: Sermons and Prayers of Peter Marshall by Catherine Marshall and How the Irish Saved Civilization by Thomas Cahill. There are a couple past podcasts that you may be interested in checking out related to today's conversation. One is CCP106: On Atheists and Agnostics and the other is CCP9: On Unchurched Christians. The first explores the rise in Americans saying “no” to organized religion and the second focuses on this desire that so many have to find church-like experiences in other settings. There is also an article written by Marc Ramirez in USA Today titled “As Millions Leave Organized Religion, Spiritual and Secular Communities Offer Refuge.” You can read that article HERE. For those of you who are new to Church & Culture, we'd love to invite you to subscribe (for free of course) to the twice-weekly Church & Culture blog and check out the Daily Headline News - a collection of headlines from around the globe each weekday. We'd also love to hear from you if there is a topic that you'd like to see discussed on the Church & Culture Podcast in an upcoming episode. You can find the form to submit your questions at the bottom of the podcast page HERE.

Welcome to the Big Book Roundtable in the Reco12 family of Recovery Resources targeted at people from all backgrounds, faiths, and places dealing with addictions of all varieties.  Reco12 is also a resource for the loved ones of addicts.  I am Justin B, a child of an all-powerful and all-loving God and a multidisciplinary addict, living in miraculous recovery and am blessed to be the moderator of this roundtable.  I am joined by David G and  Nikki M.  The 3 of us are living in the miracle of recovery, one day at a time.In today's episode, Nikki, David and Justin snorkel through the ninth section of  We Agnostics, Chapter 4.  This chapter is perhaps the most powerful chapter when it comes to the awakening to the solution.  Today, we cover pages 54 through 55 in the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous.  The history and experience, strength, and hope and insight you can get from these discussions are invaluable as you work your own recovery and as you learn the Book to better help those you sponsor.  Grab your Big Book, pen, and highlighter and get ready to snorkel through with new insights and motivation to press forward, one day at a time.To learn more about what our host and panelists are doing in their recovery, you can link to that information below:Justin B - Host and steward of the Reco12 family of recovery resourcesNikki M - Panelist and co-host of the Noodle It Out with Nikki M Podcast and host of the Noodle It Out with Nikki M weekly Zoom meeting held each Monday at 9:00 am eastern time.David G - Panelist and steward of The High Road to a New Freedom and host of the We Do Recover PodcastJustin B - Host and steward of the Reco12 family of recovery resourcesDavid G - Panelist and steward of The High Road to a New Freedom and host of the We Do Recover PodcastNikki M - Panelist and co-host of the Noodle It Out with Nikki M Podcast and host of the Noodle It Out with Nikki M weekly Zoom meeting held each Monday at 9:00 am eastern time.We gratefully accept contributions to help cover the costs of all of the Reco12 family of recovery resources. To become a Reco12 Spearhead you can go to https://www.reco12.com/support or through PayPal (https://www.paypal.me/reco12) or Venmo: @Reco-Twelve . Thanks for your support!

Welcome to the Big Book Roundtable in the Reco12 family of Recovery Resources targeted at people from all backgrounds, faiths, and places dealing with addictions of all varieties.  Reco12 is also a resource for the loved ones of addicts.  I am Justin B, a child of an all-powerful and all-loving God and a multidisciplinary addict, living in miraculous recovery and am blessed to be the moderator of this roundtable.  I am joined by David G and  Nikki M.  The 3 of us are living in the miracle of recovery, one day at a time.In today's episode, Nikki, David and Justin snorkel through the eighth section of  We Agnostics, Chapter 4.  This chapter is perhaps the most powerful chapter when it comes to the awakening to the solution.  Today, we cover pages 53 through 54 in the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous.  The history and experience, strength, and hope and insight you can get from these discussions are invaluable as you work your own recovery and as you learn the Book to better help those you sponsor.  Grab your Big Book, pen, and highlighter and get ready to snorkel through with new insights and motivation to press forward, one day at a time.To learn more about what our host and panelists are doing in their recovery, you can link to that information below:Justin B - Host and steward of the Reco12 family of recovery resourcesNikki M - Panelist and co-host of the Noodle It Out with Nikki M Podcast and host of the Noodle It Out with Nikki M weekly Zoom meeting held each Monday at 9:00 am eastern time.David G - Panelist and steward of The High Road to a New Freedom and host of the We Do Recover PodcastJustin B - Host and steward of the Reco12 family of recovery resourcesDavid G - Panelist and steward of The High Road to a New Freedom and host of the We Do Recover PodcastNikki M - Panelist and co-host of the Noodle It Out with Nikki M Podcast and host of the Noodle It Out with Nikki M weekly Zoom meeting held each Monday at 9:00 am eastern time.We gratefully accept contributions to help cover the costs of all of the Reco12 family of recovery resources. To become a Reco12 Spearhead you can go to https://www.reco12.com/support or through PayPal (https://www.paypal.me/reco12) or Venmo: @Reco-Twelve . Thanks for your support!

Recorded at the Choose Your Own Conception OA Big Book Study meeting.  Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays  
8:00-9:00 PM Eastern Time  Meeting ID: 985 0940 4749  Passcode: 12164  Inspired by the line from Bill's Story on page 12 in the Big Book, “Why don't you choose your own conception of God?”, the mission of this Overeaters Anonymous meeting is to be as inclusive as possible regarding spirituality and language, while staying firmly rooted in the program of recovery outlined in The Big Book. Multiple meetings/speakers on every chapter/step allow for access to multiple perspectives on our common solution.   For more information about this meeting: https://cyocbbstudy.blogspot.com

Welcome to the Big Book Roundtable in the Reco12 family of Recovery Resources targeted at people from all backgrounds, faiths, and places dealing with addictions of all varieties.  Reco12 is also a resource for the loved ones of addicts.  I am Justin B, a child of an all-powerful and all-loving God and a multidisciplinary addict, living in miraculous recovery and am blessed to be the moderator of this roundtable.  I am joined by David G and  Nikki M.  The 3 of us are living in the miracle of recovery, one day at a time.In today's episode, Nikki, David and Justin snorkel through the seventh section of  We Agnostics, Chapter 4.  This chapter is perhaps the most powerful chapter when it comes to the awakening to the solution.  Today, we cover pages 51 through 53 in the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous.  The history and experience, strength, and hope and insight you can get from these discussions are invaluable as you work your own recovery and as you learn the Book to better help those you sponsor.  Grab your Big Book, pen, and highlighter and get ready to snorkel through with new insights and motivation to press forward, one day at a time.To learn more about what our host and panelists are doing in their recovery, you can link to that information below:Justin B - Host and steward of the Reco12 family of recovery resourcesNikki M - Panelist and co-host of the Noodle It Out with Nikki M Podcast and host of the Noodle It Out with Nikki M weekly Zoom meeting held each Monday at 9:00 am eastern time.David G - Panelist and steward of The High Road to a New Freedom and host of the We Do Recover PodcastJustin B - Host and steward of the Reco12 family of recovery resourcesDavid G - Panelist and steward of The High Road to a New Freedom and host of the We Do Recover PodcastNikki M - Panelist and co-host of the Noodle It Out with Nikki M Podcast and host of the Noodle It Out with Nikki M weekly Zoom meeting held each Monday at 9:00 am eastern time.We gratefully accept contributions to help cover the costs of all of the Reco12 family of recovery resources. To become a Reco12 Spearhead you can go to https://www.reco12.com/support or through PayPal (https://www.paypal.me/reco12) or Venmo: @Reco-Twelve . Thanks for your support!

Recorded at the Choose Your Own Conception OA Big Book Study meeting.  Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays  
8:00-9:00 PM Eastern Time  Meeting ID: 985 0940 4749  Passcode: 12164  Inspired by the line from Bill's Story on page 12 in the Big Book, “Why don't you choose your own conception of God?”, the mission of this Overeaters Anonymous meeting is to be as inclusive as possible regarding spirituality and language, while staying firmly rooted in the program of recovery outlined in The Big Book. Multiple meetings/speakers on every chapter/step allow for access to multiple perspectives on our common solution.   For more information about this meeting: https://cyocbbstudy.blogspot.com

Recorded at the Choose Your Own Conception OA Big Book Study meeting.  Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays  
8:00-9:00 PM Eastern Time  Meeting ID: 985 0940 4749  Passcode: 12164  Inspired by the line from Bill's Story on page 12 in the Big Book, “Why don't you choose your own conception of God?”, the mission of this Overeaters Anonymous meeting is to be as inclusive as possible regarding spirituality and language, while staying firmly rooted in the program of recovery outlined in The Big Book. Multiple meetings/speakers on every chapter/step allow for access to multiple perspectives on our common solution.   For more information about this meeting: https://cyocbbstudy.blogspot.com

Welcome to the Big Book Roundtable in the Reco12 family of Recovery Resources targeted at people from all backgrounds, faiths, and places dealing with addictions of all varieties.  Reco12 is also a resource for the loved ones of addicts.  I am Justin B, a child of an all-powerful and all-loving God and a multidisciplinary addict, living in miraculous recovery and am blessed to be the moderator of this roundtable.  I am joined by David G and  Nikki M.  The 3 of us are living in the miracle of recovery, one day at a time.In today's episode, Nikki, David and Justin snorkel through the sixth section of  We Agnostics, Chapter 4.  This chapter is perhaps the most powerful chapter when it comes to the awakening to the solution.  Today, we cover pages 50 and 51 in the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous.  The history and experience, strength, and hope and insight you can get from these discussions are invaluable as you work your own recovery and as you learn the Book to better help those you sponsor.  Grab your Big Book, pen, and highlighter and get ready to snorkel through with new insights and motivation to press forward, one day at a time.To learn more about what our host and panelists are doing in their recovery, you can link to that information below:Justin B - Host and steward of the Reco12 family of recovery resourcesNikki M - Panelist and co-host of the Noodle It Out with Nikki M Podcast and host of the Noodle It Out with Nikki M weekly Zoom meeting held each Monday at 9:00 am eastern time.David G - Panelist and steward of The High Road to a New Freedom and host of the We Do Recover PodcastJustin B - Host and steward of the Reco12 family of recovery resourcesDavid G - Panelist and steward of The High Road to a New Freedom and host of the We Do Recover PodcastNikki M - Panelist and co-host of the Noodle It Out with Nikki M Podcast and host of the Noodle It Out with Nikki M weekly Zoom meeting held each Monday at 9:00 am eastern time.We gratefully accept contributions to help cover the costs of all of the Reco12 family of recovery resources. To become a Reco12 Spearhead you can go to https://www.reco12.com/support or through PayPal (https://www.paypal.me/reco12) or Venmo: @Reco-Twelve . Thanks for your support!

Welcome to the Big Book Roundtable in the Reco12 family of Recovery Resources targeted at people from all backgrounds, faiths, and places dealing with addictions of all varieties.  Reco12 is also a resource for the loved ones of addicts.  I am Justin B, a child of an all-powerful and all-loving God and a multidisciplinary addict, living in miraculous recovery and am blessed to be the moderator of this roundtable.  I am joined by David G and  Nikki M.  The 3 of us are living in the miracle of recovery, one day at a time.In today's episode, Nikki, David and Justin snorkel through the fifth section of  We Agnostics, Chapter 4.  This chapter is perhaps the most powerful chapter when it comes to the awakening to the solution.  Today, we cover pages 49 and 50 in the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous.  The history and experience, strength, and hope and insight you can get from these discussions are invaluable as you work your own recovery and as you learn the Book to better help those you sponsor.  Grab your Big Book, pen, and highlighter and get ready to snorkel through with new insights and motivation to press forward, one day at a time.To learn more about what our host and panelists are doing in their recovery, you can link to that information below:Justin B - Host and steward of the Reco12 family of recovery resourcesNikki M - Panelist and co-host of the Noodle It Out with Nikki M Podcast and host of the Noodle It Out with Nikki M weekly Zoom meeting held each Monday at 9:00 am eastern time.David G - Panelist and steward of The High Road to a New Freedom and host of the We Do Recover PodcastJustin B - Host and steward of the Reco12 family of recovery resourcesDavid G - Panelist and steward of The High Road to a New Freedom and host of the We Do Recover PodcastNikki M - Panelist and co-host of the Noodle It Out with Nikki M Podcast and host of the Noodle It Out with Nikki M weekly Zoom meeting held each Monday at 9:00 am eastern time.We gratefully accept contributions to help cover the costs of all of the Reco12 family of recovery resources. To become a Reco12 Spearhead you can go to https://www.reco12.com/support or through PayPal (https://www.paypal.me/reco12) or Venmo: @Reco-Twelve . Thanks for your support!

Welcome to the Big Book Roundtable in the Reco12 family of Recovery Resources targeted at people from all backgrounds, faiths, and places dealing with addictions of all varieties.  Reco12 is also a resource for the loved ones of addicts.  I am Justin B, a child of an all-powerful and all-loving God and a multidisciplinary addict, living in miraculous recovery and am blessed to be the moderator of this roundtable.  I am joined by David G and  Nikki M.  The 3 of us are living in the miracle of recovery, one day at a time.In today's episode, Nikki, David and Justin snorkel through the fourth section of  We Agnostics, Chapter 4.  This chapter is perhaps the most powerful chapter when it comes to the awakening to the solution.  Today, we cover pages 48 and 49 in the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous.  The history and experience, strength, and hope and insight you can get from these discussions are invaluable as you work your own recovery and as you learn the Book to better help those you sponsor.  Grab your Big Book, pen, and highlighter and get ready to snorkel through with new insights and motivation to press forward, one day at a time.Resources from this episode:Loving What Is - Byron KatieTo learn more about what our host and panelists are doing in their recovery, you can link to that information below:Justin B - Host and steward of the Reco12 family of recovery resourcesNikki M - Panelist and co-host of the Noodle It Out with Nikki M Podcast and host of the Noodle It Out with Nikki M weekly Zoom meeting held each Monday at 9:00 am eastern time.David G - Panelist and steward of The High Road to a New Freedom and host of the We Do Recover PodcastJustin B - Host and steward of the Reco12 family of recovery resourcesDavid G - Panelist and steward of The High Road to a New Freedom and host of the We Do Recover PodcastNikki M - Panelist and co-host of the Noodle It Out with Nikki M Podcast and host of the Noodle It Out with Nikki M weekly Zoom meeting held each Monday at 9:00 am eastern time.We gratefully accept contributions to help cover the costs of all of the Reco12 family of recovery resources. To become a Reco12 Spearhead you can go to https://www.reco12.com/support or through PayPal (https://www.paypal.me/reco12) or Venmo: @Reco-Twelve . Thanks for your support!

Welcome to the Big Book Roundtable in the Reco12 family of Recovery Resources targeted at people from all backgrounds, faiths, and places dealing with addictions of all varieties.  Reco12 is also a resource for the loved ones of addicts.  I am Justin B, a child of an all-powerful and all-loving God and a multidisciplinary addict, living in miraculous recovery and am blessed to be the moderator of this roundtable.  I am joined by David G and  Nikki M.  The 3 of us are living in the miracle of recovery, one day at a time.In today's episode, Nikki, David and Justin snorkel through the third section of  We Agnostics, Chapter 4.  This chapter is perhaps the most powerful chapter when it comes to the awakening to the solution.  Today, we cover pages 47 and 48 in the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous.  The history and experience, strength, and hope and insight you can get from these discussions are invaluable as you work your own recovery and as you learn the Book to better help those you sponsor.  Grab your Big Book, pen, and highlighter and get ready to snorkel through with new insights and motivation to press forward, one day at a time.To learn more about what our host and panelists are doing in their recovery, you can link to that information below:Justin B - Host and steward of the Reco12 family of recovery resourcesNikki M - Panelist and co-host of the Noodle It Out with Nikki M Podcast and host of the Noodle It Out with Nikki M weekly Zoom meeting held each Monday at 9:00 am eastern time.David G - Panelist and steward of The High Road to a New Freedom and host of the We Do Recover PodcastJustin B - Host and steward of the Reco12 family of recovery resourcesDavid G - Panelist and steward of The High Road to a New Freedom and host of the We Do Recover PodcastNikki M - Panelist and co-host of the Noodle It Out with Nikki M Podcast and host of the Noodle It Out with Nikki M weekly Zoom meeting held each Monday at 9:00 am eastern time.We gratefully accept contributions to help cover the costs of all of the Reco12 family of recovery resources. To become a Reco12 Spearhead you can go to https://www.reco12.com/support or through PayPal (https://www.paypal.me/reco12) or Venmo: @Reco-Twelve . Thanks for your support!

Welcome to the Big Book Roundtable in the Reco12 family of Recovery Resources targeted at people from all backgrounds, faiths, and places dealing with addictions of all varieties.  Reco12 is also a resource for the loved ones of addicts.  I am Justin B, a child of an all-powerful and all-loving God and a multidisciplinary addict, living in miraculous recovery and am blessed to be the moderator of this roundtable.  I am joined by David G and  Nikki M.  The 3 of us are living in the miracle of recovery, one day at a time.In today's episode, Nikki, David and Justin snorkel through the first section of a new chapter for us in this journey, We Agnostics, Chapter 4.  This chapter is perhaps the most powerful chapter when it comes to the awakening to the solution.  Today, we cover pages 45 and 46 in the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous.  The history and experience, strength, and hope and insight you can get from these discussions are invaluable as you work your own recovery and as you learn the Book to better help those you sponsor.  Grab your Big Book, pen, and highlighter and get ready to snorkel through with new insights and motivation to press forward, one day at a time.To learn more about what our host and panelists are doing in their recovery, you can link to that information below:Justin B - Host and steward of the Reco12 family of recovery resourcesNikki M - Panelist and co-host of the Noodle It Out with Nikki M Podcast and host of the Noodle It Out with Nikki M weekly Zoom meeting held each Monday at 9:00 am eastern time.David G - Panelist and steward of The High Road to a New Freedom and host of the We Do Recover PodcastJustin B - Host and steward of the Reco12 family of recovery resourcesDavid G - Panelist and steward of The High Road to a New Freedom and host of the We Do Recover PodcastNikki M - Panelist and co-host of the Noodle It Out with Nikki M Podcast and host of the Noodle It Out with Nikki M weekly Zoom meeting held each Monday at 9:00 am eastern time.We gratefully accept contributions to help cover the costs of all of the Reco12 family of recovery resources. To become a Reco12 Spearhead you can go to https://www.reco12.com/support or through PayPal (https://www.paypal.me/reco12) or Venmo: @Reco-Twelve . Thanks for your support!

Agnostics, Atheists, Seekers, and Christians Watch Jesus Followers; Do They See Jesus or a Christian Hypocrite in You MESSAGE SUMMARY:  In 2 Corinthians 3:12-18, Paul writes a complex statement that tells you, as a Jesus Follower, about the most important tool that God gives you for communicating the Gospel to others-- God lets others see Jesus in you through your life in Christ! Therefore, by living in Christ, your life becomes the most compelling argument for the Gospel – an argument that far surpasses the power for God's Kingdom from written or spoken words. Paul's 2 Corinthians 3:12-18 text reads: “Since we have such a hope, we are very bold, not like Moses, who would put a veil over his face so that the Israelites might not gaze at the outcome of what was being brought to an end. But their minds were hardened. For to this day, when they read the old covenant, that same veil remains unlifted, because only through Christ is it taken away. Yes, to this day whenever Moses is read a veil lies over their hearts. But when one turns to the Lord, the veil is removed. Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit.”. Do others, from your life, see Jesus in you?   TODAY'S PRAYER: Lord, in order to be with you, I need you to show me how to “create a desert” in the midst of my full, active life. Cleanse me from the pressures, illusions, and pretenses that confront me today so that my life may serve as a gift to those around me. Amen.     Scazzero, Peter. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day (p. 26). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: Today, I affirm that because I am in Jesus Christ, I will not be ashamed of the Gospel. I will not be ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ for it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes (including me). From Romans 1:16 SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): Isiah 35:1-9; John 1:14; Isaiah 11:1-2; Psalms 44b:14-26. A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. THIS SUNDAY'S AUDIO SERMON: You can listen to Archbishop Beach's Current Sunday Sermon: “Stop Making Excuses for Not Following Jesus and Follow Him Without Reservations” , at our Website: https://awordfromthelord.org/listen/ DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

The message was delivered on Sunday, August 4, 2024, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar, Senior Minister. DESCRIPTION In his thought-provoking message, Reverend Marlin explores the reasons why humanists, atheists, rationalists, agnostics, and many others find a spiritual home at All Souls Unitarian Church. Here, love transcends belief, and we embrace the beauty of a diverse community, where differences in faith, culture, and identity are celebrated. Whether you're seeking solace, meaningful connections, or simply curious about this unique blend of beliefs, you'll find a welcoming space to explore and grow. Join us and discover how All Souls embodies love beyond belief in ways you might never expect. SUBSCRIBE TO AUDIO PODCAST: WATCH THIS MESSAGE ON YOUTUBE: SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: GIVE A DONATION TO HELP US SPREAD THIS LOVE BEYOND BELIEF: or text AllSoulsTulsa to 73256 LET'S CONNECT: Facebook: Instagram: All Souls Church Website:

Questions about apologetics strategies to use with an agnostic who says it's pointless to worry about whether there is a God because we can't know if he exists and whether it's a bad strategy to debate things like miracle claims with someone who rejects them. What apologetics strategies can we use with an agnostic who says we can't know whether there is a God, therefore it's pointless to worry about it and you should just live your best life? If someone thinks the stories of the Bible can't be true because there isn't enough evidence to support things like the Nephilim or miracle claims, should you debate them about these things?

Agnostics claim there is a lack of evidence for the existence of God even as all creation continually proclaims His glory. In this episode, R.C. Sproul warns that ignorance will excuse no one's unbelief on the day of judgment. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts