Podcasts about Evangelicalism

The Pastor's Heart with Dominic Steele

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2026 74:31

ABOUT THE EPISODEJoin David Schrock and Stephen Wellum as they interview Tony Costa on his COA Longform "The Challenge of Eastern Orthodoxy: Comparing Evangelical and Eastern Orthodox Theology"SponsorThis month's sponsor is Grimke Seminary. Pastors are called to care for the church of God that God called them to. So why do seminaries require men to leave their church to pursue theological studies? At Grimké Seminary, you can get Christ-centered, theological training in the Reformed, Protestant tradition, without leaving your local church. They offer a range of pastoral studies for students of all backgrounds to serve your growth in ministry, from a Bachelor's to a Doctor of Ministry.To apply, go to grimkeseminary.org and use the code “christoverall” to have your application fee waived.Timestamps00:31 – Intro04:30 – Dr. Costa's Ministry and Familiarity with Eastern Orthodoxy07:51 – What Did Dr. Costa See That Made Him Know that EO Would Be a Problem Today?09:40 – Has Dr. Wellum Had Any Engagement with EO?12:13 – The Vibe Online16:03 – What is the Protestant Way to Think through Tradition?19:25 – How EO Thinks of Scripture and Tradition26:40 – Who in the Church is the Final Authority?35:00 – Sponsor: Grimke Seminary36:10 – Is the Canon Closed for EO?41:40 – Do EO and Antisemetic Sentiment Correlate to One Another?43:27 – The Counsel of Jerusalem46:15 – What Will the Priest tell Catechumens to Read as They Join the Church?48:38 – The Doctrine of the Filioque51:37 – Why Would EO Still Deny the Filioque Today?55:25 – Understanding Justification in EO1:01:12 – Assurance & Atonement1:05:40 – Original Sin & Theosis1:08:03 – Counsel to Those Considering EO1:12:10 – Final Thoughts1:13:26 – OutroResources to Click“The Challenges of Eastern Orthodoxy: Comparing Evangelical and Eastern Orthodox Theology” – Tony Costa“Masculinity, Eastern Orthodoxy, and the Search for Stability” – Alexander Breytenbach“A Protestant Appraisal of Rock & Sand: Sola Scriptura Properly Understood” – Tyler Cox“Frank Schaeffer, Former Evangelical Leader, is a Self-Declared Atheist Who Believes in God” – Huffington Post“'The Bible Answer Man' Turns East: An Unlikely Conversion” – Erwin Lutzer“Young Men Leaving Traditional Churches for ‘Masculine' Orthodox Christianity in Droves” – Rikki Schlott“Evangelical Pastors and the Challenge of Eastern Orthdoxy” – Scott Hurst and Christian Clement-Schlimm“Reality: Questions regarding the Authenticity of the Sigillion of 1583” – Joshua Schooping“The Sunday of Orthodoxy 2024”“Service of the Small Paraklesis”“Entrance of the Mother of God into the Temple” – Orthodox Christianity“Debatable, Unnecessary, or Essential? The Virgin Birth and Mary as the Mother of God” – Michael Pereira“Confession of Dositheus”“What is Salvation?” – Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon“Divine Energies: Eastern Orthodoxy's Strangest and Most Important Doctrine” – Knox BrownTheme of the Month: Go West, Young Men: Evaluating the Drift toward Eastern OrthodoxyGive to Support the WorkBooks to ReadDancing Alone: The Quest for Orthodox Faith in the Age of False Religion – Frank SchaefferThe Orthodox Church: An Introduction to Eastern Christianity – Timothy WareThrough Western Eyes: Eastern Orthodoxy, A Reformed Perspective – Robert LethamThree Views on Eastern Orthodoxy and Evangelicalism – ed. James J. StamoolisDisillusioned: Why I Left the Eastern Orthodox Priesthood and Church – Joshua SchoopingEastern Orthodoxy: Through the Lens of Sola Scriptura – Samuel S. FaragThe Holy Standards: The Creeds, Confessions, and Catechisms of the Eastern Orthodox Church – Joshua SchoopingThe Filioque: History of a Doctrinal Controversy – A. Edward SiecienskiVindicating the Filioque: The Church Fathers at the Council of Florence – Thomas Crean, O.P.The Holy Trinity: In Scripture, History, Theology, and Worship – Robert Letham

From corrective to culture setting: leading Australian evangelicalism | with Richard Coekin

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2026 29:03 Transcription Available

The Reach Australia movement has matured into something broader: from a corrective voice into one of the most significant culture-shaping forces in Australian evangelicalism.Reach Australia has often been heard as a corrective: a push for clearer pathways, better systems, output thinking and more intentional leadership in local churches.Richard Coekin says that, as an outsider, last week's conference felt less like the corrective it may have seemed in the past and more like a mature, holistic vision for church leadership: with preaching, spiritual transformation, gospel culture, prayerful dependence and pastoral warmth much more clearly front and centre, while still committed to principled pragmatism and organising churches to reach the lost.Richard Coekin, former senior pastor of Dundonald Church in London and now leader of Reach UK, reflects on his fortnight at both the Reach UK conference in London and the Reach Australia conference, attended by 1450 leaders on the NSW Central Coast.We discuss the maturing of Reach Australia and what UK evangelical churches might learn from Australia at this moment.Anglican AidTo find out more about supporting Anglican Aid. Support the show

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Ep. 345: Is Premarital Sex Bad? [REMASTERED]

Meredith for Real: the curious introvert

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2026 37:29 Transcription Available

What is it like to change your mind on something you wrote a best seller on? Joshua Harris is the author of I Kissed Dating Goodbye, a best-selling book in the late '90s touting courtship as the superior way to find God's perfect match for you & avoid the perils of sexual sin. It was a required read for many in the evangelical Christian community. In this episode, Josh shares how he changed his mind about the ideas in the book, how our sex lives & careers are connected, and the pros & cons of old-fashioned dating & sexism in the church. If you liked this episode, you'll also like episode 331: DISINTANGLING FAITH FROM RELIGIOUS TRAUMA [REMASTERED] Guests:https://www.instagram.com/harrisjosh/https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/clear-loud-with-josh-harris/id1612325690https://joshharris.com/ Sponsors: https://www.jordanharbinger.com/starterpacks/ https://www.historicpensacola.org/about-us/ 00:00 — The purity culture starter pack00:51 — Why changing your mind is terrifying01:46 — When “cancel culture” becomes accountability03:29 — The theology behind courtship culture04:32 — The generation that tested the experiment05:42 — When church certainty started collapsing06:48 — Leaving the pastor role to question everything07:46 — Seminary made him leave ministry?09:33 — Does premarital sex actually help people choose better?10:54 — Why most churches still reject sexual freedom12:01 — “We got married quickly because we were horny”13:00 — How purity culture rewires your relationship with sex14:17 — The impossible expectations placed on women15:20 — Marrying in high school to avoid sex16:09 — Mourning the twenties purity culture stole17:04 — “That regret is real”18:11 — The heartbreak of choosing the wrong person19:00 — Why Joshua wishes he'd traveled and dated more19:53 — Learning to ask: “What do I actually want?”20:41 — The divorced ex-evangelical support group21:18 — Are any ideas from I Kissed Dating Goodbye still useful?22:06 — Tinder burnout and the return of courtship thinking23:01 — The real problem with modern dating23:52 — Freedom vs shame-based control24:43 — Women who thought tampons threatened purity25:36 — The “formula” women were sold for happiness26:41 — Parents trying to control teenage sexuality28:04 — The 1800s obsession with female ignorance29:15 — The history of prostitution and Christian morality30:26 — Why Joshua's sexual inexperience gave him authority31:07 — Evangelicalism's addiction to big movements31:56 — Why twenty-somethings think they can fix the world32:40 — How should we talk to kids about sex now?33:03 — Removing shame from sexuality33:54 — Sexual freedom also includes saying “that's not for me”34:52 — Living with one less regret35:20 — Books and voices critiquing purity culture36:22 — Joshua's pivot into podcasting and business36:34 — “We're in the same club”36:41 — The accidental ex-purity culture reunion clubRequest to join my private Facebook Group, MFR Curious Insiders: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BAt3bpwJC/Follow me in all the places:https://www.meredithforreal.com/ https://www.instagram.com/the_curiousintrovert/ meredith@meredithforreal.comhttps://www.youtube.com/meredithforreal https://www.facebook.com/curiousintrovert

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America 250 and the Return of Christian Nationalism with Keri Ladner, PhD

In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2026 57:18

A conversation about power, fear, nationalism, and the rewriting of American history.Keri Ladner joins Frank Schaeffer for a conversation about the rise of Christian nationalism and the mythology surrounding America's founding.They discuss the Religious Right, the Seven Mountain Mandate, January 6th, white extremism, and the growing influence of authoritarian politics inside evangelical culture.The conversation also turns toward immigration, fear, nationalism, neo-confederacy, and the role of powerful tech figures shaped by apartheid-era politics and ideology who are reshaping public life in America and beyond._____LINKSKeri Ladner on SubstackAmerican Dominion: The Rise and Radicalization of a New Christendom on Bookshop_____I have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading authors, artists, activists, and change-makers of our time on this podcast, and I want to personally thank you for subscribing, listening, and sharing 100-plus episodes over 100,000 times.Please subscribe to this Podcast, In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer, on your favorite platform, and to my Substack, It Has to Be Said. Thanks! Every subscription helps create, build, sustain and put voice to this movement for truth. Subscribe to It Has to Be Said. The Gospel of Zip will be released in print and on Amazon Kindle, and as a full video on YouTube and Substack that you can watch or listen to for free.Support the show_____In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer is a production of the George Bailey Morality in Public Life Fellowship. It is hosted by Frank Schaeffer, author of The Gospel of Zip.Learn more at https://www.thegospelofzip.com/Follow Frank on Substack, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Threads, TikTok, and YouTube.https://frankschaeffer.substack.comhttps://www.facebook.com/frank.schaeffer.16https://twitter.com/Frank_Schaefferhttps://www.instagram.com/frank_schaeffer_arthttps://www.threads.net/@frank_schaeffer_arthttps://www.tiktok.com/@frank_schaefferhttps://www.youtube.com/c/FrankSchaefferYouTubeIn Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer Podcast

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Life, Nicaea, and Sola Scriptura: 1 Hour Banter, 1 Hour Nicaea with Pastor Brandon Myers

Urban Puritano

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 129:05

For your convenience and listening pleasure, the first hour is just a church member and his pastor shooting the breeze about Evangelicalism, especially in North America and the West. The second hour, we get down to the nitty gritty of the Nicene Creed and Sola Scriptura. Do they fit like a hand and glove or are they like oil and water? Can Biblicists believe in the usefulness of creeds? Do creeds necessarily supplant the Scriptures? Gird your loins and enjoy a little Theology to Drive By 2026! Catch up on past episodes! https://share.transistor.fm/s/ab5abfe9https://share.transistor.fm/s/89564a04https://share.transistor.fm/s/121360cchttps://share.transistor.fm/s/b3c10d7b

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S7E17 Peter Wehner on Pete Hegseth's Troubled Soul

The Beached White Male Podcast with Ken Kemp

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 61:36

Send us Fan MailNEW EPISODE - I'm so pleased to welcome back my friend Peter Wehner — political thinker, former White House speechwriter, regular contributor to The Atlantic and The New York Times, and one of the most thoughtful Christian voices speaking into America's moral and political turmoil.Peter joins me to discuss four remarkable recent *essays that confront some of the darkest and most urgent questions facing our nation right now. Together, we explore the rise of militant Christian nationalism, the theology and rhetoric surrounding Pete Hegseth, and the dangerous fusion of political grievance, religious certainty, and the language of holy war.Peter examines how biblical texts — especially the imprecatory Psalms — are being weaponized to justify aggression, vengeance, and even bloodlust in modern political life. We talk about the influence of figures like Douglas Wilson, the appeal to “King David” spirituality, and why many respected biblical scholars insist that the conquest ethic of the Old Testament cannot be used as a model for Christian political action today. As Peter argues, the Sermon on the Mount stands as a direct repudiation of that worldview.We also step back from the headlines to reflect on our deeply fractured culture — our polarization, loneliness, loss of community, and longing for what the Hebrew Scriptures call shalom. Along the way, we draw wisdom from voices like Desmond Tutu, Rowan Williams, and David Bentley Hart.This is an honest, sobering, and ultimately hopeful conversation about faith, power, truth, and the soul of America. I hope you'll join us.*See SHOW NOTES for Pete's four recent essays.Support the showBecome a Patron - Click on the link to learn how you can become a Patron of the show. Thank you!Ken's Substack PageThe Podcast Official Site: TheBeachedWhiteMale.com

5.25 Tony Costa • Reading • “The Challenge of Eastern Orthodoxy: Comparing Evangelical and Eastern Orthodox Theology”

The Beached White Male Podcast with Ken Kemp

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 58:14

ABOUT THE EPISODEYoung Protestants are reportedly departing for Eastern Orthodoxy in droves. What are the major differences between Eastern Orthodoxy and Evangelical Protestant Christianity?SponsorThis month's sponsor is Grimke Seminary. Pastors are called to care for the church of God that God called them to. So why do seminaries require men to leave their church to pursue theological studies? At Grimké Seminary, you can get Christ-centered, theological training in the Reformed, Protestant tradition, without leaving your local church. They offer a range of pastoral studies for students of all backgrounds to serve your growth in ministry, from a Bachelor's to a Doctor of Ministry.To apply, go to grimkeseminary.org and use the code “christoverall” to have your application fee waived.Resources to Click“The Challenges of Eastern Orthodoxy: Comparing Evangelical and Eastern Orthodox Theology” – Tony Costa“Frank Schaeffer, Former Evangelical Leader, is a Self-Declared Atheist Who Believes in God” – Huffington Post“'The Bible Answer Man' Turns East: An Unlikely Conversion” – Erwin Lutzer“Young Men Leaving Traditional Churches for ‘Masculine' Orthodox Christianity in Droves” – Rikki Schlott“Evangelical Pastors and the Challenge of Eastern Orthdoxy” – Scott Hurst and Christian Clement-Schlimm“Reality: Questions regarding the Authenticity of the Sigillion of 1583” – Joshua Schooping“The Sunday of Orthodoxy 2024”“Service of the Small Paraklesis”“Entrance of the Mother of God into the Temple” – Orthodox Christianity“Debatable, Unnecessary, or Essential? The Virgin Birth and Mary as the Mother of God” – Michael Pereira“Confession of Dositheus”“What is Salvation?” – Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon“Divine Energies: Eastern Orthodoxy's Strangest and Most Important Doctrine” – Knox BrownTheme of the Month: Go West, Young Men: Evaluating the Drift toward Eastern OrthodoxyGive to Support the WorkBooks to ReadDancing Alone: The Quest for Orthodox Faith in the Age of False Religion – Frank SchaefferThe Orthodox Church: An Introduction to Eastern Christianity – Timothy WareThrough Western Eyes: Eastern Orthodoxy, A Reformed Perspective – Robert LethamThree Views on Eastern Orthodoxy and Evangelicalism – ed. James J. StamoolisDisillusioned: Why I Left the Eastern Orthodox Priesthood and Church – Joshua SchoopingEastern Orthodoxy: Through the Lens of Sola Scriptura – Samuel S. FaragThe Holy Standards: The Creeds, Confessions, and Catechisms of the Eastern Orthodox Church – Joshua SchoopingThe Filioque: History of a Doctrinal Controversy – A. Edward SiecienskiVindicating the Filioque: The Church Fathers at the Council of Florence – Thomas Crean, O.P.The Holy Trinity: In Scripture, History, Theology, and Worship – Robert LethamEarly Christian Creed and Hymns, What the Earliest Christians Believed in Word an Song: An Exegetical-Theological Study – Tony CostaThe Biblical Canon: Its Origin, Transmission, and Authority – Lee Martin MacDonaldThe Canon Debate – Lee Martin MacDonald and James A. SandersThe Biblical Canon Lists from Early Christianity: Texts and Analysis – Edmon Gallagher and John D. MeadeThe Old Testament in Eastern Orthodox Tradition – Eugen J. PentiucThe Acts of the Second Council of Nicaea (787) – Richard PriceIcons and Power: the Mother of God in Byzantium – Bissera V. PentchevaThe Orthodox Study Bible – eds. Joseph Allen and Michel NajimProtestant Patriarch: The Life of Cyril Lukaris (1572-1638) Patriarch of Constantinople – G.A. Hadjiantoniou

S7E15 Fifty Years Later: Faith, Friendship, and What Remains with Rick Axtell and Brad Thompson

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2026 61:00

Send us Fan MailThis episode is something special. Imagine reconnecting with two young men from your youth group… fifty years later. That's exactly what happened when Brad Thompson and Rick Axtell and I found our way back into each other's lives after five decades apart, tracing a shared journey that none of us could have predicted.Back in the early 1970s in Deerfield, Illinois, we were shaped by the same evangelical world at a thriving church on the north side of Chicago. Life, of course, took us in very different directions. Brad Thompson went on to pastoral ministry after graduating from St. Olaf College and earning his M.Div. from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School—the same seminary I attended. Along the way, he also invested deeply in the lives of underserved young adults through YouthBuild, helping provide education, job training, and hope for a better future. Even in retirement, Brad continues to serve as an interim pastor in the Evangelical Covenant Church—and he was the catalyst behind our remarkable reunion.Rick Axtell's journey led him into academia and service. He became a distinguished professor of religion and college chaplain at Centre College in Kentucky, earning multiple teaching awards and national recognition, including being named one of The Princeton Review's top professors. Rick has also devoted himself to addressing hunger and homelessness, helping lead initiatives like Louisville United Against Hunger and founding a soup kitchen in Natchez, Mississippi.Together, we reflect on our shared past and ask the deeper questions: What happened to us? Where has our faith evolved—or unraveled? What do we still hold in common?If you grew up in fundamentalist or evangelical spaces and now find yourself wrestling with what to keep, what to leave behind, and what comes next—you'll hear your own story echoing in ours. Listen in on this remarkable reunion. SHOW NOTESKen's Substack PageSupport the showBecome a Patron - Click on the link to learn how you can become a Patron of the show. Thank you!Ken's Substack PageThe Podcast Official Site: TheBeachedWhiteMale.com

A Short History of Evangelicalism: Live Recording

Rector's Cupboard

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2026 54:35

In this episode, we're sharing a live recording from one of our Tasting Room Theology gatherings—informal, in-person evenings where we pair something tasty (in this case, doughnuts from Lucky's Doughnuts) with thoughtful theological reflection. We welcome you into a conversation exploring a short history of evangelicalism—where it came from, what shaped it, and why it continues to matter today. As we trace its early roots, defining ideas, and cultural influence, we reflect on how themes like conversion, biblical interpretation, activism, and separation have shaped both personal faith and the wider world. Along the way, we share some of our own experiences within evangelical spaces—what formed us, what challenged us, and what continues to stay with us. Ultimately, we're asking what kind of faith is being carried forward, and what it might look like to move toward something more hopeful, grounded in beauty, goodness, and truth. Note: This episode references a visual presentation used during the live event. You can find this presentation here if you'd like to follow along. Materials Referenced in this episode: There are a lot of video and audio clips you can find in the presentation below but here are some of the other things Todd mentioned if you want to do some extra credit work. Goodbye, Babylon – CD Set Minds Wide Shut: How the New Fundamentalisms Divide Us, Gary Saul Morson and Morton Schaprio, 2021 American Apocalypse: A History of Modern Evangelicalism, Matthew Avery Sutton, 2014 Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation, Kristin Kobes Du Mez, 2020 We Don't Know Ourselves: A Personal History of Modern Ireland, Fintan O'Toole, 2023 Pure: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Shamed a Generation of Young Women and How I Broke Free, Linda Kay Klein, 2018

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The Sunday Interview: The Rise of the Hype Priest: Judah Smith, Celebrity Faith, and Modern Evangelicalism

Straight White American Jesus

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2026 41:33

In this episode of the Straight White American Jesus Sunday Interview, host Leah Payne speaks with journalist Sam Kestenbaum about his reporting on celebrity pastor culture and the rise of the “hype priest.” The conversation centers on Kestenbaum's widely discussed profile of Judah Smith, a “pastor-to-the-stars” connected to figures like Justin Bieber, and expands into a broader analysis of how millennial pastors have fused evangelical preaching with aesthetics, branding, and media performance. Sam Kestenbaum is a journalist who covers religion in America, known for his deeply reported and stylistically distinctive profiles of contemporary spiritual figures. Based in Los Angeles, his work has appeared in The New York Times, Harper's Magazine, Rolling Stone, and beyond, where he examines the intersections of faith, politics, and culture. Together, Payne and Kestenbaum explore the Churchome experience in Los Angeles, pop-up worship in rented theaters, a creative-class audience, and a ministry shaped as much by production value and performance as by theology. They discuss how presentation - from clothing to sermon delivery - functions as a form of religious communication, as well as how figures like Judah Smith navigate political polarization by shifting toward a more therapeutic, individualized message. The conversation also maps a wider ecosystem of charismatic influencers, including those who lean more explicitly into conservative politics, and situates today's media-savvy pastors within a longer lineage of charismatic power brokers shaping American public life. In This Episode Sam Kestenbaum's profile of Judah Smith and the rise of the “hype priest” The Churchome model: pop-up churches, celebrity culture, and Los Angeles creatives Aesthetics, authenticity, and performance in contemporary evangelical preaching The influence of Black Pentecostal styles on white charismatic leaders Why some celebrity pastors avoid overt political alignment The next generation: influencers, revival tours, and conservative media ecosystems Figures like Greg Laurie and Bryce Crawford in the broader charismatic landscape The enduring influence of leaders like Che Ahn and the question of political power Links: Sam Kestenbaum's website: https://samkestenbaum.com/ “The Hype Priest Who Rode the Bieber Wave: Judah Smith's message of grace earned him many famous followers. Is he out of step with other Evangelicals?” (Vulture / New York Magazine): https://www.vulture.com/article/judah-smith-church-pastor-justin-bieber.html “The Demon Slayers: the New Age of American Exorcisms” (on Greg Locke, Harper's Magazine): https://harpers.org/archive/2024/08/the-demon-slayers-sam-kestenbaum-exorcisms/ “‘I Think All the Christians Get Slaughtered': Inside the MAGA Road Show Barnstorming America” (on Clay Clark, Rolling Stone): https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/clay-clark-reawaken-america-maga-tour-trump-1234594574/ Find Sam Kestenbaum at https://samkestenbaum.com/ Find Dr. Leah Payne at drleahpayne.com , subscribe on Substack, follow her on most social media platforms at @drleahpayne, listen along at Spirit & Power: Charismatics & Politics in American Life and Rock that Doesn't Roll: The Story of Christian Rock, and read along: God Gave Rock and Roll to You: A History of Contemporary Christian Music. Subscribe for $3.65: ⁠https://axismundi.supercast.com/⁠ Subscribe to our free newsletter: ⁠https://swaj.substack.com/⁠ Order American Caesar by Brad Onishi: ⁠https://static.macmillan.com/static/essentials/american-caesar-9781250427922/⁠ Donate to SWAJ: https://axismundi.supercast.com/donations/new Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Re-Thinking Protestantism Through the Fathers: He's Leaving Protestant Evangelicalism Now What?

Cloud of Witnesses Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2026 18:40 Transcription Available

“If 10 people say the Holy Spirit told them 10 different meanings, how do I know who's right?” A raw conversation on Protestantism, Catholicism, Orthodoxy, and the early Church.He tried to quit porn for the millionth time, sat down in silence, and opened the Bible at random. Proverbs 5 stared back like a warning with his name on it and that was the moment Tremayne Collins (https://www.instagram.com/tremaynecollins001/) stopped being a “fan” of church and started taking Christ seriously. What follows is a story of repentance, recovery, and rebuilding a life around Scripture, mentorship, and real spiritual discipline.Jeremy Jeremiah of Cloud of Witnesses talks with Tremayne Collins about leaving atheism behind, confronting a long battle with pornography, and finding a serious Christian life through repentance, recovery, and Scripture. Then we follow the questions that hit next when sincere Christians disagree on doctrine and church history starts pointing beyond modern Protestantism.• Tremayne's background in Lutheranism, then years away from faith• A moment in Proverbs 5 that sparks repentance and change• Porn addiction recovery, mentorship, and building daily Scripture habits• Why theological disagreement in non-denominational churches creates an authority crisis• Early church fathers and what they teach about Eucharist, baptism, and holiness• Orthodoxy's critique of Western innovations and why the Reformation happened• Purgatory, Mary, papal claims, and what Orthodoxy does and does not affirm• Why sola scriptura depends on later historical conditions and canon choices• A reading recommendation for comparing Protestantism, Catholicism, and OrthodoxyBut a new problem shows up fast: theology. In a non-denominational world, smart and sincere Christians can read the same passage and still end up in opposite places on salvation, assurance, righteousness, and church practice. Tremayne asks the question many people are afraid to say out loud: if everyone claims the Holy Spirit, how do you tell which interpretation is true? That question pushes us into church authority, the limits of private interpretation, and why “Bible alone” can feel impossible to live out without a coherent guide.From there we head into early church history, the church fathers, and the surprising discovery that writers like Irenaeus and Ignatius don't sound like modern Protestantism on the Eucharist and baptism. We also dig into Catholic vs Orthodox differences, the Great Schism, “innovations” in the West, and why Orthodoxy rejects purgatory. Along the way, we recommend Rock and Sand by Father Josiah Trenham for anyone who wants an Orthodox perspective on the Reformation and a grounded introduction to Eastern Christianity.If you're sorting through Protestantism, Roman Catholicism, and Eastern Orthodoxy or you're searching for the historic Christian faith, this conversation will give you better questions and clearer next steps. Subscribe, share this with a friend who loves church history, and leave a review with your biggest sticking point: authority, Mary, purgatory, or something else?Questions about Orthodoxy? Please check out our friends at Ghost of Byzantium Discord server: https://discord.gg/JDJDQw6tdhPlease prayerfully consider supporting Cloud of Witnesses: https://www.patreon.com/c/CloudofWitnessesFind Cloud of Witnesses on Instagram, X.com, Facebook, and TikTok.Audio: https://cloudofwitnessesradio.buzzsprout.comPlease leave a comment with your thoughts!

#12677 What Convinced Tim to Leave Evangelicalism? Penance, Eucharist - Tim Staples

Catholic Answers Live

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026

“What convinced Tim to leave Evangelicalism?” Tim shares his personal journey and the theological insights that shaped his faith transition. The discussion also touches on the significance of penance in Catholic practice and addresses the nature of the Eucharist, including how it retains its breadlike form while being the body and blood of Christ. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 01:30 – What Convinced Tim to Leave Evangelicalism? 12:54 – Why do Catholics practice of penance? 28:50 – How can we call the Eucharist the body and blood when it keeps the breadlike form? 32:42 – How do you approach the question, “what is the church” with scripture? 39:28 – How can I respond to Hebrew 4 verse 16, “We can boldly approach the throne of God” as a refute against intercessory prayers?

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Shaun and Jessica McAfee - Former Evangelical Protestants

JOURNEY HOME

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2026 55:39

Shaun McAfee, contributor to Catholic Answers and the National Catholic Register, discusses how the experiences he had during his military service and the development of a relationship with a Catholic counselor played into his decision to join the Church. His wife, Jessica, discusses how her own formation in Evangelicalism was challenged by the things she was discovering in Catholicism as well. They also discuss the unique ways they've been able to share their gifts in the Church since becoming Catholic.

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Pt 2Doug Wilson / Heschmeyer DEBATE Review, Christian Zionism Debate, CrAZY PENTECOSTALS, CULTS REFUTED

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 149:00 Transcription Available

SUPER CHAT questions, challenges, disagreements - it's your day! Open topics! Come set me straight! open calls & discussion! BACK TO DEBATE!! Iran War, ISLAM, Zlonism, Evangelicalism, ORTHODOX, CULTS, Mormonism, Geopolitics, Feminism / Libertarianism, Esotericism and MORE! Send Superchats at any time here: https://streamlabs.com/jaydyer/tip Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnt7Iy8GlmdPwy_Tzyx93bA/join Order New Book Available here: https://jaysanalysis.com/product/esoteric-hollywood-3-sex-cults-apocalypse-in-films/ Get started with Bitcoin here: https://www.swanbitcoin.com/jaydyer/ The New Philosophy Course is here: https://marketplace.autonomyagora.com/philosophy101 Set up recurring Choq subscription with the discount code JAY60LIFE for 60% off now https://choq.com Subscribe to my site here: https://jaysanalysis.com/membership-account/membership-levels/ Follow me on R0kfin here: https://rokfin.com/jaydyer Music by Dr Evo the Producer, Jay Dyer and Amid the Ruins 1453 https://www.youtube.com/@amidtheruinsOVERHAUL Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnt7Iy8GlmdPwy_Tzyx93bA/joinBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jay-sanalysis--1423846/support.

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Bible and Theology Matters

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 119:45 Transcription Available

SUPER CHAT questions, challenges, disagreements - it's your day! Open topics! Come set me straight! open calls & discussion! BACK TO DEBATE!! Iran War, ISLAM, Zlonism, Evangelicalism, ORTHODOX, CULTS, Mormonism, Geopolitics, Feminism / Libertarianism, Esotericism and MORE! Send Superchats at any time here: https://streamlabs.com/jaydyer/tip Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnt7Iy8GlmdPwy_Tzyx93bA/join Order New Book Available here: https://jaysanalysis.com/product/esoteric-hollywood-3-sex-cults-apocalypse-in-films/ Get started with Bitcoin here: https://www.swanbitcoin.com/jaydyer/ The New Philosophy Course is here: https://marketplace.autonomyagora.com/philosophy101 Set up recurring Choq subscription with the discount code JAY60LIFE for 60% off now https://choq.com Subscribe to my site here: https://jaysanalysis.com/membership-account/membership-levels/ Follow me on R0kfin here: https://rokfin.com/jaydyer Music by Dr Evo the Producer, Jay Dyer and Amid the Ruins 1453 https://www.youtube.com/@amidtheruinsOVERHAUL Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnt7Iy8GlmdPwy_Tzyx93bA/joinBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jay-sanalysis--1423846/support.

BTM 189- Recovering a Vintage Faith | Cory Marsh on True Evangelical Identity

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 60:21

What does it truly mean to be an evangelical today?In this episode of the Bible and Theology Matters Podcast, Dr. Cory M. Marsh joins Dr. Paul Weaver to discuss his book Recovering a Vintage Faith: Five Fundamentals of Evangelical Identity. Together, they tackle the confusion surrounding modern evangelicalism and call believers back to a historic, biblical foundation.Dr. Marsh explains why evangelicalism should not be defined by politics, race, celebrity culture, or social trends—but by its doctrinal roots and faithful Christian living. He challenges the rise of “celebrity Christianity,” critiques the influence of “Big Eva,” and highlights the importance of local church accountability, biblical authority, and personal discipleship.

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How Deconstructing POWER Healed My Marriage

Sunday School Dropouts

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 80:31

In this episode, Andrew is joined by writer and editor Halley Kim to explore the profound intersection of theology, patriarchy, and personal agency. As a former pastor's wife within conservative Evangelicalism, Halley shares her journey of moving beyond simple theological deconstruction to dismantle the power structures that once defined her life and marriage. Together, they discuss the dehumanizing effects of purity culture and the "anti-knowing" messages that discourage women from trusting their own intuition. Halley offers a unique perspective on the professional and personal costs of questioning the status quo while navigating the slow, redemptive process of building a marriage rooted in mutual power rather than hierarchy.Beyond her history in the church, Halley brings her extensive background in maternal healthcare as a registered nurse and doula to the conversation, drawing striking parallels between the midwifery model of care and liberation theology. She reflects on the transformative experience of finally preaching from a pulpit once forbidden to her and discusses her ongoing research into how our internal God images—whether authoritarian or benevolent—shape our real-world behavior. This conversation is a deep dive into reclaiming one's voice, the nuances of raising children with theological plurality, and the messy, beautiful work of healing after years of institutional silence.Share your purity culture stories with us by leaving a voicemail or sending your story to us!Guest Info: Website: https://halleykim.com/Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/maybegodisamidwife/https://www.instagram.com/maybegodisamidwife/https://substack.com/@maybegodisamidwifehttps://www.halleykim.comRecent article for Feminism and Religion: https://feminismandreligion.com/2025/10/26/god-is-a-midwife-by-halley-kim/#more-72948My website and portfolio, including my writing, editing, sermons, and podcast interviews: https://halleykim.com/portfolio/My freelance editing business, Jigsaw Editing: https://halleykim.com/services/My instagram and Substack @maybegodisamidwifeThis podcast is brought to you by the Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery: an online trauma coaching company whose practitioners are trauma informed and trauma trained to work with individuals, couples and families who have experienced high control religion, cults, and religious trauma. For more information on the support that CTRR provides, for resources–including courses, workshops, and more–head to traumaresolutionandrecovery.com or follow us on Instagram: @traumaresolutionandrecovery The views and opinions expressed by Sunday School Dropouts are those of the hosts and not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery. Any of the content provided by our guests, sponsors, authors, or bloggers are their own ideas and opinions.The Sunday School Dropouts podcast is not anti-religion but it is anti -harm, -power and control, -oppression and, -abuse and will speak to the harmful practices and messaging of fundamentalist groups. Follow Andrew on Instagram @andrew_kerbsFollow Andrew's post-SDA account @lifeafteradventismFollow Andrew's account on neurodivergence and high control religion @divergent.faith Join Andrew's Substack (Kerb Your Enthusiasm) www.andrewkerbs.substack.com To begin working with Andrew as a coach, schedule your FREE inquiry call

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Pt 3 DEBATE! ALIEN DISCLOSURE, Redeemed Zoomer Replies, Trent Horn, PSA, Gladio,, MEGA PODCAST TOUR!

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2026 103:51 Transcription Available

It's open forum today after we cover the recent news and updates! Call in with your questions, challenges, disagreements or comments! Open topics! Come set me straight! Today we return to open calls & discussion! BACK TO DEBATE!! Iran War, ISLAM, Zlonism, Evangelicalism, ORTHODOX, Geopolitics, Feminism / Libertarianism, Esotericism, SNEAKO & Mecca - Come debate & Put me in my place! Send Superchats at any time here: https://streamlabs.com/jaydyer/tip Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnt7Iy8GlmdPwy_Tzyx93bA/join Order New Book Available here: https://jaysanalysis.com/product/esoteric-hollywood-3-sex-cults-apocalypse-in-films/ Get started with Bitcoin here: https://www.swanbitcoin.com/jaydyer/ The New Philosophy Course is here: https://marketplace.autonomyagora.com/philosophy101 Set up recurring Choq subscription with the discount code JAY60LIFE for 60% off now https://choq.com Subscribe to my site here: https://jaysanalysis.com/membership-account/membership-levels/ Follow me on R0kfin here: https://rokfin.com/jaydyer Music by Dr Evo the Producer, Jay Dyer and Amid the Ruins 1453 https://www.youtube.com/@amidtheruinsOVERHAUL Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnt7Iy8GlmdPwy_Tzyx93bA/joinBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jay-sanalysis--1423846/support.

Pt 2 - DEBATE! ALIEN DISCLOSURE, Redeemed Zoomer Replies, Trent Horn, PSA, Gladio,, MEGA PODCAST TOUR!

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2026 117:43 Transcription Available

It's open forum today after we cover the recent news and updates! Call in with your questions, challenges, disagreements or comments! Open topics! Come set me straight! Today we return to open calls & discussion! BACK TO DEBATE!! Iran War, ISLAM, Zlonism, Evangelicalism, ORTHODOX, Geopolitics, Feminism / Libertarianism, Esotericism, SNEAKO & Mecca - Come debate & Put me in my place! Send Superchats at any time here: https://streamlabs.com/jaydyer/tip Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnt7Iy8GlmdPwy_Tzyx93bA/join Order New Book Available here: https://jaysanalysis.com/product/esoteric-hollywood-3-sex-cults-apocalypse-in-films/ Get started with Bitcoin here: https://www.swanbitcoin.com/jaydyer/ The New Philosophy Course is here: https://marketplace.autonomyagora.com/philosophy101 Set up recurring Choq subscription with the discount code JAY60LIFE for 60% off now https://choq.com Subscribe to my site here: https://jaysanalysis.com/membership-account/membership-levels/ Follow me on R0kfin here: https://rokfin.com/jaydyer Music by Dr Evo the Producer, Jay Dyer and Amid the Ruins 1453 https://www.youtube.com/@amidtheruinsOVERHAUL Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnt7Iy8GlmdPwy_Tzyx93bA/joinBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jay-sanalysis--1423846/support.

Pt 1 - ALIEN DISCLOSURE, Redeemed Zoomer Replies, Trent Horn, PSA, Gladio,, MEGA PODCAST TOUR!

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2026 118:13 Transcription Available

It's open forum today after we cover the recent news and updates! Call in with your questions, challenges, disagreements or comments! Open topics! Come set me straight! Today we return to open calls & discussion! BACK TO DEBATE!! Iran War, ISLAM, Zlonism, Evangelicalism, ORTHODOX, Geopolitics, Feminism / Libertarianism, Esotericism, SNEAKO & Mecca - Come debate & Put me in my place! Send Superchats at any time here: https://streamlabs.com/jaydyer/tip Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnt7Iy8GlmdPwy_Tzyx93bA/join Order New Book Available here: https://jaysanalysis.com/product/esoteric-hollywood-3-sex-cults-apocalypse-in-films/ Get started with Bitcoin here: https://www.swanbitcoin.com/jaydyer/ The New Philosophy Course is here: https://marketplace.autonomyagora.com/philosophy101 Set up recurring Choq subscription with the discount code JAY60LIFE for 60% off now https://choq.com Subscribe to my site here: https://jaysanalysis.com/membership-account/membership-levels/ Follow me on R0kfin here: https://rokfin.com/jaydyer Music by Dr Evo the Producer, Jay Dyer and Amid the Ruins 1453 https://www.youtube.com/@amidtheruinsOVERHAUL Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnt7Iy8GlmdPwy_Tzyx93bA/joinBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jay-sanalysis--1423846/support.

The Reformed View of Communion - Episode 231

Reformed Podmatics

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2026 40:19

With Holy Week upon us, we thought it would be wonderful to take a few moments reflecting on the Reformed view of Communion and how it compares to the views of Roman Catholicism, Lutheranism, and modern Evangelicalism. As you celebrate the Eucharist this week, we hope this episode is a helpful way of deepening your participation in this sacrament. Visit www.almondvalley.org for information about Almond Valley Christian Reformed Church in Ripon, CA. Music by Jonathan Ogden used with permission.

133. "I didn't know I could dream to do this..." - Inside the Writing of "Breaking the Stained Glass"

The Evelyn Fuson Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2026 69:40

I've started writing a book that I'm currently calling "Breaking the Stained Glass." As part of that process, I invited some friends to interview me so that I could also have a chance to hear patterns in what they were curious about, but also to see what might come forward for me as I engaged with them and how it also might nurture the book. Today's interview is with my friend Sarah Tiu. We connected because she and I are both writers and we've felt drawn to share more of our own understanding and wrestling with our own faith journeys. Through that sharing of our hearts, we found one another and it's been such a life-giving friendship for me! You'll see time-stamps below that mark the questions that she asked me. My hope is that those of you who are curious or who are on a seeking journey yourself might feel seen or just know that you're not alone. Sarah's Interview Questions: (2:53) Sarah shares more about how we connected through sharing our writing on social media(3:40) "In what ways has it helped you to write about your deconstruction process?"(8:40) "What parts of Evangelicalism do you think were harmful to you and what helped to transform your thinking?"(16:38) "Was there ever a specific moment or experience that helped you let go of some of those ideas so that you could fully embrace who you are?" (23:40) "When people begin growing out of the evangelical box, disappointing people is an inevitable part of that process. Have you found that to be true and how have you handled that?"(30:03) "I see you as someone very driven by intuition and curiosity. How did those things lead you to find meaning and purpose and what experiences are you currently finding meaningful and purposeful?" (33:50) "What does the word 'spiritual' mean to you now and has the meaning changed for you on your life's journey?"(38:25) "I'm curious how your views on womanhood have changed over the years and when you hear the phrase 'Divine Feminine.' " (43 min) Sarah's share about her quote: "I didn't know I could dream to do this..." (52:42) "You are a nature lover! In what ways do you see nature and spirituality as being connected?"(58:08) "What is something in the world that grieves you right now and what it something in the world that's giving you hope right now?"(1hr 5min) "Would you rather be able to shape-shift into a high fae and live out your days in Velaris OR be a dragon-riding-professor at Basgiath War College?" To read more from Sarah Tiu and follow her journey on Substack, you'll find her here. SEEKERS: If you are on a journey of seeking or deconstruction yourself, I'm so glad you're here. If you could ever use a mentor to join you in your quest of discovery, please reach out to me at evelynfuson@gmail.com and let's see what it might look like to walk this path together!

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5.19 David Schrock, Trent Hunter, & Stephen Wellum • Interview • “Seeking a Convention That Is Not Southern Baptist In Name Only: How to Regain Trust, Rebuild the Trustee System . . . "

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2026 52:52

ABOUT THE EPISODEListen in as Trent Hunter and Stephen Wellum interview David Schrock on his COA Longform Essay, "Seeking a Convention That Is Not Southern Baptist In Name Only: How to Regain Trust, Rebuild the Trustee System, and Avoid an Impending Exodus of Vocal Conservatives"Timestamps00:45 – Intro02:15 – Each COA Member's SBC Biography08:08 – Why Is COA Doing this Month?12:50 – What 2 or 3 Articles From This Month are Recommended?15:22 – Recognizing Leaders Whose Humility Regains Trust20:50 – Applying Theology to the SBC Issues25:46 – Recruiting Trustees Who Will Hold Entities Accountable28:34 – The Baptist Courier Ad29:50 – Accountability for Trustees34:08 – Trustee Selection36:00 – Reorganizing the Convention to Magnify Trust44:14 – What Should SBC Messengers Be Looking For Between Now and Orlando?51:32 – Walking in a Spirit of Cooperation/OutroResources to Click“Seeking a Convention That Is Not Southern Baptist In Name Only: How to Regain Trust, Rebuild the Trustee System, and Avoid an Impending Exodus of Vocal Conservatives” – David Schrock“Southern Baptists warm to alternate moniker ‘Great Commission Baptists'” – Adelle M. Banks“Under Reconstruction: How the Egalitarian Beachball Wrecks the Household of God” – Christ Over All“Creeds, Confessions, and Cooperation: The Basis of Our Unity” – Christ Over All“The Ethics & Religious Liberty Conundrum” – Christ Over All“More Money Than Men: The NAMB Church Planting Problem” – Michael Clary“Whoever Holds the Purse Holds the Strings: The Financial Plan that Could End the SBC” – Rhett Burns“What's Trusty About SBC Trustees: Does Trustee Training Fix Ailing Entities or Institutionalize Passivity?” – Jon Whitehead“Why Baptists Must Recover the Order of Love” – Alex Kocman“One Sacred Effeminacy: The Cooperative Longhouse And the Great Feminization of the SBC” – Doug Ponder“14 Clint Pressley, David Schrock, and Stephen Wellum: ‘The SBC: A Presidential Perspective with Clint Pressley'” – Christ Over All“16 Josh Powell, David Schrock, and Stephen Wellum: ‘Getting to Know SBC Presidential Candidate Josh Powell'” – Christ Over All“17 Willy Rice, David Schrock, and Stephen Wellum: ‘Getting to Know SBC Presidential Candidate Willy Rice'” – Christ Over All“What Is the Cause of Our Divisions? Social Media and Other Strategies for Effecting Positive Change in the SBC” – David Schrock“The Attempt to Clarify Resolution 9” – Tom Ascol“Stewardship of Our SBC Land” – Mark Coppenger“‘Too Busy with Woke Stuff': The All Too (In)Visible and Inconsequential ERLC” – Megan Basham“New Boss, Same as the Old Boss: Michels' Iron Law of Oligarchy and the SBC” – Joshua AbbotoyBy What Standard? God's World, God's Rules – Founders MinistriesHow the SBC Got Played – Crosspolitic StudiosX post by Cuatro Nelson (@cuatronelson), “On Sunday, we officially voted to leave the Southern Baptist Convention…,” September 18, 2025“We Don't Like Theology, Do We? Three Reflections from the 2021 Southern Baptist Convention” – David Schrock“The SBC Isn't Drifting—It's Being Steered: A Sober-Minded Response to Emotional Sabotage” – Michael Carlino“Greear Announces Most Diverse Ever Committee on Committees” – Brent Hobbs“The Great Commission Resurgence Debate” – Trevin WaxTheme of the Month: Can the Center Hold? The Southern Baptist Convention in the 21st CenturyGive to Support the WorkBooks to ReadFault Lines: The Social Justice Movement and Evangelicalism's Looming Catastrophe – Voddie Baucham Jr.Shepherds for Sale: How Evangelical Leaders Traded the Truth for a Leftist Agenda– Megan BashamThe Fractured Republic: Renewing America's Social Contract in an Age of Individualism – Yuval Levin

How the Fundamentalist-Modernist Controversy Still Shapes Evangelicalism Today

Theology Mom

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2026 50:22

Why does the evangelical church have so little influence on culture today? To get to that answer, we must understand the last 120 years of American Protestant history, back to the fundamentalist-modernist controversy of the late 1800s/early 1900s. In this powerful conversation on the Ideas Have Consequences podcast, Scott D. Allen and I walk you through the history that shaped modern evangelicalism. This is a call for renewal, not retreat or cultural accommodation. My hope is that leaders will return to a distinctly biblical approach to culture, education, justice, and discipleship. This is essential history for anyone who wants to understand progressive Christianity, deconstruction, and doctrinal drift in evangelical institutions. Learn how we got here and what it will take to chart a better way forward.

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Project Censored – March 27, 2026

KPFA - Project Censored

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026 4:09

First up on the show, Christian Nationalism, Evangelicalism – some might say that its whats destroying our nation, but are we actually ready to sit with how much it actually defines our nation? Jared Stacy, a former Evangelical Pastor and author of the newly released book, Reality in Ruins: How Conspiracy Theory Became an American Evangelical Crisis, joins the show to talk about the history and the present of this entwined relationship between the US and Evangelicalism, how conspiracy theories become gospel, and how if we want to address the fallout from this tangle, theological intervention is necessary. Next up, chief of advocacy at Freedom of the Press Foundation Seth Stern comes back on the show to dig into some of the most recent and egregious threats to the First Amendment – from classifying black clothing as criminal activity to journalistic malpractice in apocalyptic times, and more. JaredStacy, PhD is a theologian and ethicist and former pastor to evangelical churches in New Orleans and the Washington, DC, metro area. He received a Ph.D. in moral & practical theology from the University of Aberdeen in Scotland. His research focuses on the intersection of theology and politics. Specifically on ethics, extremism/conspiracy theory and US evangelicalism. Jareds work and his story have been featured on platforms likeTime,NPR,NBC News, the BBC, andChristianity Today. His newly released book is Reality in Ruins: How Conspiracy Theory Became an American Evangelical Crisis Seth Stern is the chief of advocacy at Freedom of the Press Foundation. The News That Didn't Make the News. Each week, co-hosts Mickey Huff and Eleanor Goldfield conduct in depth interviews with their guests and offer hard hitting commentary on the key political, social, and economic issues of the day with an emphasis on critical media literacy. The post Project Censored – March 27, 2026 appeared first on KPFA.

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5.18 David Schrock • Reading • “Seeking a Convention That Is Not Southern Baptist In Name Only: How to Regain Trust, Rebuild the Trustee System, and Avoid an Impending Exodus of Vocal Conservatives”

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 45:57

ABOUT THE EPISODEMany aspects of the SBC are broken, and this article charts a possible route forward into a dawn marked by humble leaders, diligent trustees, and a reorganization.Resources to Click“Seeking a Convention That Is Not Southern Baptist In Name Only: How to Regain Trust, Rebuild the Trustee System, and Avoid an Impending Exodus of Vocal Conservatives” – David Schrock“Southern Baptists warm to alternate moniker ‘Great Commission Baptists'” – Adelle M. Banks“Under Reconstruction: How the Egalitarian Beachball Wrecks the Household of God” – Christ Over All“Creeds, Confessions, and Cooperation: The Basis of Our Unity” – Christ Over All“The Ethics & Religious Liberty Conundrum” – Christ Over All“More Money Than Men: The NAMB Church Planting Problem” – Michael Clary“Whoever Holds the Purse Holds the Strings: The Financial Plan that Could End the SBC” – Rhett Burns“What's Trusty About SBC Trustees: Does Trustee Training Fix Ailing Entities or Institutionalize Passivity?” – Jon Whitehead“Why Baptists Must Recover the Order of Love” – Alex Kocman“One Sacred Effeminacy: The Cooperative Longhouse And the Great Feminization of the SBC” – Doug Ponder“14 Clint Pressley, David Schrock, and Stephen Wellum: ‘The SBC: A Presidential Perspective with Clint Pressley'” – Christ Over All“16 Josh Powell, David Schrock, and Stephen Wellum: ‘Getting to Know SBC Presidential Candidate Josh Powell'” – Christ Over All“17 Willy Rice, David Schrock, and Stephen Wellum: ‘Getting to Know SBC Presidential Candidate Willy Rice'” – Christ Over All“What Is the Cause of Our Divisions? Social Media and Other Strategies for Effecting Positive Change in the SBC” – David Schrock“The Attempt to Clarify Resolution 9” – Tom Ascol“Stewardship of Our SBC Land” – Mark Coppenger“‘Too Busy with Woke Stuff': The All Too (In)Visible and Inconsequential ERLC” – Megan Basham“New Boss, Same as the Old Boss: Michels' Iron Law of Oligarchy and the SBC” – Joshua AbbotoyBy What Standard? God's World, God's Rules – Founders MinistriesHow the SBC Got Played – Crosspolitic StudiosX post by Cuatro Nelson (@cuatronelson), “On Sunday, we officially voted to leave the Southern Baptist Convention…,” September 18, 2025“We Don't Like Theology, Do We? Three Reflections from the 2021 Southern Baptist Convention” – David Schrock“The SBC Isn't Drifting—It's Being Steered: A Sober-Minded Response to Emotional Sabotage” – Michael Carlino“Greear Announces Most Diverse Ever Committee on Committees” – Brent Hobbs“The Great Commission Resurgence Debate” – Trevin WaxTheme of the Month: Can the Center Hold? The Southern Baptist Convention in the 21st CenturyGive to Support the Work Books to ReadFault Lines: The Social Justice Movement and Evangelicalism's Looming Catastrophe – Voddie Baucham Jr.Shepherds for Sale: How Evangelical Leaders Traded the Truth for a Leftist Agenda– Megan BashamThe Fractured Republic: Renewing America's Social Contract in an Age of Individualism – Yuval Levin

Hot Topic: Thinking Biblically About the Differences Between Catholicism and Evangelicalism - Part 4

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2026 30:06

Few questions carry more weight than this one: what actually separates Catholic and Protestant belief, and does it still matter? In this Hot Topic teaching, Pastor Russell Howard walks through four major areas where Catholicism and evangelical Christianity converge and diverge, covering the canon of Scripture, the authority of the Bible alone, the veneration of Mary and the saints, and the nature of justification before God. At the heart of the conversation is one defining question: is Christ's work on the cross a finished act or a contribution to an ongoing process? Whether you grew up Catholic, left the faith, or simply want to understand what you believe and why, this teaching gives you a biblical framework to think clearly and speak charitably. Presented by McGregor Podcast 2026 Visit Our Website at McGregorPodcast.com

The Mother of Modern Evangelicalism

Equipped with Chris Brooks

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026

Have you ever heard of Henrietta Mears? Probably not, but you may know the names of the men she influenced and inspired for Christian ministry. Men like Billy Graham, Bill Bright, and Senator Mark Hatfield. Discover how this single woman was also used by God to keep the evangelical church firmly planted on Biblical truth in a cultural climate much like our own! March thank you gift:Splitting Heirs: Transferring Wisdom and Wealth to the Next Generation by Ron Blue with Jeremy White Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. To become 1 in 100 who supports at $1,000 (annually or $83/month), click here.

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Hot Topic: Thinking Biblically About the Differences Between Catholicism and Evangelicalism - Part 3

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 35:00

Few questions carry more weight than this one: what actually separates Catholic and Protestant belief, and does it still matter? In this Hot Topic teaching, Pastor Russell Howard walks through four major areas where Catholicism and evangelical Christianity converge and diverge, covering the canon of Scripture, the authority of the Bible alone, the veneration of Mary and the saints, and the nature of justification before God. At the heart of the conversation is one defining question: is Christ's work on the cross a finished act or a contribution to an ongoing process? Whether you grew up Catholic, left the faith, or simply want to understand what you believe and why, this teaching gives you a biblical framework to think clearly and speak charitably. Presented by McGregor Podcast 2026 Visit Our Website at McGregorPodcast.com

Why Christians Disengaged from Culture: Last 100-Years of History | Krista Bontrager

Ideas Have Consequences

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 76:50 Transcription Available

Episode Summary: Why do so many churches struggle to respond to today's cultural challenges? The answer lies in a forgotten chapter of church history. What's happening in the church today did not appear overnight. The roots go back more than a century.This week we are joined by Theology Mom, Krista Bontrager, co-founder of the Center for Biblical Unity. She traces how the modernist fundamentalist controversy that started in the late 1800s ultimately set the stage for current postmodern pressures in evangelical churches and institutions. Historically speaking, this is one of the few times in history when Christians have disregarded its clear mandate to seek to transform our cultures with God's truth, goodness, and beauty. This conversation will help you understand:The roots of progressive ChristianityThe history of evangelicalismWhy many Christians are culturally disengagedWhat it will take to renew Christian institutions in our cultural momentPractical next stepsIt is long past time for our churches and Christian universities to rise up in obedience to our calling to be salt and light in the cultures and nations around us.Who is Disciple Nations Alliance (DNA)? Since 1997, DNA's mission has been to equip followers of Jesus around the globe with a biblical worldview, empowering them to build flourishing families, communities, and nations.

Ep. 404 Jared Stacy - Reality in Ruins: Conspiracy, the Church, and the Way of Christ

Shifting Culture

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 58:08 Transcription Available

In this episode, I talk with theologian Jared Stacy about why conspiracy theories have taken such deep root in our cultural moment and why they often find unique traction within American Christianity. We explore how an overload of information, fear, and ideological certainty can distort the stories we tell about the world and about God. Jared reflects on the Columbine martyrdom myth, the difference between ideology and the living story of Christ, and why presence, community, and faithful storytelling may be the church's most important response in an age where reality itself often feels contested.Jared Stacy is a theologian and ethicist and former pastor to evangelical churches in New Orleans and the Washington, DC, metro area. He received a PhD in moral & practical theology from the University of Aberdeen in Scotland. His research focuses on the intersection of theology and politics. Specifically on ethics, extremism/conspiracy theory and US evangelicalism. Jared's work and his story have been featured on platforms like Time, NPR, NBC News, the BBC, and Christianity Today.Jared's Book:Reality in RuinsJared's Recommendation:Joining Creation's PraiseConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@shiftingculturepodcast.comGo to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Threads, Bluesky or YouTubeConsider Giving to the podcast and to the ministry that my wife and I do around the world. Just click on the support the show link below Let the Art Speak: About Hope conference on April 10 & 11 in Madison, WIJoin artists & creatives at the 5th Let the Art Speak conference — a celebration of hope.Support the show

The REAL Reason Evangelicalism is Losing So Many People

1000 Houses Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2026 19:47

This seems like something only theologians would worry about, but we're seeing it play out on the ground, and it's time to call it out. The evangelical movement lacks a cohesive ecclesiology and can't seem to accurately or adequately define what "church" even is. If we don't figure this out, we'll just keep losing people and be leaving so much potential on the table. ---

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Hot Topic: Thinking Biblically About the Differences Between Catholicism and Evangelicalism - Part 2

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2026 41:05

Few questions carry more weight than this one: what actually separates Catholic and Protestant belief, and does it still matter? In this Hot Topic teaching, Pastor Russell Howard walks through four major areas where Catholicism and evangelical Christianity converge and diverge, covering the canon of Scripture, the authority of the Bible alone, the veneration of Mary and the saints, and the nature of justification before God. At the heart of the conversation is one defining question: is Christ's work on the cross a finished act or a contribution to an ongoing process? Whether you grew up Catholic, left the faith, or simply want to understand what you believe and why, this teaching gives you a biblical framework to think clearly and speak charitably. Presented by McGregor Podcast 2026 Visit Our Website at McGregorPodcast.com

Divorce, Swamp Hags, and The Soft Underbelly of Evangelicalism (The Pryor Family Reacts!)

Jeremy Pryor's Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 83:21

Sometimes the only way to process enormous issues is to get the family together and have a deep conversation. That's just what Jeremy, April, Kelsey, and Elisa did in this episode, tackling divorce and family expectations, the enormous cost of not taking swamp hag symbolism seriously, and the biggest problem in the evangelical movement. This conversation will put you on the path toward answering these societal questions yourself from a grounded, Biblical point of view, and help to shift some cultural assumptions that you may accidentally have taken for granted. On this episode, we talk about: 0:00 Intro 0:20 She almost divorced her husband over this 15:11 The most confusing verse in the New Testament? 43:24 We Stopped Fearing Swamp Hags and Society Collapsed 1:01:53 The Soft Underbelly of Evangelicalism --- Subscribe on Substack ➡️ https://jeremypryor.substack.com Follow Jeremy on: Instagram: https://instagram.com/jeremympryor/ X: https://x.com/jeremympryor --- Resources Mentioned: House For Community: https://www.1kh.org/communitycoaching Story Formed Life: https://www.storyformedlife.org/ --- Welcome to Jeremy Pryor's Podcast, or what I like to call, "Jeremy Pryor Unfiltered." We are excited to bring you seasons of content all the way from Tolkien to Theology, from Business to Family. If you like to contemplate deep philosophical ideas across a wide range of topics, you've come to the right place. Make sure to subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube so you don't miss out on future episodes!

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420. Reclaiming Evangelism from Fundamentalism

The New Evangelicals Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 61:02

In this episode, Tim Whitaker engages in a profound conversation with Blair Trygstad Stowe⁠⁠⁠. She shares her journey as a progressive church pastor and theologian, exploring the history of Christianity, orthodoxy, orthopraxy, evangelism, and the future of faith communities. Discover how her insights challenge traditional views and offer a more inclusive, authentic path for spiritual growth. Chapters 01:09 Blair's Background and Call to Theology 04:25 The Myth of Evangelicalism's Historical Inaccuracy 08:26 Scripture and Its Variations Across Traditions 11:09 Orthodoxy as Right Belief in Tradition 17:46 Church's Role in Social Justice and Community Care 27:26 Encountering Exclusivist Christianity in Youth 30:30 The Power of Worship and Music in Spiritual Formation 43:33 The Process of Incorporation and Faith Evolution 55:38 Spiritual Direction and Embodied Faith Practices ____________________________________________________ TNE Podcast hosts thought-provoking conversations at the intersection of faith, politics, and justice. We're part of the New Evangelical's 501c3 nonprofit that rejects Christian Nationalism and builds a better path forward, rooted in Jesus and centered on justice. If ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠you'd like to support our work or get involved, visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.thenewevangelicals.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals Subscribe On YouTube @thenewevangelicals This show is produced by Josh Gilbert Media | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joshgilbertmedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Charismatic Evangelicalism and Trumpism with Matthew D. Taylor

The Great Battlefield

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 69:23

Matthew Taylor joins The Great Battlefield podcast to talk about his career as a scholar studying Christian Nationalism and his book about the New Apostolic Reformation: "The Violent Take It By Force: The Christian Movement That Is Threatening Our Democracy".

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Hot Topic: Thinking Biblically About the Differences Between Catholicism and Evangelicalism - Part 1