Podcast appearances and mentions of Robin Parry

Dr. Robin Parry is the minor canon for eco-spirituality at Worcester Cathedral, UK. He is also an academic book editor for Wipf and Stock Publishers and the author of several books and articles including The Evangelical Universalist (under the name Gregory MacDonald) and an important article on Christian Universalism in the Four Views on Hell book, which I edited. In this conversation, I didn't bring Robin on for a debate but for him to unpack his biblical case for Christian Universalism. Register for the Exiles and Babylon conference: theologyintheraw.com  -- If you've enjoyed this content, please subscribe to my channel! Support Theology in the Raw through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theologyintheraw Or you can support me directly through Venmo: @Preston-Sprinkle-1 Visit my personal website: https://www.prestonsprinkle.com For questions about faith, sexuality & gender: https://www.centerforfaith.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the more common Christian slogans you might see plastered upon shirts, bracelets, or other paraphernalia is "Make Heaven Crowded." A nice thought, to say the least! But if that should be our ambition, shouldn't it be God's, as well? If God wants all people to be saved, why aren't they? Why isn't heaven not just crowded... but overcrowded? For a select but growing number of theologians, the answer is that, yes, it will be! Universalism is a position that has seen a recent resurgence, even among Evangelicals, and holds that everyone will (eventually) come to know Christ and be redeemed, though some might have to go through Hell (literally) to get there. And here to defend the position is Dr. Robin Parry, one of the world's foremost experts and defenders of the position. His book, The Evangelical Universalist, was the title that helped to revitalize the position, though it was one he had to publish anonymously at first due to the provocative nature of the subject! Hear about this and much more on the final episode of our Rethinking Hell series!

David Artman is the author of Grace Saves All: The Necessity of Christian Universalism (Wipf & Stock, 2020) and the host of the Grace Saves All podcast. On this first of two episodes with David, he and I begin a conversation on the topic of Christian universalism, a conversation which we will continue in a subsequent episode to be released in a couple of weeks. Here we discuss his own journey to Christian universalism, some of the major historic and contemporary figures within this stream of thinking, and clear up some of the common misperceptions and critiques. PODCAST LINKS: David's book: https://wipfandstock.com/9781532650888/grace-saves-all/ Grace Saves All podcast: https://www.davidartman.net/podcast David's website: https://www.davidartman.net/ David's Twitter: https://twitter.com/davidartman?lang=en   CONNECT: Website: https://wipfandstock.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wipfandstock Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wipfandstock Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wipfandstock/   SOURCES MENTIONED: Artman, David. Grace Saves All: The Necessity of Christian Universalism. Hart, David Bentley. That All Shall Be Saved: Heaven, Hell, and Universal Salvation. Hronich, Andrew. Once Loved Always Loved: The Logic of Apokatastasis. Jersak, Bradley. Her Gates Will Never Be Shut: Hell, Hope, and the New Jerusalem. MacDonald, Gregory (Robin Parry). The Evangelical Universalist. Parry, Robin, with Ilaria Ramelli. A Larger Hope?, Volume 2: Universal Salvation from the Reformation to the Nineteenth Century. Ramelli, Ilaria. A Larger Hope?, Volume 1: Universal Salvation from Christian Beginnings to Julian of Norwich. Talbott, Thomas. The Inescapable Love of God. Wood, Jordan Daniel. The Whole Mystery of Christ: Creation as Incarnation in Maximus Confessor.   OUTLINE: (00:14) – Microphones and Monty Python (05:05) – Podcasting and publishing on universalism (08:30) – Private journals: Karl Barth, Jürgen Moltmann, Hans Urs von Balthasar, C. S. Lewis (12:35) – White Russian, English Breakfast-Cocoa elixir (17:26) – From evangelical fundamentalism to Brite Divinity School (22:50) – Discovering Christian universalism (28:20) – Universalism and holding on to faith (30:35) – The logic and history of Christian universalism (35:03) – Historic figures: Gregory of Nyssa, Origen of Alexandria, Maximus Confessor (40:31) – Universalism and (Nicene) orthodoxy (48:48) – Contemporary figures: David Bentley Hart, Thomas Talbott, Ilaria Ramelli, Robin Parry (54:45) – What are the alternatives? (58:49) – Facing the critiques of Christian universalism (01:07:53) – To be continued . . .

In this episode of Faith for Normal People, Pete hosts a conversation with Robin Parry about the historical roots, biblical references, and common misunderstandings related to universal salvation in the Christian tradition—as well as the hope it might offer as part of God's cosmic plan. Show Notes → Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After taking an extended break to focus on my academic studies, I decided to drop back in to give a brief update and explain a bit about my theological studies especially in the area of salvation and end times. Hope you all enjoy, and thanks for your patience! Below are a few recommended resources for those interested in learning more about the arguments for and against this interpretation of Scripture: "Four Views on Hell" by Zondervan publishers "The Evangelical Universalist" by Gregory MacDonald "The Inescapable Love of God" by Thomas Talbott "A Larger Hope?" by Ilaria Ramelli & Robin Parry "Christ Triumphant" by Thomas Allin https://youtu.be/ranNX-iR18c Intro Music: "Amazing Grace" by Citizens

Interview w/ Dr. Robin Parry

Dr Robin Parry, meddyg teulu yn Llanberis am dros 30 mlynedd ydi gwestai Beti George. Ei gariad cyntaf yw pysgota ac mae ganddo ddiddordeb arbennig yn y Torgoch sy'n byw yn Llyn Padarn. Mae newydd ymddeol ac yn sôn am ei gyfnod yn hyfforddi ym Manceinion ac yn trafod yr heriau mae meddygon wedi ei wynebu yn ystod y pandenig. Mae'n rhannu straeon a phrofiadau personol, yn ogystal â dewis ambell i gân sydd wedi creu argraff, o Edward H i ganeuon Opera Eidalaidd.

Every month we produce a podcast for our supporters called Nomad Revisited. In each episode Tim and Nick enter the Nomad archive and chose an episode from the last 12 years, and spend an hour or so reflecting on how their faith has evolved since then. It's an exercise in self forgiveness and compassion, as they are often confronted with terrible interview technique, poor audio quality and very earnest, evangelical theology! This month we thought we'd put one of these episode on Nomad's main feed, as a free taster. It's a 2014 conversation with the author of the book The Evangelical Universalist, Robin Parry. At the time Tim and Nick would have considered ‘evangelical universalism' an oxymoron, and a slippery slope to liberalism. But how do they view it now? Interview starts at 21m 56s Show Notes → If you want to access Nomad Revisited, and our monthly Devotionals and Contemplations, head over to our Patreon page or our own members page to donate. You might also want to have a look at our blog, which we use to share the stories of the evolving faith of our podcast listeners. And if you're looking for other people to share this journey with, then register on our Listener Map and our Nomad Gathering Facebook page, and see if any other nomads are in your area.

‘The Evangelical Universalist’ was published in 2006. The author claimed to be an evangelical Christian who believes that everyone will ultimately be saved. He published under a pen name, but a few years later revealed his true identity as Robin Parry, then editorial director of UK Christian publisher Paternoster (he’s now at Wipf and Stock Publishers). Laurence M Blanchard, a pastor and author in California responds to Robin's arguments and raises questions such as "what's the point of evangelism if everyone will be saved?" Originally broadcast 17th October 2009. Read Robin's blog here: http://theologicalscribbles.blogspot.com/  Read his blog as the Evangelical Universalist here: http://evangelicaluniversalist.blogspot.com/  Read about Laurence Blanchard here: https://charteroaklighthouse.org/about-us/our-staff/  If you enjoyed this programme you may also enjoy the original show when Parry's voice was disguised: https://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable/Episodes/Unbelievable-15-Mar-2008-Christian-Universalism-will-all-be-saved USA listeners check out our new USA website for exclusive resources and to support us: http://www.unbelievable.show Subscribe to our newsletter and receive the free Unbelievable? e-book ‘In Conversation With…’ https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter   Support the show: https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable    For more faith debates visit http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB   Twitter https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb   Insta https://www.instagram.com/justin.brierley

Kat Coffin is a musician and an academic specializing in the works of C.S. Lewis and gender theory.  Before you listen to the podcast, maybe check out this wonderful summary Kat Coffin wrote on The Problem of Susan here. Or read this quick Twitter thread summary  Here’s the passage in The Last Battle that makes people so upset about Susan not getting into Aslan’s Country.  JK Rowling on Susan Pevensie and Lewis: “There comes a point where Susan, who was the older girl, is lost to Narnia because she becomes interested in lipstick. She’s become irreligious basically because she found sex. I have a big problem with that.” Neil Gaiman wrote a short story called The Problem of Susan (which we do not necessarily recommend reading as it is . . . intense.) C.S. Lewis was a lot like Susan! Lewis eventually became friends with Dorothy L Sayers and then befriended and married Joy Davidman. An American communist from Brooklyn!  Till We Have Faces--Lewis’ last novel, which was basically co-written with Joy Davidman A Grief Observed--Lewis’ book on his marriage “CS Lewis is not as evangelical as evangelicals want him to be but he’s not as progressive as I want him to be.” -- Kat Coffin George MacDonald, one of Lewis’ main literary mentors, was a universalist. Krispin mentions The Evangelical Universalist, by Robin Parry, which was originally published under the pen name Gregory MacDonald, as a nod to George MacDonald.  Shadowlands is the film about Lewis’ life and marriage to Joy. As Kat Coffin points out, there are elements of it that have been edited to fit the intended audience, so keep that in mind! Find Kat on Twitter Instagram Blog 

The harmonious life We had the privilege of celebrating our daughter and son-in-law's first wedding anniversary on Wednesday. Lydia and Bintesh have had 12 months of married life together. A special "thank you" must go to my wonderful mother-in-law who paid for the lunch at "The Florist (https://theflorist.uk.com/locations/watford) " in Watford. Getting family together has proven to be somewhat challenging during the COVID-19 shenanigans. It feels all the sweeter when it works out like it did this week. But in between we miss that sense of doing life together. I have the same feeling about our church fellowship. We see each other online, and occasionally as couples in each other's gardens. But it's not the same as having all 25 members of the Watford church singing together, praying together and chatting over tea and coffee at the end of the service. While we all miss this, it may also creatively help us to consider the true nature of our unity. I'm speaking on the topic of unity this Sunday because it is the headline from Psalm 133 - the next in the Psalms of Ascent. “How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!” (Psalm 133:1 NIV11)  The NLT swaps the word "unity" for the word "harmony". The Message version translate the verse, “How wonderful, how beautiful, when brothers and sisters get along!” (Psalm 133:1 MESSAGE)  Where does this harmony, this oneness (John 17: 20-23), come from? How is it developed? What stands in its way? I dare say we will not fully answer all these questions in one short sermon on Sunday (though you are welcome to see how far we get). However, as I reflect on the picture of harmonious family life prompted by this verse, I am reminded that unity as God intended to be is a function of a spiritually healthy approach and commitment to relationships, and nothing to do with structures and organisations. I have nothing against organisations and structures as such. But humanity has a propensity to depend upon adherence to the rules of an organisation as a poor, and indeed corrupted substitute for a godly unity. It does not seem to me that the Father, the Son and the Spirit are one because of any sense of structural conformity. What we term the Trinity is, in its essence, the fullest, most perfect and beautiful expression of what the Psalmist longs for. Consider this quote: "Christian worship is nothing more, nor less, than the Spirit enabling us to join in with Christ's worship of the Father. Christian prayer is nothing more, nor less, than the Spirit enabling us to join in with Christ's prayer to the Father." From 'Worshipping Trinity' by Robin Parry. One of the reasons we gather is to join in the self-giving worship of each part of the Godhead towards one another, and, as we worship together, we are drawn into, purified and refined in our relationships. It is God who creates the harmony. Our part is to sing his song-together. Please pray for us on Sunday that as a church, the Watford group will learn together how to be together, worship together, live together as God's people in the kind of harmony that brings him glory and us great joy. Upcoming projects for the next few days A sermon on Psalm 133 for the Watford church this Sunday, & Psalm 134 next Sunday. Continuing the new series on prayer for the Thames Valley church (based on the Lord's prayer from Matthew 6). Next class based on Matthew 6:11. Class 10 of the series “They tell of the glory of your kingdom and speak of your might” (Psalm 145:11) - How to prepare yourself to preach A quiet time coaching podcast on "on earth as it is in heaven"  Helping my son to move out into his own studio flat Writing an article on Hebrews 13:17 Editing an article called, "Leader as host, host as leader" based on the idea that leader as host might be a helpful alternative model to the leader as hero or servant Solution focused coaching Many thanks to the two people who have agreed to let me coach them. Let me know if you would like some coaching. Sessions can be as short or as long as needed.  Until the next time, I hope you find greater and greater harmony developing in your local fellowships. Please let me know what you think helps this harmony to become a reality. God bless, Malcolm

In this episode, Dru interviews scholars and publishers at the book tables and receptions at the annual meeting of the Society for Biblical Literature (which also includes the American Academy of Religion, Institute for Biblical Research, American Schools of Oriental Research, and more!). Order of appearance: Robin "the rain in Spain" Parry (Wipf & Stock) Marc Cortez (Wheaton) Rodrigo de Sousa (Faculté Jean Calvin) Nijay Gupta (George Fox University) John Anthony Dunne (Bethel Seminary) Jesse Myers/Miles Custis (Lexham Press) Ela Lazarewicz-Wyrzykowska (Margaret Beaufort Institute of Theology) Heath Thomas (Oklahoma Baptist University) Mary Katharine Hom (Independent Scholar/OnScript regular) Anne-Marie Ellithorpe (Vancouver School of Theology) The post SBL Special Report! An Inbetwepisode first appeared on OnScript.

In this episode, Dru interviews scholars and publishers at the book tables and receptions at the annual meeting of the Society for Biblical Literature (which also includes the American Academy of Religion, Institute for Biblical Research, American Schools of Oriental Research, and more!). Order of appearance: Robin "the rain in Spain" Parry (Wipf & Stock) Marc Cortez (Wheaton) Rodrigo de Sousa (Faculté Jean Calvin) Nijay Gupta (George Fox University) John Anthony Dunne (Bethel Seminary) Jesse Myers/Miles Custis (Lexham Press) Ela Lazarewicz-Wyrzykowska (Margaret Beaufort Institute of Theology) Heath Thomas (Oklahoma Baptist University) Mary Katharine Hom (Independent Scholar/OnScript regular) Anne-Marie Ellithorpe (Vancouver School of Theology)

Robin's final talk in our series explores perhaps the most significant question of all: "How does a belief in universal salvation influence my life and service in the world—including things like evangelism, counselling, and taking funerals?" Robin is a pastor as well as a theologian, and he brings a wealth of practical experience to this huge question. Does universal salvation mute the gospel and just make us melt into a kind of uncritical pantheism? Robin argues that universal salvation, far from muting our voice in the world, amplifies our voice, and the many ways through which we can bless the world.Video:https://youtu.be/mvkVU-iPKXo Slides:https://www.slideshare.net/gospelconversations/living-in-the-light-of-the-future-universal-restoration-and-practical-theologyrobin-parry iTunes, Spotify, and SoundCloud:https://GospelConversations.com/podcast Social Media:https://Facebook.com/GospelConversationshttps://Twitter.com/GospelConvershttps://YouTube.com/user/GospelConversations Website:https://GospelConversations.com Mailing List:http://eepurl.com/guDp4n

Rethinking Hell Part 2 (Is Hell Eternal Conscious Torment?): With Jordan Sutton (2019)In this episode of The Remnant Radio, Jordan Sutton is coming on the show to continue teaching us about conditionalism. The Idea that eternal life is only given to those who believe in Christ. By deduction, those who do not believe in Christ will not live eternally. Some have chosen to call this annihilationism, in short, we are discussing if hell is eternal conscious torment as it has been portrayed by media and the church, Or his Hell a place where people cease to be?Jordan will also be responding to some of the objections to conditionalism. ____________________________________________________________________________________Help Support The Channelhttps://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=GC2Z86XHHG4X6____________________________________________________________________________________ACADEMIC RESOURCES ON CONDITIONALISM The Fire That Consumes: A Biblical and Historical Study of the Doctrine of Final Punishment, 3 ed. by Edward William Fudge https://www.amazon.com/Fire-That-Consumes-Historical-Punishment/dp/1504029348Rethinking Hell: Readings in Evangelical Conditionalism Edited by Christopher Date, Gregory Stumphttps://www.amazon.com/Rethinking-Hell-Readings-Evangelical-Conditionalism-ebook/dp/B00K6Y48L2/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?keywords=Rethinking+Hell:+Readings+in+Evangelical+Conditionalism+Edited+by+Christopher+Date,+Gregory+Stump&qid=1569282964&s=books&sr=1-1-fkmr0____________________________________________________________________________________ACADEMIC RESOURCES ON TRADITIONAL POSITIONHell Under Fire: Modern Scholarship Reinvents Eternal Punishment 2004 Editors (Christopher W. Morgan Robert A. Peterson, Contributors, Gregory K. Beale, Daniel I. Block, Sinclair B. Ferguson, Mohler Jr., R. Albert, Douglas J. Moo, J. I. Packer, Robert Yarbrough) https://www.amazon.com/Hell-Under-Fire-Scholarship-Punishment/dp/B00MDAH8A0/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Hell+Under+Fire%3A+Modern+Scholarship+Reinvents+Eternal+Punishment+2004&qid=1569283567&s=books&sr=1-1____________________________________________________________________________________RESOURCES  WRITTEN FOR THE AVERAGE PERSONErasing Hell: 2011by Francis Chan and Preston Sprinkle https://www.amazon.com/Erasing-Hell-about-Eternity-Things-ebook/dp/B0054QAY8I/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?keywords=Erasing+Hell%3A+2011+by+Francis+Chan+and+Preston+Sprinkle&qid=1569283770&s=books&sr=1-1-fkmr0Hell: A Final Word 2012 by Edward W. Fudge https://www.amazon.com/Hell-Final-Edward-William-Fudge-ebook/dp/B00EHSYMBO/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Hell%3A+A+Final+Word+2012+by+Edward+W.+Fudge&qid=1569283966&s=books&sr=1-1____________________________________________________________________________________COUNTERPOINT BOOKS ON THE ISSUE Four Views on Hell (older work) 1996(Contributors, John F. Walvoord, William Crockett, Zachary J. Hayes, Clark H. Pinnock)https://www.amazon.com/Four-Views-Hell-Counterpoints-Theology/dp/0310516463/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_1?keywords=Four+Views+on+Hell+%28older+work%29+1996+Contributors&qid=1569284053&s=books&sr=1-1-fkmr1Two Views of Hell: A Biblical & Theological Dialogue (Spectrum Multiview Book) 2000Contributors (Edward Fudge, Robert A. Peterson)https://www.amazon.com/Two-Views-Hell-Biblical-Theological/dp/0830822550/ref=sr_1_fkmr3_1?keywords=Two+Views+of+Hell%3A+A+Biblical+%26+Theological+Dialogue+%28Spectrum+Multiview+Book%29+2000&qid=1569284193&s=books&sr=1-1-fkmr3Four Views on Hell: 2nd ed. (Counterpoints: Bible and Theology) – 2016Contributors (Denny Burk, Stackhouse Jr., John G., Robin Parry, Jerry Walls)https://www.amazon.com/Four-Views-Hell-Counterpoints-The

In this third talk of our Hope and Hell conference, Robin paints a sweeping picture of the story of salvation beginning with creation and ending with the eschaton. He then poses the significant question—which fits best into this picture—hell or universal salvation? This talk is quite awe-inspiring—not because it advocates universal salvation (which it does) but even more because it stretches our horizons beyond individual redemption into the purpose of the cosmos. In developing his theme, Robin draws heavily on the magnificent Patristic fathers and their grand conception of the irresistible goodness of God. Video:https://youtu.be/mvkVU-iPKXo Slides:https://www.slideshare.net/gospelconversations/the-story-of-salvation-a-narrative-theology-of-hellrobin-parry iTunes, Spotify, and SoundCloud:https://GospelConversations.com/podcast Social Media:https://Facebook.com/GospelConversationshttps://Twitter.com/GospelConvershttps://YouTube.com/user/GospelConversations Website:https://GospelConversations.com Mailing List:http://eepurl.com/guDp4n

Universal salvation raises the critically important question of how we read the Bible—or ‘hermeneutics’. That is what Robin covers in this talk. He sweeps us through a big landscape in three succinct waves—each bigger than the one before. Firstly he confronts the foreground question of biblical texts—and he makes the point that everybody has problems here. How do we reconcile God’s love with his omnipotence? He then moves onto slightly broader terrain—we need the read texts in their context BUT the meaning of the texts will often be bigger than even the author intended or realised. And finally, he finishes with a new horizon of interpretation—the future. He talks about the ‘trajectories’ of the biblical canon, which stretch beyond themselves for future generations—like ours—to articulate. He uses the development of the doctrine of the Trinity as an example. So this talk is as much about how we read the Bible as how we do or don’t find ‘universal salvation’ in the Bible.This is the second talk from our Hope and Hell conference.Video:https://youtu.be/mvkVU-iPKXoSlides:https://www.slideshare.net/gospelconversations/hermeneutics-and-hell-by-robin-parryiTunes, Spotify, and SoundCloud:https://GospelConversations.com/podcast Social Media:https://Facebook.com/GospelConversationshttps://Twitter.com/GospelConvershttps://YouTube.com/user/GospelConversations Website:https://GospelConversations.com Mailing List:http://eepurl.com/guDp4n 

Tony introduces Rev Dr Robin Parry by explaining what Gospel Conversations is all about—expanding our view of God and that means inquiring into mystery. One of the best ways to inquire is to map out the landscape of a debate—and that is exactly what Robin does in this marvellous talk. He gives us a birds-eye view of the long debate over universalism. But he goes further—and he gives us a map to navigate the territory. He defines what universalism is and is not. He explains the different pathways that have led many orthodox Christians to consider it seriously—Bible, experience, patristics, and ‘gospel logic’. This takes a lot of confusion and heat out of the debate and gives us a clear view of the topic. But it also hints at a bigger view of God, and a broader view of Christian thinking. Robin gives us the gift of years of learning and thought in one hour.This is the first talk from our Hope and Hell Conference.Video:https://youtu.be/TofvLLm_LqI Slides:https://www.slideshare.net/gospelconversations/universal-salvation-a-whistlestop-introduction-hope-and-hell-conference iTunes, Spotify, and SoundCloud:https://GospelConversations.com/podcast Social Media:https://Facebook.com/GospelConversationshttps://Twitter.com/GospelConvershttps://YouTube.com/user/GospelConversations Website:https://GospelConversations.com Mailing List:http://eepurl.com/guDp4n

In popular culture, hell is often depicted as a place full of flames, demons and screaming people. Is this what Christians really believe? Join James and our panel of Christian theologians — each with a differing view of eternal torment, and how we end up there.

In popular culture, hell is often depicted as a place full of flames, demons and screaming people. Is this what Christians really believe? Join James and our panel of Christian theologians — each with a differing view of eternal torment, and how we end up there.

What exactly is Hell? Where do we all go? I sat down with Theologian, Author, Editor, Father, Book Enthusiast and honestly one of the nicest fellows I've spoken with in a long time, Robin Parry. Currently Robin resides as Editor for Wipf and Stock - a US-based theological publisher. He was a Sixth Form College Teacher for 11 years as well.    As a Christian theologian he has become particularly infamous for his thoughts and advocation of Christian Universalism. His best known book is The Evangelical Universalist, written under the pseudonym Gregory MacDonald.    This interview was a blast to conduct and I hope you enjoy it.    Music by Dlay which is a combination effort from Ketsa Music and UTKPublishing   https://www.canisaythisatchurch.com/transcripts/2019/8/8/2-evangelical-universalism-with-dr-robin-parry-gregory-macdonald-transcript   Texts discussed in the show The Evangelical Universalist Four Views on Hell: Second Edition (Counterpoints: Bible and Theology)   http://www.patreon.com/canisaythisatchurch

I was recently asked to give a sermon on rethinking hell at a lovely little Anglican church named St Wilfrid's, and I thought to share it with you, if only to help spark some thought and further conversation about what has turned into a fairly controversial topic in recent years. I was so grateful to be received with such tremendous kindness and generosity of spirit. Obviously, though, 30 minutes is not enough to cover everything that needs to be covered on the subject, and several people reminded me afterwards of what I'd left out. Because I'm an academic, though, I was well aware of what I could not cover. So, if you're interested in wrestling more with this topic, there are a few books I would highly recommend: Thomas Allin's "Christ Triumphant" (edited by Robin Parry), Gregory McDonald's (Robin Parry's) "The Evangelical Universalist," Brad Jersak's "Her Gates Will Never Shut," Hans Urs von Balthasar's "Dare We Hope," and Thomas Talbot's "The Inescapable Love of God." 

Suggested readings are provided to explore the subject of worship. They include, “Proclamation and Praise: Hebrews 2:12 and the Christology of Worship, by Ron Man, “Liturgical Theology: The Church as Worshiping Community”, by Simon Chan, “Worship: Its Theology and Practice”, by Jean-Jacques von Allmen, “Engaging With God: A Biblical Theology of Worship”, by David Peterson, “Worship By The Book”, by D. A. Carson, “Worship: Adoration and Action”, edited by D. A. Carson, “Recalling the Hope of Glory”, by Allen P. Ross, “Worship Old and New”, by Robert E. Webber, “Worship And The Reality Of God: An Evangelical Theology of Real Presence”, by John Davis, “The Message In The Music: Studying Contemporary Praise and Worship”, edited by Robert Woods and Brian Walrath, “Ancient-Future Time”, by Robert E. Webber, and “Worshipping Trinity: Coming Back to the Heart of Worship”, by Robin Parry. Review the past lessons and what has been covered so far in the course. Explore a chart which covers the aspects of worship including Attitude/disposition, the physical, and liturgical or cultic. Explore the words used for “fear” which include yārē' (יָרֵא), phobeomai (φοβέομαι), sebomai (σέβομαι), eulabeomai (εὐλαβέομαι), and eusebeomai (εὐσέβέομαι).The words used for “bow down” include hištaḥăwâ (הִשְׁתַּחֲוָה) and proskuneo (προσκυνέω). The words used for “serve” include ‘ābad (עָבַד), douleuō (δουλεύω), šārat (שָׁרַת),latreuō (λατρεύω), and leitourgeō (λειτουργέω). Consider that Christ is the Minister in the Holy places. Explorethe Object and Subject of worship. The object of our worship is God. Usually we think of ourselves as the subject of worship but God is both the Object and Subject of worship.

Robin Parry is a theologian best known for advocating universalism (see our interview with him on this very topic). More recently he's turned his attention to writing about The Biblical Cosmos. In this book he systematically lays out all the weirdness of the biblical universe, with its flat earth, the dead residing underneath it and God residing above a solid sky dome. Oh, and there's sea monsters and angel-stars for good measure. The question is, then, how do we relate to a God who lives in this universe?  If you want more from Nomad, check out our website, and follow us on Facebook and twitter If you're looking for other people to share this journey with, then register on our Listener Map, and see if any other nomads are in your area.  Nomad can only keep going because a small group of faithful listeners help us pay the bills. If you want to join them, you can make regular donations at Patreon or a one-off or regular donation through PayPal, the links to which you can find on our support page. As a thank you, you'll have access to Nomad Book Club, our online community The Beloved Listener Lounge, and Nomad Devotionals, where we're attempting to reconstruct worship through a creative mix of songs, music, readings, prayers and guest reflections.

Dr. Robin Parry joins Rethinking Hell contributor Chris Date to discuss his chapter on Universalism, and his responses to other contributors, in Zondervan’s forthcoming second edition of Four Views on Hell. Links Four Views on Hell @ Zondervan http://zondervanacademic.com/products/four-views-on-hell-1 Four … Continue reading →

Rethinking Hell contributors Nick and Allison Quient join Chris Date to respond to some clips from Dr. Robin Parry’s plenary speech at the 2015 Rethinking Hell Conference, in which he presented a theological case for universalism. This episode contains the … Continue reading →

Rethinking Hell contributors Nick and Allison Quient join Chris Date to respond to some clips from Dr. Robin Parry’s plenary speech at the 2015 Rethinking Hell Conference, in which he presented a theological case for universalism. This episode contains the … Continue reading →

Robin Parry is an evangelical, but unlike most evangelicals he doesn't believe that Hell and death is the end of the story for most of humanity. Instead, he believes the Bible teaches that we will all ultimately be reconciled to God and enjoy eternity with him. So we set Robin a challenge. Can he find universalism in the Christmas story? Tune in to find out the results!  If you want more from Nomad, check out our website, and follow us on Facebook and twitter If you're looking for other people to share this journey with, then register on our Listener Map, and see if any other nomads are in your area.  Nomad can only keep going because a small group of faithful listeners help us pay the bills. If you want to join them, you can make regular donations at Patreon or a one-off or regular donation through PayPal, the links to which you can find on our support page. As a thank you, you'll have access to Nomad Book Club, our online community The Beloved Listener Lounge, and Nomad Devotionals, where we're attempting to reconstruct worship through a creative mix of songs, music, readings, prayers and guest reflections.

Robin Parry is an evangelical, but unlike the majority of evangelicals he doesn't believe that Hell and death is the end of the story for the majority of humanity. Instead he believes the Bible teaches that we will all ultimately be reconciled to God and enjoy eternity with him. Tune in for a fascinating conversation. If you want more from Nomad, check out our website, and follow us on Facebook and twitter If you're looking for other people to share this journey with, then register on our Listener Map, and see if any other nomads are in your area.  Nomad can only keep going because a small group of faithful listeners help us pay the bills. If you want to join them, you can make regular donations at Patreon or a one-off or regular donation through PayPal, the links to which you can find on our support page. As a thank you, you'll have access to Nomad Book Club, our online community The Beloved Listener Lounge, and Nomad Devotionals, where we're attempting to reconstruct worship through a creative mix of songs, music, readings, prayers and guest reflections.

"The Evangelical Universalist" was published several years ago.  The author claimed to be an evangelical Christian who believes that everyone will ultimately be saved.  He published under a pen name, but recently revealed his true identity as Robin Parry, editorial director of UK Christian publisher Paternoster. While Robin's views do not represent those of Paternoster, he tells why he has personally come to believe that the Bible teaches that everyone will ultimately be saved. Laurence M Blanchard, a pastor and author in California responds to Robin's arguments and raises questions such as "what's the point of evangelism if everyone will be saved?" Read Robin's blog here: http://theologicalscribbles.blogspot.com/ Read his blog as the Evangelical Universalist here: http://evangelicaluniversalist.blogspot.com/ Read about Laurence Blanchard here: http://http://www.charteroaklighthouse.org/about_us.htm To order "The Evangelical Universalist" book: Click here for the UK Click here for the US To hear more Christian and non-Christian debates visit the showpage at www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable or get the podcast or via Itunes If you enjoyed this programme you may also enjoy the original show when Parry's voice was disguised: Unbelievable? 15 Mar 2008 Christian Universalism - Will everyone be saved? For information on the Zacharias Trust apologetics training day mentioned at the end of the programme visit http://www.zactrust.org/ Join the discussion at the Premier Community

Dr. Robin Parry joins Rethinking Hell contributor Chris Date to discuss universalism and his book (written under the pseudonym Gregory MacDonald), The Evangelical Universalist. Links The Evangelical Universalist, 2nd ed, available at Amazon. Robin’s blog, Theological Scribbles.

Fresh from the release of the second edition of his book, The Evangelical Universalist, Robin Parry pays a visit to Beyond the Box to talk to Steve about the current state of acceptance of Christian Universalism in evangelical circles and the effect this has had on other areas of theology within the body of Christ. […]

Dr. Parry discusses the importance of "lament" and the role of Israel in salvation history.

Dr. Parry discusses the importance of "lament" and the role of Israel in salvation history.

Dr Robin Parry spoke at our postgraduate seminar on the subject of 'Christian Universalism'. Dr Robin Parry Our very own Jon Swales gave a short response which was followed by a time of Q and A. Click the file below to play the audio or right click and select "save as.." to download it to your own computer. Robin Parry (mp3 - 46.5MB) Talk given on 28-03-11

Dr Robin Parry spoke at our postgraduate seminar on the subject of 'Christian Universalism'. Dr Robin Parry Our very own Jon Swales gave a short response which was followed by a time of Q and A. Click the file below to play the audio or right click and select "save as.." to download it to your own computer. Robin Parry (mp3 - 46.5MB) Talk given on 28-03-11

In this interview in Scotland, Dr. Robin Parry discusses the importance of having a trinitarian perspective in our worship.

In this interview in Scotland, Dr. Robin Parry discusses the importance of having a trinitarian perspective in our worship.