Podcasts about Unhitched

Oona Metz, LICSW, CGP, is a psychotherapist, writer, and speaker for more than 30 years. She's on a mission to help women navigate the emotional journey of divorce. She writes about divorce, parenting and group therapy and her book, Unhitched: Thriving Before, During and After Divorce, published by Simon and Schuster will be out in January, 2026.  Oona has treated hundreds of women who are navigating the emotional journey of divorce. Recognizing the immense need for additional divorce support groups, last year she founded the Beacon Group Fellowship, a training program to teach mental health providers how to lead these groups.  For tips and advice from women, for women who are navigating divorce connect with Oona:Web: oonametz.comIG: @oonametzFB: @womennavigatingdivorceLI: Oona Metz, LICSW, CGP 

Richard Seymour, PhD is the author of the forthcoming Disaster Nationalism: The Downfall of Liberal Civilization (October 2024). He is a Northern Irish writer and broadcaster, and a founding editor of Salvage magazine. His writing can be found in the New York Times, The Guardian, the London Review of Books, the New Statesman, Al Jazeera, and innumerable other publications. He is the author of The Liberal Defence of Murder (2008), The Meaning of David Cameron (2010), American Insurgents (2012), Unhitched (2013), Against Austerity (2014), Corbyn: The Strange Rebirth of Radical Politics (2016 & 2017), The Twittering Machine (2019), and is a co-author of The Tragedy of the Worker (2021) by the Salvage collective. His regular writings can also be found on his Patreon.

Disclaimer: The content of this podcast episode includes discussions about personal experiences, including topics such as abuse and suicide. The stories shared are based on the personal perspectives of the individuals who are bravely sharing their journeys. The views and opinions expressed in these stories are solely those of the individuals sharing them and do not reflect the views of the podcast host, production team, or any affiliated individuals or organizations. We want to acknowledge that abuse and suicide are serious and sensitive topics. It's important to understand that the experiences shared here are deeply personal and may not apply to everyone's situation. The purpose of discussing these topics is to create a platform for open conversations, increase awareness, and promote understanding. If you or someone you know is in need of support or assistance related to abuse, suicide, or mental health issues, it's crucial to seek help from professionals or appropriate resources in your area. The content provided in this episode is not intended as a substitute for professional advice, counseling, or medical treatment. Names and identifying details may have been changed to protect the privacy and confidentiality of individuals mentioned in the stories. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental. By listening to this podcast, you agree that the host, production team, and platform are not responsible for any actions you take or decisions you make based on the content of this episode. We appreciate your understanding and empathy as we explore these important topics. Our intention is to foster awareness, empathy, and support within our diverse audience. If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse or suicidal thoughts, please seek help immediately. For mental health support or crisis intervention, contact a qualified mental health professional or reach out to a crisis hotline in your area. Thank you for being a part of these conversations and for respecting the sensitivity of the topics discussed. Host, Nani NRIPelliGola Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/nripelligola/⁠⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nripelligolashow/message

Disclaimer: The content of this podcast episode includes discussions about personal experiences, including topics such as abuse and suicide. The stories shared are based on the personal perspectives of the individuals who are bravely sharing their journeys. The views and opinions expressed in these stories are solely those of the individuals sharing them and do not reflect the views of the podcast host, production team, or any affiliated individuals or organizations. We want to acknowledge that abuse and suicide are serious and sensitive topics. It's important to understand that the experiences shared here are deeply personal and may not apply to everyone's situation. The purpose of discussing these topics is to create a platform for open conversations, increase awareness, and promote understanding. If you or someone you know is in need of support or assistance related to abuse, suicide, or mental health issues, it's crucial to seek help from professionals or appropriate resources in your area. The content provided in this episode is not intended as a substitute for professional advice, counseling, or medical treatment. Names and identifying details may have been changed to protect the privacy and confidentiality of individuals mentioned in the stories. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental. By listening to this podcast, you agree that the host, production team, and platform are not responsible for any actions you take or decisions you make based on the content of this episode. We appreciate your understanding and empathy as we explore these important topics. Our intention is to foster awareness, empathy, and support within our diverse audience. If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse or suicidal thoughts, please seek help immediately. For mental health support or crisis intervention, contact a qualified mental health professional or reach out to a crisis hotline in your area. Thank you for being a part of these conversations and for respecting the sensitivity of the topics discussed. Host,  Nani  NRIPelliGola Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/nripelligola/⁠⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nripelligolashow/message

Thanks for listening! Host,  Nani NRIPelliGola Podcast ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/nripelligola/⁠⁠ Disclaimer: The content of this podcast episode includes discussions about personal experiences, including topics such as abuse. The stories shared are based on the personal perspectives of the individuals who are bravely sharing their journeys. The views and opinions expressed in these stories are solely those of the individuals sharing them and do not reflect the views of the podcast host, production team, or any affiliated individuals or organizations. We want to acknowledge that abuse is serious and sensitive topic. It's important to understand that the experiences shared here are deeply personal and may not apply to everyone's situation. The purpose of discussing these topics is to create a platform for open conversations, increase awareness, and promote understanding. If you or someone you know is in need of support or assistance related to abuse or divorce, it's crucial to seek help from professionals or appropriate resources in your area. The content provided in this episode is not intended as a substitute for professional advice or counseling. Names and identifying details may have been changed to protect the privacy and confidentiality of individuals mentioned in the stories. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental. By listening to this podcast, you agree that the host, production team, and platform are not responsible for any actions you take or decisions you make based on the content of this episode. We appreciate your understanding and empathy as we explore these important topics. Our intention is to foster awareness, empathy, and support within our diverse audience. If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, please seek help immediately. For legal advice regarding abuse or related matters, consult with a qualified legal professional in your jurisdiction. Thank you for being a part of these conversations and for respecting the sensitivity of the topics discussed. Host,  Nani NRIPelliGola Podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nripelligolashow/message

Re-Run Unhitched and Unbiblical ministry of Andy Stanley

Top headlines for Thursday, October 12, 2023In this episode, we delve into the escalating situation in Gaza as a fuel shortage leads to a power outage while the United States pursues aid solutions for civilians caught in crossfire. Then, we explore whether the Israel conflict could be seen as Biblical prophecy taking form. We'll also reflect on the controversial decision of an individual named Andy to unhitch his beliefs from New Testament theology, emphasizing the importance of not believing everything we think and staying in line with God's word. Finally, we discuss the backlash from Italian evangelicals over an international group's participation in an ecumenical prayer with Pope Francis, questioning whether it threatens global church unity. Subscribe to this Podcast Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Overcast Follow Us on Social Media @ChristianPost on Twitter Christian Post on Facebook @ChristianPostIntl on Instagram Subscribe on YouTube Get the Edifi App Download for iPhone Download for Android Subscribe to Our Newsletter Subscribe to the Freedom Post, delivered every Monday and Thursday Click here to get the top headlines delivered to your inbox every morning! Links to the News Israel-Gaza updates: Gaza out of fuel; Israel ready for offense | World News Greg Laurie talks potential fulfillment of Bible prophecy | Church & Ministries News Pro-life pregnancy center files FACE Act lawsuit against vandals | U.S. News How Andy Stanley unhitched himself from New Testament theology | Voice World Evangelical Alliance criticized for Vatican prayer vigil | World News Pastor, father of 5 suffers fatal heart attack | Church & Ministries News Father, 3 sons imprisoned for selling toxic 'miracle' cure | U.S. News

For the last few weeks, all eyes, at least evangelical eyes, have been locked on Atlanta. When North Point Community Church announced the “Unconditional” conference, held this past weekend, many noted that two of the speakers were men “married” to other men. Many of the rest were on the record as “affirming” same-sex relationships, recognizing LGBTQ as legitimate categories of human identity, and describing their work as hoping to convert Christians to their ideas about sex, identity, and marriage. Would this conference mark Andy Stanley's final departure from historic Christian teaching on human sexuality?   Stanley, who is among America's most prominent pastors, defended the conference and choice of speakers due to the focus of the event. In his Sunday sermon, he responded to the criticism, stating that this conference was not about the theology of human sexuality, or even about talking someone out of a LGBTQ identity. Rather, he said, it was aimed at “parents of LGBTQ+ children and ministry leaders looking to discover ways to support parents and LGBTQ+ children;” in other words, parents who had already tried (and failed) to talk their children out of these identities and now only wished to stay in relationship with them.   Even if the conference was intentionally designed to not address the questions of the morality of same-sex relationships and alternate sexual identities, as apologist and “Unconditional” conference attendee Alan Shlemon noted, it answered these questions “by virtue of who they platformed, their resources, their recommendations. It's a confusing message at best, and at worst it's... saying that homosexual sex would be permissible, (and) satisfying transgender ideations would be permissible. (To hear more of Shlemon's perspective, watch his interview with fellow apologist professor Sean McDowell here.)  On Sunday, Stanley maintained that the conference successfully met its stated goal without implying any kind of moral or theological shift. This is possible because of something Stanley has said both about this conference and about the overall work of the Church. Introducing in another context the work of “Unconditional” conference speakers Greg and Lynn McDonald, founders of “Embracing the Journey,” Stanley stated the following: “This is the reality for those of us who are in ministry... we are dealing with real people and real relationships. It is not political for me... It is relational, because we are in ministry, and because we've learned to distinguish between theology and ministry, we can figure this out.”    This is, I think, Stanley's primary and most problematic contention: that pastoral ministry can be, and really must be, “unhitched” from theology. With this presumption, Stanley has continued to insist that North Point remains committed to biblical teaching about sex as only for marriage and about marriage as only for a man and a woman. At the same time, though he has never publicly and officially come out as “affirming” of homosexuality, Stanley has consistently described it as something that simply is, something that is part of people's lives and not something that we should expect to change or be changed. He has praised the faith of people who, though they have embraced an “alternative lifestyle,” still wish to be connected to the Church, including the “married” men who presented at the “Unconditional” conference. He has also described gay marriage as a reasonable alternative if singleness is “not sustainable,” and both he and conference materials consistently used the identifiers of “gay,” “gay Christian,” and “LGBTQ+” to refer to those who struggle with same-sex attraction or gender dysphoria.     Neither Scripture nor the teaching of the church throughout millennia of Christian theology is nearly as ambiguous about such matters. The Bible is clear about God's design and intentions for His image bearers, male and female, the marital union, sexual desires, and relational and sexual sins. The conference, as if this teaching were not clear, claimed to offer “a quieter middle” in a world that demands we “choose sides.” On Sunday, Stanley claimed that this matched the ministry of Jesus who “drew circles instead of lines,” drawing people in rather than keeping them out.    Jesus' pastoral practice was, of course, unparalleled. He often surprised people by drawing them to Himself. In other words, He drew circles. But He also drew lines. For example, after drawing in the woman caught in adultery, He sent her off with a clear line. When questioned about divorce, Jesus pointed to the lines drawn in creation, of male and female and permanence. Of course, Paul drew lines, too, especially on issues of sexual morality to the church at Corinth.    In the nineteenth century, theological liberals, attempting to defend Christianity against cultural disdain for the supernatural, unhitched the practical results of Christianity in people's lives from the truths about Who Christ is and what He accomplished. Relegating questions of theology to abstract and even arbitrary slogans, churches that embraced liberalism ceased to be churches and, even worse, ceased to be Christian.   “Unhitching” our doctrine from our pastoral care makes sense if the goal of the Church is simply to help people live better lives. Reducing the Church this way only elevates the self. Ministry, once unhitched from doctrine, devolves into idolatry. Like the golden calf worshiped in the time of the Exodus, it is possible to claim God's name while losing all moral direction.    This Breakpoint was co-authored by Dr. Timothy Padgett. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.  

In this episode, we dive into John 19 and examine the ongoing transition from guilt/innocence culture to shame/honor culture in progressive Christianity. We underscore the importance of firmly anchoring our lives in the entirety of Scripture, advocating against any detachment from core Biblical principles, which can potentially result in theological instability and the rise of cancel culture within the faith.

I was on the Protestant Libertarian Podcast to talk about my book Unhitched and the movement to disconnect Christianity from the Old Testament. Official episode […]

BENNETT YELLIN Born and raised in Los Angeles, Bennett received his B.A. in fiction from U.C.L.A.  Still not ready to enter the real world, he enrolled at UMass in Amherst for an M.F.A. in fiction. It was there — on the first day of school — that he met and befriended Peter Farrelly. On a lark, they tried writing a comedy together and this spec script ultimately got into the hands of Eddie Murphy and the Zucker Brothers, creators of Airplane and The Naked Gun. Both Murphy and the Zuckers asked the duo to write movies for them, and their career was off and running. Yellin wrote exclusively with Peter for years until they asked his brother Bobby to join them. The three went on to write a number of unproduced features together until they created Dumb and Dumber in 1994 and reunited in 2014 to co-write the official sequel chronicling the further idiotic adventures of Harry and Lloyd, Dumb and Dumber To. In 2007, the Farrelly Brothers branched out on their own and Yellin partnered with James Robert Johnson to create a professional writing duo that has endured for sixteen years. Among the plethora of projects they've tackled during their career — some produced, others not — the two have co-written Let's Scare Jessica to Death for Paramount Pictures, the Fox situation comedy Unhitched, the direct-to-DVD thriller Joy Ride 2: Dead Ahead, Paramount Pictures' Hotel For Dogs 2, the Anchor Bay action-thriller In the Blood with Gina Carano, the 20th Century Fox family film, Santa's Little Helper, and the Warner Brothers re-boot of the Police Academy series, Police Academy: Takin' it to the Streets. More recently, Yellin and Johnston have co-written a live action family stage show adaptation of the hugely popular Angry Birds IP, and the two are currently at work creating an original pilot for a new animated show.Bennett's Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/bennett.yellinPhoto: Copyright Wilkinson/2023Opening and closing music courtesy the very talented Zakhar Valaha via Pixabay.To contact Wilkinson- email him at BecomingWilkinson@gmail.com

Actor Craig Bierko's film roles include Timothy in the 1996 action film The Long Kiss Goodnight which he credits for being cast in darkly humorous roles such as Max Baer in Cinderella Man opposite Russell Crowe, Tom Ryan in Scary Movie 4 (spoofing Tom Cruise throughout the film), Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, and The Thirteenth Floor. In 2000 Bierko made his Broadway debut as Professor Harold Hill in Susan Stroman's critically acclaimed revival of Meredith Willson's The Music Man. He played “the jazz guy” Ray King, a love interest for Carrie Bradshaw in the fourth season of Sex and the City, attorney Jeffrey Coho on season three of the ABC television series Boston Legal and one of four newly divorced friends on Fox's short-lived Unhitched. He was cast as Dave Lister in the pilot for the American TV version of the British show Red Dwarf and has appeared twice on TV's Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - first as Andy Eckerson, a United States Deputy Marshal who is working with the SVU (and ex-flame Det. Olivia Benson) to recapture an escaped convict and several years later, a serial rapist. He also appeared for four seasons in the Peabody Award-winning series UnREAL as Chet Wilton, the eccentric, drug addicted, womanizing creator of a reality dating show. Recently, he appeared on The Blacklist as The Chairman, the coldly sociopathic head of an underground stock market for criminals and will be seen on season two of the hit Netflix show Sex/Life as a superstar literary agent. Craig would love you to donate to Loma Linda University Children's Hospital: https://lluch.org/ways-give

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In this episode I talk once again to Cody Cook, author of the book Unhitched: Why Jesus Can't Be Divorced from The Old Testament. In this book, Cody critically examines the work of three prominent Christian thinkers who make various arguments that Christians ought to marginalize or outright ignore the Old Testament. We explore the work of Keith Giles, Greg Boyd, and Andy Stanley. Cody explains how many of their ideas have precedents that are rooted in antiquity and demonstrates the deficiencies and contradictions in their arguments. Cody then presents his personal interpretive framework for understanding the Old Testament and gives those that struggle with the Old Testament suggestions for better understanding the works that are included within it. This is one you will not want to miss!If you are interested in getting this book for free, check out Cody's Amazon site where you can download Unhitched (as well as his other works) on Kindle and no cost until Friday, March 24, 2023. Enjoy! Media Referenced:Un-hitched: Why Jesus Can't Be Divorced From The Old Testament: https://a.co/d/eLUmfK7Cody Cook's Website: https://www.cantus-firmus.comTwitter: @CantusFirmusCCCantus Firmus Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cantus-firmus/id926516807 The Protestant Libertarian Podcast is a project of the Libertarian Christian Institute and a part of the Christians For Liberty Network. The Libertarian Christian Institute can be found at www.libertarianchristians.com. Questions, comments, suggestions? Please reach out to me at theprotestantlibertarian@gmail.com.  You can also follow the podcast on Twitter: @prolibertypod. For more about the show, you can go to theprotestantlibertarianpodcast.com. If you like the show and want to support it, you can! Check out the Protestant Libertarian Podcast page at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theplpodcast. Also, please consider giving me a star rating and leaving me a review, it really helps expand the shows profile! Thanks!

Pastor Joel weighs in on Andy Stanley and his recent statements.

On This episode of a Quick Shot of Romance Heather and Becky are reviewing Unhitched by Jillian Neal.   This is book 4 in the Camden Ranch Series and can be read as a standalone. 

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Jesus commanded his followers not to do a few things. But his "not" commandments were so extreme his followers were tempted not to even try. And then, Jesus rose from the dead and everything changed. Discussion Questions: https://bit.ly/3KQldbz

In this eposide Pastor Zach and TC talk about how you should unhitch yourself from Andy Stanley and his teachings.

Unhitched from our James L Brooks conversation, a separate discussion on the musical he made with songs by Prince, Sinead O'Connor and Carole King, which were subsequently removed before the movie's release - begging the question, was I'll Do Anything any better without them?

We sit down with the prolific writer and thinker Richard Seymour, Co-Founder of Salvage Magazine and author of The Meaning of David Cameron (2010), Unhitched (2013), Against Austerity (2014) and Corbyn: The Strange Rebirth of Radical Politics (2016). Since 2013, Seymour has turned to Lacanian theory in his writing and analysis of contemporary politics. We discuss what he finds valuable in psychoanalytic theory, the recent fractures over the trans movement in the Lacanian field, the patriarchy question, Oedipal politics, family abolition, meritocracy and Richard's next book project The Little Red Self-Help Book. We conclude with a discussion on the future of the far right. If you like this conversation and might be willing to pitch in to support us, please become a member of our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/torsiongroups 

Daniel Tutt sits down with the prolific writer and thinker Richard Seymour, Co-Founder of Salvage Magazine and author of The Meaning of David Cameron (2010), Unhitched (2013), Against Austerity (2014) and Corbyn: The Strange Rebirth of Radical Politics (2016). Since 2016, Seymour has turned to Lacanian theory in his writing and analysis of contemporary politics. We discuss what he finds valuable in psychoanalytic theory, the recent fractures over the trans movement in the Lacanian field, the patriarchy question, Oedipal politics, family abolition, meritocracy and Richard's next book project The Little Red Self-Help Book. We conclude with a discussion on the future of the far right.Support Zer0 Books on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/zerobooksSubscribe: http://bit.ly/SubZeroBooksFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZeroBooks/Twitter: https://twitter.com/zer0books-----Other links:Check out the projects of some of the new contributors to Zer0 Books:Acid HorizonPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/acidhorizonpo...YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/acidhorizonMerch: crit-drip.comThe Horror VanguardApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/horrorvanguardBuddies Without OrgansApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/my/podcast...Website: https://buddieswithout.org/Xenogothic: https://xenogothic.com/Support Daniel Tutt's work by visiting the Torsion Groups Patreon account: https://patreon.com/torsiongroups

Today I would like to give pointers for understanding Jesus' parables. I consider the parable to be one of the greatest of all teaching devices, and a legacy of the Greatest Teacher. I will end this episode by sharing about one of my favorite writers of non-Biblical parables. One little detail to understand is that the word ‘parable' (Greek paraboles) had a wider meaning than we normally think of in English, and you may see this sometimes in the New Testament. In English, we normally think of a parable as a story that points to some deeper meaning. However, as an example, the word ‘parable' is used for a one-sentence figurative teaching in Mark 7:17 where it refers back to Jesus' statement in verse 15: GW “Nothing that goes into a person from the outside can make him unclean. It's what comes out of a person that makes him unclean.” In verse 17, the disciples ask Jesus to explain that ‘parable'. With that footnote, I want you to know that I will really just be talking briefly about what we normally think of as parables, the story type. In the episode notes, I give links to more complete and scholarly information than what I will present to you. In particular, I recommend viewing the 6 minute video from bibleproject.com entitled The Parables of Jesus. Also in the episode notes, I have links to both a video and a good summary about Interpreting Parables by Bob Utley. ======= Bob Utley's Special Topic page on Interpreting Parables: http://www.freebiblecommentary.org/special_topics/parable_interpretation.html Bob Utley's video on Luke 15: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f76EvjGy7Jw Don't miss the cool video from BibleProject.com! Title: The Parables of Jesus I appreciated the original thinking and humorous examples in this short article: https://www.1517.org/articles/understanding-jesus-parables ======= As I was thinking about what to mention to you, I was reading a historically-interesting commentary by Christopher Wordsworth from 1856, and I almost stumbled into a common error in interpreting parables, which is thinking of them as allegories. An example of this is Luke chapter 15, where we have the parable of the Lost Sheep, the Lost Coin, and the Lost Son. Wordsworth gives an allegorical interpretation, assigning an identity to all the characters. In this case, the shepherd is Christ, who searches for his lost sheep. That's not too bad. But seeing the woman who loses one of her coins as a picture of the church, is definitely stretching things. Similarly in the Parable of the Lost Son, the father is interpreted as God, the younger son as the Gentiles who repent, and the older son as the Jews. One of the things that leads people to take an overly allegorical approach to the parables has to be Jesus himself, in his foundational teaching about the parables found in Mark 4, Mat. 13, and Luk. 8. In Jesus' explanation of the Parable of the Sower, He might almost contradict my last point about allegorical interpretation. It just happens that the Parable of the Sower (also called the Parable of the Different Kinds of Soil) has clear allegorical elements (the birds, path, rocky soil, etc), whereas for many other parables it doesn't help to seek an allegorical identity for the various participants. A second thing that is unusual in the Parable of the Soils is that it has clear multiple teaching points, whereas most parables have a single, simple point. I have mentioned all this heavy stuff to bring us around to this simple point: When we get too fancy in our interpretation of parables, we tend to miss the main point, which is to ask, “How does this apply to me?” The cool thing about parables is that Jesus intended them to be multi-purpose. People who were ready to believe in Jesus would get one interpretation, and the religious leaders criticizing Him would understand Jesus' meaning very differently. Both groups got a correct interpretation, as Jesus intended, even though the interpretations were different. This propensity of parables to be interpreted differently has a plus side and a negative side. On one hand, we must remember that parables are not good for determining doctrine. Let's not decide the timing of Jesus' second coming based on parables, but some of the parables clearly illustrate something about Jesus' second coming. The plus side is that the Holy Spirit may use Jesus' parables to say something very pointedly appropriate for you. I have been amazed that in the Parable of Different Kinds of Soil I sometimes find that I am dangerously close to living amongst thorns, way too concerned with the cares of this life. But in a few months when I come across the parable again, I find that I have moved over to the rocky soil, meaning that I might glibly say that I love God's Word, but on that day if I am honest, I have to admit that my roots are dangerously shallow. Another illustration of a personal application for me is this, which I don't think I have ever shared with anyone before: When I read the story of the prodigal son, I am reminded that I acted like the prodigal son, when I was young and thoughtless, by asking for part of my inheritance early. I didn't realize that this was tantamount to wishing my father dead. How this must have hurt him! I wish I could tell him how sorry I am that I ever did that. Don't look to parables for decisions about moving to another city, quitting your job, or selling your house. That's not what I mean by a personal application. Finally, here are three final pointers: Understanding the context and the audience Jesus was speaking to is key to understanding what Jesus was saying. You can see a progression in Luke's Gospel that leads from more general parables about the Kingdom of God, to Jesus' identity as the king who will return, and to whom everyone will give an account. Look to see if the Gospel writer or Jesus himself tells what He was driving at. And also take note of any surprising twist in the story. Such twists often give an important clue to the meaning. Let me illustrate that idea of a surprising twist found in some parables. One of my favorite booklets that we printed to display our translation in Indonesia is a collection of 25 parables. If I am in Indonesia, I like to have that booklet handy in my bag. There was one devout Islamic taxi driver that took me to my home at least six times. Because of frequent traffic jams in Jakarta, a 20 minute trip can take two hours on bad days. So I started reading the parables to him. He was interested, and it was way better than trying to debate with him about our religions. After many of the parables he would say, “OK, yeah. I think we Muslims could agree with that one.” That continued until we got to the Parable of the Vineyard owner in Matthew 20. That's the one where the vineyard owner gives all the workers the same pay for a full day's work, even though some workers only worked for one hour. He responded, “What?! He did that? That's crazy. That's unfair!” This gave me an opportunity to talk about God's kindness. We call it grace. God wants to be generous with us, because none of us can manage to earn our salvation. God designed this counterintuitive situation so that all glory would go to our Savior, and none would go to us. As I will not be living in the same place in Jakarta when I go back in July, it is not likely that I will take that route again with the same taxi driver. It is not appropriate for me to share his name. But you can join me in praying for that taxi driver that I read parables to. One of my spiritual fathers (Richard Burson) introduced me to the parables of Safed the Sage. Safed was the pen name of William E. Barton, who lived from 1861 to 1930. William Barton was a highly regarded Congregational pastor, and also a published expert on the life of Abraham Lincoln. Barton also edited a Sunday School newsletter (and in his day, Sunday School included adult classes). In the newsletters he first published his Parables of Safed the Sage. These were picked up by newspapers who republished them, and around 1919 the parables were published in several books. Happily, you can find Barton's parables of Safed the Sage as free downloads at the Library of Congress website. They are in the public domain. Barton's writing style is humorous because he used an affected old-fashioned style of English, mixing in expressions like in the King James Bible. And he heightened the effect by using capital letters in strange places, for words that he wanted to highlight. So I feel that often his parables are better when read, rather than in audio form. I have so appreciated Barton's parables that I have recorded many of them for a podcast that I call JoySightings, found at joysightings.info. You can subscribe to this podcast in any podcast player. I will give you two short examples of the parables of Safed the Sage in this podcast. They are different than Jesus' parables in that Safed usually gives the meaning of his parable at the end. I think you will enjoy the experience of hearing a new parable. Think of how engaging Jesus' parables would have been, and still are, for people hearing them for the first time! The Gravity Trolley I journeyed unto a distant State, even to California, and I rode upon a Trolley that ran Six miles back from the Railway Station into the hills. And I observed that all the way as we Ascended, the Motorman consumed Electric Current, but when we Descended, then did he shut off the Juice, and controlled our speed by means of the Brake, with an Emergency Brake at hand, and I spake unto certain of those with whom I rode, of the Trolley, and of how the Roadbed was all Up-Hill one way, and all Down-Hill the other way; and how they used two kinds of power, even Electricity and Gravitation, and each of them in one direction only. And one of them spake unto me, saying, Thus it was intended when this Road was Surveyed, and before they had Electric Power; for in that day did they haul the cars Up-Hill with Mules; and there was a Platform upon the Rear of the Car, and the Mules Ascended the Platform and rode down. And they told me how the Mules soon learned the trick, so that as soon as they were unhitched they hastened to the rear of the car and climbed up. And others told me many things about those Mules; and a certain Woman procured for me a Picture of the Car with the Passengers riding Inside and the Mules riding Outside, and the Mules enjoying it as much as the Passengers. And it pleased me much. Now it came to pass in time that the Electric Current Emancipated the Mules, and the Owners of the Trolley sold the Mules. And farmers bought them at a good price, for the Mules were fat and strong. But it was a Bad Buy for the farmers. For those Mules would pull the Plow Up-Hill to the end of the Furrow, and then turn around and seek to climb up on the rear end of the Plow in order to ride down! And when they found no Platform, then were they Troubled in their Mind and much Bewildered. Neither was it Possible ever to teach them to pull any load Down-Hill. Now I know many people with whom this System worketh the other way, and who are very willing to be hitched up to a job that runneth down hill by Gravity or the labor of others, but who insist upon riding or being Unhitched when the Trolley hitteth the up-grade. For the work of the Lord hath its Up-Hill and its Down-Hill aspects, and if there be any Platforms provided for those who would ride, thou shalt find them already occupied by kindred souls who have beaten you to it. On Rising Above the Clouds I rode upon a Railway Train; and we were in the Rocky Mountains. And we awoke in the morning, and the Train was climbing, with two Engines pulling us, and one pushing behind. And we were nigh unto Twelve Furlongs above the sea. And it came to pass as we ascended, that there were clouds below us, and Clouds upon the sides of the Mountains, but there were no clouds above us, but the clear shining of the Morning Sun. And there came unto me a small Girl and her younger Brother, who were riding upon the Train, and we talked about the clouds. For so did John Ruskin, and Aristophanes, and the little lad was very happy, and said, I have never been above the Clouds before. And his sister was worldly wise. And she said, A Cloud ain't nothing but just fog. And he said, Nay, but it is more. And behold now, how then is a cloud just under us, and we ride on top of it? And she said, We are on the Rails, just as we always have been; and there can't nobody ride on a Cloud. And the boy said, Jesus can ride upon a Cloud; For I saw a Picture of Him. And the little girl said, Yes but that ain't us. Now the little girl may have been right; but I thought within myself that this world hath too many people who look out on Life through her windows. For they see no sunlit Clouds, but only Fog; and they have little faith in rising above Clouds, but have confidence only in the Rails. And I do not despise Rails, nor advise people to discard them and ride upon Clouds. Nevertheless, I have seen people rise above Clouds, and live in the sunlight of God. But I have known others who, whenever it is said unto them, Thus have other men done, or thus did the good Lord Jesus, make reply, Yes, but that ain't us. And if it is spoken concerning the House of God, Thus did the Synagogue in Jonesville, and thus was it done by the Church in Smithville, they answer, Yes, but that ain't us. And if it be said, Thou shouldest be a better man; for other men have risen above thy Clouds and thine Infirmities, they say, Yes, but that ain't us. And when it is said, Thus hath the grace of God abounded in other lives, they say, Yes, but that ain't us. But if it ain't, why ain't it? For this cause did God dwell in human flesh: That men should never count any good thing impossible that they behold in the dear Lord Jesus. For he is our peace, who hath broken down all middle walls, that men should no longer say, But that ain't us. May the Lord bless you ‘Real Good'! Phil

Today I would like to give pointers for understanding Jesus' parables. I consider the parable to be one of the greatest of all teaching devices, and a legacy of the Greatest Teacher. I will end this episode by sharing about one of my favorite writers of non-Biblical parables. One little detail to understand is that the word ‘parable' (Greek paraboles) had a wider meaning than we normally think of in English, and you may see this sometimes in the New Testament. In English, we normally think of a parable as a story that points to some deeper meaning. However, as an example, the word ‘parable' is used for a one-sentence figurative teaching in Mark 7:17 where it refers back to Jesus' statement in verse 15: GW “Nothing that goes into a person from the outside can make him unclean. It's what comes out of a person that makes him unclean.” In verse 17, the disciples ask Jesus to explain that ‘parable'. With that footnote, I want you to know that I will really just be talking briefly about what we normally think of as parables, the story type. In the episode notes, I give links to more complete and scholarly information than what I will present to you. In particular, I recommend viewing the 6 minute video from bibleproject.com entitled The Parables of Jesus. Also in the episode notes, I have links to both a video and a good summary about Interpreting Parables by Bob Utley. ======= Bob Utley's Special Topic page on Interpreting Parables: http://www.freebiblecommentary.org/special_topics/parable_interpretation.html Bob Utley's video on Luke 15: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f76EvjGy7Jw Don't miss the cool video from BibleProject.com! Title: The Parables of Jesus I appreciated the original thinking and humorous examples in this short article: https://www.1517.org/articles/understanding-jesus-parables ======= As I was thinking about what to mention to you, I was reading a historically-interesting commentary by Christopher Wordsworth from 1856, and I almost stumbled into a common error in interpreting parables, which is thinking of them as allegories. An example of this is Luke chapter 15, where we have the parable of the Lost Sheep, the Lost Coin, and the Lost Son. Wordsworth gives an allegorical interpretation, assigning an identity to all the characters. In this case, the shepherd is Christ, who searches for his lost sheep. That's not too bad. But seeing the woman who loses one of her coins as a picture of the church, is definitely stretching things. Similarly in the Parable of the Lost Son, the father is interpreted as God, the younger son as the Gentiles who repent, and the older son as the Jews. One of the things that leads people to take an overly allegorical approach to the parables has to be Jesus himself, in his foundational teaching about the parables found in Mark 4, Mat. 13, and Luk. 8. In Jesus' explanation of the Parable of the Sower, He might almost contradict my last point about allegorical interpretation. It just happens that the Parable of the Sower (also called the Parable of the Different Kinds of Soil) has clear allegorical elements (the birds, path, rocky soil, etc), whereas for many other parables it doesn't help to seek an allegorical identity for the various participants. A second thing that is unusual in the Parable of the Soils is that it has clear multiple teaching points, whereas most parables have a single, simple point. I have mentioned all this heavy stuff to bring us around to this simple point: When we get too fancy in our interpretation of parables, we tend to miss the main point, which is to ask, “How does this apply to me?” The cool thing about parables is that Jesus intended them to be multi-purpose. People who were ready to believe in Jesus would get one interpretation, and the religious leaders criticizing Him would understand Jesus' meaning very differently. Both groups got a correct interpretation, as Jesus intended, even though the interpretations were different. This propensity of parables to be interpreted differently has a plus side and a negative side. On one hand, we must remember that parables are not good for determining doctrine. Let's not decide the timing of Jesus' second coming based on parables, but some of the parables clearly illustrate something about Jesus' second coming. The plus side is that the Holy Spirit may use Jesus' parables to say something very pointedly appropriate for you. I have been amazed that in the Parable of Different Kinds of Soil I sometimes find that I am dangerously close to living amongst thorns, way too concerned with the cares of this life. But in a few months when I come across the parable again, I find that I have moved over to the rocky soil, meaning that I might glibly say that I love God's Word, but on that day if I am honest, I have to admit that my roots are dangerously shallow. Another illustration of a personal application for me is this, which I don't think I have ever shared with anyone before: When I read the story of the prodigal son, I am reminded that I acted like the prodigal son, when I was young and thoughtless, by asking for part of my inheritance early. I didn't realize that this was tantamount to wishing my father dead. How this must have hurt him! I wish I could tell him how sorry I am that I ever did that. Don't look to parables for decisions about moving to another city, quitting your job, or selling your house. That's not what I mean by a personal application. Finally, here are three final pointers: Understanding the context and the audience Jesus was speaking to is key to understanding what Jesus was saying. You can see a progression in Luke's Gospel that leads from more general parables about the Kingdom of God, to Jesus' identity as the king who will return, and to whom everyone will give an account. Look to see if the Gospel writer or Jesus himself tells what He was driving at. And also take note of any surprising twist in the story. Such twists often give an important clue to the meaning. Let me illustrate that idea of a surprising twist found in some parables. One of my favorite booklets that we printed to display our translation in Indonesia is a collection of 25 parables. If I am in Indonesia, I like to have that booklet handy in my bag. There was one devout Islamic taxi driver that took me to my home at least six times. Because of frequent traffic jams in Jakarta, a 20 minute trip can take two hours on bad days. So I started reading the parables to him. He was interested, and it was way better than trying to debate with him about our religions. After many of the parables he would say, “OK, yeah. I think we Muslims could agree with that one.” That continued until we got to the Parable of the Vineyard owner in Matthew 20. That's the one where the vineyard owner gives all the workers the same pay for a full day's work, even though some workers only worked for one hour. He responded, “What?! He did that? That's crazy. That's unfair!” This gave me an opportunity to talk about God's kindness. We call it grace. God wants to be generous with us, because none of us can manage to earn our salvation. God designed this counterintuitive situation so that all glory would go to our Savior, and none would go to us. As I will not be living in the same place in Jakarta when I go back in July, it is not likely that I will take that route again with the same taxi driver. It is not appropriate for me to share his name. But you can join me in praying for that taxi driver that I read parables to. One of my spiritual fathers (Richard Burson) introduced me to the parables of Safed the Sage. Safed was the pen name of William E. Barton, who lived from 1861 to 1930. William Barton was a highly regarded Congregational pastor, and also a published expert on the life of Abraham Lincoln. Barton also edited a Sunday School newsletter (and in his day, Sunday School included adult classes). In the newsletters he first published his Parables of Safed the Sage. These were picked up by newspapers who republished them, and around 1919 the parables were published in several books. Happily, you can find Barton's parables of Safed the Sage as free downloads at the Library of Congress website. They are in the public domain. Barton's writing style is humorous because he used an affected old-fashioned style of English, mixing in expressions like in the King James Bible. And he heightened the effect by using capital letters in strange places, for words that he wanted to highlight. So I feel that often his parables are better when read, rather than in audio form. I have so appreciated Barton's parables that I have recorded many of them for a podcast that I call JoySightings, found at joysightings.info. You can subscribe to this podcast in any podcast player. I will give you two short examples of the parables of Safed the Sage in this podcast. They are different than Jesus' parables in that Safed usually gives the meaning of his parable at the end. I think you will enjoy the experience of hearing a new parable. Think of how engaging Jesus' parables would have been, and still are, for people hearing them for the first time! The Gravity Trolley I journeyed unto a distant State, even to California, and I rode upon a Trolley that ran Six miles back from the Railway Station into the hills. And I observed that all the way as we Ascended, the Motorman consumed Electric Current, but when we Descended, then did he shut off the Juice, and controlled our speed by means of the Brake, with an Emergency Brake at hand, and I spake unto certain of those with whom I rode, of the Trolley, and of how the Roadbed was all Up-Hill one way, and all Down-Hill the other way; and how they used two kinds of power, even Electricity and Gravitation, and each of them in one direction only. And one of them spake unto me, saying, Thus it was intended when this Road was Surveyed, and before they had Electric Power; for in that day did they haul the cars Up-Hill with Mules; and there was a Platform upon the Rear of the Car, and the Mules Ascended the Platform and rode down. And they told me how the Mules soon learned the trick, so that as soon as they were unhitched they hastened to the rear of the car and climbed up. And others told me many things about those Mules; and a certain Woman procured for me a Picture of the Car with the Passengers riding Inside and the Mules riding Outside, and the Mules enjoying it as much as the Passengers. And it pleased me much. Now it came to pass in time that the Electric Current Emancipated the Mules, and the Owners of the Trolley sold the Mules. And farmers bought them at a good price, for the Mules were fat and strong. But it was a Bad Buy for the farmers. For those Mules would pull the Plow Up-Hill to the end of the Furrow, and then turn around and seek to climb up on the rear end of the Plow in order to ride down! And when they found no Platform, then were they Troubled in their Mind and much Bewildered. Neither was it Possible ever to teach them to pull any load Down-Hill. Now I know many people with whom this System worketh the other way, and who are very willing to be hitched up to a job that runneth down hill by Gravity or the labor of others, but who insist upon riding or being Unhitched when the Trolley hitteth the up-grade. For the work of the Lord hath its Up-Hill and its Down-Hill aspects, and if there be any Platforms provided for those who would ride, thou shalt find them already occupied by kindred souls who have beaten you to it. On Rising Above the Clouds I rode upon a Railway Train; and we were in the Rocky Mountains. And we awoke in the morning, and the Train was climbing, with two Engines pulling us, and one pushing behind. And we were nigh unto Twelve Furlongs above the sea. And it came to pass as we ascended, that there were clouds below us, and Clouds upon the sides of the Mountains, but there were no clouds above us, but the clear shining of the Morning Sun. And there came unto me a small Girl and her younger Brother, who were riding upon the Train, and we talked about the clouds. For so did John Ruskin, and Aristophanes, and the little lad was very happy, and said, I have never been above the Clouds before. And his sister was worldly wise. And she said, A Cloud ain't nothing but just fog. And he said, Nay, but it is more. And behold now, how then is a cloud just under us, and we ride on top of it? And she said, We are on the Rails, just as we always have been; and there can't nobody ride on a Cloud. And the boy said, Jesus can ride upon a Cloud; For I saw a Picture of Him. And the little girl said, Yes but that ain't us. Now the little girl may have been right; but I thought within myself that this world hath too many people who look out on Life through her windows. For they see no sunlit Clouds, but only Fog; and they have little faith in rising above Clouds, but have confidence only in the Rails. And I do not despise Rails, nor advise people to discard them and ride upon Clouds. Nevertheless, I have seen people rise above Clouds, and live in the sunlight of God. But I have known others who, whenever it is said unto them, Thus have other men done, or thus did the good Lord Jesus, make reply, Yes, but that ain't us. And if it is spoken concerning the House of God, Thus did the Synagogue in Jonesville, and thus was it done by the Church in Smithville, they answer, Yes, but that ain't us. And if it be said, Thou shouldest be a better man; for other men have risen above thy Clouds and thine Infirmities, they say, Yes, but that ain't us. And when it is said, Thus hath the grace of God abounded in other lives, they say, Yes, but that ain't us. But if it ain't, why ain't it? For this cause did God dwell in human flesh: That men should never count any good thing impossible that they behold in the dear Lord Jesus. For he is our peace, who hath broken down all middle walls, that men should no longer say, But that ain't us. May the Lord bless you ‘Real Good'! Phil

This week Pastor Kyle Plew begins a new sermon series called, "Untangling The Nots". Learn more about Real Life Church and how to attend live here: https://reallifencw.com/

RICH talks about how a lot of men may not like being in a relationship but won't admit it. Rich talks about it may not always be the right time or place to be in a relationship. A man may just have to admit that they enjoy their freedom. This doesn't make them weird it just makes them honest. Not everyone is always meant to be in long-term relationships. Men need to learn how to take time out to truly figure out what they want instead of being boxed in and finding themselves in a position of misery.  

CHRIS PAPPAS has been a professional comedy writer for 20 years, highlighted most recently by the 2020 pandemic blockbuster, THE WRONG MISSY along with two other Netflix mega hits, THE DO-OVER and HUBIE HALLOWEEN, as well creating Fox TV's UNHITCHED. For more info, visit http://shrimptankpodcast.com/charleston/Check us out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theshrimptankFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theshrimptank?lang=enCheck out Charleston on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/shrimp-tank-episodes---charleston/

This week Bird returns and we talk about Hazy's, Dessert Stouts, and the best and worst craft beer cities in the country. In this weeks interview I sit down with Adam Longacre and Garret Conley from Unhitched Brewing Company. We talked about how Unhitched was born from an idea that the community of Louisville, Ohio needed a gathering place that served great beer and delicious food. Adam told me about the history of the building they are currently in and how opening a brewery also spurred a couple other businesses within the community. The head brewer Garret Conley discussed his love of Saisons and Lagers. He took us on a very informative deep dive of knowledge gathering while discussing his creations.  Make sure to follow Unhitched Brewing Company on Facebook and Instagram @unhitchedbrew as well as visiting them on the web at https://www.unhitched.beer and see what they are brewing up. Check out our newest sponsor Flyby and their amazing hangover cure Recovery at https://www.flyby.co/?rfsn=5523769.4a2106 Make sure you check out our Pint Club which gives you the opportunity to win free Ohio craft beer shipped out by http://rivalrybrews.com. Rivalry now ships to 41 states, which means the Pint Club now has a farther reach. You can join the pint club by visiting https://pages.donately.com/thebrewerofseville/form/frm_c5fb3338f2c6 If you could also leave a rating or review wherever you listen to the podcast that would be greatly appreciated. You can visit my website to listen to old episodes as well as checking out the Brewer of Seville swag store at http://www.thebrewerofseville.com. Make sure to follow me on Facebook and Instagram at @thebrewerofseville.

Limor and Dan continue the conversations with marriage therapist Dr. Shannon where they explore relationships, communicating with your partner, being open and honest.Shout out to the band Southpaw and their song Shake from their album Unhitched. 

Message from Michael Davis on January 10, 2021

Matthew had the opportunity to digitally sit down with frontman of Dead West Vinny Sky The two chatted about writting and recording Dead West's debut album Long Hard Road, the new two song EP entitled Unhitched, future plans for Dead West, and so much more! Check out the interview and please stream, support, and give a like to Dead West! SCR and Matthew Thomas would like to thank Vinny and Christina Avila for making this great interview possible. Link to check out Dead West's store: https://deadwest.rocks/store --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/supercoolradio/support

This week we chat with Family Mediator, Kayla Hankerson, and break down how to make divorce and co-parenting suck less.

Concluding this series with contradictions left and right. First Andy says that the New Testament is all new and can stand alone, then says that the Old Testament is the back story and Jesus fufills the law, then says that the Apostles unhitched the Old Testamend from Christianity and so should we. It makes no sense.

Continueing on in our series responding to Andy Standly's view of the old testament. The new testament is not a stand alone, detached brand new never seen before religion or set of doctrines. It relies so heavely on the old testament that with out it, the new doesn't make sense. Jesus didn't have that view of scripture and neither should we.

Launching a new series reviewing a sermon by Andy Standly that he preached about a year ago. In an attempt to stop people from losing faith he seeks to remove stumbling blocks and in doing so seeks to remove the old testament from our bibles. This is heratical and I seek correct it in this series.

Unhinged or Unhitched?

The Chiefs have players under huge contracts who are extremely underperforming. Will Veach make the necessary moves to improve an underwhelming defense? Will the defense step up and play with an aggressive attitude? And Tyreek Hill could solve Chiefs latest offensive woes. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/MTMV/support

Ann Marie Barbour talks about Soulbody Online in The Fitness Blitz Podcast. Co-Founder of SoulBody, co-creator of SoulBody Barre, Unhitched and Power. Group fitness programming keeping larger health clubs ahead of the curve. To learn more about The Fitness Blitz podcast, please visit: https://www.fitnessprofessionalonline.com/the-fitness-blitz-podcast/

Grab a drink and listen in as Candy and Jancy discuss all the things too taboo to talk about with anyone other than your Best Friend Sister Wife forever!

One can only wonder what a Mortification of Spin band would look and sound like. But today it's not about music; it's about the most popular Mortification of Spin episodes of 2018.After a few minutes of squabbling between Todd and Aimee about toxic masculinity, razor commercials, and more, we finally get into our topic. The crew does a recap of each of “the five greatest,” and recognize that the issues addressed by those programs continue to be relevant now, and are unlikely to go away any time soon.The trio issues a triple-dog-dare to any leading voice in the “Reformedosphere” to grab a MoS mic and speak against recent events—particularly in the PCA—regarding the blending of race with sexual identity issues. It's all in this week's podcast!BTW: We are grateful for all of the guests who risked their reputations in 2018 to appear on the Spin!Listen Again#5 episode#4 episode#3 episode#2 episode#1 episodeThe Spin crew and the Paideia Center are pleased to give away some free signups for the spring 2019 local and online reading groups happening all around the country. Register for a chance to participate in one of them (material included).Congrats to our giveaway winners of God Dwells among Us from our episode Unhitched?John C. - Milford, DEMolly D. - Atlanta, GATrevor W. - Williamstown, NJTim S. - Denver, CO

Sunny Joy McMillan is a recovering attorney and a practicing master life coach who hosts “Sunny in Seattle,” a weekly radio show that airs on Fridays from 9-10am Pacific on Alternative Talk 1150AM KKNW. She also is the author of the Amazon bestseller “Unhitched: Unlock Your Courage and Clarity to Unstick Your Bad Marriage.” She is passionate about empowering women to make relationship choices based on their heart and spirit.  www.unhitchedbook.com

Is “out with the old, in with the new” something you can do with parts of the Bible? The crew takes a look at a statement made by Andy Stanley, suggesting that Christians “unhitch” the Old Testament from their faith. Meanwhile, Carl digs into his historical archives and pulls a file of someone who made the same statement some 1,850 years ago.Imagine what Paul and the apostles would have had left if they had “unhitched” from the Old Testament and the Jewish historical tradition; what would Jesus have been talking about with the men on the road to Emmaus if He had done the same?Can we completely ditch the Ten Commandments, and affirm that Jesus gave only one command: to love one another? Listen in to hear how Stanley's statements play out when the whole counsel of the Bible is considered.ResourcesGod Dwells Among Us by G.K. Beale and Mitchell KimFrom Eden to the New Jerusalem by Desmond AlexanderWe recommend God Dwells Among Us as one of the best resources on this topic, and we're pleased to give away a few copies. Register for the opportunity to win one.The copies are a generous gift from our friends at InterVarsity Press.Congratulations to the winners of Journeys with Jesus: Every Path in the Bible Leads us to Christ from our episode The Making of a Minister.Andrew M. - Savage, MNFranklin S. - Cincinnati, OHSuzanne M. - Elk Grove, CAAbigail R. - Beltsville, MDDavid M. - Athens, GA

Former KKNW Show Host Wendy Williams, interviews Sunny and we get caught up about her book: Unhitched!

Your Creative Sparks: How you can get UNHITCHED with courage and clarity. How an ARTIST can make a lot of MONEY *and* keep their AUTHENTICITY and INTEGRITY. How to take the SINGLE MOM JOURNEY to becoming the PROVIDER while being an INSPIRING presence for your children. How LAWYERS can be highly SPIRITUAL and very EFFICIENT. Join this renegade movement against the idea that somehow video was going to become more important than audio. Pffffft! In this series, we celebrate the revival of audio, where you can connect very closely through these tiny mechanisms in your ear. This final Part Three tunes in as Sunny Joy McMillan, bestselling author and host of the radio show, Sunny in Seattle, interviews three other amazing authors with unique messages, one of whom is our beloved Lobsterbird, of course. Leave us a Rating & Review! Links and resources: Winter, spring, summer or fall... it’s always Sunny in Seattle when you listen on Fridays from 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. on Alternative Talk 1150AM KKNW. Connect with Sunny Joy McMillan on Facebook at facebook.com/sunnyjoy.mcmillan AND facebook.com/sunnyinseattleradio. Are you stuck in a bad, unhappy, or unfulfilling marriage? Tired of wondering whether to stay or go? Ready to get clear about what you want to do and feel secure it’s the right decision? Want to feel courageous about any action you are going to take? Then grab a free copy of Sunny’s book: UNHITCHED: Unlock Your Courage and Clarity to Unstick Your Bad Marriage. From Broke to Breadwinner: The Single Mom's Guide to Financial Independence and More by Janaki Chakravarth. Connect with Janaki on Facebook! Lawyers: Gain Control of Your Time! In The New Billable Hour, Lawyer and Productivity Consultant Ritu Goswamy presents her unique system where you learn:How to have more hours in the day to bill clients   How to bill more hours in less timeHow to handle client and firm expectations of your timeHow to balance the priorities in your life Request your free copy of Phase Out: The Secret Guide to Finding Work that Frees Your Soul by Sophia Remolde {Lobsterbird} at PhaseOutBook.com Lobsterbird’s newest book: Level Up: Power Practices for Spiritual Superabundance by Sophia Remolde Music for this episode was contributed by Daniel Munkus and recorded in the Hudson River Valley at Subtle Soup Studios. For more info, visit: www.subtlesouprecords.com. Podcast management and creative copy provided by Sonya Louise, at the CrossRoads in Sweet Home Alabama. Sonya Louise is also the force of Nature behind GO Solo Travel & Vision Quest. For Free Energy Readings from Sophia and to learn about upcoming Hero’s Way Pilgrimages, visit: lobsterbird.com. ✨CASTING CALL FOR SPIRITUAL TV SHOW✨ Are You a Spiritual Leader, Healer, Artist or Changemaker? Do You Have a Message of Hope and Healing that Needs to Reach More People? If so, you can join us in INDONESIA on the adventure of a lifetime to experience huge transformations in your life and business, while exploding your message out to those who need you. Email us at magic@lobsterbird.com for more details!✨ If you liked this episode, please subscribe to our podcast and drop some starshine on us in iTunes. Leaving 5 starsmakes it possible to bring you more goodness. Bonus points for leaving a review!

The N Commandments: Part 1 - UNHITCHED Main Text: Acts 15:1-31 (NLT)August 26, 2018Marc Phillips: Lead PastorThis is an original series by: Andy Stanley & North Point Ministries - Used by PermissionIf you've made a decision to Say "YES" to follow Jesus, please let us know at www.thegrovefc.org/yes    I Said YES

They're home. Sad and exhausted and recorded in the basement of their home (which feels huge) Janice and Dan look back at the last day and ahead at what's next. It's been an amazing sixty-one days full of struggle and triumph and errands and just life. Thank you for joining Janice and Dan in the trailer, and keep following to find out what's next. It's goodbye, but only just for now. Because, as they say in this episode: the best parts of their life are lived on the road, so it won't be long until they're back out again.

Today I am going to discuss some comments Andy Stanley made in regards to how Christians should treat the Old Testament. Is the Old Testament still relevant to the church of today?Watch the video version here:youtube.com/c/gospelovergimmicksLink to the article used:https://albertmohler.com/2018/08/10/getting-unhitched-old-testament-andy-stanley-aims-heresy/Facebook:facebook.com/gospelovergimmicksInstagram:@gospelovergimmicksTwitter:@GxG_MinistriesEmail:gospelovergimmicks@gmail.comBecome a monthly supporter:patreon.com/gospelovergimmicks

Today I am going to discuss some comments Andy Stanley made in regards to how Christians should treat the Old Testament. Is the Old Testament still relevant to the church of today?Watch the video version here:youtube.com/c/gospelovergimmicksLink to the article used:https://albertmohler.com/2018/08/10/getting-unhitched-old-testament-andy-stanley-aims-heresy/Facebook:facebook.com/gospelovergimmicksInstagram:@gospelovergimmicksTwitter:@GxG_MinistriesEmail:gospelovergimmicks@gmail.comBecome a monthly supporter:patreon.com/gospelovergimmicks

Is ignoring the Old Testament a good apologetic move?

Are you struggling with a difficult relationship? Would you like to find out how to use this hardship as a means to transform your life and discover yourself spiritually? Sunny Joy McMillan joins us on the show today and she is a happy divorcee. After a high-conflict marriage, she learned how to have a really awesome post-divorce friendship with her ex-husband, until he passed away in 2018. Sunny is passionate about empowering adults to make soul-based relationship choices and using divorce as a catalyst for personal transformation and spiritual awakening. Listen in today to find out what she has to share about how she guides people towards making their relationship choices based on heart and soul, rather than culture, family, or social concerns. Sunny describes herself as a recovering attorney and she is also a practicing master life coach, having done her coach-training and certification through Dr. Martha Beck's program. She has recently written a book, called Unhitched, which will be coming out in December. Sunny also hosts a weekly radio show, Sunny In Seattle, where she interviews inspiring guests like Gay Hendricks, Neil Donald Walsch, Mark Nepo, and many others. Listen in today to find out more. Show highlights: Sunny explains what she is intensely passionate about. What took Sunny out of the life that she no longer wanted to live. How Sunny's former life as an attorney helps her to guide people through her process. What Sunny's own brand of intensity looks like. The way that Sunny managed to free herself from a life that did not work for her. What Sunny's book is all about. The way that Sunny's intensity affected her while she was growing up. Sunny has had to get used to feeling comfortable in her own skin. Cultural factors that affected the way that Sunny used to feel about herself. What Sunny has learned about her own self-worth? The people that Sunny looks up to. The really messy life that Sunny used to live. Sunny explains her need to become a whole person. The way that Sunny uses her fire for good. Sunny's current purpose in her life. How having a spiritual awakening has changed Sunny's life.  Links: Book mentioned on the show: Steering By Starlight by Martha Beck. For your free, electronic copy of Sunny's book, go to Unhitched Book      For my Patreon Pledge Drive go to Patreon to get great bonuses for signing up. This is where you can join us for the group call.

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The Areopagites recorded their 27th episode while also broadcasting live on Facebook video. They start by discussing Evangelical preacher Andy Stanley's claim that Christians need to 'unhitch' their faith from the Old Testament but then get into taking live questions from the Facebook audience.

The Areopagites recorded their 27th episode while also broadcasting live on Facebook video. They start by discussing Evangelical preacher Andy Stanley's claim that Christians need to 'unhitch' their faith from the Old Testament but then get into taking live questions from the Facebook audience.

The Areopagites recorded their 27th episode while also broadcasting live on Facebook video. They start by discussing Evangelical preacher Andy Stanley's claim that Christians need to 'unhitch' their faith from the Old Testament but then get into taking live questions from the Facebook audience.

Guest host Kevin Sommitz discusses the merits of Amazon shopping and the small disruption in the faith Andy Stanley caused recently.

Subscribe via iTunes or Google Season 1, Episode 7 (Spring Season, 2018) Andy Stanley. He said that "Peter, James, Paul elected to unhitch the Christian faith from their Jewish scriptures, and my friends, we must as well." And, taken on its own, that is a radical statement that has caused a bit of a dust up. But, in this episode, Kurt both defends him as not a heretic, but also points toward a better path of understanding the relationship between second temple Judaism and the New Testament. Here's the sermon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pShxFTNRCWI GIVE THE SHOW SOME LOVE 1) If you would be so kind to hop on iTunes (or your feed of choice) and leave The Paulcast a review there, that would be amazing. The more reviews we can get will lead to greater visibility in iTunes. And I (Kurt) LOVE reading your comments! 2) Also, please consider hitting up The Paulcast Patreon online tip-jar (think Kickstarter for ongoing content creators). For $3 per month, or more, you can make a direct impact on this show. Financial partners like you really do make this all possible! Through Patreon, you make a tangible difference in this show’s sustainability and quality! http://patreon.com/kurtwillems

Episode 35...we made it! Today we're talking about Atlanta, drug dealers, our daughter's first birthday, Rita Repulsa, News and stuff, The 40% Rule, and a man with 2 first names. Niche References: Butt Drugs Food and Stuff The Theme Song for Arthur Recommendations: The Dividing Line The Disciplines of a Godly Man The Avengers: Infinity War If you'd like to reach out, you can Talk to Us via email at SotalktomePodcast@gmail.com or on twitter @So_TalkToMe

What is Unhitched? Meet Candy Downs your host and tour guide through her impending divorce. Separated from her Husband but nobody would guess because they still spend all their time together. Join Candy while she figures out how to Unhitch from her past relationships.

Story U Talk Radio with Host, Coach Debby, interviews authors and shares how each has discovered their voice and told their story. Today, Learn how Sunny Joy McMillan got "Unhitched" and found her true calling

Sean and Dave delve into Ken Hitchcock's firing and wonder if Doug Armstrong (or any GM will be fired too). There's also a brief pizza break where Sean is left out and there's residual bitching about the NHL's top 100 list. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Is Christianity all about following rules? "You mustn't do this" or "You must do that"? Many of these are man-made. Jesus had some rules but these were to encourage us so that we could have a great relationship with him - the sort of things a friend would say to us. We are calling them the "N Commandments". Find out more about these in this message.

The N Commandments: Part 1 - Unhitched

Steve Cooper talks with actor/drummer Johnny Sneed. Johnny launched his acting career through appearances in popular TV shows such as Friends and ER and later on landed a recurring role on The Guardian, where he played Brian Olson. His other television credits include being a regular on Unhitched a recurring character on Parks and Recreation and appearances on such shows as Master of Sex, The Mentalist, Hawaii Five-O, Shameless, Supernatural, Miss Match, Charmed , American Dreams, Judging Amy, Navy NCIS: Los Angeles, Boston Legal , House and Sleeper Cell . His movie credits include Trumbo, Love & Mercy, The Heartbreak Kid, Earthquake, Sleepover, First Daughter and Fever Pitch. He also plays drums with several bands in Los Angeles including Albert, Bandito Royale, Vaud and the Villains, Rusty De La Croix, Pool House and Sugar Fantastic.

The strike is over but the good scripted fare is still not taking up all of our TV time.  Dan and Kathie chat about some of reality's biggest hits: American Idol, Big Brother 9, Survivor, and Project Runway but don't worry we still have time for LOST and newbies Eli Stone and Unhitched.  Kath also gives you an update on where she is in watching all 7 seasons of Buffy before the end of March.

Join Dr. Owen Strachan and Dr. Albert Mohler as they discuss Andy Stanley's recent comments on the need for Christians... More Information ›