Podcasts about Universalism

Should everyone be treated equally?Many see populism with its focus on immigration and nationalism as not only politically dangerous but morally wrong. This reflects the universalist morality of the main Western moral frameworks. But critics argue moral universalism generates a case for favouring strangers over the interests of those close to us and that it is profoundly mistaken. In contrast, Chinese Confucian morality accepts partiality towards our nearest. Recent studies have shown that we do in practice favour those close to us, and moreover that we think we are morally right to do so.Alain de Botton is the best-selling philosopher and founder of The School of Life, an organisation dedicated to developing emotional intelligence through philosophy, psychotherapy, and culture. Seyla Benhabib is one of the most influential political philosophers of her generation and is the author of At the Margins of the Modern State. Tommy Curry is the Personal Chair of Africana Philosophy and Black Male Studies at the University of Edinburgh, renowned for his critical scholarship on the intersection of race, gender, and power. Alex O'Connor hosts.Don't hesitate to email us at podcast@iai.tv with your thoughts or questions on the episode!To witness such debates live buy tickets for our upcoming festival: https://howthelightgetsin.org/festivals/And visit our website for many more articles, videos, and podcasts like this one: https://iai.tv/You can find everything we referenced here: https://linktr.ee/philosophyforourtimesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Last week, we released part 1 of our debate with David Artman of the Grace Saves All podcast about universalism, the view that all will eventually be saved. This week, we dive into Scripture to ask: What does the Bible say?Is the traditional view of Hell a myth? And does Scripture actually reveal a much more optimistic view of the future? Pull out your Bibles and get ready for some fireworks as we debate this "fiery" topic together.For access to our Patreon and a load of extra content, click here!

For my last conversation with Sam see here: https://youtu.be/Q06L7Uxq4PY?si=su6O18LIw3fF_JKfRabbi Sam Stern returns to The Fifth Question for a wide-ranging conversation on Reform Judaism, Zionism, anti-Zionism, and the future of American Jewish institutions. We start with Stern's recent op-ed—“Reform Judaism chose Zionism. That was not a mistake.”—and trace the Reform movement's historical arc from the 1885 Pittsburgh Platform to the 1937 Columbus Platform, and into today's post–October 7 landscape. Along the way, we tackle one of the central fault lines shaping liberal Jewish life right now: the tension between universalism vs. Jewish peoplehood/particularism, and what happens when Jewish identity is reduced to general ethics or political activism.This episode also digs into the question so many young Jews have inherited: why is Israel always framed as “complicated”? Stern argues that “nuance poisoning” and institutional risk-aversion have pushed Jewish education to start with critique instead of values—leaving students without the language, confidence, or backbone to stand up for themselves and for the Jewish community. We also discuss the role of Jewish institutions, the need to set an Overton window for communal boundaries, and whether the Reform movement can remain a big tent with real guardrails—including how it speaks (or fails to speak) to Sephardic/Mizrahi realities and political diversity in the American Jewish community.Topics & keywords: Reform Judaism and Zionism, Reform movement platforms, anti-Zionism, Jewish peoplehood, universalism vs particularism, Jewish institutional leadership, Jewish Overton window, Jewish education and Israel, campus antisemitism, post–October 7 American Jewish life, HUC, Reconstructionist movement, Hillel vs Chabad, Sephardic and Mizrahi American Jews.Chapters (video time):0:00 Intro + the op-ed: “Reform Judaism chose Zionism”0:23 Reform history: Pittsburgh (1885) to Columbus (1937)3:26 Institutions failing Jews + the need for new leadership5:25 Cycles of idealism: liberal universalism vs Zionist “pessimism”8:02 Universalism vs particularism in Reform Judaism10:04 If Judaism = universal ethics, why be Jewish?13:22 Peoplehood as a target of modern “universalism”16:02 Being “outflanked” + boundaries in a big-tent movement17:28 Survey language: who counts as a Zionist?21:13 “Israel is complicated” and how education frames values26:55 “Nuance poisoning” and starting with critique vs meaning38:28 The Jewish Overton window and communal boundaries40:26 Reform institutions and partisan politics44:27 Refocusing on Jews, Jewish education, and peoplehood53:54 ClosingIf you have thoughts on this episode—especially whether Reform conference food is fully kosher—drop a comment. I'm genuinely curious.#reformjudaism #zionisme #jewishpeople #americanpolitics #israel #adl #jewishidentity Jewish History, Politics, Israel, Antisemitism, and Zionism - I cover it all.Politics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6QupJZ1HLY&list=PLQ3aQmFcYiCqqL-GSNw6NhSZWOvzaDdIKJewish History: https://youtu.be/1u4jHoZ8stM?si=0jZP4uhXlVEg2NOTAntisemitism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCgnEZ1d24Q&list=PLQ3aQmFcYiCqkU_aPIJGbE1xTKEbkh8euFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/daniel.levine.31/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rabbidaniellevine/#Israel #Rabbi #Jewish #WhatisZionism #DoJews?

Is universalism a modern innovation, or a recovery of an ancient hope? Can hell survive serious theological scrutiny? And if Christ is truly victorious, what does that mean for the destiny of all?We're joined by David Artman, host of the Grace Saves All podcast, for another debate on whether Hell is a bastion of everlasting torment or, perhaps, something different. This is only part one of the debate. Click here for early access to part two.

In this stream I review the recent interview of Dr. John Demartini on the Aubrey Marcus podcast in whihc this New Age guru argues that there is no evil or objective morality. You won't believe the things Dr. John Demartini says! Make sure to check it out and let me know what you think. God bless

What if everyone gets saved in the end… and that is actually the problem? In this second and final conversation on universalism, we dig into the “Disney ending” version of theology. The idea sounds comforting. No eternal consequences. No final separation. Everyone reconciled. Cue the emotional music. But what does that do to justice, holiness, leadership, and the actual claims of historic Christianity? We talk about universalism through both theology and popular opinion. Why does it resonate so strongly in modern American church culture? Is it compassion, discomfort with judgment, or just a cultural allergy to hard endings? And if everyone gets a trophy, what exactly are we being saved from? Nate and Dr. Joseph Tillman approach the topic the way they approach most things: honest questions, real church experience, and just enough sarcasm to keep it human. The conversation is thoughtful without being academic and skeptical without being cynical. If you have ever wrestled with faith, questioned church culture, or felt suspicious of overly tidy theological answers, this episode is for you. Follow or subscribe to the podcast

Many view the fact that they are here, experiencing the world, as something insanely improbable... but what if it were instead entirely inevitable? The philosopher Arnold Zuboff walks us through a mind-bending argument, which he calls universalism (aka open individualism), where the improbability of your existence vanishes. It doesn't matter which sperm met which egg, or how your ancestors got together, or how anything at all in the past unfolded, because wherever there is first-person experience, there is the same “I." Zuboff's new book "Finding Myself: Beyond the False Boundaries of Personal Identity" features a foreword by Thomas Nagel (author of “What Is It Like to Be a Bat?”), who says that many will view the claim as “incredible, even outrageous” — but says it is too well argued to be ignored and an "important contribution." We discuss why Zuboff sees universalism as resolving many of the core quandaries of consciousness that are puzzled over, and why he's entirely certain it's the right view. Other topics include: how universalism ties into views of a multiverse and the anthropic principle; how it ties into ideas of religion and a higher power, and more. If you've ever lain awake at night wrestling with the sheer weirdness of being alive at all, you'll want to listen to this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If everyone makes it to heaven in the end… what exactly are we doing here? Is universalism a serious theological position, or is it just the gospel rebranded for a culture that hates the idea of anyone being left out? In this episode, the conversation turns toward Christian universalism and the growing popularity of the belief that all people will ultimately be saved. Nate and Dr. Joseph Tillman explore the theology behind it, the biblical arguments often cited in its defense, and the way cultural pressure quietly shapes doctrine. They look at how ideas about hell, judgment, grace, and justice get softened or reframed in modern church spaces. This is not a straw man. It is an honest look at universal salvation, why some Christians find it compelling, and where the tension shows up when you actually read Scripture. Faith, leadership, and church culture all collide in a discussion that refuses to pretend the answers are easy. Nate brings the pointed, real-world questions. Dr. Joseph Tillman brings theological depth and historical context. Together, they wrestle through what universalism claims, how it fits or conflicts with traditional Christian doctrine, and why this conversation matters for believers, skeptics, and anyone navigating church in America right now. Follow or subscribe to the podcast

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MY RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS IS NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS Matthew 7:16 By their FRUIT you will RECOGNIZE THEM. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? (NIV) Matthew 7:20 Thus, by their FRUIT you will RECOGINE THEM. (NIV) Matthew 12:33 “Make a tree good and its FRUIT will be good, or make a tree bad and its  fruit will be bad, for a tree is RECOGNIZED by its FRUIT. (NIV) 1 Timothy 4:15 Be diligent in these matters; give yourself wholly to them, so that EVERYONE MAY SEE YOUR PROGRESS. (NIV) 1. GROW IN LIVING BY THE TRUTH  1 Timothy 4:1 The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons. (NIV)  1A. GROW IN TRUTH BY RECOGNIZING FALSE TEACHERS 1 Timothy 4:2 Such teachings come through hypocritical liars, whose consciences have been seared as with a hot iron. (NIV)  2 Timothy 4:3–4 For the time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. 4 They will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths. (NIV)   2 Corinthians 11:13–15 For such people are false apostles, deceitful workers, masquerading as apostles of Christ. 14 And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light. 15 It is not surprising, then, if his servants also masquerade as servants of righteousness. Their end will be what their actions deserve. (NIV) Jude 4 For certain individuals whose condemnation was written about long ago have secretly slipped in among you. They are ungodly people, who pervert the grace of our God into a license for immorality and deny Jesus Christ our only Sovereign and Lord. (NIV)  1 Timothy 6:3–5 If anyone teaches otherwise and does not agree to the sound instruction of our Lord Jesus Christ and to godly teaching, 4 they are conceited and understand nothing. They have an unhealthy interest in controversies and quarrels about words that result in envy, strife, malicious talk, evil suspicions 5 and constant friction between people of corrupt mind, who have been robbed of the truth and who think that godliness is a means to financial gain. (NIV)  1B. TEST THEIR DOCTRINE AGAINST SCRIPTURE  Acts 17:11 Now the Berean Jews were of more noble character than those in Thessalonica, for they received the message with great eagerness and EXAMINED the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true. (NIV)   1C. GROW IN TRUTH BY LIVING BY GOD’s WORD 1 Timothy 4:3 They forbid people to marry and order them to abstain from certain foods, which God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and who know the truth. (NIV)  Mark 7:13 Thus you nullify the word of God by your tradition that you have handed down. And you do many things like that. (NIV)  1 Timothy 4:16 Watch your life and DOCTRINE closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers. (NIV)  A. WORK-BASED SALVATION B. HYPER-GRACE C. UNIVERSALISM D. DENIAL OF CHRIST’S DIVINITY OR HUMANITY E. SPEAKING IN TONGUES AS A REQUIREMENT FOR SALVATION F. EXTRA-BIBLICAL REVELATION G. FOLLOW YOUR HEART  H. CHRISTIANS DON’T SUFFER  I. THERE’S NO SPIRITUAL ENEMY  2. GROW IN GODLINESS  2A. GROWING IN THANKSGIVING  1 Timothy 4:4 For everything God created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, (NIV)  2B. GROWING IN THE WORD OF GOD AND PRAYER 1 Timothy 4:5-6 because it is consecrated by the WORD OF GOD AND PRAYER. 6 If you point these things out to the brothers and sisters, you will be a good minister of Christ Jesus, NOURISHED on the truths of the faith and of THE GOOD TEACHING THAT YOU HAVE FOLLOWED. (NIV)  2C. GROWING IN TRAINING YOURSELF TO BE GODLY  1 Timothy 4:7-8 Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales; rather, train yourself to be godly. 8 For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come. (NIV) 3. GROW IN MAKING DISCIPLES  1 Timothy 4:6 If you POINT THESE THINGS OUT to the brothers and sisters, you will be a good minister of Christ Jesus, nourished on the truths of the faith and of the good teaching that you have followed. (NIV) 1 Timothy 4:11Command and teach these things. (NIV)  4. GROW IN BEING A LEADER BY SETTING AN EXAMPLE  1 Timothy 4:12 Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but SET AN EXAMPLE for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity. (NIV)  5. GROW IN YOUR DEVOTION TO CHURCH 1 Timothy 4:13 Until I come, DEVOTE yourself to the PUBLIC reading of Scripture, to preaching and to teaching. (NIV). 6. GROW IN YOUR GIFTS 1 Timothy 4:14 Do not neglect your gift, which was given you through prophecy when the body of elders laid their hands on you. (NIV)  7. GROW IN YOUR FAITHFULNESS 1 Timothy 4:15 Be DILIGENT in these matters; give yourself wholly to them, so that everyone may see your progress. (NIV) 

01.14.2026 | False Teachings Poisoning The Church | Part 6: Universalism | Pastor Jeff Wickwire Is everyone automatically saved? In this eye-opening sermon, Pastor Jeff Wickwire tackles the controversial teaching of universalism head-on. Discover why this popular belief contradicts Scripture and learn how to defend biblical truth with both compassion and conviction. Whether you're wrestling with questions about salvation or wanting to help others understand God's truth, this message provides clear, Scripture-based answers. Don't miss this crucial teaching that could transform your understanding of eternity.

Should Christians ditch Santa? Is the "Christmas" prophecy in the book of Isaiah really about Jesus? And Kirk Cameron recently confessed (bravely, dare we say) to his changing view on hell.In episode 270 of Bros Bibles & Beer, Andy, Zack, & producer Colin explore the cultural implications of Santa Claus as a replacement for Christ, the alleged deceitfulness of teaching children about Santa, and their personal experiences with the myth. They talk about Christmas bible prophecy interpretations, particularly Isaiah's prophecy, and discuss evolving beliefs about hell, including Kirk Cameron's controversial new views. The conversation emphasizes the urgency of faith, the complexity of biblical interpretation, and the potential future of Christians leaning towards annihilationism and universal reconciliation versus people going to hell forever."Your actions betray your stated beliefs." Takeaways: -Has Santa become a cultural replacement for Christ? -Will teaching children about Santa undermine their trust in parents? -Have you had a traumatic Santa experience? -Isaiah's prophecy may raise questions about its interpretation regarding Jesus. -The concept of hell is evolving, with many questioning traditional views. -Kirk Cameron's shift in belief about hell is significant and brave. -Urgency, or lack thereof, in sharing faith reflects deeper beliefs about salvation. -Biblical interpretation can be complex and context-dependent. -Annihilationism presents a compelling alternative to eternal torment. -The future of faith may lean towards universal reconciliation.   SUBSCRIBE & SHARE us this week!Contact Us: brosbiblesbeer@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Leave Us A VoicemailYouTubeSimpleCastSpotifyApple PodcastsFacebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠XInstaBros Bibles & Beer is: Jeff, Zack & Andy Find us wherever fine podcasts are distributed. Oh, and share us with a friend this week! Grace. Peace. Cheers! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Once again, I want to open with "I'm sorry" for all of this. If you're considering condemning us to content creator hell for our takes, first consider the question: What Would Charlie Do? Charlie would say, despite our worst takes, we are still redeemable! So, we're doing the first two seasons of Hazbin Hotel and doing a 200 level discussion on universalism about salvation and why it may be the best option for believers but it's still a legitimizing myth. Please don't hate us! Hazbin Hotel: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hazbin_Hotel Support us at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/0G Join our Facebook discussion group (make sure to answer the questions to join): https://www.facebook.com/groups/985828008244018/ Email us at: philosophersinspace@gmail.com If you have time, please write us a review on iTunes. It really really helps. Please and thank you! Music by Thomas Smith: https://seriouspod.com/ Sibling shows: Embrace the Void: https://voidpod.com/ Content Preview: Harrow the Ninth and Unreliable Narrators

Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Philippe Sterling will continue the topic of Eschatology. More specifically, this episode focuses on the ultimate destiny of the unbeliever according to the Bible, while also naming and describing the alternate, opposing views. – Thanks for listening & never miss an episode of the

J.J. and Dr. Alon Goshen-Gottstein stay current. They discuss 21st century Jewish thinkers like Jonathan Sacks, Irving Greenberg, and Goshen-Gottstein himself. This is the fifth and final episode in our miniseries about universalism and particularism in Judaism. Over the course of the series we explored and complicated Jewish attitudes to these ideas across the centuries. Follow us on Bluesky @jewishideaspod.bsky.social for updates and insights!Please rate and review the the show in the podcast app of your choice.We welcome all complaints and compliments at podcasts@torahinmotion.org  For more information visit torahinmotion.org/podcastsRabbi Dr. Alon Goshen-Gottstein is acknowledged as one of the world's leading figures in interreligious dialogue. He is the founder and director of the Elijah Interfaith Institute since 1997. His work bridges the theological and academic dimensions with a variety of practical initiatives, especially involving world religious leadership. A noted scholar of Jewish studies, he has held academic posts at Tel Aviv University and has served as director of the Center for the Study of Rabbinic Thought, Beit Morasha College, Jerusalem. His most recent publications are Idolatry - A Contemporary Jewish Conversation (Academic Studies Press, 2023) and Covenant and World Religions - Irving Greenberg, Jonathan Sacks and the Quest for Orthodox Pluralism (Littman Library, 2023), finalist of the Rabbi Sacks Book Prize for 2023. 

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (12/01/25), Hank answers the following questions:I'm attending the Apostolic Holiness Church, and they don't believe in the Trinity. Can you help me? Michael - MO (1:01)Is the rumor about Charles Darwin's deathbed conversion true? Patricia - KS (5:42)What's your opinion of the book Conversations with God by Neil Donald Walsh? Mike - Broken Arrow, OK (7:57)How can I show from Scripture that Universalism is wrong? Dan - St. Louis, MO (16:37)Why does Communion seem to be unimportant to some churches? Carlos - El Paso, TX (19:48)Does Joyce Meyer preach the prosperity gospel? Talitha - St. Louis, MO (23:32)

In this episode, I talk with Brian Recker about his new book Hell Bent and the ways fear-based theology has shaped so many of our spiritual imaginations. Brian grew up learning about hell and God in the same breath, and he unpacks how that fusion created a system built on binary thinking, punishment, and spiritual insecurity. We explore his journey from fundamentalism to evangelical ministry to a reimagined faith centered on love, liberation, and a vision Jesus preached. We get into Gehenna, apocalyptic language, why evangelicals cling to certainty, how fear distorts our understanding of God, and what it means to live as people who bring heaven to earth rather than create hell on it. This is a conversation about reclaiming our belovedness, deconstructing fear, and rediscovering a spirituality that looks like compassion, justice, and the radical welcome of Jesus.Brian Recker, M.Div, is a public theologian, speaker, and writer on Christian spirituality without exclusionary dogma. The son of a Baptist preacher and an alum of the fundamentalist Bob Jones University, he spent eight years as an evangelical pastor before deconstructing his faith to find a more inclusive spirituality. He now speaks about following Jesus without fear of hell on his popular Instagram account and his Substack, Beloved. He lives in Raleigh, North Carolina, and has four children and a rescue pup named Maev.Brian's Book:Hell BentBrian's Recommendations:Reason, Faith, and RevolutionActsConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@shiftingculturepodcast.comGo to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Threads, Bluesky or YouTubeConsider Giving to the podcast and to the ministry that my wife and I do around the world. Just click on the support the show link below Contact me to advertise: jjohnson@shiftingculturepodcast.com Support the show

J.J. and Dr. Jeremy Fogel reflect on the oneness of nature, the nature of oneness, and particularism vs. universalism in the thought of Benedict Spinoza, Moses Mendellsohn, and Hermann Cohen. This is the fourth episode in our miniseries about universalism and particularism in Judaism. Over the course of the series we will explore and complicate Jewish attitudes to these categories across the centuries. Follow us on Bluesky @jewishideaspod.bsky.social for updates and insights!Please rate and review the the show in the podcast app of your choice.We welcome all complaints and compliments at podcasts@torahinmotion.org  For more information visit torahinmotion.org/podcastsJeremy Fogel is a senior faculty member in the Department of Jewish Philosophy and Talmud at Tel Aviv University. He is also the academic director of Alma Home for Hebrew Culture and a faculty member in the Mandel Program for Leadership in Jewish Culture. In addition, Jeremy lectures on philosophy in a variety of public forums and records popular podcasts on cultural and academic topics. Among his books are "Tel Aviv is Water and Other Seasidian thoughts" (Haba Laor, 2019) and Jewish Universalisms (Brandeis University Press, 2023).

SGIG E294 The Wonderful Waters Of Universalism – Repentance Beyond The Grave? Pt 2 What if the word ‘universalism' isn't a scary word that religion says to stay away from?  What if there is a more ancient and more beautiful way to understand what ‘Universalism' is?  What if most of what we have been told about it is was incomplete or flat out wrong?  I think it is worth it to revisit and find a more ‘hope-filled' perspective on this topic!! Enjoy this mini series!! Watch Today's Episode on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/OTOH4KxSmuY Podcast:  https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/still-growing-in-graceWeekly Blog: https://mikezenker.blog/   Donate today and help keep this going:  In CANADA:  https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=XHQ9UTBPTKDPW  In the USA: https://eschurch.com/donate - check the ‘GROWING IN GRACE' box Growing In Grace Canada ContentYouTube:  https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKfv-9uArQHIzcebDIyS8F3nj2MF_FV-H Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/growingingraceministriescanada  Web: www.growingingrace.caSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6AvFWO7epyVeIuNf5WHFRD Grace Awakening Network weekly Program 9:30pm EST: https://www.gantv.com/  GAN ‘On Demand': https://watch.gantv.com/categories/102/still-growing-in-grace  Guest Info And LinksRichard Murray: https://thegoodnessofgod.com/Bill Thrasher: https://www.facebook.com/groups/444411502587439 Fred Young: https://eschurch.com/ Randy Elstrott: https://www.randyelstrott.com/ Mike Zenker: www.hopefellowshipycc.comYoutube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/MichaelZenker

J.J. and Dr. Menachem Kellner pitch Maimonides against Judah HaLevi and explore the extremes of Jewish universalism and particularism in the middle ages. Thank you to Kestenbaum and Co. for sponsoring today's episode!Click here to see the auction catalogue and place your bids on rare Judaica and Hebraica. This is the third episode in our miniseries about universalism and particularism in Judaism. Over the course of the series we will explore and complicate Jewish attitudes to these categories across the centuries. Follow us on Bluesky @jewishideaspod.bsky.social for updates and insights!Please rate and review the the show in the podcast app of your choice.We welcome all complaints and compliments at podcasts@torahinmotion.org  For more information visit torahinmotion.org/podcastsMenachem Kellner is Wolfson Professor Emeritus of Jewish Thought at the University of Haifa and was founding chair of the Department of Jewish Philosophy and Thought at Shalem College, Jerusalem. His most recent book is We Are Not Alone: A Maimonidean Theology of the Other (Academic Studies Press, 2021). In connection with the discussion with JJ, his most relevant book is Maimonides the Universalist: The Ethical Horizons of the Mishneh Torah (Littman Library of Jewish Civilization, 2020), co-authored with David Gillis.

SGIG E293 The Wonderful Waters Of Universalism – Repentance Beyond The Grave? Pt 1 What if the word ‘universalism' isn't a scary word that religion says to stay away from?  What if there is a more ancient and more beautiful way to understand what ‘Universalism' is?  What if most of what we have been told about it is was incomplete or flat out wrong?  I think it is worth it to revisit and find a more ‘hope-filled' perspective on this topic!! Enjoy this mini series!! Watch Today's Episode on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/Pm_e4itT-gI Podcast:  https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/still-growing-in-graceWeekly Blog: https://mikezenker.blog/   Donate today and help keep this going:  In CANADA:  https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=XHQ9UTBPTKDPW  In the USA: https://eschurch.com/donate - check the ‘GROWING IN GRACE' box Growing In Grace Canada ContentYouTube:  https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKfv-9uArQHIzcebDIyS8F3nj2MF_FV-H Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/growingingraceministriescanada  Web: www.growingingrace.caSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6AvFWO7epyVeIuNf5WHFRD Grace Awakening Network weekly Program 9:30pm EST: https://www.gantv.com/  GAN ‘On Demand': https://watch.gantv.com/categories/102/still-growing-in-grace Guest Info And LinksRichard Murray: https://thegoodnessofgod.com/Bill Thrasher: https://www.facebook.com/groups/444411502587439 Fred Young: https://eschurch.com/ Randy Elstrott: https://www.randyelstrott.com/ Mike Zenker: www.hopefellowshipycc.comYoutube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/MichaelZenker

What is Universalism? As a radical, unapologetic and expansive Universalist, let me continue to share explorations as to why I believe it is the key to our faith's future. Music: Chalice Choir

J.J. and Dr. Marc Hirshman dissect the schools of R. Akiva and R. Yishmael to understand the central rabbinic arguments about universalism and particularism. This is the second episode in our miniseries about universalism and particularism in Judaism. Over the course of the series we will explore and complicate Jewish attitudes to these categories across the centuries. Follow us on Bluesky @jewishideaspod.bsky.social for updates and insights!Please rate and review the the show in the podcast app of your choice.We welcome all complaints and compliments at podcasts@torahinmotion.org  For more information visit torahinmotion.org/podcastsMarc Hirshman is Mandel Professor Emeritus at the Melton Centre for Jewish Education of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He was a visiting professor at a number of leading American universities, including Columbia University, University of Chicago, University of Pennsylvania, The Jewish Theological Seminary, and the University of Notre Dame. Additionally, he was a Starr Fellow at Harvard, a Joyce Zeger Greenberg Fellow at University of Chicago and a Strauss Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania. Among his books are A Rivalry of Genius: Jewish and Christian Biblical Interpretation in Late Antiquity (1995) and The Stabilization of Rabbinic Culture 100 C.E.–350 C.E.: Texts on Education in their Late Antique Context (2009).

SGIG E292 The Wonderful Waters Of Universalism - What Does Being Saved Mean? Pt 2 What if the word ‘universalism' isn't a scary word that religion says to stay away from?  What if there is a more ancient and more beautiful way to understand what ‘Universalism' is?  What if most of what we have been told about it is was incomplete or flat out wrong?  I think it is worth it to revisit and find a more ‘hope-filled' perspective on this topic!! Enjoy this mini series!! Watch Today's Episode on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/1V-6u_Jq_-I Podcast:  https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/still-growing-in-graceWeekly Blog: https://mikezenker.blog/  Donate today and help keep this going:  In CANADA:  https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=XHQ9UTBPTKDPW  In the USA: https://eschurch.com/donate - check the ‘GROWING IN GRACE' box Growing In Grace Canada ContentYouTube:  https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKfv-9uArQHIzcebDIyS8F3nj2MF_FV-H Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/growingingraceministriescanada  Web: www.growingingrace.caSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6AvFWO7epyVeIuNf5WHFRD Grace Awakening Network weekly Program 9:30pm EST: https://www.gantv.com/  GAN ‘On Demand': https://watch.gantv.com/categories/102/still-growing-in-grace Guest Info And LinksRichard Murray: https://thegoodnessofgod.com/Bill Thrasher: https://www.facebook.com/groups/444411502587439 Fred Young: https://eschurch.com/ Randy Elstrott: https://www.randyelstrott.com/ Mike Zenker: www.hopefellowshipycc.comYoutube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/MichaelZenker

J.J. and Dr. Ethan Schwartz explore the categories of religious universalism and particularism in the Bible.This is the first episode in our miniseries about universalism and particularism in Judaism. Over the course of the series we will explore and complicate Jewish attitudes to these categories across the centuries. Follow us on Bluesky @jewishideaspod.bsky.social for updates and insights!Please rate and review the the show in the podcast app of your choice.We welcome all complaints and compliments at podcasts@torahinmotion.org  For more information visit torahinmotion.org/podcastsEthan Schwartz is Assistant Professor of Hebrew Bible in the Department of Theology and Religious Studies at Villanova University. He studies the Hebrew Bible in both the ancient Near Eastern setting in which it emerged and the Second Temple setting in which it became Jewish and Christian scripture, with particular interests in the prophetic literature, the Pentateuch, the ancient Jewish context of the New Testament, and the intellectual history of academic biblical studies. He is also an active participant in Jewish-Catholic and broader Jewish-Christian dialogue.

SGIG E291 The Wonderful Waters Of Universalism - What Does Being Saved Mean? Pt 1 What if the word ‘universalism' isn't a scary word that religion says tonstay away from?  What if there is a more ancient and more beautiful way to understand what ‘Universalism' is?  What if most of what we have been told about it is was incomplete or flat out wrong?  I think it is worth it to revisit and find a more ‘hope-filled' perspective on this topic!! Enjoy this mini series!! Watch Today's Episode on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/HrmDQpvOHOg Podcast:  https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/still-growing-in-graceWeekly Blog: https://mikezenker.blog/   Donate today and help keep this going:  In CANADA:  https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=XHQ9UTBPTKDPW  In the USA: https://eschurch.com/donate - check the ‘GROWING IN GRACE' box Growing In Grace Canada ContentYouTube:  https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKfv-9uArQHIzcebDIyS8F3nj2MF_FV-H Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/growingingraceministriescanada  Web: www.growingingrace.caSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6AvFWO7epyVeIuNf5WHFRD Grace Awakening Network weekly Program 9:30pm EST: https://www.gantv.com/  GAN ‘On Demand': https://watch.gantv.com/categories/102/still-growing-in-grace  Guest Info And LinksRichard Murray: https://thegoodnessofgod.com/Bill Thrasher: https://www.facebook.com/groups/444411502587439 Fred Young: https://eschurch.com/ Randy Elstrott: https://www.randyelstrott.com/ Mike Zenker: www.hopefellowshipycc.comYoutube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/MichaelZenker

SGIG E290 The Wonderful Waters Of Universalism - How It Affects Faith Hope And Life Pt 2 What if the word ‘universalism' isn't a scary word that religion says to stay away from?  What if there is a more ancient and more beautiful way to understand what ‘Universalism' is?  What if most of what we have been told about it is was incomplete or flat out wrong?  I think it is worth it to revisit and find a more ‘hope-filled' perspective on this topic!! Enjoy this mini series!! Watch Today's Episode on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/Iv8CdxH_AwQPodcast:  https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/still-growing-in-graceWeekly Blog: https://mikezenker.blog/  Donate today and help keep this going:  In CANADA:  https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=XHQ9UTBPTKDPW  In the USA: https://eschurch.com/donate - check the ‘GROWING IN GRACE' box Growing In Grace Canada ContentYouTube:  https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKfv-9uArQHIzcebDIyS8F3nj2MF_FV-H Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/growingingraceministriescanada  Web: www.growingingrace.caSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6AvFWO7epyVeIuNf5WHFRD Grace Awakening Network weekly Program 9:30pm EST: https://www.gantv.com/  GAN ‘On Demand': https://watch.gantv.com/categories/102/still-growing-in-grace  Guest Info And LinksRichard Murray: https://thegoodnessofgod.com/Bill Thrasher: https://www.facebook.com/groups/444411502587439 Fred Young: https://eschurch.com/ Randy Elstrott: https://www.randyelstrott.com/ Mike Zenker: www.hopefellowshipycc.comYoutube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/MichaelZenker

SGIG E289 The Wonderful Waters Of Universalism - How It Affects Faith Hope And Life Pt 1 What if the word ‘universalism' isn't a scary word that religion says to stay away from?  What if there is a more ancient and more beautiful way to understand what ‘Universalism' is?  What if most of what we have been told about it is was incomplete or flat out wrong?  I think it is worth it to revisit and find a more ‘hope-filled' perspective on this topic!! Enjoy this mini series!! Watch Today's Episode on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/BSuB1VUgr1s Podcast:  https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/still-growing-in-graceWeekly Blog: https://mikezenker.blog/   Donate today and help keep this going:  In CANADA:  https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=XHQ9UTBPTKDPW  In the USA: https://eschurch.com/donate - check the ‘GROWING IN GRACE' box Growing In Grace Canada ContentYouTube:  https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKfv-9uArQHIzcebDIyS8F3nj2MF_FV-H Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/growingingraceministriescanada  Web: www.growingingrace.caSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6AvFWO7epyVeIuNf5WHFRD Grace Awakening Network weekly Program 9:30pm EST: https://www.gantv.com/  GAN ‘On Demand': https://watch.gantv.com/categories/102/still-growing-in-grace  Guest Info And LinksRichard Murray: https://thegoodnessofgod.com/Bill Thrasher: https://www.facebook.com/groups/444411502587439 Fred Young: https://eschurch.com/ Randy Elstrott: https://www.randyelstrott.com/ Mike Zenker: www.hopefellowshipycc.comYoutube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/MichaelZenker 

One out of two American Adults do not believe that the Bible is literally true. 50% of WE THE PEOPLE do not believe that the Bible is literally true. That is according to the findings of a recent survey conducted by the CHRISTIAN POST.Another survey conducted by LIFE WAY RESEARCH found that 48% of Americans believe:THE BIBLE, LIKE ALL SACRED WRITINGS, CONTAINS HELPFUL ACCOUNTSOF ANCIENT MYTHS BUT IS NOT LITERALLY TRUE.And yet another survey found that 44% of all American Adults do not believe the Bible is 100% accurate in all that it teaches.Then comes the Barna Group's recent survey which found that only 4% of American Adults and 6% of professing Christians hold a BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW.Those are really fascinating conclusions, are they not? Like all surveys, they are partially true, indicators, generalities, and conclusions reached on the basis of survey information by the respective survey companies. But, as with every survey, there are indeed some facts and some truth, however little. Surveys should never be taken as literally true as these surveys claim that half of American Adults do not take the Bible as literally true.But if the Bible is not literally true (and it is), then no teaching, document, or sacred treatise of any kind is true, absolute, but merely insightful, a guide, little more than human inspiration. With the many different types of cults and religions in this world today, without a document that is literally true and authoritative:ANYTHING GOES.Anything. In short, you could believe anything you wish and what you believe and what you determine as truth, especially spiritual truth, is as good as, as right as, as authoritative as the view of anyone else. ANYTHING GOES.If the sacred writings in the Bible, all 66 books of the Old and New Testaments, are nothing more than helpful accounts of ancient myths, then the spiritual wisdom it contains, the historical accounts of great men and women led by God Almighty, the codes of ethics including the 10 Commandments are little more than advisory, opinions, moral generalities to be followed or not, to be believed or not. If the Bible isnot accurate in all that it teaches, if the Biblical worldview of Scripture is no more than a collection of the great thinkers, then the Judeo-Christian Bible is no different than any other sacred writing, has no more authority, and is little more than a collection of interesting stories, historical accounts, and ancient myths. According to these surveys, one out of two American Adults, including Christians, believe just that. What a tragedy that Americans have such a low view of Scripture and the Bible, not recognizing or believing that it contains the truth, the inspired Word of the Living God. It is no wonder that Americans see Scripture as really irrelevant. If it is one of many, then a form of UNIVERSALISM exists. Truth is everywhere or perhaps DEISM. There is a God, but that God is mysterious, vague, and hard to know, or perhaps as even some secular philosophers admit, there is a GREATER POWER, but that is all that human knowledge can ascertain.It is just simply impossible to be a Christian, a real Christian, and not believe fully and completely in the authoritarian, truthful, factual accounts, anything but mythical, in the 66 books of the Bible. Those books are for the TRUE BELIEVER, the real Christian:THE INSPIRED WORD OF GOD.They are for us the written gift of revelation. Those books are Holy-Spirit-inspired. They contain the truth of life here and eternal life hereafter. They are, those words are, absolute, uncompromising, accurate in every way and authoritative. No other sacred writings measure up. No other human understanding or spiritual insight can compare. Our Bible contains the Holy Revelation and words of God Almighty. And, the full expression and development of the ultimate spiritual facts and truths in the words of Jesus Christ:I AM THE WAYTHE TRUTHTHE LIFENO MAN COMETH TO THE FATHER BUT THROUGH METhat is not mythological, advisory, a spiritual possibility, but rather:THE TRUTH, THE WHOLE TRUTH, AND NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH.So, my fellow Christians, when it comes to your Bible, HIS BIBLE:READ ITBELIEVE ITLEARN FROM ITAPPLY ITTEACH ITBE THANKFUL FOR ITThere is no other truth, spiritual truth. The real Christian knows that the Bible is truth, literal truth. It is accurate, accurate in every way. The Bible offers every Chirstian a Biblical worldview which is absolutely necessary and enlightening in this skeptical day and age. The Bible is more relevant and necessary today than ever.Read it. Treasure it. Ask the Holy Spirit for wisdom, and divine interpretation of the truth therein. No Christian, no real Christian, can ever doubt that the Bible is not the inspired, truthful, accurate:WORD OF THE LIVING GOD!

Pastor Joshua talked about the Universalist Heritage of Unitarian Universalism and how it connects through social justice work into the 21st Century.

Q: I have been taught the holiness, grace, and righteous wrath of the Lord my whole life. However I've begun to struggle deeply with the nature of God and His love. If God is sovereign and desires that all be saved, why does He not do so? Wouldn't that be the natural expression of His love? That not happening feels like a betrayal of what I've known His character to be. I know He can do whatever He desires, but I don't understand why He doesn't redeem all. Summary In this episode, Dr. E and Hanna tackle a challenging theological question: If God is sovereign and loving, why doesn't He save everyone? At the heart of this question lies the tension between God's perfect nature and humanity's sinful condition. Scripture affirms that God desires none to perish (2 Peter 3:9), yet salvation requires faith in Christ. Universalism—the belief that everyone will ultimately be saved—fails to account for God's holiness and justice. If God simply overlooked sin, He would no longer be just. Dr. E explains that our human perspective of fairness is shaped by sin, while God's nature is defined by His Word—He is all-powerful, all-knowing, ever-present, loving, and just. Through Christ's sacrifice, God offers the one and only remedy for sin. Just as one cure is effective for a disease while others fall short, only Christ's saving work secures eternal life. Hanna reflects that many underestimate the seriousness of sin, which diminishes how good the gospel truly is. When we recognize the depth of our sinful condition, we see God's love and mercy more clearly. Salvation is not earned but received by faith in Christ alone, who lived, died, and rose again. Takeaways God desires none to perish, but salvation requires faith in Christ. Universalism overlooks God's holiness and justice. Our sense of fairness is distorted by sin. Scripture, not feelings, defines God's character. Christ's death and resurrection provide the only true cure for sin. Recognizing our sin magnifies the beauty of God's love. Find more episodes of Ask Dr. E here. If you've got a question for Dr. Easley, call or text us your question at 615-281-9694 or email at question@michaelincontext.com.

Roberto J. De La Noval and Mark Roosien describe to Brad and Paul their encounter with Sergius Bulgakov and detail his understanding of universal salvation in its personal implications.  If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider donating to support our work. Become a Patron!

Territorial Spirits, True Justice, and the King's Appointed Times — Preparing for the Fall Feasts | KIB 498 Kingdom Intelligence Briefing Description In this Kingdom Intelligence Briefing, Dr. Michael & Mary Lou Lake address how believers can stand against territorial spirits, pursue biblical justice, and return to the Lord's appointed times with a Christ-centered focus. From practical Feast of Tabernacles ideas to deep dives on Sabbath, Calvinism vs. free will, Lady Justice, Daniel's warfare, the Septuagint timeline, and cycles of sanctification, this episode equips the remnant to walk wisely in perilous days. What you'll learn: Why curses “without a cause” won't land—and how to close open doors Practical, family-friendly ways to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles The difference between God's feasts and paganized “your feasts” (Amos 5) Biblical justice vs. the idol of “Lady Justice” Scriptural examples of territorial warfare (Daniel, Ephesus/Acts) How Sabbath and the fall feasts form kingdom rhythms of rest & readiness Dangers of over-generalizing theology; foreknowledge, predestination & free will “Cycles of sanctification” and staying Christ-centric in every feast

Urban Hannon, Taylor Patrick O'Neill, and Matthew Dugandzic answer your questions about God's permission of sin and damnation, the morality of investing in the stock market, and the identity of the (Pseudo?) Dionysius.To submit your questions about whatever for a future episode, email us at thequodlibets@gmail.com.Be sure to follow the Sacra Doctrina Project on Facebook and Twitter as well.

Join Mitch and Will at the pub for an unstructured conversation about the recent deaths of James Dobson and Charlie Kirk, the challenge of responding maturely to political violence, and how universalist theology might offer a different way of thinking about these situations.Topics covered:The deaths of James Dobson and Charlie Kirk and the polarised online responsesWhy ‘and' is better than ‘but'The problem with performative social media responses to tragedyHow universalism shapes our view of ideological opponents"Praying for their souls" - what does redemption look like for everyone?Why local, interpersonal conversation often beats online discourseContent note: This is a "thinking out loud" conversation where we work through complex issues in real time rather than offering polished analysis.Want to reach out and let us know your thoughts or suggestions for the show? Send us a message here; we'd love to hear from you.The Spiritual Misfits Survival Guide (FREE): https://www.spiritualmisfits.com.au/survivalguideSign up to our mailing list:https://spiritualmisfits.com.au/Join our online Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/spiritualmisfitspodcastSupport the pod:https://spiritualmisfits.com.au/support-us/View all episodes at: https://spiritualmisfits.buzzsprout.com

The author of the book and podcast "Grace Saves All," David Artman, describes his entry into universalism and the development of his book and raises the issue of its playing the role of a theodicy. (Sign up for the class Human Language, Signs of God: using Anthony Bartlett's two books, Theology Beyond Metaphysics and Signs of Change, as one continuous argument.  The course will run from 2025/9/16 to 2025/11/4. Register here: https://pbi.forgingploughshares.org/) If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider donating to support our work. Become a Patron!

In this week's bonus show, Matt and Keith ask the question: Do we live in a simulation? Plus, a hotline message about Universalism: what is it? What flavors does it come in?If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. We'll get to your calls on next Friday's Bonus Show. Or, you can email Matthew at matthew@quoir.com.Join The Quollective today, and use Promo Code "heretic" to save an additional 10% off a yearly subscription (which is already 10% off a monthly subscription).Pick up Keith and Matt's book, Reading Romans Right, today!Please consider signing up to financially support the Network: QuoirCast on PatreonIf you want to be a guest on the show, email keith@quoir.com.LINKSQuoirCast on PatreonQuoirCast on Patheos

We've done quite a few episodes on the nature of Hell, and today we're joined by David Artman, host of the Grace Saves All podcast and defender of the universalist position. In this first part of our interview, we ask him the toughest questions surrounding universalism.But stay tuned for next week's episode, where we have a beatdown brawl debate with him over the different positions on Hell!For early access to that episode, join our Patreon!

In the second sermon of our UU 101 series, Rev. Beth Dana explores the heart of Universalism, rejecting fear-based religion and embracing the radical truth that all people are worthy of love. This sermon calls us to “love the hell out of the world” by confronting injustice, resisting evil with compassion, and working toward collective liberation. Drawing inspiration from early Universalists, Rev. Dana reminds us that hope, courage, and active love can transform both our lives and our world. UU 101 Series Unitarian Universalism is a living tradition rooted in rich history, grounded in timeless values, and always evolving to meet the needs of today's world. In this two-part series, we'll explore the twin pillars that give our faith its name and its shape. Invite your friends, family, and neighbors to this series! First Unitarian Church of Dallas is devoted to genuine inclusion, depth and joy, reason and spirit. We have been a voice of progressive religion in Dallas since 1899, working toward a more just and compassionate world in all of what we do.   We hope that when you come here your life is made more whole through experiences of love and service, spiritual growth, and an open exploration of the divine. Learn more at https://dallasuu.org/   New sermon every week. Subscribe here: https://tinyurl.com/1stchurchyoutubesubscribe Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1stuchurch/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1stUChurch Watch the livestream on Sundays at 9:30am, 11am, & 7pm CST: https://dallasuu.org/live/ Œ

THEMES: - the blessed & the lost/damned - infernalism, annihilationism, & universalism - heavenly grief - moral sanctificationBIO:Eric Reitan is professor of philosophy at Oklahoma State University. He is the author of Is God a Delusion? A Reply to Religion's Cultured Despisers (2009), The Triumph of Love: Same-Sex Marriage and the Christian Love Ethic (2017), and the novel So Eden Sank to Grief (2024). He is co-author (with John Kronen) of God's Final Victory: A Comparative Philosophical Case for Universalism (2011).PODCAST LINKS:- Troubled Paradise (book): https://wipfandstock.com/9781666765335/troubled-paradise/NEWSLETTER:Subscribe to our podcast newsletter and get ***40% OFF*** any Wipf and Stock book: http://eepurl.com/cMB8ML. (Be sure to check the box next to “Podcast Updates: The Theology Mill” before hitting Subscribe.)CONNECT:Website: https://wipfandstock.com/blog/category/podcast/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WipfandstockpublishersX/Twitter: https://x.com/TheologyMill*The Theology Mill and Wipf and Stock Publishers would like to thank Luca Di Alessandro for making their song “A Celestial Keyboard” available for use as the podcast's transition music. Link to license: https://pixabay.com/service/license-summary/.

What if heaven is more expansive and more inclusive than ever imagined? Dr. Spencer Fluhman dives into Doctrine and Covenants 76, exploring the revolutionary vision that defined eternity, challenged 19th-century norms, and reshaped the Saints' understanding of salvation.SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTSEnglish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC228ENFrench: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC228FRGerman: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC228DEPortuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC228PTSpanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC228ESYOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/PcssNkyTZUMALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTESfollowHIM website: https://www.followHIMpodcast.comFREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookWEEKLY NEWSLETTERhttps://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletterSOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastTIMECODE00:00 - Part 1 - Dr. Spencer Fluhman06:16 followHIM history09:45 Come, Follow Me Manual11:12 The importance of The Vision16:04 A monument to the redemptive word of Christ19:19 Don't miss the confession of Jesus20:26 A mini scandal24:57 Universalism gets personal30:36 Faith differences in Joseph's home36:24 Faith reconciliation in the Smith home39:23 The backdrop of Calvinism42:08 John and Charles Wesley responds to Calvinism45:32 A blistering call to repentance48:35 What is the point of endless punishment52:56 Voices of the Restoration with Gerrit Dirkmaat55:37 Joseph rejoices to share revelatory and pastoral duties1:00:09 “John Johnson Home Hidden Mysteries Revealed”1:04:09 A profound beginning1:07:25 Bible translation as revelatory insight1:12:07 Wisdom functions to prioritize1:16:16 - End of Part I - Dr.  Spencer FluhmanThanks to the followHIM team:Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish TranscriptsAmelia Kabwika: Portuguese TranscriptsHeather Barlow: Communications DirectorIride Gonzalez: Social Media, Graphic Design"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com

In this episode of Tiny Pulpit Talks, Rev. T.J. FitzGerald and Rev. Beth Dana dive into the theological roots and modern-day relevance of Universalism within Unitarian Universalism.

If every culture shared a universal set of values, then immigration and integration would not be very big issues, but that just isn't the case. Surveys show that while every society lies, some are much more dishonest, which makes a high-trust society very difficult. With the internet allowing every culture to interact instantaneously, even traditional borders aren't enough to protect your culture. YouTuber Wade Stotts joins me to discuss the dangers of cultural universalism and why many may be retreating to a curated internet. Follow on: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-auron-macintyre-show/id1657770114 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3S6z4LBs8Fi7COupy7YYuM?si=4d9662cb34d148af Substack: https://auronmacintyre.substack.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AuronMacintyre Gab: https://gab.com/AuronMacIntyre YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/AuronMacIntyre Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-390155 Odysee: https://odysee.com/@AuronMacIntyre:f Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auronmacintyre/ Today's sponsors: Follow https://x.com/WillHild Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Studying how universalism developed in the early church can give us perspective about theology of the end times today. Truth Unites (https://truthunites.org) exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites, Visiting Professor of Historical Theology at Phoenix Seminary, and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville.SUPPORT:Tax Deductible Support: https://truthunites.org/donate/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truthunitesFOLLOW:Website: https://truthunites.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truth.unites/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/

In this episode of The Bible for Normal People, Jared and co-host Aaron Higashi talk with Roberto de la Noval about the doctrine of universalism, the belief that all people will ultimately be reconciled with God. Rob addresses common misconceptions and its roots in the early Church, explaining how theology develops from biblical interpretation, and examining the evolution of doctrine and the role of historical context in shaping belief. Show Notes → https://thebiblefornormalpeople.com/episode-294-roberto-de-la-noval-universalism-as-a-doctrine/  Watch this episode on YouTube → https://youtu.be/zGafdFAMjfU  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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