Jonathan Mellen's guest appearances

Jonathan Mellen

Beyond The Pale

Donald Trump

Brian Zahnd

David Young

Jon Bryant

David Morgan

James Marsh

Keith Giles

Brad Jersak

David Hayward

Steve Barker

Brett Moore

Derek Vreeland

Andrew Hackman

Tony Bottagaro

Kristian Holmes

OwlTail

On today's episode Steve sits down with two of his good friends who are nominal Trump voters to help better understand why Christians seem fascinated with conspiracy theories and why they tend to fuel them rather than extinguish them.  Along the way we discuss Donald Trump, the Epoch Times, and how Christians can be conditioned into toxic patterns. Episode Index: 2:17- Intro with Steve 12:16- Was Portland destroyed by Black Lives Matter? 14:10- What does the "main stream media" report on? 21:35- What's on the horizon in "conspiracy land"? 33:24- Refusing a peaceful transfer of power brings violence 41:38- The trusty Epoch Times? 51:50- The habit to defend our Christian "tribe" 55:24- Why Christians struggle to believe Biden can do good 1:05:40- What we think about God matters

On today's episode Steve sits down with two of his good friends who are nominal Trump voters to help better understand why Christians seem fascinated with conspiracy theories and why they tend to fuel them rather than extinguish them.  Along the way we discuss Donald Trump, the Epoch Times, and how Christians can be conditioned into toxic patterns. Episode Index: 2:17- Intro with Steve 12:16- Was Portland destroyed by Black Lives Matter? 14:10- What does the "main stream media" report on? 21:35- What's on the horizon in "conspiracy land"? 33:24- Refusing a peaceful transfer of power brings violence 41:38- The trusty Epoch Times? 51:50- The habit to defend our Christian "tribe" 55:24- Why Christians struggle to believe Biden can do good 1:05:40- What we think about God matters

Episode 121: Why Christians are Embracing Conspiracy Theories with Jonathan Mellen & Casey Fanning

Educator and Bible teacher Jonathan Mellen shares how adversity has shaped his attitude and approach to life. Along the way he shares his story of being a "missionary kid" whose Christian faith now continues to grow in ways he hadn't expected Go Beyond the Pale with Jonathan Mellen! Episode Index: 1:03- (Intro) Steve &amp; Tammy discuss Rob Bell, why Jesus wants to save Christians, and how to see the whole human race as family 21:10- Conversation with Jonathan begins 24:28- How Jonathan first came to Hong Kong 43:04 - How our faith matures 47:20 - Authenticity in Christianity 50:01 - Suffering and Glory 58:56- What is the church for?

Educator and Bible teacher Jonathan Mellen shares how adversity has shaped his attitude and approach to life. Along the way he shares his story of being a "missionary kid" whose Christian faith now continues to grow in ways he hadn't expected Go Beyond the Pale with Jonathan Mellen! Episode Index: 1:03- (Intro) Steve &amp; Tammy discuss Rob Bell, why Jesus wants to save Christians, and how to see the whole human race as family 21:10- Conversation with Jonathan begins 24:28- How Jonathan first came to Hong Kong 43:04 - How our faith matures 47:20 - Authenticity in Christianity 50:01 - Suffering and Glory 58:56- What is the church for?

Episode 102: Adversity, Authenticity, and Attitude with Jonathan Mellen