Support the show: Patreon l Glow l Episode TranscriptGuest BioTamice Spencer-Helms (she/they) is a published author, speaker, and theologian based in Richmond, Virginia. At 20 years old Tamice was drawn to full time ministry. After 15 years, Tamice went on to found Sub: Culture Incorporated, a nonprofit that provides holistic support and crisis relief for Black College Students. In addition to their Bachelor’s degree in Religious Studies and Copywriting (Virginia Commonwealth University), Tamice has a Masters of Arts in Contextual Leadership and a Masters of Arts in Theology. Over the years, Tamice has been a change-maker and pioneer for young people in her community. Throughout their life, Tamice has connected, supported, and ministered to countless young adults. Her friendly and down-to-earth approach to public speaking and teaching, as well as their dedication to theological study, has helped empower and inspire people in her community and beyond. Tamice lives in Richmond with their spouse Ellison, her daughter Harlym and their puppy Beacon Rey. In her spare time, she loves to dissect and listen to Hip-Hop, watch documentaries, whiskey tasting, and relax with a good book and a fresh cup of coffee. Her debut book Faith Unleavened: The Wilderness Between Trayvon Martin and George Floyd was released on February 21st. 2023!Click below to order!Don’t miss out on what Tamice has planned next! Stay tuned and follow her on Instagram @tamicenamaespeaks and Twitter @TamiceNamae. To engage with Tamice's writing on a regular basis, subscribe to her Substack You can also find all the musical selections from all our episodes on our Spotify Playlist. Check out all the things over at the store...it's a great way to support the show www.canisaythisatchurch.com/storeWhat are you waiting for; consider becoming a Patreon supporter of the show. You'll have access to many perks as well as guaranteeing the future of these conversations; even $3/Month goes so far as this show is 100% listener supported. Follow the show:Facebook, Twitter, StoreAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Support the show: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/canisaythisatchurch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> l <a href="https://glow.fm/canisaythisatchurch/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Glow</a> l Episode TranscriptGuest BioTamice Spencer-Helms (she/they) is a published author, speaker, and theologian based in Richmond, Virginia. At 20 years old Tamice was drawn to full time ministry. After 15 years, Tamice went on to found <a href="http://www.subcultureinc.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sub: Culture Incorporated</a>, a nonprofit that provides holistic support and crisis relief for Black College Students. In addition to their Bachelor’s degree in Religious Studies and Copywriting (Virginia Commonwealth University), Tamice has a Masters of Arts in Contextual Leadership and a Masters of Arts in Theology. Over the years, Tamice has been a change-maker and pioneer for young people in her community. Throughout their life, Tamice has connected, supported, and ministered to countless young adults. Her friendly and down-to-earth approach to public speaking and teaching, as well as their dedication to theological study, has helped empower and inspire people in her community and beyond. Tamice lives in Richmond with their spouse Ellison, her daughter Harlym and their puppy Beacon Rey. In her spare time, she loves to dissect and listen to Hip-Hop, watch documentaries, whiskey tasting, and relax with a good book and a fresh cup of coffee. Her debut book Faith Unleavened: The Wilderness Between Trayvon Martin and George Floyd was released on February 21st. 2023!<a href="https://bookshop.org/a/81524/9781735833729" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click below to order!</a>Don’t miss out on what Tamice has planned next! Stay tuned and follow her on Instagram @tamicenamaespeaks and Twitter @TamiceNamae. To engage with Tamice's writing on a regular basis, subscribe to her <a href="https://tamicenamaespeaks.substack.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Substack </a>You can also find all the musical selections from all our episodes on our <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3UWAOxyQ4VkH3nHv7TyBNV" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> Playlist. Check out all the things over at the store...it's a great way to support the show <a href="http://www.canisaythisatchurch.com/store" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.canisaythisatchurch.com/store</a>What are you waiting for; consider becoming a <a href="http://www.patreon.com/canisaythisatchurch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> supporter of the show. You'll have access to many perks as well as guaranteeing the future of these conversations; even $3/Month goes so far as this show is 100% listener supported. Follow the show:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/CanISayThisAtChurch/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/cistacpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://can-i-say-this-at-church.myshopify.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Store</a>Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Faith Unleavened with Tamice Spencer-Helms

Laura Forehand

Support the show: Patreon l Glow l Episode TranscriptKarl and Laura Forehand join the show to discuss finding God in desert sanctuariesGuest Bio:Karl Forehand has 20 years experience as a pastor and counselor. Through the years he has counseled people in marriage, career, spirituality and general life struggles.   Karl has training in Spiritual Direction and Spiritual Leadership Coaching. He is the author of the award-winning book Apparent Faith: What Fatherhood Taught Me About the Father’s Heart (2019) and The Tea Shop (2020), Being, The Hotel and his latest book, Out Into the Desert, with his wife, LauraLaura Forehand is a second grade teacher. She also teaches a classroom management technique called “Whole Brain Teaching.” She loves her children and is passionate about her grandchildren. She has recently found her voice and is working through reconstruction. Laura is a gifted writer, speaker and teacher.Karl and Laura went through a deconstruction of their beliefs around 2017 and stepped down from their third church. They still attended church for a couple of years, but recently (late 2019) stopped attending an organizational church. They are currently promoting their book together called “Our into the Desert” and working together on the Desert Sanctuary podcast and related blogs / website.Guest Music by The Silver pagesYou can also find all the musical selections from all our episodes on our Spotify Playlist. Check out all the things over at the store...it's a great way to support the show www.canisaythisatchurch.com/storeWhat are you waiting for; consider becoming a Patreon supporter of the show. You'll have access to many perks as well as guaranteeing the future of these conversations; even $3/Month goes so far as this show is 100% listener supported. Follow the show:Facebook, Twitter, StoreAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Support the show: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/canisaythisatchurch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> l <a href="https://glow.fm/canisaythisatchurch/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Glow</a> l Episode TranscriptKarl and Laura Forehand join the show to discuss finding God in desert sanctuariesGuest Bio:Karl Forehand has 20 years experience as a pastor and counselor. Through the years he has counseled people in marriage, career, spirituality and general life struggles.   Karl has training in Spiritual Direction and Spiritual Leadership Coaching. He is the author of the award-winning book Apparent Faith: What Fatherhood Taught Me About the Father’s Heart (2019) and The Tea Shop (2020), Being, The Hotel and his latest book, Out Into the Desert, with his wife, LauraLaura Forehand is a second grade teacher. She also teaches a classroom management technique called “Whole Brain Teaching.” She loves her children and is passionate about her grandchildren. She has recently found her voice and is working through reconstruction. Laura is a gifted writer, speaker and teacher.Karl and Laura went through a deconstruction of their beliefs around 2017 and stepped down from their third church. They still attended church for a couple of years, but recently (late 2019) stopped attending an organizational church. They are currently promoting their book together called “Our into the Desert” and working together on the Desert Sanctuary podcast and related blogs / website.Guest Music by The Silver pagesYou can also find all the musical selections from all our episodes on our <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3UWAOxyQ4VkH3nHv7TyBNV" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> Playlist. Check out all the things over at the store...it's a great way to support the show <a href="http://www.canisaythisatchurch.com/store" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.canisaythisatchurch.com/store</a>What are you waiting for; consider becoming a <a href="http://www.patreon.com/canisaythisatchurch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> supporter of the show. You'll have access to many perks as well as guaranteeing the future of these conversations; even $3/Month goes so far as this show is 100% listener supported. Follow the show:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/CanISayThisAtChurch/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/cistacpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://can-i-say-this-at-church.myshopify.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Store</a>Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Desert Wandering with Karl and Laura Forehand

So much could be said about Óscar Romero as he was so many things to so many people. But some stories are best laid out with purpose and intention. In this series of bonus episodes Paul Thomas Darilek reflects on the life and ministry of Saint Óscar Romero by way of providing context to this time in history of El Salvador.Join us for this 4-part seriesAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

So much could be said about Óscar Romero as he was so many things to so many people. But some stories are best laid out with purpose and intention. In this series of bonus episodes Paul Thomas Darilek reflects on the life and ministry of Saint Óscar Romero by way of providing context to this time in history of El Salvador.Join us for this 4-part seriesAdvertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Life, Church, and Saint Óscar Romero Part 4

Life, Church, and Saint Óscar Romero Part 3

Life, Church, and Saint Óscar Romero Part 2

Life, Church, and Saint Óscar Romero Part 1

Zach Bolen

Support the show: Patreon l Glow l Episode TranscriptZach Bolen of Citizens joins the show to discuss God, doubt, life, faith, dads, and so much more.Guest Bio:Zach is a part of the band Citizens. There's alot of history here but you'll need to find that organically :).Zach Socials:Zach Bolen: https://www.instagram.com/zachbolen/Citizens MusicGuest Music by CitizensYou can also find all the musical selections from all our episodes on our Spotify Playlist. Check out all the things over at the store...it's a great way to support the show www.canisaythisatchurch.com/storeWhat are you waiting for; consider becoming a Patreon supporter of the show. You'll have access to many perks as well as guaranteeing the future of these conversations; even $3/Month goes so far as this show is 100% listener supported. Follow the show:Facebook, Twitter, StoreAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Support the show: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/canisaythisatchurch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> l <a href="https://glow.fm/canisaythisatchurch/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Glow</a> l Episode TranscriptZach Bolen of Citizens joins the show to discuss God, doubt, life, faith, dads, and so much more.Guest Bio:Zach is a part of the band Citizens. There's alot of history here but you'll need to find that organically :).Zach Socials:Zach Bolen: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/zachbolen/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/zachbolen/</a><a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/3e7KVnSiZjsBkReSv0L6db?si=i4eVWJmDRFWCPz5vaJWx2g" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Citizens Music</a>Guest Music by CitizensYou can also find all the musical selections from all our episodes on our <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3UWAOxyQ4VkH3nHv7TyBNV" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> Playlist. Check out all the things over at the store...it's a great way to support the show <a href="http://www.canisaythisatchurch.com/store" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.canisaythisatchurch.com/store</a>What are you waiting for; consider becoming a <a href="http://www.patreon.com/canisaythisatchurch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> supporter of the show. You'll have access to many perks as well as guaranteeing the future of these conversations; even $3/Month goes so far as this show is 100% listener supported. Follow the show:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/CanISayThisAtChurch/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/cistacpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://can-i-say-this-at-church.myshopify.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Store</a>Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

At the End of the Day...We Don't Know with Zach Bolen

Keith Giles

Support the show: Patreon l Glow l Episode TranscriptKeith joins to show to discuss how we embrace the mystery and wonder that is God. Guest Bio:Keith Giles is a former pastor who left the pulpit to follow Jesus over 12 years ago and started a church where 100% of the offering was given away to the poor in the community. Today he's the author of the best selling "Jesus Un" series of books which challenger our commonly-held conceptions about Scripture, the end times, hell and what it means to follow Christ.Keith has published articles in Relevant Magazine, Plough Quarterly, CWR Magazine. He's also appeared on CNN with Anderson Cooper, John Fugelsang's "Tell Me Everything" on Sirius XM Radio, and Buzzfeed. Keith writes for Patheos and for the last 3 years has been the co-host of the Heretic Happy Hour Podcast. He also co-hosts the new Peace Catalyst Podcast which will launch in 2021. He and his wife Wendy live in El Paso, TX.Guest Music by Silver Pages.You can also find all the musical selections from all our episodes on our Spotify Playlist. Check out all the things over at the store...it's a great way to support the show www.canisaythisatchurch.com/storeWhat are you waiting for; consider becoming a Patreon supporter of the show. You'll have access to many perks as well as guaranteeing the future of these conversations; even $3/Month goes so far as this show is 100% listener supported. Follow the show:Facebook, Twitter, StoreAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Support the show: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/canisaythisatchurch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> l <a href="https://glow.fm/canisaythisatchurch/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Glow</a> l Episode TranscriptKeith joins to show to discuss how we embrace the mystery and wonder that is God. Guest Bio:Keith Giles is a former pastor who left the pulpit to follow Jesus over 12 years ago and started a church where 100% of the offering was given away to the poor in the community. Today he's the author of the best selling "Jesus Un" series of books which challenger our commonly-held conceptions about Scripture, the end times, hell and what it means to follow Christ.Keith has published articles in Relevant Magazine, Plough Quarterly, CWR Magazine. He's also appeared on CNN with Anderson Cooper, John Fugelsang's "Tell Me Everything" on Sirius XM Radio, and Buzzfeed. Keith writes for <a href="https://www.patheos.com/blogs/keithgiles/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patheos</a> and for the last 3 years has been the co-host of the Heretic Happy Hour Podcast. He also co-hosts the new Peace Catalyst Podcast which will launch in 2021. He and his wife Wendy live in El Paso, TX.Guest Music by Silver Pages.You can also find all the musical selections from all our episodes on our <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3UWAOxyQ4VkH3nHv7TyBNV" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> Playlist. Check out all the things over at the store...it's a great way to support the show <a href="http://www.canisaythisatchurch.com/store" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.canisaythisatchurch.com/store</a>What are you waiting for; consider becoming a <a href="http://www.patreon.com/canisaythisatchurch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> supporter of the show. You'll have access to many perks as well as guaranteeing the future of these conversations; even $3/Month goes so far as this show is 100% listener supported. Follow the show:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/CanISayThisAtChurch/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/cistacpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://can-i-say-this-at-church.myshopify.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Store</a>Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Sola Mysterium with Keith Giles

Paul Baxley

Mark Snipes

Support the show: Patreon l Glow l Episode TranscriptThis was a fun, and live, episode of the show. Guest Bio:Paul Baxley is the CBF Executive Director. Baxley was ordained to gospel ministry in 1993 at his home church of First Baptist Church on Fifth in Winston-Salem, N.C. Baxley and his wife, Jennifer, a licensed physical therapist, have four children: Olivia (age 17), Maria (age 11) and twins Caroline and Matthew (ages 8). Baxley has also held a variety of leadership roles with CBF partner organizations including the Board of Visitors of Mercer University’s McAfee School of Theology (member, 2012-2018 and chair, 2015-2016); Board of Directors of the Baptist House of Studies of Duke Divinity School (member, 2006-2012; chair, 2009-2010); and the Board of Directors of the Center for Congregational Health (member, 2004-2010; chair, 2009). In 2012, Baxley gave the Lawrence Hoover Lectures at Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond and delivered a sermon titled “Preaching as Participation” at the Mercer Preaching Consultation.Mark Snipes is the Coordinator for CBF of Virginia. Mark was born and raised in the small town of Rockmart, Georgia in the North Georgia mountains. A graduate of the McAfee School of Theology in Atlanta, Georgia, Mark worked in local church ministry for seven years before becoming Missions Coordinator for Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of Virginia in October 2013. In 2017, Mark’s position was broadened and his title was changed to Associate Coordinator. In this role, Mark concentrates on global and local missions; advocacy; events; connecting with churches, ministers, and the Young Baptist Ecosystem.Check out all the things over at the store...it's a great way to support the show www.canisaythisatchurch.com/storeWhat are you waiting for; consider becoming a Patreon supporter of the show. You'll have access to many perks as well as guaranteeing the future of these conversations; even $3/Month goes so far as this show is 100% listener supported. Follow the show:Facebook, Twitter, Store, BookShop.orgAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Support the show: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/canisaythisatchurch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> l <a href="https://glow.fm/canisaythisatchurch/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Glow</a> l <a href="https://www.canisaythisatchurch.com/transcripts/2022/9/17/walking-into-the-unknown-of-holy-ghost-stories-with-justin-gerhardt-transcript" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode Transcript</a>This was a fun, and live, episode of the show. Guest Bio:Paul Baxley is the CBF Executive Director. Baxley was ordained to gospel ministry in 1993 at his home church of First Baptist Church on Fifth in Winston-Salem, N.C. Baxley and his wife, Jennifer, a licensed physical therapist, have four children: Olivia (age 17), Maria (age 11) and twins Caroline and Matthew (ages 8). Baxley has also held a variety of leadership roles with CBF partner organizations including the Board of Visitors of Mercer University’s McAfee School of Theology (member, 2012-2018 and chair, 2015-2016); Board of Directors of the Baptist House of Studies of Duke Divinity School (member, 2006-2012; chair, 2009-2010); and the Board of Directors of the Center for Congregational Health (member, 2004-2010; chair, 2009). In 2012, Baxley gave the Lawrence Hoover Lectures at Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond and delivered a sermon titled “Preaching as Participation” at the Mercer Preaching Consultation.Mark Snipes is the Coordinator for CBF of Virginia. Mark was born and raised in the small town of Rockmart, Georgia in the North Georgia mountains. A graduate of the McAfee School of Theology in Atlanta, Georgia, Mark worked in local church ministry for seven years before becoming Missions Coordinator for Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of Virginia in October 2013. In 2017, Mark’s position was broadened and his title was changed to Associate Coordinator. In this role, Mark concentrates on global and local missions; advocacy; events; connecting with churches, ministers, and the Young Baptist Ecosystem.Check out all the things over at the store...it's a great way to support the show <a href="https://www.bonfire.com/store/can-i-say-this-at-church/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.canisaythisatchurch.com/store</a>What are you waiting for; consider becoming a <a href="http://www.patreon.com/canisaythisatchurch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> supporter of the show. You'll have access to many perks as well as guaranteeing the future of these conversations; even $3/Month goes so far as this show is 100% listener supported. Follow the show:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/CanISayThisAtChurch/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/cistacpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.bonfire.com/store/can-i-say-this-at-church/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Store</a>, <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CanISayThis" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BookShop.org</a>Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Imagine: Live Episode with Paul Baxley and Mark Snipes of CBF

Justin Gerhardt

Support the show: Patreon l Glow l Episode TranscriptBible stories are...a bit weird aren't they? We gloss them over and sanitize them without thinking and at the same time rob the purpose. What happens when we engage with them, intentionally, with a small group of those closest to us?Guest Bio:Justin Gerhardt is the creator of the podcast Holy Ghost Stories—an episodic, immersive telling of the stories of the Old Testament with an emphasis on character and craft. He serves as the founder and president of Hazefire Studios, a nonprofit devoted to expanding the intersection of story and worship.After studying philosophy and Biblical studies, Justin served for 20 years as a senior pastor and preacher before beginning a 2-year-long season of global nomadism with his family, working alongside churches in England, Croatia, Ireland, and South Africa. He and his wife, author JL Gerhardt, lead The Storied Family, a parenting workshop to help families discover their identity and purpose in the context of God’s story. Every other week, he publishes “The Latest,” a newsletter devoted to his newest projects and discoveries.Guest Music by The Silver Pages-Additional music from Holy Ghost Stories include: • Winds of Change, by Four Trees• Searching the Unknown, by Alistair Sung• Long Distance, by Luke Atencio• Onward, by Chelsea McGough• Sleep, by Stephen Keech• Narrow Time, by Chelsea McGough• Haunted Romance, by Moments • Wir-Sind-Gleich, by Tony Anderson• As Dusk Descends, by Wicked Cinema• Exclusion Zone, by Hill• Legend Tells, by Cody Martin• What Is Not Dead, by Third Age• Siren Song, by Chelsea McGough• Afterwards, by Chelsea McGoughYou can also find all the musical selections from all our episodes on our Spotify Playlist. Check out all the things over at the store...it's a great way to support the show www.canisaythisatchurch.com/storeWhat are you waiting for; consider becoming a Patreon supporter of the show. You'll have access to many perks as well as guaranteeing the future of these conversations; even $3/Month goes so far as this show is 100% listener supported. Follow the show:Facebook, Twitter, Store, BookShop.orgAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Support the show: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/canisaythisatchurch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> l <a href="https://glow.fm/canisaythisatchurch/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Glow</a> l <a href="https://www.canisaythisatchurch.com/transcripts/2022/9/17/walking-into-the-unknown-of-holy-ghost-stories-with-justin-gerhardt-transcript" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode Transcript</a>Bible stories are...a bit weird aren't they? We gloss them over and sanitize them without thinking and at the same time rob the purpose. What happens when we engage with them, intentionally, with a small group of those closest to us?Guest Bio:Justin Gerhardt is the creator of the podcast <a href="https://www.holyghoststories.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Holy Ghost Stories</a>—an episodic, immersive telling of the stories of the Old Testament with an emphasis on character and craft. He serves as the founder and president of Hazefire Studios, a nonprofit devoted to expanding the intersection of story and worship.After studying philosophy and Biblical studies, Justin served for 20 years as a senior pastor and preacher before beginning a 2-year-long season of global nomadism with his family, working alongside churches in England, Croatia, Ireland, and South Africa. He and his wife, author JL Gerhardt, lead The Storied Family, a parenting workshop to help families discover their identity and purpose in the context of God’s story. Every other week, he publishes “<a href="http://justingerhardt.substack.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Latest</a>,” a newsletter devoted to his newest projects and discoveries.Guest Music by The Silver Pages-Additional music from Holy Ghost Stories include: • Winds of Change, by Four Trees• Searching the Unknown, by Alistair Sung• Long Distance, by Luke Atencio• Onward, by Chelsea McGough• Sleep, by Stephen Keech• Narrow Time, by Chelsea McGough• Haunted Romance, by Moments • Wir-Sind-Gleich, by Tony Anderson• As Dusk Descends, by Wicked Cinema• Exclusion Zone, by Hill• Legend Tells, by Cody Martin• What Is Not Dead, by Third Age• Siren Song, by Chelsea McGough• Afterwards, by Chelsea McGoughYou can also find all the musical selections from all our episodes on our <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3UWAOxyQ4VkH3nHv7TyBNV" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> Playlist. Check out all the things over at the store...it's a great way to support the show <a href="https://www.bonfire.com/store/can-i-say-this-at-church/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.canisaythisatchurch.com/store</a>What are you waiting for; consider becoming a <a href="http://www.patreon.com/canisaythisatchurch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> supporter of the show. You'll have access to many perks as well as guaranteeing the future of these conversations; even $3/Month goes so far as this show is 100% listener supported. Follow the show:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/CanISayThisAtChurch/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/cistacpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.bonfire.com/store/can-i-say-this-at-church/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Store</a>, <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CanISayThis" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BookShop.org</a>Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Walking into the Unknown of Holy Ghost Stories with Justin Gerhardt

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Can I Say This At Church‽

Brad Jersak

 Episode Transcript Guest: Brad Jersak For Christians atonement is somewhat of a lynchpin. It's our attempt to put to words what the death of Jesus stands for and further what that then means as we work our faith out daily. You are going to love this convo with Brad. Chairs Video Referenced: https://vimeo.com/177849401 Connect with Brad on Facebook, Twitter: @bradjersak as well as https://bradjersak.com/ Special Music for this episode was provided by artist Noah Guthrie.  Tracks include in this episode: Beautiful Crime, I Would Die for You, and Pardon me from the album The Valley. Connect with Noah: https://www.facebook.com/only1noah/ Find Noah's music at iTunes, YouTube, Spotify, as well Instagram and Facebook, and on Twitter You can also find selections from all our episodes on our Spotify Playlist.  I am so grateful for you and want to invite you to become a part of the beloved community being developed here. Consider becoming a Patreon supporter of the show. You'll have access to many perks as well as guaranteeing the future of these conversations; even $1/Month goes so far as this show is 100% listener supported.  http://www.patreon.com/canisaythisatchurchAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

<a href="https://www.canisaythisatchurch.com/transcripts/2019/10/11/21-atonement-with-brad-jersak-transcript" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Episode Transcript</a> Guest: Brad Jersak For Christians atonement is somewhat of a lynchpin. It's our attempt to put to words what the death of Jesus stands for and further what that then means as we work our faith out daily. You are going to love this convo with Brad. Chairs Video Referenced: <a href="https://vimeo.com/177849401" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://vimeo.com/177849401</a> Connect with Brad on <a href="https://facebook.com/bradjersak" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, Twitter:<a href="https://twitter.com/bradjersak" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> @bradjersak </a>as well as <a href="https://bradjersak.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bradjersak.com/</a> Special Music for this episode was provided by artist <a href="http://www.noahguthrie.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Noah Guthrie</a>.  Tracks include in this episode: Beautiful Crime, I Would Die for You, and Pardon me from the album The Valley. Connect with Noah: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/only1noah/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/only1noah/</a> Find Noah's music at <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-valley/id1223612640?app=music&amp;mt=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/noahguthrie" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/3iPCIGO1IEo5u0HYrnkhjD" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, as well <a href="https://www.instagram.com/only1noah/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/only1noah/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, and on <a href="https://twitter.com/only1noah" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> You can also find selections from all our episodes on our <a href="https://open.spotify.com/user/canisaythisatchurchpodcast/playlist/3UWAOxyQ4VkH3nHv7TyBNV" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify Playlist</a>.  I am so grateful for you and want to invite you to become a part of the beloved community being developed here. Consider becoming a Patreon supporter of the show. You'll have access to many perks as well as guaranteeing the future of these conversations; even $1/Month goes so far as this show is 100% listener supported.  <a href="http://www.patreon.com/canisaythisatchurch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.patreon.com/canisaythisatchurch</a>Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Atonement with Brad Jersak

It's time we talk about Hell...  I'm honored Brandon would trust me with his words with these next two posts. Transcripts for this can be found at Brandon’s website: P1 https://brandonandress.com/2019/05/05/hell/ P2 https://brandonandress.com/2019/05/10/hell-2/ P3 https://brandonandress.com/2019/05/19/hell-3/ P4 https://brandonandress.com/2019/05/19/hell-4/ P5 https://brandonandress.com/2019/05/29/hell-5/ P6 https://brandonandress.com/2019/06/15/hell-6/ Guest Bio: Brandon Andress is the author of three books: Beauty in the Wreckage- Finding Peace in the Age of Outrage (2018)  AND THEN THE END WILL COME! (2013)  Unearthed–  How Discovering the Kingdom of God Will Transform the Church and Change the World (2010) He podcasts at Outside the Walls (Available on  iTunes,  Spotify,  Google Play, and Stitcher) and VOICES (Available on iTunes, Google Play, and Stitcher). Brandon writes for his popular blogs Brandon Andress and A Joyful Procession. He earned his MBA from Indiana Wesleyan University and his BA in Psychology from Hanover College. He loves the outdoors, hiking, camping, and traveling. Music this week by Salt of the Sound You can also find all the musical selections from all our episodes on our Spotify Playlist.  get the swag!!!! www.canisaythisatchurch.com/store What are you waiting for; consider becoming a Patreon supporter of the show. You'll have access to many perks as well as guaranteeing the future of these conversations; even $1/Month goes so far as this show is 100% listener supported.  https://www.patreon.com/canisaythisatchurch Follow the show: https://www.facebook.com/CanISayThisAtChurch/ https://twitter.com/cistacpodcast https://www.canisaythisatchurch.com/  Transcript for today's episode      Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's time we talk about Hell... I'm honored Brandon would trust me with his words with these next two posts. Transcripts for this can be found at Brandon’s website: P1 <a href="https://brandonandress.com/2019/05/05/hell/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://brandonandress.com/2019/05/05/hell/</a> P2 <a href="https://brandonandress.com/2019/05/10/hell-2/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://brandonandress.com/2019/05/10/hell-2/</a> P3 <a href="https://brandonandress.com/2019/05/19/hell-3/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://brandonandress.com/2019/05/19/hell-3/</a> P4 <a href="https://brandonandress.com/2019/05/19/hell-4/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://brandonandress.com/2019/05/19/hell-4/</a> P5 <a href="https://brandonandress.com/2019/05/29/hell-5/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://brandonandress.com/2019/05/29/hell-5/</a> P6 <a href="https://brandonandress.com/2019/06/15/hell-6/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://brandonandress.com/2019/06/15/hell-6/</a> Guest Bio: Brandon Andress is the author of three books: <a href="http://www.quoir.com/beauty-in-the-wreckage.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Beauty in the Wreckage- Finding Peace in the Age of Outrage</a> (2018) <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Then-End-Will-Come-Meantime/dp/1481735632/ref=sr_1_1_twi_pap_1?ie=UTF8&amp;keywords=brandon+andress&amp;qid=1446305482&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> AND THEN THE END WILL COME!</a> (2013) <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Unearthed-Discovering-Kingdom-Transform-Church/dp/1452076758/ref=pd_sim_sbs_14_1?dpID=51PUB4X9e-L&amp;dpSrc=sims&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;preST=_AC_UL160_SR107%2C160_&amp;refRID=1WY1963MAXHDWMQGB6H1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Unearthed</a><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Unearthed-Discovering-Kingdom-Transform-Church/dp/1452076758/ref=pd_sim_sbs_14_1?dpID=51PUB4X9e-L&amp;dpSrc=sims&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;preST=_AC_UL160_SR107%2C160_&amp;refRID=1WY1963MAXHDWMQGB6H1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">–</a> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Unearthed-Discovering-Kingdom-Transform-Church/dp/1452076758/ref=pd_sim_sbs_14_1?dpID=51PUB4X9e-L&amp;dpSrc=sims&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;preST=_AC_UL160_SR107%2C160_&amp;refRID=1WY1963MAXHDWMQGB6H1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> How Discovering the Kingdom of God Will Transform the Church and Change the World</a> (2010) He podcasts at <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-784384318" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Outside the Walls</a> (Available on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/outside-the-walls/id1114356212?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3AVhFh1TXckdj6E8a2faKl?si=jVEgV3VUQVeXQqWMNWZPGg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Spotify</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Itocc74xznpk2ur45hfj2mgjzfm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Google Play</a>, and <a href="http://app.stitcher.com/browse/feed/91307/details" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>) and VOICES (Available on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/voices/id1454106206?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, Google Play, and <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=377766&amp;refid=stpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>). Brandon writes for his popular blogs Brandon Andress and <a href="http:///ajoyfulprocession.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Joyful Procession</a>. He earned his MBA from Indiana Wesleyan University and his BA in Psychology from Hanover College. He loves the outdoors, hiking, camping, and traveling. Music this week by Salt of the Sound You can also find all the musical selections from all our episodes on our <a href="https://open.spotify.com/user/canisaythisatchurchpodcast/playlist/3UWAOxyQ4VkH3nHv7TyBNV" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify Playlist. </a> get the swag!!!! <a href="http://www.canisaythisatchurch.com/store" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.canisaythisatchurch.com/store</a> What are you waiting for; consider becoming a <a href="https://www.patreon.com/canisaythisatchurch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> supporter of the show. You'll have access to many perks as well as guaranteeing the future of these conversations; even $1/Month goes so far as this show is 100% listener supported.  <a href="https://www.patreon.com/canisaythisatchurch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/canisaythisatchurch</a> Follow the show: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CanISayThisAtChurch/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/CanISayThisAtChurch/</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/cistacpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/cistacpodcast</a> <a href="https://www.canisaythisatchurch.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.canisaythisatchurch.com/</a> <a href="https://www.canisaythisatchurch.com/transcripts/2019/7/29/90-finding-gods-life-for-my-will-with-mike-doneheytranscript" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Transcript for today's episode</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

It's Time to Talk about Hell - part 1

Walter Brueggeman

Support the show: Patreon l Glow l Episode Transcript What is the narrative of scripture? How does liberation and oppression impact us today and tomorrow? How do we live out a call to be a prophetic voice in todays world?  Guest Bio:  Walter Brueggemann is surely one of the most influential Bible interpreters of our time. He is the author of over one hundred books and numerous scholarly articles. He continues to be a highly sought-after speaker. Brueggemann was born in Tilden, Nebraska in 1933. He often speaks of the influence of his father, a German Evangelical pastor. Brueggemann attended Elmhurst College, graduating in 1955 with an A.B. He went on to Eden Theological Seminary, earning a B.D. (equivalent to today’s M.Div.) in 1958. He completed his formal theological education at Union Theological Seminary in 1961, earning the Th.D. under the primary guidance of James Muilenburg. While teaching at Eden, he earned a Ph.D. in education at St. Louis University.   Guest Socials:  https://twitter.com/WaltBrueggemann https://www.facebook.com/walterbrueggemannfans https://www.walterbrueggemann.com/ Music Provided by Shofar Band Find them at: https://www.shofarband.com/ Todays Tracks are from their newest release Behold: You are the Potter, Christ the Lord, Christ our King You can also find selections from all our episodes on our Spotify Playlist.  What are you waiting for; consider becoming a Patreon supporter of the show. You'll have access to many perks as well as guaranteeing the future of these conversations; even $1/Month goes so far as this show is 100% listener supported.  https://www.patreon.com/canisaythisatchurchAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Support the show: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/canisaythisatchurch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> l <a href="https://glow.fm/canisaythisatchurch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Glow</a> l <a href="https://www.canisaythisatchurch.com/transcripts/2020/3/28/50-prophetic-narratives-in-scripture-with-walter-brueggemann-transcript" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode Transcript</a> What is the narrative of scripture? How does liberation and oppression impact us today and tomorrow? How do we live out a call to be a prophetic voice in todays world?  Guest Bio:  Walter Brueggemann is surely one of the most influential Bible interpreters of our time. He is the author of over <a href="https://www.walterbrueggemann.com/resources/books/books-by-walter-brueggemann/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">one hundred books</a> and numerous scholarly articles. He continues to be a highly sought-after speaker. Brueggemann was born in Tilden, Nebraska in 1933. He often speaks of the influence of his father, a German Evangelical pastor. Brueggemann attended <a href="http://www.elmhurst.edu/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Elmhurst College</a>, graduating in 1955 with an A.B. He went on to <a href="http://www.eden.edu/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eden Theological Seminary</a>, earning a B.D. (equivalent to today’s M.Div.) in 1958. He completed his formal theological education at <a href="http://www.utsnyc.edu/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Union Theological Seminary</a> in 1961, earning the Th.D. under the primary guidance of James Muilenburg. While teaching at Eden, he earned a Ph.D. in education at <a href="http://www.slu.edu/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">St. Louis University</a>. Guest Socials:  <a href="https://twitter.com/WaltBrueggemann" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/WaltBrueggemann</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/walterbrueggemannfans" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/walterbrueggemannfans</a> <a href="https://www.walterbrueggemann.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.walterbrueggemann.com/</a> Music Provided by Shofar Band Find them at: <a href="https://www.shofarband.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.shofarband.com/</a> Todays Tracks are from their newest release Behold: You are the Potter, Christ the Lord, Christ our King You can also find selections from all our episodes on our <a href="https://open.spotify.com/user/canisaythisatchurchpodcast/playlist/3UWAOxyQ4VkH3nHv7TyBNV" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify Playlist. </a> What are you waiting for; consider becoming a <a href="https://www.patreon.com/canisaythisatchurch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> supporter of the show. You'll have access to many perks as well as guaranteeing the future of these conversations; even $1/Month goes so far as this show is 100% listener supported.  <a href="https://www.patreon.com/canisaythisatchurch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/canisaythisatchurch</a>Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Prophetic Narratives in Scripture with Walter Brueggeman

Austin Fischer

 Episode Transcript What is it like to live in a world where you never really know if you can trust and believe what you are being told. What happens when the train derails? How does our local church help and which local church should you be attending?  Guest Bio: Austin Fischer is the Lead Pastor at Vista Community Church in Temple, TX. He is a graduate of Truett Seminary at Baylor University. He is the author of "Young, Restless, No Longer Reformed"; with a new work coming out later this year.  He writes and speaks and you can follow him online at purpletheology.com Guest Socials: Twitter: @AustinTFischer Web: www.purpletheology.com  Special Music for this episode was provided by Landry Cantrell.  Tracks include: Before You, Gravity, and Fade Out More information can be gotten right here: landrycantrell.com You can also find selections from all our episodes on our Spotify Playlist.  I am so grateful for you and want to invite you to become a part of the beloved community being developed here. Consider becoming a Patreon supporter of the show. You'll have access to many perks as well as guaranteeing the future of these conversations; even $1/Month goes so far as this show is 100% listener supported.  https://www.patreon.com/canisaythisatchurchAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

<a href="https://www.canisaythisatchurch.com/transcripts/2019/10/27/faith-doubt-and-calvinism-with-austin-fischer-transcript" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Episode Transcript</a> What is it like to live in a world where you never really know if you can trust and believe what you are being told. What happens when the train derails? How does our local church help and which local church should you be attending?  Guest Bio: Austin Fischer is the Lead Pastor at Vista Community Church in Temple, TX. He is a graduate of Truett Seminary at Baylor University. He is the author of "Young, Restless, No Longer Reformed"; with a new work coming out later this year.  He writes and speaks and you can follow him online at <a href="http://purpletheology.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">purpletheology.com</a> Guest Socials: Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/austintfischer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@AustinTFischer</a> Web: <a href="http://www.purpletheology.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.purpletheology.com</a>  Special Music for this episode was provided by Landry Cantrell.  Tracks include: Before You, Gravity, and Fade Out More information can be gotten right here: <a href="https://www.landrycantrell.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">landrycantrell.com</a> You can also find selections from all our episodes on our <a href="https://open.spotify.com/user/canisaythisatchurchpodcast/playlist/3UWAOxyQ4VkH3nHv7TyBNV" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify Playlist</a>.  I am so grateful for you and want to invite you to become a part of the beloved community being developed here. Consider becoming a Patreon supporter of the show. You'll have access to many perks as well as guaranteeing the future of these conversations; even $1/Month goes so far as this show is 100% listener supported.  <a href="https://www.patreon.com/canisaythisatchurch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/canisaythisatchurch</a>Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Faith, Doubt, and Calvinism with Austin Fischer

Robin Parry

Gregory Macdonald

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

Support the show: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/canisaythisatchurch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> l <a href="https://glow.fm/canisaythisatchurch/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Glow</a> l <a href="https://www.canisaythisatchurch.com/transcripts/2019/8/8/2-evangelical-universalism-with-dr-robin-parry-gregory-macdonald-transcript" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode Transcript</a>   What exactly is Hell? Where do we all go? I sat down with Theologian, Author, Editor, Father, Book Enthusiast and honestly one of the nicest fellows I've spoken with in a long time, Robin Parry. Currently Robin resides as Editor for Wipf and Stock - a US-based theological publisher. He was a Sixth Form College Teacher for 11 years as well.    As a Christian theologian he has become particularly infamous for his thoughts and advocation of Christian Universalism. His best known book is The Evangelical Universalist, written under the pseudonym Gregory MacDonald.    This interview was a blast to conduct and I hope you enjoy it.    Music by Dlay which is a combination effort from Ketsa Music and UTKPublishing   <a href="https://www.canisaythisatchurch.com/transcripts/2019/8/8/2-evangelical-universalism-with-dr-robin-parry-gregory-macdonald-transcript" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.canisaythisatchurch.com/transcripts/2019/8/8/2-evangelical-universalism-with-dr-robin-parry-gregory-macdonald-transcript</a>   Texts discussed in the show <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Evangelical-Universalist-Gregory-MacDonald-ebook/dp/B008AVNFQM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;keywords=the+evangelical+universalist&amp;qid=1512476655&amp;s=digital-text&amp;sr=1-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Evangelical Universalist</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Four-Views-Hell-Counterpoints-Theology-ebook/dp/B010R9L4BC/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&amp;keywords=robin+parry&amp;qid=1512476703&amp;s=digital-text&amp;sr=1-7" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Four Views on Hell: Second Edition (Counterpoints: Bible and Theology)</a><a href="http://www.patreon.com/canisaythisatchurch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.patreon.com/canisaythisatchurch</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Hell: Evangelical Universalism with Dr. Robin Parry (Gregory MacDonald)

John Walton

Support the show: Patreon l Glow l  Episode Transcript The story of creation and how this universe that we swirl around in is ordered is something that has always bubbled in my head. Each time I think I have it figured out I learn something new that entirely shifts my perspective. Can a historical study of the Old Testament help?  Guest Bio: John H. Walton (PhD, Hebrew Union College) is professor of Old Testament at Wheaton College and Graduate School. Previously he was professor of Old Testament at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago for twenty years. Some of Walton's books include The Lost World of Adam and Eve, The Lost World of Scripture, The Lost World of Genesis One,Ancient Near Eastern Thought and the Old Testament, The Essential Bible Companion, The NIV Application Commentary: Genesis, and The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament (with Victor Matthews and Mark Chavalas). Walton's ministry experience includes church classes for all age groups, high school Bible studies, and adult Sunday school classes, as well as serving as a teacher for "The Bible in 90 Days." John and his wife, Kim, live in Wheaton, Illinois, and have three adult children. Guest Socials: Twitter: Facebook:  Web:  Special Music for this episode was provided by The Silver Pages You can also find selections from all our episodes on our Spotify Playlist.  I am so grateful for you and want to invite you to become a part of the beloved community being developed here. Consider becoming a Patreon supporter of the show. You'll have access to many perks as well as guaranteeing the future of these conversations; even $1/Month goes so far as this show is 100% listener supported.  https://www.patreon.com/canisaythisatchurchAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Support the show: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/canisaythisatchurch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> l <a href="https://glow.fm/canisaythisatchurch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Glow</a> l <a href="https://www.canisaythisatchurch.com/transcripts/2020/1/30/42-genesis-creation-and-the-lost-world-of-scripture-with-dr-john-walton-transcript" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Episode Transcript</a> The story of creation and how this universe that we swirl around in is ordered is something that has always bubbled in my head. Each time I think I have it figured out I learn something new that entirely shifts my perspective. Can a historical study of the Old Testament help?  Guest Bio: John H. Walton (PhD, Hebrew Union College) is professor of Old Testament at Wheaton College and Graduate School. Previously he was professor of Old Testament at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago for twenty years. Some of Walton's books include The Lost World of Adam and Eve, The Lost World of Scripture, The Lost World of Genesis One,Ancient Near Eastern Thought and the Old Testament, The Essential Bible Companion, The NIV Application Commentary: Genesis, and The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament (with Victor Matthews and Mark Chavalas). Walton's ministry experience includes church classes for all age groups, high school Bible studies, and adult Sunday school classes, as well as serving as a teacher for "The Bible in 90 Days." John and his wife, Kim, live in Wheaton, Illinois, and have three adult children. Guest Socials: Twitter: Facebook:  Web:  Special Music for this episode was provided by The Silver Pages You can also find selections from all our episodes on our <a href="https://open.spotify.com/user/canisaythisatchurchpodcast/playlist/3UWAOxyQ4VkH3nHv7TyBNV" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify Playlist</a>.  I am so grateful for you and want to invite you to become a part of the beloved community being developed here. Consider becoming a Patreon supporter of the show. You'll have access to many perks as well as guaranteeing the future of these conversations; even $1/Month goes so far as this show is 100% listener supported.  <a href="https://www.patreon.com/canisaythisatchurch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/canisaythisatchurch</a>Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Genesis, Creation, and the Lost World of Scripture with Dr. John Walton

Brian Zahnd

Support the show: Patreon l Glow l Episode Transcript We like to think of ourselves, Americans, as the audience of the stories of the Bible. Tending to relate to the main characters of the Bible and often glossing over the fact that the Bible is written to a people that are underfoot of oppressive, militaristic, super-powerful nations. So America...we need to begin to wrestle with the fact that we aren't Israel we are most likely Babylon. Guest Bio: Brian Zahnd is the founder and lead pastor of Word of Life Church, a non-denominational Christian congregation in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Brian and his wife, Peri, founded the church in 1981. Brian is also the author of several books, including, Sinners in the Hands of a Loving God, Water to Wine, A Farewell To Mars, Beauty Will Save the World, and Unconditional?: The Call of Jesus to Radical Forgiveness. Guest Socials: https://brianzahnd.com/ https://twitter.com/BrianZahnd Music this week by Andrew Word find him at http://www.andrewword.com/ Tracks: Unfailing, All That Breathes, Oh the Morning You can also find selections from all our episodes on our Spotify Playlist.  What are you waiting for; consider becoming a Patreon supporter of the show. You'll have access to many perks as well as guaranteeing the future of these conversations; even $1/Month goes so far as this show is 100% listener supported.  https://www.patreon.com/canisaythisatchurch  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Support the show: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/canisaythisatchurch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> l <a href="https://glow.fm/canisaythisatchurch/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Glow</a> l <a href="https://www.canisaythisatchurch.com/transcripts/2020/5/8/postcards-from-babylon-with-brian-zahnd-transcript" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode Transcript</a> We like to think of ourselves, Americans, as the audience of the stories of the Bible. Tending to relate to the main characters of the Bible and often glossing over the fact that the Bible is written to a people that are underfoot of oppressive, militaristic, super-powerful nations. So America...we need to begin to wrestle with the fact that we aren't Israel we are most likely Babylon. Guest Bio: Brian Zahnd is the founder and lead pastor of <a href="http://wolc.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Word of Life Church</a>, a non-denominational Christian congregation in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Brian and his wife, Peri, founded the church in 1981. Brian is also the author of several books, including, Sinners in the Hands of a Loving God, Water to Wine, A Farewell To Mars, Beauty Will Save the World, and Unconditional?: The Call of Jesus to Radical Forgiveness. Guest Socials: <a href="https://brianzahnd.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://brianzahnd.com/</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BrianZahnd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/BrianZahnd</a> Music this week by Andrew Word find him at <a href="http://www.andrewword.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.andrewword.com/</a> Tracks: Unfailing, All That Breathes, Oh the Morning You can also find selections from all our episodes on our <a href="https://open.spotify.com/user/canisaythisatchurchpodcast/playlist/3UWAOxyQ4VkH3nHv7TyBNV" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify Playlist. </a> What are you waiting for; consider becoming a <a href="https://www.patreon.com/canisaythisatchurch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> supporter of the show. You'll have access to many perks as well as guaranteeing the future of these conversations; even $1/Month goes so far as this show is 100% listener supported.  <a href="https://www.patreon.com/canisaythisatchurch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/canisaythisatchurch</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Postcards from Babylon with Brian Zahnd

Tim Mackie

Support the show: Patreon l Glow l Episode Transcript The Bible, what is it? Why is it? How is it? The canon of our Bible is a huge topic and no way in hades could we hope to go to get in depth in one convo, yet, here is a start with Tim Mackie. Guest Bio: Tim is a creative writer and director for The Bible Project and an adjunct professor of Old Testament at Western Seminary, both in Portland, Oregon. I’ve been utterly fascinated with Jesus and his Jewish heritage ever since I became a Christian at 20 years old through an urban outreach ministry to skateboarders in Portland, called Skate Church. His greatest passion and privilege is to help people grasp the beautiful and compelling story of the ancient Scriptures and how they lead us to Jesus of Nazareth. I’m married to Jessica (total rock-star), and together we’re raising two little boys, Roman and August, in the wonderful city of Portland, Oregon. Here's the YouTube video we reference at the beginning of the episode. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAvYmE2YYIU&amp;t=18s Music: David Lunsford Tracks: Past the Garden, Sun Like Gold / Moon Like Silver, We've All Got Dreams You can also find all the musical selections from all our episodes on our Spotify Playlist.  What are you waiting for; consider becoming a Patreon supporter of the show. You'll have access to many perks as well as guaranteeing the future of these conversations; even $1/Month goes so far as this show is 100% listener supported.  https://www.patreon.com/canisaythisatchurch Follow the show: https://www.facebook.com/CanISayThisAtChurch/ https://twitter.com/cistacpodcast https://www.canisaythisatchurch.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Support the show: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/canisaythisatchurch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> l <a href="https://glow.fm/canisaythisatchurch/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Glow</a> l <a href="https://www.canisaythisatchurch.com/transcripts/2020/5/8/what-is-the-bible-with-dr-tim-mackie-transcript" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode Transcript</a> The Bible, what is it? Why is it? How is it? The canon of our Bible is a huge topic and no way in hades could we hope to go to get in depth in one convo, yet, here is a start with Tim Mackie. Guest Bio: Tim is a creative writer and director for <a href="https://www.youtube.com/jointhebibleproject" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Bible Project</a> and an adjunct professor of Old Testament at <a href="https://www.westernseminary.edu/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Western Seminary</a>, both in Portland, Oregon. I’ve been utterly fascinated with Jesus and his Jewish heritage ever since I became a Christian at 20 years old through an urban outreach ministry to skateboarders in Portland, called <a href="http://www.skatechurch.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Skate Church</a>. His greatest passion and privilege is to help people grasp the beautiful and compelling story of the ancient Scriptures and how they lead us to Jesus of Nazareth. I’m married to Jessica (total rock-star), and together we’re raising two little boys, Roman and August, in the wonderful city of Portland, Oregon. Here's the YouTube video we reference at the beginning of the episode. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=18s&amp;v=eAvYmE2YYIU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAvYmE2YYIU&amp;t=18s</a> Music: David Lunsford Tracks: Past the Garden, Sun Like Gold / Moon Like Silver, We've All Got Dreams You can also find all the musical selections from all our episodes on our <a href="https://open.spotify.com/user/canisaythisatchurchpodcast/playlist/3UWAOxyQ4VkH3nHv7TyBNV" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify Playlist. </a> What are you waiting for; consider becoming a <a href="https://www.patreon.com/canisaythisatchurch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> supporter of the show. You'll have access to many perks as well as guaranteeing the future of these conversations; even $1/Month goes so far as this show is 100% listener supported.  <a href="https://www.patreon.com/canisaythisatchurch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/canisaythisatchurch</a> Follow the show: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CanISayThisAtChurch/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/CanISayThisAtChurch/</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/cistacpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/cistacpodcast</a> <a href="https://www.canisaythisatchurch.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.canisaythisatchurch.com/</a>Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

What is the Bible with Dr. Tim Mackie

Alexander John Shaia

Support the show: Patreon l Glow l  Episode Transcript  l Survey Christmas is such a glorious time of year but how much do we know of how and why we do it like we do? What are the origins of many of our traditions? Santa, trees, lights, candlelight services...why? Guest Bio: Born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama, Alexander grew up as part of a large extended family that had emigrated from Lebanon a generation previously. He grew up with the ancient traditions of Maronite Catholicism and was expected to become a priest, a family tradition since the year 1300. Alexander was led otherwise. He attended the University of Notre Dame and received a degree in Cultural Anthropology. Next came a Master's in Counseling Education, a Master's in Religious Education, a graduate certificate in Pastoral Psychotherapy, and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. His training includes time in Switzerland with Jungian analyst, and founder of Sandplay Psychotherapy, Dora M. Kalff. Returning to the United States, years of retreat ministry, private practice, teaching, leading trainings and study continued to build on a life-long practice of prayer. Visit his website at www.quadratos.com Guest Music by JJ Heller Tracks include: Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring &amp; Silent Night, Unto Us, Born in Me You can also find all the musical selections from all our episodes on our Spotify Playlist.  Check out all the things over at the store...it's a great way to support the show www.canisaythisatchurch.com/store What are you waiting for; consider becoming a Patreon supporter of the show. You'll have access to many perks as well as guaranteeing the future of these conversations; even $1/Month goes so far as this show is 100% listener supported.  Follow the show: https://www.facebook.com/CanISayThisAtChurch/ https://twitter.com/cistacpodcast https://www.canisaythisatchurch.com/  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Support the show: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/canisaythisatchurch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> l <a href="https://glow.fm/canisaythisatchurch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Glow</a> l <a href="https://www.canisaythisatchurch.com/transcripts/2019/12/23/the-radiance-of-the-second-incarnation-with-alexander-john-shaia-transcript" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Episode Transcript</a>  l <a href="https://www.canisaythisatchurch.com/survey" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Survey</a> Christmas is such a glorious time of year but how much do we know of how and why we do it like we do? What are the origins of many of our traditions? Santa, trees, lights, candlelight services...why? Guest Bio: Born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama, Alexander grew up as part of a large extended family that had emigrated from Lebanon a generation previously. He grew up with the ancient traditions of Maronite Catholicism and was expected to become a priest, a family tradition since the year 1300. Alexander was led otherwise. He attended the University of Notre Dame and received a degree in Cultural Anthropology. Next came a Master's in Counseling Education, a Master's in Religious Education, a graduate certificate in Pastoral Psychotherapy, and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. His training includes time in Switzerland with Jungian analyst, and founder of Sandplay Psychotherapy, Dora M. Kalff. Returning to the United States, years of retreat ministry, private practice, teaching, leading trainings and study continued to build on a life-long practice of prayer. Visit his website at <a href="http://quadratos.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.quadratos.com</a> Guest Music by <a href="https://www.jjheller.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JJ Heller</a> Tracks include: Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring &amp; Silent Night, Unto Us, Born in Me You can also find all the musical selections from all our episodes on our <a href="https://open.spotify.com/user/canisaythisatchurchpodcast/playlist/3UWAOxyQ4VkH3nHv7TyBNV" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify Playlist. </a> Check out all the things over at the store...it's a great way to support the show <a href="http://www.canisaythisatchurch.com/store" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.canisaythisatchurch.com/store</a> What are you waiting for; consider becoming a <a href="https://www.patreon.com/canisaythisatchurch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> supporter of the show. You'll have access to many perks as well as guaranteeing the future of these conversations; even $1/Month goes so far as this show is 100% listener supported.  Follow the show: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CanISayThisAtChurch/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/CanISayThisAtChurch/</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/cistacpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/cistacpodcast</a> <a href="https://www.canisaythisatchurch.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.canisaythisatchurch.com/</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

The Radiance of the Second Incarnation with Alexander John Shaia

John Stackhouse

In a follow up to the last episode and discussion on Hell in this episode we'll take another look at, another, possible theory on Hell, Annihilationism-though some have called it Conditionalism.    We are joined by Dr. John Stackhouse; he was educated in history and religious studies at Mount Carmel Bible School at Queen’s University in Ontario, Wheaton College Graduate School in Illinois, and The University of Chicago (Ph.D.).     Formerly a professor of European history at Northwestern College in Iowa, a professor of religion at the University of Manitoba, and the Sangwoo Youtong Chee Professor of Theology and Culture at Regent College (University of British Columbia), he now serves Crandall University in Moncton, New Brunswick, as the Samuel J. Mikolaski Professor of Religious Studies and Dean of Faculty Development.     John is the author of ten books, the editor of four more, serves on the editorial board for Christianity today, and is the author of over 700 articles, book chapters, and reviews in academic publications, major newspapers, and magazines. His writings range over history, sociology, philosophy, theology, ethics, and comparative religion. He has spoken throughout North America, in the United Kingdom, and in China, India, Israel, Korea, Malaysia, Australia, and New Zealand. His commentary on religion and contemporary culture has been featured by major broadcast and print media as diverse as The New York Times, The Atlantic, ABC News, CBC Radio, Time, and Reader’s Digest.   His new book, Why You're Here: Ethics for the Real World can be found on  Amazon pick it up! The full list of publications includes:     Why You’re Here: Ethics for the Real World (Oxford University Press, 2017). Partners in Christ: A Conservative Case for Egalitarianism (InterVarsity Press, 2015). Need to Know: Vocation as the Heart of Christian Epistemology (Oxford University Press, 2014). Making the Best of It: Following Christ in the Real World (Oxford University Press, 2008). Humble Apologetics: Defending the Faith Today (Oxford University Press, 2002). Can God Be Trusted? Faith and the Challenge of Evil (Oxford University Press, 1998; 2nd edition, InterVarsity Press, 2009). Canadian Evangelicalism in the Twentieth Century: An Introduction to Its Character (University of Toronto Press, 1993).     Music provided by Heath McNease   Find his music on Bandcamp or  iTunes Twitter: @theheathmcnasty Youtube   Songs Featured: Spectral Evidence 13:15 Salem Songs   Please support Heath!     Transcript   If you are liking what your getting please consider helping to keep it going. Become a Patron and joining us at Patreon, you'll also get some other nice perks as well.  www.patreon.com/canisaythisatchurch.comFacebook  --- Twitter Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In a follow up to the last episode and discussion on Hell in this episode we'll take another look at, another, possible theory on Hell, Annihilationism-though some have called it Conditionalism.    We are joined by Dr. John Stackhouse; he was educated in history and religious studies at Mount Carmel Bible School at Queen’s University in Ontario, Wheaton College Graduate School in Illinois, and The University of Chicago (Ph.D.).   Formerly a professor of European history at Northwestern College in Iowa, a professor of religion at the University of Manitoba, and the Sangwoo Youtong Chee Professor of Theology and Culture at Regent College (University of British Columbia), he now serves Crandall University in Moncton, New Brunswick, as the Samuel J. Mikolaski Professor of Religious Studies and Dean of Faculty Development.   John is the author of ten books, the editor of four more, serves on the editorial board for Christianity today, and is the author of over 700 articles, book chapters, and reviews in academic publications, major newspapers, and magazines. His writings range over history, sociology, philosophy, theology, ethics, and comparative religion. He has spoken throughout North America, in the United Kingdom, and in China, India, Israel, Korea, Malaysia, Australia, and New Zealand. His commentary on religion and contemporary culture has been featured by major broadcast and print media as diverse as The New York Times, The Atlantic, ABC News, CBC Radio, Time, and Reader’s Digest.   His new book, Why You're Here: Ethics for the Real World can be found on <a href="https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?field-keywords=john+stackhouse&amp;rh=n%3A15195176011%2Ck%3Ajohn+stackhouse&amp;url=node%3D15195176011" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Amazon</a> pick it up! The full list of publications includes:   Why You’re Here: Ethics for the Real World (Oxford University Press, 2017). Partners in Christ: A Conservative Case for Egalitarianism (InterVarsity Press, 2015). Need to Know: Vocation as the Heart of Christian Epistemology (Oxford University Press, 2014). Making the Best of It: Following Christ in the Real World (Oxford University Press, 2008). Humble Apologetics: Defending the Faith Today (Oxford University Press, 2002). Can God Be Trusted? Faith and the Challenge of Evil (Oxford University Press, 1998; 2nd edition, InterVarsity Press, 2009). Canadian Evangelicalism in the Twentieth Century: An Introduction to Its Character (University of Toronto Press, 1993).   Music provided by Heath McNease   Find his music on <a href="https://heathmcnease.bandcamp.com/music" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bandcamp</a> or <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/believe-feat-jgivens-propaganda-single/1230198980" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/theheathmcnasty" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@theheathmcnasty</a> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/strengthofawalrus" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Youtube</a>   Songs Featured: Spectral Evidence 13:15 Salem Songs   Please support Heath!    <a href="https://www.canisaythisatchurch.com/transcripts/2019/8/8/19/3%20-%20Hell:%20Annihilationism%20with%20Dr-John-Stackhouse-Transcript" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Transcript</a>   If you are liking what your getting please consider helping to keep it going. Become a Patron and joining us at Patreon, you'll also get some other nice perks as well.  <a href="https://www.patreon.com/canisaythisatchurch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/canisaythisatchurch.com</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/CanISayThisAtChurch/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>  --- <a href="https://twitter.com/CISTACPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Hell: Annihilationism with Dr. John Stackhouse

N.T. Wright

 Episode Transcript Who was the Apostle Paul? We've all heard talk about him and around him but the man himself, rarely. Much of our New Testament is here today because of him but who was the man? What more can we learn from Paul separate of only his theology? NT Wright and I discuss in brief. Guest Bio: N.T. Wright is the former Bishop of Durham in the Church of England and one of the world’s leading Bible scholars. He now serves as the Chair of New Testament and Early Christianity at the School of Divinity at the University of St. Andrews. He is one of the world’s leading Bible scholars and a popular author, he has been featured on ABC News, Dateline, The Colbert Report, and Fresh Air. His award-winning books include The Case for the Psalms, How God Became King, Simply Jesus, After You Believe, The Meaning of Jesus (co-authored with Marcus Borg), as well as being the translator for The Kingdom New Testament.  The book this discussion was centered around is his most recent release on Paul. Paul: A Biography Courses you heard about at the end of the show can be found here: http://ntwrightonline.org/ Special Music for this episode was provided by Sleeping at Last.  Tracks include: The Spring, In Her Honor, and Enabling Environment from the Album The Spring Find Sleeping at last music at sleepingatlast.com. Please consider supporting the ministry of Charity Water! Find information about how you can help at https://www.charitywater.org/ You can also find selections from all our episodes on our Spotify Playlist.  If you are here I am so grateful for you and want to invite you to become a part of the beloved community being developed here. Consider becoming a Patreon supporter of the show. You'll have access to many perks as well as guaranteeing the future of these conversations; even $1/Month goes so far as this show is 100% listener supported.  https://www.patreon.com/canisaythisatchurchAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

<a href="https://www.canisaythisatchurch.com/transcripts/2019/12/19/30-paul-a-biography-with-professor-nt-wright-transcript" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Episode Transcript</a> Who was the Apostle Paul? We've all heard talk about him and around him but the man himself, rarely. Much of our New Testament is here today because of him but who was the man? What more can we learn from Paul separate of only his theology? NT Wright and I discuss in brief. Guest Bio: N.T. Wright is the former Bishop of Durham in the Church of England and one of the world’s leading Bible scholars. He now serves as the Chair of New Testament and Early Christianity at the School of Divinity at the University of St. Andrews. He is one of the world’s leading Bible scholars and a popular author, he has been featured on ABC News, Dateline, The Colbert Report, and Fresh Air. His award-winning books include The Case for the Psalms, How God Became King, Simply Jesus, After You Believe, The Meaning of Jesus (co-authored with Marcus Borg), as well as being the translator for The Kingdom New Testament.  The book this discussion was centered around is his most recent release on Paul. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Paul-Biography-N-T-Wright/dp/0061730580/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=1528483851&amp;sr=1-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Paul: A Biography</a> Courses you heard about at the end of the show can be found here: <a href="http://ntwrightonline.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://ntwrightonline.org/</a> Special Music for this episode was provided by Sleeping at Last.  Tracks include: The Spring, In Her Honor, and Enabling Environment from the Album The Spring Find Sleeping at last music at <a href="http://www.sleepingatlast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">sleepingatlast.com</a>. Please consider supporting the ministry of Charity Water! Find information about how you can help at <a href="https://www.charitywater.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.charitywater.org/</a> You can also find selections from all our episodes on our <a href="https://open.spotify.com/user/canisaythisatchurchpodcast/playlist/3UWAOxyQ4VkH3nHv7TyBNV" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify Playlist</a>.  If you are here I am so grateful for you and want to invite you to become a part of the beloved community being developed here. Consider becoming a Patreon supporter of the show. You'll have access to many perks as well as guaranteeing the future of these conversations; even $1/Month goes so far as this show is 100% listener supported.  <a href="https://www.patreon.com/canisaythisatchurch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/canisaythisatchurch</a>Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

"Paul - A Biography" with Professor N.T. Wright

Robert Alter

The Bible is something special, isn't it? I mean what other text have stood the tests of time as it has? But how do we know what we are reading is the correct way to be read? How can we trust translations and what the heck is a "Biblical Narrative"? Professor Robert Alter and I discuss... Guest Bio: Robert Alter is Class of 1937 Professor of Hebrew and Comparative Literature at the University of California at Berkeley, where he has taught since 1967.   He is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the American Philosophical Society, the Council of Scholars of the Library of Congress, and is past president of the Association of Literary Scholars and Critics.   He has twice been a Guggenheim Fellow, has been a Senior Fellow of the National Endowment for the Humanities, a fellow at the Institute for Advanced Studies in Jerusalem, and Old Dominion Fellow at Princeton University.  In 2009, he received the Robert Kirsch Award from the Los Angeles Times for lifetime contribution to American letters. As promised at the end here is the link for the works that Robert discussed at the beginning of the show in book format.  The Art of Biblical Narrative You can also find all the musical selections from all our episodes on our Spotify Playlist.  Check out all the things over at the store...it's a great way to support the show www.canisaythisatchurch.com/store What are you waiting for; consider becoming a Patreon supporter of the show. You'll have access to many perks as well as guaranteeing the future of these conversations; even $1/Month goes so far as this show is 100% listener supported.  https://www.patreon.com/canisaythisatchurch Follow the show: https://www.facebook.com/CanISayThisAtChurch/ https://twitter.com/cistacpodcast https://www.canisaythisatchurch.com/  Transcript for today's episodeAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Bible is something special, isn't it? I mean what other text have stood the tests of time as it has? But how do we know what we are reading is the correct way to be read? How can we trust translations and what the heck is a "Biblical Narrative"? Professor Robert Alter and I discuss... Guest Bio: Robert Alter is Class of 1937 Professor of Hebrew and Comparative Literature at the University of California at Berkeley, where he has taught since 1967.   He is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the American Philosophical Society, the Council of Scholars of the Library of Congress, and is past president of the Association of Literary Scholars and Critics.   He has twice been a Guggenheim Fellow, has been a Senior Fellow of the National Endowment for the Humanities, a fellow at the Institute for Advanced Studies in Jerusalem, and Old Dominion Fellow at Princeton University.  In 2009, he received the Robert Kirsch Award from the Los Angeles Times for lifetime contribution to American letters. As promised at the end here is the link for the works that Robert discussed at the beginning of the show in book format. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Art-Biblical-Narrative-Robert-Alter-dp-0465004245/dp/0465004245/ref=mt_hardcover?_encoding=UTF8&amp;me=&amp;qid=1562526558" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Art of Biblical Narrative</a> You can also find all the musical selections from all our episodes on our <a href="https://open.spotify.com/user/canisaythisatchurchpodcast/playlist/3UWAOxyQ4VkH3nHv7TyBNV" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify Playlist. </a> Check out all the things over at the store...it's a great way to support the show <a href="http://www.canisaythisatchurch.com/store" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.canisaythisatchurch.com/store</a> What are you waiting for; consider becoming a <a href="https://www.patreon.com/canisaythisatchurch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> supporter of the show. You'll have access to many perks as well as guaranteeing the future of these conversations; even $1/Month goes so far as this show is 100% listener supported.  <a href="https://www.patreon.com/canisaythisatchurch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/canisaythisatchurch</a> Follow the show: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CanISayThisAtChurch/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/CanISayThisAtChurch/</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/cistacpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/cistacpodcast</a> <a href="https://www.canisaythisatchurch.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.canisaythisatchurch.com/</a> <a href="https://www.canisaythisatchurch.com/transcripts/2019/2019/8/23/biblical-narrative-translation-and-literalism-with-professor-robert-alter-transcript" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Transcript for today's episode</a>Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Biblical Narrative, Translation, and Literalism with Professor Robert Alter

Pete Enns

Support the show: Patreon l Glow l Episode Transcript Do you ever find yourself reading the Bible and coming away going..."wait! what does this mean?"? Me too; which is why I'm so happy to release this weeks conversation with Pete Enns on How The Bible Actually Works*... Guest Bio: Peter Enns (Ph.D. Harvard University) is Abram S. Clemens professor of Biblical Studies at Eastern University. He has taught undergraduate, seminary, and doctoral courses at numerous other schools, including Princeton Theological Seminary, Harvard Divinity School, and Temple University. Pete speaks and writes regularly to diverse audiences about the intersection of the ancient setting of Bible and contemporary Christian faith. He is a frequent contributor to journals and encyclopedias, and has written, edited, and contributed to nearly 20 books, including The Sin of Certainty: Why God Desires Our Trust More than Our “Correct” Beliefs; The Bible Tells Me So: Why Defending Scripture Has Made Us Unable to Read It, Inspiration and Incarnation: Evangelicals and the Problem of the Old Testament, and The Evolution of Adam: What the Bible Does and Doesn’t Say about Human Origins. Enns resides in suburban Philadelphia with his wife Susan. His popular blog, The Bible for Normal People, can be found at peteenns.com. Music for this episode is from Matt Tipton featuring tracks from his newest release called Blessed King.  Tracks Include:  I Will Comfort You, Romans V, Thanks Be To God, Blessed King You can also find selections from all our episodes on our Spotify Playlist.  What are you waiting for; consider becoming a Patreon supporter of the show. You'll have access to many perks as well as guaranteeing the future of these conversations; even $1/Month goes so far as this show is 100% listener supported.  https://www.patreon.com/canisaythisatchurchAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Support the show: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/canisaythisatchurch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> l <a href="https://glow.fm/canisaythisatchurch/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Glow</a> l <a href="https://www.canisaythisatchurch.com/transcripts/2020/5/8/how-the-bible-actually-works-with-pete-enns-transcript" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode Transcript</a> Do you ever find yourself reading the Bible and coming away going..."wait! what does this mean?"? Me too; which is why I'm so happy to release this weeks conversation with Pete Enns on How The Bible Actually Works*... Guest Bio: Peter Enns (Ph.D. Harvard University) is Abram S. Clemens professor of Biblical Studies at Eastern University. He has taught undergraduate, seminary, and doctoral courses at numerous other schools, including Princeton Theological Seminary, Harvard Divinity School, and Temple University. Pete speaks and writes regularly to diverse audiences about the intersection of the ancient setting of Bible and contemporary Christian faith. He is a frequent contributor to journals and encyclopedias, and has written, edited, and contributed to nearly 20 books, including The Sin of Certainty: Why God Desires Our Trust More than Our “Correct” Beliefs; The Bible Tells Me So: Why Defending Scripture Has Made Us Unable to Read It, Inspiration and Incarnation: Evangelicals and the Problem of the Old Testament, and The Evolution of Adam: What the Bible Does and Doesn’t Say about Human Origins. Enns resides in suburban Philadelphia with his wife Susan. His popular blog, The Bible for Normal People, can be found at <a href="https://peteenns.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">peteenns.com</a>. Music for this episode is from Matt Tipton featuring tracks from his newest release called Blessed King.  Tracks Include:  I Will Comfort You, Romans V, Thanks Be To God, Blessed King You can also find selections from all our episodes on our <a href="https://open.spotify.com/user/canisaythisatchurchpodcast/playlist/3UWAOxyQ4VkH3nHv7TyBNV" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify Playlist. </a> What are you waiting for; consider becoming a <a href="https://www.patreon.com/canisaythisatchurch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> supporter of the show. You'll have access to many perks as well as guaranteeing the future of these conversations; even $1/Month goes so far as this show is 100% listener supported.  <a href="https://www.patreon.com/canisaythisatchurch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/canisaythisatchurch</a>Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

How The Bible Actually Works with Pete Enns

 Episode Transcript Guest: Keith Giles For many Christians, the Bible is the only way to know anything about God. But according to that same Bible, everyone can know God directly through an actual relationship with Jesus. What happens when we begin to release Jesus from the Bible. Guest Bio: Keith Giles is a former pastor who abandoned the pulpit to follow Jesus, and ended up founding a church where 100% of the offering is given away to help the poor in his surrounding community. He is the author of several books including The Power of Weakness and Jesus Untangled. He lives in Orange, California with his wife and two sons. Visit his blog here: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/keithgiles/ Music for this episode was provided by The Silver Pages.  Tracks include: A Steady Run, Indecision and Regret, Take the Ride Follow and engage with them at http://www.thesilverpagesmusic.com You can also find selections from all our episodes on our Spotify Playlist.  If you are here I am so grateful for you and want to invite you to become a part of the beloved community being developed here. Consider becoming a Patreon supporter of the show. You'll have access to many perks as well as guaranteeing the future of these conversations; even $1/Month goes so far as this show is 100% listener supported.  https://www.patreon.com/canisaythisatchurchAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

<a href="https://www.canisaythisatchurch.com/transcripts/2019/12/19/32-jesus-unbound-with-keith-giles-transcript" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Episode Transcript</a> Guest: Keith Giles For many Christians, the Bible is the only way to know anything about God. But according to that same Bible, everyone can know God directly through an actual relationship with Jesus. What happens when we begin to release Jesus from the Bible. Guest Bio: Keith Giles is a former pastor who abandoned the pulpit to follow Jesus, and ended up founding a church where 100% of the offering is given away to help the poor in his surrounding community. He is the author of several books including The Power of Weakness and Jesus Untangled. He lives in Orange, California with his wife and two sons. Visit his blog here: <a href="http://www.patheos.com/blogs/keithgiles/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.patheos.com/blogs/keithgiles/</a> Music for this episode was provided by The Silver Pages.  Tracks include: A Steady Run, Indecision and Regret, Take the Ride Follow and engage with them at <a href="http://www.thesilverpagesmusic.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.thesilverpagesmusic.com</a> You can also find selections from all our episodes on our <a href="https://open.spotify.com/user/canisaythisatchurchpodcast/playlist/3UWAOxyQ4VkH3nHv7TyBNV" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify Playlist</a>.  If you are here I am so grateful for you and want to invite you to become a part of the beloved community being developed here. Consider becoming a Patreon supporter of the show. You'll have access to many perks as well as guaranteeing the future of these conversations; even $1/Month goes so far as this show is 100% listener supported.  <a href="https://www.patreon.com/canisaythisatchurch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/canisaythisatchurch</a>Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

"Jesus Unbound" with Keith Giles

Thomas Talbott

Support the show: Patreon l Glow l Episode Transcript It's been too long, but it is time to talk about what happens when we die, again. It's time to wonder what are all the options for the afterlife, heaven and hell. Guest Bio: Thomas Talbott is the Emeritus Professor of Philosophy at Willamette University in Salem, Oregon. He has published numerous articles and book chapters in defense of Christian universalism. Music for this week is by Andy Squyres find more of his music at andysquyres.bigcartel.com Tracks include: You can also find all the musical selections from all our episodes on our Spotify Playlist.  What are you waiting for; consider becoming a Patreon supporter of the show. You'll have access to many perks as well as guaranteeing the future of these conversations; even $1/Month goes so far as this show is 100% listener supported.  https://www.patreon.com/canisaythisatchurch Follow the show: https://www.facebook.com/CanISayThisAtChurch/ https://twitter.com/cistacpodcast https://www.canisaythisatchurch.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Support the show: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/canisaythisatchurch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> l <a href="https://glow.fm/canisaythisatchurch/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Glow</a> l <a href="https://www.canisaythisatchurch.com/transcripts/2020/5/8/salvation-and-the-inescapable-love-of-god-with-thomas-talbott-transcript" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode Transcript</a> It's been too long, but it is time to talk about what happens when we die, again. It's time to wonder what are all the options for the afterlife, heaven and hell. Guest Bio: Thomas Talbott is the Emeritus Professor of Philosophy at Willamette University in Salem, Oregon. He has published numerous articles and book chapters in defense of Christian universalism. Music for this week is by Andy Squyres find more of his music at <a href="https://andysquyres.bigcartel.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">andysquyres.bigcartel.com</a> Tracks include: You can also find all the musical selections from all our episodes on our <a href="https://open.spotify.com/user/canisaythisatchurchpodcast/playlist/3UWAOxyQ4VkH3nHv7TyBNV" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify Playlist. </a> What are you waiting for; consider becoming a <a href="https://www.patreon.com/canisaythisatchurch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> supporter of the show. You'll have access to many perks as well as guaranteeing the future of these conversations; even $1/Month goes so far as this show is 100% listener supported.  <a href="https://www.patreon.com/canisaythisatchurch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/canisaythisatchurch</a> Follow the show: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CanISayThisAtChurch/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/CanISayThisAtChurch/</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/cistacpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/cistacpodcast</a> <a href="https://www.canisaythisatchurch.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.canisaythisatchurch.com/</a>Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Salvation and The Inescapable Love of God with Thomas Talbott

Brian McLaren

Episode  Transcript   What does the future of Christianity look like? If you're like me you see seismic shifts in our religious groups and wonder where they lead too. Brian McLaren and I discuss... Guest Bio: Brian D. McLaren is an author, speaker, activist, and public theologian. A former college English teacher and pastor, he is a passionate advocate for “a new kind of Christianity” – just, generous, and working with people of all faiths for the common good. He is an Auburn Senior Fellow and a leader in the Convergence Network, through which he is developing an innovative training/mentoring program for pastors, church planters, and lay leaders called Convergence Leadership Project. He works closely with the Center for Progressive Renewal/Convergence, the Wild Goose Festival and the Fair Food Program‘s Faith Working Group. Guest Socials: https://twitter.com/brianmclaren; https://www.facebook.com/mclaren.brian/ Music Provided by Louise Gregg who is a worship leader, songwriter, and musician based in Manchester, UK (if you've never been, you should come and visit!) and part of Vinelife Church community. Find Louise at louisegregg.com. Tracks Included: Heart Runs To, Perfect Love, Hush You can also find selections from all our episodes on our Spotify Playlist.  I invite you to become a part of this community of listeners being developed here. Consider becoming a Patreon supporter of the show. You'll have access to many perks as well as guaranteeing the future of these conversations; even $1/Month goes so far as this show is 100% listener supported.  https://www.patreon.com/canisaythisatchurchAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode <a href="https://www.canisaythisatchurch.com/transcripts/2020/2/9/44-the-great-spiritual-migration-and-evangelical-future-with-brian-mclaren-transcript" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Transcript</a> What does the future of Christianity look like? If you're like me you see seismic shifts in our religious groups and wonder where they lead too. Brian McLaren and I discuss... Guest Bio: Brian D. McLaren is an author, speaker, activist, and public theologian. A former college English teacher and pastor, he is a passionate advocate for “a new kind of Christianity” – just, generous, and working with people of all faiths for the common good. He is an <a href="http://auburnseminary.org/senior-fellows/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Auburn Senior Fellow </a>and a leader in <a href="http://convergenceus.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the Convergence Network</a>, through which he is developing an innovative training/mentoring program for pastors, church planters, and lay leaders called <a href="http://convergenceleadership.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Convergence Leadership Project.</a> He works closely with the <a href="http://www.progressiverenewal.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Center for Progressive Renewal/Convergence</a>, the <a href="http://wildgoosefestival.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wild Goose Festival</a> and the <a href="http://www.fairfoodprogram.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fair Food Program</a>‘s Faith Working Group. Guest Socials: <a href="https://twitter.com/brianmclaren" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/brianmclaren</a>; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mclaren.brian/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/mclaren.brian/</a> Music Provided by Louise Gregg who is a worship leader, songwriter, and musician based in Manchester, UK (if you've never been, you should come and visit!) and part of Vinelife Church community. Find Louise at <a href="https://www.louisegregg.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">louisegregg.com</a>. Tracks Included: Heart Runs To, Perfect Love, Hush You can also find selections from all our episodes on our <a href="https://open.spotify.com/user/canisaythisatchurchpodcast/playlist/3UWAOxyQ4VkH3nHv7TyBNV" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify Playlist. </a> I invite you to become a part of this community of listeners being developed here. Consider becoming a <a href="https://www.patreon.com/canisaythisatchurch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> supporter of the show. You'll have access to many perks as well as guaranteeing the future of these conversations; even $1/Month goes so far as this show is 100% listener supported.  <a href="https://www.patreon.com/canisaythisatchurch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/canisaythisatchurch</a>Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

The Great Spiritual Migration and Evangelical Future with Brian McLaren

Benjamin L. Corey

Episode  Transcript Guest: Benjamin L. Corey Thinking about my faith journey, up to date, I realized that I can't be in the minority wondering how many other Christians are only followers as a form of divine fire insurance. How though has this thought and practice actually impacted our walk with our Lord and what does that mean. To discuss this a bit further I was able to pick the brain of Benjamin L. Corey and try to have some honest conversation about construction and deconstruction and what the light at the end of the tunnel means. Guest Bio: Dr. Benjamin L. Corey, is a provocative Christian author, speaker, and blogger. His articles are read by millions each year on platforms such as: TIME, Patheos, and Sojourners, among others. He has been an interviewed guest on CNN, HuffPo Live, and repeated appearances on John Fugelsang. He is a two-time graduate of Gordon-Conwell and holds his doctorate from Fuller Theological Seminary.               Unafraid: Moving Beyond Fear-Based Faith:  Amazon Connect with Benjamin: Facebook, Twitter: @BenjaminLCorey as well as www.benjaminlcorey.com Special Music for this episode was provided by VERSES.  Tracks include: Be the Light, Holy, and Your Love. VERSES is a Christian Electronic trio from Newcastle, Australia. VERSES was birthed out of a conviction that Luke, the key songwriter of the group, had after trying to grasp the meaning of many of the lyrics to modern Christian Music. So whilst on a trip to NYC in the summer of 2013 the songwriting process began. There was so much about the city and the spiritual journey they were on that caused them to write the "modern day memory verse". Find their music on iTunes, YouTube as well as Spotify as well Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook You can also find selections from all our episodes on our Spotify Playlist.  I hope you will consider becoming a Patreon supporter of the show. You'll have access to many perks as well as guaranteeing the future of these conversations; even $1/Month goes so far as this show is 100% listener supported.  http://www.patreon.com/canisaythisatchurchAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode <a href="https://www.canisaythisatchurch.com/transcripts/2019/10/11/20-unafraid-with-benjamin-l-corey-transcript" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Transcript</a> Guest: Benjamin L. Corey Thinking about my faith journey, up to date, I realized that I can't be in the minority wondering how many other Christians are only followers as a form of divine fire insurance. How though has this thought and practice actually impacted our walk with our Lord and what does that mean. To discuss this a bit further I was able to pick the brain of Benjamin L. Corey and try to have some honest conversation about construction and deconstruction and what the light at the end of the tunnel means. Guest Bio: Dr. Benjamin L. Corey, is a provocative Christian author, speaker, and blogger. His articles are read by millions each year on platforms such as: TIME, Patheos, and Sojourners, among others. He has been an interviewed guest on CNN, HuffPo Live, and repeated appearances on John Fugelsang. He is a two-time graduate of Gordon-Conwell and holds his doctorate from Fuller Theological Seminary.               Unafraid: Moving Beyond Fear-Based Faith:  <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Unafraid-Moving-Beyond-Fear-Based-Faith/dp/0062471589/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a> Connect with Benjamin: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/benjaminlcorey" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/BenjaminLCorey" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@BenjaminLCorey</a> as well as <a href="http://www.benjaminlcorey.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.benjaminlcorey.com</a> Special Music for this episode was provided by VERSES.  Tracks include: Be the Light, Holy, and Your Love. VERSES is a Christian Electronic trio from Newcastle, Australia. VERSES was birthed out of a conviction that Luke, the key songwriter of the group, had after trying to grasp the meaning of many of the lyrics to modern Christian Music. So whilst on a trip to NYC in the summer of 2013 the songwriting process began. There was so much about the city and the spiritual journey they were on that caused them to write the "modern day memory verse". Find their music on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/chapter-1-ep/1205410946" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC31K-ZLnDpT8q89vNCgfeJQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> as well as <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/1Piaxtl91WQBCnsSvLL6wU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> as well <a href="http://www.twitter.com/Verses_band" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://instagram.com/versesmusic" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/versesfriends" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> You can also find selections from all our episodes on our <a href="https://open.spotify.com/user/canisaythisatchurchpodcast/playlist/3UWAOxyQ4VkH3nHv7TyBNV" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify Playlist</a>.  I hope you will consider becoming a Patreon supporter of the show. You'll have access to many perks as well as guaranteeing the future of these conversations; even $1/Month goes so far as this show is 100% listener supported.  <a href="http://www.patreon.com/canisaythisatchurch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.patreon.com/canisaythisatchurch</a>Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

"Unafraid" with Benjamin L. Corey

Greg Boyd

 Transcript for this episode:   Welcome to the show! If you are here I am so grateful for you and want to invite you to become a part of the beloved community being developed here. Consider becoming a Patreon supporter of the show. You'll have access to many perks as well as guaranteeing the future of these conversations; even $1/Month goes so far as this show is 100% listener supported.        http://www.patreon.com/canisaythisatchurch     Guest: Greg Boyd   What is open theism? What is it's purpose and when we discuss what is our future and what is reality where does that leave us? Do we have control or does God? Let's get into it.    Greg Boyd is an internationally recognized theologian, preacher, teacher, apologist and author.  He has been featured on the front page of The New York Times, The Charlie Rose Show, CNN, National Public Radio, the BBC and numerous other television and radio venues. Greg received his Ph.D. from Princeton Theological Seminary (summa cum laude 1988), his M.Div. from Yale Divinity School (cum laude 1982), and his B.A. in Philosophy from the University of Minnesota (1979). He was a professor of theology for 16 years at Bethel University (St. Paul, MN) where he received the Teaching Excellence Award and Campus Leadership Award. Greg is the co-founder of Woodland Hills Church in St. Paul, Minnesota where he serves as Senior Pastor, speaking to thousands each week.  Greg has authored or co-authored 22 books and numerous academic articles, including his best-selling and award-winning Letters From a Skeptic and his recent books Crucifixion of the Warrior God and Cross Vision. His apologetic writings and public debates on the historical Jesus and the problem of evil have helped many skeptics embrace faith, and his writings and seminars on spiritual transformation have had a revolutionary, freeing impact on thousands of believers.       Greg is active on Facebook, Twitter, and his website http://reknew.org/       Special Music for this episode was provided by Remedy Drive. The band of late has just been on fire; writing songs that are inspired by the devasting reality that finds it's way into our lives. Song inspired by the ordinary people that fight injustice daily.    Tracks include: King of Kings, Throne, and Dear Life.    Find Remedy Drive's music on iTunes, Spotifyhttps://www.remedydrive.com/   Follow on the Socials!   Facebook: Remedy Drive Twitter: @remedydrive Instagram: Remedy Drive Youtube: RemedyDrive   You can also find selections from all our episodes on our  Spotify Playlist.   Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

<a href="https://www.canisaythisatchurch.com/transcripts/14-open-theism-with-dr-greg-boyd-/-transcript" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Transcript for this episode:</a>   Welcome to the show! If you are here I am so grateful for you and want to invite you to become a part of the beloved community being developed here. Consider becoming a Patreon supporter of the show. You'll have access to many perks as well as guaranteeing the future of these conversations; even $1/Month goes so far as this show is 100% listener supported.    <a href="http://www.patreon.com/canisaythisatchurch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.patreon.com/canisaythisatchurch</a>   Guest: Greg Boyd   What is open theism? What is it's purpose and when we discuss what is our future and what is reality where does that leave us? Do we have control or does God? Let's get into it.  Greg Boyd is an internationally recognized theologian, preacher, teacher, apologist and author. He has been featured on the front page of The New York Times, The Charlie Rose Show, CNN, National Public Radio, the BBC and numerous other television and radio venues. Greg received his Ph.D. from Princeton Theological Seminary (summa cum laude 1988), his M.Div. from Yale Divinity School (cum laude 1982), and his B.A. in Philosophy from the University of Minnesota (1979). He was a professor of theology for 16 years at Bethel University (St. Paul, MN) where he received the Teaching Excellence Award and Campus Leadership Award. Greg is the co-founder of <a href="http://www.whchurch.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Woodland Hills Church</a> in St. Paul, Minnesota where he serves as Senior Pastor, speaking to thousands each week. Greg has authored or co-authored 22 books and numerous academic articles, including his best-selling and award-winning <a href="http://reknew.org/book/letters-from-a-skeptic-2/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Letters From a Skeptic</a> and his recent books <a href="http://reknew.org/book/crucifixion-warrior-god/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Crucifixion of the Warrior God</a> and <a href="http://reknew.org/book/cross-vision-crucifixion-jesus-makes-sense-old-testament-violence/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cross Vision</a>. His apologetic writings and public debates on the historical Jesus and the problem of evil have helped many skeptics embrace faith, and his writings and seminars on spiritual transformation have had a revolutionary, freeing impact on thousands of believers.     Greg is active on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/gregoryaboyd/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/greg_boyd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, and his website <a href="http://reknew.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://reknew.org/</a>     Special Music for this episode was provided by Remedy Drive. The band of late has just been on fire; writing songs that are inspired by the devasting reality that finds it's way into our lives. Song inspired by the ordinary people that fight injustice daily.    Tracks include: King of Kings, Throne, and Dear Life.    Find Remedy Drive's music on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-north-star/1321990297" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/user/remedydrive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a><a href="https://www.remedydrive.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.remedydrive.com/</a>   Follow on the Socials!   Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/remedydrive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Remedy Drive</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/remedydrive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@remedydrive</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/remedydrive/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Remedy Drive</a> Youtube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/remedydriveband" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RemedyDrive</a>   You can also find selections from all our episodes on our <a href="https://open.spotify.com/user/canisaythisatchurchpodcast/playlist/3UWAOxyQ4VkH3nHv7TyBNV" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Spotify Playlist</a>.    Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Open Theism with Dr. Greg Boyd

Mike Donehey

What in the world does it even mean to wonder what God's will, God's purpose or even our purpose is in our life. Let's discuss Guest Bio: Mike Donehey is an author and the lead singer, songwriter, and guitarist for the award-winning contemporary Christian band Tenth Avenue North, whose new album No Shame releases August 2. Since 2000, he has been sharing the truth of the gospel in front of millions of people through song and speaking. His transparent writing has attracted a diverse audience to his blog posts, social media commentary, and teaching based on Tenth Avenue North songs. Donehey, his wife, Kelly, and their four daughters live in Nashville, Tennessee. Guest Socials: Instagram, Facebook, Music This week by Tenth Avenue North Tracks Include: No Shame, Paranoia, Space to Speak, Always Been You You can also find all the musical selections from all our episodes on our Spotify Playlist.  get the swag!!!! www.canisaythisatchurch.com/store What are you waiting for; consider becoming a Patreon supporter of the show. You'll have access to many perks as well as guaranteeing the future of these conversations; even $1/Month goes so far as this show is 100% listener supported.  https://www.patreon.com/canisaythisatchurch Follow the show: https://www.facebook.com/CanISayThisAtChurch/ https://twitter.com/cistacpodcast https://www.canisaythisatchurch.com/  Transcript for today's episode    Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

What in the world does it even mean to wonder what God's will, God's purpose or even our purpose is in our life. Let's discuss Guest Bio: Mike Donehey is an author and the lead singer, songwriter, and guitarist for the award-winning contemporary Christian band Tenth Avenue North, whose new album No Shame releases August 2. Since 2000, he has been sharing the truth of the gospel in front of millions of people through song and speaking. His transparent writing has attracted a diverse audience to his blog posts, social media commentary, and teaching based on Tenth Avenue North songs. Donehey, his wife, Kelly, and their four daughters live in Nashville, Tennessee. Guest Socials: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mikedonehey/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram,</a> <a href="http://www.Facebook.com/MikeDoneheyAuthor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, Music This week by <a href="https://www.tenthavenuenorth.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tenth Avenue North</a> Tracks Include: No Shame, Paranoia, Space to Speak, Always Been You You can also find all the musical selections from all our episodes on our <a href="https://open.spotify.com/user/canisaythisatchurchpodcast/playlist/3UWAOxyQ4VkH3nHv7TyBNV" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify Playlist. </a> get the swag!!!! <a href="http://www.canisaythisatchurch.com/store" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.canisaythisatchurch.com/store</a> What are you waiting for; consider becoming a <a href="https://www.patreon.com/canisaythisatchurch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> supporter of the show. You'll have access to many perks as well as guaranteeing the future of these conversations; even $1/Month goes so far as this show is 100% listener supported.  <a href="https://www.patreon.com/canisaythisatchurch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/canisaythisatchurch</a> Follow the show: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CanISayThisAtChurch/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/CanISayThisAtChurch/</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/cistacpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/cistacpodcast</a> <a href="https://www.canisaythisatchurch.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.canisaythisatchurch.com/</a> <a href="https://www.canisaythisatchurch.com/transcripts/2019/7/29/90-finding-gods-life-for-my-will-with-mike-doneheytranscript" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Transcript for today's episode</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Finding God's LIfe for My Will with Mike Donehey

Barbara Brown Taylor

Support the show: Patreon l Glow l Episode Transcript I sit down with the gracious Barbara Brown Taylor to char about her latest book, Holy Envy. This convo centers around faith, honesty, and a willingness to see the best in others. Guest Bio: Barbara Brown Taylor is a best-selling author, teacher, and Episcopal priest.  Her first memoir, Leaving Church, won an Author of the Year award from the Georgia Writers Association in 2006.  Her next two books, An Altar in the World (2010) and Learning to Walk in the Dark (2015), earned places on the New York Times bestseller list.  She has served on the faculties of Piedmont College, Columbia Theological Seminary, Candler School of Theology at Emory University, McAfee School of Theology at Mercer University, and the Certificate in Theological Studies program at Arrendale State Prison for Women in Alto, Georgia.  In 2014 TIME included her on its annual list of Most Influential People; in 2015 she was named Georgia Woman of the Year; in 2016 she received the President’s Medal at the Chautauqua Institution in New York.  Her fourteenth book, Holy Envy, was released by HarperOne in March 2019.   Music this week by Elle Limebear Tracks Include: Holding Me Still, Maker of The Moon, Call On Your Name You can also find selections from all our episodes on our Spotify Playlist.  What are you waiting for; consider becoming a Patreon supporter of the show. You'll have access to many perks as well as guaranteeing the future of these conversations; even $1/Month goes so far as this show is 100% listener supported.  https://www.patreon.com/canisaythisatchurch Follow the show: https://www.facebook.com/CanISayThisAtChurch/ https://twitter.com/cistacpodcast https://www.canisaythisatchurch.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Support the show: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/canisaythisatchurch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> l <a href="https://glow.fm/canisaythisatchurch/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Glow</a> l <a href="https://www.canisaythisatchurch.com/transcripts/2020/5/8/holy-envy-with-barbara-brown-taylor-transcript" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode Transcript</a> I sit down with the gracious Barbara Brown Taylor to char about her latest book, Holy Envy. This convo centers around faith, honesty, and a willingness to see the best in others. Guest Bio: Barbara Brown Taylor is a best-selling author, teacher, and Episcopal priest.  Her first memoir, Leaving Church, won an Author of the Year award from the Georgia Writers Association in 2006.  Her next two books, An Altar in the World (2010) and Learning to Walk in the Dark (2015), earned places on the New York Times bestseller list.  She has served on the faculties of Piedmont College, Columbia Theological Seminary, Candler School of Theology at Emory University, McAfee School of Theology at Mercer University, and the Certificate in Theological Studies program at Arrendale State Prison for Women in Alto, Georgia.  In 2014 TIME included her on its annual list of Most Influential People; in 2015 she was named Georgia Woman of the Year; in 2016 she received the President’s Medal at the Chautauqua Institution in New York.  Her fourteenth book, Holy Envy, was released by HarperOne in March 2019. Music this week by Elle Limebear Tracks Include: Holding Me Still, Maker of The Moon, Call On Your Name You can also find selections from all our episodes on our <a href="https://open.spotify.com/user/canisaythisatchurchpodcast/playlist/3UWAOxyQ4VkH3nHv7TyBNV" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify Playlist. </a> What are you waiting for; consider becoming a <a href="https://www.patreon.com/canisaythisatchurch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> supporter of the show. You'll have access to many perks as well as guaranteeing the future of these conversations; even $1/Month goes so far as this show is 100% listener supported.  <a href="https://www.patreon.com/canisaythisatchurch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/canisaythisatchurch</a> Follow the show: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CanISayThisAtChurch/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/CanISayThisAtChurch/</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/cistacpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/cistacpodcast</a> <a href="https://www.canisaythisatchurch.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.canisaythisatchurch.com/</a>Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Holy Envy with Barbara Brown Taylor

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