On The Phone With Josh

E150 - A Predatory Power

Sin is not just what we do or fail to do. From Genesis 4 to multiple passages in Paul’s letters, we learn that sin is something more than these acts of commission or omission. Sin is its own power that longs to have mastery over us. In this episode, we discuss the full weight of this reality including what it means for discipleship and personal growth.
 
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E149 – A Christian Pluralist?

“As a Christian I am inherently a pluralist. I want all ideas to be at the table. And I don’t want my ideas to be the governing ones.” What do you make of this quote? Agree? Disagree? Want to know what is meant by certain terms? Today we dive headlong into this the idea of being a Christian pluralist. We’d love to know what you think and whether or not you’d identify yourself that way.
 
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Books Mentioned on the Podcast:
Various. Bread and Wine: Readings for Lent and Easter (https://a.co/d/eLOXhrZ)

E148 – Beyond Hostility

Is good theology only important for defending against heresy? What should our theological posture be? Should we choose one of antagonism and readiness to confront error anywhere we find it? Is there another way forward that hold fast to truth while also conforming to the life of Jesus and the fruits of the Holy Spirit? Listen in as we wrestle through these ideas and more. And then come share your thoughts with us on social media.
 
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Books Mentioned on the Podcast:
Allison, Gregg. Historical Theology: An Introduction to Christian Doctrine (https://a.co/d/aeHFiSm)  
Rohr, Richard. The Divine Dance: The Trinity and Your Transformation (https://a.co/d/evvGMyW)  

E147 – Heresy (But In A Good Way)

Today’s episode is a grab bag of theological questions that may or may not result in wild heretical comments made by one or both of us. Though we attempt to give each question the theological attention it deserves, our audience may very well disagree with our conclusions. After listening in, come join us on social media to let us know how you would answer these burning theological questions.
 
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Books Mentioned on the Podcast:
Adams, Douglas. The Restaurant at the End of the Universe (https://a.co/d/hqHgVUE)  
Collicutt, Joanna. The Psychology of Christian Character Formation (https://a.co/d/dbNgp5q)  

E146 – Misquoting Paul – "Be Subject to the Governing Authorities"

Paul’s comments in Romans 13:1-7 are often used by Christians who support the current political leadership to remind everyone that we must obey our governing authorities. It is much harder to discuss this verse when we disagree with the party in power. But what does this verse say about local government or about policing? How can we understand this verse within the broader biblical context? Come join this challenging conversation as we walk through a political and theological minefield searching for a biblically faithful interpretation.
 
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Books Mentioned on the Podcast:
McCaulley, Esau. Reading While Black: African American Biblical Interpretation as an Exercise in Hope (https://a.co/d/54AfzXV)  

E145 – Misquoting Paul – "God Will Not Give You More Than You Can Handle"

1 Corinthians 10:13 is often misquoted and misapplied to imply that “God will not give you more than you can handle.” However, this is not even what the text says, let alone what we think it means. As a matter of fact, in this conversation, we explore the corporate meaning of this text and seek to apply it in ways we had not previously considered. Come join us for this conversation and let us know what you think of this verse!
 
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E144 – Misquoting Paul - "Your Body is a Temple"

Many of us have heard this verse used to advocate everything from why we should exercise to why we should not get tattoos. But is that what this verse is trying to say? What is the best way for us to understand that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit? Come listen in as we wrestle through this text, and then let us know your own thoughts on social media.
 
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Books Mentioned on the Podcast:
Watkin, Christopher. Biblical Critical Theory: How the Bible's Unfolding Story Makes Sense of Modern Life and Culture (https://a.co/d/cdMkTZI)  

E143 – Misquoting Paul - "All Things Work Together for Good"

Romans 8:28 is one of the most frequently abused verses in the Bible. It is often used to “comfort” someone who is grieving, yet it seems to have the opposite of the intended effect. What is Paul actually driving out when he says all things work together for the good of those how love God? Come join us for this conversation and then meet us on social media to share your thoughts.
 
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Books Mentioned on the Podcast:
Mitchell, Margaret. Gone with the Wind (https://a.co/d/cLwnOws)
 
Other Resources Mentioned on the Podcast
Coe, John. “Intentional Spiritual Formation in the Classroom” (https://www.scribd.com/document/800068974/Intentional-SF-in-Classroom-Coe)  

E142 - Misquoting Paul - "What I Want To Do - I Do Not Do"

Paul’s famous passage wrestling with the power of sin has often been understood as a revealing self-description of Paul’s own struggles. Yet, we don’t think that’s what’s really going on here. Listen in as we make our case and then let us know what you think.
 
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Other Podcasts Mentioned on the Podcast 
Disciple Dojo – “Why so many read Romans 7 WRONG (w/ Dr. Joey Dodson)” (https://podcasts.apple.com/se/podcast/why-so-many-read-romans-7-wrong-w-dr-joey-dodson/id1002934837?i=1000658946740&l=en-GB)

E141 – Misquoting Paul - "I can do all things..."

We use this verse ALL the time. It’s on t-shirts, Bible covers, knick-knacks, and even tattooed in ink. But what does it really mean? Is this a personal motivator for accomplishing great things? Or is Paul up to something else when he says that “I can do all things through him who strengthens me”? Listen in on this conversation and then join us on social media to keep the conversation going!
 
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Books Mentioned on the Podcast:
Gorman, Michael. Cruciformity: Paul’s Narrative Spirituality of the Cross (https://a.co/d/8ekbu45)
Michael, Chester P. and Marie C. Norrisey. Prayer & Temperament: Different Prayer Forms for Different Personality Types (https://a.co/d/1XAL0vU)