Grace Saves All: Christianity and Universal Salvation Ep. 213 John Crowder - "The goat herdin' universalist heretic" gets put on trial for his wild beliefs (spoiler - he passes the test!)
Nov 3, 2025
John Crowder, a goat farmer and charismatic theologian, shares his journey from Pentecostalism to advocating for universal salvation. He argues for a Christ-centered theology that transcends legalism and criticizes harsh historical doctrines. Crowder outlines five pillars supporting universalism, emphasizes God's loving nature in salvation, and interprets biblical judgment as restorative rather than retributive. He dives into the meaning of biblical narratives, the essence of suffering, and the universal scope of Christ's work, offering a fresh perspective on faith and grace.
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Grace Saves All Framework
- John Crowder frames the podcast as affirming that grace saves alone and extends to all people.
- He presents universal salvation as both ancient and modern rooted in Christ's nature and love.
From Pentecostal Roots To Universalism
- John Crowder recounts his shift from Pentecostalism to universalism after experiencing the Father's love and joy in renewal meetings.
- Those experiences reshaped his theology long before he formed formal arguments for universal salvation.
Christology First, Scripture Interprets
- Crowder argues Christology must drive theology: Jesus defines Scripture, not vice versa.
- Seeing the Father in Jesus heals punitive images of God and grounds universal hope.
