#45 Should Churches Do Deliverance Ministry? And other Questions From Unshaken Pittsburgh
May 29, 2024
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Topics include exploring perspectives on women in church roles, navigating introversion and communication challenges, exploring deliverance ministries and spiritual foundations, addressing sin, and connecting with a daughter's doubts.
Understanding the transition from egalitarian to complementarian theology is crucial for grasping roles of men and women in churches.
Building confidence and embracing discomfort are key for introverts to excel in communication and public speaking endeavors.
Approaching deliverance ministries with a balanced, scripturally-grounded perspective is essential for navigating spiritual warfare within the church.
Deep dives
Unshaken Conference Recap and Future Events
The podcast episode starts with a recap of the recent Unshaken conference in the Pittsburgh area and expresses gratitude to the hosting church and volunteers. The hosts announce upcoming conferences in Buffalo and Austin, inviting listeners to attend future events in these locations. Additionally, they share plans for Unshaken 2025 and encourage listeners to consider bringing the conference to their own churches.
Transitioning from Egalitarian to Complementarian Views
The podcast delves into the journey from egalitarian to complementarian theological positions, emphasizing the importance of understanding the differences in roles between men and women. The hosts share personal experiences and recommend resources for those exploring this transition, highlighting Mike Winger's YouTube series and scholarly books presenting contrasting perspectives.
Navigating Introversion in Communication and Public Speaking
The episode addresses the challenges faced by introverts in communication and public speaking, offering advice on building confidence and effective communication. The hosts discuss the misconceptions around introversion and highlight the value of written communication for introverts to articulate their thoughts. They encourage embracing discomfort and stepping out in speaking engagements despite nervousness.
Critical Perspective on Deliverance Ministries and Biblical Response
The hosts engage with the topic of deliverance ministries within the church, examining the rise in popularity and contrasting viewpoints within this realm. They caution against vague or ambiguous language surrounding spiritual warfare and emphasize the importance of scriptural guidance in understanding demonic influences. The discussion highlights the need for a balanced and informed approach to deliverance ministries.
Parenting Tips for Teens' Faith and Dating Challenges
The podcast addresses the challenge of guiding adolescents in faith and relationships, particularly when biblical worldviews are scarce among their peers. The hosts underscore the significance of instilling values in children about marrying fellow believers and the implications of worldview in relationships. They advocate for open communication, explaining the importance of discernment in dating and seeking spiritual compatibility.
Engaging with a Daughter Dismissing the Bible as God's Word
The episode explores strategies for connecting with a daughter who dismisses the Bible as God's Word and seeks answers elsewhere. The hosts recommend asking questions to understand her beliefs and sources of knowledge, aiming to identify intellectual or emotional barriers. By fostering open dialogue and addressing underlying reasons for skepticism, they advocate for a patient and prayerful approach to guiding her back to faith.
Alisa, Natasha, and Frank just returned from their 6th Unshaken Conference in Pittsburgh. Thank you to everyone there who played a part in making this Unshaken such a success. As always, they ended the day with a Q&A session, and also as always, they received far more questions than they could take. So today Alisa and Natasha wanted to answer a grab bag of questions they especially liked from the ones they couldn’t get to Saturday.
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