Rethinking Faith

This week Josh was joined by our producer Matt and guest Bonnie Lewis to talk about a project Bonnie is working on, called the "Timshel Translation". This is an intriguing endeavor that is sure to provoke some interesting conversation, so check it out! Get more info and support Bonnie's work here Find us online at theologydoesntsuck.com If you haven't yet, please rate and review the podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Josh and Andy got the chance to talk with Pete Enns about his newest book, "How the Bible Actually Works". Josh was excited, Andy was scared, the conversation was interesting. Check it out! You can get Pete's book here You can find more Pete Enns on his website, peteenns.com As always, find us online on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or our website theologydoesntsuck.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we had the chance to talk with writer Bonnie Kristian on the question of violence and Christianity. This is a complicated question, and as we discovered, it connects to many areas of our theology. We hope that this episode will help you think well about this issue. You can check out Bonnie's book, "Flexible Faith" here.  You can also check out more of Bonnie's work on her website, http://bonniekristian.com/ Visit us on the web at theologydoesntsuck.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Josh and Andy got a chance to talk about the movie "American Gospel: Christ Alone". The movie is focused on contrasting the biblical gospel with the prosperity gospel in all its forms. It was a good movie that sparked some great conversation! Rent/Buy American gospel here Visit us online at theologydoesntsuck.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we got to talk about universalism with none other than Dan Koch! Dan is well-known for his time with the band Sherwood, and is involved with hosting several podcasts including Depolarize!, Reconstruct, and You Have Permission. Here's a link to Dan's website: https://www.dankochwords.com/ As always, find us online at theologydoesntsuck.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we got to talk with Chortles Weakly (of the podcast Presbycast) about church polity, why the way we govern our churches matters, and why Presbyterian polity is so great! Andy had a lot of fun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Matt filled in for Josh, and we had Ben Hein join us! We had a great conversation about how Christians should relate to the culture around us. If this has ever been an issue you've wrestled with, this episode is for you! You can check out Ben's blog here; http://benhein.us/ If you have any questions, comments, or episode suggestions, contact us through our website, theologydoesntsuck.com, and don't forget to join our Facebook discussion group! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we are celebrating our 20th episode and introducing you to a special new member of the team. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Josh and Andy had a chance to sit down with Josh's friend and coworker Chad, to talk about and reflect on his experience as a same-sex attracted man in the church. We got into a little bit of a discussion about our own views, but this was primarily about hearing what Chad had to say. Here are some of the resources mentioned in the episode: Flexible Faith, Bonnie Kristian: https://www.amazon.com/Flexible-Faith-Rethinking-Means-Follow/dp/1478992093/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1550123935&sr=8-1&keywords=flexible+faith What Does the Bible Really Teach About Homosexuality?, Kevin Deyoung: https://www.amazon.com/Bible-Really-Teach-about-Homosexuality/dp/1433549379/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1550123988&sr=8-1&keywords=homosexuality+kevin+deyoung God and the Gay Christian, Max Vines: https://www.amazon.com/God-Gay-Christian-Biblical-Relationships/dp/160142518X/ref=pd_sim_14_2/137-8374754-1244461?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=160142518X&pd_rd_r=bebbe347-301d-11e9-a2a5-f7b1fe51f851&pd_rd_w=ayf63&pd_rd_wg=a88cm&pf_rd_p=90485860-83e9-4fd9-b838-b28a9b7fda30&pf_rd_r=FVTEGM3R8XFBTMSHH3JR&psc=1&refRID=FVTEGM3R8XFBTMSHH3JR Visit us online at theologydoesntsuck.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we are talking about the book "The Sin of Certainty" by Pete Enns. Andy was unable to record, so Justin from the podcast "Push the Narrative" joined Josh for the discussion! It was a lot of fun, so enjoy! Check out PTN's website here; https://effthedirt.podiant.co/ Check us out on the web, read our blog, and contact us at theologydoesntsuck.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices