
Progressive Christianity with Pastor Adam
Pastor Adam explores Christ-centered Progressive Christianity in One Question with Pastor Adam, sermons, and other commentary.
In these episodes, Pastor Adam addresses questions about progressive Christianity. Some of the topics to be explored include: the Bible, politics, heaven and hell, who is Jesus, and do you have to be a Christian to be saved?
Have a question? Submit it via email to adam@c-ucc.org.
Latest episodes

Jul 10, 2023 • 49min
What Does the Bible Say about Using Drugs? with Matthew Distefano
Does the Bible say anything about drug use?
You might be surprised! Join Pastor Adam and Matthew Distefano as they discuss drugs and the Bible.

Jul 3, 2023 • 1h 5min
What Is Religious Pluralism? with Professor Mark Waters
Our nations and communities are getting more religiously diverse. This can be a good thing, but can also be dangerous. Fortunately, there are experts to help us navigate. In this episode. Pastor Adam talks with Mark Waters, Professor of Religion, about how religious pluralism can help.

Jun 26, 2023 • 54min
Is the Nicene Creed Progressive? Part 2 - The Difference One Iota Makes
In part 2 of this series, we discuss the rest of the Nicene Creed. The way the Creed talks about the Trinity, the cross, the Virgin Birth, the scriptures, judgment, and even hell, all have a lot in common with progressive Christianity. Check out this episode for more!

Jun 19, 2023 • 1h 3min
Is the Nicene Creed Actually Progressive?
We generally assume that the ancient creeds of Christianity are very conservative, but what if we've been wrong? What if the Nicene Creed is actually far more progressive than we ever thought? Join Pastor Adam as he explores in this episode of One Question with Pastor Adam.

Jun 12, 2023 • 45min
Is the Bible Just Another Myth? Part 3 - Creation and Gods of Wine
Many claim that the Bible is just another retelling of myths from the ancient world, but is that true? Join Pastor Adam as he explores the Babylonian creation myth with the Jewish creation story. And then he explores the story of Dionysus, a god of wine, with Jesus, who turned water into wine. What are these stories telling us about violence? What about nonviolence? Let's explore together in this episode of One Question with Pastor Adam!

Jun 5, 2023 • 51min
Is the Bible Just Another Myth? Part 2 - Horus and Jesus
Many people claim that the Bible is just another myth. In part 1 of this series, we explored the Ascension of Jesus with the Ascension of the Roman god Romulus. In this episode, we explore the similarities and differences between Jesus and the god Horus. Are there similarities? Are there any differences?
Check out this episode of One Question to find out!

May 29, 2023 • 48min
Does Romans 1 Condemn Homosexuality?
Many claim that Romans 1 condemns homosexuality. But did Paul have homosexuality in mind when he wrote Romans? There are big clues in this chapter that Paul isn't talking about homosexuality. We explore this topic in this episode of One Question!

May 22, 2023 • 1h 8min
Is the Bible Just Another Ancient Myth?
Many find similarities between ancient myths and the Bible to be a reason for doubting the Bible's validity.
There are similarities between the ancient myths and the Bible.
But is the Bible just another ancient myth?
We explore this topic in this episode of One Question with Pastor Adam

May 15, 2023 • 1h 39min
Is the Devil Real?
Is the Devil Real?
Images of the devil have plagued the human imagination for centuries. But who, or what, is the devil?
How does the Bible portray the devil?
Is the devil real?
Join this episode of One Question with Pastor Adam as we explore this topic!

May 8, 2023 • 49min
May the Fourth Be with You - What Star Wars Can Teach Us About Good and Evil
May the Fourth Be With You - What Star Wars Can Teach Us about Good and Evil
In this episode recorded on May fourth, Pastor Adam talks about what Star Wars can teach us about good and evil, and relationships between parents and children. Hopefully, you will understand Star Wars in a radically new way!
May the Fourth be with you. Always.