Progressive Christianity with Pastor Adam

In this episode, Pastor Adam shares a story about a same-sex wedding he recently officiated, the joy of that day, Pope Francis' recent comments on homosexuality, and the divine blessings of same-sex marriage.

In this episode of One Question we go over some questions from the mailbag including, why stay Christian when Christ is often left out of Christianity? What did Jesus mean by calling people “raca”? And should we believe in the resurrection?

In today’s show we talk with Dr. Eric Smith, author of “Paul the Progressive?” Was Paul progressive? Or was he the women hating, homophobic, anti-sex, leader of early Christianity that changed Jesus’ message? Check out the latest episode of One Question to explore more about Paul!

What is Christian Nationalism? Is it “Christian”? Does it have anything to do with Christ? And what can we do about it? Join Pastor Adam as he discusses this important topic on One Question!

It’s the first show of 2023! Did you make resolutions this year? (I did not!) Have you kept your resolutions? Either way, I want to talk about joy today. Because religion is often joyless. But Jesus says he came that our joy might be complete. But what is joy? Let’s explore in this episode of One Question!

Join Pastor Adam and Dr. Dana Robert Hicks as they discuss Dana’s book, “The Knot: How to Secure Healthy, Modern Relationships While Not Being Tied to Marriage’s Past.” You can keep up with Dana’s work at the following links : www.danahicks.blog https://www.facebook.com/danaroberthicks/ https://twitter.com/DanaHicksAuthor https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/23037125.Dana_Robert_Hicks Here are links to The Knot: Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Knot-Secure-Healthy-Relationships-Marriages/dp/B0BNWG23VQ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3F4GE1B8GVFUU&keywords=dana+robert+hicks&qid=1670256671&sprefix=%2Caps%2C112&sr=8-1

Classical theology emphasizes God’s omnipotence, or Power. As Jonathan Foster says in his book, “Theology of Consent” this makes God the “All-Powerful God of Power.” But is the idea that God is all-powerful helpful? Is it even true? Join Pastor Adam and Rev. Dr. Jonathan Foster as they discuss Jonathan’s latest book, “Theology of Consent: Mimetic Theory in an Open and Relational Universe.”

Can a person be gay or transgender and Christian? Of course! We will talk with Declan and Suzanne about their work with the “Where True Love Is” movement, which provides a Bible based defense of the validity of LGBTQIA+ Christian faith. Check out the “Where True Love Is” social media pages and their many books, including “Where True Love Is: An affirming devotional for LGBTQIA+ Christians and their Allies.”

We have a crisis in masculinity. Many think the answer is to double down on a manhood that emphasizes burying your emotions to “stay strong.” But what if that is destroying men and their relationships? What if there is a healthier way of being a man that includes vulnerability? What if that’s where men can find their true strength and healthier relationships? Join Pastor Adam and Romal Tune with your comments and questions as they discuss Romal’s latest book, “I Wish My Dad.”

Many think the Bible is a hopelessly violent book. No doubt the Bible has violence within it, but what if the Bible’s violence is there so that it can subvert and transform violence? After all, the only way to solve a problem is if we can name it. The problem that the Bible names is human violence. And over its pages, it reveals God’s complete nonviolence. Join Pastor Adam and Tony Bartlett with your comments and questions as they discuss Tony’s latest book “Signs of Change: The Bible’s Evolution of Divine Nonviolence.”