Progressive Christianity with Pastor Adam

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.”

The Bible is a big confusing book, with all kinds of stories and teachings. Are we supposed to take everything literally? Or are we supposed to take everything metaphorically? And is it heretical to even ask such questions? You may be surprised that people of faith have been asking these types of questions about the Bible for thousands of years. Join Pastor Adam as he discusses some of the surprising history behind biblical interpretation in this episode of One Question!

In this episode of One Question, Pastor Adam talks with Seba, the Southern Fried Witch, about her path in becoming a witch and what being a witch means to Seba. For more, check out Seba’s website: https://southernfriedwitch.com/ "One Question with Pastor Adam" is back for Season 3! Tune in to the live broadcast on the Pastor Adam Facebook page on Thursdays at 11a Pacific Time. Podcast episodes will become available the following Monday. Have a question you'd like to see answered on the podcast? Submit it via email to aericksen@ravenfoundation.org.

Many of us are wondering if we should stay Christian or break from the shackles of this religion. What are the reasons for leaving? What are the reasons for staying? And no matter what we choose, how best do we live with the decision we make? Join Pastor Adam and Brian McLaren with your comments and questions as they talk about Brian's latest book "Do I Stay Christian?" "One Question with Pastor Adam" is back for Season 3! Tune in to the live broadcast on the Pastor Adam Facebook page on Thursdays at 11a Pacific Time. Podcast episodes will become available the following Monday. Have a question you'd like to see answered on the podcast? Submit it via email to aericksen@ravenfoundation.org. Photo Credit: Hannah Davis at Wild Artistry Photography

Some Christians refer to Matthew 19 to say that Jesus affirmed Genesis 1 - that God made humans “male and female.” They do this criticize our transgender siblings. But in the same chapter, Jesus says that some people are “born eunuchs for the kingdom of God.” A eunuch was someone who didn’t fit the “male and female” binary, but was seen as a third gender. Jesus didn’t quote Genesis to say that God only makes humans into male or female because he knew that God’s creation is far more diverse. Check out this episode of One Question with Pastor Adam for more! "One Question with Pastor Adam" is back for Season 3! Tune in to the live broadcast on the Pastor Adam Facebook page on Thursdays at 11a Pacific Time. Podcast episodes will become available the following Monday. Have a question you'd like to see answered on the podcast? Submit it via email to aericksen@ravenfoundation.org.

This is a special episode from the archives featuring a conversation between Adam Ericksen and Christian Picciolini, a former American extremist, who is the founder of the Free Radicals Project, a global network working to prevent extremism and help people disengage from hate movements. "One Question with Pastor Adam" is back for Season 3! Tune in to the live broadcast on the Pastor Adam Facebook page on Thursdays at 11a Pacific Time. Podcast episodes will become available the following Monday. Have a question you'd like to see answered on the podcast? Submit it via email to aericksen@ravenfoundation.org.

This is a special episode from the archives to honor National Mental Health Awareness Month. In this episode, Adam Ericksen shares a conversation with Gary Marschke from 2020. They talk about the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), and how we can promote mental health in our communities. "One Question with Pastor Adam" is back for Season 3! Tune in to the live broadcast on the Pastor Adam Facebook page on Thursdays at 11a Pacific Time. Podcast episodes will become available the following Monday. Have a question you'd like to see answered on the podcast? Submit it via email to aericksen@ravenfoundation.org.

After another mass shooting that killed 19 chldren, two children and wounded many others, we are left asking, what can we do? Pastor Adam talked with his friend Micheal Garcia, a retired police officer, gun owner, and NRA member, about myths and solutions to our gun problem. Gun Solution Myths - More guns - Open Carry - No restrictions - Mental Illness 1. Second Amendment - A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed. 2. Gun legislation, registration, and licensing – impulsive gun buying 3. We should seek to ban assault rifles like AR-15s 4. Organize – Groups like the NRA are well organized. How can we be better organized 5. Call state and local officials 6. Learn to manage fear and help others to manage fear – social media posts? 7. Host your very own evening of information and action to educate your friends and community about gun violence 8. Educate ourselves about nonviolent communication and methods of de-escalation and teach these at young ages. "One Question with Pastor Adam" is back for Season 3! Tune in to the live broadcast on the Pastor Adam Facebook page on Thursdays at 11a Pacific Time. Podcast episodes will become available the following Monday. Have a question you'd like to see answered on the podcast? Submit it via email to aericksen@ravenfoundation.org.

We have a gun problem in the United States. We have more mass shootings, more murders, and more suicides than any other country. What do we do about that? Is there hope? What does the Christian tradition say about this kind of violence? Let’s explore together in this episode of One Question! "One Question with Pastor Adam" is back for Season 3! Tune in to the live broadcast on the Pastor Adam Facebook page on Thursdays at 11a Pacific Time. Podcast episodes will become available the following Monday. Have a question you'd like to see answered on the podcast? Submit it via email to aericksen@ravenfoundation.org.