The Naked Gospel

The God of the Bible is emotional. Many Christians don't want to associate emotions with God. Emotions feel irrational, and the idea of God experiencing hate, anger, and jealousy can be confusing and problematic. And yet the Bible is full of stories where God expresses deep emotion. Does God feel, and what is the place of feelings in the Christian life? Join Shane and Biblical scholar David T. Lamb as they explore a theology of emotions. Help support these conversations for $5!—https://www.provenmen.org/disruptors/Check out Dr. David T. Lamb's book The Emotions of God!—https://www.ivpress.com/the-emotions-of-god David T. Lamb is the Allan A. MacRae Professor of Old Testament and dean of faculty at Missio Seminary in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He previously worked in campus ministry with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship and has taught extensively in various crosscultural contexts. He is the author of God Behaving Badly, Righteous Jehu and His Evil Heirs, and The Historical Writings: Introducing Israel's Historical Literature (coauthored with Mark Leuchter).Support the show

Have you ever heard a sermon about any of the rape or sexual abuse passages in Scripture? Not many of us have. Dr. Caryn Reeder joins us to talk about how our reading of Scripture impacts our relationships and actions in the Church. *Listener Discretion is AdvisedSupport this show for $5 and get a FREE Naked Gospel coffee mug! (https://www.provenmen.org/disruptors/)Check out Dr. Reeder's book — The Samaritan Woman's Story: Reconsidering John 4 After #ChurchToo(https://www.ivpress.com/the-samaritan-woman-s-story)Caryn A. Reeder (PhD, University of Cambridge) is professor of New Testament and co-coordinator of the Gender Studies program at Westmont College. Her books include The Enemy in the Household: Family Violence in Deuteronomy and Beyond and Gendering War and Peace in the Gospel of Luke.Support the show

Whether we're pastors, missionaries, or everyday Christians, we know that sin is wrong, harmful, and that we'll feel miserable afterward. So, why do we go back to the same sins over and over again? Why do pastors who know and teach God's truth still pursue sexual sin? Why do Christians watch porn and have affairs as much as non-Christians? In short, why do we believe that sin is beautiful and continue to pursue it? Dr. Joe Wooddell has a Ph.D. in the study of beauty and joins us to talk about the power of beauty upon our beliefs and actions. Support this show for just $5 at: https://www.provenmen.org/disruptors/Dr. Joe Wooddell grew up in Cincinnati, served three years in the Army, got saved and called to ministry in the military. He did his B.S. at Liberty University in Music, an M.Div. at Southwestern Seminary in Ft. Worth, TX, where he also received his Ph.D. in Philosophy of Religion and Theology. Dr. Wooddell completed an M.A. in Political Science at University of Texas, Arlington. He is married with three kids and enjoys traveling, hiking, running, reading, and spending time with family and friends.Check out Joe's work below!The Beauty of the Faith: Using Aesthetics for Christian Apologetics (https://www.amazon.com/Beauty-Faith-Aesthetics-Christian-Apologetics-ebook/dp/B013XTFDHO/ref=sr_1_2?qid=1669937189&refinements=p_27%3AJoseph+D.+Wooddell&s=digital-text&sr=1-2&text=Joseph+D.+Wooddell)The Baptist Faith and Message 2000: Critical Issues in America's Largest Protestant Denomination (https://www.amazon.com/Baptist-Faith-Message-2000-Denomination-ebook/dp/B009GIPELC/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1669937460&refinements=p_27%3AJoseph+D.+Wooddell&s=digital-text&sr=1-1&text=Joseph+D.+Wooddell)Support the show

People are have become hesitant to get married and quicker to get divorced. Why are marriages failing and why is marriage counseling failing? Marriage counselor, Dr. David Hawkins, joins us to discuss the beauty of marriage and its difficulties.  Support this show for $5: https://www.provenmen.org/disruptors/Check out Dr. Hawkins' book here: https://amzn.to/3efzxi1Dr. David Hawkins, MBA, MSW, MA, PhD, is a clinical psychologist who has brought healing and restoration to thousands of marriages and individuals since he began his work in 1976. He is passionate about helping couples heal marriage wounds and rediscover deeper connection and intimacy. In addition to marriage counseling, Dr. Hawkins is a leader in the field of treatment for narcissism and emotional abuse in the context of relationships. Dr. Hawkins is the founder of the Marriage Recovery Center in Mill Creek, Washington, north of Seattle. A speaker and trainer for the American Association of Christian Counselors, he writes for Crosswalk.com, CBN.org, and Believe.com, and has made regular appearances on Moody Radio and Faith Radio. Dr. Hawkins is a best-selling author of over thirty books, including When Pleasing Others Is Hurting Youand Dealing with the CrazyMakers in Your Life. He earned his doctorate and master’s degrees in psychology from George Fox University. He also received his MBA from Strayer University and a master’s in social work from Portland State University. Dr. Hawkins and his wife Christie live on Bainbridge Island, Washington, west of Seattle.Support the show

Dr. John Foubert, a researcher and parent,  joins us to discuss how to protect your children from internet pornography. John and Shane look at questions like: is porn really an issue for children? What can parents do to protect their kids porn exposure? How and when should parents talk about sex? All in all, this conversation considers the science, risks, and ways to protect your children from internet pornography. Support this show and get a Naked Gospel coffee mug for $5! https://www.provenmen.org/disruptors/Check out Dr. John Foubert's latest book Protecting Your Children from Internet Pornography: https://amzn.to/3KEZBirDr. John Foubert, LLC, is an interdisciplinary scholar and thought leader who uses trauma-informed, data-based practices to write and speak about sexual assault prevention, bystander intervention, and the harms of pornography. Dr. Foubert has been a guest several times on CNN and NPR. He is cited regularly in news outlets like the New York Times, U.S. News and World Report, and the Washington Post.   Dr. Foubert has testified before Congress and has been called upon by the White House and the Pentagon about how to end sexual violence. He travels nationwide to speak to colleges, military units, high schools, conferences, and churches about sexual assault and the harms of pornography. Learn more at johnfoubert.com.Support the show

Pastor Will joins The Naked Gospel podcast to discuss his own history with porn and mental health. Shane and Will talk through issues of abuse among Christian leaders, how Christians should respond to sexual misuse, how we should handle leadership abuse, and what it means to build safe Christian communities. Receive a Naked Gospel coffee mug by supporting this show for $5 at https://www.provenmen.org/disruptors/Help other people find this show by leaving Rating and Review! William Butt is pastor and disciple maker located in Northern Virginia. He is a father and husband working to follow Jesus every day. He holds a master’s degree in Christian Ministries from Liberty University. You can find him on Twitter, william_b04Support the show

Support these conversations by leaving a Rating and Review! What is purity culture? Is it actually an important topic to discuss? What's the history of purity culture and why has it impacted so many people? Without having an attractive and compelling story for sex, more and more Christians are embracing the hookup culture story for sex. Pastor Dean Inserra joins us today for a conversation about purity culture. As a pastor, Dean has watched Christians reject purity culture, but without anywhere to go, those same Christians are now living into hookup culture. So, where do we go from here? Support this show at: https://www.provenmen.org/disruptors/Check out TheSexTalk.com and use promo code nakedgospel to get 5% off! Check out Pastor Dean's book here: https://amzn.to/3y6FCEL DEAN INSERRA is a graduate of Liberty University and holds a M.A. in Theological Studies from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is the founding pastor of City Church. Dean is passionate about reaching the city of Tallahassee with the Gospel, to see a worldwide impact made for Jesus. He is married to Krissie and they have two sons, Tommy and Ty, and one daughter, Sally Ashlyn. Support the show

Drew Boa and Sathiya Sam both founded organizations that help men and women rebuild relationships, heal from trauma, and recover from unwanted sexual desires. This is the first of many episodes where Drew, Sathiya, and Shane will get together to discuss the landscape of sexual integrity and sexual pain — from porn, lust, love, to science, the church, and secular culture. Let us know your thoughts below! Check Drew's resources at: https://www.drewboa.comCheck out Sathiya's resources at: https://www.sathiyasam.comSupport this show for $5 at: https://www.provenmen.org/disruptors/Support the show

Listener Discretion Advised (this is a raw and hard conversation) The president of Saving Innocence joins us today to talk about sex exploitation and how men are the primary perpetrators. What can men do to turn from being perpetrators to become protectors? Support this show and what we do for $5 a month! Check out Alan and Jessica's book here!Alan serves as the Executive Director for Saving Innocence, an anti-human trafficking, community based organization focused on the recovery and restoration of child victims of sex trafficking. Based in Los Angeles, Alan has responsibility over Direct Services and Business Operations. His main focus includes budgeting and resource development, strategic partnerships, staff development and client services. You can learn more about Saving Innocence at www.savinginnocence.org.Support the show

Listener Discretion Advised. Former porn star Crissy Outlaw joins us to discuss how she got into the porn industry and what the porn industry is like. Help us fight for people like Crissy supporting this show for $5 dollars a month! In 1999, Crissy Outlaw began working in adult entertainment. She was in the business until 2006, when she became a Christian. Since leaving the industry, she has spoken out about the harmful effects of porn and has helped other women also transition out of the sex industry. Her story has been featured in a number of publications, films, documentaries, and, most recently, a TV mini series. Crissy shares her story at conferences, universities, churches, and community groups throughout the United States and abroad. In 2013, Crissy married the love of her life. They live in Houston, Texas.https://crissyoutlaw.com/Support the show