The UnSunday Show

This is part one of a two-part relaunch of the show. In this episode I talk about religion's failure to deliver and how our systems of religion diminish who we are in Jesus. Add to that, a misunderstanding of how the Old Covenant and the New Covenant relate to us today and how the Bible fits together. Thinking that Bible passages all apply to me, coupled with religion's message that I'm never doing enough, is a dangerous mix. Let's talk about that and some of the related topics I hope to address in The UnSunday Show.You can find me online at The UnSunday Show.-Enjoy!-------------- Other Places You’ll Find Me: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@unsundayshowThe Grace Cafe Podcast: https://www.gracecafepodcast.com

I'm checking in with you on this episode to let you know I'm still here and that the UnSunday Show is going to get a facelift soon. These last few months have kept me busy with things like launching a new business, developing a new podcast editor's course, and life in general. But all the while, I've had some ideas floating around in my brain for retooling the UnSunday Show ever so slightly. So look for that in a couple of weeks.I recorded this episode on the front porch of our friend's cabin in the tall pines of Arizona, using the memo app on my phone. I wasn't sure how it would turn out but it's not bad. I was able to edit out most of the wind the annoying raven that wanted in on the action. We'll talk again soon.-------------- Other Places You’ll Find Me: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@unsundayshowThe Grace Cafe Podcast: https://www.gracecafepodcast.com

Exploring the discrepancy between Jesus' teachings and current church practices, advocating for a return to Jesus' intended spiritual community. Questioning the need for human intermediaries and professional leaders in organized church settings. Advocating for the equality of all believers in the new covenant. Delving into the organic nature of early Christian communities versus institutional practices, promoting decentralized and agenda-free spiritual gatherings.

In this podcast, they discuss the distinction between the system we call church and Christ's ekklesia, highlighting how Jesus never said the church would be indestructible but did say that about the ekklesia. They explore the concept of church as a restricting dome, advocate for transformation over conformity, and question the historical development of church conformity inhibiting individual freedom in faith.

Exploring the historical evolution of the pastor role in institutional church settings. Understanding the equivalence of pastors, elders, and overseers in biblical context. Insight into the evolving role of pastors in church history. Reexamining hierarchical structures in the church for a more egalitarian model.

This episode marks the beginning of what I'm calling Morning Coffee. Morning Coffee is an informal conversation with yours truly over coffee about different subjects pertinent to The UnSunday Show. In addition to the normal audio podcast format, this and future episodes of Morning Coffee are and will be available in video format on YouTube, Facebook, and the UnSunday Show website. The video links to this episode of Morning Coffee are below.YouTube Video Version-Enjoy! -------------- Other Places You’ll Find Me: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@unsundayshowThe Grace Cafe Podcast: https://www.gracecafepodcast.com

Exploring the shift from old covenant practices to new covenant era in church discipline, examining challenges in implementing biblical discipline in institutional settings. Speculating on Jesus' guidance under Roman rule, reevaluating church discipline and leadership roles in a modern context.

Exploring the validity of church discipline in the New Covenant, dissecting Matthew 18:15-20 as potentially Old Covenant, emphasizing absence of 'church' in the passage, questioning its relevance in Roman-controlled Israel, and challenging traditional interpretations to align with New Covenant principles.

"My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" These words of Jesus on the cross have led many to the conclusion that God left Jesus while he was dying on the cross. That because Jesus had become sin for us, the Father turned away from him because he can't look on sin. But is that what was happening? Let's talk about it.-------------- Other Places You’ll Find Me: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@unsundayshowThe Grace Cafe Podcast: https://www.gracecafepodcast.com

Let's tease out the idea of the tithe in the New Covenant. Does God require a tithe? Am I in disobedience if I'm not tithing? We're quick to take isolated passages out of context to attempt impose a tithe on people but under the Old Covenant there were many tithes and the tithes were never money. Under the New Covenant, the tithe has disappeared. Let's talk... -------------- Other Places You’ll Find Me: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@unsundayshowThe Grace Cafe Podcast: https://www.gracecafepodcast.com