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In the Shadow of the CrossQuestioning the BibleJim asked a daring (heretical?) question, "If you could compile your own canon of scripture, what would you include? What would you remove?" This sparked a discussion about historical church leaders who engaged in canon criticism (one protestant may surprise you), wrestling with the scriptures, and interpretation. Join Jim, Michael, and Loren in this audacious conversation.
2025-06-011h 04
In the Shadow of the CrossCommunityThere is much discussion these days about church. How should the church meet? Where should the church meet? What should happen when the church meets? What are people looking for when they go to church? Jim, Michael, and Loren join the ongoing conversation sharing their thoughts on community.
2023-08-0254 min
In the Shadow of the CrossSpiritual Warfare and the MindJim, Michael, and Loren continue their discussion they began in the previous podcast on Spiritual Warfare. This time they look at the mind. The mind plays a significant role in the light or darkness present in individuals, communities, and even society. There is a reason Jesus came saying repent, which means “Change your thinking!”
2023-07-2654 min
In the Shadow of the CrossSpiritual Warfare If you’ve been in Christian circles for a while you’ve probably heard the term “Spiritual Warfare.” What is it? Are there demons out to get us? Who or what is Satan? Some see a demon behind every bush while others completely deny the existence of evil. Jim, Michael, and Loren take a stab at this loaded topic.
2023-07-191h 02
In the Shadow of the CrossChurch UnityIn John 17 Jesus prayed that we would all be one just as He and His Father are One. But when we look at the church today, we see divisions all around us. Many look to getting back to the way things were in the early church. But was the early church truly the picture of unity that many have been led to believe? Is unity possible? What does it mean to be unified as followers of Christ? Jim, Michael, and Loren share their thoughts on church unity.
2023-07-1252 min
In the Shadow of the CrossChristian HopeAs followers of Christ, we speak about hope. But what is our hope? What produces hope? Jim, Michael, and Loren discuss hope and how it grows in us.
2023-06-281h 03
In the Shadow of the CrossRoadblocks to Spiritual GrowthAs followers of Christ, we know we’re supposed to grow. But sometimes growth stops, and we find ourselves no longer becoming more like Jesus. What causes our growth to stop? What are the things that halt maturity and keep us stuck in a rut? How can we overcome those obstacles, so we continue to grow? Join Jim, Michael, and Loren as they examine the hindrances to spiritual growth.
2023-06-211h 00
In the Shadow of the CrossMinistry BurnoutBurnout! Sadly, it is something that is far too familiar to many Christians. Whether you’re a pastor, youth pastor, Sunday school teacher, worship leader, sound board operator, or volunteer, the feeling of being overwhelmed and exhausted is very real. This week Jim, Michael, and Loren discuss what causes burnout and what can we do to prevent it.
2023-06-1458 min
In the Shadow of the CrossThe Apostle PaulSo, you want to get back to the early church because they were one happy unified group of Christians. Think again! Romans clearly supports your stance against the LGBTQ+ community. Does it though? Paul and all the apostles stood in agreement and preached the same Gospel. Did they? This week Michael, Jim, and Loren take an in-depth look at the Apostle Paul and what you hear may surprise you.
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In the Shadow of the CrossYour Kingdom ComeMichael, Jim, and Loren continue their discussion on the Lord's Prayer. What did Jesus mean by "Your Kingdom come..." What's this whole thing about forgiving us our trespasses AS WE forgive those who trespass against us? Of course we all know what Jesus meant by, "Lead us not into temptation" or do we?
2023-05-2455 min
In the Shadow of the CrossThe Lord's PrayerMost of us are quite familiar with the Lord's Prayer. We've recited it many times. But as Michael, Jim, and Loren discuss, there is so much more to this prayer that Jesus taught us to pray than what most of us have noticed on a surface-level reading. Through this prayer, Jesus once again points us to what separates our Father from all other gods.
2023-05-1755 min
In the Shadow of the CrossDefinitions to Christian TermsWhat does it mean to be saved? What is sin? How do we define God? What does it mean when we refer to Jesus as the Lamb of God? This one may have you changing your thinking about many commonly held beliefs as Michael, Jim, and Loren look at commonly used terms in Christianity and their actual definitions.
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In the Shadow of the CrossPart 2 of Why the Gospel Doesn't Sound Like Good NewsJim, Michael, & Loren continue their conversation about why the gospel that is often presented doesn't sound like good news. What makes the Gospel good news?
2023-04-2652 min
In the Shadow of the CrossCommunion/The EucharistWhat is the point of Communion/The Eucharist? In many protestant, evangelical, Pentecostal, charismatic, and organic church circles it’s something only done on rare occasions, if at all. Some know Jesus said to do this but they struggle to find meaning in it. Others view it as a dead ritual, so it’s completely ignored. Others have shifted the emphasis away from communion/the Eucharist and placed the focus on worship music, spending the bulk of their time and energy on developing music that will "usher in the presence of God." But Jesus said to do this. Perhaps there’s far...
2023-04-1259 min
In the Shadow of the CrossEasterWhat is Easter all about? Michael, Jim, and Loren discuss how Easter is a pivotal moment that shatters our old paradigms and radically transforms our understanding of our Heavenly Father.
2023-04-0559 min
In the Shadow of the CrossLiberal Protestantism & the BibleMichael, Jim, and Loren discuss what liberal Protestantism could do better in their approach to the scriptures.
2023-03-2953 min
In the Shadow of the CrossThe Bible as Literature Michael, Jim, and Loren look at the way most Universities approach the Bible which is as literature through the historical-critical method. There are some good things about this approach as well as some pitfalls. The three of them also discuss the work of the Spirit in the younger generation.
2023-03-1557 min
In the Shadow of the CrossInspiration & the BibleIs every verse in the Bible inspired by God? If you've attended church at all, the answer to that question is a no-brainer. But it may not be as cut and dry as we always thought. Michael, Jim, and Loren continue their discussion about the Bible. This week they look at the Bible and inspiration.
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In the Shadow of the CrossThe BibleIt's been called the word of God, inerrant, infallible, inspired, and holy. But what exactly is the Bible? Is it all of these things? In this episode, Jim, Michael, and Loren discuss this wonderful and often greatly misunderstood book.
2023-03-0158 min
In the Shadow of the CrossThe BibleIt's been called the word of God, inerrant, infallible, inspired, and holy. But what exactly is the Bible? Is it all of these things? In this episode, Jim, Michael, and Loren discuss this wonderful and often greatly misunderstood book.
2023-03-011h 02
In the Shadow of the CrossThe LawWhat's the deal with Christians' bent toward embracing the law? We know it's toxic and yet so many continue to implement it in their lives and communities. Jim, Michael, and Loren discuss this and also touch on the events transpiring at Asbury University.
2023-02-221h 03
In the Shadow of the CrossReading the BibleThe Bible is filled with ancient texts from a different culture and written in other languages. Many of us don't have years to invest in learning ancient Greek and Hebrew. Is there a way that "the average Jane/Joe" can approach the texts without advanced academic training? This is what Jim, Michael, and Loren discuss in this episode.
2023-02-0159 min
In the Shadow of the CrossThe Gospel Part IIJim, Michael, and Loren continue their look at the Gospel. How should the Gospel influence our approach to the scriptures? Did the writers have the exact same perspective on everything or were there different lenses through which the writers perceived things?
2023-01-251h 08
In the Shadow of the CrossThe Gospel Part IIs the Gospel good news? If so, what's the good news? Is the Gospel a message about escaping hell? Is it about saying a prayer and getting our ticket to heaven? What is the Gospel? This is what Jim, Michael, and Loren discuss this week.
2023-01-1859 min
In the Shadow of the CrossThe Gospel in MoviesJim, Michael, and Loren have a fun conversation about movies and TV shows that hit on strong Gospel themes.
2023-01-1356 min
In the Shadow of the CrossSinWhat is sin? For so many Christians sin boils down to behavior management. It's a list of dos and don'ts. That sure sounds an awful lot like the law, doesn't it? What did Jesus set us free from? Was the Father demanding payment for sin? Jim, Michael, and Loren examine these issues in this episode.
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In the Shadow of the CrossDo We Need Clergy?Jim, Michael, and Loren examine leadership in the church. Do we need it? What does it look like? What is the difference between toxic leadership and healthy leadership?
2022-12-281h 02In the Shadow of the CrossThe ChurchWhat is the purpose of the church? What does the church look like and how does she function? In this episode, Jim Durkin, Michael Hardin, and Loren Rosser look at the church and shake up many of our widely held beliefs about her.
2022-12-211h 10
In the Shadow of the CrossThe Cross Part IIJim, Michael, and Loren continue their discussion of the cross. If our Heavenly Father is not sacrificial, then what about the Bible verses that seem to point to Jesus being His sacrifice? Could it be we've been reading into those verses our own sacrificial views of God? In this podcast, we look at some of those verses and can hear the voice of Inigo Montoya from The Princess Bride saying, "I do not think it means what you think it means."
2022-12-141h 08
In the Shadow of the CrossThe Cross: Part IMany views of the cross are problematic because the Father isn't exactly the most endearing person in the story. Is the Father sacrificial? Did the Son have to die to appease the Father's need for blood to be shed in order to appease His wrath? In this episode Michael, Jim, and Loren discuss a more beautiful view of the Trinity revealed through the cross.
2022-12-0755 min
In the Shadow of the CrossDeconstructionWhat's the deal with deconstruction? Is it a bad thing? A good thing? Should we embrace it? Or should we run away? In this episode our hosts Jim Durkin, Michael Hardin, and Loren Rosser discuss deconstruction.
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Jim Durkin's SermonsBuilding the work of GodJim Durkin teaches on how to build and be part of God's work.
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Jim Durkin's SermonsGeneral overview of a minister's workJim Durkin teaches the general overview of a minister's work.
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Jim Durkin's SermonsHow Satan RulesSpiritual Warfare Series by Jim Durkin. Download the app at https://www.igoconnect.app
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Jim Durkin's SermonsFinding Wisdom and Gaining UnderstandingThe Principles of Faith Series by Jim Durkin.
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Jim Durkin's SermonsFive Important Qualities That a Christian Should HaveThe Christian Life Series by Jim Durkin.
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Jim Durkin's SermonsWhat is God's Purpose For Your LifePurpose & Vision Series by Jim Durkin. Download the app https://www.igoconnect.app
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Jim Durkin's SermonsActivist for ChristPurpose & Vision Series by Jim Durkin. Download the app https://www.igoconnect.app
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Jim Durkin's SermonsThe Fear of God Vs. the Fear of DeathPurpose & Vision Series by Jim Durkin. Download the app https://www.igoconnect.app
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Jim Durkin's SermonsProclaiming the GospelPurpose & Vision Series by Jim Durkin. Download the app https://www.igoconnect.app
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Jim Durkin's SermonsUnity of the faithPurpose & Vision Series by Jim Durkin. Download the app https://www.igoconnect.app
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Jim Durkin's SermonsConformed to God's VisionPurpose & Vision Series by Jim Durkin. Download the app https://www.igoconnect.app
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