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Grounds and Leaves Theology008: The Over-Humanization of JesusFully God and fully man. These two truths about Jesus are foundational to our faith, but these days, Jesus' humanity is often emphasized to the point of undermining His deity. In this episode, Joshua and Ashley discuss various ways Jesus has been depicted as over-humanized, from media like The Chosen to the claims of many popular teachers. Let's dive into the essential topic of Jesus' identity!2024-05-011h 07Grounds and Leaves Theology007: Dealing with the World's Version of LoveAs the days go on, those who advocate for the inclusion of LGBTQ+ persons in the Christian faith grow in number. Accusations are made against Christians of being unloving, and arguments are made that Scripture does not in fact condemn this lifestyle. In this episode, Joshua and Ashley return to tackle the most common reasons people give for justifying homosexuality so that you can be equipped to answer these reasons biblically.
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Due to the nature of this topic, you may consider it advisable to keep children from the area as...2024-01-171h 29Grounds and Leaves Theology006: Worship Music God's WayMusic is often the first thing Christians think of when they talk about praising God. But there is a right way and a wrong way to praise God according to the Bible. In this episode, we discuss how the Bible tells us to worship, common mistakes Christians make in worship, and what to look out for in leading worship. 2023-08-1559 minGrounds and Leaves Theology005: Uncovering the CultsCults often look like those weird fringe movements that only attract the eccentric and the gullible, however, the strength of their grip is great, and in seeking control they frequently twist the Bible to support their claims. In this episode we discuss what similarities exist between various cults and seek to give you a basis for engaging their claims in a critical way.2023-08-0258 minGrounds and Leaves Theology004: Understanding Spiritual GiftsAmong the most misunderstood topics in Christianity is the outworking and relevance of spiritual gifts. They can be popularized through introspective online tests, some are claimed to be necessary indicators of salvation, and alternatively, some think contemporary demonstrations are demonic! In this episode, we tackle important questions to discover how the Bible should shape our thinking on these things, including: What are spiritual gifts, and do they continue today? How is exorcism related to this topic? How do you discern your own spiritual gift, and is there a hierarchy of gifts? All these, and more!2023-07-1857 minGrounds and Leaves Theology003: Anxiety and WorryAnxiety is a common struggle, but it might have more lying under the surface than you think. What is the line between the medical and the spiritual? In a spirit of compassion, we tackle how we should approach this issue biblically. 2023-07-0442 minGrounds and Leaves Theology002: Thinking Through Romantic Relationships BiblicallyWhat some might consider a soft topic brings out hard-hitting truth from God's Word. In this episode, we tackle a wide scope of issues including dating unbelievers, the question of submission, divorce, and more! We'll exposit some of our own experiences and struggles as we seek to unpack what Scripture has to say regarding romantic relationships.2023-06-131h 12Grounds and Leaves Theology001: Why the Church Gathering is EssentialOne thing God has designed to keep us grounded in our faith is His church. In this episode, we discuss why meeting with fellow Christians is not optional for those who want to follow Jesus. Beyond Covid, we tackle concepts like embodiment, tradition, and the misuse of the phrase, "the Church is a people, not a building."2023-05-3046 minGrounds and Leaves TheologyTrailer - Welcome!Here Joshua and Ashley discuss how the idea and title of Grounds and Leaves Theology came to be. Listen if you're interested in what to expect going forward!2023-05-2304 min