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The Pillar NetworkEp. 53 - Church Planting: Before Covenanting Together with Kenny OrtizBrandon Langley talks with Kenny Ortiz about the stage of church planting before covenanting together as a church. They discuss fundraising, recruiting and developing core team members, setting up church structures and documents, and more. Kenny is a member of our network and the Lead Pastor of Horizon City Church in Orlando, Florida. 2025-04-2341 min

Theology for the Rest of Us297: “Total Depravity”: The Heart of the DebateIn this episode Kenny again tackles the “Calvinism and Arminianism” debate (which happens to be one of the most heated debates amongst Protestants). Herein episode 297, Kenny unpacks the doctrine of “total depravity” and explains how this doctrine is at the heart of the debate. What is Total depravity? Total depravity is the doctrine that asserts that 100% of a human being’s soul, mind, and will are radically impacted and corrupted by sin. There is not one element or part of the human essence or existence that is not impacted by sin, therefore rendering every human being incapable of ever se...2025-01-0600 min

How Leaders Think with Kenny LangeHow Johnny Ortiz Thinks About Positive Persistence and Overcoming Negative Conditioningn today's episode of "How Leaders Think" Kenny Lange sits down with JohnnyJuan Ortiz, Chief Fun Officer of Fun Life Coaching, for an inspiring discussion on leadership, mindset, and harnessing your potential. In this enlightening episode, they delve into the significance of taking action, overcoming fear, and how small steps can lead to big progress. Johnny challenges conventional wisdom with his belief that "practice makes progress" and shares personal stories about embracing imperfection to achieve dreams. They explore the power of positive mental inputs, the impact of language on reality, and the importance of integrating fun into professional success.2024-11-0630 min $CPR\'s Clubhouse Freestyle Universe$ CPR's Clubhouse Freestyle UniverseGeorge Anthony – Bullet to Your Heart Premiere (Live from 90.7FM)George Anthony - Bullet to Your Heart Premiere (Live from 90.7FM) - CPR Jose Ortiz welcomes GA, George Anthony and La Jefa to the Freestyle Flagship, Club House Dance Music on 90.7 FM WTCC, Western MA and CT to debut Bullet to the HeartGeorge Anthony - Bullet To Your Heart (EP)Release Date: 11/11/2024Featuring Safire & Kenny DiazWritten, Arranged & Produced By: Kenny DiazCover art: Tony Armas001. Bullet To Your Heart (Radio Mix)*002. Bullet To Your Heart (Kenny Diaz Vs TST Machine Gun Edit Dub Mix)**003. Bullet To Your Heart (League of Heroes Club Mix)****Recorded and Mixed by Edwin Ramos at Platinum...2024-11-0236 min

Miss Heard Song LyricsSeason 5 Episode 259: 400 ChildrenMiss Heard celebrates Season 5, Episode 259 with Kenny Roger’s classic “Lucille.” He was a cross over singer/songwriter and made so many hits with his many duets and collaborations. He was also married 5 times with 5 children from his marriages. You can listen to all our episodes at our website at: https://pod.co/miss-heard-song-lyrics Or iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify and many more platforms under Podcast name “Miss Heard Song Lyrics” Don’t forget to subscribe/rate/review to help our Podcast in the ratings. Please consider supporting our little podcast via Patreon at...2024-08-1414 min $CPR\'s Clubhouse Freestyle Universe$ CPR's Clubhouse Freestyle UniverseLondinium Records: George Anthony and Kenny Diaz (Interview)Londinium Records: George Anthony and Kenny Diaz (Interview)Mr. Exclusive Freestyle Premiere of George Anthony, IF THIS AIN'T LOVEPlus live, IN STUDIO! from the Freestyle Flagship, Club House Dance Music on 90.7FM in Western MA and CT. is Londinium Records, George Anthony and Writer and Producer, Kenny DiazHosted by CPR Jose OrtizCOMING SOONNEW FREESTYLE RELEASEGeorge Anthony - If This Aint Love (EP)RELEASE DATE: June 7, 2024001. If This Ain't Love (Radio)002. If This Ain't Love (Main Stream)003. If This Ain't Love (Kenny Diaz vs Santana Twins Dub Edit)004. If This Ain't Love (Instrumental)005. If This Ain't Love (Synth City)006. If This...2024-06-0300 min

Theology for the Rest of Us292: The Podcast is Back & Kindness is Not NicenessAfter a four year hiatus, Kenny Ortiz is resurrecting the “Theology for the Rest of Us” podcast. He gives an update on his life. Then, he comes back strong by asking the question, “What is kindness?” He makes it clear that niceness is not the same as kindness. We are called to be kind, but often times many Christians confuse niceness with kindness, which can be quite detrimental. 2024-05-3100 min

IronMen of GodApril 2024 - Kenny Ortiz - Spiritual Growth and DiscipleshipIronMen of God - April 2024 Coffee Speaker: Kenny Ortiz Topic: Spiritual Growth and Discipleship 2024-04-2633 min

Spark The GeniusHow to get clear about your purpose, with Kenny OrtizKenny Ortiz and his girlfriend saw me at Podfest and asked to interview me for the first episode of his podcast. We found a bench outside and he recorded the audio. I suggested we film it too, so his girlfriend filmed with my phone. He asked me about how to get clarity about one's purpose in life. (Recorded May 28, 2022 at Podfest in Orlando, Florida.) Listen to his podcast Un-Doubted Clarity: How to Battle Your Inner Uncertainty with Confidence. Watch this episode on YouTube. For exclusive content, subscribe to my Patreon. Subscribe to my Sub...2023-04-1714 min

Athletes in MotionDustin Ortiz - Athletes in Motion Podcast Ep 036Send us a textNot Messing Around.......There is no denying that Dustin Ortiz is a force. Growing up in rural Tennessee where he turned wrestling into fighting in the UFC then recorded the fastest knockout in history in his weight class. It only took 15 seconds. What do you do as an encore? Count your whole life in 8 seconds on top of a bull by joining The Nashville Stampede PBR Series. Dustin is not settling down anytime soon. We talk to Dustin about the early days of MMA fighting and how a ch...2023-02-281h 24 $Let\'s Rassle w/ Dan & Niko$ Let's Rassle w/ Dan & NikoCM Punk Backstage Issues In AEW, Hangman Page, Moxley, Kenny Omega Returns + Monday Night Raw Is Great Again!On this episode of Let's Rassle w/ Dan & Niko, we discuss all the reports coming out of the Cm Punk segment this week. Is this a work or is there personal issues with Hangman Adam Page? Where does Jon Moxley fit in all this? AND KENNY OMEGA RETURNS... kinda. Plus all the great stuff going on in WWE lately, and are Monday Nights Great again?Our Links: https://linktr.ee/letsrasslepodcast 2022-08-212h 11

No basta con…2. Kenny OrtizPracticar trombón, cocinar, entrenar y vivir la vida al máximo. Estas son las prioridades esenciales para Kenny Ortiz, SGT. Músico militar, arreglista, hijo, hermano y un gran amigo. Actualmente, Kenny se encuentra estacionado en Mons, Bélgica. Diariamente disfruta y agradece el privilegio de estar vivo y trabajar como integrante de la NATO Jazz Orchestra, contribuyendo fielmente a la magia que se crea y esparce en cada presentación musical de la que forma parte. Narra detalles interesantes del camino recorrido antes de ingresar al ARMY, planes futuros, familia, mentores y amigos. Hombre de pocas palabras, impon...2022-05-101h 02

The Big O Podcast044: Kenny SantucciKenny Santucci aka Mr Beautiful (3 Time MTV The Challenge Winner, New Jersey Native and Owner/Creator of Strong New York) joins me to talk about how passing on MTV's The Real World turned into 8 seasons of MTV The Challenge, travelling the world, duffle bags full of cash and the reputation for being arguably one of the best competitors to ever grace reality tv. We discuss what sets The Challenge apart from shows like Survivor and Big Brother and how MTV's format helps build great television drama. Kenny opens up about an alleged situation on The Challenge that despite not...2021-05-311h 12

IN THE GUTTER PODCASTIn the Gutter #3 – Gay Pride Parade vs Straight Pride parade, Menthol Cigarettes, David Ortizhttps://inthegutterpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/In-the-Gutter-3-Gay-Pride-Parade-vs-Straight-Pride-parade-Menthol-Cigarettes-David-Ortiz.mp3 2020-08-2700 min

PodcastsIn the Gutter #3 – Gay Pride Parade vs Straight Pride parade, Menthol Cigarettes, David Ortiz https://inthegutterpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/In-the-Gutter-3-Gay-Pride-Parade-vs-Straight-Pride-parade-Menthol-Cigarettes-David-Ortiz.mp3 2020-08-2700 min

Just DiscipleWhat is the Trinity? with Kenny OrtizWe interview Kenny Ortiz, the Director of Online Education at Bethany Global University and a Pastoral Resident at Cities Church. Many people today don’t understand the great importance of the Trinity in our theology and in our lives. From the early church until now, Christians have always confessed and defended the doctrine of the Trinity. […]The post What is the Trinity? with Kenny Ortiz appeared first on Just Disciple.2020-08-0320 min

Theology For the Rest of Us291: Navigating Different Social-Distancing ConvictionsIn this episode, Kenny tackles the reality that there will be various opinions and convictions from different people in our lives and churches as we make attempts to return to some sense of normalcy in the coming weeks and months. This is going to require wisdom and grace.Instead of demands, expectations, social pressures, harshness, judgmental attitudes, or virtue signalling, Christians ought to actually lead the way with kindness, grace, and diplomacy in the midst of this unique season that may have the potential to be filled with some awkward moments.ResourcesNavigating Different...2020-04-2909 min

Theology For the Rest of Us290: Reacting to COVID-19 on Social MediaIn this episode, Kenny encourages and challenges listeners to be very careful with what they post on social media during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many Christians are posting things that seem to be motivated by fear, politics, or conspiracy theories, and these sorts of posts tend to cause us to lose credibility. This behavior misrepresents Jesus and potentially jeopardizes our ability to share the gospel.In this moment in history, people are looking for sources of comfort and encouragement. People are often looking for voices they can trust, and voices that can be the source of wisdom. Let's be...2020-04-2817 min

Theology For the Rest of Us289: These Are Not Uncertain Times! (What About COVID-19?)Currently, the world is facing a global pandemic—the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). In the midst of the panic, fear, and frustrations there are many different responses. One common phrase used by many is the statement, "These are 'uncertain' times." However, for the Christian—the genuine believer in Christ—nothing is uncertain.In this episode, Kenny makes clear that the believer never has anything to worry about. No matter what we face, even if we die due to a virus, we are in the hands of Christ! Kenny closes the episodes with a great quote from Francis J. Grimké who was...2020-04-2723 min

#QuarantineTalksKenny Ortiz⚠️⚠️Só on today’s episode of #QuarantineTalks I’m chatting with my buddy Kenny Ortiz (@indieboy99) on what it’s like living in ground zero for #Covid19 in the states: #NYC 🗽. @Jcarringtonovt and Kenny discuss what it’s like in his borough of #Queens, the complexities of #SocialDistancing in such a populated city and, why life in #Quarantine is bearable when you have a #CoronaBae 👬 (#SpoilerAlert: I don’t. 😕) ⚠️⚠️https://www.instagram.com/jcarringtonovt/https://www.instagram.com/theovtnetwork/https://www.instagram.com/indieboy99/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU8K3JpxyJ6DlegEbDgdLWQ?vie...2020-04-0332 min

Theology for the Rest of Us288: Are Short-Term Missions a Waste?Each year North American evangelicals spend millions of dollars on short-term missions trips. A recent listener of the podcast asked whether or not this is appropriate? Would it be better for us to simply pool our monies and send it overseas? In essence, short-term missions can be very effective, if done right. However, most short-term missions are done wrong. They often have the wrong goals and wrong peoples in mind. This makes much of the short-term missions activity feels very wasteful, inefficient, and even harmful. Short-term missions can be very helpful if we partner with local ministries...2019-11-0514 min

Theology For the Rest of Us288: Are Short-Term Missions a Waste?Each year North American evangelicals spend millions of dollars on short-term missions trips. A recent listener of the podcast asked whether or not this is appropriate? Would it be better for us to simply pool our monies and send it overseas?In essence, short-term missions can be very effective, if done right. However, most short-term missions are done wrong. They often have the wrong goals and wrong peoples in mind. This makes much of the short-term missions activity feels very wasteful, inefficient, and even harmful. Short-term missions can be very helpful if we partner with local ministries and...2019-11-0514 min

Theology For the Rest of Us287: How Much Money Should I Be Giving?In this episode, Kenny answers the question: "How Much Money Should I Be Giving?" In essence, Kenny makes it clear that there's no precise set amount that we ought to give, but instead we ought to give generously and seek to invest in the things that lead to effective ministry.Christians ought to seek to give cheerfully. There is no need to feel obligated or guilty about giving, but instead we ought to seek to be prayerful and missional.Related Episodes:41: Why Should Christians Stop Tithing Immediately?122: Should Christians Give to Charities?2019-10-3107 min

Theology For the Rest of Us286: What Does it Mean to be ‘Saved'?In this episode, Kenny tackles the word "saved" and how it's utilized by many contemporary evangelicals. He then covers the prominent Christian adage that "we are saved, we are being saved, and we will be saved."2019-10-2908 min

Theology For the Rest of Us285: Why Did God Allow Sin?People often ask, "Why did God allow Adam to sin in the first place?" Many have wondered, if God knew that sin would cause such devastation to humanity, and such eternal consequences, then why did God did allow it happen? Couldn't he have stopped it? Couldn't God had created Adam without the ability to sin?This is the same line of thinking that came from a regular listener by email, and Kenny tackles this topic herein this episode. This is a tough question. It's sobering in a lot of ways. But ultimately, the answer to this type of...2019-10-1707 min

Theology For the Rest of Us284: What Types of Things Should We Pray For?This episode is a sequel to the previous episode. In episode 283 Kenny responded to an email that had asked about how Christians ought to pray. Here in this episode, Kenny explains how the Lord's Prayer (Mt. 6:9-13; Lk. 11:2-4) is a road map and template for how Christians ought to approach God in prayer."Pray then like this: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our...2019-08-1215 min

Theology For the Rest of Us283: Should We Recite Specific Prayers?In this episode, Kenny answers an email from a regular listener about prayer. The email asked if Christians ought to recite specific prayers, such as the Lord's Prayer or other prayers modeled for us in the Bible, or whether it is okay to pray for informal prayers. Kenny makes clear that the prayers that we pray to God are less about reciting specific words, and are more about the sentiments of our hearts whenever we are engaging in prayer.2019-08-0812 min

Theology For the Rest of Us282: Did Christianity Copy From Pagan Religions?Some skeptics claim that Christianity stole its fundamental claims from preexisting pagan religions. In this episode, Kenny responds to this claim, making it clear that there is absolutely no scholarly or authentic evidence for any such assertions or conclusions.Kenny outlines some of the examples that some skeptics bring up, showing clearly how we know that such attacks are false. Kenny even makes the point that there are no major contemporary atheistic scholars making any such claims, because they lack any credibility of any kind. These sorts of attacks do not come from respected scholars, but instead they...2019-08-0617 min

Theology for the Rest of Us282: Did Christianity Copy From Pagan Religions?Some skeptics claim that Christianity stole its fundamental claims from preexisting pagan religions. In this episode, Kenny responds to this claim, making it clear that there is absolutely no scholarly or authentic evidence for any such assertions or conclusions. Kenny outlines some of the examples that some skeptics bring up, showing clearly how we know that such attacks are false. Kenny even makes the point that there are no major contemporary atheistic scholars making any such claims, because they lack any credibility of any kind. These sorts of attacks do not come from respected scholars, but instead...2019-08-0617 min

Theology For the Rest of Us281: Did Jesus Really Exist?Was Jesus a real person? Did he actually exist? Is there evidence that Jesus was a real historical person?Yes, Jesus was indeed a real person. And, yes, there is plenty of evidence for this. In fact, the evidences for this is overwhelming. Jesus being a real historical person has not ever been in question throughout history until very recently. Even religious skeptics throughout the ages have accepted the reality of a man named Jesus that lived in Palestine in the first-century.In this episode, Kenny gives the reasons and evidences for the historical Jesus.2019-07-2520 min

Theology for the Rest of UsTEDx Talk: “How to be a Great Mentor”In May 2019, Bethany Global University hosted a TEDx event. At that event, Kenny Ortiz was one of the communicators. TEDx Talk entitled: “How to be a Great Mentor.” Watch on YouYube: http://bit.ly/OrtizTEDx2019 2019-07-1301 min

Theology For the Rest of UsSpecial Announcement: TEDx Talk by Kenny Ortiz: How to be a Great MentorBethany Global University hosted a TEDx event in May 2019 and Kenny Ortiz was one of the communicators for the event. Check out his TEDx talk: "How to be a Great Mentor"Link: http://bit.ly/OrtizTEDx2019 2019-07-1301 min

Theology For the Rest of Us280: Do We Need Scholars to Really Understand the Bible?There have been moments when some well-meaning evangelicals have challenged certain scholars merely on the basis that those scholars just so happen to be scholars, as if scholarship itself is bad. Sometimes certain Christians act as if scholars are all bad, or that scholarship is somehow the enemy of quality spiritual experience.The reason why some Christians advocate against scholarship is because they sometimes feel frustrated that they may be forced into feeling dependent upon scholars. Others get frustrated that scholarship can twist conservative Christianity. Many evangelicals then ask, "Do we ourselves need to be scholars to truly...2019-06-2820 min

Theology For the Rest of Us279: Is God in Hell?In this episode Kenny answers a question from a listener about the omnipresence of God, and whether or not God is in hell.Sometimes modern evangelicals frequently use the term "separated" from God to explain the state of those in hell, but herein Kenny explains that God is actually indeed in hell and that the torment of hell is actually originating from a portion of God that unrepentant sinners rightly face, mainly God's wrath.Scriptures ReferencesPsalm 139:8Matthew 13:42-50Matthew 25:41-46Matthew 7:19Revelation 19:20Revelation 20:13...2019-06-2107 min

Theology for the Rest of Us278: Was Platt Wrong to Pray for President Trump? [Part 2]U.S. President Donald Trump appeared at McLean Bible Church in Vienna, Virginia on June 2, 2019 where prominent pastor and author David Platt serves as the primary teaching pastor. Eventually President Trump was invited on to the stage to be prayed for by Pastor David Platt. Within hours there was plenty of backlash on social media, some of it hurled at Donald Trump, but much of it hurled at Pastor David Platt. Several days after this prayer, and after the social media uproar, Kenny posted an episode about the event (277: Was David Platt Wrong to Pray for President T...2019-06-2020 min

Theology For the Rest of Us278: Was Platt Wrong to Pray for Trump? [Part 2]U.S. President Donald Trump appeared at McLean Bible Church in Vienna, Virginia on June 2, 2019 where prominent pastor and author David Platt serves as the primary teaching pastor. Eventually President Trump was invited on to the stage to be prayed for by Pastor David Platt.Within hours there was plenty of backlash on social media, some of it hurled at Donald Trump, but much of it hurled at Pastor David Platt. Several days after this prayer, and after the social media uproar, Kenny posted an episode about the event (277: Was David Platt Wrong to Pray for President Trump?). T...2019-06-2020 min

Theology For the Rest of Us277: Was David Platt Wrong to Pray for President Trump?On Sunday June 2, 2019, U.S. President Donald Trump made an impromptu visit to McLean Bible Church in Vienna, Virginia. President Trump was there to honor the lives of those individuals that were killed in a shooting at the municipal center in Virginia Beach on Friday May 31.Eventually Trump founds himself on stage being prayed for by Pastor David Platt. In this episode, Kenny addresses whether or not it was appropriate to do what Platt did, that is to pray for a politician (with such a "lightning rod" personality) publicly on stage during a church service.Kenny exp...2019-06-1012 min

Theology for the Rest of Us277: Was Platt Wrong to Pray for President Trump? [Part 1]On Sunday June 2, 2019, U.S. President Donald Trump made an impromptu visit to McLean Bible Church in Vienna, Virginia. President Trump was there to honor the lives of those individuals that were killed in a shooting at the municipal center in Virginia Beach on Friday May 31. Eventually Trump founds himself on stage being prayed for by Pastor David Platt. In this episode, Kenny addresses whether or not it was appropriate to do what Platt did, that is to pray for a politician (with such a “lightning rod” personality) publicly on stage during a church service. Kenny e...2019-06-1015 min

Theology For the Rest of Us276: Should We Value All Opinions?In this episode, Kenny answers the question, "Should we value all opinions?" Another way to answer this question is to say, "Are all opinions created equal?" or "Should we give credence to all positions and assessments?"Kenny seeks to be diplomatic and gracious, but he gives some clear and bold thoughts about why not all opinions ought to be treated equally.2019-06-0811 min

Theology For the Rest of Us275: Living in an Age of Cynicism with Jason DuesingWe live in an age where cynicism runs rampant. How are Christians to live in such difficult times? Unique of all people, Christians are called to embrace a hopeful outlook on life. In this episode Kenny interviews Dr. Jason Duesing about his most recent book Mere Hope which offers the core, Christ-centered perspective that all Christians share, and that Christians alone have to offer a world filled with frustration, pain, and disappointment. For those in darkness, despair, and discouragement, for those in the midst of trials, suffering, and injustice, mere hope lives.The spirit of the age is...2019-05-2430 min

Theology for the Rest of Us274: How to Determine Who Are the False Teachers?This episode is a follow-up to the previous episode wherein Kenny talked about how to handle false teachers, even when we have been somehow benefited by those preachers’ teachings or writings. There is a lot of controversy in our modern Christian context about how we ought to our approach the topic of heresies and false teachings. It seems like many people are afraid to discuss this. One reason some people feel uncomfortable with the topic is because they may not know how to determine if someone is a false teacher or not. In this episode Ke...2019-05-1120 min

Theology For the Rest of Us274: How to Determine Who Are the False Teachers?This episode is a follow-up to the previous episode wherein Kenny talked about how to handle false teachers, even when we have been somehow benefited by those preachers' teachings or writings. There is a lot of controversy in our modern Christian context about how we ought to our approach the topic of heresies and false teachings.It seems like many people are afraid to discuss this. One reason some people feel uncomfortable with the topic is because they may not know how to determine if someone is a false teacher or not.In this episode Kenny...2019-05-1120 min

Theology for the Rest of Us273: Can People Grow By Listening to False Teachers?There is a lot of controversy in Evangelical circles about our approach to heresies, false teaching, and erroneous teachers. In this episode Kenny answers the question “Can people still grow in their faith even though they are listening to false teachers or being influenced by some heresies?” Kenny seeks to be diplomatic and gracious in this episode, but inevitably he makes statements that are sure to be offensive to some listeners. Kenny believes that there certainly Christians that have grown in their faith even though they have consumed content, sermons, and books from false teachers. Some Christians even...2019-05-0923 min

Theology for the Rest of Us267: Does Kenny Ortiz Deny Creationism? (Responding to a Reviewer)In this episode, Kenny responds to a reviewer comment that accuses Kenny of denying creation. Kenny responds by making clear what he believers and why. Kenny also explains his motivations for the recent episodes about creation (and related topics). More importantly, Kenny uses this correspondence to reflect on how Evangelicals approach certain theological topics and he also explains why he believes that overly fundamentalistic ideologies can be harmful to the unity of the body of Christ. 2019-01-2216 min

Theology for the Rest of Us264: Dr. Hugh Ross: Old Earth Creationism, Navigating Genesis, Noah’s Flood, and Proto-HumansIn this episode, Kenny interviews world-renowned astronomer and best-selling author Hugh Ross about various topics related to Old-Earth creationism and Old Testament hermeneutics. Dr. Ross is well-known for his defense of the “day-age” creationist position. In this interview Dr. Ross dialogues with Kenny about variations of Old-Earth Creationism, the literary framework hypothesis of Genesis 1, the creation accounts in the book of Job, the Garden of Eden, the extent of Noah’s flood, and the most appropriate way to navigate the book of Genesis. The interview ends by touching on the Neanderthals, proto-humans, and Dr. Ross’ opinion of the Levi...2019-01-1436 min

Theology for the Rest of Us253: Understanding Genesis One (Part 2): “A Parable of Steve Jobs”This episode is very unique because Kenny uses the life of Steve Jobs as an illustration for this point. This episode is a sequel to the previous episode (Understanding Genesis One: Part 1) wherein Kenny gave the audience some history about how Christians have viewed Genesis 1 and where he also challenged the false narrative of uniformity that often is asserted by many modern Evangelical Christians. In that previous episode, Kenny then outlined the two primary ways of understanding and interpreting Genesis 1 (and similar styles of Biblical literature): the concordist view and the non-concordist view. In this...2018-04-2624 min

Theology for the Rest of Us250: Should Christians Believe in Evolution? (Short Version)This episode is unique from most episodes of the podcast because this episode covers content and material from a previous episode, but simply does so in a shorter time (episode 248 is similar, that particular episode was the shorter version of content from episode 247). This episode covers the same content that is covered in episode 249 however this episode aims to cover the same material is much less time (this episode is less than 18 minutes while episode 249 is nearly 47 minutes long). Questions and topics related to the origins of humanity, the age of the universe, and the age of...2018-04-0316 min

Theology for the Rest of Us249: Should Christians Believe in Evolution?In this episode, Kenny tackles the question, “Should Christians Believe in Evolution?” First, Kenny asserts the importance of clarifying what type of evolution we’re actually talking about. There are many different types of evolution, and making sure that we have clear understanding of our verbiage is essential. The two prominent types of evolution that are being alluded to when we’re discussing the topic of the origin of species are macro-evolution and micro-evolution. Macro-evolution is the concept that species evolve into other species, a concept for which there is no scientific evidence, just theory. Micro-evolution is the conc...2018-04-0257 min

Theology for the Rest of Us248: How Old Is the Universe? (Short Version)This episode is somewhat unique in that it covers material from a previous episode, but in a shorter time. This episode covers the same content that is covered in episode 247 however this episode aims to cover the material is much less time (this episode is less than 17 minutes while episode 247 is nearly 45 minutes long). Questions and topics related to the origins of humanity, the age of the universe, and the age of the Earth often come up in debates and conversations whenever Christians are seeking to reconcile the words of Scripture with the ideologies from the world...2018-04-0115 min

Theology for the Rest of Us247: How Old Is the Universe? (5 Views)How old is the universe? How old is the Earth? These are questions often asked by Christians throughout the world, seeking to understand the origins of humanity while also seeking to reconcile the words of Scripture with the news updates coming from the world of science. In this episode, Kenny challenges listeners to be charitable and diplomatic when tackling this topic. Kenny gives various historical insights that are helpful, and then Kenny gives us five perspectives that are often embraced when people are answering this question and when tackling the sub-topics that often arise. The...2018-03-3141 min

Theology for the Rest of Us245: Should We Judge Preachers Based on Theology?A frequent (and tragic) trend in modern American Evangelicalism is the devaluing of the importance of quality doctrine and theology. This is evident in many ways in contemporary American Christendom, but fewer moments make this more obvious than when church leaders (and lay people) refuse to objectively (or critically) assess the theology, ideology, and preaching content of many prominent preachers. Many American Christians simply refuse to “pass judgement” on preachers. Is this right or wrong? After several months off from podcasting, Kenny returns to tackle this important (and apparently controversial) topic. How important is theology? How much does...2018-01-1718 min

Theology for the Rest of Us244: Will People From All Denominations Go to Heaven?In this episode, Kenny answers the question: Will people from all Christian denominations go to heaven, or will only certain ones, with the right doctrine, be saved in the end? This can be a controversial subject indeed, but Kenny seeks to make it simple by making the point that faith in Christ is what actually saves us, not right doctrines. Studying theology and doctrine is very important, and there are indeed certain types of doctrines and certain theological beliefs that may very well impede a person’s faith in Christ, or may demonstrate that their faith in Ch...2017-08-1917 min

Theology for the Rest of Us243: Prophecy RevisitedLast year, our host Kenny did a mini-series on the Holy Spirit, the baptism of the Holy Spirit, and the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Kenny tackled multiple topics related to the Holy Spirit. One of those topics was the topic of prophecy. You can listen to that episode here: “87: What is Prophecy?” Kenny made the case that the gift (or function) of New Testament prophecy has been grossly misunderstood by many contemporary Christians, and that the spiritual gift of prophecy often gets maligned or abused. In response to that previous episode, Kenny received an email from a re...2017-08-1914 min

Theology for the Rest of Us242: Is There Such a Thing as “The One” Person to Marry?Romantic relationships can be complicated, even under the best of circumstances, but they get even more complicated when flawed philosophies and bad theology are thrown into the mix. One of the flawed philosophies that often gets embraced, in terms of romance, is the ideal concept of a soulmate. While this concept has lost popularity over the past two decades within contemporary Christian circles, there are still many that believe and embrace it. In this episode, Kenny clearly tackles the question: Does God have only one specific person you’re meant to marry or is it more a mat...2017-08-1819 min

Theology for the Rest of Us239: What Are Natural Rights?In this episode, Kenny explains the concepts of natural rights and natural law. Kenny compares and contrasts natural rights, that originate from a source that transcends governments, with legal rights that originate from a national government or from the leadership of some jurisdiction. Kenny explains that the Biblical purpose for national governments is to bring law and order for the people, to acknowledge the natural rights of humans that have been given to us by God, and to build and cultivate the appropriate systems which will honor and protect natural rights. Whenever a government violates...2017-08-1014 min

Theology for the Rest of Us236: Is Yoga Okay for Christians?Recently, a regular listener sent Kenny an email asking about Yoga, and whether or not it is okay for Christians to practice it. Yoga is the traditionally Hindu theistic philosophy and ascetic discipline, that involves the suppression of activity, and is aimed at connecting with the spiritual realm in hopes of attaining a higher sense of self-awareness and also aimed at the absolute liberation from all desire and natural human inclination. Yoga traditionally has included mantras, unique breathing control, meditations, and the adoption of specific bodily postures. In this episode, Kenny makes clear that engaging...2017-07-3020 min

Theology for the Rest of Us234: Can We Pray for “Whatever We Want”?At face value, prayer seems to be one of the simplest and most powerful disciplines that any Christian can engage in. Prayer is an incredible privilege! We have the opportunity to talk with and potentially request things from the Supreme Creator of the universe who has the power to grant whatever we ask. This is an amazing truth! However, it seems to many believers that prayer can simultaneously be one of the more complex elements of the Christian life. When should we pray? How should we pray? What things impact our prayers? In a few...2017-07-2825 min

Theology for the Rest of Us232: What is Heterodoxy?Within Christian theology, heterodoxy has typically been explained as any Biblical interpretations or Christian doctrines that are different from the official or orthodox positions of the church at-large. In this episode, Kenny explains the concept of heterodoxy, and expounds upon the differences between orthodoxy, heresy, and heterodoxy. Kenny also makes clear that heterodox doctrines might be different from orthodox doctrines, but heterodox doctrines are not opposite or contrary to any traditionally embraced Christian orthodoxy, neither is heterodoxy opposite or contrary to any clear Biblical mandates. Kenny then gives some pastoral advice on how to view...2017-07-2609 min

Theology for the Rest of Us228: Does Demon Possession Still Happen?There are multiple occurrences in the Scriptures of people being possessed by demons or influenced by evil spirits and principalities. Recently, Kenny received an email from a regular listener saying that the listener’s pastor had made the claim that those Biblical narratives (the passages that speak of demon possessions) that the persons where not actually demon possessed, but rather they were actually mentally ill. In this episode, Kenny responds to this claim by examining a relatively well-known Biblical narrative where Jesus casts a demon out of a man (see Luke 8). Kenny also examines a few...2017-06-2619 min

Theology for the Rest of Us227: Is Oral Sex Sin?The most frequent questions that Kenny gets (both from podcast listeners as well as from some of the young people that he has mentored) are typically related to the topic of sex. One frequently asked question is about oral sex. Is it wrong? In this episode, Kenny clearly explains that oral sex can often be viewed as even more intimate than intercourse in the minds of some people. There are even some stats that show that young people are more likely to engage with intercourse before they engage with oral sex, because they view oral sex as bei...2017-06-2118 min

Theology for the Rest of Us226: Is Nudity Always Sinful?Multiple times throughout his ministry career and throughout his correspondence with regular listeners of the podcast, Kenny has been asked about nudity in media, in the arts, and in our society overall. How should Christians engage with nudity? In addition, Kenny was recently asked by a photographer if it would be sinful or inappropriate for him to take nude photos of people if they have requested to hire him to take nude pics of them or their spouse. In response to this question, and other similar questions, Kenny reluctantly answers by seeking to give Biblical wisdom and...2017-06-2019 min

Theology for the Rest of Us225: What is the Law? Why Does it Matter?Throughout the New Testament the apostles made reference to the Old Testament law and its connection to the Gospel. The law was the set of rules, regulations, and expectations that God had set down for the people of Israel in the Old Testament. God gave this law after the Exodus from Egypt but before they entered in the promised land. The law was given to them through their spiritual leader Moses. In this episode, Kenny answers a question from a regular listened about the nature of the law. Kenny explains its purpose and its connection to the N...2017-06-1917 min

Theology for the Rest of Us217: Should A Christian Business Owner Be Forced to Do Business with Gay People?As a part of an on going mini-series on issues related to homosexuality, Kenny addresses the questions around Christian business owners being forced to serve same-sex weddings, as well as other events, that may violate their own Biblical or ideological convictions. Kenny believes that business owners, of any religious or political conviction, should be allowed to do business with whomever they please, for whatever reason they see fit, in whatever manner they see fit, and that the federal government ought not be involved in such matters unless it is a matter of life and death. Kenny outlines...2017-05-3128 min

Theology for the Rest of Us212: Is It Wrong to Hate Homosexuality?There has been a moral revolution in America over the last few years, changing how people view homosexuality and other related topics. One recent expectation is the idea of complete “tolerance” of all sexual perspectives. But doesn’t the Bible tell us that certain sins are an “abomination” to the Lord? If so, how should we feel about the culture shift? And how should we feel towards sexual sin such as homosexuality? In this episode, Kenny launches a mini-series about homosexuality, answering several questions brought up by regular listeners. The first question Kenny tackles is the idea of hating...2017-04-2520 min

Theology for the Rest of Us209: Is it Sinful to Want to be Dead?In this episode, Kenny answers an email from a regular listener about the desire for death. Kenny first responds with some pastoral wisdom for anyone feeling this way. Then Kenny reminds us of the importance of remembering the fact that we are made in the image of God and the importance of promoting a culture of life. 2017-04-0810 min

Theology for the Rest of Us207: Why is God Allowed to Break His Own Rules?Often, critics of Christianity challenge the idea that “God is good” because it seems that God does things that He has told us not to do. Some people even claim that God is a moral monster because He chooses to do things that may seem wicked to us (from our human vantage point). Why is it that God seems to be allowed to break His own rules? This episode is inspired by two recent correspondences that Kenny has had; one was with a fellow air passenger and the other was with a listener of the podca...2017-03-1517 min

Theology for the Rest of Us205: Is It Wrong for Christians to Sue a Non-Christian or the Government?Is there ever a set of circumstances where it is appropriate for a Christian to file a lawsuit against the government, a corporation, or a non-believing individual? In our previous episode (#204) Kenny covered the concept of Christians abstaining from suing other believers, but what about non-Christians or non-religious entities? In response to an email from a regular listener, Kenny answers this questions by addressing the problem with our contemporary societies becoming overly litigious, but Kenny also explains that God loves justice, and that there might indeed be scenarios where a lawsuit might be the best option to b...2017-03-1109 min

Theology for the Rest of Us189: What About the Letter to the Laodiceans?In episode 183, Kenny answered the question: Were There Any Writings From God that Are Not in the Bible? In that episode, Kenny mentioned the Letter to the Laodiceans that is mentioned by the Apostle Paul in Colossians 4:16. In response to some of those comments, Kenny received a critique by email from a regular listener. In this episode, Kenny responds to the critique from the regular listener about the Letter to the Laodiceans. Kenny expounds upon his thoughts about the letter and why he believes it was inspired by the Holy Spirit. 2016-11-1611 min

The Student Ministry Podcast | Youth Worker Resources | Leadership Development16 | Megan Monson: The Case for Gap-Year ProgramsIn this episode, Kenny interviews one of his previous students, and now personal friend, Meg Monson about the values of a gap-year program. She tells us about her experiences as a student in YWAM-England's Discipleship Training School (DTS), her life lessons learned living in Europe, and why she believes every young adult should do a gap-year program before heading off to college. Gap-Year Programs Endorsed by Kenny Ortiz: LEAD Internship Fusion (Midwestern) Link Year (Kanakuk Kamps) Focus One Atlanta Leadership College Impact Africa Internship EMBARK Internship (Youth for Christ) Impact 360 Institute 2016-10-2100 min

Theology for the Rest of Us164: How Should We Decide What is and is Not a “Closed-Hand” Issue?On every major issue, doctrine, or point of theology, there are a variety of views and perspectives. Even within Protestantism there are many differing opinions and conclusions. In episode 101, Kenny discussed whether or not every area of theology and doctrine were of equal importance; making the point that some genres of theology are more important than others. In that particular episode, Kenny explains that he holds to a concept of “open-hand” issues versus “closed-hand” issues; in essence, we embrace the simple idea that some Christian doctrines are essential and extremely important, while some others are not as important...2016-09-2817 min

Theology for the Rest of Us152: Did Jesus Have Children? And What About “The Da Vinci Code?”Was Jesus ever married? Did He have any biological children? Was He married to Mary Magdalene? Or was she His concubine? And has there been a massive cover up by the Catholic Church to hide these facts, like we read in Dan Brown’s best-selling fiction novel “The Da Vinci Code?” In this episode, Kenny answers these questions and talks at length about Dan Brown’s famous novel. Kenny starts by making it clear that Jesus was not married, and Kenny highlights the fact that there is absolutely no evidence that ought to lead us to assume...2016-09-1330 min

The Student Ministry Podcast | Youth Worker Resources | Leadership Development11 | Paul Turner: Twelve Books Every Leader Should ReadReading good books is an essential discipline for any leader, both for the feeding of our own souls as well as for the development of our leadership skills. Anyone who desires to be successful in student ministry must be a regular reader. In this episode, Kenny interviews pastor and blogger Paul Turner to dialogue about some of their favorite recommended books and the great lessons they have learned from each of those books. Paul also gives us some bonus commentary about the styles of books we all ought to be reading, and he also gives us the reasons why his l...2016-09-0900 min

Theology for the Rest of Us148: What is the “Seeker Sensitive” Movement?The desire of church leaders to reach irreligious or unchurched people is certainly not a new desire, and there have been many movements throughout church history influenced by that simple desire. One of those movements influenced by that desire is a modern movement within North American Evangelical circles now known as the “seeker sensitive” movement. This modern movement has its roots in the philosophies of mega-church Willow Creek Community Church (pastored by Bill Hybels) in the Chicagoland region. In this episode, Kenny starts off by giving us the multiple definitions and understandings of the term “seeker...2016-09-0330 min

Theology for the Rest of Us144: How Was the Bible Compiled?One of the primary tenants of the Christian faith is the authority of the Scriptures. The Bible is heavily relied upon by many people for the development of theology and doctrine as well as personal guidance and advice. But where did the Bible come from? How was this book compiled? In this episode, Kenny makes the point that we cannot understand the Bible, and its authority, unless we understand the history surrounding the Bible. Once we understand the first century context of how these letters were written, then we can understand how and why it was compiled.2016-08-3045 min

Love People Better PodcastHow to Invest in the Next Generation w/ Kenny OrtizIf you look for it, you’ll see a trend in life over and over again: If you’re really, really great at your craft, it’s because someone spent time to help you get to where you are. The next generation can’t be as great as they could be if the previous one doesn’t intentionally invest in them. Stepping in as a mentor to someone is a perfect way to love the next generational wave. Listen in as Kenny Ortiz, one of the breakout speakers at the 2016 Love People Better Experience...2016-08-2400 min

Theology for the Rest of Us138: What is Covenant Theology?There are two primary frameworks used by most Protestants today to interpret Scripture: Covenant Theology and Dispensationalism. In this episode, Kenny talks about both frameworks of theology, giving us a brief overview of their histories and the key contrasting points between the two systems. Then Kenny dives into the nuts and bolts of Covenant Theology, highlighting that this system is founded upon using the theological concept of a “covenant” as an organizing principle for Christian theology. Kenny specifically explains the primary covenants that God uses to relate to people: the Covenant of Works, which was establi...2016-08-1627 min

Theology for the Rest of Us131: Is Déjà vu a Spiritual Experience?Déjà vu is a French term that literally means “already seen” and refers to a phenomenon that many people have claimed to experience wherein they experience having a strong sensation that an event, that is currently being experienced, has already been experienced at some point in the past. So this begs the question: Is this phenomenon a spiritual experience? Is this experience, in some way, God speaking to us or guiding us? In this episode, Kenny highlights both the scientific and metaphysical explanations for this phenomenon. Kenny also addresses the wrong assumption and false belief that...2016-07-3011 min

The Student Ministry Podcast | Youth Worker Resources | Leadership Development01 | What’s This Podcast All About?This is the very first episode of the Student Ministry Podcast. In this first episode of the podcast, our host Kenny Ortiz explains the genesis of the show, his motivation for doing the show, its format, and its goals. He also tells his own personal story and why he love student ministry. This podcast is for any person serving and leading teenagers and young adults. The podcast is dedicated to inspiring, encouraging, and equipping youth workers, as well as introducing them to a myriad of great tools and resources that will be helpful in student ministry. The show will apply to...2016-07-3000 min

Theology for the Rest of Us129: Does The Bible Support Slavery?Some people claim that the Bible supports slavery; or that it does not say enough in condemning the institution of slavery. Are those people right? In addition, many of those same people claim that the Bible’s stance on slavery proves that it is an antiquated irrelevant book. Are they right? In this episode, Kenny dives into the topic of slavery, starting off with the clear Biblical condemnation of any act of selling a human and/or treating any person like property (see Exodus 21:16), so to say that the Bible does not condemn slavery is simply inaccurate. ...2016-07-2713 min

Theology for the Rest of Us128: Is It Okay to Be Proud of My Country?Many people are proud of their nation, but some people wonder whether or not it is wrong to have any love of country. Others have wondered if they can find a way to take any pride in a nation that has done bad or evil things around the world. Others have even grappled with the idea as to whether or not any national allegiance is helpful at all. In this episode, Kenny tackles to topic of patriotism and how we as Christians ought to approach love of country. For modern American Christians in particular, there might not b...2016-07-2617 min

Theology for the Rest of Us127: Is It Okay For Christians to Be Cremated?In this episode, Kenny answers the questions whether or not it is okay for Christians to be cremated; or is it sinful. As with many topics, Kenny tells us that asking about whether or not it is “okay” is not the right question, but rather we ought to be asking whether or not it is ideal for us. We know that when we die we will either end up in heaven or hell, our soul leaves our body. But it is important to remember that whatever happens to our body after we are dead has no impact on our...2016-07-2506 min

Theology for the Rest of Us124: Is Gambling a Sin?Gambling, card games, sports betting, games of luck or chance, poker tournaments, and even raffles. These are all forms of contests that have been labeled as “gambling” by many people. And with the label of “gambling” comes a taboo within North American evangelicalism. So that begs these questions: Is gambling a sin? Should Christians participate in any such events or contests? Why or Why not? In this episode, Kenny gives a thorough response to the topic of gambling. The Bible does not directly label these contests or games as sinful, but as with many things in life, we need...2016-07-2218 min

Theology for the Rest of Us122: Should Christians Give to Charities?In this episode, Kenny responds to a regular listener asking about giving to charities. Kenny opens the episode by making it clear that Christians should be extremely generous; God has given us so much, we ought to demonstrate His generosity by choosing to be generous to others. There is no set amount that we ought to give, but we should seek to be sacrificial in how we give. There are no shortage of options when it comes to organizations that are in need of money, so where should we give our money? Kenny gives us three primary p...2016-07-2019 min

Theology for the Rest of Us120: Does God Give Personal Revelations to Certain People?Throughout the centuries God revealed His truth to certain people, and in most cases those persons documented the revealed truth. Typically the truth was revealed for some specific contemporary purposes, but those truths were also typically transcendent and therefore valuable to all peoples of any time period. God did this many times throughout the pages of the Old Testament through the prophets. Any time God revealed some element of truth to His people, this was referred to as a form of revelation. One of the greatest forms of revelation we have ever received has come...2016-07-1408 min

Theology for the Rest of Us116: What About Churches that Use Video Preaching?Since the late 1990’s, the concept of multi-site/multi-campus churches has grown is great popularity across North America. One model for church “scalability” has been the idea of “video campuses” wherein one campus of a church has a video feed or prerecorded sermon played during the teaching time of a Sunday morning service in lieu of a live communicator. Is this sinful or wrong? In this episode, Kenny dives into this topic and gives us his thoughts about this specific model of church growth. Kenny makes it clear that he does not necessarily believe it is wrong or sinful for...2016-07-0317 min

Theology for the Rest of Us115: Are Tattoos Wrong?In this episode, our host Kenny answers the question “Are Tattoos Wrong?” He reminds us that God did indeed command the Jewish people in the Old Testament to refrain from tattoos, but Kenny makes the point that New Testament Christians are no longer under the mandates of the Old Testament. We can reasonably state that there is no Biblical argument against tattoos for modern Christians. However, Kenny reminds us that we must consider why God told them to avoid tattoos in the first place. Old Testament mandates do not apply to New Testament believers, however when we examine...2016-07-0214 min

Theology for the Rest of Us102: If Jesus Commanded Us to Take Care of the Poor, Why Are You a Republican?There are two commonly held beliefs examined in this episode. The first is the fact that most people believe that one of the greatest themes of the New Testament is taking care of the poor. The second common belief among many people in modern Western societies is the idea that American Conservative Republicans don’t care about the poor, and that Republican politicians supposedly are fighting to pass legislation that is harmful to people living in poverty within the United States. It is certainly true and right that one of the greatest themes of the New Tes...2016-05-2826 min

Theology for the Rest of Us91: Do All Christians Have the Ability to Speak in Tongues?There is a segment of contemporary Evangelical Christianity that believes that every true Christian has to ability to speaking in tongues. Those Christians typically fall into the Charismatic/Pentecostal camp. Is this true? Does every Christian have the ability to use this spiritual gift? Should every Christian be speaking in tongues? In this episode, Kenny says, “No!” Not all Christians speak in tongues. Kenny clearly combats this belief by examining several Bible passages. Kenny proclaims his appreciation and admiration for certain elements of the Charismatic movement, but he clearly challenges the belief that all Christians should be speakin...2016-05-1510 min

Theology for the Rest of Us78: Why is Homosexuality a Sin?In this episode, Kenny clearly explains why God labels homosexuality as a sin. Kenny starts the episode apologizing to any person who identifies as gay who has been mistreated by Christians. Kenny then challenges Christians to be consistent in their evaluation of sins. Kenny then makes the point that the Bible does indeed label homosexual behaviors as sinful (citing 1 Corinthians 6:9-10, Genesis 19, Leviticus 18:22, Leviticus 20:13, 1 Timothy 1:10, Romans 1), but then Kenny begins to answer the question “Why?” There are typically multiple levels as to why something is sinful. The deepest layer when it come to understanding sexual sin is r...2016-04-2714 min

Theology for the Rest of Us75: How Should We Respond to the Transgender People and Bathrooms Debate?There has been a recent debate around the topic of transgender people, specifically their usage of public bathrooms. So, that begs the question, How should we, as Christians, respond to this recent transgender people bathroom usage debate? In this episode, Kenny attacks this recent debate with clarity. First, Kenny reminds Christians that we need to be sensitive to people with emotions we may not be familiar with. Secondly, Kenny affirms that it is okay for Christians to reject certain ideologies based on Biblical convictions. Lastly, Kenny gives Christians three practical things to remember as they engage with...2016-04-2519 min

Theology for the Rest of Us71: Is Mental Illness Caused by Demons?Topics related to mental illness are very sensitive for many people, therefore it is essential that we have quality Biblical theology around the topic of mental health and related issues. A few weeks ago Kenny received an email from a regular listener, in response to episode 43: Is Judas in Heaven or Hell? In the email, the listener praised Kenny for not “blanketly condemning” all mental illnesses, and those individuals who suffer from them, as merely being “unChristian.” In this this episode, Kenny addresses that comment and clearly answers the question: “Is mental illness caused by de...2016-04-2112 min

Theology for the Rest of Us63: How Should Christians Properly Judge?Many of us have heard someone say, “Don’t judge me!” or “Only God can judge me!” Should we, as Christians, follow those sorts of requests? Kenny answered this question in a previous episode entitled: Should Christians Judge? In that episode Kenny made the point that we need to judge rightly and fairly. After that episode, Kenny received an email from a listener challenging the idea, claiming that Christians should never judge other people at all. In this episode, Kenny responds to the email and defends his original point. Kenny also seeks to bring clarity to several elements pres...2016-04-1222 min

Theology for the Rest of Us61: If Martin Luther Was Antisemitic, Why Do You Praise Him?Throughout the course of the podcast’s history thus far, Kenny has mentioned, quoted, and even praised Martin Luther several times. However, history tells us that Martin Luther was extremely combative. In addition, there is some evidence that he held to some antisemitic views. If this is the case, why quote from his works? And more importantly, why praise him at all? In this episode, Kenny explains why Martin Luther is worthy of the praise he is often given, but Kenny also clearly outlines the areas where Luther was flawed; and Kenny makes no attempt to condone or...2016-04-1110 min

Theology for the Rest of Us57: Why Do So Many Christians Disagree on Doctrine?There are many different Christian denominations around the globe, with a variety of different theological perspectives. In response to a recent episode, Why Are There So Many Denominations?, one of our regular listeners asked about the fact that so many Christians disagree on doctrines. The listener asked, “How can we read the same Bible and claim the Holy Spirit guides our interpretation of the meaning of Scripture and yet believe mutually exclusive doctrines?” This is a great question. In this episode, Kenny gives three reasons: 1) In some cases the people are not really Christians. 2) Hum...2016-04-0610 min

Theology for the Rest of Us48: Is Easter a Pagan Holiday?This episode is a part of the mini-series on the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Herein Kenny examines the historical nature and historical evolution of the holiday that we now called Easter Sunday. There are many contemporary revisionist historians and liberal theologians that would seek to discredit the Christian faith by making claims that the early church did not celebrate the same things we celebrate today, and more importantly, that the early Christians supposedly did not believe the same things we believe today. However, there is substantial historical evidences that show that the early Christians did...2016-03-2836 min

Theology for the Rest of Us41: Why Should Christians Stop Tithing Immediately?Another way to ask this question: Should Christians tithe? This is a great question. The word “tithing” can easily seem completely foreign to many people. But to some others, it’s a perfectly normal part of their lives and budgeting. Should Christians tithe? The tithe was a component of the Old Covenant and today Christians are no longer under the Old Testament law therefore Christians are not legally bound or expected to tithe. But the New Testament does indeed encourage generosity and financial giving. This helps to keep our hearts right; it helps us to fight...2016-03-1532 min