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DRIVING THEOLOGY176: Change Your Identity, Change Your Life?Reading a new book, "Atomic Habits", a self-help book. I haven't read any of the self-help literature in a long time, and in fact, am highly skeptical of nearly all of it. All of it except this book, in fact. This one hit me close to home and just rings true to me. Timing? maybe. Listen and see how I try and connect the concepts in this book to Jesus.2020-09-0533 minDRIVING THEOLOGY175: A Bit Off The Marx Part II-Was Jesus A Marxist?Yes! The title is for shock value! Jesus lived long before Marx, therefore Marx would have to be a Christians! But seriously, what are some of the similarities between Jesus' views on family and Marx's?2020-09-0133 minDRIVING THEOLOGY174: A Bit Off The MarxBLM is accused of being a Marxist group. Most people don't really know what that means, because they have not read Marx (including me).
My attempt to man-splain Marxism, in order for me to understand it better.2020-08-1836 minDRIVING THEOLOGY173: Is History, History?As usual, small talk starts this monologue on COVID-19, BLM, racism, politics, etc.
How do we know what to trust? Can we trust history as it is presented to us? Is it even possible to know history?
Just maybe. The following are my ideas, off the top of my head, as to what might help us to know more accurately what is historical, and what is fake history.2020-08-1839 minDRIVING THEOLOGY172: Why I Do It This WayThe beginning of this episode are a rehashing of why I do this podcast the way that I do. That is the starting point. Where it goes from there, you'll have to listen to find out!2020-08-1836 minDRIVING THEOLOGY171: Driving Theology and MeA redo podcast, done after throwing out a recording the same morning which I deemed to be sub-par (Which for me is pretty low!).
I begin this recording rehashing why I chose the format of this podcast. I then progress into my theological progression, my journey away from organized religion.2020-07-1138 minDRIVING THEOLOGY170: These Crazy Times...Ephesians talks about the "mystery of Christ" which Paul was charged with revealing to us...
This revelation is of the utmost importance and speaks directly to the heart of God.2020-07-1137 minDRIVING THEOLOGY169: "The "New Jim Crow" And The Current FiascoRacism in America, "The New Jim Crow", crimes again native Americans, and what we can do about it.
We need to make amends, not just change laws. We tried that. Didn't work.2020-07-0137 minDRIVING THEOLOGY168: White Superiority Origins And Systemic Racism In AmericaExploring the origins of racism in America and where it can be found now. My source has been mostly Michelle Alexander, author of "The New Jim Crow".
The question is not "does systemic racism exist?", for me, but what can I do about it now that I believe it exists.2020-07-0144 minDRIVING THEOLOGY167: Restoration Is The Heart Of GodGod is at heart an architect as well as a gardner. As gardner, his heart is in the preservation and support of life, the tending and nurturing required for prolonged abundant life.2020-06-1236 minDRIVING THEOLOGY166: A Land In Flames-Black America Protests 400 Years Of OppressionBeginning with probably more information than you need on coffee, I then segue into racism, and how intentionally being gracious with people who are different than us.
The race problem in America is so huge and old that I don't pretend to have any answers to the systemic problem. I do, however, as all of you, have experience in my own context and have a great ability to influence those around me. I can tend my own garden, in other words.
Grace and Peace.2020-06-1238 minDRIVING THEOLOGY165: George Floyd-Don't Let Him Die For NothingMr. Floyd, by many accounts, was exactly the opposite kind of man which the police claim he was. His death was another case of dying from being black. The fear between races is real, even though the reasons for the fear are not. How can we improve the relationships between different races in the US, and what does George Floyd's death teach us about the current racial climate?2020-05-3137 minDRIVING THEOLOGY164: Christ And The SupremesWhat exactly was Paul and the writer of Hebrews getting at when they referred to Christ with terms such as "all in all", "preeminent", "supreme", "radiance of God's glory","the great high priest". Does this have anything to say at all about the way we could be reading the Bible?2020-05-2142 minDRIVING THEOLOGY163: Paranoid OR Prophetic? Part 2A rare continuation, recorded only 2 hours after the last "Paranoid or Prophetic" podcast posted a few days ago.
In this episode, I ramble, as usual, exploring the recent route of Evagelicals through conspiracy theories, to the point where they seem to prefer those in need being kept in need all to make a political point.2020-05-1737 minDRIVING THEOLOGY162: Paranoid OR Prophetic?Why are Evangelicals so hell-bent against universal healthcare? What are they afaid of?2020-05-1538 minDRIVING THEOLOGYAmazin GraceJust something I threw together today! Enjoy!2020-04-1901 minDRIVING THEOLOGY161: Thomas Merton and Exodus CryFor the first time, recording from home, "driving" from my desk during this covid-19 era, I talk a bit about a Thomas Merton book I am starting, as well as life in covid-19 Earth, ending with Exodus Cry, an organization dedicated to ending human trafficking.2020-04-1843 minDRIVING THEOLOGY160: Making God In My Image?!How has your life changed in this Covid-19 era? What kinds of adjustments have you made as far at the gathering of the Body of Christ? What, if anything, have you changed about what you believe about the nature of the meeting of the church?
Also, what does it mean to "make God in your image", a popular accusation made about people who challenge the status quo theologically?2020-04-1435 minDRIVING THEOLOGY159: The Church In The Crucible- What Is A Church That Doesn't Meet In A Building??A couple of months into the COVID-19 pandemic, recorded some ten days ago, my update on the spread of the disease is very out of date, as the US has taken the top spot in numbers of active cases.
Church goers everywhere aren't able to go to church in this COVID-19 pandemic. What are they discovering about church from their homes?
How are paradigms being challenged?
"In this world you will have trouble", Jesus says in John 16:33, "But take heart. I have overcome the world." In this time of trouble, What is Jesus telling us here?2020-04-0535 minDRIVING THEOLOGY158: Jesus-The Universal VaccineIf Jesus came to save the world, and yet very few are destined for salvation, how good is Jesus at the job of salvation? On the other hand, if he is good at saving people, then shouldn't there be a greater number of people saved than not?
"In this world you will have trouble. But take heart: I have overcome the world." -John 16:33
What does it mean if Jesus has overcome the world, and yet there is still suffering?2020-03-2836 minDRIVING THEOLOGY157: Scared New World Part 2How are you getting along in this new reality?2020-03-1633 minDRIVING THEOLOGY156: Scared New WorldAs of the beginning of March, schools are all closed in Japan, other than kindergartens due to the coronavirus. Lucky me, I work in Kindergartens!
People are going crazy, paranoid, and have began hoarding. This always happens here in Japan.
What do we have to fear? Can we get to a place of peace even in the face of a possible pandemic?2020-03-0737 minDRIVING THEOLOGY155: Diagnosis To CureA recent trip to the clinic for an MRI on my shoulder helped me realize that receiving a correct diagnosis alleviates a lot of the stress and suffering that comes with injury or sickness.
Jesus came to give us a correct diagnosis, to pinpoint the cause of human suffering, sin and death. What he found might surprise you!2020-03-0737 minDRIVING THEOLOGY154: Willing ParticipationWhy is it so self evident that willing participants learn better than captive participants? Some on this, as well as a continuance on the subject of the history of the western hemisphere, and how the pursuit of money influenced many "good" people to make some horrible decisions, decisions which negatively affected millions of people over hundreds of years, namely chattel slavery.2020-02-2635 minDRIVING THEOLOGY153: Black History MonthA poor attempt to celebrate Black History Month. I am grossly under qualified to give a podcast on African-American History, but still felt the need to contribute what I could. Is racism dead? Will it ever die?
Racism is alive and thriving in today's world. How can a willingness to engage with a person's history, contribute the the alleviation of racism?2020-02-1938 minDRIVING THEOLOGY152: Columbus, Coffee, And Hard-Wired BrainsWhat are some of the influences that have made you who you are, have programmed you to think the way that you think? Is it even possible to have a truly open mind?
A bit of a scatter-brained episode, but perhaps there is something here for everyone!2020-02-1338 minDRIVING THEOLOGY151: Your Hierarchy Of Universal PrinciplesThe differences between people, cultures and religions are legion. But aren't there many things that everyone, everywhere agree on? How can a focus on our commonly held beliefs and truths better facilitate intercultural dialogue?
Apologies for the rain noise. God caught in a downpour.2020-02-1336 minDRIVING THEOLOGY150: Discovering Your LensDid you know that every individual person has a unique way of comprehending the world? That everyone wears a different lens, and even when we observe the same event, we will perceive in differently, that our unique lens dictates what we see?
We may know this, but we usually act as if we don't.
This podcast is in preparation for an omnibus lecture series that I gave in January at Ibaraki University. It is mostly a brainstorming session, and there may not be much spiritual here, but it is applicable to everything, I think.2020-02-1136 minDRIVING THEOLOGY149: 2020-Beginning The Year Right - Conflict With IranHere we go again. The US is in another conflict with another country. How the US mistakenly is perceived as a chosen people when actually, we are just the newest Babylon. How knowing the truth about this will go a long way in bringing you closer to the heart of Jesus.2020-02-1123 minDRIVING THEOLOGY148: The More Things Change, The More Things Stay The SameGreta Thunberg is shaking things up in the world. What is she after?What does Peace mean? Shalom? How does that relate to reconciliation? How does that relate to the environment?2020-02-1133 minDRIVING THEOLOGY147: The Candle of BethlehemSO SORRY for having the sniffles during this podcast (and others). But, being true to my original format, I don't edit (except for whole podcasts deemed worthless).
In this episode, I talk about the Bethlehem Candle, the second candle of Advent, and why it is sometimes referred to as the Bethlehem Candle. Bethlem is associated with faith in that the people were patiently waiting for the coming Messiah, prophesied to be born in the City of David.2020-02-1137 minDRIVING THEOLOGY146: Manger Danger?Archeology is giving us a very different picture of the environment where Jesus was born. More myth busting of Christmas traditions-in a good way!2020-02-0531 minDRIVING THEOLOGY145: Redeeming The TreeVamping on trees, and how the Christmas tree can be a great and meaningful metaphor. Also, so myth-busting on Christmas trees.2020-02-0535 minDRIVING THEOLOGY144: Reflections On DiscipleshipA make-up podcast after losing a recording to weak batteries...
This is a reflection on a church planting conference which I attended here in Japan with my friend Cam.2020-02-0536 minDRIVING THEOLOGY143: Greek Gods, Floods, LaddersSorry for the delay! Changing formats recently has added a few steps in the process and revealed my laziness. AND it's just been a very busy winter. But, in the spirit of staying true to my promise, I have been recording podcasts, just not getting them released. I will try and release a few or more a week in order to catch up.
Thanks for your patience and for continuing listening.2020-02-0539 minDRIVING THEOLOGY142: Why Pray At All?We are told to pray. Many times by many disciples and Jesus. We are told that even when we don't pray, the Holy Spirit prays for us. So why pray at all? What is the benefit of prayer? How does it work?
I don't have answers, but I do explore two ideas here that might start the conversation.2019-10-2040 minDRIVING THEOLOGY141: Justifiable Violence?If at all, in what circumstances does God allow us to employ violence to solve problems? Are there any circumstances where Jesus employed violence (toward the living or dead)? Did he hurt anyone? If not, what do you use to justify your own violent proclivities?2019-10-2039 minDRIVING THEOLOGY140: Ramblings On The Nature Of God And ScriptureWhat or who is the Word of God? Is it the Bible? Is it Jesus? Can it be both? If we revere the Bible as infallible and inerrant, are we putting it in a place of worship? Are we adding a fourth member to the trinity?2019-10-1033 minDRIVING THEOLOGY139: Hell And Back: A Human JourneyCould the metaphors of Hell throughout the Bible be describing the process of coming to the end of one's self, the process of realizing that all you have been longing for and searching for in yourself and the world and its systems either are unattainable, or worse, once attained did not satisfy?
Is the process that brings you to the loving arms of Jesus Hell?2019-10-0237 minDRIVING THEOLOGY138: The Greatest Love Of All?! Really?Why are we are told to love ourselves first by Jesus, being that so many Christians believe that you can't love others until you learn to love yourself. This just seems wrong to me. Track with me for a few minutes (or 40) and be sure and leave some feedback on facebook or under comments. Thanks!2019-09-2541 minDRIVING THEOLOGY137: 9/11; Victim or Blow Back?A continuation, somewhat, of the previous review of Brian Zahnd's book, this episode explores this theory in light of the 18th anniversary of the Twin Tower Bombing of September 11, 2001. Who's really to blame?2019-09-1833 minDRIVING THEOLOGY136: Postcards From Babylon by ZahndFirst 10 minutes are a recap of my summer activities, so if you want, skip ahead!
After that, I give a bit of a review of Brian Zahnds book, Postcards From Babylon. Enjoy!2019-09-1135 minDRIVING THEOLOGY135: The Made Seeking Out The MakerIs simply what we call the process of the creation trying to understand the creator? Maybe not, but follow me here anyway, and we'll see where we end up!
Don't mind the poor quality audio. It's just an experiment that will be fixed next episode.2019-09-1137 minDRIVING THEOLOGY134: Spirit And Foundations Pt. 2Rehashing the same subjects from last week, a final review of "Christ The Eternal Tao", and a report on my chapel talk at the university.2019-07-2535 minDRIVING THEOLOGY133: Spirit And FoundationVarious musings on a chapel talk I did the day after recording this, and on the book, "Christ The Eternal Tao".2019-07-2536 minDRIVING THEOLOGY132: Breaking ThroughIf you have spent much time learning a skill, whether it be a musical instrument, a second language, a sport skill, or whatever, you will recognize this truth: progress often comes by way of breakthroughs. We often imagine that we will progress in an even crescendo, but in reality, we get to a point where we feel like we have plateaued and are not progressing, only to experience a sudden breakthrough which takes us further and faster than we thought possible, maybe just before we were ready to throw in the towel. Can this also be true spiritually?2019-07-0933 minDRIVING THEOLOGY131: Addiction-What Do We Really Know About It?When it comes to addiction, which methods help recovery, and which make matters worse? Are we really seeking a solution or are we happy to continue our current methods, which are largely ineffective?2019-07-0935 minDRIVING THEOLOGY130: Tears and FearsTragedy strikes my family yet again, spurring me to contemplate death, punishment and reward yet again.2019-07-0933 minDRIVING THEOLOGY129: No Freedom, No GraceHow does salvation really "work"? What is our part in it? Grace? Freedom? Unconditional Love? How do they play into it? So often, they are "tailored" ideas that somehow are diminished from their absolute definitions and become "christian" versions of these ideas. But, what if they actually mean just what they say?2019-06-0231 minDRIVING THEOLOGY128: Shortcuts To Jesus: Can The Young Springboard Forward?Do you ever wish that you knew then what you know now? That the younger you somehow knew instinctively what it has taken you a lifetime to figure out? You're not the only one!2019-06-0239 minDRIVING THEOLOGY127: The Easter Bunny Doesn't Lay Eggs!Many believers opt out of celebrating different holidays when they conflict with religious holidays, or when they are perceived as pagan, or at least as not Christian. Many still ignore these conflicts. Who's right? Who's wrong?2019-04-2531 minDRIVING THEOLOGY126: The Jesus PrayerThe Jesus Prayer has been uttered for hundreds of years by many contemplatives, mystics and faithfuls. Here I talk about my still very early experience with this prayer and thoughts about it.2019-04-2532 minDRIVING THEOLOGY125: You Cannot Change What You Do Not LoveWhile reading a book by a friend, I received confirmation about something which I have suspected to be true for some time: Love transforms. I've spoken of it before in this podcast, but it is the kind of truth which needs to be approached time and again, as it is of the utmost importance if we are to progress as a people made in the image of Christ. Change is something which everyone wants, in some way or another, but so few seem to achieve. (Note: I misquote the book and use the word "transform" instead of "change".2019-04-1736 minDRIVING THEOLOGY124: Rhythms Of ReconstructionAs you learn to hold your beliefs and values more lightly, you realize that you change, or at least adjust, your beliefs more readily and more often, allowing for more rapid spiritual growth and maturity. Or at least that's what I think!2019-03-2336 minDRIVING THEOLOGY123: Remembering Good EventsA rather allergic episode (sorry for the sniffles)exploring our proclivity for commemorating negative events that happened to large swaths of the world, but how we have very few positive events which we remember that have affected the entire world. Why is this?2019-03-2037 minDRIVING THEOLOGY122: The Universal ChristWhere can you look and NOT find Christ? Just how much of himself has he built into creation?2019-03-0838 minDRIVING THEOLOGY121: Deconstructing Part 2Why do you believe what you believe? Continuing the discussion on deconstruction, I take a bit of a different approach referring to a recent project I've been doing around the house.2019-02-2839 minDRIVING THEOLOGY120: Deconstructing DogmasWhat did you used to believe that you no longer believe? What is the value in reevaluating your beliefs? Can you say you are maturing as a christian if our theology is not progressing?2019-02-2237 minDRIVING THEOLOGY119: All Is WellAll is well. Do you believe this? No? That's no surprise because on some level or another, all is definitely NOT well! So on what level is "all" well?2019-02-1630 minDRIVING THEOLOGY118: Christian/American Exceptionalism and the Cosmic ChristThe first several minutes are just me catching up and possibly giving you TMI. If that is the case, skip about the first 10 minutes. I won't know and won't mind! Then more thoughts on the Cosmic Christ and The Eternal Tao.2019-02-1636 minDRIVING THEOLOGY117: Temet NosceSocrates said famously, "know yourself". How well do you know yourself? Do you ever say, as I do, "Who am I?" How can we know more about ourselves, personally, but also as the human race? Who are we? Where can we go for answers?2019-02-0236 minDRIVING THEOLOGY116: Life In The MatrixHow do you go about navigating this space between the two dimensions in which we live, the physical and the spiritual?2019-01-2531 minDRIVING THEOLOGY115: A New Year's Resolution Worth Making2018 wrapped up super crazy for me! Hardly had time to catch my breath! But now that 2019 is here, what resolutions or goals have you made? What is your track record in the past with New Year's resolutions? If you're like me, not so great! Maybe we are chasing the wrong goals?2019-01-1833 minDRIVING THEOLOGY114: The Joy of AdventUnderstanding the Love of Jesus, leads to Joy, The fourth candle of (our) advent.2019-01-1125 minDRIVING THEOLOGY113: The Love of AdventThe third week of Advent, at least in my house, we talk about Love; Hope, Peace, then, Love. Next week will be Joy. Understanding the Cross of Christ, goes a long way towards comprehending Christmas.2019-01-1131 minDRIVING THEOLOGY112: The Hope And Peace Of AdventHappy Advent! This is the season where believers everywhere begin to prepare their minds and hearts for Christmas, spiritually speaking. I did not grow up observing Advent, but have found it a great way to insert Christ into what has become a very materialistic season! This week covers the first two weeks of advent, Hope and Peace. Enjoy!2018-12-1028 minDRIVING THEOLOGYTeamcast 6: Did You Know THIS About Islam?How much do you really know about other religions? In this episode*, Pat joins me as we spend some time with our new friend, Taher, a young man from the UK who practices the Islamic faith. Some of what he has to say about his beliefs may surprise you!
*This episode is a bit longer than usual, as there are three of us talking.2018-12-0650 minDRIVING THEOLOGY111: Thankful And HurtingDo you put on a happy face for the holidays? Are we serving anyone by asking them to put their true feelings on hold so that we can spend a happy Thanksgiving or Christmas? After all, what are we thankful for?2018-11-2734 minDRIVING THEOLOGY110: Know Your AuthorHow much does it help in understanding a book to know something about the author? Does knowing Jesus help to understand his creation? The Bible?2018-11-2734 minDRIVING THEOLOGY109: Pirates and Heretics-Friend or Foe?A Halloween addition here, exploring how people who suddenly become less useful to those in power, suddenly are labeled outlaws.2018-11-1233 minDRIVING THEOLOGY108: Why You Are OK Just As You AreA bit of a nature vs nurture argument about the nature of what Jesus expects of us and of himself.2018-11-1237 minDRIVING THEOLOGY107: Why Does Sin And Death Still Seem To Exist?If Jesus said on the cross, "It is finished.", What did he mean by that? So many things seem so NOT finished. So, what did he mean and in what sense has he completed his mission?2018-10-2938 minDRIVING THEOLOGY106: Mysticism, Mystics and The Ageing ProcessThoughts on the Universal Christ, Richard Rohr, mysticism, and the ageing process. A bit random, but here it is!2018-10-1835 minDRIVING THEOLOGYTEAMCAST 5: How Universal Is Christ?Another surprise podcast attack on Pat! Pat joins me in a conversation about the universal nature of Christ, on our way to the river to guide a raft tour.2018-10-0942 minDRIVING THEOLOGY105: In Him We Live and MoveCS Lewis believed that Jesus was not only the fulfillment of Judaism, but also the fulfillment of pagan religions as well. Could he be on to something?2018-10-0332 minDRIVING THEOLOGY104: How Far Does The Light Reach?If you believe that the world was made through Jesus, where in the world can you find him?2018-10-0234 minDRIVING THEOLOGY103: The Wheat and the TaresI always missed the deeper meaning on this one. How about you? A short talk on one of Jesus' parables.2018-09-2021 minDRIVING THEOLOGY102: Empty Nesting And Bucket ListsSome thoughts on this new phase of life we are entering into, as our youngest is off to high school (boarding school), and her sister is off, too. Why do we hold on so tightly? What are we afraid of losing? How can we learn to let go better?2018-09-1530 minDRIVING THEOLOGY101: NicodemusWhen is the last time you considered the life of Nicodemus? Really? Well that's too long!2018-09-0628 minDRIVING THEOLOGYONE - HUNDRED: Hell? No!The doctrine of Hell, especially ECT, or eternal conscious torment, has been taking a hit lately, especially on social media. Is it warranted? Do we have good reasons to doubt what we've been taught? What do you think happens to the wicked when they die? Tortured forever? Annihilated? Rehabilitated? Reconciled?
What you believe affects the way you live your life and how you treat people. It is important!2018-08-0241 minDRIVING THEOLOGYNINETY - NINE: Death, Trump, True God, Etc...A meandering stream-of-consciousness monologues on various topics, not my best work, but here it is, none the less.2018-08-0236 minDRIVING THEOLOGYNINETY - EIGHT: All Scripture?This one will stretch you. It has stretched me! How ready are you to open your mind to extra Biblical writings, extra Christian writings, in order to see evidence that God might have been involving himself in places you never dreamed of? Hold on to your seats!2018-07-2132 minDRIVING THEOLOGYNINETY - SEVEN: Hold It LightlyHow willing are you to consider the ideas and opinions of others, especially when they are contrary to your beliefs? Are you willing to hold your own conclusions more lightly in order to understand someone else's point of view?2018-07-2135 minDRIVING THEOLOGYNINETY - SIX: Flesh, Eyes And The Pride Of Life: What’s In The World?!When you feel more disconnected than usual, when Jesus seems distant, when you are in a spiritual funk, what remedy does John prescribe for us?
*I actually say that this scripture here is not from John, but it is. 1 John2:15-17.2018-06-2032 minDRIVING THEOLOGYNINETY - FIVE: Due Credit And PerceptionWhat do you do when someone you've vilified does something good? Is Trump capable of doing something good? And how perceptive are you? Are you a good judge of character? How would you know?2018-06-2031 minDRIVING THEOLOGYNINETY- FOUR: Is Love God?Applying a little symmetrical logic to a theological concept, good friend of mine, David Mills, asks me if I might brainstorm this idea. Well, the ball's in your court, David! How about a follow up response or at least some comments?2018-05-2436 minDRIVING THEOLOGYNINETY-THREE: Hero Worship In Sports And ChurchWhat drives many churches? Common theology? Common mission? A superstar pastor/preacher? Would you be surprised to find that the same thing that drives professional sports drives most churches? Should we be happy about that?2018-05-2135 minDRIVING THEOLOGYNINETY-TWO: Sin, Death And ReconciliationWhat are the marks of Jesus on your life or in the church? Of the many possibilities, have you noticed that you or the Jesus followers you surround yourself with have the uncanny ability to be reconciled back to each other after disagreements arise? If not, what does that mean?2018-05-1134 minDRIVING THEOLOGYNINETY-ONE: DNA-Just What Else Might Be In There?What does Paul refer to when he refers to "...sin living in you", when he talks about us doing things that we don't want to do, things that we know we shouldn't do? Here is my take on it.2018-05-0834 minDRIVING THEOLOGYNINETY: Mission, Discipline, and Modeling the Life of JesusWhat happens when your message doesn't match your life? Is it even worth saying anything if you can't live it? I discuss this and more in this episode.2018-04-2634 minDRIVING THEOLOGYEIGHTY-NINE: Words MatterWhat comes to mind when you hear the word "worship"? Can you define it?
I consider this podcast to be one of my best, most to-the-point, recordings in a while. While I am still exploring the meanings of this complex word, I, nevertheless, have a distinct suspicion that most of us are not grasping the depth and beauty of this very important word and concept.2018-04-2031 minDRIVING THEOLOGYEIGHTY-EIGHT: Theology Of The Last 200 Years A Regression?If theology of hell interests you, you'll get some of that here. If Kingdom theology interests you, we got that, too. Here, I vamp on these subjects and more, winding my way through hell, salvation, and the Kingdom, all sparked by conversations that I had last week.2018-04-1836 minDRIVING THEOLOGYEIGHTY - SEVEN: A Little Bit Of Nothin’What comes out of you when you think you have nothing to say? In this recording, I struggle to find something of meaning to offer, but I just keep talking. It might be painful to listen to, but are there any hidden treasures here? Not sure?! Fair warning!2018-04-1834 minDRIVING THEOLOGYEIGHTY - SIX: Do I Read You?How much of an effort do you make to "walk a mile" in someone's shoes, to get to know their background and environment, before judging the way their behavior affects you? Using coffee as a metaphor, I explore this process, or at least, one possible process to understanding people better.2018-04-1835 minDRIVING THEOLOGYEIGHTY - FIVE: Spiritual Cash FlowSo, starting from where I am in a new business venture, I make a connection from principles of good business with spiritual parallels. And maybe not so well. Who know?2018-03-0135 minDRIVING THEOLOGYEIGHTY - FOUR: A Call To ShachahIn this day and age, the word worship has come to mean many things to many people. But what is the heart of worship? What did in mean to the people of the OT? Explore this with me here!2018-02-2135 minDRIVING THEOLOGYEIGHTY-THREE: A Mile In Your ShoesHave you ever noticed how hard you can be on other people while you nearly always have a good excuse for why you behave the way you do? How can we judge people's motives accurately when we haven't the slightest clue where they are coming from or what their primary motives are? And, if this is the case, what is to be done?2018-02-2034 minDRIVING THEOLOGYTWENTY: Prince, Michael Jackson, and the Idolatry of the 80'sReminiscing no Prince and MJ, the two biggest stars of the 80, their rivalry, and the phenomenon of hero/idol worship.2016-04-2741 min
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DRIVING THEOLOGYPodcast THREE: Eternal Purposes (Part 2)Podcast THREE: Eternal Purposes (Part 2) by Michael Dean McLain2015-10-2937 min