In this episode Steve and Ray talk about living free from the fear of rejection based upon performance. Should we focus on how to avoid sin?  Are we just  sinners saved by grace? Should sin even be an issue for a believer in Jesus? Steve and Ray discuss

In this episode Ray talks with Brad Jersak about an idea that Brad is calling "A Theology of Consent". Consent holds a lot of promise in helping us understand such questions as why do we pray? why is there evil in the world? how do we partner with God in

In the institutional church, "discipleship" is a process only performed by professionals in the confines of the church program.  Listener Judy Gale (who impresses us with her knowledge of the Chinese language during the intro) asked a question on the Fac

In this episode, Steve and Ray discuss the difference between a motivation of law and a motivation of love. Should our relationships be contractually based, or based on unconditional love? You probably know the answer, but have a listen anyway!

In this last segment of a two-part episode, Ray talks with Michael Hardin (executive director of PreachingPeace.org and author of The Jesus-Driven Life) about Mimetic Theory and reading the Bible through the lens of Jesus. In this episode Michael continue

In this first of a two-part episode, Ray talks with Michael Hardin (executive director of PreachingPeace.org and author of The Jesus-Driven Life) about Mimetic Theory and reading the Bible through the lens of Jesus. Rene Girard, developer of the Mimetic T

This is part 2 of a two-part conversation with Brad Jersak about his book Her Gates Will Never Be Shut. We encourage you to listen to part 1 before listening to this second half of the conversation. After talking about the etymology of hell and the two t

In this first part of a two part episode, Ray talks with Brad Jersak about his book Her Gates Will Never Be Shut. Brad and Ray talk about the history of the Hebrew and Greek words behind the word "hell", the development of Gehenna, and more. Brad delves i

What started out as a response to the Brad Jersak interviews turned into a lengthy discussion that ended up becoming an episode of its own.  If the opening sounds a little like it's picking up in the middle of a conversation, that's why!  Steve's "Maaaa

In this conclusion of Ray's 2-part interview with Brad Jersak (part 1 is here), Ray and Brad continue their discussion about the atonement, our role in the death of Jesus, the role of the Father in the death of Jesus, and the implications of atonement the