Ordinary Believers
Welcome to the Ordinary Believers Podcast - we're a simple arm of what will become a much larger vision, goal, business, ministry and outreach - and we're here to talk about God. Taylor and Cory have been having conversations about our faith and God for years in our respective basements and now it's time to take that out into the world. We want to start conversations where conversations usually end - at the things that we don't understand or comprehend. We aren't pastors, we aren't theologians, we are just regular guys who love God and want to talk about it with you.
Ordinary Believers
Responding to Listener Comments | Episode 35
✨ Episode Key Points ✨
(0:00:00) - Importance of Context in Scriptural Interpretation
We discuss the dangers of pulling verses out of context and questioning God's favoritism.
(0:15:50) - Using Scripture in Relationships
Investigating scripture misuse, guilt vs. conviction, and healthy scripture use.
(0:22:48) - The Power of Conviction and Identity
We reflect on guilt vs. conviction, recognizing our worth, and God's goodness leading to repentance.
(0:35:45) - Exploring Oxymorons and Beliefs
Believing in something higher is an extraordinary, natural human behavior shaped by people and God's Word.
(0:40:35) - Shift From Religion to Grace
We reflect on changing language from religious to relationship-based, cultural differences, and using grace instead of Hellfire and Brimstone.
(0:51:19) - Leadership and the Importance of Following
Leadership, humility, examples, dictatorship, apprenticeship, following, church, and Christianity are discussed.
(0:58:24) - The Role of Church in Christianity
We discuss the importance of church for Christian growth, potential trauma, and online platforms for community.
(1:03:30) - Defining Christianity Beyond Do's and Don'ts
We explore diversity, fellowship, groupthink, and humility to challenge beliefs and grow.
(1:08:54) - Finding Community and Being Present
We examine church online, fellowship, spiritual feeding, and being an oxymoron believer.
(1:21:45) - Podcast Plans and Personal Updates
We discuss changes, handling rude comments, self-care, and an episode addressing mean comments.
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