Jesus, Whiskey, And Question Marks
Welcome to "Jesus, Whiskey, and Question Marks" — where pouring a glass is just the beginning! Join us for a laid-back exploration of faith as we ponder the Bible’s greatest mysteries over a smooth whiskey.
We’re here to spark conversations, not claim all the answers. In each episode, we take a lighthearted look at how some unknowable aspects of faith have been turned into rigid doctrines, sometimes missing the point of Jesus’ message.
Pull up a chair, pour yourself a drink, and let’s dive into some big questions together. It’s all about the journey, the curiosity, and yes, a bit of whiskey-induced wisdom. Cheers to the adventure!
Jesus, Whiskey, And Question Marks
Ephesians 6 and Our True Enemy
I feel like we are all SICK of elections right now. Why are we so weary? I think we know there is a divide in the nation, and I think most of us - at least - think we know why. Part of the problem is that we - as believers - are looking at people with differing viewpoints as the enemy. We have been bamboozled by the true enemy into believing that our fellow humans are who we are against. As believers, we have true enemies, but they are not our fellow humans. In this episode, we will discuss refocusing our energy on the enemy that Paul calls to our attention in Ephesians 6:12. The episode this week is a bit of a deeper dive into Ephesian culture, and it drives home the importance of context. I have a lot of resources referenced in this episode, and as always, you can find them below. Thanks again for listening, and stay sane (free from mental derangement; having a sound, healthy mind: having or showing reason, sound judgement, or good sense) out there!
P.S. Sorry for all the noise on this one. Dogs were a bit raucous while recording.
Referenced Materials:
C.S. Lewis:
- The Problem of Pain: https://a.co/d/hrT25Sg
- God in the Dock: https://a.co/d/dRTXyV0
Dr. Michael Heiser:
- The Unseen Realm: Recovering the Supernatural Worldview of the Bible: https://a.co/d/7CvxCQg
Michael Immendörfer:
- Ephesians and Artemis: the Cult of the Great Goddess of Ephesus as the Epistle's Context: https://a.co/d/34tAaW9
Mike Winger:
- Why I Think Calvinism is Unbiblical: https://www.youtube.com/live/oxakEl8BYBE?si=NGMpr6QHoq1xOtYU
