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The Future of the Emergent Church: Hope and Challenges in Inclusive Christianity

In this episode, we explore the trajectory of the Emergent Church movement within modern Christian faith, examining its promises, challenges, and ongoing relevance. As an affirming Christianity and PCUSA ministry perspective, we discuss influen...

December 13, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 75 • 49:34

Ego Death and the Cross: Exploring Kenosis and Spirituality in Christianity

All major religions explore the concept of ego death, or transcendence, with Buddhism being a clear example. Within the context of affirming Christianity and inclusive Christian theology, this idea is foundational and deeply present in the writ...

December 06, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 74 • 36:57

Theology of Nonsense: Questioning Systematic Theology and Calvinism

In this episode, we deeply explore the challenges of systematic theology and the problematic aspects of Calvinism. As an advocate for affirming Christianity and inclusive Christian faith, I share my skepticism about traditional theology, especi...

November 29, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 73 • 39:28

The Temple of the Heart: Bible Interpretation and Modern Christian Faith in Luke 21:5-8

Explore the importance of the temple in the biblical narrative and its impact on modern Christian faith in this episode of the Affirming Christianity Podcast. Discover how the temple's role shaped Judaism and how Jesus' prophetic words in Luke ...

November 22, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 72 • 37:57

Love is Love. And when it’s not. 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

"What the world needs now is love sweet love." If you are a certain age, you can hear Dionne Warwick singing Burt Bacharach's beautiful 1965 song.  Love makes the world go 'round. Love hurts. These can sound trite or like silly platitudes,...

November 15, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 71 • 32:36

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Hi! I’ve recently stated following you on Instagram which led me to your podcast. I live in Mountlake Terrace and attend Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church. I really appreciate your Biblical & historical knowledge and insight on Jesus. I am wondering if you would do a podcast addressing abortion and Women’s reproductive health? I find that many people who call themselves Christians use Palsms 139:13-18 as an excuse to deny women access to healthcare. I feel it falls in line with your slogan: People put things in the Bible that aren’t really there. Thank you and keep up your Holy work.

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