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Christian faith is much more than just an emotional leap into the known. While it is not pure intellectualism, Christianity is a faith worth thinking about. In this podcast, Stephen Bedard speaks on m... more
FAQs about A Faith Worth Thinking About:How many episodes does A Faith Worth Thinking About have?The podcast currently has 92 episodes available.
November 06, 2024Bruxy Cavey is BackBruxy Cavey is one of the most well known pastors in Canada. Unfortunately, he known for both his success and failure. I have no desire to attack Bruxy, nor am I his judge. But Bruxy Cavey has made a quiet comeback at https://www.theghostof1820.com. My purpose for this video is to reflect as a pastor on when and how to return to ministry after a fall aside from what we think of Bruxy's path. All pastors should be thinking about these issues. Please visit me at http://www.stephenjbedard.com.Consider supporting me through Patreon....more15minPlay
October 09, 2024Same-Sex Relationships and the Letters of PaulWhat does the New Testament say about same-sex relationships? Three of the so-called "clobber passages" are found in Paul. These are 1 Corinthians 6:9-10, 1 Timothy 1:9-11, and Romans 1:26-27. This is not a full scale study of those passages but rather a reflection of how they have been used to exclude 2SLGBTQIA+ people and whether that is consistent. Please visit me at http://www.stephenjbedard.com.Please support this podcast through Patreon....more20minPlay
July 26, 2024The Ravi Zacharias Controversy RevisitedIt has been a couple of years since the revelations about Ravi Zacharias came to light. Still, there are issues that came up in that controversy that still affect us, especially how organizations protect abusers. In this video, I reflect back on what happened with RZIM in light of more recent events. Visit me at my website.Support me through Patreon....more13minPlay
June 27, 2024A Conversation With Randal Rauser on Progressive ChristianityIs Progressive Christianity a different religion? Randal Rauser, author of Progressive Christians Love Jesus Too (Amazon affiliate link), discusses how we should approach Progressive Christianity. You can visit Randal at his website and me at my website. ...more20minPlay
June 13, 2024Leviticus and Same-Sex RelationshipsOne of the so-called "clobber passages" is Leviticus 18:22. It seems to be a fairly clear condemnation of (male) same-sex activity. Is that passage sufficient for seeing all same-sex relationships as wrong for all time? In this video, we look at that passage and try to situate it in how we read the Bible. Please visit me at my website.Support me through Patreon....more12minPlay
May 22, 2024What Was the Sin of Sodom?Questions about same-sex relationships are at the forefront of conversations within the church. There are numerous passages that are considered relevant and must be looked at carefully. One of those passages is that of Sodom. Is the punishment of Sodom an indication of God's condemnation of same-sex relationships in general? That is the topic of this video. Visit me at my website.Support me through Patreon....more17minPlay
May 12, 2024When Protestants Become Roman CatholicsEvery once in a while, we hear about a high profile Protestant who converts to Roman Catholicism. How should Protestants respond? I share my thoughts in this episode.Visit me at my website.Support me through Patreon. ...more15minPlay
April 27, 2024Should Churches Participate in Remembrance Day?What should churches do with Remembrance/Veteran's/Armistice Day? Should we have something in the service to acknowledge it or just ignore it? Should it be a major part of the service or should be used to critique military activity? I wrestle with this in this video. Please visit me at my website.Consider supporting me through Patreon....more13minPlay
April 09, 2024Should You Go to Seminary?Have you considered attending seminary? But what if you are not sure if you want to be a pastor? In this video I chat about why it is good to consider seminary and how it can be part of the discernment process.Support me through Patreon.Visit me at my website....more11minPlay
March 30, 2024Evangelicalism Issues: HomophobiaOne of the issues that I have with Evangelicalism is the attitudes toward LGBTQ people. It is far more than an assertion that sex is limited to a marriage between a man and a woman. In many corners of Evangelicalism is there is actual hate toward gay people. I address that in this video. Visit me at my website.Support me at Patreon....more14minPlay
FAQs about A Faith Worth Thinking About:How many episodes does A Faith Worth Thinking About have?The podcast currently has 92 episodes available.