Clarity Podcast

In this Awesome conversation with Pastor Dexter Richardson we discuss various perspectives on the connection between Social Justice and the Gospel. We explore the concept behind the term “Social Justice,” and question whether advocating for it is too political for church work. 

Matt was a successful defense attorney, serving as an elder in a large church. As he chats with Rich and Ruben he shares how God called him to give up his conventional career and church paths in order to serve an under-reached demographic in his community. Insights abound for those of all backgrounds and theological persuasions. Check out Matt’s church: https://www.triadadventistfellowship.com/

Our interview with Marcos Bernal has been a longtime coming. After answering for a grave injustice he perpetrated on Rich, Marcos shares how he found meaning in the lengthy gap between the completion of his degree, and getting hired in the field he studied for. As he reflects on the disappoint of paying loans for a degree he wasn’t using, a moment of clarity arises!

Rich and Ruben grill their friend and colleague, Josias Flores, on the compatibility of popular movies with Christian living, and how he justifies discussing them on his weekly podcast.

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Link to Josias’ Podcast: https://anchor.fm/cinematheology 

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Rich will share his experience as an ex "Spiritual Policeman". 

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The Different Levels of “truth”:

 1. Universal moral issues,

 2. Christian issues,

 3. Fundamental Doctrines(Aka 28 Fundamental beliefs, 

4. Teachings(Lifestyle positions the church has adopted that are not a test of faith 1. like Vegtarianism 2. avoiding caffine use 3. allowing the use of the wedding ring 

5. Majority or Minority View 1. Nature of Christ 2. Necessity of Vegan Lifestyle 

6. Regional Views 1. No swimming on sabbath, hiking misunderstood on sabbath in Pohnpei 2. Hair length for ministers in South America 3. Wedding Ring in MI (lols) 

7. Local or Individual Position, Remember, we’re not trying to lower standards, just uphold the true standard, and set aside the difference between truth and opinion! 3-7.  Taken from p29-30 MERLIN Burt's Issues in EGW Studies notes.

Rich and Ruben question whether a preoccupation with controversy has affected our priorities and sense of morality.

Rich and Ruben discuss the reality of "Post-Christianity",  how "Traditional Christianity" is currently unable to relate with most of our current postmodern society, and how we can better align ourselves to the Christ of Christianity. 

Rich asks Ruben about his recent trip to Israel and Jordan, uncovering how the experience has impacted how he lives and thinks. 

“Is Islam an inherently violent religion? Do Muslims and Christians worship the same God? Rich and Ruben discuss a Christian approach to interacting with the world’s fastest growing religion and its adherents.”

What makes "young people" stay in Church? Rich and Ruben will talk about the experiences, challenges and opportunities that Christian churches are currently facing.