"We're manifesting good energy right now." You've heard it said. Maybe you've even said that phrase yourself. We live in a society and culture all about good vibes, the universe giving us good things, and being "spiritual."

But where does all this come from, and is it something that connects to Christianity? And what about prophets or psychics? How are they different?  On this episode of Everyday Theology, the crew is diving deep into the New-Age Movement, its allure, and the dangers Christians face when adding parts of this movement into their own lives.

Resources:
For more on this topic, check out Brandon's latest blog: https://bit.ly/3uzZtti 

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On this episode of Everyday Theology, we're heading back to school! Okay, not really. But we are talking all about science and Christianity. There is a narrative in culture today that pits science and Christianity against one another. But is that really the case? Do faith and religion have a place in science? Or how about vice-versa? We're talking all that and more—be sure to check it out!

Resources: Check out Brandon's blog, which dives deeper into this topic! Here you'll also find more resources to look into!  https://bit.ly/3gOzMSx

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What do you do with your faith when you have doubts? And can you choose which parts of your faith you like and don't like? On this episode, we're talking about the deconstruction movement, what it is, and whether it is wrong or can it help strengthen our faith? We'll be answering those questions and more! Plus, we'll debate the Big 10 college teams- who's your favorite?

Resources:
Brandon's Blog: https://bit.ly/3EDMI70
The Thomas Factor - Dr. Gary Habermas https://amzn.to/3fONFQ9

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When it comes to religious conversations, you often hear it said, "well don't all religions worship the same god?"

Well, on this episode of Everyday Theology, we're tackling that question by looking at the two largest religions in the world-Christianity & Islam. Is the God of the Bible the same as Allah from the Islamic faith? And what are some of the differences between these two religions? All that and more on this episode! We hope you'll check it out.

References:
Brandon's blog: https://bit.ly/3A0QS6i

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You've heard it repeatedly said, "what goes around comes back around." This idea isn't necessarily new. It's the idea of Karma. Oddly enough, this sentiment is also familiar to those who read scripture, "you reap what you sow." So, are these ideas the same? Does Karma have biblical roots? We're diving into all this and more on this episode of Everyday Theology. Be sure to check it out!

Resources:
The Impact of Media on Christianity - The Link - https://youtu.be/J4qmy5Ipds0
Brandon's Blog on the incompatibility of reincarnation with the resurrection - https://bit.ly/3FEtQFD

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The God of the Old Testament seems harsh, judgmental, and even cruel. The God of the New Testament seems loving and compassionate. Why does it seem this way?

On this episode of Everyday Theology, we're looking at the character of God and answering the question is He unchanging? Plus, we get into a pretty heated debate about a topic you'd least expect. You won't want to miss it!

References:
Brandon's Blog - https://bit.ly/3DAj8i2
Attributes of God by A.W. Tozer - https://amzn.to/3Mu0tr6

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The Christian faith is rooted in the belief that Jesus died for our sins and rose from the grave three days later. Is this true? Did Jesus REALLY rise from the dead? On this episode of Everyday Theology, we're heading back to history class to answer this question and turn it into an everyday conversation.

Each episode of Everyday Theology has a blog written by Brandon that corresponds with the topic discussed. You can check it out here: https://biturl.top/ruu2mi

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What is the Holy Spirit? Is it a person or an "actual ghost?" And if so, what does He do, and where does He live? And is the Holy Spirit equal to God? On this episode of Everyday Theology, we are talking about all things Holy Spirit--theologically known as pneumatology. 

Each episode of Everyday Theology has a blog written by Brandon that corresponds with the topic discussed. You can check it out here: https://tinyurl.com/yckjxcp6

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We often hear the phrases, "Praying for you" or "Just pray and ask God." But what does this mean? Can you actually talk to God? And if so, does he talk back? On this episode of Everyday Theology, we tackle the topic of prayer and ultimately seek to answer the question, "does prayer work?"

Each episode of Everyday Theology has a blog written by Brandon that corresponds with the topic discussed. You can check it out here:

4 Lesson’s We Can Learn from The Lord’s Prayer | by Woodside Bible Church | Woodside Bible Church | Jun, 2022 | Medium - https://bit.ly/3nrIMgf

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What is the Church? - Everyday Theology [Season 1, Episode 3]

What is the Church? Where is the Church? Is it a building you have to go to every week or is it something you can do on your own? And is it necessary for salvation? On this episode of Everyday Theology, we look to answer these questions and more as we look at the study of the church - ecclesiology - and turn it into an everyday conversation.

Each episode of Everyday Theology has a blog written by Brandon that corresponds with the topic discussed. You can check it out here: 

https://medium.com/woodside-bible-church/the-importance-of-community-in-christianity-an-everyday-theology-blog-34c6a289b75c

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