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A pursuit of faith accompanied by critical thinking. All questions are on the table, all answers are considered, everyone is welcome. A discussion about God, faith, Jesus, the Bible, the church and th... more
FAQs about Faith-Focused, Free-Thinking:How many episodes does Faith-Focused, Free-Thinking have?The podcast currently has 26 episodes available.
October 31, 2025"Maybe We're All in this Together" - A Conversation with Erik LarsonJoin Jeff as he visits with his younger brother, Erik Larson, who lives just north of Vancouver, British Colombia, Canada. Erik has found himself on a journey unpacking the tradition he grew up in and now has a new perspective on life. He might describe himself as an agnostic, but he can can get on board with the hope that we're all in this together and maybe something good is to come. You are sure to enjoy Jeff and Erik's conversation. ...more1h 13minPlay
September 30, 20257th Day Adventists, Congregationalism and the Highs & Lows of Ministry - A Conversation with Les ShultzJoin Jeff as he visits with Les Shultz. Les is 91 years old and spent most of his life as a pastor in the 7th Adventist and Congregational traditions. Les has a wonderful perspective on life, God, and people and you'll be encouraged by all he's learned in his years of ministry....more58minPlay
August 20, 2025Independent, Fundamental, Baptist, Science, Music, ELCA - the Story & Perspective of Danny EllisJeff interviews OCC's Music Director, Danny Ellis, who grew up in a very fundamental Baptist tradition, let go of faith for a while, but found it again through the love of the Lutherans before joining us in Congregationalism! ...more48minPlay
July 20, 2025Get the Gospel & Some Ice Cream: An Evaluation of Transactional EvangelismJeff reads a couple essays he wrote years ago as he reflects on his son's encounter with some well-meaning roadside evangelists. Is the gospel more than just a transaction?...more32minPlay
June 10, 2025Speaking in Tongues, Pentecostalism, and Parenthood - A Conversation with Michelle O'BrienJeff interviews Michelle O'Brien, who grew up in Pentecostalism with its various particulars, including speaking in tongues. As she grew up Michelle felt the pressure of needing to be perfect but now has come to embrace the grace of God for her and everyone. ...more1h 11minPlay
May 15, 20254 Considerations - Leo, Deconstruction, Steel Man, GodJeff comments on Pope Leo, some Deconstruction FB pages he has joined, the Steel Man Argument, and some of the arguments for God's existence. ...more21minPlay
April 12, 2025A Conversation with Josh Wheeler!Jeff interviews a good friend, Josh Wheeler. Josh grew up catholic, moved through the evangelical church, had his own deconstruction, and now is less certain and more hopeful. Jeff and Josh go back and forth on a few theological issues - hell, universalism, the historicity of Jesus, and a little purgatory - and in the process uphold faith and freedom. ...more1h 9minPlay
March 07, 2025A Conversation with Fred ChambersFred Chambers is the Associate Pastor of Straight & Narrow Way Missionary Baptist Church in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Jeff and Fred talk about church, God's love, foster care, and a few other things in this interesting conversation....more40minPlay
February 15, 2025What I Mean By "Bring People to Christ"Do you know what an "altar call" is? What does it mean to "come to Christ"? Jeff talks about how he thinks of it today and what it means at OCC....more18minPlay
January 06, 2025Science Mike's AxiomsJeff reads and talks through some axioms that were created by Mike McHargue, also known as Science Mike, who was one of the creators of the Liturgists Podcast. Find him at mikemchargue.com....more23minPlay
FAQs about Faith-Focused, Free-Thinking:How many episodes does Faith-Focused, Free-Thinking have?The podcast currently has 26 episodes available.