Sometimes we move into seasons of change, times where we re-invent ourselves. These seasons can be terrifying and yet can also offer some amazing new perspectives if we would only take long enough to let them sit and ask questions of them. As always please consider giving monthly to support this podcast at www.patreon.com/tonywuerfel

After years of studying this topic and the various ways in which these two words and doctrines have been understood I want to share how Jesus viewed both and how to understand them in an applicable way that doesn’t cause one to lose their grey matter or even sleep for that matter. If you found […]

Every hear someone say “there is no absolute truth?” Or maybe you’ve had someone ask you this very same question. Today we’ll delve into this question and others as we do some Q & A time. As always please consider giving to patreon.com/tonywuerfel to help support the workings of this community building podcast!

Today we’ll fill you in on some important info regarding the direction of our community Ethos as well as share some interesting perspectives on how to view the Bible in its entirety. Does someone NEED a church to be spiritual? Why are so many people leaving churches? We’ll discuss all of this and more. And […]

What does the word faith mean? Ask three people and you may get three very different answers. Today I’d like to look at this word in some practical ways as well as some theological ones. We’ll also consider an often misunderstood metaphor Jesus uses in the mustard seed. If you’ve found this podcast helpful please […]

Ever look back at your past, see an old photo and think “man, I am so different now?” Ever look back and remember the things we thought were so important and yet, in hindsight, laugh as life has shifted priorities for us? Today we’ll consider a parable centered in this idea of finding the THING […]

If you’ve ever uttered the phrases “I’m forgiven”, “He’s given a sinner like me grace”, “I’m not worthy” during church services and yet later began to see these mantras as destructive, this episode is for you. What if this groveling, shame and guilt self-talk was never actually part of the conversation for the writers of […]

Ever hear people use the Bible to build a case for gender roles? Use odd diagrams to say that women are the subordinate to man and this is the original plan for all mankind? If you’ve ever heard anything like this and felt an odd sensation deep in your stomach that this all sounds a […]

Today I want to consider this question of violence from BOTH perspectives? Is there ever a time when violence SHOULD be used? What of the teachings of Jesus? How is a Christian nation whose very freedom came in part from violence? Join me today as we delve into this controversial topic. As always please consider […]

Ever have someone you are in extreme conflict with? Ever have difficulty wishing them well? Today we’ll consider our enemies and gain valuable insight into how to dance more humanly from the advice of Harper Lee in her novel To Kill a Mockingbird. As always, if you value the content here please consider giving to […]