If we are born good and wired towards goodness, then how can we explain evil, and the choices we sometimes make that harm ourselves, others and the world around us? Is 'original blessing' just a way to avoid facing up to our mistakes, and how do we ensure it doesn't stop us from continuing to seek wholeness and forgiveness? Jo Dolby helps us explore and unpack some of these difficult questions.

If we reject the notion of ‘original sin’ as progressive Christians, what do we do with the word sin? What does it actually mean and how can we develop a helpful and healthy understanding of it in relation to our faith and the lives we live? Jo Dolby helps us think differently about sin, and how we might reimagine it in light of being ‘already good’.

Sofa Sunday: Jill Rowe by Oasis Church Bath

Rob Trickey introduces us to the concept of original sin. Where did it come from, and why has it been so influential in Western Christianity? Is it something we can reframe or reimagine, or should we bin the concept entirely?

Following on from last week, Jo Dolby explores the harm a traditional understanding of original sin can cause, and why it might be important for us to look at this topic. She will also briefly introduce us to a new concept known as ‘original blessing’.

This week on the sofa we interview our Hub and Church Leader Jo Dolby.

Jo Dolby continues our 'What's On Your Mind?' speaking series by exploring how we might reimagine what church leadership could look like in the light of a progressive theology. With failures around safeguarding and morality by prominent Christian leaders hitting the headlines recently, what can we learn and how should this change our approach at Oasis?

Elizabeth Bavin continues our ‘What’s On Your Mind?’ series by exploring what she’s learning from trees about human flourishing. She’ll be drawing on Psalm 1 as well as other sources, and leading us in a meditative journey through the woods!

Rob Trickey continues our 'What's On Your Mind?' series by asking the question, 'do we need to follow Jesus?' Jesus called people to follow him – but not everyone. What does it mean to be a follower of Jesus? And what about those who choose not to follow (or have never been invited)?

We continue to reflect on the language we use to speak about God by inviting some of our worship and leadership teams to discuss the songs we sing at church, and why our choice of songs is so important. What kind of songs should we sing as a progressive church, and why does this matter?