Simply Faithful: Christian Conversations Without the Hype

In this rather different episode, Eric has a question for Gray: what do words like "spirit," "spiritual" and "soul" actually mean? Listen in as they discuss (and at times disagree) about how we should think about the real but invisible world which we all experience but, in the modern world, can struggle to recognize.

What's Good:
Eric - Main Dishes Without Meat

What's up with the Apostle's and Nicene Creed and their lesser-known friends? How should Christians and churches think about and use creeds? And can Gray and Eric go the entire podcast without referencing the late-90s radio rock band? Join us to find out.

What's Good:
Gray - untools.co

While in some ways it is a strange topic for out moment in the coronavirus pandemic, Eric wants to talk with Gray this week about the Christian calling of hospitality in anticipation of a time when we can more easily share our meals and homes. Listen in as they discuss the theology and practice of this Christian calling.

What's Good:
Eric - Teach Us To Pray

KJV, NIV, ESV, NASB, NLT... Somewhere among all of the different translations and acronyms, many Christians can feel confused. How should we think about different Bible translations? Are they reliable? Why are there so many? Join Eric and Gray as they help shed some light on these issues.

What's Good:
Gray - Cambridge Topaz ESV Bible

Eric is back, and he and Gray are tackling a somewhat different topic. It has been a hard and strange year, both personally for them and for the church as a whole. Join them as they reflect on the year, what they've learned, and how the church has fared.

Note that this is dropping a few days early thanks to the holidays. Merry Christmas to you all!

What's Good:
Eric - Very masculine bedtime Epsom Salt baths with tea and a novel

What makes work good or meaningful in a Christian sense? 

Universalism is a doctrine that comes up in every generation. Does God save everyone in the end? What about Heaven and Hell? What does the Bible say?

Dr. Ted Wueste (Director of the Spiritual Formation Society of Arizona) joins the program to talk about experiencing the presence of God. 

What are our responsibilities as Christians toward the creation? Is climate change real? How much should we care? We dive into these questions and more!

What is wisdom, besides being a subscriber to Simply Faithful? Join Gray and Eric as they discuss this theme in the Bible and try to parse what it means and how to pursue it.
What's Good:
Gray - Peppered Bacon