In this short video I provide a brief exegetical look at the Christ Hymn in Philippians chapter 2 verses 1-11. We dive into the context, the language and the scholarly views and commentary on this passage.

A study tool for those of us who might be more auditory learners. This brief episode dives into the 59 some-odd vocabulary terms that we need to know for our second vocabulary quiz in Doctines and Themes with Dr. Thomas Currie III at Austin Seminary.

What if being faithful means being disruptive? In this episode of The Pastor in Training Podcast, Jeffery White sits down with Mark Sandlin — Presbyterian minister, co-founder of The Christian Left, and President & Co-Executive Director of ProgressiveChristianity.org.

Mark has spent years challenging toxic theology and championing a faith that is courageous, inclusive, and rooted in the teachings of Jesus. We dive deep into:
✅ The difference between following Jesus and following the religion built around him
✅ Deconstruction without losing faith
✅ LGBTQ+ inclusion in the church
✅ How progressive Christianity can move from ideas to real-world action
✅ The future of the American church

If you’ve ever wrestled with faith, church, or what it means to follow Jesus today — this episode is for you.

Follow Mark Sandlin:
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📌 TikTok: tiktok.com/@marksandlin
📌 Website: progressivechristianity.org
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What if being faithful means being disruptive? In this episode of The Pastor in Training Podcast, Jeffery White sits down with Mark Sandlin — Presbyterian minister, co-founder of The Christian Left, and President & Co-Executive Director of ProgressiveChristianity.org.

Mark has spent years challenging toxic theology and championing a faith that is courageous, inclusive, and rooted in the teachings of Jesus. We dive deep into:
✅ The difference between following Jesus and following the religion built around him
✅ Deconstruction without losing faith
✅ LGBTQ+ inclusion in the church
✅ How progressive Christianity can move from ideas to real-world action
✅ The future of the American church

If you’ve ever wrestled with faith, church, or what it means to follow Jesus today — this episode is for you.

Follow Mark Sandlin:
📌 Facebook: facebook.com/marksandlin
📌 TikTok: tiktok.com/@marksandlin
📌 Website: progressivechristianity.org
📌 Newsletter & Blog: southernfriedheresy.com

Follow The Pastor in Training Podcast:
🎥 TikTok & Instagram: @thepastorintraining
📌 Facebook: facebook.com/thepastorintraining

🎙 Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube so you never miss an episode!

What does it mean to be the church in a digital world? In this episode, Jeffery White sits down with Rev. Anne Russ — pastor, digital disrupter, and sacred agitator — to talk about the evolving landscape of ministry beyond the pulpit. From TikTok theology to online community care, Anne brings wisdom, wit, and a prophetic voice to the conversation.

We cover:

• How to build authentic spiritual community online

• Why digital spaces are real ministry spaces

• The tension between tradition and innovation

• What pastors (and skeptics) need to know about faith in the algorithm age

Whether you're in ministry, deconstructing, or just curious about what church looks like in 2025 — this conversation is for you.

🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and follow @thepastorintraining for more real talk on faith, justice, and life beyond the steeple.

What does it mean to be the church in a digital world? In this episode, Jeffery White sits down with Rev. Anne Russ — pastor, digital disrupter, and sacred agitator — to talk about the evolving landscape of ministry beyond the pulpit. From TikTok theology to online community care, Anne brings wisdom, wit, and a prophetic voice to the conversation.

We cover:

• How to build authentic spiritual community online

• Why digital spaces are real ministry spaces

• The tension between tradition and innovation

• What pastors (and skeptics) need to know about faith in the algorithm age

Whether you're in ministry, deconstructing, or just curious about what church looks like in 2025 — this conversation is for you.

🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and follow @thepastorintraining for more real talk on faith, justice, and life beyond the steeple.

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🎙️ Is God Violent? A Conversation with Greg Boyd

If God commanded genocide in the Old Testament but told us to love our enemies in the New… what kind of God are we actually worshiping?

In this episode, I sit down with theologian and author Greg Boyd (The Crucifixion of the Warrior God) to talk about:

• Cruciform theology and reading the Bible through the lens of the cross

• How to make sense of divine violence in Scripture

• Why Jesus reveals the true heart of God

• And how this view can bring healing to those hurt by fear-based faith

If you're deconstructing, reconstructing, or just asking honest questions—this episode is for you.

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🎙️ Is God Violent? A Conversation with Greg Boyd

If God commanded genocide in the Old Testament but told us to love our enemies in the New… what kind of God are we actually worshiping?

In this episode, I sit down with theologian and author Greg Boyd (The Crucifixion of the Warrior God) to talk about:

• Cruciform theology and reading the Bible through the lens of the cross

• How to make sense of divine violence in Scripture

• Why Jesus reveals the true heart of God

• And how this view can bring healing to those hurt by fear-based faith

If you're deconstructing, reconstructing, or just asking honest questions—this episode is for you.

🔗 Hit follow to never miss an episode
💬 Leave a rating + review if this conversation resonates with you
📱 Share with a friend who’s rethinking their view of God

In this episode of The Pastor in Training Podcast, I’m joined by theologian, philosopher, and author Dr. Thomas Jay Oord for a conversation that just might shift the way you see God forever.

We dive into open and relational theology—a view of God that centers love over control. Dr. Oord unpacks why he believes God can’t single-handedly stop evil, how divine love really works, and what it means to follow a God who refuses to coerce.

If you've ever struggled with the question, “Why didn’t God stop that from happening?”, this episode is for you. It's honest, hopeful, and packed with insights that can help rebuild a more compassionate faith.

💬 Topics include:

• Why “God is in control” might be the wrong message

• The difference between power and love

• What open and relational theology offers to people deconstructing

• Why a non-coercive God is still deeply present and powerful

📚 Learn more about Dr. Oord’s work at thomasjayoord.com
📲 Follow me on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube: @thepastorintraining

In this episode of The Pastor in Training Podcast, I’m joined by theologian, philosopher, and author Dr. Thomas Jay Oord for a conversation that just might shift the way you see God forever.

We dive into open and relational theology—a view of God that centers love over control. Dr. Oord unpacks why he believes God can’t single-handedly stop evil, how divine love really works, and what it means to follow a God who refuses to coerce.

If you've ever struggled with the question, “Why didn’t God stop that from happening?”, this episode is for you. It's honest, hopeful, and packed with insights that can help rebuild a more compassionate faith.

💬 Topics include:

• Why “God is in control” might be the wrong message

• The difference between power and love

• What open and relational theology offers to people deconstructing

• Why a non-coercive God is still deeply present and powerful

📚 Learn more about Dr. Oord’s work at thomasjayoord.com
📲 Follow me on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube: @thepastorintraining