Words can convey powerful ideas. But what happens when those words are interpreted poorly? What happens when two groups within a Christian denomination interepret a word or message very differently? How do we grow together? Can we grow togther? On this week's episode of the Theologist Podcast, David explores what happens when things get lost in tribal translation.

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Does God cause tragedy in our lives? Is he behind random accidents, illnesses, and deaths of our loved ones? Many Christians (and non-Christians) continue to hold God responsible for the suffering and evil we find in our world. But what if the answer to our problems lies someone closer to our own soul? What does Jesus say? In this weeks episode, David explores his own narrative to find the answer to one of the toughest questions in life.

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Rock monsters, magical seeds, Russell Crowe; this isn't your grandma's Biblical epic of Noah's Ark. On this episode of the Theologist Podcast, David sits down with a crew to discuss the ups and downs, the misunderstandings and misfires, and the good and bad of Darren Aronofsky's multi-million dollar epic: "Noah". There will be laughs, there will be tears, and there will be a little too much poking fun at the films horrible CGI Watchers. Come join the fun as we disect a five year old movie.

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Jeremy Nippard's children's book "The Book of Zorb"

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It's one thing to live in a post-Christian culture, it's quite another to grow a church in it. In the second part of our interview with Dr. Bradley Truman Noel, he discusses some of the challenges to growth and adaptation for the 21st Century Church, particularly as it relates to Pentecostals. Have Pentecostals lost the Spirit-enfused creativity of their forbearers? Do pastors fear men more than God? Why do we hide from having challenging theological conversations between generations? This and a whole more on this week's episode.

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We now live in a post-Christian culture. The Church, once the bedrock of Western society has been kicked to the curb. How have Christians responded? Some are angry. Some are confused. Others have fled. Dr. Bradley Truman Noel sits down with the Theologist Podcast to examine how our culture has become post-Christian, and whether the Church can survive this change. This is the first part of this interview, the second part will be released next week.

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Jason Normore is considered by many in his home province to be an unconventional pastor. Even local media outlets have referred to him as "Not Your Nan's Pastor." He doesn't wear suits, his church (Local Church St. John's) doesn't meet in a traditional worship space, and he is utterly indifferent towards religiosity. Jason cares about one thing: revealing Jesus to others by being Jesus to others. It is this mission of incarnational living that has allowed Jason to make inroads into a city and province with deep religious baggage. On this episode of the Theologist podcast, we explore Jason's missional journey from a jaded teenager trying to break free from Pentecostal religiosity to visionary for whole new generation of incarnationally-minded Pentecostal pastors.Jason's Church: Local Church - St. John's

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What does Star Trek's transporter technology have to do with Christian eschatology? Is Hell really cut off from God? And why lies in the future for this podcast? Find out on this week's episode of the Theologist Podcast. David will also add a new member to the Cardinal's Club while nerding out on Trek and putting Hell to rest (Thank God, Am I Right?). Beam me up Scotty, we're going to place in Scripture no one has gone before.As always subscribe to us on iTunes or Stitcher, and leave a five star review on apple podcasts.Don't forget to...

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On this week's episode of the Theologist Podcast, Dave examines three of the biggest misconceptions about Hell:1 - Satan lives in Hell

2 - God sends people to Hell

3 - Hell is to be taken lightlyFind out how Dante's Inferno has misled generations of Evangelicals into believing Hell is a mishmash of Greek/Roman mythology and Roman Catholic medieval imagination. We'll also discuss such issues as pre-destination. It's a packed show, so put on your sunblock as we dive into the infernal imagery of Hell.

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Burn baby burn! On this week's episode of the Theologist Podcast, David will be covering the topic of Hell. Is Hell a fiery landscape filled with demons and medieval torture devices? Or does it look like a weekend at your in-laws? This topic is so big it needs two episodes! This first episode will examine the Bible (and some extra-canonical texts) to find out what the ancient writers understood about Hell. Did they envision Hell the same way many 21st Century Christians do? All this and more on the Theologist Podcast. Get your sunblock and call Rob Bell, it's going to be a cooker! 

Further Reading:

Kingdom Come: Revisioning Pentecostal Eschatology, A New Heaven and a New Earth: Reclaiming Biblical Eschatology, Four Views on Hell, The Problem of Pain, Evangelical Essentials

Popular Reading:

Surprised By Hope, Erasing Hell, Love Wins (See disclaimer below)

Disclaimer: 'Love Wins' remains controversial for many Evangelicals, but since 'Erasing Hell' is a response to Love Wins, it wouldn't be fair to read one without the other. My logic here is presenting Rob Bell's argument without pretext so you can wrestle with what he says about the issue of Hell, and determine whether he presents an orthodox perspective or not. I may tackle my thoughts on Rob's book in the next podcast. Cheers.

Too hip for maga-churches? Not a fan of the Nicene Creed? Burn baby burn! This week on the Theologist Podcast, David answers your questions on whether house churches are more Biblical, and whether your opinions on God are heretical. Make sure you invest in a pair floatation devices because you'll need them.

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