The Uncommon Truth

We are all familiar with the saying, "God is love," but do we know what that means? Where do we get our definition of love? Do we define what love is based on who we know God to be, or vice-versa?

If God really is love, then it must follow that everything He does is also love. Yet our society's definition of love is constantly changing and often has more to do with feelings than anything else. As Christians, are we allowing our own views of what love is to challenge our understanding of who God is?

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Where do we get our understanding of heaven, life after death and the Kingdom of God from? Is our concept of these ideas something that Jesus or Paul would recognize? When we hear these terms, where do our minds go? 

Geordie Mumby joins the show to explain how our modern, Western ideas about heaven have been shaped more by our culture than by the words of Jesus. Is our goal as Christians simply to get to heaven when we die? Or do we have another purpose to accomplish here on Earth?

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Burnout, lack of motivation, and spiritual dryness are commonplace in the North American Church. It seems like we take seasons such as these for granted, as natural parts of our spiritual lives. Yet, do these beliefs line up with what we find in the early Church and Jesus' teachings?

Steve Orsillo rejoins the show to bring perspective from his forty-four plus years of following Jesus. He challenges the idea that spiritual zeal is simply for new believers, or that burnout is inevitable.  

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While most Western Christians accept the Bible as accurate and authoritative, we don't always use correct historical interpretation to understand what it says. When we approach scripture, we tend to do so with a series of misconceptions that can cloud our understanding. 

Geordie Mumby has studied the New Testament in depth, and has taken the time to explore the historical context. He joins the show to point out some common misunderstandings about scripture and to hopefully shed a little light on its correct interpretation. 

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Steve Orsillo's books are available here on Amazon!

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In the North American Church, music and worship styles play a big role in our church experience. It is one of the first things we notice when attending a new church, and a big factor in whether or not we continue to attend. Many of the West's largest congregation are more recognizable from their syndicated music than what they preach. 

The question is, how does what we sing in our churches impact what we believe about God? Is there a connection? Worship pastors Ryan and Lisa Kelly join the show to discuss.

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The overall trend in our society today seems to be moving away from traditional understandings of truth. More and more, instead of facts and logic, we use how we feel and what we've experienced as benchmarks for how to live and make decisions.  

When we approach the bible and our faith this way, it can have serious consequences on our theology. Are we going to take the bible at face value, or rewrite it to fit what we feel is right? Sarah Budd joins the show and brings her scientific perspective and Cambridge education to the conversation. Are you a biblical Christian, or an experiential Christian?

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Steve Orsillo's books are available here on Amazon!

For Life Recovery Ministries: www.liferecoveryministry.com - www.instagram.com/lrmdiscipleship

It is no secret that institutional Christianity has struggled to engage Millennials and young adults in general. Many young people today—even those who identify as Christians—find the Church outdated, hypocritical, or simply irrelevant to their lives. How do we engage them with the truth of Jesus while standing firm in that truth?

Danielle Devine joins the show to preview the new book she has written and to share new insights she gained about young adults through her research.

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Steve Orsillo's books are available here on Amazon!

For Life Recovery Ministries: www.liferecoveryministry.com - www.instagram.com/lrmdiscipleship

It doesn't take a statistician or sociologist to figure out that the institutions of Christianity are on the decline in the Western world. Falling numbers, decreasing cultural relevance, and lessening political voice all paint a picture of a religion in decline. More and more people are leaving organized religion, and even casual knowledge of the Bible is uncommon.

So how do we interpret this as Christians? Is it all doom and gloom, or is there an opportunity to seize the cultural moment? If the early Church could succeed, against all odds, without any of the advantages we have today, what must we do? Do we isolate ourselves, accommodate the world around us, or choose a new way?

Check out the article we were referencing in the show here: christianitytoday.com/ct/2019/early-church-thrived-amid-secularism

To view Avalynn Wallace's memorial live stream: facebook.com/avalynnstrong/

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Steve Orsillo's books are available here on Amazon!

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A couple episodes ago, Max and Steve discussed the epidemic that is the culture of victimhood in the West. This week, Max is joined by TFHC pastor Lisa Bowers who shares about something she calls the orphan-victim-martyr cycle and how to combat it.

Lisa points out that, as Christians, we are not immune from flawed thinking. When we get stuck in a mindset that puts too much focus on what we lack, it can quickly spiral in our lives. Operating out of isolation and unhealthy independence is a symptom of an orphan spirit at work. This often leads to feelings of victimhood, and eventually, the outlook that makes our sacrifices for the Kingdom all about ourselves. This is not what Jesus exemplified in His own life, death and resurrection. 

Avalynn Wallace's Memorial: Will be held at 3556 Oro Bangor Hwy, Oroville, CA 95966. The celebration will start with a potluck picnic at 3:30, followed by a formal service at 5:30. In lieu of flowers, the Wallace family would appreciate donations to "Avie's Place," a LEGO-themed park to be built in her honor. Those donations can be made on Facebook or directly to The Father's House Church of Oroville. Those attending can also bring perennial plants, trees, shrubs, benches or picnic tables to contribute to the park. Donation links and more information can be found below:

facebook.com/avalynnstrong/ -- www.changeoroville.org

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For the School of Transformation: www.transformationschool.org - www.instagram.com/sotoroville

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Steve Orsillo's books are available here on Amazon!

For Life Recovery Ministries: www.liferecoveryministry.com - www.instagram.com/lrmdiscipleship