Thrive Theology

In the first of our 3-part series on hell, we do an introduction to the topic of hell and explain the universalist view of hell. We also explain who God created hell for, whether people become unconscious at the point of death, and the difference between Sheol, Hades, & Gehenna–all terms the Bible uses to describe hell.

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Recommended resources:
• Rob Bell vs. Adrian Warnock: Heaven, Hell & Love Wins (Unbelievable? podcast)
• Hellbound Debate - Universalism vs. Eternal Torment vs. Annihilationism (Unbelievable? podcast)

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• Music: “Inspiring Acoustic” released by: AShamaluevMusic

Roman Catholics believe anointing the sick is important although it doesn't guarantee healing, while hyper-charismatic denominations believe healing is always for everyone. We dig in to discuss the varying beliefs surrounding anointing with oil, plus what the Bible has to say about it. We also discuss how ministers/priests are ordained in the Roman Catholic & Protestant churches, as well as marriage.

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Resources:
• Catholic Central YouTube channel
• "Learning About Other Churches" YouTube playlist

Credits:
• Music: “Cheerful Happy Upbeat Uplifting” (https://youtu.be/6IK2xLLAEPo)
Released by: Free Music (www.youtube.com/channel/UCqpifMUDQ-HQNO12t7wKBmw)
• Music: “Inspiring Acoustic” (https://soundcloud.com/ashamaluevmusic/inspiring-acoustic)
Released by: AShamaluevMusic (https://soundcloud.com/ashamaluevmusic)

We explore two sacraments in today's episode, one of them being practiced by Protestants as well: the Lord's Supper and Confession. We explore the fact that Roman Catholics & Protestants have two very different beliefs about what the body and blood of Christ actually are, as well as how Roman Catholics practice confession.

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Resources:
• Confession (Catholic.org)
• Confessing in the Presence of a Priest (Orthodox Church in America)
• Chris Findley's YouTube channel

Credits:
• Music: “Cheerful Happy Upbeat Uplifting” (https://youtu.be/6IK2xLLAEPo)
Released by: Free Music (www.youtube.com/channel/UCqpifMUDQ-HQNO12t7wKBmw)
• Music: “Gold Autumn” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egllsnucEWw&feature=youtu.be)
Released by: WM Music (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqpifMUDQ-HQNO12t7wKBmw)

If you're familiar with Roman Catholicism, you know that the seven sacraments are an important element of the tradition. When the Reformation happened in 1517, the Reformers did away with all but two of these sacraments: baptism & communion. In this episode, we discuss the differences between the ways these two sacraments/ordinances are celebrated in the Roman Catholic & Protestant churches.

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Resources:
• Baptism: Infant vs. Adult (Thrive Theology podcast episode 50)
• Covenant Theology vs. Dispensational Theology (Thrive Theology podcast episode 52)
• What is the difference between ordinances and sacraments? (GotQuestions.org)
• Study Questions for Catholic Confirmation (Catholic-Church.org)

Credits:
• Music: “Cheerful Happy Upbeat Uplifting” (https://youtu.be/6IK2xLLAEPo)
Released by: Free Music (www.youtube.com/channel/UCqpifMUDQ-HQNO12t7wKBmw)
• Music: “Above the Clouds” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDx5ax7mgPw&feature=youtu.be)
Released by: WM Music (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqpifMUDQ-HQNO12t7wKBmw)

Among Christian denominations, there are two main camps when it comes to whether there are rules about how to worship God. One says we can only do what Scripture says, while the other states anything but what's forbidden in the Bible is allowed. We discuss the biblical support for these two principles, their strengths & weaknesses, and how they're similar–and different.

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Resources:
• The Regulative Principle of Worship (Ligonier.org)
• John Piper on Instruments in Worship (DesiringGod.org)

Credits:
• Music: “Cheerful Happy Upbeat Uplifting” (https://youtu.be/6IK2xLLAEPo)
Released by: Free Music (www.youtube.com/channel/UCqpifMUDQ-HQNO12t7wKBmw)

We wrap up our missions 4-part series by answering questions like "Should we give to non-Christian organizations?" and "Is meeting physical needs or preaching the gospel more important?" We also discuss some of the current challenges many missionaries face (aside from poisonous snakes) and where we go from here.

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Resources:
• SIM International (website)
• TEAM of Canada (website)

Credits:
• Music: “Cheerful Happy Upbeat Uplifting” (https://youtu.be/6IK2xLLAEPo)
Released by: Free Music (www.youtube.com/channel/UCqpifMUDQ-HQNO12t7wKBmw)
• Music: “Vacation” (https://youtu.be/nN1YIuXoenQ)
Released by: Free Music (www.youtube.com/channel/UCqpifMUDQ-HQNO12t7wKBmw)

We give you a brief history of missions in both the Roman Catholic & Protestant churches and explain how their missions efforts were different. We also get specific about two Protestant denominations that were founded on missions: the Salvation Army and the Christian & Missionary Alliance. We conclude by sharing the stories of three missionaries: William Carey, Amy Carmichael, and Jim Elliot.

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Resources:
• Mission History, III: Protestant (article)
• Christian Heroes: Then & Now series (non-fiction book series)

Credits:
• Podcast cover art: photo courtesy of Priscilla Du Preez
• Music: “Cheerful Happy Upbeat Uplifting” (https://youtu.be/6IK2xLLAEPo)
Released by: Free Music (www.youtube.com/channel/UCqpifMUDQ-HQNO12t7wKBmw)
• Music: “Ambient Presentation” (https://youtu.be/-36-qxiNgbo)
Released by: Free Music (https://soundcloud.com/fm_freemusic)

This week's episode is a bit heavier but necessary. We take a close look at some examples of missions done badly as far back as Christopher Columbus and as recently as 2010. We also discuss the problem of the "white saviour complex" that exists in many areas of the world and deal with some common, unhelpful platitudes such as, "God doesn’t only use missions to change others; God uses missions to change us."

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Resources:
• The Role of the Churches (FacingHistory.org)
• Christopher Columbus (MissionFrontiers.org)
• WE Charity and the white saviour complex (Canadian Dimension)

Credits:
• Podcast cover art: photo courtesy of Priscilla Du Preez
• Music: “Cheerful Happy Upbeat Uplifting” (https://youtu.be/6IK2xLLAEPo)
Released by: Free Music (www.youtube.com/channel/UCqpifMUDQ-HQNO12t7wKBmw)

We kick off a new series this week about missions! In part 1, we dig into the Scriptures and see what the New Testament said about missions, explain why missions didn't exist in the Old Testament, and work through some definitions related to missions. This intro episode is a bit shorter, so stay tuned for the rest of the series!

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Resources:
• Missions Exists Because Worship Does Not (John Piper, video)
• What is missiology? (GotQuestions.org)

Credits:
• Podcast cover art: photo courtesy of Priscilla Du Preez
• Music: “Cheerful Happy Upbeat Uplifting” (https://youtu.be/6IK2xLLAEPo)
Released by: Free Music (www.youtube.com/channel/UCqpifMUDQ-HQNO12t7wKBmw)
• Music: “Inspiring Corporate” (https://youtu.be/eUzcuhICNx0)
Released by: Free Music (https://soundcloud.com/fm_freemusic)

In the final episode of our problem of evil series, we explore how three distinct views deal with the problem of evil: Calvinism, Arminianism, and Open Theism. Each of these has a different perspective on man's free will & God's sovereignty, and (spoiler alert) one of them is heretical.

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Resources:
• Why Does God Allow Evil? (Unbelievable? podcast, June 26, 2014)
• Free Will and the Problem of Evil (Ask NT Wright Anything podcast, episode 21)
• Jersey on the Wall (I'm Just Asking) by Tenille Townes (YouTube)

Credits:
• Podcast cover art: photo courtesy of Priscilla Du Preez
• Music: “Cheerful Happy Upbeat Uplifting” (https://youtu.be/6IK2xLLAEPo)
Released by: Free Music (www.youtube.com/channel/UCqpifMUDQ-HQNO12t7wKBmw)