Thrive Theology

We're back with the second instalment of our occasional "heroes of the faith" series. Not only did John  Newton write the famous hymn "Amazing Grace," but he was a sailor, slave, slave ship captain, preacher, abolitionist, and writer. He came to faith the hard way but by the power of Christ left a legacy of God's grace.

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Resources:
• "Amazing Grace" (movie)
• "John Newton: Change of Heart" by Janet & Geoff Benge (book)

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We break down a big theological topic in the Church today: Calvinism (aka reformed theology). We explain the five main points of Calvinism, why some Calvinists are "four-point" instead of five-point Calvinists, and recommend some great Calvinist teachers if you want to learn more.

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Resources
• "What We Believe about the Five Points of Calvinism" article (DesiringGod.org)
• "Why I Think Calvinism Is Unbiblical" video (Mike Winger)
• "Calvinism, Arminianism, Election, & Predestination: Romans 8:29 - 30, 33" video (Mike Winger)

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The concept of listening prayer is new to many, but Dr. Don & Jen Love have seen it have an incredible impact on the lives of believers they have ministered to. As professors at Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA, the Loves have watched their prayer ministry grow as God continues to use this prayer practice to change lives. Listen in as we chat with them about what listening prayer is, biblical support for it, how it can help us deal with sin and hurt, and lots more.

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Resources:
• Pray Through It website
• A Guide for Listening and Inner-Healing Prayer by Rusty Rustenbach
• Pray Through It: Letting God Right Your Story by Dr. Don Love (print version; free available on website)
• Intentional Traditions website

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Happy Monday! In this bonus episode, we tell you about some exciting changes on the podcast: new name, new cover art, new website, & more! Tune in to hear a quick update & some of things we're excited for in 2020!

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Join us for the second (and final) part of our two-part series on the Holy Spirit! Last week, we talked about the theology of the Holy Spirit, and this week we're sharing some of our biggest obstacles when it comes to following the leading & guidance of the Holy Spirit, as well as how God has worked in our hearts to help us overcome those obstacles. Tune in for a friendly, heartfelt discussion about what it means to walk in the Spirit.

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Resources:
The Bible Project: Holy Spirit (follow link & scroll down for videos, blog posts, & podcasts)

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Welcome back to the podcast! To kick off the new year, Emily & Bethany discuss the Holy Spirit: Who He is, why He's important, and what it means to "walk in the Spirit" on a daily basis. Tune in to hear more about the Holy Spirit!

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Resources:
• Verity Conference Session 2: Discerning the Voice and Leading of the Holy Spirit (by Phylicia Masonheimer)

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Merry Christmas! Today on the podcast, Emily & Bethany debunk some popular Christian myths surrounding Christmas. Many claim it has pagan roots, that Christmas trees have less-than-admirable origins, and by the way, was Jesus really born in a stable? All this and more in today's episode!

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Resources:
Jesse Tree Advent gift set by Intentional Traditions (Etsy store)

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Emily & Bethany go back to the basics of Christianity and dig into the gospel message. In addition to defining what the gospel actually is, they share other Christian leaders' takes on the gospel, false expressions of the gospel, and the cost of following Christ.

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Bethany & Emily kick off a new occasional series of episodes in which they share about historical Christian "giants" who have contributed to the Church and our heritage of faith. This week, they're discussing the lives of dynamic duo John and Charles Wesley: two brothers who worked together to found the Methodist movement and write thousands of hymns.

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Welcome back! In today's episode, Emily & Bethany walk through the famous "suffering servant" passage of Isaiah 53, which prophesies about the coming Messiah. Not everyone sees it that way, though: Jewish leaders ignore this passage in their readings. Click play to hear more!

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Resources
• The Forbidden Chapter: Isaiah 53 (Tree of Life Ministries, YouTube)
• 10 Facts Messianic Jews for Jesus Don't Want Jews to Know (Hidabroot, article)

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