Did you ever wonder why the big brother in the prodigal son story was so jealous when his wayward sybling came home? Maybe you can relate. As Pastor Paul demonstrates in this modern day version of this parable, it's a desire to withhold grace from others that is so fostered by a religious mindset - none of us should want to be that "big brother." Read the original parable for yourself in Luke 15:11-32

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If we talk about 9/11, some 22 years after the event, from a perspective of Christianity, shouldn't we remember that Jesus was an inarguably Nonviolent person and teacher. Pastor Paul shares why he see the Bible saying a people group or country that celebrates violence and its ability to self-protect through violence, then should that group expect violence to be visited back upon it. We'll talk about those issue and why some would disagree.

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While many Christians adhere to rightwing philosophy pf mistreating "those people" at America's southern border, would Jesus agree with that mindset, were he incarnate today? The Bible would certainly seem to indicate he absolutely would not. Pastor Paul looks at how the Bible commands the treatment of "foreigners" to be that of generosity and treating them as yourself. And perhaps, this could provide room for solutions. Let's have an unconventional Conversation about it on this edition of Bible Talk with Pastor Paul

Paul answers a question asked by a regular viewer of his content who wondered if John 14:13 means we must say "In Jesus' Name" at the end of prayers to make them valid. Paul explains the deep misunderstanding of the Bible that is required for this belief and how some abuse this idea to live terrible lives, but feel the incantation "In Jesus' Name" compels God to answer their requests.

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Would Jesus approve of American churches singing patriotic songs? . WWJD, would Jesus be a patriotic American? Listen in for Paul's thoughts on this latest edition of Bible Talk with Pastor Paul.

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We're told marriage is "between one man and one woman," Yet, our guest shares that this is a very privileged, American view. If relationship in a marriage is suffocating for human beings, can we look at it in a different way and maybe save a marriage partnership rather than end in divorce when life becomes not so ideal?

This is part two of our Unconventional Conversations Podcast w/ Pastor Paul talking to Dr. Dana Hicks. Dr. Hicks is an Amazon bestselling author who's written several books commenting on cultural change, church planting, and he's a former pastor. His book is "The Knot: How to Secure Healthy Modern Relationships While Not being tied to Marriage's Past."

Marriage hasn't always been what it looks like today. And doesn't have to be. After all, would you get on an airplane that has a 50% chance it will fail to reach its end goal? Why do so for marriage? Maybe we can do it better. Join us in this conversation.

Pastor Paul's Website: Pastor-Paul.com

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Did you know that in the past, love was an afterthought in marriage? Yeah our guest today says the RomCom idea of marriage is a relative new development in this history of marriage when in the past it was thought an emotion like love with your spouse was problematic because you didn't wanna mess up your marriage by actually falling in love with your spouse

Dr. Dana Hicks is an Amazon best-selling author that talks themes of culture, change, church planting, and mission. He's also a former pastor and church planting leader

He joins Pastor Paul to talk about his book, "The Knot, How to Secure Healthy, Modern Relationships While Not Being Tied to Marriage's Past"

He says the Argument for the book is, marriage has changed throughout history, so why can't we reinvent now to understand that loving the people that are closest to us in unique and different ways and not say - here's what marriage is, Take it or leave it.

Is there a better form of marriage? Let's talk about it.

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Is it OK to say Trans and Queer people don't exist. Pastor Paul answers that question with help from Dr. Seuss and a little mouse.

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Was Jesus "woke?" Would he be an anti-woke rightwing Christian were he incarnate in America today. Pastor Paul looks at the story of Jonah and the woman caught in adultery story to show that Jesus was far more woke than many believe. Share you thoughts on the Community Chat Board at Pastor-Paul.com

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In their usual, insightful, heartfelt conversations about religion and politics, Paul (a licensed minister and former pastor) and Ashley (former Mayor of Fresno, CA) share about seeing the story of spiritual hero Lonnie Frisbee portrayed in a movie on the big screen and reckoning with their own religious and spiritual history.

It's an honest conversation about pain and joy and desiring a true relationship with heaven/divine/supernatural, rather than the exclusive, religious pathway they've known from their family heritage.

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