Unfeigned Christianity

I got to chat with another biblical studies partner about biblical Theology (as opposed to systematic theology) and why it is important for us to understand the storyline of Scripture. Paul Lamicela is a PhD student of Biblical Theology and has a course that he runs each year helping people understand the storyline of the Bible. If you're interested in the course, check out the link below:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdGM_6w6gvKjDodtDEkqINfY0bpAGwYOG5_kPz_gOxpdlyu2A/viewform.

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Music for this episode is done by Corey Steiner at www.coreysteinermusic.wordpress.com.

I had the privilege of connecting with another new friend over Zoom: Eric Miller. Eric lives in Cincinnati, OH, and is in the middle of a bachelor's of Biblical studies degree as well. So, we talked about all things making disciples, evangelism, and then a bunch of "Biblical studies stuff" like theories of atonement, the nature of hell and more. 

Oh, and my son kept bopping in on me during this episode.. so you get to "hear" him too. :)

You can connect with Eric on Facebook.

Also mentioned in the episode is the Restorative Faith community on Facebook.

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Music for this episode is done by Corey Steiner at www.coreysteinermusic.wordpress.com.

Over the last couple of years, as I've spoken more on the topic of sexuality, I invariably have someone who asks me about whether or not mixed swimming among youth is okay.

As a part of the Patreon membership of the blog, we do an "Ask Me Anything" article once a month where we respond to any and all questions readers send our way. The catch is that we prioritize the questions of our Patreon members.

So, if you have been impacted by our work and would like to show your support or go a little deeper with more in-depth content (and have your questions prioritized), consider becoming a Patreon member. :-)

In this episode I share a few thoughts on the nature of sexual arousal, what my experience was like, and then how my wife and I process this question in light of our children potentially swimming in mixed settings in the future.

A few resources and studies I referenced are,

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Music for this episode is done by Corey Steiner at www.coreysteinermusic.wordpress.com.

What is spiritual warfare? Can things we say get us in trouble in the 'spirit world'? Is it possible for a Christian to be demon possessed? 

In this episode I sat down with a longtime friend and mentor-figure of mine, Rick Rhodes, and discussed his sermon series "We Win" which addresses Christians and spiritual warfare.

Rick is a former administrator of the Institute for Global Opportunities and now lives with his family in Reading, PA, serving the church through providing resources, conferences, and training in communication.

Find out more about Rick, his sermons, and his books on their ministry website here. Be sure and get your own copy of the DVD series, "We Win." (No, I'm not getting paid to advertise this. :)

Also discussed in the episode is the IMPAC Communication Conference. Learn more about it here.

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Dave & Gert Slabach pastor Faith Mennonite in southern Virginia. Their church has been setting aside time to grow together as a body in their understanding of the racial tensions in our nation. I sat down with them to hear what they are doing to learn/grow as a body, and how they create a safe environment for people to process what they discover.

Mentioned in the episode it Gert's blog article, "What I Think about White Privilege."

Also discussed is the book, Be the Bridge: Pursuing God's Heart for Racial Reconciliation.

For further resources to help in better understanding the racial issues of our day, check out Faith Mennonite's recommended list (shared with permission), as well as a list of resources provided by Restorative Faith:

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Music for this episode is done by Corey Steiner at www.coreysteinermusic.wordpress.com.

In this week's episode, I connected with Dr. John Waldron to see where we are at with COVID-19. As a family doctor who has practiced medicine for twenty years, Dr. Waldron gives a helpful and hopeful perspective on the pandemic, why masking is a thing, and why some of us might tend to be suspicious of science and medicine.

If you find this episode helpful, I encourage you to look Dr. Waldron up on Facebook and follow along with his weekly COVID-19 updates: https://www.facebook.com/john.waldron.543.

Also, check out his blog and his latest article "The Christian and Conspiracies" at http://johnwaldron65.blogspot.com/.

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Music for this episode is done by Corey Steiner at www.coreysteinermusic.wordpress.com.

I had the privilege of sitting down with Daniel and June Pollard and hearing their story and what they wish the church could hear about being black in America and the need for racial reconciliation in our churches.

Check out Restorative Faith on Facebook for more resources on race perspectives and relationships, particularly in an Anabaptist context: https://www.facebook.com/restorativefaith.

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Music for this episode is done by Corey Steiner at www.coreysteinermusic.wordpress.com.

If you enjoy this podcast, be sure and subscribe so you don't miss future episodes, and please rate and review the show on iTunes!

And consider supporting us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/asherwitmer.

Music for this episode is done by Corey Steiner at www.coreysteinermusic.wordpress.com.

If you enjoy this podcast, be sure and subscribe so you don't miss future episodes, and please rate and review the show on iTunes!

If you'd like to contact Asher and those at Unfeigned Christianity, you can email [email protected].

And consider supporting us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/asherwitmer.

Music for this episode is done by Corey Steiner at www.coreysteinermusic.wordpress.com.

A week ago, I sat down with Reagan Schrock and discussed what churches are doing, and can be doing, during a crisis like COVID-19. He's been working with Anabaptist COVID-19 Response in supplying families and healthcare workers in NYC with food and essential items they need. We also talk a bit about conspiracy theories and better ways to spend our time than watching Netflix or arguing on social media. Take a listen!

Anabaptist COVID-19 Response Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/anabaptistcovidresponse/

Anabaptist COVID-19 Response Website: https://www.anabaptistcovidresponse.org/

You can learn more about Reagan and all he's up to on Facebook or Twitter.

Also mentioned in the podcast is Anabaptist Perspectives.

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If you'd like to contact Asher and those at Unfeigned Christianity, you can email [email protected].

Music for this episode is done by Corey Steiner at www.coreysteinermusic.wordpress.com.