Join the Unfolding Wings crew to explore whether doubt and deconstructing one's faith--through biblical criticism and other modern, scholarly tools--can be faithful or not.  Are you the type of person who asks a bunch of questions about orthodox doctrine?  Why do we believe this?  How can we believe the Bible is God's infallible word?  Do you hear a lot of questions about faith and share those questions, and don't know how one can still be faithful while questioning?

Well, this might be the episode for you!

As always, it's a podcast for young adult explorers, by young adults.

Why is God so angry that He needs to kill stuff?  Kill God's Son/self?  What's the deal with the whole sacrifice bit?  Especially one so bloody and violent?  Is the cross necessary for God to love us?

The crucifixion and atonement form one of the main sources of question and confusion for many young adults or new seekers in faith.  Come listen and explore so that you can begin to unfold your own wings of faith!

What is identity?  How important is knowing it?  How do we know it?  Is LGTBQ+ a legitimate identity?

Explore what you think with other young adults in a safe and brave space.

What is critical race theory, really?  And how should people of faith think of it?  How should people of faith respond to it and one another?

Listen to the young adults explore critical race theory to help you discern how to faithfully unfold your own wings in a society that often doesn't let you speak your mind or ask questions.

What might people of faith think and say about reparations?  It's not just a political issue!  In fact, in the year of jubilee, the Bible has quite a lot to say about reparations that we seem to have forgotten.

As young adults continue to try and carve out their own understanding of faith and faithfulness, and not just taking elders' 'word for it,' Unfolding Wings is your place to get thorough investigation of important and relevant subjects that matter to our generation.

What is justice?  Isn't it pretty clear that 'justice' is punishing people according to the law?

Well, many young adults and Christians are rethinking the 'traditional' understanding of justice.  And God has been inviting us to rethink justice for centuries.  What justice could look like is called restorative or rehabilitative justice. 

Listen to the Unfolding Wings cast talk about justice, restorative justice in particular, so that you can continue exploring what faithfulness looks like to you so that you can unfold your wings and fly.  As always, on Unfolding Wings, the episode is an opportunity to explore new, faithful ways of thinking without the judgment we can often feel from our parents or elders in church.

What are we supposed to do in life?  How can we find meaning in our work and/or life?  Do I have a specific calling?  What is it?

Join the Unfolding Wings team as they address all these questions and more to help you, young adults especially, understand our calling and discern what it is and then faithfully live into it.  One of the more personally relevant topics for young adults, whether religious or not.

Below are some related links referenced in the episode, including the quadrant diagram on different types of calling.

Parker Palmer's Let Your Life Speak
Steve's Sermon on Moana
Calling Diagram

You've no doubt heard a lot about nationalism, especially Christian nationalism.  Is that something long-time and budding Christians should adhere to?  Or oppose?  What does it mean?  What about being a Christian patriot of the nation?  Is that possible?

We explore a lot of the questions and conversation that young adult Christians are hoping to explore.  Giving one another the space to ask the questions and say the words that we feel but don't always feel comfortable expressing in our communities.

Take a deep breath!

What are Christians supposed to think and do about the environment?  There's a pretty clear biblical answer.  For those young adults especially trying to learn how to unfold their wings and live faithfully but haven't been sure if they can ask the questions, here's the podcast for you.

Why are Christians eating flesh and drinking blood?  What's really happening in Holy Communion?  Is it good and holy or wackadoodle? 

Get your questions answered as we explore our faith and how to be faithful together, how to unfold our wings, a podcast geared towards young adults and youth with questions.  Why is Communion important?  This is a delightful and awesome conversation!