Visceral Reflections

In opening up the conversation on Origins and Biblical Theology, we review some important passages in the Bible as a foundation to further discuss our Christian doctrines. 

This is an introduction to the topic of Origins, creation and evolution, and how that belief impacts our Identity, our view of ourselves, other people and our view of God.  Talk covers the dignity of man, Jesus' view of Genesis, evolution's impact on history, and several key scriptures.  The intro also provides some clarification on eschatology from the last episode. 

A look at what we are growing into on our journey.  A look at Romans 7 and Psalm 1

This is a look at our identity in the marketplace, in kingdom building and a heart check on our priorities. 

Building on the propositions of our faith, now discuss our identity in Christ.  As introduction to the topic of identity, we are looking at what scripture says about us and how our eternal identity helps us understand our stories better. 

Discussing the position that faith is propositional and that Christianity is composed of a group of truth claims that make up our faith. 

This episodes provides some points of clarification from a previous podcast.  In addition, this episode provides a preface to stages of faith, a journey letter from Ray Ortlund, discussion on Spiritual Direction, and Discipleship. 

The Tapestry of God is a discussion on how God is weaving our lives together for an eternal purpose.  Every person we encounter is an engagement for the benefit of one or both on our faith journeys.  Whether it is a brief encounter in our day or the beginning or building of a relationship, we need to train ourselves to see the purpose of God in those engagements!

This is a look at some principles of Biblical of Faith, Faith as a Gift, God as the sustainer of Faith, and our faith struggles. An introduction into the next episode on the stages of faith.

Introduction to the surrendered life and the call to surrender and abide.  Provides a preview of topics to be covered that fall under the umbrella of the surrendered life in Christ and the Abiding life in Christ.