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Following the format of the Common Lectionary, Pastor Adam Ericksen and Lindsey Paris-Lopez explore passages of scripture together, sharing insights, real-life applications, and meaning for the modern world. “Jesus Unmasked” seeks to remove the masks of exclusive theology and violent cultural lenses that obscure the truth of Jesus’s unconditional love. Scripture passages are read from the Revised Standard Version of the Bible. "Jesus Unmasked" is a Raven Foundation production.
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Political Theology and Mimetic Theory with Lyle Enright
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Many people think that Christianity is merely about where you go after you die. But did you know that the New Testament is deeply political? Check out this episode of One Question as Pastor Adam and Dr. Lyle Enright discuss politics, theology, and mimetic theory.Lyle Enright is the Research Director of unRival Network. His blog on Substack is Relig…
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Reclaiming Christianity and Mimetic Theory: Introduction to Season 5
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I have been highly influenced by mimetic theory to understand how the Bible reveals the nonviolence of God and the human tendency to scapegoat. Tragically, major politicians have started using mimetic theory as a tool for doing precisely what mimetic theory warns us not to do - scapegoat others. In this episode to begin season 5, I talk about recla…
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Undoing the Bible's Conquest Story with Dr. Kate Common
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Pastor Adam and Biblical scholar Kate Common discuss her book, "Undoing Conquest: Ancient Israel, the Bible, and the Future of Christianity." The conquest narrative in the Book of Joshua is one of the most troubling parts of the Bible. But what if it never actually happened? Dr. Common separates fact from fiction and provides a deeper understanding…
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What Is Basic Christianity? with James Alison
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Pastor Adam sits down with Fr. James Alison to talk about his upcoming book, "You Can If You Want To," which is a primer on Basic Christianity and inclusion of our LGBTQ siblings.De către Father James Alison, Adam Ericksen
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Is There Life After Doom? - with Brian McLaren
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Pastor Adam and Brian McLaren discuss Brian's upcoming book "Life After Doom: Wisdom and Courage for a World Falling Apart." We are facing multiple doom scenarios - war, climate change, economic exploitation, just to name a few. Is there a way out of this doom? Should we feel hope or despair about our future? These are some of the topics discussed …
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How To Deal with Racism: The Equity in Memory and Memorial Project with Dr. Julia Robinson Moore
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In this episode of One Question, Pastor Adam talks with Rev. Dr. Julia Robinson Moore about the Equity in Memory and Memorial Project. Along with her husband Ricky, Julia leads the project that brings together descendants of slaves and slaveholders to reflect on their experiences. Julia talks about the successes and challenges of the project, inclu…
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What Do I Do with the Dark Night of the Soul?
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Sophia is going through the dark night and wants to know if there is a way out. Have you been through the dark night of the soul? Let's explore in this episode of One Question!"The Rapture Exposed : The Message of Hope in the Book of Revelation" by Barbara R. Rossing and "Changing Our Mind" by David P. Gushee are books mentioned in this episode.…
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Jesus says that we are to forgive 7 times 70 times, but forgiveness is hard. What if we just can't forgive? And what does forgiveness mean, anyway? Join Pastor Adam as he discusses forgiveness in this episode of One Question.De către Adam Ericksen
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The Christian religion claims something that other monotheistic religions don't - that humans have killed and wounded God. The Resurrection of Jesus reveals that even when we wound God, God offers us peace. Check out this episode of One Question for more!De către Adam Ericksen
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Have you ever been asked the question, "When were you saved?" Well in this episode, Pastor Adam gives you the definitive answer! Check out this episode of One Question for how to answer this question whenever anyone asks it!De către Adam Ericksen
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What the Voice of God Sounds Like
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Have you ever wondered what the voice of God sounds like? Can you distinguish between God's voice and other voices? Pastor Adam helps us understand the voice of God in this episode of One Question.De către Adam Ericksen
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Jesus Is Woke Part 4: The Gospel of John
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The Gospel of John is an explosion of wokeness from beginning to end. John starts with describe the Word of God that became flesh in Jesus. If we understand the historical and philosophical context of the Greek term for "Word," we discover that the Christian understanding of the Word is woke. Pastor Adam explores the wokeness of Jesus in part 4 of …
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Jesus Is Woke Pt 3 - The Gospel of Luke
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Join Pastor Adam as he continues the Jesus is Woke series! Part three is the Gospel of Luke. How are Jesus and the Gospel of Luke woke? Check out part three to find out!De către Adam Ericksen
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Jesus is Woke Pt 2 - The Gospel of Mark
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From beginning to end, the Gospels are woke! Check out the second part of this series where Pastor Adam discusses the wokeness of the Gospel of Mark.De către Adam Ericksen
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Was Jesus Woke? Part 1 - The Gospel of Matthew
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Was Jesus woke? Yes. In fact, Jesus was the wokest. Check out this episode of One Question with Pastor Adam as he begins a four part series discussing how each four Gospel shows that Jesus is woke.De către Adam Ericksen
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What Do I Say to Someone Who Is Suffering?
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Talking with someone who is going through a hard time can be very difficult. What do you say? What shouldn't you say? Join this episode of One Question for some answers on this topic!De către Adam Ericksen
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What Did Jesus Come to Save Us From?
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Many people think Jesus came to save us from God's wrath.You might be surprised that this idea was formulated late in Christian history. And it's not true.So what did Jesus come to save us from? Check out this episode of One Question for more on this topic!De către Adam Ericksen
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Did Jesus Claim To Be the Son of God?
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The question for this episode comes from Moriah, who asks if Jesus claimed to be the Son of God. Let's find out and discover why this matters to nonviolent theology!De către Adam Ericksen
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Is the Bible Worth Keeping with Leo Wolters Tejera
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Is the Bible Worth Keeping with Leo Wolters TejeraFor many people, the Bible is an inspiration for a better world. For others, the Bible is a violent book that holds humanity back. So, is the Bible worth keeping? Or should we leave it as a document of the ancient world? Join Pastor Adam and Leo as they discuss.You can check out Leo's work at www.co…
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Many people claim that the Bible is just fiction. Sometimes that's meant as an insult to the Bible. But fiction often tells us deeper truths about ourselves and the world. But is the Bible fact or fiction? Listen to this episode of One Question to discover the surprising answer from Pastor Adam!De către Adam Ericksen
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New Year's Edition - Perfectionism Kills
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Happy New Year! Do you try to keep New Year's resolutions? Why/why not?Perfectionism is a killer. I'm going to avoid it this year.Also, I'm going to tell a story about Legos®, a grocery store floral clerk, and a vase. It's gonna be great. :)De către Adam Ericksen
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What Caused You To Be a Defender of the LGBTQ Community?
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This episode's question comes from Princess, who asks how I became a "defender of the LGBTQIA+ community"? I will make some confessions in this episode as we explore working together for a better world.De către Adam Ericksen
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Braver Angels with Melinda Voss
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Politics increasingly seems like a violent sport where no one wins.Is there hope for a better politics?Join Pastor Adam as he talks with award winning journalist and member of Braver Angels as they discuss the hope for better politics.De către Melinda Voss, Adam Ericksen
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Our culture tells us who we are, but is our culture lying? You may have received harmful messages about yourself from religious leaders, capitalism, politicians, parents, and others. But those harmful messages are lies. Don't believe them. The truth is that at your core you are the object of God's affection and love. Check out this episode to hear …
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The Top 3 Most Underrated Chapters of the Bible
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In this episode, we explore the top three most underrated chapters of the Bible. We have three suggestions from social media friends, an honorable mention, and my vote for the most underrated passage in. the Bible.De către Adam Ericksen
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Who Is the Christlike Witch of the Bible?
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Did you know the only story in the Bible about a witch reveals her to be a Christ-like figure?Her story is found in 1 Samuel 28. We discuss her in today's episode of One Question with Pastor Adam.De către Adam Ericksen
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Google's Top Theology Questions
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You have questions about religion and theology. We all have questions. Even Google has questions.So in this episode, we will explore the top questions about theology from Google's search engine.De către Adam Ericksen
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Are You Still Here? The Rapture, Lauren Boebert, and Christian Nationalism
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The Rapture could have happened on Tuesday, according to one viral YouTube video. Are you still here?Also, Lauren Boebert went to the theater and a funny thing happened.Let's discuss on this episode of One Question with Pastor Adam.De către The Raven Foundation
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Is God Nonviolent with Dr. Sharon Putt
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Welcome to season 4 of One Question with Pastor Adam!In this first episode of season 4, we talk with Dr. Sharon Putt, Professor of Theology and Religion at Messiah University. Sharon helps us understand the ancient strands of Christianity that reveal the nonviolent love of God.Sharon is the author of many articles and books, including "Razing Hell:…
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Did Paul Think that Flesh Is Evil? with Dr. Ryan Hansen
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Paul had some pretty negative thoughts about the "flesh." But what did Paul mean by "flesh"? Did he hate flesh? Or was he talking about something different? How can the flesh be bad when Genesis 1 tells us that human bodies are good? Or that God became flesh in Jesus?Join Pastor Adam and Dr. Ryan Hansen as they discuss Paul and the flesh!…
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What They Don't Tell You About the Greatest Commandment
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Jesus says that the greatest commandment is to love God and to love your neighbor as you love yourself. Progressive Christianity emphasizes the commandment to love, but many of us struggle to love ourselves. No one teaches us how to love ourselves. Join me in this episode as we talk about practical ways that we can love ourselves as we love others.…
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What Does the Bible Say about Using Drugs? with Matthew Distefano
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Does the Bible say anything about drug use?You might be surprised! Join Pastor Adam and Matthew Distefano as they discuss drugs and the Bible.De către Adam Ericksen, Matthew Distefano
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What Is Religious Pluralism? with Professor Mark Waters
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Our nations and communities are getting more religiously diverse. This can be a good thing, but can also be dangerous. Fortunately, there are experts to help us navigate. In this episode. Pastor Adam talks with Mark Waters, Professor of Religion, about how religious pluralism can help.De către Mark Waters, Adam Ericksen
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Is the Nicene Creed Progressive? Part 2 - The Difference One Iota Makes
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In part 2 of this series, we discuss the rest of the Nicene Creed. The way the Creed talks about the Trinity, the cross, the Virgin Birth, the scriptures, judgment, and even hell, all have a lot in common with progressive Christianity. Check out this episode for more!De către Adam Ericksen
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Is the Nicene Creed Actually Progressive?
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We generally assume that the ancient creeds of Christianity are very conservative, but what if we've been wrong? What if the Nicene Creed is actually far more progressive than we ever thought? Join Pastor Adam as he explores in this episode of One Question with Pastor Adam.De către Adam Ericksen
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Is the Bible Just Another Myth? Part 3 - Creation and Gods of Wine
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Many claim that the Bible is just another retelling of myths from the ancient world, but is that true? Join Pastor Adam as he explores the Babylonian creation myth with the Jewish creation story. And then he explores the story of Dionysus, a god of wine, with Jesus, who turned water into wine. What are these stories telling us about violence? What …
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Is the Bible Just Another Myth? Part 2 - Horus and Jesus
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Many people claim that the Bible is just another myth. In part 1 of this series, we explored the Ascension of Jesus with the Ascension of the Roman god Romulus. In this episode, we explore the similarities and differences between Jesus and the god Horus. Are there similarities? Are there any differences? Check out this episode of One Question to fi…
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Does Romans 1 Condemn Homosexuality?
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Many claim that Romans 1 condemns homosexuality. But did Paul have homosexuality in mind when he wrote Romans? There are big clues in this chapter that Paul isn't talking about homosexuality. We explore this topic in this episode of One Question!De către Adam Ericksen
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Is the Bible Just Another Ancient Myth?
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Many find similarities between ancient myths and the Bible to be a reason for doubting the Bible's validity.There are similarities between the ancient myths and the Bible.But is the Bible just another ancient myth?We explore this topic in this episode of One Question with Pastor AdamDe către Adam Ericksen
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Is the Devil Real?Images of the devil have plagued the human imagination for centuries. But who, or what, is the devil? How does the Bible portray the devil?Is the devil real?Join this episode of One Question with Pastor Adam as we explore this topic!De către Adam Ericksen
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May the Fourth Be with You - What Star Wars Can Teach Us About Good and Evil
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May the Fourth Be With You - What Star Wars Can Teach Us about Good and EvilIn this episode recorded on May fourth, Pastor Adam talks about what Star Wars can teach us about good and evil, and relationships between parents and children. Hopefully, you will understand Star Wars in a radically new way!May the Fourth be with you. Always.…
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What is the Wisdom of Hobbits? - with Matthew Distefano
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What can hobbits teach us about power, violence, greed, and climate change?Pastor Adam talks with Matthew Distefano about his latest book, "The Wisdom of Hobbits: Unearthing Our Humanity at 3 Bagshot Row".De către Matthew Distefano, Adam Ericksen
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How the Book of Revelation Deconstructs Empire with Dr. Ryan Hansen
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Dr. Ryan Hansen joins the podcast today to discuss the Book of Revelation. Revelation is not a roadmap to the end of the world.Revelation is actually politically subversive literature that deconstructs the way of empire and reconstructs the way of God.Ryan Leif Hansen received a Ph.D. in New Testament from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary. …
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An ancient Christian tradition claims after his death, "Christ descended into hell..." But what did Christ do there? Are there any Biblical references to this? What does the descent into hell have to do with the resurrection?Pastor Adam explains resurrecting through hell in this episode of One Question with Pastor Adam.…
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Holy Week includes Palm Sunday, Holy Monday through Holy Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and Easter Sunday.But what is the significance of each day of Holy Week?De către Adam Ericksen
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Jane on TikTok states that God is evil and we shouldn't believe in God. This brings up questions: What is the relationship between God and evil? It God is good, then why is there so much evil in the world? Why do bad things happen to good people? Is God evil? In this episode of One Question with Pastor Adam, we explore these issues!…
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What Did Jesus Mean By, "I Am the Way, the Truth, and the Life?"
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In John 14:6, Jesus says, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."This statement has often been used by Christians as a weapon against other people. But is that what Jesus meant? Join this episode of One Question with Pastor Adam as we explore this important and often misused statement by Jesus.…
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Is it okay to refer to God as She? What about Mother?You might be surprised that the Bible is full of feminine imagery of God.Let's explore together in this episode of One Question with Pastor Adam!For more, see "Womanist Midrash" by Wilda Gaffney; "God Is a Black Woman" by Cristena Cleveland; and "She Who Is" by Elizabeth Johnson.…
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Should Women Lead in the Church?
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The Southern Baptist Convention recently disfellowshiped five churches from its organization because they have women leaders and preachers.Is the SBC right? Or should women be allowed to teach, preach, and lead churches?Let's discuss in this episode of One Question with Pastor Adam.De către The Raven Foundation
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What is Nonviolent Christianity?
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Yesterday, I officially launched my new website, Pastor Adam at adamericksen.org.Heartbreak_Time_Machine on Instagram asks “Is Violent Christianity the default?”Tragically, Christianity and violence have been united from very early on in Christian history.But I want to change that. At its core, Christianity is about the person Jesus Christ, who rev…
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