Adam Ericksen public
[search 0]
Mai Mult
Download the App!
show episodes
 
Artwork

1
Jesus Unmasked

The Raven Foundation

Unsubscribe
Unsubscribe
Lunar+
 
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.
  continue reading
 
Loading …
show series
 
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…
  continue reading
 
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…
  continue reading
 
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…
  continue reading
 
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 …
  continue reading
 
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…
  continue reading
 
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.…
  continue reading
 
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 …
  continue reading
 
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…
  continue reading
 
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 …
  continue reading
 
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:…
  continue reading
 
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!…
  continue reading
 
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.…
  continue reading
 
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
  continue reading
 
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
  continue reading
 
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 …
  continue reading
 
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…
  continue reading
 
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
  continue reading
 
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.…
  continue reading
 
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. …
  continue reading
 
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.…
  continue reading
 
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!…
  continue reading
 
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.…
  continue reading
 
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.…
  continue reading
 
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
  continue reading
 
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…
  continue reading
 
Loading …

Ghid rapid de referință