I have a 25 minute commute to work. Sometimes I listen to Conservative Talk Radio, but when I am looking for something with a little less doom and gloom, I listen to Podcasts.
Two Podcasts I almost never miss an episode of are the (1) The God Journey by Wayne Jacobsen, and (2) Beyond the Box by Raborn Johnson and Steve Sensenig.
A blogging friend of mine, Brandon Chase, recently started his own podcast. I listened to the first two episodes last week. All I can is WOW. If you like listening to Podcasts about theological topics like the things we discuss here on this blog, I highly recommend Brandon’s “Real Life Radio” podcast. Keep it up, Brandon!
Click any of the links above to subscribe to their Podcasts through iTunes.
Brandon’s first two episodes were a discussion with Jamal Jivanjee. They discussed many of the things I have been writing about on this blog during the past couple years (prior to the current Calvinism series). They say some quite controversial things about Scripture, God, and the church. What a challenging discussion! In fact, I think that Jamal got himself in a bit of trouble by some of the things they discussed… listen to the two Podcasts and then go read his blog to find out why… You should also read Brandon’s blog.
If you subscribe to any of these podcasts, let me know what you think!
As a bonus, I often enjoy listening to The Free Believers Network Podcast as well. The discussion from 7/27/2014 called “Heaven is for NOW” was fantastic.
Wow, Jeremy. This is very generous and kind endorsement. I deeply appreciate you. Blessings, friend.
So far I have listened to the first two podcasts, Brandon’s discussions with Jamal, and found them very interesting. Follow-up discussions on some of the issues raised can be found on Brandon’s and Jamal’s blogs.
The Jewish theologians I have talked with tend to handle their Scriptures creatively and welcome a diversity of understanding and application of those Scriptures. In Protestantism many of us in reality do something similar with our ten thousand plus denominations, each with its own take on Scripture and theology. Rather than welcome diversity, however, some of us seem to think we have the only correct understanding, and in practice tend to isolate ourselves from the larger Christian community.
Join Brandon and Jamal as they discuss their developing thoughts on new ways of understanding. Listen to the podcasts first, then read the discussions on their blogs.
Caution, go to the podcast and look at Tom Zinter’s post you will find the errors of this blogger. It is based on the belief of universalism
I did go to all three podcasts on this blogger’s website (Brandon Chase) and found no comment by Tom Zinter. I have also listened to the podcasts and did not hear universalism as you probably define it. Brandon and Jamal spoke of the “inclusionary Gospel” (the inclusive Gospel). Most “Christians” believe that the Gospel is for everyone. We have to decide for ourselves if we choose to accept it.
I think the comment from Tom Zinter is found here:
http://jamaljivanjee.com/2015/01/jealousy-explained-the-evangelical-view-of-the-cross-debunked-a-new-audio-conversation/
Jeremy is correct. The comment in question is in Jamal’s comment thread.
Ricky, I didn’t respond to Mr. Zinter because unlike most of the dialogue, even in disagreement, he was unfair in his claims, and certainly not balanced. You are doing the same here, I’m afraid.
To borrow a quote from Fr. Robert Capon, “I am, and I am not a Universalist.” I believe that the Gospel is Universal, it has a catholicity – it is for all. I believe that Christ is all, is in all, and all things are held together in Him. I believe all things are being summed up in Him. I believe that all means all. All are included in His finished work. It is indeed, Universal.
That being said, is every person’s acceptance of this Gospel Universal? Of course, I cannot dogmatically say that. Nevertheless, man’s acceptance, agreement or realization of their inclusion, or not, does not change or negate their inclusion. All are in Christ. This is an Objective reality, in my opinion. Will all make this a subjective reality in their own experience? I don’t know. But I hope. I trust that God is Good. God is Love. I trust that Love never fails, and every knee will bow. I have hope that the universal realization of mankind’s inclusion in the Fellowship of Love will take place, in this age or an age to come. The Gates of Heaven are always open, day and night. They never shut. Never.
I bet you are a Universalist, too, friend.
Sam, click on; go read his blog on Jeremy’s e-mail then on the end of his post there are two audio conversations you can listen too and I listened to the recent audio and found this post. Also you can look at the other audio and find post that disagreeing with really great deal of liberal views from this blogger also
We don’t fit into a 25-minute commute very well 😉
Haha! Yeah, Steve, I have to break you guys up over several days, usually. Always worth it, btw. Great work!
Steve, yeah, yours often take several days to get through… ha!