Episode 44: Get the Tea on The Gospels

You may think you know about the life and times of Jesus Christ, but did you know that Christmas almost didn't exist?! Pastor Gina and Rebecca go in-depth into the who, when, where and why of these cornerstone books of the New Testament.

Get the Tea on The Gospels
Challenging Christianity
Danielle Dadashi
Episode 43: Who's Messiah?

What makes a Messiah and why do we think Jesus is THE Messiah or is he? Turns out there's been a lot of them.

Who's Messiah?
Challenging Christianity
Danielle Dadashi
Episode 42: The Lion's Den

The Book of Daniel is about more than the lion's den. Come take a journey into this ancient political protest and see how it applies to your life today.

The Lion's Den
Challenging Christianity
Danielle Dadashi
Episode 41: Job's Tribulations

New guest Pastor Gina takes us through the book of Job. What lessons does this simple man with a hard life have for us? Where else can you turn within biblical writings to find solace during a hard time?

Job's Tribulations
Challenging Christianity
Danielle Dadashi
Episode 40: Faith Backgrounds

What are the differentiating factors between Christian religions? What draws you to a theology? Hillary Haden is with us to discuss her journey from fundamentalism to Lutheranism.

Faith Backgrounds
Challenging Christianity
Danielle Dadashi
Episode 39: The Lenten Season

Do you need Lent this year? Maybe not, but some day you will. Pastor Katy breaks down the who, what, when, where and why of Lent.

The Lenten Season
Challenging Christianity
Danielle Dadashi
Episode 38: Culture and Christianity

How does a society's culture affect the teachings in the bible over time? Is God against our culture, and our world, or working within it?

Culture and Christianity
Challenging Christianity
Danielle Dadashi
Episode 36: Feathers in the Air

Does life in somewhat-post-pandemic-but-not-really have you confused? Us too. Pastor Katy brings her wisdom and discusses recent sermons and other biblical passages that bring context and meaning to this time in global life.

Feathers in the Air
Challenging Christianity
Danielle Dadashi
Episode 35: Children and Church

Is taking children to church indoctrination? Join the conversation about why, when, and how to engage children in spiritual life.

Children and Church
Challenging Christianity
Danielle Dadashi
Episode 34: Are you a None?

This episode digs into the differences between spiritually seeking as an individual and dwelling as a part of a group. Rebecca and Danielle look into the growing group of the "religiously non-affliated."

Are You a None?
Challenging Christianity
Danielle Dadashi
Episode 33: Coping with Grief

“No one ever told me that grief felt so like fear.”C.S. Lewis. Join Pastor Rita Anderson as we discuss this overwhelming emotion.

Coping with Grief
Challenging Christianity
Danielle Dadashi
Episode 32: Not Your Childhood Christmas Story

What are we really waiting for during Advent? (hint, it's not the baby). And, isn't Christmas just a stolen pagen solstice holiday? Pastor Katy spills the secrets about the radical heart of Christmas.

Not Your Childhood Christmas Story
Challenging Christianity
Danielle Dadashi
Episode 31: The Book of Revelation

Apolocalypse might not mean what you think. Pastor Mike is back to reveal the hope in this oft mis-characterized book.

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The Book of Revelation
Challenging Christianity
Danielle Dadashi
Episode 28: Spiritual but Not Religious

Join Danielle and Rebecca as they discuss what it means to label yourself as non-religious, but still have connections and ties to an inner life. They discuss a Vox.comsurvey of Americans in this category and tell personal stories of their own.

Spiritual but Not Religious
Challenging Christianity
Danielle Dadashi
Episode 27: Raised Evangelical?

Pastor Mary-Alice joins us to talk about her journey from an evangelical background to becoming a Lutheran Pastor. Hear about the theology and spiritual moments that moved her to make that decision.

Episode 27: Raised Evangelical?
Challenging Christianity
Danielle Dadashi
Episode 26: Holiday Edition

Is Thanksgiving secular? What is the dream of Christmas? Just in time for the holidays, Pastor Mike, Rebecca and Danielle explore the mysteries of the season.

Holiday Edition
Challenging Christianity
Danielle Dadashi
Episode 25: Is it time to reform the church again?

Pastor Mike lays out his 12 principles for reforming the church in the 21st century. Has the Christian message become distorted? Do you think we need another Martin Luther moment? You don't want to miss this one.

Is it time to reform the church again?
Challenging Christianity
Danielle Dadashi