489- 3 of 3 Easter Parables to the Religious

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“Have you heard the phrase: ‘Many are called, but few are chosen’? If so, do you think the chosen refer to the Jewish people, or perhaps the special elect of God? 

In today’s podcast and post we look at the third Easter parable that was given to the religious. I’m sure most of you have never considered the parable of the wedding banquet as an Easter parable, but that is exactly what it is.

Join me now as Jesus flips the script on our assumptions about who gets into the Kingdom of God, and who is picked out. 

488- 2 of 3 Easter Parables to the Religious

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“Why does Jesus tell religion that the Kingdom of God is being taken from them and given to the heathens? Specifically, why does he say this in the midst of the Easter story?”

In today’s podcast and post we visit the second of three parables Jesus gives to religion prior to his crucifixion. These texts are often omitted from Easter, but I will build a case for why they need to be included.

Join me now as Jesus offers a story that reveals just how wrong religion is regarding the Kingdom of God

487- 1 of 3 Easter Parables to the Religious

This Easter, pastors and teachers are going to offer outsiders a way to reconnect with God because that is essentially the business of religion. But what if access to God is outside of religion? What would your pastor say about that?

In today’s podcast and post we consider our first of three Easter parables which are not favorable toward the religious mind. If we are to truly experience Easter this year, perhaps we need to adopt Jesus’ integral teaching about religion.

Join me now as we follow Christ back into the temple where he offers a parable to the religious mind, and reveals how all comers can access God and His Kingdom now.

486-Easter Tweeners NOT Insignificant

During Easter, we are a familiar with the stories of Jesus riding into town on a donkey, his arrest, crucifixion, and resurrection, but did you know there are twenty more parts to the story? What about all of those?

In today’s podcast and post we continue to look over Christ’s shoulder as we follow him through the end of his life. I’ll explain why these passages have been recategorized outside of the Easter narrative.

Join me now as we begin putting these stories back where they belong, and rediscover why the Easter season is not about making converts or joining religion.

485-Jesus and the Religious Industrial Complex

“Why do you suppose that the story of Jesus throwing out the moneychangers in the temple has virtually no impact on pastors and running the church like a business?”

In today’s podcast and post, we continue following Christ into one of his most subversive acts toward religion. I’ll provide the historical context and compare it to the modern-day Sunday Big Show.

Join me now as we look closely at Jesus’ angry rebuke upon religion, and ask ourselves why the modern church continues to ignore his message.

484-Inevitable Terrible Traps: part 2

“Does it really make a difference if the Bible isn’t interpreted correctly? When a passage doesn’t make sense, or seems impossible, how many people just move on from it as if it doesn’t really matter?

In today’s podcast and post I will offer an interpretation that I hope will help you, and that will free you from having this verse misused against you. 

Join me now as class is in session, and we follow Christ into one of his most controversial conversations, and do our best to hear his teaching again…for the very first time.

483- Inevitable Terrible Traps: part 1

“Have you ever found yourself wrestling with a verse from the Bible? One which didn’t seem to make sense, or seemed incongruent, or seemed impossible to take literally?

In today’s podcast and post, we lay the groundwork for one of those verses that creates so much tension, confusion, and even division. Is it really that difficult or is has religion made it so? 

Join me now as I set the stage for a passage that religion insists must be interpreted literally, but no one ever does, not even those who teach it

482-Who’s the Best?

“Is there anything wrong with wanting to be the best? To be the next greatest thing? Of course not, unless you’re trying to go to heaven.

In today’s podcast and post, we shadow Christ in one of his teachings about heaven. He gives explicit instructions on how we are to enter it, and surprisingly everything religion told us we needed to do is not even mentioned.

Join me now as we hear this story again for the very first time, and consider who really is the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven.

481-Fix Your Faith 8: Conclusion: Ten Watersheds

“What do you think are the most common areas of confusion when it comes to spiritual formation?”

In today’s podcast and post, we conclude our series entitled “Fix Your Faith” with a look at ten watershed issues that either stunt our growth and hold us captive, or truly set our lives free.

Join me now as I give you just a taste of these key considerations which I hope will start you into a transformative discovery, and fix your faith.

480-Fix Your Faith: Politically Over-Identified

“Do you think that the bible aligns more with conservative politics or liberal politics? If you feel the answer is very clear, then guess what?…You’ve taken the mark of the Beast.”

In today’s podcast and post we continue our series entitled “Fix Your Faith” with an examination of the authority of politics and the State. Influencers and commentors love to use the Bible for their political end, but don’t be so easily convinced.

Join me now as I show you the persona behind politics and how to you can become free from your slavery to it.