Growing in Grace

Growing in Grace is a weekly program featuring informal conversation to help with growth in understanding the gospel, and to live in the freedom that comes through Jesus Christ.

Rank #1: 513. Randomly Addressing Commonly Held Beliefs (Part 1).
Randomly Addressing Commonly Held Beliefs (Part 1)

Rank #2: 541. "If My People...".
"If My People..."

Beyond the Box

Two guys thinking out loud about life beyond the box of institutional religion

Rank #1: “the satan” with Michael Hardin and Brad Jersak.
In this episode Ray is joined by Michael Hardin and Brad Jersak for a discussion on “the satan”. Who is the satan? What is the satan? Does a personal devil exist, or is satan an anthropological entity? These questions and more are addressed in this in-depth conversation on the nature of evil, and it just might be WORSE than you think! Thank you to both Michael and Brad for taking the time to share their hearts and thoughts with us! Check out the book mentioned in this episode Understanding Spiritual Warfare: Four Views to read more about the ongoing debate about the nature of evil.

Rank #2: The Unspeakable with James W. Douglass.
What do the assassinations of Gandhi, John F. Kennedy, Malcolm X, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Robert Kennedy have to teach us today? Is there a thread that runs through the lives and deaths of these well-known victims of assassination? These are the questions that Jim Douglass has been asking through his eye-opening series of books on “The Unspeakable”. Join Ray as he speaks of “The Unspeakable” with Jim Douglass and find out how Jesus might just be in the middle of it all – standing for truth and love in the midst of the powers that be. Check out the important books JFK and the Unspeakable: Why He Died and Why It Matters and Gandhi and the Unspeakable: His Final Experiment with Truth. Thank you Mr. Douglass for taking the time to share this important conversation with us!

The Unchurching Podcast

Right now millions of believers are leaving the organized church, without abandoning their faith. Join Richard Jacobson, author of Unchurching: Christianity Without Churchianity, and his good friend, Gunnar Falk, as they discuss real life experiences in genuine spiritual community, outside the box.

Rank #1: 052 Unchurching myths.
Richard addresses five misconceptions he's encountered about his book, Unchurching: Christianity Without Churchianity. To learn more about unchurching, please go to: http://www.unchurching.com To learn more about the Unchurching Comic Book, please go to: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/richardjacobson/unchurching-comic-book/ To check out the book, Unchurching: Christianity Without Churchianity, please go to: https://www.amazon.com/Unchurching-Christianity-Churchianity-Richard-Jacobson/dp/0692749950/

Rank #2: 048 Not your pastors.
In this episode, Richard talks with Jason and Alex from Not Your Pastor’s Podcast, to find out how a year of podcasting has reshaped their concept of church and ministry. To check out the two-part interview they did with Richard on their podcast, see the links below. Unchurching with Author Richard Jacobson, Part 1: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/08-unchurching-with-author-richard-jacobson-pt-1/id1132867824?i=1000376614660&mt=2 Unchurching with Author Richard Jacobson, Part 2:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/09-unchurching-with-author-richard-jacobson-pt-2/id1132867824?i=1000376937276&mt=2

The God Journey

An ever-expanding conversation for those living beyond religious performance

Rank #1: Erring On the Side of Love (#703).
"We have to question the intentions of any group that insists on disdain toward other people as a membership requirement," said Brené Brown, in Daring Greatly.  Wayne's two coauthors for A Language of Healing for a Polarized Nation, Bob Prater of Bakersfield, CA and Arnita Taylor of Dallas, TX, join him for a discussion on how to live generously in the world, especially with people who we might be tempted to perceive as our enemy. They talk about having a growth mindset that allows you to take in new experiences and learn from them. Their new book releases November 19. If you'd like to be part of the Launch Team for this book or to join the authors in Dallas or Southern call, see Wayne's blog about how to do that. If you'd like to pre-order your book, you can do so at the link below.Podcast Notes: A Language of Healing for pre-orders or to RSVP for events around the book launch in Dallas and in Los Angeles Previous Podcasts with Arnita Email Arnita Previous Podcasts with Bob Email Bob If You Can Help Us in Kenya

Rank #2: Could the Religious Right be Wrong? (#690).
What if the religious right is religiously wrong? That's the question Paul Swearengin wrestles with in his new book, Joseph Comes to Town. This fictional tale considers how Jesus might have engaged people if he had come in our century, to the current political climate of the United States. A former pastor from a politically active marriage, Paul has a unique vantage point to wrestle with this important subject matter and has crafted an engaging story that will make you think about it yourself. He joins Wayne for a discussion about the current state of politics and how it reflects on evangelicals and the Gospel. They also discuss a Time article about how President Trump manipulates the fear of many Christians to solidfy their support. WARNING: If you don't enjoy honest political dialog, feel free to skip this one. Podcast Notes: Email Paul Paul's website: The Nonpartison Evangelical Order Paul's Book Time article: Evangelicals Are Supporting Trump Out of Fear If You Can Help Us in Kenya

The Grace Course Podcast

God looks like Jesus... and so do you!

Rank #1: TGC - 026 - An Intro to Spiral Dynamics.
Spiral Dynamics is an amazing model of human psychological development. It tracks how the human mind develops and can give us incredible insight into where, we, others, our families, churches, nations etc. are at in our personal development. It can also give us incredible insight into how we can interact with others at different stages as well as what we ourselves can do to continue to grow up the spiral.Over 70 independent primary studies done over almost 100 years in dozens of different cultures and supported by 100’s of other studies have shown pretty conclusively that there is a direction in which the human psyche moves as it develops. That is to say, the way humans grow and develop has been mapped out quite a bit. We know what steps most people take as they grow in the way they see the world, and this in turn effects how our societies, cultures and faiths look.In this series we look at this roadmap to see where are we on the journey, where are we going and how might we use this information to interact more healthily with others and grow more intentionally.These videos are seriously in depth and will take some serious time to watch and will require a lot of additional time to process in serious contemplation if you are to get the most out of them.In this first video we are going to look at why understanding human psychological development is important and how you can use it to grow more effectively in your faith and interact with others who are at different stages than you are.The stages as discussed in this video are just a very quick summary and I would strongly recommend you watch the more indepth videos later in the series as well.I cannot stress enough that this is a HUGE topic that has a massive scope for changing your life. It is also likely to upset you profoundly unless you are already well on the way to deconstructing your faith. You have been warned.To watch the whole series for free check out https://www.thegracecourse.com

Rank #2: TGC - 006 - Tina Schermer Sellers - God & Sex.
This week’s interview is with renowned sexologist – Dr. Tina Schermer Sellers.Tina is a sex guru. She has a Ph.D. in clinical sexology, has done formal research on the effect of sexual shame on couples’ intimacy, has a great a blog, started an online community called Thank God for Sex, hosts regular intimacy retreats for couples, speaks at various venues, is the author of Sex, God & the Conservative Church, and established the Northwest Institute on Intimacy encouraging all therapists who treat couples to become proficient at improving intimacy and sexuality in the people they serve.

Perichoresis.org Podcast

Free podcasts from Dr. C. Baxter Kruger. For more resources be sure to visit www.perichoresis.org.

Rank #1: The Great Dance: The Christian Vision Revisited 1.
The original lectures delivered before the book. Dr. Kruger charts a course from the beautiful Trinitarian life of God to the incarnation of the Son and the union of humanity with the Triune God in Jesus Christ. In the light of the relationship Jesus has established between the life he lives with his Father and Spirit and the human race, Baxter interprets our human existence here and now and nothing short of our participation in the Trinitarian life itself. You will see yourself and your “ordinary” human existence in a breathtaking light. Dr. Kruger also address the question, “If we are included in the life of the Trinity, why are our lives such a mess?” Lectures: (1) The Trinity and the Logic of the Universe, (2) The Great Dance Extended, (3) The River Running Through it All, (4) Legends in Our Own Minds.

Rank #2: Home (Revisited) Lecture 1.
The human heart longs for meaning and purpose. We are not made to live for ourselves. Meaninglessness is too great a burden to bear. But why are we here and what is our life about? In this series Dr. Kruger sets forward the fact that we are all included in the Triune life of God and this inclusion is the source of our longing. We are not here by accident. We are not the product of random processes that just happened to lead to our existence. We are here by plan and purpose of the Triune God. The deepest longing of our hearts is to be known by the Father himself, and not just known but loved and cherished and appreciated. There is no human happiness until we see ourselves so loved and cherished and indeed ‘appreciated’ by the Father himself. And that is who we truly are. This series is simple, powerful and inspiring.

The Flipside Podcast with Joshua Tongol

Author of "So You Thought You Knew" and "The Secret to Awesomeness"

Rank #1: #026 Greg Doyle: How to Get Out of Body and Explore the Greater Realms for Yourself!.
In this episode of The Flipside Podcast, I chat with Greg Doyle. He's a former professional classical musician who first discovered meditation primarily to combat stage fright. In 1999, he awakened to the reality of the phenomenon of astral projection. This life-changing experience expanded his consciousness—altering the very perception of his being at a fundamental level, which then ended up changing the course of his career. Greg is the author of Awakening the Giant Within: A Personal Adventure into the Astral Realms, which details his experiences in the astral world. He holds astral travel workshops, meditation classes and offers healing sessions as a Reiki master in Brisbane. IN THIS EPISODE, GREG ANSWERS THE FOLLOWING: • How would you define astral projection?• What's the difference between dreaming and astral travel?• What is the purpose for astral traveling?• What happens to your senses when you're out-of-body?• What's the difference between the astral ream to our physical reality here?• How did you get into Reiki?• What happened when you saw your past lives?• Ever come across any alien intelligence or extra terrestrials?• Talk about the time you were taken up on some sort of space craft.• What about "lower entities" and lower astral realms?• Is everyone able to journey out of the body?• What are some astral projection techniques?• How has astral traveling impacted your life?• How have your friends and family reacted to your experiences? SUPPORT THIS PODCAST TO HELP KEEP IT RUNNING! • Please Support This Podcast by Making a Donation (any amount helps!) LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE WebsiteAstral Travel Course - Discount Included (expires Oct. 8, 2018)BooksYoutube ChannelFacebook Page JOSHUA'S LINKS: WebsiteLife CoachingFacebookTwitteriTunes Instagram

Rank #2: #022 Howard Storm: Atheist Professor Meets Jesus & Visits Heaven and Hell During NDE.
In this episode of The Flipside Podcast, I chat with Howard Storm. He's a former atheist who had a near-death experience that literally changed his life forever, which is chronicled in his book My Descent Into Death: A Second Chance at Life. Howard has had to the opportunity to share his story on many well-known platforms such as The Oprah Show, NBC’s Today Show, 48 Hours, Discovery Channel, and Coast to Coast AM. IN THIS EPISODE, HOWARD ANSWERS THE FOLLOWING: • Did you grow up religious? • Talk about your near-death experience. • Why were you being led into “hell”? • Were you tortured by demons? • What happened when you prayed to God? • What happened when you yelled out "Jesus, save me!"? • How did you communicate with the saints and angels? • What was the purpose of seeing your Life Review? • What do you make of other NDE stories that have no Jesus … no judgment … no hell, etc.? • Who did Jesus say he is? • Is The Christ and Jesus the same being? • Are there other planes of reality besides "heaven" and "hell"? • Does God judge us? • What are you thoughts on Christian Universalism? • Is hell the absence of God? • What other experiences have you had with angels after your NDE? • How did your friends and family react when you started sharing your NDE? • How has your life changed after this experience? • Any closing thoughts or advice you wanna give to our listeners? SUPPORT THIS PODCAST TO HELP KEEP IT RUNNING! • Please Support This Podcast by Making a Donation (any amount helps!) LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Howard Storm's WebsiteHoward on FacebookHoward's Books 

Unconditional Love International - The Ministry of Malcolm Smith

For over 60 years Malcolm Smith has brought in-depth Biblical teaching to the body of Christ. The nucleus of this teaching is to help all believers come to a vibrant, relevant understanding of the unconditional, unending, unwavering, covenant love of God. Malcolm Smith is not an evangelist but, as he often describes himself, is an evangelist to the evangelized, teaching believers who they are in Christ, the beloved of God and His dwelling place through the Spirit.

Rank #1: 173 - Radical Grace.
Recorded at http://unconditionallovefellowship.com/webinars/

Rank #2: 255 - Good Father.
Recorded at http://unconditionallovefellowship.com/webinars/

Christ is All: Frank Viola Audio

Conference messages, interviews, monologues and creative sketches by Frank Viola Author.

Rank #1: Living by the Indwelling Life of Christ.
An introduction to learning to live by the indwelling life of Christ by Frank Viola. If you are interested in hearing the rest of the series, all the messages are part of a new online course that includes a practical workbook. Click here to get the course

Rank #2: Frank Viola and George Barna: Round One.
The first interview with Frank Viola and George Barna on their book Pagan Christianity. The second interview also appears on this podcast site.

Lifestream.org Podcast

Live Loved. Live Free. Live Full.

Rank #1: Transitions 3: Sin and Shame .
The disease of sin and shame infects us all and blinds us to God's reality, must be dealt with if we are going to enter into the relationship of affection Father wants with us.This is some of the most significant teaching that Wayne does around the world to help people break free of the bondage of religion and embrace an...

Rank #2: The Jesus Lens #1 - The Starting Point.
Today we're beginning to release the audio from my recent recording in Indianapolis about how he engages Scripture in his own personal journey. Culminating forty years of study and devotional reading, The Jesus Lens is designed it help people understand how to read and interpret Scripture as the story of God's unfolding...

Adventures In Grace

This is THE podcast to discover the depths of God's unconditional love toward you. This show will help you know of God's amazing, covenant love toward you, and to realize that practically in day-to-day life.

Rank #1: #085 - A More Christ-like God Intro (Brad Jersak Interview).
In this episode, you will— Hear details on our new series on "A More Christlike God" by Brad Jersak Understand the themes of the book. Hear my interview with Brad about the major topics of the book. Discover what we will be covering in the next weeks. To get a copy of the free worksheet for this study, please click here.

Rank #2: #086 - What is God Really Like?.
In this episode, you will— Look into how we constantly "box" God in, including theology Discover the way we bring our bias into understanding God. Hear that Jesus is the beginning point of truly knowing God. Discover what we will be covering in the next weeks. To get a copy of the free worksheet for this study, please click here.

Basic Gospel

The Gospel of Jesus Christ is simple, powerful, and life changing. It declares the love of God for mankind. It is the good news people long to hear. Radio delivers it straight to the heart. But it is not enough just to hear the good news. God wants to make His love a reality in our lives. He wants us to believe it and live it. At Basic Gospel, we are dedicated to proclaiming the name of Jesus Christ and the profound simplicity of His love and grace. Our hope is that the clear presentation of the Basic Gospel and the singular focus on the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ will anchor listeners to the love of God and will encourage them to experience the fullness of the New Covenant life that is theirs in Christ.

Rank #1: Do You Have Peace?.
"Be sure to listen to the interview with Dr. John Lennox that were aired Tuesday and Wednesday. And Can Science Explain Everything? https://store.basicgospel.net/product/BCSE.html * Science and philosophy ask the question, why is there something instead of nothing? The simply answer is God. And God created us in his image. "Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. ..." Romans 5:1-2 8 * Do you have peace with God? * Would you please explain John 14:21? What does "know my commandments and keep them mean?" * I struggle with cussing. What do I do with that sin? * Is Biblical tongues for today? * What does the Bible say about having alcoholic drinks? Is it ok to drink?

Rank #2: The Top Ten: John 17.
"In John 17, eternal life is laid out in all its glory. Through Jesus' own words, we learn that Jesus has the authority to give eternal life and that it is a new quality of life for us here and now. It is knowing God, namely knowing Jesus Christ. He ends the passage by praying for unity, the same unity he enjoys with the Father. Like the disciples, we too share the glory of the Father. And he promises to continue to make the Father known to us, so that his love will be in us.

Not Your Pastors Podcast

Based in 1996 two fictional want-to-be pastors, Alex and Jason recount the brutal butcherings of the Bible they were exposed to in the evangelical church. Then, as any low-budget 90s VHS christian special would, they travel to the future (present day) to see the impacts and repercussions of those teachings. Don't be left behind, listen today! www.notyourpastors.com

Rank #1: 33 - Body Shaming, Porn, and Trump w Feminist Therapist Hillary McBride.
In part two of Not Your Pastor’s Feminist Series, the brilliant Hillary McBride joins Alex and Jason to talk about her upcoming book “Mothers, Daughters, and Body Image: Learning to Love Ourselves as We Are.” Hillary is a feminist Therapist and enlightens the guys on body shaming, porn, trauma, and gives Alex and our listeners powerful advice for raising their daughters to be equals! This is an absolute must listen!Links:Hillary’s Book: http://a.co/1GSfWYU Website: http://hillarylmcbride.comTwitter: @hillarylmcbrideTwitter | @NYPastors #NYPPulpitFacebook | @NotYourPastorInstagram | @NYPPWeb | www.notyourpastorspodcast.com If you’d like to contribute a sermon to our Pulpit project, please visit www.notyourpastorspodcast.com/pulpit for details.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/notyourpastors/message

Rank #2: 27 - Rubbing Out a Porn Episode with Dan Taylor.
Porn isn’t a problem in church, it’s a shitty solution. Edmonton based comedian and pastor Dan Taylor joins us to talk about porn, masturbation, marriage, wet dreams, and more! We share embarrassing stories, have some fun, and get serious about the real problem of porn. This episode isn’t just for men, but women as well, though in the future we will explore this topic more from a female perspective.Hear more from Dan at http://dantaylortalks.ca/Watch this video from Dan, its hilarious! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLJJR9OOhMY&t=2sTwitter | @NYPastors #NYPPulpitFacebook | @NotYourPastorInstagram | @NYPPWeb | www.notyourpastorspodcast.com If you’d like to contribute a sermon to our Pulpit project, please visit www.notyourpastorspodcast.com/pulpit for details.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/notyourpastors/message

You're Included - Audio Podcast

Dr. J. Michael Feazell sits down with influential Christian theologians, professors, and writers to discuss Trinitarian topics on a personal level. Dr. J. Michael Feazell is Vice President of Grace Communion International, a Christian fellowship with 42,000 members, worshipping in more than 900 congregations in 100 nations worldwide.

Rank #1: Alan Torrance: God's Wrath, Hell, and the Role of Science.
The wrath of God and hell come about because of God's love. Good science indicates God's existence.

Rank #2: Gary Deddo: Karl Barth and His Theology.
Dr. Deddo and Mike Feazell discuss the importance of theologian Karl Barth: He is important because he pointed to the gospel, and God as he revealed himself in Scripture.

Seed to Seed with John and Beverley Sheasby

A monthly message of God's grace and favor shown in His goodness toward us through Jesus.

Rank #1: Know Who You Are | Seed to Seed January 2019.

Rank #2: Hello, My Name Is… | Seed to Seed March 2018.