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Ukraine, Russia and the Christian Response Mar 10, 2022

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Greg and R.D. share what's been on their hearts and minds with regards to the conflict in Ukraine and what that means for Christians in a world that feels more frightening every day.

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An Announcement Jan 27, 2022

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We've decided right now it's best for us to take a break. We will be back soon.

The Biblical Worldview and Abortion with Special Guest Stacie Johnson Jan 20, 2022

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This week, Greg and RD are joined by Stacie Johnson to discuss abortion through the lens of a biblical worldview. How can we as believers be faithful to scripture in this area? Does science agree with the Bible? How can we engage our friend's with grace and truth?

This podcast is part of a series with our sister podcast, Life Reframed. Find their episode here.

Stacie Johnson is the Pastor of Equipping & Worldview Formation at Fellowship Church as part of the Adult Ministries Team. Her interests are in discipleship, the Gospel and how they play out in culture.

Stacie references Scott Klusendorf who wrote The Case for Life: Equipping Christians to Engage the Culture.

RD references The Rise of Christianity: How the Obscure, Marginal Jesus Movement Became the Dominant Religious Force in the Western World in a Few Centuries by Rodney Stark

Stacie references Deeper Still ministries in Knoxville, TN.

RD references Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson

Stacie provided these resources for further education:
-A debate between Nadine Strossen and Scott Klusendorf that showcases both sides of the issues.
- Break Point from the Colson Center is a great resource for all things worldview.

RD reads from Psalm 139:13-16 (ESV):

For you formed my inward parts;

you knitted me together in my mother's womb.

I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made

Wonderful are your works;

my soul knows it very well.

My frame was not hidden from you,

when I was being made in secret,

intricately woven in the depths of the earth.

Your eyes saw my unformed substance;

in your book were written, every one of them,

the days that were formed for me,

when as yet there was none of them.

Q&A Dec 02, 2021

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It’s Christmas time which means we’re having a Q&A addressing questions such as “Does the Bible condone slavery?” And “What do I do when someone tells me they’ve heard a word from God?”. Also, of course, Greg and RD share some of their Christmas season favorites and hot takes.

Here’s an article from the Gospel Coalition that RD references.

Greg references Exodus 21:16

RD references Powers and Thrones by Dan Jones

RD references Acts 16 -17

RD references 2 Corinthians 8

RD references Psalm 37:4

Christmas Films referenced:

Elf

It’s a Wonderful Life

Home Alone

Home Alone 2

Merry Christmas y’all.

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Thanksgiving Hot Takes With Emily McClenagan And Jen Pinkner Nov 25, 2021

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This week, Greg and RD invited their wives, Emily and Jen on the show to discuss Thanksgiving traditions and hot takes.

Both Emily and Jen are artists and you can find their work online.

Greg and RD start by referring back to an earlier episode about Hot Takes. This is where you can find RD’s take on Aubrey’s.

The film 2003 film Elf is referenced.

Andrew Peterson’s Christmas album Behold the Lamb of God is referenced.

THE Q&A IS HAPPENING. Submit questions via offstage@fellowshipknox.org

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Gambling Nov 18, 2021

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Greg and RD examine gambling in light of wisdom and the Gospel. Is Gambling a sin? How do we discern if it's wise to participate? Is it simply "all in good fun"?

Greg references 1 Corinthians 6 throughout the podcast.

RD references Colossians 3:2

Greg references Hebrews 12:1-3

RD references the television show Mad Men.

RD reads Philippians 4:8:

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.

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The Subversive Savior Nov 11, 2021

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This week, Greg and RD dig into Jesus' uncanny ability to defy and subvert everyone's expectations and understandings of him.

Greg references John 6

RD references a book by Jared C. Wilson, Your Jesus is Too Safe

RD references Colossians 1:15

RD reads from Matthew 11:1-6

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The Christian Path Of Denying The Self Nov 04, 2021

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Finding ourselves, creating ourselves and self-actualization are conversations our culture is hyper-focused on right now. But Jesus speaks of denying ourselves as the way. What does this mean for us in 2021 as people and as the church?

Greg and RD start by referring back to an earlier episode about Hot Takes. This is where you can find RD’s take on Aubrey’s.

Greg references an easier episode The Dangers of The Therapeutic Gospel

Greg references the documentary The Way Down

RD references a quote from C.S. Lewis in Mere Christianity:

“Imagine yourself as a living house. God comes in to rebuild that house. At first, perhaps, you can understand what He is doing. He is getting the drains right and stopping the leaks in the roof and so on; you knew that those jobs needed doing and so you are not surprised. But presently He starts knocking the house about in a way that hurts abominably and does not seem to make any sense. What on earth is He up to? The explanation is that He is building quite a different house from the one you thought of - throwing out a new wing here, putting on an extra floor there, running up towers, making courtyards. You thought you were being made into a decent little cottage: but He is building a palace. He intends to come and live in it Himself.”

Greg references Mark 1:16-20

Greg references John 21

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Halloween, Ghosts and Demons Oct 28, 2021

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Should Christians celebrate Halloween? Are ghosts real? Aren't there ghosts in the Bible? What about demons? Would RD dress up as Batman? This week, Greg and RD tackle all of these questions and more.

Greg and RD Mention Kyle Landis who is the Pastor of Mobilization at Fellowship Church.

Greg and RD reference a quote from CS Lewis in The Screwtape Letters

“There are two equal and opposite errors into which our race can fall about the devils. One is to disbelieve in their existence. The other is to believe, and to feel an excessive and unhealthy interest in them. They themselves are equally pleased by both errors and hail a materialist or a magician with the same delight.”

Greg discusses 2 Corinthians 12

RD References Live No Lies by John Mark Comer

RD References Colossians 1:20

Greg references a 1st season episode Does God Car About Football?

Greg references Jude 9

RD references Ephesians 6

Greg references Acts 16

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Bible Study: The Book Of Acts Oct 21, 2021

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Continuing our series going through every book of the Bible, RD and Greg dive into Acts and discuss the Apostles, stories of the early church and the theology we find in the book.

This episode is part of a series going through the books of the Bible. Here’s past episodes:

Did we mention we did Romans?

And also Romans

RD references the Bible Project

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