Slow Theology: Simple Faith for Chaotic Times

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ST51: Ways We Can't Be Like Jesus Jul 03, 2024

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**Possible Trigger Warning**
AJ and Nijay discuss the limitations of "righteous suffering" today. Jesus took abuse and harm upon himself from others for the salvation of the world. Is Jesus a model for abuse victims today? Are there areas of life where WWJD doesn't apply—where we shouldn't or can't imitate Jesus?

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ST50: "Work Out Your Salvation"—What is Paul Talking About? (Philippians 2:12) Jun 04, 2024

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In Philippians 2:12, Paul writes, "Work out your salvation with fear and trembling..." This verse has perplexed many readers, because on the surface it appears that Paul is talking about earning salvation, so what happened to justification by grace?? AJ and Nijay love talking about reading the Bible well in context, check it out.
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ST49: What the Questions Jesus Asked Teaches Us May 31, 2024

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Jesus is remembered as a great teacher, but he also had many conversations with people he met and he asked a lot of questions (well over 100 questions from the lips of Jesus in the Gospels). What can we learn about Jesus from his questions? What can we learn about the Gospel? What can we learn about our faith? AJ and Nijay reflect on these questions.

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ST48: What's the Best Bible Translation? (Hint: It's a Trick Question) May 23, 2024

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AJ and Nijay talk about a common question they get in the church and classroom: What's the best Bible translation? If you're curious, listen in on their conversation.

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ST47: From Spiritual Pride to Humility and Love May 20, 2024

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"We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves" (Rom 15:1)
Knowledge is good - the more you know the further you'll go (as they say). But it can also lead to pride, arrogance, and judgmentalism. AJ and Nijay chat about the dangers of spiritual pride and how to build up the other and not puff up oneself (1 Cor 8:1).

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ST46: Nurturing a Non-Reactive Theology May 08, 2024

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What happens when your theological heroes change their mind, let you down, or leave the faith? It can be uncomfortable, sometimes devastating. In keeping with the theme of "slow theology," AJ and Nijay address this struggle and encourage a non-reactive theology.

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ST45: Strange Religion (AJ Interviews Nijay) May 01, 2024

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In the previous episode, Nijay interviewed AJ about his latest book, The Gift of Thorns (ST44). This time around, AJ and Nijay chat about Nijay's latest, Strange Religion: How the First Christians Were Weird, Dangerous, and Compelling (Brazos Press, 2024).

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ST44: The Gift of Thorns (Nijay Interviews AJ) Apr 24, 2024

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AJ has written an important new book called THE GIFT OF THORNS. Nijay and AJ discuss why AJ wrote this, a bit of his own story, and how unfulfilled wants can lead us into deeper spiritual life with Christ. This is a raw and vulnerable conversation. (WARNING: adult content is briefly discussed)

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ST43: Praying "Deliver Us from Evil" (Slow Prayer) Apr 16, 2024

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AJ and Nijay finish out their series on the Lord's Prayer and how to process the prayer Jesus taught us and learn how to pray slowly and authentically before God. Can we (smarty-pants moderns) really believe in evil? Should we fear evil? What does deliverance/rescue look like? Listen in—and please give Slow Theology and rating on your preferred listening app.

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ST42: Praying "Lead Us Not Into Temptation" (Slow Prayer) Mar 25, 2024

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AJ and Nijay continue their series on prayer. They get into theological questions like "what is temptation?" and "Does God influence temptation, if so why?" But they also talk about how this prayer shapes our Christian lives.

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