The Failed Christian

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S3E8 - Revisiting "Repentance" Jul 31, 2023

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Repentance is a beautiful gift, but for many people raised in the church it developed a negative and shaming outcome. Repentance is the simple acknowledgment, “I was going the wrong way,” and then making the change of course. Where this falls short is when someone over-analyzes their life with what is “right” and “wrong” and then beats themself up over making the “wrong” decision. This is not repentance. The key element of true and effective repentance is communion with God, where who He is begins to rub off on you. When you experience Him, something shifts within that causes you to want to be more like Him.

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S3E7 - Revisiting "Prayer" Jul 24, 2023

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Prayer is something that is built into the Christian life and has been pivotal in my spiritual development and health. For some, prayer was stressful, frustrating and shaming. In this episode, my guest and I talk about the essence of prayer and how it’s so simple and can lead to life that is full of wisdom, communion and peace. If you’ve had a hard time with prayer, have a listen with an open heart and engage God with us. I must confess, after we recorded this episode, all I wanted to do was pray! :D

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S3E6 - Revisiting "Heaven & Hell" Jul 17, 2023

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Heaven and hell and the afterlife is a very complex topic. The reason being that the Bible makes certain things clear but the majority of scripture around this topic is highly subjective and left open to interpretation. Our conversation today is not a debate about opinions but rather an exploration around the importance of this life here and now. Heaven and hell have been used to manipulate, demonize and attack people and our hope is to revisit this topic to provide clarity and grace.

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S3E5 - Revisiting "The Gospel" Jul 10, 2023

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The “gospel” is a term commonly used in Christianity, but it can mean many different things depending on the church denomination you’re associated with. In addition, the Bible itself doesn’t clearly define the gospel. It is commonly said that Jesus went about healing many and preaching the good news (gospel), but it doesn’t tell us exactly what that meant. If you were raised in the church and didn’t have a clear understanding of what the gospel is, this episode will help you get to the heart of the message.

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S3E4 - Revisiting "Being Born Again" Jul 03, 2023

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In many Christian circles, the term, “born again,” has come to mean a certain type of Christian. Basically, asking the question, “do they believe what I believe?” This has removed the actual underlying message was communicating to Nicodemus, which was that there is a spiritual awakening that occurs where the scales of our spiritual eyes fall off. If you were raised as a “born again” Christian, this message may help you redeem that phrase and gain greater understanding of what it really means.

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S3E3 - Revisiting "God's Voice" Jun 26, 2023

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This week, we go back and revisit the idea of “God’s voice.” This topic can carry a lot of frustration and confusion for those who were raised in the church. For some, it was the pressure to always know what God was saying and for others it was the silence that caused them to feel like a shit-Christian. Wherever you find yourself today, this conversation addresses many of the issues and challenges that comes along with trying to hear God’s voice. If you’ve ever felt like you’re the only one that doesn’t hear God, this episode will make you feel right at home with others who have felt the same way.

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S3E2 - Revisiting "Sin" Jun 19, 2023

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This week we are taking a look at “sin.” Sin is a loaded term, that is typically found exclusively in Christianity. While it’s obvious ever human has sinned, the way most of us were taught by the church about sin, was laced with fear and shame. Some people even develop an obsession about not sinning, so much to the point that it has a negative effect on their mental health. In this conversation we talk about how sin has been dealt with - defeated. It no longer holds any power and we are in fact now the righteousness of God. Have a listen and consider that maybe you’re not a horrible sinner at your core, but rather the rightness of who God is.

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S3E1 - Revisiting "Righteousness" Jun 12, 2023

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This season we are revisitin many of the Christian basics. For most of us, these basic ideas within our faith were taught to us through the lens of fear and not love. Today, we taking a look at “righteousness,” a term that typically carries guilt, shame and condemnation. I’m joined by Danny Lybarger, a pastor of the Well Church and host of "The Deconstruction Zone" podcast. We explore how “righteousness” was taught to us in our Christian upbringing and how we’ve understood it better through love and grace.

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S2E16 - The Least of These Apr 24, 2023

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Jesus said that the greatest in the Kingdom are the “lease of these.” Today, I’m joined with Mike Woods, the CEO of the Dream Center in Indianapolis, IN. We talk about how so much of the life and teachings of Jesus centered around caring for those who are in need and in the trenches of society.

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S2E15 - "Silenced In Eden" - Walking Away From Christianity Apr 17, 2023

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It’s important that those of us who still claim faith in Jesus listen to the stories of those who have left Christianity. All too often when someone leaves the faith, Christians quickly write them off as “being blinded by Satan.” This judgement doesn’t allow for conversation and to really listen and understand why some people leave Christianity. Jo Loyd Johnson, joins me today to talk about her journey out of Christianity, which she documents in her new book, “Silenced In Eden.” I invite you to listen with open arms, compassionate ears and a soft heart.

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