Theology in the Raw

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681: #681 - Does Jesus prohibit masturbation? Are there degrees of punishment in hell? How to deal with doubt and a pornography addition? Why do Christians drink if John the Baptist wasn’t allowed to? Jul 23, 2018

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Questions covered on the show include:

1) Does Jesus prohibit masturbation?
2) Are there degrees of punishment in hell?
3) How to deal with doubt and a pornographic addition?
4) Why do Christians drink if John the Baptist wasn’t allowed to?

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680: #680 - Books I am Currently Reading Jul 16, 2018

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On episode #680 of Theology in the Raw Preston talks about some books he is currently reading. Below you will find a list of the books talked about on the podcast.

Why Gender Matters (2nd Edition) by Leonard Sax
Love Thy Body: Answering Hard Questions about Life and Sexuality by Nancy Pearcey
The Bible and the Transgender Experience: How Scripture Supports Gender Variance by Linda Herzer
I Promised Not to Tell: Raising a Transgender Child by Cheryl B Evans
Beyond a Binary God: A Theology for Trans* Allies by Tara Soughers
Transforming: The Bible and the Lives of Transgender Christians by Austen Hartke
Straight: The Surprisingly Short History of Heterosexuality by Hanne Blank
Cheap Sex: The Transformation of Men, Marriage, and Monogamy by Mark Regnerus
Enlightenment Now by Steven Pinker
From Shame to Sin by Kyle Harper
Listening to Sexual Minorities: A Study of Faith and Sexual Identity on Christian College Campuses by Mark Yarhouse
UnClobber: Rethinking Our Misuse of the Bible on Homosexuality by Colby Martin
The Bible's Yes to Same-Sex Marriage: An Evangelical's Change of Heart by Mark Achtemeier
Outside the Lines: How Embracing Queerness Will Transform Your Faith by Mihee Kim-Kort

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679: #679 - A Conversation with Brian Zahnd Jul 09, 2018

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On episode #679 Preston has a conversation with Brian Zahnd. Brian is the founder and lead pastor of Word of Life Church, a non-denominational Christian congregation in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Brian and his wife, Peri, founded the church in 1981. Brian is also the author of several books, including, Sinners in the Hands of a Loving God, Water to Wine, A Farewell To Mars, Beauty Will Save the World, and Unconditional?: The Call of Jesus to Radical Forgiveness.
You can follow Brian on Twitter: @BrianZahnd
Keep up to date with Brian on his website: https://brianzahnd.com/

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678: #678 - Can a married gay couple be included in your church? Why Christians don't need to be pro-Israel, and why William Lane Craig is terribly wrong in his view of hell. Jul 02, 2018

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On episode #678 of Theology in the Raw Preston answers questions submitted by listeners.
Questions covered on the show included:

1) Can a married gay couple be included in your church?
2) Why Christians don't need to be pro-Israel.
3) Why William Lane Craig is terribly wrong in his view of hell.

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677: #677 - A Conversation with Jon Tyson Jun 25, 2018

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On episode #677 Preston has a conversation with Jon Tyson. Jon is the Lead Pastor of Church of the City in New York. You can follow Jon on twitter @JonTyson and learn more about his church by visiting their website found here.

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676: #676 - A Conversation with Tim Mackie Jun 18, 2018

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On episode 676 Preston has a conversation with Tim Mackie. Tim is a creative writer and director for The Bible Project and an adjunct professor of Old Testament at Western Seminary, both in Portland, Oregon. Learn more about Tim here.

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675: Questions and Answers Jun 11, 2018

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On episode #675 of Theology in the Raw Preston answers questions submitted by listeners.

Questions covered on the show included:

1) How does one who believes in non-violence deal with the very violent themes in the Psalms?

2) How do I talk to a youth group member who is gay-affirming?

3) What are your thoughts on Pope Francis’ response to a distraught boy?

4) What are the foundations of the faith and is Calvinism one of them?

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674: #674 - Patreon Only Podcast Teaser (Diamond) Jun 08, 2018

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On episode #674 Preston gives you a teaser of what is inside the Diamond level Patreon supporters podcast. In this clip he talks about what books he is reading right now.

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673: #673 - Pateron Teaser (Gold) Jun 06, 2018

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672: #672 June Questions and Answers Jun 04, 2018

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On episode #672 of Theology in the Raw Preston answers questions submitted by listeners.
Questions covered on the show included:
1) Does the scientific theory of relativity refute Calvinism?
2) What principles is Paul teaching the church in 1 Corinthians 11:1-16?
3) Is a house church better for fostering biblical literacy?
4) Questions about annihilation and ETC.

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