Unfeigned Christianity

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#092 - A Conversation about Parenting, Women's Roles in the Church, & Participation in Broken Systems with Dorcas Smucker Sep 20, 2023

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It was a pleasure to sit down with Dorcas Smucker and discuss all kinds of things, not the least of which included parenting.

We spent a good bit of time in the expanded version reflecting on some of the broken systems we've been a part of and talking about what to do when we realize we are currently participating in such a system. You can access that version here.

Be sure to check out Dorcas' blog and her books for yourself.

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#091 - Why Women Should Get Theological Training w/ Kristi Mast Aug 11, 2023

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I had the honor of talking with Kristi Mast about her experience in Bible college, discovering the whole scope of Scripture more in-depth, and the importance of women getting this sort of Bible training.

Kristi serves on staff with Sattler College, and has recently published a Bible study specifically designed for guided women through the process of studying the Bible for themselves. You can check it out here.

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#090 - Discover Your Place in God's Story Jul 31, 2023

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I am SO EXCITED to tell you that we've opened enrollment once again to Finding My Place in God's Story. I share the full scoop in today's episode of Unfeigned Christianity.

Finding My Place in God's Story walks you through a 5-part process for understanding scripture and discovering your life's purpose.

You can learn all the details about the course and how to sign up through this link.

Don't wait -- enrollment isn't open for long!

P.S. Enrollment is open until Friday. However, the first 20 signups get to join me for an exclusive live meetup at the end of Module 1. Sign up today to secure your spot.

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#089 - What It Looks Like to Live Out God’s Story Jul 19, 2023

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"If the Bible is story and not a reference book where we find answers to theological questions, moral guidance for navigating ethical issues, or inspiration for the day, what are we to do when we face ethical struggles? Are you telling me not to go to the Bible for answers? What do we do with the various beliefs about God and doctrine and so forth? What do we do when we struggle to feel inspired?"

We look at all this and more in today's episode of Unfeigned Christianity.

I'd love to hear what questions do you have about God's story and about connecting it with yours after you listen to this. You can send your feedback to podcast@asherwitmer.com.

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#088 - How to Read the Bible As Story Jul 17, 2023

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As we continue our series on how to connect with God and your purpose through His story, we take a deep dive into what God's story is and how to read the Bible as story. Just like all good stories, in God's story there are many moving pieces and it can be easy to miss the story unless we take time to step back and observe it fully. That's what we learn how to do in today's episode.

When you're done listening, I'd love to hear how seeing God's story and understanding the Bible as wisdom literature changes the way you've viewed scripture? What questions do you have about God's story and about connecting it with yours? You can send your feedback to podcast@asherwitmer.com.

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#087 - Connect with God and Your Purpose Through His Story Jul 10, 2023

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Do you long to be close with God and have a deeper confidence that you know why you exist? I think many people feel distant from God and unclear about life because they haven't gotten a good grasp of His story. In this episode, we're beginning a three-part series on finding connection with God and clarity about life purpose through a better understanding of His story.

When you're done listening, I'd love to hear whether you've ever seen your life as being a piece of God's greater story before? What questions do you have about God's story and about connecting it with yours? You can send your feedback to podcast@asherwitmer.com.

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#086 - Reading the Bible As Story w/ Ricky Miller Jun 30, 2023

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My friend, Ricky Miller, joins me to discuss reading the Bible as story. Discovering the story nature of scripture has radically changed the way Ricky views the Bible.

While this approach can feel modern, it's actually a more historically accurate approach to scripture. We've simply grown accustomed to the more rigid approach to scripture perpetuated by the Reformation and the Fundamentalist movement.

Ricky serves as associate pastor of Skyline Mennonite Church, as well as a prison chaplain for New Horizons Ministries.

When you're done listening, I'd love to hear how reading the Bible as story impacts the way you view it? You can send your feedback to podcast@asherwitmer.com.

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#085 - Reading Scripture As Literature w/ Dru Lattin Jun 28, 2023

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Dru joins me once again to dive deep into reading scripture as literature. How does this shape the way we interpret the Bible? Listen and find out!

You can hear more from Dru on his own podcast, That Jesus Podcast, where he explores what it means to be a radical apprentice of King Jesus.

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#084 - Responding to Questions about Spanking, Same-Sex Attraction, and Sheila Wray Gregoire Jun 19, 2023

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In this episode, I take some time to respond to feedback I've gotten over the last couple of months about my interviews on spanking, same-sex attraction, and Sheila Wray Gregoire.

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Once you're finished, I'd love to hear how this response shapes the way you think about these issues. You can send your feedback to podcast@asherwitmer.com.

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#083 - Using Data Responsibly (w/ Byran Smucker) Jun 07, 2023

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How can statistics demonstrate the attributes of God? What does it look like for Christians to engage data honestly?

I thoroughly enjoyed my conversation with Byran Smucker on using data responsibly. Byran lives in Hamilton, OH (close to Cincinnati) with his wife, Amy, and their four children. He has a PhD in Statistics and Operations Research from Penn State and is an Associate Professor of Statistics at Miami University in Oxford, OH.

In the expanded version, we spend an extra twenty minutes discussing what to do when data contradicts our beliefs. You can listen to it here.

Mentioned in the episode is Byran's blog, The Bylog Redux. I recommend checking out his reflections on the book Jesus and John Wayne.

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Once you're finished, I'd love to hear which aspect of the discipline of statics challenged you the most. You can send your feedback to podcast@asherwitmer.com.