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Further Upstream - How Middle-earth Can Reenchant Your Worldview Apr 28, 2023

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J.R.R. Tolkien's legendary stories may have more to do with the "real world" than most readers realize. Shane welcomes Tim Padgett to reflect on the conversation with Austin Freeman, author of Tolkien Dogmatics.

J.R.R. Tolkien the Theologian? | Austin Freeman Apr 25, 2023

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What do Valar, Elves, and Hobbits have to do with Christian theology? According to their creator, quite a lot! Shane welcomes Dr. Austin Freeman to discuss his book, Tolkien Dogmatics: Theology through Mythology with the Maker of Middle-earth.

Further Upstream - The Bible Is In a Class By Itself Apr 21, 2023

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Shane welcomes Tim Padgett to reflect on the conversation with Steven Wedgeworth about the true meaning of the phrase "Sola Scriptura," and why misunderstanding that phrase can distort a Christian's worldview.

What "Scripture Alone" Really Means | Steven Wedgeworth Apr 18, 2023

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"The Bible is the only book I need." How biblical (and historical) is that statement? Shane welcomes Steven Wedgeworth, rector of Christ Church Anglican in South Bend, Indiana to explain what the Protestant Reformers really believed about Scripture, and why it matters.

Further Upstream - C.S. Lewis and the Mystery of the Cross Apr 14, 2023

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Is there one right theory of how Christ's atoning work saves us, or does the Bible reveal something more complex and mysterious? Shane welcomes Kasey Leander to reflect on the conversation with Hal Poe about C.S. Lewis and the Gospel message.

Did C.S. Lewis Know the Gospel? | Hal Poe Apr 11, 2023

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If asked to present the Gospel, many of us would speak of God punishing Jesus in the place of sinners. But C.S. Lewis didn't often speak of it this way. Shane welcomes Dr. Harry Lee Poe, Charles Colson Professor at Union University to talk about how C.S. Lewis answered the question: "Why did Jesus have to die?"

Further Upstream - Why Apologetics Requires Imagination Apr 07, 2023

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What if it's not enough to convince people of the historical truth of Christ's Resurrection? What if it's just as important to love the Gospel as a story? Shane welcomes Kasey Leander to talk more about the conversation with Matt Burnett on re-mythologizing Easter.

Re-Mythologizing Easter | Matt Burnett Apr 04, 2023

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Christ's Resurrection is the turning point that reminds us our world's history is a story that ends in hope. But appreciating stories requires imagination! Shane welcomes Anglican pastor Matt Burnett to explore how imagination can illuminate redemption, worship, and catechesis.

Further Upstream - Looking for Answers, Not Exits Mar 31, 2023

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"Deconstruction" has become a well-worn path for those who question aspects of their Christian upbringing. But there's another option. Shane welcomes Kasey Leander to reflect on his conversation with Jinger Duggar Vuolo about her book, Becoming Free Indeed.

Disentangle Your Faith, Don't Deconstruct | Jinger Duggar Vuolo Mar 28, 2023

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Shane welcomes Jinger Duggar Vuolo of 19 Kids and Counting to tell the story of how she separated her belief in Jesus from her upbringing under the teachings of Bill Gothard, and to explain how questioning well can deepen your faith instead of destroying it.

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