One Question with Pastor Adam: Recent Episodes
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Pastor Adam Ericksen answers the big questions!
In each episode, Pastor Adam addresses one question that's been submitted by listeners. Some of the topics to be explored include: the Bible, heaven and hell, who is Jesus, and do you have to be a Christian to be saved?
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Welcome to part 2 of Progressive Christianity with Pastor Adam. In this episode, we explore the doctrine of God by learning about a progressive Christian understanding of the Trinity.God is love. God relates to God's Self in love and relates to the world in love.
Welcome to Progressive Christianity 101 with Pastor Adam! In this episode, I introduce the series, give guiding scriptural passages and values of Progressive Christianity, and give the plan for the series.If you have comments or questions about Progressive Christianity, please feel free to reach out on social media or join the live show on Fridays at 12:00 PT on the Clackamas UCC Facebook Page and YouTube Channel or the Pastor Adam Facebook Page!
In Luke's version of the first Easter morning, there is someone missing. Where is Jesus? See how a progressive Christian answers this question in this Easter sermon by Rev. Adam Ericksen.
Bishop Budde asked for mercy and exposed right-wing Christianity for lacking in Christian principles. We discuss in this episode of One Question with Pastor Adam.
Have you lost your groove? Let's get it back in this episode of One Question with Pastor Adam.
I sit down with Suzanne Ross, author of "The Wicked Truth: Why Good People Do Bad Things" to discuss her book and the phenomenon that is Wicked!
In this episode, we explore a Progressive Christian view on Christmas. How can Progressive Christians understand the story of Christmas in a way that leads toward justice, peace, and love? We explore that topic in this episode of One Question.
I invited the audience to join me in a Q&A in this episode. Some topics include Advent, Bonhoeffer, the relationship between Christ and the Bible, acupuncture, and more!
Christian nationalists want to install a theocracy and force Christ upon others. They claim Romans 13 as justification for the US government to do whatever it wants through violence and coercion. But that's a misuse of Christ and of Romans 13. Check out this episode of One Question for more!
What is the difference between scapegoating someone and holding someone accountable? How can we tell the difference? These are important questions during these times as scapegoating abounds in our culture. Is it possible to hold people accountable without scapegoating them? Check out this episode as we explore these questions with Lyle Enright.
Last week's election left us in grief, but once we grieve, where do we go from here? Join me as I talk with Matthew Distefano about the election and hope for the future. We also take listener's questions and comments.Matthew J. Distefano is the author of multiple books, including the wildly popular "Heretic!" and "From the Blood of Abel". He is an audio engineer, the producer of the Heretic Happy Hour podcast, cohost of Apostates Anonymous, and is a regular columnist for Patheos. His website is www.allsetfree.com.
Many people think that Christianity is merely about where you go after you die. But did you know that the New Testament is deeply political? Check out this episode of One Question as Pastor Adam and Dr. Lyle Enright discuss politics, theology, and mimetic theory.Lyle Enright is the Research Director of unRival Network. His blog on Substack is Religion is for Losers. A recent article by Lyle is "René Girard, J. D. Vance, and You".
I have been highly influenced by mimetic theory to understand how the Bible reveals the nonviolence of God and the human tendency to scapegoat. Tragically, major politicians have started using mimetic theory as a tool for doing precisely what mimetic theory warns us not to do - scapegoat others. In this episode to begin season 5, I talk about reclaiming Christianity and mimetic theory. I hope you enjoy it!
Pastor Adam and Biblical scholar Kate Common discuss her book, "Undoing Conquest: Ancient Israel, the Bible, and the Future of Christianity." The conquest narrative in the Book of Joshua is one of the most troubling parts of the Bible. But what if it never actually happened? Dr. Common separates fact from fiction and provides a deeper understanding of the conquest narrative. To purchase Dr. Common's book and learn more about her, check out her website at https://www.katecommon.com/.
Pastor Adam sits down with Fr. James Alison to talk about his upcoming book, "You Can If You Want To," which is a primer on Basic Christianity and inclusion of our LGBTQ siblings.
Pastor Adam and Brian McLaren discuss Brian's upcoming book "Life After Doom: Wisdom and Courage for a World Falling Apart." We are facing multiple doom scenarios - war, climate change, economic exploitation, just to name a few. Is there a way out of this doom? Should we feel hope or despair about our future? These are some of the topics discussed in this episode of One Question with Pastor Adam.
In this episode of One Question, Pastor Adam talks with Rev. Dr. Julia Robinson Moore about the Equity in Memory and Memorial Project. Along with her husband Ricky, Julia leads the project that brings together descendants of slaves and slaveholders to reflect on their experiences. Julia talks about the successes and challenges of the project, including confronting the effects of continued racism.
Sophia is going through the dark night and wants to know if there is a way out. Have you been through the dark night of the soul? Let's explore in this episode of One Question!"The Rapture Exposed : The Message of Hope in the Book of Revelation" by Barbara R. Rossing and "Changing Our Mind" by David P. Gushee are books mentioned in this episode.
Jesus says that we are to forgive 7 times 70 times, but forgiveness is hard. What if we just can't forgive? And what does forgiveness mean, anyway? Join Pastor Adam as he discusses forgiveness in this episode of One Question.
The Christian religion claims something that other monotheistic religions don't - that humans have killed and wounded God. The Resurrection of Jesus reveals that even when we wound God, God offers us peace. Check out this episode of One Question for more!
Have you ever been asked the question, "When were you saved?" Well in this episode, Pastor Adam gives you the definitive answer! Check out this episode of One Question for how to answer this question whenever anyone asks it!
Have you ever wondered what the voice of God sounds like? Can you distinguish between God's voice and other voices? Pastor Adam helps us understand the voice of God in this episode of One Question.
The Gospel of John is an explosion of wokeness from beginning to end. John starts with describe the Word of God that became flesh in Jesus. If we understand the historical and philosophical context of the Greek term for "Word," we discover that the Christian understanding of the Word is woke. Pastor Adam explores the wokeness of Jesus in part 4 of this series! Check out the new sermon series, Pastor Adam Preaches, wherever you get your podcasts.
Join Pastor Adam as he continues the Jesus is Woke series! Part three is the Gospel of Luke. How are Jesus and the Gospel of Luke woke? Check out part three to find out!
From beginning to end, the Gospels are woke! Check out the second part of this series where Pastor Adam discusses the wokeness of the Gospel of Mark.
Was Jesus woke? Yes. In fact, Jesus was the wokest. Check out this episode of One Question with Pastor Adam as he begins a four part series discussing how each four Gospel shows that Jesus is woke.
Talking with someone who is going through a hard time can be very difficult. What do you say? What shouldn't you say? Join this episode of One Question for some answers on this topic!
Many people think Jesus came to save us from God's wrath.You might be surprised that this idea was formulated late in Christian history. And it's not true.So what did Jesus come to save us from? Check out this episode of One Question for more on this topic!
The question for this episode comes from Moriah, who asks if Jesus claimed to be the Son of God. Let's find out and discover why this matters to nonviolent theology!
Is the Bible Worth Keeping with Leo Wolters TejeraFor many people, the Bible is an inspiration for a better world. For others, the Bible is a violent book that holds humanity back. So, is the Bible worth keeping? Or should we leave it as a document of the ancient world? Join Pastor Adam and Leo as they discuss.You can check out Leo's work at www.conversationsofficial.com and on social media.
Many people claim that the Bible is just fiction. Sometimes that's meant as an insult to the Bible. But fiction often tells us deeper truths about ourselves and the world. But is the Bible fact or fiction? Listen to this episode of One Question to discover the surprising answer from Pastor Adam!
Happy New Year! Do you try to keep New Year's resolutions? Why/why not?Perfectionism is a killer. I'm going to avoid it this year.Also, I'm going to tell a story about Legos®, a grocery store floral clerk, and a vase. It's gonna be great. :)
This episode's question comes from Princess, who asks how I became a "defender of the LGBTQIA+ community"? I will make some confessions in this episode as we explore working together for a better world.
Politics increasingly seems like a violent sport where no one wins.Is there hope for a better politics?Join Pastor Adam as he talks with award winning journalist and member of Braver Angels as they discuss the hope for better politics.
Our culture tells us who we are, but is our culture lying? You may have received harmful messages about yourself from religious leaders, capitalism, politicians, parents, and others. But those harmful messages are lies. Don't believe them. The truth is that at your core you are the object of God's affection and love. Check out this episode to hear more about how to remember who you are.
In this episode, we explore the top three most underrated chapters of the Bible. We have three suggestions from social media friends, an honorable mention, and my vote for the most underrated passage in. the Bible.
Did you know the only story in the Bible about a witch reveals her to be a Christ-like figure?Her story is found in 1 Samuel 28. We discuss her in today's episode of One Question with Pastor Adam.
You have questions about religion and theology. We all have questions. Even Google has questions.So in this episode, we will explore the top questions about theology from Google's search engine.
The Rapture could have happened on Tuesday, according to one viral YouTube video. Are you still here?Also, Lauren Boebert went to the theater and a funny thing happened.Let's discuss on this episode of One Question with Pastor Adam.
Welcome to season 4 of One Question with Pastor Adam!In this first episode of season 4, we talk with Dr. Sharon Putt, Professor of Theology and Religion at Messiah University. Sharon helps us understand the ancient strands of Christianity that reveal the nonviolent love of God.Sharon is the author of many articles and books, including "Razing Hell: Rethinking Everything You've Been Taught about God's Wrath and Judgment" and "A Nonviolent Theology of Love: Peacefully Confessing the Apostles Creed."
Paul had some pretty negative thoughts about the "flesh." But what did Paul mean by "flesh"? Did he hate flesh? Or was he talking about something different? How can the flesh be bad when Genesis 1 tells us that human bodies are good? Or that God became flesh in Jesus? Join Pastor Adam and Dr. Ryan Hansen as they discuss Paul and the flesh!
Jesus says that the greatest commandment is to love God and to love your neighbor as you love yourself. Progressive Christianity emphasizes the commandment to love, but many of us struggle to love ourselves. No one teaches us how to love ourselves. Join me in this episode as we talk about practical ways that we can love ourselves as we love others.
Does the Bible say anything about drug use?
You might be surprised! Join Pastor Adam and Matthew Distefano as they discuss drugs and the Bible.
Our nations and communities are getting more religiously diverse. This can be a good thing, but can also be dangerous. Fortunately, there are experts to help us navigate. In this episode. Pastor Adam talks with Mark Waters, Professor of Religion, about how religious pluralism can help.
In part 2 of this series, we discuss the rest of the Nicene Creed. The way the Creed talks about the Trinity, the cross, the Virgin Birth, the scriptures, judgment, and even hell, all have a lot in common with progressive Christianity. Check out this episode for more!
We generally assume that the ancient creeds of Christianity are very conservative, but what if we've been wrong? What if the Nicene Creed is actually far more progressive than we ever thought? Join Pastor Adam as he explores in this episode of One Question with Pastor Adam.
Many claim that the Bible is just another retelling of myths from the ancient world, but is that true? Join Pastor Adam as he explores the Babylonian creation myth with the Jewish creation story. And then he explores the story of Dionysus, a god of wine, with Jesus, who turned water into wine. What are these stories telling us about violence? What about nonviolence? Let's explore together in this episode of One Question with Pastor Adam!
Many people claim that the Bible is just another myth. In part 1 of this series, we explored the Ascension of Jesus with the Ascension of the Roman god Romulus. In this episode, we explore the similarities and differences between Jesus and the god Horus. Are there similarities? Are there any differences? Check out this episode of One Question to find out!
Many claim that Romans 1 condemns homosexuality. But did Paul have homosexuality in mind when he wrote Romans? There are big clues in this chapter that Paul isn't talking about homosexuality. We explore this topic in this episode of One Question!
Many find similarities between ancient myths and the Bible to be a reason for doubting the Bible's validity.There are similarities between the ancient myths and the Bible.But is the Bible just another ancient myth?We explore this topic in this episode of One Question with Pastor Adam
Is the Devil Real?Images of the devil have plagued the human imagination for centuries. But who, or what, is the devil? How does the Bible portray the devil?Is the devil real?Join this episode of One Question with Pastor Adam as we explore this topic!
May the Fourth Be With You - What Star Wars Can Teach Us about Good and EvilIn this episode recorded on May fourth, Pastor Adam talks about what Star Wars can teach us about good and evil, and relationships between parents and children. Hopefully, you will understand Star Wars in a radically new way!May the Fourth be with you. Always.
What can hobbits teach us about power, violence, greed, and climate change?Pastor Adam talks with Matthew Distefano about his latest book, "The Wisdom of Hobbits: Unearthing Our Humanity at 3 Bagshot Row".
Dr. Ryan Hansen joins the podcast today to discuss the Book of Revelation. Revelation is not a roadmap to the end of the world.Revelation is actually politically subversive literature that deconstructs the way of empire and reconstructs the way of God.Ryan Leif Hansen received a Ph.D. in New Testament from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary. He teaches at Garrett-Evangelical and is an ordained elder in the Church of the Nazarene in Chicago. He is the author of "Silence and Praise: Rhetorical Cosmology and Political Theology in the Book of Revelation".
An ancient Christian tradition claims after his death, "Christ descended into hell..." But what did Christ do there? Are there any Biblical references to this? What does the descent into hell have to do with the resurrection?Pastor Adam explains resurrecting through hell in this episode of One Question with Pastor Adam.
Holy Week includes Palm Sunday, Holy Monday through Holy Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and Easter Sunday.But what is the significance of each day of Holy Week?
Jane on TikTok states that God is evil and we shouldn't believe in God. This brings up questions: What is the relationship between God and evil? It God is good, then why is there so much evil in the world? Why do bad things happen to good people? Is God evil? In this episode of One Question with Pastor Adam, we explore these issues!
In John 14:6, Jesus says, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."This statement has often been used by Christians as a weapon against other people. But is that what Jesus meant? Join this episode of One Question with Pastor Adam as we explore this important and often misused statement by Jesus.
Is it okay to refer to God as She? What about Mother?You might be surprised that the Bible is full of feminine imagery of God.Let's explore together in this episode of One Question with Pastor Adam!For more, see "Womanist Midrash" by Wilda Gaffney; "God Is a Black Woman" by Cristena Cleveland; and "She Who Is" by Elizabeth Johnson.
The Southern Baptist Convention recently disfellowshiped five churches from its organization because they have women leaders and preachers.Is the SBC right? Or should women be allowed to teach, preach, and lead churches?Let's discuss in this episode of One Question with Pastor Adam.
Yesterday, I officially launched my new website, Pastor Adam at adamericksen.org.Heartbreak_Time_Machine on Instagram asks “Is Violent Christianity the default?”Tragically, Christianity and violence have been united from very early on in Christian history.But I want to change that. At its core, Christianity is about the person Jesus Christ, who reveals a God of radical nonviolence.So let's talk about Jesus, God, violence, and nonviolence in this episode of One Questions!
What is God's plan? Does God have a specific plan for your life? What if you missed that plan? If you are like me, these kinds of questions bring up some anxiety inside of you. Completing "God's plan" for you life can often feel like a spiritual burden, but what if we have misunderstood the phrase, "God's plan." God says through the prophet Jeremiah, "For I know the plans I have for you..." But we often neglect the rest of the sentence. Check out this episode of One Question for more on God's plan.
In this episode, Pastor Adam shares a story about a same-sex wedding he recently officiated, the joy of that day, Pope Francis' recent comments on homosexuality, and the divine blessings of same-sex marriage.
In this episode of One Question we go over some questions from the mailbag including, why stay Christian when Christ is often left out of Christianity? What did Jesus mean by calling people “raca”? And should we believe in the resurrection?
In today’s show we talk with Dr. Eric Smith, author of “Paul the Progressive?”Was Paul progressive? Or was he the women hating, homophobic, anti-sex, leader of early Christianity that changed Jesus’ message?Check out the latest episode of One Question to explore more about Paul!
What is Christian Nationalism? Is it “Christian”? Does it have anything to do with Christ? And what can we do about it?Join Pastor Adam as he discusses this important topic on One Question!
It’s the first show of 2023!Did you make resolutions this year? (I did not!) Have you kept your resolutions?Either way, I want to talk about joy today.Because religion is often joyless.But Jesus says he came that our joy might be complete.But what is joy?Let’s explore in this episode of One Question!
Join Pastor Adam and Dr. Dana Robert Hicks as they discuss Dana’s book, “The Knot: How to Secure Healthy, Modern Relationships While Not Being Tied to Marriage’s Past.”You can keep up with Dana’s work at the following links : www.danahicks.bloghttps://www.facebook.com/danaroberthicks/https://twitter.com/DanaHicksAuthorhttps://www.goodreads.com/author/show/23037125.Dana_Robert_HicksHere are links to The Knot:Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Knot-Secure-Healthy-Relationships-Marriages/dp/B0BNWG23VQ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3F4GE1B8GVFUU&keywords=dana+robert+hicks&qid=1670256671&sprefix=%2Caps%2C112&sr=8-1
Classical theology emphasizes God’s omnipotence, or Power. As Jonathan Foster says in his book, “Theology of Consent” this makes God the “All-Powerful God of Power.” But is the idea that God is all-powerful helpful? Is it even true?
Join Pastor Adam and Rev. Dr. Jonathan Foster as they discuss Jonathan’s latest book, “Theology of Consent: Mimetic Theory in an Open and Relational Universe.”
Can a person be gay or transgender and Christian?
Of course! We will talk with Declan and Suzanne about their work with the “Where True Love Is” movement, which provides a Bible based defense of the validity of LGBTQIA+ Christian faith.
Check out the “Where True Love Is” social media pages and their many books, including “Where True Love Is: An affirming devotional for LGBTQIA+ Christians and their Allies.”
We have a crisis in masculinity.
Many think the answer is to double down on a manhood that emphasizes burying your emotions to “stay strong.”
But what if that is destroying men and their relationships? What if there is a healthier way of being a man that includes vulnerability? What if that’s where men can find their true strength and healthier relationships?
Join Pastor Adam and Romal Tune with your comments and questions as they discuss Romal’s latest book, “I Wish My Dad.”
Many think the Bible is a hopelessly violent book.
No doubt the Bible has violence within it, but what if the Bible’s violence is there so that it can subvert and transform violence? After all, the only way to solve a problem is if we can name it. The problem that the Bible names is human violence. And over its pages, it reveals God’s complete nonviolence.
Join Pastor Adam and Tony Bartlett with your comments and questions as they discuss Tony’s latest book “Signs of Change: The Bible’s Evolution of Divine Nonviolence.”
The Bible is a big confusing book, with all kinds of stories and teachings.
Are we supposed to take everything literally? Or are we supposed to take everything metaphorically? And is it heretical to even ask such questions?
You may be surpised that people of faith have been asking these types of questions about the Bible for thousands of years. Join Pastor Adam as he discusses some of the surprising history behind biblical interpretation in this episode of One Question!
In this episode of One Question, Pastor Adam talks with Seba, the Southern Fried Witch, about her path in becoming a witch and what being a witch means to Seba.
For more, check out Seba’s website: https://southernfriedwitch.com/
"One Question with Pastor Adam" is back for Season 3! Tune in to the live broadcast on the Pastor Adam Facebook page on Thursdays at 11a Pacific Time. Podcast episodes will become available the following Monday.
Have a question you'd like to see answered on the podcast? Submit it via email to aericksen@ravenfoundation.org.
Many of us are wondering if we should stay Christian or break from the shackles of this religion.
What are the reasons for leaving?
What are the reasons for staying?
And no matter what we choose, how best do we live with the decision we make?
Join Pastor Adam and Brian McLaren with your comments and questions as they talk about Brian's latest book "Do I Stay Christian?"
"One Question with Pastor Adam" is back for Season 3! Tune in to the live broadcast on the Pastor Adam Facebook page on Thursdays at 11a Pacific Time. Podcast episodes will become available the following Monday.
Have a question you'd like to see answered on the podcast? Submit it via email to aericksen@ravenfoundation.org.
Some Christians refer to Matthew 19 to say that Jesus affirmed Genesis 1 - that God made humans “male and female.” They do this criticize our transgender siblings. But in the same chapter, Jesus says that some people are “born eunuchs for the kingdom of God.” A eunuch was someone who didn’t fit the “male and female” binary, but was seen as a third gender. Jesus didn’t quote Genesis to say that God only makes humans into male or female because he knew that God’s creation is far more diverse. Check out this episode of One Question with Pastor Adam for more!
"One Question with Pastor Adam" is back for Season 3! Tune in to the live broadcast on the Pastor Adam Facebook page on Thursdays at 11a Pacific Time. Podcast episodes will become available the following Monday.
Have a question you'd like to see answered on the podcast? Submit it via email to aericksen@ravenfoundation.org.
This is a special episode from the archives featuring a conversation between Adam Ericksen and Christian Picciolini, a former American extremist, who is the founder of the Free Radicals Project, a global network working to prevent extremism and help people disengage from hate movements.
"One Question with Pastor Adam" is back for Season 3! Tune in to the live broadcast on the Pastor Adam Facebook page on Thursdays at 11a Pacific Time. Podcast episodes will become available the following Monday.
Have a question you'd like to see answered on the podcast? Submit it via email to aericksen@ravenfoundation.org.
This is a special episode from the archives to honor National Mental Health Awareness Month. In this episode, Adam Ericksen shares a conversation with Gary Marschke from 2020. They talk about the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), and how we can promote mental health in our communities.
"One Question with Pastor Adam" is back for Season 3! Tune in to the live broadcast on the Pastor Adam Facebook page on Thursdays at 11a Pacific Time. Podcast episodes will become available the following Monday.
Have a question you'd like to see answered on the podcast? Submit it via email to aericksen@ravenfoundation.org.
After another mass shooting that killed 19 chldren, two children and wounded many others, we are left asking, what can we do?
Pastor Adam talked with his friend Micheal Garcia, a retired police officer, gun owner, and NRA member, about myths and solutions to our gun problem.
Gun Solution Myths - More guns - Open Carry - No restrictions - Mental Illness
- Second Amendment - A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.
- Gun legislation, registration, and licensing – impulsive gun buying
- We should seek to ban assault rifles like AR-15s
- Organize – Groups like the NRA are well organized. How can we be better organized
- Call state and local officials
- Learn to manage fear and help others to manage fear – social media posts?
- Host your very own evening of information and action to educate your friends and community about gun violence
- Educate ourselves about nonviolent communication and methods of de-escalation and teach these at young ages.
"One Question with Pastor Adam" is back for Season 3! Tune in to the live broadcast on the Pastor Adam Facebook page on Thursdays at 11a Pacific Time. Podcast episodes will become available the following Monday.
Have a question you'd like to see answered on the podcast? Submit it via email to aericksen@ravenfoundation.org.
We have a gun problem in the United States. We have more mass shootings, more murders, and more suicides than any other country. What do we do about that? Is there hope? What does the Christian tradition say about this kind of violence? Let’s explore together in this episode of One Question!
"One Question with Pastor Adam" is back for Season 3! Tune in to the live broadcast on the Pastor Adam Facebook page on Thursdays at 11a Pacific Time. Podcast episodes will become available the following Monday.
Have a question you'd like to see answered on the podcast? Submit it via email to aericksen@ravenfoundation.org.
Last week a draft document was leaked about an upcoming Supreme Court decision about Roe v Wade. There are many rumors about the legal reasoning behind Roe. Many of us who aren’t trained in law find the document confusing and troubling. Pastor Adam brought his friend Alison Gary on the show to help us sort through the weeds of the leaked document, what it might mean for reproductive rights, and how this decision might affect other rights held up by the Supreme Court.
"One Question with Pastor Adam" is back for Season 3! Tune in to the live broadcast on the Pastor Adam Facebook page on Thursdays at 11a Pacific Time. Podcast episodes will become available the following Monday.
Have a question you'd like to see answered on the podcast? Submit it via email to aericksen@ravenfoundation.org.
This week "One Question with Pastor Adam" features a special guest: John Morehead, Director of the Evangelical Chapter for Religious Diplomacy. Adam and John chat about multi-faith engagement, evangelicalism, and satanism.
"One Question with Pastor Adam" is back for Season 3! Tune in to the live broadcast on the Raven Foundation Facebook page on Thursdays at 11a Pacific Time. Podcast episodes will become available the following Monday.
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This week "One Question with Pastor Adam" features a special guest: Gena St. David, author of "The Brain and the Spirit." Adam and Gena tackle the question "Can we trust God?"
"One Question with Pastor Adam" is back for Season 3! Tune in to the live broadcast on the Raven Foundation Facebook page on Thursdays at 11a Pacific Time. Podcast episodes will become available the following Monday.
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You've probably heard that you must be "born again" to enter heaven.
The phrase "born again" is often used by religious folks to create another "us and them" mentality. Who is in and who is out. When religion is used to divide the world into who is included and who is excluded, we have missed the point. For Jesus, everyone is included.
So, what does it mean to be "born again"? Can this phrase be deconstructed and reconstructed into a healthy spirituality? Let's explore on this episode of One Question with Pastor Adam.
"One Question with Pastor Adam" is back for Season 3! Tune in to the live broadcast on the Raven Foundation Facebook page on Thursdays at 11a Pacific Time. Podcast episodes will become available the following Monday.
Have a question you'd like to see answered on the podcast? Submit it via email to aericksen@ravenfoundation.org.
Join "One Question with Pastor Adam" as Adam chats with Matthew Distefano, author of many great books, including his latest one, "Don't Be a D*ck," and "The Genesis of Violence."
"One Question with Pastor Adam" is back for Season 3! Tune in to the live broadcast on the Raven Foundation Facebook page on Thursdays at 11a Pacific Time. Podcast episodes will become available the following Monday.
Have a question you'd like to see answered on the podcast? Submit it via email to aericksen@ravenfoundation.org.
The Bible was written in a patriarchal culture. It often emphasizes men and denigrates women – at least that’s what we’ve been taught. But what if the women of the Bible subvert the patriarchy of its day and of ours? What if the Bible is actually more anti-men and pro-women? Join One Question with Pastor Adam as we explore the some of the women of the Bible!
"One Question with Pastor Adam" is back for Season 3! Tune in to the live broadcast on the Raven Foundation Facebook page on Thursdays at 11a Pacific Time. Podcast episodes will become available the following Monday.
Have a question you'd like to see answered on the podcast? Submit it via email to aericksen@ravenfoundation.org.
Why don’t progressive Christians talk much about sin and repentance? In this episode of One Question with Pastor Adam, we discuss the importance of these words and how they can actually help progressive Christians better understand the world and help us create a deeper sense of spirituality.
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"One Question with Pastor Adam" is back for Season 3! Tune in to the live broadcast on the Raven Foundation Facebook page on Thursdays at 11a Pacific Time. Podcast episodes will become available the following Monday.
Have a question you'd like to see answered on the podcast? Submit it via email to aericksen@ravenfoundation.org.
This episode is a Collaborators Discussion interview recording hosted by Pastor Adam Ericksen with Brian Zahnd about his documentary "Postcards from Babylon: The Church in American Exile."
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"One Question with Pastor Adam" is back for Season 2, and is now a Facebook Live show in addition to being a podcast! Tune in to the live broadcast on the Raven Foundation Facebook page on Thursdays at 2p CT. Podcast episodes will become available the following Monday.
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In this episode, Pastor Adam Ericksen interviews Rocky Roggio, Director of "1946: the Mistranslation that Shifted a Culture."
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"One Question with Pastor Adam" is back for Season 2, and is now a Facebook Live show in addition to being a podcast! Tune in to the live broadcast on the Raven Foundation Facebook page on Thursdays at 2p CT. Podcast episodes will become available the following Monday.
Have a question you'd like to see answered on the podcast? Submit it via email to aericksen@ravenfoundation.org.
In this episode, Pastor Adam Ericksen discusses King David, Solomon, and Political Responsibility.
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"One Question with Pastor Adam" is back for Season 2, and is now a Facebook Live show in addition to being a podcast! Tune in to the live broadcast on the Raven Foundation Facebook page on Thursdays at 2p CT. Podcast episodes will become available the following Monday.
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In this episode, Pastor Adam Ericksen addresses Israel's oppression of Palestinians.
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"One Question with Pastor Adam" is back for Season 2, and is now a Facebook Live show in addition to being a podcast! Tune in to the live broadcast on the Raven Foundation Facebook page on Thursdays at 2p CT. Podcast episodes will become available the following Monday.
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In this episode, Pastor Adam Ericksen answers the question "How was the Bible formed?"
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In this episode, Pastor Adam Ericksen interviews former police officer Micheal Garcia about policing in the US.
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In this episode, Pastor Adam Ericksen chats with featured guest Gareth Higgins about his new book, "How Not To Be Afraid."
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In this episode, Pastor Adam Ericksen and Matthew Distefano discuss the rapture – and why you shouldn't believe in it.
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In this episode, Pastor Adam Ericksen tackles the Lil Was X controversy: "If That's Your Heaven I Will Pick Hell."
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In this episode, Pastor Adam Ericksen address "toxic Christian sexuality," with rising racism against Asians and why the Vatican missed.
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In this special episode, Pastor Adam interviews Brian D. McLaren about his new book, "Faith After Doubt."
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In this episode, Pastor Adam speaks on abortion.
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In this episode, Pastor Adam tackles passages of scripture that are often weaponized against LGTBQIA+ people: the infamous Clobber Texts.
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In this episode, Pastor Adam shares 6 steps to truly forgive.
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In this episode, Pastor Adam answers the question, "What Do You Do When Your Church Goes Viral?" featuring Reverend Dr. Chris Davies.
This conversation was hosted by the United Church of Christ for the "Thursdays for the Soul" webinar series: https://youtu.be/_nAY8nigo0E
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In this episode, Pastor Adam answers the question, "Why is Jesus called the Son of God?"
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This episode features Part 2 of Pastor Adam's interview with Leo Wolters Tejera.
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In this episode, Pastor Adam, Adam interviews Leo Wolters Tejera.
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"One Question with Pastor Adam" is back for Season 2, and is now a Facebook Live show in addition to being a podcast! Tune in to the live broadcast on the Raven Foundation Facebook page on Thursdays at 2p CT. Podcast episodes will become available the following Monday.
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"One Question with Pastor Adam" is back for Season 2, and is now a Facebook Live show in addition to being a podcast! Tune in to the live broadcast on the Raven Foundation Facebook page on Thursdays at 2p CT. Podcast episodes will become available the following Monday.
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"One Question with Pastor Adam" is back for Season 2, and is now a Facebook Live show in addition to being a podcast! Tune in to the live broadcast on the Raven Foundation Facebook page on Thursdays at 2p CT. Podcast episodes will become available the following Monday.
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"One Question with Pastor Adam" is back for Season 2, and is now a Facebook Live show in addition to being a podcast! Tune in to the live broadcast on the Raven Foundation Facebook page on Thursdays at 2p CT. Podcast episodes will become available the following Monday.
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"One Question with Pastor Adam" is back for Season 2, and is now a Facebook Live show in addition to being a podcast! Tune in to the live broadcast on the Raven Foundation Facebook page on Thursdays at 2p CT. Podcast episodes will become available the following Monday.
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"One Question with Pastor Adam" is back for Season 2, and is now a Facebook Live show in addition to being a podcast! Tune in to the live broadcast on the Raven Foundation Facebook page on Thursdays at 2p CT. Podcast episodes will become available the following Monday.
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In this episode, Pastor Adam Ericksen answers the question, "What is mysticism? "
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In this episode, Pastor Adam Ericksen answers the question, "Does the New Testament nullify the Old?"
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An important message from Pastor Adam: "Christ Has a Black Body. Christ Lives in America. Christ Can't Breathe."
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In this episode, Pastor Adam Ericksen talks about how the truth shall set you free...but from what?
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In this episode, Pastor Adam Ericksen answers the question "Is it okay for women and LGBTQIA+ people to be ordained?"
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In this episode, Pastor Adam Ericksen introduces us to the merciful God of the Old Testament.
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In this episode, Pastor Adam Ericksen answers the question "Can Christianity coexist with other religions?"
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In this episode, Pastor Adam Ericksen answers the question "If hell isn't real, what did Jesus mean?"
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In this episode, Pastor Adam Ericksen discusses: "How (not) to totally destroy your theological opponents."
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In this episode, Pastor Adam Ericksen answers the question, "What is the name of God?"
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In this episode, Pastor Adam Ericksen answers the question, "What did Jesus accomplish on the cross?"
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In this episode, Pastor Adam Ericksen discusses what it truly means to be a Christian.
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In this episode, Pastor Adam Ericksen answers the question, "How do I respond to the Coronavirus?"
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In this episode, Pastor Adam Ericksen answers the question, "Do you believe Jesus is the Son of God?"
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In this episode, Pastor Adam Ericksen answers the question, "Is Jesus really the Way, the Truth, and the Life?"
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In this episode, Pastor Adam Ericksen answers the question, "What is the worst sin?"
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In this episode, Pastor Adam Ericksen answers the question, "What does God say about transgender people?"
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In this episode, Pastor Adam Ericksen explores "Machiavellian Politics vs. The Politics of Christ."
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In this episode, Pastor Adam Ericksen answers the question, "What happens when we die?"
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In this episode, Pastor Adam Ericksen answers the question, "What is the criteria for being a Christian?"
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In this episode, Pastor Adam Ericksen answers the question, "Why did God put the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil in the Garden of Eden?"
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In this episode, Pastor Adam Ericksen answers the question, "What is religion?"
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In this episode, Pastor Adam Ericksen answers the question, "What does the Bible say about violence and self-defense?"
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This episode is a response to a listener’s request: “2 Timothy 4:3 is an interesting scripture. You should talk about what that one means.”
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In the New Years edition episode of One Question with Pastor Adam, Pastor Adam Ericksen answers the question, "What is a faithful atheist?" with featured guest, Matthew Distefano.
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In the Christmas Edition episode of One Question with Pastor Adam, Pastor Adam Ericksen answers the question, "Why did God become human?"
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In this episode, Pastor Adam Ericksen answers the question, "If God is good, why do bad things happen?"
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In this episode, Pastor Adam Ericksen answers the question, "Is the Church becoming too political?"
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In this episode, Pastor Adam Ericksen answers the question, "What is the point of prayer?"
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In this episode, Pastor Adam Ericksen answers the question, "Is the Bible the word of God?"
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In this episode, Pastor Adam Ericksen answers the question, "Do you have to be religious to be saved?"
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Is it ok to ask questions and have doubts? Pastor Adam Ericksen thinks so!
In this episode, get to know Pastor Adam and what to expect from this podcast!
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