The Fairly Spiritual Show: Recent Episodes
Doug Bursch
Pastor and writer Dr. Doug Bursch talks about life, God and Christian community from a fairly spiritual perspective. For more check out www.fairlyspiritual.org
So much talk about what Jesus would do and what Christians should do. Today we talk about what Jesus actually did and look at how that influences the way we interact with today's culture.
Doug looks at how we sometimes desire to create utopians communities to escape the inevitable problems of existence.
Doug gives the good news about the end of all things. Don't worry, this will encourage you!
Doug looks at the actual reasons churches and church attendance are declining. The answers go far beyond bad pastors, bad churches and bad theology.
Doug talks about living with dyslexia and dyscalculia. He looks at the often overlooked or minimized signs of these learning disabilities and advocates for more awareness, sensitivity and consideration.
Doug looks at online divisiveness, church decline and relationship conflicts from a non-moral, non-ethical, non-spiritual perspective.
Doug talks about the problems with a mission to Mars, trouble in the Suez canal and how faith is often like trying to change direction on a ship.
Doug looks at news stories such as a pit toilet bear attack and examines how internet evil can be amplified, ignored or fought against.
Doug talks about why we shouldn't treat Easter the same this year. He looks at Covid, vaccines, naming generations, and the difference between escapist and relevant Christians.
On today's show Doug talks about deconstruction. What does it mean to deconstruct our faith? What are some of the many issues deconstruction deals with? Does all deconstruction look the same or act the same? How should we respond to people when they talk about deconstructing their faith? Doug gives lots of personal thoughts on this important topic.
Doug looks at how pastors and Christians can follow Paul's example when being disrespected by denominational or institutional leadership.
Doug gives his honest thoughts about how to respond to America's election chaos in a redemptive way.
A very personal show where Doug laments the current condition of American Christianity in regards to politics, Covid and race. Pretty much a lament and nothing more. The hope is you don't feel so alone or you gain a better understanding of those who don't feel like you. Peace.
Doug talks about the problem with platforming and giving preference in leadership to large church expressions. He calls pastors to embrace a movement that honors what God sees.
Doug gives an unfiltered talk on how to actually show appreciation to your pastor on Pastor Appreciation month.
This is Doug's last radio show. He will continue with a podcast but no more radio for now. He shares his heart on why he works in media ministry to facilitate a better dialogue.
Doug talks about how God often leads us through uncertainty. Faith doesn't know all the steps.
Doug continues looking at the Holy Spirit, paying particular focus to the Holy Spirit's work through community.
Doug talks about wrong ways we talk about Spirit-led living. He looks at the bigger picture of Pentecost and how the Spirit works through community.
Doug examines the racist origins of Disney's Splash Mountain and talks about what we can learn from Disney's reimagining of the ride.
Doug has a conversation with pastor Isaiah Johnson about racial injustice. They examine #blacklivesmatter, political divides, the gospel and awkward conversations.
Doug talks about having faith that inspires our daily journey. He looks at the difference between Praxis and Poiesis living, how to live a life that has value in the doing.
Doug talks about the authority of Scripture. He examines weaknesses in theological movements that devalue all or some of the Bible. He gives his reasons for honoring all of God's Word.
In this show Doug interviews his wife Jennifer Bursch about her testimony of dealing with an eating disorder and a poor understanding of God's love.
Doug dedicated this show for people who are really struggling during the Covid-19 pandemic. The goal is to bring encouragement and compassion to those barely making it.
Doug talks about embracing how little we really understand of what God is doing and going to do. He looks at how the disciples didn't really understand the death and resurrection of Christ as it happened. He examines how we will all face these moments of faith that we can either walk through or run away from.
Doug shares his primary spiritual passion. He talks about Pentecost and Spirit-led living.
This show is for pastors and denominational leaders. Doug talks about a problem pastors and denominations often face when they try to help without really knowing the needs of the people they are trying to help. A show about the importance of knowing before we do stuff, especially in the age of COVID-19.
Doug talks about God's strength during troubling times. He shares stories about his failures in ministry, such as the time he prayed a terribly misguided prayer for a man with one leg. Hopefully this show can bring you some laughs and encouragement.
Doug talks about practical social media concerns during these isolated times. He also explains why he is broadcasting his show from his Kia Sorento.
Doug talks about being an example of love in every community. Sorry, but this show was uploaded out of order, but it is still a good show.
Doug talks about how we often don't live in the present with God. We examine our past and plan for our future, but struggle with abiding with God in the eternal now. Revival makes room for God in the present.
Doug talks about how some Christians have been taught a theology of self-hate that is just as harmful as promoting a theology of pride. He looks at overcoming self-hate through examining the heart of Scripture.
Doug talks about how the best good news you'll ever hear will need to come from you. He looks at why hearing messages from pastors and other people often doesn't work.
Doug gives practical advice on how to be a safe person who helps people share their conflicted feelings and struggles.
Doug talks about withering or thriving in our faith as we attach ourselves to Christ our vine.
Are you willing to receive correction from a stranger? Are you willing to surrender control to make room for the true work of Christ? This show looks at surrendering power and control for the purpose of following Christ.
Doug puts us in the holiday spirit by talking about Herod's death of being eaten by worms for not giving God glory. He talks about our purpose of giving God glory.
Doug talks about how he is dealing with profound uncertainty in his life with the hopes that this show will bring us all closer to together and closer to God. Enjoy a very intimate look behind the curtain.
Doug talks about how to survive the holidays with a peace that passes understanding. Spirit-led survival.
Doug talks about the most dangerous person in our lives, looking at the planks in our own eyes and the freedom of humbling ourselves in the sight of God. A great show to listen to before we crusade against the sin of others.
Doug talks about living based on the leading of God's presence. Are we living based on principles or presence?
Doug talks about how life is full of suffering yet we don't always examine the cause of our suffering. He looks at living for our will or the will of God. A show about treating the cause of our symptoms.
So Doug sort of got off track on this show. He said it was going to be about one thing but then spent the entire show talking about why we should appreciate pastors. A heartfelt detour.
Doug talks about how God's miracles are often bigger than anything we are praying for or even imagining. He looks at how the limited prayer life of the Act's church led to some unimaginable miracles.
Doug talks about rejecting Christian escapism. He looks at how the Acts church was called to prepare for a famine as an example of how we are often called to prepare to walk through difficult times and circumstances.
Doug talks about embracing the reality of our calling instead of comparing our existence to a fiction that has never really existed. He looks at how to deal with ministry rejection and new ministry opportunities through examining the life of Paul.
Doug talks about his personal struggle with serving the created instead of the Creator. He reads from his book The Community of God: A Theology of the Church From a Reluctant Pastor addressing chapter Four: "Pursuing the Tree of Ruin."
Doug talks about how the new Downton Abbey film has him thinking about the value of every member of the body of Christ.
Doug talks about facilitating environments that provide healing for childhood trauma. He also looks at signs individuals might be struggling with how to deal with childhood abuse or trauma. He specifically speaks about dissociation and integration when dealing with abuse. This show could be very helpful for individuals seeking help with childhood trauma or who are trying to help others.
Doug talks about how God hears and honors the prayers of pagans. He looks at how Christians are called to bring the clarity of Jesus to a world seeking relationship with God.
Doug talks about our erroneous Christian caste system. How does God really assess the worth of our ministry?
Doug talks about spiritual prosperity. Is Christ enough or do we need more to be satisfied in life? We examine Paul's life as he waited on God with very little worldly success to defend his life.
Doug talks about his present faith journey and how profoundly weak he feels in this current ministry season. A great show for anyone waiting for prayers to be answered and doors to be opened.
Doug asks this question: Could God use you to reach your enemy? He examines our role in God's plan of reconciliation.
Doug talks about admitting to being terribly wrong. Who can truly confront you with being wrong? Doug looks at Paul's life and his journey in confronting being totally wrong.
Doug looks at the life of Philip and talks about letting God define who we are beyond who we are today. He also looks at the problem with giving advice to people when they never asked for your advice.
Doug looks at the dangers of using the gospel to make a person or a nation great again. He examines Simon the sorcerer's attempt to become great again through using the gospel for selfish gain.
Doug talks about why we feel sad after good days. He looks at how we can live according to the Spirit and not according to how we feel.
Doug talks about key principles he uses when focusing on reconciliation and determining if his life is encouraging reconciliation.
On this show Doug talks about the radical difference between American and Biblical Christianity. Why do we have such high expectations of God, yet most of us haven't remotely embraced the gospel of our New Testament brothers and sisters.
Doug talks about the power of doing the work no one else wants to do. He looks at the formation of Deacons in the New Testament and how their "serving tables" role became something far more significant and profound.
Doug talks about the need to abide with and witness the presence and person of Christ every single day before we try to tell the world about Christ. We need to be with Jesus before we proclaim Jesus.
Doug shares his testimony of encountering God's presence. He also talks about manure sprinklers.
Doug talks about what motivates every sermon he preaches or show he produces. He looks at the ministry of removing the planks from our own eyes before we try to remove specks from the eyes of others.
Doug talks about issues of weight, weigh loss and health from an encouraging no shame perspective. He looks at the power of struggle, education and encouragement.
Doug talks about the need for more Christian creativity. God is creative and we should express that creativity. The show looks at how and why we should encourage creativity.
On today's show Doug talks about why Christ died for our sins. He looks at why Christ's death was needed to make us righteous. He looks at how Christ's death is an expression of God's love. Doug also looks at his dislike of superhero films. No Avengers: Endgame spoilers.
Doug looks at the cross for the sinned-against. He talks about how he used to neglect preaching the full story of the cross and how this hurt the abused and neglected. A great message on why the cross is about more than just the forgiveness of sins.
On today's show Doug talks about how Christians could change the world if they were better witnesses in restaurants. He looks at tipping and the Sunday church rush. He also has a contest to win a free book.
Doug talks about why Christianity is declining in America. He points out that it isn't the fault of those liberal "others," it is a reflection of our terrible witness. He looks at the duplicity of our Christian witness. He points out that many Christians learn about love on Sunday morning and follow people who preach hate the rest of the week.
Doug talks about times of refreshing from the breath of God. He looks at the Holy Spirit as breath and life.
Doug talks about how to love someone with mind blindness and looks at how grace should influence how we treat the people we love who don't always understand our needs.
Doug talks about why it might not be biblical to ask someone for forgiveness. This show delves into the process of repentance and looks at how sinners should pursue reconciliation with the people they have sinned against.
Doug talks about the toxic language that has crept into how leaders speak about church health and church growth. He advocates for leadership development that encourages more pastors to engage the harvest. This show challenges some of the fundamental assumptions of the church growth movement.
Doug talks about who is forming our voice. He looks at why the disciples spoke like Christ and many Christians today speak like pagans.
Doug talks about God's answer to hopelessly disconnected relationships. He looks at how the Spirit can give us a voice that will reach every person, regardless of the divides.
Doug talks about how our identity is often formed as a rejection or an embrace of the way we were parented. He looks at how people from authoritarian households reject or embrace their parents and how this rejection and embrace influences adult relationships.
Doug talks about how God spoke to us through the stories and movies we liked as children. He examines some of the childhood stories he loved and how they influenced his calling as an adult.
Doug talks about the divided tongues of fire that rested on the believers in Acts 2 and that are available to every believer today. He looks at the prophetic authority given to both male and female at Pentecost.
Doug talks about embracing our conflicted selves. He examines the concepts of duplicity, multiplicity and our human interior and exterior lives. Takes a deep look at human identity and wholeness.
Doug talks about how when our relationships aren't healthy we focus on roles, systems and structures. He looks at how an unhealthy focus on roles impacts our understanding of masculinity, marriage and parenting.
Doug sort of puts the show on hold and talks openly about his frustration with people focusing on the wrong things. He talks about his frustration with people giving their best energy to the wrong activities and advocates for change that is based on truly focusing in on what matters most.
Doug talks about how the disciples picked someone to replace Judas based primarily on God's sufficiency to anoint ordinary people. He addresses how each of us can be the 12th apostle. A great show for anyone who doesn't feel qualified to move forward in his or her calling.
Doug talks about what motivates his Spirit-led ministry as a pastor. He looks at the baptism of Jesus, serving the Creator instead of the created and living according to the Spirit vs. the flesh.
Doug states the real problem with the decline of the church is not the world but a terrible Christian witness. He gives an honest lament about the terrible, divisive partisan Christian witness many have embraced in place of the reconciling power of the gospel. He calls listeners to repent and embrace the true love and grace of Jesus Christ.
Doug talks about the radical message of the first verse of Acts and how our lives are just beginning to witness what Christ has said and done. He also looks at how we have misunderstood what it really means to witness Christ in Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria.
Doug talks about a razor commercial, people freaking out, toxic masculinity and gentleness. A great show for anyone tired of the madness.
Doug talks about how our eternal, unchanging God tells us to sing a new song. Maybe it is time for you to embrace a new season in your life.
On today's show Doug talks about being a scoffer. Are we advancing the gospel or just sitting around ridiculing people?
Doug talks about pursuing God when you've been forgotten. He looks at the life of John the Baptist to examine how we are called to pursue vision even when the world forgets about us.
Doug talks about how God works with people who diligently seek him, even though they have incomplete, inaccurate or even extremely errant theology. Doug looks at how faith grows not in having the right answers but in passionately pursuing Messiah. He gives examples of how God used astrologers, polygamists, and Pharaoh to reveal his will to the world.
On today's show Doug talks about making room for sacred moments in every single day of our lives, especially during the holiday season. He also talks about how he locked himself in his own shed.
Doug talks about the extremely important and unimportant role Joseph played in the Christmas story. Doug looks at how we need to embrace our incredibly important and unimportant role in God's plan for our lives.
On today's show Doug talks about how spiritual, physical and psychological abuse impact our ability to abide in community. He looks at how we need to be safe people who facilitate safe places for the sinned-against.
On today's show Doug talks about how you are worthy to be rescued and how God is strong enough to protect you during the storms of life. He shares inspiring music from his brother Dan's This Life and The Psalms Project albums. An encouraging show.
On today's show Doug talks about abandoning the myth of the perfect church, family, friendship or community. Doug also talks about why he is praying for Robert Mueller and the Russian Investigation.
Today's show is geared towards pastors of churches with 200 or fewer people. Doug talks about how easy it is to lose your identity pastoring in the church growth and assessment age. He gives advice on how to find and maintain your identity as a pastor of a small or normal sized church.
Doug talks about how Jesus and his disciples ministered through community. He looks at how most Christian leadership books get the concept of Jesus and discipleship wrong.
On today's show Doug talks about the danger of being a lone, alone Christian. He looks at the biblical images of being the body of Christ and the temple of God. He also looks at the warning against destroying God's church.
Doug talks about not giving up on our calling! He looks at the difference between being a spectator and being a doer of the kingdom. He talks about the power of not bowing down, no matter the fruitfulness of our calling.
On today's show Doug talks about Pentecost and being a Pentecostal. He looks at the central reason the Holy Spirit was poured out on the day of Pentecost and what this means to us and our need for Christian community.
On today's show Doug talks about why people refuse to repent or to change course when their lives are clearly going in the wrong direction. Why do we justify our actions at the cost of spiritual transformation.
Doug talks about how Christians have been saved to become a people that will bless the rest of the people on the face of the earth. Christ went to the cross to fulfill God's promise to Abraham. As Christians our lives are to be an expression of God's promise to Abraham. This means we live for community purposes.
On today's show Doug talks about how sin divides marriages, families and nations. He looks at the divided language of sin and the united language of Christ.
On today's show Doug talks about how you can influence the lives of thousands through encouraging a pastor or minister. There is no way to listen to today's show and not realize the difference you can immediately make in the world.
On today's show Doug talks about how we are truly human in community. He looks at the creation of humans, the creation of community and the role community plays in helping us understand God, love and ourselves.
Doug talks about the importance of encouragement. He also talks about receiving his first negative call about the radio show!
Doug shares his life verse and talks about God being strong in our greatest weaknesses. He also addresses his fear of being murdered while traveling alone and his disdain for most continental breakfasts.
Doug talks about how love needs to be the foundation behind all of our religious and political activity. Without love our witness is meaningless and our political gains are meaningless. Without love, the laws we change and the judges we appoint have no value in the advancement of the gospel. Doug also talks about a surprise visit from a coyote.
Doug talks about what distinguishes Christians from the rest of the people on the face of the earth. And he talks about a seal hitting a kayaker with an octopus.
Doug Talks about the difference between being political versus partisan. He looks at how Christians are called to not just be right, but reconciling. He also examines George Washington's Farewell Address and what it tells us about America's real problem.
Doug talks about what's wrong with Curious George's name and the spurious activity of The Man With the Yellow Hat. He also gives practical examples of how to live "according to the Spirit" instead of "according to the flesh."
Doug Talks about why it is important to know who we are in Christ before we head out into the world. He looks at why Jesus was baptized and why Amazon keeps recommending people purchase dog brushes whenever they search Doug Bursch.
Doug talks about what is separating us from loving Jesus and loving others. He also talks about the best job in the world.
Doug talks about the foundational principles of the gospel that Christians have lost and the need to find them. He also talks about a cat that would not go away.
Doug talks about how Christians are to be known for how much we love. He also talks about the most unlucky man in America.
Doug talks about faith for failures or succeeding when it looks like you are failing. He looks at the importance of Abram becoming Abraham and the role of faith in the life of Abraham and the life of every Christian. An encouraging word for anyone about to give up.
Jesus told a room full of men to "leave her alone." These words should serve as a warning to all of us as we process our current culture and the treatment of women in the church. Doug talks about why Jesus warned his followers to not judge the offering of a certain prophetic woman and why he commanded the church to honor the offering of this woman whenever the gospel is preached. This is a powerful show for anyone who has been constantly scorned for their sincere Christ-focused ministry.
Doug talks about receiving correction. After last week's show he had a conversation with a listener concerning how he could better communicate. Doug looks at our need to avoid defensiveness when being confronted about our weaknesses, growth areas or just plain old sin.
Doug talks about how church hate has become big business in the Christian ministry industry. He talks about the problem of assessing unhealthy community without faciliating better examples. He looks at the difference between a spectator and a reformer mindset. Lots of provocative ideas to contemplate on this week's show.
Doug talks about a fundamental motivating passion of his life: the ministry of reconciliation. A powerful show for anyone wanting to facilitate a better conversation in life and online.
Doug talks about the need for pastor Mark Driscoll to embrace the ministry of reconciliation before he publishes another book, preaches another sermon or starts another church. This is a thoughtful but focused discussion on why every minister must take reconciliation seriously and why Mark Driscoll's new book is ultimately problematic.
Doug talks about ministering for zero fame and zero gain. He looks at the story of the widow's mite and his own struggle with selfish ambition.
On today's show Doug provides advice for strange or "different" pastors. This show is for introverts, the overly-sensitive or any minister who just doesn't fit in.
Today's show is all about encouraging Christians to create, to write, to draw, to paint, to dance, to do what God has placed on their hearts. Doug talks about resisting the spirit of this negative, spectator, assessment age through creativity. He looks at how we need to expand our definition of Christian art and Christian creativity. A great show for people who need encouragement in their creative pursuits.
Doug talks about mental illness and the church. He looks at how the mind can be harmed like any other part of the human body. He addresses how Christians and the church should deal with issues such as depression, anxiety and other mental health problems.
Doug talks about God's power being revealed through our weaknesses. He shares several stories about how God has been strong through his weakness, including a terrible example of how to minister to a man with one foot. A great show for anyone who doesn't feel strong enough to do what God has called him or her to do.
On today’s show Doug talks about the myth of balance. Doug looks at how people often talk about balancing truth with love, forgiveness with justice or our emotions with our intellect. He challenges the very notion of putting these concepts on the same continuum. Today's show is all about the myths we believe and the danger they cause us when discussing ideas such as truth and love.
On today’s show Doug talks about why the church growth movement needs to die. This is a strong, provocative show about some of the fundamental problems with a movement that is not growing the church or bringing more leaders into the harvest field. Doug pours out his heart calling for a better way to engage a giant problem in the American church. This show will most likely offend and encourage.
Doug talks about how Christians view and handle church sex scandals. He looks at the big issues of power dynamics, legal consequences, repentance, reconciliation, truth, love and how we communicate about very controversial issues.
Doug talks about ways to assess the health of our spiritual lives. He looks at artist Thomas Hirschhorn's concept of Energy-Yes, Quality-No; relationship versus legalism; the S/spirit of our theology and our ability to hear and follow the voice of Jesus. Also, there is a special brief apperance from Christian Mickey Mouse. Clearly the best show of the year!
Does voting for the other candidate make you a baby murderer? On today's show Doug talks about the highly charged abortion debate and the current problems with Christian political discourse concerning the unborn. He looks at practical, real world ways to contend for life without being politically manipulated.
Doug talks about how to respond to disillusionment with the current Christian political climate and witness. He also talks about apathy as an expression of privilege. This show will encourage anyone who feels lost in the political madness.
Doug talks about why people don't apologize, how a partisan culture works against repentance and how a better understanding of grace leads to saying your sorry.
Doug talks about how many have a very limited definition of grace that does not represent the full biblical meaning. He addresses how grace is more than just the absence of punishment but the fullness of God's blessing and favor.
Doug talks about discerning God's will. He looks at old forms and new forms of legalism, living according to the Spirit versus according to the flesh and how to practically discern God's leading. A great show for people looking for practical discernment.
Doug shares a special unfiltered interview of his guest appearance on the Fuel For Life Podcast, hosted by Bogdan Kipko. During the podcast, Doug talks about ministry and accountability, dealing with conflict, celebrity Christian culture, consumerism, the problem with options, the purpose of the church, spirituality versus sensuality, dealing with hurt in the church, spectating versus doing, validation through popularity, how to judge success and many other topics of ministry. This is basically a pastor sharing his heart about some of the key issues facing ministers today.
Doug talks about fundamental problems with the church growth movement and gives suggestions on better ways to encourage pastors and churches to pursue God's calling. Lots of provocative thoughts about why the experts are increasing but the church at large is still declining.
Doug talks about the problem with focusing our lives on trending topics. He addresses how Jesus avoided addressing interactions that would have derailed his purpose for ministry. He looks at how we let social media or even Satan set the agenda for our days and spiritual lives.
Doug talks about implementing and pursuing God’s vision for your ministry in the face of failure and lack of encouragement. He talks about his own calling to minister through weakness, instead of through power and platform.
Doug talks about radical faith in the face of profound disillusionment. Why we sometimes have to curse a tree that isn't producing fruit, so that we can live for a mountain moving revolution.
In response to the trajedy in Las Vegas, Doug talks about why would a good God allow for evil in the world. He looks at issues related to God's sovereignty and human free will. He also examines why Hell is included in the story of God's great love for His powerful creation.
Doug talks about being fully human in community. He gives a passionate plea for the centrality of abiding in community to fully embrace the work of the cross.
Doug talks about whether or not social media can replace the role of gathering with a local church. He looks at both the strengths and weaknesses of social media community.
Doug talks about The Dark Side of Community. He looks at dealing with spiritual and physical abuse within the community of God. Doug also addresses the unique and often misunderstood challenges of ministering with people who have been abused.
Doug talks about elements that must be present in every healthy church. He also shares a sacred story about watching a church die before his very eyes.
Doug talks about the accountablity of our modern day Christian communication and the formation of Scripture.
Doug addresses a key element left out of so many Christian leadership books: In the New Testament, people ministered in ministry pairs or teams. Doug talks about how co-pastoring with Dan Behrens changed his life.
Doug talks about how Jesus discipled through community. He looks at discipleship as a relationship more than a process and examines the problem with making discipleship a church program rather than a way of living.
Doug talks about two seemingly competing ways of determining vision, mission and values for Christian communities. Is it the Moses Model or the Pentecost Model? Maybe it is both. Doug also talks about surviving Christian bootcamp!
Doug talks about the power of seeing the church as the body of Christ and the temple of God. In isolation we cannot understand or express the fullness of God. He also talks about the dangers of destroying or dividing God's church.
Doug talks about why the Holy Spirit was poured out on the day of Pentecost and how Pentecost reversed the curse of Babel. No snakes were handled.
You might not fully understand one of the primary reasons Christ saved you. Here is a hint: it is not about you! Doug talks about the powerful community implications of salvation by looking at God's promise to Abraham.
Doug looks at something pastors and theologians seldom discuss: God limited human capacity and divided human community. A provocative show about the power of humans and the plan of God to stop us from destroying each other, his plans and his creation.
Doug looks at the dividing reality of sin and the uniting reality of healthy community. When sin rules a relationship, we use the language of division. When God rules a relationship, we use the language of "us." On today's show we examines how sin divides families, churches and even nations. Doug talks about how George Washington almost prophetically warned against the partisan nation we currently inhabit. A fascinating show about the power of sin to divide and the power of Christ to unite!
Doug looks at trying to control God and people. We all do it, how come? Also, we examine the why behind the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil and the power of human choice. Doug also delves into his struggles with being an introvert.
To be human is to be in community. On today's show Doug talks about how community makes us more human. He looks at why Eve was created last and why there is no such thing as a self-made person. He also talks about his struggles with dyslexia and his calling to be a writer.
What is wrong with the church? There is a whole industry of books, conferences and experts talking about why the church is declining. Doug talks about an answer many are overlooking.
An introduction to Doug's new book, The Community of God: A Theology of the Church From a Reluctant Pastor. Doug talks about the myth of utopian Christian community.
Sometimes people embrace new religious content but keep the same religious spirit. Doug talks about new forms of legalism and the difference between living according to the Spirit versus living according to the flesh.
After a long hiatus, the Fairly Spiritual Show is back! Doug Bursch talks about the difference between a reconciling and a partisan dialogue.