The Church of Pod: Recent Episodes
Ben Hartlieb
Discussions about the Church of God (Restoration) and life afterward. The COGR is a fundamentalist Christian church that claims their Chief Apostle is God in the flesh who can write new scripture and take away salvation. This podcast is hosted by an ex-member and includes discussion with members and ex-members.
Lee was never in the church, but he's well versed in apologetics and curious about the COG. So he and Ben talk over his questions.
Gloria and Ben discuss the Apostles' demand for money and a false prophecy, leaving the church and religion altogether, acclimating to the world, and all that jazz.
Here are links to sermons and talks we reference in our conversation:
Apostle Stephen Hargrave extorts money from the Chihuahua Congregation:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bY8hCUMdhYs
Apostle Stephen Hargrave explains his actions in Chihuahua:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPnTVG8lBZI&t=924s
Apostle Elisabeth Oppel prophesies a healing that doesn’t come to pass:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnmVgsldT0o
Am I a child of God? Adam Pamer doesn't think so. What's the difference between the modern and ancient apostles anyway? Adam, James and I argue, agree, disagree, they tell me they love me, call me brother, and also tell me I'm being demonic. All in good fun.
What do the lack and loss of belief mean in a person's life? What is Atheism? Agnosticism? Humanism? Nihilism? Where do unbelievers get their morals? I also discuss the culture of atheism, and alternatives to atheism as a landing place after your deconstruction. Whether it's your unbelief or someone else's, hopefully this helps you understand it better.
Henry talks about growing up in the COG, getting engaged, and getting out. Along the way he tells about being in the Aylmer congregation during their COVID protests and counter-protests, the introduction of moving pictures to the group, and discovering a direct connection with God apart from apostolic interference.
Once a young minister in the COG, Robert shares wisdom from his journey in and out of the group. Is there utility in guilt? Is God a male? Is German His primary language? All this and more.
The second half of the conversation on Church of God history with COG Apostle Patrick O'Shea Jr..
We discuss Danny Layne, who spent 19 years on heroine before founding the COGR; Ray Tinsman's taking of the mantle; the phrase "God in the Flesh"; and the role of the COG in these end times.
Apostle of the Church of God, Patrick Oshea Jr. joins to talk our way thru church history as taught by the COG.
Part 1 of 2. In this first one we talk about the Keys of the Kingdom and Apostolic Authority and succession. We also get into the role of apostles vs the role of the individual’s conscience.
I catch you up on how I met the church, why I joined, why I left, and where I'm at now.
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Episode 1! The what and why of this podcast.
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