Reclaiming The Bible Belt: Recent Episodes
Joseph Dockery
Reclaiming The Bible Belt podcast approaches the adverse effects surrounding cultural-Christianity, specifically regarding those seen in the southern regions of the United States. RTBB addresses these issues by exploring Biblical themes pertaining to each topic. Our goal is to guide culturally-bound Christians into the abundant life of truly following King Jesus, to entertain difficult questions that some of our faith communities might shy away from, and to equip us all to engage these issues in our communities — Building The Kingdom Where Christ Is ‘Known,’ But Not Yet Followed.
Joseph and Eli continue in the theme of Scripture, and how those in the Bible Belt ought to consider approaching it. Both in this episode and the previous one, they highlighted passages that revealed Jesus and our NT authors commonly referring to Scripture "as a whole." This "whole" approach to Scripture seems to be very important in how we understand its usefulness.
In this episode, Joseph and Eli finally begin the journey of addressing certain ideas within the Bible Belt Culture that need revisiting; starting with -- the Bible itself. Christians within the Bible Belt know that the Bible is important, but the way that they approach and read it is equally as important.
We believe that one of the greatest obstacles to the growth of the Kingdom of God is not the people who don’t know The Messiah, its people who THINK that they do. Join us in Reclaiming the Mission and Character of Jesus within the cultures that have distorted Him.
In this episode, we continue the conversation from last time. Joseph and Eli unpack the ramifications that Cultural Christianity has within the Church, and amongst the world at large.
"We're back -- and it took us long enough."
Join Joseph and newcomer Eli Sorrow in the mission of Reclaiming the Character and Mission of Jesus within the Cultures that have a distorted Him. In this episode, the two set out to lay the ground work for the 'why' behind this Podcast.
Here we are; a year later and we are back!
Come with the Reclaiming the Bible Belt Podcast, as Joseph, joined with two new friends -- Gabe and Eli -- set out to tackle the next Theme; "Just Have Faith." Within the Cultural Christianity of the Bible Belt, as well as America at large, Faith is a concept with many definitions and connotations. It's important to let Scripture set the standard for what we mean by the word "Faith."
In this episode, Joseph and Phillip unpack the expectation and baggage that comes with phrase "I Believe In Jesus." Within the Bible Belt's Christianity, this is also often communicated as "I Know Jesus," or "I've Met Jesus." However you may come across it, it is safe to assume that not everyone in our communities are always on the same page. Joseph and Phillip begin by discussing different 'versions' of Jesus that have arisen, specifically in regards to the preferred taste of the Bible Belt. They offer -- in love -- suggestions that challenge the potential harms that come with over-emphasized characteristics of Jesus.
Later, the discussion shifts to establishing a few healthy themes that the Bible seems to particularly stress about Jesus's character. While Jesus's personality and characteristics are bountiful -- and capable of connecting with virtually anyone -- if they overshadow the claim and implications of Messianic Kingship and the Incarnation, we are at risk of misrepresenting Jesus to ourselves and to the world. Let's dive in!
In this episode, we take a pause on our "I Believe in..." Overview Theme. Joseph sit's down (well, sort of -- from across the country) with guest and high school best bud, Micah Houghton. Joseph and Micah grew up together in Northeast Georgia and experienced much of the same when it came to their spiritual development. Nowadays, Micah lives out in Colorado, providing a differing perspective of reality than that of the Bible Belt. Joseph allows Micah to discuss his perspective on the mission behind Reclaiming the Bible Belt Podcast, given that he grew up in the Bible Belt, and now lives as a Christian in a far different reality.
In this episode, Joseph and Phillip zoom in on the first topic presented in the "I Believe in..." Overview Theme discussion. They begin by addressing the dangers of imprinting our own version of God into our beliefs.
Later, they make an attempt to provide biblical insight into what we mean when we say the word 'God.'
And then to close, they discuss some of the important aspects of truly getting to know and following the God of the Bible.
Thanks again to the band "Southam" for letting us use their song "HTCA" in our show.
In this opening episode, Joseph and Phillip begin by discussing the heart behind RTBB. They discuss the vision statement; "We believe that the biggest threat to the reach of Christianity isn't those who don't believe in Christ, but those who think that they do, so we want to build the Kingdom of God where Christ is known but not followed," and then break down the different goals that the podcast hopes to achieve. Later, they introduce the first theme for the show -- "I Believe in..." -- a very loose claim in today's time. Big shout out to the band "Southam" for featuring their song "H T C A" in this episode.
Welcome to Reclaiming the Bible Belt podcast! We believe one of the biggest threats to Christianity isn’t people who don’t know Christ, it’s people who think that they do; so our mission is to Build the Kingdom where Christ is known but not followed. Add us to your library and join with us on this journey!