the re/ology podcast: Recent Episodes
the re/ology podcast
This is a show dedicated to researching the traditions and rituals of Christianity, especially when it involves the church, and rediscovering the truth of God and Jesus, and how that relates to us..
A generation of Christians who are noticing that something just isn’t right when it comes to modern American Christianity is on the rise. Some call it ‘faith deconstruction’, some call it ‘de-churching’. We call it ‘stirring’.
During this ‘stirring’ season, it’s easy to gather a bunch of questions about God, Jesus, and the role we play.
This episode: What is Salvation??
Take a listen to learn more.
A generation of Christians who are noticing that something just isn’t right when it comes to modern American Christianity is on the rise. Some call it ‘faith deconstruction’, some call it ‘de-churching’. We call it ‘stirring’.
This episode: the Stirring Story of Jordyn Burdick – It’s Ok to NOT be Ok
Take a listen to learn more.
Impact Charlotte
A generation of Christians who are noticing that something just isn’t right when it comes to modern American Christianity is on the rise. Some call it ‘faith deconstruction’, some call it ‘de-churching’. We call it ‘stirring’.
This episode: Is the church stunting people’s growth?
Take a listen to learn more.
Impact Charlotte
A generation of Christians who are noticing that something just isn’t right when it comes to modern American Christianity is on the rise. Some call it ‘faith deconstruction’, some call it ‘de-churching’. We call it ‘stirring’.
This episode: the Stirring Story of an ex-pastor – Darin Martin
Take a listen to learn more.
Impact Charlotte
A generation of Christians who are noticing that something just isn’t right when it comes to modern American Christianity is on the rise. Some call it ‘faith deconstruction’, some call it ‘de-churching’. We call it ‘stirring’.
This episode: we discuss the questioning process for those who are stirring, which leads to a deeper discovery of God.
Take a listen to learn more.
Impact Charlotte
A generation of Christians who are noticing that something just isn’t right when it comes to modern American Christianity is on the rise. Some call it ‘faith deconstruction’, some call it ‘de-churching’. We call it ‘stirring’.
This episode: the Stirring Story of Brandon Wiseman
Take a listen to learn more.
Impact Charlotte
A generation of Christians who are noticing that something just isn’t right when it comes to modern American Christianity is on the rise. Some call it ‘faith deconstruction’, some call it ‘de-churching’. We call it ‘stirring’.
This episode: the Stirring Story of Chris Baron
Take a listen to learn more.
Impact Charlotte
A generation of Christians who are noticing that something just isn’t right when it comes to modern American Christianity is on the rise. Some call it ‘faith deconstruction’, some call it ‘de-churching’. We call it ‘stirring’.
This episode: the Stirring Story of Tyler Corn
Take a listen to learn more.
Impact Charlotte
In this episode, we take focus on a rising generation of Christians who are noticing that something just isn’t right when it comes to modern American Christianity. Some call it ‘faith deconstruction’, some call it ‘de-churching’. We call it ‘stirring’.
Episode 39 will introduce the concept of ‘stirring’: who is doing it, and why.
Take a listen to learn more.
Impact Charlotte
In the So They Say series: we focus on what are saying about God, Jesus, and Christianity. Mainly, all of the misconceptions we have.
Part 2: some people actually believe that since the Bible was recorded and written down by people, specifically men, that it cannot be trusted as accurate or true.
Take a listen to learn more.
Impact Charlotte
In the So They Say series: we focus on what are saying about God, Jesus, and Christianity. Mainly, all of the misconceptions we have.
This episode: some people actually believe that since the Bible was recorded and written down by people, specifically men, that it cannot be trusted as accurate or true.
Take a listen to learn more.
Impact Charlotte
Welcome to a brand new re/ology podcast mini-series!
This is Life!
In this series, hosted by Tyler & Chris, you will hear real life stories from people who are currently going with God, trusting Him through the thick and thin of everything that life on earth can throw at you.
This is part 3 of the interview with Scott Johnson, re/ology’s founder. Scott talks about the greatest learning process of his life, specifically, the third stage of that being: The Resurrection of a Dream. In this stage, God reveals the deeper meaning of life and the true purpose of this relationship He extends to us all (the Ekklesia).
Take a listen to hear more.
Impact Charlotte
In the So They Say series: we focus on what are saying about God, Jesus, and Christianity. Mainly, all of the misconceptions we have.
This episode: a lot of people have a hard time reading the Bible and understand what it is saying. Some would say that it is not relevant to our modern culture.
Take a listen to learn more.
Impact Charlotte
Welcome to a brand new re/ology podcast mini-series!
This is Life!
In this series, hosted by Tyler & Chris, you will hear real life stories from people who are currently going with God, trusting Him through the thick and thin of everything that life on earth can throw at you.
This is part 2 of the interview with Scott Johnson, re/ology’s founder. Scott talks about the greatest learning process of his life, specifically, the second stage of that being: The Death of a Dream.
Take a listen to hear more.
Impact Charlotte
Episode 12:
In the So They Say series: we focus on what are saying about God, Jesus, and Christianity. Mainly, all of the misconceptions we have.
This episode: Why does it seem like Christians tend to be really judgmental?? It seems weird that people who have had their faults/sins forgiven should be judge-y!
Take a listen to learn more.
Impact Charlotte
Welcome to a brand new re/ology podcast series!
This is Life!
This series, hosted by Tyler & Chris, will hear real life stories from people who are currently going with God, trusting Him through the thick and thin of everything that life on earth can throw at you.
Episode One starts with the interview of Scott Johnson, re/ology’s founder. Scott talks about the greatest learning phase of his life, the first stage of that being: The Birth of a Dream.
Take a listen to hear more.
Impact Charlotte
Afterthoughts of Episode 11:
Hold on, hold on, hold on! There’s more to say!
We’ve got extra stuff, extra thoughts, and even extra questions.
Can you truly find deep meaningful relationships in Church?
Take a listen to learn more.
Impact Charlotte
Episode 11:
So They Say this time focuses on what Church leaders are saying.
Why oh why are we continuing to try and make people feel guilty for not going to church?? A question that probably will never find an answer, but we talk about it and a potential solution.
Take a listen to learn more.
Impact Charlotte
Afterthoughts of Episode 10:
Hold on, hold on, hold on! There’s more to say!
We’ve got extra stuff, extra thoughts, and even extra questions.
Take a listen to learn more.
Impact Charlotte
Episode 10:
Apparently, Christians don’t sin… or so they say.
If that’s true, I’m in big trouble!
In Episode 10, we take a look at what ‘sin’ means, what humans were created for, and the role that God plays in it all. Were humans created perfect? Were Adam and Eve perfect? What does it even mean to be perfect?
Take a listen to learn more.
Impact Charlotte
Episode 9:
Did you know that all Christians are hypocrites?
Well, maybe not all.
Episode 9 involves taking a look at the thoughts and discussion over people who are claiming Christianity, but don’t really back it up. Is it fair to make a blanketed statement? Is it fair to lump everyone who claims to be a Christian all in the same category of ‘hypocrite’?
Take a listen to learn more.
Impact Charlotte
**Correction: Galatians 5:25 – keep in step with the Spirit.
Episode 8, part 2:
Christians have heard it said that the English word ‘church’ comes from the Greek word ‘ekklesia’. This is the word Jesus used to describe what he came to build and die for. In our modern world, and for the last several centuries, we have translated ‘ekklesia’ into the our English word ‘church’, and it has become the central part of Christianity. But, would it surprise you to know that the English word ‘church’ doesn’t actually come from the Greek word ‘ekklesia’? If that’s true, what is ekklesia?
Take a listen to learn more.
Impact Charlotte
**Correction: Galatians 5:25 – keep in step with the Spirit.
Episode 8, part 1:
Christians have heard it said that the English word ‘church’ comes from the Greek word ‘ekklesia’. This is the word Jesus used to describe what he came to build and die for. In our modern world, and for the last several centuries, we have translated ‘ekklesia’ into the our English word ‘church’, and it has become the central part of Christianity. But, would it surprise you to know that the English word ‘church’ doesn’t actually come from the Greek word ‘ekklesia’? If that’s true, what is ekklesia?
Take a listen to learn more.
Impact Charlotte
**Correction: William Tyndale fluently spoke 7 languages.
Episode 7:
There are two differing and conflicting concepts of ‘God’s house’: one that says that it’s the building we are all encouraged to go to every Sunday morning, the other is the house that He has built inside of us. Which is the true concept of house? How does that play with the concept of church -vs- ekklesia?
Take a listen to learn more.
Impact Charlotte
Episode 6:
There’s an underlying idea in Christianity that says: “How can you be a Christian if you don’t go to church?” Is this true? Is it biblical?
In episode 6 we talk deeper about the not only the English word ‘church’ but also the concept. Popular opinion says that it comes from the Greek word ‘ekklesia’, is that opinion correct?
Take a listen to learn more.
Impact Charlotte
Episode 5:
Ever wonder what all of this God and Jesus stuff has to do with you?
Lots of people think that all it comes down to is just going to church. Jesus died so that you could go to church on Sunday mornings. Most people start to realize that that just doesn’t feel right. There has to be more to that. Fact is – there is. In this episode, we talk about Jesus being the Rabbi, and what that means for us.
Take a listen to learn more.
Impact Charlotte
Episode 4: Continuing with the collaboration with the Impact Charlotte guys, Scott, Tyler Corn and Chris Baron take the next step down the “So They Say” series road of talking about the Messiah, specifically Jesus’ version. What kind of Messiah did He intend to become?
Take a listen to learn more.
Episode 3: Continuing with the collaboration with the Impact Charlotte guys, Scott, Tyler Corn and Chris Baron take the next step down the “So They Say” series road of talking about the concept of a Messiah. What is one, what does one do, and where did this all come from?? Take a listen to learn more.
Episode 2: Continuing with the collaboration with the Impact Charlotte guys, Scott, Tyler Corn and Chris Baron take the next step down the “So They Say” series road of talking about the concept of being a Christian. What is one, what does one do, and where did this all come from?? Take a listen to learn more.
Episode 1: We’ve got a brand new series that starts right here. Scott collaborates with Tyler Corn and Chris Baron from Impact Charlotte, an on campus discipling ministry at the University of North Carolina Charlotte (UNCC). This series will cover the many misconceptions that people have about God, Jesus, Christianity, and what it all means for each of us. Episode 1 will cover the fact that there are a lot of people in our world that have lots and lots of different views, most of those views are wrong. We’ll take a look and discuss them.
Episode 17: In the recent shadow of losing my mom, I reflect on the difficulty and weirdness of loss with my friend Dwayne Curry – a Minister of over 29 years. Death is not natural, it wasn’t a part of God’s original blueprint for humans (see the original story in the video below), that’s probably why it’s so hard to understand. Take a listen to our candid conversation about our experiences through the process of loss. I hope it gives you courage to trust God through it all.
Episode 16: Typically we learn to take care of ourselves. Jesus, though, has another idea - let God provide. Is there such a thing as too much trust? Take a listen, I've got some thoughts that might make things easer to understand and to help see that God is a sacrificial parent who is longing to take care of us.
Episode 15: There's bound to come some trouble in our lives, Jesus wants us to 'abide' in Him. That's sounds easier than what it is, especially when we have no idea what 'abide' means. Take a listen, I've got some thoughts that might make things easer to understand and to help see the beauty of what He's asking us to do.
Episode 14: This episode is an interview with Joey Durmire from Global City Mission Initiative. Joey is involved in true disciple making via church planting, church resource, and mission training. GCMI is involved in US based mission work, coaching and training disciples to go and form discipleship communities. Take a listen.
Episode 13: If we understand that God makes us 'righteous', do we truly understand what that means? In a world filled with 'self-righteousness', how do we tell the difference in the two? It starts with understanding the word to its original meaning and purpose. Join me in re-learning the meaning and importance of the word 'righteous'.
Episode 12: Our world is full of different opinions and different views, some even of God and Jesus. But there is no mistaking the actual facts of who God is through Jesus, or the truths of who Jesus was, what He said, and what He was all about. Nor is there any mistaking what He is asking us to do. God does not fit into our culture or our little, individual worlds. He is not on our side.
Episode 11: Some would say that you should never be mad at God, He's the author of life. But when troubles come your way, and you've cried out for help to Him multiple times without a reply, can you help the way the feel?
Episode 10: in this episode I will talk about why we as Christians should never be described or labeled as "the church". It's not technically correct, historically correct, linguistically correct, nor biblically correct. Take a listen!
Episode 9 is an interview with Chris Baron & Tyler Corn, the directors/leaders of Impact - a campus ministry at The University of North Carolina Charlotte. This interview is based upon a new direction that Impact has taken. From being a semi-typical campus ministry to more of a mission to make disciples of Jesus who will in turn make disciples. Their journey to do so has been a very interesting one, one that has been founded upon the sole dependence of the leadership and guidance of the Holy Spirit. Take a listen!
Episode 8 is an interview with Dave Farris, leader/pastor/minister of Northstar Pulaski Church. This interview is based upon Dave's vision to step out in faith to God's direction of going in a completely different direction from that of the typical church model. Dave and Northstar are attempting to follow the leading of the Holy Spirit when it comes to how God is wanting to make disciples in Pulaski County Virginia.
In the midst of the worst pandemic of our generation, the origin of the coronavirus is at the center of discussion. Is COVID-19 a device of God's divine judgement? Or just par for the course for life on planet earth?
This discussion is on the art of making people feel guilty for not going to church. Biblical -or- made up? Or just poor taste? Resources:
Friendly Atheist Article
In this episode, I look at a very popular and commonly mis-interpreted phrase: Don't take the Lord's name in vain. Resources:
Francis Chan's thoughts on taking the Lord's name in vain.
In this episode, I raise the questions: Are we supposed to meet on Sunday morning? And what are the elements of the "church" service all about? It's time to investigate the depths of God, Jesus, and the ekklesia. Sources:
http://www.paganchristianity.org/
In this episode, I share a concerning growing issue of Christians who are leaving the "church" but not leaving God. It's time to investigate the depths of God, Jesus, and the ekklesia. Sources:
https://dechurched.net/church-refugees/ http://www.patheos.com/blogs/workcited/2015/06/how-to-really-understand-the-pewreport-church-refugees-by-josh-packard-and-ashleigh-hope/ https://www.joshpackard.com/ https://hellochristian.com/7401-why-going-to-church-every-week-matters#.WYDulrC0BC4.facebook
In this episode, I share the issue of a shallow faith that is inherited from the generations before. It isn't real, and it isn't what God has in mind. It's time to investigate the depths of God, Jesus, and the ekklesia.
In this inaugural episode, I lay the foundation to why I started questioning and the journey that I took to discover the real heritage and origin of the word "church".