Asystematic Theology: Recent Episodes
Dr. Daniel Passini
Doctrine and systematic theology have their place. They are the guardrails in theology and our Christian walk. The problem is more times than not we encounter God outside the box. We encounter him in movies, music, literature, art, science, culture, and life, or in other words, in the mess and mass of life. This podcast is all about finding God outside of Sunday mornings and the mundane. It's all about finding God outside the box.
Today we explore what the Maillard reaction can teach us about life, faith, and God's kitchen economy.
You can find full show notes at danielpassini.org/category/podcast/
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It's no secret we are living in stressful times. Anxiety is at incredibly high levels, leading to all sorts of health issues. Today, I share some of my own anxious thoughts about this current season of life, and unpack what scripture says on anxiety. While this video addresses anxiety in this particular season of pandemic, the scriptural principles are applicable to any season of life. I'll be unpacking two specific scriptures on anxiety today. Our most famous scripture on this topic is probably Philippians 4:6, Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. The other scripture we'll look at today is Jude 1:20-21, But you, beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit, keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting anxiously for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to eternal life.
Here are a couple resources on the impacts of anxiety on our sleep and health:
https://www.columbiapsychiatry.org/news/covid-q-insomnia
https://www.health.com/condition/infectious-diseases/coronavirus/cant-sleep-during-quarantine-insomnia
A Free Resource On Anxiety
My wife has written an ebook called Anxious In Nothing: 5 Prayers For Anxiety. You can pick up a copy http://amberpassini.org/anxious.
Music Credit:
Artist: Pierce Murphy
Song: Hey Mercy
URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Pierce_Murphy/This_Isnt_Magic_It_Is_Just_Music/Pierce_Murphy_-_This_Isnt_Magic_It_Is_Just_Music-_A_Demo_-_10_Hey_Mercy
The Blessing Is In The Obedience - Delivered 11/10/19 at the 8am service of First United Methodist Church in Williamsport, PA.
This message is part 2 in a series on the "Life Of David."
There’s an old saying that says only 2 things are guaranteed in life: death and taxes.
In the last episode I discussed the concepts of current life expectancy rates, radical life extension, and preparing your children for the 22nd century, because current research is doing its best to try and curb death for lengthy periods of time, or even in definitely.
But there’s always two sides to every coin, and we really have to live in surround sound. We have to look at both sides, and listen to the dialogue coming from both ends of the spectrum.
So on the flip side of that conversation of radical life extension lays the very real understanding that someday we will die. Regardless of age, race, socioeconomic status, geographic location, or any other variable all of us will one day end up as a worm buffet.
Except in the Bible we see the stories of both Enoch and Elijah that never tasted death. The post biblical Jewish Midrash actually lists 8 people.
Outside of these exceptions the rest of us fall under the category of those who will eventually kick the bucket.
There’s this old Latin Christian theory and practice called Momento Mori, which translated means “Remember that you will die.”
You can find the full show notes, links, and resources at http://danielpassini.org/asystematic-theology-010-momento-mori
Music Credit: Artist: Pierce Murphy Song: Hey Mercy URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Pierce_Murphy/This_Isnt_Magic_It_Is_Just_Music/Pierce_Murphy_-_This_Isnt_Magic_It_Is_Just_Music-_A_Demo_-_10_Hey_Mercy
Today's episode explore life expectancy, radical life expectancy, the longevity escape velocity, and preparing your children to live in the 22nd century.
2018 Life Expectancy Numbers http://www.geoba.se/population.php?pc=world&type=015&year=2018&st=rank&asde=&page=1
Could babies born today live to 150? https://www.cbsnews.com/news/could-babies-born-today-live-to-150/
Aubrey De Grey https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aubrey_de_Grey
Intro to Grey's Research https://youtu.be/Y2oN0b1D0qE
Longevity Escape Velocity Definition https://youtu.be/2OaTx8er0bo
Ray Kurzweil Fantastic Voyage: Live Long Enough to Live Forever https://amzn.to/2G55abA
We Were Never Called To Be Counter Cultural http://danielpassini.org/countercultural/
Crystal Downing Changing Signs Of Truth https://amzn.to/2CZod39
Music Credit: Artist: Pierce Murphy Song: Hey Mercy URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Pierce_Murphy/This_Isnt_Magic_It_Is_Just_Music/Pierce_Murphy_-_This_Isnt_Magic_It_Is_Just_Music-_A_Demo_-_10_Hey_Mercy
Albert Einstein had a difficult time getting the scientific community to embrace his theories on relativity. In the midst of all the rejection and chaos, he actually caught a big break that could have ruined him.
Music Credit: Artist: Pierce Murphy Song: Hey Mercy URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Pierce_Murphy/This_Isnt_Magic_It_Is_Just_Music/Pierce_Murphy_-_This_Isnt_Magic_It_Is_Just_Music-_A_Demo_-_10_Hey_Mercy
What defines a successful day for you? Don Keough, the ex-president of Coca-Cola from 1981-1993, had a specific answer to this question. How can we apply it to following Christ?
Here is some information on Mr. Keough's legacy at Coca-Cola.
https://www.coca-colacompany.com/stories/donald-r-keough-1926-2015
Music Credit: Artist: Pierce Murphy Song: Hey Mercy URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Pierce_Murphy/This_Isnt_Magic_It_Is_Just_Music/Pierce_Murphy_-_This_Isnt_Magic_It_Is_Just_Music-_A_Demo_-_10_Hey_Mercy
John Allen Chau was recently killed on the North Sentinel Island. I have seen vitriol and hatred for both sides of the argument concerning his actions, but everyone missed the one one question we really should have been asking. Give it a listen and join the conversation.
Music Credit: Artist: Pierce Murphy Song: Hey Mercy
URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Pierce_Murphy/This_Isnt_Magic_It_Is_Just_Music/Pierce_Murphy_-_This_Isnt_Magic_It_Is_Just_Music-_A_Demo_-_10_Hey_Mercy
The Amish are often looked at as the most austere form of Christianity. The first thing that comes to mind when someone mentions the Amish community is "anti-technology." The first images that show up in our minds are those of bonnets, horse drawn carriages, and farming communities stuck in the 18th century. So, what can the Amish teach us about technology and community? In today's episode of Asystematic Theology I explore the 3 questions the Amish use to when approaching any new technology.
Music Credit: Artist: Pierce Murphy Song: Hey Mercy URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Pierce_Murphy/This_Isnt_Magic_It_Is_Just_Music/Pierce_Murphy_-_This_Isnt_Magic_It_Is_Just_Music-_A_Demo_-_10_Hey_Mercy
My father-in-law has a unique habit that helps him to remember who is in charge everyday.
Music Credit: Artist: Pierce Murphy Song: Hey Mercy
URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Pierce_Murphy/This_Isnt_Magic_It_Is_Just_Music/Pierce_Murphy_-_This_Isnt_Magic_It_Is_Just_Music-_A_Demo_-_10_Hey_Mercy
In today's episode of Asystematic Theology I explore belly buttons. It's a funny topic, but I ponder the question Did Adam and Eve have belly buttons? I share some interesting history about artwork with Adam and Eve. Also, does the body of Christ have I belly button? And since we are made in the image of God, does that mean God has a belly button?
On the show notes blog post you can find artwork through the ages, as well as addition resources.
Music Credit: Artist: Pierce Murphy Song: Hey Mercy URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Pierce_Murphy/This_Isnt_Magic_It_Is_Just_Music/Pierce_Murphy_-_This_Isnt_Magic_It_Is_Just_Music-_A_Demo_-_10_Hey_Mercy
In today's episode I share about a recent trip to Cambridge, England and how it relates to our Christian walk. America and England do not understand time and distance the same. Have you ever stepped into a 900 year old building? When I did it made scripture come alive in a new way. I also share some photos in the blog post associated with this episode.
I unravel some of Hebrews 12, and share how we live in community in the context of today, and in light of eternity.
Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. ____________
Have you ever stepped into an ancient building?
How did it change you, your thinking, or your understanding of God?
Share your thoughts in a comment below.
Music Credit: Artist: Pierce Murphy Song: Hey Mercy
URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Pierce_Murphy/This_Isnt_Magic_It_Is_Just_Music/Pierce_Murphy_-_This_Isnt_Magic_It_Is_Just_Music-_A_Demo_-_10_Hey_Mercy
Welcome to the very first episode of Asystematic Theology. Today I break down what it is and share a story that shows when we try to clean up life it actually does more harm than good. There is life in the messiness, outside of the box. You can find the story in "Messy: The Power Of Disorder To Transform Our Lives" by Tim Harford. You can find it here: https://amzn.to/2yFPJ4b
Music Credit: Artist: Pierce Murphy Song: Hey Mercy
URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Pierce_Murphy/This_Isnt_Magic_It_Is_Just_Music/Pierce_Murphy_-_This_Isnt_Magic_It_Is_Just_Music-_A_Demo_-_10_Hey_Mercy
