Beyond Everything Radio: Recent Episodes
Keven Winder, PhD
“Is your faith based upon your religion? If so, it might be thatPaul’s message to the Colossian church is lost
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“Do you ever feel like the world is hopeless and our problems are so far gone than nothing can bring
Learn More...558: Paul’s Message to Colossae 12: Old Self Off, New Self On
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“Do you believe that picking the right religion allows us go to heaven when we die? What if Paul has
Learn More...557: Paul’s Message to Colossae 11: The Real You
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“Does the idea that God has spoken us and provided clear direction on how we are to live, cause you
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“We know that religious people stand out against the culture because they are religious, but do you think that was
Learn More...555: Paul’s Message to Colossae 10: Do NOT Submit to Religion
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“Do you know what a sacrament is, and if so, how many do you uphold as actual sacraments?” In today’s
Learn More...554: Paul’s Message To Colossae 9: The Single Sacrament
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“If the modern Church had become unrecognizable from the ideal Paul established in the first Century, would you be willing
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. “Which is better? Knowing God, or knowing about God? Do you think it makes a difference in a person’s life?”
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“Where is Christ? Is He up in Heaven sitting on a throne? Is waiting outside our hearts, hoping to be
Learn More...551: Paul’s Message to Colossae 6: Everyone’s Embodied Christ
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“Is the gospel essentially the story that convinces people to pick Jesus’ team? Is joining The Faith the same things
Learn More...550: Paul’s Message to Colossae 5: A Mind Changed by Faith
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. “What is religion supposed to do for us?” If the work of religion is supposed to help us to know
Continue reading514: Part 4- In My Father’s Name
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“When I say that Jesus came to deconstruct religion, not start a new one, does that surprise you? Is it
Continue reading513: Part 3- I AM Working
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“What’s the difference between being a religious person, and a person of faith? What’s the difference between subscribing to the
Continue reading512: Part 2- Who do YOU say that I AM?
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“Is your understanding of God that “He” is transcendent or very high and beyond us? Or that God is eminent,
Continue reading511-Part 1- I Am Who I Am
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“Is deconstruction a bad term which equates to a person losing their salvation? Too many pastors think.it is. In today’s
Continue reading510- Some Deconstruction Required
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“How certain are you about what happens to a person after he or she dies? From where do you get
Continue reading509: MacArthur, meet Ozzy…
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“Does the idea of being fenced in by God give you a sense of freedom or feel like you’ve lost
Continue reading508-One Hundred Nineteen: Heth
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. “Do you think accumulating wealth has to do with what kind of job a person has, or what kind of
Continue reading507-The Way for Young Adults 9: Your Money Message
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“Are you or is someone you know struggling to find work in their field of study? Are you under-employed or
Continue reading506-The Way for Young Adults 8: Ready for Work
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“Do you or someone you know lack a sense of purpose or direction in life? Did you know that 58%
Continue reading505-The Way for Young Adults 7: Purpose and Direction
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“We’re told that we are in a spiritual battle with our flesh, but does that mean that the goal of spirituality is to transcend our bodies? Or to become a disembodied spirit? In today’s podcast and post, I add another layer in our discovery of the contemplative life. While it’s necessary and wise to warn […]
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Today we have another interview with special guest James Early from “The Bible Speaks to You.” James and I met on #podMatch and quickly became fast friends. I invited him onto this program, not to entertain you, but to encourage you in your own journey of faith. James and I will discuss the difference between […]
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Today we have a special guest, Mark Collins from “Freedom for Life.” I just love finding people in the world who are passionate about their work and who have something profound to offer. In a world where everyone is a life-coach, or is striving for self-promotion, it’s refreshing to find the real deal, someone who […]
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“Are you ready to try something different? Can you carve out some time to be present with this content? In today’s podcast and post I am going to give you a guided tour into my own contemplative practice. We’ll journey from our chair, through our breath, into our naked being whose center is everywhere and […]
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“When you hear the term “Contemplation” what comes to your mind? Many think its having deep thoughts, others see it as meditation, while others are skeptical because they have a negative understanding of the mystics. In today’s podcast and post I do my best to answer the question: What is Contemplation? I’ll share the common assumptions, […]
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“When Paul wrote his letters to Churches, was he trying to write the Bible? If Paul’s words are authoritative now, then are so many churches still preaching conversion to religion? In today’s final episode of our series in the book of Romans, we take all we’ve learned from Paul’s Gospel and deconstruction of his religion, […]
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“What is your definition of sin? Is sin all the bad things we do, or the good things we don’t do? In today’s podcast and post we continue our series in Romans as Paul uses his instruction about not judging others and accommodating those who are weak in faith to open up a life-hack that […]
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“Why is it so hard to welcome those who are different without judging them? Why do people blame religions for being so judgmental, while being so themselves? In today’s podcast and post we continue our series in Romans, examining Paul’s admonishment to welcome and not to judge others. I our world where some are so […]
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“If religions are always talking about love, why are they behind so many wars?” In today’s podcast and post, we examine Paul’s clear instruction on how we are to live under the law of love rather than the many laws of religion, or the lawlessness of irreligion. Join me now as we see the practical […]
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“Are you able to see how politics has become the world’s biggest religion, replete with temples, worship services, dogma, devout congregations, influential leaders, and a lot of money?” In today’s podcast and post, we continue our series in the book of Romans where Paul provides extremely clear instruction for how Christ followers should live politically […]
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“What does it mean to be taught by God?” In today’s podcast and post we return to our series entitled Psalms Greatest Hits, with part 5 of Psalm 119: He. Join me now as the Psalmist discovers what true and lasting success is all about, and how it stands is distinct contrast to the success the world is chasing. […]
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“What if World Peace was actually possible? If so, most would assume we’d need a world system to provide it. That’s precisely where we go wrong. In today’s podcast and post, we continue our series in Paul’s letter to Rome, where we will examine Paul’s alternative lifestyle of faith, for those who are free from […]
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“What is the point of all of our sinning? Does God have anything to do with it? If you answered “No,” then Paul has a message for you.” In today’s podcast and post we continue our series in the book of Romans, concluding Paul’s three-chapter theology clinic. We’ll discover that Paul’s doctrine is very different […]
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“Is there only one way to faith in God? That’s a loaded question, which fundamentalists from every religion are certain they alone possess. But what does the bible say?” In today’s podcast and post we continue our series in Romans examining Paul’s message to the religious, revealing that they didn’t have the only path to […]
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“The verse which say: “Faith comes from hearing and hearing from the word of Christ.” Is often interpreted as proof text for the necessity of sermons in church. But what if it saying something more? In today’s podcast and post we look closely at Paul’s thesis about salvation and faith, and discover that neither are […]
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“What does it mean to “be saved?” If your definition comes from religion, prepare to be shocked. In today’s podcast and post we continue our series in Romans examining Paul’s definition of salvation, comparing it to that of evangelicalism. Then I’ll take the time to walk you through the biblical revelation that has been hiding […]
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Today is a special podcast where I interview Sarah McCammon, a political correspondent for NPR and author of the New York Times Bestseller, “The Exvangelicals.” Join us in our discussion about her experiences writing the book and becoming an Evangelical and what that has meant for her and so many people. We riff about the […]
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This is a special addition for my podcast audience. It’s a free flowing stream of contemplative observations surround the discovery of our True Self. It serves to fortify frameworks we’ve discovered in between Romans 9 and 10. I hope you’ll receive this in the heart of love and service in which it is intended. We […]
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“Ever wonder why people get so offended? The more over-identified a person is with something, the more offended they will be if you question it. Today we continue our series in Romans examining the Rock of Offense. The scandal of the New Testament is that it doesn’t put us into a religion, but delivers us […]
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“What does it mean to be Chosen by God? Does God really hate some people? In today’s podcast and post we examine the chapter in the Bible that is responsible for more church splits, and arguments than any other, only this time it will be different. Join me now as we take an unflinching look […]
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“What does it mean when Paul says: “God is FOR us.” And why does religion insist God is only for those on his team? In today’s podcast and post we continue our series in Romans examining one of the most encouraging passages in scripture, and how religion has shrunk it’s big message, constraining it into […]
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“Why is delaying gratification so difficult, but also so beneficial to our lives?” Why do so many of us choose a tiny bit of good now, instead of an in-comprehendible amount of good later? In today’s podcast and post we continue our series in Romans with another layer in chapter 8. Paul illuminates a way to […]
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In this special edition podcast, I riff on my experience on Instagram where I observed pastors railing at each other about who has the correct Gospel. I share some of my experiences with a few different versions of the Gospel that have surfaced in Evangelicalism along with my experience so far on how I have […]
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“What does it mean to set our minds on something? And why doesn’t our world consider this a spiritual practice? In today’s podcast and post, we continue our series in Romans, considering Paul’s admonishment against setting our minds on the things of the flesh. Join me now as we discover that the battle between our […]
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“What does it mean to be “in Christ?” Evangelicalism tells us that it means we are converted to the Christian religion, but how could that be true, if this religion didn’t exist when Paul wrote this letter? In today’s podcast and post we continue to follow Paul’s logic…All have sinned AND all are Justified in […]
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“If one of your deeply hidden sinful secrets were to be made known to everyone at church, or work, or on your social media, would you face condemnation and judgment, or compassion and understanding? I think we all know the answer to this… In today’s podcast and post we continue our series in Romans with […]
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“What does it mean to have ‘freedom from sin?’ Paul’s answer may shock you because it would not likely be accepted in most modern churches. In today’s podcast and post we continue our series in Romans finishing up chapter 6 with a look at Paul’s framework for inner and outer freedom. Paul’s letter is hitting its […]
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“If God has justified all people, then what’s the point of trying to live morally? Why not just let everyone do whatever they want? In today’s podcast and post we continue our series examining Paul’s letter to Rome, with a look at the pushback that his religious audience is giving. What is it about the […]
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“If the Gospel is called the Good News, then why isn’t it good for so many in our world? Is it possible, that religion has distorted the Gospel to the point that we no longer recognize it? In today’s podcast and post, we continue our series examining Paul’s letter to Rome. We’ll examine the original […]
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“What is your reaction when I say: “Everyone has been put right with God.” How does this idea sit with your religion or theology? Today we continue in our series exploring the book of Romans with Paul’s defense to the religious mind that ALL ARE JUSTIFIED or “put right” with God. Chapters 5 and 6 […]
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“When you hear the term: ‘The commandment of God’ what reaction does it invoke within you? If you are like most people, not much happens. Today we continue our ongoing series of Psalms Greatest hits with then next section of Psalm 119. This chapter is unique not only in the Psalms but in the whole of […]
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“Do you believe Abraham is in Heaven? If so, how did he get there without converting to Christianity or any world religion? In today’s podcast and post, I will join Paul in his effort to prove that world religion has obscured the Gospel rather than proclaim it, and this is proven by just how hard […]
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“We’ve all heard preachers quote: ‘We’ve all sinned and fallen short…’, but almost none of them will say that all are made right with God. Have you ever wondered why modern religion rejects this idea, even though Paul labors to prove it? In today’s podcast and post we continue our series in Paul’s letter to […]
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“If the modern Gospel is an invitation to convert to the Christian religion, then why does Paul spend so much time deconstructing religion? Could it be that religion has misunderstood the Gospel?” In today’s podcast and post, we continue our series in Paul’s letter to Rome, tracing Paul’s gospel all the way back to Abraham, […]
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“Do you know anything about Easter’s 25th Anniversary? It’s ok if you don’t. In today’s podcast and post we reconstruct the historical context of Paul visiting Rome twenty-five years after Jesus’ death and resurrection. The Roman church is nothing like churches today, and the attraction of Easter wasn’t candy or bunnies, it was violence and incarceration. […]
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“What do you know about Judas Iscariot besides the fact that he betrayed Jesus?” Today on our Good Friday podcast and post, we look between the lines of scripture to see an entirely different perspective on Judas as he faced his final hours of life along with Jesus. Join me now as we see beyond […]
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“Is there only one true religion? If so, why does every religion claim to be the true one? In today’s podcast and post we continue our series in the book of Romans, as Paul turns his direction toward the religious mind. Paul deconstructs the outward displays of religious piety and shows how the non-religious person […]
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“Is there really a big difference in morality between religious and irreligious people? Today we continue our series in Romans with Paul’s answer to this question. We’ll learn that the difference is not found in our moral behavior, but in the source of our identity. Join me now as Paul deconstructs everyone’s claim to be […]
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“Is Judgment Day coming? Is there a looming threat of wrath for those who don’t pick the right religion? In today’s podcast and post, we continue our series exploring Paul’s letter to Rome. I’ll deconstruct our common misunderstanding of wrath and judgment, and surgically replace it with Paul’s framework for everyone. Join me now as […]
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“Does your religion teach about the wrath of God? What if religion has been teaching it wrong? In today’s podcast and post, we continue our series in Romans with a look at verses 18-32 of chapter 1. Religion’s big threat is that if a person sins or doesn’t pick the right team, they will face […]
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“What do you think it means to be cast into Outer Darkness? In today’s podcast and post we conclude our series entitled “A Course in Darkness” with a look at the parable of the Wedding Feast. We’ll discover that Outer Darkness is a State of Being and the path out has nothing to do with religion. […]
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“Have you ever heard of “The Dark Night of the Soul?” How do we know if we are in it? Today we continue our series of “A Course in Darkness” with a look at The Dark Night of the Soul. The term itself makes us feel like we might understand what this experience is like, but as […]
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“Do you know the difference between and image and a shadow? In today’s podcast and post, we continue our series entitled; “A Course in Darkness” with an examination of the metaphors of an image and a shadow. Throughout human history, we have tried a million different things to free ourselves from our dark side, or […]
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“What is the purpose of our human darkness and all the suffering that comes from it? In today’s podcast and post, I continue in our series called “A Course in Darkness” where I will explore the purpose of our darkness. I’ll prove how a person who rejects God because of all the meaningless suffering in […]
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“Why has no religion nor spiritual pursuit in the history of humanity ever successfully eradicated humanity from our dark side?” Think about it. How successful has your own spiritual process been? In today’s podcast and post we continue our series entitled “A Course in Darkness” with an examination of God’s darkness. Join me now as […]
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“How well do you think you perceive or understand ultimate reality?” In today’s podcast and post we begin a new series entitled “A Course in Darkness.” Most of us would appraise ourselves as being fairly perceptive or as having good understanding, but how can we know for sure? Join me now as I open up a passage […]
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“Does God get tired of us constantly failing to live from a pure heart? Let’s face it, every single person, no matter how spiritual they believe themselves to be, is continually sinning. Sure, our sins morph over time to things that are more acceptable, but the heart within us is as the old hymn says: “Prone […]
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“Do you believe there will be a great judgment day where God will judge everyone?” If so, what do you believe is going to happen? In today’s podcast and post we continue our series with a closer look at Judgment Day. The bible does talk about this event, but when we look closer, we discover […]
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“What happens when institutional power insists we believe something in only one particular way? In today’s podcast and post I provide a biblical roadmap for an alternative orthodoxy. Class is in session and this course in Hell opens up a new way of seeing what happens to so-called bad people. What happens in the afterlife […]
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“Will some people be sent to burn in the fire of Hell when they die? Did religion get that right or does the bible have something different to say? In today’s podcast and post, I continue to give you Hell in our series where we explore what the bible really says about the subject.. Join me now […]
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“Have you noticed those who are most certain that “other” people are going to Hell, are the religious types who seek to get away from everybody else?” In today’s podcast and post, I add more layers to this biblical exploration of Hell and reveal that Hell is not really about punishing the naughty. Join me […]
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“Does each religion have its own god? Is one religion better than another? Which God can beat up all the other gods?” These questions are common in the minds of those who do not know the Bible. In today’s podcast and post we continue our series by examining the assumptions about Hell which fuel our […]
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“Who gave you your definition of Hell? If it came from Institutional Religion, then it’s likely very different than the teachings of the bible. In today’s podcast and post we continue our series as I reveal how Church history, fiction and Hollywood have created a version of Hell that is irresistible to economies of religion. […]
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“Are you or someone you know obsessed with Hell? The truth might surprise you. In today’s podcast and post I introduce a new series on Hell which will extract it from religious and cultural frameworks and will allow us to see just how obsessed with Hell we actually are. Join me now as we see […]
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“Are you familiar with saying: “A thorn in the flesh?” How well do you understand this idea? In today’s podcast and post I am going to give you not only the backstory behind Paul’s famous trope, but I will unpack its theological implications and why it’s important for those being liberated from religious overreach. Join […]
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“Are you under the assumption that you ARE your body? Is our body just a randomly generated meat suit? In today’s podcast and post, I will compare the scientific view to the biblical view of our bodies, and reveal how science’s broken view led our world into a very confusing and disorienting place. Join me […]
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“Do you believe pastors and clergy should be paid? Who really benefits from a church’s non-profit tax status? In today’s podcast and post I will bring up a “Question from Corinth” that the modern church largely ignores, and is a portal through which parishioners can see the contrast between the business of religion, and a […]
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“Have you ever felt like no matter what you try, you never seem to obtain the life and the freedom for which you hope? There may be a reason for this. In today’s podcast and post, I begin a series entitled “Questions from Corinth” with a look at the story of the Hebrews who “died […]
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“How well do we really know ourselves? Why do you suppose our world is so focused on “identity” while it simultaneously divorces itself from God?” In today’s podcast and post I will show how competitive religions can highjack our discovery of God and self, and why each insists that their way is the only true […]
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Do you know what spiritual seeing is? If so, what do you see? In today’s podcast and post I will provide a biblical justification for spiritual sight and share how this isn’t some kind of super power, but instead is a humiliating source of suffering that we don’t want to live without. Join me now […]
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“Do you feel like our world is heading in the right direction? This is not merely a political question. It’s much bigger. In today’s podcast and post, I will continue in our series of Psalms Greatest Hits with a look at the 127th Psalm. All of human history has ideas about how our cities and countries should be […]
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“Is Easter just another religious holiday? I believe there is a lot more to it. In today’s podcast and post, we conclude our three-week Easter series with what some might call a radical view of Easter. It just might be that religious tradition has entombed Easter into a tiny little framework. Join me now as […]
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“What’s the point of Palm Sunday? Churches refer to this event as the triumphal entry, but what was so triumphant, since the powers of religion and State were clearly going to crucify him?” In today’s podcast and post we look closer at the prophesy of Zechariah and how Jesus willfully fulfilled it as he went […]
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“What would say are the most common ways that people struggle in life? Is it economically, emotionally, or socially? In today’s podcast and post, we begin our countdown to Easter with an examination of two thieves which rob us of our ability to see reality clearly, and which causes so much suffering. Join me now as […]
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“We all saw the Hegetsus ads during the Super Bowl…now five weeks later hardly anyone is talking about it. In your opinion, was it worth $100 Million? In today’s podcast and post I will share my perspective on the Hegetsus ads and reflect upon what I think were its successes and failures. In a polarized […]
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“Do difficult teens really exist? What is really behind teens who are rebellious, disrespectful, or willfully disobedient?” In today’s podcast and post, we conclude our series on parenting teens with a look at difficult teens. I’ll offer some philosophical considerations which can lend themselves to very practical strategies for helping these challenging situations. Join me […]
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“How do teens become so overly focused on themselves? Why are so many of teens unmotivated?” In today’s podcast and post we continue our series on Parenting Teens with a look at the Selfish Parent. If something in you is resisting this post because you fear it will simply be a blame game, then you […]
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“Are teens just going to go out and have sex no matter what we tell them?” In today’s podcast and post we continue our series on parenting teens, with a look at dating and sex. In a world that is so saturated with sexuality, most parents’ thing their job is to stave off as much content […]
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“Why do teenagers eat so much junk food? Is it just the way it is? Or is there something more beyond it? In today’s podcast and post we will consider the parent’s role in training our teens about life and health. I’ll reveal how following the common path of the world creates people who are […]
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“Are the teenage years necessarily a time of rebellion? Or, are these common behaviors indicative of a blind spot on the part of parents? In today’s podcast and post we continue our series on parenting adolescents with a look at our teen’s search for self. We’ll learn why when young people try on new identities, or act […]
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“Is it possible that truly understanding one’s worldview can be the single biggest indicator of whether a teen will succeed in life? In today’s podcast and post we continue our series on parenting teens with a look at something about which most parents don’t really consider…their worldview. I Join me now as we show why […]
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“Are you or someone you know in the midst of raising a teenager? As a parent, are the teen years right around the corner for you? In today’s podcast and post, we begin a series that many of you have asked me to do, as we look at the wisdom required to raise teenagers. My […]
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“Do you know what lies behind the shortest chapter in the Bible? In today’s podcast and post, we continue our series of Psalms Greatest Hits with a look at the 117th Psalm. Not only is this the shortest chapter in the scripture, but it’s placed in the exact center of the whole thing. Join me now […]
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“Do we really want forgiveness if it means we have to forgive others?” Today we continue our series of Seeing Beyond the Parables with a look at the Unforgiving Servant. Our lives are completely infused with harsh, critical judgments on just about everything around us. We will examine why this appears to be an unchangeable […]
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“Do you believe a great day of judgement awaits everyone? For centuries, religion has taught us that heaven is on the other side of our death and a great day of judgement where good and bad people are sent to their eternal destinations. Join me now as we take a scholarly look at the parable […]
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“Do you have sense like you need to get your life on track spiritually? Is it possible to have spiritual renewal without getting sucked into a religion, a cult, or become weird?” In today’s podcast and post I am going to unpack five questions that will help you understand how you can find spiritual renewal […]
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“Is Heaven objectively real? Or is it subjective? Why is the heaven depicted in our religions and our movies so different than what the parables teach? Today we continue our series on Seeing Beyond the Parables with a look at the treasure and the merchant. We’ll explore why these parables are saying so much more […]
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“What does it mean that Heaven is like a mustard seed or a pinch of yeast? Today we continue our series on Seeing Beyond the Parables with Jesus’ next parable that describes Heaven. How can heaven be a blissful kingdom that is only accessible when we die, if the point of these parables is to […]
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“Is it possible the meaning of the parable of the weeds has been obscured by religion? In today’s podcast and post, we continue our series of “Seeing Beyond the Parables” with an important parable which reveals something contrary to most people’s belief about Heaven and Hell. Join me now as we look at the relationship […]
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“Did you know the parable of the Sower is the first parable in each Gospel except John? Do you know why? In today’s podcast and post, we backfill our series of “Seeing Beyond the Parables” with the cornerstone parable which starts them all off. I’ll list four observations which will allow us to see “the […]
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“Is the parable of the talents and the minas about spirituality or diligence? Faith or Works? In today’s podcast and post, I’m continuing my series on seeing beyond the parables. Our world sees the rich getting richer and the poor getting poorer and blames this on corruption or inequity. Is this really the case? Come […]
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“Is the parable of the 10 virgins really about preparing for the rapture? In today’s podcast and post, I’m making an addition to my 2018 series on the real meaning of the parables. Church history and religion have obscured this story by trapping it into a dogma on preparing for a future rapture. By doing […]
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“Does God have unconditional love for everyone, or are there actually conditions? In today’s podcast and post we examine the profound beauty of the One-Hundred and Third Psalm. Is this passage a clinic on the deep theological realities of true nature of God, or is this an insiders experience only? Denominations have been debating this […]
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“Do you believe freedom is obtainable?” That’s a loaded question. In today’s podcast, post, and video I will explore how freedom comes to us incrementally as we uncover the many layers of captivity which plague our lives. This means we are always chasing some new elusive form of freedom. Join me now as we learn […]
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“Do you think you know yourself? Most of us do. So, imagine our shock to discover we are all living in self-deceit. In today’s podcast, post, and video I explore how the entire world has become deceived. I’ll reveal how every problem is a truth problem and how our need for validation traps us in […]
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“How do we know what’s real? This simple question uncovers our framework of reality, and the foundations of our world view. In today’s podcast, post and video, I reveal how both the empirical and religious world views are too small, and how neither is able to satisfy the logical nor the perceptive mind. I’ll then […]
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“What’s in a word?” We skim over countless words everyday with endless communication, but what are we really saying? In today’s podcast, post and video we will contemplate words and follow them back to their Source. Join me now as discover how these seemingly innocuous bits of non-empirically based reality, have latent within them, the […]
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“In a take action world, what good does sitting in silence actually accomplish?” Today we return to our ongoing series of Psalms Greatest Hits with a look at the Sixty Second Psalm. In a world where...
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“Is there really such a thing as a state of flow? Has science really unlocked the secret to mental focus or higher performance? If we follow the trajectory of modern “so-called” experts in flow...
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“Is there really such a thing as a peaceful protest? Do you really think the government cares about our feelings? In today’s post, podcast and video, I will deconstruct what is truly behind our...
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“Is there more to life than making it to the top?” If so, why do we endlessly pursue success, fame, or power?” In today’s post, podcast and video, we explore the common course of life and why it...
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“Is the Universe an unintelligent, random, amalgamation of elements and time as science tells us it is? What about those who ascribe some form of spirituality to the Universe? In today’s podcast,...
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“Is distraction a bad thing and focus a good thing? What can we discover when we see beyond them? In today’s podcast, post and video, I will reveal how the most focused person may actually be in a...
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“Do we live in a godless world? What does that actually mean anyway?” In today’s podcast, post and video we examine what it really means to be godless and what if anything we can do about it. As...
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Watch Video Below “What is healing? Is it merely a biological process?” In today’s podcast, post and video, I will reveal how healing is so much more than we commonly think and why so many people...
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Listen to Podcast Below Watch Video Below “Are people really stupid? Or is there more to the story? In today’s podcast, post and video I share a few metaphors which I hope will illuminate a new...
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Listen to Podcast Below Watch Video Below “What makes some moments truly special? Why do people love the outdoors and being out in nature? When a baby is born or when a death occurs, what is it about...
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“Does spiritual awareness really make a difference in our lives?” Today we return to our ongoing series of Psalms Greatest Hits with a look at the Twenty Seventh Psalm. In our hurried lives of...
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What did Jesus mean when he said “I have overcome the world.”? Today we conclude our series entitled “Famous Last Words” with a look at Jesus last bit of advice prior to his final prayer for his...
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“Do people really believe they are better off with Jesus having left the world? Modern faith systems are always talking about how they want Jesus to come back and to judge the world, and exact...
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“What is Easter all about? Culturally it’s a huge religious holiday, but is that the real Easter Experience? In today’s podcast and post we pause from our series to unpack the Easter experience. As...
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“How does modern religion reconcile it’s push for people to become “churchgoers” with Jesus warning that his message will get you kicked out of religion?” The two trajectories couldn’t be more...
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“What does it mean to be “…not of the world?” In today’s podcast and post we continue our series exploring Jesus’ famous last words with a look at his statement that we are “not of the world.” Did...
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“What is the greatest gesture of love? Is it an expensive gift? Is it a kind word? According to Jesus, it is laying your life down for your friends. In today’s podcast and post we continue in our...
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“How important is it to you to keep your smartphone charged and connected? What happens to the grapes on a vine when the branch is separated from the source of life? In today’s podcast and post I’ll...
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“Who is the Ruler of this World?” Did your mind go to a political figure? Or did it go deeper? Have you grown up believing that all the corruption and evil in the world prove that it belongs to...
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“What makes a person ‘Spiritual?’ What do people mean when they talk about the Holy Spirit?” In today’s podcast and post we continue in our study of Jesus’ Famous Last Words with a look at his...
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Many of us have heard Jesus’ promise that we would do greater works than he did, or that he would give us anything if we asked for it in his name. The question for us today is: Why do so few of us...
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“Can you imagine a country which is led by a king or leader who is humble and deeply concerned over his or her failures?” In today’s podcast and post we return to our ongoing series “Psalms Greatest...
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How do you understand Jesus statement: “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life and no one comes to the Father except by me.”? In today’s podcast and post we examine one of the most quoted passages in...
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“What does it mean for God’s house to have many rooms? For most of church history we’ve been told that many rooms mean that God lives in a mansion. This has spun off into everyone getting a mansion...
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“What do you think it means to love others?” Not only do all world religions share in common some version of the “Golden Rule,” but in every strata of human existence, there is agreement that loving...
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“What do you think it means to be a Christian or to belong to a Church?” We’re all aware of the stereotype. We’ve all seen their “John 3:16” posters at ball games, and we can all bear witness to the...
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“Have you ever had your shoes shined at the airport? The experience bumps up against the transcendent if you are self-aware In today’s podcast and post we begin a series called Famous Last Words...
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“What change if any would you really like to see this coming year?” While the New Year ushers in hope for many people, it creates a low-grade sense of despair for many more. A lifetime of failed...
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“What does the Advent or Christmas have to do with self-deception?” In this final Advent post on Christmas Eve, I want to peel off a thick layer of confusion or misunderstanding about the Advent,...
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“What do you know about Samaria? How did such a city come to believe Jesus was the savior of the world?” In today’s podcast and post we camp for another day in the story of the Samaritan woman. This...
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“What is the Advent season? And what exactly are we waiting for? For so many in our world, the Advent is like waiting for the Amazon truck to arrive. It’s the anticipation for something that which...
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“What does it mean to spend a day in the courts of the Lord?” Today we continue or ongoing series of Psalms Greatest Hits with an exploration of the 84th Psalm. This famous little song has been used...
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“What is the “City of God” and where is it? Some of you might call this place Heaven, or imaginary, or symbolic, or spiritual. Others are convinced this city is in a dimension far, far away from this...
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