Living Springs Q&A: Recent Episodes

Living Springs Christian Fellowship

The staff of Living Springs take questions from all across the board as we seek to understand God, His ways, His word and how He relates to the world we live in.

In this weeks episode, Pastors Kyle, Blake, and Doug discuss the following:

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Last week there was a question about the chosen people of God. How does the 144,000 sealed Israelites from Revelation 7 fit into this question

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AER afrter thinking about Jesus, taking the time to connect his mother with John and vice versa, as mother and son, I wondered why He did it—Mary had other sons, including James, who would end up following Jesus’ teachings? But then I wondered whether Jesus knew his family, including his mother, needed the discipleship of someone like John, who could help her see why Jesus had to die. Perhaps it was through this that James came to understand and become a leader(?

It feel like the gospel of Luke negates the story of the magi, and Jesus’ family moving to Egypt since “ Every year Jesus’ parents traveled to Jerusalem for the Feast of Passover. When he was twelve years old, they went up as they always did for the Feast. ”. How could they travel from Egypt or risk Herod.?

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with everything happening politically in both Canada and the states, do you think it will push people away from christianity? mainly with the right wing "christian nationalism" movements, do you think it would turn new or newer followers of Jesus away

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Most jobs are the kind of thing where you clock in and clock out, meaning the hours outside of work are focused on non-work things. Is that the same with being a pastor? Are you able to “clock out”, or is your pastor hat always on? In addition, how do you develop boundaries in the role? Are you always “on call”?

Resources:

Jesus Contradicted

-Misleading Scripture through western eyes

-The Jesus Way by Eugene Peterson

In this weeks episode, Pastors Kyle, Blake, and Doug discuss the following:

4:16 into the episode. Is God outside of time (able to be move and act in the past and future as well) or is he inside of time, but happens to know our whole past and our future and Moves acts in the present to impact our future? One implication might be, can I pray for a past event (like, remembering on Wednesday to pray for a friend that was nervous about his surgery on Monday for example)?

23:03 into the episode Why did God choose a ‘chosen ‘ people group (ie. The Jews) ?

31:23 into episode . I don’t really understand when, in Matthew 12:27, Jesus says about God “He is not the God of the dead, but of the living.” The brothers in the story supposedly go to heaven. Is God no longer their God? What is Jesus saying?

36:09 into episode How much weight or meaning should we ascribe to our dreams? Can we interpret them, and discern which dreams should actually be interpreted?

Resources:

Time and Eternity by William Lane Craig

BEMA Podcast season one

In this bonus episode, Pastor Kyle brings us a long form teaching on Genesis 1&2 titled In the Beginning

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In this weeks episode of Inverted Orthodoxy, Pastors Kyle, Blake, and Doug discuss the following questions:

2:09 into episode Thank you for your answer on

love,how it differentiates from believers to unbelievers.What I had not

ever thought of was as a believer I am to love the unlovable, which can be

much tougher. In the Bible it does state that we are to not to love only

people that love us.

2:44 into the episode AER regarding love in heaven: In Mark: Jesus said, “You’re way off base, and here’s why: One, you don’t know what God said; two, you don’t know how God works. After the dead are raised up, we’re past the marriage business. As it is with angels now, all our ecstasies and intimacies then will be with God. I know you mentioned we would fully love one another, but this seems to indicate a step beyond that.

38:24 into episode July 5 - Do you think that homosexuality is a sin? (note for Blake: we've referenced this in episodes: 160, 170, 209, 214, 231, 256, 276, 296, 297,310,)

I’m reading the beginning of Joshua and God seems to regularly give very specific instructions to Joshua/the people of Isreal. Why does god not give us the same regular, specific direction? Or is it that we don’t hear him? What would our lives be like if we did hear and respond to god like the Israelites?

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In this weeks episode of Inverted Orthodoxy, the pastors discuss the following:

Kyle, on Sunday you preached on John 17 and one of the things you talked about was "oneness" and how we should become one with other believers and not just with God (“I have given them the glory you gave me, so they may be one as we are one."). I'm curious about the the original Greek on the word "one" in that verse (both references) and whether it is the same as the "one" used in Mark 10 in reference to marriage where "two shall become one" is referenced. If it is the same word in all three uses, then how or why does the "oneness" of marriage differ from the "oneness" referred to in John 17 with all believers or with God?

Why did Jesus say, of Jairus’ daughter, “this child isn’t dead; she’s merely sleeping “? Was Jesus being sarcastic or lying, or do you believe there is a state of non-breathing where one is not really dead?

Is it enough as Christians just to love, forgive, live like Jesus to want people to want Jesus as their personal savior? Many non Christians live their lives like this so is there any difference?

Does Jesus not say go out and make disciples?

At the start of many shows you say that you will answer the questions that are sent in, and then say that you maybe try to answer them. Would it be better to say you discuss the questions that are posed, then You don’t have to come up with an answer to them?

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In this weeks episode, Pastors Kyle and Blake discuss the following:

2:18 into episode Listening to your AER from #356 when you are discussing prayer and worship. I often find myself praying and calling out to God during the worship at living springs. Sometimes I do that audibly, other times internally. Is that something that could be encouraged during worship to help people lean into prayer further. Often in my own devotion times I find that I start by singing, it helps me focus on God, and then begin to pray with more passion and volume when there is music in the background. In prayer meetings I find it too quiet to pray out loud, so maybe that is a bad habit I have formed.

15:22 into episode In Daniel 9:27, The Message translation indicates that “worship and prayers” will be abolished by the deceiver, yet in other translations say that the deliver will “put an end to sacrifice and offering”. These are very opposed, considering it was Jesus who put an end to sacrifice. Which is it, and why? Thank you

Throughout the New Testament there are references to people’s hearts becoming hardened, sometimes Jesus uses this phrase to describe those who don’t understand the meaning behind his parables. But at other times there are references about people whose hearts had become hardened, or it might say, “Don’t let you heart become hard” what does this mean? How can we keep our hearts soft(?) or open to Jesus?

38:37 into episode I find the passage of james 1: 5-8 scary. what kind of wisdom is it talking about when it says you must believe when you pray? it tells me not to doubt when I pray, but the truth is, I have a lot of doubt when I pray.

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In this weeks episode, Pastors Kyle, Blake, and Doug discuss the following questions:

1:40 into episode listening last week to the throwback with Kyle and Blake discussing some Holy Spirit topics I found myself really sad that the bulk of discussion is about the “misuses” and “errors” of the Holy Spirit and not encouraging people more to seek the Holy Spirit and all His gifts. I came to Christ in a beautiful time when these manifestations of God brought many healings, deliverances from bondages, people transformed in an instant, and I can’t tell you how many people came to know Jesus in a transformative way. Where there misuses, absolutely. But that was not the bulk of what was forming my foundation in Christ. Kyle used the term “don’t go chasing it down” which stands starkly against what I believe I was, which was “hungry for the living God”. Kyle also used the term “Euphoria” in a negative way which if you look up the meaning means “Joy, Excitement, rapture”. We had euphoria all right! But not in a bad sense. I only wish all believers could experience this non-fearful move of the Holy Spirit.

I fell under Benny Hinn’s wave of his hand with hundreds of others, I was healed from allergies under Kenneth Haggin Jr’s hand, that did not push me down, and I’ve been slain in the spirit in Living springs, when a lady praying for me took my hands to pray, I melted like butter. I was set free from my issue in one prayer! I often wonder why we don’t experience this these days. Maybe we aren’t hungry enough?

19:57 into episode . Practically speaking, how do we manage laying our lives down for others without being taken advantage of and walked all over? This could apply in any relationship of course, but I’m thinking more specifically as it relates to marriage. I’ve been married many years and have always tried to have the mindset of service to my spouse. Most of the time I put their needs, wants and desires above my own and I know that if both partners are doing that then it can be a beautiful thing, but after quite a few years of marriage, the reality is my spouse does not seem interested in doing their part in seeking out opportunities to serve me and meet my needs. They only really serve others, myself included, when it benefits them in some way. I’m not sure how sacrificial living is supposed to look in this context when it essentially just means I end up the least important person in my own life and household. I guess I’m not sure how to put others first without completely losing myself.

In this weeks throwback episode, we revisit episode 339 and the questions discussed:

1 - 1:13 seconds into episodeWhat is happening when we pray in tongues? If I’m praying in tongues between God and myself do I need to receive an interpretation? Is praying in tongues a way to pray when we don’t know what to say? Or should it only be done to be interpreted to edify the church body? What role does praying in tongues have in the church body at Living Springs? Is this something that the church needs to be discipled in?

20:40 minutes into episode Apr 14 - I’ve struggled my whole life trying to obey the promptings from the Holy Spirit. Sometimes I think I miss the mark by miles on this. It baffles me how a group of people or couples can all loved the Lord passionately and have differing ideas of what it looks like to follow the leading of the Lord. What are your thoughts on this and how do you navigate through following the promptings of the Lord in your own lives and relationships?
47:40 minutes into episode Apr 14 - On April 13, 2024 Kyle preached on Holy Spirit. He mentioned being slain in the Spirit. What does that mean? Why is that something that doesn’t happen at Living Springs?

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In this weeks episode, Pastor Kyle, Blake, and Doug discuss the following:

Why were Pharaoh's magicians able to do the same tricks (ie. rod becoming a snake, River filled with blood, epidemic of frogs...) with their incantations? Was this really possible?

14:07 into episode Do you think subjectivity is a good thing and needed in Christianity? Was just thinking of moral relativism and how that is becoming a norm in society. I know this has to do what is morally good and bad, and also what truth is. But how do you guys think it should be dealt with in the church?

35:31 into the episode . Hello, was thinking about diversity in the church. Have listened to so views about having churches that are designated for a specific group of people, like chines, Nigerian, Vietnamese, Ukrainian, and so on. But then we also deal with people saying that the church does not have cultural diversity within it. The church is supposed to be diverse… I believe. So can we say that the big C church is diverse with these different churches that have a specific leaning to a cultural group? With this view I struggle with because then are we still practicing segregation? Or does every church need to have diversity within it of every culture that is present within that specific church gathering? I know that is a lot of questions, thanks if you are able to get to them, even with two episodes.

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Today Blake, Doug and Kyle get into more of your questions. Check out the questions below or head to invertedorthodoxy.com to submit a question.

Question about your positions that we won't be tempted to sin in heaven - if that's the case then how did Satan fall from heaven? My understanding of that is that his pride made him want to be bigger than God and that sin is what got him cast out. If Satan, and all the angels who went with him, could sin in heaven, why do you think that we won't be able to or just won't want to? Also, where does the story of Satan's fall from heaven come from in the Bible?
As an add on to my question about Satan sinning in heaven, when was Satan cast out from heaven?

Presumably it was prior to creation otherwise the serpent wouldn't have been around to tempt Eve but if it was before creation then does that mean heaven and hell were around before the beginning of time?

When having a conversation with someone who has differing views than you (i.e. transgender, homosexuality, beliefs in God, or political), what do you find is the most valuable way to conduct yourself in those conversations? In culture today it has become a bit dangerous to express your views because it could mean a conversation with Hr or a strike on our record because the view might not be the common opinion or view of the organization that we might find ourselves in.

Why were Pharaoh's magicians able to do the same tricks (ie. rod becoming a snake, River filled with blood, epidemic of frogs...) with their incantations? Was this really possible?

In this weeks episode of Inverted Orthodoxy, Pastors Kyle, Blake, and Doug discuss the following:

AER (Accusations, Explanation, or Recantation)

2:14 into episode. follow up to the question you talked about with free will in heaven, where do you think the idea came from that we'd all just be sitting around on clouds and playing harps when we get there? I once heard you guys talking about how you think we'll have jobs and responsibilities in heaven and that concept was nothing I'd ever really heard before. To be fair, I'd never really given heaven much thought, prayer or study myself, but all that I'd ever heard or understood to that point was that we'd essentially just be sitting and singing praise to God for eternity and that seems to be a fairly common understanding of heaven amongst people I've talked to. Why do you think that is?

16:20 into episode July 10 - Where do we get the understanding that Satan was one of Gods angels? What scripture passages might point to that?

28:04 into episode Communion : 1 Cor. 11:27-34 doesn't come up. Why is that?

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Today Blake, Doug and Kyle get into more of your questions. Check out the questions below or head to invertedorthodoxy.com to submit a question.

2:21 In your opinion, are churches with a younger pastoral staff/ volunteer team likely to bring in more people?
15:54 What do you think about hats in church? I grew up with the idea that it is disrespectful for men to wear a hat in church, but when talking to my son I had no real reason to base this on other than the scripture in 1 Cor 11, but I’m not sure if that was cultural than or if it is still relevant now.
31:15 How does the ability to have free will come into play for heaven? With an option to choose we would still have the opportunity to miss the mark or even choose evil, yet if we don’t have the option then what’s the point in having free will as we know it?
39:08 I was reading up on your church believes and it said it follows the Apostles Creed. In the Creed it says it follows the holy Catholic church. The question is, "Does this church follow Catholic?
43:32 Is there a “rite of passage”, particularly for children, that you think could/should be implemented either into the church or into the community as a whole?

1:58 into the episode June 18-What was your earliest experience of God? And who is the first person who created a memory of God for you?

In this weeks episode, Pastors Doug, Kyle and Blake discuss the following:

14:18 into the episode June 18-What experience(s) in your life most shook your faith in God and his goodness? What characteristic of God do you have the hardest time wrapping your head around?

32:19 into the episode June 19-I don’t really understand Genesis 21:16. It makes Ishmael sound like he is still a baby, but he is actually a teen teenager, and an adult in Jewish tradition, right?! And why is there no water around? It just seems that they are both of an age where they could work, or find berries, or something; are they destitute because this is God‘s plan?

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We are all back in the studio for episode 350! this week we continue our conversation on a "just" God, and more:

June 18 - I am struggling with the concept of a "just" God, I understand that there are other forces at work in this world like sin and the enemy so we all go through hard times. But, it seems that some people, through no real fault of their own, can just never catch a break and it's constantly just one hardship after another with no end in sight. How does a "just" God not intervene in those people's lives in a more obvious way? Also, why do we believe God will meet our needs? The scriptures say we're more valuable than sparrows, etc., but in reality there are people every day whose basic needs aren't met, often through sheer circumstance of where they were born - if God doesn't meet their needs then why should we think we're any better than them and expect that our daily needs will be met?

June 18- What legacy or impact do you hope to leave in the churches you serve?

June 18-What is an area of blessing in your life right now? What area of your life is God currently challenging you to grow in?

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The pastors are back from summer vacation and we have new questions for you! Pastors Doug and Kyle discuss the following:

1:23 into the episode July 24 - AER - OnJuly 24, Kyle had said to seek out help from them unless they are the ones that have bullied(which I don’t believe you have), if you have, would you be open to being confronted?

6:03 into the episode AER: this is for the conversation on short term missions. Is there a way, to counter the whiteness, or even western intentions of bringing our way of church to a different context, to say to the people going and the people who we may be visiting, that we are wanting to learn how the kingdom of God is moving in their context? While also asking, how can we make this impactful with coming for a short period of time. Ask How can we best serve or support the people in that country, city, church. Just some thoughts.

11:06 into the episode Aer - On episode 348 you discuss the great commission and the idea that pretty much everyone has been reached, in terms of the “go and tell the good news”. In our western society where Christianity is declining, do you really think people know the good news? I wonder if people have heard some stories, Christmas, Easter, Noah’s ark etc. But do you think they have really heard/seen/experienced the life changing good news of Jesus?

20:32 into the episode Jun 17 - Because there are so many theological differences and those differences have resulted in tens of thousands of denominations what is necessary for orthodoxy? What are, in your opinion, the basic beliefs that all Christians need to hold in order to remain orthodox?

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This weeks episode of Inverted Orthodoxy brings us a throwback! As the guys take some well deserved summer vacation, we wanted to revisit an older episode with you. This week we are jumping way back to when we were the Q&A Podcast! We hope you enjoy this trip down memory lane, and see how far we've come! Welcome to the throwback episodes:

I am graduating this year and hoping to attend school to become a pastor. I’m curious if you can talk about what credentials you need to preach? Additionally, if there aren’t necessarily credentials, how do you go about preaching in a church? How does one go about becoming a leadership staff?

2.Is there a scriptural basis for the Catholic view of purgatory? Where does that come from?

Have you ever participated in or observed an exorcism? Would you say that there are “too many” exorcisms done in our culture (I.e. people over exaggerating struggles as demon possession)? Or “too few” (I.e. underestimating the influence of evil spirits)?

3.If you had to adopt any Catholic practice (that is not adopted by the church already), which one would it be? Is there any practice that you vehemently would not adopt?

4.Are cliques a symptom of any public setting? We are relatively new to the church and can find it to be a bit cliquey, is this something you’ve heard generally of LS? or is it a symptom of women’s ministry? I suppose I particularly note it within women’s ministry, but my husband has also noticed it some in non women’s settings. I hope this doesn’t come across as accusatory, just Simply struggling a bit and don’t necessarily feel comfortable bringing it directly to WM, as I am finding it to be this way.

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This weeks question:

Is it sad on earth when someone dies? but happy in heaven?

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This weeks episode of Inverted Orthodoxy brings us a throwback! As the guys take some well deserved summer vacation, we wanted to revisit an older episode with you. Welcome to the throwback episodes:

Revisiting episode #327 This episode covers the following questions:

1- In Matthew 5:17-20 Jesus talks about the fulfillment of the law and how no Law will disappear until heaven and earth disappear. Yet as Christians we don’t follow the law as it may seem we are supposed to. Why is that? Is this just something Christianity has decided to skip over? What’s the difference between the law being abolished vs fulfilled? 3

2 - In Matthew 25:31-46 it talks about the people on the right getting eternal life and those on the left getting eternal punishment. How would this group of verses be reconciled into your current view of Hell and the afterlife?

3 - If I’m a Christian, is it okay to defend myself, even from physical harm or death? I’m struggling through the idea that as Christians, we are told to follow Christ as our Head and example and yet He, when unjustly arrested, tortured and killed never lifted a finger to defend himself. How can we Christians ever condone or even consider using violence against someone else, even if they decide to attack or kill us? I’m struggling to find the justification anywhere for it.

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Welcome to our next mini episode! Where our kid's ministry littles have big questions, and we give them little (age appropriate) answers. Our aim is to make sure our pastors answer their questions in full so they can have a better understanding of God and His world

This weeks question is:

When judgement day comes, will everyone in the world see your actions? and will you be also guilty?

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In this weeks episode of Inverted Orthodoxy, Pastors Kyle and Blake discuss the following:

1:45 into episode July 19th - I know the idea of an inter-faith soccer tournament was in good faith. but is it truly inter faith if we can only include other christians? or is this exclusionary in nature.

6:00 into episode Jun 8 - What are your thoughts on short-term mission’s trips? Do they have any value? How can we effectively fulfill the great commission?

39:52 into episode June 11- Are Noah’s 3 sons triplets?

42:42 into episode June 16 - What steps of action should be taken if a pastor on staff is found to be bullying or belittling congregation and members of the staff or volunteer team?

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Welcome to our next mini episode! Where our kid's ministry littles have big questions, and we give them little (age appropriate) answers. Our aim is to make sure our pastors answer their questions in full so they can have a better understanding of God and His world

This weeks question:

Is Samson in heaven?

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In this weeks episode, Pastors Doug, Blake, and Kyle discuss the following:

1:34 into episode May 25 - Zechariah 6:1-8, talks about 4 chariots coming out from between 2 mountains. It says that these are the 4 spirits of heaven. Please help me understand what these 4 spirits are? And what their significance is?

Also, why didn’t any of the chariots go east? Very confusing!!!

9:30 into episode May 24 - Zechariah 6, part of his vision talks about 4 spirits out of heaven. Why do we only acknowledge “THE Holy Spirit”?

“ 5 The angel answered me, “These are the four spirits[a] of heaven, going out from standing in the presence of the Lord of the whole world. 6 The one with the black horses is going toward the north country, the one with the white horses toward the west,[b] and the one with the dappled horses toward the south.””

12:12 into episodeMay 27 - In Exodus 25 God gives Moses the instructions on how to build the Ark of the covenant and he tells him to put cherubim on the cover. How do you speculate that Moses knew what cherubim looked like at this point in history?

26:07 into episode June 3 - Can there be anything good without anything bad?

29:26 into episode June 6 - I don’t understand Genesis 5:3. Why was Seth considered to be in Adam’s image, but not Cain or Abel? Why does the wording feel like Seth is his first son? it is strange wording in Genesis 4:1, when Eve says that Cain is the man that God promised her. I wonder what is going on?

43:40 into episode June 7- I recently heard someone say that Jesus is a great guy with a horrible fan base. What do you make of this? Are people ruining what Jesus set out to do?

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Welcome to our next mini episode! Where our kid's ministry littles have big questions, and we give them little (age appropriate) answers. Our aim is to make sure our pastors answer their questions in full so they can have a better understanding of God and His world

If you don't follow God will you still go to heaven?

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In this weeks episode, Pastors Kyle, Doug, and Blake discuss the following:

19 - Had a question about asking to filled with the Holy Spirit. Thinking about Acts 2 the disciples were told to wait for the Holy Spirit who was going to come upon them. They waited and he came upon them. Were they sitting in prayer at the time, asking for this gift of God? Looking at the start of Acts they were just called to wait.

Why I also ask this is I wonder if we are to ask for the Holy Spirit as another part of salvation? Growing up Pentecostal it seems like we have to ask for us to be filled to be completely saved, but it seems to add another layer to being saved. It is told repeatedly that being saved is through believing in Jesus Christ. Is that belief alone and spending time getting to know Him how we are filled with the Holy Spirit

May 20 - Jesus casts demons out of people in the gospel stories. Where did these demons come from? As in what are the origins of demons, are there other spiritual beings that have differing origins like Nephilem? How do demons get access to people and how do we follow Jesus’ example of getting them out?

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Welcome to our next mini episode! Where our kid's ministry littles have big questions, and we give them little (age appropriate) answers. Our aim is to make sure our pastors answer their questions in full so they can have a better understanding of God and His world

What was Jesus' life like before people were born?

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In this weeks episode, the pastors discuss the following:

Aer - Can you please discuss the differences inerrant and infallible when talking about the bible?

May 19 - Where do the ideas of sensationalism come from? Kyle talked about the world filled and in the Greek have different definitions, one of them being complete and end. Would this be one of the ways that sensationalist determine their understanding of scripture and whether or no the the Spirit works at this time?

May 19 - Had a question about asking to filled with the Holy Spirit. Thinking about Acts 2 the disciples were told to wait for the Holy Spirit who was going to come upon them. They waited and he came upon them. Were they sitting in prayer at the time, asking for this gift of God? Looking at the start of Acts they were just called to wait.

Welcome to our first mini episode! Where our kid's ministry littles have big questions, and we give them little (age appropriate) answers. Our aim is to make sure our pastors answer their questions in full so they can have a better understanding of God and His world

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In this weeks episode, the Pastors discuss the following:

1:43 into episode. Aer Please add 5 non theological books to the must read.
15:58 into episode Fellow church podcasters here. Could you guys pass along who designed and renovated your studio space? We’d love to pick their brain.'

3.17:09 into episode Doug mentioned the importance and value of mentorship within the church and how the early church functioned through mentorship. How can we as the body cultivate the kind of culture and community that consistent mentorship and humility is normal and prevalent?

33:50 into episode May 3 - Do you believe that the bible is inerrant? I sometimes question whether the bible is perfect. If it isn't then how can we trust its words?

In this weeks episode, the pastors discuss the following:

Please note this episode deals with the topic of sexual assault and abuse. Please take care while listening*

1:45 into episode Further to your discussion on the man v. bear question, Kyle at one point said that when these discussions come out often the "good" guys end up shying away from the discussion for fear of being caught up in it. However, I would propose that is part of the issue. The "good" guys need to step into the discussion and prove that they're still out there. As the quote goes, “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” The Bible itself says "Rescue the perishing; don’t hesitate to step in and help. If you say, “Hey, that’s none of my business,” will that get you off the hook? Someone is watching you closely, you know— Someone not impressed with weak excuses." (Proverbs 24: 11-12 MSG). I would question why "good" men are afraid of being caught up, though no one is perfect, if you're not part of the problem shouldn't you be part of the solution? Too many men sit back and watch while their friends and acquaintances make rude and demeaning comments about women (or other men) and don't step in and do anything - if men can't stand up to the people around them for the comments they're making then how "good" are they really? I'm not suggesting men (or anyone) needs to engage in the social media discussions but this matter is so prevalent in day-to-day real life, if your eyes are open to it. I think the larger problem here is that many men aren't willing to be inconvenienced by stepping in to conflict by calling out improper behaviour in the other men they are in relationship with, be that sexual or otherwise. There is an epidemic of men who are not rising to their potential or becoming the men that God has called them to be, in part because those God has placed in their lives aren't willing to call them on their unhealthy, lazy, destructive behaviours. I apologize that this ended up to turning into a bit of a rant but if I were to end it in a question, my question would be – how do we better encourage the “good” men to step into the fullness of life God has for them and get them to be the “protectors” they were created to be? Most of us no longer live in a society that requires men to physically protect from the wilderness and elements anymore but they can protect many with their words and character and stop allowing other men to perpetuate their “bad” behaviours.
16:32 into episode In episode 343 Kyle talked about the men becoming apathetic to the issues facing women or feeling like they can’t win even if they are “good guys”. I think it’s worth noting that this is how women have felt for years, and that while not all men are “bad guys” statistically speaking women are more at risk with men they know, are related to, or in relationships with. I believe it’s worth reflecting that those you deem as good men have the same risk factors, and we need to support women who have been impacted by the behaviour of men and those deemed “safe men”. Just because you yourself would never fathom doing something violent to a women, doesn’t mean the majority of your male peers are the same, even if you think you know them well.
30:48 into episode May 8 - What is/are your must read book/books?

Blakes picks:

The Patient Ferment of the Early Church
What if Jesus was serious?

-Holy Fire

Canoeing the Mountains
My sheep have ears

-Letters by a modern Mystic

Doug's Picks:

Everybody Always

-Bruchko

-The Beast That Crouches at the Door

-Traveling Light

The Blue Parakeet

-When Everything's on Fire

Kyle's Picks:

-The Patient Ferment of the Early Church

-The Blue Parakeet

-Practice Resurrection

-Desiring the Kingdom

Cross Vision
A Burning in my Bones

4:10 minutes into episode April 27 - Hi there. I’ve learned recently about a situation whereby church members were told by their pastor not to associate with a previous member of the church. The rationale given was based on 1 Corinthians 5:11-13. Can you explain the context for the culture at the time that was this was written and the application in today’s culture

20:22 minutes into episode Aprl 28 -Why are you guys called inverted orthodoxy? what does that mean?

31:24 minutes into episodeMay 1 - I was thinking of the purity conversation when my news feed was populated with this “man vs bear” narrative. It was meant to be a hyperbolic conversation, but many people got fixated on the stats for the hypothetical scenario. It goes like this: would you rather as a woman or girl be in the woods alone with a bear? Or a man? I’m curious to hear your answers. Please note their is no additional info, just would you rather your daughter be in the woods alone with a bear or a man. I Believe the original intent was to start a conversation about believing women, but it's taken some interesting turns.

48:29 minutes into episode May 3 - Why does your church give no attention to the ascension of Jesus? If we do not recognize the ascension we have no Pentecost.and no second coming.

In this weeks episode, Pastors Kyle, Blake, and Doug discuss the following:

You guys talk about and promote The Message ‘translation’ by Eugene Peterson a lot. I totally disagree that it is a reliable translation of the Bible. I wouldn’t consider it a translation at all, actually. Maybe a commentary. Please could you read this article https://justinpeters.org/images/TheMessage2.pdf that compares some passages in the Bible to what Peterson wrote? And please could you respond and tell me your thoughts? Thanks.
A young man, wearing nothing but a linen garment, was following Jesus. When they seized him, he fled naked, leaving his garment behind.“

Mark 14:51-52 This seems like an odd verse in the middle of Jesus’ arrest. Can you please add some clarity? Do we know who this young man is? Is it significant that he ran away naked? HELP!!!

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In this weeks episode, Pastors Kyle, Blake, and Doug discuss the following:

Apr 17 - Rank the three Star Wars trilogies from best to worst.

2.April 26 - You guys talk about and promote The Message ‘translation’ by Eugene Peterson a lot. I totally disagree that it is a reliable translation of the Bible. I wouldn’t consider it a translation at all, actually. Maybe a commentary. Please could you read this article “https://justinpeters.org/images/TheMessage2.pdf” that compares some passages in the Bible to what Peterson wrote? And please could you respond and tell me your thoughts? Thanks.

We are back and debuting a brand new studio! Pastors Kyle and Blake discuss the following questions:

2 Minutes into episode Apr 14 - Do you think that God uses our dreams to speak to us? In the Bible there are several references to God speaking to people in a dream. Are our dreams something we should try to sit with God and try to interpret? It seems so foolish to make life decisions based on dreams. What are your thoughts? Even though it seems foolish I think that sometimes God has tried to warn me in dreams. Am I making this up?
14:21 minutes into episode Apr 17 - What are your views on modesty? Is it the responsibility of men and women within the church to dress in a manor that doesn't cause temptation? And to what extent should this be enforced within a congregation, particularly within youth groups
34:05 minutes into episode Apr 17 - Throughout the old testimony there are references to mythical creatures (Behemoth, Leviathan, Nephilim .etc) do you believe these to be real?

in Episode #339, Pastors Kyle and Blake discuss the following:

1 - 1:13 seconds into episodeWhat is happening when we pray in tongues? If I’m praying in tongues between God and myself do I need to receive an interpretation? Is praying in tongues a way to pray when we don’t know what to say? Or should it only be done to be interpreted to edify the church body? What role does praying in tongues have in the church body at Living Springs? Is this something that the church needs to be discipled in?

20:40 minutes into episode Apr 14 - I’ve struggled my whole life trying to obey the promptings from the Holy Spirit. Sometimes I think I miss the mark by miles on this. It baffles me how a group of people or couples can all loved the Lord passionately and have differing ideas of what it looks like to follow the leading of the Lord. What are your thoughts on this and how do you navigate through following the promptings of the Lord in your own lives and relationships?
47:40 minutes into episode Apr 14 - On April 13, 2024 Kyle preached on Holy Spirit. He mentioned being slain in the Spirit. What does that mean? Why is that something that doesn’t happen at Living Springs?

In episode 338, Pastors Doug, Kyle, and Blake discuss the following:

2:25 into episodeApril 10 - Can you worship to music that isn’t Christian? Is it possible to feel connected to god through music that isn’t targeted that way?
18:50 into episode Apr 10 - I think I’m struggling with my belief. I’m not sure how to believe in a god that would send so many bad things and grief my way. If god is truly all knowing and all loving, why would he make my life be so full of loss and heartache? In my mind, that is not a kind god

Pastor Doug brings us his Long form teaching on discipling our finances. Please see the link below for resources.

In this weeks episode, Pastors Kyle and Doug discuss the following:

In relation to the purity topic/the way people dress, what steps can we take to teach teens how to to live with wisdom and self control without instilling the negatives that purity culture has brought about

What are your thoughts on “He gets us” ad that ran on the Super Bowl; advertising Jesus approach. Apparently it shows several controversial groups: a priest washing an LGBTQ members feet, a police officer washing a criminal’s feet, etc.. millions of dollars were spent on this ad.. “ He gets us “ . Is it ok? I may be worth your looking at as a topic for your inverted theology questions. Or is it too controversial to handle. You decide.

Apr 8 - Which translation of the bible do you prefer? Recently Doug read a verse and then gave a the same verse in English Standard version. Are some versions more accurate than others? Which version would you recommend to teens or new Christian’s, are some easier to understand than others?

Apr 8 - On Sunday we practiced stillness at the end of the sermon. Doug said a few times that it is easy to get distracted and it’s a good practice to bring yourself back to the stillness. I’ve also heard people say that sometimes in the stillness something can pop into your mind because God wants to highlight or point something out, so in the stillness can something come to mind and, instead of brushing it aside you pray and discuss that with God asking him why it has come to mind and what he wants to show you about it? What are your thoughts on this?

In this weeks episode, Pastors Kyle, Blake and Doug discuss the following:

AER from April 17, 2024 Spiritual warfare question

This doesn’t have to be AER, it could be put into your list of questions if you don’t think it’s related enough.

What do our prayers accomplish for others in their spiritual warfare (example praying for our kids who have decided following Jesus doesn’t interest them).

What role do angels play in spiritual warfare? I’ve heard others pray that God would send His angles to fight or that they see angels coming to our aid. Is this real? What are your thoughts?

Mar 26 -What are your thoughts on healing? Why are some people healed and not others? Is it because of unbelief? James 5:14-15 Thank-you

Apr 2 - Quite a while ago,a question was asked about your thoughts on asking Jesus into your life at the end of each service or sermon.Cannot find it, could you tell me which episode that was? Thank you

In this weeks episode, Pastors Kyle, Blake, and Doug discuss the following:

3 minutes into episode Feb 27 - what are your thoughts on how to share God’s heart with our teenagers about their bodies/the way they dress? I grew up in the purity culture era and I’ve had to unlearn some of the things that I was taught. I want to train my kids up to know who they are in Christ and not get hung up on the legalist things that wrecked my ideas of how God sees me. Does it matter how females cover their bodies?
15 minutes into episode Mar 20 - Can you please define spiritual warfare and our roll vs God’s roll/power in it?

In this weeks episode, Pastors Blake and Doug discuss the following:

2 minutes into episode Mar 2 - I’ve heard people saying that while they pray or sing to the Lord that they sense they have entered the throne room of God. I know scripture tells us to boldly come into His throne room. What are they referring to? Is this a spiritual discipline we can pursue?
36 minutes into episode March 13 - I am troubled by Jesus, saying, in Luke 22:36 that, “the person who doesn’t have a sword should sell his coat and buy one.” Is Jesus advocating violence? Or self defense? Shortly after that, Peter tried to use a sword to cut off the soldiers ear and was rebuked. This is all very confusing to me.

In episode 332, Pastors Doug and Blake discuss the following:

2min into episode AER: Last week you spoke about being yourselves at church. I believe most of us masquerade at church and project an image of what we believe the church wants us to look like. I have often thought what would it look like if church was the one place I could go each week and truly be myself, all my faults and successes.

Thoughts on these thoughts?

13 minutes into episode AER from March 27 Podcast Not really A, E or R, however I wanted to say: Thank you very much for your wisdom and compassion in answering my question about fitting in at church. Your thoughts hit the core of my wonderings and pain. I appreciate the work each of you have let the Holy Spirit accomplish in your life’s. His tenderness, mercy, love and righteous ways shines through.
16 minutes into episode. Feb 27 Why does Jesus say in Matthew 23:36 that the people he was speaking to would be held accountable for the deaths of Abel to Zechariah? Does this signify timelessness, or reincarnation, or…what?
36 minutes into episode Feb 29 - What on earth does Mark 13:14 mean? And why does Mark add the little precaution “let the reader take note”? (Time must have passed, since Mark is referring to a reader.) If this took place in the past, to what does it refer? Does it have a future component to it?

In this weeks episode, Pastors Doug, Kyle, and Blake discuss the following:

2:00 minutes into episode.

Hi, Last week Pastor Blake spoke on Jonah's anger and he mentioned the city of Nineveh. The Great North American Eclipse happening on April 8th where the 6 cities named Nineveh that are located throughout North America will have 3 intersecting paths called the ALEF-TAV triad of eclipses and it happens right above the constellation of Cetus, the whale. Now I'm not into astrology at all but in further reading I found some interesting things: apparently some believe that there was a total solar eclipse just before Jonah warned Nineveh to repent, ALEF is the first letter of the Hebrew Alphabet and TAV is the last, ALEF is the first letter of the Hebrew Alphabet and TAV is the last. The Hebrew pictograph for TAV is an “X,” there are three “X”s on the map of the ALEF-TAV Eclipses. Biblically, three means something is complete." I know this is a little out there and convoluted, but wondering if you have hear of it and if you check it out, what do you think about it? Asking for a friend.......seriously. https://www.sapphirethroneministries.com/post/sign-of-jonah-6-ninevehs-and-the-2024-great-american-eclipse https://sapphirethroneministries.wordpress.com/2024/02/01/alef-tav-great-american-eclipses/

14:40 min into episode

Feb - 6 - This is my first time submitting a question and I’m excited to hear your answer! I will start by giving some back story. My question is about gender stereotypes in Christianity. My family was not raised with any sort of religious upbringing, but my fiancés family was very conservative Christian. In my family, the division of labor between my parents was very 50/50 amongst household duties and parenting (my mom was a nurse so they had to be very 50/50) In my fiancés family, it was always told that it was the “womans” job to maintain the house and children, etc. I’m curious to know if this is a typical Christian ideal. My fiancé says it’s just how they were raised even in the church. Is this something you’ve experienced or expect of your wives? And If so, is this biblical based or societal based? What do you each believe? This podcast has helped me learn so much about Christianity and what my future husband may have experienced growing up, so thank you!

3.29:04 minutes into episode

Feb 17 - If Jesus and the apostles usually quoted from the Septuagint why do Protestants use translations of the Old Testament that are based on the Masoretic text instead of the Septuagint?

40:50 minutes into episode

Do you think Emperor Constantine was a genuine Christian? Do you think the Edict of Milan was ultimately beneficial or detrimental to the church?

In this weeks episode, the pastors discuss the following:

Blake is wrong in saying that it is fine if the women feel valued and “loved”, then complementarianism is fine. Blake, there is much value that is lost in what women can/could have done taking this position. I have seen many women be lazy in their spiritualism because they depend on men, especially their spouse.

2.Feb 5 - What advice would you give individuals currently dating someone or pursuing a date and what should a Christ centred relationship look like?

What’re some things you wish you had done differently in your own experiences?

3.Feb - 6 - This is my first time submitting a question and I’m excited to hear your answer! I will start by giving some back story. My question is about gender stereotypes in Christianity. My family was not raised with any sort of religious upbringing, but my fiancés family was very conservative Christian. In my family, the division of labor between my parents was very 50/50 amongst household duties and parenting (my mom was a nurse so they had to be very 50/50) In my fiancés family, it was always told that it was the “womans” job to maintain the house and children, etc. I’m curious to know if this is a typical Christian ideal. My fiancé says it’s just how they were raised even in the church. Is this something you’ve experienced or expect of your wives? And If so, is this biblical based or societal based? What do you each believe? This podcast has helped me learn so much about Christianity and what my future husband may have experienced growing up, so thank you!

In episode #329, Pastors Kyle, Doug, and Blake discuss the following:

Wondering what you think about yoga? Is this something Christians should practice? What about the different types (e.g. Bikram, Kundilini, etc.) - are there some Christians should or shouldn’t be involved in? I know many (or all?) of the poses are about spirituality and worshipping false gods, so wondering what you think about Christians and yoga. Thanks.
Hi. My question is around the idea of restoration. So in genesis, thinking about the fall and Adam’s and Eves spiritual separation from God. With Jesus death of the cross, our relationship is restored. Did Jesus restore us to the level of relationship that Adam had with with God, who walked with God in the cool of the night. If so, what are the implications for our thinking around following Jesus, our traditional view of devotions of quiet time. Are we designed to walk this closely with God, and was this his original intention. Feel free to amend/develop this question into a better form for the podcast.
Hi, thank you for this podcast. It has been very informative and thought provoking! My question is about women as 'teaching/preaching' pastors'. I always thought that 1 Timothy 2:12 encouraged women to avoid preaching roles; although all other roles within the church can be carried out by women and are equally important. Can you clarify Living Springs' position on this?

In this weeks episode, Pastors Kyle, Doug, and Blake discuss the following questions:

AER from February 21. Could you clarify your thoughts, are you saying that nothing is happening in the spiritual realm when we praise God on our own or corporately? Is praising God together just to connect with Him? The song this is,”how I fight my battles” means what in your opinion?

Feb 1- Wondering what you think about yoga? Is this something Christians should practice? What about the different types (e.g. Bikram, Kundilini, etc.) - are there some Christians should or shouldn’t be involved in? I know many (or all?) of the poses are about spirituality and worshipping false gods, so wondering what you think about Christians and yoga. Thanks.

Feb 4 - Hi. My question is around the idea of restoration. So in genesis, thinking about the fall and Adam’s and Eves spiritual separation from God. With Jesus death of the cross, our relationship is restored. Did Jesus restore us to the level of relationship that Adam had with with God, who walked with God in the cool of the night. If so, what are the implications for our thinking around following Jesus, our traditional view of devotions of quiet time. Are we designed to walk this closely with God, and was this his original intention. Feel free to amend/develop this question into a better form for the podcast.

In this bonus episode Pastor Kyle takes a long form view on the book of Ephesians

1- In Matthew 5:17-20 Jesus talks about the fulfillment of the law and how no Law will disappear until heaven and earth disappear. Yet as Christians we don’t follow the law as it may seem we are supposed to. Why is that? Is this just something Christianity has decided to skip over? What’s the difference between the law being abolished vs fulfilled? 3

2 - In Matthew 25:31-46 it talks about the people on the right getting eternal life and those on the left getting eternal punishment. How would this group of verses be reconciled into your current view of Hell and the afterlife?

3 - If I’m a Christian, is it okay to defend myself, even from physical harm or death? I’m struggling through the idea that as Christians, we are told to follow Christ as our Head and example and yet He, when unjustly arrested, tortured and killed never lifted a finger to defend himself. How can we Christians ever condone or even consider using violence against someone else, even if they decide to attack or kill us? I’m struggling to find the justification anywhere for it.

Before Stephen is martyred, he gives the Israelite history, and he gives much more detail than is found in the Old Testament. Where is this other information recorded?

Should the pope be condemning surrogacy? I mean.. wasn’t Mary the original surrogate…

What role do you see symbolism and iconography playing in Christianity, as a whole or in individual lives of believers? Does it contradict the second commandment? Other traditions seem to rely more on these than evangelical streams.

AER - on episode 322 you talk about how we should follow God‘s law in the service of others. If the laws set by the government are contradictory to God’s love for the defenseless. The provincial government announced that they want to make mandatory that schools and teachers out trans students if they want to use a name different from their birth, even if they’re just experimenting. Trans kids are already exponentially at higher risk for self harm, suicide and suicidal thoughts. It’s clear that most Christian parents would not support their kids decision in this way and that would cause harm. Should Christian teachers obey the law even though it harms some of the most vulnerable people in our society? I’m struggling hard with this, even though I’m working through what I believe in regards to trans people and the faith because kids deserve to be safe and sometimes their school is their only avenue to experiment with their identity.

What does it mean that Jesus is the “Word”? What would be a synonym for “word” in this case? Is it “the ultimate truth”? And if so, how does the ultimate truth bring things into existence, including life? I’ve always just accepted that Jesus is the Word, without really thinking about what that means.

The prophet ANNa in the New Testament is a very interesting person. She was over 100 years old (married 7 years, widowed for 84 years) and still walking around and advising people. Is there any truth to her being Mary’s mother? What I meant about Anna is, which is true—was she old or was she Mary’s mother?

Kyle mentioned the Protestant Reformers a few podcasts ago. Do you hold to the doctrines that came out of the reformation? The five solas? What about Calvanism? All five points?
What does it mean that Jesus is the “Word”? What would be a synonym for “word” in this case? Is it “the ultimate truth”? And if so, how does the ultimate truth bring things into existence, including life? I’ve always just accepted that Jesus is the Word, without really thinking about what that means.

in episode #323, Pastors Kyle, Doug, and Blake discuss the following:

AER: the transgender question on episode 322. Could you clarify - is transgenderism right or wrong? Not talking about intersex or gender dysphoria, but trying to change from one gender to another or trying to be non-binary - is that wrong? Do you practice ‘pronoun hospitality’? If a professing Christian decides to be transgender and goes through with surgery - do you affirm this? What would you do if your teenager or younger child decides to take cross-sex hormones - do you let them? Is it hateful or loving to not affirm this? What do you think of SOGI in our public schools?

Kyle mentioned the Protestant Reformers a few podcasts ago. Do you hold to the doctrines that came out of the reformation? The five solas? What about Calvanism? All five points?

What does it mean that Jesus is the “Word”? What would be a synonym for “word” in this case? Is it “the ultimate truth”? And if so, how does the ultimate truth bring things into existence, including life? I’ve always just accepted that Jesus is the Word, without really thinking about what that means.

In this weeks episode, Pastors Doug, Blake, and Kyle discuss the following:

I’m a little confused what happens to you after death. I read a few different answers. I read that your soul leaves your body and goes into a dream like state, there is judgement right away, day of judgment, that judgement will happen in two stages - an initial personal judgement when people die, followed by the definitive judgement at the end of it as well as Second Coming (Parousia).

I always believed that when you died your body is left on earth but your soul goes to heaven. The pain is left behind and that you live in eternal “bliss” (lack of a better word) but I’m so confused with this sleep like state.

Same question about hell.

Thanks!

2.Would there be morality if there was no fall? When God created Adam and Eve they did not know Good from Evil until they ate from the tree, prior to that everything just was. Does that also mean God intended on us never knowing the difference between the two?

3.Do you believe that a person transitioning (or transitioned) from one gender to the other (so, for example, looking into or having had surgeries as well as taking hormones and changing names, dressing as their non-biological gender, etc.) can be a Christ-following, committed Christian? They are actively rebelling against God's creational norm. Each day choosing to go against His creation. So can you be a trans-gender Christian?

In this weeks episode, Pastors Kyle and Doug discuss the following:

1.Similar to how there’s laws to the physical world like the laws of physics, are there laws to the spiritual world? What would they be or what would your hypotheses be?

2 Cor 6 talks about being unequally yoked together with unbelievers. In the past I have heard it said that it means we shouldn’t be overly friendly with unbelievers. I have also heard that it is referring only to marriage. Can you please clarify this.
What are your thoughts on this comic

we’re back from Christmas break and can’t wait to answer your questions. In episode #320 Pastors Doug, Kyle, and Blake discuss the following:

1.AER for the Israel and Hamas question. Thank you for fleshing that out, I appreciate how you made it a conversation that was not black and white, that there is not just two sides there are multiple sides. That was the point that I was trying to make. We get so caught up in polarizing views then rather thinking about the multiple views and situations present. I also appreciated how you said it is more Hamas and political national Israel, there are Palestinians and Israelite's that are disagreeing with Hamas actions and the Israelite government. Thank you for bringing that clarity. I hope this helps people to think beyond what social media, news outlets and maybe even what our friendship circles say. Thank you for popping our bubbles when it comes to issues like this, I really enjoy how you guys challenge us all.

Regarding the question that came in about whether God loves those who are suicidal. I am wondering if the person who sent that in was actually asking if God loves someone who is suicidal, why doesn’t God help them other words, perhaps that person feels suicidal and (s)he’s wondering where God is in all of this.

3.What does it mean for humans to be made in the image of God? Is it more that we are made up of aspects of the trinity or is it that God looks like a human?

Additionally what’s the image you see when you think of God?

Inverted Orthodoxy #320- Our Hearts on Sanctuary, God and suicide, What does God look like, and maybe more!

In Episode #320, Pastors Kyle, Doug, and Blake discuss the following:

What is your heart for the Living Springs community during Sanctuary? In a space where we all have different needs and traditions and desires how do we honor one another and create a space where we all feel free to worship openly?

2.Does god love suicidal people

What does it mean for humans to be made in the image of God? Is it more that we are made up of aspects of the trinity or is it that God looks like a human?

Additionally what’s the image you see when you think of God?

In this episode of Inverted Orthodoxy, Pastors Kyle and Doug discuss the following:

If you could throw out the “Sunday morning service” playbook and totally reimagine what doing life for Christ in community looks like, what would you do?
Pitch me a post-apocalyptic Christian novel/tv show that doesn't suck.
In Corinthians 15: 24-28, it really doesn’t sound like Paul believes that Christ and God are the same. He says that when the end comes, Christ will hand everything over to God, that God is not under His authority but that He is under God’s authority, and that when He hands over the reins, “then God will be in control of everything”. Do we as Christians disagree with Paul? This is very confusing.
What is your heart for the Living Springs community during Sanctuary? In a space where we all have different needs and traditions and desires how do we honor one another and create a space where we all feel free to worship openly?

1.AER on weirdness. Doug likes the smell of coffee but doesn't like to drink coffee.

2.I am trying to decide whether to sign my organ donor card, and then I read first Corinthians????? 6:13 to 15, and it seems to say that our bodies are not just physical entities like food and stomachs, and that God raised Jesus body, and that he will also raise our bodies. I don’t know what to make

of all this.

I have been listening to some new outlets and pod casts on the israel and hamas conflict. I do not condone the actions of hamas, but I have recently learned that the Israeli government has been oppressing Palestinians since about 1948, when Jews were presented the land as a symbol of reconciliation after the atrocities of Ww 2. However over time they have taken over the land and have pushed the Palestinians out of the land that they have had for centuries before. I have two questions: many Christian’s would say that israel has the right to fight because it is Gods land for the Jews, and even after these attacks, however this government has been oppressing Palestinians and palestinian Christian’s. There is theology surrounding these views, do you think that some Christian’s have some wrong views on Israel, particularly when it comes to end time theology?

Second what should our response be as Christian’s to this conflict?

Again not condoning the heinous actions of Hamas, however maybe wanting to bring some awareness that this did not just happen suddenly, there has been more going on then we may be aware of.

4.If you could throw out the “Sunday morning service” playbook and totally reimagine what doing life for Christ in community looks like, what would you do?

In this weeks episode, Pastors Doug, Kyle, and Blake discuss the following:

AER Regarding the treatment of someone in the church doing something inappropriate: although it is true that Paul, in 1st Cor. told them how to treat such a person, he also told them to back off in 2 Cor 2: 6-8. I personally dont know how to take this in light of all the SBC shinanigans. "...you have imposed a severe enough punishment...now forgive and comfort so that he is not overwhelmed...I urge you to assure him that he is loved "

The New Testament writers spoke a lot about hope. What is this hope they speak of and how can we cultivate this hope in our lives today?

Here's a fun question for you guys. If you had endless money and time, what would you spend your time doing?

Being a pastor is probably a weird job. Like most jobs, weird people can get into it and cause some trouble, but pastoring seems to be potentially more destructive when misused by people.

What kind of “checks” do you have in place to ensure that you don’t become destructive, whether in your role at the church or in general in life? What checks do you think more people could/should have in place to avoid falling into destruction?

1.Explanation? One of you said on the last Q&A, that we celebrate the Sabbath on Sunday because that’s when Jesus was risen, but the women went to put spices on Jesus’ body very early on Sunday morning, and he wasn’t there. Why do we assume he was not risen on Saturday? It seems to me that we would have been able to relate better to the Jewish people if we had kept the proper Sabbath.

2.No question, just want to say I Enjoy this podcast ,you guys have a lot of fun,you are Knowledgable & non judgmental and always very carefully answer the questions and are honest about not knowing it all, in sometimes trying to decipher the http://questions.thank -you!

3.Do you think the more the states pushes such a radical Christian right wing ideal, the further it will push people away from Christianity?

4.I can only assume the Bible was translated into English at some point. Is it possible that certain stories or teachings are miss translated? Or translated incorrectly? Would this change anything if things have been omitted or changed?

5.What’s the difference between a demonic possession and oppression?

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Join us for this long form teaching about the powers and principalities of the spiritual realm through the eyes of the original audience of scripture. Pastor Kyle explores this subject throughout the Old Testament, New Testament and more. Find the companion handout with the link below. If you have questions you can email Kyle at kyle@livingspringsairdrie.com

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How do each of you process the times you thought you heard God say something to you or lead you a certain way only to experience the opposite coming true?

2.Please reword this question if you need to as I’ve struggled for weeks with how to ask it.

In 1 Corinthians 5:11-13 it talks about expelling the immoral brother from the church. How do we follow this teaching in today’s culture? How is this becoming the love of Jesus to those in our church? What is our role in peoples lives when they claim to love Jesus but seem to have no problems not following his commands to keep sex within the bounds of marriage or many other teachings. Wouldn’t we all need to be expelled from the church for something in our lives?

3.The New Testament writers spoke a lot about hope. What is this hope they speak of and how can we cultivate this hope in our lives today?

Tune into this Long form Teaching from Pastors Kyle and Doug about the three orthodox views on Hell. See the hand outs and files below.

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On this weeks episode, Pastors Kyle, Doug, and Blake discuss the following:

1.Does God ask us to forgive Evil? When the act is ongoing and so entirely demonic and evil and causes so much pain. I know the bible says "Father forgive them, for they know not what they do" but what if they know exactly what they're doing? Is this christian culture that requires us to forgive EVERYTHIG maybe toxic in its own way? Where's the line?

How do each of you process the times you thought you heard God say something to you or lead you a certain way only to experience the opposite coming true?

3.Please reword this question if you need to as I’ve struggled for weeks with how to ask it.

In 1 Corinthians 5:11-13 it talks about expelling the immoral brother from the church. How do we follow this teaching in today’s culture? How is this becoming the love of Jesus to those in our church? What is our role in peoples lives when they claim to love Jesus but seem to have no problems not following his commands to keep sex within the bounds of marriage or many other teachings. Wouldn’t we all need to be expelled from the church for something in our lives?

In our first episode as Inverted Orthodoxy Pastors Kyle, Blake, and Doug discuss the following:

1.Regarding Truth and Reconciliation day. Why is it that public schools close to recognize the holiday but Catholic schools stay open? Additionally, should Christian’s and Catholics be educating or educated more on residential schools and their abuse?

I attended the Long form teaching night on hell, and I will preface with I’m not sure I have a question or a statement. I absolutely adore when pastor Kyle preaches and it seems he’s so passionate and educated about most all he preaches on. I’ve noticed he’s not preaching as much, and it makes me wonder…why? Sometimes when at the gatherings I can’t help but feel some pastors aren’t as passionate with their messages and that might just not be where their hearts are specifically in preaching. obviously everyone should have the opportunity to preach and grow, not to be disparaging of other pastors but could it be that they just aren’t as passionate and have gifting elsewhere? If he won’t be preaching more… can he? Where can we find it? I just hate to think of missing out on such great learning especially when it’s so good most weeks. Thank you for your time and again, I hope I haven’t offended anyone

3.Do you think too much weight he been put into having someone pray a salvation prayer vs people committing their life to Christ and following him? Being a Christian seems to be a journey of becoming instead of an individual event. But maybe they’re not mutually exclusive?

In episode #312, Pastors Doug, Kyle, and Blake discuss the following:

I have a question about the word "Word" and "word" in the Bible. It appears that when the capital W is used, it is talking about Jesus. But the lower case "word" I'm struggling with. I would assume that the New Testament writers are not talking about their own accounts/letters. Like I don't see Paul talking about the word and him meaning the letter he wrote to the Ephesians or Philippians or even him talking about the accounts written by Matthew or John. First of all, without a printing press, those letters and accounts would not have been massed produced. Second of all, I would think the New Testament writers would hold the Holy Scriptures in such high esteem that they would never put their writings on the same level as those. So when I read the word "word" in the New Testament, is that talking about the Old Testament? Just the Torah? Or is it just talking about the things God says directly to us? What is the "word" in the New Testament writings.
Do I have a “spirit”? Is it roommates with the Holy Spirit in me? Or is it just the Holy Spirit within me? Is the Holy Spirit always within me?
Regarding Truth and Reconciliation day. Why is it that public schools close to recognize the holiday but Catholic schools stay open? Additionally, should Christian’s and Catholics be educating or educated more on residential schools and their abuse?

AER: I’m curious about Doug’s comments regarding the nepotism conversation on the board. If a couple serves as “one voice” on the board wouldn’t that be the same for a couple working in the church? And I’m wondering if the answer is no, does that mean Doug and Loralie have never spoken even of ideas for the church at home? I guess I just don’t understand the way it’s laid out with the board/ staff

Hello, I have just started listening to your podcast and have enjoyed your takes on certain questions both pastorally and personally. I have a question about transgender and people struggling with their gender. I am wondering what your thoughts are on the impact that gender roles have played on people becoming trans genders? And also how certain genders will assume something from that gender, this can be for both male and female. Been wrestling with my own views but don’t want to be in a bubble where my views are the only thing I hear.
At Living Springs, do you feel it would be a safe space for a trans person to come in the building on Sundays. Not if everyone is affirming, just if it would be a safe space for those to enter and feel accepted and like it is ok for them to occupy the same space as cis gendered people. What steps do feel could be taken to ensure the space is at minimum safe for a trans person to explore their faith if they would like to

In episode #310, Pastors Doug, Blake, and Kyle discuss the following:

AER: I’m curious about Doug’s comments regarding the nepotism conversation on the board. If a couple serves as “one voice” on the board wouldn’t that be the same for a couple working in the church? And I’m wondering if the answer is no, does that mean Doug and Loralie have never spoken even of ideas for the church at home? I guess I just don’t understand the way it’s laid out with the board/ staff

1 .Could you please explain what Roman's 11:30-33 means to each of you?

Thank you

The 1MillionMarchForChildren protest makes me sick and scared for our country, especially our province. LGBTQ people and youth are being villianized and discriminated against. During BLM churches would stand and agree with black people. Who stands with the gay people? Are we too afraid to offend those in the church that we won’t stand up for those whom Jesus loves? LGBTQ kids are exponentially at higher risk for abuse in schools, self harm and suicide and yet the church (as a whole) stays silent. I’m really at a place where I don’t know if I can’t call myself a Christian if so few Christians won’t come to help those in need. They are being abused by the systems of power. Shouldn’t the Body of Christ help them?
Hello, I have just started listening to your podcast and have enjoyed your takes on certain questions bother pastorally and personally. I have a question about transgender and people struggling with their gender. I am wondering what your thoughts are on the impact that gender roles have played on people becoming trans genders? And also how certain genders will assume something from that gender, this can be for both male and female. Been wrestling with my own views but don’t want to be in a bubble where my views are the only thing I hear.

In episode #309, Pastors Kyle and Blake discuss the following:

I am graduating this year and hoping to attend school to become a pastor. I’m curious if you can talk about what credentials you need to preach? Additionally, if there aren’t necessarily credentials, how do you go about preaching in a church? How does one go about becoming a leadership staff?

2.Is there a scriptural basis for the Catholic view of purgatory? Where does that come from?

Have you ever participated in or observed an exorcism? Would you say that there are “too many” exorcisms done in our culture (I.e. people over exaggerating struggles as demon possession)? Or “too few” (I.e. underestimating the influence of evil spirits)?

3.If you had to adopt any Catholic practice (that is not adopted by the church already), which one would it be? Is there any practice that you vehemently would not adopt?

4.Are cliques a symptom of any public setting? We are relatively new to the church and can find it to be a bit cliquey, is this something you’ve heard generally of LS? or is it a symptom of women’s ministry? I suppose I particularly note it within women’s ministry, but my husband has also noticed it some in non women’s settings. I hope this doesn’t come across as accusatory, just Simply struggling a bit and don’t necessarily feel comfortable bringing it directly to WM, as I am finding it to be this way.

Mark 3:29 says, “but whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven; they are guilty of an eternal sin.” Please help me understand this statement from Jesus. What does it look like to blaspheme the Holy Spirit?
Treat this question as fun or serious as you want:

Could we be living in a simulation? Could God be the original programmer of that simulation? Jesus is his avatar to communicate with us? The Holy Spirit is the notes in the code?

3.I was reading an article about the challenges some modern churches have faced and came across a conversation about nepotism in churches. “Nepotism in church leadership is not unhealthy until it is,” from Grady King. It has me thinking of the challenges that some state big name churches have done, And it had me wondering, how difficult it would be to manage a church like a family business? I can imagine it would be hard for both parties (the family members and the employees) particularly to keep the communication open and safe. Should hiring family be allowed in this case? And why then do churches that have family members on staff typically have policies that state family cannot serve on the board together due to the conflict of interest?

In episode #307 Pastors Doug, Kyle, and Blake discuss the following:

Less than 200 years after the flood,, Peleg was born, and Genesis 10 says his name means Division because “in his day, the earth was divided”. My Bible uses earth when they men the physical earth. Is it possible this is talking about the division of the continents?
Further to the question on earth division: do we know whether Babel occurred before or after the flood and could God have physically divided the earth to keep the populations scattered? How else could God have “scattered them all over the face of the earth”?
What are your thoughts on the Abrahamic Family House, Pope Francis' involvement, one world religion and how it relates to scripture. The website mentions a "Higher Committee of Human Fraternity" and it consists of "a mosque, church, synagogue, and educational center" and it's goal is to support peace and unity. Revelation 17:1–18 references to several characteristics of the one-world religion and the term "harlot" used throughout the Old Testament as a metaphor for false religion. Also Matthew 10:34. Should we as Christians be supporting this Abrahamic Family House? Yes or no?

On Q&A episode #306 Pastors Doug, Kyle and Blake discuss the following

Do Christians and Muslims worship the same God? Just considering the conflict over God’s promise to Abraham as being through Isaac or Ishmael.
What if the universe is 6,000 years old but also billions of years old? When God created Adam and Eve the understanding is he created them mature, and assuming that he would also make trees mature would they have had rings? God has the ability to create whatever at whatever age/life stage so what if he did that with the universe
How do demons travel? Angels often have wings and that allows them to fly around, that makes sense, but I’ve never heard of a demon depicted as having wings. Does that mean if a demon wants to go to another country it has to go on planes, trains or automobiles? Is there spiritual customs?

In episode #305, Pastors Doug and Blake discuss the following:

For each of you individually, why do you believe that there is a God?
What are your thoughts on Christian’s and AI? I’ve heard some pastors are integrating it into their sermons and having it write parts for them.. is this problematic?
If God existed in perfect love within the trinity: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Why did God decide to create? Specifically why did God create humans in His likeness?

Q&A episode #304 Marks Pastor Doug's return from sabbatical! Doug, Kyle, and Blake discuss the following:

Do you need to be married to be a pastor?
What lens do you use when reading the Old Testament to discern what is literally God’s word when he is attributed a quotation (I.e. “God said …”) vs. what is someone’s (the author’s) overextension to have an excuse to destroy another nation and/or take all their stuff? Should every quote attributed to God be assumed that He actually said it
The writer of Hebrews seems to indicate very clearly that he/she does not think Jesus is God, but is the son of God (firstborn). Is this to make Jesus seem not like the Messiah? I can’t figure this out. Thank you.

In episode #303, Pastors Kyle and Blake discuss the following:

What do you mean by God being outside of time? You say that a lot, I’ve said it before, but it doesn’t really make sense? How do we know that God exists outside of time, how do we know anything can even be outside of time? if God is outside of time, then that would be God knows all things past present and future, so that wouldn’t work with Kyle’s open theism. It also wouldn’t work with the concept of free will if God already knows the exact outcome of every situation. Would it not be more accurate to say that God exists as we exist, moving through time to reach his ends?
Obviously it’s too late for this year, but is it worth having a tent for prayer at Airdrie Pride next year?
Do you think Nehemiah was right (amongst others) to keep the Jews from marrying non-Jewish? Is it true that they would pollute the bloodline? I know that my own extended family would not have known the Gospel if there was no intermingling of Christian and non-Christian in the past. It seems like Nehemiah should have instead encouraged them to seek God in their decisions rather than have a cross-the-board decision. I realize this is a hind-sight observation but would that have actually been the right way to do it?

In episode #301, Pastors Kyle and Blake discuss the following:

Hi Pastors, twice today you mentioned the name of a podcast! I didn't quite catch the name of it! What was it, please? Thank you, Lorraine

I feel very conflicted as a regular WM attender about the upcoming bonfire. Is it in poor taste to be hosting one when most of the province is on fire? I’m not trying to be negative and I’ve come to all the wm events for years now… but, I wonder if others have the same thoughts.

The BEMA podcast seems to keep coming back to this idea that God is a god of rest, and that he focuses a lot on having His people rest in Him. I’m wondering what it means to you to rest (like a sabbath) but also what it means to you to rest in him.

Do you think mainstream church is dying? And if so, is it because some churches can’t adapt to a more modern outlook or times? Or is this a post Covid symptom we should see change in

Are people generally quicker to jump into categorizing people? Example: if you don’t agree with an ideology, you’re automatically transphobic, or if you don’t agree with their ideology, you’re a fascist. Has the ability to respectfully disagree and have polite discord died? I even see Christians doing this and I’m curious to know your thoughts.

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Pastors Doug, Kyle and Blake return for episode #298 discussing the following:

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1.A good friend of mine is struggling badly with addiction. I'm stuck between keeping them in my life to try to help them out of this but also not enabling their behaviour. How as pastors, would you handle this? Is it not loving like Jesus to say I know you're struggling but I have to walk away?

2.Why should I read Leviticus? After I’ve read it once, why should I ever come back to it?

2 Corinthians 5:21 says, “For your sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God”. My question is this, How does Jesus become sin when we know that he is sinless? Is it imputation? Jesus took on our sin and in exchange gave us is righteousness, or is there more going on in this sentence?

In episode #297, Pastors Doug and Blake discuss the following:

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Okay, I feel like you sometimes skirt questions with semantics... can I ask some follow up on the gay board question... let's say this: Scenario 1: someone serving the church currently is gay and is in a gay relationship. they've loyally attended the church, tithe, and are out. Could they serve on the board? If they were a member and were on the nominations for the board. Let's just say they are largely in favour to be elected to the board Scenario 2: the person is gay, isn't in a relationship (decides to never pursue one) and actively serves the church.

Could they be on the board? They are a member and are nominated, and are largely in favour by all members to be elected to the board Also, can you please respectfully stop comparing LGBTQ issues with things like addiction? This is something that comes up every time you address these "issues" whether addiction, sexual assault, etc. Because it's not the same thing and it's insulting to a community of people who just want to love who they love. And are you saying a gay person would pollute the board?

Why does it matter if someone is in a relationship or not if they are gay and want to serve? Has your role or position ever been up to if you're in a relationship? It also has us genuinely wondering if the pastor you previously had on staff was truly only let go because of Covid or if it was actually because he wanted to be fully out and able to be in a committed relationship
What does LSCF expect of its members? le. what are a member's responsibilities?
Pushback or extension Sure, Doug, it might be true that a leader is sincerely choosing whom he thinks is best for a position, but

"self-selection", ie. selecting people who are the same as you, often cannot be helped and that is why I think LSCF's method of membership democracy is better.

Some AER on the drag conversation. I can see why drag makes straight folks and straight Christian’s uncomfortable because it’s something different. Drag, in many ways, functions as a protest towards the oppression that Queer people face in our daily lives. It’s a non-violent expression of our presence and reality in the world. When marginalized groups become oppressed they need to get loud so we can be heard. In many ways, drag has been politicized as a distraction from real issues. That being said, night time drag shows in Queers are not for children, which is why they are in 18 bars and spaces. Even drag on TV is not appropriate because it’s targeted towards adult audiences. Drag queen story hour in libraries, and other places are not the same as nighttime shows. Church can be inappropriate for kids too, a graphic depiction of the crucifixion or radical end times theology can traumatize kids. Drag, for many young people provides hope by showing that there, queerness has a place in our society. When the church can provide that same amount of safety for queer kids then the church can speak out against some of those practices. Currently, the church as a whole does not provide that level of safety, and Security for queer people and so they don’t have a right to speak into queer spaces that way. Love always, Brock

In episode #296, Pastors Doug, Kyle, and Blake discuss the following:

If someone currently going to the church and is gay, would they be allowed to be on the board?
What’s the difference between the terms “Hebrew”, “Israelite”, “Jew”, and “Semite” when referring to the people group of the Old Testament? When should we use each of them and/or how do they differ from one another
I’ve been thinking about the land the church has access to.. would it be possible to make a shelter for those struggling on the property and have social workers and a community pastor tied in? Obviously many other things would need to fall into place but would this be an avenue to serve an under served community?

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Pastors Blake, and Kyle return as a team to discuss the following:
1. In your opinion, do you think since the 2016 election in the US they've further blurred the lines between church and state? Looking at the evangelical push if you will to abolish laws that protect human rights, how problematic is this in the grand scheme of things? If an overturning of laws like Roe V. Wade in the states can happen, doesn't this also give the ok for other countries to do the same?

When looking at what's happening with Women's rights in the states right now, in light of abolishing Roe v. Wade, do you feel this is now blurring the lines between church and state?
I struggle with being associated (as a Christian) with a movement away from love. Why is it that Christians are at the forefront of the anti-abortion movement, the anti-masking/mandate movement, the pro-nationalism movements, etc. I think I know the answer to this, but would God have really wanted this? That we as Christians are more interested in trying to control, rather than approach with love and understanding? How do I speak to other Christians that are seemingly so misguided on the (what I see to be) clear message of love from God?

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In episode #295, Pastors Doug, Blake, and Kyle discuss the following:

Blake and Doug, what led you to adoption? We are starting to walk that path and I would love to hear how you and your wives got there

2.Do you think that the inter generational relationships within churches are important? Why? Should churches be putting more of an emphasis on that in their congregations?

3.Genesis 1: 31 (NIV)

“God saw all that He had made and it was very good”

This may be less of a question and more a topic of interesting discussion but here goes. God saw that everything He created was good but a lot of that good creation, we see as bad or harmful. Taking examples from nature; earth let alone the universe was formed by colliding, collapsing, and exploding which I think we view in a negative connotation because if we were exposed it would mean immediate death…but God called that very good. I think of the ecosystems on earth where things are constantly starting life and loosing life but God says they are very good. Trees! Trees, although they can live an exceptional amount of years eventually they fall down and more trees are waiting to take their turn. There is life and there is death but God says that is good. We are the current inhabitants of earth although we know at least one other species has been before (Go Dinos) and they too now take their seat of what God said is very good and is now gone. I’ve heard Genesis needs to be read with a grain of salt but I truly believe God did create everything and said it is very good. My question or topic stems from..well there is clear evil in the world and you guys have talked about it here, but how does this “very goodness” fit into that or is it not supposed to. Is that the whole idea of Jesus restoring?

Just some late night thoughts as the northern lights made an appearance(which is whole other example but we can skip for now

In episode #294, Pastors Doug, Kyle, and Blake discuss the following

What’s the difference between a demonic possession and oppression?

2.Suffering is very much apart of this world. It seems like suffering causes us to grow and deepen

our relationship with God. How is growth and deepening going to happen in heaven where there will be no suffering

3.Blake and Doug, what led you to adoption? We are starting to walk that path and I would love to hear how you and your wives got there

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In episode 293, Pastors Doug and Kyle tackle the following questions and open the podcast with AER:

AER - In episode #291 you mentioned the evangelism can often be covert-colonialism, how do you think we avoid that? How would you then disciple a new believer from a different culture?

AER: Further explanation: Thank you for addressing the Sabbath question, but I have yet another question then. If, as Kyle says, Sunday is meant to represent the day of new creation, then why do we take it as a day of rest? God did not rest on the first day when he created. Should we not still be using the Sabbath for rest?

Who’s your bible crush
Regarding Luke 17:5-10, I don’t really understand the parable Jesus told of the servant coming in and then having to serve dinner, and how we’re to consider ourselves as worthless servants, only having done our duty. What does that have to do with the apostles asking Jesus to give them more faith in v.5? Is it because He just told them to forgive others continually and as servants, we should not need more faith to do what He considers our duty? That we should not consider ourselves magnanimous just because we forgive someone?

Otherwise, what is wrong with asking for more faith?

3.If Jesus's body is made out of bread, was it the yeast that made him rise?

4.What do you know about Philip’s 4 daughters who were said to be prophets?

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1.Explanation? One of you said on the last Q&A, that we celebrate the Sabbath on Sunday because that’s when Jesus was risen, but the women went to put spices on Jesus’ body very early on Sunday morning, and he wasn’t there. Why do we assume he was not risen on Saturday? It seems to me that we would have been able to relate better to the Jewish people if we had kept the proper Sabbath.

2.No question, just want to say I Enjoy this podcast ,you guys have a lot of fun,you are Knowledgable & non judgmental and always very carefully answer the questions and are honest about not knowing it all, in sometimes trying to decipher the questions.Thank -you!

3.Do you think the more the states pushes such a radical Christian right wing ideal, the further it will push people away from Christianity?

4.I can only assume the Bible was translated into English at some point. Is it possible that certain stories or teachings are miss translated? Or translated incorrectly? Would this change anything if things have been omitted or changed?

5.What’s the difference between a demonic possession and oppression?

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In episode #291 pastors Doug, Kyle, and Blake discuss the following:

If you were blessed with a large amount of resources how would you expand your ministry ?
Would you consider personal sacrifice a love language? Is this healthy within a relationship even if it causes feelings of guilt and resentment?
What Old Testament character would you like to see adapted into a film?

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In episode #290 Pastors Doug, Kyle, and Blake discuss the following:

Jesus says in Matthew 5:19 that whoever sets aside any command of Moses that seems unimportant (are wrong). I understand the concept of then and now (Scot McKnight—Blue Parakeet), etc., but how do we square this very direct statement? I can’t, but nor will I be stoning people any time soon.

P. S. I do u deist and that Jesus has fulfilled the law, but what does that really mean in this context where He says to go on obeying Moses’ teachings and commands?

Why should we as followers of Christ celebrate Christmas or Easter? Why those events and not Jewish feasts celebrated in the Bible? Does it make sense for Christians today to celebrate Jewish feasts "given by God" over Christmas and Easter
Please expand on your beliefs and practices around fasting. How often should it be done and what is its purpose? Is it a regular part of your personal walk with Christ? Is it something you’d consider encourage as a church body or is it more of an individual practice?

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In episode #289, Pastors Doug and Kyle discuss the following:

1.Do you think the purity culture movement caused more 25-30 year olds to walk away from the church? Did it cause irreparable harm? Even as a married person I still feel guilty and the effects of it as a whole.

In most churches, is the dynamic for one “senior pastor” always the case? And is the idea to have the other pastors replace the senior pastor eventually? Or is the goal to move pastors to churches independent of themselves for where there is the most need? Is it a disservice if someone is ready to lead a church, but they are unable to do so because of their roles? Thanks guys, we really appreciate how much we’ve learned and discussed with this podcast.

1.Does God know the future?

2.Who is the best superhero, and why is it Bible-man?

3.In your opinion, does God have a gender? Or would God be non-binary?

4.Do you think the purity culture movement caused more 25-30 year olds to walk away from the church? Did it cause irreparable harm? Even as a married person I still feel guilty and the effects of it as a whole.

In episode #287, Pastors Doug, Kyle, and Blake answer the following:

Does Numbers 5:11-31 condone abortion?
Would you ever consider doing an episode on each of your backstories and what led you to the church or an “About Doug, Kyle, Blake” episode for each of you speaking? Spotlight the voices on the podcast if you will

3.I keep hearing contrasting notes on whether Christians will be judged in the end time. Now, I just read John 5:24, which reads, "Those who listen to what I say and believe in the one who sent me will have eternal life. They won't be judged because they have already passed from death to life."

This week on episode 286, Pastors Doug, Blake and Kyle respond to some AER on the Enneagram and work through the following on our question log:

okay, regardless of whether humans as we understand them today have been around for 6,000 years or 100,000 years, if humans did not fall into sin, do you think that our society globally would be as developed technologically as we are today, less developed, or more developed?
When Jesus is being arrested one of the disciples cuts off the ear of a servant of the high priest. It’s recorded that Jesus then healed the ear. Do you think he picked up the old ear and it healed back together? Or was a brand new ear grown?

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In episode #285, Pastors Doug, Kyle, and Blake discuss the following:

1.How do you feel about the increased used of popular psychology topics within modern preaching? Do you feel it is beginning to replace traditional Biblical teachings?

2.Has sin always existed? Where Jesus rules and reigns In heaven there is no sin, but this sinless realm is out of our reach. On earth in the garden it was made out to be sinless until the fall which means we or humanity or whatever were in this sinless realm for a time unless we never actually were. It just seems like this people this earth and this universe are all controlled by “sin” and Jesus is this light, this way out. I say “sin” because that word is used so often but is there some cosmic evil that’s greater then what we see here on earth that is truly out to kill and devour like the lion?

Okay, regardless of whether humans as we understand them today have been around for 6,000 years or 100,000 years, if humans did not fall into sin, do you think that our society globally would be as developed technologically as we are today, less developed, or more developed?

In episode #284 Pastors Doug, Kyle, and Blake discuss the following:

Live AER: wait, does Doug not believe in evolution then? Isn’t there much science to prove the theory of evolution at this point? Or are you arguing similar points down to semantics?

Do you think modern day church has become a house for the righteous instead of a hospital for the broken? If God came to church, would he like what he was seeing?

2.I just want to ask is loving and serving people enough to win people over to Jesus? Many people serve and love without having faith in God.I also know ultimately it is the Holy Spirits work.

3.Wondering if you have suggestions for women inside the church at living springs, but don’t feel welcomed by women’s ministry?

in episode #283- Pastors Doug, Blake, and Kyle answer the following:

1.Some Garden of Eden questions: 1. What do you think about the idea that God created other humans before the fall? Would this explain where Cain's wife came from? 2. Did 'carrion' animals (vultures, coyotes) or maggots exist in the beginning within the garden or did God create them after the fall?

In episode #282, Pastors Doug, Kyle, and Blake discuss the following:

AER - I am offended. I can't believe 2 of you dont like soup! Seriously! Its like a warm hug in a bowl. On a different note - Can you expand what your beliefs around the 5 fold ministry are and how they look today?

What would each of you consider to be a personal moral failing that would cause you to step down?

What were the best and worst movies of 2022?

Q&A #280 - Are churches doomed? The tangibility of the spiritual realm and more

Are brick and mortar churches doomed to exist? I heard a rumour that younger church members are tithing less and less, and with older members not being around to do that forever, will church as we know it fall? And if so, what changes could churches make to remain “relevant” if you will
Why do you think that God created the spiritual realm to be not as consistently tangible as the physical world that we experience daily? Physical world as in our 5 senses

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Q&A #279: In this episode Pastors Doug, Kyle, and Blake discuss the following:

Do you think Paul's writings have been amplified to become almost more important then Jesus' teachings? Do you see this as problematic and what could we do about it within in the church?
Are brick and mortar churches doomed to exist? I heard a rumour that younger church members are tithing less and less, and with older members not being around to do that forever, will church as we know it fall? And if so, what changes could churches make to remain “relevant” if you will

In episode #278 Pastors Kyle, Blake, and Doug return from Christmas break to discuss the following:

1.If Jesus was on the earth today where do you believe he would go first? What kinds of people would he make apostles of? And who do you believe would oppose him the most?

2.If your government were to become an Authoritarian Christian Theocracy, would it be your duty as a follower of Christ to oppose it?

In our Re- release of episode Q&A #225 Pastors Doug, Kyle, and Blake discuss the following:

Pastors discuss the following questions from our backlog.

Were there human beings before Adam and Eve were created? When Cain was driven away by God into banishment because he murdered Abel, it says in Genesis that he took a wife and had children and then succeeding generations. Thank you
Should Christians participate in the classic Christmas traditions (decorating a Christmas tree, putting up lights, trading gifts) or is there reason to give them up to focus better on celebrating Christ? Would we be better off to adopt more Jewish traditions around this time (e.g. Hanukkah) that would allow us to connect more directly to traditions that are relevant to first century Christians?
I’ve been going to this church for 14 years and I’ve witnessed several times when it felt like a large part of the congregation left. This last year it feels there has been a lot of offence taken and hurt feelings and families leaving for multiple reasons. I have a lot of mixed emotions every time this happens. I have a few questions. My questions are not to blame or cause even more division. I am seeking wisdom and clarity to help process the feelings and thoughts I have on this experience. First what are your thoughts on why this happens? When I talk to families who leave, seemingly some of the decisions to leave are tied to people feeling hurt by the leadership of our church. What are you thoughts on that? I understand that the leadership of our church are people who are learning to follow God the best they can and obviously can’t be expected to be perfect. What accountability and relationships do each of you have in your life to help you handle the difficult conflicts that arise between you and members of our church so that you have wise counsel in handling the conflict the way God would want you to? Again my questions are from a broken heart and I’m just trying to understand, not trying to cause any damage

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In our Q&A #277 Pastors Doug, Kyle, and Blake discuss the following:

Can you explain what a Biblically accurate angel would look like? How does this impact the Christmas story? Should Christians abstain from practices based on other religions? Do you feel there is a benefit in experiencing other forms of spiritual connection, or would this be violating the first commandment? If Jesus was on the earth today where do you believe he would go first? What kinds of people would he make apostles of? And who do you believe would oppose him the most?

In our Q&A #276, Pastors Doug, Blake and Kyle discuss the following:

Hi there, it seems like the transgender question from a while back has morphed into something larger and broader with questions and comments that you say your team is filtering and deciding what should and what shouldn't make it on to the podcast. Rather than doing that, which could be seen as censorship, why not schedule and host a "Town Hall" meeting or series of meetings where anyone who wants to talk about this hot topic can come out and share their thoughts? No censorship, no agenda, just moderated conversation based on mutual respect, love and a desire to learn about each other and from each other and GROW regardless of "LEFT" or "RIGHT" happy horse s@#t...human beings...being and meeting the middle or at least trying! Imagine the what if's that could come from an event(s) like this. Nobody hiding behind the anonymity of a Q&A wall, an example for others to see what can happen when God's people come together as strands of a rope...just a thoughtKyle, can you reference your point about looking down on Jesus when he was intersecting with homeless, sick, or gay…Why is it when gay rights is addressed it’s always within a context like this? Correct me if I’m wrong, but I really don’t understand how someone loving who they love is the same as some of these other negative scenarios you guys end up discussing when discussing gay rights. It can actually be very damaging to someone listening who identifies as “queer” and to be honest, I’m having a hard time understanding what your stances are on the LGBTQ community as I find it has been dependent on what camp a questioner lands in. I am wondering if even though it’s not the way the podcast is structured if it’s worth actually hashing this out on an episode with members of the community. Not to be negative, just a bit confused by the comments.. worried you guys are out of your depth to answer these more complex gay rights questions. Is there ever a situation where God calls us to act with violence? Even in war or in the protection of others?

In our Q&A #275, Pastors Doug, Blake and Kyle discuss the following:

With the format of the podcast, do you think it’s easier to skirt issues or share half portions? I was thinking about this with the trans question. You gave the speaker a chance to speak their full truth and ask their full question but wouldn’t share the rebuttal opinions.. just wondering if it’s damaging in the long run or if you think it could be? Me and my husband are looking into adoption. But we’ve come across many recent videos and sources from a lot of past adoptees who say it is inherently trauma and some who are entirely anti adoption. I’d be curious to know your thoughts on this? I don’t want to cause more harm than good… or be selfish for wanting a child. If Jesus were alive today, what do you think his relationship with the Transgender community would be? Regarding our children who have made regrettable decisions or seem to be going the wrong way: I have often seen that this becomes a learning for the (adult) child who will return as a stronger and wiser person for having gone their own way and seen it fail. Our prayers definitely help this to happen, but also, though we should be clear that this is not our position on the matter, there is no use in brow-beating. We are on this earth to learn to glorify God and our prayer for them should be for protection from the enemy while things are being worked out.

In our Q&A #274, Pastors Doug, Blake and Kyle discuss the following:

In our Q&A #273, Pastors Doug, Blake and Kyle discuss some AER and the following:

In our Q&A #270, Pastors Doug, Blake and Kyle discuss some AER and the following:

Can existentialist ideas belong in the church? This goes largely into the topic of meaning and purpose. Can we create our own meaning through serving Jesus but it’s US who creates it and not Him or is that completely against an attribute of who God is..this maker that takes care of us and ultimately creates us?
Gen 1:2 says that the earth was formless and empty. How can something that is created be formless? And what does it mean that such a thing is empty if it has no form? Is there something lost in translation?

In our Q&A #270, Pastors Doug, Blake and Kyle discuss some AER and the following:

Can existentialist ideas belong in the church? This goes largely into the topic of meaning and purpose. Can we create our own meaning through serving Jesus but it’s US who creates it and not Him or is that completely against an attribute of who God is..this maker that takes care of us and ultimately creates us?
Gen 1:2 says that the earth was formless and empty. How can something that is created be formless? And what does it mean that such a thing is empty if it has no form? Is there something lost in translation?

In our Q&A #270, Pastors Doug, Blake and Kyle discuss the following:

1.If you could use 1 verse or passage of scripture to sum up the entire message of the Bible, what would it be and why?

2.If you could go anywhere and do anything what would be your dream vacation?

“If anyone causes one of these little ones—those who believe in me—to stumble, it would be better for them to have a large millstone hung around their neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea. Matthew 18:6 If we are told by Jesus here that our children are sacred, then why as a society do we allow things such as abortion and gender reassignment of children? I heard an interesting podcast recently where it was discussed that it is highly possible that there is a relatively large contingent of people, on the "knife" side and patient side, of gender reassignment for example that are narcissistic and as such believe that gender can be decided on whenever we choose and ignore the possibility that temperment differences don't necessarily equate to a person being of the wrong gender! At the risk of sounding like a bully and predator by those opposed to my opposition, why can't we protect these children by at the very least requiring that they wait until they are further along in their development and have undergone rigorous therapy to first rule out other possible causes? Instead, we make it illegal for a parent to have access to their children in these extremely vulnerable states and have decided it's better for our institutions to shield them from what might be considered sensible parenting! Part rant, part question, bottom line I'm tired of being told I can't say anything and that I'm an uncaring person if I question these things! If these beliefs about our children NEEDING dangerous hormone treatments and surgeries are so robust in their origin, then they should be able to stand up to challenge right? Thanks for taking the time to read this!
Can existentialist ideas belong in the church? This goes largely into the topic of meaning and purpose. Can we create our own meaning through serving Jesus but it’s US who creates it and not Him or is that completely against an attribute of who God is..this maker that takes care of us and ultimately creates us?

In our Q&A #269, Pastors Blake and Kyle discuss the following:

In Matt 16:4, I read that “evil and unfaithful people ask for a sign”. Is this true even today? If I ask for a sign, am I evil and unfaithful?
What does it actually mean to take the lords name in vain?

3.Matthew 6 talks about storing up your treasures in Heaven. All the commentaries I've read talk about doing all the things the sermon on the mount says to do and that's how you store up treasure. Jesus's words makes it seem more tangible than acting right here on earth. How would you say we store up treasures in Heaven and what are those treasures?

4.Can you explain sanctification?

Can you explain Acts 15:36-41?
I’m wondering if you could pick one topic to insert into the Bible that isn’t already covered what would it be? If you could use 1 verse or passage of scripture to sum up the entire message of the Bible, what would it be and why?

In our Q&A #268, Pastors Doug, Blake and Kyle discuss the following:

My wife and I decided to make our family theme for this school year based on Romans 12:2, "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will." Easy Peasy right??? WRONG! With the constant divisiveness clearly present again now that we are back to "normal" in our schools, politics, workplace, heck even in our churches...makes this even more important than ever! So I defer to you, how do we do this? In general, but also day by day, minute by minute, meeting by meeting, confrontation by confrontation??? I can google Bible verses about transformation and get the top 100 verses that speak to this, but I'm talking about then taking those and having the rubber hit the road!!?
This question is not meant to be critical or judgmental. When we grew up in church at the end of the sermon was always an invitation to make Jesus the Lord of your life. I am noticing very few pastors do this anymore,why is this not done much anymore.It was through an invitation I did feel the need to ask Jesus into my life,and am so grateful.I am not talking about a big emotional decision just a soft invitation without condemnation. Thank you so much for all that you Pastors do!
In Matt 16:4, I read that “evil and unfaithful people ask for a sign”. Is this true even today? If I ask for a sign, am I evil and u faithful?

In our Q&A #267, Pastors Doug, Blake and Kyle discuss the following:

Is it possible I have a different idea of who Jesus is? I read scriptures where Jesus seems to be “harsh” toward the Pharisees or his disciples . Or scriptures like Mat 12:34and 17:17 I think: is the Jesus I know and experience the same one as this Jesus in the Scripture? I can not recall a time in my life where Jesus was harsh with me. Am I creating a “nicer” Jesus in my head? Is this a problem? Should I strive to create in my mind the most accurate idea of who Jesus is?
Is there extra-biblical evidence of the exodus out of Egypt? Secondly, as a Christian, does it matter if there is or isn't? What about to a non-believer?
My wife and I decided to make our family theme for this school year based on Romans 12:2, "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will." Easy Peasy right??? WRONG! With the constant divisiveness clearly present again now that we are back to "normal" in our schools, politics, workplace, heck even in our churches...makes this even more important than ever! So I defer to you, how do we do this? In general, but also day by day, minute by minute, meeting by meeting, confrontation by confrontation??? I can google Bible verses about transformation and get the top 100 verses that speak to this, but I'm talking about then taking those and having the rubber hit the road!!

In our Q&A #266 Pastors Doug and Kyle discuss the following:

yy. I’ve noticed that many churches and parachurch organizations make a big deal about having tax exempt status and are sometimes influenced to make changes they may not want to in order to keep that status (sometimes for the better, eg, govt forcing bible schools like Moody to allow people of color to attend). While I understand that from a business standpoint it’s helpful to have the extra funds that would normally be paid in taxes, isn’t this kind of a “give to Caesar what is Caesar’s and give to God what is God’s” scenario? Shouldn’t the church trust that God will provide what is needed for the church, by “the church”? In theory, if every church (and celeb pastor) paid the same taxes as other businesses, there could help lower taxes for everyone else theoretically. Proverbs 30 teaches us to pray for enough. For our daily bread. It just seems ironic that the church, of all groups, would fuss over having to pay the same taxes to “Caesar” as others do. Thoughts? zz. Related to LGBTQ2S and coming from a completely non-judgemental, genuinely curious place - how would you respond to this? "anyone who identifies as anything other than heterosexual is being manipulated by the enemy; the enemy is putting these thoughts in people's minds. The enemy wants you to believe it's okay."

In our Q&A #265, Pastors Doug and Kyle discuss the following:

yy. I’ve noticed that many churches and parachurch organizations make a big deal about having tax exempt status and are sometimes influenced to make changes they may not want to in order to keep that status (sometimes for the better, eg, govt forcing bible schools like Moody to allow people of color to attend). While I understand that from a business standpoint it’s helpful to have the extra funds that would normally be paid in taxes, isn’t this kind of a “give to Caesar what is Caesar’s and give to God what is God’s” scenario? Shouldn’t the church trust that God will provide what is needed for the church, by “the church”? In theory, if every church (and celeb pastor) paid the same taxes as other businesses, there could help lower taxes for everyone else theoretically. Proverbs 30 teaches us to pray for enough. For our daily bread. It just seems ironic that the church, of all groups, would fuss over having to pay the same taxes to “Caesar” as others do. Thoughts? zz. Related to LGBTQ2S and coming from a completely non-judgemental, genuinely curious place - how would you respond to this? "anyone who identifies as anything other than heterosexual is being manipulated by the enemy; the enemy is putting these thoughts in people's minds. The enemy wants you to believe it's okay."

In our Q&A #264 Pastors Blake and Kyle discuss Boundaries for leaders, Halloween, "the wicked" and more

At what point are we drawing unnecessary lines or setting unrealistic boundaries/ expectations for our spiritual leaders? I clearly understand and fully support spiritual leaders stepping down for things like sexual misconduct. When looking at cases like Matt Chandler,however, if he did indeed just have a friendship crossing “familiarity lines” should he have been forced to step down? Doesn’t this re-ignite an antiquated argument that men and women cannot be friends? (I do understand we may not have the entire story here, but if we do, then what does this say)
You can save this question until it is more timely, but is there a way to approach Halloween mindfully as a Christian? Even if you don’t pull out the ol’ ouija board, is there a demonic presence to be aware of during the holiday? Can you enjoy free candy without enabling evil?
In the Psalms, there’s often discussion of “the wicked”, and it seems easily read as there is a particular wicked person or group. Is it too presumptuous to assume that you are not that wicked person sometimes? Is that the humility we need to bring to the psalms (that we are all “the wicked”, at least in one way or another)?

In our 263rd episode, Blake, and Kyle join as a team to answer feedback from our list

What are your thoughts on the theory that "The Adam" would have been intersex? I've recently heard this idea and am curious what, if any, insights you may have about it.
No one who lives in him keeps on sinning. No one who continues to sin has either seen him or known him. Dear children, do not let anyone lead you astray. The one who does what is right is righteous, just as he is righteous. The one who does what is sinful is of the devil, because the devil has been sinning from the beginning. The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the devil’s work. No one who is born of God will continue to sin, because God’s seed remains in them; they cannot go on sinning, because they have been born of God.1 John 3:6-9 My question is is John talking about unconfessed sin or just sin in general? Or is he talking to a specfic sin? If sin in general, then this seems like an unattainable goal for us as broken vessels. I know that as Christ followers we should be growing and maturing in our faith. Your thoughts on this would be greatly appreciated. Love you guys!!!

In our 262nd episode, Doug, Blake, and Kyle join as a team to answer feedback from our list

wish I remembered the page number but early on in a burning in my bones was a story of teenaged Eugene hanging out with an old man at his junkyard or something on weekends and helping with odd jobs. At one point the man makes an inappropriate advance towards Eugene. Then, after safely leaving that situation he continues going back. There’s a note in there saying something along the lines of “knowing it was ill advised to go back” or something like that… ………. so that paragraph got away from me. Question: How do we balance serving others and “dying to self” while also knowing that God loves us and does not desire us to be mentally/emotionally burnt out, physically unhealthy or destitute?
In my reading of scripture, I understand we are to be encouraged and comforted by the coming rapture of the church. Wondering what your thoughts/beliefs are on this in light of scripture?
I have heard songs and preachers say that while Jesus was on the cross he was thinking about me. Is that true? Did Jesus consider each person individually, past, present, and future as he sacrificially died for us (me)?
How’s dad?

In our 261st episode, Doug, Blake, and Kyle join as a team to answer feedback from our list

A couple of episodes ago you said the Bible is not inerrant. I am looking for some clarity; In saying that, does that mean the Bible does have errors? Where are the errors? Are they only in the Old Testament, or are Jesus’ words and teachings in doubt too. I am worried if the Bible has errors that I am not sure what security my faith has. How can I follow a god whose guide book could be misleading? How would I learn about that god or how to live? How would I discern, or who could I trust to teach and lead me?

In our 259th episode, Doug, Blake, and Kyle join as a team to answer questions from our Q&A backlog!

In our 258th episode, Doug, and Kyle join as a team to answer questions from our Q&A backlog!

How would you proselytize to an extra terrestrial intelligence?
In Matthew 7:5 Jesus warns against hypocrisy and judging others when you are also living in sin. At what point is it appropriate/necessary to call out the actions of other Christians if none of us are truly free of sin?
Is any Sin unforgivable in the eyes of God?

In our 257th episode, Doug, Kyle, and Blake join as a team to answer questions from our Q&A backlog!

Episode 255 is now available! we appreciate your patience as we navigated technical difficulty and hope you enjoy this episode.

In our 256th episode, Doug, Kyle, and Blake join as a team to answer questions from our Q&A backlog!

In our 254th episode, Doug and Blake discuss questions from our Q&A Backlog. We've had some technical difficulty in launching this episode, we appreciate your continued patience

In our 253rd episode, Doug, and Blake join as a team to discuss the following:

John 20:30 says that, after Jesus rose, He performed many other miracles that His disciples saw, and that they were written somewhere so that we would believe in the Messiah. Where is it that these miracles are written?
Was Moses wife, Zipporah (from Midian) Arab? Further to my question about Zipporah, what happened to her and their sons, Gershom and Eliezer? I know they were brought to Moses in the desert, but then what?
In Roman's 9:17 it says, "For Scripture says to Pharaoh: “I raised you up for this very purpose, that I might display my power in you and that my name might be proclaimed in all the earth."We know that God's purpose was to harden Pharaoh's heart. Exodus 4:21, The Lord said to Moses, “When you return to Egypt, see that you perform before Pharaoh all the wonders I have given you the power to do. But I will harden his heart so that he will not let the people go.So my question is, if God hardens the heart of someone to fulfill his own purposes, does that person get a pass into heaven? I have really be struggling with this idea for the past week, as I read Romans 9.

In our 252nd episode, Doug, Blake and Kyle join as a team to discuss the following:

It appears that there is significant negative affect on some youth since the pandemic. Some youth who were outgoing and vibrant before have become fearful of leaving the house or encountering friends while out with family. Many have established comfort only interacting under "familiar circumstances" such as texting, while at school, etc. Can you speak to this?
In Exodus 32, Moses effectively "convinces" God to not smite us all by reminding God of his promises and his character...say what??? So God was angry and ready to do evil and Moses talked him out of it? My thoughts are maybe this was simply another test of Moses to see what he's learned so far OR was God truly so angry he really needed to be talked down?
If we could see them, what do you think the population density of angels and demons is on earth? Are they rare like unicorns or all around us and actively influencing human behavior?

In our 251st episode, Doug, Blake and Kyle join as a team to discuss the following:

As a Christian man I’ve struggled with sexual addictions of lusting, pornography, and masturbation for about 10 years. Despite my disgust for it and my desire to repent from my sin I have failed hundreds of times. Now as a soon to be husband and a future father, I want nothing more than to be an example of a Christian man after God’s own heart. What advice do you have in helping me quit this pattern of sin?
Since the pandemic, there appears to be more youth (ages ~12-15) who are identifying with different genders than from birth. I support gender identification, when it's real, but I suspect there is also a "fad" underway since there have been far more incidents in the last year or two. Can you speak to this? Is there an awareness opportunity for families to ty and "get in front" of it? It's challenging for parents to be advised by their youth/child they suddenly identify differently when there have not be any outward signs, even if a parent suspects their child of following a fad, they still must respond carefully to avoid generating a significant conflict (which is exhausting).

In our 250th episode, Doug and Kyle join as a team to discuss the following:

l. I’m a big fan of listening to podcasts and I’ve recently been exploring what Christian ones are available. However, I’m hesitant about picking one at random because I want to ensure the teachings are biblically backed. How can Christians guard themselves against false teachers and identify someone who is speaking the everlasting good news of the Gospel?

As a Christian man I’ve struggled with sexual addictions of lusting, pornography, and masturbation for about 10 years. Despite my disgust for it and my desire to repent from my sin I have failed hundreds of times. Now as a soon to be husband and a future father, I want nothing more than to be an example of a Christian man after God’s own heart. What advice do you have in helping me quit this pattern of sin?

This episode was first recorded April 28th, 2021 as Pastors Blake, and Kyle return as a team to discuss questions sent in.

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Please note this episode discusses sensitive topics around women's rights, Please take care while listening

Pastors Blake, and Kyle return as a team to discuss the following: 1. In your opinion, do you think since the 2016 election in the US they've further blurred the lines between church and state? Looking at the evangelical push if you will to abolish laws that protect human rights, how problematic is this in the grand scheme of things? If an overturning of laws like Roe V. Wade in the states can happen, doesn't this also give the ok for other countries to do the same?

When looking at what's happening with Women's rights in the states right now, in light of abolishing Roe v. Wade, do you feel this is now blurring the lines between church and state?
I struggle with being associated (as a Christian) with a movement away from love. Why is it that Christians are at the forefront of the anti-abortion movement, the anti-masking/mandate movement, the pro-nationalism movements, etc. I think I know the answer to this, but would God have really wanted this? That we as Christians are more interested in trying to control, rather than approach with love and understanding? How do I speak to other Christians that are seemingly so misguided on the (what I see to be) clear message of love from God?

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Pastors Blake, and Kyle return as a team to discuss the following:

Jesus in Matthew 5:18 says that until the end of the the earth and heavens, none of Moses’ teachings will disappear until it has all come true. I think of his teachings as prescriptive rather than descriptive. Which of the teachings do you think Jesus is talking about? If it is the ten commandments, isn’t it strange wording to say “until it has all come true”? I am confused
In Matt 11:11, Jesus says that out of all the people ever born, no one is greater than John. But Jesus had been born. Is He not greater than John
Is there a problem with teaching on healing when we believe in faith we will be healed, claim God's promises about healing and yet it doesn't happen. I feel like I have a huge lack of faith and wonder if I got this all wrong. Thanks.

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Pastors Doug, and Kyle return as a team to discuss the following:

I wanted to ask about sexuality in adulthood. God created us for more than just procreation, he created us for intimacy, connection and pleasure. I know the Bible speaks multiple times about sexual sins (adultery etc.) But does God say anything about the joy in our sexuality? Everything about his creation is on purpose so I'm curious what he says about pleasure in sex? I know as a female purity culture has caused so much damage and shame towards our bodies it's almost impossible to lean in to this aspect that God has created us for

2.If we are lacking in ambition to doing things for the Lord, is that because our hope is not strong? I have found (and perhaps it is in this Covid season), that I don’t do as much and in fact feel like I did more for the kingdom when the world was normal and I was busier. Have we lost some hope for the future because of the events in the world?

Resources from this weeks episode: - The Great Sex Rescue by Shelia Ray Gregorie - Rise and Fall of Mars Hill Podcast -Voxology Podcast - Spiritual Rhythms by Mark Buchanan Have a question you'd like to submit? Head to https://livingspringsairdrie.com/podcast

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Re-submitting because I don’t think I submitted my original question. If I did, you can ignore this. We can agree - I think - that Christian nationalism is a slippery slope into idolatry of nation over Christ, living for freedoms granted by a government over serving those around us in Christ’s name. But is there any space for Christians to be patriots? What does that look like, if at all? Is the alternative hating the country? Or is there an in-between: like, can you simply be “apathetic” towards the nation? I don’t know if there’s a direct parallel to the earliest church because I can’t imagine many apostles being “pro-Rome”.
I'm reading through the Gospels and noticed that sometimes Jesus says the Kingdom of God is here (Mark 1) and sometime he says it's coming (Luke 21) and sometimes it seems like it means Heaven (John 3). Each writer seems to have their own view on the Kingdom so who is right?
Just read Luke 21:32“Truly I tell you, this generation will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened." Have these things happened? I believe Hebrews talks about Jesus return being "soon". 2000 years is not what i would consider "soon" and we've certainly gone WAY passed a generation. I have heard a theory that in 70 AD a lot of these things happened and people think that Luke 21 has already happened.

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please note this episode briefly mentions sexual misconduct, please take care when listening

My question...what does the Bible and subsequent literature based on scripture tell us about our roles as husband/wife, Dad/Mom, man/woman? Society has taught me somewhat poorly and my wife and I are rethinking as in some fundamental ways we can see society's teachings aren't working for couples or families
There’s a lot of questions about homosexuality and it’s probably because of Brock needing to step down a couple years ago. I know that we are all on our own journeys and beliefs change as we mature but it’s a bit hard hearing three straight men talk about homosexuality. Why not invite a gay person like Brock on the podcast to talk about the other side of the conversation?

3.u. I love this church, but I’ve been thinking about a lot since the news of Bruxy Cavey was released. You talk a lot about the importance of a diverse church and yet the leadership is made up of only white men. It doesn’t seem like there are any women in the decision making process and there’s some POC on staff. How do we reconcile that?

Resources this episode: - The Making of Biblical Womanhood by Beth Alison Barr - Gospel according to Eve by Amanda w. Benckhysen - When Everything's on Fire by Brian Zahnd -Jesus and John Wayne by Kirstin Kobes Du Mez -Jordan Peterson via YouTube Have a question you'd like to submit? Head to https://livingspringsairdrie.com/podcast

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Romans 3: 27 says: : Where, then, is boasting? It is excluded. Because of what law? The law that requires works? No, because of the law that requires faith.: So, which laws require works, and even more importantly, which laws outline faith? Is the latter more abstract? For example, if the law says not to lie, is it a law of works or faith? Don't all laws impinge on faith because if we don’t keep them, it is because we don’t trust God?
My question...what does the Bible and subsequent literature based on scripture tell us about our roles as husband/wife, Dad/Mom, man/woman? Society has taught me somewhat poorly and my wife and I are rethinking as in some fundamental ways we can see society's teachings aren't working for couples or families

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Do you believe that the many different denominations and ideologies of the modern Christian church (even just Christianity) has made it too easy for people to cherry pick whatever interpretation of God's word that they see fit.
I've heard and seen of a lot of people "church hopping". It seems to me that if a pastor says something someone doesn't like, they use it as an opportunity to leave.. doesn't that make it almost impossible to grow and learn the way Jesus called us to? To me, when I see this happen it's almost as if the person leaving cares more about being right than trying to grow in their own theology. Thoughts on all of this?
Romans 3: 27 says: : Where, then, is boasting? It is excluded. Because of what law? The law that requires works? No, because of the law that requires faith.: So, which laws require works, and even more importantly, which laws outline faith? Is the latter more abstract? For example, if the law says not to lie, is it a law of works or faith? Don't all laws impinge on faith because if we don’t keep them, it is because we don’t trust God?

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Ok I’m going there! Within a monogamous marriage relationship, is there anything that is off limits sexually if both people are consenting? Not talking about anything that includes a 3rd party whatsoever (including porn). To keep the “marriage bed pure” whatever that even means lol is there anything that’s not biblically permissible!? Asking for a friend…
What major changes happen when you get baptized? I am a teenage boy and I do not understand why I should get baptized.

Resources Mentioned in this Episode: - Sex chat for Christian wives podcast - Marriage and Sex in Early Christianity by Rob D Hunter -The Great Sex Resuce by Sheila Wray Gregorie -The Benedict Option by Rob Dreher - The Making of Biblical Womanhood by Beth Allison Barr

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Last week (maybe the week before?) there was a question around the idea that Jesus may not have been as poor as we often all assume He was. I can’t remember if this was his theory or something he read, but I believe it was Kyle who brought up the fact that there may be some credence to the wealth theory because it would have cost a lot for Jesus to be as well educated as He obviously was. Then on Sunday Doug threw out the idea that Jesus may not have known that Judas would betray Him when He chose him as a disciple. The idea that the son of God needed an education or didn’t know things is weird to me but the idea of Jesus being born as a walking/talking baby thus requiring no education is equally (if not disturbingly more) weird. I don’t know that I have a specific question but I’d love to hear each of your thoughts around the idea of the hypostatic union and what you think Jesus knew or didn’t know about the future, the world around Him and…well… everything. Thanks,
Why do we in the modern church practice communion or Eucharist (which is sometimes more liturgical at some churches)? It seems it's really to remember corporately that Jesus died and was resurrected and that we "do this in remembrance of me". If that is the main reason, isn't remembrance of that fact central to the Christian faith and part of everything we do, Which makes a 5 minute segment on the first Sunday of the month with bland wafers and a shot of grape juice, making it seem kind of insignificant, ironically? It seems to me that we should be focussing more on having shared meals with our church community?
Why does Malachi quote God as saying He hates Esau? Does God “hate” people? Mal 1:3

Resources from this episode: -@ Kentanner on Instagram - A more Christ Like Word by Brad Jersak - Jesus: A Theography by Leonard Sweet and Frank Viola - Being Christian by Rowan Williams - When everything's on fire by Brian Zahnd Have a question you'd like to submit? Head to https://livingspringsairdrie.com/podcast

Pastors Doug, Blake, and Kyle return as a team to discuss the following: 1. With neo-nazism moving into the public eye and holocaust literature being banned from certain school curriculums. What do you believe modern Christians should be doing to battle anti-semitism, not only within the world but also within their own religious communities?

What are your thoughts on Pastor Greg Locke holding massive book burning events?

This episode recommends the book: Bullies and Saints by John Dickson, His podcast Undeceptions is also a great resource.

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Lots of AER and some political climate talk

nn. Can Satan read our minds? I once heard it said that he can’t and so when we talk to him - like telling him to leave - we have to do it out loud. Is there any Biblical support for that? oo. Question about sermon on the Lord's prayer: Jesus asked us to pray to the Father. What instruction in the Bible allows us to now pray to Jesus? Thanks, and great job! pp. If God is the father that loves us all unconditionally.. how do you let that in? All i've been raised with is a parent who thrived on "conditional love" I guess i'm asking how i'm supposed to believe God loves me without conditions when that goes against my entire life experience thus far?

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Lots of AER and some political climate talk

I understand why churches would need to avoid political bias but I've noticed that LS doesn't seem to pray or mention world events. Should we not be asking members to pray for the situation in the Ukraine? I don't think we even recognize something as simple as Remembrance Day any more. Is this an oversight or is it intentional?
What is the Christian response to the tragedy in Ukraine? I know Jesus loves Putin and that He weeps over the loss of life and suffering. How do we fight against evil and the powers and principalities when they’re embodied in human beings?
Referencing episode 235 from today. If temptation isn’t a sin (which I agree with) then can you explain how this truth applies to Matthew 5:28? If you’ve already committed a sin in your heart by temptation how does this work?

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God's purpose continued
I often cringe when Christians say .., gods in control , he knows what's happening. Is this faith or fatalism?
I have to admit, first of all, that the book of James drives me crazy. I sometimes wonder why it is in the canon other than that he was Jesus’ brother, but I am trying to give it a chance right now. James 1:14 says that everyone is tempted by his own desires, but does that mean that when Jesus was tempted he was tempted by his own desires? In conjunction with this week's sermon (Jan 12), I don’t think so, but I will leave the question for you to answer, while also answering what on earth it is doing in the cannon. Thank you.

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What are some practical ways I could try to figure out God's purpose for me? Or even what my passions are? I've been a life-long people pleaser and am realizing that I can't think of any passions or dreams of my own because I'm stuffed them away for so long in order to accommodate or care of those around me. I know God has a plan for my life and though I don't minimize the importance and value of taking care of the people in my life, I feel like I'm meant for something else too but have no idea what that would be or even how to start figuring it out.
I often cringe when Christians say .., gods in control , he knows what's happening. Is this faith or fatalism??

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Im going to ask a question in the q+a! Just reading my Bible and discovered Simon the Pharisee and now I need to know if that's Simon Peter! Google doesn't know....well...they "know"; they just don't agree.
Conversion therapy has now been banned in Canada. What are your thoughts? Is this an infringement of churches rights?

3.When is “unity” not enough? At what point do we break communion with another Christian? I’m wondering because the world is so divided and I don’t want the church to be that way, but how we maintain unity when there are Christian’s who don’t value the image of God in someone else?

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Can you guys share your thoughts on the whole trucker, freedom convoy thing? I've been hearing details of it being deeply rooted in white nationalist movements. I understand some of the frustration with the pandemic but aren't we just causing further division? A lot of Christians I know support the movement, and I'm struggling with how that makes us more like Jesus.. just a thought!

2.Freedom Convoy 2022.. knowing that many participants and organizers have ties to white nationalism at what point is the support of the freedom convoy forgiving or condoning these ideologies?

I was reading on the beliefs of the church and it quotes the apostles creed, and says I believe in the Holy Catholic church. Can you explain that. Thank you for all you do
Question from the birth of God week 4. If God's grace is infinite and never ending. It would be safe to say that our pouring out of grace to others is also infinite and never ending.

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Pastors Doug and Kyle answer the following questions, and more!

Would any of the current team at LS be open to officiating a gay/ LGBTQIA wedding? If no, why not?
If God created some people as intersex, what does that say about God's views on non-binary gender?
How do you balance differing opinions and Christ?

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Q&A: Continuation of last week, Poor Jesus and less than Christians

What would your response be to someone whose take on the gospel is this "Ok, so Jesus sacrificed himself to himself to serve as a loophole for rules that he made up, so that people could be saved from a hell that he created?" I've been a believer basically my whole life, but even I struggle with this at times. If God created everything, including the rules surrounding salvation, then he could just change them as needed. I know a lot of it will come down to the idea of free will and wanting people to love and choose him for themselves, but why create "hell" and, in relation to that, if Satan already existed then wouldn't he have been the first to sin? Not Adam and Eve? And if God already had a heaven full of angels that could choose him or not then why bother creating us and the universe at all? And if God is the only one who has always existed, where did angels come from? Did he create them also? Did that happen in a prequel to the creation story?
We tend to assume (maybe just I do) that, because Jesus travelled throughout his ministry without a lot of material possessions that he grew up poor too. Is it fair to assume that his family was poor before he began his ministry? If you’re a carpenter at this time, I’d imagine you’re doing alright for yourself. Whether he is or isn’t, does it matter? What does it tell us about what we should live with/without in terms of material possession?
I sometimes feel like I'm "less than" as a Christian for my inability to forgive certain past trauma. I lost a parent quite young, the family I should have been supported by basically abandoned me... everyone says if I'm a Christian I'll forgive them.... but what if I can't? How do I do it? I've tried but I just can't let them back in. Have you had to cut ties with someone? Or do you all forgive and forget because it's "the good Christian thing to do"

Q&A #229 - God, his rules, free will and hell and maybe more

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Pastors answer the following questions

c. What would your response be to someone whose take on the gospel is this "Ok, so Jesus sacrificed himself to himself to serve as a loophole for rules that he made up, so that people could be saved from a hell that he created?" I've been a believer basically my whole life, but even I struggle with this at times. If God created everything, including the rules surrounding salvation, then he could just change them as needed. I know a lot of it will come down to the idea of free will and wanting people to love and choose him for themselves, but why create "hell" and, in relation to that, if Satan already existed then wouldn't he have been the first to sin? Not Adam and Eve? And if God already had a heaven full of angels that could choose him or not then why bother creating us and the universe at all? And if God is the only one who has always existed, where did angels come from? Did he create them also? Did that happen in a prequel to the creation story?

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Q&A #228 - women protecting, tithe, mandatory masks and more

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z. On a more serious note, what does Jeremiah 31:22b mean when it says “The Lord will create a new thing on earth— the woman will protect the man.” aa. Should all tithes be given to the church? If I want to tithe a profit on selling a house, should it all go to the church? bb. Just throwing this question out there for your opinions. If a church has a sign stating that masks are mandatory, and pastors and leaders and most of the congregation not complying to this rule. Would you feel comfortable with attending this church ,even though you love this church, their teachings ,the people and have attended for a long time.

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Q&A #227 - rerelease of #105 - Marriage/Parenting resources, insults to pastors, John 12 and more

This episode is a rerelease from episode 105 originally recorded in Feb 2019 with Pastors Doug, Blake and Kyle which you may know but also Pastors Melissa, Brock and Lorilee. Enjoy the episode and happy new year!

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Q&A #226 - Jeremiah repeats, sex rules from the bible, women protecting and more

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u. I’ve been going to this church for 14 years and I’ve witnessed several times when it felt like a large part of the congregation left. This last year it feels there has been a lot of offence taken and hurt feelings and families leaving for multiple reasons. I have a lot of mixed emotions every time this happens. I have a few questions. My questions are not to blame or cause even more division. I am seeking wisdom and clarity to help process the feelings and thoughts I have on this experience. First what are your thoughts on why this happens? When I talk to families who leave, seemingly some of the decisions to leave are tied to people feeling hurt by the leadership of our church. What are you thoughts on that? I understand that the leadership of our church are people who are learning to follow God the best they can and obviously can’t be expected to be perfect. What accountability and relationships do each of you have in your life to help you handle the difficult conflicts that arise between you and members of our church so that you have wise counsel in handling the conflict the way God would want you to? Again my questions are from a broken heart and I’m just trying to understand, not trying to cause any damage. v. Jeremiah 17:8 essentially says the same thing as Psalm 1:3. The first is attributed to God (speaking to Jeremiah), and yet it comes centuries after David and Solomon, the two that scholars say may have written Psalm 1. Is the Lord reminding everyone of that psalm of old? Is it possible the psalm is of Jeremiah's time? Or did God just give this visual twice? w. In much of Christian culture we talk about sex needing to be within marriage and I’m wondering where this comes from biblically. There doesn’t seem to be any explicit verses that say”you must be married before you have sex.” There is a lot of wisdom in waiting, but I don’t see where it is a command and then a sin if you do have sex outside of marriage. Do you think the church has moved too far on this? x. I am wondering how your Christmas ornaments are hung. Everything I put up seems to fall to the floor sometime in the night. Thank you. y. On a more serious note, what does Jeremiah 31:22b mean when it says “The Lord will create a new thing on earth— the woman will protect the man.”

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Q&A #225 - Humans before Adam and Eve, Christmas traditions, people leaving our church and more...

Pastors discuss the following questions from our backlog.

Were there human beings before Adam and Eve were created? When Cain was driven away by God into banishment because he murdered Abel, it says in Genesis that he took a wife and had children and then succeeding generations. Thank you
Should Christians participate in the classic Christmas traditions (decorating a Christmas tree, putting up lights, trading gifts) or is there reason to give them up to focus better on celebrating Christ? Would we be better off to adopt more Jewish traditions around this time (e.g. Hanukkah) that would allow us to connect more directly to traditions that are relevant to first century Christians?
I’ve been going to this church for 14 years and I’ve witnessed several times when it felt like a large part of the congregation left. This last year it feels there has been a lot of offence taken and hurt feelings and families leaving for multiple reasons. I have a lot of mixed emotions every time this happens. I have a few questions. My questions are not to blame or cause even more division. I am seeking wisdom and clarity to help process the feelings and thoughts I have on this experience. First what are your thoughts on why this happens? When I talk to families who leave, seemingly some of the decisions to leave are tied to people feeling hurt by the leadership of our church. What are you thoughts on that? I understand that the leadership of our church are people who are learning to follow God the best they can and obviously can’t be expected to be perfect. What accountability and relationships do each of you have in your life to help you handle the difficult conflicts that arise between you and members of our church so that you have wise counsel in handling the conflict the way God would want you to? Again my questions are from a broken heart and I’m just trying to understand, not trying to cause any damage Ask your own question: https://livingsprings.wufoo.com/forms/s1oc9ua01mh36mq/

Q&A #224 - Historicity of the Bible, Is Jonah literal? thoughts about Joyce Meyer and more...

Pastors discuss the following questions from our backlog.

p. Where can we turn for evidence of the historicity of the Bible, especially of the Old Testament? How much weight should we put on evidence - or the lack thereof - of the historicity of the Bible in our faith? For example, if there isn't obvious historical evidence of the Exodus from Egypt outside of Hebrew literature, does/should that affect how we read the Old Testament? q. Kyle a while back you touched on the book of Jonah,do you view it as Literal or historical? r. What are your views on Joyce Meyers teachings ,and do you consider her a prosperity preacher? Thank you

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Q&A #223 - Christian bubbles, purity culture, the New Testament sacrificial system and more

Pastors discuss the following questions from our backlog.

k. Do you find it problematic in today's society with some Christian's raising their children without any secular culture? Ie. Creationist science, or no popular music etc. Is it damaging our children? l. Do you believe that youth and young adults that are raised exclusively in purity culture are adequately prepared to have healthy sexual relationships after they are married? Do you ever feel like purity culture also perpetuates rape culture in some instances? m. While Jesus was on Earth, do you think the disciples kept up animal sacrifices? What type of sacrifices do you think the disciples would have offered upon Jesus death, esp. Peter? When did animal sacrificing disappear (for the most part—I have seen it done in different countries) and was it gradual, or was there a decree?

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Q&A #222 - Catholics different bible, Accommodating ministry, evolution of souls, Christian bubble and more...

Pastors discuss the following questions from our backlog.

h. In the sep 29 q&a, it was mentioned that catholics have a different Bible - could you please explain that? i. I heard that the church is going to an accommodating perspective on serving, does that allow same-sex couples and trans people to serve in all areas of the church like kids ministry, or worship ? j. If the majority of scientific evidence is correct and the earth is billions of years old, and animals do not have eternal souls, was there a specific point in evolution where humans were endowed with eternal souls? At what point were humans the only ones endowed with eternal souls

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Q&A #221 - Blessed Fertility, Antichrist appearance, Texts predating the bible and more

Pastors discuss the following questions from our backlog.

The second part of Galatians 4:27 says, “Because the deserted woman will have more children than the woman who has a husband.” Was Sarah deserted for Hagar? Perhaps after the sacrificing Isaac incident? (Aside: Kyle, you know who this question is from)
Where do you think the Antichrist will first appear? Politics? popular media? or possibly within the church itself?
What are your thoughts on texts such as The Epic of Gilgamesh that are dated thousands of years earlier than the Bible? Is it possible that these ancient stories influenced the old testament?

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Q&A #220: Pastors discuss the following questions from our backlog.

What are your thoughts on the book of Enoch? How do you think Christianity would be different if it had been added to the Bible?
Can you speak on Revelations 16:12?Been hearing alot about the Euphrates river drying up close to the end times.Is this Literal or Symbolic? Thank you
What is your favorite fictional story that reminds you of Jesus?
What is something positive you have learned from studying a different faith or interacting with a person of said faith?

Q&A #219: Pastors Doug , and Kyle discuss the following questions from our backlog.

Old Testament… do you think it is written from the church leaders as a lesson or history?
When presenting scripture to children or giving them thier own Bible should violent/explicit passages in the Bible be censored or "rated" in the same way movies are? (Example: Ezekiel 23:20, Ezekiel 16:17, Hosea 13:16, II Kings 2:23-24)
How literally do you take the book of Revelations? Do you believe all of these events will come to pass?

Q&A #214: Pastors Kyle, and Blake discuss the following:

What is your view on Pastafarianism?

2.I know this is a United States issue... but I have a teen daughter and I'm having a really hard time explaining to her how women are actually being treated and respected in the world today; especially with the Texas abortion ban. I'm a Christian woman but I am struggling to find the right encouragements for her and myself these days. How would Jesus have handled this? It seems like we live in a world that is so anti woman these days. And I'm struggling

The Jewish Council seemed to be behind the plot to have Jesus crucified and in Mark 14, they all seem to be working as one. Yet, we know that Nicodemus was sympathetic to Jesus' teachings and Joseph of Arimathea (“an important member of the Jewish council”) was also a follower of Jesus, who boldly went to Pilot to get Jesus' body, and lovingly took care of it. Question: Are there other writings of that time period that describe more about the Jewish Council? They seem to be an interesting group which did not agree as much as we are led to think. If not, maybe there are some more modern books? Thank you

Q&A #214: Pastors Kyle, and Blake discuss the following:

My wife and I (I am a woman), have been watching your services while looking for a new church in Airdrie/Calgary. We love your messages and the idea of becoming love. On watching last week’s podcast, we know you are not an ‘affirming’ church and we’re ok with the idea of an ‘accommodating’ church but were wondering what that looks like in our case. As an openly gay couple, would we be welcomed and encouraged to participate and serve in your church?
Does Living Springs pay federal taxes? What is your view on tax exemptions for churches? Does that contradict what Jesus said in Mark 12:17?
Does Jesus call his followers to complete pacifism? If so should Christians be participating in the military, the police force, or owning firearms for personal protection?

Q&A #211: Pastors Kyle, and Blake discuss the following:

I've been seeing a large number of anti vaxx supporters within the Christian community who cry that it"s "their body their choice" but then flip the switch and say that abortion shouldn't be happening and women shouldn't have the right to choose. Are they not just picking what suits them best from the Bible in the moment then? How can you claim to be pro life for one specific thing but then decide it's only for certain scenarios? I just don't understand the large majority of Christian anti-vaxxers saying this and then being so horrified when a woman exercises her right to choose.

As well, can you touch on your thoughts of Christians looking for "religious exemption" for not receiving vaccinations

Can you discuss your views on pastors who make considerably more amounts than their congregation? do you find their should be a cap on how much pastors can make?
What are your thoughts on the use of recreational marijuana?

Q&A #211: Pastors Kyle, and Blake discuss the following:

Mark 11:22-26 are these verses were a lot of people get wrapped up in the idea that God will make them rich, heal everyone, etc? It seems pretty straight forward, in english at least, that if you pray and believe you get what you ask for. It doesn't seem to have the caveat of "In God's will" though as that's likely implied in all scripture. Based on these verses, why doesn't God always heal or meet basic needs for some people? The verses seem to imply it's based on belief and faith that it will happen but then when it doesn't wouldn't that mean it's our fault?
How do you encourage someone to have faith and trust God when there is literally almost no good in their lives and none coming in the foreseeable future? It seems like such a pat response when someone is in such despair and though I trust God can make things better, he doesn't always do so, so how do you encourage someone who has been in the depths of mental, physical, and financial pain for years already with no end in sight?

Q&A #211: Pastors Doug, Kyle, and Blake discuss the following:

It strikes me that God created the world primarily without women. It was Adam's request that God did so. Is this kind of like when the Israelites wanted a king? Did Adam throw in a monkey wrench? I am female but just asking
Why is Jesus the "second Adam" and not the second Eve? This is really two questions: Was Eve not the first sinner? and why did God not come to earth as male and not female?

Q&A #210: Pastors Doug, and Blake discuss the following:

Why is it that conspiracy theories such as Q-Anon, the Big Lie, and anti-vaxx rhetoric have found such a strong following among evangelical churches and communities?
What is the churches stance on climate change? Do Christians have an obligation to care for the environment the same way they are called to care for each other?
is it ethical for Christians to evangelize uncontacted communities in places like the Amazon, Papua New Guinea, or Indonesia? Even if that could be illegal or damaging to their safety and way of life?
I'm not sure what to do with the story of Jesus cursing the fig tree (Mark 11). It came up in the readings for the devos with pastor Doug, It's always been a sticking point with me that i've never dug down into. It seems almost petty to curse the tree for not having figs "because it was not the season for figs (NIV)" I understand Jesus is human, so do i just understand it as an expression of emotion? Because i'd definitely kick a tree that didn't have fruit if I was hungry enough, even if it was January.
Why did Jesus curse the Fig tree that didn't produce figs because it wasn't in season? Was this just a case of Jesus being Hangry, or was their a lesson in it? How are we to interpret that for our own lives?

Q&A #207: Pastors Doug, Blake and Kyle discuss the following:

What is the churches current stance on conversion therapy? If someone is openly gay, is the church only supportive until someone has a partner? if the answer to that is yes, why?
Is Satanism and the Satanic temple a threat to the modern church?
I was just wondering why the lights stay on for worship time now? My scattered mind found it easier to focus when they were off haha

Q&A #207: Pastors Doug, and Kyle discuss the following:

Doug and Kyle mentioned that the Bible talks about fornication and therefore “condemns” premarital sex. The Greek word used there is Porneia, and it’s an umbrella term for sexual acts that seem to demean the image of God in another person. It’s an umbrella term for acts like adultery, prostitution and sexual idolatry.

It doesn’t seem to relate to a committed couple who love each other and love Jesus.

Thoughts?

if suffering is the result of free will for humans and heavenly beings, is a person responsible for cancer or other sicknesses because of their thoughts or actions, or because they've invited evil beings into their personal business somehow

3.. Do you believe that we are in the End Times right now? Why or why not?

What does Mark 9:49 mean in the context of Mark 9:50? 49 Everyone will be salted with fire. 50 “Salt is good, but if it loses its saltiness, how can you make it salty again? Have salt among yourselves, and be at peace with each other.” Does it mean to test each other?

Q&A #205: Pastors Doug, Blake, and Kyle discuss the following:

1.Hello, I’d like to know your opinions on premarital sex. Do you believe that individuals Should abstain even into the middle ages should they not find the suitable partner?

Follow up if yes

What if you have previously been married? There are quite a few studies that show the benefits of this activity in loving relationships. Would this mean that only those who are married are allowed to reap these benefits? Does this not encourage hasty decisions?

2.In Matthew 17 during the transfiguration of Jesus, he tells the disciples with him that John the Baptist was Elijah. Does that mean that John the Baptist was the reincarnation of Elijah? I'm confused

Q&A #203: Pastors Doug, Blake, and Kyle discuss the following:

In Genesis 1:18 the lord says that man shouldn't be alone, and that he would make a helper for him. And then, he proceeds to bring all the animals to the man, but the man didn't find a suitable "helper" (read: "mate"?). My question is, did Adam lie with some of those animals while he was trying to find a mate? Could that be why primates have human features, why would Adam NOT have done so if God was bringing them to him to find a suitable helper? Only when he decided none were suitable did God create woman, but it would seem a natural conclusion from those verses that Adam tried various animals out sexually...
What is the significance of John the Baptist going into the desert to preach? Is that where all of the sinners and outcasts lived?

Q&A #201: Pastors Doug, Blake, and Kyle discuss the following:

1.How come Psalm 14 and 53 are so close to the same? Why repeat it?

2.If we are to lean into grace, and anticipate God's grace already at work in our lives, are we failing to do this when we reach out to professional help (i.e. counsellors, etc), or asking for people to pray with and for us in our time of need?

Could Judas be in heaven?
In Luke 16: 1-9, the parable of the fired manager (or whatever), Jesus commends the manager for his shrewd plan to discount everyone's bills. The one word that trips me up in the last verse is “eternal” when Jesus says, “I tell you, use worldly wealth to gain friends, so that when it is gone, you will have eternal dwellings.” Why does Jesus use the word eternal? Is not the only (good) eternal dwelling in heaven?

5.What is the difference between the spirit and the soul? Where does the soul go when we die? According to ECC 12:7 and the dust returns to the ground it came from, and the spirit returns to God who gave it.

Q&A #199:

Can you comment, in light of being authentic and holy, Paul's comments about being all things for all people, ie. kind of clothed in their clothing so that they can relate. Example of secular workplace. What we think of solution may not be accepted--"let's take some time to pray". We are sometimes legitimately stifled from our authentic holy reaction.
To Doug's point. I don't reject your Christ, I love your Christ. It's just that so many of you Christians are so unlike your Christ. Ghandi From Bruxy Cavey - End of Religion
If you had not become a pastor, what do you think you’d be doing now?
What is your favourite part about being a pastor? And what is your least favourite? I often hear Christians using the expletive, “My word!” . The way I understand it is that this is a replacement for, “My God!”, or “Jesus!”. Why is this okay to say—is not the Christian’s Word, God? and more exactly ,Jesus? If one is a blasphemy, are they not all, at least in appropriate?

Q&A #198

I have been around a lot of people who seem to talk about the supernatural experiences and gifts a lot (prophecy, seeing angels etc), in light of a couple of the messages the last few weeks talking about the shortcomings of these things, how do we bring balance to conversations to help people we care about who seem lost in things that can be good, but aren’t the main thing.
Where is Matthew 17:21? In reading my Bible I noticed that Matthew 17 goes from v20 to v22. I checked it in multiple versions with mixed results. NIV, ESV, NLT, are all missing it though it can be found in KJV, NKJV and AMP (though it’s referenced in AMP that it’s not always included).

I know the Bible was made up of various manuscripts so some may have it and some wouldn’t but is seems like a pretty important verse in the context (those demons will not be removed without prayer and fasting) and it also seems to be inline with the New Testament as a whole, my notes even say that it basically says the same as Mark 9:29, so why would some leave it out and others put it in? Plus, if they don’t think it should be included then shouldn’t v22 actually be v21? Why leave a space for it if it shouldn’t be there? Also, are there many other verses like that?

From a Dad; I find my patience with my kids waning. For example baby is struggling to sleep, finally falls asleep, and then other kids stomp up the stairs and wake her up, even though we just asked them to be quiet. Maybe not a question, more of a vent. I find the peace of Christ is less present in my life since having kids. Practically speaking in these moments, responding with grace has been ineffective, but I know that responding with anger will also be ineffective.

Q&A #197 Fearing God, eternal life, monotheism and Exodus 12:29 are discussed in this episode.

I grew up in a conservative home that some times erred on the side of legalism. I feel like my idea of what it meant to fear God wasn’t healthy. I’m finding ways to walk in Truth of what it doesn’t mean to fear to God but I am still stuck on what it does mean to live in the freedom and victory He has won for me but fear Him properly. Any thoughts would be appreciated?
What does it mean to have eternal life (John 3:16) if you claim we are not immortal, I understand we are not physically immortal, but according to John 3:16, are we spiritually immortal if we receive the gift of eternal life?
Is monotheism truly the biblical position? If that is the case, why would Israel be tempted to worship other gods if they didn’t believe in them?
From this weekend’s message: Do we not have the same issues nowadays? Problem with all the present day “wolves in sheep’s clothing” is that they know the scriptures and appeal to the body of Christ by “showing” how it is God’s will, when it is actually not. Many Christians think these false teachers represent Christ and don’t look further. Things have not changed and I fear these good people may be “disqualified”
Last week on the podcast Kyle mentioned that God didn't kill the firstborn in egypt, an angel of death (or the destroyer) that was already on a mission to kill people did. It mentions this angel of death briefly mid chapter Exodus 12, but when I read exodus 12:29 when the firstborn were actually killed, it clearly says God did it in multiple translations. There are several times throughout the Bible where this angel of death is sent by God to kill both Israelites, and Israel's enemies. I hear what you're saying about being uncomfortable about God ordering the death of the firstborn, but it feels like you're jumping through hoops to prove a point you'd like to be true.

I don't understand the difference between believing God is continually holding back chaos and death, but then chooses to release it when He wants to, and God ordering someone's death by an angel when they have gone so far from God's will they embody chaos and death themselves.

I'd rather believe in a God that is takes responsibility for ordering force to protect the vulnerable (the Israelites in Exodus) but is completely patient, loving, and kind, than a God that seems to manipulate and control other powers (the destroyer) to perform his will. Whats your take?

Q&A #196 Love and suffering, dangerous ideas, loving wife as Christ loved the church, healthy fear of God and a new heaven and new earth are all discussed in this episode.

If God is love, why does it seem like he plays favourites throughout the Bible? When he rescued the Israelites from Egypt one of the punishments was the killing of the first born. I know that the pharaoh was disobeying God, but what about the average person among the household and staff? Why did they have to suffer too?
Version 2 You often joke that each other is a heretic, but all joking aside what would you say are some of the most dangerous ideas today?
Help me resolve a question with my spouse. It is a basic rule of marriage that a spouse warms the other when they’re cold. My husband asked where that rule came from and I suggested it’s from the Bible when it says to love your wife. He said that’s out of context but my rebuttal was that if Jesus would wash his disciples’ feet then he certain wouldn’t shy away from warming them. So, if husbands are to love their wives as Christ loves the church I think it’s a reasonable conclusion to draw. What are your thoughts?
I grew up in a conservative home that some times erred on the side of legalism. I feel like my idea of what it meant to fear God wasn’t healthy. I’m finding ways to walk in Truth of what it doesn’t mean to fear to God but I am still stuck on what it does mean to live in the freedom and victory He has won for me but fear Him properly. Any thoughts would be appreciated?
Part 1: Not sure if you have time for this. When Scripture talks about the New Heaven and New Earth, is that a specific point in time that is brought only by a second coming?

Part 2: Or is it a progression over time that is brought about by God's work in His people and signified as "completed" by Jesus' second coming?

Q&A #195 Baptism, the enemy disarmed and heresy are discussed in this episode.

If baptism is about Jesus’ death and resurrection, why was John baptizing people before Jesus’ ministry, let alone death and resurrection?
Thanks for the message today. I have a few questions. When you mentioned that the enemy is disarmed when we are in Christ I have the following questions:

(a) Is this automatic when we are saved?

(b) Is the enemy only disarmed when we are in Christ? Scripture seems to indicate that there are times when we may not be in Christ. IE If we remain in him? If we remain attached to the vine?

(c) If not remaining in him are we left open to attack from the enemy?

(d) When does prayer play a role (specifically if other people pray for someone)

(e) When does Ephesians 6 10-18 play a role? Or James 4:7

You often joke that each other is a heretic, but all joking aside what would you say are some of the most dangerous heretical ideas today?

Q&A #194 Universal redemption and free will.

Does universal redemption violate a person‘s right to choose? Do we really have free will if our eternal destination is already decided? Does free will necessitate the option for someone to not spend their eternal existence with God?

Q&A #193 Further talk on reincarnation and the evil spirit of 1 Samuel 18 in this episode.

Further to my question about reincarnation from last week, I just envision that the Lord could use us in different places at different times, other than when we are first living. And it is not a punishment, but just the Lords wheel. It seems to me that our bodies are just a shell to hold our real selves, and so if the Lord chose to put us into another body and then send us back out there (here) for various reasons, just as it seems he did to Elijah, then why not? It is not the end of time yet.
In our daily bible discovery today in 1 Samuel 18 - a question arose about verse 9&10. It says in verse 9 that Saul jealously eyed David from that day forward. In verse 10 it says the next day an evil spirit from God came mightily upon Saul. One person thought God wanted Saul out of the picture, and a couple of us questioned the possibility of God sending evil spirits at all. When Jesus, who was God made flesh walked among us, he never ever was friendly with evil spirits but drove them out of people providing deliverance from evil. I have trouble reconciling these completely opposite views of a triune God. How should we read these Old Testament views of god?

Q&A #192 Sin in our hearts and reincarnation are discussed in this episode

In Psalm 66:18 it says if I have sin in my heart the Lord will not hear me. Is this Old Testament mentality or does this hold true for life as a Christian? How do I search my heart to know if God isn’t listening to my prayers because of sin? Any thoughts on this verse and others like it would be appreciated
In light of Matthew 17: 11-13, where Jesus says that Elijah came back to “put everything in order again” and the disciples “understood that He was talking about John the Baptist”, wouldn’t all this indicate that reincarnation is real? Is this not a clear example of reincarnation? I also remember that , then Jesus had the chance, He never said it wasn’t a practise, He just said that we don’t understand how it works

Q&A #191 God's relationship with Jewish people, free will and Jesus cleansing His temple.

I had a thought the other night while watching a documentary. How does God’s relationship with the Jewish people work since Jesus came? I know they don’t believe Jesus is the son of God minus the Messianic Jews but did they just carry on as they always had? Does God still speak to them as He once did
I have two words FREE WILL. ( Dun dun daaaaaaaa) How does it work? How do we truly know if we have it? Is there any proof that we do or don’t have it?
On Sunday you talked about how Jesus disrupts the status quo and how he cleanses the temple. Is it possible that the inclusion of LGBTQ+ people into the full life of the church is that same work? The Israelites thought what they were doing was right but was actually an injustice, could the church be doing the same thing with LGBTQ+ people?

Q&A #190 Fighting for rights and Scripture being God breathed.

I have read some social media posts by fellow Christians that say we should stand up and fight for our rights. Personally I want to stand up and fight too. But, before I fight anyone I want to know what my rights are as a follower of Jesus. What does the Bible say my rights are that I should fight for
What was the name of the pastor that Kyle was talking about on the podcast March 17th in regards to breaking the Covid rules? Is it James Coates? Because it didn't sound like it.
I read your lent segment today on how all scripture is God-breathed but I still cannot reconcile the fact that when that was written, they were talking about the old scriptures and prophets. Even if they were saying that what they wrote was from God, this would not preclude future prophecies and writers also listening and writing from the heart of the Holy Spirit. “While the authors write from their own personalities and will, the Spirit (breath) of God inspires and impresses upon the authors as they write, so their words are the very words of God (2 Peter 1:20-21).”Sure, many of them were literal followers of Jesus but Paul was not; he had the Holy Spirit. And do we not have the Holy Spirit and are we not inspired today? What do we actually have, other than a bunch of men sitting around a table, that makes these particular books the only canon? Of course prayer was involved but so were personalities.

As you mentioned, they even changed Junios to Junias. Imagine if the Council met today how diverse they would be. I’m sure they pray sincerely, yet I wouldn’t trust them as far as I could throw them. I know you've tried to answer this question quickly before, and I do follow the entire Bible but I’ve always been seriously thrown by this one.

Q&A #189 Scandal safety measures, respecting authority, John 9:4 and David's transgressions.

What steps and practices do you take as church leaders to avoid getting caught up in a scandal like many other leaders in the North American church?
I have a couple of friends in the nursing industry and they say that the Covid situation isn’t as bad as the reports from the government would want us to believe. I want to please God in this season and I feel like that means to respect those in authority over us. I am really struggling with what that looks like and to also honour our mental health and to be the hands and feet of Jesus to those He has placed in our lives. What are your thoughts?
In John 9:4 Jesus talks about working the works of God while it is daylight. What is He referring to that the night is coming when no man can work?
Who would have recorded David's transgressions for it to be in the Bible? So would everyone in the kingdom then have known what he did? Then he is willing to wade through the scorn reach out to others and redeem himself.

Q&A #188 The topics of Modalism and joy are discussed in this episode.

Can you please explain what Modalism is and how it differs from Trinitarianism?
Hi. I don’t know if I missed it but what is your definition of joy?
In challenging times, do we loose joy or happiness? Could you explain the difference please.

Q&A #187 Language, skin colour and lies we believe.

Since we are all descendants of Adam and Eve how do you account for the various languages and differences in the colour of our skin.
Why is it so easy to believe the lies we hear about ourselves and so hard to believe the truth?

Q&A #186 Glitches in the matrix and sexual scandal in the Evangelical church.

When we believe that God created everything we also need to believe that He created time. Is there such a thing as different dimensions and real “glitches in the matrix”? I recently read an account of a car full of people who were traveling somewhere. Their radio cut out and they all felt weird. When they looked at the clock they had “lost” an hour of time since the radio stopped. Is it possible their time skipped or is it just an interesting story?
Can you comment on the Ravi Zacharias scandal and the issues surrounding broader evangelical culture that create environments for so many sexual scandals we hear of over and over again?

Q&A #185 Certainty about the future and distinguishing between heart, soul and spirit.

Last week you talked about looking to different sources of information for certainty, and how we need to make sure we listen to Jesus' teachings on not worrying about tomorrow.

This morning I was reading my newspaper and sorting through the business analysts and their projections for our economy going forward. I have to make serious decisions in the following weeks regarding my business, based on different sources of information, so I can be as certain as possible about what's going to happen in the future. Really nobody knows for sure what's going to happen next week, never mind next year, and many analysts have been proven wrong over the last year.

I began to wonder, is looking to business and economic analysts similar to looking at horoscopes and mediums since both are trying to predict the future so we can have certainty, just by different means? Is there a different way to run my business that falls in line with Jesus' teachings better? What might this even look like?

I am confused by a few words: Soul, Spirit, Heart. Can you please explain what each of these mean and what the correct usage should be, if any.

Q&A #184 Women in Bible times, mediums and horoscopes are discussed in this episode.

I have always believed that women in Bible times were nonentities. But that doesn’t seem correct when I consider the role of women throughout the Scriptures. Can I have your thoughts on this please.
I keep seeing social media posts from people at our church promoting mediums and/or horoscopes, I have always thought this to be wrong because you are going to someone other than the Holy Spirit for information, reading Leviticus 19:31, 20:6 and 20:27 would support this. But then looking in the chapters around it it talks about not eating pork, and not mixing the fibers of your clothing, two things that are very common amongst Christians. Does this mean we get to pick and choose what we like? Are mediums and horoscopes OK?

Q&A #183 Satan, God's laws, food pantry, God not punishing disobedience, sacrificial animals and more.

Thinking of the fallen angel who is Satan. Wondering if that is literal and if he is an actual leader of that world or if it’s a metaphor for the evil realm which yes I think has evil spirits
Why did so many of the laws God gave to Moses involve putting people to death for seemingly minor things, then not for others? For example, exodus 21:20 allows masters to beat their servants to death and the only consequence is they have to be "punished" by an unspecified means. And if that slave doesn't die but recovers within a couple days there is no punishment at all. But exodus 21:17 says whoever curses their parents must be put to death. Beating a servant to death seems way worse to me than causing division in a family, but it appears God thinks differently. Laws such as these don't seem to value individual life at all. Does God care less about individual life than I think or am I understanding this wrong?
Would it be possible to put a list of foods required to stock the pantry please?? I like to provide things that the pantry is short of which are needed by those accessing this resource. Many thanks. Dianne Federation
Exodus 24 God asks Moses, and Moses alone to approach him. But 70 leaders of Israel also approached him and they saw God, and God seems to eat a meal with them rather than getting mad at them. why didn't the leaders get punished for seeing God even when they disobeyed him?
When Israel was wandering in the desert, they complained about not having meat to eat, only manna. If they didn't have meat, where did they get the animals for the sacrifices, that God had just told them to perform?
I’m part of a study group and the question of Romans 13:1 - 5 has come up. If Paul the author of this passage is in prison for not obeying the gov’t authority. As well as the many believers over the centuries have been imprisoned and martyred for “disobeying” government authority. (ie. Germans, Dutch, and many others hiding Jews under the Nazi gov’t stating this was against the rules and punishable by death) Is this passage - perhaps - incorrectly translated in our current Bible translations? Could it be that what Paul was talking about, was God/Jesus Himself being this authority- like Moses taught the Israelites “God is our authority, judge, and King? And if you still maintain this is referring to civil government, where do we draw the line?

Q&A #182 Cultural things Airdrie needs to address, opposing opinions of experts, gates of the tabernacle, abiding in Christ and silliest Bible book are all discussed in this episode.

Last week you talked about some cultural things in Airdrie the church needs to address. What do you think those things are?
On the last podcast Doug and Kyle talked about how we need to source our information and ensure that the information we believe comes from "experts". However history clearly shows that even experts have opposing opinions and it is hard to decipher who is correct. Further, it's clear that throughout history, those who are in power change the "correct" information to suit their needs, needs which are only clear given hindsight. It seems both conspiracy theorists, and "experts" have a history of communicating both truth and lies. How do we navigate this with wisdom?
Is Jesus in John 14:6 referencing the gates of the tabernacle, way, truth, life? I've heard this before and I'm wondering if its true. What are the gates of the tabernacle called? Are they way, truth, life? And if so is that why Jesus uses those words here? To make it extremely clear that he is the divine Son of God and the only true way to salvation.
Can you expand on what it means to abide in Christ? The dictionary definition says ‘to live in accordance with’ which makes sense but I’ve always though in the church it meant more to rest in Him. I’d love your insights on it. Thanks
What do you think is the silliest book in the Bible?

Q&A #181 Covid Vaccines, the letters in Revelation, who would win a squirrel or chipmunk, Rachel and Leah having more children and differences of opinion are all discussed in this episode.

I’m curious to see what the pastoral staff has to say about vaccines for Covid? I feel as though I can’t find truth on it.
If you were to associate our church to one of those receiving a letter in Revelation, which letter would Living Springs receive and why?
who would win in a fight, a squirrel or a chipmunk?
when Rachel and Leah were fighting over having more children, they gave him their servants as wives. But the servants are not referred to as wives again, why is this?
I know we can have differences in opinion but what if one person has an opinion that does not line up with what the bible says. Doesn’t that make that person wrong? How do we navigate this in a relationship?

Q&A #180 - Going your own way, assisted dying, teaching children forgiveness and blasphemy are some of the topics covered in this episode.

a. Question from Sunday: When you talk about going your own way, what if your own way is counter cultural to the Christian community? b. Recently my sister-in-law was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. Her prognosis is very grime. She has elected to end her life by assisted dying. I am really having a hard time with this and am what the church’s view is on this. She is a non-Christian and not really interested in hearing about salvation. c. How do I hold in tension the fact that I am a new creation in Christ, but I still sin and struggle and seem to have given ground in my soul to evil spirits? d. How do you guys teach your kids about forgiveness? Forcing my kids to apologize after hurting each other seems like a lacking way to do teach them about forgiveness. e. How do you, or do you, remove the immoral or blaspheming people from the congregation so that a little leaven does not leaven the whole lump as the Apostle Paul spoke of in 1 Cor. 5:5 and 1 Tim. 1:20? Where is the line drawn as far as who those people might be, ie: only leaders?; only those who are serving? Etc.

Q&A #178 Love and respect in marriage, women as the "weaker" sex, Satan's offspring and embracing solitude.

When I study Ephesians 5:22-33 on marriage, I often feel confused about what these verses are actually trying to communicate in a society that hasn't really taught what it means for a wife to respect her husband. Could you please share practical examples of what that would mean? Also in a society that hasn't demonstrated healthy examples of what love looks like and has filled our heads with Prince Charming ideals. Could you please share what a healthy expectation of a husband loving their wife should actually look like? What does it mean for him to cherish and nourish her and wash her in the Word as Christ does the church?
Why does the Bible seemingly state that men and women are created equal, yet men are supposed to treat women differently because they are the weaker sex?
In this week's message Pastor Doug quoted Genesis 3:15 where the Lord said He will "put enmity between you (Satan) and the woman and between your offspring and her offspring." It made me wonder, does Satan have actual offspring?
How do we embrace the solitude and peace that Jesus asks us to find? Sometimes being alone is the hardest part to finding that peace, how do you release that fear?

Q&A #177 Parable in Matthew 22, wrong opinions.

Could you guys please explain the parable in Matthew 22:1-14 I do not understand why the man without wedding garments was punished and I do not understand the verse that speaks about "many are called but few are chosen."
I know we can have differences in opinion but what if that person has an opinion that does not line up with what the Bible says, doesn't that make that person wrong? How do we navigate this in a relationship?

Q&A #176 Matthew 10:42, struggling with anxiety.

In Matthew 10:42 he promises that of we give a cup of cold water, we will not lose our reward. What is the reward spoken of here? Eternal salvation or something else?
I struggle a lot with anxiety and I try submitting my fears to God. I have tried a lot of methods to help with anxiety but still feel swallowed up by it so often. Any thoughts on how I can live out Matthew 10:31 and other verses that tell us to fear not?

Q&A #175 Forgiveness, books by Aimee Byrd.

Can you define the mindset of forgiveness and does it mean we hold no anger or sadness? Can we have anger and forgiveness at the same time?
I wondered if you knew or have read works by Aimee Byrd such as "Recovering From Biblical Manhood and Womanhood" and "Why Can't We Be Friends" amongst others and what you thought of them? I wonder also if it is telling that she has no presence in RightNow Media as is the case with Derek Taylor, Joel Osteen and many others who don't tow the line of what I'll call the American far right or Neo pharasitic club. I am tired of the manipulation of the message by these wolves in Christian clothing and fear for the number of Christians who trust their faith to the prevalence of false teachings offered today in the name of Christianity.

Q&A #174 Voting

Why should I vote? When I look at everything going on in Canada and America, I'm more and more discouraged from voting because I can't seem to vote with my conscience. I'm always torn between the lesser of two evils and don't see how I can vote and not participate in evil one way or another. I feel like my kingdom citizenship urges me not to vote but to participate in change on other ways. Is that ok? How do you deal with it?

Q&A #173 Repentance with instantaneous change

On Sunday's Q&A about repentance, it was said that instantaneous change is not the norm and it is usually a process of transformation. My question is, when it comes to praying for others, should we always ask God for the instantaneous change for that person, or should we ask Him to continue in the process of transformation because this is more likely?

Q&A #172 Sons or descendants of Korah

In some translations, some Psalms are written by the sons of Korah and others say descendants of Korah. Is is possible that some of these Psalms are written by daughters of Korah? Some of them seem to have a clear female slant.

Q&A #171 The Holy Trinity, Jesus and depression. 1. I'm curious for an explanation of the Holy Trinity. More specifically, how is it understood that God and Jesus are the same person or that Jesus is the embodiment of God. I grew up with the understanding that God and Jesus are separate entities How is it that Jesus would have a conversation with God if they were the same person/being.

Mark 14:34 reads "my heart is so heavy I feel as if I could die. Wait here for me and stay awake to keep watch." Was Jesus experiencing depression? Do you think he asked his friends to keep watch in case evil tried to overcome him in his human vulnerability? He also asked them to pray and later scolded them for falling asleep instead.

Q&A #170 - Hell, women in ministry, inerrancy, LGBTQ+ people fullness of church and relationships. The hills we should theologically die on and why?

I’m curious where to draw theological boundary lines. We seem okay with abandoning historically central beliefs to the church (Hell, women in ministry, inerrancy for example) and yet we don’t allow LGBTQ+ people to enjoy the fullness of church and relationships. What are the hills we should theologically die on and why?

Q&A #169 - Canada, heaven's location, what God is saying, dream church, and previous pastor coming out

Since today is Canada Day, what is your favourite and least favourite part of being Canadian?
Finley has a question for the Q&A tomorrow. He would like to know if heaven is in space
What is God currently speaking to you about?
If there were no constraints, what would you want ‘church’ to look like when we get back together?
What are your thoughts on one of our previous pastors coming out as gay? Is that something you knew about? And if he hadn’t already been laid off, would the church have let him continue to serve in the role of youth pastor?

Q&A #168 -

1) a. Could you explain the Baptism in the Holy Spirit please? How does this differ from what the other Evangelical churches believe about the Holy Spirit? Example: The Alliance or The Baptists.

Q&A #167 Learning from Christians of Colour, Woke Church, Is Living Springs Opening?

I've never attended a segregated church. Yet every Pastor I have ever had has been white. 95% of the images I've seen of biblical figures have been white. The Christian college I went to had an all white staff. Even at Living Springs I don't recall ever seeing a person of color sitting in the center two sections. So two questions: 1) what can I do myself to better understand and relate to Christians of color and make them feel more welcome? 2) what can Living Springs do to promote and encourage Christians of color in leadership roles within the church?
I keep hearing about woke church, what does it mean?
Is Living Springd openeing soon, I see other churches opening?

Q&A #166 Supporting Israel, BLM Riots, Changing our white minds, protesting, combating racism in Canada

Does Living Springs support Israel....and if so...how?
General intro question - What are your reflections on the events of the past weeks, and the uprising that has occurred. Would this have even happened to the same extent had we not been in lockdown (ie. Are they in anyway connected?)
Considering the phrase “black lives matter” – how do we need to change our attitudes as white people. Recognizing there has been a strong reaction against it in some circles, is ‘white privilege’ a fair phrase?
Is there a place for protesting and should we be participating (would you?) If not, how do you recommend we engage if we feel strongly
While we may not ‘feel’ the impact of Black racism here in Canada like in some places in the States, there are parallels here eg. Indigenous people groups. How should we be thinking and engaging, supporting or lifting up minorities such as these?

Q&A #165 - Does God give up on people? Do my sins Ruin God's plan for my life?

Although we don’t rejoice in the demise of others do you believe there’s a point when God throws his hands in the air so to speak and gives up on Osama, Hitler or a Jeffrey Dommer
Do my sins ruin God's plan for my life?

Q&A #164 How should we live, conspiracy, hearing other opinions, leaning on God and I think you guys were wrong...

Paul argues that we should be living as foreigners and exiles here in this life. Does that set a precedent that we should not be active politically as Christians and instead just focus on caring for orphans and widows, the poor, etc?
I love myself a good conspiracy theory. But I read Isaiah 8 the other day and can't help but think God was telling Isaiah not to listen to any conspiracy theories and simply keep my eyes on Him, and . Am I reading this right or is there more context I'm missing?

Isaiah 8:11-13

For the Lord spoke thus to me with his strong hand upon me, and warned me not to walk in the way of this people, saying: "Do not call conspiracy all that this people calls conspiracy, and do not fear what they fear, nor be in dread. But the Lord of hosts, him you shall honor as holy. Let him be your fear, and let him be your dread. Isaiah 8:11‭-‬13 ESV

Last week you talked about exposing yourself to opinions that differ from your own to make sure you don't get stuck in your own cycle of bad ideas. But I've had friends expose themselves to ideas that led them down a road to rejecting the Bible because they liked the other ideas more. Isn't there a danger to exposing yourself to books and media counter to what you believe? I wonder if its not best just to stick to safe Christian books and ideas.
You talked about leaning on God in the last podcast, but what does that practically look like when I can't make my mortgage, I can't see my friends, my thought life is spiralling into a black hole, and just going to the store to get food (that I don't have money for) could kill me if I stand by the wrong person. "Leaning on God" Sounds really good in theory but seems really empty and powerless right now
In your recent chats about heaven you mentioned that you believe we will be able to remember this life. However Isaiah 65:17 says "For behold, I create a new heavens and a new earth, and the former things shall not be remembered or come to mind'. Did I misunderstand you or am I missing some context in the verse that would allow you to believe we remember former things in the new life?

Q&A #163 - Follow up, heaven healing the nations, knowing what is right, civil worship, end times, leaning on God, our stories, sharing the faith with kids

1) I’ve never heard of the idea of what heaven would be like quite like you all discussed it last week. Where are some of the Biblical references that would lead to those theories? I’d be interested in looking into it more.

Also, along those lines of heaven being a place where we get to fully enjoy all that God has created, do you think that there will be sex in heaven? If so, does that mean you’d be with the same spouse you had on earth? Do you think that would mean people who die single never get that experience? What if their desires had always been marriage and family, could someone fall in love in heaven? Or have children there?

The theory you’ve presented is fascinating and has so many nuances. 2) In revelation 2:14, in the letter to Pergamum, Jesus seems to be holding a few things against the church, including eating meat sacrificed to idols and sexual immorality. Yet Paul writes at length in Corinthians that eating meat sacrificed to idols is not wrong in and of itself. So is Paul wrong? Is there different context between the churches? What's happening here? 3) It seems to me that, after binding Isaac on the altar, Abraham never returned to Hebron, but rather went down to Beersheba. Beersheba is also where Hagar had settled with Ishmael. It seemed that Abraham was never comfortable with Hagar and Ishmael leaving, and I've always wondered in the back of my mind whether Abraham and Sarah essentially "divorced" at this time, and Abraham went back to Hagar. I even wondered whether Abraham had rebelled against God for taking Ishmael away and that was why God commanded Abraham to do that to Isaac, ie. to call him on his challenge to God's authority. I even speculate whether, With A. being in Beersheba, Hagar (and the Arab nation) was able to prosper as God had promised. Although it's speculative, I can see it shaking out this way and I'd love a proper discussion on all this! 4) My devout Muslim friend often says she will will pray for me when I discuss an issue with her. It seems, and she also says, that her prayers are often answered. What is happening there? 5) Please differentiate between heart, spirit, soul, and mind. We seem to use these words interchangeably. I don’t think they are the same. Please help

Q&A #162 - Sex in heaven, meat offered to idols, Isaac a BIG rabbit trail, prayers of non-christians, soul/spirit/heart/mind

1) I’ve never heard of the idea of what heaven would be like quite like you all discussed it last week. Where are some of the Biblical references that would lead to those theories? I’d be interested in looking into it more.

Also, along those lines of heaven being a place where we get to fully enjoy all that God has created, do you think that there will be sex in heaven? If so, does that mean you’d be with the same spouse you had on earth? Do you think that would mean people who die single never get that experience? What if their desires had always been marriage and family, could someone fall in love in heaven? Or have children there?

The theory you’ve presented is fascinating and has so many nuances. 2) In revelation 2:14, in the letter to Pergamum, Jesus seems to be holding a few things against the church, including eating meat sacrificed to idols and sexual immorality. Yet Paul writes at length in Corinthians that eating meat sacrificed to idols is not wrong in and of itself. So is Paul wrong? Is there different context between the churches? What's happening here? 3) It seems to me that, after binding Isaac on the altar, Abraham never returned to Hebron, but rather went down to Beersheba. Beersheba is also where Hagar had settled with Ishmael. It seemed that Abraham was never comfortable with Hagar and Ishmael leaving, and I've always wondered in the back of my mind whether Abraham and Sarah essentially "divorced" at this time, and Abraham went back to Hagar. I even wondered whether Abraham had rebelled against God for taking Ishmael away and that was why God commanded Abraham to do that to Isaac, ie. to call him on his challenge to God's authority. I even speculate whether, With A. being in Beersheba, Hagar (and the Arab nation) was able to prosper as God had promised. Although it's speculative, I can see it shaking out this way and I'd love a proper discussion on all this! 4) My devout Muslim friend often says she will will pray for me when I discuss an issue with her. It seems, and she also says, that her prayers are often answered. What is happening there? 5) Please differentiate between heart, spirit, soul, and mind. We seem to use these words interchangeably. I don’t think they are the same. Please help

Q&A #161 - Early Jewish/Christian Practice, What to do in Heaven and rage towards our kids...

1) In Acts 2:46 it says that every day the believers continued to meet together in the temple courts. Was meeting in the temple courts everyday a normal practice for a jew? Considering they were now under a new covenant, why did they keep meeting at the Jewish temple?

2) Q&A from my 15 yr old... What does God want us to do in Heaven? We’re supposed to tell others about Jesus on earth, but when we get to Heaven we all believe, so what do we do there? Important to know... the kid does not like music/singing, so praising Jesus is not an answer that flys with him. 😅

3) Any suggestions on how to get through the ever-growing rage I feel towards my children? They push and push and push and now that it’s never ending with no breaks I don’t have the time and space I need to recharge without them in my face constantly. I hate the mom I’m becoming when I’m so easily triggered but I just don’t know what to do when it just eventually boils up and pours out on them.

Q&A #160 - Love thy Gay Neighbour, Pain, Rage, Self-care, Addiction, LGBTQ+ Affirming, Jesus Destroying Satan and Ishmael

1) I often listen to several podcasts a pastor was asked will being gay send you to hell he said no being gay will not send you to hell being self righteous and rejection of the gospel will send you to hell . My wife works with several gays and my neighbour’s are gay they are great friends. We are told to love thy neighbor why do some church s will love there Hindu and Muslim neighbor s but not love there gay neighbor s 🤔what is living spring s believe

2) The Bible seems to indicate that in the next life, there will be no pain and suffering and we will live in peace. But do you think we will still bear the scars from this life's pain? Will we remember where we came from and the hurt we experienced?

3) Any suggestions on how to get through the ever-growing rage I feel towards my children? They push and push and push and now that it’s never ending with no breaks I don’t have the time and space I need to recharge without them in my face constantly. I hate the mom I’m becoming when I’m so easily triggered but I just don’t know what to do when it just eventually boils up and pours out on them.

4) My question concerns pouring ourselves out to n love for others. Pouring would seem to indicate emptying. Is there point at which we are being selfish in not helping someone? Where does one balance serving others and self care?

5) Is addiction actually a personal moral failure or is it a result of a broken world?

6) Is there room for LGBTQ+ affirming people in your church? While I understand your churches drive to love and welcome everyone in, do you think it is possible to be affirming while excluding LGBTQ+ people from participating in leadership, marriage and in the churches beliefs?

7) The Bible says the messiah will destroy Satan, but Jesus came to earth and left, and Satan is still here. Why? (asked by a child reading the action comic book Bible)

8) When SArah and Abraham decided to use Hagar to help God with His promise of a child, I am thinking that is sin / wrong. The result is Ishmael, trouble amongst the family. Is not Ishmael the root of the Muslim Faith? Which truly has many many many people...and are always in strife...which is also something God said would happen...consequences of the sin. Please correct me if I am on the wrong idea here.

Why were we to believe it was a blessing? Why was the consequence of stepping ahead of God in our own not brought to the light in this story. I agree God sees us, hears us and doesn’t abandon us even when we sin, or run ahead of Him..or not hear Him right though. Consequences are so real...Abraham contributed to the fall in a big way. But his faith was there.

1) With all the layoffs at church, what will happen with kids ministry when church starts back up?

2) I’m working with a Muslim we often share our belief s he was questioning if the prophet Mohamed was mentioned in the bible?

3) In reading Hebrews 5:15-16 it talks about how Jesus was faced with the same temptations we are but didn’t sin - do you think he never sinned because of the God part of him and therefore his closeness to God? Do you think it’s actually possible as humans to live a sinless life? It’s hard to understand that even as a child Jesus never would have lied to his parents or fought with his siblings or something.

4) If Jesus was walking on earth right now, and observed how we celebrate Easter and Christmas, what do you think he would have said about it?

5) We heard a lot from Jesus about what the kingdom of God is LIKE, and I understand that, like the church, it is not a place you go to, but that is is also on earth. So what exactly IS the kingdom of God?

6) I've been casually reading about the different views on hell since Doug preached on it this last year, and I've been struggling with the idea of universalism. I want to believe it because it's amazing, but it just seems to good to be true and it just seems like it's proponents have to jump through hoops to make arguments for it. Is universalism a legitimate belief that is a possibility or is it kind of like a prosperity gospel that just appeals to a deep cultural lie that we can do what we want everything will be alright?

7) I can't do most of my usual stress relief activities like going hiking with friends, going to the gym, or going to a pub to talk things out. I'm feeling like I'm drowning with life and have no way to cope so I just spend most of the day on my phone trying to connect with people and then I have trouble sleeping. I read the story of Jesus sleeping in the storm and really want to be able to do that, but I don't know how to apply that to myself. Help?

8) My younger kids are struggling with the whole idea that lots of people are sick and dying and we can't see our friends or go out because of it. Any suggestions on how to help them understand and work our way through this?

1) is Melissa coming back to the podcast soon? We miss her!

2) I warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: if anyone adds to them, God will add to him the plagues described in this book, and if anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God will take away his share in the tree of life and in the holy city, which are described in this book. - Revelation 22:18

So if that’s in the bible, we can assume they knew someone was going to alter it...it was altered the second it was translated to a different language. Now we have an endless number of interpretations and endless debate on which version is right and wrong, is it not best to assume they are all incorrect due to no longer being in their original language and no one knowing 100% the proper translations... how do you decide what is the truth and what has been altered to suit the current ruler at the times will?

I have cheat codes where I talk to God and God responds... does every Christian have that? Because I had a buddy who was raised Christian recently abandon it because he was mad God wouldn’t talk to him...

3) Does God have a purpose in causing the coronavirus or is it just random?

4) I have a christian friend who likes fine art. He has a painting of a beautiful scantily clad woman in his house, and it doesn't seem to bother him or his wife. Is having art like this sinful?

Do you sometimes feel like the closer you get to GOD the more you are misunderstood by man? If so isn’t this kind of weird as one would think that becoming more like Christ should make us more loving, gentle and meek so then in turn we should be easier to understand?
Leviticus 16:29 says: “And it shall be a statute to you FOREVER that in the seventh month, on the tenth day of the month, you shall afflict yourselves and shall do no work, either the native or the stranger who sojourns among you.". Now, I know that Jesus as the sacrifice is the new and permanent atonement for us, but why, knowing that Jesus would someday die for our sins, did a God command that we afflict ourselves, and why do we not honour this day when we were commanded to do so forever?

Q&A #156 - Jesus Healing in COVID 19, Fear Not and Does John 6:65 imply predestination

I also saw the discussion regarding my question about Jesus and what he would do today during COVID. I have a follow up question. If Jesus would continue to heal and lay hands on the sick IE Lepers what are the ramifications for us? Should we be doing this as well as we have are supposed to be able to do the same as Jesus did. John 14:12.
The Bible often commands us to ‘Fear not’, would fear itself be a sin because it is a command or would the sin of fear come more into play when we let it stop us from what God is calling us to so it becomes disobedience?
Does John 6:65 imply predestination? What does it mean?

Q&A #155 Sin or Foolishness, Are we supposed to be alone, Rich young ruler and Jesus in covid 19

The more I read the Bible the more I see the common themes of wisdom VS foolishness and holiness VS sin. My question is, is there a difference between foolishness and sin or are they just different perspectives in the same thing?
In Genesis God creates a women after seeing it is not good for man to be alone. But in Corinthians Paul says he wishes church members would remain unmarried. How do I reconcile this?
Is there a specific context that we should have in mind when Jesus tells the Young Rich Ruler to go sell all his possessions, and give them away? Just because I know that in some cases it's not very wise to give away all you have because then you become dependent upon other people to help you, and you can't really help people yourself in the way you could if you had those resources.
If Jesus were physically here today would he disobey the government and continue to ignore social distancing, lay hands on people and encourage mass gatherings for messages?

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Q&A #154 Apprenticing Jesus, is Eternal Fire a real place?, dying twice and does God have seven spirits?

(1:40) I would like to ask that if you had one book to suggest on how to best apprentice JESUS, what would it be?
(11:30) In Matthew 25:41 Jesus talks about being cast into an eternal fire. Is that a real place or is that a story telling mechanism?
I understood that it was appointed that we each die once. In Revelation 21 v-8 it states that those that receive the lake of fire "hell" are given a second death, How can you die a second time? I thought your next place was permanent?
(21:20) Twice in revelation it says that God has seven spirits, but I thought there was only one spirit, the Holy Spirit. Who are the other six? ___________________________________________ Resources Listed

(Book) The Great Omission - Dallas Willard

(Book) The Divine Conspiracy - Dallas Willard

(Book) After You Believe - N.T. Wright

(Book) The Cost of Discipleship - Dietrich Bonhoeffer

(Book) Reading Revelation Responsibly - Michael J. Gorman

Q&A #153 Security, New scriptures, modern sacrifice, marriage help, and being transformed

(0:41) For security reasons should the church not be locked during the day when there is only the secretary there?
(1:15) Last week you talked about how many books can be inspired by God but only the Bible is regarded as scripture? But isn't that only because a group of Christ followers decided the books we have are important, hundreds of years after Jesus left and all the disciples died? What's stopping that from happening again with modern "inspired" books so there is less room for misinterpretation due to cultural issues we misunderstand in the new testament?
(11:20) The Bible talks so much about sacrifice and how its important to sacrifice to the right thing in the right way. But I'm having trouble putting those terms into modern society where we don't sacrifice anything anymore. How do I apply all these teachings on sacrifice to this time we live in?
(18:30) In addition to prayer to soften my heart and his, which I’m already doing, is there anything else you can recommend to encourage my husband to take a more active role in our home? Whether it’s household tasks, taking care of our kids or praying and doing a Bible study together he acts like he’s doing me some big favour by participating in our lives. I want him to step into his role as leader in our home but he seems to have no interest and any conversation I try to have with him about it is met with defensiveness and not an openness to hear my heart. I thank him and tell him often how much I appreciate what he does do and affirm him often but honestly, it’s exhausting sometimes to thank him for every single thing he does that is just part of being an adult. I’m drowning carrying it all myself but no matter how many times I share that with him it only helps for a couple days and then it’s back to business as usual. I’m open to any suggestions you may have.
(26:30) Romans 12:2 says "do not be conformed to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind..." I used to think this was simple, but as I get older I see more and more how I am so conformed to cultural patterns right from childhood that I don't even know what renewing my mind means, and so I am never able to experience the transformation I long for. I've looked to history to learn how, and I just can't seem to find anyone who really has shed their cultures patterns fully so whatever transformation they experience seems to die in their lifetime or shortly after. This seems to be the story of every revival ever. Is it actually possible to live out Romans 12:3? If so how? And if you have an answer how does anyone know it isn't confirmed to culture as well? ___________________________________________ Resources Listed

(Book) Ruthless Elimination of Hurry - John Mark Comer

(Book) Growing True Disciples - George Barna

Q&A #152 Female Voice, Jesus a Nephillim, Inspiration, Sex, Joel Osteen, Enneagram, Evolution, Change the church and parenting

(1:29) I do enjoy your panel, but I think it would be enhanced with the female perspective. Where are the female pastors?
(2:30) Is Jesus a nephilum? And if so is that bad?
(5:15) Of course Jesus' words are the Word of God, and New Testament writers were eye-witnesses but is it really the only Word of God? I feel when 2 Peter and 2 Timothy talks about scripture being God-breathed, they are referring to the Old Testament (since that's all they had at the time). I am not saying many of their words were not Spirit-led (they were) but when, for example Phillip Yancey prays before he writes a book that the Spirit will lead him, will the Spirit not lead him? Will his book not also be led by the Spirit. In one letter Paul is specific to say that this particular opinion is not of the Lord, but of him (1 Cor 7:12).
(9:15) There seems to be a lot of different religious views on sex. In your view, what is the purpose of sex? Is it only for procreation?
(10:20) I've been listening to a lot of Joel Osteen sermons and I really have been impressed by God's promises to bless us materially, but my in-laws have been following his teachings for years and they are still poor as dirt. How come God promises material blessings to everyone but not everyone seems to receive those blessings?
(23:09) What are your enneagram numbers?
(28:01) In previous conversations on this podcast, there has been discussion about the possibility of human evolution being a tool God used to created humans. Entertaining this possibility, at some point our evolutionary ancestors were really just animals and not humans at all. does that open the possibility animals can have some sort of relationship with God? Does that mean animals were also made in the image of God, or at least could eventually become a creature that is the image of God?
(35:45) I you could change one thing about our church, what would it be?
(37:40) I keep hearing that we need to parent our kids like God parents us. And usually the sentiment behind that is that God shows a ton of grace until he has no other choice but to use discipline. However it seems the parents that tell me this have kids that are out of control. I don't really know what to think about this because on one hand God's children, the Israelites, acted this way as well. But on the other hand, the wisdom of proverbs, and many other stories in the Bible, seem to promote discipline to ensure a child is not spoiled. Thoughts?

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(Video) L.a. Marzulli on the Nephilim - The Nephilim Trail by LA Marzulli - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDW7VQozgB4&feature=share

(Book) Lost World of Genesis One - John Walton

(Book) In the Beginning - Henri Blocher

Q&A #150 - Illuminati, Mega-church pastors, Nephilim, Wexit and the Shack

The illuminati - what is the church's take on its existence and its potential link to satanism?
Why are so many well known pastors of mega churches and other influential church leaders being caught up in adultery the past few years? These pastors seem to come from different denominations and geographical areas, so what is the common factor?
What are the Nephilim the old testament talks about? Are they still around?
What's your take on wexit?
Have any of you watched the movie "The Shack" And if you have what is your opinion on it?

I have a friend who has been wrestling with self harm and suicidal thoughts because of his anxiety and depression for a long time and he has gone to the hospital lots and they just give him more pills and the pills make him feel awful and more depressed and numb and then he gets more anxious. I believe God wants to help but how?
In our current state on earth we have pain, death, suffering, sadness, boredom, and other not so pleasant things. However without pain and death, exploration and adventure in God's beautiful creation would lose much of its excitement. Without pain and the risk of exposure, relationships would not require hard work and could never be as deep and meaningful as they are here. Yet the Bible says that in heaven, there will be no more pain, death, or tears. As good as that sounds, I wonder if an eternity without those things would get tedious no matter how much pleasure and fulfillment in God there is. What are your thoughts on this?

In Revelation 12:11 it says that “they have conquered him (the accuser of the brethren) by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony” I would think that most people who claim to be Christian’s would agree that “There is power ….. In the precious blood of the Lamb 🎶” But I don’t think I’ve ever thought of the idea that the word of our testimony would have any power over the enemy? Or in context, do you think this verse is saying that it is specifically only the testimony of martyrs that has power?
James 3:1 Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness. Being people who teach, what does this mean to you personally?
I have to volunteer at a Christian charity with someone who always shoots down everyone's outreach ideas because the idea "could trigger someone". It doesn't matter the topic or idea, our team is being crippled because he wants to find gentle solutions and make sure nobody anywhere gets offended. Any ideas on how to address this?
At Christmas time, a man went into a church in the Southern States with a shotgun. The man was quickly disabled by armed security and members of the congregation who were armed. How would the staff who believe in nonviolence process this event given many lives were probably saved by people with guns in church?
I have one of "those" friends. The kind where they think we're way closer than I think we are, mostly because I don't really get along with them. Every time we get together I feel sucked dry, frustrated, and never want to see them again. They just don't see how terrible they treat everyone around them, and it hurts the most to see how bad they treat their own family. I've never seen them even try to love another person even though they say they love God. I'm torn because I don't see myself being close enough in relationship to call them out in a loving way, but I also have no interest in getting any closer, I just don't want to see them again. What do I do?
Buddhist principles are pretty mainstream - popularized in movies, shows and by celebrities. It seems to me Christians have accepted these principles and now incorporate a version of them in their practices. (Meditation, mindfulness, non-violence etc) Apart of me can’t help but feel it is wrong to accept and amalgamate another religion. Where do we draw the line?

What is the difference between “Your Kingdom come” and “Your Will be done”? How do you specifically pray for these things to be done in your own lives?

According to Jewish law, abortions are permitted, and in a study in 2015, 83% of American Jews were in favour of abortion. However their views are quite nuanced and very biblically based. How come abortion seems to be such a hot button topic for Christians when the faith we inherited has a deep, well thought out, nuanced support of abortion?

https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/abortion-in-jewish-thought/

What are you nerdy about?
Why don't many men pursue each others hearts, and how can they?
What keeps you personally committed to faith in Jesus when it's way easier and feels better to do whatever you want?
I was born with a birth defect that has left me looking, well, less than desirable. But the Bible says I am fearfully and wonderfully made. I don't feel wonderfully made. It seems I'm a victim of a world that's just not perfect, but if that's the case, am I actually fearfully and wonderfully made?

What are some scriptures I can go to in the midst of heartbreak?

What's the Christian view on tattoos and piercings? And what about makeup and hair dye? And if tattoos are okay, then what about hair transplants, or boob/butt jobs, or lip injections?
How does Luke 16:26 (“And besides all this, between us and you a great chasm has been fixed, in order that those who would pass from here to you may not be able, and none may cross from there to us.'” ‭‭Luke‬ ‭16:26‬ ‭ESV) fit with your third theory from your message on hell? Perhaps it’s a matter of context that I don’t know about but wouldn’t this verse suggest that no one can ever get out of hell which would contradict the third theory? Or is this just an example of support for one of the other theories which is why no one can really be dogmatic about any of them?
In Luke 10:5-6 (NIV) , Jesus sends out his disciples telling them to say "peace to this house". If someone who promotes peace is in the house, your peace will rest on them. And if not it will return to you. What does it mean for peace to return to you? Is that a cultural thing?

I submitted the question about Abraham and being willing to die for God last week. The question was originally asked by my 7 year old son and I submitted it unfiltered. As you talked about it on last week's podcast, I realized he was seeing the story of abraham and Isaac through Isaac's eyes, and from that view Isaac was trusting his Father and obeying to his death. Does this change your answer to last weeks question? The question was "If God told you to do something, and you know you would die if you did it, would you still do it. Because God told Abraham to kill his son and he obeyed."
Was Jesus an introvert?
In Luke 9: 37-42, Jesus frees a demon possessed boy that his disciples could not. Jesus says "you unbelieving and perverse generation... How long shall I stay with you and put up with you?" who is Jesus speaking to? The people? His disciples? What is he trying to communicate?

It seems most modern evangelical churches only believe in adult baptism, but the Catholic church has been doing it for centuries. Are we missing something? Does it matter if infants are baptized or not?
Does God make expendable people? People that don't gever get to realize dreams of their own so God can make a point?
If God told you to do something, and you know you would die if you did it, would you still do it. Because God told Abraham to kill his son and he obeyed.
What are the regular spiritual disciplines you practice and why do you do them?
(from a child) How can we become better Christians?
(from a child) how was Jesus made?

Q&A #141 - Love, just war, pastors, God overriding free will, Kanye West's new album and colonizing mars

A couple of weeks ago Blake taught from the gospel of John chapter 21, where Jesus asks Peter 3 times if he Loves Him. All translations that I am aware of except for one use the word “love” for both sides of the conversation. But in the original Greek that it was written in there are 2 words used here, Agape and Philia. According to CS Lewis’s book, “The Four Loves” Agape (ἀγάπη) means unconditional "God" love, and Philia (φιλία) means a friend bond. I have read translation notes and commentaries that defend the normal translation of using the word “love” for both words; however the fact remains that the original author did in fact use different words.
In a previous podcast you talked about Jesus and how he seemed to advocate non violence. Do you think there is ever a case for a just war then? What about warring against organizations like Joseph Koney's "Lords Resistance Army"? How should we as Christians be involved with problems like the LRA when they are destroying thousands of lives every month?
How many paid pastors do we have in the church?
I often hear Christian apologists say the reason God doesn't provide solid evidence for his existence is because if he did, he would intrude on our free will to choose to believe. However, in the Bible, there are many accounts of God controlling nature, raising the dead, bringing plagues on an entire people group, etc. In each of these cases God seemed to show irrefutable proof to the witnessing humans of his existence, yet many chose not to believe in him. How do we explain the alarming lack of empirical evidence of the God of the Bible if this argument falls flat?
How do you feel about Kanye west becoming a Christian, putting out a "gospel rap" album, and demanding all his single collaborators on the album o stain from Sex while making it?
If God told us to multiply and fill creation, is this a mandate that condones building a space colony on mars and beyond?

Q&A #140 - A Boat load of questions!

Question to the musicians - do you have to adjust your timing to the lead singer; or do you expect the lead singer to follow your timing?
I have observed over the years that there are some christians that will be sympathetic and loving to a person that the meet who has gone bankrupt in the past, but those same christians will often be judgemental and condemning of someone that they know who is thinking of going bankrupt. Do you have any comments on this observation?
Did Christians who hid Jews and lied to the Nazis during the holocaust sin because they lied and disrespected the authority that God put in place over them?
Why does the Bible say that some behaviours like gluttony or lust or envy are wrong even though they don't hurt anyone else and as long as they don't control your life, don't really effect an individual much either.
What is the point of prophecy when even a ton of prophecy in the Bible seems to be wrong. I had someone give me a "word" at church one time and my friend who is kind of a fortune teller has told me things that make more sense. Is it even real or just superstition and psychology tricks.
Why do Christians still believe that you have to be married to have Sex? I'm living with my boyfriend and we really love each other and I never want to be with anyone else. Why is that different than getting married when everyone married seems to get divorced anyway
Why was Jesus so mean to the religious leaders and so accepting of the bad people? I feel like Jesus set a bad example where only the people he liked were loved. Why don't we just love people for who they are and what they do no matter what.
Looking at the early church, it seems the church aimed to change the world through action VS political activism. For example adoption, caring for the poor, erasing gender and social lines in their community, etc. Is this perspective accurate? If it is, what does this mean for our church now? Should we be involved in politics especially since it seems there is no political party that accurately reflects Christs teachings? What is the best way to effect social change around us?

Q&A #139 - I Lost respect for one of my pastors, and would you rather....

I just found out that someone I respect, and works at this church in leadership, does not like cheese. How do I continue to hold any respect for this person as a human being, and would it be off side to eat poutine, nachos, cheeseburgers, and cheese dip in front of them until they change their mind?
Would you rather lose all digital messaging ability (including text and email) or have to use dial-up internet forever?

Q&A #138 - Spouses in church, mental illness in leaders, was Jesus racist? and Best Books of the Year

My spouse of almost 30 years recently confessed to me their faith is hanging on my a thread and they just don't know if they believe in God and the church anymore. We have both attended church our whole lives. What do I do?
If a church leader is diagnosed with a mental illness, should their leadership be brought into question?
In Mark 7:25-30 a foreign woman came to Jesus asking for help regarding her demon possessed daughter, and Jesus' response seemed very racist about her people group. She pushed a bit and Jesus granted her request. But this story seemed to portray Jesus as racist toward people groups, but loving toward individuals. How do you think this should be interpreted?
What's the best book of any category you have read this last year?

Book Links 1. Irresistible by Andy Stanley ( https://www.amazon.ca/Irresistible-Reclaiming-Jesus-Unleashed-World/dp/0310536987/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3I9H0MI3TQ2AB&keywords=irresistible+andy+stanley&qid=1571864447&sprefix=irresistible%2Caps%2C195&sr=8-1 )

Surrender to Love (https://www.amazon.ca/Surrender-Love-David-PhD-Benner/dp/0830846115/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1571864569&refinements=p_27%3A+David+G.%5Cc+PhD%5CcBenner&s=books&sr=1-1)
The Gift of Being Yourself ( https://www.amazon.ca/Gift-Being-Yourself-David-Benner/dp/0830846123/ref=pd_bxgy_14_img_3/136-3028542-4798600?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=0830846123&pd_rd_r=af0320be-7684-405d-8e61-af752dad967d&pd_rd_w=4CCPN&pd_rd_wg=YgPhF&pf_rd_p=48fa4823-918c-4290-bdea-b573af9832e2&pf_rd_r=XF23WP7M6Z1677Z81NT7&psc=1&refRID=XF23WP7M6Z1677Z81NT7 )
Desiring God's Will ( https://www.amazon.ca/Desiring-Gods-Will-David-Benner/dp/0830846131/ref=pd_bxgy_14_img_3/136-3028542-4798600?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=0830846131&pd_rd_r=1af07b20-b7f6-472a-93a6-3c83492aa9a4&pd_rd_w=FGuyC&pd_rd_wg=FlREf&pf_rd_p=48fa4823-918c-4290-bdea-b573af9832e2&pf_rd_r=XBKK023RDZH2FQJQ4Y4E&psc=1&refRID=XBKK023RDZH2FQJQ4Y4E )
Divine Conspiracy ( https://www.amazon.ca/Divine-Conspiracy-Rediscovering-Hidden-Life/dp/0060693339/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=divine+conspiracy&qid=1571864780&s=books&sr=1-1 )
Cross Vision ( https://www.amazon.ca/Cross-Vision-Gregory-Boyd/dp/1506420737/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Cross+Vision&qid=1571864842&s=books&sr=1-1 )
The Anglican Way ( https://www.amazon.ca/Anglican-Way-Guidebook-Thomas-McKenzie/dp/0996049908/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+anglican+way&qid=1571864872&s=books&sr=1-1 )

Desiring God's Will: Aligning Our Hearts with the Heart of God (The Spiritual Journey)

The Divine Conspiracy: Rediscovering Our Hidden Life In God

The Anglican Way: A Guidebook

Surrender to Love: Discovering the Heart of Christian Spirituality (The Spiritual Journey)

The Gift of Being Yourself: The Sacred Call to Self-Discovery (The Spiritual Journey)

Cross Vision: How the Crucifixion of Jesus Makes Sense of Old Testament Violence

Irresistible: Reclaiming the New that Jesus Unleashed for the World

Q&A #137 - Pets, God, authenticity, loneliness, true Christians, worthy, sorrowful rejoicing, unforgivable sin and revenge

What was your childhood pet?
When have you said, "I will never do ____!" And then God is like, "Um, yup. Exactly that."
How can we be authentic without oversharing?
I'm middle aged, single, and live alone. I have some good friends, but I have a nagging sense of loneliness all the time. My friends say that if I spent enough time with God that I would be fulfilled. But that doesn't help when I'm sitting home alone again after a day of work and all my friends are busy with their families. Can God actually help me feel not lonely or do I just keep suckling it up?
I was listening to a sermon recently where the speaker asserted that the evidence of true conversion was a desire for fellowship with Christ. What do you think is the evidence that a person is truly a Christian?
In Ephesians 4:1 Paul urges the Ephesians to: “live worthily of the calling with which you have been called” The KJV says “ walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called” - How were the Ephesians (or us for that matter) supposed to know what it is that we have been called to?
On a recent Ask Pastor John Podcast, John Piper stated: "In (our) culture, inside and outside the church, …. Categories, by in-large, do not exist for the Pauline… phrase of the apostle Paul, “sorrowful but always rejoicing” Other than possibly Johnny Cash who used to frequently talk about why he always wore black, I definitely don’t have a context for the idea: “sorrowful but always rejoicing”. Do any of you have a category for this concept/idea?
How do I deal with desire for revenge, even small hopes of the "I told you so" feeling?
In the article below the author makes a rather convincing argument that the Unforgivable Sin (Blasphemy Against the Holy Spirit) is in fact easy to commit, so easy to commit that even a careless word could do it. And that it is not, as I have always been taught, a stubborn and consistent rejection of Jesus. Do you see any obvious problems with the author’s methods for interpreting the scriptures in this article? What are your responses to his conclusions?

Q&A #136 - Ten questions on one episode!

What is the most embarrassing thing that has happened to you?
Who would you each choose to play yourself in a movie?
Regarding Tim Horton’s cups, what is your preference: Dome lids or Normal lids?
I say hi to a some people at church on the weekend, but I want to get to know some of them more and don't know how to do that. Ideas?
Recently when speaking to another Christian, I was talking about how sad it was that more and more people seem to think how wonderful and kind it is to euthanise old people, I was shocked when he agreed with the idea of euthanasia to end suffering. What does the bible say about Euthanasia? How do you think I should have responded to him?
our cultural consumerism seems to have tainted many of our thoughts on pleasure and sexuality. How do we separate these ideas and think about pleasure and sexuality without viewing them through a consumerist lens?
If women make up 1 out of every 3 visits to pornographic sites, if 17% of women consider themselves addicted to porn, and if half of women in a recent German sex study admit to watching porn, why don't we talk about it? Why are there so few resources? And why is this conversation still so full of shame for both men and women in our church culture?
How can we cultivate intimacy in marriage (or other important relationships) when we're in a tough season?
I watched the movie "Risen" a few weeks ago and then the initial episodes on the series "A.D" this past week, more out of curiosity than anything. Both are obviously dramatic for screenplay and don't necessarily follow what we see in the Bible (depiction of Mary Magdalene as a woman of the night, for example) but it got me curious about how Pilate and Caiphas felt after the crucifixion - and their actions. Apart from Matthew there is no mention of any action but both films depict complete turmoil and chaos culminating in all the guards at the tomb being "silenced" along with anyone else who was a witness. Is there any other documentation of events or is this all assumption based?
How can I earn Salvation?

Q&A #135 - Mass Divorce in Ezra and Is the Trinity Necessary to Believe in?

In Ezra 10:2-3, men from Israel realizes they have sinned by taking wives from the nations around them. They then all agree to send away their wives and children. It seems they were willing to destroy the lives of many women and children, just to keep one law of Moses. Does you think God looks favourably on decisions like this?
Do you have to believe in the trinity to be a Christian? What if you believe Jesus was created by God like some other faiths?

Q&A #133 - New Group names, New symbol, Holiness, Struggles with Faith

What is the new name of the community groups going to be; Mahjong Groups?
What is the story behind or the significance of, the new symbol that goes with the new vision statement “Imaging Jesus by becoming Love”?
In a devotional I am reading, it says the word "holy" means set apart. I was always taught it meant pure or perfect. At face value this would seem to totally change the "holiness" movements and ideas the church has had if we are trying to be "set apart" instead of "pure or perfect". Can you learned types explain this more?
have any of you struggled with your faith and secretly wondered if you actually believe all this Jesus stuff? Can you share what happened?

Q&A #133 - New Group names, New symbol, Holiness, Struggles with Faith

What is the new name of the community groups going to be; Mahjong Groups?
What is the story behind or the significance of, the new symbol that goes with the new vision statement “Imaging Jesus by becoming Love”?
In a devotional I am reading, it says the word "holy" means set apart. I was always taught it meant pure or perfect. At face value this would seem to totally change the "holiness" movements and ideas the church has had if we are trying to be "set apart" instead of "pure or perfect". Can you learned types explain this more?
have any of you struggled with your faith and secretly wondered if you actually believe all this Jesus stuff? Can you share what happened?

Q&A #132 - Time machine dinner, Women in ministry, trinity, evangelism, and follow up from episode 131

if you could have dinner with anyone in the 20th century, who would it be? What would you ask them?
I really enjoyed Melissa's sermon last Sunday. However, I grew up believing that women cannot teach or lead, as it seems to teach in 1 Timothy 2:11-15. Is she allowed to teach because she's pregnant, as 1 Timothy says women will be saved by childbearing? Haha :) but seriously, how does our church interpret these verses?
I'm just a blue collar dude and need some help. can you explain how the trinity works and where it talks about it in the Bible. I just can't make sense of it.
what do you think evangelism needs to look like in our post-Christian culture?
In the last episode (#131) Doug said that “you cannot draw theology from the psalms “ Really!!! Do you really want to go on record with that statement?! Do you actually want to try defend that statement; or maybe retract it and reword the point you were trying to make? I understand that in the context of what you were saying is that people can’t pluck random phrases (like smiting an enemy) out of the context of the entirety of scripture and the new covenant and then go around killing people and say they’re just obeying the bible…. But you can’t pluck random verses from any of the scriptures not just the psalms.
In the last episode (#131) Doug said: “Clearly when God said on the day you eat of the fruit you will surely die, and theologians would all say: God was referring to a spiritual death not a physical death” Interestingly enough just about 1/2 an hour before I listened to the Q&A podcast I was listening to an audiobook: “The Holiness of God” by RC Sproul, here is an excerpt from the part (chapter 6) I had just been listening to: “Now the big question: When was the penalty for sin to be meted out in creation? Was the penalty stated like this: “If you sin, then someday you will die”? No! The penalty for sin was clearly stated by God: “The day you eat of it you will surely die.” In creation the penalty for sin was not only death, but instant death. Death that very day: death as swiftly as it fell upon Nadab and Abihu; death as sudden as it wiped out Uzzah; death as quick as it befell Ananias and Sapphira. “The day that you sin you will surely die.” Numerous commentators have tried to soften the divine warning by interpreting the “death” of Genesis 2 as a kind of spiritual death. That is not what the text says. The death penalty of which God warned was real death, death in the full sense of the word. To be sure, Adam and Eve did suffer spiritual death that very day, but God granted mercy in terms of the full measure of the penalty. We have a saying that “justice delayed is justice denied.” Not always. In the case of creation and man’s fall, the full measure of justice was delayed so grace would have time to work. Here the delay of justice was not the denial of justice but the establishing of mercy and grace.“

Personally the only time that I had heard of this referring to only “a spiritual death not a physical death” was about 40 years ago which also was several years before I was saved, since I have been saved the only interpretation of this that I have heard, (or that I paid attention to) was something to the effect: that we were meant to die instantly in the garden and the fact that we didn’t is a demonstration of God’s mercy, and to this day the fact that anyone is alive is further demonstration of God’s mercy.

Q&A #131 - Apostle's Creed, Native Canadians, Discipleship, Psalms, Adam and Eve and Genesis

Every once in a while I hear the pastors talk about the apostles creed. What is it?
Native Americans make up about 4.1% of the population and account for 28% of the admissions to our prison system (statscan 2018). Since they are seriously over-represented in our justice system, they are among the poorest of the poor in Canada, and the majority of Canadians are frustrated with the native population as a whole ("look, another drunk native on the corner"), that population seems to fit with the poor/imprisoned/lepers that Jesus said we need to reach out and take care of. Any ideas on how we as a church can approach this issue given current cultural attitudes and events?
Further to the discipleship discussion from last week, how do you initiate a discipleship relationship, both discipling others and being discipled? What does that look like in daily life? Society is so individualistic I'm having trouble imagining what this practically looks like.
When I read the psalms, it seems much of it is more of a poetic, literary book than it is a theological, fact book. But then I read the new testament, and I see the Jews interpreted many of the "poetic" sayings as literal prophecy about the messiah. Then many Christians use it as literal ideas on how the universe and life works. How on earth do I read Psalms given this mish mash of perspectives on it?
If we all came from Adam and Eve, how can I explain to a non-Christian why there are so many different languages and colors of people.
Science has pretty clearly shown the Earth is millions of years old and there were multiple extinction events before humans came on the scene. Does that mean God made death and suffering before the fall or man? If so, how do we handle the fact that God created this and said it was good?

Q&A #130 - Merging, Difficult relationships, God's goodness, Accidental sin, Eden and more

Why do some people seem to think that merging onto Deerfoot Trail at 60 km an hour is an acceptable option? (Of course at that speed “Merging” is not the correct word!)
Do you have any advice on how to have a relationship with, (but more importantly share the gospel with,) a person with an extreme victim mentality? A person who will claim that nobody likes them, and then do their best to make sure that nobody likes them.
Is God’s goodness the reason we are at times spared from suffering? I almost had an accident with my vehicle. It was a near miss. Logically it looks like it should have happened, but it didn’t. This has caused me to wonder if God is the source of ALL the good things that happen. Is He the only reason anything good happens at all?
Can you accidentally sin?
Where did the Garden of Eden go? Can we find it on a map?
Jesus called us to make disciples, not Christians. When did the church decide that we just need to get people into heaven and manage how they behave? Practically, what do you think discipleship in our culture could look like?
What do you think a Christians responsibility to our environment should be?

Q&A #129 - Raising daughters, God giving up, High places, Isaac's feelings

How do we teach our daughters to be modest without being legalistic?
Can God give up on you?
What were the "high places" the old testament often mentions when referencing pagan god worship?
What do you think Isaac was thinking and feeling when Abraham was going to sacrifice him? Wouldn't this have caused significant father wounding, at the request of God?

Q&A #128 - Hell, Protecting Kids, Multiple wives, Battles and God sending liars

In light of this weekend’s message on “Hell” what do make of Luke 16: 19 - 31 The Rich Man and Lazarus?
Do you have any suggestions on protecting your kids from evil and pain in the world and yet ensuring they aren't so sheltered, they don't know how to respond well when they encounter evil and pain when they get older?
In the summary of people's lives in the old testament, personal success seem to revolve around the number of wives and children a man has? One of many examples would be Chronicles 13:21.
In the old testament, if Israel was winning a military battle, it was attributed to obeying God and He was blessing them. If they lost battles, it was because they were sinning and God was punishing them. In ancient literature, all the other pagan people groups believed the same thing about their gods. If the God of the Bible is the one true God, does that mean when the Israelites sinned and lost a battle, that the God of the Bible was blessing the pagan peoples behaviours because they were winning and thus proving their gods were more powerful than the one true God? From God's perspective, wouldn't that entrench the pagan nations in their beliefs and prevent them from coming to repentance by proving their beliefs are true?
I'm often confused by stories in the Old Testament about choices GOD makes. In 1 Kings 22:19-23 GOD sends a lying spirit to 400 prophets to entice King Ahab to go to war.

Q&A #127 - When was the church built & is speeding a sin?

What year was this church built?
Is speeding 10 kilometres on the highway over the speed limit still breaking the law even though you will probably never get a ticket for it....If so, is it Okay for people who call themselves christians to break the law? What year was this church built?

Q&A #126 - Righteousness, Gender identity, Jr High awkward moments, Revelation follow up, group prayer and powerpoint

In 2 Samuel 22:21-25 as part of a song David wrote to GOD he is saying that GOD saved him from his enemies because of his own blamelessness and cleanliness before the LORD. Am I misunderstanding the text? I don’t understand how a man with multiple wives and concubines could consider himself blameless before the LORD. What are your thoughts on this part of his song?
My elementary school child is coming home saying that they are being taught that they can be boys, girls, or anything if they feel like it. How do I talk to my kids about this?
My junior high aged son got asked out by a friend in his class who is a boy. My son didn't really know how to respond and thinks he may have unintentionally hurt the boys feelings. Any suggestions for my son on how to mend a friendship without making the friend feel judged for being gay, but still making it clear that he's not interested?
In the last episode, (episode 125,) someone asked a question about the book of revelations, the question said that in the first chapter it says: “everyone who reads and understands it is blessed” My first question is do you have any idea what translation of the Bible the questioner was referring to? I read through 28 translations of Revelations 3:1 shown at the “biblehub.com” and not a single one of them had anything close to the word “understand” used in that verse. My second question/comment is: what are they teaching you in the Bible Schools you’ve been to that you didn’t pick up on this? Probably the very first thing about Revelations that I was taught after I was saved was that this verse (Rev 1:3) says that you do not have to understand this book in order to receive blessing! Our teacher did go on to give an overview of the tools we should be using to interpret Revelations, but he emphasised that Revelation 1:3 is the very place to Start: - That you will be blessed to read it out loud, that you will be blessed to hear it read, and that you will be blessed to obey the commands written within it! Or do you disagree with this teaching? If so, Why?
Community Group Prayer: it seems that the normal practice when small groups decide to pray that everyone lists of their needs and then we all take turns praying for different items on the “List” I feel that there should be so much more to group prayer than just a “Shopping List” - What do you think small group prayer should look like?
During corporate praise could the persons running the powerpoint be asked to advance to the next slide before the end of the current one: to paraphrase what I overheard Kevin Bishop say once: people can remember the last word of what they just saw but can’t read the next word of what they can’t see…

Q&A #125 - Donating kidneys, sin leading to death, Revelation on drugs and is God a man or woman?

Hi, I’m sure everyone has noticed the sign at the side of the road here in Airdrie that is asking for a kidney donation. I remember a few years back there was a campaign started trying to get the general public to consider donating a kidney, there was a doctor who was in the news for donating one of his to a total stranger. What are your thoughts about encouraging followers of Christ to donate a kidney? What are your thoughts on the leadership of the church setting an example, maybe by requiring all the single male staff members to donate a kidney?? (Just Kidding!) However this makes me think of how christians in the early centuries of the church were known for there sacrificial love in caring for people who were dying with the plague, when even the families of the plague victims would throw their very own out into the streets. Often the christians caring for these sick would get the plague themselves! Can you imagine bringing in a plague victim into your own house knowing that you or your children or your spouse may end up dying because of this? Why doesn’t the love of Christ compel us to give freely of our lives? Or at least compel “Me” to give freely of “My” life? Personally I’ve never had general anaesthesia and I’m beyond terrified of the idea of any type of surgery, but realistically to give a kidney in our modern medical system is virtually no risk at all, yet history is full of people who freely gave their lives because the love of Christ compelled them to!
1 John 5:16-17 says that there is sin that does not lead to death, and sin that does lead to death. It also seems to say we should NOT pray for those that commit the sin that leads to death. What is that sin, and why shouldn't we pray for those who commit it?
I just read revelation for the first time and it seems like the author was super high on drugs when he wrote it. I tried to do some research on what it means and I get a million very different opinions. In the first chapter of Revelation it says that everyone who reads and understands it is blessed. How do I read and understand it?
Is God a man or a woman?

Q&A #124 - Punishing Brock, Fights, Floating rocks, Profanity, Exploring sex in marriage & 12 step programs

In the last episode everyone sounded really clear except for Brock, he sounded like you had him inside a tin can or an echo chamber! Were you punishing him? What was he being disciplined for?
Who would win in a fight, batman or superman
What year was Jesus born?
Years ago when I was a little boy I asked the girl next door to marry me. She picked up a rock and told me that if she threw it in the pond and it floated that she would marry me. I prayed REALLY hard but it sank. :-( Theologically speaking, what do you think went wrong here? Thanks in advance.
For some reason I’ve become increasingly aware of how frequently “Jesus Christ” is said as people exhale in frustration. : A kid saying it on the playground when his play is interrupted. A grandmother saying it in frustration toward her granddaughter after she says she has to go pee. A coworker saying it every single time they are presented with even the tiniest challenge. I realize most of them are not fully aware of what they are saying. I wish I could snap them awake in that moment and make them aware of their words. Explain to them how stupid it is to use a name as a curse and of all names the name of God. I feel it would be impossible for me to change what has become a cultural norm. Should I still say something? Should I let myself be bothered by this? Should I ignore it? (It is likely you hear it less than I do as maybe when people know you are a pastor they become more aware of their words(?)
It seems the Bible talks more about what not to do in regard to sex than what healthy sex look like, and because of that I'm afraid I'm going to do something wrong with my spouse. My spouse wants to "explore" sexually, but I feel guilty and am worried we're going to sin. So what does the Bible say about healthy sex and what does that look like in today's world?
I know people who have gone through the "12 step" addiction recovery, and some have been successful long term. A big part of the program is to identify with your addiction, saying things like "I'm an alcoholic but I've been sober for 10 years". Now that I've been through soul care, it seems that identifying with your addiction or issue is very counter to what Jesus has to say, and he actually wants to bring us real freedom instead of continuing to identify with our issues.

Coming to this realization leads me to a few questions 1) Is the 12 step system just missing what Jesus taught or am I looking at it wrong? 2) Can a program like soul care offer practical addiction recovery in place of a program like 12 step? 3) new studies seem to show that 12 step is largely not successful, possibly around 5-10% success over the long term. If programs like soul care can offer an alternative, are there statistics being kept on its current success rates for "healing" and recovery so we know if it's effective long term?

Q&A #123 - Trials, Israel, sermons, judging, divorce, poor, IVF and Brock's Tattoo

Can you have just tribulations? Or do they always have to come with trials? Cause you only here about people having trials and tribulations, but never one or the other.
What is the church's stance on Israel? Does the church stand behind Israel or support it's boycotting? Is this a topic that is important to Living Springs?
Do you prefer topical vs expository sermons? Do you feel one style connects better with people than the other?
I heard that Rachel Held Evans died at the beginning of May and my initial reaction was that God must have been judging her for leading people astray. But now I kind of feel bad about thinking that way. What do I do with those feelings? What do you guys think about her ministry?
You mentioned a few weeks ago that we can forgive someone and still put up boundaries to prevent abuse in our relationships, and Jesus said that the only reason someone should get a divorce is because of infidelity. So is putting up boundaries that effectively force a divorce, even if you don't initiate the actual separation, a sin? Jesus didn't give any other exceptions to divorce that I can see so I don't see a biblical way to justify a divorce, regardless of abuse, unless one partner cheats.
Jesus said we have to take care of the poor and needy, however Ephesians 4:28 seems to indicate that if you can work you should. How can we take care of those who are poor because they are able to work and don't, or perpetually spend money unwisely, without enabling them to continue their unwise behaviour? To play my own devils advocate, almost everyone who is poor, is poor due to unwise behaviour of some sort, so if we didn't care for those who are unwise we probably wouldn't be caring for any of the poor at all. Given all this, how do we as Christians need to practically care for the poor?
In episode 121 you had a question about infertility and in vitro fertilization, and insemination from a sperm donor. I want to start by saying that the following comments are in no way meant to diminish the pain that any couple dealing with infertility may be experiencing. In the episode it seemed that the general consensus was that the staff saw no problems with either in vitro fertilization, and insemination from a sperm donor. a. First question/comment: Do you believe that life begins at conception? If you do, then how can you endorse IVF when so many embryos don’t live to the 5 day blastocyst (the stage of the embryo with the highest success of implantation and pregnancy), and then only about 40% of those implanted result in a live birth. Or to put it more plainly: from the 15 eggs that they normally try to harvest, all of them are fertilized, but only about 5 will make it to the 5 day stage, if all five are eventually implanted then only about 2 of them will result in a live birth, that’s 13 deaths for 2 live babies. b. Second question/comment: sperm collection centres offer pornography to the donors, and so sperm donation will typically involve masturbation with pornography. I assume that there are possibly ways to ensure that the sperm collection is done without the use of pornography, but the sperm donation side of the infertility industry is legitimizing and encouraging the use of pornography under the guise of helping couples who are struggling with infertility . What are your thoughts on this aspect of it?
8 On a recent podcast I think I heard Brock mention that he had a tattoo saying: “What would Jesus Do” Does Brock have this as a tattoo and what does this saying mean to him? Over the years most people I have met who bring up that question are overly simplistic in their idea of who Jesus is and what he would do. Every time I hear “What would Jesus Do” I can’t help but remember the poster that says that we should remind those who ask “What Would Jesus Do”, that “Flipping over tables and Chasing people with a Whip is within the realm of possibilities” Jesus often offended people, are we supposed to offend people too… However in John 5:19 Jesus tell us that He can only do what He sees the Father doing. So wouldn’t it be a better question to ask, “What would Jesus have me do?” Of course I have no idea what is involved in editing a tattoo….

Q&A #122 - Q&A Live

My boss sometimes asks me to do something at work I believe is unethical. It's never anything huge, nothing against the law, but I don't know how to say no. If I say no I think my job might be on the line and I'm lucky to have a job right now. How do I handle these situations when he asks?
How do I stop a sin I don't like but can't stop? I keep hearing in church that God still loves me, but I don't feel like he does because I can't stop what I'm doing. How do I sort that out?
Mint Oreos or Double Stuff Oreos? Which is better?
Jesus seemed to model a life that was without a lot of material comforts, and the early church continued that, some of them even selling everything they had. How can we justify spending millions on a new building? Or even spending hundreds of thousands on a new family home when we could spend that money "on the needy" instead?
If our church building were to spontaneously combust, how would we realistically have church services until we could rebuild?
If I specify my tithe for the coffee ministry, can we get new coffee machines so the coffee is better on Sunday?
Is Living Springs planning to host an Alpha Course Introduction to Christianity? Is this course in the plan for the near future?
Is it time for a dress code for worship leaders , hosts and speakers?
How do you deal with contradictions in the bible? For example : Jesus and the fig tree And seeing a fig tree by the road, He [Jesus] came to it and found nothing on it but leaves, and said to it, “Let no fruit grow on you ever again!” Immediately the fig tree withered away. (Matthew 21:19) Now in the morning, as they passed by, they saw the fig tree dried up from the roots. And Peter, remembering, said to Him, “Rabbi, look! The fig tree which You cursed has withered away.” (Mark 11:20–21) Which is true?
If you could go to any sporting event of your choosing, what would it be? Money no object.
What happens when you die? Do you immediately go to heaven? Do you wait until Jesus returns?
I am working my way through the Old Testament and am curious why so much of Chronicles is a repeat of the books of Samuel and Kings? Thoughts?
Why should I abstain from sex before marriage?

Q&A #121 - Walking on water, singing, early church, bible's relevance, and non traditional pregnancy

Will you be recording and posting the live Q&A on May 30th to the app as well? I can’t make it but I’d love to hear it!
How did Jesus make Peter walk on the water?
I came to this church and heard about this podcast and have a question why is there all the singing and why do people close there eyes its kind of weird.
I heard a sermon about how all the miracles and stories of sharing possessions in Acts were not the norm, but the highlights of the church, and that the reality of the early church wasn't much different than ours now. This makes me feel a bit better because when I read Acts I'm pretty uncomfortable with how much they sacrifice for each other and in comparison how little I sacrifice for those around me. What do you think about that view of acts?
The bible was written several thousand years ago in a time when things like the Internet, global economics and global warming were not in the realm of thought. Can it not be said that the bible needs to modernize to remain relevant? And if not, is Christian faith not at risk of dying?
My husband and I have been struggling to conceive and are wondering if there is any biblical wisdom as it relates to the options available through modern medicine, specifically IVF or sperm donors? In particular would a sperm donor be looked at as being unfaithful in any way since biologically our child would be mine and another man’s? Should we trust our inability to conceive is God’s way of saying that’s not his path for us? We know adoption is available as well and are considering that path too but wanted your insights on any biblical truths that may apply to the situation of getting pregnant in a non-traditional way.

Q&A #120 - Angels, budgets, sham and forgiveness

What would you think if you saw an angel appear right in front of you?
Doug I've heard you mention a budgeting app that you say is so successful and It seems more and more people I talk to at church are using it. Can you give a quick rundown on what you use and what makes it different than other apps?
Proverbs‬ ‭25:21-22‬ ‭NLT “If your enemies are hungry, give them food to eat. If they are thirsty, give them water to drink. You will heap burning coals of shame on their heads, and the Lord will reward you.” Are you able to explain v.22 a bit? As Christians, why would we want to ‘heap burning coals of shame on their heads’, is there some cultural practice of the times that I’m missing or is it really saying that we’re to do good to our enemies to shame them?
Does forgiveness mean I have to let someone continue hurtful behaviour toward me? If I stop someone from hurting me and put up boundaries, isn't that just dwelling on what they've done in the past and not forgiving them?

Q&A #119 - Rocks, Friendship, speaking up, cultural norms in church, forbidden questions and Alberta Separation

Matthew 16:18 says "And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.". Do you think he meant Peter or something else? ie. a play on words between Peter (Petros) and rock (Petra)
I struggle making new friends and going to church events with lots of people because I've been really hurt in the past in church social settings. How do I meet new people and go to ministry events and make sure I don't get hurt again?
I have a close friend that is making some really poor decisions that are hurting them and their family. I want to say something but don't know how. Advice?
What cultural norms do you see church culture has adopted that are counter to Christ's message, and how do we change that as individuals?
Is there a question that you fear being asked?
Is there biblical advice for or against a follower of Christ supporting Alberta separation

Q&A #118 - Ostriches (again), Jesus' ascension, how to read the bible and Sabbath

Please elaborate on the ostrich story. Was it actually a live ostrich? If so, where did you get it and, how did the parents feel about you giving away an ostrich as a prize?!
(from a child) how did Jesus go to heaven in the sky? Could someone in a plane follow him?
The more I read the Bible, the more I feel like I need a university degree to understand it properly and take into account all the biblical cultures, the Greek and Hebrew, and all the theological ideas surrounding scripture. How can I read the Bible as an average person and properly understand anything I'm reading?
Do you guys keep a sabbath each week? If so what does it look like for you.

Q&A #117 - Ostriches, talking sex with your kids, Purity culture, masturbation and LOTS on Innerancy

Does Brock actually have an ostrich in the basement?
Any advice on navigating the topic of sexuality with kids as they grow?
What is everyone's take on church "purity culture" now that we have a decade or two to reflect on its pros and cons
The Bible doesn't say much about masturbation, given it is an almost universal topic, and the church has varying opinions on it from "never ok" to "never an issue". What is your opinion?
Feedback on Innerancy
Scriptures for reference in question 5 The bible does in fact specifically claim to be “Beyond Perfection” and “Flawless”, Psalm 119:96, Psalm 12:6 and Proverbs 30:5 (See translation notes for each of these verses regarding the original Hebrew) There are many other verses that speak claims to It’s pervasive truthfulness, that it is eternal, unbreakable, and completely reliable. And that God is watching over it. As Jesus specifically stated that “[God’s] word is truth.” (Psalm 12:6&7, 19:7-9, 119:160, 119:89, 119:96 - Proverbs 30:5&6 - Isaiah 40:8 - Jeremiah 1:12 (original Hebrew) - Mathew 5:18, 24:35 - John 10:35, 17:17 - Second Peter 1:19) When you look at all of these and many more it is pervasively clear that the bible does in fact claim to be inerrant.

Q&A #116 - Beards, 3 days, inerrancy of scripture, sufficiency of scripture and marijuana

For those of you with Beards: Have you ever had an urge to have fine oil poured on your head which flows down your beard? (Psalm 133:2) If yes, have you acted on your urge? If no, then do you need to repent of your unbiblical attitude?
Why did Jesus have to be dead for three days?
What is the definition of “the inerrancy of scripture” - do you believe in this?
What is the definition of “the sufficiency of scripture” - do you believe in this?
What is the churches stance on both medicinal and recreational marijuana usage?

Q&A #115 - Pigs vs Babies, Healing, and LOTS more on the Death Penalty

Who would win in a fight between a Pig and a baby
Kyle, please share your story of healing recently.
As a follow up to the death penalty question from last week, someone mentioned that it’s not ok to kill another person as an individual but that the government structures could allow for that. Even if that were the case, in the end it would still be an individual implementing the punishment so given that’s the case, do you think the heart of God would want the government to have the authority to essentially make someone kill someone else?
Concerning last week’s argument about what God thinks about the death penalty a couple of responses, thoughts and questions come to mind: a.) The question “What does God think of the Death Penalty” clearly states Death as a penalty: therefore a penalty for something. If, as was implied last time, since Jesus has come and risen from the dead, that God is now against the death penalty, then why are we all still subject to the Death Penalty that entered the world when Adam sinned? (We all still die the first death, but not all are subject to the second death. The original question was clearly about the first death.) b.) God told Noah (Genesis 9:6) “Whoever sheds human blood, by other humans must his blood be shed; for in God’s image God has made humankind.” Is not the God who told us this the same yesterday, today and forever? c.) Although some of you seemed to stubbornly refuse to listen to Doug’s point about Romans 13, I wanted to add to Doug’s Point that at the time when Paul wrote “For there is no authority except by God’s appointment, and the authorities that exist have been instituted by God.” That the Roman government was the specific authorities Paul was referring to and they had the death penalty and it should also be noted that by todays western democratic standards the Roman government would have seemed corrupt, barbaric, oppressive, unjust etc. and yet Paul tells us that God appointed this Government, Death Penalty, corruption and all. d.) It would seem that regardless of how some would think of what God “Feels” about the death penalty, that He (God) thought that the death penalty was absolutely the correct and appropriate course of action for Ananias and Sapphira (Acts Chapter 5) and also when some in Corinth were behaving badly during communion (1 Corinthians 11:30). And again God thought the death penalty was correct and appropriate when Uzzah reached out and took hold of the ark. (2 Samuel 6:7)

Q&A #114 - Praying for government, Are we gods?, Images of God, Faith, and Capital Punishment

My question was Why don't we have corporate prayer in church for our govt and leaders? Especially since we are told to do so in Timothy and also with everything we are facing here with 2 elections etc. Not to pray a certain party wins but that God would Be glorified in our elections. Just wondering. Thanks!
In John 10:34, why does Jesus tell the Pharisees that it is written in the Law that "you are gods"?
Exodus 20:4 says - “You shall not make for yourself a carved image or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above or that is on the earth beneath or that is in the water below.” So is all art and sculpture wrong? (Except for maybe abstract art)
In John 4:46 to 4:53, Jesus’s response to the noble man’s request to come and heal his son seems strange or insensitive, can you explain Jesus’s response?
What does God think of the death penalty?

Q&A #113 - Pastor title unbiblical, Hippies/Cowboys, John and Prophecy

1.) - In last weeks episode Doug stated that it’s not biblical to call everyone in leadership a pastor. a.) - Why are you participating in (and perpetuating) something that is unbiblical; especially when you have the power to change it? (or do you not have the power to change it?). *Comment: I did not grow up in the church and had not heard the term pastor much at all, and very shortly after I was saved I was taught about the 5 rolls of leadership in Ephesians and what it meant to be a true Pastor. A couple of years after that I moved to North America where virtually anyone on church payroll was referred to as a pastor: it has always bugged me, especially as back home even those I knew who were clearly a true Pastor did not even call themselves a Pastor. Question b.) - Why not say for example, something like: - “I’m Doug and I head up the teaching ministry here at Living Springs”, or “I’m Blake and I’m on the pastoral care team here at Living Springs”

2.) - What do you think the connection is between hippies and cowboys both wearing tassels on there clothing?

3.) - Why did Jesus look down from the Cross and ask John to take in his mother, why wouldn’t James or His other brothers be expected to look after their very own mother?

4.) - Following from last week’s Q&A podcast I read an article that pointed our the primary role of a prophet in the old testament was to call people to repentance, and to call out injustice, and had very little to do with foretelling the future. I’ve heard people teach on 1 Corinthians 14:1 when we are to seek the gift of prophesy and they were always talking about the gift for foretelling the future and nothing about calling people to repentance or to call out injustice, (or that’s just the way I heard it.) Question: What does this gift of prophecy really look like?

Q&A #112 - Government, games night, David Pawson, Prophecy, Stoning and Last or Least

How can I pray for my government effectively?
When is the next ladies games night? How can we influence more events like that?
What are your views on the teachings of David Pawson? What ASK IT! struck me is what he said about Gods love,its only meant for believers.
Hey Is the gift of prophecy (1 Corinthians 14:1) different to the office of prophet? (Ephesians 4:11)
But, (speaking of recent history), when a person claims to be a prophet and then the "prophecy’s" don’t happen, shouldn’t they be then put to death? (Deuteronomy 18:20) In 1 CORINTHIANS 15:9 the word “elachistos” (ἐλάχιστος) which is often translated in this verse as “Least”. But from what I can work out this word is usually translated as “Last” in most other locations it is used in the new testament. I would think that the context of verses immediately before, 15:5 though to 15:8 would support a translation of “Last”. What are your thoughts on this?

Q&A #111 - Unique experiences, true repentance, and people walking away from the faith

1.) - What’s something that each of you have done that probably no one else in Living Springs has done? 2.) - What is true repentance? Is repentance something we are supposed to do in our own strength or does the Spirit empower us to repent? John the baptist called people to repent before the spirit was given, but doesn’t Romans teach me that I can’t repent in my own strength. 3.) - 35-ish years ago I knew quite a few people who were in ministry and seemed to flow in the gifts of the spirit and to genuinely love Jesus, but overt the years many of these people seem to have turned away from God, it’s very discouraging. Have any of you noticed the same thing in people you knew from the past? If so, how do you respond to this?

Q&A #110 - David, Worship Songs, Church conflict, song lyrics and marital disputes. - March 9, 2019

when David went to fight Goliath, he took 5 stones with him. If David had faith, why did he bring more than one stone?
Should worship leaders lead in the best key for their voice; or should worship songs be led in the key that is best for the majority of the congregation?
What is the worst argument any of you have ever had with other members of church staff
I was recently listening to “Still” a fairly old Worship song by Hillsong (Reuben Morgan) The Chorus goes: “When the oceans rise and thunders roar I will soar with you above the storm Father you are king over the flood I will be still and know you are God” The problem is that when the oceans rise and thunders roar in my life, I’m anything but “Still”, I would like to be, but I’m not. Question: is it wrong to sing the song if it’s not true, or is it something to do with “speaking it in faith”?
My spouse has no problem at all with letting me know when I have irritated or offended them, but will fiercely berate me if I try to let them know if they have hurt or offended me. So what I try to do is apologise for what I do and never tell them when they hurt me; am I being loving or am I acting in fear?

Q&A #109 - March 9, 2019

Ok, an orca would totally beat a walrus but who do you think would win between an orca and a narwhal?
A few episodes ago you discussed praying I tongues for someone and asking for the interpretation. I couldn’t help but think that often I don’t know how or what to pray and my ability to pray in tongues according to romans 8:26&27 allows me to bypass my own will and thoughts and go directly to the “unspeakable yearnings and groaning too deep for utterance” type of prayer. Where I get out of the way in essence and better am in harmony with Gods will. So I guess I don’t agree that we should or could always get an interpretation just to pacify our need To know. Sometimes we can’t begin to know. Am I wrong in this type of intercession?
Just curious as to why catholics confess to a priest, instead of asking for forgiveness from God?
Can Christians lose their salvation under any condition? If so, doesn't that make their salvation conditional? Would their sins from before being born again somehow be un-forgiven in this case?

Q&A #108 - February 27, 2019

Are evil spirits/demons just fallen angels? If fallen angels are those that chose to go with Satan when he left heaven, is there anything in the Bible to indicate whether there are angels that still make that choice or did they all go when he did? Also, if there is no sin in heaven, how did Satan and the angels go against God? Will we have to fight our sin nature for eternity or is it different for angels because they’re not human?
Is there a difference between demonic possession and a spiritual stronghold? and Are the dealt with in the same way?
Have you heard of the idea of ‘God the mother’? If so, what are your thoughts on that?
My question is - does tything 10% to God include the church and all the charities a person gives to?
There are some people in our church that cannot hear the sermon ,due to hard of hearing’. A friend of mine came from a church that supplied head phones. Is this something our church would consider?
Who would win, an orca or a walrus?
How does Jesus walk on the water?
I was recently asked why we (Living Springs Church) don’t corporately pray The Lord’s Prayer?
In the Lord’s Prayer, what is the reason that Jesus taught us to pray “Our Father” rather than “My Father”?

Q&A #107 - February 20, 2019

1.) Do you have any good marriage or parenting resources you’d recommend for a couple that is having a hard time getting on the same page, both in general but also more specifically in relation to their parenting styles? 2.) In light of Doug’s comments in a recent podcast, have any of you actually been accused of being the anti-christ? What is the worst insult any of you have received after preaching a sermon? 3.) What is the point of the story about the Greeks in John Chapter 12? 4.) Is the Canada Post Mail Box outside the church building in the parking lot just for Living Springs, how many individual boxes does the church get? 5.) A person I know with a Catholic background recently told me about a relative of their’s that just passed away, and then they spoke of the need for us to pray for the dead person. What, if anything, should I have said in response. Does the Bible say anything of praying for the dead?

Q&A #106 - February 13, 2019

Do hamsters smell?
Who would win, flash or reverse flash?
In light of Mark 12:30 and Luke 14:26: it is wrong to buy romantic cards to my wife with the phrase, “I love you with all my heart” written in it, or to sign cards that way?. (Maybe this question should be deferred until closer to valentines
Why did Paul talk about it being better not to marry but isn’t marriage part of what god has for us here? Grows us, challenges us, let’s us live in community to the deepest sense. Isn’t that good for us?
As at least 2 of the staff have first hand experience with adoptions, please tell us about it; including some or all of the following questions: • For the person who knows absolutely nothing about it, where do they begin, what are the normal steps involved? • Is it expensive to adopt? • Are there people who absolutely should NOT consider adoption? • Should there be a much greater percentage of Christians adopting children? • What about adopting Older children? • What about the stories of social workers with a crusade against christians couples being allowed to adopt? • What about older people adopting children; how old is too old? • What, if anything, do you say to those people who instantly have a list of excuses whenever the subject is brought up? • Is it Worth it?

Q&A #105 - January 30, 2019

There is a large group of African Canadian members of our church. Why doesn't the service and worship reflect their culture more than it does? Understand this is coming from a white person who would love to see our church reflect the diversity of worship/theology/ways of life of the membership.
Why is sex so taboo in the church?
- What did Jesus mean when He said, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven”?
The USA recently had Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Over the years I have heard many sermons etc, of people praising Martin Luther King Jr. and talking about God’s calling on his life, and all of these have spoken of him as if he was a christian. However, upon reviewing his very own writings it is clear that he was not a christian as he did not believe in the divinity of Jesus nor did he believe in the resurrection of Jesus. Questions:
Is it a correct assessment that a person is not a Christian if they deny the divinity of Jesus and deny the resurrection of Jesus?
What should our attitude or response be when information like this comes to light about people whom we have been led to believe were christian leaders with a special call on their life?

Sources: Stanford University The Martin Luther King, Jr. Research and Education Institute : https://kinginstitute.stanford.edu/king-papers/documents/humanity-and-divinity-jesus https://kinginstitute.stanford.edu/king-papers/documents/what-experiences-christians-living-early-christian-century-led-christian

Q&A #104 - January 23, 2019

How can we get more people to come to church?
Why aren't there speakers in the bathroom
What happens when Living Springs doesn’t receive enough funds in a month to cover the budget? Is debt incurred or do some bills not get paid or do some people not get paid?
Thirty odd years ago it was very common that preachers would quote the JB Phillips paraphrase in there sermons, however it has now been a long time since I have heard anyone quote from it, is there a particular theological reason that the JB Phillips paraphrase has fallen out of favour, or has it just been forgotten?
What is the meaning of the saying "do not go beyond what was written” - 1 Corinthians 4:6
Why do some people claim that Satan is already bound and in the pit, if they are correct how do they explain all the evil in the world? What comfort does it give them to believe this?
Jordan with an Ask question. How do you view the Devil? How active is he in our daily struggles? How much influence can he have over believers? Where does he live? Can he be omnipresent?

Q&A #103 - January 16, 2019

1.) - What exactly is “Soul Care”? Is the idea of “Soul Care” a new thing in Church History?

2.) - In John 17:3 Jesus prays: “Now this is eternal life – that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you sent.” Why doesn’t he include knowing the Holy Spirit in the statement; especially after Jesus was just speaking about the Holy Spirit, (as a He,) in chapters 14, 15 and 16?

3.) - Should Christians participate in the “Four quarters please”, protest campaign once the new “Gay Loonie” is released later this year? Notes: a.) - The “Gay” Loonie is a one dollar coin that if set to be released this year to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the decriminalisation of homosexuality in Canada. b.) - The idea of the Protest is that people are to ask for 4 quarters rather than accept a loonie that is promoting homosexuality, and the idea of the protest is being promoted by CitizenGo.

Q&A #102 - January 9

In reading Romans 9:17-24, wouldn’t these verses point to the idea of predestination? Based on the entirety of Scripture I believe God has given everyone the freedom to choose him or not, but how do these verses fit in to the greater picture?
Another question from our community group: Why did God choose to make Jacob the father of the 12 tribes of Israel after he so deceptively stole Isaac’s blessing from Esau?
What, if anything, does the Bible say about suicide? If a believer dies by suicide, do they still go to heaven or does that final sin separate them from God for eternity?
A question that came up in our community group: Why was Jesus so rude to the woman in Matthew 15:22~28 & Mark 7:25~30? (As an aside question: are these two passages about the same woman?)
What is the nature of the Wrath of God? Further explanation: I’ve always associated the idea of God’s Wrath with the image of jumping off a cliff and being dashed against the rocks below: Gravity is good (as without it for even a few seconds the earth would violently explode, or so scientists tell us), but if we try to defy gravity by jumping off a cliff we will suffer the “Wrath” of Gravity as we are dashed against the rocks below. However I am realising that this image is far to simplistic and doesn’t account for the many references to God’s Burning Anger.

Q&A #100 - December 19

1.) - Recently at least one of you expressed that N. T. Wright’s books were worth reading, have any of you read his book: “The Day the Revolution Began” If so then can you please explain what you think the main point is that he is trying to make? (Obviously don’t bother with this question if no one has read it.)

2.) - In a recent episode a question was asked that if Bethel was a Cult why do we sing their Worship songs, your answer was something like: that although you disagreed with some of the aspects of what they teach that you don’t think that they are a cult. My question is: what if they or another group whose worship songs we sing were a cult; should that disqualify those songs from being sung? What if they become a cult after the song has become widespread?

3.) - How should the words of 1st Corinthians 7:29 be incorporated into a marriage?

Q&A #99 - December 12

Our Longest Podcast to Date

What’s your favourite toy
Reading in Hebrews chapter 6 this morning I came across 4-6. Can you guys explain this passage? “It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the Holy Spirit, who have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the coming age and who have fallen away, to be brought back to repentance. To their loss they are crucifying the Son of God all over again and subjecting him to public disgrace.” Hebrews 6:4-6 NIV

What does it mean to fall away? Aren’t we always welcomed back? Or is it a case of “falling away” is completely turning our backs on God, but even then wouldn’t we be welcomed back. Thanks 3. Why did god create people if he knew they were going to come up with theories like the Big Bang? 4. There's been a lot of talk in Christian circles about non-violence. It seems to make a lot of sense in some ways, but in others it does not. For example, many non-violence advocates seem to teach that Christians need to deal with everyone in a gentle non-confrontative manner to show Jesus' love. Jesus himself seems to be quite aggressive/confrontational when the need arose when confronting social injustice and other issues. How do we make sense of this new movement in the church? 5. The other day I was talking to someone about the immense price that Christ paid to forgive us. The person I was talking to answered something to the effect that Christ didn’t really pay that much of a cost because he only suffered within his humanity and that Christ has shed His humanity after He ascended, so in effect He no longer carries that suffering with Him. How would you respond to this person? 6. Who is Jesus speaking of in John 19:11? Who is the one guilty of sin? 7. “For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them. For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse.” ‭‭Romans‬ ‭1:19-20 ESV How does Romans 1:19-20 line up with the fact that the only way to salvation is through Christ? These verses seem to indicate that no one has an excuse to not know God, which I would agree, just waking up in the morning and seeing the world around us points to a divine creator, but how does the world around us reveal the death and resurrection of Christ? There are likely millions, if not billions of people since Christ who have acknowledged God through creation but may never have heard of Jesus. If just acknowledging the existence of God isn’t enough, which we know it isn’t, then do all these people automatically go to hell or is there anywhere in the Bible that would indicate perhaps there is a special revelation of Christ’s sacrifice upon death so people can choose him? 8. Where in the Bible is are the details of Satan being cast from heaven? Also, if Satan can be cast down due to the sin of pride and wanting to be better than God then does that mean that we can sin in heaven? Will we still have to fight our sinful nature once we’re there? And if not, how did Satan sin and where does it say we won’t be able to? Or is it just that we won’t wsnt to? Is it because he was an angel and not a human made in God’s image? Basically I guess, can you explain the story and background to Satan a bit? Thanks.

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Q&A #98 - December 5

Martin Luther attempts to remove books to the bible, Doing Unto the Least of These and True Repentance

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Q&A #97 - November 21

Bethel Church, Sinners prayer, thorn in the flesh, pride, altar calls and zeal

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Q&A #96 - November 14

Bubbles, Scripture reading, prayer arguments, David's sin, and church songs

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Q&A #95 - November 7

Anointing, Holy Spirit, Jesus lying, Love, Hugs and MORE!

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Q&A #94 - October 24

God's promise to Elkanah, theology vs doctrine, being late for church, Judgement at communion.

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Q&A #93 - October 17,2018

Jesus baptizing, new staff, youth pastors, and delivering truth with grace

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Q&A #92 - October 10/2018

Superman in a Fight, Why did God come to Israel, Orange Shirt Day, Communion, Connecting with God, Books and Podcasts and the Song of Solomon

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Q&A #90 - September 26/2018

Tongues, grieving the Holy Spirit, anxiety and podcast uploads

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Q&A #89 - September 19, 2019

Sermons on Revelation, What does God look like, electric drums, sinning and healing & Repentance

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Q&A #88 - September 12, 2018

Partaking in Halloween, Cremation, Third Heaven and Knowing Ourselves

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Q&A #87 - September 30

Forgiving Yourself, Christians and Israel, Setting boundaries and sinners vs wicked people

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Q&A #86 - August 30

Talking about gay marriage with kids, Forgiving until it hurts? Forgiveness for me, Abraham sacrificing Isaac and vision for our church.

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Q&A #85 - August 23

Just let it happen? Women rearranging the house and Formative/Declarative prayer.

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Q&A #84 - August 16th

Significance, hallowing God's name and interactions with angels.

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Q&A #83 - August 9

Breaking the law for God, Matt 11, Sickness and the enemy and Casting our cares on God.

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Q&A #82 - August 2

Kyle's conference, Discipleship Pastor, Differences of understanding scripture, are my troubles my problems?

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Q&A #81 - July 26

Pastors in Ministry and Taking pride in out work

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Q&A #80 - July 19

Can you play my favourite song? Should I get Kenneth Copeland's "Healing is Always God's Will" series?

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Q&A #79 - July 12

Marijuana, spiritual warfare and Song of Solomon

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Q&A #78 - July 5

Can we take some credit for our healing? Are we supposed to look for suffering?

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Q&A #77 - June 28

Can you be a christian and not go to church? Vain repetition, Men and short hair, Praying for healing and strength in our weakness

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Q&A #76 - June 21

Changing song lyrics and a man covering his head while praying.

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Q&A #75 - June 14

Does inner healing work/is it biblical? Is it fair to enjoy anything? How do we do anything unto the Lord?

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Q&A #74 - June 7

What do we do when we don't like ourselves? What's a mercy seat? Does suicide send you to hell?

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Q&A #73 - May 31

Why do churches slow down in summer? How do we renew our minds? God loves me, but does He like me?

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Q&A #72 - May 24

Lectio Divina, Changes in our theology, sharing in Christ's suffering.

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Q&A #71 - May 17

Church decorations, Honouring one another, worship as spiritual warfare and what are we judged on?

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Q&A #70 - May 10

Banned songs, As for me and my house, Hope of the Resurrection, and Luke warm Christians.

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Q&A #69 - May 3

God never lets us down? Was Paul arrogant? Loralie vs Lorilee and why the wind?

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Q&A #68 - April 26

What does BG mean? Speaking to dead relatives. Catholicism. Church series and Encouragement.

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Q&A #67 - April 19

Talking about unresolved conflict in marriage and is hypnotism safe?

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Q&A #66 - April 12

Why was Joseph buried in the promised land? Does Jesus teach us to only pray to the Father?

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Q&A #65 - April 5 2018

Can you lose your salvation?

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Q&A #64 - March 29

What are the hardest parts of the Bible? Why does God make people who go to Hell?

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Q&A #63 - March 22

How effective is our prayer? Did Samson commit suicide? Phil 1:15-17

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Q&A #62 - March 15

Where to "draw the line" in trusting Jesus? Resurrection of the dead after Jesus.

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Q&A #61- March 8 -

Preaching things and changing your mind later. Does God discriminate? God frustrated with disobedience and casting our pearls before swine.

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Q&A for March 1

Honouring your father and mother, Men and women in marriage, can the church marry the state?

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Q&A for February 15

Is God male or female? Can Christians live lavishly?

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Q&A for February 15

Doug's last name, following God when other voices are loud, living for Christ, Lent and Revenge.

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Q&A for February 8

Living with Joy when others don't, Rom 11:36 and Open Theism, Calvinism & Arminianism

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Q&A for February 1

Egalitarianism/Complementarianism (Men/Women in church)

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Q&A for January 25

The church and apocalyptic circumstances.

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Q&A for January 11

7 Day creation, staying in tune with God, What if I'm not performing the miraculous, working out faith in fear and trembling.

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Q&A for January 18

Jesus as child, making time for God, strengthening marriages, God and hate, working out our faith with fear and trembling.

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Q&A for January 4

Dry seasons, vacations, new year changes and serving when you're already full.

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Q&A for December 21

Flat earth, PAOC Fundamental Truths and how that affects us, Genesis 1, Speaking to a friend about something difficult.

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Q&A for December 14

Praying in public, effective prayers, how to find joy and Santa!!!!!

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Q&A for December 7

What is a Post Christian Era? How do we know God exists and He's not some other god.

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Q&A for November 30

Raising a child in the way he should go and Pastor Kyle's "sweet" moustache.

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Q&A for November 23

What is apologetics and End times perspectives?

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Q&A for November 16

Why don't we see more healings in North America and why don't we have actual alter calls.

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Q&A for November 9

Once saved always saved? Or can you "lose your faith" and why is it allowed to sell things in church on Sundays?

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Q&A for November 2

How do you wrestle with Doubt, which biblical character would you meet, If you could ask God any question...

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Q&A for October 26

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Q&A for October 12

Fully making Jesus Lord of our life, a number of questions about homosexuality and the Lochheads in B.C.

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Q&A for October 5

Halloween, women in church leadership, missions trips, worship team, garbage cans and where did God come from.

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Q&A for Sep 28

How do you differentiate between calling and desire?

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Q&A for Sep 21

A talk about music around our staff table.

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Q&A for Sep 14

How can I encourage my husband in his spiritual walk? As well as a discussion about homosexuality.

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Q&A for August 30

How can I encourage my husband in his spiritual walk? As well as a discussion about homosexuality.

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Q&A for August 30

Can Jews be saved? Is inerrancy necessary? How didn't Jesus know and ages in Genesis.

Articles/websites for support: - https://biologos.org/uploads/projects/lam_scholarly_essay.pdf - http://www.icr.org - http://biologos.org - Rethinking Hell Podcast

Books mentioned: - Did God know? - Her Gates will never be shut - Lost world of Genesis 1

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Q&A for August 23

Blessings, God's knowledge, taxes, creation and views on hell.

Articles/websites for support: - https://biologos.org/uploads/projects/lam_scholarly_essay.pdf - http://www.icr.org - http://biologos.org - Rethinking Hell Podcast

Books mentioned: - Did God know? - Her Gates will never be shut - Lost world of Genesis 1

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Q&A for August 16

If God created us, then aren't we all related? and a BIG rabbit trail.

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Q&A for August 9

Minecraft and when Jesus comes back!

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Q&A for July 26

Anger and how to move forward in our walk with God.

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Q&A for July 26

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Q&A for July 19

Review of How do you know something is God's will and how to push through or when to let go and Ethical consumerism

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Q&A for July 12

How do you know something is God's will and how to push through or when to let go and freedom sessions.

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Q&A for July 5

Why does pastor Kyle collect fountain pens? Hosea 3:1 – What is the significance of “cakes of raisins?”Is sex before marriage okay? What is your biblical support for your answer? What about the LGBTQ+ community and Christianity?

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Q&A for June 28

Emojis, Evangelism, Worship Pastors and Drinking!

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Q&A for June 21

struggles, dedication, dead rising, losing heart and big subjects in the church

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Q&A for June 7

Fear of God, Use of the name of Jesus, calling to ministry for our pastors and colours on the cross!

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Q&A for June 7

For our 25th Q&A Podcast we continue the favourite verses of the pastors and rehash our discussion on swearing from podcast #21

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Q&A for June 1

Fidget Spinners, pastors favorite verses, worldly authority, Pharaoh's heart and Aliens!

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Q&A for May 17

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Q&A for May 17

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Do Animals go to heaven? Can the pastors upstairs be the service host, James' writing on Judgement , Breakthroughs in our lives and to swear or not to swear.

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Why do bad things happen and what does receiving the Holy Spirit look like?

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The Lord's prayer, the Lord's name and some insights to Romans 11

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Why is Easter on a different day most years, but Christmas is on December 25th, which also lead into a conversation of how the church in history has interacted with the world!

Looking back at the Family Meal they had this weekend!

Where and how do we feel our church is being led in this season of our community.

How do we keep the heart of repentance when daily life ensues?

Is it ok to forgive God? Or should we be confess to God we have blamed Him for something that He didn't do?

Where have we (pastors) found inspiration lately

How are we as Christian to handle being in darkness

Seems like we cant even find a safe place in Christian homes that don't drink. How do you stop becoming isolated? because we no longer want to go to things that are so free and liberal.

Does just saying the sinners prayer assure us of salvation?

Can we lose our salvation?

Update on 246 Communities, the Dessert and Appy Nights and community at Living Springs!

In your message, you talked about not allowing lust or immoral sexual acts, but what do you do if you have already allowed that into your life? If you have already committed the sin, then what?

Staff as super powers and the difficulty of sharing your faith!

Staff as Lego characters, Hebrews 6:4-6 falling away and returning, What about demons and how can we participate in 246 with complications in our lives!

How does the church plan to promote community and not cliques?

Here are our questions this week:

What is the unforgivable sin?
Regarding Matt 9:35-38 I've always heard this interpreted that the church needs to pray for people to go out and win souls. Though this is true, verse 35 also says Jesus went out casting out demons and healing the sick. How do we equip ourselves to live out that part of the kingdom of heaven in our personal lives?

Here are our questions this week:

Throughout your sermon about desiring God, I could not ignore the parallels in a marriage relationship. One thing I have noticed over the years is that my desire and closeness to God often mirrors the desire and closeness I have for my spouse. Can you think of biblical support to this notion - that perhaps there is a link between the health of our marital relationships and the health of our spiritual formation?
If God sees us without fault as described in Colossians 1:22 how can He also see us as we are, working out our salvation and requiring exactly what we need to overcome temptation, trials and sin? In order for God to help me with what I struggle with or walk in disobedience of, He would need to not see me as blameless or without fault . It seems as though He sees us as Christ and also as we are, is that correct?

Questions answered this week: -Psalms 14:20 -This verse seems to say being poor is a bad thing and being rich is better. Yet else where, the Bible says to not strive after riches and be content with what you have, etc. So what is it really saying? Thanks.

Questions answered this week: - Can I see my notifications from the Living Springs Airdrie App after I have opened them? - Will there be a worship team portion built onto the app? - Why aren't podcasts playing properly? - Why does the church stay away from political issues that are affecting our homes, schools, country?