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ReThinking Christianity is podcast that is all about rethinking or challenging how we have tradition

06/08/2023

The words “On earth as it is in Heaven” are not just cool words but an invitation of reflection for our lives and how we live this out.

02/08/2023

Just a few thoughts this morning on the idea of explorative faith. I think for so many people the hiding of their questions leads them to a place of damage in their faith. To question outsides of the traditional boxes can cause rejection and a number of responses by others. Where Church is often said to be taking place seems to be more event oriented than an experience for people to grow closer together as they journey on their faith. If Church is a place where spiritual honesty, family community, and service to one another is missing then it may just be an event.

 

31/07/2023

Are you seeking diverse perspectives on faith and Christianity? Tune in to our latest podcast episode where we navigate doubt, deconstruct misconceptions, and explore the power of humility with Pastor Benjamin Cremer.

24/07/2023

If you are interested in checking out what is on my brain lately these episodes dive deep into that. I am always trying to explore different ideas as to what I am wrestling with in regards to my inward faith as well as what I am observing around me. These three episodes I have put out over the summer deal with doubt, talking about God, and observations of the Church.
Some of the thoughts in these episodes I hope you can resonate with! I encourage you to go check them out and if you find them helpful go ahead and share them with somebody else who might need them. 😃

21/07/2023

For a very long time the idea of faith and spirituality have become very rigid and less open.

When I allow myself to be open I become challenged in places in my life where I have not before.

When Jesus taught this is what He did. He challenged people in the rigidity. We could learn much from letting go sometimes.

09/07/2023

The Church should be a place where grace abounds, acceptance thrives, and authenticity is celebrated. Let's create communities that embrace diversity, foster healing, and empower individuals on their unique journeys.

As I reflect on this vision, I am reminded of Jesus, who embodied grace and authenticity in all he did. One powerful example is when Jesus encountered the Samaritan woman at the well. Despite societal barriers and prejudices, Jesus engaged her in meaningful conversation, treating her with respect and kindness. In doing so, he demonstrated the transformative power of genuine care and acceptance.

08/07/2023

Witnessing the Remarkable Blend of Humility and Strength⁣⁣

In the stories of Jesus, we are captivated by the extraordinary combination of humility and strength. His unwavering ability to uplift the broken, heal the wounded, and embrace the outcast stands as a profound testament to the transformative power of genuine care and acceptance.⁣⁣

Jesus, the embodiment of compassion and love, teaches us that true strength lies not in dominance or force, but in our capacity to extend a helping hand to those in need. His life serves as a powerful reminder that in embracing the vulnerable and marginalized, we not only heal and uplift others, but we also discover our own humanity in the process.⁣⁣

Let us be inspired by Jesus' example as we navigate our own journeys. May we strive to embody that same remarkable blend of humility and strength, reaching out to the brokenhearted, extending compassion to the wounded, and embracing those society often casts aside. In doing so, we become catalysts for transformative change and vessels of divine love.⁣⁣

07/07/2023

The life of Jesus is a profound reflection of love in action. His compassion towards the marginalized and his unwavering pursuit of justice continue to inspire us to seek a more equitable and compassionate world.

19/06/2023

🎧 New Episode Alert! 🎙️

Discover the transformative power of creating space for rest and spiritual formation in our latest episode. Join us as we delve into a conversation with Pastor Kyle Idleman, exploring his insights from his new book, "When Your Way Isn't Working." Tune in to learn practical strategies for nurturing your soul and finding deep spiritual renewal. Don't miss out on this enriching episode of ReThinking Christianity!

07/06/2023

Over the years there have become misconceptions about what the purpose of the Christain Faith is. Specifically in the United States, Christian Culture has become focused on winning culture wars, personal freedoms, and America itself.

A shocking idea and thought is what if the Christian Faith only became about people following Jesus? When there are additives the Christian Faith becomes much more than just the simplicity of Following Jesus.
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31/05/2023

I have heard the quote lately: "There's no love like Christian hate."

And I believe that for many this rings true. In the church today and in our present culture Christians have become known more for conflict and culture wars than the words and actions of Jesus. It is bewildering that when observing Christianity it can be seen that for many the heart of who Jesus was is not at the heart of their faith and the living of their lives.
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30/05/2023

📚 GIVEAWAY ALERT! 🎉📖

UPDATE: This is a special 4,000 FOLLOWER GIVEAWAY!

I'm incredibly grateful for each and every one of you who has joined me on this faith exploration journey. To celebrate reaching the amazing milestone of 4,000 followers, I'm hosting a fantastic book giveaway!

I'll be giving away THREE incredible books that have deeply impacted my faith and sparked meaningful conversations:

📕 Velvet Elvis by Rob Bell
📕 Curveball by Pete Enns
📕 The Jesus Way by Eugene Peterson

To enter for a chance to win, follow these simple steps:

1️⃣ Post this to your Instagram story and let your friends know about this incredible milestone!
2️⃣ Tag in your story to officially enter the giveaway.
3️⃣ Tag one person in the comments who you think would love to embark on this faith exploration journey with us!

That's it! You're in! 🎉 Don't miss out on this opportunity to deepen your faith and engage with thought-provoking literature.

Once we hit the magical 4,000 follower mark, the winners will be chosen. Thank you all for your support! Good luck everyone!

 

29/05/2023

New Episode of ReThinking Christianity out now! Find it on all streaming platforms and YouTube!
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28/05/2023

For love to be one of the main tenants of Christianity it ought to be what Christians are known for.
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25/05/2023

If the church only operates as business it will continue to lose the people looking for community. If it continues to operate as brands and in a corporate manner it will lose sight of the teachings that Jesus clearly presents in His words.
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24/05/2023

Why would people believe that the church desired to see change in the world when it often has not even used the strategy that Jesus presents in His words and actions. People are watching Christians to see how they respond with their lives to the world around them. The culture war to be won is not as important as presenting to individuals with our lives who Jesus was and is. If the life of Jesus has any influence on us it will show by our life not by our votes and political affiliations.
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22/05/2023

When our faith becomes a defense of beliefs rather than presenting love we miss the heart of who Jesus was. Beliefs matter but it was always the grace of who Jesus was that drew people to belief in Him.
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16/04/2023

Episode #43 out tomorrow with Dr. John Walton! We talk all things Biblical interpretation and his newest title Wisdom for Faithful Reading!

15/04/2023

Where will the Bible Project be in 7 years?

20/03/2023

New Episode of ReThinking Christianity out now! Go listen through the link in bio!

On this episode Matthew Lynch and I talk through his new title Flood & Fury: Old Testament Violence and the Shalom of God. Go listen!

15/03/2023

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What if I told you my faith was better from deconstructing not worse? Less anxiety, shame, fear, and worry. More exploration and openness to God. Do not let others tell you that your journey of faith is of the “devil” or “evil.” It isn’t.

27/02/2023

Tune in tomorrow for the latest episode of ReThinking Christianity! Can’t believe it’s episode 40!

20/02/2023

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If you haven't yet go check out our latest episode of ReThinking Christianity with out today on all streaming platforms!

07/02/2023

After a bit of a hiatus from putting out episodes and posting content I am back at it!

Be on the lookout for new episodes being released soon! I had a great conversation with Heather Hamilton yesterday on her new title "Returning to Eden: A Field Guide for the Spiritual Journey"
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Just a few thoughts this morning on the idea of explorative faith. I think for so many people the hiding of their questions leads them to a place of damage in their faith. To question outsides of the traditional boxes can cause rejection and a number of responses by others. Where Church is often said to be taking place seems to be more event oriented than an experience for people to grow closer together as they journey on their faith. If Church is a place where spiritual honesty, family community, and service to one another is missing then it may just be an event.

 

30/12/2022

A few thoughts on the word "revival." I grew up hearing this word quite a bit and even more so when I attended different conferences geared towards college aged and young adults. I think that bringing about change is much more than an event, worship gathering etc. The words of Jesus here ring clear to what living out such change should look like.

27/12/2022

Something I want to start doing each week is creating some kinds of conversations for those that are working through their journey of faith. My hope is that these prompts can help people share some of their journey of faith as well helping them realize that they certainly are not alone in some of their thinking.

I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments! If you have any ideas for weekly conversation starters please reach out or leave ideas in the comments! I hope this can be helpful!

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19/11/2022

Just put out a new video on the YouTube Channel! Go check it out through the link in our bio! Let me know what you think!

18/11/2022

Check out this clip from our most recent interview! You can find the full episode on all streaming platforms as well as YouTube!

17/11/2022

It sometimes seems like Jesus is not top priority for what it means to be "Christian." That the identifying markers have become more about social beliefs and moral beliefs than belief in just Jesus and alignment with Jesus. For many who walk away from Christianity it is because cultural issues & alignment of specific beliefs has become more important than the resurrection & message of Jesus. Many Christians care more about your political & social alignment than your one with Jesus.
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17/11/2022

To follow Jesus is to serve as He served and to be a disciple as He leads. This will often force us outside of our comfortability and perspectives. As we do this we begin to see the world through the eyes of others and grow in our love and empathy.
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18/10/2022

Go check out the latest episode of ReThinking Christianity! Out on all streaming platforms available! You can find the link in our bio and the link to Michelle's new title in the show notes of the episode!
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18/10/2022

“The people who know God well—mystics, hermits, prayerful people, those who risk everything to find God—always meet a lover, not a dictator.”
- Richard Rohr
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14/10/2022

“Jesus’ resurrection released hope, not to cheapen life in this world, but to dignify it. To believe in the resurrection is to place the full weight of my hope in the “story of Jesus.” It is to acknowledge that at the center of the harsh reality of life, there is a supernatural gap that cannot be closed by my natural means.”
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12/10/2022

“Our job is to love others without stopping to inquire whether or not they are worthy. That is not our business and, in fact, it is nobody's business. What we are asked to do is to love, and this love itself will render both ourselves and our neighbors worthy.”
― Thomas Merton
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11/10/2022

If Jesus viewed the desire to acquire political power to be a temptation of the devil, why do so many American Christians fight to acquire as much of this political power as they can?

-Keith Giles

We must keep these thoughts in mind as we observe our political culture.
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26/09/2022

Be on the lookout for a new episode of ReThinking Christianity Tomorrow!

18/09/2022

Check out this video and find more of our content through our YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm7Pka_ey2Juunz9j4bmKgQ

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Christianity should feel like my love for others continues to deepen not my beliefs are more correct than anyone else's. A great quote from Ben Cremer that challenged me. Check out our full interview on the podcast! #christian #jesus #podcast #spirit #kindness #faith #spiritual #deconstruction #deconstructingfaith #church

Donald Trumps use of the Bible as a Tool - On this week's episode with @kaitlynscheiss we talk through the Bible and Politics. There is a promise and danger with the Bible becoming intertwined in politics. Go listen to the full episode on all streaming platforms! #christian #jesus #podcast #spirit #kindness #faith #spiritual #deconstruction #deconstructingfaith #church

Does the Bible have a place in American Politics? Had a great conversation with @kaitlynschiess that will be out tomorrow on all podcast streaming platforms! Go check out her newest title "The Bible and the Ballot" that was released on August 22nd! #christian #jesus #podcast #spirit #kindness #faith #spiritual #deconstruction #deconstructingfaith #church

When I was growing up the idea of neighbor wasn’t something I really understood. My perspective was changed when I began to give rides to my teammates after football practice. To this day the experiences of seeing others backgrounds has challenged me. #god #episode #faith #church #reel

I love this quote by Donald Miller.. When we allow our Spirituality to draw up hate we are missing the point. When we disagree with other people and instead of seeing their humanity we see the need to be right we miss the point. Following Jesus should be about growing in empathy & grace. Our Spirituality should rid us of hate not give us reason for it. New episode of RTC out Monday! #jesus #faith #deconstruct #church #spirit #christian #god

Often times deconstruction comes along the journey of faith. This is something @brcremer and I talked through on an episode of RTC coming out this coming Monday! #faith #god #spirituality #deconstruction

A bunch of loud clanging cymbals 🗣️🗣️🗣️

Art & Conversation is such an interesting topic. I am challenged by artists that are able to create conversation that is uncomfortable. I think that these uncomfortable conversations allow us to see each others humanity and lean into change for our betterment. #faith #art #conversation #god #deconstruct #exvangelical #jesus

Love this quote! I was super stoked to talk with Ben on the podcast for an interview! If you haven’t followed Ben you def should and go check out our interview! #god #faith #church #deconstruct

Discover the Transformative Power of Lamentation in our latest podcast episode, ‘Embracing Lamentation: Navigating Through Pain and Confusion.’ Join us as we delve into profound insights on embracing and navigating through the depths of pain, confusion, and loss. Tune in for a journey of healing and hope as we rethink Christianity together. Listen now on your favorite podcast platform!

In our faith journey we ought to look to those who have gone before us. Consider the words of Thomas Merton in this prayer. The heart of ReThinking Christianity is helping those in their Spiritual Journey. #christian #jesus #church #spirit #kindness #faith #spiritual #deconstruction #deconstructingfaith #bible

Church doesn’t have to be an event. Church was family. Family is what it should be. Check out the latest episode of ReThinking Christianity! #christian #jesus #church #spirit #kindness #faith #spiritual #deconstruction #deconstructingfaith #bible

What’s to blame for situations like Hillsong? Short clip from todays episode on the structures of Church. #christian #jesus #church #spirit #kindness #faith #spiritual #deconstruction #deconstructingfaith #bible

🚨 Episode 45 out tomorrow: What even is Church in the first place? #christian #jesus #church #spirit #kindness #faith #spiritual #deconstruction #deconstructingfaith #bible

Just watched the new Hillsong Doc on Hulu and gave some thoughts on the ReThinking Christianity YouTube Channel! Go check it out and subscribe if you haven’t yet! Let me know your thoughts in the comments! #faith #god #church

From this weeks episode #44. “Why are we so careful when we talk about God?” Jesus was not careful in how he lived. He was constantly poking holes in what was safe. #jesus #faith #god

Episode 44: Why are we so careful when we talk about God? Out now! Check out this short clip!

I have a new episode coming out tomorrow! Be on the lookout! #faith #podcast

Many of the conversations I have with people about God and Jesus center around how they view Church or have experienced Church. I think it’s a very confusing thing for many people. These are a few of my thoughts. Would love to hear yours in the comments! #church #christian #faith

Have you ever stopped to question why you believe what you do about Christianity? I know I certainly have. It’s easy to hold onto certain beliefs just because they were passed down to us from our family, church, or denomination. But what if we took a step back and really thought about why we believe what we do? This is why I started ReThinking Christianity - to explore the history and development of my own beliefs and hopefully inspire others to do the same. Let’s take the time to genuinely wrestle with our beliefs and ask ourselves if we believe them because we genuinely think they’re true, or if we’re just following what we’ve always known. It’s not always a comfortable process, but it’s necessary if we want to have a genuine Christian experience based on our own convictions, rather than just blindly following others. #faith #podcast #god

The annoying things you deal with when putting out any Christian content. I usually ignore comments, video reactions, etc but this takes the cake on dealing with people reacting to my content. People make it very clear that they don’t actually really care about you and your relationship with God but just their own beliefs and wants.

A bit of a throwback to Season 2 Episode 6 of RTC #faith #god #bible

John Walton on the idea of the Bible being written for us but not to us. #faith #god #bible #podcast

The Holy Spirit doesn’t help us do this?? With Dr. John Walton - Episode 43 of ReThinking Christianity

There is much more to reading the Bible than we often realize. #bible #christian #podcast

New Episode with Dr. John Walton out tomorrow for his newest title: Wisdom for Faithful Reading #faith #god #bible

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