#011 Wm. Paul Young: The Problem of Suffering and the Goodness of God (The Shack, Cross Roads, Eve)

Can you actually create the life you’ve always wanted? Heck yeah! Get Josh's new book "The Secret to Awesomeness." http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00I3TTXPI "The Secret to Awesomeness" is your guide to bending reality. Filled with hilarious stories and life-changing insights, this fun and inspiring book will teach you how to: • Love yourself • Be happy • Take risks • Attract money • Find purpose • Achieve your goals • Heal your body • Experience wonder • Overcome your fears And much more!

15 Helmi 20156min

As someone who has helped pioneer and spread the “radical grace message” throughout the Philippines, some of my thoughts about it have changed. Listen as to why I believe the grace message hasn’t gone far enough. Bookstore link: http://joshuatongol.com/store/ A Critique of Penal Substitution: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gb1akUaNig The problem with inerrancy ("Is God a Moral Monster?"): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ARQuD-MLpI

21 Joulu 201422min

Feeling stressed? Let this message encourage you today. Questions to consider: • What exactly is worrying? • What's the first thing you should do when you start worrying? • What are some negative effects of worrying? • How useful is worrying? • Can worrying create your reality? • How important are words when facing a tough situation? • Do we live in a friendly universe? • What are some tips when you hear "bad" news? • How did you handle a discouraging situation in the past? • What are some practical tips to help you relax? • How powerful is the present moment?

16 Marras 201410min

Here's an honest, straight-from-the-heart vlog. Questions to consider: • Where is God? • Is God up in heaven? • Why do people point up to the sky when thanking God? • Where is God before He "shows up" to your religious meeting? • Where is the Holy Spirit before a pastor says, "Holy Spirit come"? • Do we need to reach out to God before He reaches out to us? • Is God a deity apart (separate) from us? • Where have you experienced God outside of "church"? • Can you see and find God outside religion?

9 Marras 20144min

Here's an honest, straight-from-the-heart vlog. Questions to consider: • Why do you believe in God? • Why do you not believe in God? • Do you believe God is good? • Is your belief in God making your life better? Worse? • Is atheism the only alternative to rejecting a fundamentalist version of God? • It's one thing to believe in God, but do you even LIKE the God you believe in? • Does what you were taught about God contradict what you believe in your hear about love? • What's the problem with believing in an angry and violent God?

2 Marras 20144min

The Golden Lampstand Production presents:  "The Truth Revealed" Series Date: October 8, 2014 Location: Santa Barbara, CA An honest, straight-from-the-heart interview with Joshua Tongol. (author "So You Thought You Knew" and international speaker) 1) What is the gospel? 2) How important is questioning? 3) What's the problem with religion in general? 4) What are your thoughts about church? 5) What would you say to those struggling with their faith? 6) What's a big division in the church? 7) How can unity come back into the church? 8) What would you like people to remember you and your wife for? 9) You say/use the quote gesture often when you speak. Why? 10) What helped you get out of the fear-based relationship with God? 11) Why did you start writing? And tell us about your projects. 12) Final thoughts? Edited by: Ricardo Perez Background music: "Without Limits" by Ross Bugden Golden Lampstand channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClplvYbMZYEiPJh-NO3duXg

19 Loka 201426min

My name is Joshua Tongol. I was raised a Christian. For years I believed whatever I was taught by pastors, preachers and teachers. I was told what to believe, how to think, and how to live. Honestly, I constantly struggled with my faith because, on the one hand, I believed in a God who supposedly "loved" me unconditionally, but, on the other hand, I also believed in a God who was hateful, exclusive, judgmental, and violent. God, to me, seemed somewhat schizophrenic. I had no security in God's love whatsoever. His love and acceptance of me was based on what I believed and how "good" I was. Thankfully, my life and views of God began to change (for the better) once I started to do what I'll be sharing in this video. Here are some things for you to think about: *What if everything you were taught about Christianity (and religion) is wrong? *Learn to think for yourself and don't allow others to think for you *Always be honest and true to yourself *Are your religious beliefs creating a better you and helping make this world a better place? *Do you have questions about your faith but are too afraid to ask them? *Can you still be spiritual without having to be a Christian?

12 Loka 201421min

What is the secret to happiness? You might be surprised, the "secret" is a lot more obvious than you think. I hope this video encourages you!

13 Elo 201423min