Encore: Do Christians Cherry-Pick Bible Commands?
Christians can sometimes be accused of cherry picking the Bible, especially from among Old Testament laws and commands. For example, quoting commands that prohibit homosexual behaviour (Leviticus 18:2...
10 Okt 202339min
Encore: Is It Judgmental to Point Out Sin?
“The church is too judgmental… I’m done with it.” Starting with the exit of young people from the church, Scott and Shawn take a close look at the criticism. It’s pretty common to hear young people e...
26 Sep 202346min
The End Times: What Jesus Wants You to Know [The Hard Teachings of Jesus Series #8]
Are we living in the end times? The Bible tells us that wars, rumours of war, earthquakes and abnormal weather events will be the signs of the coming of the end. Scott and Shawn take a closer look at...
12 Sep 202344min
Love That is Other-Worldly: Embracing Jesus’ Radical Teaching to Love Our Enemies [The Hard Teachings of Jesus Series #7]
Jesus challenged the norm by saying to love as God loves is to love our enemies and those who hate us. Scott and Shawn work through Jesus’ teaching in the context of real-life examples and the Script...
29 Aug 202356min
Fulfilling the Law: God’s Purpose in Jesus Explained [The Hard Teachings of Jesus Series #6]
In Matthew, Jesus says He did not come to abolish the Old Testament Law, but to fulfill them. Some popular pastors like Andy Stanley think Christians should distance themselves from the Old Testament...
15 Aug 202356min
Countering Pluralism: Jesus Says “I Am the Way to God” [The Hard Teachings of Jesus Series #5]
Jesus claims “I am the Way, the Truth and the Life.” In a world of pluralism, where even Christians often believe there are many ways to God, Jesus offers a clear understanding of knowing God in profo...
1 Aug 202350min
What Are the Marks of a True Disciple? [The Hard Teachings of Jesus Series #4]
Jesus said: “Not everyone who says to me ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven,” (Matthew 7:21) Is it really possible to go through your entire life believing you’re a Christian, only to fi...
18 Juli 202358min
What Did Jesus Teach About Hell? [The Hard Teachings of Jesus Series #3]
Is Hell real? Or a myth? Judgement, punishment and hell are concepts that seem wrong in the context of a loving God and compassionate Jesus. Scott and Shawn open the Bible and study Jesus’ teachings a...
4 Juli 20231h 3min
