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Author: The Adventures of Toby Baxter… a middle school age fantasy adventure series. Substack writer: www.timwrightbooks.substack.com/.
A Case For Encouraging Our Kids to NOT Read Books
Bottom line: Reading books is dangerous for our kids. It leads to anarchy of thought and purpose.
#89 If God is so Loving... What's up with all the Wrath?
What's up with all of that wrath stuff in the Old Testament?
The "Jesus" Being Whispered into the Ear of the President
The “Jesus” Mr Trump is hearing about, and the “Jesus” most of media is covering, is nowhere near the Jesus of the Bible.
#88 When Religious Leaders Fail
What do we do and how do we respond when Christian leaders we admire and support confess to or are caught out in moral failure? Take a listen.
Rock, Bunny, Ape
Generations from now, will people look back on this moment in USChristianity and see a movement willing to cross red lines for political power… or a movement that sought to influence and challenge political power through the living out of the red letters of Jesus?
#86 Does the Bible Really Teach that Women Should be Silent in the Church?
Submit. Silence. Stay at home. These are the words often leveled at women using Scripture to back it up.
But is it really Scriptural?
Once again it’s important to read the Bible as it wants to be read. Take a listen.
When did Truth Become Anathema to Christianity?
... why should it be so hard for a pastor to stand up before the people he or she loves and tell the truth—that this behavior is neither American nor Christian?
Would the Real Christianity Please Stand Up!
Which version of Christianity will we choose? (Hint: the red letters in the Gospel can help us out!)
Embedding the Sacred into our Children
Our kids inhale far too much demeaning smog through social media and the current vibe in our country today.
Let’s replace that smog by breathing into them a sacred vision for what it means to be a SACRED human being.
#85 Why the Bible Was Written-The Story of Ruth
The Book of Ruth is a subversive, surprising entry into the Bible, the story of which highlights why the Bible was written. Take a listen.
Philip Yancey's 'Fall from Grace.' Can Grace Still Stand?
When we’re found wanting, grace is all we have.
Preying on Fear, Ignorance, and Indifference
My 8th Great Grandma was a witch! Or so some said. She lived in a day of scapegoating, ignorance, and indifference, leading to violence, death, and devastation. It's unthinkable that we could live in such a world today.. or is it?
#84: A Knives Out View of Faith
Jon and I take a "faith-eyed" view of what for me, is one of the most moving depictions of the Church/Christianity I've seen on film in years. Take a listen and share with a friend.
Can We No Longer Trust Our Eyes?
Our call as followers of Jesus is to see the truth through him, not through our political preferences or powerful leaders—but through him. He’s the one who removes the scales from our eyes so that we can trust what we are seeing and tell the truth.
#83 The Gospel According to Mr Rogers
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#83 The Gospel According to Mr Rogers
My good friend Tim Madigan joins the podcast to talk about his friendship with Fred Rogers and how Mr Rogers significantly impacted his life. Take a listen.
Less Algorithms. More Jesus-Rhythm. Algorithms don’t simply show you content. They shape consciousness. One wrong tap bends reality. You’re no longer scrolling—you’re spiraling.-Len Sweet
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The After-Math of Christmas
The math of Christmas is rooted in an ancient equation. Are we getting the math right? Read on!
Finding N-O-E-L: Conclusion
A New Christmas Short Story for all ages (I've included the entire story in this post). Enjoy and NOEL!
#82 Grieving, Loss, and Christmas
Terey shares from her personal experience insights and hope for navigating the holidays when in the midst of grief. Take a listen.
#81 The Epic Battle Between the Empire and Grace
Luke's Christmas story is more than a sweet, warm, cup of hot chocolate It is an explosion of grace that rocks the world. Take a listen.
Finding N-O-E-L: Part 1
This is a story from my life as a middle school age fantasy adventure series author. I thought my RecklessGraceSubstack audience might enjoy it (and read it with their kids/grandkids.)
#80 What's Up with the Virgin Birth?
This week's podcast turns to the Virgin Birth. As we'll see, Luke positions the story theologically, to say something important about Jesus! Take a listen.
I Was Wrong About Hell-Part 1
Goodness+Fairness+Justice=Punishment in this view of God.
Or does it?
#67 Take My Wife, Please!
Abraham... you've just been called by God to be the father of a great nation, through whom God will bless the world. What are you going to do next?
I'm going to hand my wife over to another man's harem.
Join us for this week's Genesis Bible Study Podcast.
