theology

461 | Percolating on Faith | Hildegard of Bingen

Percolating on Faith is taking a look at some of the great mystics of Christianity. Today we are introducing you to Hildegard of Bingen. Born in 1098 Hildegard, was a writer, poet, preacher, and mystic who was granted Sainthood in 2012. Her work continues to impact Christianity and modern New Age culture today. Host: Carla…

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446 | New’Brew | Intro

Introducing New’Brew! In 2022, our guides Tony and Charmaine will be taking us on an adventure of discovery navigating the provocative, complex, ancient, humorous, judgmental, yet prophetic text of the New Testament. Explain, explore, and experience the New Testament in a way you’ve never experienced it before!    View the video of this podcast here….

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445 | Percolating on Faith | Racism and the Moral Logic of the Incarnation

On this important episode of Percolating on Faith, Tony and Carla explore the theological reasons for Christians to be actively engaged in the work of anti-racism. Download Transcript Host: Carla Long Guest: Tony Chvala-Smith

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442 | She’Brew | Ruth and Esther

Our year of He’Brew is coming to a close! Join our guides, Tony and Charmaine, for one final adventure of discovery navigating the provocative, complex, ancient, humorous, judgmental, yet prophetic text of the Hebrew Scriptures. Explain, explore, and experience the Old Testament. This month’s episode: Ruth and Esther. View the video of this podcast here….

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437 | Percolating on Faith | RLDS Preaching Charts

This month’s Percolating on Faith conversation is a blast from the past! Today we’re talking about the preaching charts RLDS missionaries used as they taught the church’s theology in the early to mid 20th century. See the preaching charts for yourself on the video of this podcast. Download Transcript Host: Carla Long Guests: Tony and…

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434 | He’Brew | Job

Join our guides, Tony and Charmaine, for an adventure of discovery navigating the provocative, complex, ancient, humorous, judgmental, yet prophetic text of the Hebrew Scriptures. Explain, explore, and experience the Old Testament. This month’s episode: Job. Watch the video of this podcast: https://youtu.be/vhMnLzLQxqo Host: Karin Peter Guest: Tony and Charmaine Chvala-Smith Download Transcript

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427 | He’Brew | Psalms

Join our guides, Tony and Charmaine, for an adventure of discovery navigating the provocative, complex, ancient, humorous, judgmental, yet prophetic text of the Hebrew Scriptures. Explain, explore, and experience the Old Testament. This month’s episode: Psalms. Watch the video of this podcast: https://youtu.be/zFDVrXZ2U5c Host: Karin Peter Guest: Tony and Charmaine Chvala-Smith Download Transcript

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410 | Percolating on Faith | Deconstructing Faith From Chaos to Peace

In this episode, our Percolating on Faith team shares about deconstructing faith and faith transitions. They speak from their personal stories as well as the deconstruction Community of Christ has experienced as a denomination. Recognizing that God shows up even in our deepest questioning, they offer hope for those going through a faith transition. Host:…

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395 | Percolating on Faith | Hell

Percolating on Faith is back and in this episode we are looking at Hell! Tony and Charmaine take us through the historical and theological development of Hell and pose the question whether an eternity of torment is reflective of the God we worship in Community of Christ.  Host: Carla LongGuests: Tony and Charmaine Chvala-Smith  Download…

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387 | Percolating on Faith | Atonement

The word “atonement” often comes with a lot of theological assumptions about what is being discussed. However, did you know that the idea that God sent Jesus to die for our sins is only one out of many ways to view Jesus’ death and resurrection? Today, we are looking at some alternative theological understandings that…

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