Category: Kingdom Theology
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Moving Beyond Hot Takes: Preston Sprinkle’s approach to controversial topics
One of the few positive things about the endless stream of hot takes, Twitter wars, and podcast rants that surround us today, is that truly thoughtful engagement with Scripture in public forums stands out. When followers of Jesus dig into the Word for guidance, rather than wielding it as a weapon in the latest internet…
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The Broken Body: Communion and Community
Communion is an extremely important event for Christians, or at least it should be. Jesus tells us that it’s something we ought to do in remembrance of him, and many faith traditions believe that there is a very real, but mystical means of grace which is manifested in the meal. Our church, and many other churches in…
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(Video) Have we misunderstood the cross? An essay on spirituality and suffering
(First published on September 26, 2021) The way of the Cross means sacrifice, As to God you yield your all To be laid on the altar, the place of death, Where fire will surely fall. Mary E. Maxwell For a long time I was quite passionate about the idea that God calls us to take…
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(Video) Christian Anarchism: Off-Script with Dr. Alexandre Christoyannopoulos
Dr. Alexandre Christoyannopoulos is a senior lecturer in politics and international relations at Loughborough University. In 2013, he published “Christian Anarchism: A political commentary on the gospel”, based on a doctoral study synthesizing works by anarchist authors including Leo Tolstoy, Jacques Ellul, Dave Andrews and Vernard Eller, all of whom asked a simple question: if…
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Engaging Women with the Bible and Theology: Off-Script with Kristi Mast
How do we get women engaged in studying the Bible and theology? How do we get them on fire about faith and following Jesus? Kristi Mast is a Biblical Studies major passionate about community-situated discipleship and spiritual growth in her community. We sat down to have a wonderful conversation about women thriving and growing in…
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(VIDEO) God’s View of Abuse
Dale Ingraham from Speaking Truth in Love Ministries live-streamed this seminar with A Better Way on September 26, 2020. Thanks for Kim Beachy for providing a transcript. View the original livestream on Facebook here. Also check out Dale’s book, “Tear Down This Wall of Silence: Dealing with Sexual Abuse in Our Churches (For those who…
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(VIDEO) Evangelicals and Anabaptists Dialogue: Nonviolence and Christian Nationalism
On the third episode of the Outpost Goes Off-script (partnering with Dru Lattin from That Jesus Podcast), we are joined by Tim Whitaker (The New Evangelicals) and Jon Carlson (Forest Hills Mennonite Church) to talk about taking a loving stand against Christian nationalism and questions surrounding nonviolence. We are challenged to love those who have…
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Adoption is Beautiful
Jenna Kurtz blogs on Instagram @adoptionis_beautiful and recently made a video about pain and brokenness. Follow her Instagram page and YouTube channel for more! My Adoption Story I was born when my mother was in prison for drug and alcohol abuse. I do not know where my father was; he wasn’t really involved in my…
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Seven Compelling Books to Read This Fall
The Myth of a Christian Religion by Gregory A. Boyd The kingdom of God is in opposition to the kingdoms of this world. However, the church has often muddled this truth. This has resulted in conflicting values and idolatry. This book addresses twelve issues from racial justice to the stewardship of the planet. Engaging with…
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Rejecting the World’s Narratives, Embracing Jesus
Two southern Baptists decry the treatment of Christian martyrs overseas. In the next sentence, they doom local Catholic and Orthodox attendees to hell all by themselves, for their idolatrous practice. Maybe they know those martyrs overseas were Orthodox, maybe they don’t. A short drive north from there, similar-minded evangelicals are praising the Catholic souls trying…
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