Exploring Faith, Pursuing Grace
The EFPG podcast was started by Kevin Pendergrass and Dr. Lee Grant. After 105 episodes, Kevin and Lee needed a break, so they turned the reigns over to their good friend Daniel Rogers. Daniel is a co-minister at the North Broad Church in Albertville, Alabama. His website is https://danielr.net.
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Episodes
Episodes
Thursday Oct 15, 2020
Thursday Oct 15, 2020
In this episode, Lee and Kevin continue their Q&A session about Science and Faith.
Article mentioned about ancient Jewish interpretations of Genesis 1 is here.
Have questions? Concerns? Suggestions? Email us at exploringfaithpursuinggrace@gmail.com!
Thursday Oct 08, 2020
Thursday Oct 08, 2020
In this episode Lee and Kevin answer questions sent in by you, our ever-present, faithful listeners! And boy, are these questions deep.
Kevin and Lee were only able to address a few of what were sent in, but will be doing a follow-up to finish answering those questions that remain.
If YOU have any questions you'd like to hear discussed in the next edition of the Q&A, you still have time! Send them to exploringfaithpursuinggrace@gmail.com.
Thanks for listening!
Thursday Oct 01, 2020
Thursday Oct 01, 2020
In our previous episodes we discussed the dichotomy that exists between science and faith, discussing some of the scientific errors in scripture. In this episode, we discuss some interpretive strategies people have used to reconcile those concepts with one another, and Lee details which strategy he found most helpful and why.
We intend to wrap up this series with a Q&A, and we'd love to hear your questions so we can (hopefully!) answer them!
Referenced in this episode:
The Bible, Rocks, and Time
I Love Jesus & I Accept Evolution
Evolution: Scripture and Nature Say YES!
God's Word in Human Words
Thursday Sep 24, 2020
Thursday Sep 24, 2020
On this VERY special episode, Jared Byas joins us as our guest! Jared is the co-host of "The Bible for Normal People" podcast, co-author of "Genesis for Normal People", and author of the new book "Love Matters More; How Fighting to be Right Keeps Us from Loving Like Jesus".
We thoroughly enjoyed this conversation and are honored that Jared took the time to have this conversation with us about his new book.
You can find more information about Jared at the links below;
https://www.jaredbyas.com/
https://peteenns.com/podcast/
and you can buy his book here;
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310358604?tag=ztrade-20
Have more questions? Concerns? Suggestions? Reach out at exploringfaithpursuinggrace@gmail.com
Thursday Sep 17, 2020
Thursday Sep 17, 2020
In this episode, Kevin and Lee continue their discussion of how one can reconcile what we know about the world and how it works through modern scientific discoveries with a faith of ancient origin.
Because the original part two that we had prepared didn't answer many of the questions sent to us, we re-recorded this episode to better address those questions.
Have more questions? Concerns? Suggestions? Reach out at exploringfaithpursuinggrace@gmail.com
Thursday Sep 10, 2020
Thursday Sep 10, 2020
One of the subjects Kevin and Lee have been wanting to cover is the interplay between science and faith, and how a Christian can reconcile science with what seems to contradict some of the fundamental aspects of our faith in God's word.How do we interact with a Bible that contradicts what we've learned about the world and how it works?
What do we make of the scientific inaccuracies found in scripture?
Was the writer of Genesis telling us the history of the world exactly as it happened, or was he up to something else?
This was a LONG episode, so we split one session into two episodes.
Part 1 covers the framework that reorients the discussion of science and faith, while part 2 will delve into the particulars.Have questions? Comments? Drop us a line at exploringfaithpursuinggrace@gmail.com!
Thursday Sep 03, 2020
Thursday Sep 03, 2020
Our society is extremely polarized. So many conversations take place today in which there is little desire to learn more about other perspectives. Instead, most desire to form factions and alliances and act within an echo chamber, and as a result little respect or love is shown to those with whom one may disagree.How are we to handle disagreements? How are we to regard people we disagree with? Kevin and Lee unpack this concept in this episode.Have feedback for us? Topical suggestions? Reach out to us at exploringfaithpursuinggrace@gmail.com.
We'd love to hear from you!
Thursday Aug 27, 2020
Thursday Aug 27, 2020
In our last episode we discussed the concept of total destruction, AKA conditionalism, AKA annihiliationalism related to the fate of the wicked on judgment day. We received some questions, and Lee had a couple of questions too.Our third Q&A answers these questions, and we certainly hope you're encouraged by it.
If you have questions, topics, or concepts you'd like to hear Kevin and Lee explore, shoot us a message at exploringfaithpursuinggrace@gmail.com.
What does it mean to Explore Faith?
Everyone has a belief system. We believe what we believe in large part because of what we've been taught by our parents, grandparents, pastors, and faith leaders.
But what happens when our inherited belief systems no longer serve us? What happens when our faith divides rather than unites, causes strife instead of peace, and brings angst and anxiety in place of freedom and joy?
Kevin Pendergrass and Lee Grant found themselves asking these questions and began the process of exploring their belief systems in search of something better than what had been handed down to them. In their exploration of their faith, they found a God that loves all, whose grace is far bigger than they could have ever imagined.