Thursday Jan 14, 2021
E32: The Year in Review
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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Thursday Jan 07, 2021
Thursday Jan 07, 2021
In Episode 28, Kevin and Lee discussed Hebrews 10:25 and whether the context allows that passage to be read as a mandated obligation to assemble for a church service. That episode generated several questions from our audience, which we endeavored to answer in this Q&A.
Have other questions? Suggestions? Topics you'd like for us to study and discuss? Reach out to us at exploringfaithpursuinggrace@gmail.com!
Thanks for listening!
Thursday Dec 31, 2020
Thursday Dec 31, 2020
In this episode Dr. Artman joins Kevin and Lee for a follow up to their discussion on Christian Universalism, and Dr. Artman answers some questions about the theology of Universalism.
You can find more of Dr. Artman's work here: www.davidartman.net
You can find Dr. Artman's podcast here: https://www.davidartman.net/podcast
His book can be ordered from Amazon.
Have questions? Requests? Comments? Email us at exploringfaithpursuinggrace@gmail.com
Thanks for listening!
Thursday Dec 24, 2020
Thursday Dec 24, 2020
In this episode Kevin and Lee are joined by minister and author Dr. David Artman to discuss the concept of Christian Universalism.
Christian Universalism is a theology that posits that God's ultimate will is to save all mankind, and will do so universally as an extension of his grace. There's a lot of nuance and detail to the idea, and this conversation only scratches the surface.
You can find more of Dr. Artman's work here: www.davidartman.net
You can find Dr. Artman's podcast here: https://www.davidartman.net/podcast
His book can be ordered from Amazon.
Have questions? Requests? Comments? Email us at exploringfaithpursuinggrace@gmail.com
Thanks for listening!
Thursday Dec 17, 2020
Thursday Dec 17, 2020
Our last episode dealt with just how much of an issue pornography is in the church. This episode focuses on practical, real solutions toward overcoming addiction to pornography.
Below are just a few of the resources one can use to overcome this addiction.
Ted Talk by Brene Brown on vulnerability
Brené Brown: The power of vulnerability | TED Talk
Books
Facing the Shadow - Facing the Shadow [3rd Edition]: Starting Sexual and Relationship Recovery: Carnes, Patrick: 9780985063375: Amazon.com: Books
Shadows of the Cross - Shadows of the Cross: A Christian Companion to Facing the Shadow: Cashwell, Craig, Johnson, Pennie, Carnes, Patrick: 9780985063351: Amazon.com: Books
Clean by Doug Weiss - Clean: A Proven Plan for Men Committed to Sexual Integrity: Weiss, Douglas: 9781400204687: Amazon.com: Books
Thanks again for listening! You can reach us at exploringfaithpursuinggrace@gmail.com
Thursday Dec 10, 2020
Thursday Dec 10, 2020
This is the first of a two-part episode dealing with the problem and solution of pornography addiction. Pornography is an issue rampant within society, including the church. The adult entertainment industry generates more income than the NFL, NBA, and MLB combined. In this episode, we discuss how prevalent pornography is, the attitudes toward it, and how addiction plays a huge role in overcoming the challenges associated with pornography.
Questions? Concerns? Comments? Drop us a line at exploringfaithpursuinggrace@gmail.com and let us know! We'd love to hear from you!
Thursday Dec 03, 2020
Thursday Dec 03, 2020
"...not forsaking the assembling of yourselves together, as the manner of some..."
Hebrews 10:25 is a passage that has been quoted by preachers from pulpits far and wide, and is often utilized as an admonition to Christians to never, EVER miss a church service if it can be helped. Is that what the Hebrew writer had in mind when he wrote his letter, "don't miss church"? Or did he have in mind something else entirely?
In this episode, Kevin and Lee unpack the context of Hebrews 10:25 and discuss that there's far more to this verse than simply 'missing church'.
You can order Kevin's book, "A Different Kind of Poison: How Legalism Destroys Grace" here.
Have questions? Comments? Topic suggestions? Guest suggestions? Email us at exploringfaithpursuinggrace@gmail.com.
Thanks for listening!
Thursday Nov 26, 2020
Thursday Nov 26, 2020
This episode concludes our conversation with Wes McAdams, host of the 'Radically Christian' Podcast. We had a great conversation and look forward to having Wes on as a guest again in the future.
Send us your suggestions and comments to us at exploringfaithpursuinggrace@gmail.com
Find Wes Here: www.radicallychristian.com
Thanks for listening!
Thursday Nov 19, 2020
Thursday Nov 19, 2020
Kevin and Lee are joined in this episode by Wes McAdams, preacher for the McDermott Road church of Christ in Plano, TX, and host of the "Radically Christian" Podcast.This episode continues our exploration of different perspective on what the Bible says about the end times, specifically the idea of the "New Heavens and New Earth", or "Renewal of Creation."We enjoyed our discussion and look forward to Wes joining us again, hopefully. Send your questions to exploringfaithpursuinggrace@gmail.com.
You can find Wes' work at www.radicallychristian.com
Thanks for listening!
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.