Thursday Sep 24, 2020
E20: Love Matters More - Jared Byas
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 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.
Thursday Aug 20, 2020
Thursday Aug 20, 2020
Never ones to shy away from the heated topics, Kevin and Lee discuss the nature of Hell in this episode. What will Hell be like? Will those who perish outside of Christ suffer torment and torture for all eternity? Will they face everlasting destruction? Is Hell a real place at all?
If you have questions, topics, or concepts you'd like to hear Kevin and Lee explore, drop us a line at exploringfaithpursuinggrace@gmail.com.
Wednesday Aug 12, 2020
Wednesday Aug 12, 2020
Building off of our last podcast, Kevin and Lee discuss the Biblical paradigm regarding alcohol consumption; May a Christian drink alcohol in moderation? Does the Bible prohibit any alcohol consumption apart from medicinal use? What about the different arguments people make to prohibit drinking in moderation?
We're working really hard to keep our episodes short, and we'd love your feedback! Do you like the change? Hate it? Wish we'd just stop? Drop us a line and let us know! exploringfaithpursuinggrace@gmail.com
Thursday Aug 06, 2020
Thursday Aug 06, 2020
Jesus' first recorded miracle occurs in chapter 2 of John's Gospel, in which He turned water into wine. But... what kind of wine was it?
Was it what we know as wine today? Was it non-alcoholic? What does the Bible actually say about this miracle, and more importantly, does it matter?
If you have questions, topics, or concepts you'd like to hear Kevin and Lee explore, drop us a line at exploringfaithpursuinggrace@gmail.com.
We'd love to hear from you!
Thursday Jul 30, 2020
Thursday Jul 30, 2020
In this episode, Lee flies solo, and tells his story of his upbringing, conversion, and journey into and out of legalism.
Please share your thoughts with us and let us know what you think, and what you'd like to hear covered in the future: 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.