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.
Episodes
Episodes
Thursday Aug 29, 2024
S01:E09 Did Peter Preach Baptism in Acts 2 and Acts 10?
Thursday Aug 29, 2024
Thursday Aug 29, 2024
In this episode, Daniel and Kyler discuss the emphasis on the Holy Spirit and the inclusivity of all people in the outpouring of the Spirit. The sermon in Acts 2 is examined, focusing on the resurrection of Jesus and his exaltation as Lord and Messiah. They discuss the significance of baptism and the baptism of the Holy Spirit, highlighting the transformative power of the Holy Spirit in our lives. They caution against limiting the Holy Spirit to our intellectual understanding of scripture and emphasize the importance of experiencing the love of God through the Holy Spirit. They also talk about the danger of focusing on theories and doctrines instead of the life-giving power of Christ's wounds.
Join in on the discussion: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1110585413059866
Baptism and Baths: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvRoqoyWnFU
Subscribe to my substack for weekly posts: https://danielcrogers.substack.com
Daniel's Usual Self-promotion
Daniel's new book (and audio book!): How a 25-Year-Old Learned He Wasn't the Only One Going to Heaven
Daniel's blog: https://danielr.net
Daniel's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DanielRogers
Daniel's Church Home: https://northbroadal.com
Thursday Aug 22, 2024
S01:E08 How to Relate to God as Father w/ William Paul Young
Thursday Aug 22, 2024
Thursday Aug 22, 2024
In this conversation, Daniel Rogers interviews William Paul Young, the author of The Shack. They discuss the imagery of God as Father and why some people struggle with this concept. Young explains that many people have difficulty with the Father imagery because of negative experiences with their own fathers. He emphasizes that God as Father is a metaphor and not a literal representation, and that the best traits of a father can be found in the character and nature of God. Young also discusses the importance of healing our theology and reexamining our understanding of the Old Testament scriptures. He suggests looking for Jesus in the story and reading the scriptures literarily instead of literally.
Daniel Rogers and Paul Young discuss various theological topics, including the nature of God, the interpretation of Old Testament violence, and the concept of eternal conscious torment. They explore the idea that God is love and that everything about God should be understood through the lens of love. They also discuss the Trinity as the mutual interpenetration of the three persons without the loss of personhood. Paul Young shares insights from his book 'The Shack' and his upcoming sequel. Overall, the conversation challenges traditional theological beliefs and encourages a deeper understanding of God's love and grace.
Paul Young Podcast: https://paulyoungpodcast.com/
The Apostles' Creed by William Barclay p.189 for the distinction between the various kinds of judgment. (I have the book and can share the except with you)Unspoken Sermons: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1152089.Creation_in_Christ
Join in on the discussion: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1110585413059866
Subscribe to my substack for weekly posts: https://danielcrogers.substack.com
Daniel's Usual Self-promotion
Daniel's new book (and audio book!): How a 25-Year-Old Learned He Wasn't the Only One Going to Heaven
Daniel's blog: https://danielr.net
Daniel's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DanielRogers
Daniel's Church Home: https://northbroadal.com
Thursday Aug 15, 2024
S01:E07 "Rethinking God with Tacos" w/ Jason Clark
Thursday Aug 15, 2024
Thursday Aug 15, 2024
In this episode, Daniel and Kyler have a conversation with author, podcast host, and all around great guy Jason Clark of "Rethinking God with Tacos." We talk about "Leaving and Finding Jesus", living "from" and not "to" God, and how our mind is renewed through encountering God's kindness through Jesus. We discuss our backgrounds and experiences with faith and church. We explore the themes of deconstruction, reimagining God, and living from a place of love. We also explore the idea of the kingdom of God being present here and now, and the importance of kindness in building relationships. The conversation ends with a discussion about our favorite tacos.
For all of Jason's books, podcasts, and other goodies, check out https://afamilystory.org/
Subscribe to my substack for weekly posts: https://danielcrogers.substack.com
Daniel's Usual Self-promotion
Daniel's new book (and audio book!): How a 25-Year-Old Learned He Wasn't the Only One Going to Heaven
Daniel's blog: https://danielr.net
Daniel's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DanielRogers
Daniel's Church Home: https://northbroadal.com
Thursday Aug 08, 2024
S01:E06 "The Great Search" w/ John Philip Newell
Thursday Aug 08, 2024
Thursday Aug 08, 2024
In this episode, Daniel and John Philip Newell discuss his new book "The Great Search." They explore original goodness, Celtic Christianity, and how all of us have a longing for Love, Peace, and a place to call home.
Preorder "The Great Search" today: https://www.earthandsoul.org/
Subscribe to my substack for weekly posts: https://danielcrogers.substack.com
Daniel's Usual Self-promotion
Daniel's new book (and audio book!): How a 25-Year-Old Learned He Wasn't the Only One Going to Heaven
Daniel's blog: https://danielr.net
Daniel's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DanielRogers
Daniel's Church Home: https://northbroadal.com
Thursday Aug 01, 2024
S01:E05 Why Christian Unity Matters w/ Kyler Burk
Thursday Aug 01, 2024
Thursday Aug 01, 2024
This is a follow up of the last episode (Season 1: Episode 4). In this episode, Daniel and Kyler discuss how Kyler's new perspective on God and life has lead him to seek fellowship with Christians of other denominations.
Subscribe to my substack for weekly posts: https://danielcrogers.substack.com
Daniel's Usual Self-promotion
Daniel's new book (and audio book!): How a 25-Year-Old Learned He Wasn't the Only One Going to Heaven
Daniel's blog: https://danielr.net
Daniel's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DanielRogers
Daniel's Church Home: https://northbroadal.com
Thursday Jul 25, 2024
S01:E04 How This Podcast Changed My Life w/ Kyler Burk
Thursday Jul 25, 2024
Thursday Jul 25, 2024
In this podcast, Daniel talks with Kyler Burk, a listener of Exploring Faith, Pursuing Grace. Kyler began listening to the podcast after reading Daniel's book "How a 25-Year-Old Learned He Wasn't the Only One Going to Heaven." Through the podcast, he learned about grace, mercy, and the love of God. Here's here now to tell his story.
Subscribe to my substack for weekly posts: https://danielcrogers.substack.com
Daniel's Usual Self-promotion
Daniel's new book (and audio book!): How a 25-Year-Old Learned He Wasn't the Only One Going to Heaven
Daniel's blog: https://danielr.net
Daniel's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DanielRogers
Daniel's Church Home: https://northbroadal.com
Thursday Jul 18, 2024
S01:E03 Life After Doom w/ Brian McLaren
Thursday Jul 18, 2024
Thursday Jul 18, 2024
In this podcast, Daniel and Brian McLaren talk about his new book "Life After Doom: Wisdom and Courage for a World Falling Apart." You can find details about it here: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/194534247-life-after-doom
Subscribe to my substack for weekly posts: https://danielcrogers.substack.com
Daniel's Usual Self-promotion
Daniel's new book (and audio book!): How a 25-Year-Old Learned He Wasn't the Only One Going to Heaven
Daniel's blog: https://danielr.net
Daniel's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DanielRogers
Daniel's Church Home: https://northbroadal.com
Thursday Jul 11, 2024
S01:S02 Re-enchanting the Text w/ Dr. Cheryl Bridges Johns
Thursday Jul 11, 2024
Thursday Jul 11, 2024
In this podcast, Daniel talks with Dr. Cheryl Bridges Johns about her recent book "Re-enchanting the Text: Discovering the Bible as Sacred, Dangerous, and Mysterious."
Follow Cheryl on Twitter: https://x.com/cb_johnsOrder Re-enchanting the Text: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59867326-re-enchanting-the-text
Daniel's Usual Self-promotion
Subscribe to my substack for weekly posts: https://danielcrogers.substack.com
Daniel's new book (and audio book!): How a 25-Year-Old Learned He Wasn't the Only One Going to Heaven
Daniel's blog: https://danielr.net
Daniel's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DanielRogers
Daniel's Church Home: https://northbroadal.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.