THOMAS JAY OORD / A SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY OF LOVE
In this enriching conversation, Jason Clark welcomes back theologian and author Thomas Jay Oord for a deep dive into uncontrolling love, open and relational theology, and his groundbreaking new book, A Systematic Theology of Love. They explore rethinking God’s power, the nature of love as the center of theology, navigating scripture through a Christological lens, mystery and reason, life after death, and why God is not in control but is perfectly loving. The discussion also touches on Oord’s spiritual nature film Seer, photography, and living in relational trust with a responsive God.
For more info on Thomas Jay Oord
https://thomasjayoord.com/
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CHRIS EW GREEN / THE ISRAELITE HEALS, THAT’S ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW
In this conversation, Jason, Matthew, and Chris discuss the concept of union with Christ and its implications. They explore the idea that Jesus identifies completely with humanity and suffers with us. They also discuss the difference between a simplistic understanding of union and a profound understanding that recognizes the fullness of our identity in Christ.
How the master-slave paradigm is misused to justify power and control, speaking truth with love and authority, Christian nationalism and how it undermines the integrity of the gospel, the concept of the fear of the Lord and how it leads to perfect love, breaking conspiracy thinking and the hope we can know because God is in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, in this podcast, the guys start and end with the hope of the Gospel—God is in Christ reconciling the world to Himself
“The Israelite heals, that’s all you need to know.” Jefferey
From, Cormac McCarthy’s, The Passenger.
CHAPTERS
– The Concept of Union
– The Radical Union with Christ
– Living from Union
– The Narrative of Master and Slave
– Speaking Truth with Love and Authority
– Using Jesus’ Teachings for Political Gain
– Christian Nationalism and the Integrity of the Gospel
– The Fear of the Lord and Perfect Love
– Breaking the Cycle of Fear and Conspiracy Thinking
– The Future of Christianity in America
– The Deconstruction Movement and the Search for Jesus
– The Israelite Heals: Finding Hope in Jesus
For more on Chris EW Green
Website: www.substack.com/@cewgreen
For more on the guest host, Matthew Hester
Website: www.hesterministries.org
For Links to the articles and videos mentioned in this podcast:
God Is Not A Master — YouTube Teaching
God Is Not A Master — Substack Link
The Israelite Heals — Substack Link
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FEAR, COVID-19 AND THE ENNEAGRAM / WITH KAREN CLARK
S.01 EPISODE 8
We had Karen Clark on and talked about how to navigate fear in the midst of Covid19. We discussed the three triads of the Enneagram and how knowing our Enneagram number can help us healthily navigate fear.
Karen shared that ultimately knowing the goodness of God is the foundation of navigating fear healthily; perfect love casts out fear.
Thomas, Jason, and Karen talk about some of the fear-mongering theologies that are running rampant online. When we understand who God is we understand that God didn’t send Covid19. God is not the instigator of death, He came to give us life and life more abundantly.
Finally, they discussed how God is a good Father who is available to us now in the midst of our fear. A Father who weeps with us while also lifting us up so we can see our circumstances the way He does and live in peace.
Quotes
“Fear should walk under the authority of love.”
“Fear is meant to be used as a road sign to let you know you need to change course. Fear is not meant to control.”
“Any end time view that ramps up fear, stop engaging in it, He’s a good Dad.”
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