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Greg Boyd: Apologies & Explanations

Listen to Greg Boyd share his wisdom and insight 3 times per week. Recognized in 2010 as one of the 20 most influential living Christian scholars, Greg's teachings have enlightened people all over the world in their search for God. Get to know Greg and his profound theology through these short, impactful episodes.
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Episodes

Is Despair a Sin? (part 2 of 3)

Greg and Dan continue their discussion of despair. How can we be motivated to be stewards of God's creation in the face of ecological hopelessness? Episode 576 Greg's new book: Inspired Imperfection Dan's new book: Confident Humility Send Questions To: Dan: @thatdankent Twitter: @reKnewOrg Facebook: ReKnew Email: askgregboyd@gmail.com Links: Greg's book:" Crucifixion of the Warrior God " Website: ReKnew.org...

Oct 09, 20196 min

Is Despair a Sin? (part 1 of 3)

Greg and Dan discuss despair. Why should a person who cares so much about God's creation that she despairs also then be guilty of a sin? Episode 575 Greg's new book: Inspired Imperfection Dan's new book: Confident Humility Send Questions To: Dan: @thatdankent Twitter: @reKnewOrg Facebook: ReKnew Email: askgregboyd@gmail.com Links: Greg's book:" Crucifixion of the Warrior God " Website: ReKnew.org...

Oct 07, 201913 min

Keith Giles & Greg Boyd on Hell and Other Hot Topics

Greg interviews Keith Giles talk about patristic universalism. Also, don't forget to check out Keith's upcoming course HERE Episode 574 Greg's new book: Inspired Imperfection Dan's new book: Confident Humility Send Questions To: Dan: @thatdankent Twitter: @reKnewOrg Facebook: ReKnew Email: askgregboyd@gmail.com Links: Greg's book:" Crucifixion of the Warrior God " Website: ReKnew.org...

Oct 07, 201920 min

Is Agape Love Toxic?

Greg and Dan explore the nuances of self-sacrificial love, while Greg overcomes the urge to sing "Tainted Love" by Soft Cell. Episode 573 Greg's new book: Inspired Imperfection Dan's new book: Confident Humility Send Questions To: Dan: @thatdankent Twitter: @reKnewOrg Facebook: ReKnew Email: askgregboyd@gmail.com Links: Greg's book:" Crucifixion of the Warrior God " Website: ReKnew.org...

Oct 04, 20195 min

The Aaron Keyes Interview

Dan Kent speaks with Aaron Keyes about faith, discipleship, music, and what makes for a great worship pastor. Aaron heads up Ten Thousand Fathers , a worship school that seeks to equip and empower leaders who can go back and change their communities' definition and experience of worship, then ultimately change the world for the kingdom of God. Episode 572 Greg's new book: Inspired Imperfection Dan's new book: Confident Humility Send Questions To: Dan: @thatdankent Twitter: @reKnewOrg Facebook: R...

Oct 02, 201935 min

Why is God SO Aggressive in 2 Thessalonians 2:8?

Greg looks at the context of 2 Thessalonians and considers how monstrous God actually is. Episode 571 Greg's new book: Inspired Imperfection Dan's new book: Confident Humility Send Questions To: Dan: @thatdankent Twitter: @reKnewOrg Facebook: ReKnew Email: askgregboyd@gmail.com Links: Greg's book:" Crucifixion of the Warrior God " Website: ReKnew.org...

Oct 01, 20195 min

Keith Giles Brings You Back to Square One

Greg interviews Keith Giles on his new course offering on reconstructing faith. Check out the course HERE Episode 570 Greg's new book: Inspired Imperfection Dan's new book: Confident Humility Send Questions To: Dan: @thatdankent Twitter: @reKnewOrg Facebook: ReKnew Email: askgregboyd@gmail.com Links: Greg's book:" Crucifixion of the Warrior God " Website: ReKnew.org...

Sep 30, 201927 min

Is there a Good Biblical Reason to Observe Lent?

Greg confesses his own addictions and flaws, and talks about the role of pattern interrupts. Episode 569 Greg's new book: Inspired Imperfection Dan's new book: Confident Humility Send Questions To: Dan: @thatdankent Twitter: @reKnewOrg Facebook: ReKnew Email: askgregboyd@gmail.com Links: Greg's book:" Crucifixion of the Warrior God " Website: ReKnew.org...

Sep 27, 20196 min

How Can Mega-Church Preachers Keep Their Ego in Check?

Greg confesses his own early insecurities as a church leader and shares some of the insights that helped free him from destructive thinking. Episode 568 Greg's new book: Inspired Imperfection Dan's new book: Confident Humility Send Questions To: Dan: @thatdankent Twitter: @reKnewOrg Facebook: ReKnew Email: askgregboyd@gmail.com Links: Greg's book:" Crucifixion of the Warrior God " Website: ReKnew.org...

Sep 25, 20195 min

Do We Practice the Presence of God... While Having Sex with Our Spouse?

Greg talks about privacy and intimacy in the context of the presence of Christ. Episode 567 Greg's new book: Inspired Imperfection Dan's new book: Confident Humility Send Questions To: Dan: @thatdankent Twitter: @reKnewOrg Facebook: ReKnew Email: askgregboyd@gmail.com Links: Greg's book:" Crucifixion of the Warrior God " Website: ReKnew.org...

Sep 24, 20198 min

How Much of the Future is Settled? How Much is Open?

Greg considers the mathematical nature of determinacy. Episode 566 Greg's new book: Inspired Imperfection Dan's new book: Confident Humility Send Questions To: Dan: @thatdankent Twitter: @reKnewOrg Facebook: ReKnew Email: askgregboyd@gmail.com Links: Greg's book:" Crucifixion of the Warrior God " Website: ReKnew.org...

Sep 20, 20193 min

The Anniversary of The Openness of God

Greg takes a critical look at the book The Openness of God. Episode 565 Greg's new book: Inspired Imperfection Dan's new book: Confident Humility Send Questions To: Dan: @thatdankent Twitter: @reKnewOrg Facebook: ReKnew Email: askgregboyd@gmail.com Links: Greg's book:" Crucifixion of the Warrior God " Website: ReKnew.org...

Sep 18, 20194 min

If You Lack LGBTQ Policies, Does that Mean Anything Goes?

Greg looks at confronting issues in a kingdom context. How does relationship impact how we challenge one another? Episode 563 Greg's new book: Inspired Imperfection Dan's new book: Confident Humility Send Questions To: Dan: @thatdankent Twitter: @reKnewOrg Facebook: ReKnew Email: askgregboyd@gmail.com Links: Greg's book:" Crucifixion of the Warrior God " Website: ReKnew.org...

Sep 16, 201916 min

Raising Disciples: The Natalie Frisk Interview

Dan interviews Natalie Frisk about her new book: Raising Disciples: How to Make Faith Matter for Our Kids Children and youth will just “catch” the faith of their parents, right? Not necessarily. Talking with kids about Jesus no longer comes naturally to many Christian parents. In Raising Disciples , pastor Natalie Frisk helps us reconnect faith and parenting, equipping parents to model what following Jesus looks like in daily life. Filled with authenticity, flexibility, humor, and prayer, Frisk ...

Sep 16, 201936 min

How Could God Foreknow Peter's Choice but not Abraham's?

Greg looks at the nature of God's foreknowledge and testing. Episode 562 Greg's new book: Inspired Imperfection Dan's new book: Confident Humility Send Questions To: Dan: @thatdankent Twitter: @reKnewOrg Facebook: ReKnew Email: askgregboyd@gmail.com Links: Greg's book:" Crucifixion of the Warrior God " Website: ReKnew.org...

Sep 14, 20198 min

Which Came First: Death or Sin?

Greg investigates the laws of nature, the nature of law, the fall of the powers, and the power of the fall in this enlightening episode that evolves right up to the climactic ending. Episode 561 Greg's new book: Inspired Imperfection Dan's new book: Confident Humility Send Questions To: Dan: @thatdankent Twitter: @reKnewOrg Facebook: ReKnew Email: askgregboyd@gmail.com Links: Greg's book:" Crucifixion of the Warrior God " Website: ReKnew.org...

Sep 11, 201912 min

Which Church Fathers Held to Open Theism?

Greg considers the historical depth of open theism. Episode 560 Greg's new book: Inspired Imperfection Dan's new book: Confident Humility Send Questions To: Dan: @thatdankent Twitter: @reKnewOrg Facebook: ReKnew Email: askgregboyd@gmail.com Links: Greg's book:" Crucifixion of the Warrior God " Website: ReKnew.org...

Sep 08, 20198 min

If Even God can be Taken by Surprise, How Can WE have ANY Control Over Our Spiritual Lives

Greg talks about living in an undetermined world, and how to orient your spiritual life in the face of spiritual war. Episode 559 Greg's new book: Inspired Imperfection Dan's new book: Confident Humility Send Questions To: Dan: @thatdankent Twitter: @reKnewOrg Facebook: ReKnew Email: askgregboyd@gmail.com Links: Greg's book:" Crucifixion of the Warrior God " Website: ReKnew.org...

Sep 06, 20193 min

How Does God Manage the Butterfly Effect?

Greg flaps about chaos theory, butterflies, and infinite intelligence. Episode 558 Greg's new book: Inspired Imperfection Dan's new book: Confident Humility Send Questions To: Dan: @thatdankent Twitter: @reKnewOrg Facebook: ReKnew Email: askgregboyd@gmail.com Links: Greg's book:" Crucifixion of the Warrior God " Website: ReKnew.org...

Sep 04, 20195 min

Why Do I Become MORE Judgmental as I Grow in Christ?

Greg talks about being IN Christ and the relationship between choice and grace. Episode 557 Greg's new book: Inspired Imperfection Dan's new book: Confident Humility Send Questions To: Dan: @thatdankent Twitter: @reKnewOrg Facebook: ReKnew Email: askgregboyd@gmail.com Links: Greg's book:" Crucifixion of the Warrior God " Website: ReKnew.org...

Sep 02, 20198 min

Dear Greg: The Church has Forced My Dad Out for a Younger, Hipper Pastor

Greg talks about leading churches and about how the age of the pastor can impact a congregation. Episode 556 Greg's new book: Inspired Imperfection Dan's new book: Confident Humility Send Questions To: Dan: @thatdankent Twitter: @reKnewOrg Facebook: ReKnew Email: askgregboyd@gmail.com Links: Greg's book:" Crucifixion of the Warrior God " Website: ReKnew.org...

Aug 30, 20194 min

Inspired Imperfection: How the Bible's Problems Enhance Its Divine Authority

Greg talks about his new book "Inspired Imperfection:How the Bible's Problems Enhance Its Divine Authority." Episode 555 Greg's new book: Inspired Imperfection Dan's new book: Confident Humility Send Questions To: Dan: @thatdankent Twitter: @reKnewOrg Facebook: ReKnew Email: askgregboyd@gmail.com Links: Greg's book:" Crucifixion of the Warrior God " Website: ReKnew.org...

Aug 28, 20198 min

If Jesus Is the Whole Point, Then What's the Point of the Old Testament?

Greg considers the role of the Old Testament in Christian faith. Episode 554 Greg's new book: Inspired Imperfection Dan's new book: Confident Humility Send Questions To: Dan: @thatdankent Twitter: @reKnewOrg Facebook: ReKnew Email: askgregboyd@gmail.com Links: Greg's book:" Crucifixion of the Warrior God " Website: ReKnew.org...

Aug 26, 20195 min

Deconstructing & Reconstructing Faith

Greg considers the role of deconstruction and reconstruction in one's faith. Episode 553 Greg's new book: Inspired Imperfection Dan's new book: Confident Humility Send Questions To: Dan: @thatdankent Twitter: @reKnewOrg Facebook: ReKnew Email: askgregboyd@gmail.com Links: Greg's book:" Crucifixion of the Warrior God " Website: ReKnew.org...

Aug 23, 20192 min

What Does it Mean that We Will Judge the Angels?

Greg, Barbara, and Dan take turns striking the gavel in this controversial episode about judging angels and being judged by... squirrels? Episode 552 Greg's new book: Inspired Imperfection Dan's new book: Confident Humility Send Questions To: Dan: @thatdankent Twitter: @reKnewOrg Facebook: ReKnew Email: askgregboyd@gmail.com Links: Greg's book:" Crucifixion of the Warrior God " Website: ReKnew.org...

Aug 21, 201915 min

If Sin Contains its Own Punishment, Why Do the Wicked Prosper?

What about the fat cats who never suffer? Greg and Barbara speculate on consequences and justice and the nature of sin and punishment. Why do evil people seem to flourish? Episode 551 Greg's new book: Inspired Imperfection Dan's new book: Confident Humility Send Questions To: Dan: @thatdankent Twitter: @reKnewOrg Facebook: ReKnew Email: askgregboyd@gmail.com Links: Greg's book:" Crucifixion of the Warrior God " Website: ReKnew.org...

Aug 19, 20199 min

What's the Point of the Genealogies?

Greg and Dan embark on an intriguing Who-Gave-Birth-To-Who adventure as they track the meaning of genealogies. Episode 550 Greg's new book: Inspired Imperfection Dan's new book: Confident Humility Send Questions To: Dan: @thatdankent Twitter: @reKnewOrg Facebook: ReKnew Email: askgregboyd@gmail.com Links: Greg's book:" Crucifixion of the Warrior God " Website: ReKnew.org...

Aug 16, 20194 min

What Does It Mean to Say a Narrative is Inspired Regardless of Historicity?

Narratives, declaratives, and historical imperatives. Greg considers the relationship between the narrative and history. Episode 549 Greg's new book: Inspired Imperfection Dan's new book: Confident Humility Send Questions To: Dan: @thatdankent Twitter: @reKnewOrg Facebook: ReKnew Email: askgregboyd@gmail.com Links: Greg's book:" Crucifixion of the Warrior God " Website: ReKnew.org...

Aug 14, 20193 min

To What Extent is the Old Testament a Sufficient Revelation of God?

Greg considers the relationship between the testaments. Episode 548 Greg's new book: Inspired Imperfection Dan's new book: Confident Humility Send Questions To: Dan: @thatdankent Twitter: @reKnewOrg Facebook: ReKnew Email: askgregboyd@gmail.com Links: Greg's book:" Crucifixion of the Warrior God " Website: ReKnew.org...

Aug 11, 20194 min

When Does Life Begin For Real?

Greg ponders when personhood begins. Episode 547 Greg's new book: Inspired Imperfection Dan's new book: Confident Humility Send Questions To: Dan: @thatdankent Twitter: @reKnewOrg Facebook: ReKnew Email: askgregboyd@gmail.com Links: Greg's book:" Crucifixion of the Warrior God " Website: ReKnew.org...

Aug 09, 20195 min
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