How Does God Speak? Kinda Christian Friends Debate
Does God Speak Today? If so, how? Kinda Christian friends sits down and discusses this vital question of the Christian walk.
May 23, 2022•54 min•Ep. 23
Kinda Christian
Have you ever wanted to sit down with a top biblical scholar and ask them if there are errors in the Bible? We did. Kinda Christian features the top thinkers and leaders from all across the faith spectrum to wrestle through the tough questions of religion.
At Kinda Christian the truth is what we are after. All views are welcome. All views are challenged. Kinda Christian digs into discrepancies in the gospels, the problem of suffering, eyewitnesses to medical miracles, and much more.
Let's be honest, faith can be confusing. To some, the Bible appears to be a collection of myths, written down over thousands of years that offer the occasional moral nugget. To others it an absolute supernatural reality with thousands of testimonies of miracles and divine encounters. And making matters even more confusing, many groups disagree on some key doctrines. So how do we know the truth? We go out and find it. Join us as we sit down for some incredible conversations with some really smart people.
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Christians Debate Evolution, Noah's Ark, and Prayer
Ready to laugh and learn? Well you might laugh. Kinda Christian introduces its newest show, KC Friends, where we take everyday Christians and dig into the toughest questions of faith. Were there Dinosaurs on the Ark? What's the most amazing prayer experience you've had? Can Christians believe in evolution? All this and more on our pilot episode of KC Friends.
Apr 20, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 22
JP Moreland Shares His Guide to Experiencing Miracles in Everyday Life.
Distinguished professor of philosophy, best selling author, and legendary Christian apologist, JP Moreland joins us to talk about his new book a A Simple Guide to Experiencing Miracles which documents some absolutely incredible stories that are either proof of divine intervention or some of the most convenient coincidences you've ever heard. As much as we'd like this show to just magically appear in our inbox, we do need partners to help make it possible, and we are grateful to our sponsors. The...
Jan 01, 2022•53 min•Ep. 21
The Genius of Jesus with Erwin McManus
Mosaic Pastor Erwin McManus joins us to talk about some of the tough topics of faith and to discuss his new book The Genius of Jesus. Erwin is a gifted speaker, futurist, artist, designer and a deep thinker on today's cultural issues. He is a remarkably gifted communicator and if you can get past my rambling questions on this one, there are nuggets of gold here. Thank you to our partners. The Dwell App- Kinda Christian listeners get 30% off the Premium Bible Auditory Experience. Visit dwellapp.i...
Dec 01, 2021•56 min•Ep. 20
Is Atheism Dead? Eric Metaxas Thinks so
Today we welcome best selling author, speaker and radio host Eric Metaxas. Eric is convinced the arguments for Atheism fall short. Do you agree? *************** Partners Dwell App- you listen to this show so chances are you're a Bible fan. Dwell has the bible read aloud to you by incredible voices with contemplative music. Imagine making the Bible that much more fun and impressing your friends with how much you remember. That's what's important right? dwellapp.io/kindachristian and sign up for a...
Nov 06, 2021•52 min•Ep. 19
Miracles in Mozambique: A Conversation With Will Hart
Warning: some of this content is a bit tough to hear, so listener discretion is advised. Sometimes you have a guest on that simply blows your mind. Will Hart has been on the front line serving people in some of the most difficult and war torn areas in the world. As the president of Iris Global, Will is on a mission to serve, bring God's love to the people of Mozambique and usher in change. Will also has seen a thing or two. A miraculous thing or two. He is the first guest I have had on the progr...
Oct 09, 2021•56 min•Ep. 18
Jon Tyson Talks Revival, Prayer, Hearing God and Fatherhood
Jon Tyson, our friend and pastor of Church of the City, stops by Kinda Christian to answer some of the tough questions and talk about his new book the Intentional Father which continues to roar up the charts.
Oct 01, 2021•57 min•Ep. 17
Live No Lies With John Mark Comer
John Mark Comer stops by to discuss all things spiritual and his new book LIVE NO LIES. Be sure to check it out wherever fine books are sold. Basically JM says you have three sources of lies in this world, the flesh, the culture and the enemy. It is upon us to identify the source of these falsehoods, reject them, and replace them with truth. Partners Dwell App- you listen to this show so chances are you're a Bible fan. Dwell has the bible read aloud to you by incredible voices with contemplative...
Sep 13, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 16
Renewing The Mind With Matthias J Barker
Join us for a fascinating discussion on mental health and thriving. We dig deep into the role of technology, the source of our worst behaviors, and how a spiritual paradigm can influence us to our best selves. We even get into the Enneagram. Matthias is inordinately thoughtful and it is clear why he is growing so rapidly in popularity.
Feb 15, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 15
Miracles and Saints with Msgr. Robert Sarno
08:51 – 13:26 The process for the Cause of Saints. 16:45 – 17:35 How the evidence is studied and vetted 19:40 – 19:58 "Now it's very important to realize that a miracle has two elements; there's a scientific element and a theological element. The scientific element is that there is no human explanation for what happened, and so therefore you never ask the doctor: "is it a miracle?" you ask the doctor: "what is the diagnosis?" 23:08 Why the process has to be so strict "The whole idea is to prove ...
Jan 07, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 14
Deciphering the Bible with Jon Collins
An intimate and engaging sit down with the co-founder of the Bible Project, Jon Collins. Jon walks us through his story and the vision for the Bible Project going forward. If you haven't checked out the incredible videos featured on their site, the Bible Project is making the Bible accessible and understandable, in proper context, for all the the world to see- it's very cool.
Nov 13, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 13
Ten Minute Testimony: Finding "The One"
10 Minute Testimonies features vetted stories that are either incredible coincidences, or proof of the divine. We let the listener decide.
Oct 30, 2020•5 min
Rediscovering the Spiritual Realm with Dr. Michael Heiser
03:11 – 05:09 Summing up what the old Testament is, what it entails for the nature of man's relationship with God, and how God is always in pursuit of man despite our constant failures and imperfect nature. 09:38 – 11:37 Dr. Heiser explains why some stories of the Old Testament are similar to legends of the civilizations surrounding Israel, and how even though they use similar language... they are not the same, nor were they copied from one another. 13:42 – 15:41 A prelude to an amazing conversa...
Oct 15, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 11
How to Know Your Calling with Hunter Beaumont
08:29 – 10:34 Introduction to Calling 25:35 – 27:10 Not everyone has the same opportunities- then what? 30:51 – 33:56 Hunter wrestling through the discrepancy in outcome for so many people in God's kingdom and the potential purpose of that. 40:38 – 43:57 Does Life get tougher if someone is a Christian? 50:26 – 51:31 Is Religion just culturally invented?
Oct 07, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 10
What Have We Misunderstood About Jesus? with Tommy Givens
17:29 – 18:32: Jesus Miracles actually weren't that convincing to everyone else at the time. 30:22 – 31:24 What does it mean to actually use the Lord's name in vain? 40:11 – 41:22 Discussion on Jesus and the school system. Would Christ want parents to send kids to private/religious schools? 43:54 – 44:57 What does it mean to honor parents while also forsaking "All else" in the name of Christ?
Sep 24, 2020•1 hr 59 min•Ep. 9
10 Minute Testimony: The Four Leaf Clover
At Kinda Christian we recognize that academic questions can only take you so far on the journey- you have to actually experience what you believe to make it real. For millions of people around the world it is their own profound and impactful testimonies that keep them pursuing belief in God- not the commentary in the margins of their study bible. Over the years I have asked people I know and respect, to share with me stories of times they felt like God was real, or answered a crazy prayer. Some ...
Sep 14, 2020•8 min
Is the Old Testament Reliable? with Dr. Richard S. Hess
08:50 – 12:47 Historical dating of the Old Testament. Abraham's story 13:59 – 18:23 Noah and Abraham connection and context 22:16 – 26:52 Is Genesis history? How do we read it? 35:27 – 39:41 r Was the Flood an allegory or did it really happen? 43:28 – 48:21 The plagues of Egypt, biological phenomena or divine signs? The Book of Exodus discussed.
Sep 02, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 8
God's Faithfulness with Roger Nix
3:19- 6:42 How does Roger know God is speaking to him? 08:42 – 09:48 Why God makes us pursue Him. 14:18 – 16:30 We all have darkness in our lives. 39:43 – 43:10 Does God Change or Do We? Differences in the Old Testament and New Testament. . 46:40 – 51:08 - Pastors Wisdom for the younger generation.
Aug 26, 2020•55 min•Ep. 7
The Science of the Miraculous with Dr. Candy Brown
04:41 – 14:38 Is there actually any hard evidence for miraculous healings? 14:38-29:35 Faith Healing and the peer reviewed medical research in Africa around blind and deaf people receiving eyesight and hearing back. 29:38-33:07 The issues we run into when we study prayer and why past studies have fallen short. 33:08 – 39:46 Is Christianity growing around the world? If so what is fueling it? 49:51 – 56:05 Is there any study around deliverance? Are demons just figments of the imagination? 56:09 – ...
Aug 19, 2020•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 6
Are there errors in the Bible? with Dr. Craig Keener
4:34- Can Christian Scholars be objective in their research of the new testament? 11:36- Just what exactly is a “Gospel”? 22:22-35:20 Discussion on the validity and reliability of the testimonies presented in the gospels. 42:10-49:12 How to reconcile the differences. 50:44-54:17 "If God inspired these people when writing their gospels, then why did he allow for these discrepancies?" 56:38-01:03:56 Are the gospels reliable after being written down so long after Jesus? 01:14:10-01:17:00 .Dr Keener...
Aug 12, 2020•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 5
When God Doesn't Heal with Pastor Obed Martinez
15:00 - An incredible story of timing and agreement 25:09 - Who are Miracles for actually? 27:59 - Singles Pastor Reflections! 37:52 - A parable of perspective 43:00 - Bible Questions 57:00 - Is Spiritual Warfare a Real Thing?
Aug 05, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 4
Is the Old Testament Too Violent? with Dr. Scott Rae
Show Highlights 5:00 “Doesn’t God Appear to have a major personality shift from Old To New Testament?” 6:30 Was there less sexual violence in Israel than in today’s culture? 7:35 Discussions of Old Testament Justice 13:00 Old Testament is “damage control” for a broken world, not the be all end all 29:30 If Naturalism is true, then all of what we are discussing is meaningless 48:30 What things keep Scott up at night? What grey areas of theology can he just not seem to figure out? 55:00 What ethic...
Jul 29, 2020•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 3
Does God Actually Talk to People? with Shawn Bolz
Show Highlights: 06:02 - Shawn Shares His Testimony of Healing 12:57 - It's not "thus sayeth the lord" that's not the rule, it's the exception 46:27 - Can you miss out on God's will for your life? 01:07 - Do miracles happen outside of Christianity in Shawn's opinion?
Jul 22, 2020•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 2
Debating Evolution, Angels and the Supernatural with J.P. Moreland
About the guest: J.P. Moreland I am the Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University in La Mirada, California. I have four earned degrees: a B.S. in chemistry from the University of Missouri, a Th.M. in theology from Dallas Theological Seminary, an M. A. in philosophy from the University of California-Riverside, and a Ph.D. in philosophy from the University of Southern California. During the course of my life, I have co-planted three churches, spoken and d...
Jul 15, 2020•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 1
What is Kinda Christian?
What is Kinda Christian? It's where doubts are welcomed and tough questions asked. Hear some examples of some of the questions we threw at today's top thinkers.
Jul 02, 2020•2 min
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