The Bad Calvinists

The Bad Calvinists•www.tjhebadcalvinists.com

The Bad Calvinists are three pastor-friends ministering in South Central Ohio. We are in the PC(USA), a denomination that some call the mainline, others say is liberal, and still others deem heretical. We call it home! We’re Calvinists because the Presbyterian tradition finds its roots in the teachings of John Calvin. We’re bad because we critique and challenge the tradition from within, as an act of love and justice. We hope you find our conversations around scripture thoughtful, relevant and funny.

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Episodes

The Bad Calvinists Episode #6 - What Does Forgiveness Look Like

Today on the podcast, the Bad Calvinists Jason, Joel and Gray take on the heavy and emotionally charged topic of forgiveness. What does it look like to accept and give forgiveness? What do we miss when we don't forgive ourselves and others? What are the challenges and struggles of offering and receiving the forgiveness that Jesus offers us? Hope you enjoy this conversation.

May 07, 2019•49 min•Season 1Ep. 6

The Bad Calvinists Episode #5 - The Gospel of Ruth

In the episode, Jason, Joel and Gray discuss the book of Ruth and how its story leads us to understand generosity in a whole new way. The book of Ruth is one of the most powerful books of the Hebrew Scriptures. Its themes of scarcity and abundance speak directly to our modern-day faith lives.

Apr 23, 2019•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 5

The Bad Calvinists Episode #4 - Church Conflict

The Bad Calvinists discuss church conflict and how we might manage it in a healthy way instead of allowing it to tear us apart. How might we reaffirm the bonds we share even in the midst of disagreement and strife? We use Matthew 18:15-17 as a basis for this conversation.

Apr 09, 2019•50 min•Season 1Ep. 4

The Bad Calvinists #3 - Jesus & Intersectionality

In this podcast, Joel, Gray and Jason discuss Jesus' encounter with the Canaanite woman in Mark 7 and how this interaction changes Jesus and us in the process. How can we intentionally open our hearts to new voices so that we might hear the gospel anew?

Mar 26, 2019•48 min•Season 1Ep. 3

The Bad Calvinists #2 - Wild World of Leviticus

In this podcast, Joel, Gray and Jason discuss the strange book of Leviticus and how we as modern-day Christians might engage with this text. How can the rituals from this book inspire our faith today?

Feb 28, 2019•48 min•Season 1Ep. 2

The Bad Calvinists #1 - Original Goodness

In this our inaugural podcast, we discuss what it means to be created in God's image. How do we balance the idea of original sin with the original goodness we have received from God? Jason, Joel and Gray are joined by behavioral health therapist, Andy Solovey for this long-form conversation.

Feb 13, 2019•46 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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