In this episode of the Bad Calvinists, Jason, Joel and Gray deep dive into the first chapter of John and try to figure out why John would start his gospel with this cosmic origin story for Jesus, the Word.
On this episode of the Bad Calvinists, Jason, Joel and Gray discuss the New Testament figure, Joseph and discuss what we might learn from this memorable character from the Christmas story. This was recorded before the pandemic. Season 2 coming in January 2021!!
On this episode of the Bad Calvinists, the boys discuss the story of Zacchaeus from Luke & discuss how this story challenges who we include at God's table of grace.
On this week's episode of the Bad Calvinists, Jason, Joel and Gray discuss what they have learned about the church during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic.
On this episode of the Bad Calvinists, Jason, Joel and Gray talk with therapist Andy Solovey about how to deal with the grief we experiencing in the midst of the global health pandemic. The discussion is centered around the story of Jesus praying in the garden of Gethsemane from Matthew 26:36-46.
In this special pandemic episode of the Bad Calvinists, Jason, Joel & Gray unpack the raising of Lazarus story from John 11 and how to wrestle with grief during our current health crisis. How might practice the risky vulnerability that Jesus displays in this story?
On this special pandemic edition of the Bad Calvinists, the guys wrestle with Psalm 23 and how it speaks our current health crisis. How is God present to us in the present moment especially as our congregations are physically separated?
In this episode of the Bad Calvinists, Jason, Joel, and Gray discuss a new way of looking at how churches might measure success in their ministry. Moving way from the anxiety of numbers, how might the church inspire spiritual, mental, and physical well-being to our communities?
In this special live recorded episode from the Annual Presbyterian Women's Gathering, the Bad Calvinists discuss the first commandment to "love the Lord God alone" & how we still struggle with this commandment today. Then we move onto Mark 12:28-34 where Jesus is asked what is the greatest commandment & the relationship between loving your neighbor and loving God.
In this week's episode of the Bad Calvinists, the pastors discuss Jesus' healing of the crippled woman from Luke 13:10-17. Is this simply a physical healing from her ailment or is there something more going on in this story?
In this episode, the Bad Calvinists discuss the infamous story of David and Bathsheba from 2nd Samuel 11-12. They talk about how toxic masculinity plays a huge part in this story and how to apply the lessons we learn from King David in our current society.
On this episode of The Bad Calvinists, Gray and Joel (without Jason this week) discuss loneliness and its effect upon our communities. How might we deal with loneliness in a positive way that builds up our own self-esteem as well as a community of support?
The Bad Calvinists, with special guest Rev. Dr. Anne Solovey Marshall, discuss one of Jason's favorite passages, Matthew 19:26 "With God, all things are possible."
On this episode of the Bad Calvinists, we are joined by Rev. Dr. Anne Marshall to discuss how we talk about God. The words we use to describe God affect how we see and treat our neighbors. How might we open our vocabulary and our minds to a wider understanding of God and how God works in the world? Note: the quality is lower this episode due to a recording error. We apologize for the inconvenience.
In this episode of the Bad Calvinists, they discuss the necessity of boundaries in all aspects of our lives together especially our faith communities. By learning these healthy boundaries modeled by Jesus in Mark 6:30, we can bring out the best in each other.
In this special live recorded episode from the floor of Scotia Valley Presbytery, the Bad Calvinists discuss the parable of the workers in the vineyard from Matthew 20:1-16. They ask the question that this parable elicits "Is God's grace fair?"
During this episode, The Bad Calvinists discuss one of the most famous parables in the Bible, known as the Prodigal Son in Luke 15. We make a case for why this story should go by another name and why inclusive table fellowship is so central in understanding this parable. Come on into the party! There's plenty for all to enjoy!
On this episode, the Bad Calvinists tackle yet another challenging theological concept: atonement or how did Jesus save us through the cross and his resurrection? We discuss the various understandings of atonement, if God is transactional with God's love, and the Eastern Orthodox understanding of salvation.
On this very special episode of the Bad Calvinists, Joel, Gray and special guest Andy Solovey talk about one of the essential beliefs of Calvinism, predestination. How do we talk about predestination in today's church?
This week on the Bad Calvinists, Jason, Joel and Gray discuss the Mary and Martha story from Luke 10:38-42. What shape should discipleship take? Should we value service over contemplation or is there necessary space for both?
On this episode, we complete our Bad Calvinists Pulpit Tour with a LIVE podcast with an audience made up of our congregation members and friends. We discuss our lingering questions concerning this story of Abraham and Isaac and then take Q & A from the audience. We recommend that you listen to the Pulpit Tour sermons in our feed before you listen to this podcast.
The Bad Calvinists Pulpit Tour sermon "The Terrible Weight" preached by Rev. Gray Marshall at Circleville Presbyterian Church. In preparation for our podcast on the almost sacrifice of Isaac, Jason, Joel and Gray switched pulpits and all preaching on the same text, Genesis 22.
The Bad Calvinists Pulpit Tour sermon "Here I Am" preached by Rev. Dr. Jason Link at First Presbyterian Church Washington Court House, Ohio. In preparation for our podcast on the almost sacrifice of Isaac, Jason, Joel and Gray switched pulpits and all preaching on the same text, Genesis 22.
The Bad Calvinists Pulpit Tour sermon "The God who Bleeds" preached by Rev. Joel Esala at First Presbyterian Church Chillicothe, Ohio. In preparation for our podcast on the almost sacrifice of Isaac, Jason, Joel and Gray switched pulpits and all preaching on the same text, Genesis 22.
On this week's podcast, the Bad Calvinists explore the Book of Job with licensed counselor Andy Solovey. We tackle the heavy subjects of lament, why we suffer, and does God repent at the end of the book.
This week on the Bad Calvinists, Jason, Joel and Gray discuss what it means to live a costly faith. Too often we live a comfortable faith that asks very little from us. How might we challenge ourselves to sacrifice for the oppressed and marginalized in our communities?
In this episode, Jason, Joel and Gray discuss the Wedding at Cana found in John 2:1-12 and how this story helps us stay in the present moment in our lives.
This week on the Bad Calvinists, Joel, Jason and Gray discuss an alternative reading of Matthew 18:21-35, usually called the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant. We dig into whether the King is a stand-in for God, the downside of the debt collecting business, and what to do with the violence at the end of the parable. Recorded just after Christmas of 2018. If you have enjoyed our podcast, remember to subscribe and like us on iTunes (Podcast app) so that others may find us.
The Bad Calvinists take on a weighty topic this week: What happens when God doesn't answer your prayers? Going down this theological minefield, we discuss how feeling separated from God is a necessary part of our faith lives, how we should define prayer, and how suffering may be a great teacher. Remember to like us on Facebook @ The Bad Calvinists. And give us a rating on iTunes (which is soon to be no more) so others may find us. Thanks for listening.
The three Bad Calvinists in this podcast discuss of the joy of being wrong. How might we be more willing to sit in uncertainty in our lives and in our faith? What value do you place on your need to be right all the time? We examine Matthew 16:21-23 where Peter rebukes Jesus about what a Messiah should look like.
