What is the conscience? What is it doing in there? Host Mark Cain attempts an answer...and regrets eating the cookie. CLOSING REMARKS Alan’s reflection on The Wheels Fell Off , notes from Josiah and Chloe on episode 22, and a save-the-date announcement of the upcoming UCA Conference, Oct. 15-17, 2021 in Millersville, Tennessee. SCRIPTURES 1 John 3:19 - Heart at rest and confidence. Genesis 1:26 - Man made in God’s image. John 8:34 - A slave to sin. Romans 6, Titus 3, 2 Peter 2 - More slave to si...
Jun 02, 2021•34 min•Ep. 24
A tale of two church splits—one that was and one that wasn’t. Meet a down-home pastor of an independent group unaware that others were just across town. OPENING REMARKS On a two week absence, achieving “irrational fear” herd immunity, and believing non-irrationalities. CLOSING REMARKS Brandon Duke and I discuss “ Uncomplicated Roles - Jesus and His God ,” the latest UCA video on the Unitarian Christian Alliance YouTube Channel . RESOURCES Lil Country Church North Hills Church of God Lawrencevill...
May 26, 2021•41 min•Ep. 23
Comfort zones...? A pastor’s daughter from the Midwest USA moves to Florida expecting sand and surf—but finds unlikely friendships. SCRIPTURES Luke 7:36-50 - The woman anoints Jesus' feet with her tears. FEEDBACK You know it's on your mind so go ahead. Say your first name and your state or country. "Hey, it's Wayne from Ukraine. Can I get the three blenders as a value pack?" Email podcast@unitarianchristianalliance.org Click here to RECORD A MESSAGE Or call: 615-581-1158 LISTENING TIPS Pauses ar...
May 05, 2021•50 min•Ep. 22
Did the Trinity doctrine develop over time? Discussing a short video that reveals a long story—one that many have never heard. OPENING REMARKS Chalcedonean-like negatives, creedal credibility, and a suggestion for rapidly catching-up on who we are (episodes 1-4). CLOSING REMARKS Blunder 1 of 3 (audio version), Letters from PJ and Dan, introducing the effort to make the UCA directory more reliable, and a 30 second UCA podcast promo. RESOURCES Unitarian Christian Alliance YouTube Channel YouTube: ...
Apr 28, 2021•38 min•Ep. 21
Behaviors brought him to the boys home. Scriptural discoveries brought him new life. OPENING REMARKS Three shalt thou not count, and Counterfactual Historical Reconstruction. CLOSING REMARKS Michael investigates with fear and trembling, what's all the fuss, Trinitarian friends, ignoring those pesky details, absolute truth, Dale walks his dog, and the UCA Membership Map. RESOURCES YouTube - Monty Python, Killer bunny and the Holy Hand Grenade (...the number of the counting shall be...) UCA Intera...
Apr 21, 2021•45 min•Ep. 20
Considering credibility, and a journey in time to the night of the big reveal. What might have happened when they found out...God died? OPENING REMARKS Credibility, contrary opinions, confidence in audience, punching bag voodoo dolls, schmoozing with the enemy, creed proskyneo, compatibility vs. proof, reaction to Kevin George's interview, and welcoming Trinitarians to our world. CLOSING REMARKS Fred Sanders quote, UCA Member Map , how to contact UCA members, the UCA videos , and announcing a ne...
Apr 14, 2021•40 min•Ep. 19
Starting a family from a deficit? Laura Varnadore and host, Mark Cain, talk of their dad’s determination for a loving home of faith...and a heated incident with a loaf of bread. OPENING REMARKS What the UCA all about, the "pre-trinitarian age" pass, MISO, and the UCA's narrow niche. RESOURCES Church of God General Conference Atlanta Bible College Atlanta Bible College Korean Extension ( English site ) FEEDBACK Transform your thoughts into sound waves. Say your first name and your state or countr...
Mar 31, 2021•47 min•Ep. 18
What if regular gatherings aren’t practical? Cast a wider net for unitarian Christian fellowship. Kenny describes his efforts for a Kentucky summer event. OPENING REMARKS Jesus having a God, whacking with a stipulation stick, UCA serving, and serving via the UCA. RESOURCES 20's & 30's Christian Conference, June 4-6, 2021, Paducah, KY (registration) 20’s & 30’s Christian Conference Facebook group. FEEDBACK Let your ideas escape your head. Say your first name and your state or country. "Fr...
Mar 24, 2021•35 min•Ep. 17
A Christadelphian podcast about "Bible stuff" over a British cup of tea. Dan and Paul discuss their church, their website, and the vision for the Bible Feed Podcast. OPENING REMARKS A message from Lisa, the unitarian uses of "The Triune God" by Fred Sanders, and entrancing wordiness. CLOSING REMARKS Encouraging notes from Anna and Jonathan and the "fly on the wall" model. RESOURCES The Biblical Unitarian Podcast - Dustin Smith The Triune God , Fred Sanders Video: Triune God Book by Fred Sanders ...
Mar 17, 2021•39 min•Ep. 16
What does the abundance of one’s heart reveal? Examining mouth output in the pursuit of truth. OPENING REMARKS On delaying an episode, pausing to check one’s motivation, and what you do and don’t get from the host. RESOURCES Reading comprehension quiz. Question 1? Answer: C. Question 2? Also answer C. Didn’t expect them both to be C, did you? The Forgotten Trinity - James White Systematic Theology - Wayne Grudem Episode 5: "Uh, Did God Put Coal in My Stocking?" Episode 12: "An American in Messia...
Mar 10, 2021•51 min•Ep. 15
Does leaning on Trinitarian theologians bring confidence? Kevin George did, and he found a disheartening double standard. SCRIPTURES John 17:3 - The Father is the only true God. Luke 1:32 - Jesus is of the lineage of David. Isaiah 11:1 - The promise of a shoot from the stump, or root, of Jesse. John 8:48 - Jesus says who he is, a man who told us what he heard from God. Deuteronomy 18:18 - The prophet who is prophesied to speak the words God will give him. Philippians 3:11 - Paul wants to attain ...
Feb 24, 2021•49 min•Ep. 14
How might a Conservative Baptist view a unitarian Christian? Kevin George describes that deep distrust and recounts the moment, reading Acts 1, when he paused to consider. CLOSING REMARKS Philip expresses a concern and the UCA podcast email list is begotten. RESOURCE Sign up for the UCA podcast email list to get an email for each episode and a few extra thoughts...if that’s your thing. SCRIPTURES 1 Peter 5:1-3 - The leader should be from among the flock, not lording over them. Deuteronomy 18:18 ...
Feb 17, 2021•44 min•Ep. 13
What's it like raising a family in Israel, then discovering "Messianic" could mean more (and cost more, too)? Stephanie Schlegel tells of her experiences living 25 years in Jesus' homeland. OPENING REMARKS Gospel reading exercise "Was Jesus' God a single person?" Collective error, a ne'er-do-well reformer, and a brief intro to Bill Schlegel, Stephanie's husband. RESOURCES YouTube Testimony Bill & Stephanie Schlegel - From Trinity to One God Satellite Bible Atlas by Bill Schlegel The Trinity ...
Feb 10, 2021•46 min•Ep. 12
Was Jesus on board with the violence in the Old Testament? Mark responds to Vicq's question as a unitarian Christian. OPENING REMARKS Seeing the face value (apparent) meaning of Scripture should be encouraged. It can be refined patiently with increased understanding. Teachers? REFERENCES Trinities Podcast Restitutio Podcast The Table Anglican - How to Read Difficult Old Testament Passages and Still Keep Your Faith SCRIPTURES James 3:1 - Teachers are held to higher standard. Genesis 6:9ff - The g...
Feb 03, 2021•35 min•Ep. 11
Can two attempts at Southern Baptist colleges reverse the damage? Jason Guess, reading Scripture as an impressionable youth, missed the Trinity entirely. OPENING REMARKS The Trinity and a rock and a hard place, the pressure-relieving save of a Clever Trinitarian Apologist, and the transformation of incomprehension into spiritual bounty. CLOSING THOUGHTS Jared's thoughts on Episode 8, " What If It's Me, Not Yahweh? John 8:58 " Correcting my egregious time-based mathematical error from Episode 9, ...
Jan 27, 2021•48 min•Ep. 10
Seeing a unitarian niche and filling it. How Dustin Smith began producing a weekly podcast to start conversations on the one God and His human son, the Messiah. OPENING REMARKS Books on tape, cassettes, excessive audio consumption, and growing up in a church which didn’t teach me to keep my mouth shut. RESOURCES Church of God General Conference Biblical Unitarianism Atlanta Bible College Wisdom Christology is in episodes 19 - 26 Book: The Son of God - Three Views of the Identity of Jesus Socinia...
Jan 20, 2021•43 min•Ep. 9
“Before Abraham was, I am” in a non-trinitarian way—is it possible? Are we mad? Mark Cain considers a question from Lisa and suggests several resources for deeper study. SCRIPTURES Revelation 5:9-10 - They ascribed worth to Jesus for what he accomplished. John 7, 8, 9 - The context of John 8:58. John 17:3 - Jesus prayer about the only true God. John 8:40 - Jesus describes himself as a man who tells what he hears from God. John 20:17 - Jesus’ Father and our Father, Jesus God and our God. John 9:1...
Jan 12, 2021•37 min•Ep. 8
What is Oneness and how does it relate to unitarian Christians and Trinitarians? Dan Gill describes how he went from “wrong” to an influential website ministry. OPENING REMARKS Two ingredients that do not mix well: Theory and Essentialness. RESOURCES YouTube: Is the Doctrine of the Trinity Essential? - William Lane Craig YouTube: Is the Trinity Essential? Response to Dr. Craig - James R. White, Alpha & Omega Ministries. James plays the above Craig video at the start. Coke and Mentos Explosio...
Jan 05, 2021•44 min•Ep. 7
What was it like working at a Christian organization, and how did being a unitarian Christian factor in? A light-hearted talk with Anna Brown about her pleasant experience at the Colson Center. OPENING REMARKS Mainstream Christianity's general unawareness of unitarian Christians, Peter Pan, TINOs, and councel from the wise-sounding man. SCRIPTURES John 1:1 - A prime go-to verse to clearly layout to unitarian Christians how they are clearly wrong. REFERENCES Unitarian Christian Alliance FAQ Dale ...
Dec 29, 2020•39 min•Ep. 6
Inner discomfort doesn't feel like peace. Is God just making our lives difficult? Hildy felt it; we feel it. What role might it play in a pursuit of truth? OPENING REMARKS Why would unitarian Christians bow down to one who isn't God? And what is the deal with all that bowing to humans in the Bible? REFERENCES UCA podcast: 3. Scripture vs. Scales - Hildy Chandler UCA podcast: 4. Reemergence - Hildy Chandler The Mandalorian SCRIPTURES Matthew 28:18 - God gave Jesus authority. Revelation 5:12 - Jes...
Dec 16, 2020•30 min•Ep. 5
Were Hildy's fears realized? Would she teach again? How God brought her through the aftermath of her son’s theological bombshell and then opened new doors. OPENING REMARKS Brief explanation of the term “Biblical Unitarian” and help for those who bristle at the term “Biblical.” SCRIPTURES 1 Corinthians 8:6 - For us there is one God, the Father. Acts 17:10-11 - The Bereans who were noble because they searched to see if Paul spoke truth. John 6:52-69 - Jesus’ hard sayings caused many to leave, but ...
Dec 09, 2020•42 min•Ep. 4
Hildy goes deep for proof that her son’s rejection of the Trinity was a mistake. Which side will emerge the victor? She takes a methodical, three-pronged approach: Scripture, the historical record, and trinitarian scholars. SCRIPTURES Acts 2:22 - A man attested by God with mighty works...that God did through him. Acts 2:36 - God has made Jesus both Lord and Messiah. Philippians 2:9 - God highly exalted Jesus, giving him the name above every name. Acts 10:38 - God anointed Jesus of Nazareth who w...
Dec 01, 2020•41 min•Ep. 3
What if your son abandoned his trinitarian upbringing? Hildy Chandler recounts that fateful day at the dinner table. Experience it through her eyes, coping with the fear and uncertainty that upended her world. REFERENCES The God of Jesus in Light of Christian Dogma , book by Kegan Chandler. SCRIPTURES John 10:30 - I and the Father are one. John 17:11 - They may be one as we are one. Matt. 28:19 - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Mark 13:32 - Son doesn’t know the day of his return. Eph. 2:18, 4:4 - ...
Nov 23, 2020•45 min•Ep. 2
The challenges and dangers of Trinity study may help one appreciate why the UCA exists (wish it didn’t, though). Mark Cain considers four layers of difficulty when digging deep into the Trinity. The warning label The difficulty The extra-biblical content The need for church history If you take this journey, you may win the prize! Yay. REFERENCES The UCA Affirmation Dale Tuggy, “podcast 302 - The Stages of Trinitarian Commitment” Trinities, September 7, 2020. https://trinities.org/blog/podcast-30...
Nov 17, 2020•27 min•Ep. 1
Introducing the Unitarian Christian Alliance (UCA) podcast, the organization, why it was created for unitarian Christians, and welcoming trinitarians who happen by. REFERENCES Unitarian Christian Alliance website UCA Frequently Asked Questions Host Mark Cain is affiliated with the Church of God General Conference and describes himself as a Biblical Unitarian FEEDBACK Ask questions or leave comments. Say your first name and your state or country. I may add your voice to the podcast! "Hi, I'm Bob ...
Oct 24, 2020•8 min
