Find out what happens when two guys -- identifying as Atheist and Christian -- keep getting together for conversations on the Bible.
Find out how a "peacemaker" navigates an intense "Athiest vs. Christian" styled podcast, and discover that it's actually possible to converse with those who see things differently than you. Paul shares about the hard experience that taught him "God is God and God is good", and how God's love can look messy sometimes.
In conversation 44 of "The Healing Series", we return to the idea of "religious wounds", heavily explored in the "Questioning series." If we know these wounds are prevalent, what does healing look like? I had the privilege of talking with Michael Wiseman, who's own negative experience with Christianity led him to write the book "The Bible says what?!" and host a podcast by the same name, which is an "atheist vs. Christian"-style podcast pressing deep into scripture. Michael identifies as an atheist, so this conversation will be different in some ways than others in this series, but in many ways it fits incredibly well; your invitation is to stay at the table to see how God might be inviting you to address the "religious wounds" that may be around you. How might God be inviting you to love and humble introspection?
In our 2nd conversation on his podcast, Michael and I explore why God makes the choices He does, what we do with school shootings, and explore what it means for Him to be loving.
In our 3rd conversation on his podcast, Michael and I explore the book of Micah, and discuss how in one breath Micah can talk about wrath and destruction (while wailing in the nude!), and in another proclaim that God is loving!
In our 4th conversation on his podcast, Michael and I explore John 3, and discuss what this idea of the "Spirit", how God can be simultaneously loving and cause harm, and the possibility we are interpreting "unbelievers" wrong!