Best Brandon Steele Podcasts (2025)

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Evercade Year in Review: Was 2025 Evercade's Best Ever Year? - with Crazy Burger 1:00:17

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In this episode, we welcome back Crazy Burger, one of the most respected and entertaining voices in the Evercade community. Known for his in-depth reviews, thoughtful analysis, and trademark humour, Crazy Burger has become a go-to YouTuber for anyone following Blaze Entertainment's retro handheld journey. Together, Phil and Crazy Burger look back a…

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Miracles & Moments That Shaped a Deeper Faith 35:24

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Throughout 2025, countless miracles and expressions of God’s power have been shared on this podcast. In this episode, we revisit five stories of God’s incredible intervention in the lives of His people, from miraculous diagnoses to blessings of peace, salvation, and deliverance from darkness. There’s no debate—God still does miracles, and He is com…

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The Intro to Whitehead's Universe You Didn't Know You Need - With Andrew Davis 1:41:09

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This week I welcomed my friend Dr. Andrew Davis back to the podcast! Andrew recently finished a new introduction to the philosophy of Alfred North Whitehead and it is fantastic! In my experience introductions to Whitehead are either too philosophically dense and hard to follow for a beginner or they water down his thought so much that vital aspects…

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Should Christians Celebrate Christmas? 46:12

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Should Christmas celebrations include Christmas trees and Santa Claus, or focus the solely on the nativity? In this podcast, Pastor Allen Jackson talks about how and why we celebrate Christmas, and what it looks like to bring Christmas joy to the people around us. The holiday season brings a tremendous amount of effort into our daily lives, but it’…

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Open Tables, Micro-Theologies, and Something About Love - With Jonathan Foster 1:18:17

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This week I was happy to welcome back my friend Jonathan J. Foster. We talk about The Curian Network (formerly the Open Table Network). We also take a look at Jonathan's new Micro-Theology series and take a deep dive into his working definition of love. Enjoy! RESOURCES: The Curian Network Jonathan's Substack *A special thanks to Marty, Josh, and D…

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The Reason Churches Are Struggling 41:26

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Are you longing to see God move in fresh ways? In this episode, Pastor Allen unpacks the real reasons behind the challenges facing the modern church—and reveals how God is actively shaking and reshaping His people for the season ahead. Drawing powerful parallels to the Book of Acts, you’ll discover these struggles aren’t random—they’re part of a di…

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A Systematic Theology of Love? - With Thomas Jay Oord & Julian Oetinger 1:05:10

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This week Dr. Thomas Jay Oord returns to the podcast to discuss his latest project... A Systematic Theology of Love. Tom proposes 15 new ideas for Systematic Theology and I invited my former student Julian Oetinger on to help keep Tom honest... Enjoy! RESOURCES: Tom's Substack *A special thanks to Josh, Marty, and Dan. Love you guys <3* Learn more …

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The Massacre No One Saw Coming [Featuring Lt. Col. Keith Isaacson] 28:53

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On October 7th, 2023, innocent lives were targeted and destroyed in ways most could never imagine. In this episode, Pastor Allen Jackson and Lt. Col. Keith Isaacson, chief of security for the Eshkol region on Israel’s Gaza border, reveal the untold horrors and the chilling reality of what took place. Shockingly, some of the worst atrocities were no…

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Anablacktivism: Why We Need Anabaptism & the Black Church - With Drew G.I. Hart 1:26:09

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This week on the (Re)thinking Faith podcast, I had the privilege of reconnecting with Dr. Drew Hart, an associate professor of theology and an author deeply engaged in discussions around racial justice and faith. Our conversation delves into Dr. Hart’s journey through the Black church, Anabaptism, and how these experiences shape his understanding o…

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Pixel Perfection: Inside the Pico-8 Creations of Johan Peitz 41:05

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In this episode of Retro Titans, Phil returns to the vibrant world of Pico-8, the tiny virtual console with a massive creative heart. Following the success of our earlier chat with composer Chris Donnelly (aka Gruber), we're diving deeper into this pixel-perfect ecosystem with one of its most prolific creators, Johan Peitz. From Alpine Alpaca to Go…

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Miracles that Transformed My Family [Featuring George Jackson] 46:45

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Have you ever witnessed a miracle? In this episode, Pastor Allen and his father, George Jackson, discuss the moments when God brought healing to their family and intervened in ways they could never have predicted. Their family’s journey wasn’t defined by comfort or certainty, but by relying on God through medical crises, unexpected turns, and encou…

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The Hub Podcast,Episode#8-'Jadon Tanguma', Ink, Faith, & Free-Time 1:30:24

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Hand Poked Tattoo Artist, Youth Pastor, and Bomb Ass Barista; Jadon Tanguma joins 'The Hub Podcast' for an unforgettable conversation! We get brutally honest about everything from faith to family woes. As fellow 'Creatives', we also discuss the importance of 'Art' in all of it's mediums. All that in addition to a 'Dear Kendrick' letter written by y…

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Spiritual Tremors, Lawless Leaders, & Signs of the End Times 49:14

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Political unrest, moral confusion, and spiritual deception are increasing, leading many to ask if we are approaching the end of the age. In this episode, Pastor Allen Jackson examines the “birth pains” Jesus described and what they reveal about the times we are living in. He explores how spiritual deception, false ideologies, and ungodly leadership…

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Emogelicals Ep. 12: Knowing Thy Self, Atonement, Suicide, and Steel Chairs - With Kristy Whaley 1:09:36

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Alright friends this week I have a special treat for you... Emogelicals is a show I record once a month with my good buddy Jed over at Church and Other Drugs. Typically this is released for Patrons only, but this week you get a sneak peek into what you are missing out on. Enjoy! JOIN MY PATREON: Click HERE to join. <3 *Special thanks to Marty, Josh…

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Standing for Truth in a Culture of Compromise [Featuring Lt. Gen. Jerry Boykin] 48:37

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As America faces moral and cultural upheaval, the call for courageous faith has never been more clear. In this episode, Pastor Allen Jackson talks with Lt. Gen. (Ret.) William G. “Jerry” Boykin, a decorated Delta Force veteran and outspoken follower of Christ. Through stories from his military career, historical insight, and biblical teaching, Gene…

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Evercade Q&A Exclusive - with Sean Cleaver and Ryan Dekker 1:02:18

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In this episode, we return to one of our favourite topics on Retro Titans: the wonderful world of Evercade. Joining Phil are Sean Cleaver (Head of Marketing) and Ryan Dekker (Head of Technology) for a special fan-led Q&A — the first of its kind on the podcast. Across a wide range of listener questions, Sean and Ryan discuss the future of Evercade's…

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Homebrewed Christianity Live From Charlotte - With Tripp Fuller, Tom Oord, and Leah Robinson 1:41:05

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So we're LIVE at the Common Market in Charlotte, drinking craft beverages and fielding questions from the Speaking to a Modern World conference, which means we're ping-ponging between topics faster than your algorithm-addled attention span. Josh starts us off playing voice of the people, then we trade him for Leah Robinson, who's delightfully willi…

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Bonus - (Re)thinking Comics: The Scoop on Ice Cream Man #5 (Lickety-Splat) 1:21:03

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Rethinking Comics kicks off with a deep dive into the emotional rollercoaster of Ice Cream Man issue #5, aptly titled "Ballad of a Falling Man." Right off the bat, the hosts, Josh and Joshua, explore the heavy themes of suicide, existentialism, and the complexity of human relationships, all wrapped in the chilling narrative of a man plummeting from…

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When Satan Invaded the Newsroom [Featuring Alex Marlow, Jason Whitlock, Sage Steele & Eric Metaxas] 44:45

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In a media landscape increasingly shaped by ideology rather than truth, both faith and free speech are threatened by fear and censorship. In this episode, Pastor Allen Jackson sits down with Alex Marlow, editor-in-chief of Breitbart News; Jason Whitlock, award-winning sports journalist and commentator; Sage Steele, former ESPN anchor; and Eric Meta…

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Bridging the Gap Between Theism & Atheism: Live From the Speaking to a Modern World Conference - With Josh Patterson 1:15:33

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This week I have something a little bit different for you... Recently I was invited to present at the "Speaking to A Modern World" Conference in Charlotte North Carolina. I was tasked with giving a talk putting Open and Relational Theology in conversation with some of the biggest critiques of theism offered by Atheists today. In my presentation, I …

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When Mainstream Media Went Woke [Featuring Sage Steele] 35:55

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Making Sense of God's Will in a World Gone Wrong - With Brandon Ambrosino 1:15:50

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This week I am joined by Theologian and Ethicist Brandon Ambrosino to talk about his new book, "Is it God's Will? Making Sense of Tragedy, Luck, and Hope in a World Gone Wrong". Together we explore deep theological topics, including the nature of God, the significance of hope, and the role of love in understanding faith. We look at the metaphor of …

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The Revolution Story: Broken Sword, Steel Sky, and Going Indie - with Tony Warriner 1:16:40

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Tony Warriner is a co-founder of Revolution Software — the team behind Lure of the Temptress, Beneath a Steel Sky, and Broken Sword. From his teenage coding experiments on the Amstrad CPC to shaping one of Britain's most iconic adventure studios, Tony's story is one of creativity, independence, and survival. In this episode, Tony joins me to talk a…

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What the West Gets Wrong About Islam 47:59

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Is Islam truly a religion of peace? What is the real history of Palestine? Are the Jewish people of today the same as those of the Bible? From media narratives to academic institutions, we are witnessing a coordinated effort to rewrite history, suppress biblical truth, and confuse the Church on issues of faith, geopolitics, and identity. In this ep…

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Salvation as Wholeness-Making: Exploring Neuro-Relational Integration - With Dr. Shaleen Kendrick 1:53:14

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This week I was joined by my friend the Rev. Dr. Shaleen Kenrick for a fun and insightful conversation about her work around her Neuro-Relational Integration Model. Dr. Kendrick's wrote a fantastic dissertation titled, "Neuro-Relational Spirituality: Salvation as Experiential Wholeness-Making Through the Integration of Mind-Body-Spirit". I have hea…

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Pico-8, gaming music, and moving to Nova Scotia, with Chris Donnelly aka Gruber 1:17:02

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Chris Donnelly — better known in the Pico-8 community as Gruber — is a professional pianist, Steinway Artist, and former jazz player and tutor at the University of Toronto who's taken his love of music in an unexpected direction: composing soundtracks for tiny retro-styled games on the fantasy console Pico-8. His chiptune soundtracks have graced fa…

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Culture Christianity - The Allen Jackson Podcast - Featuring Brandon Tatum 49:40

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When Christians tolerate immorality, it does not bring peace from conflict—it leads to cultural collapse. In this episode, Pastor Allen Jackson sits down with former police officer and the host of "The Officer Tatum Show," Brandon Tatum, to reflect on the shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk and what it reveals about the spiritual battle unfoldin…

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The Eternal Becoming of God, Soul, and Matter - With Swami Padmanabha 1:18:15

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This week, Swami Padmanabha joins the podcast to share his spiritual journey and his insights into the nature of love, spirituality, and the divine. Swami has a new book out titled "Evolution in Divine Love: The Eternal Becoming of God, Soul, and Matter", that we used as our jumping-off point for the conversation. He discusses the concept of Bhakti…

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Beef, Bread & the Bible: Reclaiming God’s Design for Health [Special Guest Jordan Rubin] 47:40

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Modern nutrition has strayed far from the wisdom found in God’s Word. In this eye-opening episode, Pastor Allen is joined by Jordan Rubin, New York Times bestselling author of The Maker’s Diet and a leading voice in biblical health. Together, they explore how returning to God’s original design for food is not just a path to better health, but a spi…

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The Intro to Phenomenology You Didn't Know You Need - With Aaron Simmons 1:51:49

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This week on the podcast, Dr. Aaron Simmons returns for yet another fun and nerdy conversation. Aaron takes us on a deep dive into phenomenology, exploring its implications for consciousness, intentionality, and the human experience. We discuss the historical context of phenomenology, its connection to hermeneutics, and its relevance in contemporar…

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Are We Seeing Signs of Revival? [Featuring John Amanchukwu, Rob McCoy, Gary Hamrick & George Grant] 59:46

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Do you have the courage to step into culture and proclaim the truth in the public square? The moral decay of our nation is no longer hidden. From the breakdown of biblical authority in the Church to the cultural push toward division and confusion, we are witnessing a coordinated effort to silence truth and erase history. Joining Pastor Allen are Pa…

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From Amiga demo scene to Evercade hit — the story of Roguecraft DX, with Badger Punch Games' Ricki Sickenger & Henning Ludvigsen 1:08:27

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Badger Punch Games — the duo of Ricki Sickenger and Henning Ludvigsen — have been creating games together since their Amiga demo scene days in the early '90s. Their breakout title Roguecraft first made waves on the Amiga in 2024, later winning the Debug award and quickly earning a devoted following. Now the game has been reimagined and released as …

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Open and Relational Parenting - With Chris Hanson MD, ThD 1:07:57

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This week I was joined by my friend the Pediatrician and Theologian Dr. Chris Hanson to talk about his new book, "Open and Relational Parenting: Loving Parents Reflecting a Loving God". We take a deep dive into Open and Relational Theology and the insights it has into our parenting techniques. Enjoy! RESOURCES: Open and Relational Parenting (Book) …

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The Dehumanization of God’s People & the Martyrs of Our Faith [Featuring Ronny Simon] 43:08

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The dehumanization of God's people is no longer subtle. From the violence directed at Charlie Kirk to the alarming surge of antisemitism across the globe, one thing is clear: This isn’t just political tension or cultural unrest—it’s a spiritual agenda. Joining Pastor Allen is Ronny Simon, a respected Israeli historian and guide who offers deep insi…

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Faith, Love, Skittles, and Becoming Who We Are - With Nia Chiaramonte 1:16:26

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This week I am happy to share a conversation that was recorded live at UNION Craft Brewing in Baltimore Maryland. My friend Nia Chiaramonte returned to the podcast to talk about her new book, "I Hardly Knew Me: Following Love, Faith, and Skittles to a Transgender Awakening". We take a deep dive into Nia's story of discovering who she is as a transg…

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Operation Night Strikers: the rebirth of classic arcade action games - with Taito's 29:50

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Today's episode takes us back to the golden age of the arcade, courtesy of one of the true giants of the industry: TAITO. We are celebrating the launch of a new game collection of four classics, which have been re-released and upgraded for fans old and new. The collection includes stone-cold classic Operation Wolf, and it's sequel Operation Thunder…

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How to Know If Your Relationship with Jesus Is Transactional 52:02

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We often come to faith expecting perks like peace, blessings, and protection. When the blessings slow down, we wonder what we did wrong. We treat our relationship with Jesus like a contract: “I’ll pray, give, obey, so that you’ll give me health, salvation, and success.” But what if friendship with Jesus is less about what we collect and more about …

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Josh Defends Theism on the Unraveler - With Alan Bondar 1:48:15

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This week I would like to share a recent conversation I got to have on a different podcast called "The Unraveler". The host, Alan Bondar had me on for a conversation he titled "Does Process Theology Save Christianity?". We had a great conversation that was a lot of fun for both of us. I offered up both Process Theism and Radical Theism as viable op…

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Experiencing a Spontaneous Miracle [Featuring Rod and Amy Butler] 55:03

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God is still doing miracles—just ask Rod and Amy Butler. At 32-years-old, Rod received a life-changing cancer diagnosis. Then, several years later, their young daughter underwent surgery for a tumor. Facing uncertainty and fear in both circumstances, they chose a path of unwavering faith and leaned heavily on God’s Word. In this episode, they sit d…

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On My Growing Disillusionment With Pop-Deconstruction and Progressive Christianity - With Dan Koch 1:09:04

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This week my good friend Dan Koch joins the show once again for a conversation I was a bit nervous about... my growing disillusionment with pop-deconstruction and Progressive Christianity. I specifically wanted to talk to Dan about this because he is always careful with his language and also does a good job not buying into the ideology of either si…

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Episode 61 - Stop the Spiraling - Dealing with Anxiety 1:05:52

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Buy Rose’s book, Dancing in the Valley Listen to the Knowing Faith Podcast Episode ”Has Therapeutic Language Invaded the Church?” Got a topic suggestion or question? Contact us at Ask Me Anything

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Widow of American Sniper Shares Her Story [Featuring Taya Kyle] 34:26

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After multiple deployments as a Navy SEAL, Chris Kyle (also known as the American Sniper), returned to the United States. He survived some of the most dangerous combat zones but was tragically murdered while trying to help a fellow veteran. Left to raise their two children alone, his wife faced unimaginable grief and uncertainty—yet the Lord was pr…

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The Psychology of Disgust and its Theological Implications - With Billie & Paul Hoard 1:46:39

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This week I sat down with my first ever Brother and Sister duo for a wonderful conversation. Billie and Paul Hoard joined me to discuss their fantastic new book, "Eucontamination: Disgust Theology and the Christian Life". It turns out the psychology of disgust impacts our lives in many ways, including out theology! Eucontamination is a word Billie …

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When We Don't Have the Answers [Featuring Dr. Henry Cloud] 52:31

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Why does God allow suffering? Is it possible that the pain in your body or the anxiety in your mind is rooted in something spiritual? In this episode, clinical psychologist Dr. Henry Cloud, best-selling author of the Boundaries books, joins Pastor Allen Jackson to wrestle with the hard truth that not every prayer is answered the way we hope—and not…

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Modern Day Apocalyptic Literature: The Last Voyage - With Brian McLaren 54:30

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This week I was excited to be rejoined by Brian McLaren for a very fun conversation about his new book, "The Last Voyage". This new book is wonderful and I genuinely couldn't put it down. McLaren tackles themes of climate change, economic crisis, political crisis, interpersonal relationships, Religion and Science, and what it means to be human. I l…

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Is This the Beginning of Birth Pains? 35:27

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Jesus warned that before His return, there would be wars and rumors of wars, famines, earthquakes, and widespread deception. He called these events "the beginning of birth pains." Pastor Allen asks the piercing question: Are we living in those very days now? In this episode, he opens with a look at a global shift that few in mainstream media will e…

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Exploring Divine Hiddenness: Live From ORTCon 25 - With Tim Miller 1:03:12

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Back in July I had the privilege of attending ORTCon. Each night of the conference I hosted a live podcast. Here is the final conversation I had with Tim Miller about his very fun, and very helpful book, "The Silence of the Lamb: Exploring the Hiddenness of Christ and God". We talk about the problem of Divine Hiddenness, explore ways the tradition …

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The Death of Supernaturalism? - With Chad Bahl 1:31:48

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This week I was joined by my friend Dr. Chad Bahl to discuss his recently defended doctoral thesis, "The Death of Supernaturalism: The Case for Process Naturalism". We all know belief in God is at an all time low and classical theism has become incredulous to many. Addressing such issues as the problem of evil, divine hiddenness, conflicts with sci…

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Finding Your Purpose in Life [Featuring George Jackson] 59:25

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If you’ve ever wondered whether your life could have an eternal impact, this conversation will open your eyes to what ministry is truly about and how you can discover your God-given purpose. In this episode, Pastor Allen continues his conversation with his father, George Jackson, who shares powerful and personal stories from years of ministry along…

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Can We Talk About Death? Live From ORTCon 25 - With Tracy Tucker 52:40

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Back in July I had the privilege of attending ORTCon. Each night of the conference I hosted a live podcast. Here is a wonderful conversation I had with Tracy Tucker about his deeply helpful book, "Can We Talk About Death? An Open and Relational Vision". We discuss how poor we are as a society at talking about and dealing with death. We look into ba…