In this Fruit Bite episode we are looking at the Sparkle Creed. Is this a new modern Christian Creed? Or a Creed of the oldest false religion?
Denominations part 10: The Methodists (01:34:32)
This week we continue with the denomination series and explore the Wesleyan Methodist tradition and denominations. We look at the history, key figures, their theology and writings, and global stats.
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What the Hell? A Christmas Reflection on Sin, Judgment, and Mercy - 051 (01:41:25)
WHAT THE HELL? A Christmas Reflection on Sin, Judgment, and Mercy
Hell is not a comfortable topic, and Christmas is not usually when we want to think about judgment, sin, or eternity. But the birth of...
A Conversation with Miracle Bob about Healing and James River Church - 050 (01:17:40)
Bob joins me this week to share how God miraculously healed him. And we also talk about his time on the James River prayer team. And an interesting interaction he had with John Lindell.
As always you ...
Can you guess what I had for breakfast? An interview with Zach about the James River College - 049 (01:23:45)
Zach attended the James River College when Bill Johnson and his Bethel team came to visit, and he shares his experiences and perspective on his time there. It is a great conversation and we have a few...
Has Carl Lentz Learned Anything? - 048 (00:59:56)
Carl Lentz is back in the spotlight, and his comments on pastoral care and church size reveal something deeper about the megachurch system he came out of. This episode walks through the history of Hil...
Denominations part 10: THE Baptists (part 2 history and theology) (01:28:25)
This is part two of THE Baptists. If you didn't listen to part 1, that's okay, you can jump in on this one and then go back. In this episode I look at the history of the Baptist movement and theology ...
Fruit Bite: Baptism (00:23:51)
Few issues have divided Protestants more sharply than baptism. And yet, at the heart, both sides are trying to honor Christ’s command: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them i...
Denominations part 9: THE Baptists (part 1 an overview) (01:11:30)
Yeah it's a long title. In this episode we look at an overview of THE Baptists, talk about their view of the sacraments, they call them ordinances, and look at some major Baptist groups like the IFB a...
Denominations part 8: The Anabaptists (01:16:20)
Who are the Anabaptists and what do they believe? They were the Radical Reformers who came after Luther and Calvin, and laid the foundation for the Mennonites and The Amish.
If you would like to get i...
Fruit Bite: Unity and Division (00:13:01)
When is division actually a good thing? And when is unity actually a bad thing?
This Fruit Bite episode looks at unity and division in the church. And asks when and where should we seek unity? And whe...
Fruit Bite: Protestantism and Reformational Christianity (00:13:49)
There we three main Reformations during the Reformational era: The Lutheran Reformation (Lutherans), the Reformed or Calvinist Reformation, and the English Reformation (Anglicans). These are the Refor...
Fruit Bite: Women in the Pulpit? (00:16:29)
Should women serve as pastors and bishops? In this episode, Jonathan explores one of the most divisive issues in the modern church through the lens of Scripture, history, and the latest controversy in...
Denominations part 7: Anglicanism and the Church of England (00:57:30)
In the 1500s, the Reformation was sweeping Europe—but in England, it began with a king who just wanted an annulment. From Henry VIII’s court to the poetry of Cranmer, from the martyrs of Oxford to the...
Denominations part 6: Presbyterianism and the Reformed or Calvinist Tradition (01:41:03)
Did you choose to press play, or was it predestined? Either way, you are here. In this episode we trace the Swiss, French, and Scottish roots of the Reformed family and unpack what “Reformed,” “Calvin...
Fruit Bite: The Synod of Dort (00:11:57)
At the Synod of Dort the 5 points of Calvinism, known as TULIP were introduced. As well as the 5 points of Arminianism, known as DAISY. But which flower belongs in the church garden? Or do we need GRA...
Fruit Bite: The Three Uses of the Law (00:14:05)
What are the three uses of the law? And why is it important to distinguish between the law and the gospel?
Fruit Bite: The Marburg Colloquy (00:10:46)
In today's Fruit Bite episode we look at the Marburg Colloquy and ask the question; does IS mean IS?
Denominations part 5: Lutheranism (01:23:13)
A hammer strike in Wittenberg echoed all the way to America. In this episode, we trace the story of Lutheranism: from Martin Luther’s thunderstorm vow and “Here I stand,” through Melanchthon’s Augsbur...
Fruit Bite: The Five Solas (00:06:01)
This short Fruit Bite episode looks at these five phrases known as the five solas and what they mean for us as Christians.
Sola Scriptura (Scripture alone)
Sola Fide (faith alone)
Sola Gratia (grace a...
Denominations part 4: Waldo, Wycliffe, Hus and the Pre-Reformation Reformers (00:35:05)
In this week's episode of the denomination series we look at Peter Waldo, John Wycliffe and Jan Hus. Waldo inspired the Waldensians and Hus the Moravians and Wycliffe's influence continues with variou...
Fruit Bite: What does it mean to be a Nicene Christian? (00:28:40)
Who do you say Jesus is? That question is the dividing line between truth and heresy, between life and death.
In this first Fruit Bite episode, Jonathan dives into the heart of the Christian faith: t...
Denominations part 3: Eastern Orthodox Church (01:41:00)
Eastern Orthodoxy is the second largest Christian tradition in the world, about 220 million strong, rooted in Byzantium, and still shaping lives today.
In this episode of the Denominations series, we...
Denominations part 2: Roman Catholicism (02:13:59)
In this episode, we dive into the history and core beliefs of the Roman Catholic Church. From its roots in the early centuries of Christianity to its doctrines on the sacraments, tradition, and the au...
Denominations part 1: The 10,000 foot view (01:04:52)
In this kickoff episode of our Denominations series, we take a step back and look at the big picture. What exactly is a denomination? How did they form? And why do they matter today?
You’ll get a brie...
