Doug talks about two seemingly competing ways of determining vision, mission and values for Christian communities. Is it the Moses Model or the Pentecost Model? Maybe it is both. Doug also talks about surviving Christian bootcamp!
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One Body, One Temple, One Church (Podcast)
Doug talks about the power of seeing the church as the body of Christ and the temple of God. In isolation we cannot understand or express the fullness of God. He also talks about the dangers of destroying or dividing God’s church.
United Through Pentecost (Podcast)
Doug talks about why the Holy Spirit was poured out on the day of Pentecost and how Pentecost reversed the curse of Babel. No snakes were handled.
Saved for Community (Podcast)
You might not fully understand one of the primary reasons Christ saved you. Here is a hint: it is not about you! Doug talks about the powerful community implications of salvation by looking at God’s promise to Abraham.
God Limits Humans and Divides Community (Podcast)
Doug looks at something pastors and theologians seldom discuss: God limited human capacity and divided human community. A provocative show about the power of humans and the plan of God to stop us from destroying each other, his plans and his creation.
Pursuing the Tree of Ruin (Podcast)
On today’s show Doug looks at trying to control God and people. We all do it, how come? Also, we examine the why behind the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil and the power of human choice. Doug also delves into his struggles with being an introvert. The Community of God: A Theology […]
Fully Human in Community (Podcast)
To be human is to be in community. On today’s show Doug talks about how community makes us more human. He looks at why Eve was created last and why there is no such thing as a self-made person. He also talks about his struggles with dyslexia and his calling to be a writer. The […]
An Introduction to The Community of God (Podcast)
On today’s show Doug talks about Chapter One of his new book, The Community of God: A Theology of the Church From a Reluctant Pastor. He looks at the myth of utopian community and why a theology of Christian community is so important. The Community of God: A Theology of the Church From a Reluctant […]
New Content, Same Religious Spirit (Podcast)
Sometimes people embrace new religious content but keep the same religious spirit. On today’s show Doug talks about new forms of legalism and the difference between living according to the Spirit versus living according to the flesh. Click here to order The Community of God: A Theology of the Church from a Reluctant Pastor by […]
My Best Thoughts on Reforming the Church
Recently, I had the privilege of being a guest on Bogdan Kipko’s Fuel for Life podcast. We talked for an hour about really important topics related to reforming the Church. We looked at some troubling ideas Donald Miller has recently expressed concerning the church, we addressed the role of rebellion in ministry and I gave […]