312 The Bible Doesn't Always Mean What It Says

If you've ever wondered, "Is this even worth it?" you're not alone. Often we can think our vocation doesn't make a difference, or feel like we don't get through to our kids. We can even feel like our faith has been a waste of time, that all of those prayers have been in vain. This week Carder talks about people from the Bible that felt that way, with a reminder to us that the one true God loves us and isn't distant. And he works through us, even when we don't see it.

How many lenses can we see God's word through? Infinite! God invites us to change our perspective through His invitation. He invites us to cast ourselves in non-heroic roles so that we can grow in Him!

We expound on a complaint/bad comment. How do you know when people truly want to have a conversation about Jesus or are just criticizing and how should we respond either way? Are we hypocrites if we do the same thing to people of other faiths and cultures? How does Jesus turn man's "understanding" on its head and how can we love Him and others to our fullest?

We talk about what makes a good leader/pastor. What does Jesus say about good leadership? We also discuss accountability in connection to a pastor.

When people are offended, should we always apologize to them? How can we honor Jesus with our continued communication with the “offended?” We look for biblical standing in answering these questions!

This week we dig into how we can trust that the Bible has always said what it says today. That includes getting into the culture and the process on how people made sure the original message stayed intact. We also talk about a translation of the Bible to never use. 

Matt Maher joins us once again, jumping into a lot of great discussions including: deconstruction, the right way to pray and how to overcome childhood wounds so our children can be even healthier. He also answers the question: "what do you wish you could go back and fight for more than you did at the time?"

Joking about pride ended up leading us to an organic conversation about the meaning of scripture and where the line is on being able to choose it's meaning. While there are a lot of misused verses, there is also room for a different application of the same scripture in our own life. 

This week we dig into a classic: Jonah and the whale. When you really break it down, there is MUCH more we can take away than what you might remember learning in Sunday school as a kid.

This week we get into the gray area of how scripture applies differently to everyone. There is universal truth, but does that mean each one of us have to go about it the exact same way? Plus, how to respond when someone questions the Bible in the first place.