Child Like

FINALLY! A new episode of Untangled is up! We often are reminded of Jesus' words to be like children in order to enter the kingdom of heaven. People have used that scripture to come against Bible scholarship or to perpetuate spiritual immaturity. But Jesus didn't say "be CHILDISH" rather He said to be "CHILD LIKE." This is what Loren and David discuss in this podcast.

Prince of Peace

A new episode of Untangled is finally up! In what is probably Loren's most controversial podcast, he examines the two faced god of love and hate, peace and violence that is embraced by American evangelical Christianity and contrasts that with the God Jesus revealed to us.

Correction

A new episode of "Untangled" is up! Many times when strong words are spoken against the status quo people respond by saying, "Can't we all get along?" Correction is viewed as being unchrist like and bad PR for the church. Loren and David discuss that this is actually a very unhealthy view of God. God being a loving Father corrects. For Him not to do so would be to not love. But we live in such a relationally dysfunctional society that many can't see the heart behind Father's correction and don't understand that love will not turn a blind eye to things that are dangerous or damaging. 

Free to be Human

This week's episode of Untangled is up! Religion teaches people to despise their humanity. Yet, Jesus fully embraced his humanity. He showed us what it is to be fully human - who we were meant to be from the beginning. Of course this caused him to be hated by the religious crowd. Some things never change. We were created as humans because God wants delights in our humanity. This is what Loren and David discuss in this freeing episode.

God Thoughts from the Man Cave

Here it is! The first video in my new series, "God Thoughts from the Man Cave." The topic of this one is "God is Love."

Living Freely and Lightly

Jesus invites us to live in his rest, free of heavy burdens and that which doesn't fit us. Sadly, few find the narrow road that leads to the broad place of freedom. In this podcast Loren talks about how the church is alive and well as she is listening to the voice of her shepherd. He also discusses various sufferings many are facing right now on their journey and offers words of encouragement to carry on.

Christian Stockholm Syndrome

What happens when you believe in an all powerful God who strips you of your identity, motivates you by fear and threats of eternal torture, and then out of "kindness" spares you? You end up with Christian Stockholm Syndrome. You become a captive who develops positive feelings for your captor because his lack of abuse is perceived as an act of kindness. Any moron can tell you a relationship based in fear is anything but healthy. Do we really think the author of relationships utilizes fear to win our affections? This is what David and Loren discuss in this controversial podcast.