Predestination: it's a big topic of controversy. The Reformed and Arminians each emphasize predestination in varied ways. Why did God predestine? Whom did God predestine? I also explore the very common sentiment, "but, I only want to believe what the Bible says!" That sentiment has historic (and, gulp!, philosophic) roots that those who assert it d…

Tune in for the first installment of our new sermon series on Ephesians and listen as Pastor Ro unpacks our true identity in Christ.By Cuhow

Jesus shows himself to be God in more ways than one, through words, prophetic fulfillment, and also through his actions. The question of "Is Jesus God" is quickly answered by looking at the actions of Jesus and asking yourself, who is capable of doing such things? To find more "Uncensored Christian" content including Video versions of the podcast, …

The Reformed and Arminians (R'n'A) seldom agree. But they do agree on the doctrine of total depravity. In this episode I work through what that means, respectively, to the R'n'A. What did Sproul say about it? What did Wesley assert? Then I ask questions about what it means to be human: a) do we still, after the fall, exist as the image of God? b) d…

3 Lies the Enemy wants you to believe about Your Giving // Ro Remedios (Vision Builders Sunday) by CuhowBy Cuhow

Tune in as Pastor Thomas Ransome unpacks how serving is built into our purpose and that we are all called to the ministry of service.By Cuhow

"God seeks glory." That is critical and foundational to both a Reformed and an Arminian theological perspective. But the two camps diverge on how it is, principally, that God seeks glory. And it finally comes down to a matter of premises. It's sort of like when you go hiking: you get to the trail head and you have a choice between different trails.…

The Secret to Serving // Serving Changes Everything (Part 4) // Ruben Remedios by CuhowBy Cuhow

Let's compare the Reformed with the Arminians (no, not Armenians!). What are their emphases? Where, at surface level, do they disagree? Who are the famous leaders on each side? I'm betting that my listeners will be surprised to learn that the Arminians started out in the Reformed branch of the Church. One way (not the only way, as this series will …

Because I taught college for 25 years I'm tracking the devolution of Pro-Hamas rallies on university campusi. But it wasn't that which provoked this show's one-off reflection. No, instead it was a couple articles in my denomination's quarterly ministers' magazine that smacked me upside the head. They accepted the premise. Accepted the definitions a…

In Part 3 of the "Serving Changes Everything" sermon series, Pastor Ro unpacks the importance of walking in our calling as an act of ultimate service.By Cuhow

Thousands of people got to witness the power of God firsthand. This event ultimately changed these people's lives forever. Encountering an unexpected sense of fulfillment, how did they react? To find more "Uncensored Christian" content including Video versions of the podcast, Social Media links, and more use the Link down below! https://lnk.bio/dan…

In this, the last, episode of my series on God's Holy Spirit I present the theology of Kallistos Ware. A bishop in the Eastern Orthodox Church, Ware emphasizes that God's Spirit is encountered especially through other people. More particularly, through holy fools and seasoned soul-guides. What are those two types? How do we, might we, encounter suc…

For our Vision Builder's Sunday, Pr. Ruben asks what areas in are lives have held back in that are causing us to hold back from doing what we know God has already called us to do.By Cuhow

In the theological component of this episode we examine the unique contributions of Michael Welker to Pneumatology (God's Spirit). Why does Welker land where he does? Why does his presentation seem to take itself apart? What are his foundational commitments? Do they align with biblical commitments and teachings? Along the way I also unpack the sign…

Pastor Ro shares the second installment of the sermon series "Serving Changes Everything" with his teaching entitled "Serve like Jesus". In this sermon, he highlights three main points on using our gifts and talents to serve as Jesus did.By Cuhow

Belief without evidence is foolish and antithetical to the teachings of Jesus. Faith is not meant to be blind, it is a result of putting your trust in something that has proven itself true, don't believe me? Don't take my word for it take Jesus' word. Join me this episode as we discover how important evidence is to our faith. To find more "Uncensor…

He came through a resolutely Baptist upbringing. In that context he was taught that the gifts of God's Spirit ceased with the time of the Apostles. So he was shocked when, attending a revival meeting at the Toronto Airport Vineyard, Clark Pinnock was dramatically healed of an eye affliction. It spurred him to go on and write an entire systematic th…

Pastor Ruben kicks off our new sermon series Serving Changes Everything with this powerful message empowering us to be workers ready for the harvest.By Cuhow

Those who deny the deity of Jesus often go to a few common passages, typically when read in isolation these verses appear to contradict with the doctrine of the Trinity. Today we deep dive into one of those passages and explore whether or not Jesus is truly divine. To find more "Uncensored Christian" content including Video versions of the podcast,…

How is God present in and for His creation? Traditionally, that has been addressed through Christological categories. Our theologian for this episode, Wolfhart Pannenberg, presses us to consider that it is God's Spirit who is immanent (in, with, for, to) regarding creation. What does that look like? Is it biblically based? We also examine Pannenber…

Gains and Losses at the Cross by CuhowBy Cuhow

While he was a young man Jürgen Moltmann was conscripted into the Germany Air Force. After an Allied bombing of his city Moltmann then spent 3 years in a Scottish prison. While there he encountered the Gospel. But his own dramatic experience became foundational seedbed for his own theological career. What did that mean for his theology? What did th…

Tune in for our Easter Sunday service as Pastor Ro reminds us of how the love of God invites us to a life of no condemnation.By Cuhow

Christianity is grounded in God's revelation, and so in theology, and so in doctrine. But Christianity is not mere doctrine. It is a life, a life that can be felt and experienced. J. Rodman Williams was a Presbyterian theologian who experienced the profound presence of God's Spirit. He articulated what that meant for believers. I explain the whats …

There is a process to everything we are becoming. Sometimes it does not look like what we expected or hoped, but in this week's sermon Amanda Remedios teaches how we can trust the process because of the one that is control of it.By Cuhow

What did the famous German theologian Karl Barth teach about God's Spirit? I highlight four of Barth's emphases. Particularly I land on Barth's teaching about how Christians, by the agency of God's Spirit, become disturbed sinners; I think it will help make sense of your own walk. I also admire what Barth taught about God's Spirit and mission: to b…

Pastor Ruben breaks down the three areas of our lives to strip off weight so that we may run our race for the rest of our lives. Because as long as we are alive, Cuhow will run for our prize.By Cuhow

Abraham Kuyper (1837-1920) was a beautiful soul. He wanted to bring the grace and light of God to bear on all areas of life: families, schools, and societal institutions. And he even spent four years as the Prime Minister of the Netherlands working to implement the grace of God inside his Danish culture. Later, as a theologian, he had important thi…

In our final installment of our More Than Enough message series and on Heart 2 Give Sunday, Pastor John Wellborn uses the illustration of the Good Samaritan to provide insights on the three ways we can all view our finances and how we can enter into a generous lifestyle.By Cuhow

Theology walks a razor's edge: it seeks to be true to God's revelation in history but it brings that revelation to each successive culture. German theologian Friedrich Schleiermacher did not like that his own 19th century culture was destroying Christian religion. So what'd he do? He made a very clever shift to invite that culture in for a conversa…

Dive into the heart of giving with Carlos Jimenez in the latest installment of our More Than Enough series! Discover how God's grace empowers us to give generously and joyfully. Let's journey together in faith and abundance!By Cuhow

Join us for a transformative sermon as we welcome Guest Speaker Pastor Jordan Durso from Saints Church to deliver the fourth installment of our series on generosity, titled "More Than Enough." In this empowering message, Pastor Durso will delve into the profound concept of having a "Heart for the House" and how it relates to our understanding of ge…

Praise God for salvation, right? But there's still more: God wants us to become like him. Traditionally that call to personal transformation is called sanctification: the gradual process both of loving what God loves and turning away from sin. John Wesley (1703-1791) taught that instantaneous sanctification—a full and complete turning away from sin…

What happens when one person's interpretation of a bible verse goes off the rails? What happens when that same person claims to be operating in the presence or power of God's Spirit? In this, second, episode on Pneumatology (a study of God's Spirit) we look at some old errors in order to learn from them for today. The Anabaptists were radicals. Rad…

For the 3rd installment of our More Than Enough Series, Pastor Robert Morris brings a word on the biblical principle of first and how making God first puts everything in order.By Cuhow

What does it mean to be "Religious"? Being "Religious" has its stigmas and often it's associated with overbearing rules that prioritize legalism over love. Many believe that Love is the highest virtue to uphold. In light of this, how can we prioritize Love over legalism while remaining faithful to divine law? To find more "Uncensored Christian" con…

A new series! The theology of God's Spirit, first through the emphases of Martin Luther. Who was Luther? What was he doing? Why was he doing? What were his emphases about Holy Spirit? Why do I think we need a 21st century Reformation? How am I praying for that? What do too many contemporary Protestants do with Luther's emphases on the Holy Spirit? …

In the 2nd installment of the More Than Enough Series Pastor Ro presents The Attitude of a Cheerful Giver where he details key points that contribute to an attitude of cheerful giving.By Cuhow

The number one reason people don't make decisions? Fear. Fear fogs our discriminating processes in a number of ways. I work through those painful ways in this episode. Then, as we all know, naming is powerful. I recently came across the name for a 50 year old social strategy: Cloward-Piven. With uncanny accuracy it describes the constant patterns w…

In the start to our fresh new series Pastor Ro gives the 3 ingredients to the aroma of generosity.By Cuhow

Believe it or not there is a verse that was completely taken out of most Bibles you find today. If you have examined the gospel in different translations you may have noticed that this verse and even entire passages aren't included. Why is this and what impact does it have on God's word? To find more "Uncensored Christian" content including Video v…

Just finished a book by an Ignatian spiritual mentor about discerning angels from demons, God's Spirit from evil spirits, and seeking God's will. Although tedious, it has some gems for both personal and communal decision making. I note those and then focus on the author's point that the Evil One loves to suggest some generous idea, an idea that the…

This Vision Sunday, Pastors Ro and Lisa laid out a truly compelling vision for us to rise to. We are ready to step into what God has for us!By Cuhow

Jesus lived life in beautiful ways. He treated all people as images of God, respected their agency as full persons, never spoke down to them, and never treated people as though they were children. In this fifth episode on making necessary discriminations I talk about how beauty has been important in my own life: my marriage, my vocation, the art in…

A significant number of individuals inherit their religious beliefs from their parents, and this often leads to children diverging from those beliefs. This divergence can be attributed, in part, to parents imparting what to believe rather than providing a deeper understanding of the reasons behind those beliefs. To find more "Uncensored Christian" …

Pastor Ford provides us with the key principles in order for us to recognize our moment and rise to God's call.By Cuhow

Throughout history, numerous individuals have professed to follow Jesus, but diverse perspectives on his identity have emerged. While some regard him as a mere prophet, others view him as a mere mortal, and some assert he is God incarnate. Does the ambiguity surrounding Jesus' identity in scripture truly exist, or have people deliberately overlooke…

Most Christians worship a binity: Father and Son, and that's when their binity isn't merely Jesus and the Bible! The Holy Spirit routinely gets boxed up, put away, and ignored. Functionally, He is the Cinderella of the Trinity: only brought out on special occasions, like a baptismal service: "In the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit." But th…

In part two of our series on vision, Pr. Ruben unpacks the commitments we need to make in order to enable us to truly rise up to what God is calling us to.By Cuhow