Best Skip Collins Podcasts (2024)

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Sacred Texts - Galatians 5:22-25 16:43

1M ago16:43

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What does it mean to be a Christian? That is the question we are unpacking and looking at what the Apostle Paul wrote about it, in possibly the first book of the New Testament ever penned.By Skip Collins

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Sacred Text - New Lens Romans 12:1-2 21:17

2M ago21:17

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Today we are starting a new series looking at passages of Scripture that I have always loved but with a new lens. Our first in this series is Romans 12:1-2.By Skip Collins

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Intro to Progressive Christianity 17:51

2M ago17:51

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You've probably heard the term "Progressive Christianity" somewhere along the way. But it's likely it wasn't in a positive context. So what is Progressive Christianity? What do they believe? Is it even Christian at all? In this episode Skip unpacks some of the core tenets of Progressive Christianity and how it is lived out in the life of a Christia…

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Gender 31:37

7M ago31:37

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In this episode, we explore the issues of gender identity, non-binary, trans, and more. Most importantly we look at what the Bible does not say and what it actually does say. Email: skipinusa@gmail.com Website: www.skipcollins.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/skipcollins Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skip.collins.927/ Instagram: @skipcollins Threa…

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Personal Being or Divine Presence 21:35

10M ago21:35

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For all my life, I have understood God to be a personal being rather than some impersonal force. But in recent months the idea of God as a personal being has seemed a very limiting understanding of God. The understanding of God as Divine Presence has become more relevant and helpful for me. So which is it? Personal God or Divine Presence? Email: sk…

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How Did We Get It So Wrong? 25:58

1y ago25:58

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The philosophy of the modern mega-church is flawed. Christian Nationalism is dangerous. Jesus shares a very different message in the Beatitudes. Website: www.skipcollins.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/skipcollins Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skip.collins.927/ Instagram: @skipcollins Threads: @skipcollins Twitter: @skipinsa Email: skipinusa@gmai…

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Seeing Salvation Through a Wider Lens - part 2 29:30

1y ago29:30

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Have you ever considered the idea that Salvation in the Bible is not just "personal salvation"? That's what we are looking at in this episode. We talk about issues like systemic poverty, systemic racial inequality, guns control, voter repression, and other non-controversial stuff. Website: www.skipcollins.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/skipcollins Fa…

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Seeing Salvation Through a Wider Lens 25:19

1y ago25:19

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The words Salvation or Saved or Savior appears about 500 times in the Bible. For most of my life every time I read the word I assumed it was ultimately talking about going to heaven when you die. In this episode, I want to explain why I believe that assumption is absolutely wrong! Website: www.skipcollins.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/skipcollins Fa…

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Seeing Faith Through a Wider Lens 26:32

1+ y ago26:32

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Sometimes we think of faith only in terms of what we believe about God. But what if faith is much bigger and broader and more transformative than that? And what if what we believe about God, carries much less importance than we always thought? Website: www.skipcollins.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/skipcollins Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skip.…

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Agreement is NOT overrated 25:42

1+ y ago25:42

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It's pretty easy to come up with a list of things we disagree on. But what about a list of things that we agree on? Are there things that Progressives, and Evangelicals, and Mainline Churches all agree on? I think there are! Website: www.skipcollins.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/skipcollins Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skip.collins.927/ Instag…

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Glenn Conradt’s Story 32:48

1+ y ago32:48

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Is there anything more powerful in our world than story? I don't think so. And that is why I want to take some time to share stories of our LGBTQ+ siblings. We start with a friend from South Africa. Glenn worked with us in Youth for Christ when Sheila and I first moved to South Africa. Like all of us, Glenn's story is full of ups and downs, victori…

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Free to Love #6 - A Plea to the Church 18:34

1+ y ago18:34

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In this episode, we plead to the church to rethink its view! Something has to change! Website: www.skipcollins.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/skipcollins Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skip.collins.927/ Instagram: @skipcollins Twitter: @skipinsa Email: skipinusa@gmail.comBy Skip Collins

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Free to Love #5 - The Arch of Scripture Leans Toward Inclusion 23:31

2y ago23:31

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So far we have spoken about what the Bible doesn't say. In this episode, we are talking about what the Bible does say. This is at the very heart of the argument of the full inclusion of the LGBTQIA+ community in the church. Website: www.skipcollins.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/skipcollins Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skip.collins.927/ Instagr…

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Free to Love #4 - Did Paul really mean what I think he means? 26:58

2y ago26:58

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Today we look at the New Testament passages that seems to condemn same-sex relationships. Romans 1:26-27, 1 Corinthians 6:9, and 1 Timothy 1:10. It's not as easy as you might think. Patreon: www.patreon.com/skipcollins Website: www.skipcollins.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skip.collins.927/ Instagram: @skipcollins Twitter: @skipinsa…

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Free to Love # 3 - Abuse, Abominations, and the Death Penalty 24:40

2y ago24:40

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This week we unpack 3 Old Testament passages that have been used in the argument against LGBTQAI+ inclusion. The story of Sodom and Gomorrah in Genesis 19, Leviticus 18:22, and Leviticus 20:13. The truth is that these verses have nothing to do with what we understand as LGBTQIA+. Website: www.skipcollins.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/skipcollins Fac…

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Free to Love #2 - In the beginning God Created... a filter... 27:20

2y ago27:20

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Finish this sentence. God created Adam and Eve not... Yes, we've all heard the creation argument used against our LGBTQ friends. But the truth is that it does not hold up at all in the question of gay marriage or gay relationships. Join me as I unpack the creation story and how it has been wrongly used as a filter for everything Christians have bel…

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Free to Love - my road to inclusion and affirmation 26:17

2y ago26:17

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The Christian Church is facing a very serious crossroads around LGBTQIA+ inclusion. Already major denominations are splitting over the issue. When we say everybody is welcome, what do we really mean? Is it everybody? Or just those that meet our requirements? This is the first in an ongoing series around this issue and shares my road to the full inc…

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Seeing God From Both Sides Now 26:01

2y ago26:01

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In this episode we continue our Both Sides Now discussion and look at how we see/understand/relate to God. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skip.collins.927/ Twitter: @skipinsa Instagram: @skipcollins Email: skipinusa@gmail.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/skipcollinsBy Skip Collins

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The Bible... from Both Sides Now 27:52

2y ago27:52

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It seems that the way we view and understand the Bible can become a massive stumbling block as we deconstruct our faith. Today we look at how we view Scripture through the different stages of our deconstruction. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skip.collins.927/ Twitter: @skipinsa Instagram: @skipcollins Email: skipinusa@gmail.com Patreon: www.pa…

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Both Sides Now 21:21

2y ago21:21

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In this episode, we explore the liminal space of deconstruction - the stage in your spiritual journey when you question and doubt - the stage that makes you wonder if everything you ever believed was just fantasy - the point at which you can't really tell if you're a Christian or an Agnostic. My hope is to bring some insight on how to navigate thos…

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Interview with Grace Family Church Week 3 - Suffering 24:14

2+ y ago24:14

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In this last of 3 interviews, I did with Tom Basson of Grace Family Church we speak of the unanswerable question of suffering. Grace Family Church Website - www.grace.org.za Skip Collins Patreon page - www.patreon.com/skipcollins Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skip.collins.927/ Twitter: @skipinsa Instagram: @skipcollins Email: skipinusa@gmail.c…

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Interview with Grace Family Church Week 2 23:42

2+ y ago23:42

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In this episode, Tom and I talk about Truth. Is absolute truth really and thing and if it is can we know it? Grace Family Church Website - www.grace.org.za Skip Collins Patreon page - www.patreon.com/skipcollins Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skip.collins.927/ Twitter: @skipinsa Instagram: @skipcollins Email: skipinusa@gmail.com…

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Interview with Grace Family Church - week 1 19:56

2+ y ago19:56

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I had the chance to sit down with Tom Basson on Zoom recently. Tom is the Co-Senior Pastor at Grace Family Church in South Africa. This was actually for their podcast and goes with a sermon series they are doing called "Asking for a Friend". But I thought it would be worth posting here as well. In this episode, we talk about the damage the church h…

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Compassion vs Holiness 23:44

2+ y ago23:44

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All of my life I've been taught about holiness and purity. Be Holy as God is Holy. But what if compassion trumps holiness and purity? In fact what if the politics of holiness is actually doing damage? That's what we are talking about in this week's episode. I would love to hear your thoughts after you listen. Here's how to get in touch with me... F…

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Let There Be Light 27:45

2+ y ago27:45

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Several New Testament authors declare that Jesus is the light of the world. But then Jesus says YOU are the light of the world? It's interesting that he never said "You are the truth of the world" We get these confused way to often. In this episode we will unpack what all that looks like.By Skip Collins

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Deconstruction - good or bad? 27:51

2+ y ago27:51

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Welcome to Season Five (I think) In this episode I want to talk a bit about this idea of deconstruction. Deconstruction is new language for something that goes all the way back to Jesus! What if I told you we are all deconstructing - or if I told you that deconstruction is necessary to faith. Check out this episode and then let me know if you think…

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Risk it for the Biscuit: Why Do People Hate Limp Bizkit? 36:47

2+ y ago36:47

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In recent months, Nü Metal band Limp Bizkit has received something of a reappraisal: "Woodstock 99: Peace, Love, and Rage", a documentary on HBO, highlighted their role in the carnage that was Woodstock 99, they went viral for their recent appearance at Lollapalooza, and they just released a new album. Despite the fact that they were one of the hig…

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Trust is Hard - Control is Easy 30:07

3y ago30:07

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Trust is hard. Control is easy. That's all I have to say about that. Not really! Check out the podcast. If you are able to support the podcast financially go to patreon.com/skipcollins If you would like to sign up for "In Black&White" CLICK HERE. (I will not spam you I promise) Check out my website for Enneagram Meditations, Lectio Divina, and Mind…

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Forgiveness or Healing? 21:19

3y ago21:19

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Are we more in need of forgiveness or healing? The answer might surprise you! If you are able to support the podcast financially go to patreon.com/skipcollins If you would like to sign up for "In Black&White" CLICK HERE. (I will not spam you I promise) Check out my website for Enneagram Meditations, Lectio Divina, and Mindfulness Meditations. skipc…

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You Are Not Inherently Bad! 30:41

3y ago30:41

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The doctrine of original sin claims that all humans are "born into" sin. In other words, you are inherently flawed, inherently bad. And it's that inherent sin that separates you from God. God is forced to reject you because of it. This doctrine is pretty central to all of Christianity. But what if it's wrong! What if you are - in the words of Genes…

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The Worst Soy Latte: Why Do People Hate Train? 47:32

3y ago47:32

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For over 20 years, the band Train has been a mainstay on radio and Billboard charts, selling over 10 million albums and 30 million tracks worldwide. Yet, they are a constant source of frustration for people who think their music is safe and their lyrics are cringey and lazy. I talk to friends and music critics to find out how they got this reputati…

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Why Did Jesus Die... Really? 34:42

3+ y ago34:42

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For so many people deconstruction destroys Good Friday and Easter. The reasons that are given as to why what happened, happened just don't ring true anymore. It seems to me that the problem is that everybody speaks as if they REALLY KNOW! Like this is a piece of absolute truth that they have a handle on. What if nobody really knows for sure? Check …

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Prayer and Deconstruction 27:44

3+ y ago27:44

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Prayer is one of the most difficult things to manage during a time of deconstruction. Should I do it? Does it even "work"? In this episode, I talk about my own journey with pray and why I quit! For Patreon CLICK HERE To Sign Up for "In Black & White" CLICK HEREBy Skip Collins

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The Slippery Slope Really Isn't as Bad as it Seems 28:05

3+ y ago28:05

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Welcome to season 4! It's been a great break and we've got some great things planned for this season starting now! Recently, a number of people have asked me how I got from where I was to where I am. So in this episode, I attempt to share the highlights of that story. To sign up for the newsletter AND receive the free Enneagram Mindful Meditations …

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Against Bald Odds: Why Do People Hate Phil Collins? 41:33

3+ y ago41:33

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Corny. Shallow. Sell-out. Dad. These are only a few of the names that Phil Collins - one of the best selling artists of the 80's - has been called. On this episode of The Skip Button, I do a deep dive into the multi-faceted career of the prog-rocker turned pop icon and try to investigate some theories as to why he became such a musical pariah. Alon…

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Mediocre Gods Are Crazy: Why Do People Hate Paris Hilton? 45:19

3+ y ago45:19

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Paris Hilton has been an American punchline for almost two decades, so when it comes to her music career, few people were willing to give her a chance. I do a deep dive into her pop album and her DJ career to see if that was a mistake. Along the way, I ask questions like: Did Scott Storch ruin Paris Hilton’s album? Is the backlash against her DJ ca…

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Advent - peace is hard to find 18:46

3+ y ago18:46

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Isaiah calls Jesus the Prince of Peace. So where is this peace? It seems to me we are more divided than ever in 2020! Where do we find this prince of peace? If you would like to contribute to the ongoing of this podcast go to www.patreon.com/skipcollins. Also, check out the podcast Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/Deeply-Spiritual-but-Rather…

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Advent - Hope in Exile 17:33

3+ y ago17:33

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Advent is about hope. But how do we find hope when all seems hopeless? In today's episode, we look at the prophets that spoke hope into a very hopeless situation when the people of Israel were in exile. Where did they find hope after they were taken from their homes and forced to live in a foreign land? If you can help financially please go to www.…

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Why I Don't Believe in the Traditional View of Hell 33:36

3+ y ago33:36

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If anyone tries to tell you that the doctrine of Hell is very clear in Scripture, I'm sorry but they don't know what they are talking about! And if they tell you that they believe what Christians have always believed, then clearly they have never studied it fully. In this episode, I outline four different views that are held by Bible-believing theo…

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A New Look at the Kingdom of God episode 3 27:01

3+ y ago27:01

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"The Kingdom of God is like..." is the way that Jesus often started his stories. He was trying to paint a picture of what the Kingdom of God looks like. In this episode, we are looking at the story that Jesus told (called parables) about the Wheat and the Weeds. I've always viewed this as a story about who's in and who's out of the Kingdom. But per…

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A New Look at the Kingdom of God - part 2 26:58

3+ y ago26:58

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When Jesus wanted to explain to his disciples and the people around what the Kingdom of God was, he told stories. He would say, "this was what the Kingdom of God is like... once upon a time" We call these stories Parables. Today we look at the Parable of the Vineyard Owner.By Skip Collins

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A New Look at the Kingdom of God - part 1 23:05

3+ y ago23:05

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All of my life I've been taught, and I've taught that the Kingdom of God is the place where God rules and reigns. But what if that's not really right. What if the Kingdom of God is about relationships rather than hierarchy? What if it's the place where love reigns - where grace reigns - where inclusivity reigns?…

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Reframing Romans part 2 23:28

4y ago23:28

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What if we are reading Romans all wrong? What if it's not about how I get right with God so I can go to heaven when I die? That's the discussion on this week's podcast. You might want to pull out your Bible for this one! If you want to help with the expenses of the podcast head to www.patreon.com/skipcollins…

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Reframing Romans part1 27:37

4y ago27:37

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For many that are deconstructing their traditional faith to a more progressive outlook Romans is a problem. What do you do with it? Just ignore it and hopes it goes away? This is the beginning of a series to reframe the book of Romans. Don't forget to check out my Patreon Page at www.patreon.com/skipcollins…

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Creation, Evolution and the Expanding Universe 30:33

4y ago30:33

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The question of the day... Do we interpret the Bible through science or science through the Bible? Is Genesis 1 and 2 to be taken literally? Does any of that have anything to do with my life here and now? Check out this episode! Don't forget to check out the Patreon Page at www.patreon.com/skipcollins. It's a way you can support the podcast plus re…

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Has The Gospel Failed Us? 25:26

4y ago25:26

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If you have been around Christianity for even a very short time you probably know what the Gospel is. In Evangelicalism, it's Jesus taking our sin upon Himself on the cross and dying in our place. It's about the fact those who accept Jesus' sacrifice will have eternal life in heaven and those who don't will be eternally tortured. What if I told you…

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Spiritual Practices in Deconstruction 20:51

4y ago20:51

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So often I hear people who are in the midst of deconstructing their faith talk about their struggle with spiritual practices. The practices that used to make sense don't anymore. The practices that used to help, don't anymore. In this episode, I speak of some contemplative practices that have become much more meaningful to me as I've worked through…

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Live. Love. Birds: Why Do People Hate Coldplay? 41:30

4y ago41:30

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When the NFL announced that Coldplay was going to play the 50th Superbowl Halftime Show, people lost their damn minds. So much so that one brave journalist, Matt Cantor from The Guardian, felt the need to come out as a Coldplay fan, and defend the band's decade-and-a-half-long career. Why did people hate them so much that it took all these years to…

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Hello, My name is Skip and I"m a Seven 30:10

4y ago30:10

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I have been a fan of the Enneagram for 25 years! It's been absolutely transformational in my life through times of crisis as well as the journey of deconstruction. So I decided to do an episode that is an overview of this amazing tool and why I love it so much. Below are a number of links for great Enneagram resources. Sleeping at Last The Enneagra…

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The Empire Strikes Back 24:06

4y ago24:06

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2 Kings chapter 5 is a story of the prophet Elisha and a guy by the name of Naaman who is the Commander of the armies of Aram. In it, we see a beautiful contrast of the Empire, with the Kingdom of God that I think is incredibly relevant for our world today.By Skip Collins

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