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Through breaking down Biblical texts, discussing prevalent news and relevant topics, and bringing both humor and wisdom to the conversation, Off Stage with Greg and RD showcases how these two pastors have a passion for educating people on theology and how it relates to our current culture.
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Listen to the Show Right Click to Save Guests Jarrott Prodctions POTUS Penfold Theatre Company I'm Proud of You What We Talked About Sunset Boulevard RIP Mitzi Gaynor Goldie Wilson Gypsy Dogs Purple Rain Pushed Back Algonquin Roundtable Dr Strangelove Madam Clicquot The Midlife Monologues Dirty Dancing Musical The Warriors Thank you to Dean Johanes…
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Listen to the Show Right Click to Save Guests Austin Community College Appeal Tin Pan Pally Young Greg Abbott What We Talked About Our Town Dimming The lights American Idiot ASL Cal Shakes Closes Hugh Broadway in Jackson Cancels season Issue Shows Broadway Votes – Kenny leon video Suffs Closing Rest in Peace Craig Kanne Arts commission meeting Than…
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Today, we delve into a broad array of challenging and divisive topics that have arisen throughout our series—politics, abortion, gender, sexuality, and justice. We’ve gathered your questions, from "Should I use someone's pronouns?" to "How do I respond to 'My body, my choice'?" and "Is either political party more 'Christian'?" Our discussion today …
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Welcome back to our "Jesus & Series.” Today, we're diving into the concept of Justice, exploring its evolution from biblical times to the modern era. As we navigate this topic, we'll examine how scripture informs our understanding of justice, contrasting it with contemporary secular perspectives. Our goal is to unpack how God cares deeply about jus…
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Welcome back to our "Jesus & Series.” Today, we're focusing on LGBT issues, exploring how scripture can guide our understanding and discussions. In a world where rhetoric around sexuality is often polarized and charged, we aim to approach this conversation with the nuance and grace required when dealing with issues that affect real people and their…
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We’re continuing our Jesus & series, where we discuss today's cultural issues through the lens of Jesus. Today, we're delving into the topic of gender. This issue has sparked more intense debate in recent years with gender transition, sports, and education. How can Scripture guide our understanding, particularly in light of the complex and often po…
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We’re continuing our series where we discuss today's cultural issues through the lens of Jesus. Today, we are discussing abortion. How can scripture help us think through this issue, especially in light of the nuance, rhetoric, and binary and hostile nature of the debate? Our hope for this episode is that you will be challenged and encouraged as we…
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Watch today's episode on Youtube In this episode of Off Stage, part of our "Jesus &" series, we dive into the complex relationship between faith and politics. Greg and R.D. explore the tension between the transient nature of worldly nations and the eternal Kingdom of God. While our ultimate hope lies in the Kingdom, we discuss the biblical call for…
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Watch today's episode on YouTube. At Fellowship Church, we’re beginning a series called “Jesus &”. Our hope for the series is to engage the pressing issues in our culture with the truths we find in Scripture. It is not something we approach lightly; we’ve prayed and will pray as we embrace these difficult conversations where there are so many viewp…
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It's been a tumultuous few weeks in the United States with the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump and the announcement that President Joe Biden would be withdrawing from the Presidential Election. Greg and R.D. discuss these events and how we, as Christians, can respond to them with the hope, truth, and mercy we've found in Je…
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What music we enjoy forms us. But what about the wealth of songs that are sung in churches that come from churches we disagree with over theological or philosophical issues? Should we still sing those songs? Today, Greg and RD discuss this topic: how should we, as Christians, think about the songs we sing? Or even the books we read, the movies we w…
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Today, we are reading the book of Ephesians, which is a continuation of our Bible Study Series; what does the book of Ephesians have to say to us in our modern culture: from the cosmic to the intimately personal details of your life, God has sovereignly revealed himself to you that you might understand what “the praise of his glorious grace” means,…
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Apostasy is the abandonment of religious belief. In recent years, we've seen this come up with artists, authors, and even pastors renouncing their Christian faith publicly. Today, Greg and RD dive into this topic, it's theological implications as well as what it is and what it isn't. RD references our episode The Bible is Real Life For more informa…
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In this episode of Off Stage with Greg and RD, we delve into the world of AI Girlfriends and Boyfriends. Join us as we explore how our desire for control and perfection mirrors our attempts to reshape God in our own image. Through a theological lens, we reflect on the pursuit of unattainable perfection and how it contrasts with the belief in the pe…
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On Saturday morning, we woke up to the news of the attack in Israel. Today, Greg and R.D. wanted to give their perspective on the conflict, its backstory, as well as what this means for Christians as it relates to the Bible. Greg references our episode on Revelation. RD reads from Miroslav Volf’s Exclusion & Embrace. Here’s the quote: My thesis is …
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NOTE: We had a microphone issue recording this week’s episode. We apologize if the audio sounds slightly degraded. Apple recently released a video as part of their most recent iPhone release. With the ideas of the ad in mind, Greg and RD are diving into deomorphisms which is a big word that essentially means worshipping the created instead of the c…
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In this special episode of Off Stage with Greg and RD, join us as we pay tribute to the life and lasting legacy of Tim Keller, a pastor, preacher, theologian, and author who left an indelible mark on our hosts, Greg and RD. Dive deep into the teachings of Keller that resonated with them personally, exploring the profound impact his wisdom had on th…
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Lights, camera, action! On this episode of Off Stage with Greg and RD, the hosts talk about their favorite movies. They share their belief that movies are a gift from God for our enjoyment, and discuss the films that have had the biggest impact on them. Along the way, they also dish on overrated and underrated movies, bringing their trademark humor…
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On this episode of Off Stage with Greg and RD, the hosts dive into the controversial topic of whether language can be considered a form of violence. With their trademark "both/and" approach, they examine both sides of the argument and explore the complexities of power dynamics and communication. For more information on this podcast, visit podcast.f…
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In this episode of Off Stage with Greg and RD, the hosts engage in a profound conversation on the themes of autonomy and loneliness, inspired by the work of Christopher Watkin's Biblical Critical Theory. They analyze how modern culture's emphasis on individual autonomy can leave people feeling disconnected and isolated. Through their exploration of…
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Oh yes! Let's dive into the world of C.S. Lewis and The Chronicles of Narnia. We try not to get too nerdy, but let's be real, we can't help ourselves. We discuss the themes, characters, and overall awesomeness of this classic series, and offer some insights on how it can deepen our understanding of faith and spirituality, including the parallels be…
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In this episode of Off Stage with Greg and RD, the hosts delve into the concept of plausibility structures and their significance in the context of Christianity and contemporary culture. Through their unique blend of humor and wisdom, Greg and RD explore how plausibility structures shape our beliefs and worldviews, and how they can be used to engag…
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Join Greg and RD on this episode of Off Stage as they explore the topic of Chat GPT and its implications for Christians. They discuss the ethical considerations surrounding the use of this technology and how it challenges our understanding of what it means to be human. Tune in for an enlightening conversation about the role of artificial intelligen…
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Today, we're excited to continue our in-depth Bible study series with a closer look at the book of Exodus. In this episode, we'll explore how the story of Moses and the Israelites in Egypt prefigures the Gospel and points us to the coming of Christ. We'll take a deep dive into the text and discuss how the events of Exodus reveal God's character and…
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Oh boy, in this episode of Off Stage, Greg and RD tackle the controversial topic of whether or not it's appropriate for Christians to use the enneagram. They also provide an in-depth explanation of what the enneagram is and how it can be both helpful and/ or harmful. Books on the Enneagram: The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discove…
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In this episode, Greg and RD delve into some of the common reasons people give for deconstructing their faith, specifically "church hurt" and the perception that the church seeks to control people. Drawing on biblical principles and teachings, we explore how these experiences and perceptions can lead to a crisis of faith and offer guidance for navi…
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Have you lost your mind in a Disney World parking lot? Have you loaded the kids in the car for a 12+ hour drive and thought "This is a good idea!"? Or perhaps you're on the other end of the spectrum and you are anti-vacation for practical or even theological reasons. Well, have we got a show for you. Plus, R.D. and Greg share their own vacation sto…
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Buckle up. We're taking a look at the go-to arguments many atheists make: we're talking problem of evil, the reliability of the Bible and so much more. Greg and RD reference the sermon The Word & The Dragon. For more information on this podcast, visit fellowshipknox.org/podcasts You can also e-mail questions or topic ideas to offstage@fellowshipkno…
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Today we are discussing transgenderism. What does the Bible say about it and what does it mean to live faithful to what God has revealed in his Word while also offering gentleness to the world in a topic that sparks heated debate on all sides? RD references Embodied by Preston Sprinkle. For more information on this podcast, visit fellowshipknox.org…
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We're back and we're finally talking about the Chosen. That's right, after many e-mails and responses asking us about the show, Greg and RD are diving into the show about the life of Jesus that is sweeping the nation. For more information on this podcast, visit fellowshipknox.org/podcasts You can also e-mail questions or topic ideas to offstage@fel…
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You do you. Is that always a good idea? This phrase is the hallmark of an expressive individualist culture. But is it true? Is it in line with what scripture teaches? And is it good for our culture in the long run? Greg mentions The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self: Cultural Amnesia, Expressive Individualism, and the Road to Sexual Revolution by…
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Our culture seems to tell us there are only two extremes when it comes to how we see our country: hate it for all of its evil or love it beyond criticism. As always, Greg and RD want to help us walk the line between the two extremes with scripture as our guide. For more information on this podcast, visit fellowshipknox.org/podcasts You can also e-m…
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Both/and: Christianity is both God doing all the work of saving us yet and asking us to obey, to work towards becoming more like Christ. How do we hold these two ideas in tension while living in a Christian culture that always bends towards one or the other? Greg references The Cost of Discipleship by Dietrich Bonhoeffer RD references the work of D…
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The leaves are changing, the coats are coming out of the closets and football is being played all across the US. RD's team, the Tennessee Volunteers (UT for short) won a dramatic game over their fierce rival, Alabama and he couldn't resist talking about it. But, as always, we take this topic and stretch it into the deeper story of God's glory as he…
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Reformed Theology is a topic that requires much thought, discussion; wrestling even. And with that Greg and R.D. believe it needs more than one episode so today we're focusing on two aspects of Reformed Theology: election and predestiantion. Listen to our last episode on Reformed Theology. RD references Greg’s Sermon on Ephesians 2. For more inform…
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The world is unstable. This is a fact of life yet it feels like something we've only learned in the last couple of years. As always through the lens of the Bible, Greg and R.D. speak on what economic uncertainty means for us and how we can operate out of wisdom and not fear. For more information on this podcast, visit fellowshipknox.org/podcasts Yo…
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In the words of Greg "Enough PBS episodes, let's get back to Bravo." We're discussing the recent bombshell story about Adam Levine's reported affair and messages that were posted on social media. Why does our culture sprint towards stories like this but not only that: what deeper truths can be unearthed through discussing it? As always with their b…
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While the United Kingdom mourns the loss of Queen Elizabeth II, Greg and R.D. take time to reflect on the nature of ruling sovereigns and how in the Kingdom of God, there is no transfer of power. The show The Crown is referenced. The film The King’s Speech is referenced. For more information on this podcast, visit fellowshipknox.org/podcasts You ca…
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God is God and we are not. How we think of him as revealed in scripture is important and today, Greg and RD discuss Reformed Theology: what it is, what it isn't and how it makes much of God and his grace to us. RD references our episode “The Bible is Real Life.” For more information on this podcast, visit podcast.fellowshipknox.org You can also e-m…
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