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#737 - Guns and Christian Culture: A Conversation with Rex Harsin

On episode #737 of Theology in the Raw Preston has a conversation with Rex Harsin. Rex Harsin is a native Mississippian (born in Tupelo, now living in Oxford). He attended film school in Los Angeles. The genesis of this documentary lies in 2017, when as a Christian and as a filmmaker, Harsin became interested in the topic of gun violence in America.

#737 - Guns and Christian Culture: A Conversation with Rex Harsin

Patreon Diamond Podcast Teaser

On episode #674 Preston gives you a teaser of what is inside the Diamond level Patreon supporters podcast. In this clip he talks about what books he is reading right now.

Patreon Diamond Podcast Teaser

#636 - A. J. Swoboda - Taking Rest Very Seriously

Today on the Podcast Preston is talking with A. J. Swoboda, Preston's favorite Christian authors. 

Today AJ and Preston are talking about his new book "Subversive Sabbath". Why should we rest? Why was "honoring the Sabbath" part of the 10 Commandments? How do we take a rest in today's non-stop world? 

#636 - A. J. Swoboda - Taking Rest Very Seriously

#635 - A Joint Catacomb in the Raw - Josh Stump and Jay Newman

Today on Theology in the Raw Preston is talking with Joshua Stump and Jay Newman for a joint Catacomb and TITR Podcast.

Today they are talking all about church. Why do we go to church? What should church look like? What is Preston doing now that tries to "do" church a little differently?  

You can hear more from Josh and Jay on the Catacomb Podcast

#635 - A Joint Catacomb in the Raw - Josh Stump and Jay Newman

#632 - Chris Date - Conditional Immortality, Terminal Punishment and Annihilation

Preston and Chris is diving into the topic of Annihilation or Conditional Immortality.

Why call it Conditional Immortality rather than Annihilation? What biblical support is there for Conditionalism? When did Chris stop looking at the Bible and determine to base his theology of Hell on emotions? (tongue in cheek) 

#632 - Chris Date - Conditional Immortality, Terminal Punishment and Annihilation

#630 - What is Church? - Part 6 - Being Theologically Orthodox and Generous

What is church? What should church be? What should church look like? What should church pursue? 

In this series, Preston is looking at 8 different values that the church should work to keep forefront as they continue and grow. 

Value 8 -  Being Theologically Orthodox and Theologically Generous

#630 - What is Church? - Part 6 - Being Theologically Orthodox and Generous

#629 - ReGeneration Project - Views on Hell

In this episode Jay and Isaac are interviewing Preston and discussing the various views on hell and Preston's personal journey from one particular view on hell to the uniquely different view he holds today.

For many people, the topic of hell poses one of the greatest challenges to embracing the idea that God is good and loving and just. We hope this conversation opens up the dialogue and helps to broaden your horizons as you think about the topic of hell.

#629 - ReGeneration Project - Views on Hell

#625 - Sexual Attraction Fixed or Fluid? - Women in Leadership? - Book of Enoch

If Annihilation is true, than why does Hell exist? 

Is sexual attraction fixed or fluid? Is it different for men and women? 

Does the Bible trump the creeds? 

What is the Book of Enoch? Why isn't in the Canon? 

Should women be in church leadership? Does the Bible support the Complementarian or Egalitarian view? 

#625 - Sexual Attraction Fixed or Fluid? - Women in Leadership? - Book of Enoch

#623 - Wealth or Poverty? - Divorce and Same-Sex Marriage - Conquest in Exodus?

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It's an hour long episode and Preston is answering "Patreon-Approved" questions. 

Should we seek to gain wealth or give it all away? What's the answer to this apparent tension in the Bible?

Should we submit to questionable leadership in our church? When do we leave our church?

Do I need a degree, or formal training, for Ministry? 

Is Same-Sex Marriage different from divorce - something that historically wasn't accepted but now not an issue? 

Did the conquest in Exodus actually happen?

#623 - Wealth or Poverty? - Divorce and Same-Sex Marriage - Conquest in Exodus?

#622 - What is Church? - Part 3 - Reproducing vs. Church Growth - Being Relationally Driven

Preston is working to start a new church in Boise. This has him studying what church should be about. 

What is church? What should church be? What should church look like? What should church pursue? 

In this series, Preston is looking at 8 different values that the church should work to keep forefront as they continue and grow. 

Value 4 and 6 - Reproducing vs. Church Growth and Being Relationally Driven

#622 - What is Church? - Part 3 - Reproducing vs. Church Growth - Being Relationally Driven

#620 - Lisa Fields - Jude 3 Project

Today Preston is talking to Lisa Fields. 

Lisa is the founder of the Jude 3 Project (jude3project.com).

The primary mission of the Jude 3 Project is to help the Christian community know what they believe and why they believe it. Distinctive in its strong emphasis in equipping those of African descent in the United States and abroad. 

Learn more about Lisa and the Jude 3 Project at jude3project.com.

#620 - Lisa Fields - Jude 3 Project

#618 - What is Church ? - Part 2 - Simplicity and Generosity

Preston is working to start a new church in Boise. This has him studying what church should be about. 

What is church? What should church be? What should church look like? What should church pursue? 

In this series, Preston is looking at 8 different values that the church should work to keep forefront as they continue and grow. 

Value 2 and 3 - Simplicity and Generosity

#618 - What is Church ? - Part 2 - Simplicity and Generosity

#617 - Todd Wilson - Mere Sexuality - Driven or Called?

Today on the podcast, Preston is talking to Todd Wilson. Todd is the author of Mere Sexuality and the pastor at Calvary Memorial Church. 

Preston and Todd are talking about his book and about the highs and lows of being a pastor. 

You can listen to Todd's sermons at calvarymemorial.com or check out his book on Amazon

The song at the end is "Empty Me Out" by Liz Vice. You can check her out at LizVice.com.

#617 - Todd Wilson - Mere Sexuality - Driven or Called?

#616 - What is Church? - Part 1 - The Centrality of Mission

Preston is working to start a new church in Boise. This has him studying what church should be about. 

What is church? What should church be? What should church look like? What should church pursue? 

In this series, Preston is looking at 8 different values that the church should work to keep forefront as they continue and grow. 

Value 1: The Centrality of Mission - Emobdying the Redeeming Love of Christ to a Broken World

#616 - What is Church? - Part 1 - The Centrality of Mission

#614 - Steve Patton - Multi-Cultural Church Planter - BLM Movement

Today Preston is talking to Steve Patton. Steve is a multi-cultural church planter and is working now to plant a church in Seattle.

Steve and Preston are talking about how to be an effective teacher and preacher of the Gospel and the importance of exegeting the text and the culture. What are some of the challenges of starting a multi-cultural church?

They're also talking about the the BLM Movement.  In what ways can we agree and in what ways should we stand against? 

#614 - Steve Patton - Multi-Cultural Church Planter - BLM Movement

#613 - Can You be Porn Free with an iPhone? - Is There a Case for Christian Universalism?

Preston is about to speak at a leadership forum in Grand Rapids, MI. If you want to attend the event be sure to register for the event. - Register Here

Also, want to attend the Rethinking Hell Conference? If your a Patreon supporter you can go for free! Just check out Preston's Patreon account at patreon.com/theologyintheraw. If your not a Patreon supporter follow the link to be one and attend the conference for free - http://bit.ly/2xtbXIa

#613 - Can You be Porn Free with an iPhone? - Is There a Case for Christian Universalism?

#612 - Can You Not Sign the Nashville Statement and Be Saved?

Preston is in the basement answering your questions. 

How do we write doctrinal statements on complicated issues, such as gender identity and transgender people?  

What is a biblical or theological argument for the belief that we shouldn't pursue gender reassignment surgery? Why should we remain in our biological gender rather than the gender we identify with? 

Preston is also answering more questions about the Nashville Statement. In what ways does Preston disagree with the Statement? In what ways does he agree? Why could this statement do more to divide us than unite us? 

#612 - Can You Not Sign the Nashville Statement and Be Saved?