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In the Shadow of the Cross
Michael Hardin, Dr. Stephen Crosby, and Loren Rosser discuss many of the pressing issues impacting Christianity through the lens of the Trinity revealed in Jesus on the cross. Join us for new episodes every Thursday.
Episodes
In the Shadow of the CrossCommunity
There is much discussion these days about church. How should the church meet? Where should the church meet? What should happen when the church meets? What are…
In the Shadow of the CrossSpiritual Warfare and the Mind
Jim, Michael, and Loren continue their discussion they began in the previous podcast on Spiritual Warfare. This time they look at the mind. The mind plays a…
In the Shadow of the CrossSpiritual Warfare
If you’ve been in Christian circles for a while you’ve probably heard the term “Spiritual Warfare.” What is it? Are there demons out to get us? Who or what is…
In the Shadow of the CrossChurch Unity
In John 17 Jesus prayed that we would all be one just as He and His Father are One. But when we look at the church today, we see divisions all around us. Many…
In the Shadow of the CrossChristian Hope
As followers of Christ, we speak about hope. But what is our hope? What produces hope? Jim, Michael, and Loren discuss hope and how it grows in us.
In the Shadow of the CrossRoadblocks to Spiritual Growth
As followers of Christ, we know we’re supposed to grow. But sometimes growth stops, and we find ourselves no longer becoming more like Jesus. What causes our…
In the Shadow of the CrossMinistry Burnout
Burnout! Sadly, it is something that is far too familiar to many Christians. Whether you’re a pastor, youth pastor, Sunday school teacher, worship leader…
In the Shadow of the CrossPaul's Evolving Theology
Every healthy living thing grows and changes. The Apostle Paul was no different. When we study his letters chronologically, we see a drastic change in his…
In the Shadow of the CrossThe Apostle Paul
So, you want to get back to the early church because they were one happy unified group of Christians. Think again! Romans clearly supports your stance against…
In the Shadow of the CrossYour Kingdom Come
Michael, Jim, and Loren continue their discussion on the Lord's Prayer. What did Jesus mean by "Your Kingdom come..." What's this whole thing about forgiving…
In the Shadow of the CrossThe Lord's Prayer
Most of us are quite familiar with the Lord's Prayer. We've recited it many times. But as Michael, Jim, and Loren discuss, there is so much more to this prayer…
In the Shadow of the CrossDefinitions to Christian Terms
What does it mean to be saved? What is sin? How do we define God? What does it mean when we refer to Jesus as the Lamb of God? This one may have you changing…
In the Shadow of the CrossDo We Need Apologetics?
Christians are often trained in how to respond to the arguments their critics present. They invest large amounts of time and energy in perfecting their defense…
In the Shadow of the CrossPart 2 of Why the Gospel Doesn't Sound Like Good News
Jim, Michael, & Loren continue their conversation about why the gospel that is often presented doesn't sound like good news. What makes the Gospel good news?
In the Shadow of the CrossWhy doesn’t the Gospel sound like good news?
The Gospel is supposed to be good news. Sadly, what is often presented as the Gospel doesn’t sound like good news at all. Why is that the case?
In the Shadow of the CrossCommunion/The Eucharist
What is the point of Communion/The Eucharist? In many protestant, evangelical, Pentecostal, charismatic, and organic church circles it’s something only done on…
In the Shadow of the CrossEaster
What is Easter all about? Michael, Jim, and Loren discuss how Easter is a pivotal moment that shatters our old paradigms and radically transforms our…
In the Shadow of the CrossLiberal Protestantism & the Bible
Michael, Jim, and Loren discuss what liberal Protestantism could do better in their approach to the scriptures.
In the Shadow of the CrossConservative Protestantism & the Bible
What could protestant conservatism do better in their approach to the scriptures?
In the Shadow of the CrossThe Bible as Literature
Michael, Jim, and Loren look at the way most Universities approach the Bible which is as literature through the historical-critical method. There are some good…
In the Shadow of the CrossInspiration & the Bible
Is every verse in the Bible inspired by God? If you've attended church at all, the answer to that question is a no-brainer. But it may not be as cut and dry as…
In the Shadow of the CrossThe Bible
It's been called the word of God, inerrant, infallible, inspired, and holy. But what exactly is the Bible? Is it all of these things? In this episode, Jim…
In the Shadow of the CrossThe Law
What's the deal with Christians' bent toward embracing the law? We know it's toxic and yet so many continue to implement it in their lives and communities…
In the Shadow of the CrossGod's Justice
What about God's justice? If God is love does that mean God is not just? Or do we balance God's love with God's wrath? Doesn't justice involve vengeance and…
In the Shadow of the CrossThe Old Testament and the Love of the Father
For centuries, believers have seen contradictions between the wrathful God of the Old Testament and the peaceful Son of the New Testament. Should we embrace a…
In the Shadow of the CrossReading the Bible
The Bible is filled with ancient texts from a different culture and written in other languages. Many of us don't have years to invest in learning ancient Greek…
In the Shadow of the CrossThe Gospel Part II
Jim, Michael, and Loren continue their look at the Gospel. How should the Gospel influence our approach to the scriptures? Did the writers have the exact same…
In the Shadow of the CrossThe Gospel Part I
Is the Gospel good news? If so, what's the good news? Is the Gospel a message about escaping hell? Is it about saying a prayer and getting our ticket to…
In the Shadow of the CrossThe Gospel in Movies
Jim, Michael, and Loren have a fun conversation about movies and TV shows that hit on strong Gospel themes.
In the Shadow of the CrossSin
What is sin? For so many Christians sin boils down to behavior management. It's a list of dos and don'ts. That sure sounds an awful lot like the law, doesn't…
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Do We Need Clergy?
Jim, Michael, and Loren examine leadership in the church. Do we need it? What does it look like? What is the difference between toxic leadership and healthy…
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The Church
What is the purpose of the church? What does the church look like and how does she function? In this episode, Jim Durkin, Michael Hardin, and Loren Rosser look…
In the Shadow of the CrossThe Cross Part II
Jim, Michael, and Loren continue their discussion of the cross. If our Heavenly Father is not sacrificial, then what about the Bible verses that seem to point…
In the Shadow of the CrossThe Cross: Part I
Many views of the cross are problematic because the Father isn't exactly the most endearing person in the story. Is the Father sacrificial? Did the Son have to…
In the Shadow of the CrossDeconstruction
What's the deal with deconstruction? Is it a bad thing? A good thing? Should we embrace it? Or should we run away? In this episode our hosts Jim Durkin…