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The Prophet | Restoration of a Kingdom

When Isaiah looks ahead to the Savior, he is looking towards a new plan, he's looking towards a restored people, a restored kingdom, and restored lives.  The coming Messiah would not restore a nation, he would restore all things back to the original intent.

Rough Cut Faith | Are Christians Religious?

Is Christianity a religion or is it more than that? Scott and Mike take a look at what religion is, what makes people religious, and whether or not Christians are supposed to be religious.
We reference this article by Ryan Burge at the beginning of the conversation: https://www.graphsaboutreligion.com/p/what-does-it-mean-to-be-religious

The Prophet | The Servant of the Lord

Isaiah looks ahead to a time when one would come who did all that Israel was supposed to do.  He provides a path towards inhabiting the world as it was always meant to be.

The Prophet | The Greatness of God

Isaiah 40-48

Rough Cut Faith | Spiritual Formation and Public Discourse

We live in a polarized culture, a time when there of clear divisions and angry rhetoric on both sides of the political spectrum.  But there is a way for followers of Christ to rise above the rhetoric and represent his kingdom well.  This week Mike and Scott discuss the book, The Spirit of Our Politics, and how it offers a path away from the chaos and towards peace. 

Rough Cut Faith | Narcissism and The Church

Narcissism is a huge issue in churches all over the world and is at the root of spiritual abuse and manipulation.  This week Scott and Mike discuss the book When Narcissism Comes to Church and how this book helps in identifying the culture that nurtures narcissism and some movement towards healing.

The Prophet | A Good Life

The life of Hezekiah offers a smaller reprieve in the midst of all the darkness in Isaiah.  We can learn from the relatable humanity of this great king and how he stood out as so different from the rest.

The Prophet | How it was and How it will be

The destruction was coming but there was hope for a future.

Rough Cut Faith | Disagreeing Well

Not everyone agrees with us!  Sounds crazy but it's true.  In order to function in a society with multiple opinions, ideas, and cultures, how do we maintain unity without requiring uniformity?  This is the question that Scott and Mike are discussing this week on Rough Cut Faith. 
*audio is a bit weird but we fixed it after six minutes.

Rough Cut Faith | When Ideologies Collide

We live in a culture with a multiplicity of social ideals, beliefs, worldviews, and faith traditions.  How do we engage people in a way that removes barriers and allows for relational connections?  Join Mike and Scott in discussing this challenging topic.