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That's Not In The Bible - Ep. 16 | Rough Cut Faith

There is a widely accepted claim that Christians are supposed to be "in the world but not of the world."  A problem arises with this idea when just about anyone gets to define what that means and hold others to their fabricated standard.  So is this standard in the Bible?  If so, what is it?  Where do we even get this idea?  Join Scott and Mike this week as they discuss if this whole idea is even Biblical in the first place.

People of God | Living Logos

Consider how James chapter 1:22-27 is central to understanding what it means to live as the people of God.

That's Not In The Bible - Ep. 15 | Rough Cut Faith

When people talk about "taking the Lord's name in vain" they usually are thinking about how we talk about God or reference God.  But that's not in the Bible!  Join Scott and Mike this week as they discuss what it mean according to scripture and how we might be guilty of doing it regularly without even knowing it.

People of God | The Control of Anger

In times of trouble our first response is usually not the best one.  We want to "get back to normal" or make the difficulty go away.  Anger is often our response when things get tense.  But, James gives us another way to live, another way to process conflict and it's begins with dealing with ourselves.

That's Not In The Bible - Ep. 14 | Rough Cut Faith

"To thine own self be true!"  Really?  Is that the best way to live?  What if being true to yourself is damaging to others?  Is that in the Bible?  Join Scott and Mike this week as they talk about what that means, how it gets used poorly and what a Biblical way of thinking might be.

People of God | Living Lives of Purpose

A look at James 1:18 and the reality of who we are in Christ and our call to live lives of purpose in the midst of suffering.

That's Not In The Bible- Ep. 13 | Rough Cut Faith

The "afterlife" is a huge umbrella term that gets misrepresented and distorted constantly in general culture.  So, what's actually in the Bible and what isn't?  Join Scott and Mike this week as they talk about a couple things we often get wrong and what scripture actually does talk about.

People of God | Trusting God's Goodness

When trouble and temptation comes we often interpret it as coming from God.  But that's not what James says.

That's Not In The Bible - Ep. 12 | Rough Cut Faith

Does everything happen for a reason or is the world a dark and chaotic place?  How we understand the role of God in the things happening to us and around us will shape how we engage with God.  Join Scott and Mike as they discuss how the Bible informs our view and how so many of us may believe something that's not actually in the Bible.

People of God | More Than an Empty Tomb

Easter celebrates more than an empty tomb, it's an invitation to embrace hope.