Uncharted Faith https://www.trinitychurchmorton.org/ Trinity Church eric@trinitychurchmorton.org Trinity Church Exploring the difficult and deep questions of faith to find God's TRUTH. Much of the western Christian worldview is being questioned and challenged by people who love JESUS but are frustrated by fundamentalism and evangelicalism. Uncharted Faith, a podcast from Trinity Church, explores those same challenging questions in a safe and open way. These discussions often expose areas of cultural or traditional belief in our lives that may need to be remodeled, realigned, or reaffirmed to reflect a life of abiding in Jesus Christ. Exploring the difficult and deep questions of faith to find God's TRUTH. Much of the western Christian worldview is being questioned and challenged by people who love JESUS but are frustrated by fundamentalism and evangelicalism. Uncharted Faith, a podcast from Trinity Church, explores those same challenging questions in a safe and open way. These discussions often expose areas of cultural or traditional belief in our lives that may need to be remodeled, realigned, or reaffirmed to reflect a life of abiding in Jesus Christ. en © 2026 Trinity Church Morton no Episode 30: Real Life Abiding - Part 3 with Caleb Schwenk Caleb Schwenk, Eric Eidson, Paul Backhaus <p>Caleb Schwenk joins Pastor Paul Backhaus and Eric Eidson for Part 3 of a discussion on what his journey in abiding with Christ has been like. As a father, husband, employee, volunteer, son, brother, friend, and entrepreneur in his 20s, Caleb's busy life is a reflection of the busyness we all experience in the modern environment. He gives us an authentic look inside his experience with the abiding presence of Christ in a real-world setting.</p><p><br></p><p>Join us for PART 3 of this three-part discussion!</p><p><br></p><p>Abiding in Christ can seem like a daunting challenge for people in the midst of real-life situations like school, work, family, etc. Jesus called us to follow him and experience union with Him. He also assured us his burden is light and there is rest for our souls. This unique – and seemingly impossible – invitation is not just for the professional minister or retiree with no kids at home. It is for everyone in every stage of life. How do we accept God’s invitation into deep spiritual realities while fulfilling our responsibilities to the people and world around us?</p><p><br></p> <p>Caleb Schwenk joins Pastor Paul Backhaus and Eric Eidson for Part 3 of a discussion on what his journey in abiding with Christ has been like. As a father, husband, employee, volunteer, son, brother, friend, and entrepreneur in his 20s, Caleb's busy life is a reflection of the busyness we all experience in the modern environment. He gives us an authentic look inside his experience with the abiding presence of Christ in a real-world setting.</p><p><br></p><p>Join us for PART 3 of this three-part discussion!</p><p><br></p><p>Abiding in Christ can seem like a daunting challenge for people in the midst of real-life situations like school, work, family, etc. Jesus called us to follow him and experience union with Him. He also assured us his burden is light and there is rest for our souls. This unique – and seemingly impossible – invitation is not just for the professional minister or retiree with no kids at home. It is for everyone in every stage of life. How do we accept God’s invitation into deep spiritual realities while fulfilling our responsibilities to the people and world around us?</p><p><br></p> Caleb Schwenk joins Pastor Paul Backhaus and Eric Eidson for Part 3 of a discussion on what his journey in abiding with Christ has been like. As a father, husband, employee, volunteer, son, brother, friend, and entrepreneur in his 20s, Caleb's busy life is a reflection of the busyness we all experience in the modern environment. He gives us an authentic look inside his experience with the abiding presence of Christ in a real-world setting.


Join us for PART 3 of this three-part discussion!


Abiding in Christ can seem like a daunting challenge for people in the midst of real-life situations like school, work, family, etc. Jesus called us to follow him and experience union with Him. He also assured us his burden is light and there is rest for our souls. This unique – and seemingly impossible – invitation is not just for the professional minister or retiree with no kids at home. It is for everyone in every stage of life. How do we accept God’s invitation into deep spiritual realities while fulfilling our responsibilities to the people and world around us?


]]> Wed, 18 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2464 1 0ff1c82b78e2ef763bfbd1a23c065c8a no Episode 29: Real Life Abiding - Part 2 with Caleb Schwenk Caleb Schwenk, Eric Eidson, Paul Backhaus <p>Caleb Schwenk joins Pastor Paul Backhaus and Eric Eidson for Part 2 of a discussion on what his journey in abiding with Christ has been like. As a father, husband, employee, volunteer, son, brother, friend, and entrepreneur in his 20s, Caleb's busy life is a reflection of the busyness we all experience in the modern environment. He gives us an authentic look inside his experience with the abiding presence of Christ in a real-world setting.</p><p><br></p><p>Join us for PART 2 of this three-part discussion!</p><p><br></p><p>Abiding in Christ can seem like a daunting challenge for people in the midst of real-life situations like school, work, family, etc. Jesus called us to follow him and experience union with Him. He also assured us his burden is light and there is rest for our souls. This unique – and seemingly impossible – invitation is not just for the professional minister or retiree with no kids at home. It is for everyone in every stage of life. How do we accept God’s invitation into deep spiritual realities while fulfilling our responsibilities to the people and world around us?</p><p><br></p><p><br></p> <p>Caleb Schwenk joins Pastor Paul Backhaus and Eric Eidson for Part 2 of a discussion on what his journey in abiding with Christ has been like. As a father, husband, employee, volunteer, son, brother, friend, and entrepreneur in his 20s, Caleb's busy life is a reflection of the busyness we all experience in the modern environment. He gives us an authentic look inside his experience with the abiding presence of Christ in a real-world setting.</p><p><br></p><p>Join us for PART 2 of this three-part discussion!</p><p><br></p><p>Abiding in Christ can seem like a daunting challenge for people in the midst of real-life situations like school, work, family, etc. Jesus called us to follow him and experience union with Him. He also assured us his burden is light and there is rest for our souls. This unique – and seemingly impossible – invitation is not just for the professional minister or retiree with no kids at home. It is for everyone in every stage of life. How do we accept God’s invitation into deep spiritual realities while fulfilling our responsibilities to the people and world around us?</p><p><br></p><p><br></p> Caleb Schwenk joins Pastor Paul Backhaus and Eric Eidson for Part 2 of a discussion on what his journey in abiding with Christ has been like. As a father, husband, employee, volunteer, son, brother, friend, and entrepreneur in his 20s, Caleb's busy life is a reflection of the busyness we all experience in the modern environment. He gives us an authentic look inside his experience with the abiding presence of Christ in a real-world setting.


Join us for PART 2 of this three-part discussion!


Abiding in Christ can seem like a daunting challenge for people in the midst of real-life situations like school, work, family, etc. Jesus called us to follow him and experience union with Him. He also assured us his burden is light and there is rest for our souls. This unique – and seemingly impossible – invitation is not just for the professional minister or retiree with no kids at home. It is for everyone in every stage of life. How do we accept God’s invitation into deep spiritual realities while fulfilling our responsibilities to the people and world around us?



]]> Wed, 28 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2095 2 aedd6747d6b1475eed4be72ded05a82f no Episode 28: Real Life Abiding - Part 1 with Caleb Schwenk Caleb Schwenk, Eric Eidson, Paul Backhaus <p>Abiding in Christ can seem like a daunting challenge for people in the midst of real-life situations like school, work, family, etc. Jesus called us to follow him and experience union with Him. He also assured us his burden is light and there is rest for our souls. This unique – and seemingly impossible – invitation is not just for the professional minister or retiree with no kids at home. It is for everyone in every stage of life. How do we accept God’s invitation into deep spiritual realities while fulfilling our responsibilities to the people and world around us? </p><p><br></p><p>Caleb Schwenk joins Pastor Paul Backhaus and Eric Eidson for a discussion on what his journey in abiding with Christ has been like. As a father, husband, employee, volunteer, son, brother, friend, and entrepreneur in his 20s, Caleb's busy life is a reflection of the busyness we all experience in the modern environment. He gives us an authentic look inside his experience with the abiding presence of Christ in a real world setting.</p><p><br></p><p>Join us for PART 1 of this three part discussion!</p> <p>Abiding in Christ can seem like a daunting challenge for people in the midst of real-life situations like school, work, family, etc. Jesus called us to follow him and experience union with Him. He also assured us his burden is light and there is rest for our souls. This unique – and seemingly impossible – invitation is not just for the professional minister or retiree with no kids at home. It is for everyone in every stage of life. How do we accept God’s invitation into deep spiritual realities while fulfilling our responsibilities to the people and world around us? </p><p><br></p><p>Caleb Schwenk joins Pastor Paul Backhaus and Eric Eidson for a discussion on what his journey in abiding with Christ has been like. As a father, husband, employee, volunteer, son, brother, friend, and entrepreneur in his 20s, Caleb's busy life is a reflection of the busyness we all experience in the modern environment. He gives us an authentic look inside his experience with the abiding presence of Christ in a real world setting.</p><p><br></p><p>Join us for PART 1 of this three part discussion!</p> Abiding in Christ can seem like a daunting challenge for people in the midst of real-life situations like school, work, family, etc. Jesus called us to follow him and experience union with Him. He also assured us his burden is light and there is rest for our souls. This unique – and seemingly impossible – invitation is not just for the professional minister or retiree with no kids at home. It is for everyone in every stage of life. How do we accept God’s invitation into deep spiritual realities while fulfilling our responsibilities to the people and world around us?


Caleb Schwenk joins Pastor Paul Backhaus and Eric Eidson for a discussion on what his journey in abiding with Christ has been like. As a father, husband, employee, volunteer, son, brother, friend, and entrepreneur in his 20s, Caleb's busy life is a reflection of the busyness we all experience in the modern environment. He gives us an authentic look inside his experience with the abiding presence of Christ in a real world setting.


Join us for PART 1 of this three part discussion!

]]> Wed, 07 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2024 3 0a7bb14b49f2bf9cb2a87b0a8d7e09df no Episode 27: The Indwelling Presence - Part 3 Special Guest - Bob See Bob See, Eric Eidson, Paul Backhaus <p>Abiding in Christ and Christian Mysticism must be rooted in the presence of Holy Spirit. There is a mistaken perspective that the practices and disciplines of abiding/mysticism will lead us into the presence of Holy Spirit/Jesus/the Father. The reality is that those disciplines and practices are fruitless APART from the presence of Holy Spirit in our lives. The presence is the starting point and the path.</p><p><br></p><p>This is Part 3 of our discussion with Bob See about the critical role our relationship with Holy Spirit has on our walk with God.</p><p><br></p><p>Directional Questions:</p><p>• How do you see Holy Spirit engage in your journey of Christian spirituality? </p><p>• How does the language we use - “baptism of Holy Spirit,” “indwelling,” “filled,” etc. – impact our understanding of Holy Spirit?</p><p>• Where do the gifts and fruit of Holy Spirit fit into these practices of Christian Mysticism?</p><p>• Do we choose the indwelling of the Holy Spirit or just surrender to what is already done?</p><p>• What perspectives need to change regarding the indwelling and our journey with Holy Spirit?</p><p>• What is the role of spiritual disciplines in our relationship to Holy Spirit?</p> <p>Abiding in Christ and Christian Mysticism must be rooted in the presence of Holy Spirit. There is a mistaken perspective that the practices and disciplines of abiding/mysticism will lead us into the presence of Holy Spirit/Jesus/the Father. The reality is that those disciplines and practices are fruitless APART from the presence of Holy Spirit in our lives. The presence is the starting point and the path.</p><p><br></p><p>This is Part 3 of our discussion with Bob See about the critical role our relationship with Holy Spirit has on our walk with God.</p><p><br></p><p>Directional Questions:</p><p>• How do you see Holy Spirit engage in your journey of Christian spirituality? </p><p>• How does the language we use - “baptism of Holy Spirit,” “indwelling,” “filled,” etc. – impact our understanding of Holy Spirit?</p><p>• Where do the gifts and fruit of Holy Spirit fit into these practices of Christian Mysticism?</p><p>• Do we choose the indwelling of the Holy Spirit or just surrender to what is already done?</p><p>• What perspectives need to change regarding the indwelling and our journey with Holy Spirit?</p><p>• What is the role of spiritual disciplines in our relationship to Holy Spirit?</p> Abiding in Christ and Christian Mysticism must be rooted in the presence of Holy Spirit. There is a mistaken perspective that the practices and disciplines of abiding/mysticism will lead us into the presence of Holy Spirit/Jesus/the Father. The reality is that those disciplines and practices are fruitless APART from the presence of Holy Spirit in our lives. The presence is the starting point and the path.


This is Part 3 of our discussion with Bob See about the critical role our relationship with Holy Spirit has on our walk with God.


Directional Questions:

• How do you see Holy Spirit engage in your journey of Christian spirituality? 

• How does the language we use - “baptism of Holy Spirit,” “indwelling,” “filled,” etc. – impact our understanding of Holy Spirit?

• Where do the gifts and fruit of Holy Spirit fit into these practices of Christian Mysticism?

• Do we choose the indwelling of the Holy Spirit or just surrender to what is already done?

• What perspectives need to change regarding the indwelling and our journey with Holy Spirit?

• What is the role of spiritual disciplines in our relationship to Holy Spirit?

]]> Wed, 09 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1974 4 5126b97fc734bc11a132de05cc7d9f55 no Episode 26: The Indwelling Presence - Part 2 With Bob See Bob See, Eric Eidson, Paul Backhaus <p>Abiding in Christ and Christian Mysticism must be rooted in the presence of Holy Spirit. There is a mistaken perspective that the practices and disciplines of abiding/mysticism will lead us into the presence of Holy Spirit/Jesus/the Father. The reality is that those disciplines and practices are fruitless APART from the presence of Holy Spirit in our lives. The presence is the starting point and the path. </p><p><br></p><p>This is Part 2 of our discussion with Bob See about the critical role our relationship with Holy Spirit has on our walk with God.</p><p><br></p><p>Directional Questions:</p><p>• How do you see Holy Spirit engage in your journey of Christian spirituality? </p><p>• How does the language we use - “baptism of Holy Spirit,” “indwelling,” “filled,” etc. – impact our understanding of Holy Spirit?</p><p>• Where do the gifts and fruit of Holy Spirit fit into these practices of Christian Mysticism?</p><p>• Do we choose the indwelling of the Holy Spirit or just surrender to what is already done?</p><p>• What perspectives need to change regarding the indwelling and our journey with Holy Spirit?</p><p>• What is the role of spiritual disciplines in our relationship to Holy Spirit?</p> <p>Abiding in Christ and Christian Mysticism must be rooted in the presence of Holy Spirit. There is a mistaken perspective that the practices and disciplines of abiding/mysticism will lead us into the presence of Holy Spirit/Jesus/the Father. The reality is that those disciplines and practices are fruitless APART from the presence of Holy Spirit in our lives. The presence is the starting point and the path. </p><p><br></p><p>This is Part 2 of our discussion with Bob See about the critical role our relationship with Holy Spirit has on our walk with God.</p><p><br></p><p>Directional Questions:</p><p>• How do you see Holy Spirit engage in your journey of Christian spirituality? </p><p>• How does the language we use - “baptism of Holy Spirit,” “indwelling,” “filled,” etc. – impact our understanding of Holy Spirit?</p><p>• Where do the gifts and fruit of Holy Spirit fit into these practices of Christian Mysticism?</p><p>• Do we choose the indwelling of the Holy Spirit or just surrender to what is already done?</p><p>• What perspectives need to change regarding the indwelling and our journey with Holy Spirit?</p><p>• What is the role of spiritual disciplines in our relationship to Holy Spirit?</p> Abiding in Christ and Christian Mysticism must be rooted in the presence of Holy Spirit. There is a mistaken perspective that the practices and disciplines of abiding/mysticism will lead us into the presence of Holy Spirit/Jesus/the Father. The reality is that those disciplines and practices are fruitless APART from the presence of Holy Spirit in our lives. The presence is the starting point and the path.


This is Part 2 of our discussion with Bob See about the critical role our relationship with Holy Spirit has on our walk with God.


Directional Questions:

• How do you see Holy Spirit engage in your journey of Christian spirituality? 

• How does the language we use - “baptism of Holy Spirit,” “indwelling,” “filled,” etc. – impact our understanding of Holy Spirit?

• Where do the gifts and fruit of Holy Spirit fit into these practices of Christian Mysticism?

• Do we choose the indwelling of the Holy Spirit or just surrender to what is already done?

• What perspectives need to change regarding the indwelling and our journey with Holy Spirit?

• What is the role of spiritual disciplines in our relationship to Holy Spirit?

]]> Wed, 19 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1867 5 f6a28eae77bd6c732dc1cb350b580a7e no Episode 25: The Indwelling Presence - Part 1 with Bob See Bob See, Eric Eidson, Paul Backhaus <p>Abiding in Christ and Christian Mysticism must be rooted in the presence of Holy Spirit. There is a mistaken perspective that the practices and disciplines of abiding/mysticism will lead us into the presence of Holy Spirit/Jesus/the Father. The reality is that those disciplines and practices are fruitless APART from the presence of Holy Spirit in our lives. The presence is the starting point and the path. This conversation will revolve around the nature, role, power, and person of Holy Spirit.</p><p><br></p><p>Directional Questions:</p><p>• How do you see Holy Spirit engage in your journey of Christian spirituality? </p><p>• How does the language we use - “baptism of Holy Spirit,” “indwelling,” “filled,” etc. – impact our understanding of Holy Spirit?</p><p>• Where do the gifts and fruit of Holy Spirit fit into these practices of Christian Mysticism?</p><p>• Do we choose the indwelling of the Holy Spirit or just surrender to what is already done?</p><p>• What perspectives need to change regarding the indwelling and our journey with Holy Spirit?</p><p>• What is the role of spiritual disciplines in our relationship to Holy Spirit?</p><p><br></p> <p>Abiding in Christ and Christian Mysticism must be rooted in the presence of Holy Spirit. There is a mistaken perspective that the practices and disciplines of abiding/mysticism will lead us into the presence of Holy Spirit/Jesus/the Father. The reality is that those disciplines and practices are fruitless APART from the presence of Holy Spirit in our lives. The presence is the starting point and the path. This conversation will revolve around the nature, role, power, and person of Holy Spirit.</p><p><br></p><p>Directional Questions:</p><p>• How do you see Holy Spirit engage in your journey of Christian spirituality? </p><p>• How does the language we use - “baptism of Holy Spirit,” “indwelling,” “filled,” etc. – impact our understanding of Holy Spirit?</p><p>• Where do the gifts and fruit of Holy Spirit fit into these practices of Christian Mysticism?</p><p>• Do we choose the indwelling of the Holy Spirit or just surrender to what is already done?</p><p>• What perspectives need to change regarding the indwelling and our journey with Holy Spirit?</p><p>• What is the role of spiritual disciplines in our relationship to Holy Spirit?</p><p><br></p> Abiding in Christ and Christian Mysticism must be rooted in the presence of Holy Spirit. There is a mistaken perspective that the practices and disciplines of abiding/mysticism will lead us into the presence of Holy Spirit/Jesus/the Father. The reality is that those disciplines and practices are fruitless APART from the presence of Holy Spirit in our lives. The presence is the starting point and the path. This conversation will revolve around the nature, role, power, and person of Holy Spirit.


Directional Questions:

• How do you see Holy Spirit engage in your journey of Christian spirituality? 

• How does the language we use - “baptism of Holy Spirit,” “indwelling,” “filled,” etc. – impact our understanding of Holy Spirit?

• Where do the gifts and fruit of Holy Spirit fit into these practices of Christian Mysticism?

• Do we choose the indwelling of the Holy Spirit or just surrender to what is already done?

• What perspectives need to change regarding the indwelling and our journey with Holy Spirit?

• What is the role of spiritual disciplines in our relationship to Holy Spirit?


]]> Wed, 26 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1957 6 577a6ebf49e5eac8bf948f3fb14e8a0a no Episode 24: The Art of Abiding - Part 2 with Paul, Doug, and Eric Doug Iha, Eric Eidson, Paul Backhaus <p>Join Pastor Paul Backhaus, Doug Iha, and Eric Eidson for part 2 of the discussion focused on the Art of Abiding</p><p><br></p><p>In 2024, Uncharted Faith explored the language and principles of the New/Christic Covenant to uncover areas of our belief that might not align with the Christic Covenant. The core principle of ABIDE emerged in almost every conversation. Abiding seems to be more of an art than a discipline (although discipline can improve art). We want to explore the language and practices of the art of abiding not for the sake of being mystical, but to find ourselves in union with Christ - a place of BEHOLDING HIS PRESENCE.</p> <p>Join Pastor Paul Backhaus, Doug Iha, and Eric Eidson for part 2 of the discussion focused on the Art of Abiding</p><p><br></p><p>In 2024, Uncharted Faith explored the language and principles of the New/Christic Covenant to uncover areas of our belief that might not align with the Christic Covenant. The core principle of ABIDE emerged in almost every conversation. Abiding seems to be more of an art than a discipline (although discipline can improve art). We want to explore the language and practices of the art of abiding not for the sake of being mystical, but to find ourselves in union with Christ - a place of BEHOLDING HIS PRESENCE.</p> Join Pastor Paul Backhaus, Doug Iha, and Eric Eidson for part 2 of the discussion focused on the Art of Abiding


In 2024, Uncharted Faith explored the language and principles of the New/Christic Covenant to uncover areas of our belief that might not align with the Christic Covenant. The core principle of ABIDE emerged in almost every conversation. Abiding seems to be more of an art than a discipline (although discipline can improve art). We want to explore the language and practices of the art of abiding not for the sake of being mystical, but to find ourselves in union with Christ - a place of BEHOLDING HIS PRESENCE.

]]> Wed, 05 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2448 7 2b4740130c9d79d58f01ed2eda0ff3ee no Episode 23: The Art of Abiding with Paul Backhaus, Doug Iha, and Eric Eidson Doug Iha, Eric Eidson, Paul Backhaus <p>Join Pastor Paul Backhaus, Doug Iha, and Eric Eidson as they open a new season of Uncharted Faith focused on the Art of Abiding. </p><p><br></p><p>In 2024, Uncharted Faith explored the language and principles of the New/Christic Covenant to uncover areas of our belief that might not align with the Christic Covenant. The core principle of ABIDE emerged in almost every conversation. Abiding seems to be more of an art than a discipline (although discipline can improve art). We want to explore the language and practices of the art of abiding not for the sake of being mystical, but to find ourselves in union with Christ - a place of BEHOLDING HIS PRESENCE. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p> <p>Join Pastor Paul Backhaus, Doug Iha, and Eric Eidson as they open a new season of Uncharted Faith focused on the Art of Abiding. </p><p><br></p><p>In 2024, Uncharted Faith explored the language and principles of the New/Christic Covenant to uncover areas of our belief that might not align with the Christic Covenant. The core principle of ABIDE emerged in almost every conversation. Abiding seems to be more of an art than a discipline (although discipline can improve art). We want to explore the language and practices of the art of abiding not for the sake of being mystical, but to find ourselves in union with Christ - a place of BEHOLDING HIS PRESENCE. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p> Join Pastor Paul Backhaus, Doug Iha, and Eric Eidson as they open a new season of Uncharted Faith focused on the Art of Abiding.


In 2024, Uncharted Faith explored the language and principles of the New/Christic Covenant to uncover areas of our belief that might not align with the Christic Covenant. The core principle of ABIDE emerged in almost every conversation. Abiding seems to be more of an art than a discipline (although discipline can improve art). We want to explore the language and practices of the art of abiding not for the sake of being mystical, but to find ourselves in union with Christ - a place of BEHOLDING HIS PRESENCE.



]]> Wed, 22 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1869 8 ff719f72d1c6296f677f095c5e9d090d no Episode 22: Reconciliation of All things - Part 3 with Bill Vanderbush Bill Vanderbush, Eric Eidson, Paul Backhaus <p>This is the conclusion our discussion on The Reconciliation of All Things with Bill Vanderbush. Bill is on staff at Bethel Austin and is the author of Reckless Grace.</p><p><br></p><p>Misunderstandings or confusion about what, why, and how God’s reconciliation works has created massive divisions in His body. This discussion digs into these concepts of reconciliation, condemnation, judgement, and innocence. </p> <p>This is the conclusion our discussion on The Reconciliation of All Things with Bill Vanderbush. Bill is on staff at Bethel Austin and is the author of Reckless Grace.</p><p><br></p><p>Misunderstandings or confusion about what, why, and how God’s reconciliation works has created massive divisions in His body. This discussion digs into these concepts of reconciliation, condemnation, judgement, and innocence. </p> This is the conclusion our discussion on The Reconciliation of All Things with Bill Vanderbush. Bill is on staff at Bethel Austin and is the author of Reckless Grace.


Misunderstandings or confusion about what, why, and how God’s reconciliation works has created massive divisions in His body. This discussion digs into these concepts of reconciliation, condemnation, judgement, and innocence.

]]> Wed, 25 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3159 9 0d82ad0a16fbb4ad726234fe028213b0 no Episode 21: Reconciliation of All Things - Part 2 with Bill Vanderbush Bill Vanderbush, Eric Eidson, Paul Backhaus <p>This is Part 2 of our discussion on The Reconciliation of All Things with Bill Vanderbush. Bill is on staff at Bethel Austin and is the author of Reckless Grace.</p><p><br></p><p>Misunderstandings or confusion about what, why, and how God’s reconciliation works has created massive divisions in His body. This discussion digs into these concepts of reconciliation, condemnation, judgement, and innocence. </p><p><br></p> <p>This is Part 2 of our discussion on The Reconciliation of All Things with Bill Vanderbush. Bill is on staff at Bethel Austin and is the author of Reckless Grace.</p><p><br></p><p>Misunderstandings or confusion about what, why, and how God’s reconciliation works has created massive divisions in His body. This discussion digs into these concepts of reconciliation, condemnation, judgement, and innocence. </p><p><br></p> This is Part 2 of our discussion on The Reconciliation of All Things with Bill Vanderbush. Bill is on staff at Bethel Austin and is the author of Reckless Grace.


Misunderstandings or confusion about what, why, and how God’s reconciliation works has created massive divisions in His body. This discussion digs into these concepts of reconciliation, condemnation, judgement, and innocence.


]]> Wed, 11 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2879 10 c7fec99c24bd539c979907abab99b50e no Episode 20: Reconciliation of All Things - Part 1 with Bill Vanderbush Bill Vanderbush, Eric Eidson, Paul Backhaus <p>The Apostle Paul sets up a tension between God reconciling all things to himself (2 Cor. 5:19), and the idea that ALL have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23). The nature of reconciliation and judgement – and God’s plan for both – reveal something about both who HE is and who we are because of Him. </p><p><br></p><p>Misunderstandings or confusion about what, why, and how God’s reconciliation works has created massive divisions in His body. This discussion will dig into these concepts of reconciliation, condemnation, judgement, and innocence. </p><p><br></p><p>Bill Vanderbush, of Bethel Austin and author of Reckless Grace, joins Pastors Paul and Eric for a 3-part discussion of the Reconciliation of All Things. The discussion was hosted in front of a live audience.</p> <p>The Apostle Paul sets up a tension between God reconciling all things to himself (2 Cor. 5:19), and the idea that ALL have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23). The nature of reconciliation and judgement – and God’s plan for both – reveal something about both who HE is and who we are because of Him. </p><p><br></p><p>Misunderstandings or confusion about what, why, and how God’s reconciliation works has created massive divisions in His body. This discussion will dig into these concepts of reconciliation, condemnation, judgement, and innocence. </p><p><br></p><p>Bill Vanderbush, of Bethel Austin and author of Reckless Grace, joins Pastors Paul and Eric for a 3-part discussion of the Reconciliation of All Things. The discussion was hosted in front of a live audience.</p> The Apostle Paul sets up a tension between God reconciling all things to himself (2 Cor. 5:19), and the idea that ALL have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23). The nature of reconciliation and judgement – and God’s plan for both – reveal something about both who HE is and who we are because of Him.


Misunderstandings or confusion about what, why, and how God’s reconciliation works has created massive divisions in His body. This discussion will dig into these concepts of reconciliation, condemnation, judgement, and innocence.


Bill Vanderbush, of Bethel Austin and author of Reckless Grace, joins Pastors Paul and Eric for a 3-part discussion of the Reconciliation of All Things. The discussion was hosted in front of a live audience.

]]> Wed, 27 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2978 11 e97b1d322ab85bc0faebb90ff0b099b5 no Episode 18: Freedom in the Kingdom - Part 2 with Jessie Shanks and Kristy Jones Jessie Shanks, Kristy Jones, Paul Backhaus <p>Part 2 of a discussion on mental, emotional, and spiritual freedom in the Kingdom of God. Kristy Jones is the leader of the Freedom Ministry at Trinity Church and Jessie Shanks is a licensed and practicing mental health therapist.</p><p><br></p><p>The Gospel of Jesus Christ promises healing and restoration in the spirit, soul, mind, and body (Luke 4:18-21). However, it does not take long to discover the lifelong difficulties followers of Jesus Christ experience in their lives that remain unresolved. The Jesus movement and Charismatic renewal forced the church to address the dissonance presented in the life of a believer that extends beyond the didactic teaching of scripture: teach truth, believe correctly, and be healed. Missing from this protocol is addressing an individual's emotional, mental, and spiritual component of their being and the impact that trauma has on the development of an individual. The inner healing movement, in response, created space for individuals to present themselves with the caring facilitation of trained prayer counselors to address the events that continue to impact their present-day lives in private ministry.</p><p><br></p><p>Due to the work of committed theologians, academics, psychiatrists, psychologists, and therapists, the discipline of psychology and mental health counseling has also provided a means of healing for individuals. The conversation will explore the commonalities of the two modalities and how they can complement one another within the local church. In light of the Christic covenant, what is each modality attempting to achieve? How does one know they have experienced healing?</p> <p>Part 2 of a discussion on mental, emotional, and spiritual freedom in the Kingdom of God. Kristy Jones is the leader of the Freedom Ministry at Trinity Church and Jessie Shanks is a licensed and practicing mental health therapist.</p><p><br></p><p>The Gospel of Jesus Christ promises healing and restoration in the spirit, soul, mind, and body (Luke 4:18-21). However, it does not take long to discover the lifelong difficulties followers of Jesus Christ experience in their lives that remain unresolved. The Jesus movement and Charismatic renewal forced the church to address the dissonance presented in the life of a believer that extends beyond the didactic teaching of scripture: teach truth, believe correctly, and be healed. Missing from this protocol is addressing an individual's emotional, mental, and spiritual component of their being and the impact that trauma has on the development of an individual. The inner healing movement, in response, created space for individuals to present themselves with the caring facilitation of trained prayer counselors to address the events that continue to impact their present-day lives in private ministry.</p><p><br></p><p>Due to the work of committed theologians, academics, psychiatrists, psychologists, and therapists, the discipline of psychology and mental health counseling has also provided a means of healing for individuals. The conversation will explore the commonalities of the two modalities and how they can complement one another within the local church. In light of the Christic covenant, what is each modality attempting to achieve? How does one know they have experienced healing?</p> Part 2 of a discussion on mental, emotional, and spiritual freedom in the Kingdom of God. Kristy Jones is the leader of the Freedom Ministry at Trinity Church and Jessie Shanks is a licensed and practicing mental health therapist.


The Gospel of Jesus Christ promises healing and restoration in the spirit, soul, mind, and body (Luke 4:18-21). However, it does not take long to discover the lifelong difficulties followers of Jesus Christ experience in their lives that remain unresolved. The Jesus movement and Charismatic renewal forced the church to address the dissonance presented in the life of a believer that extends beyond the didactic teaching of scripture: teach truth, believe correctly, and be healed. Missing from this protocol is addressing an individual's emotional, mental, and spiritual component of their being and the impact that trauma has on the development of an individual. The inner healing movement, in response, created space for individuals to present themselves with the caring facilitation of trained prayer counselors to address the events that continue to impact their present-day lives in private ministry.


Due to the work of committed theologians, academics, psychiatrists, psychologists, and therapists, the discipline of psychology and mental health counseling has also provided a means of healing for individuals. The conversation will explore the commonalities of the two modalities and how they can complement one another within the local church. In light of the Christic covenant, what is each modality attempting to achieve? How does one know they have experienced healing?

]]> Thu, 31 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2782 12 ba0d4186af961d26ddd932b451955ac7 no Episode 17: Freedom in the Kingdom - Part 1 with Jessie Shanks and Kristy Jones Jessie Shanks, Kristy Jones, Paul Backhaus <p>Featuring a discussion on mental, emotional, and spiritual freedom in the Kingdom of God. Kristy Jones is the leader of the Freedom Ministry at Trinity Church and Jessie Shanks is a licensed and practicing mental health therapist.</p><p><br></p><p>The Gospel of Jesus Christ promises healing and restoration in the spirit, soul, mind, and body (Luke 4:18-21). However, it does not take long to discover the lifelong difficulties followers of Jesus Christ experience in their lives that remain unresolved. The Jesus movement and Charismatic renewal forced the church to address the dissonance presented in the life of a believer that extends beyond the didactic teaching of scripture: teach truth, believe correctly, and be healed. Missing from this protocol is addressing an individual's emotional, mental, and spiritual component of their being and the impact that trauma has on the development of an individual. The inner healing movement, in response, created space for individuals to present themselves with the caring facilitation of trained prayer counselors to address the events that continue to impact their present-day lives in private ministry.</p><p><br></p><p>Due to the work of committed theologians, academics, psychiatrists, psychologists, and therapists, the discipline of psychology and mental health counseling has also provided a means of healing for individuals. The conversation will explore the commonalities of the two modalities and how they can complement one another within the local church. In light of the Christic covenant, what is each modality attempting to achieve? How does one know they have experienced healing?</p> <p>Featuring a discussion on mental, emotional, and spiritual freedom in the Kingdom of God. Kristy Jones is the leader of the Freedom Ministry at Trinity Church and Jessie Shanks is a licensed and practicing mental health therapist.</p><p><br></p><p>The Gospel of Jesus Christ promises healing and restoration in the spirit, soul, mind, and body (Luke 4:18-21). However, it does not take long to discover the lifelong difficulties followers of Jesus Christ experience in their lives that remain unresolved. The Jesus movement and Charismatic renewal forced the church to address the dissonance presented in the life of a believer that extends beyond the didactic teaching of scripture: teach truth, believe correctly, and be healed. Missing from this protocol is addressing an individual's emotional, mental, and spiritual component of their being and the impact that trauma has on the development of an individual. The inner healing movement, in response, created space for individuals to present themselves with the caring facilitation of trained prayer counselors to address the events that continue to impact their present-day lives in private ministry.</p><p><br></p><p>Due to the work of committed theologians, academics, psychiatrists, psychologists, and therapists, the discipline of psychology and mental health counseling has also provided a means of healing for individuals. The conversation will explore the commonalities of the two modalities and how they can complement one another within the local church. In light of the Christic covenant, what is each modality attempting to achieve? How does one know they have experienced healing?</p> Featuring a discussion on mental, emotional, and spiritual freedom in the Kingdom of God. Kristy Jones is the leader of the Freedom Ministry at Trinity Church and Jessie Shanks is a licensed and practicing mental health therapist.


The Gospel of Jesus Christ promises healing and restoration in the spirit, soul, mind, and body (Luke 4:18-21). However, it does not take long to discover the lifelong difficulties followers of Jesus Christ experience in their lives that remain unresolved. The Jesus movement and Charismatic renewal forced the church to address the dissonance presented in the life of a believer that extends beyond the didactic teaching of scripture: teach truth, believe correctly, and be healed. Missing from this protocol is addressing an individual's emotional, mental, and spiritual component of their being and the impact that trauma has on the development of an individual. The inner healing movement, in response, created space for individuals to present themselves with the caring facilitation of trained prayer counselors to address the events that continue to impact their present-day lives in private ministry.


Due to the work of committed theologians, academics, psychiatrists, psychologists, and therapists, the discipline of psychology and mental health counseling has also provided a means of healing for individuals. The conversation will explore the commonalities of the two modalities and how they can complement one another within the local church. In light of the Christic covenant, what is each modality attempting to achieve? How does one know they have experienced healing?

]]> Wed, 09 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2996 13 13dd9ed8dc4c26402174dcc34423a017 no Episode 16: Living from Eternity - Part 3 featuring Joshua Minter Eric Eidson, Joshua Minter, Paul Backhaus <p>This is the third and final part of our series with Joshua Minter, founder of Global Mercy Missions out of South Africa and Chicago, IL. You can learn more about Joshua at <a href="http://www.globalmercymissions.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.globalmercymissions.com.</a></p><p> </p><p>Evangelism and evangelism tools have typically been focused on “salvation”. When we look at what “being saved” means, the emphasis falls heavily on salvation from Hell or salvation to Heaven. In other words, the primary selling point of giving our lives to Christ is what happens AFTER this life we currently live.</p><p><br></p><p>Yet Jesus said he came that we might have life ABUNDANTLY. He consistently referred to ETERNAL life . . . How does the Christic understanding of ETERNAL-Life vs. AFTER-Life impact our daily experience, choices, and relationships? How does it affect our ministry to others?</p><p><br></p><p>Join us for this discussion on the after-life, Eternal life, and evangelism!</p> <p>This is the third and final part of our series with Joshua Minter, founder of Global Mercy Missions out of South Africa and Chicago, IL. You can learn more about Joshua at <a href="http://www.globalmercymissions.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.globalmercymissions.com.</a></p><p> </p><p>Evangelism and evangelism tools have typically been focused on “salvation”. When we look at what “being saved” means, the emphasis falls heavily on salvation from Hell or salvation to Heaven. In other words, the primary selling point of giving our lives to Christ is what happens AFTER this life we currently live.</p><p><br></p><p>Yet Jesus said he came that we might have life ABUNDANTLY. He consistently referred to ETERNAL life . . . How does the Christic understanding of ETERNAL-Life vs. AFTER-Life impact our daily experience, choices, and relationships? How does it affect our ministry to others?</p><p><br></p><p>Join us for this discussion on the after-life, Eternal life, and evangelism!</p> This is the third and final part of our series with Joshua Minter, founder of Global Mercy Missions out of South Africa and Chicago, IL. You can learn more about Joshua at www.globalmercymissions.com.

Evangelism and evangelism tools have typically been focused on “salvation”. When we look at what “being saved” means, the emphasis falls heavily on salvation from Hell or salvation to Heaven. In other words, the primary selling point of giving our lives to Christ is what happens AFTER this life we currently live.


Yet Jesus said he came that we might have life ABUNDANTLY. He consistently referred to ETERNAL life . . . How does the Christic understanding of ETERNAL-Life vs. AFTER-Life impact our daily experience, choices, and relationships? How does it affect our ministry to others?


Join us for this discussion on the after-life, Eternal life, and evangelism!

]]> Wed, 25 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2926 14 15064a5f47efb9f460d28e780be9ee62 no Episode 15: Living from Eternity - Part 2 featuring Joshua Minter Eric Eidson, Joshua Minter, Paul Backhaus <p>This is the second part of our series with Joshua Minter, founder of of Global Mercy Missions out of South Africa and Chicago, IL. You can learn more about Joshua at <a href="http://www.globalmercymissions.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.globalmercymissions.com.</a></p><p> </p><p>Evangelism and evangelism tools have typically been focused on “salvation”. When we look at what “being saved” means, the emphasis falls heavily on salvation from Hell or salvation to Heaven. In other words, the primary selling point of giving our lives to Christ is what happens AFTER this life we currently live.</p><p><br></p><p>Yet Jesus said he came that we might have life ABUNDANTLY. He consistently referred to ETERNAL life . . . How does the Christic understanding of ETERNAL-Life vs. AFTER-Life impact our daily experience, choices, and relationships? How does it affect our ministry to others?</p><p><br></p><p>Join us for this discussion on the after-life, Eternal life, and evangelism!</p> <p>This is the second part of our series with Joshua Minter, founder of of Global Mercy Missions out of South Africa and Chicago, IL. You can learn more about Joshua at <a href="http://www.globalmercymissions.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.globalmercymissions.com.</a></p><p> </p><p>Evangelism and evangelism tools have typically been focused on “salvation”. When we look at what “being saved” means, the emphasis falls heavily on salvation from Hell or salvation to Heaven. In other words, the primary selling point of giving our lives to Christ is what happens AFTER this life we currently live.</p><p><br></p><p>Yet Jesus said he came that we might have life ABUNDANTLY. He consistently referred to ETERNAL life . . . How does the Christic understanding of ETERNAL-Life vs. AFTER-Life impact our daily experience, choices, and relationships? How does it affect our ministry to others?</p><p><br></p><p>Join us for this discussion on the after-life, Eternal life, and evangelism!</p> This is the second part of our series with Joshua Minter, founder of of Global Mercy Missions out of South Africa and Chicago, IL. You can learn more about Joshua at www.globalmercymissions.com.

 

Evangelism and evangelism tools have typically been focused on “salvation”. When we look at what “being saved” means, the emphasis falls heavily on salvation from Hell or salvation to Heaven. In other words, the primary selling point of giving our lives to Christ is what happens AFTER this life we currently live.


Yet Jesus said he came that we might have life ABUNDANTLY. He consistently referred to ETERNAL life . . . How does the Christic understanding of ETERNAL-Life vs. AFTER-Life impact our daily experience, choices, and relationships? How does it affect our ministry to others?


Join us for this discussion on the after-life, Eternal life, and evangelism!

]]> Wed, 11 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2215 15 5778b6ba977c2636482e21897b48cc3e no Episode 14: Living from Eternity - Part 1 Featuring Joshua Minter Eric Eidson, Joshua Minter, Paul Backhaus <p>This is the first of a 3-part series with Joshua Minter, founder of of Global Mercy Missions out of South Africa and Chicago, IL. You can learn more about Joshua at <a href="http://www.globalmercymissions.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.globalmercymissions.com.</a></p><p> </p><p>Evangelism and evangelism tools have typically been focused on “salvation”. When we look at what “being saved” means, the emphasis falls heavily on salvation from Hell or salvation to Heaven. In other words, the primary selling point of giving our lives to Christ is what happens AFTER this life we currently live.</p><p><br></p><p>Yet Jesus said he came that we might have life ABUNDANTLY. He consistently referred to ETERNAL life . . . How does the Christic understanding of ETERNAL-Life vs. AFTER-Life impact our daily experience, choices, and relationships? How does it affect our ministry to others?</p><p><br></p><p>Join us for this discussion on the after-life, Eternal life, and evangelism!</p><p><br></p><p><br></p> <p>This is the first of a 3-part series with Joshua Minter, founder of of Global Mercy Missions out of South Africa and Chicago, IL. You can learn more about Joshua at <a href="http://www.globalmercymissions.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.globalmercymissions.com.</a></p><p> </p><p>Evangelism and evangelism tools have typically been focused on “salvation”. When we look at what “being saved” means, the emphasis falls heavily on salvation from Hell or salvation to Heaven. In other words, the primary selling point of giving our lives to Christ is what happens AFTER this life we currently live.</p><p><br></p><p>Yet Jesus said he came that we might have life ABUNDANTLY. He consistently referred to ETERNAL life . . . How does the Christic understanding of ETERNAL-Life vs. AFTER-Life impact our daily experience, choices, and relationships? How does it affect our ministry to others?</p><p><br></p><p>Join us for this discussion on the after-life, Eternal life, and evangelism!</p><p><br></p><p><br></p> This is the first of a 3-part series with Joshua Minter, founder of of Global Mercy Missions out of South Africa and Chicago, IL. You can learn more about Joshua at www.globalmercymissions.com.

Evangelism and evangelism tools have typically been focused on “salvation”. When we look at what “being saved” means, the emphasis falls heavily on salvation from Hell or salvation to Heaven. In other words, the primary selling point of giving our lives to Christ is what happens AFTER this life we currently live.


Yet Jesus said he came that we might have life ABUNDANTLY. He consistently referred to ETERNAL life . . . How does the Christic understanding of ETERNAL-Life vs. AFTER-Life impact our daily experience, choices, and relationships? How does it affect our ministry to others?


Join us for this discussion on the after-life, Eternal life, and evangelism!



]]> Wed, 28 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2934 16 db98cef84fdc4bf0480580b82fe7e6d3 no Episode 13: Morality and Holiness - Part 3 Featuring Rodney Drury Eric Eidson, Paul Backhaus, Rodney Drury <p>This is the final episode of our discussion with Rodney Drury, pastor, author, and founder of Redneck Mystic Media on the pursuit of holiness and morality in our lives.</p><p><br></p><p>We often conflate holiness with morality, but scripture is clear there is a significant difference. What is that difference? How do we reconcile the standards we see in scripture with a world in chaos and darkness? What is the responsibility of the church in establishing or maintaining a moral society?</p><p><br></p><p>Holiness is not about a set of rules and regulations we follow, but a relationship with the God of light and love that transforms us from the inside out. Yet there are standards for holy living set forth throughout scripture. The church has a history of holding the line on some standards, while ignoring or even dismissing others.</p> <p>This is the final episode of our discussion with Rodney Drury, pastor, author, and founder of Redneck Mystic Media on the pursuit of holiness and morality in our lives.</p><p><br></p><p>We often conflate holiness with morality, but scripture is clear there is a significant difference. What is that difference? How do we reconcile the standards we see in scripture with a world in chaos and darkness? What is the responsibility of the church in establishing or maintaining a moral society?</p><p><br></p><p>Holiness is not about a set of rules and regulations we follow, but a relationship with the God of light and love that transforms us from the inside out. Yet there are standards for holy living set forth throughout scripture. The church has a history of holding the line on some standards, while ignoring or even dismissing others.</p> This is the final episode of our discussion with Rodney Drury, pastor, author, and founder of Redneck Mystic Media on the pursuit of holiness and morality in our lives.


We often conflate holiness with morality, but scripture is clear there is a significant difference. What is that difference? How do we reconcile the standards we see in scripture with a world in chaos and darkness? What is the responsibility of the church in establishing or maintaining a moral society?


Holiness is not about a set of rules and regulations we follow, but a relationship with the God of light and love that transforms us from the inside out. Yet there are standards for holy living set forth throughout scripture. The church has a history of holding the line on some standards, while ignoring or even dismissing others.

]]> Wed, 14 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2595 17 6f21cbfa63fb7b8152f725e5ab284562 no Episode 12: Morality and Holiness - Part 2 Featuring Rodney Drury Eric Eidson, Paul Backhaus, Rodney Drury <p>This is Part 2 of our discussion with Rodney Drury, pastor, author, and founder of Redneck Mystic Media. Join us for this conversation on the nature, purpose, and pursuit of holiness and morality in our lives.</p><p><br></p><p>We often conflate holiness with morality, but scripture is clear there is a significant difference. What is that difference? How do we reconcile the standards we see in scripture with a world in chaos and darkness? What is the responsibility of the church in establishing or maintaining a moral society?</p><p><br></p><p>Holiness is not about a set of rules and regulations we follow, but a relationship with the God of light and love that transforms us from the inside out. Yet there are standards for holy living set forth throughout scripture. The church has a history of holding the line on some standards, while ignoring or even dismissing others. </p> <p>This is Part 2 of our discussion with Rodney Drury, pastor, author, and founder of Redneck Mystic Media. Join us for this conversation on the nature, purpose, and pursuit of holiness and morality in our lives.</p><p><br></p><p>We often conflate holiness with morality, but scripture is clear there is a significant difference. What is that difference? How do we reconcile the standards we see in scripture with a world in chaos and darkness? What is the responsibility of the church in establishing or maintaining a moral society?</p><p><br></p><p>Holiness is not about a set of rules and regulations we follow, but a relationship with the God of light and love that transforms us from the inside out. Yet there are standards for holy living set forth throughout scripture. The church has a history of holding the line on some standards, while ignoring or even dismissing others. </p> This is Part 2 of our discussion with Rodney Drury, pastor, author, and founder of Redneck Mystic Media. Join us for this conversation on the nature, purpose, and pursuit of holiness and morality in our lives.


We often conflate holiness with morality, but scripture is clear there is a significant difference. What is that difference? How do we reconcile the standards we see in scripture with a world in chaos and darkness? What is the responsibility of the church in establishing or maintaining a moral society?


Holiness is not about a set of rules and regulations we follow, but a relationship with the God of light and love that transforms us from the inside out. Yet there are standards for holy living set forth throughout scripture. The church has a history of holding the line on some standards, while ignoring or even dismissing others. 

]]> Wed, 24 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2470 18 ee52a9ecbb27ed5ed068775cd256a710 no Episode 11: Morality and Holiness - Part 1 Featuring Rodney Drury Eric Eidson, Paul Backhaus, Rodney Drury <p>We often conflate holiness with morality, but scripture is clear there is a significant difference. What is that difference? How do we reconcile the standards we see in scripture with a world in chaos and darkness? What is the responsibility of the church in establishing or maintaining a moral society?</p><p><br></p><p>Holiness is not about a set of rules and regulations we follow, but a relationship with the God of light and love that transforms us from the inside out. Yet there are standards for holy living set forth throughout scripture. The church has a history of holding the line on some standards, while ignoring or even dismissing others. </p><p><br></p><p>Our guest for this discussion is Rodney Drury, pastor, author, and founder of Redneck Mystic Media. Rodney joins Pastor Paul Backhaus and myself, Eric Eidson, for a discussion on the nature, purpose, and pursuit of Holiness and Morality in our lives.</p> <p>We often conflate holiness with morality, but scripture is clear there is a significant difference. What is that difference? How do we reconcile the standards we see in scripture with a world in chaos and darkness? What is the responsibility of the church in establishing or maintaining a moral society?</p><p><br></p><p>Holiness is not about a set of rules and regulations we follow, but a relationship with the God of light and love that transforms us from the inside out. Yet there are standards for holy living set forth throughout scripture. The church has a history of holding the line on some standards, while ignoring or even dismissing others. </p><p><br></p><p>Our guest for this discussion is Rodney Drury, pastor, author, and founder of Redneck Mystic Media. Rodney joins Pastor Paul Backhaus and myself, Eric Eidson, for a discussion on the nature, purpose, and pursuit of Holiness and Morality in our lives.</p> We often conflate holiness with morality, but scripture is clear there is a significant difference. What is that difference? How do we reconcile the standards we see in scripture with a world in chaos and darkness? What is the responsibility of the church in establishing or maintaining a moral society?


Holiness is not about a set of rules and regulations we follow, but a relationship with the God of light and love that transforms us from the inside out. Yet there are standards for holy living set forth throughout scripture. The church has a history of holding the line on some standards, while ignoring or even dismissing others.


Our guest for this discussion is Rodney Drury, pastor, author, and founder of Redneck Mystic Media. Rodney joins Pastor Paul Backhaus and myself, Eric Eidson, for a discussion on the nature, purpose, and pursuit of Holiness and Morality in our lives.

]]> Wed, 10 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2229 19 628aa72cb9908096a59b54f0cd9a6250 no Episode 10: The Word of God - Part 3 Featuring Doug Main Doug Main, Eric Eidson, Paul Backhaus <p>This episode is part 3 of our talk with Doug Main, adjunct faculty member at Eternity Bible College and founder of The Jesus Cohort.</p><p><br></p><p>The role of scripture in the life of the Church and the Christian is undeniable. Debates about its nature rage on though. Is it inerrant? Is it a set of rules and regulations for life – basic instructions before leaving earth? Is it a history book? A science text? Mythology? Our beliefs about any of these questions have a profound impact on the way we interpret and apply the things we find within the bible. This discussion will dig into the nature and role of scripture in our life in Christ.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p> <p>This episode is part 3 of our talk with Doug Main, adjunct faculty member at Eternity Bible College and founder of The Jesus Cohort.</p><p><br></p><p>The role of scripture in the life of the Church and the Christian is undeniable. Debates about its nature rage on though. Is it inerrant? Is it a set of rules and regulations for life – basic instructions before leaving earth? Is it a history book? A science text? Mythology? Our beliefs about any of these questions have a profound impact on the way we interpret and apply the things we find within the bible. This discussion will dig into the nature and role of scripture in our life in Christ.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p> This episode is part 3 of our talk with Doug Main, adjunct faculty member at Eternity Bible College and founder of The Jesus Cohort.


The role of scripture in the life of the Church and the Christian is undeniable. Debates about its nature rage on though. Is it inerrant? Is it a set of rules and regulations for life – basic instructions before leaving earth? Is it a history book? A science text? Mythology? Our beliefs about any of these questions have a profound impact on the way we interpret and apply the things we find within the bible. This discussion will dig into the nature and role of scripture in our life in Christ.



]]> Wed, 12 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2156 20 f4098e81c41311d0a4817b13cedc4744 no Episode 9: The Word of God - Part 2 Featuring Doug Main Doug Main, Eric Eidson, Paul Backhaus <p>This episode is part 2 of our talk with Doug Main, adjunct faculty member at Eternity Bible College and founder of The Jesus Cohort.</p><p><br></p><p>The role of scripture in the life of the Church and the Christian is undeniable. Debates about its nature rage on though. Is it inerrant? Is it a set of rules and regulations for life – basic instructions before leaving earth? Is it a history book? A science text? Mythology? Our beliefs about any of these questions have a profound impact on the way we interpret and apply the things we find within the bible. This discussion will dig into the nature and role of scripture in our life in Christ.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p> <p>This episode is part 2 of our talk with Doug Main, adjunct faculty member at Eternity Bible College and founder of The Jesus Cohort.</p><p><br></p><p>The role of scripture in the life of the Church and the Christian is undeniable. Debates about its nature rage on though. Is it inerrant? Is it a set of rules and regulations for life – basic instructions before leaving earth? Is it a history book? A science text? Mythology? Our beliefs about any of these questions have a profound impact on the way we interpret and apply the things we find within the bible. This discussion will dig into the nature and role of scripture in our life in Christ.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p> This episode is part 2 of our talk with Doug Main, adjunct faculty member at Eternity Bible College and founder of The Jesus Cohort.


The role of scripture in the life of the Church and the Christian is undeniable. Debates about its nature rage on though. Is it inerrant? Is it a set of rules and regulations for life – basic instructions before leaving earth? Is it a history book? A science text? Mythology? Our beliefs about any of these questions have a profound impact on the way we interpret and apply the things we find within the bible. This discussion will dig into the nature and role of scripture in our life in Christ.



]]> Wed, 22 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3192 21 5a6c4d780a6e2c2fa02c9decac77663b no Episode 8: The Word of God - Part 1 Featuring Doug Main Doug Main, Eric Eidson, Paul Backhaus <p>This episode is part 1 of an amazing discussion with Doug Main, adjunct faculty member at Eternity Bible College and founder of The Jesus Cohort.</p><p><br></p><p>The role of scripture in the life of the Church and the Christian is undeniable. Debates about its nature rage on though. Is it inerrant? Is it a set of rules and regulations for life – basic instructions before leaving earth? Is it a history book? A science text? Mythology? Our beliefs about any of these questions have a profound impact on the way we interpret and apply the things we find within the bible. This discussion will dig into the nature and role of scripture in our life in Christ.</p> <p>This episode is part 1 of an amazing discussion with Doug Main, adjunct faculty member at Eternity Bible College and founder of The Jesus Cohort.</p><p><br></p><p>The role of scripture in the life of the Church and the Christian is undeniable. Debates about its nature rage on though. Is it inerrant? Is it a set of rules and regulations for life – basic instructions before leaving earth? Is it a history book? A science text? Mythology? Our beliefs about any of these questions have a profound impact on the way we interpret and apply the things we find within the bible. This discussion will dig into the nature and role of scripture in our life in Christ.</p> This episode is part 1 of an amazing discussion with Doug Main, adjunct faculty member at Eternity Bible College and founder of The Jesus Cohort.


The role of scripture in the life of the Church and the Christian is undeniable. Debates about its nature rage on though. Is it inerrant? Is it a set of rules and regulations for life – basic instructions before leaving earth? Is it a history book? A science text? Mythology? Our beliefs about any of these questions have a profound impact on the way we interpret and apply the things we find within the bible. This discussion will dig into the nature and role of scripture in our life in Christ.

]]> Wed, 08 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3348 22 8f2aa5ef18ce3765ec58a96277248f5e no Episode 7: Love and Truth - Part 3 Featuring Andrea Molina and Stephanie Farris Andrea Molina, Eric Eidson, Stephanie Farris <p>This episode concludes the 3-part series on "Speaking the truth in love" with Andrea Molina and Stephanie Farris.</p><p><br></p><p>The temptation to explain how and why others are wrong in their beliefs or behaviors is always great. Christians love to say we are “speaking the truth in love,” but are we really doing that? The fruit of speaking truth in love is ever-increasing maturity in the body of Christ (Eph. 4:15). </p><p><br></p><p>Part 3 of this discussion focuses on the practical ways we can pursue others in love.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p> <p>This episode concludes the 3-part series on "Speaking the truth in love" with Andrea Molina and Stephanie Farris.</p><p><br></p><p>The temptation to explain how and why others are wrong in their beliefs or behaviors is always great. Christians love to say we are “speaking the truth in love,” but are we really doing that? The fruit of speaking truth in love is ever-increasing maturity in the body of Christ (Eph. 4:15). </p><p><br></p><p>Part 3 of this discussion focuses on the practical ways we can pursue others in love.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p> This episode concludes the 3-part series on "Speaking the truth in love" with Andrea Molina and Stephanie Farris.


The temptation to explain how and why others are wrong in their beliefs or behaviors is always great. Christians love to say we are “speaking the truth in love,” but are we really doing that? The fruit of speaking truth in love is ever-increasing maturity in the body of Christ (Eph. 4:15).


Part 3 of this discussion focuses on the practical ways we can pursue others in love.



]]> Wed, 24 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000 458 23 e16460ecd1a8c3b7540620877b04294d no Episode 6: Love and Truth - Part 2 Featuring Andrea Molina and Stephanie Farris Andrea Molina, Eric Eidson, Stephanie Farris <p>Andrea Molina and Stephanie Farris join us for a discussion about speaking the truth in love. </p><p><br></p><p>The temptation to explain how and why others are wrong in their beliefs or behaviors is always great. Christians love to say we are “speaking the truth in love,” but are we really doing that? The fruit of speaking truth in love is ever-increasing maturity in the body of Christ (Eph. 4:15). </p><p><br></p><p>Part 2 of this discussion focuses heavily on how we respond to people or situations in our lives that diverge from our own values and principles. How do we speak hard truths into those situations? This episode starts to unpack practical application of loving others first and allowing Truth to be revealed rather than imposed.</p> <p>Andrea Molina and Stephanie Farris join us for a discussion about speaking the truth in love. </p><p><br></p><p>The temptation to explain how and why others are wrong in their beliefs or behaviors is always great. Christians love to say we are “speaking the truth in love,” but are we really doing that? The fruit of speaking truth in love is ever-increasing maturity in the body of Christ (Eph. 4:15). </p><p><br></p><p>Part 2 of this discussion focuses heavily on how we respond to people or situations in our lives that diverge from our own values and principles. How do we speak hard truths into those situations? This episode starts to unpack practical application of loving others first and allowing Truth to be revealed rather than imposed.</p> Andrea Molina and Stephanie Farris join us for a discussion about speaking the truth in love. 


The temptation to explain how and why others are wrong in their beliefs or behaviors is always great. Christians love to say we are “speaking the truth in love,” but are we really doing that? The fruit of speaking truth in love is ever-increasing maturity in the body of Christ (Eph. 4:15). 


Part 2 of this discussion focuses heavily on how we respond to people or situations in our lives that diverge from our own values and principles. How do we speak hard truths into those situations? This episode starts to unpack practical application of loving others first and allowing Truth to be revealed rather than imposed.

]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3050 24 385327ad9fb2d924dc51bc9cb78984dc no Episode 5: Love and Truth - Part 1 Featuring Andrea Molina and Stephanie Farris Andrea Molina, Eric Eidson, Stephanie Farris <p>Andrea Molina and Stephanie Farris join us for a discussion about speaking the truth in love. </p><p><br></p><p>The temptation to explain how and why others are wrong in their beliefs or behaviors is always great. Christians love to say we are “speaking the truth in love,” but are we really doing that? The fruit of speaking truth in love is ever-increasing maturity in the body of Christ (Eph. 4:15). </p><p><br></p><p>The first part of this discussion focuses heavily on the question, "What is TRUTH?" The Christic Covenant is focused on Truth! If Jesus is the way, the TRUTH, and the life . . . how does this understanding of the Christic Covenant change our interactions, conversations, and behaviors to those who oppose our own understanding of Godly/Biblical behavior and beliefs?</p> <p>Andrea Molina and Stephanie Farris join us for a discussion about speaking the truth in love. </p><p><br></p><p>The temptation to explain how and why others are wrong in their beliefs or behaviors is always great. Christians love to say we are “speaking the truth in love,” but are we really doing that? The fruit of speaking truth in love is ever-increasing maturity in the body of Christ (Eph. 4:15). </p><p><br></p><p>The first part of this discussion focuses heavily on the question, "What is TRUTH?" The Christic Covenant is focused on Truth! If Jesus is the way, the TRUTH, and the life . . . how does this understanding of the Christic Covenant change our interactions, conversations, and behaviors to those who oppose our own understanding of Godly/Biblical behavior and beliefs?</p> Andrea Molina and Stephanie Farris join us for a discussion about speaking the truth in love. 


The temptation to explain how and why others are wrong in their beliefs or behaviors is always great. Christians love to say we are “speaking the truth in love,” but are we really doing that? The fruit of speaking truth in love is ever-increasing maturity in the body of Christ (Eph. 4:15). 


The first part of this discussion focuses heavily on the question, "What is TRUTH?" The Christic Covenant is focused on Truth! If Jesus is the way, the TRUTH, and the life . . . how does this understanding of the Christic Covenant change our interactions, conversations, and behaviors to those who oppose our own understanding of Godly/Biblical behavior and beliefs?

]]> Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3944 25 2d161ebeee418a37ac5c14e010b74583 no Episode 4: The Christic Covenant - Part 3 Featuring Bill Vanderbush Bill Vanderbush, Eric Eidson, Paul Backhaus <p>Part 3 of our discussion with Bill Vanderbush digging into the Christic Covenant explores the impacts of the Christic Covenant on evangelism, spiritual discipline, and relationship. The discussion emphasizes the "How" of deeper engagement with and recognition of the new covenant in our lives.</p> <p>Part 3 of our discussion with Bill Vanderbush digging into the Christic Covenant explores the impacts of the Christic Covenant on evangelism, spiritual discipline, and relationship. The discussion emphasizes the "How" of deeper engagement with and recognition of the new covenant in our lives.</p> Part 3 of our discussion with Bill Vanderbush digging into the Christic Covenant explores the impacts of the Christic Covenant on evangelism, spiritual discipline, and relationship. The discussion emphasizes the "How" of deeper engagement with and recognition of the new covenant in our lives.

]]> Wed, 13 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2767 26 5e641d31579320dd330ad4b635f1aa1f no Episode 3: The Christic Covenant - Part 2 Featuring Bill Vanderbush Bill Vanderbush, Eric Eidson, Paul Backhaus <p>This conversation digs into the New, or "Christic," Covenant and Old Covenant paradigms. We hope to engage with current “church/Christian culture” to see where Old Covenant habits, paradigms, and structures might exist that still need to be disrupted by a Christic Covenant. What are the key distinctions, evidence, or fruit that identify Old versus Christic Covenant roots in our lives? While many of our behaviors may LOOK the same, they are rooted in two different soils (Old and Christic Covenants). Theoretically, the two different covenants will produce distinctly different fruit.</p><p><br></p><p>Part 2 of our discussion with Bill Vanderbush digging into the Christic Covenant explores the paradigms of separation under the old covenant and union under the new covenant. What are the key distinctions, evidence, or fruit that identify Old versus Christic Covenant roots in our lives?</p> <p>This conversation digs into the New, or "Christic," Covenant and Old Covenant paradigms. We hope to engage with current “church/Christian culture” to see where Old Covenant habits, paradigms, and structures might exist that still need to be disrupted by a Christic Covenant. What are the key distinctions, evidence, or fruit that identify Old versus Christic Covenant roots in our lives? While many of our behaviors may LOOK the same, they are rooted in two different soils (Old and Christic Covenants). Theoretically, the two different covenants will produce distinctly different fruit.</p><p><br></p><p>Part 2 of our discussion with Bill Vanderbush digging into the Christic Covenant explores the paradigms of separation under the old covenant and union under the new covenant. What are the key distinctions, evidence, or fruit that identify Old versus Christic Covenant roots in our lives?</p> This conversation digs into the New, or "Christic," Covenant and Old Covenant paradigms. We hope to engage with current “church/Christian culture” to see where Old Covenant habits, paradigms, and structures might exist that still need to be disrupted by a Christic Covenant. What are the key distinctions, evidence, or fruit that identify Old versus Christic Covenant roots in our lives? While many of our behaviors may LOOK the same, they are rooted in two different soils (Old and Christic Covenants). Theoretically, the two different covenants will produce distinctly different fruit.


Part 2 of our discussion with Bill Vanderbush digging into the Christic Covenant explores the paradigms of separation under the old covenant and union under the new covenant. What are the key distinctions, evidence, or fruit that identify Old versus Christic Covenant roots in our lives?

]]> Wed, 14 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3070 27 6841c82ae907d04ee3ae081ccd303ce5 no Episode 2: The Christic Covenant - Part 1 Featuring Bill Vanderbush Bill Vanderbush, Eric Eidson, Paul Backhaus <p>Bill Vanderbush joins us for a discussion digging into the New or Christic Covenant and Old Covenant paradigms. We hope to see where Old Covenant habits, paradigms, and theology might still need to be disrupted by a Christic Covenant. What are the key distinctions, evidence, or fruit that identify Old versus Christic Covenant roots in our lives? </p><p><br></p><p>This first part of our discussion focuses on defining and refining our understanding of what the Christic Covenant is and why we use that language.</p> <p>Bill Vanderbush joins us for a discussion digging into the New or Christic Covenant and Old Covenant paradigms. We hope to see where Old Covenant habits, paradigms, and theology might still need to be disrupted by a Christic Covenant. What are the key distinctions, evidence, or fruit that identify Old versus Christic Covenant roots in our lives? </p><p><br></p><p>This first part of our discussion focuses on defining and refining our understanding of what the Christic Covenant is and why we use that language.</p> Bill Vanderbush joins us for a discussion digging into the New or Christic Covenant and Old Covenant paradigms. We hope to see where Old Covenant habits, paradigms, and theology might still need to be disrupted by a Christic Covenant. What are the key distinctions, evidence, or fruit that identify Old versus Christic Covenant roots in our lives?


This first part of our discussion focuses on defining and refining our understanding of what the Christic Covenant is and why we use that language.

]]> Wed, 24 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2867 28 9c298b2efd2c35ee8173c4ca47843c8a no Episode 1: Casting Off An introduction to Uncharted Faith Doug Iha, Eric Eidson, Paul Backhaus <p>This conversation will lay out the purpose, goals, and dreams for the UNCHARTED FAITH podcast. The episode introduces the Who, What, Why, and How of this podcast experiment by Trinity Church. We are responding to the extremes of fundamentalism and progressivism in Christian worldviews. There is a lot of DIY in the Christian worldview that are not what the Architect intended. These podcasts are designed to find the structures in our belief system that need to be remodeled to better reflect the original design.</p> <p>This conversation will lay out the purpose, goals, and dreams for the UNCHARTED FAITH podcast. The episode introduces the Who, What, Why, and How of this podcast experiment by Trinity Church. We are responding to the extremes of fundamentalism and progressivism in Christian worldviews. There is a lot of DIY in the Christian worldview that are not what the Architect intended. These podcasts are designed to find the structures in our belief system that need to be remodeled to better reflect the original design.</p> This conversation will lay out the purpose, goals, and dreams for the UNCHARTED FAITH podcast. The episode introduces the Who, What, Why, and How of this podcast experiment by Trinity Church. We are responding to the extremes of fundamentalism and progressivism in Christian worldviews. There is a lot of DIY in the Christian worldview that are not what the Architect intended. These podcasts are designed to find the structures in our belief system that need to be remodeled to better reflect the original design.

]]> Wed, 10 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2405 29 b009da3a12a7847cbf31f1ea6bd9b22d no