http://cpcdaphne.com/ Joshua Fried joshua.paul.fried@gmail.com Joshua Fried The Agora brings theology, church history, and spiritual formation out of the academy and back to the people. Join the conversation as we explore the wisdom of the Christian tradition and its relevance for everyday faith, life, and discipleship. The Agora brings theology, church history, and spiritual formation out of the academy and back to the people. Join the conversation as we explore the wisdom of the Christian tradition and its relevance for everyday faith, life, and discipleship. en © 2026 Christ Presbyterian Church Daphne no Episode 2 - Reflections on GA Joshua Fried <p>This past week the Evangelical Presbyterian Church held their 46th General Assembly, and things got tense. Many churches joined the EPC from the PCUSA in order to retreat from affirming theology in regards to homosexuality and ordination. Should men who experience same sex attraction be eligible for ordination? Or should there be a blanket barring of those who experience same sex attraction from ordained ministry and leadership in the church? That is what we will discuss today along with other issues discussed at General Assembly.</p> <p>This past week the Evangelical Presbyterian Church held their 46th General Assembly, and things got tense. Many churches joined the EPC from the PCUSA in order to retreat from affirming theology in regards to homosexuality and ordination. Should men who experience same sex attraction be eligible for ordination? Or should there be a blanket barring of those who experience same sex attraction from ordained ministry and leadership in the church? That is what we will discuss today along with other issues discussed at General Assembly.</p> This past week the Evangelical Presbyterian Church held their 46th General Assembly, and things got tense. Many churches joined the EPC from the PCUSA in order to retreat from affirming theology in regards to homosexuality and ordination. Should men who experience same sex attraction be eligible for ordination? Or should there be a blanket barring of those who experience same sex attraction from ordained ministry and leadership in the church? That is what we will discuss today along with other issues discussed at General Assembly.

]]> Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000 3398 1 b2eac1f92dadcfdd0cb6faddce459bd1 no Episode 1 <p>In this episode, Joshua Fried reflects on nihilism in the church today through the doctrines of sin and anthropology.</p> <p>In this episode, Joshua Fried reflects on nihilism in the church today through the doctrines of sin and anthropology.</p> In this episode, Joshua Fried reflects on nihilism in the church today through the doctrines of sin and anthropology.

]]> Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000 989 2 48d5f1a66ce5317ed2f532dd634a35a1 no Episode 0 Joshua Fried <p>I've decided to start a podcast as an outlet to share my thoughts on the world through the lens of a pastor and student of theology, philosophy, and history. My goal is to be a pastor-theologian, one who dedicates their life to making theology accessible at the average Christian, and this is one step towards achieving that goal.</p> <p>I've decided to start a podcast as an outlet to share my thoughts on the world through the lens of a pastor and student of theology, philosophy, and history. My goal is to be a pastor-theologian, one who dedicates their life to making theology accessible at the average Christian, and this is one step towards achieving that goal.</p> I've decided to start a podcast as an outlet to share my thoughts on the world through the lens of a pastor and student of theology, philosophy, and history. My goal is to be a pastor-theologian, one who dedicates their life to making theology accessible at the average Christian, and this is one step towards achieving that goal.

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