http://revnet.org/ Revere Network reverenet@gmail.com Revere Network Revere Network presents Critical Grace Theology: a podcast that aims to bring you good news, every day. Your host, Pastor Ken Spicer, gives voice to the explicit gospel of grace that informs all of life (including those pesky politics). This is why we speak out against things like buffoonery, tyranny, and high-horsery. Like modern-day Paul Reveres, we're here to announce to the world that "the kingdom is here." Welcome to the Network. Revere Network presents Critical Grace Theology: a podcast that aims to bring you good news, every day. Your host, Pastor Ken Spicer, gives voice to the explicit gospel of grace that informs all of life (including those pesky politics). This is why we speak out against things like buffoonery, tyranny, and high-horsery. Like modern-day Paul Reveres, we're here to announce to the world that "the kingdom is here." Welcome to the Network. en © 2026 Revere Network no <p>In this special Easter Sunday episode of Critical Grace Theology, Pastor Ken teaches on Communion. Many believe the common teaching that “you need to be right with God" before taking communion. Well, Pastor Ken explains how we are “qualified” to take communion, what and who communion is for and why we take it today!</p> <p>In this special Easter Sunday episode of Critical Grace Theology, Pastor Ken teaches on Communion. Many believe the common teaching that “you need to be right with God" before taking communion. Well, Pastor Ken explains how we are “qualified” to take communion, what and who communion is for and why we take it today!</p> In this special Easter Sunday episode of Critical Grace Theology, Pastor Ken teaches on Communion. Many believe the common teaching that “you need to be right with God" before taking communion. Well, Pastor Ken explains how we are “qualified” to take communion, what and who communion is for and why we take it today!

]]> Thu, 08 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1266 1 0c4e8d2a99a6dc0d571ba860b6a6e891 no <p>In this episode of Critical Grace Theology, Pastor Ken teaches through the rest of Romans 7. Does the Christian have two competing natures within them? Is the Christian a slave to sin? Watch closely as Pastor Ken answers these questions centered around Romans 7!</p> <p>In this episode of Critical Grace Theology, Pastor Ken teaches through the rest of Romans 7. Does the Christian have two competing natures within them? Is the Christian a slave to sin? Watch closely as Pastor Ken answers these questions centered around Romans 7!</p> In this episode of Critical Grace Theology, Pastor Ken teaches through the rest of Romans 7. Does the Christian have two competing natures within them? Is the Christian a slave to sin? Watch closely as Pastor Ken answers these questions centered around Romans 7!

]]> Thu, 08 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1167 2 1ccd6c99f708bf3cdc82230741050add no <p>In this episode of Critical Grace Theology, Pastor Ken leads teaches through Romans 7:1-6. Watch and learn what it means to be dead to the law, and alive in Christ!</p> <p>In this episode of Critical Grace Theology, Pastor Ken leads teaches through Romans 7:1-6. Watch and learn what it means to be dead to the law, and alive in Christ!</p> In this episode of Critical Grace Theology, Pastor Ken leads teaches through Romans 7:1-6. Watch and learn what it means to be dead to the law, and alive in Christ!

]]> Mon, 29 Aug 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1164 3 e30ca89647891a5f52133124b6155071 no <p>In this special episode of Critical Grace Theology, Pastor Ken retorts back to pastor Dustin Smith of HopeUC Nashville. In September of 2021, Pastor Ken preached at HopeUC Nashville for their Gathering Conference and included the statement “Sin doesn’t separate you from God”. Our team discovered this week that Pastor Dustin Smith “corrected” this statement two weeks after the conference, from the pulpit, and without approaching Pastor Ken privately first. Well, as you know, a public “correction” can and probably will receive a public retort here at Revere Network. Watch as Pastor Ken corrects this “correction” and clarifies that sin, in fact, does not separate you from God.</p> <p>In this special episode of Critical Grace Theology, Pastor Ken retorts back to pastor Dustin Smith of HopeUC Nashville. In September of 2021, Pastor Ken preached at HopeUC Nashville for their Gathering Conference and included the statement “Sin doesn’t separate you from God”. Our team discovered this week that Pastor Dustin Smith “corrected” this statement two weeks after the conference, from the pulpit, and without approaching Pastor Ken privately first. Well, as you know, a public “correction” can and probably will receive a public retort here at Revere Network. Watch as Pastor Ken corrects this “correction” and clarifies that sin, in fact, does not separate you from God.</p> In this special episode of Critical Grace Theology, Pastor Ken retorts back to pastor Dustin Smith of HopeUC Nashville. In September of 2021, Pastor Ken preached at HopeUC Nashville for their Gathering Conference and included the statement “Sin doesn’t separate you from God”. Our team discovered this week that Pastor Dustin Smith “corrected” this statement two weeks after the conference, from the pulpit, and without approaching Pastor Ken privately first. Well, as you know, a public “correction” can and probably will receive a public retort here at Revere Network. Watch as Pastor Ken corrects this “correction” and clarifies that sin, in fact, does not separate you from God.

]]> Mon, 29 Aug 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1718 4 4f8bdae46a6c0d6fbc37a2a20cc64ed3 no <p>Part two of Romans chapter 6<br><br>In this episode of Critical Grace Theology, Pastor Ken wraps up Romans 6, iterating the importance of being dead to sin in Christ. Throughout the Bible, there are patterns of syntactical moods and forms that are pivotal to our understanding of a passage. One of these patterns is found in Romans 6. It is interplay between what is called the indicative and the imperative. Pastor Ken seeks to make sense of their relationship, not isolating one from the other, but harmonizing the two in light of the gospel. We are gracists and contrary to popular belief, while we thank God for the indicatives of His grace, we take serious the imperatives of His word. We are simply becoming what we already are.</p> <p>Part two of Romans chapter 6<br><br>In this episode of Critical Grace Theology, Pastor Ken wraps up Romans 6, iterating the importance of being dead to sin in Christ. Throughout the Bible, there are patterns of syntactical moods and forms that are pivotal to our understanding of a passage. One of these patterns is found in Romans 6. It is interplay between what is called the indicative and the imperative. Pastor Ken seeks to make sense of their relationship, not isolating one from the other, but harmonizing the two in light of the gospel. We are gracists and contrary to popular belief, while we thank God for the indicatives of His grace, we take serious the imperatives of His word. We are simply becoming what we already are.</p> Part two of Romans chapter 6

In this episode of Critical Grace Theology, Pastor Ken wraps up Romans 6, iterating the importance of being dead to sin in Christ. Throughout the Bible, there are patterns of syntactical moods and forms that are pivotal to our understanding of a passage. One of these patterns is found in Romans 6. It is interplay between what is called the indicative and the imperative. Pastor Ken seeks to make sense of their relationship, not isolating one from the other, but harmonizing the two in light of the gospel. We are gracists and contrary to popular belief, while we thank God for the indicatives of His grace, we take serious the imperatives of His word. We are simply becoming what we already are.

]]> Mon, 29 Aug 2022 10:00:00 +0000 846 5 6b9b5fb22791a557b2e501cfc11c66fb no <p>Part one of Pastor Ken's teaching on Romans 6.<br><br>In this episode of Critical Grace Theology, Pastor Ken addresses the common question around the grace of God, does it give us a license to sin? Watch as PK unravels the truth in Romans 6 and answers this age old question!</p> <p>Part one of Pastor Ken's teaching on Romans 6.<br><br>In this episode of Critical Grace Theology, Pastor Ken addresses the common question around the grace of God, does it give us a license to sin? Watch as PK unravels the truth in Romans 6 and answers this age old question!</p> Part one of Pastor Ken's teaching on Romans 6.

In this episode of Critical Grace Theology, Pastor Ken addresses the common question around the grace of God, does it give us a license to sin? Watch as PK unravels the truth in Romans 6 and answers this age old question!

]]> Mon, 29 Aug 2022 10:00:00 +0000 782 6 a0bb80a75daf82de9e5253dcdaeb1d3a no <p>In this episode of Critical Grace Theology, Pastor Ken addresses when God seems to be late coming through for our situations or circumstances. Maybe we’re believing for something, expecting something, or anticipating an answer, we all face difficulties in life. It is in those difficult times where we see the glory of God. While we know in part and we prophesy in part, God knows the end from the beginning. It is this truth that allows us to trust him confidently.</p> <p>In this episode of Critical Grace Theology, Pastor Ken addresses when God seems to be late coming through for our situations or circumstances. Maybe we’re believing for something, expecting something, or anticipating an answer, we all face difficulties in life. It is in those difficult times where we see the glory of God. While we know in part and we prophesy in part, God knows the end from the beginning. It is this truth that allows us to trust him confidently.</p> In this episode of Critical Grace Theology, Pastor Ken addresses when God seems to be late coming through for our situations or circumstances. Maybe we’re believing for something, expecting something, or anticipating an answer, we all face difficulties in life. It is in those difficult times where we see the glory of God. While we know in part and we prophesy in part, God knows the end from the beginning. It is this truth that allows us to trust him confidently.

]]> Mon, 29 Aug 2022 10:00:00 +0000 692 7 a9917448c005c6b2115ccb8b0e56e18c no <p>In this episode of Critical Grace Theology, Pastor Ken addresses whether God will give us more than we are capable of. Oftentimes, we tend think that God tempts us to test our resolve, or that he punishes us to teach us a lesson. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Don’t be fooled, God can do no evil. “Then why am I facing difficulty?” You might ask. Well, the scriptures teach that God has provided a way of escape. Find out the good news!</p> <p>In this episode of Critical Grace Theology, Pastor Ken addresses whether God will give us more than we are capable of. Oftentimes, we tend think that God tempts us to test our resolve, or that he punishes us to teach us a lesson. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Don’t be fooled, God can do no evil. “Then why am I facing difficulty?” You might ask. Well, the scriptures teach that God has provided a way of escape. Find out the good news!</p> In this episode of Critical Grace Theology, Pastor Ken addresses whether God will give us more than we are capable of. Oftentimes, we tend think that God tempts us to test our resolve, or that he punishes us to teach us a lesson. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Don’t be fooled, God can do no evil. “Then why am I facing difficulty?” You might ask. Well, the scriptures teach that God has provided a way of escape. Find out the good news!

]]> Mon, 29 Aug 2022 10:00:00 +0000 822 8 33356ad1aecb0fe98c1fb7b3c327b374 no <p>In this episode of Critical Grace Theology, Pastor Ken talks about one of the most misunderstood passages in scripture. Revelation 3:15-16 has been used time and time again to manipulate people to get right with God, but Pastor Ken explains how being “lukewarm” isn’t what we thought it was.</p> <p>In this episode of Critical Grace Theology, Pastor Ken talks about one of the most misunderstood passages in scripture. Revelation 3:15-16 has been used time and time again to manipulate people to get right with God, but Pastor Ken explains how being “lukewarm” isn’t what we thought it was.</p> In this episode of Critical Grace Theology, Pastor Ken talks about one of the most misunderstood passages in scripture. Revelation 3:15-16 has been used time and time again to manipulate people to get right with God, but Pastor Ken explains how being “lukewarm” isn’t what we thought it was.

]]> Mon, 29 Aug 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1036 9 f21ed7e2ff349010cbddf1c06a3ecf9c no <p>In this episode of Critical Grace Theology, Pastor Ken talks about the story of Mephibosheth: Saul’s grandson, who was brought from a place of destitution and despair to a place of restitution and repair. Mephibosheth, a symbol of humanity, reminds us of the power of the covenant that we have in Christ.</p> <p>In this episode of Critical Grace Theology, Pastor Ken talks about the story of Mephibosheth: Saul’s grandson, who was brought from a place of destitution and despair to a place of restitution and repair. Mephibosheth, a symbol of humanity, reminds us of the power of the covenant that we have in Christ.</p> In this episode of Critical Grace Theology, Pastor Ken talks about the story of Mephibosheth: Saul’s grandson, who was brought from a place of destitution and despair to a place of restitution and repair. Mephibosheth, a symbol of humanity, reminds us of the power of the covenant that we have in Christ.

]]> Mon, 29 Aug 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1 10 20bd5629b6794aa9d135bba47885fe63 no <p>In this episode of Critical Grace Theology, Pastor Ken takes the time to address who in the world are God’s elect? How do we know that we are? The idea of being hidden in Christ is the mystery of the gospel that has been revealed post resurrection. This is critical to understanding the grace of God. When we understand the truth of being “in Christ” all of the theological knots begin to be untied and it starts to makes sense.</p> <p>In this episode of Critical Grace Theology, Pastor Ken takes the time to address who in the world are God’s elect? How do we know that we are? The idea of being hidden in Christ is the mystery of the gospel that has been revealed post resurrection. This is critical to understanding the grace of God. When we understand the truth of being “in Christ” all of the theological knots begin to be untied and it starts to makes sense.</p> In this episode of Critical Grace Theology, Pastor Ken takes the time to address who in the world are God’s elect? How do we know that we are? The idea of being hidden in Christ is the mystery of the gospel that has been revealed post resurrection. This is critical to understanding the grace of God. When we understand the truth of being “in Christ” all of the theological knots begin to be untied and it starts to makes sense.

]]> Mon, 06 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0000 898 11 8daaa45c6de071d9d9878464e7b59864 no <p>In this episode of Critical Grace Theology, Ken Spicer discusses the centrality of the gospel who is Jesus Christ and Him crucified. He is the apex of our salvation and redemption. He is all and is in all.</p> <p>In this episode of Critical Grace Theology, Ken Spicer discusses the centrality of the gospel who is Jesus Christ and Him crucified. He is the apex of our salvation and redemption. He is all and is in all.</p> In this episode of Critical Grace Theology, Ken Spicer discusses the centrality of the gospel who is Jesus Christ and Him crucified. He is the apex of our salvation and redemption. He is all and is in all.

]]> Mon, 06 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0000 964 12 ed2720630822777069ff3cd0f5f5eecb no <p>In this episode of Critical Grace Theology, Pastor Ken talks about keeping our eyes on Jesus, who is the author and finisher of our faith. And if this is true, then consequently that means that we aren't either the initiator or the completer of our faith. Christ is.</p> <p>In this episode of Critical Grace Theology, Pastor Ken talks about keeping our eyes on Jesus, who is the author and finisher of our faith. And if this is true, then consequently that means that we aren't either the initiator or the completer of our faith. Christ is.</p> In this episode of Critical Grace Theology, Pastor Ken talks about keeping our eyes on Jesus, who is the author and finisher of our faith. And if this is true, then consequently that means that we aren't either the initiator or the completer of our faith. Christ is.

]]> Mon, 06 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0000 762 13 e239a9bf1a8991eb8d45fdf396c716a5 no <p>In this episode of Critical Grace Theology, Pastor Ken talks about God being better than you think. Most Christians have been brought up in a church who taught that God could leave us at any moment if we failed to repent of our sins from the night before. Pastor Ken shows why this is a faulty view of God.</p> <p>In this episode of Critical Grace Theology, Pastor Ken talks about God being better than you think. Most Christians have been brought up in a church who taught that God could leave us at any moment if we failed to repent of our sins from the night before. Pastor Ken shows why this is a faulty view of God.</p> In this episode of Critical Grace Theology, Pastor Ken talks about God being better than you think. Most Christians have been brought up in a church who taught that God could leave us at any moment if we failed to repent of our sins from the night before. Pastor Ken shows why this is a faulty view of God.

]]> Sat, 04 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0000 797 14 928d097dcfe9fc56d7b0181a001f3866 no <p>In this episode of Critical Grace Theology, Pastor Ken talks about how the God in the New Testament is the same God of the Old Testament. There is no contradiction. Christ revealed who the Father is.</p> <p>In this episode of Critical Grace Theology, Pastor Ken talks about how the God in the New Testament is the same God of the Old Testament. There is no contradiction. Christ revealed who the Father is.</p> In this episode of Critical Grace Theology, Pastor Ken talks about how the God in the New Testament is the same God of the Old Testament. There is no contradiction. Christ revealed who the Father is.

]]> Sat, 04 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0000 739 15 33be1ade1b1b7dd4c2674aea90fd1e4e no <p>In this episode of Critical Grace Theology, Pastor Ken talks about Christians who have peace with God, but who might not be living with the peace of God. Peace with God is a guarantee through the finished work of Jesus, but the peace of God is something that we renew our mind to every day.</p> <p>In this episode of Critical Grace Theology, Pastor Ken talks about Christians who have peace with God, but who might not be living with the peace of God. Peace with God is a guarantee through the finished work of Jesus, but the peace of God is something that we renew our mind to every day.</p> In this episode of Critical Grace Theology, Pastor Ken talks about Christians who have peace with God, but who might not be living with the peace of God. Peace with God is a guarantee through the finished work of Jesus, but the peace of God is something that we renew our mind to every day.

]]> Thu, 02 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0000 661 16 1ce5467d72d4217402c0f313551dd3d7 no <p>In this episode of Critical Grace Theology, Pastor Ken explains the importance, not only culturally, but spiritual, having a Father who is good and not bad.</p> <p>In this episode of Critical Grace Theology, Pastor Ken explains the importance, not only culturally, but spiritual, having a Father who is good and not bad.</p> In this episode of Critical Grace Theology, Pastor Ken explains the importance, not only culturally, but spiritual, having a Father who is good and not bad.

]]> Thu, 02 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0000 941 17 efb14a9c0321e606f13a5e3b0483b20b no <p>In this episode of Critical Grace Theology, Pastor Ken explains who our Father in Heaven is in light of grace and the redemption of the cross.</p> <p>In this episode of Critical Grace Theology, Pastor Ken explains who our Father in Heaven is in light of grace and the redemption of the cross.</p> In this episode of Critical Grace Theology, Pastor Ken explains who our Father in Heaven is in light of grace and the redemption of the cross.

]]> Thu, 02 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0000 931 18 e6c8c58afbca519c570a5a9e811a2ea2 no <p>In this episode of Critical Grace Theology, Pastor Ken talks about the fear of the unknown and what, as Christians, we can expect when we find ourselves in unfamiliar circumstances.</p> <p>In this episode of Critical Grace Theology, Pastor Ken talks about the fear of the unknown and what, as Christians, we can expect when we find ourselves in unfamiliar circumstances.</p> In this episode of Critical Grace Theology, Pastor Ken talks about the fear of the unknown and what, as Christians, we can expect when we find ourselves in unfamiliar circumstances.

]]> Thu, 02 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0000 557 19 93d5737276df0e8eff90d99cee49cbe9 no <p>In this episode of Critical Grace Theology, Pastor Ken talks about what covenant grace is based on. Is it the law, or does it precede the law? And, what relation does the law have in our new covenant relationship with God?</p> <p>In this episode of Critical Grace Theology, Pastor Ken talks about what covenant grace is based on. Is it the law, or does it precede the law? And, what relation does the law have in our new covenant relationship with God?</p> In this episode of Critical Grace Theology, Pastor Ken talks about what covenant grace is based on. Is it the law, or does it precede the law? And, what relation does the law have in our new covenant relationship with God?

]]> Wed, 01 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1118 20 6724c481e90c4509cc2d791c6c48b37d no <p>In this episode of Critical Grace Theology, Pastor Ken talks about who the focus is in the gospel. Sometimes, as gracists, we might mistake ourselves as the center of the gospel; but, as we'll learn, it is Christ.</p> <p>In this episode of Critical Grace Theology, Pastor Ken talks about who the focus is in the gospel. Sometimes, as gracists, we might mistake ourselves as the center of the gospel; but, as we'll learn, it is Christ.</p> In this episode of Critical Grace Theology, Pastor Ken talks about who the focus is in the gospel. Sometimes, as gracists, we might mistake ourselves as the center of the gospel; but, as we'll learn, it is Christ.

]]> Tue, 31 May 2022 10:00:00 +0000 980 21 dee457444dbb2c30847a823dbfcbc038 no <p>In this episode of Critical Grace Theology, Pastor Ken explains an aspect of CGT that is often misunderstood by Christians. That is, the concept of God being a Good Father. We tend to think God gets mad at us when we make a mistake and that somehow he could leave us at any moment. Pastor Ken explains that when we are Christians, we do not walk around egg shells when it comes to God. He is a Good Father.</p> <p>In this episode of Critical Grace Theology, Pastor Ken explains an aspect of CGT that is often misunderstood by Christians. That is, the concept of God being a Good Father. We tend to think God gets mad at us when we make a mistake and that somehow he could leave us at any moment. Pastor Ken explains that when we are Christians, we do not walk around egg shells when it comes to God. He is a Good Father.</p> In this episode of Critical Grace Theology, Pastor Ken explains an aspect of CGT that is often misunderstood by Christians. That is, the concept of God being a Good Father. We tend to think God gets mad at us when we make a mistake and that somehow he could leave us at any moment. Pastor Ken explains that when we are Christians, we do not walk around egg shells when it comes to God. He is a Good Father.

]]> Sun, 29 May 2022 10:00:00 +0000 852 22 f59773521ee3d84e99bfad0977b9ef80 no Ken Spicer <p>In this pilot episode of Critical Grace Theology, Pastor Ken elaborates on our coined term: Critical Grace Theology. It is critical because the Church needs Leaders and Thinkers who are unashamed of the finished work. It is gracist because the World needs to hear the good news. And it is steeped in theology because we only understand ourselves in light of the grace of God.</p> <p>In this pilot episode of Critical Grace Theology, Pastor Ken elaborates on our coined term: Critical Grace Theology. It is critical because the Church needs Leaders and Thinkers who are unashamed of the finished work. It is gracist because the World needs to hear the good news. And it is steeped in theology because we only understand ourselves in light of the grace of God.</p> In this pilot episode of Critical Grace Theology, Pastor Ken elaborates on our coined term: Critical Grace Theology. It is critical because the Church needs Leaders and Thinkers who are unashamed of the finished work. It is gracist because the World needs to hear the good news. And it is steeped in theology because we only understand ourselves in light of the grace of God.

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