In this episode Chad Rhodes and Charlotte Elia take a look at the section of the Nicene Creed that addresses Christ’s incarnation and try to unpack the wealth of meaning there that can almost be obscured by our familiarity with the text.
In this episode Chad Rhodes and Charlotte Elia take a look at the second section of the Nicene Creed and try to unpack the wealth of meaning there that can almost be obscured by our familiarity with the text. Chad: The idea, at least according to the tradition, is that we’re created ex nihilo, out...
In this episode Chad Rhodes and Charlotte Elia take a look at the first section of the Nicene Creed and try to unpack the wealth of meaning there that can almost be obscured by our familiarity with the text. Chad: When I was first looking at this, I was like, “My goodness. What are we...
In this episode Chad Rhodes and Charlotte Elia discuss the so-called Asbury Revival, a chapel service on February 8, 2023 that just didn’t stop. Chad offers some background on the Methodist Holiness Movement and shares insights from his own experience at Asbury University. Charlotte has a lot of questions as she struggles to fight her...
In this episode Chad Rhodes and Charlotte Elia discuss whether all passages of scripture equally merit preaching and teaching and whether there are some passages that might not merit any investigation at all. Does every bit of scripture lift up the love of God and the love of neighbor or are there some truly terrible...
In this episode Chad Rhodes and Charlotte Elia discuss whether people of other faiths and people of no faith are cut off from the means of salvation. Can those be saved who have never heard the gospel? What about good, moral people of other traditions? And how do we as Christians relate to those of...
In this episode Chad Rhodes and Charlotte Elia start with considering how one might tell if someone is a Christian before meandering through the related issues of what it means to be a Christian and what is essential for the faith. Chad: The internet has opened up my eyes to a lot of things, and...
In this episode Chad Rhodes and Charlotte Elia mark the beginning of a new year by reflecting on Christian themes of renewal, the relationship between time and eternity, and the contemplative life as a counter to our time-bound existence. Chad: It’s a great act of faith to live in the moment without bringing the burdens...
In this episode Chad Rhodes and Charlotte Elia continue to celebrate Christmas by chatting about the nativity stories, the meaning of the incarnation, and their favorite Christmas carols. Chad: When Christmas comes around, it’s such a great time to think about just the wonder of what it means for the Word of God to take...
In this episode Chad Rhodes and Charlotte Elia take a look back at the most downloaded episodes of 2022 and recommend a few host favorites. The top five episodes of 2022 were: 1. What is Love? 2. Will There Be Animals in Heaven? 3. The Older, Responsible Son 4. Concerning That Richard Rohr Meme 5....