Above The Treeline

If God knew that Satan would bring about the downfall of mankind, why did He create him in the first place? Join us for an interesting discussion about Genesis and spiritual beings who existed before man.

Denominations have split over this divisive topic: does the Bible prohibit women from serving in leadership positions within the church? What exactly does the Word say about women's roles, and how should we approach them today? Let's dive deeper into this highly debated issue...

Christians often express that they have "heard" something specific from God - what does that mean, and how can we hear God personally? Furthermore, what do we do when God is silent? Join us as we take a closer look at receiving guidance from the Holy Spirit.

The Old Testament mentions a lot of laws and rules for God's people. Many of them are no longer followed in today's Christian culture, but some are still adhered to. How do we know which ones are still applicable today? Let's take a look comparing the Old and New Testaments.

Some Christians argue that the earth is billions of years old, while others say it’s only thousands of years. Why such a discrepancy, and which is right? Join us as we take a close look at Genesis for the answers.

There are instances in the Bible when divorce was permitted. Today, are Christians allowed to pursue divorce, and if so, under what circumstances? What about getting remarried? Join us as we dive into this difficult topic from a biblical perspective.

The Bible repeatedly commands us not to kill people but also allows for the government to determine consequences to individuals breaking law, including capital punishment. If you're pro-life, should you be anti-death penalty? Join us for another discussion on a highly debated topic not just within the United States but also within the Church.

If Jesus lived in America today, would He condone gun ownership? Let's take a look at his stance on weapons during His lifetime as well as God's instruction in the Old Testament.

The Bible mentions both predestination and free will, but how can those two ideas coexist? Does God choose us or do we choose Him? Let's dive deeper into this highly debated topic.

The book of Genesis says, "The Nephilim were on the earth in those days—and also afterward—when the sons of God went to the daughters of humans and had children by them." Who are the sons of God, and did they have offspring with the daughters of man? Join us as we investigate this intriguing yet confusing passage of Scripture.

Is faith dead without works? Do you need works in order to be saved? Join us for a conversation about this debated topic as we explore seemingly conflicting Bible passages.

Many practices popularized by the New Age movement, such as astrology, yoga, the use of crystals, and even the Enneagram have become adopted by mainstream culture. What are the roots of these practices and how should Christians interact with them?

One of the most commonly asked questions about God is: if He's good, why does He allow pain and suffering to occur? In this episode, ACF Pastors Will Davis, Jr. and Lauren Thurston address this difficult subject.

Join us for a special edition of "Above the Treeline" where ACF Pastors Will Davis, Jr. and Lauren Thurston discuss the recent shootings in Nashville as well as the divisive media response and how Christians should respond.

Many Christians believe "once saved, always saved," but does the Bible say that? Or can you lose your faith and subsequently lose your salvation? Join us as we take a closer look at a few passages in the Bible that some say contradict each other.

Got questions about God, Christianity, faith, and culture? Above the Treeline is dedicated to tackling these tough issues through the lens of Scripture led by Austin Christian Fellowship (ACF) Pastors Will Davis, Jr. and Lauren Thurston. Join us weekly as we answer one of your questions and wrestle with challenging and seemingly conflicting passages in the Bible. Want to submit a question? Visit ...