Digging Deeper

The Seventh-Day Adventist Church teaches their adherents to refrain from unclean food and to obey the Sabbath. But is that consistent with New Testament revelation?

Jonah is one of the Minor Prophets but his little book packs a major punch. Join Shane Willard and me as we unpack some wisdom from this ancient story.

One of the challenges of the pandemic has been the strained relationships created by conspiracies and misinformation. How can we keep good relations when the people we love have “gone down the rabbit hole?”

Many of us love our pets. We see a twinkle in their eyes that tells us they’re alive and connecting with us. But do they have an immortal soul or is this life the only one they’ll know? Do our pets go to heaven?

Practices like Yoga are sometimes seen as New Age or Eastern influences that are incompatible with Christianity. Is it okay for a Christian to do Yoga?

There’s been much speculation about the story of Sodom & Gomorrah in Genesis 19. Was it God’s judgement on gay people or is there something else going on here?

The Roman Catholic Church includes extra books in the Bible. What are we to make of these apocryphal books and should we read them? And, while we’re talking about the Bible, Rob will share what he thinks of The Passion Translation (TPT)

Christian Fundamentalism began about 100 years ago, arising from the ashes of WW1 and the Spanish Flu Pandemic. While it has a few things going for it, Christian Fundamentalism can also be toxic, as many Christians are now realising. In this episode, I’ll explore the rise and reach of this modern Christian phenomenon, and discuss some of the pitfalls to be wary of.

There are several wrong ways to read and understand the Bible. In this episode, Rob will explore some of these and, more importantly, investigate the best ways to understand this amazing book. Slavery in the Bible will be used as an example.

Many Christians today are going through a process of faith deconstruction. This can be a very healthy practice as long as a strong and vibrant faith is also reconstructed. In this episode, Ps Rob explains some helpful things to consider if you’re deconstructing.

There are several views of the Bible’s first book. But how do Jewish theologians understand it? Also, what should we make of Jesus’ words in Mark 11, “ , whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.

Shane Willard joins me again to further explore the topic of hell. What did ancient Jews believe? What did Jesus teach? And, how should this impact my life today?

Christians usually believe that a decision for Jesus needs to be made in this lifetime in order to be “saved.” But the Bible actually has quite a lot to say about the possibility of forgiveness after death. Join me for this fascinating discussion.

My guest, Shane Willard, tells a wonderful story from the Australian Outback where properties are so big they don’t fence them. Instead, they keep the animals together by digging wells. Shane uses this to illustrate the Gospel message.

There’s a rather strange portion of the Bible found in Genesis chapter 6. The first few verses of this chapter discuss the Nephilim, the sons of god, and giants on earth. What should we make of all this?

For the last few decades, most Christians have been taught that Hell is eternal conscious torment. But that’s not the only view on this topic. In fact, there are four views that can be supported by Scripture.

Parts of the Bible are incredibly violent and have been used to justify wars for centuries. So, is war ever acceptable? Can war be justified from Scripture?

A literal interpretation of Genesis leads to a conflict between science and theology. But that conflict doesn’t need to exist if you understand the ancient text properly.

Amongst other things, Rob explores how an understanding of the culture in Bible days helps us improve our grasp on the Bible.

Some people view progressive Christianity as liberal theology that waters down the faith. But, is that true? What is Progressive Christianity and does it serve a place in the ongoing development of Christianity?

This week, Rob talks through the controversial story of Mary anointing Jesus with oil worth almost $100,000. Was this waste or worship? We also discuss: is it okay to pray to Mary and the saints, and did Mary have other children other than Jesus?