Horizons Church Podcast

Have you ever heard of Christian Science? Pastor Josiah and Ethan examine its origins, beliefs, and if their beliefs constitute as Biblical Christianity. Also Josiah laughs more than normal and we’re 100% here for it.

Pastor Josiah and Ethan discuss a listener-submitted question regarding the Christian's relationship to the concept of "self-help." What does it mean to seek self-improvement for the Christian? What problems are we hoping to solve? Have a question you would like answered on the podcast? E-mail us at podcast@horizonschurch.net

Pastor Josiah and Ethan discuss the traditions, and observances of the church calendar, and the reasons for the Christian to exercise awareness of the current liturgical season. Original air date: November 11, 2019.

Pastor Josiah and Ethan explore the history and teachings of the Jehovah’s Witnesses, and discuss whether Mormon beliefs are Christian or cult-like.

Pastor Josiah and Ethan explore the history and teachings of Mormonism and discuss whether Mormon beliefs are Christian or cult-like.

Pastor Josiah and Ethan delve into this listener-submitted question surrounding the dead saints raised to life after Christ's resurrection mentioned in Matthew 27:50-53. You win summa, you lose summa.

Have you ever found yourself wishing you could have been alive to see the magnificent miraculous events described in the Old Testament in order to benefit your faith? Pastor Josiah and Ethan discuss why we as Christians are actually in a more enviable spot in redemptive history, drawing from 1 Peter 1:8-12. Good Citizen Coffee Company (Yes, I heard you Josiah 😉 –E.J.) Wanna skip the banter? Go to...

Pastor Josiah and Ethan discuss a recent church conflict between two Biblical scholars regarding translation methods & philosophy between Greek and English for the Bible, and explores the reliability of common English Bible translations. Also, Pastor Josiah laughs a bit more than normal.

Pastor Josiah and Ethan explore the 17th-century work by Thomas Brooks Precious Remedies Against Satan's Devices , its roots in scripture, and lessons we can glean today. The Bowery Coffee Book: Precious Remedies Against Satan's Devices

Pastor Josiah and Ethan discuss the concept of a "sacred/secular divide" and examine what it means for a practice, person or belief to be truly "sacred."

Is it an offense to the Holy Spirit for us to make plans? Are the concepts of “planning” and “being led by the Spirit” mutually exclusive? Pastor Josiah and Ethan discuss.

What does it mean to "take the Bible literally"? Is all scripture meant to be interpreted in a literal sense? What do we even mean by "literal"? Pastor Josiah and Ethan have an honest discussion about this nuanced topic. Literally.

What longings and desires exist within us that can't be satisfied by this world, which cause us to look to fictional worlds in our favorite stories, and ultimately to our eternal home in heaven? Pastor Josiah and Ethan discuss. Heroic Secret Link (We Googled It)

Pastor Josiah and Ethan take a look at C.S. Lewis’s modern classic "Mere Christianity," discussing the origin of the book, the process of its compilation, and its impact on Christianity in the modern day. Book: Mere Christianity

Is the Bible so perfectly clear that we can easily understand it without effort? Pastor Josiah and Ethan discuss a common attitude among Christians of scripture as perfectly clear without ambiguity.

Who were the strange Nephilim mentioned in Genesis 6:1-4? What about those referred to as "sons of God"? Pastor Josiah and Ethan take a look at this odd passage and examine contrasting views from throughout church history.

Do we see Christ as scripture truly describes Him, or are we perhaps guilty of injecting our own understanding of His attributes into the text? Pastor Josiah and Ethan discuss the concept of "biblical proportionality" and how we can often, with good intentions, re-shape our understanding of God according to our own desire instead of that of the original writers of scripture. Book: Gentle and Lonel...

Pastor Josiah and Ethan discuss a common criticism against Protestant Christianity relating to beliefs regarding good works in the process of salvation. Is the criticism valid? What role do good works actually play?

Pastor Josiah and Ethan take a look at Thomas á Kempis’ 15th century devotional work The Imitation of Christ , discussing the history of the book’s writing and its position as the second most sold work of Christian literature of all time. The Imitation of Christ (Book)

What gives us value and worth? What sort of pitfalls do we encounter when we've lost sight of our value? How is our worth determined? Pastor Josiah and Ethan discuss the origin of self-worth for the Christian, and the dark place we can find ourselves in when we lose sight of our worth as image-bearers of God.

Is it possible to literally hear the audible voice of Jesus? Is John 10:3-4 referring to a literal voice that can be heard? How should we interpret this passage? Pastor Josiah and Ethan discuss various interpretations and context. Cuvée West Pole Dark Roast Coffee

What happens when Christians continually struggle with a sin that we just can't seem to completely shake off? Does it mean we truly haven't repented? What does it mean to truly repent? Pastor Josiah and Ethan discuss the common struggle of habitual sin in the Christian life.

Pastor Josiah and Ethan examine a mysterious mention of angels' fascination with human salvation in 1 Peter 1:10-12, and contrast the relationship between God and man with that between God and the heavenly host.

Pastor Josiah and Ethan take a dive into the first of our Classic Christian Literature Overview series with a look at St. Augustine's Confessions , discussing the work, legacy and pronunciation of Augustine, and the influence of his work on modern-day Christendom. ***Publisher’s note: Sincerest apologies for the late upload! St. Augustine's Confessions Trade Coffee

Pastor Josiah and Ethan examine how to understand the the mystery of the concept of fully human and fully divine nature embodied in Jesus Christ. The Chalcedonian Creed Yum.