Inverted Orthodoxy

Q&A #127 - When was the church built & is speeding a sin? 1. What year was this church built? 2. Is speeding 10 kilometres on the highway over the speed limit still breaking the law even though you will probably never get a ticket for it....If so, is it Okay for people who call themselves christians to break the law? What year was this church built?

Q&A #126 - Righteousness, Gender identity, Jr High awkward moments, Revelation follow up, group prayer and powerpoint 1. In 2 Samuel 22:21-25 as part of a song David wrote to GOD he is saying that GOD saved him from his enemies because of his own blamelessness and cleanliness before the LORD. Am I misunderstanding the text? I don’t understand how a man with multiple wives and concubines could cons...

Q&A #125 - Donating kidneys, sin leading to death, Revelation on drugs and is God a man or woman? 1. Hi, I’m sure everyone has noticed the sign at the side of the road here in Airdrie that is asking for a kidney donation.  I remember a few years back there was a campaign started trying to get the general public to consider donating a kidney, there was a doctor who was in the news for donating one...

Q&A #124 - Punishing Brock, Fights, Floating rocks, Profanity, Exploring sex in marriage & 12 step programs 1. In the last episode everyone sounded really clear except for Brock, he sounded like you had him inside a tin can or an echo chamber! Were you punishing him? What was he being disciplined for? 2. Who would win in a fight, batman or superman 3. What year was Jesus born? 4. Years ago when I...

Q&A #123 - Trials, Israel, sermons, judging, divorce, poor, IVF and Brock's Tattoo 1. Can you have just tribulations? Or do they always have to come with trials? Cause you only here about people having trials and tribulations, but never one or the other. 2. What is the church's stance on Israel? Does the church stand behind Israel or support it's boycotting? Is this a topic that is important to Li...

Q&A #122 - Q&A Live 1. My boss sometimes asks me to do something at work I believe is unethical. It's never anything huge, nothing against the law, but I don't know how to say no. If I say no I think my job might be on the line and I'm lucky to have a job right now. How do I handle these situations when he asks? 2. How do I stop a sin I don't like but can't stop? I keep hearing in church that God...

Q&A #121 - Walking on water, singing, early church, bible's relevance, and non traditional pregnancy 1. Will you be recording and posting the live Q&A on May 30th to the app as well? I can’t make it but I’d love to hear it! 2. How did Jesus make Peter walk on the water? 3.  I came to this church and heard about this podcast and have a question why is there all the singing and why do people close t...

Q&A #120 - Angels, budgets, sham and forgiveness 1. What would you think if you saw an angel appear right in front of you? 2. Doug I've heard you mention a budgeting app that you say is so successful and It seems more and more people I talk to at church are using it. Can you give a quick rundown on what you use and what makes it different than other apps? 3.  Proverbs‬ ‭25:21-22‬ ‭NLT “If your ene...

Q&A #119 - Rocks, Friendship, speaking up, cultural norms in church, forbidden questions and Alberta Separation 1. Matthew 16:18 says "And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.". Do you think he meant Peter or something else? ie. a play on words between Peter (Petros) and rock (Petra) 2. I struggle making new friends...

Q&A #118 - Ostriches (again), Jesus' ascension, how to read the bible and Sabbath 1. Please elaborate on the ostrich story. Was it actually a live ostrich? If so, where did you get it and, how did the parents feel about you giving away an ostrich as a prize?! 2. (from a child) how did Jesus go to heaven in the sky? Could someone in a plane follow him? 3. The more I read the Bible, the more I feel...

Q&A #117 - Ostriches, talking sex with your kids, Purity culture, masturbation and LOTS on Innerancy 1. Does Brock actually have an ostrich in the basement? 2. Any advice on navigating the topic of sexuality with kids as they grow? 3. What is everyone's take on church "purity culture" now that we have a decade or two to reflect on its pros and cons 4. The Bible doesn't say much about masturbation,...

Q&A #116 - Beards, 3 days, inerrancy of scripture, sufficiency of scripture and marijuana 1. For those of you with Beards: Have you ever had an urge to have fine oil poured on your head which flows down your beard? (Psalm 133:2) If yes, have you acted on your urge? If no, then do you need to repent of your unbiblical attitude?  2. Why did Jesus have to be dead for three days? 3. What is the defini...

Q&A #115 - Pigs vs Babies, Healing, and LOTS more on the Death Penalty 1. Who would win in a fight between a Pig and a baby 2. Kyle, please share your story of healing recently. 3. As a follow up to the death penalty question from last week, someone mentioned that it’s not ok to kill another person as an individual but that the government structures could allow for that. Even if that were the case...

Q&A #114 - Praying for government, Are we gods?, Images of God, Faith, and Capital Punishment 1. My question was Why don't we have corporate prayer in church for our govt and leaders? Especially since we are told to do so in Timothy and also with everything we are facing here with 2 elections etc. Not to pray a certain party wins but that God would Be glorified in our elections. Just wondering. Th...

Q&A #113 - Pastor title unbiblical, Hippies/Cowboys, John and Prophecy 1.) -  In last weeks episode Doug stated that it’s not biblical to call everyone in leadership a pastor.  a.) -  Why are you participating in (and perpetuating) something that is unbiblical; especially when you have the power to change it? (or do you not have the power to change it?).  *Comment: I did not grow up in the church...

Q&A #112 - Government, games night, David Pawson, Prophecy, Stoning and Last or Least 1. How can I pray for my government effectively? 2. When is the next ladies games night? How can we influence more events like that? 3. What are your views on the teachings of David Pawson? What ASK IT! struck me is what he said about Gods love,its only meant for believers. 4. Hey Is the gift of prophecy (1 Corin...

Q&A #111 - Unique experiences, true repentance, and people walking away from the faith 1.) - What’s something that each of you have done that probably no one else in Living Springs has done? 2.) - What is true repentance?  Is repentance something we are supposed to do in our own strength or does the Spirit empower us to repent?   John the baptist called people to repent before the spirit was given...

Q&A #110 - David, Worship Songs, Church conflict, song lyrics and marital disputes. - March 9, 2019 1. when David went to fight Goliath, he took 5 stones with him. If David had faith, why did he bring more than one stone? 2. Should worship leaders lead in the best key for their voice; or should worship songs be led in the key that is best for the majority of the congregation?  3. What is the worst...

Q&A #109 - March 9, 2019 1. Ok, an orca would totally beat a walrus but who do you think would win between an orca and a narwhal? 2. A few episodes ago you discussed praying I tongues for someone and asking for the interpretation. I couldn’t help but think that often I don’t know how or what to pray and my ability to pray in tongues according to romans 8:26&27 allows me to bypass my own will and t...

Q&A #108 - February 27, 2019 1. Are evil spirits/demons just fallen angels? If fallen angels are those that chose to go with Satan when he left heaven, is there anything in the Bible to indicate whether there are angels that still make that choice or did they all go when he did? Also, if there is no sin in heaven, how did Satan and the angels go against God? Will we have to fight our sin nature fo...

Q&A #107 - February 20, 2019 1.) Do you have any good marriage or parenting resources you’d recommend for a couple that is having a hard time getting on the same page, both in general but also more specifically in relation to their parenting styles? 2.) In light of Doug’s comments in a recent podcast, have any of you actually been accused of being the anti-christ?  What is the worst insult any of...

Q&A #106 - February 13, 2019 1. Do hamsters smell? 2. Who would win, flash or reverse flash? 3.  In light of Mark 12:30 and Luke 14:26: it is wrong to buy romantic cards to my wife with the phrase, “I love you with all my heart” written in it, or to sign cards that way?.   (Maybe this question should be deferred until closer to valentines 4. Why did Paul talk about it being better not to marry but...

Q&A #105 - January 30, 2019 1. There is a large group of African Canadian members of our church. Why doesn't the service and worship reflect their culture more than it does? Understand this is coming from a white person who would love to see our church reflect the diversity of worship/theology/ways of life of the membership. 2. Why is sex so taboo in the church? 3. - What did Jesus mean when He sa...

Q&A #104 - January 23, 2019 1. How can we get more people to come to church? 2. Why aren't there speakers in the bathroom 3.  What happens when Living Springs doesn’t receive enough funds in a month to cover the budget?  Is debt incurred or do some bills not get paid or do some people not get paid? 4. Thirty odd years ago it was very common that preachers would quote the JB Phillips paraphrase in...

Q&A #103 - January 16, 2019 1.) -  What exactly is “Soul Care”?   Is the idea of “Soul Care” a new thing in Church History? 2.) -  In John 17:3 Jesus prays: “Now this is eternal life – that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you sent.”  Why doesn’t he include knowing the Holy Spirit in the statement; especially after Jesus was just speaking about the Holy Spirit, (as a He,) i...