Not Safe For Sunday School

Why would God place a forbidden tree in the Garden of Eden if he already knew Adam and Eve would eat from it? In this episode, we unpack one of the oldest and hardest questions in the Bible through the lens of ancient Hebrew storytelling, parenthood, free will, innocence, wisdom, and human nature. We explore: Why the “tree of knowledge of good and evil” may be about maturity, not information Wheth...

Can you separate worship songs from the churches and artists behind them? In this episode, we talk about Hillsong, Bethel, Elevation, theological baggage, church scandals, and how worship leaders can choose songs with wisdom instead of fear. We also get into why popular songs are not always the best songs for congregational worship, when a lyric becomes a problem, and why the goal is not to cancel...

Many Christians avoid the Old Testament because it raises uncomfortable questions: Did God actually command genocide? Why does God seem violent in the Old Testament but loving in the New? In this episode, we wrestle with biblical violence, hyperbole, ancient literary styles, translation issues, and how Jesus changes the conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Sandy and Becca for Part 3 of The Women of the Bible as they discuss two badass women, Mary (who raised and taught Jesus) and Mary Magdalene (who supported Jesus's Ministry). The fact that these women take a prominent role in the gospels is defying ancient cultural barriers! Part 1: https://shows.acast.com/not-safe-for-sunday-school/episodes/the-women-of-the-bible-exodus-judges-acts Part 2: h...

Join Sandy and Becca for Part 2 of The Women of the Bible as they discuss some badass women in the lineage of Jesus. From Tamar to Rahab as well as Ruth, there's a lot packed into this episode! Part 1: https://shows.acast.com/not-safe-for-sunday-school/episodes/the-women-of-the-bible-exodus-judges-acts Not Safe For Sunday School is a podcast by Matt Ridings ( @punpastor ) as a part of the ministry...

Join Matt and Ty in part 2 of this conversation as they discuss concerns the Church has historically had surrounding Dungeons & Dragons and their reasoning for not only playing D&D, but running games of D&D for others as an opportunity for community and healing. Not Safe For Sunday School is a podcast by Matt Ridings ( @punpastor ) as a part of the ministry of Fremont Community Church...

Join Matt and Ty in part 1 of this conversation as they discuss the role pop culture plays in the church. From Star Wars to The Legend of Zelda and Lord of the Rings, there's so much to explore! What's your favorite reference to Christianity in pop culture? Not Safe For Sunday School is a podcast by Matt Ridings ( @punpastor ) as a part of the ministry of Fremont Community Church ( @fremont.church...

Join Matt and Eric as they discuss how the church has negatively stigmatized discussions on gender identity and sexual orientation. Regardless of what your beliefs are on these topics, there is healing to be had through humble conversation. Not Safe For Sunday School is a podcast by Matt Ridings ( @punpastor ) as a part of the ministry of Fremont Community Church ( @fremont.church ). Our goal is t...

Join Matt and Robbie as they discuss stories of mental health struggles in the Bible. What verses are commonly misinterpreted when it comes to this conversation? Where can we see practical examples in scripture? How are we supposed to break out of a mental health rut? All this and more! Not Safe For Sunday School is a podcast by Matt Ridings ( @punpastor ) as a part of the ministry of Fremont Comm...

Join Sandy and Becca for Women's History Month as they discuss some badass women in the Bible. From Miriam & Zipporah to Deborah & Jael as well as Lydia (the first female pastor), there's a lot packed into this episode! Additional Resources: Rahab : https://youtu.be/kSqQZ3RZrpw?si=8nkyv6MmGhPOjT14 Lady Wisdom : https://youtu.be/w2EHvcuoAgo Ruth : https://youtu.be/4Qei8N9JG30 Esther : https...

Join Matt and Sandy as they discuss the poetry and wisdom of Song of Solomon. Why is this in the Bible? Why isn't it talked about in church? And is it only about sex, or what wisdom might the Shulamite woman trying to pass on to young women today? Stay tuned! Not Safe For Sunday School is a podcast by Matt Ridings ( @punpastor ) as a part of the ministry of Fremont Community Church ( @fremont.chur...

Join Matt and Eric as they discuss page-by-page the stories of Creation, Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel, Noah and the Flood, and the Tower of Babel. Was the world created in seven days? Was there really a worldwide flood? Did God actually scramble the languages of all humanity? Or are these all oratory narratives passed down through the family of Abraham to make sense of the mythologies of the surrou...

Welcome to Not Safe For Sunday School , a podcast by Matt Ridings ( @punpastor ) as a part of the ministry of Fremont Community Church ( @fremont.church ). Our goal is to create Christian content that is true to scripture while also fun and engaging. Don't forget to leave us a review and share with a friend! Music by Bensound.com License code: SPFLQA9CT9CLLRNW Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...