Progressive Christianity with Pastor Adam

Is the Devil Real? Images of the devil have plagued the human imagination for centuries. But who, or what, is the devil? How does the Bible portray the devil? Is the devil real? Join this episode of One Question with Pastor Adam as we explore this topic!

May the Fourth Be With You - What Star Wars Can Teach Us about Good and Evil In this episode recorded on May fourth, Pastor Adam talks about what Star Wars can teach us about good and evil, and relationships between parents and children. Hopefully, you will understand Star Wars in a radically new way! May the Fourth be with you. Always.

What can hobbits teach us about power, violence, greed, and climate change? Pastor Adam talks with Matthew Distefano about his latest book, "The Wisdom of Hobbits: Unearthing Our Humanity at 3 Bagshot Row".

Dr. Ryan Hansen joins the podcast today to discuss the Book of Revelation. Revelation is not a roadmap to the end of the world. Revelation is actually politically subversive literature that deconstructs the way of empire and reconstructs the way of God. Ryan Leif Hansen received a Ph. D. in New Testament from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary. He teaches at Garrett-Evangelical and is an ord...

An ancient Christian tradition claims after his death, "Christ descended into hell..." But what did Christ do there? Are there any Biblical references to this? What does the descent into hell have to do with the resurrection? Pastor Adam explains resurrecting through hell in this episode of One Question with Pastor Adam.

Holy Week includes Palm Sunday, Holy Monday through Holy Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and Easter Sunday. But what is the significance of each day of Holy Week?

Jane on TikTok states that God is evil and we shouldn't believe in God. This brings up questions: What is the relationship between God and evil? It God is good, then why is there so much evil in the world? Why do bad things happen to good people? Is God evil? In this episode of One Question with Pastor Adam, we explore these issues!

In John 14:6, Jesus says, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." This statement has often been used by Christians as a weapon against other people. But is that what Jesus meant? Join this episode of One Question with Pastor Adam as we explore this important and often misused statement by Jesus.

Is it okay to refer to God as She? What about Mother? You might be surprised that the Bible is full of feminine imagery of God. Let's explore together in this episode of One Question with Pastor Adam! For more, see "Womanist Midrash" by Wilda Gaffney; "God Is a Black Woman" by Cristena Cleveland; and "She Who Is" by Elizabeth Johnson.

The Southern Baptist Convention recently disfellowshiped five churches from its organization because they have women leaders and preachers. Is the SBC right? Or should women be allowed to teach, preach, and lead churches? Let's discuss in this episode of One Question with Pastor Adam.

Yesterday, I officially launched my new website, Pastor Adam at adamericksen.org. Heartbreak_Time_Machine on Instagram asks “Is Violent Christianity the default?” Tragically, Christianity and violence have been united from very early on in Christian history. But I want to change that. At its core, Christianity is about the person Jesus Christ, who reveals a God of radical nonviolence. So let's tal...

What is God's plan? Does God have a specific plan for your life? What if you missed that plan? If you are like me, these kinds of questions bring up some anxiety inside of you. Completing "God's plan" for you life can often feel like a spiritual burden, but what if we have misunderstood the phrase, "God's plan." God says through the prophet Jeremiah, "For I know the plans I have for you..." But we...

In this episode, Pastor Adam shares a story about a same-sex wedding he recently officiated, the joy of that day, Pope Francis' recent comments on homosexuality, and the divine blessings of same-sex marriage.

In this episode of One Question we go over some questions from the mailbag including, why stay Christian when Christ is often left out of Christianity? What did Jesus mean by calling people “raca”? And should we believe in the resurrection?

In today’s show we talk with Dr. Eric Smith, author of “Paul the Progressive?” Was Paul progressive? Or was he the women hating, homophobic, anti-sex, leader of early Christianity that changed Jesus’ message? Check out the latest episode of One Question to explore more about Paul!

What is Christian Nationalism? Is it “Christian”? Does it have anything to do with Christ? And what can we do about it? Join Pastor Adam as he discusses this important topic on One Question!

It’s the first show of 2023! Did you make resolutions this year? (I did not!) Have you kept your resolutions? Either way, I want to talk about joy today. Because religion is often joyless. But Jesus says he came that our joy might be complete. But what is joy? Let’s explore in this episode of One Question!

Join Pastor Adam and Dr. Dana Robert Hicks as they discuss Dana’s book, “The Knot: How to Secure Healthy, Modern Relationships While Not Being Tied to Marriage’s Past.” You can keep up with Dana’s work at the following links : www.danahicks.blog https://www.facebook.com/danaroberthicks/ https://twitter.com/DanaHicksAuthor https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/23037125.Dana_Robert_Hicks Here are li...

Classical theology emphasizes God’s omnipotence, or Power. As Jonathan Foster says in his book, “Theology of Consent” this makes God the “All-Powerful God of Power.” But is the idea that God is all-powerful helpful? Is it even true? Join Pastor Adam and Rev. Dr. Jonathan Foster as they discuss Jonathan’s latest book, “Theology of Consent: Mimetic Theory in an Open and Relational Universe.”

Can a person be gay or transgender and Christian? Of course! We will talk with Declan and Suzanne about their work with the “Where True Love Is” movement, which provides a Bible based defense of the validity of LGBTQIA+ Christian faith. Check out the “Where True Love Is” social media pages and their many books, including “Where True Love Is: An affirming devotional for LGBTQIA+ Christians and thei...

We have a crisis in masculinity. Many think the answer is to double down on a manhood that emphasizes burying your emotions to “stay strong.” But what if that is destroying men and their relationships? What if there is a healthier way of being a man that includes vulnerability? What if that’s where men can find their true strength and healthier relationships? Join Pastor Adam and Romal Tune with y...

Many think the Bible is a hopelessly violent book. No doubt the Bible has violence within it, but what if the Bible’s violence is there so that it can subvert and transform violence? After all, the only way to solve a problem is if we can name it. The problem that the Bible names is human violence. And over its pages, it reveals God’s complete nonviolence. Join Pastor Adam and Tony Bartlett with y...

The Bible is a big confusing book, with all kinds of stories and teachings. Are we supposed to take everything literally? Or are we supposed to take everything metaphorically? And is it heretical to even ask such questions? You may be surprised that people of faith have been asking these types of questions about the Bible for thousands of years. Join Pastor Adam as he discusses some of the surpris...

In this episode of One Question, Pastor Adam talks with Seba, the Southern Fried Witch, about her path in becoming a witch and what being a witch means to Seba. For more, check out Seba’s website: https://southernfriedwitch.com/ "One Question with Pastor Adam" is back for Season 3! Tune in to the live broadcast on the Pastor Adam Facebook page on Thursdays at 11a Pacific Time. Podcast episodes wil...

Many of us are wondering if we should stay Christian or break from the shackles of this religion. What are the reasons for leaving? What are the reasons for staying? And no matter what we choose, how best do we live with the decision we make? Join Pastor Adam and Brian McLaren with your comments and questions as they talk about Brian's latest book "Do I Stay Christian?" "One Question with Pastor A...