Progressive Christianity with Pastor Adam

Some Christians refer to Matthew 19 to say that Jesus affirmed Genesis 1 - that God made humans “male and female.” They do this criticize our transgender siblings. But in the same chapter, Jesus says that some people are “born eunuchs for the kingdom of God.” A eunuch was someone who didn’t fit the “male and female” binary, but was seen as a third gender. Jesus didn’t quote Genesis to say that God...

This is a special episode from the archives featuring a conversation between Adam Ericksen and Christian Picciolini, a former American extremist, who is the founder of the Free Radicals Project, a global network working to prevent extremism and help people disengage from hate movements. "One Question with Pastor Adam" is back for Season 3! Tune in to the live broadcast on the Pastor Adam Facebook...

This is a special episode from the archives to honor National Mental Health Awareness Month. In this episode, Adam Ericksen shares a conversation with Gary Marschke from 2020. They talk about the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), and how we can promote mental health in our communities. "One Question with Pastor Adam" is back for Season 3! Tune in to the live broadcast on the Pastor Adam...

After another mass shooting that killed 19 chldren, two children and wounded many others, we are left asking, what can we do? Pastor Adam talked with his friend Micheal Garcia, a retired police officer, gun owner, and NRA member, about myths and solutions to our gun problem. Gun Solution Myths - More guns - Open Carry - No restrictions - Mental Illness 1. Second Amendment - A well regulated Militi...

We have a gun problem in the United States. We have more mass shootings, more murders, and more suicides than any other country. What do we do about that? Is there hope? What does the Christian tradition say about this kind of violence? Let’s explore together in this episode of One Question! "One Question with Pastor Adam" is back for Season 3! Tune in to the live broadcast on the Pastor Adam Face...

Last week a draft document was leaked about an upcoming Supreme Court decision about Roe v Wade. There are many rumors about the legal reasoning behind Roe. Many of us who aren’t trained in law find the document confusing and troubling. Pastor Adam brought his friend Alison Gary on the show to help us sort through the weeds of the leaked document, what it might mean for reproductive rights, and ho...

This week "One Question with Pastor Adam" features a special guest: John Morehead, Director of the Evangelical Chapter for Religious Diplomacy. Adam and John chat about multi-faith engagement, evangelicalism, and satanism. "One Question with Pastor Adam" is back for Season 3! Tune in to the live broadcast on the Raven Foundation Facebook page on Thursdays at 11a Pacific Time. Podcast episodes will...

This week "One Question with Pastor Adam" features a special guest: Gena St. David, author of "The Brain and the Spirit." Adam and Gena tackle the question "Can we trust God?" "One Question with Pastor Adam" is back for Season 3! Tune in to the live broadcast on the Raven Foundation Facebook page on Thursdays at 11a Pacific Time. Podcast episodes will become available the following Monday. Have a...

You've probably heard that you must be "born again" to enter heaven. The phrase "born again" is often used by religious folks to create another "us and them" mentality. Who is in and who is out. When religion is used to divide the world into who is included and who is excluded, we have missed the point. For Jesus, everyone is included. So, what does it mean to be "born again"? Can this phrase be d...

Join "One Question with Pastor Adam" as Adam chats with Matthew Distefano, author of many great books, including his latest one, "Don't Be a D*ck," and "The Genesis of Violence." "One Question with Pastor Adam" is back for Season 3! Tune in to the live broadcast on the Raven Foundation Facebook page on Thursdays at 11a Pacific Time. Podcast episodes will become available the following Monday. Have...

The Bible was written in a patriarchal culture. It often emphasizes men and denigrates women – at least that’s what we’ve been taught. But what if the women of the Bible subvert the patriarchy of its day and of ours? What if the Bible is actually more anti-men and pro-women? Join One Question with Pastor Adam as we explore the some of the women of the Bible! "One Question with Pastor Adam" is back...

Why don’t progressive Christians talk much about sin and repentance? In this episode of One Question with Pastor Adam, we discuss the importance of these words and how they can actually help progressive Christians better understand the world and help us create a deeper sense of spirituality. "One Question with Pastor Adam" is a Raven Foundation production. "One Question with Pastor Adam" is back f...

This episode is a Collaborators Discussion interview recording hosted by Pastor Adam Ericksen with Brian Zahnd about his documentary "Postcards from Babylon: The Church in American Exile." "One Question with Pastor Adam" is a Raven Foundation production. "One Question with Pastor Adam" is back for Season 2, and is now a Facebook Live show in addition to being a podcast! Tune in to the live broadca...

In this episode, Pastor Adam Ericksen interviews Rocky Roggio, Director of "1946: the Mistranslation that Shifted a Culture." "One Question with Pastor Adam" is a Raven Foundation production. "One Question with Pastor Adam" is back for Season 2, and is now a Facebook Live show in addition to being a podcast! Tune in to the live broadcast on the Raven Foundation Facebook page on Thursdays at 2p CT....

In this episode, Pastor Adam Ericksen discusses King David, Solomon, and Political Responsibility. "One Question with Pastor Adam" is a Raven Foundation production. "One Question with Pastor Adam" is back for Season 2, and is now a Facebook Live show in addition to being a podcast! Tune in to the live broadcast on the Raven Foundation Facebook page on Thursdays at 2p CT. Podcast episodes will beco...

In this episode, Pastor Adam Ericksen addresses Israel's oppression of Palestinians. "One Question with Pastor Adam" is a Raven Foundation production. "One Question with Pastor Adam" is back for Season 2, and is now a Facebook Live show in addition to being a podcast! Tune in to the live broadcast on the Raven Foundation Facebook page on Thursdays at 2p CT. Podcast episodes will become available t...

In this episode, Pastor Adam Ericksen answers the question "How was the Bible formed?" "One Question with Pastor Adam" is a Raven Foundation production. "One Question with Pastor Adam" is back for Season 2, and is now a Facebook Live show in addition to being a podcast! Tune in to the live broadcast on the Raven Foundation Facebook page on Thursdays at 2p CT. Podcast episodes will become available...

In this episode, Pastor Adam Ericksen interviews former police officer Micheal Garcia about policing in the US. "One Question with Pastor Adam" is a Raven Foundation production. "One Question with Pastor Adam" is back for Season 2, and is now a Facebook Live show in addition to being a podcast! Tune in to the live broadcast on the Raven Foundation Facebook page on Thursdays at 2p CT. Podcast episo...

In this episode, Pastor Adam Ericksen chats with featured guest Gareth Higgins about his new book, "How Not To Be Afraid." "One Question with Pastor Adam" is a Raven Foundation production. "One Question with Pastor Adam" is back for Season 2, and is now a Facebook Live show in addition to being a podcast! Tune in to the live broadcast on the Raven Foundation Facebook page on Thursdays at 2p CT. Po...

In this episode, Pastor Adam Ericksen and Matthew Distefano discuss the rapture – and why you shouldn't believe in it. "One Question with Pastor Adam" is a Raven Foundation production. "One Question with Pastor Adam" is back for Season 2, and is now a Facebook Live show in addition to being a podcast! Tune in to the live broadcast on the Raven Foundation Facebook page on Thursdays at 2p CT. Podcas...

In this episode, Pastor Adam Ericksen tackles the Lil Was X controversy: "If That's Your Heaven I Will Pick Hell." "One Question with Pastor Adam" is a Raven Foundation production. "One Question with Pastor Adam" is back for Season 2, and is now a Facebook Live show in addition to being a podcast! Tune in to the live broadcast on the Raven Foundation Facebook page on Thursdays at 2p CT. Podcast ep...

In this episode, Pastor Adam Ericksen address "toxic Christian sexuality," with rising racism against Asians and why the Vatican missed. "One Question with Pastor Adam" is a Raven Foundation production. "One Question with Pastor Adam" is back for Season 2, and is now a Facebook Live show in addition to being a podcast! Tune in to the live broadcast on the Raven Foundation Facebook page on Thursday...

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In this special episode, Pastor Adam interviews Brian D. McLaren about his new book, "Faith After Doubt." "One Question with Pastor Adam" is a Raven Foundation production. "One Question with Pastor Adam" is back for Season 2, and is now a Facebook Live show in addition to being a podcast! Tune in to the live broadcast on the Raven Foundation Facebook page on Thursdays at 2p CT. Podcast episodes wi...

In this episode, Pastor Adam speaks on abortion. "One Question with Pastor Adam" is a Raven Foundation production. "One Question with Pastor Adam" is back for Season 2, and is now a Facebook Live show in addition to being a podcast! Tune in to the live broadcast on the Raven Foundation Facebook page on Thursdays at 2p CT. Podcast episodes will become available the following Monday. Have a question...