Sergio DeSoto The Counterintuitive Podcast

Imagine stepping into a room filled with treasures—golden artifacts from an ancient past, each piece whispering stories of sacrifice, redemption, and hope. For many, the journey of faith begins with a simple prayer: "I believe You died for my sins and rose from the dead. I turn from my sins and invite You into my heart and life. I want to trust and follow You as my Lord and Savior." This prayer, o...

Picture this: a potter at his wheel, hands steady, shaping a lump of clay. It’s an image that shows up in Scripture, especially in Romans 9:20-21, where Paul writes, “But who are you, O man, to answer back to God? Will what is molded say to its molder, ‘Why have you made me like this?’ Has the potter no right over the clay, to make out of the same lump one vessel for honorable use and another for...

Imagine a relationship so profound that it spans centuries—a bond forged through joy and sorrow, rescue and discipline, miracles and correction, love and forgiveness. Picture a partner who walks through every trial, revealing their heart through sacred words, promising to one day return in person, unveiling the fullness of their presence. This is no mere human tale; it is the story of God and His...

The Paradox of a Good God and a Broken World: Finding Fulfillment in Yeshua The question strikes at the heart of one of Christianity’s most persistent challenges: If God is all-powerful, all-knowing, and all-loving, as followers of Yeshua proclaim, why does evil ravage the world—floods swallowing homes, diseases stealing lives, and human cruelty scarring history? It’s a tension that has haunted be...

This post has been rewritten. The questions I raised here about accountability, hierarchy, and the early ekklesia have been combined into a single, deeper piece with the original Hebrew and Greek, the historical evidence, and the conviction I have gained since first writing it. Read the complete article at sergiodesoto.com. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscri...

The Interplay of Faith and Sound Logic: A Reflection on Justification Audible Introduction Yesterday, amid the vibrant backdrop of Calvary Community Church in Phoenix , Arizona, I found myself drawn into a contemplative service that, while brimming with enthusiasm, left me grappling with the disconnect between the message delivered and the depth of scriptural truth. Accompanying a young Marine, a...

Audio Overview In a world increasingly shaped by the interplay of ideas, it becomes ever more essential to examine the undercurrents that influence our perspectives—those threads of human nature that weave together logic and faith, history and ideology. Recently, this realization struck me with profound clarity during a visit to the historic landmark, The Indian School in Central Phoenix, where I...