Greg Farrand

The Unintentional Heretic

Religion EN ↓ 28 episodes

The Unintentional Heretic is a podcast for spiritual explorers, questioners, and ever-expanders who believe faith should be deep enough to survive honest inquiry. Together we’ll explore theology, spirituality, doubt, and the evolving search for truth—trusting that God is not threatened by our questions, and that sometimes heresy is just tomorrow’s orthodoxy.

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Greg Farrand

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The Problem with Hell: Fear, Judgement and the Love of God 13.05.2026 9:36

In this episode of The Unintentional Heretic, Greg explores how modern ideas about Hell were shaped much more by Dante, medieval art, and fear-based theology than by the Bible itself. Journeying through Sheol, Hades, Tartarus, and Gehenna, the episode reexamines what Jesus actually taught about judgment, fear, and the path toward abundant life. Would love to hear your thoughts!

The Evolution of God: From Canaanite Pantheon to Cosmic Christ 13.05.2026 9:55

In this episode of The Unintentional Heretic , Greg explores the fascinating evolution of YHWH—from a regional storm-warrior deity within the ancient Near Eastern world to the universal, cosmic vision of God revealed in Christ. Drawing on biblical scholarship, archaeology, and voices like Dr. Justin Sledge, the episode traces how theology develops over time and what that might mean for faith today...

The Unintentional Heretic 12.05.2026 7:34

In the first episode of The Unintentional Heretic, Greg Farrand shares his spiritual journey—from growing up as a third culture kid in Japan and Taiwan, to finding certainty in Evangelicalism and becoming a Presbyterian pastor, to eventually questioning the theological systems he once trusted. Through wrestling with issues like women in ministry, LGBTQ inclusion, and the deeper question of how we...