Unfolding Wings

There is a certain perception of Christianity prominent in American culture today.  Many subscribe to that version of Christianity captured by the media and the loudest, public voices; but many do not.  What do you do if your Christianity is not like that of President Trump or JD Vance?  Or Pete Hegseth or Franklin Graham?  Can you still be a Christian?  Why should you be a Christian if those are...

Do we actually believe in Satan?  Does he actually make us do stuff?  Can he possess us?  Why did create the devil if he were going to be evil? Join the Unfolding Wings podcast, designed for seekers to ask and discuss questions that we often don't feel like we can ask in church or in other forums, to dive deep into the biblical references, history, and tradition on Satan, as well as differing thou...

Why in the world are there so many translations of the Bible?  Isn't the King James Version the only one we need?  Isn't it the most right, the most holy?  How is anyone supposed to know which is the right or best translation?  Can we trust the Bible at all because it's translated so often? All these questions and many more are answered or, we might better say, explored in depth in a podcast for y...

What is it like being a Christian immigrant in this country that claims to be Christian?  Or just as an immigrant?  What might it be like being a Christian in a predominantly non-Christian country? With such a focus on immigration and deportation lately, it's appropriate to explore these questions, since many that we are targeting for deportation are themselves Christian.  How should we behave whe...

Surely you've heard, and probably used, cliches before in your life.  Faith cliches included.  But do faith cliches actually help us understand life?  How should we use them, if at all?  Ever questioned whether all Christians are supposed to, or actually, agree with, "everything happens for a reason"? Check out the team from Unfolding Wings discuss their own questions and issues with faith cliches...

Violence in our country and in our communities has received, rightly, a lot of attention recently, including police violence.  Is it appropriate?  Is it not?  What does our faith say?   There's a wide spectrum of Christian thought on the subject of policing in our community.  Listen and explore!

Want a real, inspiring, powerful, Spirit-filled faith to make life meaningful?  Consider Methodism!  With Rev. Dr. Scott Kisker, professor of church history, we talk about the original purpose of Methodism as a means of renewing people of faith rather than to be a denomination or institution.  Methodism is for all, for anyone who wants to go from a dead faith to a living faith as God promised. Whe...

What does the Lord's Prayer mean?  Do I need to know it?  Why does everyone know it?  Must I say it all the time?  Why do some Christians pray it differently? Though Jesus taught us the prayer, there are a lot of questions!  As always, the Unfolding Wings team is here to explore your questions, giving you a safe and faithful place to explore so that your wings of faith may unfold with God.

Join the Unfolding Wings cast for another thoughtful conversation, exploring how young adult Christians might think about military and war to faithfully unfold their own unique wings and fly in this world.  Talking about the military and war can be such a divisive topic that young adults don't want to question anything or bring it up in church for fear of causing a fight or being talked down... so...

Join the Unfolding Wings crew to explore whether doubt and deconstructing one's faith--through biblical criticism and other modern, scholarly tools--can be faithful or not.  Are you the type of person who asks a bunch of questions about orthodox doctrine?  Why do we believe this?  How can we believe the Bible is God's infallible word?  Do you hear a lot of questions about faith and share those que...

Why is God so angry that He needs to kill stuff?  Kill God's Son/self?  What's the deal with the whole sacrifice bit?  Especially one so bloody and violent?  Is the cross necessary for God to love us? The crucifixion and atonement form one of the main sources of question and confusion for many young adults or new seekers in faith.  Come listen and explore so that you can begin to unfold your own w...

What is identity?  How important is knowing it?  How do we know it?  Is LGTBQ+ a legitimate identity? Explore what you think with other young adults in a safe and brave space.

What is critical race theory, really?  And how should people of faith think of it?  How should people of faith respond to it and one another? Listen to the young adults explore critical race theory to help you discern how to faithfully unfold your own wings in a society that often doesn't let you speak your mind or ask questions.

What might people of faith think and say about reparations?  It's not just a political issue!  In fact, in the year of jubilee, the Bible has quite a lot to say about reparations that we seem to have forgotten. As young adults continue to try and carve out their own understanding of faith and faithfulness, and not just taking elders' 'word for it,' Unfolding Wings is your place to get thorough inv...

What is justice?  Isn't it pretty clear that 'justice' is punishing people according to the law? Well, many young adults and Christians are rethinking the 'traditional' understanding of justice.  And God has been inviting us to rethink justice for centuries.  What justice could look like is called restorative or rehabilitative justice.  Listen to the Unfolding Wings cast talk about justice, restor...

What are we supposed to do in life?  How can we find meaning in our work and/or life?  Do I have a specific calling?  What is it? Join the Unfolding Wings team as they address all these questions and more to help you, young adults especially, understand our calling and discern what it is and then faithfully live into it.  One of the more personally relevant topics for young adults, whether religio...

You've no doubt heard a lot about nationalism, especially Christian nationalism.  Is that something long-time and budding Christians should adhere to?  Or oppose?  What does it mean?  What about being a Christian patriot of the nation?  Is that possible? We explore a lot of the questions and conversation that young adult Christians are hoping to explore.  Giving one another the space to ask the qu...

What are Christians supposed to think and do about the environment?  There's a pretty clear biblical answer.  For those young adults especially trying to learn how to unfold their wings and live faithfully but haven't been sure if they can ask the questions, here's the podcast for you.

Why are Christians eating flesh and drinking blood?  What's really happening in Holy Communion?  Is it good and holy or wackadoodle?  Get your questions answered as we explore our faith and how to be faithful together, how to unfold our wings, a podcast geared towards young adults and youth with questions.  Why is Communion important?  This is a delightful and awesome conversation!

Why do we have denominations?  What are they for?  Why can't we all just get along?  We all believe in the same God after all.  Get some of your questions answered here as you continue to unfold your wings and explore how to be faithful, on the one podcast for young adults trying to navigate faithfulness with lots of questions.

The most basic of Christian beliefs, the Trinity, is also one of the most confusing.  How can a god be three-in-one?  A lot of people wonder but do so privately, assuming that everyone else has it figured out.  But that's what this podcast is for, to give space to explore the things we're all questioning.  Join the Unfolding Wings team to get an honest look at some (nowhere close to all!) of the q...

Abortion is one of those hot-button issues that seem particularly relevant for Christians.  But is the public perception that a Christian equals a strict pro-lifer accurate?  Does it apply to all Christians?  Can young adults trying to figure out their own path be faithfully pro-choice? Check out this episode as the Unfolding Wings cast continues to try and give a safe and brave space to all young...

Part II of the conversation on gun violence and gun ownership.

How do we respond, faithfully, to the consistent and tragic gun violence in our country and world? How are young adults, specifically, affected and formed by gun violence and how are young adults called to respond? In this Part I on gun violence and gun ownership, the host of Unfolding Wings addresses the basic facts, history, and second amendment. Part II will cover the various opinions on how to...

Struggling with work/life balance? Don't know what to do about it? We're not sure we have the answers, but we can help get you started. What does the Bible really have to say about work and sabbath, and what does our faith tradition say? Join the crew on Unfolding Wings to start finding more meaning in your life.