Fundamentally Drained

Episode 27 - The Church: Social Saviors or Social Servants - Part 2 of 2

In this episode, we begin the conversation The Church - Social Saviors or Social Servants.  We explore the mission of the church beginning with a look at some past experiences with outreach.  We discuss how instead of feeding people, like Jesus, we are called to eat and be in relationship with them.  Then Tom drops a bomb on Justin where he redefines the “least of these” and well…we hope you enjoy!

Things Mentioned in this Episode:

• The Ragamuffin Gospel by Brennan Manning https://www.amazon.com/Ragamuffin-Gospel-Bedraggled-Beat-Up-Burnt/dp/1590525027/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1536098328&sr=1-1&keywords=ragamuffins+gospel
• Toxic Charity by Robert Lupton - https://www.amazon.com/Toxic-Charity-Churches-Charities-Reverse/dp/0062076213/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1536098552&sr=1-1&keywords=toxic+charities
• Being Christian by Rowan Williams - https://www.amazon.com/Being-Christian-Baptism-Eucharist-Prayer/dp/0802871976/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1536100199&sr=8-1&keywords=rowan+williams+being+christian
• Orthodox Heretic by Peter Rollins - https://www.amazon.com/Orthodox-Heretic-Other-Impossible-Tales/dp/161261826X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1536100269&sr=8-1&keywords=orthodox+heretic – This book, page 176, is where it talks about only people who are shown grace, mercy and love can exhibit grace, mercy and love.

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Episode 26 - Consumer Church

In this (recorded a very long time ago and we hope the sound is okay) episode, we begin the conversation Consumer Church.  We talk about reasons why people choose the church they do or leave a church for another church.  In the beginning of the church, there was one in every community and now we have almost one on every corner it seems (at least in Oklahoma).  We discuss reasons why someone may not have a choice but to leave a church they attend.

Things Mentioned in this Episode:

• “Sheep Stealing” – this was just an awesome term Tom used to describe stealing other members of another church to attend your church, HA HA
• Velvet Elvis by Rob Bell - https://www.amazon.com/Velvet-Elvis-Repainting-Christian-Faith/dp/0062197215/ref=sr_1_1/147-4148381-6632869?ie=UTF8&qid=1538424100&sr=8-1&keywords=velvet+elvis+book

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Episode 25 - Prayer - Part 2 of 2

In this episode, we continue our conversation on Prayer.  We talk about praying the Psalms and also how we are formed by what we pray.  If we act like God is Santa Claus, then what do we do when God does not deliver?  We also touch on the “thoughts and prayers” discussion that has been discussed in media in the recent past.

Things Mentioned in this Episode:

• Praying the Psalms by Thomas Merton - https://www.amazon.com/Praying-Psalms-Thomas-Merton/dp/1614275645
• Praying the Psalms by Walter Brueggman - https://www.amazon.com/Praying-Psalms-Thomas-Merton/dp/1614275645
• 30 Days of Praying the Psalms Website - http://www.calvarydevos.net/prayer/
• Article by Brian Zahnd on “You are what you Pray” - https://brianzahnd.com/2013/05/you-are-what-you-pray/
• Matthew 7:7-11 – Father gives “good things” - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+7%3A7-11&version=NRSV

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Episode 24 - Prayer - Part 1 of 2

In this episode, we begin the conversation on Prayer.  We discuss the different types of prayer, extemporaneous and written, and how some people can feel shamed from ever praying because of the expectations surrounding it.  We discussed that God already knows our heart and how we feel so why would we ever hide anything in prayer or try and prop ourselves up in prayer.

Things Mentioned in this Episode:

• Romans 8:23-25
• Matthew 6:6
• Genesis 4:7 – This is what Justin was babbling about regarding Cain and Abel and how God pointed out to Cain that sin was “crouching at the door”.
• prayerhaven.com - This is a great website for praying the daily office. All scripture is auto-selected and the collects and so on.  Great website!
• https://www.bcponline.org/DailyOffice/devotion.html - Here is a link for the Daily Devotions we spoke about on this episode.

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Episode 23 - Creating Atheists - Part 2 of 2

In this episode, we continue the conversation on Creating Atheists and Justin tries to clarify some babbling while Everett introduces the Babylon Bee in all its glory.  We also discuss Liberal Protestantism and how it can lead to atheism as well until we wrap things up with how we can avoid this pitfall of teachings that can lead to atheism.

Things Mentioned in this Episode:

• 1 Kings 16:11 – Oh yes, it’s there…he pisseth against the wall
• John 14:2 – In my Father’s house is many mansions…
• http://babylonbee.com/
• Presiding Bishop Michael Curry Royal Wedding Sermon - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gonlKodrmk

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Episode 22 - Creating Atheists - Part 1 of 2

In today's episode, we talk about how fundamentalism draws a line in the sand for people who assume that you must believe everything is literal or you’re not a believer.  We'll dig into the topic of how fundamentalism can create atheist.

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Episode 21 - How the Church uses Fear

In this episode, we begin the conversation on How the Church uses Fear and explore where fear is seen in the Bible and in the Christian faith. 

Things Mentioned in this Episode:

• Proverbs 1:7 - The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
• 1 John 4:18 – perfect love cast out fear
• Matthew 7:21
• Matthew 10:28

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Episode 20 - Does God care who wins the Super Bowl? - Part 3 of 3

In this episode, we continue our talk on sports and move the focus to more on kid’s sports and wrap up this series.

Things Mentioned in this Episode:

• Article on Kid’s Sports Tom Referenced - https://www.csmonitor.com/The-Culture/Family/Modern-Parenthood/2012/0611/Youth-sports-The-problem-say-kids-in-a-new-poll-is-adults
• Hebrews 10
• Enough Earth for my Mule – Rob Bell Podcast - http://robbell.podbean.com/e/episode-34-enough-earth-for-my-mule/?token=0d737ef271d3d8973ab856a97fd069fe 2 Kings 5:17-20

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Episode 19 - Does God care who wins the Super Bowl? - Part 2 of 3

In this episode, continuing the conversation that began with the question “Does God care who wins the Super Bowl?” and has since expanded into a conversation about sports in our culture, virtue and honor, pride and all kinds of fun and madness!  Hope you enjoy!

(Be sure you check out the ending!) 😊

Things Mentioned in this Episode:

• Team Sport Benefits - http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/wellbeing/fitness/benefits-of-team-sports
• Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis - https://smile.amazon.com/Mere-Christianity-Lewis-Signature-Classics-ebook/dp/B002BD2UR0/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1524680379&sr=8-3&keywords=mere+christianity
• Byron Nelson - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Byron_Nelson
• Great Video on Pride - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFszRqu1oA0

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Episode 18 - Does God care who wins the Super Bowl? - Part 1 of 3

In this episode, we begin the conversation on the question “Does God care who wins the Super Bowl?” 

Things Mentioned in this Episode:

• Matthew 16:25 – whoever wants to safe their live will lose it
• JJ Reddick on You Made it Weird Podcast - https://nerdist.com/you-made-it-weird-388-jj-redick/
• Tebow & Kaepernick Article - https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/acts-of-faith/wp/2017/09/24/colin-kaepernick-vs-tim-tebow-a-tale-of-two-christianities-on-its-knees/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.851665aa8655

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