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Have you ever had a question about Christianity? Have you ever wondered if what is perceived as 'Christian' may not be? In their weekly podcast, "Hold On: Is That Really Christian?", Dr. Kendra Weddle and Kim Batchelor of Northaven Church in Dallas, Texas discuss current issues and popular beliefs through a progressive Christian lens. Feedback and ideas for future topics are welcome.
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In this special Halloween episode, Kim explores the rapture and why being "left behind" may not mean what you think it means. Enjoyed this episode? Connect with us some more at Northaven.org! Follow us on Instagram and on Facebook! Have questions or comments? Want to suggest a topic? Send Kendra and Kim an email at podcast@northaven.org.
This time we examine Mary Magdalene noting how she has been intentionally maligned. In the baseless attack on her character we can see a contemporary attack, without reason, on women today. Enjoyed this episode? Connect with us some more at Northaven.org! Follow us on Instagram and on Facebook! Have questions or comments? Want to suggest a topic? Send Kendra and Kim an email at podcast@northaven.org.
Mike Shofner joins us as a guest on this episode. We talk about Mike’s background within evangelical churches, what he thinks about the Bible, questions over biblical interpretation, and what any or all of this can teach us. Enjoyed this episode? Connect with us some more at Northaven.org! Follow us on Instagram and on Facebook! Have questions or comments? Want to suggest a topic? Send Kendra and Kim an email at podcast@northaven.org.
Rev. Ben Marshall returns to our podcast to talk with Kim about the end times, the rapture and all the rest of it. Are these really real? Enjoyed this episode? Connect with us some more at Northaven.org! Follow us on Instagram and on Facebook! Have questions or comments? Want to suggest a topic? Send Kendra and Kim an email at podcast@northaven.org.
Executive director Bee Morehead returns to continue our conversation about how Texas Impact is making a difference in the Texas legislature. Enjoyed this episode? Connect with us some more at Northaven.org! Follow us on Instagram and on Facebook! Have questions or comments? Want to suggest a topic? Send Kendra and Kim an email at podcast@northaven.org.
We welcome to our conversation Bee Morehead, executive director of Texas Impact. Bee lets us in on who Texas Impact is and how we can be involved with them. Enjoyed this episode? Connect with us some more at Northaven.org! Follow us on Instagram and on Facebook! Have questions or comments? Want to suggest a topic? Send Kendra and Kim an email at podcast@northaven.org.
We begin our conversation with the question raised in our national anthem and that leads us to reflect on spiritual practices and the process of discernment. Enjoyed this episode? Connect with us some more at Northaven.org! Follow us on Instagram and on Facebook! Have questions or comments? Want to suggest a topic? Send Kendra and Kim an email at podcast@northaven.org.
Ben Marshall returns with Kim to continue their discussion of the rise of executive power, disregard for law, and lack of care for people in light of the values of Christianity. Enjoyed this episode? Connect with us some more at Northaven.org! Follow us on Instagram and on Facebook! Have questions or comments? Want to suggest a topic? Send Kendra and Kim an email at podcast@northaven.org.
Shortly after participating in the No Kings rally in Dallas, Kim and Kendra talk about what the Hebrew Bible says about kings. Enjoyed this episode? Connect with us some more at Northaven.org! Follow us on Instagram and on Facebook! Have questions or comments? Want to suggest a topic? Send Kendra and Kim an email at podcast@northaven.org.
Ben Marshall joins Kim to talk about the rise of executive power, disregard for law, and lack of care for people in light of the values of Christianity. Enjoyed this episode? Connect with us some more at Northaven.org! Follow us on Instagram and on Facebook! Have questions or comments? Want to suggest a topic? Send Kendra and Kim an email at podcast@northaven.org.
We talk about J.D. Vance’s assertion about who Christians are called to love. Part of our conversation touches on the recent death of Pope Francis and the election of Pope Leo XIV. Enjoyed this episode? Connect with us some more at Northaven.org! Follow us on Instagram and on Facebook! Have questions or comments? Want to suggest a topic? Send Kendra and Kim an email at podcast@northaven.org.
Kim and Kendra discuss Executive Order 1402 titled Eradicating Christian Bias. This new order contains 11 points and has been disseminated among several federal agencies. We have several questions about this effort and talk about some of them. Enjoyed this episode? Connect with us some more at Northaven.org! Follow us on Instagram and on Facebook! Have questions or comments? Want to suggest a topic? Send Kendra and Kim an email at podcast@northaven.org.
Kim informs us about the current situation (Senate and House bills) regarding abortion in the Texas legislature. We hope you’ll listen and then contact your representatives. Enjoyed this episode? Connect with us some more at Northaven.org! Follow us on Instagram and on Facebook! Have questions or comments? Want to suggest a topic? Send Kendra and Kim an email at podcast@northaven.org.
This week, we explore how Kendra and Kim have experienced DEI programs in various work environments and explore these initiatives in light of the biblical witness. Enjoyed this episode? Connect with us some more at Northaven.org! Follow us on Instagram and on Facebook! Have questions or comments? Want to suggest a topic? Send Kendra and Kim an email at podcast@northaven.org.
What does the Bible say about the relationships between the rich and poor? Does the Bible have anything to say about the structures of societies? Should Christians be concerned about the expanding gap between rich and poor? Enjoyed this episode? Connect with us some more at Northaven.org! Follow us on Instagram and on Facebook! Have questions or comments? Want to suggest a topic? Send Kendra and Kim an email at podcast@northaven.org.
We talk about reading and interpreting the Bible, one of our favorite subjects! Is it possible to avoid the literal vs. metaphor divide among us? Enjoyed this episode? Connect with us some more at Northaven.org! Follow us on Instagram and on Facebook! Have questions or comments? Want to suggest a topic? Send Kendra and Kim an email at podcast@northaven.org.
Kim offers a refresher on the process of how a bill makes its way through the Texas legislature and provides information on how you can get your voice heard in Austin. We talk about what bills are currently being considered including those about reproductive justice and public education. Enjoyed this episode? Connect with us some more at Northaven.org! Follow us on Instagram and on Facebook! Have questions or comments? Want to suggest a topic? Send Kendra and Kim an email at podcast@northav...
Kim recently traveled to Austin where she witnessed the beginning session of the Texas legislature. She talks about her experiences and highlights what we might expect as the session continues, including funding (or not) public schools, reproductive rights, and the blurring lines between church and state. Enjoyed this episode? Connect with us some more at Northaven.org! Follow us on Instagram and on Facebook! Have questions or comments? Want to suggest a topic? Send Kendra and Kim an email ...
We continue our conversation with Rev. House, focusing on his experience and insight on living as gay clergy. Enjoyed this episode? Connect with us some more at Northaven.org! Follow us on Instagram and on Facebook! Have questions or comments? Want to suggest a topic? Send Kendra and Kim an email at podcast@northaven.org.
Reverend Mike House, Associate Pastor of Northaven Church joins our conversation. He shares about his years as a child, his calling to ministry, his identity as a gay person, both in the closet while as a pastor and eventually coming out of the closet and getting married to Cody McMahan. Enjoyed this episode? Connect with us some more at Northaven.org! Follow us on Instagram and on Facebook! Have questions or comments? Want to suggest a topic? Send Kendra and Kim an email at podcast@northav...
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