My Journey Back - to God?

Questions of faith, doubt, and grief.

Ep. 20 Hyperfundamentalism with Natalie Edmonson

In this episode, I am joined by Natalie Edmonson from Berean Holiness as we discuss hyperfundamentalism. https://bereanholiness.com/

11-15
01:57:54

Ep. 19 Catechism with Johnathan Arnold: The Whole Counsel of God

In this episode, I am joined by Johnathan Arnold to discuss his new book The Whole Counsel of God: a Protestant Catechism and Discipleship Handbook. Johnathan is the senior pastor of Redeemer Wesleyan Church, president of Holy Joys, and a global trainer at Shepherd's Global Classroom. About Holy Joys: https://holyjoys.org/about/The Whole Counsel of God: https://catechism.holyjoys.org/product/catechism/

10-01
01:28:50

Ep. 18 Sin with Dr Brian Black

In this episode, Dr Brian Black shares his thoughts on sin from a Wesleyan perspective. Dr Black's conception of sin is further detailed in his book Properly Defining Sin. Properly Defining Sin: https://a.co/d/8yss03K

09-14
01:14:55

Ep. 17 CHM Dress Standards with Andrew Dahler

In this episode, Andrew Dahler and I discuss the dress standards of the Conservative Holiness Movement.

06-09
02:02:49

Ep. 16 Sin: Richard S Taylor and the CHM

In this episode, I discuss the book A Right Conception of Sin by Dr Richard S Taylor and its influence in the Conservative Holiness Movement and, in particular, the InterChurch Holiness Convention.

04-12
01:02:35

Ep. 15 The Two Works Movement with David Graf

In this episode, I am joined by David Graf to discuss the two works movement, or the Conservative Holiness Movement (CHM), and the doctrine of entire sanctification as presented by Dr Paul Kaufman in his book From the Classroom to the Heart.From the Classroom to the Heart: https://www.amazon.com/CLASSROOM-HEART-EXAMINATION-DOCTRINE-SANCTIFICATION/dp/0880196343A Right Conception of Sin: https://www.wesleyanbooks.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=WB&Product_Code=4448&Category_Code=What About Sin: https://www.amazon.com/What-About-Sin-Appraisal-Tradition/dp/B0997SD3F3Against God and Nature: https://www.amazon.com/Against-God-Nature-Foundations-Evangelical/dp/1433501171The Centrality and Sufficiency of Scripture, Essays and Sermons in Honor of Allan P. Brown on the Occasion ofo His 80th Birthday, edited by A. Philip Brown II. This book does not seem to be available for purchase. My copy was given to me by a friend. This is the book referenced in the in this episode where Tom McCall challenges Brian Black on a narrow view of sin. McCall defends a broader view of sin.

02-23
01:58:11

Ep. 14 CHM Identity: Four Main Pillars

In this episode, I discuss the four main pillars of CHM identity as presented by Rodney Loper. The apparent question is whether these pillars are too broad to accurately define the CHM. I consider possible motives Loper may have had in establishing these broad pillars. Rodney Loper: Four Main Pillars of the CHMhttps://www.youtube.com/live/ZKTf2KSZxrg?si=fqp2XpyPEk5OjDM-Brian Black: Holiness Heritagehttps://www.amazon.com/Holiness-Heritage-Tracing-History-Movement/dp/B0CR81V79QWallace Thornton: Radical Righteousnesshttps://www.wesleyanbooks.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&St,%20ore_Code=WB&Product_Code=3727&Category_Code=myjourneybacktogod@gmail.com

12-07
36:29

Ep. 13 Development of the CHM with Glen Asbury, Pt 2

In this episode, I am joined again by Glen Asbury for Part 2 of a discussion on the development of the CHM through the lens of Wallace Thornton in his book Radical Righteousness Personal Ethics and the Development of the Holiness Movement. Have feedback or thoughts? Please reach out. myjourneybacktogod@gmail.comLinks to content mentioned in this episode. Radical Righteousness by Wallace Thornton: ⁠https://www.wesleyanbooks.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=WB&Product_Code=3727&Category_Code=⁠Rodney Loper - Four Pillars of the CHM: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/live/ZKTf2KSZxrg?si=y9srqViE5FnkVW10⁠The Call: Essays to the Conservative Holiness Movement by Mike Avery and Larry Smith: ⁠https://shop.gbs.edu/product/the-call/⁠Crucible for Conservatives by H.E. Schmul: ⁠https://holyjoys.org/schmul-crucible-conservatives/⁠CHM's Fork in the Road by Keith Drury: ⁠http://www.drurywriting.com/keith/Chm_cHm.htm

09-21
01:18:17

Ep. 12 Development of the CHM with Glen Asbury, Pt 1

In this episode, I am joined by Glen Asbury to discuss the development of the CHM through the lens of Wallace Thornton in his book Radical Righteousness Personal Ethics and the Development of the Holiness Movement. Have feedback or thoughts? Please reach out. myjourneybacktogod@gmail.comLinks to content mentioned in this episode. Radical Righteousness by Wallace Thornton: https://www.wesleyanbooks.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=WB&Product_Code=3727&Category_Code=Rodney Loper - Four Pillars of the CHM: https://www.youtube.com/live/ZKTf2KSZxrg?si=y9srqViE5FnkVW10The Call: Essays to the Conservative Holiness Movement by Mike Avery and Larry Smith: https://shop.gbs.edu/product/the-call/Crucible for Conservatives by H.E. Schmul: https://holyjoys.org/schmul-crucible-conservatives/CHM's Fork in the Road by Keith Drury: http://www.drurywriting.com/keith/Chm_cHm.htm

09-14
01:13:07

Short 4 Who Is Being Led By the Spirit?

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08-04
09:32

Ep. 11 Purpose with Wes and Missy Lum

In this episode, I am joined by Wes and Missy Lum as we discuss purpose. Wes shares his thoughts from a military perspective.

07-27
01:30:25

Ep. 10 Journeys of Faith with Wes and Missy Lum

In this episode, I am joined by Wes and Missy Lum as we discuss Pilgrim Camp, the Victory Trio, and our journeys of faith.

06-13
59:28

Ep. 9 The Father Wound w/ Travis Johnson

In this episode, I am joined by Pastor Travis Johnson to discuss how a father wound influences our sense of safety and security with God. We also discuss how Christian fathers can cultivate a sense of autonomy in their children's own relationship with God.

05-25
01:02:27

Ep. 8 Emotions and Faith with Martin Barnard

In this episode, I am joined by Martin Barnard as we discuss emotions and faith. myjourneybacktogod@gmail.com

04-28
01:04:27

Ep. 7 How to Engage with Someone Strugging with Doubt w/ Nathan Dahler

In this episode, I am joined by my dear friend Nathan Dahler as we discuss how to engage with someone struggling with doubt. myjourneybacktogod@gmail.com

03-19
58:01

Ep. 6 Marks of a Cult Pt 2 w/ Beyond the Vow

In this episode, I discuss the marks of a cult as listed by Dr Mark Bird. I am joined by Nick and Janelle Lavender from the podcast Beyond the Vow. Please reach out if you have any thoughts for the podcast: myjourneybacktogod@gmail.comBeyond the Vow: https://open.spotify.com/show/2LNXHg1OkiEKjjVbNZFovE?si=b4bc9a4da4a74078

03-01
01:03:11

Ep. 5 Dan Stetler Responds: Is the Trinity Negotiable?

In this episode, I share Dan Stetler's email where he responded to my invitation about the Trinity and Oneness Theology.

02-21
42:25

Ep. 4 Marks of a Cult Pt 1 w/ Beyond the Vow

In this episode, I discuss the marks of a cult as listed by Dr Mark Bird. I am joined by Nick and Janelle Lavender from the podcast Beyond the Vow. Beyond the Vow: https://open.spotify.com/show/2LNXHg1OkiEKjjVbNZFovE?si=1d5bafecbf494ac0

02-18
42:59

Short 2 A Call to Dan Stetler

This is a public invitation to chat on this podcast with Dan Stetler.

02-13
08:52

Ep. 3 Is the CHM a Cult?

In this episode of My Journey Back, I discuss whether the CHM is a cult and how the CHM influenced my spiritual formation.

02-06
47:47

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