Podcast

My Journey Back to God

Religion, Religion & Spirituality

Questions of faith, doubt, and grief.

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Episodes
29
Releases
Monthly
Typical length
1 hr 4 min
On air since
2023
Latest episode
2 weeks ago

Episodes

29 episodes, newest first

  1. Ep. 26 It's Killing Our Movement: Disagreements in the CHM

    Season 1, Episode 26

    Show notes

    In this episode, I review a video of Pastor Joe Smith where he identifies two main concerns with the teachings of Dr Philip Brown from God's Bible School and College. Joe Smith: https://www.youtube.com/live/WtVPd89L9MU?si=lfbds6iN1XRy96M-Hilltop Conversations: https://youtu.be/s8NtTGzGh3o?si=urTcXbhbioyiQPUEGBS Panel Discussion: https://youtu.be/xXCo7e3cb2M?si=MD7QJbzJHw9iiGHx

    1 hr 13 min
  2. Ep. 25 Holiness & What it Means to Be Human

    Season 1, Episode 25

    Show notes

    In this episode, I am joined by Dr Chris Bounds as we discuss holiness, what it means to be human, and the doctrine of entire sanctification. Holiness: A Biblical, Historical, and Systematic Theology

    https://www.amazon.com/Holiness-Biblical-Historical-Systematic-Theology/dp/1514002302/ref=sr_1_2?crid=EPQWH375NXI5&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.oYmfCcp5-JQxromNKdErU8yg8wLVvvHVa6SzGz-lfoc.-AYRG-mbvMIshyBmrCU5wwkqP8AgF2gKWtKQc3rFMPg&dib_tag=se&keywords=holiness.%2Bchris%2Bbounds&qid=1789703163&s=books&sprefix=holiness.%2Bchris%2Bbound%2Cstripbooks%2C117&sr=1-2

    1 hr 31 min
  3. Ep. 24 Free to Be Holy with Dr Matt O'Reilly

    Show notes

    What is holiness? How holy can we expect to become in this life? In this episode, I am joined by Dr Matt O'Reilly as we discuss his recent book Free to Be Holy: A Biblical Theology of Sanctification. Dr O'Reilly shares his thoughts on holiness, entire sanctification, and the idea of becoming free to be holy.

    Theology Project: https://www.theologyproject.online/

    Theology Project Online Substack: https://theologyprojectonline.substack.com/

    Free to Be Holy (Amazon): https://a.co/d/0iFRoa4V

    Free to Be Holy (Seedbed): https://my.seedbed.com/product/free-to-be-holy/

    1 hr 1 min
  4. Ep. 23 John Wesley's Doctrine of Sin with Dr Mark Olson

    Season 1, Episode 23

    Show notes

    In this episode Dr Mark Olson discusses the chronological development of John Wesley's doctrine of sin as well as the structural organization of Wesley's doctrine of sin in its complete form.

    Visit Dr Olson's website for more information on John Wesley: https://wesleyscholar.com/

    1 hr 29 min
  5. Ep. 22 Faith of a Servant with Dr Mark Olson

    Season 1, Episode 22

    Show notes

    In this episode, I am joined by Dr Mark Olson to discuss the faith of a servant and whether the servant is justified. Dr Mark Olsonhttps://wesleyscholar.com/John Wesley's Doctrine of Justification, by Dr Mark Olsonhttps://a.co/d/06Ufhrt8

    1 hr 10 min
  6. Ep. 21 Dropping the ? But I Still Have Questions

    Show notes

    A new logo has been designed for the Podcast. I am dropping the ? but I still have questions.

    9 min
  7. Ep. 20 Hyperfundamentalism with Natalie Edmonson

    Show notes

    In this episode, I am joined by Natalie Edmonson from Berean Holiness as we discuss hyperfundamentalism.

    https://bereanholiness.com/

    1 hr 58 min
  8. Ep. 19 Catechism with Johnathan Arnold: The Whole Counsel of God

    Season 1, Episode 19

    Show notes

    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/

    1 hr 29 min
  9. Ep. 18 Sin with Dr Brian Black

    Show notes

    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

    1 hr 15 min
  10. Ep. 17 CHM Dress Standards with Andrew Dahler

    Season 1, Episode 17

    Show notes

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

    2 hr 3 min
  11. Ep. 16 Sin: Richard S Taylor and the CHM

    Season 1, Episode 16

    Show notes

    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.

    1 hr 3 min
  12. Ep. 15 The Two Works Movement with David Graf

    Season 1, Episode 15

    Show notes

    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/0880196343

    A 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/B0997SD3F3

    Against God and Nature: https://www.amazon.com/Against-God-Nature-Foundations-Evangelical/dp/1433501171

    The 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.

    1 hr 58 min
  13. Ep. 14 CHM Identity: Four Main Pillars

    Season 1, Episode 14

    Show notes

    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 CHM

    https://www.youtube.com/live/ZKTf2KSZxrg?si=fqp2XpyPEk5OjDM-

    Brian Black: Holiness Heritage

    https://www.amazon.com/Holiness-Heritage-Tracing-History-Movement/dp/B0CR81V79Q

    Wallace Thornton: Radical Righteousness

    https://www.wesleyanbooks.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&St,%20ore_Code=WB&Product_Code=3727&Category_Code=

    myjourneybacktogod@gmail.com

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

    Season 1, Episode 13

    Show notes

    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.com

    Links 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=y9srqViE5FnkVW10⁠

    The 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

    1 hr 18 min
  15. Ep. 12 Development of the CHM with Glen Asbury, Pt 1

    Season 1, Episode 12

    Show notes

    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.com

    Links 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=y9srqViE5FnkVW10

    The 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

    1 hr 13 min
  16. Short 4 Who Is Being Led By the Spirit? Bonus

    Show notes

    myjourneybacktogod@gmail.com

    10 min
  17. Ep. 11 Purpose with Wes and Missy Lum

    Season 1, Episode 11

    Show notes

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

    1 hr 30 min
  18. Ep. 10 Journeys of Faith with Wes and Missy Lum

    Season 1, Episode 10

    Show notes

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

    59 min
  19. Ep. 9 The Father Wound w/ Travis Johnson

    Season 1, Episode 9

    Show notes

    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.

    1 hr 2 min
  20. Ep. 8 Emotions and Faith with Martin Barnard

    Season 1, Episode 8

    Show notes

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

    myjourneybacktogod@gmail.com

    1 hr 4 min

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