Podcast
My Journey Back to God
Questions of faith, doubt, and grief.
- Religion chart
- #184
- Episodes
- 29
- Releases
- Monthly
- Typical length
- 1 hr 4 min
- On air since
- 2023
- Latest episode
- 2 weeks ago
Episodes
29 episodes, newest first
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1 hr 13 min
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
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1 hr 31 min
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
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1 hr 1 min
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/
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1 hr 29 min
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/
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1 hr 10 min
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
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9 min
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.
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1 hr 58 min
Ep. 20 Hyperfundamentalism with Natalie Edmonson
Show notes
In this episode, I am joined by Natalie Edmonson from Berean Holiness as we discuss hyperfundamentalism.
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1 hr 29 min
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/
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1 hr 15 min
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
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2 hr 3 min
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.
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1 hr 3 min
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.
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1 hr 58 min
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.
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36 min
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
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1 hr 18 min
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:
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:
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1 hr 13 min
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:
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:
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10 min
Short 4 Who Is Being Led By the Spirit? Bonus
Show notes
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1 hr 30 min
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.
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59 min
Ep. 10 Journeys of Faith with Wes and Missy Lum
Season 1, Episode 10
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In this episode, I am joined by Wes and Missy Lum as we discuss Pilgrim Camp, the Victory Trio, and our journeys of faith.
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1 hr 2 min
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.
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1 hr 4 min
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.
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