Theology In The Raw

Questions covered on the show include:1) Does Jesus prohibit masturbation?2) Are there degrees of punishment in hell?3) How to deal with doubt and a pornographic addition?4) Why do Christians drink if John the Baptist wasn’t allowed to?

On episode #680 of Theology in the Raw Preston talks about some books he is currently reading. Below you will find a list of the books talked about on the podcast.Why Gender Matters (2nd Edition) by Leonard SaxLove Thy Body: Answering Hard Questions about Life and Sexuality by Nancy PearceyThe Bible and the Transgender Experience: How Scripture Supports Gender Variance by Linda HerzerI Promised Not to Tell: Raising a Transgender Child by Cheryl B EvansBeyond a Binary God: A Theology for Trans* Allies by Tara SoughersTransforming: The Bible and the Lives of Transgender Christians by Austen HartkeStraight: The Surprisingly Short History of Heterosexuality by Hanne BlankCheap Sex: The Transformation of Men, Marriage, and Monogamy by Mark RegnerusEnlightenment Now by Steven PinkerFrom Shame to Sin by Kyle HarperListening to Sexual Minorities: A Study of Faith and Sexual Identity on Christian College Campuses by Mark YarhouseUnClobber: Rethinking Our Misuse of the Bible on Homosexuality by Colby MartinThe Bible's

On episode #679 Preston has a conversation with Brian Zahnd. Brian is the founder and lead pastor of Word of Life Church, a non-denominational Christian congregation in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Brian and his wife, Peri, founded the church in 1981. Brian is also the author of several books, including, Sinners in the Hands of a Loving God, Water to Wine, A Farewell To Mars, Beauty Will Save the World, and Unconditional?: The Call of Jesus to Radical Forgiveness.You can follow Brian on Twitter: @BrianZahndKeep up to date with Brian on his website: https://brianzahnd.com/

On episode #678 of Theology in the Raw Preston answers questions submitted by listeners.Questions covered on the show included:1) Can a married gay couple be included in your church?2) Why Christians don't need to be pro-Israel.3) Why William Lane Craig is terribly wrong in his view of hell.Support PrestonSupport Preston by going to patreon.comConnect with PrestonTwitter | @PrestonSprinkleInstagram | @preston.sprinkleCheck out his website prestonsprinkle.comIf you enjoy the podcast, be sure to leave a review.

On episode #677 Preston has a conversation with Jon Tyson. Jon is the Lead Pastor of Church of the City in New York. You can follow Jon on twitter @JonTyson and learn more about his church by visiting their website found here.

On episode 676 Preston has a conversation with Tim Mackie. Tim is a creative writer and director for The Bible Project and an adjunct professor of Old Testament at Western Seminary, both in Portland, Oregon. Learn more about Tim here.

On episode #675 of Theology in the Raw Preston answers questions submitted by listeners.Questions covered on the show included:1) How does one who believes in non-violence deal with the very violent themes in the Psalms?2) How do I talk to a youth group member who is gay-affirming?3) What are your thoughts on Pope Francis’ response to a distraught boy?4) What are the foundations of the faith and is Calvinism one of them?

On episode #674 Preston gives you a teaser of what is inside the Diamond level Patreon supporters podcast. In this clip he talks about what books he is reading right now.

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On episode #672 of Theology in the Raw Preston answers questions submitted by listeners. Questions covered on the show included: 1) Does the scientific theory of relativity refute Calvinism? 2) What principles is Paul teaching the church in 1 Corinthians 11:1-16? 3) Is a house church better for fostering biblical literacy? 4) Questions about annihilation and ETC.Support PrestonSupport Preston by going to patreon.comConnect with PrestonFollow him on Twitter @PrestonSprinkleCheck out his website prestonsprinkle.comIf you enjoy the podcast, be sure to leave a review.

On episode 671 Preston has a conversation with Jonathan Merrit. Jonathan has published more than 3000 articles in respected outlets such as The New York Times, USA Today, Buzzfeed, The Washington Post and Christianity Today.Learn more about Jonathan here, and follow Jonathan on Twitter.

This is a sermon that I preached at Park Hill Church in San Diego, CA. The text of the message was Matthew 5:38-48. The title: Love Your Enemies.

In this Patreon-only episode, I discuss some pros and cons about Jordan Peterson and some completely unrelated thoughts on parenting. To support Theology in the Raw and access this full-length episode--and many others like it--please visit: https://www.patreon.com/theologyintheraw 

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Should Christians have anal sex? Does 1 Timothy 2 forbid women from teaching men? What are my most controversial theological views that I’m afraid to share? And much, much more on this month's patreon-only podcast. To support Theology in the Raw for as little as $5/month and access this (and other) Patreon-only podcast(s), go to https://www.patreon.com/theologyintherawSupport PrestonSupport Preston by going to patreon.comConnect with PrestonFollow him on Twitter @PrestonSprinkleCheck out his website prestonsprinkle.comIf you enjoy the podcast, be sure to leave a review.

Learn more about David here, find David's new book available for preorder, and follow him on Twitter.Support PrestonSupport Preston by going to patreon.comConnect with PrestonFollow him on Twitter @PrestonSprinkleCheck out his website prestonsprinkle.comIf you enjoy the podcast, be sure to leave a review.

Follow Lisa on Twitter, learn more about Messenger International, and check out Lisa's new book "Adamant".Support PrestonSupport Preston by going to patreon.comConnect with PrestonFollow him on Twitter @PrestonSprinkleCheck out his website prestonsprinkle.comIf you enjoy the podcast, be sure to leave a review.

What do I think about evangelicals converting to Catholicism? My thoughts on Pope Francis's new view of hell. And, what makes the Bible uniquely inspired?Support PrestonSupport Preston by going to patreon.comConnect with PrestonFollow him on Twitter @PrestonSprinkleCheck out his website prestonsprinkle.comIf you enjoy the podcast, be sure to leave a review.

Find Banning on Twitter and his books here. Find out more about Jesus Culture.Support PrestonSupport Preston by going to patreon.comConnect with PrestonFollow him on Twitter @PrestonSprinkleCheck out his website prestonsprinkle.comIf you enjoy the podcast, be sure to leave a review.

How intimate can a non-married couple be? Nonviolence and Israel's conquest, is that a thing? Where do Old Testament believers and unbelievers go after they die?