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Examining the debate of Martyn Lloyd-Jones and John Stott from 1966, we think through the implications and costs of church unity and sound doctrine! Joshua Noel hosts as he explores the history of Church splits and whether or not they were worth the cost..What Bible did Martyn Lloyd-Jones use? What does God say about unity? What is the message of unity in the church? What did John Stott believe? Why and how did John Stott evangelism? What is evangelicalism in simple terms? What are evangelical beliefs? What is the meaning of ecumenical? What is ecumenical thinking? .In this episode, you will be able to: Learn about Martyn Lloyd-Jones & John Stott Explore the limits of Christian Unity Challenge the importance of sound doctrine Deconstruct bad relationships and communities to when to leave.See what other shows are a part of the Anazao Ministries Podcasts - AMP Network:https://anazao-ministries.captivate.fmMentioned in this episode:Anazao Ministries Podcasts - AMP NetworkCheck out other shows like this on ou

In this episode of Dummy for Theology, we discuss the person and theology of Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Brandon Knight, of My Seminary Life, joins our host, Joshua Noel, to discuss the series he did this summer on the Lutheran theologian. We explore how Bonhoeffer stood out amongst Christian thinkers of his own time and how his words against Christian nationalism remain relevant today..What is Bonhoeffer's most important teaching? What is the theology of Bonhoeffer? What was Bonhoeffer's dilemma? Who is Dietrich Bonhoeffer and why is he remembered? What is the religion of German Christians? What was Adolf Hitler's religion? How was Hitler and Bonhoeffer's theology similar? Why was Bonhoeffer killed? What did C.S. Lewis and Dietrich Bonhoeffer say about WWII? How did religion play a role in World War 2? How did WWI influence Christianity? .In this episode, you will be able to:Learn about the life and teachings of Dietrich BonhoefferDeconstruct the arguments for Christian NationalismExplore the words of theologians d

World Religion Professor, Chris Moreland, joins us to finish our Ecumenical Aesthetic series, comparing how both Protestant and Catholic Churches use art to how other religions use art in their worship spaces. .Is the iconoclastic nature of many protestant churches similar to the iconoclastic nature of much of Islam? Is the Catholic's use of art similar to more Eastern religions like Hinduism or Buddhism? How are women portrayed in religion arts? Are women allowed to minister through the arts in the Catholic tradition? What do the Catholic statues mean? What do Catholics believe about statues? What are icons for Catholicism? Do Roman Catholic use icons?.In this episode, we will:Discuss the Catholic use of art in worshipExplain how Catholics speak to the saints, without worshipping themCompare and contrast different religions use of artDeconstruct the way women are portrayed in sacred art.Support the show on Captivate or on Patreon, or by purchasing a comfy T-Shirt in our shop!.Join in our conversations on our

It is finally here! Welcome to our first ever Halloween/Reformation Day special. In this episode, I and Joshua Noel of The Whole Church Podcast sit down first to discuss the history and practices of Satanism, then on the second half of the episode we discuss some of Martin Luther's teachings on Satan. Josh shares his story of visiting a Satanic Temple and I talk about my skepticism of stories of demonic involvement and why I want to become a demonologist. Website: https://myseminarylife983333216.wordpress.com/?preview_id=3&preview_nonce=2d22b29479Shop: https://my-seminary-life-store.creator-spring.com/Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mslpodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MySeminaryLifeFacebook & Instagram: @myseminarylifepodContact: emailseminarylife@gmail.comAMP: https://anazao-ministries.captivate.fm/

Continuing our Ecumenical Aesthetic series, Joe Dea (home church pastor, online media specialist, and Christian podcaster) and Taylor Clyde (former worship pastor, minister to online media, and Christian podcaster) join Joshua Noel to discuss the art used in online ministry and in church brands / marketing!.How do you brand a church? What is the branding of the church program? Why is church branding important? What is an online ministry? Is it OK to do online church? How do I start a ministry without a church? What is the best way to market a church? How do I market my church online? Can creating church websites be a form of worship? Are podcasts ministry? Where can I find Christian podcast? How do I start a podcast ministry? .In this episode, we will:Discuss the ministry of marketing and branding your church's online presenceDeconstruct the legitimacy of podcast ministryExplain how lights are used as art for worshipShow how Mega Churches and small churches are both valuable to the kingdom.Support the show on

Fr Jonathan Resmini joins us to discuss his history with icons and film, how the Orthodox Christian tradition uses art in worship, and where they draw the line for second commandment violations! Hosts Joshua Noel and TJ (Tiberius Juan) Blackwell ask Father Jonathan about the power of beauty, the language of icons, and more!.What do the icons mean in Orthodox? Who are the icons of the Orthodox Church? Is venerating icons idolatry? Are icons allowed in Orthodox Church? What is the meaning of the Pantocrator icon? What are the icons in the monastery of St Catherine on Mount Sinai? Does the Orthodox Church allow statues? Why did the Orthodox Church have icons instead of statues?.In this episode we will:Discuss how a Church Icon saved Fr Jonathan's lifeExplore the power of filmDeconstruct how the Orthodox Church uses icons in worshipLearn about the distinctions the Orthodox traditions make between statues and icons.Support the show on Captivate or on Patreon, or by purchasing a comfy T-Shirt in our shop!.Join in o

Rev Kelly O'Sullivan, of the Anglican Church, joins Joshua Noel to discuss how art is used in his tradition! They discuss why Kelly was drawn to a more high liturgical tradition, why some think of art as idol worship, and how it can be instructive without being distracting!.How is Anglican different from Catholic? What is the Anglican symbol? What are Anglican beliefs? What is a compass rose? What direction does compass rose show? What is the mission of Anglican? Why is art important in worship? How do Christians use art in worship? Are icons OK in Christianity? What is the Christian theology of icons? .In this episode, we will:Explore the arts portrayed in Anglican churchesDiscuss the legitimacy of icons for instructive purposesDeconstruct the Compass Rose and its implications on missions and colonizationLearn how a higher liturgical service can entice a sense of awe in believers.Support the show on Captivate or on Patreon, or by purchasing a comfy T-Shirt in our shop!.Join in our conversations on our Discor

Dr Peter Beck and Dr Peter Link join us again to discuss how their churches use art, their experiences and thoughts on what is "beautiful", and how / whether the Church should reclaim the arts! Hosts, Joshua Noel and TJ (Tiberius Juan) Blackwell, ask the Peters about beauty in nature and art; then, we all discuss the power of beauty and how it reflects the character of God!.What does Socrates believe about beauty? What did Aristotle say about beauty? What philosophy says about beauty? What God says about beauty? How beauty draws us to God? Why is art important to the church? What does the church say about art? What role does art play in Christianity? How did the church influence art? Why is music classified as art? Do humans need beauty? Should flags be displayed in church? Is there a church flag? Should churches have a brand? What do our facebook banners say about us?.In this episode, we will:Discuss the importance of artExplain how God is seen in all things beautifulConsider the Church's role in the arts, h

Rev Keno Cannady of the AME Zion Church and Pastor Will Rose of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA) join us again to discuss their favorite icons in the Church! Hosts Joshua Noel and TJ (Tiberius Juan) Blackwell ask Keno and Will about icons from their own traditions and of other traditions that we all admire!.What are the icons of Christianity? What are icons in the Catholic Church? What are icons in early Christianity? Which church wanted icons? Should we use the plain Cross or the Crucifix? Why do some ministers, especially in the Black Church, wear the ankh? What is the meaning of the Celtic trinity knot? What is the painting of Jesus' harrowing to hell?.In this episode, we will:Discuss the history of religious imagery with the ChurchExplore the protestant iconoclastic ideasDiscuss icons in the ChurchExplain why Christians disagree over imagery in worship.Support the show on Captivate or on Patreon, or by purchasing a comfy T-Shirt in our shop!.Join in our conversations on our Discord Server

In this episode of Dummy for Theology, we discuss the third person of the Holy Trinity - the Spirit. Our host Joshua Noel discusses the doctrine of the trinity from the perspectives of practical, systematic, Biblical, aesthetic, and Historical theology! Presenting some of the many different ideas about the Trinity and the splits that have occurred in the Church over the doctrine in the past - we hope this leaves you with more questions than answers!.What does the Bible say about the Holy Spirit? How do you know that the Holy Spirit is in you? What happens when the Holy Spirit comes upon you? What is the theology of aesthetics? What is the object of practical theology? Where does the doctrine of the Trinity come from? What are the major issues in the doctrine of Trinity? Do all Christians believe in the doctrine of the Trinity? Why do the Orthodox reject the filioque? What caused the filioque clause? What was the filioque schism of 1054? How did the filioque clause lead to the Great Schism?.In this episode, yo

Dr Nathan Gilmour of the Christian Humanist Project joins our hosts, Joshua Noel and TJ (Tiberius Juan) Blackwell, to discuss the history of Iconoclasm in the Church! We ask Dr Gilmour about his experience with art, how the Church has historically thought about religious imagery, and how his humanist perspective influences his view of the arts..What is an example of iconoclasm? What is iconoclasm in Christianity? What is iconoclasm in simple terms? What is iconoclasm in theology? What is an example of religious imagery? What is religious imagery called? What is Christian art called? Does Christianity allow art? What is Protestant iconoclasm? Is protestantism Iconoclastic? Is iconoclasm Catholic or Protestant? .In this episode, we will:Discuss the history of religious imagery with the Catholic ChurchExplore the protestant iconoclastic ideasDebate the usefulness of art for Christian WorshipExplain why Christians disagree over imagery in worship.Support the show on Captivate or on Patreon, or by purchasing a com

Hosts, Joshua Noel and TJ (Tiberius Juan) Blackwell, are joined by guests Taylor and Elizabeth Pangalangan Clyde! For our first full episode in our "Ecumenical Aesthetics" series, we ask Pang and Taylor about their experiences with the arts, with worship painting, and with leading worship in song at Church. We discuss why some people paint during worship services, and why people seem to rarely think of "worship music" as "art"..What is worship painting? Why do people paint during worship? What is a prophetic painting? What are church paintings called? Why are songs considered art? What is a song of praise especially a religious song? How do you choose a song for praise and worship? What was the meaning of hymns? What are considered hymns? What is worship? What is worship according to Bible? What does a worship leader do? .In this episode, we will:Discuss the misconceptions of worship paintingExplore the healing power of beautyDiscuss what makes music artConsider whether worship music should be considered an a

To kick off our new series, Ecumenical Aesthetics, our hosts, Joshua Noel and TJ (Tiberius Juan) Blackwell, answer some of the questions we plan to ask all of our guests for themselves. We plan to show the diversity in worship through art in various Church traditions throughout this series and to show how art can help bring us all closer together in Christian Unity..What sense of beauty have we witnessed in creation? How can an experience with art be spiritual? Can it be healing to perceive beauty? Who are our favorite artists? How does the Church use art? What is ecumenical work? What is aesthetic theology? What types of art can we all experience that might bring us closer to God and one another? .In this episode we will:Introduce our new seriesDiscuss art and moments of beauty that were meaningful to usExplore how beauty can be healingExamine ways that art could help bring us closer to each other and God.Support the show on Captivate or on Patreon, or by purchasing a comfy T-Shirt in our shop!.Join in our c

TJ (Tiberius Juan) Blackwell is joined by the hosts of "Let's Unpack That with Alex and Grace", Alex and Grace Tran! We discuss what it's like to do ministry together as a married couple, what the inspiration for their podcast was, and where they have seen the Church come together in their own communities!.What is the relationship between Priscilla and Aquila? What is the teaching of Aquila and Priscilla? Why are Priscilla and Aquila important in the Bible? Why did Priscilla and Aquila correct Apollo's? What does God say about ministry in marriage? How to serve God as a married couple? What is the meaning of Christian unity? What did Jesus say about Christian unity? What does Ephesians 4 say about unity? What does Christianity say about money? What is time management as a Christian? What does Bible say about time management? Why is prayer important? .In this episode, we will:Discuss what ministry can be like within marriageAsk Alex and Grace about their theological stancesLearn about "Let's Unpack that with A

Dr Thomas Jay Oord is back to discuss differing ideas about Hell and the afterlife with Christian Ashley and our hosts, Joshua Noel and TJ (Tiberius Juan) Blackwell! We debate the existence of hell as a literal place, the meaning of salvation, and the nature of God. Christian represents the classic view of eternal punishment; Joshua maintains that either an annihilationist view or a universalist view would make the most sense; Dr Oord suggests that God pursues everyone in love in this life and the next, but cannot force anyone into heaven or hell; and, TJ debates whether it even matters what he believes about the subject..Is there such thing as Hell? What is Hell and where is it? What does God say about Hell? What is the eternal punishment in Christianity? What is the everlasting punishment in the Bible? What is the difference between conditional immortality and annihilationism? What is the meaning of the word annihilism? Do Christians still believe in predestination? What is the universalism of Christianity?

Joshua Noel interviews the host of another Church unity podcast, the "1619 & 1776" show, Sørina Higgins! We discuss the biggest challenges we see for ecumenical work today as well as our own experiences with the Church. Sorina also speaks with us about how she named her own podcast, the inklings and the occult, and her concerns with the polarization we face today. .What is a simple definition of polarization? What does polarization mean for people? What are examples of ecumenical activities? What does ecumenical mean in Christianity? What is the meaning of Christian unity? How do you achieve Christian unity? Why is there a need for Christian unity?.In this episode, we discuss:The 1619 projectWhat happened in 1776American politicsChurch unityPolarization in the Church.Support the show on Captivate or on Patreon, or by purchasing a comfy T-Shirt in our shop!.Join in our conversations on our Discord Server and Facebook group!.Check out our other podcaster interviews:https://player.captivate.fm/collectio

Hosts Joshua Noel and TJ (Tiberius Juan) Blackwell host another ROUND TABLE! This time we are discussing the biggest and most dangerous traps the Church might fall for today. We look at times and situations where we have seen churches fall before, as well as symptoms of a toxic church. We discuss what might lead a local church away from its true mission and how we can prevent ourselves from falling for these very dangers. Joining this Round Table discussion is Joe Dea of "Buddy Walk with Jesus", Christian Ashley of "Let Nothing Move You", and Elizabeth Clyde of "Systematic Geekology" and "The Clyde's"..What are the signs of a toxic church? What are the three challenges to the church? What does it mean to be church hurt? What causes church hurt? What is an example of toxic leadership? What are the signs of a toxic leader? What leads to toxic leadership? What is the goal of religious nationalism? Is the United States considered a Christian nation? What is the Christian view of nationalism? What are the effects

Have you noticed how polarized our culture has become both in and out of the church? Joshua Noel interviews Fr Aaron Wessman, author of "The Church's Mission in a Polarized World" and vicar general and director of formation for the Glenmary Home Missioners (glenmary.org). He has a PhD from the Catholic University of Louvain in Belgium in systematic theology, and is a guest lecturer at St. Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology. .What is polarization in simple terms? What is polarization in society? What does polarization mean in politics? What is polarization in psychology? What is polarization in ecclesiology? Have you lost contact family, friends, or other loved ones over cultural issues? Do you feel strained in your relationships at Church? How can we heal from division in our culture? Is the Church functioning as an agent of division or unity?.In this episode, we explore:How polarization has impacted our whole societyHow Catholic and Protestant believers can learn from each otherThe purpose of missioners

Coming to you live from the Every Tribe, Denomination, and Tongues Convention, it's My Seminary Life! In this special live recording episode of the show, I am joined by a whole host of people to discuss things that are often assumed about denominations from people outside of that particular group. Instead of FAQs, we're talking about FATs, Frequently Assumed Things. Do Pentecostals really believe that you have to speak in tongues to show you have been filled with the Spirit? Is a church that is LGBTQ+ affirming compromised? Do you have to vote Republican to be a Christian? Plus, I try Cheerwine for the first time live on air! This is a jam packed episode filled with a lot of laughs and insight into different Christian theologies. MSL website: https://myseminarylife983333216.wordpress.com/?preview_id=3&preview_nonce=2d22b29479MSL shop: https://my-seminary-life-store.creator-spring.com/The Whole Church Podcast: https://the-whole-church-podcast.captivate.fm/Systematic Geekology: https://open.spotify.

Kaitlyn Schiess joins our hosts, Joshua Noel and TJ (Tiberius Juan) Blackwell, to discuss her newest book, "The Ballot and the Bible: How Scripture Has Been Used and Abused in American Politics and Where We Go from Here"! .If you're feeling frustrated and discouraged because your efforts to foster Church unity and navigate political divisions seem to be causing more division and polarization, then you are not alone! Many Church members are struggling to find effective strategies amidst the growing partisanship and ideological differences. .In this episode, you will be able to:Navigate through the fascinating blend of faith and politics and its influence on current discussions. Discover the power of devout living and its role in shaping just societies. Hear powerful tales of personal faith transformations and their ripple effects. Realize the significance of Scriptural texts and history in shaping political dialogues. Uncover methods to unify Church communities despite diverging political opinions. .My sp