Paradox

Pastor Craig Hadley discusses the story of Jacob and Esau and how the concept "God is everywhere" inspires us to be more inclusive, generous, and loving.   Paradox Church was founded in 2016 in Redlands, CA. We are affirming for all LGBTQIA persons, we celebrate and empower women, and we prioritize the sacred work of anti-racism. If you'd like to know more about our church, please visit our website at www.paradoxredlands.com  

Pastor Craig Hadley talks about four stories in the Bible he's known since he was a child, and how his relationship with those stories changed throughout his life. This transformation taught him what it means to believe God is alive.   Paradox Church was founded in 2016 in Redlands, CA. We are affirming for all LGBTQIA persons, we celebrate and empower women, and we prioritize the sacred work of anti-racism.   If you'd like to know more about our church, please visit our website at www.paradoxredlands.com

Pastor Craig Hadley discusses the story of Paul's inspiring sermon in the shadow of the Parthenon in Athens. He goes on to show how this story can help all of us become more appreciative of other religions and even more appreciative of our own religious tradition. Paradox Church was founded in 2016 in Redlands, CA. We are affirming for all LGBTQIA persons, we celebrate and empower women, and we prioritize the sacred work of anti-racism. If you'd like to know more about our church, please visit our website at www.paradoxredlands.com

Pastor Craig Hadley talks about the basics of healthy spirituality and uses the contradicting creation stories in Genesis 1 and 2 to illustrate how we can live with spiritual wellness today.   Paradox Church was founded in 2016 in Redlands, CA. We are affirming for all LGBTQIA persons, we celebrate and empower women, and we prioritize the sacred work of anti-racism. If you'd like to know more about our church, please visit our website at www.paradoxredlands.com

Kim Krogstad talks about how we find hope and what it means to trust hope in a world filled with so much heartbreak.   Paradox Church was founded in 2016 in Redlands, CA. We are currently in a three-year series through the Liturgical Calendar and the Lectionary that will end in 2025. We are affirming for all LGBTQIA persons, we celebrate and empower women, and we prioritize the sacred work of anti-racism. If you'd like to know more about our church, please visit our website at www.paradoxredlands.com

Chris Glevy asks a question about athletes thanking God after victory, which launches Craig into a discussion about Michael Phelps, Laura Wilkinson, and the Apostle Paul. Paradox Church was founded in 2016 in Redlands, CA. We are currently in a three-year series through the Liturgical Calendar and the Lectionary that will end in 2025. We are affirming for all LGBTQIA persons, we celebrate and empower women, and we prioritize the sacred work of anti-racism. If you'd like to know more about our church, please visit our website at www.paradoxredlands.com  

Pastor Craig Hadley discusses the temptations of Jesus in the wilderness, and the two stories on either side of it in the Gospel of Mark. Then he shares how the Gospel of Jesus Christ has worked in his own journey for mental wellness. Paradox Church was founded in 2016 in Redlands, CA. We are currently in a three-year series through the Liturgical Calendar and the Lectionary that will end in 2025. We are affirming for all LGBTQIA persons, we celebrate and empower women, and we prioritize the sacred work of anti-racism. If you'd like to know more about our church, please visit our website at www.paradoxredlands.com

Pastor Craig Hadley talks about two miracles in Mark 5, and then asks how these miracles challenge us to live today. Paradox Church was founded in 2016 in Redlands, CA. We are currently in a three-year series through the Liturgical Calendar and the Lectionary that will end in 2025. We are affirming for all LGBTQIA persons, we celebrate and empower women, and we prioritize the sacred work of anti-racism. If you'd like to know more about our church, please visit our website at www.paradoxredlands.com

Pastor Craig Hadley looks at one of the most bizarre stories of Jesus which includes demons, exorcisms, and pigs. Paradox Church was founded in 2016 in Redlands, CA. We are currently in a three-year series through the Liturgical Calendar and the Lectionary that will end in 2025. We are affirming for all LGBTQIA persons, we celebrate and empower women, and we prioritize the sacred work of anti-racism. If you'd like to know more about our church, please visit our website at www.paradoxredlands.com

Join Craig and Jasmine as they dive deep into the behind-the-scenes making of Bathsheba and Midnights. In this week's episode, they answer 10 of your most commonly asked questions about this service and continue the discussion started on Saturday.

Join Craig and Jasmine as they dive deep into the behind-the-scenes making of Abigail and Folklore. In this week's episode, they answer 10 of your most commonly asked questions about this service and continue the discussion started on Saturday.   For the full service, click here!

Join Craig and Jasmine as they dive deep into the behind-the-scenes making of Michal & Evermore. In this week's episode, they answer 10 of your most commonly asked questions and continue the discussion started on Saturday. For the full service, click the link below! https://youtu.be/_MHOTxv9kk4?feature=shared

Zane Yi looks at Jesus’ parable of the landowner who pays workers the same thing, although they have worked different lengths of time—from 1 hour to 12 hours—in his vineyard. He draws three main points from this parable—Jesus’s affirmation of 1.) human equality, 2.) God’s goodness, generosity, and justice, and 3.) his gracious invitation for us participate in the meaningful work of what God’s is doing here and now. Paradox Church was founded in 2016 in Redlands, CA. We are currently in a three-year series through the Liturgical Calendar and the Lectionary that will end in 2025. We are affirming for all LGBTQIA persons, we celebrate and empower women, and we prioritize the sacred work of anti-racism. If you'd like to know more about our church, please visit our website at www.paradoxredlands.com

Padmini and David ask the question, "What about the insights from the scriptures guide our understanding of the ethical consideration and potential challenges posed by artificial intelligence advancements?” This leads Craig on a discussion about Joshua, David, Goliath, Galileo, and more. Paradox Church was founded in 2016 in Redlands, CA. We are currently in a three-year series through the Liturgical Calendar and the Lectionary that will end in 2025. We are affirming for all LGBTQIA persons, we celebrate and empower women, and we prioritize the sacred work of anti-racism. If you'd like to know more about our church, please visit our website at www.paradoxredlands.com

Esther’s sermon explores Matthew 18 and the problematic ways in which the church has exercised authority in recent and distant memory. She’ll likewise reflect on the failures of the vapid impulse toward blind approval, “live and let live.” Her presentation suggests a nuanced way, inviting listeners into a harder but ultimately life-giving alternative. Paradox Church was founded in 2016 in Redlands, CA. We are currently in a three-year series through the Liturgical Calendar and the Lectionary that will end in 2025. We are affirming for all LGBTQIA persons, we celebrate and empower women, and we prioritize the sacred work of anti-racism. If you'd like to know more about our church, please visit our website at www.paradoxredlands.com

David and Becky Crees asked Pastor Craig the following question, “Growing up in the church, one of the foundations of our belief is when Jesus says, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.’ “As Christians, this is encouraging and belief affirming. But what about those tho never heard the name of Jesus Christ?” “How can we reconcile God’s unconditional love with conditional salvation?” This leads into a discussion about big rational thoughts about God, Jesus Christ's relationship will ALL religions, the Four Gospels, John 13-17, and John 14:6 specifically. Paradox Church was founded in 2016 in Redlands, CA. We are currently in a three-year series through the Liturgical Calendar and the Lectionary that will end in 2025. We are affirming for all LGBTQIA persons, we celebrate and empower women, and we prioritize the sacred work of anti-racism. If you'd like to know more about our church, please visit our website at www.paradoxredlands.com

Laurel and Christian asked, "Did Adam and Eve understand the concept of evil prior to eating the fruit? Otherwise, how would they even understand the gravity of sin/all the consequences that came afterward? To us, it seemed a little puzzling that sin could be such a severe punishment if they didn’t fully understand that yet. This brought to question as to whether humanity truly had a fair choice/chance prior to the introduction of sin? How can someone make a moral/immoral decision without fully understanding what morality is, especially because God is the one who allowed Satan to enter the garden of Eden in the first place? " Pastor Craig talks about the story of Adam and Eve, the history of the doctrine behind this question, his own personal faith journey, and his return to a belief he once let go. Paradox Church was founded in 2016 in Redlands, CA. We are currently in a three-year series through the Liturgical Calendar and the Lectionary that will end in 2025. We are affirming for all LGBTQIA persons, we ce

Pastor Craig Hadley answers a question from a seven-year-old at Paradox, who is concerned about the people outside the ark in the story of Noah and the Flood. Paradox Church was founded in 2016 in Redlands, CA. We are currently in a three-year series through the Liturgical Calendar and the Lectionary that will end in 2025. We are affirming for all LGBTQIA persons, we celebrate and empower women, and we prioritize the sacred work of anti-racism. If you'd like to know more about our church, please visit our website at www.paradoxredlands.com

Rabbi Lindy Reznick discusses the story of Jacob wrestling with... well, who is it exactly? Paradox Church was founded in 2016 in Redlands, CA. We are currently in a three-year series through the Liturgical Calendar and the Lectionary that will end in 2025. We are affirming for all LGBTQIA persons, we celebrate and empower women, and we prioritize the sacred work of anti-racism. If you'd like to know more about our church, please visit our website at www.paradoxredlands.com

Dr. Olivia Moses talks about what it means to be a Christian in today's day and age. Paradox Church was founded in 2016 in Redlands, CA. We are currently in a three-year series through the Liturgical Calendar and the Lectionary that will end in 2025. We are affirming for all LGBTQIA persons, we celebrate and empower women, and we prioritize the sacred work of anti-racism. If you'd like to know more about our church, please visit our website at www.paradoxredlands.com