Unitarian Christian Alliance

Mark Cain, UCA member

The Trinity doctrine is perplexing. Many Christians prefer explicit Scriptures on the one God over catholic creeds. Mark Cain explores living as a lower-case-u unitarian amid a trinitarian majority with insights and stories from unorthodox guests. read less
Religion & SpiritualityReligion & Spirituality
77. Four Views Panel Debrief, Evangelical Theological Society - Dale Tuggy, Brandon Duke
4d ago
77. Four Views Panel Debrief, Evangelical Theological Society - Dale Tuggy, Brandon Duke
Reflections from Dale and Brandon on their experience at ETS (unitarians in a sea of trinitarians), where Dale sat on a panel before 200+ Evangelicals. RESOURCES 4 views on the Trinity - William Lane Craig, Dale Tuggy, Beau Branson, William HaskerTruthBorn.org Divine Deception and Monotheism, paper by Dale TuggyWilliam Lane Craig William Hasker  Trinities podcast 27 – Interview with Dr. William Hasker about his Metaphysics and the Tripersonal God – Part 1Beau Branson Trinities podcast 232 — Trinity Club Orientation podcast 230 – The Failure of Fashionable Antiunitarian Arguments (Dale’s topic for 2018 ETS) Evangelical Theological Society Evangelical Philosophical Society Reluctant Theologian Podcast Theobro James White and Dale Tuggy Debate, Is Jesus Yahweh?  1. The Perilous Trinity Deep DiveAnd what are the four things on the table of the cover art? Listen to Dale Tuggy's podcast about the panel to find out. EPISODE INDEX 00:01:23 - A Mere Sliver is Unitarian Theology00:03:05 - Gentle Reminder00:03:41 - Introductions00:04:59 - Divine Deception and Monotheism00:07:26 - The Four Views Book00:08:24 - William Lane Craig (WLC)00:08:53 - Wlliam Hasker00:09:16 - Beau Branson00:09:41 - Dale (The Heretic)00:11:15 - Book Session At ETS00:12:57 - How Long Has The Book Been In The Works?00:14:17 - What Is The ETS Event Like?00:16:03 - Reluctant Theologian Podcast00:16:38 - Respectful Interactions00:19:29 - How Well-known Was Dale?00:20:24 - What Was The Panel Like?00:21:08 - Brandon Sets The Scene00:22:27 - Panel For Unreleased Book00:23:49 - A Bunch of Analytic Philosphers00:25:19 - Very Brief Summary Of The Others00:26:23 - First Time For Many Of These People00:28:11 - Dale, Persona Non Grata00:28:50 - The Desire To Correct00:31:45 - Prayer Helped00:33:42 - Brandon's Favorite Moment00:34:19 - Dale's Last 30 Seconds00:35:31 - Being Charitable00:37:50 - Numerically Identical00:40:06 - Unlearn That Mental Technology00:41:49 - Dale's body of work00:42:35 - Other Interactions00:43:55 - Courage00:45:54 - Thanking Bill Craig00:46:49 - Acting In Charity00:47:33 - Why Engage In This?00:51:26 - Benefits To Being Unconfused00:52:20 - Next - Publishing It00:52:37 - Upcoming Debate00:53:58 - Damon From Texas00:55:22 - UCA Conference00:56:01 - Do It. Share It.00:56:59 - Thank Yous FEEDBACK Speak and be heard. Send a short recording. Say your first name and your state or country. Email recording to podcast@unitarianchristianalliance.orgClick here to RECORD A MESSAGEOr call: 615-581-1158 LISTENING TIPS Pauses and pacing are hand crafted, artisan efforts. If your podcast app lets you remove silences, please don't. You will enjoy this better with the silences left in. ENGAGE The UCA Podcast email list! Large and enjoyable episode art, additional thoughts from the host, and notifications when there are delays. The UCA events listing. Keep up on what's coming up. Podcast twitter @UCApodcast - Episode announcements Official UCA twitter account @UnitarianChrist  Podcast Webpage: https://podcast.unitarianchristianalliance.org
76. Reiki, New Age Mysticism, and the Purge - Heather Bonsall
13-09-2023
76. Reiki, New Age Mysticism, and the Purge - Heather Bonsall
Heather practiced reiki and new age mysticism, then saw the light and in isolated study, launched a journey into truth and peace.  RESOURCES James 1:13 - Lured by desireMark 12:29 - Jesus quotes the ShemaMatthew 16:16 - The confession of who Jesus isRestitutio Podcast - Sean FinneganSome famliar spirit passages: Leviticus 19:31, Isaiah 8:19, Isaiah 19:3, Leviticus 20:6 75. Ready to Go, Young Adults Roundtable #UCAcon2023UCA Conference details (schedule, papers, registration)Acts 19:18-19 - The people burned their sorcery books EPISODE INDEX 00:00:33 - The UCA 00:02:53 - The Issue of Evil 00:07:27 - Introducing Heather 00:09:12 - Getting Into New Age 00:10:04 - Atheism Mixes With New Age? 00:10:49 - Reiki 00:13:28 - Misgivings With Reiki 00:14:32 - Reiki & Christianity 00:15:29 - Goal Of Studying Reiki 00:16:17 - Objects Infused 00:17:30 - Podcast! 00:20:42 - Christian Podcasts 00:21:19 - Spiritual Attacks 00:22:32 - Convicted 00:25:31 - Undoing The Denial 00:27:04 - The Moment, The Slap 00:28:02 - The Things Had To Go 00:30:19 - Something Really Happening? 00:33:13 - Bad Things, Attacks, Fear 00:35:41 - Spirit Guides 00:38:51 - Bad Spirit Guides? 00:41:26 - Pagan Cultures 00:42:25 - Life On This Side Of Rebirth 00:43:40 - Looking Into Belief Systems 00:44:36 - Whole Truth 00:45:47 - Restitutio Podcast Binge 00:46:58 - Were You Trinitarian? 00:48:17 - Researching Alone 00:52:39 - What's Next 00:53:31 - Questionable Christian Activities 00:56:25 - Hasbro Game? 00:57:55 - New Age Christians 00:58:54 - A Lot To Process 00:59:24 - The Future 01:00:54 - UCA Papers, Workshops, Kids 01:03:04 - Giving Options 01:03:27 - Reflections on the Episode 01:04:34 - Smidgeon of Uncertainty 01:05:58 - Engrossed To Our Detriment  FEEDBACK We all appreciate hearing each other's voices. Send a short recording. Say your first name and your state or country. Email recording to podcast@unitarianchristianalliance.orgClick here to RECORD A MESSAGEOr call: 615-581-1158 LISTENING TIPS Pauses and pacing are hand crafted, artisan efforts. If your podcast app lets you remove silences, please don't. You will enjoy this better with the silences left in. ENGAGE The UCA Podcast email list! Large and enjoyable episode art, additional thoughts from the host, and notifications when there are delays. The UCA events listing. Keep up on what's coming up. Podcast twitter @UCApodcast - Episode announcements Official UCA twitter account @UnitarianChrist  Podcast Webpage: https://podcast.unitarianchristianalliance.org
75. Ready to Go, Young Adults Roundtable #UCAcon2023
30-08-2023
75. Ready to Go, Young Adults Roundtable #UCAcon2023
Four young adults talk about their plans for the 2023 Unitarian Christian Alliance conference, and a Kegan Chandler bonus about UCA publishing and UFOs.  RESOURCES UCA Conference, Oct. 19-21, 2023 registration 74. Prayer Station - Mark & Sandy DeYoungLiving Hope International MinistriesCedarville University 47. Be My Secret Heretic - Hannah DeaneAaron Renn - The Three Worlds of EvangelicalismTheophilus PressRestitutio - 508 Are UFOs Real? (Kegan Chandler)Restitutio - 509 Theological Options for Understanding Non-Human Intelligence (Kegan Chandler) EPISODE INDEX 00:03:00 - Interview: Intro - Timypaul00:03:48 - Intro: Lydia00:04:10 - Intro: Makayla00:05:16 - Intro: Luca00:06:09 - Statement Of Faith00:06:56 - Writers And AI00:07:32 - Bear Knowledge00:08:08 - Why Return To UCA Conference?00:10:10 - Facebook Distortion Field00:11:00 - Many Not From Unitarian Backgrounds00:12:28 - Impromptu Need00:13:17 - More Older Than Younger?00:14:30 - Young Adult Getaway00:15:44 - Passionate Flame00:16:23 - Plans for This Conference00:18:48 - Young At Heart?00:19:52 - Lack Of Young People00:20:23 - Ecumenical With Confidence00:20:56 - Last Year, Workshops & Papers00:21:56 - Looking Forward To Meeting People00:22:47 - Makayla’s Cool Discussions00:24:26 - Knowing Why You Believe00:26:56 - Is Unitarianism Easier For Younger Generation?00:27:34 - Aaron Renn: Three Worlds00:29:33 - Culture Different Than In Congo00:30:30 - Unitarianism May Just Make Sense To Them00:32:50 - We Are Ready To Go00:34:34 - Meeting A Significant Other00:37:09 - The Papers00:37:59 - Mailbag: Martin00:41:21 - Introducing The Funds00:43:12 - Publishing Fund, Kegan Chandler00:44:28 - Theophilus Press00:45:05 - Why Scholarly Works?00:46:56 - The Sandwich Analogy00:49:54 - Mission00:50:49 - The Many Participants00:51:33 - An Humble Inquiry00:53:54 - Dynamic Monarchianism00:55:59 - Ways To Support The Effort00:56:48 - Funds To Make More Content00:59:00 - Plug For UFO Episodes01:02:19 - Kegan's Introduction FEEDBACK We love the sound of the voice. Send a short recording. Say your first name and your state or country. Email recording to podcast@unitarianchristianalliance.orgClick here to RECORD A MESSAGEOr call: 615-581-1158 LISTENING TIPS Pauses and pacing are hand crafted, artisan efforts. If your podcast app lets you remove silences, please don't. You will enjoy this better with the silences left in. ENGAGE The UCA Podcast email list! Large and enjoyable episode art, additional thoughts from the host, and notifications when there are delays. The UCA events listing. Keep up on what's coming up. Podcast twitter @UCApodcast - Episode announcements Official UCA twitter account @UnitarianChrist  Podcast Webpage: https://podcast.unitarianchristianalliance.org
74. Prayer Station - Mark & Sandy DeYoung
21-06-2023
74. Prayer Station - Mark & Sandy DeYoung
Two people, a love for ministry, and an intersection come together to make a difference in a small community. RESOURCES Goldilock’s zoneTree of Life Fellowship (website)Tree of Life Fellowship (Facebook)treeoflifefellowspickens@gmail.comBob Jones UniversityJoy Fellowship (website) (Facebook)Atlanta Bible CollegePsalm 55:22 - Cast your burden on the LordMatthew 9 - Reclining with the tax collectorsChurch of God General Conference 30. Shamrock and Condiments - Jackie Thompson 42. Leaning Out the Window - Philippus HeerAtlanta Bible College Korean Extension (abcke.org)Restitutio, Interview 48 “Korean Ministry” 2018 with Sam An 33. My Trinitarian Best Friend - Amanda Dunn (Part 1) 34. My Homeschooling Nail-biter - Amanda Dunn (Part 2) 73. Do You Pray to the Father or the Son? EPISODE INDEX 00:01:12 - Prayer And Much More00:02:24 - Mark DeYoung’s Backstory00:04:04 - Sandy DeYoung’s Intro00:05:01 - Finding A Church And Learning00:06:30 - Ministry Vocation00:07:09 - Starting A Church00:09:34 - The Need To Reach The Community00:10:19 - How It Started00:11:27 - Location, Location, Location00:12:14 - Drive-bys00:12:48 - What the Station Is Like00:14:29 - The Impact It Makes00:15:29 - But What About You?00:18:49 - Laying On The Pavement00:22:58 - Personal Evangelism Programs00:24:33 - Precious People00:28:01 - Being There For The Sinners00:30:27 - Did You Visit The Poor?00:31:35 - Tree Of Life Fellowship00:33:04 - Ministry Option for Tiny Groups00:34:20 - Snail Mail Campaign00:35:09 - Advice To Start Your Own00:35:59 - Nextdoor App00:36:57 - Contact Information00:37:33 - The Future00:38:16 - God Helped Pay For It00:39:09 - Making A Difference00:40:09 - God Keeps Sending People00:41:57 - Sandy's Encouragement00:43:19 - Europe UCA Conference Update00:44:14 - Events00:44:31 - Newsletter Vs. Member Email00:46:05 - Mailbag - ABC Korean Extension abcke.org00:46:51 - Sarah, Mailbag00:49:01 - Meri, Mailbag00:51:24 - Share This! FEEDBACK Love to hear from you, audibly or textually. Send a short recording. Say your first name and your state or country. Email recording to podcast@unitarianchristianalliance.orgClick here to RECORD A MESSAGEOr call: 615-581-1158 LISTENING TIPS Pauses and pacing are hand crafted, artisan efforts. If your podcast app lets you remove silences, please don't. You will enjoy this better with the silences left in. ENGAGE The UCA Podcast email list! Large and enjoyable episode art, additional thoughts from the host, and notifications when there are delays. (Not the same as the UCA member email.) The UCA events listing. Keep up on what's coming up. Podcast twitter @UCApodcast - Episode announcements Official UCA twitter account @UnitarianChrist  Podcast Webpage: https://podcast.unitarianchristianalliance.org
73. Do You Pray to the Father or the Son?
07-06-2023
73. Do You Pray to the Father or the Son?
Does a non-trinitarian view of God impact how we pray? Mark's insights on interacting with two heavenly individuals. RESOURCES John 17:3 - The Father is the only true God 1. The Perilous Trinity Deep Dive 2. Mother Disrupted - Hildy Chandler (Part 1) 3. Scripture vs. Scales - Hildy Chandler (Part 2) 4. Reemergence - Hildy Chandler (Part 3)Does it matter which Person of the Trinity we pray to? John Piper, Desiring God. (https://youtu.be/IVEqRDgbdjI)Should Christians Pray to Jesus, God the Father, or the Holy Spirit? Allen Parr (https://youtu.be/ruSSzMV7ZOk)GotQuestions.org "To whom are we to pray, the Father, the Son, or the Holy Spirit?"“Trinity” Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy (https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/trinity/)Daniel 7 - Where the son of man receives dominionJohn 11 - LazarusDaniel 6:26 - Where God simply has dominionMatt 8:5ff - Centurion with a paralyzed servantMark 5:21 - Jarvis and his daughter 28. The “None Besides God” Rule - Isaiah 43:11Imposter Syndrome  Regional UCA Conferences Subscribe to the Email Newsletter with Audio Geek Corner Looking for a New Twitter Manager  Request for papers, UCA Conference“Jesus in Trinitarian Perspective: An Intermediate Christology” by Fred Sanders, available today on amazon! (https://a.co/d/9iulea8) EPISODE INDEX 00:00:47 - Uh, You Left Off the Holy Spirit00:02:22 - Heather's Question00:03:46 - Automaton00:07:34 - Pharaoh, Joseph00:08:55 - Trinitarian Prayer00:09:18 - John Piper00:14:03 - Impromptu Call To Brother, Alan00:15:03 - Allen Parr, Godhead's Inbox00:17:02 - GotQuestions.org Prayer Advice00:19:23 - Two Scripture Examples00:21:05 - No Warnings00:24:00 - Jesus' Rules00:25:18 - Suggested Method00:26:15 - The Authority Of The Messiah00:28:06 - The Authority Given To A Man00:31:00 - Praying To, Or Talking To?00:31:48 - Things Asked of Jesus00:32:48 - Lazerus00:35:39 - My Approach, To God00:37:24 - My Approach, To Jesus00:40:34 - Joseph’s Was Pharaoh’s Success00:41:55 - Two Individuals00:42:58 - Do They Both Hear?00:43:34 - So Much More00:45:06 - The Right Man For The Job00:45:57 - Thanks For Meaningful Question00:47:23 - Events00:48:14 - Newsletter, Audio Geek00:49:07 - Twitter Manager00:49:35 - Regional / National UCA Conference00:50:13 - Paper Submissions00:50:22 - Mailbag, Jonathan From Indiana00:51:37 - Share and Plan For Coffee00:51:57 - Footnote00:52:58 - Fred Sanders, Feels Like Home FEEDBACK Say some words be a part of the show! Send a short recording. Say your first name and your state or country. Email recording to podcast@unitarianchristianalliance.orgClick here to RECORD A MESSAGEOr call: 615-581-1158 LISTENING TIPS Pauses and pacing are hand crafted, artisan efforts. If your podcast app lets you remove silences, please don't. You will enjoy this better with the silences left in. ENGAGE The UCA Podcast email list! Large and enjoyable episode art, additional thoughts from the host, Audio Geek Corner, and notifications when there are delays. The UCA events listing. Keep up on what's coming up. Podcast twitter @UCApodcast - Episode announcements Official UCA twitter account @UnitarianChrist  Podcast Webpage: https://podcast.unitarianchristianalliance.org
72. Milk Without Manure? The Conflict Scooper - Alan Cain (Part 2)
03-05-2023
72. Milk Without Manure? The Conflict Scooper - Alan Cain (Part 2)
Conflict as fuel for spiritual growth. Lessons from decades of church leadership. RESOURCES Romans 5:12ff - By one man came lifeLuke 24:25 - First suffer and then glory You Can't Have Milk Without Manure - Handout (pdf file)Regional UCA ConferencesConference team contact: conference@unitarianchristianalliance.org 2. Mother Disrupted - Hildy Chandler (Part 1) EPISODE INDEX 00:01:00 - Acts - The Emphasis00:02:30 - The World's Unresolved Conflict00:04:50 - The Interview00:05:34 - Create Conflict?00:08:35 - Letting Them "Have It"00:09:10 - For Redemption00:10:15 - Resolve By Acting Quickly00:11:49 - Resolve By Taking The Offense00:14:51 - Christ Set The Example00:19:42 - Resolve By Griping Order00:22:45 - We Reverse The Order00:26:19 - Using The Group00:28:00 - The Hard Work of Forgiveness00:30:22 - Decision, Now Help Me Feel It00:31:00 - Anger Is Unforgiveness00:32:40 - Kidnapping00:37:42 - Hard Truth About Forgiveness00:38:21 - Repercusiones00:42:45 - Vampire Blood00:44:57 - We're The Ones Tortured00:46:26 - Forgiving Ourselves00:48:41 - From Stink To Strength00:49:09 - Build Respect, Endurance00:50:05 - Keeps Us Humble00:50:39 - Amazing Grace00:51:03 - Fuel00:53:08 - Practical Wrap-up00:54:53 - Takeaways00:57:07 - Events00:58:05 - Mailbag - Javier01:01:32 - 1994 Radio Interview FEEDBACK Words from friends. Send a short recording. Say your first name and your state or country. Email podcast@unitarianchristianalliance.orgClick here to RECORD A MESSAGEOr call: 615-581-1158 LISTENING TIPS Pauses and pacing are hand crafted, artisan efforts. If your podcast app lets you remove silences, please don't. You will enjoy this better with the silences left in. ENGAGE The UCA Podcast email list! Large and enjoyable episode art, additional thoughts from the host, and notifications when there are delays. The UCA events listing. Keep up on what's coming up. Podcast twitter @UCApodcast - Episode announcements Official UCA twitter account @UnitarianChrist  Podcast Webpage: https://podcast.unitarianchristianalliance.org
71. Milk Without Manure? Understanding Conflict - Alan Cain (Part 1)
19-04-2023
71. Milk Without Manure? Understanding Conflict - Alan Cain (Part 1)
Conflict is inevitable. People are messy. Lessons from decades of church leadership. RESOURCES 1. The Perilous Trinity Deep DiveChurch of God General ConferenceLawrenceville Church of God 18. Rex’s Legacy / Music of Grace / The Loaf - Laura VarnadoreHowdy DoodyBarney & Friends (the purple dinosaur)UCA ConferenceUCA Facebook Group When A Word Is Worth A Thousand Complaints (and When It Isn’t), Christianity Today, Dec. 21, 2020 9. The Biblical Unitarian Podcast - Dustin Smith 50. Church Plant - Will Barlow (Part 1)The Biblical Unitarian PodcastThe Gospel Truth YouTube channel, Marlon WilsonRegional UCA Conferences You Can't Have Milk Without Manure - Handout (pdf file) EPISODE INDEX 00:01:10 - What Is The UCA?00:02:58 - Interview00:04:02 - Alan Intro00:05:01 - Drawing The Line00:06:14 - Lessons To Be Learned00:07:43 - Relevance00:10:05 - Nature of Conflict00:12:50 - Lowered Expectations00:15:20 - Self Esteem00:17:10 - Howdy Doody00:21:09 - The Dead Aren't Offended00:22:25 - Father, Forgive00:23:18 - How We React00:24:40 - Not Mediating00:25:36 - Assumptions00:29:29 - Assume You're Not Perfect00:30:30 - Not “You Or Them”00:32:03 - Avoiding the Conflict00:33:38 - Lighten Up00:34:22 - Principal and Preference00:35:19 - The People Who Like Conflict00:37:41 - Leadership and Driving Away00:39:28 - Tension Is Good00:41:54 - Welcoming Conflict00:44:20 - The Fan Principle00:49:35 - Serving Outside Your Giftedness00:51:51 - Specks And Beams00:52:49 - Understanding our own Grace00:55:58 - Health00:58:31 - Next Time, Super Duper00:59:59 - Events01:00:38 - Mailbag01:01:27 - Correction, CT Article01:02:14 - Welcome01:03:06 - Recent Debate01:04:11 - Regional UCA Conferences FEEDBACK Share your voice or share your words. Include your first name and your state or country. Email recording to podcast@unitarianchristianalliance.orgClick here to RECORD A MESSAGEOr call: 615-581-1158 LISTENING TIPS Pauses and pacing are hand crafted, artisan efforts. If your podcast app lets you remove silences, please don't. You will enjoy this better with the silences left in. ENGAGE The UCA Podcast email list! Large and enjoyable episode art, additional thoughts from the host, and notifications when there are delays. The UCA events listing. Keep up on what's coming up. Podcast twitter @UCApodcast - Episode announcements Official UCA twitter account @UnitarianChrist  Podcast Webpage: https://podcast.unitarianchristianalliance.org
70. Translating the Revised English Version (REV) - John Schoenheit, Johnny Barnes
29-03-2023
70. Translating the Revised English Version (REV) - John Schoenheit, Johnny Barnes
Venture into the translating world of a small team, a big vision, and a refreshing lack of Trinitarian bias. RESOURCES Trinities 356 - Seminary student takes Trinity class, becomes unitarian - Part 1 Trinities 357 – Seminary student takes Trinity class, becomes unitarian – Part 2 Romans 8:28 - "...in all things God works for the good..."Spirit & Truth Fellowship InternationalAmerican Standard Version of 1901Matthew 5:41 - Go the extra mileChristianity Today article about translations: When A Word Is Worth A Thousand Complaints (and When It Isn’t) Dec. 21, 2020REV website: https://www.revisedenglishversion.com/Spirit & Truth (https://spiritandtruthonline.org/)New English Translation (has translation notes) Regional UCA Conference post Call for UCA Conference papersMatt. 5:44 - Love your enemies  Tidings magazine, January 2020. "Conscientious Objection in North America" p.32 (p.40 mentions Arthur Hill)  EPISODE INDEX 00:02:33 Interview00:03:14 How Johnny Connected With S&T00:05:25 John Schoenheit’s Early Story00:06:07 Teenager Classes00:06:50 Another Translation00:07:56 Time Investment00:08:31 The Version To Start With00:09:36 Christian Educational Services00:10:26 Targeting Passages00:11:09 Why Is A Good Translation Important00:13:09 Literal Vs. Paraphrase00:14:09 Tie Up Your Literal Translations00:15:48 Going The Extra Mile00:17:14 A Day In The Life...00:20:20 Team Time Dynamics00:20:58 John Might Get Out Voted00:22:43 Lest Ye Choose Woe00:23:32 Time Spent On A Phrase00:24:18 The Value Of Coral00:25:51 Painful Decisions00:27:37 REV Commentary, Structure00:28:44 Understanding Isn't Overabundant00:29:33 External Pressures?00:30:27 Run It Past Marketing00:32:43 Crowdsourcing Peer Review00:34:11 Will It Ever Be Done?00:36:27 Accessing The REV00:38:05 A Previous Printing00:38:33 Not Naming The Translators00:39:52 Commentary and Translation Notes00:41:59 Getting A Hard Copy “Poof”00:43:57 Regional UCA Conferences!00:45:26 Contacting The New Members00:46:10 Mailbag, Cindy G00:46:44 Kerry's Note00:47:37 Tim's Note, Christadelphians00:49:47 Modern Unitarian History Idea00:50:43 Call For Papers00:51:13 Note From Cris00:51:52 Objective Translation List FEEDBACK Join in the Mailbag fun or make a digitized replica of your voice, including your first name and your state or country. Email podcast@unitarianchristianalliance.orgClick here to RECORD A MESSAGEOr call: 615-581-1158 LISTENING TIPS Pauses and pacing are hand crafted, artisan efforts. If your podcast app lets you remove silences, please don't. You will enjoy this better with the silences left in. ENGAGE The UCA Podcast email list! Large and enjoyable episode art, additional thoughts from the host, and notifications when there are delays. The UCA events listing. Keep up on what's coming up. Podcast twitter @UCApodcast - Episode announcements Official UCA twitter account @UnitarianChrist  Podcast Webpage: https://podcast.unitarianchristianalliance.org
69. HeGetsUs Because He's OneOfUs Roundtable - Woodard, Duke, Tuggy, Cain
15-03-2023
69. HeGetsUs Because He's OneOfUs Roundtable - Woodard, Duke, Tuggy, Cain
Did the #HeGetsUs campaign of 2023 achieve it's purpose? How the UCA instrumented the #OneOfUs para-campaign and why it matters. Tim Woodard, Brandon Duke, Dale Tuggy, and Mark Cain. RESOURCES HeGetsUs YouTube channelHeGetsUs website UCA OneOfUs YouTube playlistHonest Jesus YouTube videoJesus as "truly God"? No, he gets us because he is one of us (longer one Brandon made)Docetism wiki articleDale Tuggy's article: Trinity, Stanford Encyclopedia of PhilosophyChurch of God General ConferenceDale’s twitter @DaleTuggyUCA's twitter @UnitarianChristtheonenessofgod.org Call for papers, #UCAcon2023Jesus trusted in God - One of Us YouTube video EPISODE INDEX 00:01:53 - Tim And Introductions00:02:47 - What Is HeGetsUs00:04:39 - Gorilla Marketing00:06:28 - Getting Views00:07:55 - Even Angry Responses00:08:18 - The Algorithms00:10:42 - Different Audience00:11:55 - Our Videos Message00:12:50 - Honest Jesus00:15:15 - “Lowering” Jesus00:15:52 - An Authentic He Get Us00:16:46 - Kegan - Jesus of Orthodoxy is Unrelatable00:18:36 - The Action and the Numbers00:20:00 - Three Types of Comments00:21:12 - No Platforming00:21:45 - Obligation To Condemn00:22:34 - There For Posterity00:23:15 - Views and Waking the Bear00:25:06 - Intellectual Laziness00:26:19 - The HeGetsUs Book00:27:42 - The Underline Method00:28:44 - Dale On Twitter, Memes00:30:08 - The Resulting YouTube Bump00:32:05 - How Can People Help00:32:36 - Sharing Clips, Shorts00:33:12 - You Don’t Have to Win the Argument00:34:09 - Your Contributions00:34:36 - Our Super Bowl Commercial00:35:07 - Darth Vader As Voice Talent00:35:38 - The Bigger Picture, Reflections00:36:01 - Kegan On Theology00:37:09 - The One We Can Follow00:39:16 - A Salve Against Skepticism 00:41:39 - Reconsidering Jesus00:42:17 - What's Next? Other Shoe Dropping00:43:16 - They Are Still Spending00:44:40 - Stepping Up Our Game00:45:22 - Events00:46:12 - Mailbag, Derrick00:47:52 - The Call For Papers00:48:12 - Plans For New Conference Locations00:48:26 - Encouraging Podcasters00:51:47 - Thank You's And Another OneOfUs!00:52:33 - Meta Ending Bonus FEEDBACK Share your thoughts in the form of typed or spoken words. Send a short recording. Say your first name and your state or country. Email recording to podcast@unitarianchristianalliance.orgClick here to RECORD A MESSAGEOr call: 615-581-1158 LISTENING TIPS Pauses and pacing are hand crafted, artisan efforts. If your podcast app lets you remove silences, please don't. You will enjoy this better with the silences left in. ENGAGE The UCA Podcast email list! Large and enjoyable episode art, additional thoughts from the host, and notifications when there are delays. The UCA events listing. Keep up on what's coming up. Podcast twitter @UCApodcast - Episode announcements Official UCA twitter account @UnitarianChrist  Podcast Webpage: https://podcast.unitarianchristianalliance.org
68. Pictures and Missions - Levi Gelineau
01-03-2023
68. Pictures and Missions - Levi Gelineau
Ecclesial autonomy, picture books, and mission stories from a Williamsburg Christadelphian Foundation volunteer and podcaster. RESOURCES ChristadelphiansSimi Valley EcclesiaChurch of God of the Abrahamic FaithWilliamsburg Christadelphian Foundation (WCF)John ThomasA Little Faith podcast Peter Clausen on Healing the Brain and the Power of Music (A Little Faith)Good Christadelphian Talks podcastABC's Class From the Past podcastAlva Huffer’s Systematic Theology Mark Cain on the Unitarian Christian Alliance (A Little Faith)Western Christadelphian Bible SchoolThe Silk Road - Peter Frankopan (book) 12. An American in “Messianic” Israel - Stephanie Schlegel 32. Negotiating with Trinitarians - John Lawson 2. Mother Disrupted - Hildy Chandler (Part 1) 3. Scripture vs. Scales - Hildy Chandler (Part 2) 4. Reemergence - Hildy Chandler (Part 3)Dustin Smith: The Plural of Majesty (YouTube)Sam Tideman: Christology, Worship, and the Eucharist - Should we worship Jesus? (YouTube) EPISODE INDEX 00:01:03 - Traditions among restorationists00:02:30 - Grace00:04:50 - Peculiarities00:05:43 - Grace In Application00:06:35 - Groups Have Humans, Dogs?00:06:49 - Life Hard, Christians Help00:08:45 - Levi Introduction00:09:33 - Ecclesias In Southern CA00:11:05 - Ecclesial Autonomy00:12:48 - Williamsburg Christadelphian Foundation00:14:32 - Initial Connections, Snobelen00:15:43 - Snobelen Story00:18:09 - WCF Mission00:19:34 - Overseas Work00:21:14 - Picture Book In India00:23:57 - Picture Project00:26:30 - A Little Faith podcast00:28:41 - Levi's Other Podcast00:30:51 - Podcast Types00:32:11 - Listeners Who Aren't Christadelphians00:34:32 - Repurposing Content, ABC Podcast00:35:32 - Picture Book, Again00:36:27 - Reflections On Being Levi's Guest00:38:04 - Events00:38:42 - Mailbag, Ken, Fleeing Unitarians00:40:31 - Patricia, On Marketing00:41:10 - Stephanie, Non-GMO00:41:54 - Analogy Jedi00:42:09 - M N Kegan’s Story00:43:54 - UCA Videos FEEDBACK Words from friends. Send a short recording. Say your first name and your state or country. Email recording to podcast@unitarianchristianalliance.orgClick here to RECORD A MESSAGEOr call: 615-581-1158 LISTENING TIPS Pauses and pacing are hand crafted, artisan efforts. If your podcast app lets you remove silences, please don't. You will enjoy this better with the silences left in. ENGAGE The UCA Podcast email list! Large and enjoyable episode art, additional thoughts from the host, and notifications when there are delays. The UCA events listing. Keep up on what's coming up. Podcast twitter @UCApodcast - Episode announcements Official UCA twitter account @UnitarianChrist  Podcast Webpage: https://podcast.unitarianchristianalliance.org
67. Why Is the Trinity Mainstream?
15-02-2023
67. Why Is the Trinity Mainstream?
Okay, Mark. You're allowed duct tape, bricks, farming techniques, nuclear science, gorilla glue, and no more than three made up words... Go! RESOURCES 1. The Perilous Trinity Deep Dive 15. Why I’m Not a Trinitarian 44. Hmm...You Sound Apostate - Laureen Jandroep (Part 1) 45. An Ex-JW Support Ministry - Laureen Jandroep (Part 2) 62. A Mormon Fundamentalist Upbringing - Mike Collier (Part 1) 63. Mormon Escape and Disillusionment - Mike Collier (Part 2) 65. Mormon Wept - Mike Collier (Part 3) Ligonier survey revealing evangelical unitarians 7. On Oneness and Wrongness - Dan Gill21st Century Reformation (21stcr.org) Forced Trinitarian Orthodoxy Prevails Early Church History - Video Series, LHIMLiving Home International MinistriesRestitutio podcastMatthew 16:18 - Jesus will build his churchChrist Before Creeds book (amazon link https://a.co/3TeTcJN)How Can There Be a Trinity? - Frank Turek CrossExamined.orgHe Gets Us - YouTubeUnitarian Christian Alliance YouTube channelBill Schlegel - Do Micah 5 and Matthew 2 declare the eternal deity of Messiah?Anna Brown’s “Nothing ‘Mere’ about a Man in the Image of God” 2. Mother Disrupted - Hildy Chandler (Part 1) 3. Scripture vs. Scales - Hildy Chandler (Part 2) 4. Reemergence - Hildy Chandler (Part 3) 25. Wandering, Arguing, and Culture - Anne Fischhaber 46. Towering Pressure EPISODE INDEX 00:00:57 What Is The UCA00:01:14 Reconnaissance00:02:11 Would You Speak Up?00:03:05 Duct Tape & Bricks00:04:00 Kristen’s Question00:05:16 The Numbers00:08:15 It Wasn't Always So00:09:39 The Blessing Of Emporers00:10:52 Critical Mass & Culture00:12:34 Tradition00:16:37 Other Religions00:17:36 The Cost00:18:46 Loss Of Community00:20:05 Past Episodes, JW & Mormon00:20:48 Historical Teeth00:21:30 Theodosian Edict00:22:58 Early Church History Series00:23:50 Conclusion00:26:32 Something Wrong00:27:58 The Turek Test00:32:01 He Gets Us00:33:12 Clip From UCA He Gets Us00:34:15 Mailbag, Ali In Australia00:35:16 Suggested Listening00:36:18 Events00:37:05 I'm Going To Texas00:38:04 2022 UCA Presentations00:38:51 Share FEEDBACK Say something or write something. Get in on the fun! Email podcast@unitarianchristianalliance.orgClick here to RECORD A MESSAGEOr call: 615-581-1158 LISTENING TIPS Pauses and pacing are hand crafted, artisan efforts. If your podcast app lets you remove silences, please don't. You will enjoy this better with the silences left in. ENGAGE The UCA Podcast email list! Large and enjoyable episode art, additional thoughts from the host, and notifications when there are delays. The UCA events listing. Keep up on what's coming up. Podcast twitter @UCApodcast - Episode announcements Official UCA twitter account @UnitarianChrist  Podcast Webpage: https://podcast.unitarianchristianalliance.org
66. Good Counsel - Seneca Harbin, Laura Willenburg, Alex Waller
01-02-2023
66. Good Counsel - Seneca Harbin, Laura Willenburg, Alex Waller
How connections created a counseling non-profit for unitarian Christians. RESOURCES 15. Why I'm Not a TrinitarianUCA YouTube channel (2022 UCA Presentations)2023 UCA Conference: Oct. 19-21, Springfield OhioChristian Centered CounselingAssociation of Certified Biblical CounselorsJames 5:16 - Confess your sins to one anotherDonations: Christian Centered Counseling, PO Box 335, Whiteland, IN 46184Williamsburg Christadelphian FoundationA Little Faith podcastUnitarian AnabaptistWho is Jesus? Ep. 1: "The Gospel According to Mark (Cain)" Ligonier survey revealing evangelical heresy The UCA Podcast email newsletter EPISODE INDEX 00:01:23: UCA Conference Announcements00:02:33: Date And Location For 202300:03:38: Presentation Videos00:04:27: Lesson From Acts00:05:02: Interview00:05:31: Basis Of The Dream (Seneca)00:06:03: Veteren Support Ministry00:06:57: Pain And Suffering 00:07:24: Counseling Training00:08:58: Being Part of the Solution00:10:38: Laura's Background00:11:58: Education and Internship (Laura)00:13:15: ...Until I Met Seneca00:15:13: Connecting to Alex (Seneca)00:15:54: Introduction (Alex)00:17:46: Counselors and the Board (Seneca)00:18:40: What Is Biblical Counseling00:20:02: Secular Vs. Biblical (Alex)00:21:00: Sin00:23:23: Healing The Void (Laura)00:24:44: Meet Up (Laura)00:26:16: Seneca00:26:16: Lifting the Burdens (Seneca)00:27:42: Being a Resource (Seneca)00:28:41: Advertising00:29:23: Cost of Service00:30:25: Three Counselors (Laura, Alex)00:32:23: Connecting With CCC (Seneca)00:34:05: Why Counseling? (Laura, Seneca)00:36:35: How Benefitted (Alex, Laura, Seneca)00:38:31: Website, Requesting Counseling00:39:32: 501c300:40:53: Events00:41:20: Podcast Help, Project00:43:22: WCF, A Little Faith Podcast00:44:20: Unitarian Anabaptist00:45:03: Mailbag, Trinitarian church attendance00:47:26: Answer: Pray00:49:50: Role In Trinitarian Church00:52:26: Footnote FEEDBACK Contribute to the Mailbag or share a short recording.  Email podcast@unitarianchristianalliance.orgClick here to RECORD A MESSAGEOr call: 615-581-1158 LISTENING TIPS Pauses and pacing are hand crafted, artisan efforts. If your podcast app lets you remove silences, please don't. You will enjoy this better with the silences left in. ENGAGE The UCA Podcast email list! Large and enjoyable episode art, additional thoughts from the host, and notifications when there are delays. The UCA events listing. Keep up on what's coming up. Podcast twitter @UCApodcast - Episode announcements Official UCA twitter account @UnitarianChrist  Podcast Webpage: https://podcast.unitarianchristianalliance.org
65. Mormon Wept - Mike Collier (Part 3)
18-01-2023
65. Mormon Wept - Mike Collier (Part 3)
Mainstream Latter Day Saints was only a stopgap—Mike's search for truth would not lie dormant. RESOURCES Matthew 7:1-2 - Judge not lest ye be judgedDeuteronomy 13, 18 - Requirements about prophetsMailbag! Email podcast@unitarianchristianalliance.org EPISODE INDEX 00:00:52: Reflection On Judgement00:04:30: The Appeal of Normalcy00:06:34: Waking From The Dream00:07:22: Temple Ready00:08:06: Temples00:09:59: The Work Of The Temple00:12:13: Oaths, Tokens, Signs, and Penalties00:13:35: Scenes From The Pre-existance00:15:02: Baptism For The Dead00:15:39: The Temple Ceremony00:16:41: The Pressure Of Knowing The History00:18:05: Not Feeling It00:20:34: Political Neutrality00:21:51: Obey Leaders? Even Hitler?00:23:30: The Disobedient Are Now Honored00:24:45: Questions, Passover, and Aboloshing00:26:26: Exploring00:27:45: Seeing Outside My Paradigm00:28:42: The Torah And Sin00:30:36: Deciding For Torah00:31:53: Requirements For A Prophet00:33:35: Joseph Smith Not Jiving With Torah00:34:49: Whitewashed Story00:38:23: Look. No, Really...Look.00:39:28: Moment Of Truth And Weeping00:42:26: The Next Day’s Research00:42:59: Seer Stone Treasure Hunting00:45:01: The Affidavit 00:45:55: Intentionally Misleading00:46:23: Fraud From The Beginning00:47:43: Joseph, Reformed From Glass-looking?00:48:27: How Could I Have Been So Dumb00:49:17: Found More, and The Book of Mormon00:50:12: Pinnacle: Theology00:51:59: Events00:52:18: Mailbag!00:53:01: Regional UCA Conferences00:54:05: Share With Friend00:54:45: Episodes Coming Up MAILBAG Have your thoughts or questions included in the mailbag segment. Email podcast@unitarianchristianalliance.org. FEEDBACK Hearing from you I love. Send a recording you could. Your first name and your state or country you may say. Email recording to podcast@unitarianchristianalliance.orgClick here to RECORD A MESSAGEOr call: 615-581-1158 LISTENING TIPS Pauses and pacing are hand crafted, artisan efforts. If your podcast app lets you remove silences, please don't. You will enjoy this better with the silences left in. ENGAGE The UCA Podcast email list! Large and enjoyable episode art, additional thoughts from the host, and notifications when there are delays. The UCA events listing. Keep up on what's coming up. Podcast twitter @UCApodcast - Episode announcements Official UCA twitter account @UnitarianChrist  Podcast Webpage: https://podcast.unitarianchristianalliance.org
64. Where We Stand (and Predictions) - Dale Tuggy
07-12-2022
64. Where We Stand (and Predictions) - Dale Tuggy
Reformation, behaving Protestantly, and "The Script"—Dale Tuggy's opening remarks at the 2022 Unitarian Christian Alliance conference. RESOURCES Legionier pollOne God Report podcast (episodes 83, Bill response to Simon Turpin)Simon Turpin's Refuting Unitarian Errors Regarding the Deity of JesusChristadelphians Unitarian Christian Alliance gift matching, fundraising request UCA Conference Partners EPISODE INDEX (00:53) Podcast predictions(02:28) Bill Schlegel responds to AiG article(03:55) Leah Anderson joins the UCA board(05:01) Fund raising campaign, Dec. and Jan.(06:56) Podcasting workshops #UCAcon2022(08:25) Kegan introduces Dale(09:46) Dale Tuggy(10:01) Catholics and reformation(11:24) The status quo(13:16) The apologists(14:56) Fear's results(15:14) Requirements of tradition(16:25) Taught fear in New Testament?(17:21) Jesus' teachings about God(20:38) God's revelation makes sense(21:24) Reformed to unitarian(22:59) Behaving Protestantly(24:55) Pastors and "The Script"(28:15) Now what? Fellowship(31:34) Conference partners(34:12) Moving(34:34) Issue advocacy material(35:25) Book: Dynamic Monarchians(38:43) Social media committee(40:43) Mark's closing(41:34) Events(42:20) Telling others, word of mouth(43:01) Podcast construction site(45:17) Bowl by the handles? (head shaking)(48:42) Mark adds Allegience to the King to Dale's partner list FEEDBACK Voices fuel active volcanos and generate good feelings. Send a short recording. Say your first name and your state or country. Email recording to podcast@unitarianchristianalliance.orgClick here to RECORD A MESSAGEOr call: 615-581-1158 LISTENING TIPS Pauses and pacing are hand crafted, artisan efforts. If your podcast app lets you remove silences, please don't. You will enjoy this better with the silences left in. ENGAGE The UCA Podcast email list! Large and enjoyable episode art, additional thoughts from the host, and notifications when there are delays. The UCA events listing. Keep up on what's coming up. Podcast twitter @UCApodcast - Episode announcements Official UCA twitter account @UnitarianChrist  Podcast Webpage: https://podcast.unitarianchristianalliance.org
63. Mormon Escape and Disillusionment - Mike Collier (Part 2)
23-11-2022
63. Mormon Escape and Disillusionment - Mike Collier (Part 2)
Life in the commune was interrupted by life on the run, and then the painful emergence from Latter Day Saints fundamentalism. RESOURCES Lost Boys of Colorado City Waco Siege UCA Events webpageUCA podcast YouTube channel EPISODE INDEX (03:19) The interview(03:45) Not enough females(05:51) Prophet decides who marries who(08:25) Tensions and counseling(12:54) To Guatamala, to escape(15:36) Van meets ravine(16:57) Acquiring property(18:02) Van living(18:54) Wife is done(20:23) Pregnancy(21:22) Returning for work(21:54) Beginning to form opinions(22:54) Two birds with one mission(24:58) Families that had left(25:40) Divorce while in Mexico(27:01) Weeping in bathroom(28:02) Views on the Kingdom(29:36) All this pain for...truth?(30:21) Decision to be in kids' lives(31:05) Construction job, LDS boss(31:47) LDS mainstream and God's guidance(32:47) Guilt in buying things(33:33) Reconnecting with kids(34:51) Events(37:24) Kegan Chandler, opening night #UCAcon2022 FEEDBACK We all appreciate hearing each other's voices. Send a short recording. Say your first name and your state or country. Email recording to podcast@unitarianchristianalliance.orgClick here to RECORD A MESSAGEOr call: 615-581-1158 LISTENING TIPS Pauses and pacing are hand crafted, artisan efforts. If your podcast app lets you remove silences, please don't. You will enjoy this better with the silences left in. ENGAGE The UCA Podcast email list! Large and enjoyable episode art, additional thoughts from the host, and notifications when there are delays. The UCA events listing. Keep up on what's coming up. Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/@UCApodcast Podcast twitter @UCApodcast - Episode announcements Official UCA twitter account @UnitarianChrist  Podcast Webpage: https://podcast.unitarianchristianalliance.org
62. A Mormon Fundamentalist Upbringing - Mike Collier (Part 1)
09-11-2022
62. A Mormon Fundamentalist Upbringing - Mike Collier (Part 1)
The origins of a small fringe group from within the Latter Day Saints—a first-hand account. RESOURCES Adam—God doctrineThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsJoseph SmithThe Kingdom of the Cults: The Definitive Work on the Subject - Walter Martin The Church of the Firstborn (LaBaron family)Who Really Wrote the Book of Mormon? - Walter Martin EPISODE INDEX (03:29) Interview with Mike Collier(04:01) Ancestors(05:17) LDS church structure(07:20) Dad, the bishop's favorite(07:44) Introduced to fundamentalistm(08:25) Writing interests(09:39) Issues with the mainstream LDS(11:22) Waiting on dad's intelectual visits(12:37) Perceptions of leaving mainstream(15:45) Dad came and got us(16:43) Polygamy(22:58) The schisms(23:53) LDS member numbers(24:42) Dad's fundamentalism(25:11) Joseph Smith restorationist(26:02) The many mothers and siblings(29:28) Divorce(30:28) Sibling count(31:30) Bible interest from Mike's youth(33:53) A young apologist thumper(36:06) Debate with Walter Martin?(39:21) Dad becomes prophet(40:48) Organizing the Church of the Firstborn(42:58) People joining church(43:27) The old green church(44:29) The reality of people and problems(46:13) Closing remarks(48:27) Brandon Duke's reflections on #UCAcon2022(51:53) Walter Martin historic audio clip FEEDBACK Other voices are great voices. Send a short recording. Say your first name and your state or country. Email recording to podcast@unitarianchristianalliance.orgClick here to RECORD A MESSAGEOr call: 615-581-1158 LISTENING TIPS Pauses and pacing are hand crafted, artisan efforts. If your podcast app lets you remove silences, please don't. You will enjoy this better with the silences left in. ENGAGE The UCA Podcast email list! Large and enjoyable episode art, additional thoughts from the host, and notifications when there are delays. The UCA events listing. Keep up on what's coming up. Podcast twitter @UCApodcast - Episode announcements Official UCA twitter account @UnitarianChrist  Podcast Webpage: https://podcast.unitarianchristianalliance.org
61. Community Night #UCAcon2022
26-10-2022
61. Community Night #UCAcon2022
Reflect, laugh, and celebrate at the 2022 UCA Conference, recorded live at the closing session with host Mark Cain...and many other voices. RESOURCES Williamsburg Christadelphian FoundationAllegience to the KingChurch of God General ConferenceSpirit & TruthLiving Hope International MinistriesTrinities podcast with Dale Tuggy (rhymes with affinities) Episode 50. Church Plant - Will BarlowKegan Chandler, The God of Jesus in Light of Christian DogmaYouTube: The Perilous Trinity Deep Dive, Mixtape of UCA Podcast featuring Mark CainRevised English Version - Spirit & Truth Episode 23. The Wheels Fell Off - Chuck GrahamQuestion for audio: What was unexpected or surprised you about the conference? RECORD ANSWER EPISODE INDEX (01:41) LHIM(02:45) Tale Duggy(04:19) Clarifications to help with inside joke(05:12) Community night introduction, Kegan Chandler(06:49) A grand audio experiment(08:25) Mark requests a humorous favor(09:14) Opening thoughts(10:54) Thanks to Heidi and Anna(12:13) Talent highlight with mixtape(13:36) Workshops about kids and family(16:03) Biblical languages workshop(17:59) Those who met other unitarian Christians for 1st time(25:09) Organizing an online fellowship workshop(28:42) Content creator roundtable reflections(33:02) Johnny, what did they win?(37:15) From Australia via Seattle, the difference 4 years makes(40:36) The 2021 critique as 2022 cheat sheet(43:09) Editing "Dynamic Monarchianism" book(44:10) Tale Duggy vs. Dale Tuggy impersonation game(46:47) Impromptu youth gatherings(48:01) Podcast guest Tom Huszti(57:58) Local churches(59:17) Closing thoughts FEEDBACK Answer the question above or share your thoughts. Say your first name and your state or country. Email recording to podcast@unitarianchristianalliance.orgClick here to RECORD A MESSAGEOr call: 615-581-1158 LISTENING TIPS Pauses and pacing are hand crafted, artisan efforts. If your podcast app lets you remove silences, please don't. You will enjoy this better with the silences left in. ENGAGE The UCA Podcast email list! Large and enjoyable episode art, additional thoughts from the host, and notifications when there are delays. The UCA events listing. Keep up on what's coming up. Podcast twitter @UCApodcast - Episode announcements Official UCA twitter account @UnitarianChrist  Podcast Webpage: https://podcast.unitarianchristianalliance.org
60. Pre-UCA Conference 2022 Roundtable
14-09-2022
60. Pre-UCA Conference 2022 Roundtable
Discussing the plans, topics, and activities for the upcoming Unitarian Christian Alliance 2nd annual meeting in Ohio with Jake Ballard, Anna Brown, and Mark Cain.  RESOURCES North Timberland Bible Church, South Bend, INCompass Christian Church, Louisville, KY 6. Working at the Colson Center - Anna BrownBiblical Unitarian Podcast, Dustin SmithUnitarian Torch websiteLiving Hope International Ministries Conference PartnersUCA Pre-party at "The Abbey" videoChristian Centered CounselingEventleaf, event application Official UCA twitter: @UnitarianChrist (www.twitter.com/UnitarianChrist)Hash tag for conference: #UCAcon2022A Prarie Home Companion radio programLake Wobegon segment EPISODE INDEX (00:25) What's a "Roundtable"?(01:18) Message to a future listnener from 2024(02:44) The Roundtable discussion(03:13) Introducing Jake(04:08) Introducing Anna(06:18) Jake's experience as paper reviewer(10:06) Anna's paper writing experience(13:08) Paper length(13:54) Anna's revision process(15:05) Paper topics listed(18:38) Q&A for presentations(19:46) Being a part of this unique crowd(21:03) Space for meeting people(22:06) Workshop topics(24:09) The practical nature of the workshops(25:14) The night sessions(26:13) Meetups (Friday afternoon)(35:22) Saturday afternoon, available baptistry(36:53) Debate training workshop(38:10) Kinda cool, that is cool, it's gonna be awesome(38:13) UCA Pre-party(39:04) Conference Partners (Sponsors)(42:27) Children at event?(44:20) Planning for the community event finale(45:03) Church options for the next morning(45:24) Eventleaf app for announcements, etc.(45:53) Twitter live updates, #UCAcon2022(46:49) Over 100 registered(47:33) Call to action, share this! (Time is short)(47:55) Ending: "Lake woe be to unitarians" FEEDBACK We all appreciate hearing each other's voices. Send a short recording. Say your first name and your state or country. Email recording to podcast@unitarianchristianalliance.orgClick here to RECORD A MESSAGEOr call: 615-581-1158 LISTENING TIPS Pauses and pacing are hand crafted, artisan efforts. If your podcast app lets you remove silences, please don't. You will enjoy this better with the silences left in. ENGAGE The UCA Podcast email list! Large and enjoyable episode art, additional thoughts from the host, and notifications when there are delays. The UCA events listing. Keep up on what's coming up. Podcast twitter @UCApodcast - Episode announcements Official UCA twitter account @UnitarianChrist  Podcast Webpage: https://podcast.unitarianchristianalliance.org
59. Youth Quizzing - Julia, Colby, Kaitlyn
31-08-2022
59. Youth Quizzing - Julia, Colby, Kaitlyn
These young people really do this—memorize chapters of Scripture each year. Yes, chapters. RESOURCES 1. The Perilous Trinity Deep DiveFUEL - Turning Point Youth Ministries Blood River Church of God, Springfield, LouisianaMcGintytown Church of God, Greenbrier, ArkansasFamily Bible Church, Granger IndianaYouTube: FUEL 2022 Battleground Tuesday Evening General SessionThe UCA events listingUCA Podcast YouTube channelOne God Report podcast, 78) Telling the Next Generation that Yahweh is Our God, Fuel Youth Conference - Bill Schlegel EPISODE INDEX (00:44) UCA Introduction(02:06) What is quizzing?(05:06) Meet Julia(07:16) Meet Colby(09:27) Meet Kaitlyn(10:23) Getting started in quizzing(11:21) What content is learned?(12:32) Preparing for quizzing(14:38) Kaitlyn's index cards(15:22) Types of questions(15:49) "Gist" example, Kaitlyn(16:47) Colby's guess(18:13) Kaitlyn, all-star quizzer(19:00) Kaitlyn's secret and a song(21:03) Colby puts knowledge to use(22:19) Julia presents to all of FUEL(23:58) Stepping on stage(25:09) Julia's faith becomes her own(26:39) Next year!(28:26) Mark's closing thoughts(29:01) Events(29:30) UCA conference(29:56) YouTube - translated transcripts(30:42) Bill Schlegel's FUEL podcast episode(31:47) Share this with others  FEEDBACK Step onto the stage and say your first name and your state or country. "Hello, it's Arthur from the UK. Is leaving the Trinity called Trixit?" Email podcast@unitarianchristianalliance.orgClick here to RECORD A MESSAGEOr call: 615-581-1158Or just record yourself and email me the audio file LISTENING TIPS Pauses and pacing are hand crafted, artisan efforts. If your podcast app lets you remove silences, please don't. You will enjoy this better with the silences left in. ENGAGE The UCA Podcast email list! Large and enjoyable episode art, additional thoughts from the host, and notifications when there are delays. The UCA events listing. Keep up on what's coming up. Twitter @UCApodcast - Episode announcements Podcast Webpage: https://podcast.unitarianchristianalliance.org
58. Glory & the Shortest Proof - John 17:5
27-07-2022
58. Glory & the Shortest Proof - John 17:5
Three options on a question of Jesus' shared glory, and the alluring Proofthagorean Theorem.  RESOURCES John 17:5 - The glory Jesus had with the FatherHermeneuticsWhere's Waldo (Wally)?Proofthagorean Theorem - The shortest proof between two passages is a straight supposition.Psalm 107 to Mark 4 - Storm calming proof (like here)Luke 5:21 to Matthew 9:2 - Forgiveness proofIsaiah 43:11 to 1 John 4:14 - No savior besides God proof 28. The “None Besides God” Rule - Isaiah 43:11Isaiah 42:8 to John 17:5 - God doesn't share glory proofJohn 17:22 - The glory that was proof ends up shared with usJohn 20:17 - Jesus tells us that his Father is his and our God Notional preexistence1 Peter 1:20 - Jesus described before time as "foreknown" not as "existing" 53. The Chiff of LifeUCA Events Page!FUEL 2022 - Turning Point Youth MinistryOther texts related to notional preexistence: 1 Peter 1:20, 1 Peter 1:1-2, Acts 2:23, 2 Timothy 1:9, Titus 1:2, Romans 16:25, Ephesians 1:4, Matthew 25:34; 13:35; 20:23, Hebrews 11:16, Luke 11:50, Revelation 13:8  EPISODE INDEX (00:50) Who we are(01:43) Common ground(02:40) Hermeneutics(03:34) Doctrine Affirmation Therapy(05:58) Proof Theorem(07:39) Short Facebook interaction(11:09) That interaction explained(12:04) Trinity recap(13:04) Salvational requirement?(13:39) My neighbors(14:53) Anne's letter(15:41) Commending that letter(17:31) Proof texting(19:34) A menu of options(20:19) The Trinitarian option(20:42) The Arian option(21:37) Considering the options so far(24:04) A detail-lacking disadvantage(25:01) Notional preexistence(28:25) Being foreknown(31:55) My preferred interpretation(32:40) Prayer for my glory that I had...(35:04) Bonus engagement tips(35:43) First: Trust(36:05) Second: Offer Options(37:17) Third: Ask Bigger Questions(37:17) Fourth: Discuss Topics with Love and Patience(37:43) Fifth: Enjoy Your Discussion(38:09) Events and my activities(40:41) Ken from New Zealand(42:16) Call to action(43:03) Footnote, request for Proofthagoreams FEEDBACK Expell the friendly thoughts from within you. Say your first name and your state or country. "Hello, it's Baby shark, doo doo doo doo doo doo." Email podcast@unitarianchristianalliance.orgClick here to RECORD A MESSAGEOr call: 615-581-1158Or just record yourself and email me the audio file LISTENING TIPS Pauses and pacing are hand crafted, artisan efforts. If your podcast app lets you remove silences, please don't. You will enjoy this better with the silences left in. ENGAGE The UCA Podcast email list! Large and enjoyable episode art, additional thoughts from the host, and notifications when there are delays. The UCA events listing. Keep up on what's coming up. Twitter @UCApodcast - Episode announcements Podcast Webpage: https://podcast.unitarianchristianalliance.org