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Election
One of the most confusing, controversial topics in the Bible is that of election – the teaching that God has chosen his people from before the foundation of the world. Confusing, because it’s hard to understand how humans can be free when God chooses those who are saved. Controversial, because it raises questions about God’s fairness. In this episode Chuck and Aaron discuss these and other questions relating to predestination and election.
Episode 129 | 35 minutes
Dating (Ep75)
Dating is a regular part of the social fabric of current American life, but its presence in our cultural makeup is a relatively new thing. Where did dating come from? What can it tell us about love, relationships, and ourselves? And does the current dating scene promote or hinder the type of selfless love which produces healthy human experience? Chuck and Aaron talk about dating and what it says about our current postmodern struggles with self-centeredness.
Parenting (Ep74)
Following up on the last episode’s topic of marriage, Chuck and Aaron discuss parenting – its glory and challenges, and – most importantly – what it can tell us about our relationship with the God who calls himself Father.
Marriage (Ep73)
Everyone intuitively senses the importance of marriage – whether they see it as desirable or oppressive. Chuck and Aaron talk about how the deep feelings we have about marriage comes from its connection to the person and character of God.
Beauty (Ep72)
“Beauty is in the eye of the beholder,” we’re told, meaning that what makes up the beautiful is subjective and personal. And yet we all pursue beauty, and many things are almost universally experienced as beautiful. Chuck and Aaron discuss how the pursuit and experience of beauty can point us to the Author of beauty.
How Can I Love Myself? (Ep71)
It’s common pop psychology to believe that seeking meaning in other people’s love for oneself is futile, but learning to love oneself is deeply fulfilling. But is this true? Chuck and Aaron break down what’s right and what’s wrong with the goal of self-love, and how the Gospel can teach us to love with God’s love.
How to Know Things (Ep70)
Everyone wants to know what’s true, but in a postmodern age the possibility of knowing anything is under question. But even though we’ve become deeply skeptical about knowledge, most of us are still driven by the desire to figure out what’s real. In this episode Chuck and Aaron discuss the possibility of knowing things.
Dealing with Anger (Ep69)
Anger is an unpleasant emotion, but is it ever okay to be angry? And how can we tell the difference between bad anger and good anger? And why are patterns of anger so hard to shake for so many of us? Chuck and Aaron discuss these and other questions related to anger in this episode.
Christianity and Hinduism (Ep68)
Hinduism has historically flourished in the Indian subcontinent, but through immigration is rapidly growing in the West. What do Hindus believe, and how do those beliefs compare with Christianity? Chuck and Aaron compare and contrast these two religions, and talk about how the person and work of Jesus can meet the deepest longings of both Hindus and Christians.
The Dark Valley (Ep67)
Everyone has experienced periods of time when life seems empty and without meaning; some of us experience this sort of depression chronically. What does this depression mean? And what does the Bible say about how to move out of it? Chuck and Aaron note that while there are frequently physical aspects to depression, depression can be a helpful indicator that something spiritual in our lives has gone awry.