Question + Response | Crash Course on Progressive Christianity

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What does it mean to practice progressive Christianity, and how can we thoughtfully engage with the people around us who don’t share our views? Today, lead pastor Josh Scott wraps up our series on progressive Christianity by leading a question and response time with the GracePointe community. Topics covered include deconstruction, what it means to be a Christian, the purpose of prayer, and much more.

Episode Recap:

What does it mean to have a personal relationship with the divine? (4:29)
Does praying for others actually change things? (8:39)
Does calling yourself a Christian make you a Christian? (12:09)
How do we care for ourselves while recovering from spiritual trauma? (15:41)
What do we mean when we talk about God? (17:26)
Where can we start with our deconstruction journeys? (24:41)
When should we move toward people we disagree with, and when should we back away? (27:44)
How do you believe in God when you haven’t seen God answer prayers? (34:41)
How can we distinguish ourselves from harmful Christian beliefs? (37:11)
Why was Jesus’ sexuality never addressed, and does it matter? (41:50)
Where does the afterlife fit into progressive Christianity? (46:43)
How can we respond to accusations of “picking and choosing” our beliefs? (49:37)

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