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The series on church history in the Middle Ages continues with a discussion of the first official split in Christianity between Roman Catholicism in the West and Orthodoxy in the East in 1054. The post Episode 64: The Dark Ages – The Church Splits appeared first on Wide Margins.

Do the Catholics have any historical basis for the papacy? How early did Catholicism arise? Are there any indications of Catholicism in the Bible? And how should we view the Catholic Church today, with its age-old heritage and a papacy that claims to originate with Peter himself? Drew looks into the history of the papacy … Continue reading "Episode 63: The Dark Ages – The Papacy" The post Episode 63: The Dark Ages – The Papacy appeared first on Wide Margins.

The series on the Dark Ages continues with a discussion of the work of Augustine of Hippo. Topics covered: Augustine’s life as revealed in his autobiography, Confessions The Pelagian Controversy Donatism Augustine’s last and greatest work, City of God The post Episode 62: The Dark Ages – Augustine appeared first on Wide Margins.

Part three in the series on the Dark Ages explores monastic life and some important monks who defined the movement. The post Episode 61: The Dark Ages – Monasticism appeared first on Wide Margins.

In the second episode in the series on the Dark Ages, Drew discusses the church’s disputes over the Son’s relationship to the Godhead, and the humanity of Christ. The post Episode 60: The Dark Ages – Controversies about Christ appeared first on Wide Margins.

Drew begins a series on the Dark Ages in Church history. In this episode, he defines the period, beginning with the reign of Constantine (306-337), and explores the question, “What happened to the church in the Middle Ages?” The post Episode 59: The Dark Ages – What Happened to the Church? appeared first on Wide Margins.

“A guy dies and meets Peter at the pearly gates…” Have you heard this one before? The one with the punchline: “They think they are the only ones here.” In this episode, Drew explains not only why it is not a funny joke, but also why it’s not accurate.

Drew discusses Jorge Luis Borges’s story “The Garden of Forking Paths.”

Do we really forget anything? What would it be like if we could remember everything and be able to retrieve information from our memories at will? Listen to see how these questions can teach us that what we do now matters, either in the shame of Judgment, or in the grace of God’s forgetting.

Drew discusses the recent spate of renunciations by powerful evangelical leaders.

Brandon Renfroe sits down with Drew to discuss the very influential Warren-Flew debate. Stick with the conversation till the end to hear the correspondence Brandon shared with Dr. Flew in the early 2000s.

Abortion is a hot topic in America right now. Alabama and other states have passed laws making most abortions illegal, and everyone is waiting to see what the Supreme Court will decide. The pro-life is hopeful, since there is a 5-4 conservative majority. What should the church do? Is politics the answer, or is there … Continue reading "Episode 53: What Should the Church Do about Abortion?"

Consumer religion attracts worshipers who come to church to have their “needs” met, but is this neediness good for us? What kind of needs does God supply?

Drew and guest, Andrew Kingsley, discuss the release of Drew’s new book, Dangerous Playground: The Christian and Social Media, available for $11 through Riddle Creek Publishing (mj5riddlecreek@gmail.com).

Drew talks with Martin Juarez about P.D. Fight Club, an exercise program developed to help people who suffer from Parkinson’s disease.

Our series on the life of Jacob comes to a close.

Jacob blesses his sons.

Jacob and Joseph are reunited.

Jacob, a dreamer and schemer, becomes the father of sons who are dreamers and schemers.

Jacob lets others handle matters in his place with devastating results.