The Better Questions Podcast
Asking Questions That Call People To Action & Bring People Together
About the show
We believe questions are an important part of every faith journey. So often in church we either ignore questions or allow our answers to those questions to become divisive lines in the sand, distinguishing the chosen from the heretics. We want to help you find better questions that are more helpful to your faith and that bring unity to the church.
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Episodes
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The Boy Who Cried Lone Wolf - First Chapter
August 12th, 2019 | 27 mins 24 secs
Here is the first chapter (and some change) of Andrew's book, 'The Boy Who Cried Lone Wolf'.
You can buy the book here: https://amzn.to/2Nn9l73
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Brian Zahnd: Should Christians Be Patriotic?
June 17th, 2019 | Season 2 | 1 hr 5 mins
At what point does love for one's country supercede one's devotion to God? Where is the line between nationalism and idolatry? Can America be seen as its own religion? And how can we work together to make our communities better, more inclusive, and safer places to live? To adress these questions as more, the guys sit down with Pastor and Author, Brian Zahnd.
📒 Resources Mentioned 📒
Books by Brian Zahnd (affiliate links):
- Sinners In The Hands of a Loving God - https://amzn.to/2Iwwsqa
- Postcards From Babylon - https://amzn.to/2F2eRFk
- Beauty Will Save The World - https://amzn.to/2XBTeD7
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Racism & The Church w/ Dr. Grace Ji-Sun Kim: A Better Conversation
June 10th, 2019 | Season 2 | 1 hr 4 mins
Do we honestly think that Racism is a thing of the past? Or that Racism doesn't exist inside our churches? To discuss this important conversation, the guys sit down with Dr. Grace Ji-Sun Kim.
📒 Resources Mentioned 📒
Books by Dr. Kim (affiliate links):
- Healing Our Broken Humanity - https://amzn.to/2XCdDrQ
- Intersectional Theology - https://amzn.to/2Wtg12P
- Embracing The Other - https://amzn.to/2XCDm3e
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Do Christians Need The Old Testament? W/ Joe Mueller
June 3rd, 2019 | Season 2 | 1 hr 4 mins
If Jesus fulfilled the law and the Old Testament, do Christians need to read it? Does the Old Testament have anything to say about salvation? Do we have to live by the laws? Should Christians "un-hitch" from it? How do we interpret something so old? To discuss these questions and more, the guys sit down with professor and pastor, Joe Mueller.
📒 Resources Mentioned 📒
Books by John Goldingay:
- Do We Need The New Testament? - https://amzn.to/2W8mjEG
- The Old Testament for Everyone Set - https://amzn.to/2W6hcFd
- The First Testament: A New Translation - https://amzn.to/2Qz5Zf0
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Emily J Hooks on Forgiveness: A Better Conversation
May 27th, 2019 | Season 2 | 1 hr 15 mins
What does it mean to forgive someone? What does that practically look like? How do you know if you've truly forgiven them and what does it mean if negative feelings come back years later? Can you forgive someone without ever seeing them again? Is there such a thing as not being ready to forgive? And if so, how does that square with scripture? To discuss these questions and more, the guys sit down with author, speaker, and forgiveness expert, Emily J Hooks.
📒 Resources Mentioned 📒
Emily's Book:
The Power of Forgiveness: A Guide to Healing and Wholeness -
https://amzn.to/2EgGzOy
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Aundi Kolber - Mental Health and The Church: A Better Conversation
May 20th, 2019 | Season 2 | 1 hr 10 mins
aundi kolber, better conversations, better questions, better questions podcast, bible, christian, church, mental health, questions, the church, trauma
Does the church do a good enough job addressing mental health and trauma? Can mental health conditions, or traumatic experiences be simply "prayed away" without seeking help from mental health professionals? Are they indicative of a lack of faith? Are there mental health practices everyone can benefit from? What is trauma and is it possible that traumatic experiences are more common than we think? Is it possible for the church to cause trauma and if so, how should we address that? To discuss these questions and more, the guys sit down with licensed therapist, author, and speaker, Aundi Kolber.
📒 Resources Mentioned 📒
- Resources for our listeners - http://www.bravelyimperfect.com/askbetterquestions
- Join Aundi's Mailing List - bit.ly/signup_bravelyimperfect
- Aundi's Book (Released January 2020) - (link coming soon)
- https://twitter.com/aundikolber
- https://www.instagram.com/aundikolber/
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Dani Fankhauser - Sex, Shame, & Purity Culture: A Better Conversation
May 13th, 2019 | Season 2 | 50 mins 8 secs
Does the church do a good enough job with sex education, or are students feeling more shamed than informed? Is the Bible as black and white in regards to sexual sin as we think it is? Or are we missing something in the translation of the original language? How do we help people have a healthy understanding of sex? To discuss these questions and more, the guys (and gals!) sit down with author and speaker, Dani Fankhauser.
📒 Resources Mentioned 📒
- Shameless: How I Lost My Virginity and Kept My Faith - https://amzn.to/2E52VlU
- http://shamelessthebook.com
- http://danifankhauser.com
- https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dani-fankhauser/true-love-no-shame
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Season 2 Update - Six Episodes Left!
April 23rd, 2019 | Season 2 | 1 min 57 secs
The Better Questions Podcast will return on May 13th. Only six episodes left. Listen to find out who will be joining us.
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Dr. Chris Keith: Are The Gospels Historically Accurate? Part 2
April 15th, 2019 | Season 2 | 42 mins 28 secs
What is Social Memory Theory? What assumptions do we have about history? Did people in the first century think about recording history in the same way that we do? Did the events in the Gospels happen exactly as described? How can we know with 100% certainty? Does it matter? Should that be our primary concern? To discuss these questions and more, the guys sit down with Dr. Chris Keith.
📒 Resources Mentioned 📒
Dr. Keith's Books:
- Jesus against the Scribal Elite: https://amzn.to/2D6qt9v
- Jesus, Criteria, and the Demise of Authenticity: https://amzn.to/2D1hrus
- Jesus among Friends and Enemies: https://amzn.to/2Um8dnm
https://www.stmarys.ac.uk/staff-directory/chris-keith
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Dr. Chris Keith: Are The Gospels Historically Accurate? Part 1
April 8th, 2019 | Season 2 | 40 mins 13 secs
What is Social Memory Theory? What assumptions do we have about history? Did people in the first century think about recording history in the same way that we do? Did the events in the Gospels happen exactly as described? How can we know with 100% certainty? Does it matter? Should that be our primary concern? To discuss these questions and more, the guys sit down with Dr. Chris Keith.
📒 Resources Mentioned 📒
Dr. Keith's Books:
- Jesus against the Scribal Elite: https://amzn.to/2D6qt9v
- Jesus, Criteria, and the Demise of Authenticity: https://amzn.to/2D1hrus
- Jesus among Friends and Enemies: https://amzn.to/2Um8dnm
https://www.stmarys.ac.uk/staff-directory/chris-keith
Connect with us on Social Media:
https://betterquestionspodcast.com
https://instagram.com/betterqpodcast
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http://dandrake333.comFor those so inclined, please consider supporting our show at http://patreon.com/BetterQPodcast
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- Dan's Microphone - MXL 990: https://amzn.to/2USZbKs
- Andrew's Microphone - Discontinued
- Chris's Microphone: https://amzn.to/2CEDZRJ
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Dr. Larry Hurtado: Is Jesus God?
April 1st, 2019 | Season 2 | 56 mins 43 secs
Is it too simple, or flippant to say that Jesus is God? What about the Trinity? Does the New Testament teach a distinction or a union between the Son and the Father? Does it teach both? How did the early church view the divinity of Christ? Can Christians stay unified despite different beliefs and interpretations? How did the early church pursue unity? To discuss these questions and more, the guys sit down with Dr. Larry Hurtado.
📒 Resources Mentioned 📒
Dr. Hurtado's Books:
- Honoring The Son: https://amzn.to/2WBNgRV
- Lord Jesus Christ: https://amzn.to/2I5bIXF
- How on Earth Did Jesus Become A God?: https://amzn.to/2CO4Tqd
https://larryhurtado.wordpress.com
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- Andrew's Microphone - Discontinued
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Women In Ministry w/ Carolyn Custis James: A Better Conversation
March 25th, 2019 | Season 2 | 1 hr 5 mins
What does the Bible have to say about women in ministry roles? What can we learn from the book of Ruth, and the creation of humanity as image bearers of God? How are both genders meant to work together in the Kingdom of God? To discuss these questions and more, the guys sit down with Carolyn Custis James.
📒 Resources Mentioned 📒
- Carolyn's Books: -Half the Church: Recapturing God's Global Vision for Women: https://amzn.to/2unTYie
- Finding God in the Margins: The Book of Ruth: https://amzn.to/2HALv45
- Malestrom: Manhood Swept into the Currents of a Changing World: https://amzn.to/2OiINRb
The Gospel of Ruth: Loving God Enough to Break the Rules: https://amzn.to/2Oiqk7g
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/author/carolyn-custis-james
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- Dan's Microphone - MXL 990: https://amzn.to/2USZbKs
- Andrew's Microphone - Discontinued
- Chris's Microphone: https://amzn.to/2CEDZRJ
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Jonah w/ Dr. Robert Alter: A Better Conversation
March 18th, 2019 | Season 2 | 1 hr 5 mins
Should the events in the book of Jonah be taken as history? Did they really happen, or is it a parable? And are those even the right questions to be asking? How do we approach translating and interpreting Jonah, or any Old Testament book? To discuss these questions and more, the guys sit down with Dr. Robert Alter.
📒 Resources Mentioned 📒
- Dr. Alter's Work: -The Hebrew Bible: A Translation with Commentary: https://amzn.to/2Y9tI98
- The Art of Biblical Narrative: https://amzn.to/2TVZPtM
- The Art of Bible Translation: https://amzn.to/2HxoX3U
- The Art of Biblical Poetry: https://amzn.to/2OgVjjW
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- Dan's Microphone - MXL 990: https://amzn.to/2USZbKs
- Andrew's Microphone - Discontinued
- Chris's Microphone: https://amzn.to/2CEDZRJ
- Audio Interface - Focusrite Scarlett 2i4: https://amzn.to/2U36Mcc
- Audio recorded with Ableton Live: https://amzn.to/2UN0ZVk
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Dr. Andrew Root: Can You Reconcile Faith and Science?
March 11th, 2019 | Season 2 | 1 hr 55 secs
How do you reconcile faith and science? Is that even a beneficial question? Should you look to the Bible for scientific information? Can you look to science to answer the big questions of life? To discuss these questions and more, the guys sit down with Dr. Andrew Root.
📒 Resources Mentioned 📒
- Andrew Root's Work:
- Exploding Stars, Dead Dinosaurs, and Zombies: Youth Ministry in the Age of Science https://amzn.to/2U0iggK
- Faith Formation in a Secular Age: Responding to the Church's Obsession with Youthfulness https://amzn.to/2HwIh1m
The Pastor in a Secular Age: Ministry to People Who No Longer Need a God https://amzn.to/2UJCHvu
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- Dan's Microphone - MXL 990: https://amzn.to/2USZbKs
- Andrew's Microphone - Discontinued
- Chris's Microphone: https://amzn.to/2CEDZRJ
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- Andrew Root's Work:
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Rethinking Hell w/ Chris Date: A Better Conversation
March 4th, 2019 | Season 2 | 1 hr 24 mins
bible, hell, jesus, questions
Is the traditional view of Hell biblically sound? Is eternal bodily torment what Jesus meant by Hell? And if not, what does the Bible really say about the fate of the lost? To get a better grasp of these questions, the guys sit down with Chris Date of the Rethinking Hell podcast to have a Better Conversation on Hell.
📒 Resources Mentioned 📒
- Chris Date's Work:
- Rethinking Hell: Readings in Evangelical Conditionalism: https://amzn.to/2Ff5otQ
- A Consuming Passion: Essays on Hell and Immortality in Honor of Edward Fudge: https://amzn.to/2ufMMVq
Does God Predetermine the Eternal Destiny of Every Individual Human Being?: https://amzn.to/2Ff2Agm
Rethinking Hell Podcast: http://rethinkinghell.com/podcast/
Rethinking Hell Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/rethinkinghell
Rethinking Hell Website: http://rethinkinghell.com
Hell Under FIre: https://amzn.to/2CwofQo
The Evangelical Universalist: https://amzn.to/2Hxv6NM
Fuller.Academia.edu/ChristopherDate
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- Dan's Microphone - MXL 990: https://amzn.to/2USZbKs
- Andrew's Microphone - Discontinued
- Chris's Microphone: https://amzn.to/2CEDZRJ
- Audio Interface - Focusrite Scarlett 2i4: https://amzn.to/2U36Mcc
- Audio recorded with Ableton Live: https://amzn.to/2UN0ZVk
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- Chris Date's Work:
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Can You Lose Your Salvation?
February 25th, 2019 | Season 2 | 47 mins 9 secs
belief, better questions, faith, questions, salvation, saved
Once you're saved, are you always saved? No matter your behavior or beliefs afterward? Or does God take your salvation away if you don't continue to live a certain way? Or, if you "backslide" and renounce faith in Christ, were you never truly saved in the first place? In the second episode of season 2, the guys attempt to find a better, more helpful, and less controversial question than "Can you lose your salvation"?
📒 Show Notes 📒
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- Dan's Microphone - MXL 990: https://amzn.to/2EgQwvx
- Andrew's Microphone - Discontinued
- Chris's Microphone - Neewer NW-700: https://amzn.to/2Ei9IJk
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