Men’s Ministry (Particularly Jail and Post-Jail Ministry) The church’s response to those who are incarcerated is what? Should be what? What are the spiritual, social, economic, and relational dynamics? How does this play itself out in the prisons themselves? How does it play out in the communities where former prisoners are working to plug themselves…… read more »
Category Archives: Faith Debate
Program Air Date: Sunday, November 18th, 2018 – 9am
The Importance of Godly Leadership in Local Churches How important, really, are godly leaders in churches? We’re not asking about the lead pastor, but about the other leaders. The elders, deacons, board members, committee chairs, and even paid office staff. Is your church careful, thoughtful, and prayerful enough about filling these positions? What happens when…… read more »
Program Air Date: Sunday, November 11th, 2018 – 9am
What is Frederick’s Spiritual Climate? What is the spiritual climate in Frederick? Local pastors, on several occasions, have said that advancing the Gospel of grace in Frederick County is like “plowing pavement.” This is not a common word picture, in any context. Yet, several pastors… separate from and independently of… one another, have use this…… read more »
Program Air Date: Sunday, November 4th, 2018 – 9am
Are There Limits on the “Book of Science” and/or the “Book of Special Revelation”? Is the Book of Science a valid source of truth alongside the Bible as a book of revelation? Post-modernism has practically given up trying to find any truth in science or Scripture. Should Thomism, the philosophy of Thomas Aquinas, be revived…… read more »
Program Air Date: Sunday, October 28th, 2018 – 9am
Was Thomism Good for Christian Truth? In response to the Reformation, the Catholic Church heavily endorsed the work of Thomas Aquinas, elevating Thomism to a status second only to the Bible itself, it would seem. Other philosophical systems today disagree with Thomism on many points, but Thomism remains a dominant philosophical worldview. Here this week…… read more »
Program Air Date: Sunday, October 21st, 2018 – 9am
Historical Context of Thomism. Thomism is the system of philosophy developed by Thomas Aquinas, a Catholic scholar who harmonized the philosophy of Aristotle with the theology of Christianity. Thus, creating a system of thought that has become one of the most influential in history. Aquinas’ philosophy was popular during his lifetime, but where did philosophy…… read more »
Program Air Date: Sunday, October 14th, 2018 – 9am
Thomism. What is it? Is Thomism heady stuff only for theological scholars, or can we all get a grasp of it? Does Thomas Aquinas help us to philosophically prove the existence of God? Ready to dive in and learn about form and matter, (hylemorphism) form without matter, (Act/Potency) pure act, and the four causes of…… read more »
Program Air Date: Sunday, October 7th, 2018 – 9am
Why does the question of interpretation matter in the “real world”? This is the fourth and final show with our current esteemed panel. This show will work to cover ground we’ve missed over the first three weeks, seek to take a deeper dive on particular questions, and provide an opportunity for tying up loose ends. …… read more »
Program Air Date: Sunday, September 30th, 2018 – 9am
The question of interpretation across traditions Different people can tend to interpret the Bible differently. This raises the questions of how different interpretive groups emerged and whether this is a good or bad thing. Is it unfortunate, or is it full of potential for deeper understanding? This month we’ve been talking through some of the…… read more »
Program Air Date: Sunday, September 23rd, 2018 – 9am
The question of interpretation across history How do different cultures understand the Scriptures today in our country? For example, African-Americans, Asian-Americans, and Latin-Americans might come at the Bible from differing angles. So, too, Pentecostals, Presbyterians, Post-Modernists. Last week’s panel is here to pick up where we left off with a discussion revolving around questions such…… read more »