Inverted Orthodoxy 433- The Tough Stuff: Fish, Faith & Moral Tension

About this episode

The episode explores complex questions about faith, symbols in Christianity, and moral dilemmas faced by believers.

Welcome to the Inverted Orthodoxy Podcast! We're Blake, Kyle, and Doug the pastors from Living Springs, here to take you on a weekly adventure through the twists and turns of faith. Got questions? We've got answers, and sometimes more questions! Join us as we explore, celebrate, and embrace the beautiful complexities of belief. This weeks episode tackles the following questions: (1:51 into episode) April 13-What is this sexuality statement about? (4:12 into episode) Jan 23 - What is the “Jesus fish”? Where do we get it from? Why might we use the cross as a symbol for Christianity vs something like the fish? Blessings (16:47 into episode) Jan 27- I am finding myself more and more disheartened by the state of the world and let down by my Christian brothers and sisters. I don’t understand how some people can claim to follow Jesus, and live his word, when also praising the situations of it. Particularly ice and the acts they are committing in the states. I guess my question is, how can you claim to be a follower of Jesus and yet reject everything he stood for by supporting this? They are murdering civilians in cold blood, detaining children and using them as bait… how can this be…

People in this episode

Hosts: Blake, Kyle, Doug

Topics covered

• sexuality statement
• Jesus fish
• Christianity symbols
• moral tension
• faith challenges

Keywords

• faith
• belief
• Christianity
• moral issues

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Inverted Orthodoxy 433-, The Tough Stuff: Fish, Faith & Moral Tension., the Inverted Orthodoxy Podcast

Places: Living Springs

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