Did Jesus actually break God’s law—or did He expose how badly people misunderstood it? 🤔 In this episode of Brains, Bibles, and Beyond!, we dig into the Gospel accounts where Jesus heals, teaches, and clashes with religious leaders on the Sabbath. Was He violating the Fourth Commandment, or redefining what the Sabbath was always meant to be? We’ll look closely at Scripture, historical context, and Jesus’ own words to separate tradition from truth. If you’ve ever wrestled with legalism, grace, or how Christians should think about rest and obedience today, this episode is for you.Think deeply. Search the Scriptures. Go beyond the surface.www.brainsandbibles.orgwww.thinklikechrist.org

Join us for the edition of stump the theologian as Joel answers the question: Is it important to read all the boring parts in the Bible? www.brainsandbibles.orgwww.thinklikechrist.org

Episode 58: Did Jesus Break the Sabbath?Did Jesus actually break God’s law—or did He expose how badly people misunderstood it? 🤔 In this episode of Brains, Bibles, and Beyond!, we dig into the Gospel accounts where Jesus heals, teaches, and clashes with religious leaders on the Sabbath. Was He violating the Fourth Commandment, or redefining what the Sabbath was always meant to be? We’ll look closely at Scripture, historical context, and Jesus’ own words to separate tradition from truth. If you’ve ever wrestled with legalism, grace, or how Christians should think about rest and obedience today, this episode is for you.Think deeply. Search the Scriptures. Go beyond the surface.www.brainsandbibles.orgwww.thinklikechrist.org

Brains, Bibles, and Beyond! — Episode 57.2

Should We Burn the Christian Flag?

What happens when faith, culture, patriotism, and symbolism collide? In this thought-provoking episode, we tackle a surprising and controversial question: Should Christians burn the Christian flag? We explore where the Christian flag came from, what it represents, and whether it carries biblical authority—or unintended baggage. Is it a helpful symbol of unity, or does it risk blending Christianity with nationalism and tradition in ways Scripture never intended? Along the way, we examine what the Bible actually says about worship, symbols, and allegiance, challenging listeners to think carefully about how faith is expressed in public and private life. If you care about biblical faithfulness, cultural discernment, and thinking deeply beyond surface-level traditions, this episode is for you. Get ready for honest conversation, careful theology, and a few assumptions put to the test.

🎙️ Brains engaged. Bibles open. Going beyond.

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Brains, Bibles, and Beyond! — Episode 57.1Q&A Why Does God Forgive Us?www.brainsandbibles.orgwww.thinklikechrist.org

Brains, Bibles, and Beyond! — Episode 57Should We Burn the Christian Flag?What happens when faith, culture, patriotism, and symbolism collide? In this thought-provoking episode, we tackle a surprising and controversial question: Should Christians burn the Christian flag?We explore where the Christian flag came from, what it represents, and whether it carries biblical authority—or unintended baggage. Is it a helpful symbol of unity, or does it risk blending Christianity with nationalism and tradition in ways Scripture never intended? Along the way, we examine what the Bible actually says about worship, symbols, and allegiance, challenging listeners to think carefully about how faith is expressed in public and private life.If you care about biblical faithfulness, cultural discernment, and thinking deeply beyond surface-level traditions, this episode is for you. Get ready for honest conversation, careful theology, and a few assumptions put to the test.🎙️ Brains engaged. Bibles open. Going beyond.www.brainsandbibles.orgwww.thinklikechrist.org

Episode 56: Hermeneutics & Why Christians Disagree Part 8Why do sincere, Bible-believing Christians often come to such different conclusions about Scripture? In this episode of Brains, Bibles, and Beyond!, we dive into the world of hermeneutics—the art and science of interpretation. Whether it’s theology, ethics, or church practice, how we read the Bible shapes everything. Join us as we explore the key principles behind biblical interpretation, the historical and cultural filters we often overlook, and how differing hermeneutical approaches lead to a variety of Christian beliefs. It's a thoughtful, honest conversation about unity, diversity, and the deep importance of how we read God's Word.

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Episode 55: Hermeneutics & Why Christians Disagree Part 7 Systematic Theology

Why do sincere, Bible-believing Christians often come to such different conclusions about Scripture? In this episode of Brains, Bibles, and Beyond!, we dive into the world of hermeneutics—the art and science of interpretation. Whether it’s theology, ethics, or church practice, how we read the Bible shapes everything. Join us as we explore the key principles behind biblical interpretation, the historical and cultural filters we often overlook, and how differing hermeneutical approaches lead to a variety of Christian beliefs. It's a thoughtful, honest conversation about unity, diversity, and the deep importance of how we read God's Word.

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