Month: July 2017

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CHSBT-014-Sexual Boundaries

“So, how far is TOO far?” If you’ve taught about sexuality in a Christian context, you have probably received some form of this question from students. In this episode, Chris and Wayne deconstruct the question and try to tease out the theological, sociological, and psychological themes that are behind what students are asking.

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EP12 Notes: Short Term Missions

EP12: Short Term Missions Resources:

  1. Great resource on the potential harms of relief work, and how to do meaningful community development work in the majority world. When Helping Hurts by Corbett and Fikkert
  2. A video series outlining some themes from When Helping Hurts. Helping Without Hurting Video Series:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a339VZRE3CM 
  3. Documentary about Mexico Mission trips and how unhealthy dependencies might be created. Missio Docs Mexico by Chronicle Project
  4. An amazing non profit based in southern California that does relational ministry well. https://www.solidarityrising.org/
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CHSBT-012-Short-Term Missions

If Christian life is meant to be missional, what’s the deal with “short-term” missions? Chris and Wayne discuss why Christians engage in this activity and uncover some of the harm that may come from a lot of our charity work. In the process, they also share a few pieces of advice for how to do these trips in a way that builds God’s Kingdom effectively.

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CHSBT-011-Apocalyptic

The words “End times” and “Apocalypse” are virtually interchangeable in many Christian circles. Chris and Wayne discuss specific elements of apocalyptic literature both within and outside of scripture. In the process they shed light on how to read and teach the book of Revelation and Daniel.

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CHSBT-010-The Bible Says

“Doesn’t the Bible say…?” All too often, this phrase rears its head in Bible classes, life groups, and even our adult conversations. Chris and Wayne discuss some of their most common “Doesn’t the Bible say…?” questions and get to the root of why these questions are even asked.

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