Steak Faux Pas, Life Alerts, and Wrestling with Faith | Ft. David Hays

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Ever found yourself applying ketchup to a steak and stopped to wonder about the culinary sins you might be committing? Join us as we chew over life's big questions with a generous side of humor and a helping of faith. This episode is a rollercoaster ride through the trials of camping mishaps and the tribulations of using Life Alert as a punchline after a fall. It's the sort of heartfelt banter you can expect when David Hays, drops by again to share more of his wisdom and wit as we dig into everything from food preferences to the proper pronunciation of 'blessed.'
It's not all laughs, though—the heart of our discussion takes a more serious, reflective turn as we grapple with interpreting divorce in the eyes of Christianity, guided by David's seasoned perspective. The conversation broadens to the importance of understanding the Bible's historical context, and we ponder whether its teachings should be applied literally or more contextually in our modern lives. We also touch on the influence of media portrayals like 'The Chosen' on our understanding of scriptural figures, ensuring our discussion is as nourishing for the soul as it is for the mind.
Finally, we tackle the elephant in the room—gatekeeping in Christianity. The episode culminates with a crucial exploration of what it means to create a welcoming church community, balancing scriptural integrity with the open arms of acceptance. We don't shy away from discussing the challenges of 'woke pastors' and the push-and-pull between tradition and progression in our faith. So, whether you're wrestling with spiritual questions or just need a good laugh about life's hiccups, pull up a chair to our table for an episode that promises to feed your curiosity and perhaps light a spark of deeper reflection.

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•Intro/Outro Music: "Our Days" by David Hays

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1. Steak Faux Pas, Life Alerts, and Wrestling with Faith | Ft. David Hays (00:00:00)

2. Camping Mishaps and Rabbit Tragedy (00:00:09)

3. Food Preferences and Injuries (00:10:18)

4. Talk on Chapsticks and Pronunciation (00:25:00)

5. Interpreting Divorce in Christianity (00:37:12)

6. Interpreting Biblical Literalism and Context (00:48:54)

7. Gatekeeping and Acceptance in Christianity (01:03:27)