Actually Following Jesus

Pastor Chris
  • 5.0 (7)
  • CHRISTIANITY
  • UPDATED WEEKLY
Actually Following Jesus

Ever felt like Christians don't really follow Jesus? Would you consider yourself "spiritual but not religious"? Have you or someone you love been hurt by the Church? If so, this podcast might just be for you. Join Pastor Chris as he breaks down the harmful theology so often taught in churches and "reconstructs" the faith to look a lot more like Jesus. Pastor Chris is a progressive, LGBTQIA+-affirming, pro-reconciliation, pro-creation Christian. May all who wander here find hope and healing - but most importantly, love.

Episodes

  1. Culture Wars

    1 DAY AGO

    Culture Wars

    Pastor Chris talks specifically about the issues of abortion and sexuality (LGBTQIA+) from a progressive Christian standpoint. "Christians" (Trumpists) have by-and-large forsaken the weightier matters of Christian living in order to focus on human sexuality and reproduction.

    32 min
  2. How Jesus Saves

    FEB 3

    How Jesus Saves

    Christian always say "Jesus saves" - but how, exactly? There's the popular notion of substitution, but what are some lesser known theories of salvation? How does our language about Jesus and what Jesus does for us affect the way we live our every day lives?

    28 min
  3. Faith in Action

    JAN 27

    Faith in Action

    In this episode we explore what it means to live the life of faith and why we should always be striving to realize the Kingdom of God/Beloved Community on earth.

    18 min
  4. All About God

    JAN 20

    All About God

    What if God isn't just an old bearded man in the sky? In this episode I begin my systematic theology with the main topic - God. Join me in exploring traditional and non-traditional views of God's nature, God's character, and God's relationship to all Creation. One thing I forgot to explicitly say but should be evident throughout is this: God is Love.

    51 min
  5. Introduction

    JAN 13

    Introduction

    The first episode - an introduction to who I am and why I believe what I believe, as well as an invitation to join me in pursuing what Martin Luther King, Jr. called "The Beloved Community". The word "Christian" does not have the connotations it should; it means "follower of Christ", but most "Christians" are anything but. I believe there is a place for actual followers of Jesus to join together with people of all different faiths and particularities around the world to help realize true peace on earth.

    13 min
  • 5 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
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About

Ever felt like Christians don't really follow Jesus? Would you consider yourself "spiritual but not religious"? Have you or someone you love been hurt by the Church? If so, this podcast might just be for you. Join Pastor Chris as he breaks down the harmful theology so often taught in churches and "reconstructs" the faith to look a lot more like Jesus. Pastor Chris is a progressive, LGBTQIA+-affirming, pro-reconciliation, pro-creation Christian. May all who wander here find hope and healing - but most importantly, love.

Information

  • Creator
    Pastor Chris
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Rev. Christopher Rinker 2025
  • Show Website
    Actually Following Jesus

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