Exploring the Faith

Curt Parton
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Exploring any question or issue that helps us be more faithful followers of Jesus Christ. exploringthefaith.substack.com

  1. Summer Break

    07/21/2023

    Summer Break

    Thank you all so much for your encouragement and support! I'm taking a break to complete an important writing project, but I'll be back with a new series for Exploring the Faith! Curt Parton serves as teaching pastor for The Orchard in Fair Oaks, CA (orchardonline.org). Visit exploringthefaith.com to subscribe to Curt’s weekly newsletter, get the latest news on his upcoming book, and join in the discussion! Get full access to Exploring the Faith at exploringthefaith.substack.com/subscribe

    2 min
  2. Is the Bible Really Without Error? Challenges That Don't Work

    07/14/2023

    Is the Bible Really Without Error? Challenges That Don't Work

    We've looked at the idea that the Bible can be factually erroneous yet still somehow be spiritually infallible. And we found that claim to be irrational and incoherent. But that doesn't address the challenges of those who reject biblical inerrancy. Are their arguments valid? In this episode, we examine the most common challenges to the inerrancy of Scripture. Curt Parton serves as teaching pastor for The Orchard in Fair Oaks, CA (orchardonline.org). Visit exploringthefaith.com to subscribe to Curt’s weekly newsletter, get the latest news on his upcoming book, and join in the discussion! Get full access to Exploring the Faith at exploringthefaith.substack.com/subscribe

    22 min
  3. So Why Should We Trust the Bible?

    06/24/2023

    So Why Should We Trust the Bible?

    Do we have valid reasons for accepting the Bible as divinely inspired and reliable? What do we do when we run across a passage in Scripture that seems disturbing or that might be in error? We'll deal with these questions this week. Curt Parton serves as teaching pastor for The Orchard in Fair Oaks, CA (orchardonline.org). Visit exploringthefaith.com to subscribe to Curt’s weekly newsletter, get the latest news on his upcoming book, and join in the discussion! Get full access to Exploring the Faith at exploringthefaith.substack.com/subscribe

    27 min
  4. Can the Bible Be Infallible Without Being Error-Free?

    06/10/2023

    Can the Bible Be Infallible Without Being Error-Free?

    Can Scripture be theologically infallible but not inerrant? Is this even a valid option? We'll look at the connection between these two ideas, and how they relate to the divine inspiration of Scripture, in this week's episode. Curt Parton serves as teaching pastor for The Orchard in Fair Oaks, CA (orchardonline.org). Visit exploringthefaith.com to subscribe to Curt’s weekly newsletter, get the latest news on his upcoming book, and join in the discussion! Get full access to Exploring the Faith at exploringthefaith.substack.com/subscribe

    21 min
  5. The Bible: Are We Reading What They Wrote?

    05/13/2023

    The Bible: Are We Reading What They Wrote?

    When we read the Bible today, are we relying on "translations of translations of translations"? How can we be confident that what we're reading now is what the original biblical authors wrote? We're exploring these issues this week. Note: There won't be an episode next week, but we'll be back May 26! Curt Parton serves as teaching pastor for The Orchard in Fair Oaks, CA (orchardonline.org). Visit exploringthefaith.com to subscribe to Curt’s weekly newsletter, get the latest news on his upcoming book, and join in the discussion! Get full access to Exploring the Faith at exploringthefaith.substack.com/subscribe

    18 min
  6. Do We Need to Know Why We Believe the Bible?

    05/05/2023

    Do We Need to Know Why We Believe the Bible?

    Our first series was about why we can believe in Jesus. We now begin looking at why we should believe in the Bible. This week we'll examine what kind of faith we have in the Bible. (Special thanks to Christalina Brackett and Sebastian Brackett for their help this week!) Curt Parton serves as teaching pastor for The Orchard in Fair Oaks, CA (orchardonline.org). Visit exploringthefaith.com to subscribe to Curt’s weekly newsletter, get the latest news on his upcoming book, and join in the discussion! Get full access to Exploring the Faith at exploringthefaith.substack.com/subscribe

    20 min
  7. Special Guest: Mona Brackett from Hope for the Future

    04/29/2023

    Special Guest: Mona Brackett from Hope for the Future

    This week, I interview special guest Mona Brackett from Hope for the Future. Please go to hopeforthefuture.org to learn more about this amazing ministry, made up entirely of unpaid volunteers! Curt Parton serves as teaching pastor for The Orchard in Fair Oaks, CA (orchardonline.org). Visit exploringthefaith.com to subscribe to Curt’s weekly newsletter, get the latest news on his upcoming book, and join in the discussion! Get full access to Exploring the Faith at exploringthefaith.substack.com/subscribe

    51 min
  8. Should We Promote "Judeo-Christian Values"?

    04/21/2023

    Should We Promote "Judeo-Christian Values"?

    Are Christians part of a larger "Judeo-Christian tradition"? Are we all about "Judeo-Christian values"? We'll be taking a closer look at this issue this week. Curt Parton serves as teaching pastor for The Orchard in Fair Oaks, CA (orchardonline.org). Visit exploringthefaith.com to subscribe to Curt’s weekly newsletter, get the latest news on his upcoming book, and join in the discussion! Get full access to Exploring the Faith at exploringthefaith.substack.com/subscribe

    19 min
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  • Creator
    Curt Parton
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  • Episodes
    18
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    Exploring the Faith