Faith-Focused, Free-Thinking

Ozaukee Congregational Church
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A pursuit of faith accompanied by critical thinking. All questions are on the table, all answers are considered, everyone is welcome. A discussion about God, faith, Jesus, the Bible, the church and the world from an unorthodox perspective.

  1. APR 10

    29. The Church and the church!

    Join Jeff & Danny as they discuss the church - both the Church universal and the local church. What is it? What has it been? What does it represent? How does it need to change? What needs to stay the same? Why do we go to church?

    49 min

  2. FEB 20

    28. Is The Gospel A Matter of History?

    Join Jeff and Danny as they discuss the historicity of the story of Jesus! Is the Bible historically accurate? Did Jesus accurately live, die, and rise again? What does the evidence suggest? Does it matter if the resurrection is historical?

    52 min

  3. JAN 7

    27. Church Music in America - the History, the Lyrics, the Theology, the Popular, and the Unsingable

    Join Jeff and OCC's Music Director, Danny Ellis, for a discussion of church music in America. Danny walks through some of the history of church music in America and then Jeff and Danny discuss song selection and the importance or unimportance of song lyrics. Sure to be interesting to anyone who grew up in the church!

    1h 8m

  4. 10/31/2025

    26. "Maybe We're All in this Together" - A Conversation with Erik Larson

    Join Jeff as he visits with his younger brother, Erik Larson, who lives just north of Vancouver, British Colombia, Canada. Erik has found himself on a journey unpacking the tradition he grew up in and now has a new perspective on life. He might describe himself as an agnostic, but he can can get on board with the hope that we're all in this together and maybe something good is to come. You are sure to enjoy Jeff and Erik's conversation.

    1h 12m

  5. 09/30/2025

    25. 7th Day Adventists, Congregationalism and the Highs & Lows of Ministry - A Conversation with Les Shultz

    Join Jeff as he visits with Les Shultz. Les is 91 years old and spent most of his life as a pastor in the 7th Adventist and Congregational traditions. Les has a wonderful perspective on life, God, and people and you'll be encouraged by all he's learned in his years of ministry.

    58 min

  6. 08/20/2025

    24. Independent, Fundamental, Baptist, Science, Music, ELCA - the Story & Perspective of Danny Ellis

    Jeff interviews OCC's Music Director, Danny Ellis, who grew up in a very fundamental Baptist tradition, let go of faith for a while, but found it again through the love of the Lutherans before joining us in Congregationalism!

    48 min

  7. 07/20/2025

    23. Get the Gospel & Some Ice Cream: An Evaluation of Transactional Evangelism

    Jeff reads a couple essays he wrote years ago as he reflects on his son's encounter with some well-meaning roadside evangelists. Is the gospel more than just a transaction?

    31 min

  8. 06/10/2025

    22. Speaking in Tongues, Pentecostalism, and Parenthood - A Conversation with Michelle O'Brien

    Jeff interviews Michelle O'Brien, who grew up in Pentecostalism with its various particulars, including speaking in tongues. As she grew up Michelle felt the pressure of needing to be perfect but now has come to embrace the grace of God for her and everyone.

    1h 11m
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A pursuit of faith accompanied by critical thinking. All questions are on the table, all answers are considered, everyone is welcome. A discussion about God, faith, Jesus, the Bible, the church and the world from an unorthodox perspective.

Information

  • Creator
    Ozaukee Congregational Church
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    29
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Ozaukee Congregational Church
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    Faith-Focused, Free-Thinking

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