Grounds and Leaves Theology

Joshua and Ashley Chretien
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Grounds and Leaves Theology exists to discuss common questions from Scripture, culture, and life in a simple but practical way. In a Q & A format, we'll offer personally formed spiritual insight that will aim to challenge and exhort you to cling fast to and boldly live out the truth of Christ.

Episodes

  1. 05/01/2024

    008: The Over-Humanization of Jesus

    Fully God and fully man. These two truths about Jesus are foundational to our faith, but these days, Jesus' humanity is often emphasized to the point of undermining His deity. In this episode, Joshua and Ashley discuss various ways Jesus has been depicted as over-humanized, from media like The Chosen to the claims of many popular teachers. Let's dive into the essential topic of Jesus' identity!

  2. 01/17/2024

    007: Dealing with the World's Version of Love

    As the days go on, those who advocate for the inclusion of LGBTQ+ persons in the Christian faith grow in number. Accusations are made against Christians of being unloving, and arguments are made that Scripture does not in fact condemn this lifestyle. In this episode, Joshua and Ashley return to tackle the most common reasons people give for justifying homosexuality so that you can be equipped to answer these reasons biblically. *CONTENT ADVISORY* Due to the nature of this topic, you may consider it advisable to keep children from the area as you listen.

  3. 08/15/2023

    006: Worship Music God's Way

    Music is often the first thing Christians think of when they talk about praising God. But there is a right way and a wrong way to praise God according to the Bible. In this episode, we discuss how the Bible tells us to worship, common mistakes Christians make in worship, and what to look out for in leading worship.

  4. 08/01/2023

    005: Uncovering the Cults

    Cults often look like those weird fringe movements that only attract the eccentric and the gullible, however, the strength of their grip is great, and in seeking control they frequently twist the Bible to support their claims. In this episode we discuss what similarities exist between various cults and seek to give you a basis for engaging their claims in a critical way.

  5. 07/18/2023

    004: Understanding Spiritual Gifts

    Among the most misunderstood topics in Christianity is the outworking and relevance of spiritual gifts. They can be popularized through introspective online tests, some are claimed to be necessary indicators of salvation, and alternatively, some think contemporary demonstrations are demonic! In this episode, we tackle important questions to discover how the Bible should shape our thinking on these things, including: What are spiritual gifts, and do they continue today? How is exorcism related to this topic? How do you discern your own spiritual gift, and is there a hierarchy of gifts? All these, and more!

  6. 07/04/2023

    003: Anxiety and Worry

    Anxiety is a common struggle, but it might have more lying under the surface than you think. What is the line between the medical and the spiritual? In a spirit of compassion, we tackle how we should approach this issue biblically.

  7. 06/13/2023

    002: Thinking Through Romantic Relationships Biblically

    What some might consider a soft topic brings out hard-hitting truth from God's Word. In this episode, we tackle a wide scope of issues including dating unbelievers, the question of submission, divorce, and more! We'll exposit some of our own experiences and struggles as we seek to unpack what Scripture has to say regarding romantic relationships.

  8. 05/30/2023

    001: Why the Church Gathering is Essential

    One thing God has designed to keep us grounded in our faith is His church. In this episode, we discuss why meeting with fellow Christians is not optional for those who want to follow Jesus. Beyond Covid, we tackle concepts like embodiment, tradition, and the misuse of the phrase, "the Church is a people, not a building."

  9. 05/23/2023

    Trailer - Welcome!

    Here Joshua and Ashley discuss how the idea and title of Grounds and Leaves Theology came to be. Listen if you're interested in what to expect going forward!

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Grounds and Leaves Theology exists to discuss common questions from Scripture, culture, and life in a simple but practical way. In a Q & A format, we'll offer personally formed spiritual insight that will aim to challenge and exhort you to cling fast to and boldly live out the truth of Christ.

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  • Creator
    Joshua and Ashley Chretien
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Joshua and Ashley Chretien
  • Show Website
    Grounds and Leaves Theology