47 episodes
This We Believe: Exploring the Essential Texts of the Christian Faith Michael Niebauer
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- Religion & Spirituality
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5.0 • 14 Ratings
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This We Believe explains the essentials of the Christian faith and its impact on our lives. Each season will use key texts as springboards for exploring the core tenets of Christianity, beginning with the Apostles' Creed and continuing with texts such as the 10 Commandments and the Our Father. While each season will progress through these documents, each episode will be centered around a specific topic, such as the Cross, or the Holy Spirit, or a specific question, such as What happens when I die? or Why is there suffering the world? The goal is to provide an insightful and exciting theological education whether you have been following Christ for 8 days or 8 decades.
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Light of the World
What does it mean to be the light of the world, and what, if anything, does the church have to do in order to become the light of the world? Do Christians have to worry about the impact and influence that their actions have on the world?
This episode discusses Matthew 5: 14-16: “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven."
This We Believe is brought to you in part by Logos. Logos combines digital books with intelligent software to help you study the Bible deeply. You can find Dr. Niebauer’s Book Virtuous Persuasion: A Theology of Christian Mission, as well as get a listener discount on Logos by visiting www.logos.com/mniebauer
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Salt of the Earth
What does it mean for Christians to be the salt of the earth? How do Christians impact the world without being overcome by it?
This episode unpacks Jesus' first statement after the Beatitudes: “You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people's feet.”
This We Believe is brought to you in part by Logos. Logos combines digital books with intelligent software to help you study the Bible deeply. You can find Dr. Niebauer’s Book Virtuous Persuasion: A Theology of Christian Mission, as well as get a listener discount on Logos by visiting www.logos.com/mniebauer
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Blessed are the Persecuted
Why is it that Christians who exhibit mercy and meekness should expect to be treated poorly by the world? If Jesus is the true way to all that is good, true, and beautiful, then why will Christians be reviled for believing in him?
This episode addresses the final two beatitudes: “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake," and "Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you."
This We Believe is brought to you in part by Logos. Logos combines digital books with intelligent software to help you study the Bible deeply. You can find Dr. Niebauer’s Book Virtuous Persuasion: A Theology of Christian Mission, as well as get a listener discount on Logos by visiting www.logos.com/mniebauer
If you would like connect further, please visit us:
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Blessed are the Peacemakers
What does it mean to be a peacemaker, and how do actively make peace with others in the world? How does are ability to be at peace with God effect our ability to be peacemakers with our friends?
This episode discusses the seventh Beatitude: “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God."
This We Believe is brought to you in part by Logos. Logos combines digital books with intelligent software to help you study the Bible deeply. You can find Dr. Niebauer’s Book Virtuous Persuasion: A Theology of Christian Mission, as well as get a listener discount on Logos by visiting www.logos.com/mniebauer
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Blessed are the Pure in Heart
What does it mean to be pure in heart? Is holiness something that we achieve, or something God does for us? What is the relationship between purity of heart and a vision of the face of God?
This episode discusses the sixth Beatitude: “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God."
This We Believe is brought to you in part by Logos. Logos combines digital books with intelligent software to help you study the Bible deeply. You can find Dr. Niebauer’s Book Virtuous Persuasion: A Theology of Christian Mission, as well as get a listener discount on Logos by visiting www.logos.com/mniebauer
If you would like connect further, please visit us:
Facebook: @ThisWeBelievepodcast
Twitter: @We_Believe_Pod
E-mail: Thiswebelievepodcast@gmail.com -
Blessed are the Merciful
Why do Christians proclaim “Lord have Mercy, Christ Have Mercy” each Sunday at Church? How can God be merciful and justice, and what is the relationship between justice and mercy? What does it mean for us to show mercy on our enemies?
This episode discusses the beatitude “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.”
This We Believe is brought to you in part by Logos. Logos combines digital books with intelligent software to help you study the Bible deeply. You can find Dr. Niebauer’s Book Virtuous Persuasion: A Theology of Christian Mission, as well as get a listener discount on Logos by visiting www.logos.com/mniebauer
If you would like connect further, please visit us:
Facebook: @ThisWeBelievepodcast
Twitter: @We_Believe_Pod
E-mail: Thiswebelievepodcast@gmail.com
Customer Reviews
Thoughtful, digestible and clear
As a pretty new Christian, I am loving the series so far. Highly recommend.
Great for new and long-time Christians
Mike is a wise, thoughtful, caring pastor, and his gifts shine through in this accessible set of teachings. Highly recommended.
Thoughtful and digestible gems on Christian basics
Dr. Niebauer’s simple but always insightful podcasts help me take stock of what I believe as a Christian. I’m always learning something new (nearly identical versions of the Apostle’s Creed developed in different geographical locations?) and savoring familiar concepts through new terms and analogies (attunement to God like the tuning of a violin in an orchestra). I listen to this on my own, but I also think it would be great to listen to with my daughter once she’s older.