How Can We Learn to Read the Bible Like Grown-Ups?
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Many of us first encountered the Bible as children—but how do we grow beyond Sunday school versions of the story? In this episode, Ronnie and William discuss the challenges of maturing in your understanding of Scripture, and why it’s so important to see the Bible as a complex, beautiful, and sometimes difficult story meant to be wrestled with over a lifetime.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:52 Discussing the Bible: Why Another Series?
05:08 Listener Question: Charismatic Gifts of the Spirit
07:20 Diving Deeper into the Charismatic Movement
10:57 The Role of Love in Spiritual Gifts
24:32 Personal Experiences and Reflections
42:16 General Discussion of the Bible
54:12 Diverging Paths in Ministry
55:16 Philosophy and Psychology Insights
57:01 Conversations on Racism and Change
59:56 Embracing Realism and Wisdom
01:03:29 Pastoral Role vs. Theologian
01:09:35 Challenges of Growing Up in Faith
01:26:09 Breaking Free from Doctrinal Chains
01:27:22 The Importance of Love in Ministry
01:38:13 Scientific and Theological Reflections
01:44:57 Concluding Thoughts and Reflections
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