#lgbtq #lgbtqchristians #queertheology   Welcome back to Advent Next, a theological podcast curated for curious faith discussions. This week, I wanted to debrief regarding the last two episodes and talk with Pastor Paul Anthony Turner on queer theology as we seek to discuss some unanswered questions. First off, I just want to say thank you for all of your interest in LGBTQ Adventists and LGBTQ Christians and the Bible. Queer theology is a topic that I hope we can devote more thoughtful study towards.    Regardless of however you fall on the side of the queer theological debate ..read more

#lgbtq #lgbtqchristians #aliciajohnston   Welcome back to Advent Next, a theological podcast curated for curious faith discussions. This week is part 2 of our conversation with Pastor Alicia Johnston regarding the Bible and LGBTQ Adventists. Her book, “The Bible and LGBTQ Adventists” is currently available only through the kickstarter campaign which is ending very shortly so you want to be sure to get your copy of her book before it ends. You can find the link in the description.   I just want to start off saying thank you to everyone who has been writing in and sharing their feed ..read more

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#humandignity  #femalepastors #daniellepilgrim   Welcome back to Advent Next, a theological podcast curated for curious faith discussions. This week we are continuing our discussion with Pastor Danielle Pilgrim regarding how our theology can often sanction bigotry and how the gospel is the affirmation of human dignity.    Before we get started I just want to thank the Adventist Learning Community for making this program possible. If you’re not already following us on Facebook, Instagram, or Youtube, be sure to find us at the handle @adventnext. You can follow our guest t ..read more

#ordination #womeninministry #femalepastors   Welcome back to Advent Next, a theological podcast curated for curious faith discussions. This week we open up a riveting discussion with Pastor Danielle Pilgrim on female pastors and we get to hear her story on why she rejected her commission. So let’s start with little background information, what does it mean to be commissioned? In this specific denomination, there was a vote back in 2015 by the General Conference worldwide church that stated women in pastoral ministries would not be allowed to be “ordained” like their male counterparts ..read more

#mentalhealth #jesusandtherapy #mentalhealthandreligion Welcome back to Advent Next, a theological podcast curated for curious faith discussions. Today, we are tackling the mental health, jesus and therapy. There is often a stigma surrounding mental health in church or in religious settings, an underlying belief that faith is enough to cure any illness. Today, we are taking a short detour to celebrate Mental Health Awareness month to answer a Q & A letter that combines mental health, Jesus and therapy. We want to thank the Adventist Learning Community for making this program possible. If ..read more

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#MatthewKorpman #sayingnotogod #theodicy   Welcome back to Advent Next, a theological podcast curated for curious faith discussions. Today we are at part 3 of our discussion with Matthew Korpman discussing some insights and principles from his book “Saying No to God.” I hope that these episodes continue to peak your curiosity to go back and study Scripture, get involved with the reading of your Bible and take a firmer interest in this incredible and yet often confusing journey of faith.   You can follow our guest today on Twitter @ MKorpman and be sure to check out his book “Saying ..read more