Greg Boyd
What was your relationship like with your abusive stepmother?
Category: ReKnew Podcast
Tags: Personal Stories
Greg shares some of the emotional experiences he had growing up with an abusive step-parent. http://traffic.libsyn.com/askgregboyd/Episode_0017.mp3
Reversing Babel
Category: General
Tags: Conflict, Love, Racial Reconciliation
Topics: Ethical, Cultural and Political Issues
Several generations after the flood, we read in Gen 11 how humans were still living in one locale and had one common language and culture. Then someone came up with the brilliant idea that they…
Do You Ever Struggle With Procrastination?
Category: ReKnew Podcast
Tags: Personal Stories
Turns out even Greg procrastinates some things! http://traffic.libsyn.com/askgregboyd/Episode_0016.mp3
The Cosmic Dance
Category: ReKnew Podcast
Tags: The Cosmic Dance
In this episode Greg discusses his new book “The Cosmic Dance.” Links: Greg’s book: “The Cosmic Dance“ http://traffic.libsyn.com/askgregboyd/Episode_0015.mp3
The Shooting of Philando Castile
Category: ReKnew Podcast
Tags: Current Events
Greg processes with us about the July shooting of Philando Castille in Minnesota. http://traffic.libsyn.com/askgregboyd/Episode_0014.mp3
Is Demon Possession Just a Vehicle for Psychological Catharsis?
Category: ReKnew Podcast
Tags: Demonization
In this episode Greg discusses bogus demon possession and considers what it all means. Links: Greg’s book: “God at War“ http://traffic.libsyn.com/askgregboyd/Episode_0013.mp3
Grieving
Category: General
Tags: Black Lives Matter, Current Events, Racism, Violence
Topics: Ethical, Cultural and Political Issues
I woke this morning to the news of the shooting death of Philando Castile by a police officer just a few miles from my home. He was pulled over because he had a broken tail…
Have You Ever Seen Demonic Activity?
Category: ReKnew Podcast
Tags: Demonization, Personal Stories
In this episode Greg shares an experience of demonic possession he witnessed and attempted to exorcise. Links: Greg’s book: “God at War” http://traffic.libsyn.com/askgregboyd/Episode_0012.mp3
Podcast: Does the Apostle Paul Encourage Foolish Theology?
Category: ReKnew Podcast
Tags: Paul
Verse: 1 Corinthians 1
In this episode Greg shares his thoughts on 1 Corinthians and the implication that the theology of Christ Crucified is foolish. Paul says that the theology of Christ Crucified is foolish to those who are…
What If Open Theism is Not True? What Would Be the Practical Implications?
Category: ReKnew Podcast
Tags: Open Theism
In this episode Greg talks about what the practical implication would be if Open Theism is not true. Our favorite quote from this episode: “There is no way to live as if we are predestined.”…
Do You Know Any Atheist Celebrities?
Category: ReKnew Podcast
Tags: Personal Stories
In this episode Greg talks about prominent atheists he knows, such as Richard Dawkins. http://traffic.libsyn.com/askgregboyd/Episode_0009.mp3
Is Spanking Okay?
Category: ReKnew Podcast
Tags: Kids, Non-Violence
Verse: Proverbs 13
Given Greg’s stance on non-violence, I thought it would be interesting to know his thoughts on spanking. Proverbs 13:24 “Whoever spares the rod hates their children, but the one who loves their children is careful…
What Would You Propose To Do To Stop Hitler?
Category: ReKnew Podcast
Tags: Enemy Love, Hitler, Non-Violence
In this episode Greg talks about the Christian call to love our enemies–even Hitler. http://traffic.libsyn.com/askgregboyd/Episode_0007.mp3
If We’re Made For Warfare, Why Non-Violence? And What Will We Fight in Heaven?
Category: ReKnew Podcast
Tags: Heaven, Non-Violence, Spiritual Warfare, Warfare Worldview
In this episode Greg talks about our warrior nature and discusses some interesting implications of that on our understanding of heaven. Links: Website: ReKnew.org http://traffic.libsyn.com/askgregboyd/Episode_0006.mp3
Women, Leadership, & the Bible
Category: General
Tags: Bible, Gender Roles, Women In Ministry
Topics: Ethical, Cultural and Political Issues
Verse: 1 Corinthians 14, 1 Timothy 2, 1 Timothy 3
Neither reason nor experience supports the notion that women cannot be gifted to exercise the highest levels of spiritual authority. There is simply no rationally discernable connection between a person’s gender and their natural ability…
Q&A: Condemning Sin
Category: Q&A
Tags: Discernment, Jesus, Judgment, Love, Sin
Topics: Sin
Q: I have a question about how you answer the rare occasions when Jesus apparently felt it necessary to publicly condemn sin: like the cleansing of the temple and his very strong judgments on Pharisees…
Will We Get Bored in Heaven?
Category: ReKnew Podcast
Tags: Afterlife, Heaven
In this episode Greg argues that heaven will not be boring. “I experience boredom as pain.” http://traffic.libsyn.com/askgregboyd/Episode_0004.mp3
Some Thoughts on Women in Ministry
Category: General
Tags: Gender Roles, Leadership, Women In Ministry
Topics: Ethical, Cultural and Political Issues
Throughout the testimony of Scripture, we have examples of God tolerating many things that are far from ideal in order to gradually transform the world in the direction he intends for us. For example, God’s ideal…
God’s Favor, Not Vengeance
Category: General
Tags: Enemy Love, Forgiveness, Jesus, Justice, Love
Topics: Following Jesus
Jesus began his ministry with a brief sermon in his hometown synagogue. Quoting Isaiah 61, Jesus said, The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to…
Did you have a Bible Study with Prince?
Category: ReKnew Podcast
Tags: Personal Stories
In this episode Greg tells about his close encounter with Prince. http://traffic.libsyn.com/askgregboyd/Episode_0003.mp3