4 Reasons to Go to Church and 2 Reasons Not to

Increasingly there are evangelical Christians who are growing irritated with their Christian practices. Women and men who have grown up their whole lives in evangelical culture begin to wonder if they've been misled their entire lives. They are tired of shallow, showy Christianity with empty platitudes and pious hypocrisy, and yet continue to dreadfully go to their Sunday services and small group Bible studies. With every Sunday, it's one more negative experience.

What are frustrated evangelicals supposed to do about church?

Malayalee Pentecostalism, with Sheb and Sam Varghese

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 What is Malayalee Pentecostalism? What is the future of Malayalee Pentecostalism? Listen in on the Faith Colloquium podcast, with Sheb and Sam Varghese.
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The Gap Betewen Academia & Lay People, Sheb & Sam Varghese

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What can academics and lay people do to understand each other better? How can we bridge the gap? Listen in with Sheb and Sam Varghese on the Faith Colloquium podcast.

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How Should Christians Think About Immigration?

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Do Christians Need Philosophy?

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Christianity and Socialism, with Jay Richards

How should Christians think about economics?  Does the Bible endorse socialism? Listen in with Jay Richards as we talk about his book, Money, Greed, and God, and feel free to comment, share, and subscribe.

On Attending Seminary, with Sheb and Sam Varghese

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What should you know before attending seminary? What makes a good seminary? Listen in with Sheb and Sam Varghese on the Faith Colloquium Podcast. Please comment with your own thoughts, share, and subscribe.

5 Things I Do Not Like about Protestant Evangelicalism

In the past, I've shared what I love about Evangelicalism.

And those still remain true about evangelicalism at its best. In this post, I want to explain what I don't like about Protestant evangelical culture at its worst.

Feminism and Joining the Catholic Church, with Abigail Favale

Can a Christian be a feminist? What do Protestants misunderstand about Catholicism?

Listen to my (Sheb Varghese) conversation with Abigail Favale, author of Into the Deep*, on the Faith Colloquium podcast. Feel free to comment with your own thoughts, share, and subscribe.

What to Look for in a Church

What do you look for in a church? Listen to Sheb and Sam Varghese discuss 8 important things to look for when trying to find a church to attend, and please comment with your own thoughts.

Why Not Become Eastern Orthodox?

For some time now, I have found myself comfortable within the Anglican tradition, but I have still thought of myself (rightly or wrongly) as an Anglican with some Eastern Orthodox tendencies. And I have to confess that I have questioned and wrestled over whether or not the Eastern Orthodox church is the way to go. I've had wonderful professors who I possess great respect for from that tradition as well as friends and family who have joined the Orthodox church.

Conversation with Apollos Cassian

SV: When did the journey to the Orthodox church begin for you?

Are All Sins Equal?

I sometimes hear many well meaning Christians say, "All sins are equal."

But is it actually true?

Conversation with Dave Hammond: Merits and Misconceptions of Seminary

I had recently had the privilege of talking with Dave Hammond, Pastor of Three Crosses Church about Seminary. Check out our conversation here:

 

3 Things I Love about Evangelicals

Evangelicals often get a lot of flak...including from fellow evangelicals. And sometimes deservedly so. I don't care to defend the stupid things evangelical Christians do. It's safe to say they can be easy target.  

Practice Makes Perfect

Trying to eat healthy can be really frustrating at times. Especially when there's things like Red Robin Burgers, Chicken Chow Mein, Sausage Pizzas, (did I mention Red Robin burgers?) that are constantly around, and quickly available for eating.

Throwing Stones

When is it good for Christians to throw stones at other Christians?

Interview with Joshua Ziefle

SV: Could you please explain some of the theological distinctives of Pentecostalism? In what ways is it different and similar to mainstream evangelicalism?

Witches, Warlocks, and Magic

Growing up in a conservative Christian home there were some things that were considered sort of... "off limits." And one of those things was books, tv shows, or movies that had anything to do with magic, or more specifically, witchcraft.

A Self-Help Gospel

God has a plan for your life. You are meant to fulfill a purpose. God wants you to flourish. You don't have to feel confused or despair...

All of this is true, but when it becomes the entirety of the Christian message, then it is bad.