Living Springs Q&a

In this weeks episode, Pastors Doug, Blake, and Kyle discuss the following:1:34 into episode May 25 - Zechariah 6:1-8, talks about 4 chariots coming out from between 2 mountains. It says that these are the 4 spirits of heaven. Please help me understand what these 4 spirits are? And what their significance is?Also, why didn’t any of the chariots go east? Very confusing!!!9:30 into episode May 24 - Zechariah 6, part of his vision talks about 4 spirits out of heaven. Why do we only acknowledge “THE Holy Spirit”?“ 5 The angel answered me, “These are the four spirits[a] of heaven, going out from standing in the presence of the Lord of the whole world. 6 The one with the black horses is going toward the north country, the one with the white horses toward the west,[b] and the one with the dappled horses toward the south.””12:12 into episodeMay 27 - In Exodus 25 God gives Moses the instructions on how to build the Ark of the covenant and he tells him to put cherubim on the cover. How do you speculate that Moses knew

Welcome to our next mini episode! Where our kid's ministry littles have big questions, and we give them little (age appropriate) answers. Our aim is to make sure our pastors answer their questions in full so they can have a better understanding of God and His worldIf you don't follow God will you still go to heaven? Please know we have parental permission to share this content

In this weeks episode, Pastors Kyle, Doug, and Blake discuss the following:19 - Had a question about asking to filled with the Holy Spirit. Thinking about Acts 2 the disciples were told to wait for the Holy Spirit who was going to come upon them. They waited and he came upon them. Were they sitting in prayer at the time, asking for this gift of God? Looking at the start of Acts they were just called to wait.  Why I also ask this is I wonder if we are to ask for the Holy Spirit as another part of salvation? Growing up Pentecostal it seems like we have to ask for us to be filled to be completely saved, but it seems to add another layer to being saved. It is told repeatedly that being saved is through believing in Jesus Christ. Is that belief alone and spending time getting to know Him how we are filled with the Holy SpiritMay 20 - Jesus casts demons out of people in the gospel stories. Where did these demons come from? As in what are the origins of demons, are there other spiritual beings that have differing or

Welcome to our next mini episode! Where our kid's ministry littles have big questions, and we give them little (age appropriate) answers. Our aim is to make sure our pastors answer their questions in full so they can have a better understanding of God and His worldWhat was Jesus' life like before people were born? Please know we have parental permission to share this content

In this weeks episode, the pastors discuss the following:Aer - Can you please discuss the differences inerrant and infallible when talking about the bible?May 19 - Where do the ideas of sensationalism come from? Kyle talked about the world filled and in the Greek have different definitions, one of them being complete and end. Would this be one of the ways that sensationalist determine their understanding of scripture and whether or no the the Spirit works at this time?May 19 - Had a question about asking to filled with the Holy Spirit. Thinking about Acts 2 the disciples were told to wait for the Holy Spirit who was going to come upon them. They waited and he came upon them. Were they sitting in prayer at the time, asking for this gift of God? Looking at the start of Acts they were just called to wait.  

Welcome to our first mini episode! Where our kid's ministry littles have big questions, and we give them little (age appropriate) answers. Our aim is to make sure our pastors answer their questions in full so they can have a better understanding of God and His world*please note we have parental consent to share this content*

In this weeks episode, the Pastors discuss the following:1. 1:43 into episode. Aer Please add 5 non theological books to the must read.2. 15:58 into episode Fellow church podcasters here. Could you guys pass along who designed and renovated your studio space? We’d love to pick their brain.'3.17:09 into episode Doug mentioned the importance and value of mentorship within the church and how the early church functioned through mentorship. How can we as the body cultivate the kind of culture and community that consistent mentorship and humility is normal and prevalent? 33:50 into episode May 3 - Do you believe that the bible is inerrant? I sometimes question whether the bible is perfect. If it isn't then how can we trust its words?

In this weeks episode, the pastors discuss the following:*Please note this episode deals with the topic of sexual assault and abuse. Please take care while listening**1. 1:45 into episode Further to your discussion on the man v. bear question, Kyle at one point said that when these discussions come out often the "good" guys end up shying away from the discussion for fear of being caught up in it. However, I would propose that is part of the issue. The "good" guys need to step into the discussion and prove that they're still out there. As the quote goes, “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” The Bible itself says "Rescue the perishing; don’t hesitate to step in and help. If you say, “Hey, that’s none of my business,” will that get you off the hook? Someone is watching you closely, you know— Someone not impressed with weak excuses." (Proverbs 24: 11-12 MSG). I would question why "good" men are afraid of being caught up, though no one is perfect, if you're not part of

4:10 minutes into episode April 27 - Hi there. I’ve learned recently about a situation whereby church members were told by their pastor not to associate with a previous member of the church. The rationale given was based on 1 Corinthians 5:11-13. Can you explain the context for the culture at the time that was this was written and the application in today’s culture20:22 minutes into episode Aprl 28 -Why are you guys called inverted orthodoxy? what does that mean?31:24 minutes into episodeMay 1 - I was thinking of the purity conversation when my news feed was populated with this “man vs bear” narrative. It was meant to be a hyperbolic conversation, but many people got fixated on the stats for the hypothetical scenario. It goes like this: would you rather as a woman or girl be in the woods alone with a bear? Or a man? I’m curious to hear your answers. Please note their is no additional info, just would you rather your daughter be in the woods alone with a bear or a man. I Believe the original intent was to star

In this weeks episode, Pastors Kyle, Blake, and Doug discuss the following:1. You guys talk about and promote The Message ‘translation’ by Eugene Peterson a lot. I totally disagree that it is a reliable translation of the Bible. I wouldn’t consider it a translation at all, actually. Maybe a commentary. Please could you read this article https://justinpeters.org/images/TheMessage2.pdf that compares some passages in the Bible to what Peterson wrote? And please could you respond and tell me your thoughts? Thanks.2. A young man, wearing nothing but a linen garment, was following Jesus. When they seized him, he fled naked, leaving his garment behind.“Mark 14:51-52 This seems like an odd verse in the middle of Jesus’ arrest. Can you please add some clarity? Do we know who this young man is? Is it significant that he ran away naked? HELP!!!Visit us at invertedorthodoxy.com for show backlog and to ask a question of your own. 

In this weeks episode, Pastors Kyle, Blake, and Doug discuss the following:1. Apr 17 - Rank the three Star Wars trilogies from best to worst.2.April 26 - You guys talk about and promote The Message ‘translation’ by Eugene Peterson a lot. I totally disagree that it is a reliable translation of the Bible. I wouldn’t consider it a translation at all, actually. Maybe a commentary. Please could you read this article “https://justinpeters.org/images/TheMessage2.pdf” that compares some passages in the Bible to what Peterson wrote? And please could you respond and tell me your thoughts? Thanks.

We are back and debuting a brand new studio! Pastors Kyle and Blake discuss the following questions:1. 2 Minutes into episode Apr 14 - Do you think that God uses our dreams to speak to us? In the Bible there are several references to God speaking to people in a dream. Are our dreams something we should try to sit with God and try to interpret? It seems so foolish to make life decisions based on dreams. What are your thoughts? Even though it seems foolish I think that sometimes God has tried to warn me in dreams. Am I making this up?2. 14:21 minutes into episode Apr 17 - What are your views on modesty? Is it the responsibility of men and women within the church to dress in a manor that doesn't cause temptation? And to what extent should this be enforced within a congregation, particularly within youth groups4. 34:05 minutes into episode Apr 17 - Throughout the old testimony there are references to mythical creatures (Behemoth, Leviathan, Nephilim .etc) do you believe these to be real?

in Episode #339, Pastors Kyle and Blake discuss the following:1 - 1:13 seconds into episodeWhat is happening when we pray in tongues? If I’m praying in tongues between God and myself do I need to receive an interpretation? Is praying in tongues a way to pray when we don’t know what to say? Or should it only be done to be interpreted to edify the church body? What role does praying in tongues have in the church body at Living Springs? Is this something that the church needs to be discipled in?342. 20:40 minutes into episode Apr 14 - I’ve struggled my whole life trying to obey the promptings from the Holy Spirit. Sometimes I think I miss the mark by miles on this. It baffles me how a group of people or couples can all loved the Lord passionately and have differing ideas of what it looks like to follow the leading of the Lord. What are your thoughts on this and how do you navigate through following the promptings of the Lord in your own lives and relationships?344. 47:40 minutes into episode Apr 14 - On April 13

In episode 338, Pastors Doug, Kyle, and Blake discuss the following:1. 2:25 into episodeApril 10 - Can you worship to music that isn’t Christian? Is it possible to feel connected to god through music that isn’t targeted that way?2. 18:50 into episode Apr 10 - I think I’m struggling with my belief. I’m not sure how to believe in a god that would send so many bad things and grief my way. If god is truly all knowing and all loving, why would he make my life be so full of loss and heartache? In my mind, that is not a kind god

Pastor Doug brings us his Long form teaching on discipling our finances. Please see the link below for resources.

In this weeks episode, Pastors Kyle and Doug discuss the following:In relation to the purity topic/the way people dress, what steps can we take to teach teens how to to live with wisdom and self control without instilling the negatives that purity culture has brought aboutWhat are your thoughts on “He gets us” ad that ran on the Super Bowl; advertising Jesus approach. Apparently it shows several controversial groups: a priest washing an LGBTQ members feet, a police officer washing a criminal’s feet, etc.. millions of dollars were spent on this ad.. “ He gets us “ . Is it ok? I may be worth your looking at as a topic for your inverted theology questions.  Or is it too controversial to handle.  You decide.Apr 8 - Which translation of the bible do you prefer? Recently Doug read a verse and then gave a the same verse in English Standard version. Are some versions more accurate than others? Which version would you recommend to teens or new Christian’s, are some easier to understand than others?Apr 8 - On Sunday we

In this weeks episode, Pastors Kyle, Blake and Doug discuss the following:AER from April 17, 2024 Spiritual warfare question This doesn’t have to be AER, it could be put into your list of questions if you don’t think it’s related enough. What do our prayers accomplish for others in their spiritual warfare (example praying for our kids who have decided following Jesus doesn’t interest them). What role do angels play in spiritual warfare? I’ve heard others pray that God would send His angles to fight or that they see angels coming to our aid. Is this real? What are your thoughts?Mar 26 -What are your thoughts on healing? Why are some people healed and not others? Is it because of unbelief? James 5:14-15 Thank-youApr 2 - Quite a while ago,a question was asked about your thoughts on asking Jesus into your life at the end of each service or sermon.Cannot find it, could you tell me which episode that was? Thank you

In this weeks episode, Pastors Kyle, Blake, and Doug discuss the following:1. 3 minutes into episode Feb 27 - what are your thoughts on how to share God’s heart with our teenagers about their bodies/the way they dress? I grew up in the purity culture era and I’ve had to unlearn some of the things that I was taught. I want to train my kids up to know who they are in Christ and not get hung up on the legalist things that wrecked my ideas of how God sees me. Does it matter how females cover their bodies?2. 15 minutes into episode Mar 20 - Can you please define spiritual warfare and our roll vs God’s roll/power in it?

In this weeks episode, Pastors Blake and Doug discuss the following:325. 2 minutes into episode Mar 2 - I’ve heard people saying that while they pray or sing to the Lord that they sense they have entered the throne room of God. I know scripture tells us to boldly come into His throne room. What are they referring to? Is this a spiritual discipline we can pursue?326. 36 minutes into episode March 13 - I am troubled by Jesus, saying, in Luke 22:36 that, “the person who doesn’t have a sword should sell his coat and buy one.” Is Jesus advocating violence? Or self defense? Shortly after that, Peter tried to use a sword to cut off the soldiers ear and was rebuked. This is all very confusing to me.

In episode 332, Pastors Doug and Blake discuss the following:320. 2min into episode AER: Last week you spoke about being yourselves at church. I believe most of us masquerade at church and project an image of what we believe the church wants us to look like. I have often thought what would it look like if church was the one place I could go each week and truly be myself, all my faults and successes. Thoughts on these thoughts?321. 13 minutes into episode AER from March 27 Podcast Not really A, E or R, however I wanted to say: Thank you very much for your wisdom and compassion in answering my question about fitting in at church. Your thoughts hit the core of my wonderings and pain. I appreciate the work each of you have let the Holy Spirit accomplish in your life’s. His tenderness, mercy, love and righteous ways shines through.323. 16 minutes into episode. Feb 27 Why does Jesus say in Matthew 23:36 that the people he was speaking to would be held accountable for the deaths of Abel to Zechariah? Does this s