Living Springs Q&a

In this weeks episode, Pastors Kyle, Blake, and Doug discuss the following: 4:16 into the episode. Is God outside of time (able to be move and act in the past and future as well) or is he inside of time, but happens to know our whole past and our future and Moves acts in the present to impact our future? One implication might be, can I pray for a past event (like, remembering on Wednesday to pray for a friend that was nervous about his surgery on Monday for example)?23:03 into the episode Why did God choose a ‘chosen ‘ people group (ie. The Jews) ?31:23 into episode . I don’t really understand when, in Matthew 12:27, Jesus says about God “He is not the God of the dead, but of the living.” The brothers in the story supposedly go to heaven. Is God no longer their God? What is Jesus saying?36:09 into episode How much weight or meaning should we ascribe to our dreams? Can we interpret them, and discern which dreams should actually be interpreted?Resources: Time and Eternity by William Lane Craig BEMA Podcast seas

In this bonus episode, Pastor Kyle brings us a long form teaching on Genesis 1&2 titled In the Beginning Do you have a question you've been wanting answered? Head on over to our website www.invertedorthodoxy.com to submit a question. You can find us on Wednesdays on Youtube, or wherever you subscribe to podcasts. To learn more about our church, you can visit www.livingspringsairdrie.com

In this weeks episode of Inverted Orthodoxy, Pastors Kyle, Blake, and Doug discuss the following questions:2:09 into episode Thank you for your answer onlove,how it differentiates from believers to unbelievers.What I had notever thought of was as a believer I am to love the unlovable, which can bemuch tougher. In the Bible it does state that we are to not to love onlypeople that love us.2:44 into the episode AER regarding love in heaven: In Mark: Jesus said, “You’re way off base, and here’s why: One, you don’t know what God said; two, you don’t know how God works. After the dead are raised up, we’re past the marriage business. As it is with angels now, all our ecstasies and intimacies then will be with God. I know you mentioned we would fully love one another, but this seems to indicate a step beyond that.38:24 into episode July 5 - Do you think that homosexuality is a sin? (note for Blake: we've referenced this in episodes: 160, 170, 209, 214, 231, 256, 276, 296, 297,310,)I’m reading the beginning of Joshua

In this weeks episode of Inverted Orthodoxy, the pastors discuss the following:Kyle, on Sunday you preached on John 17 and one of the things you talked about was "oneness" and how we should become one with other believers and not just with God (“I have given them the glory you gave me, so they may be one as we are one."). I'm curious about the the original Greek on the word "one" in that verse (both references) and whether it is the same as the "one" used in Mark 10 in reference to marriage where "two shall become one" is referenced. If it is the same word in all three uses, then how or why does the "oneness" of marriage differ from the "oneness" referred to in John 17 with all believers or with God?Why did Jesus say, of Jairus’ daughter, “this child isn’t dead; she’s merely sleeping “? Was Jesus being sarcastic or lying, or do you believe there is a state of non-breathing where one is not really dead?Is it enough as Christians just to love, forgive, live like Jesus to want people to want Jesus as their perso

In this weeks episode, Pastors Kyle and Blake discuss the following: 2:18 into episode Listening to your AER from #356 when you are discussing prayer and worship. I often find myself praying and calling out to God during the worship at living springs. Sometimes I do that audibly, other times internally. Is that something that could be encouraged during worship to help people lean into prayer further. Often in my own devotion times I find that I start by singing, it helps me focus on God, and then begin to pray with more passion and volume when there is music in the background. In prayer meetings I find it too quiet to pray out loud, so maybe that is a bad habit I have formed.15:22 into episode In Daniel 9:27, The Message translation indicates that “worship and prayers” will be abolished by the deceiver, yet in other translations say that the deliver will “put an end to sacrifice and offering”. These are very opposed, considering it was Jesus who put an end to sacrifice. Which is it, and why? Thank youThrougho

In this weeks episode, Pastors Kyle, Blake, and Doug discuss the following questions: 1:40 into episode listening last week to the throwback with Kyle and Blake discussing some Holy Spirit topics I found myself really sad that the bulk of discussion is about the “misuses” and “errors” of the Holy Spirit and not encouraging people more to seek the Holy Spirit and all His gifts. I came to Christ in a beautiful time when these manifestations of God brought many healings, deliverances from bondages, people transformed in an instant, and I can’t tell you how many people came to know Jesus in a transformative way. Where there misuses, absolutely. But that was not the bulk of what was forming my foundation in Christ. Kyle used the term “don’t go chasing it down” which stands starkly against what I believe I was, which was “hungry for the living God”. Kyle also used the term “Euphoria” in a negative way which if you look up the meaning means “Joy, Excitement, rapture”. We had euphoria all right! But not in a bad sens

In this weeks throwback episode, we revisit episode 339 and the questions discussed: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 episod

In this weeks episode, Pastor Kyle, Blake, and Doug discuss the following:Why were Pharaoh's magicians able to do the same tricks (ie. rod becoming a snake, River filled with blood, epidemic of frogs...) with their incantations? Was this really possible?14:07 into episode Do you think subjectivity is a good thing and needed in Christianity? Was just thinking of moral relativism and how that is becoming a norm in society. I know this has to do what is morally good and bad, and also what truth is. But how do you guys think it should be dealt with in the church?35:31 into the episode . Hello, was thinking about diversity in the church. Have listened to so views about having churches that are designated for a specific group of people, like chines, Nigerian, Vietnamese, Ukrainian, and so on. But then we also deal with people saying that the church does not have cultural diversity within it. The church is supposed to be diverse… I believe. So can we say that the big C church is diverse with these different churches

Today Blake, Doug and Kyle get into more of your questions. Check out the questions below or head to invertedorthodoxy.com to submit a question. 1. Question about your positions that we won't be tempted to sin in heaven - if that's the case then how did Satan fall from heaven? My understanding of that is that his pride made him want to be bigger than God and that sin is what got him cast out. If Satan, and all the angels who went with him, could sin in heaven, why do you think that we won't be able to or just won't want to? Also, where does the story of Satan's fall from heaven come from in the Bible?2. As an add on to my question about Satan sinning in heaven, when was Satan cast out from heaven?Presumably it was prior to creation otherwise the serpent wouldn't have been around to tempt Eve but if it was before creation then does that mean heaven and hell were around before the beginning of time?When having a conversation with someone who has differing views than you (i.e. transgender, homosexuality, beliefs

In this weeks episode of Inverted Orthodoxy, Pastors Kyle, Blake, and Doug discuss the following:AER (Accusations, Explanation, or Recantation) 2:14 into episode. follow up to the question you talked about with free will in heaven, where do you think the idea came from that we'd all just be sitting around on clouds and playing harps when we get there? I once heard you guys talking about how you think we'll have jobs and responsibilities in heaven and that concept was nothing I'd ever really heard before. To be fair, I'd never really given heaven much thought, prayer or study myself, but all that I'd ever heard or understood to that point was that we'd essentially just be sitting and singing praise to God for eternity and that seems to be a fairly common understanding of heaven amongst people I've talked to. Why do you think that is?16:20 into episode July 10 - Where do we get the understanding that Satan was one of Gods angels? What scripture passages might point to that?28:04 into episode Communion : 1 Cor

Today Blake, Doug and Kyle get into more of your questions. Check out the questions below or head to invertedorthodoxy.com to submit a question. 1. 2:21 In your opinion, are churches with a younger pastoral staff/ volunteer team likely to bring in more people?2. 15:54 What do you think about hats in church? I grew up with the idea that it is disrespectful for men to wear a hat in church, but when talking to my son I had no real reason to base this on other than the scripture in 1 Cor 11, but I’m not sure if that was cultural than or if it is still relevant now.3. 31:15 How does the ability to have free will come into play for heaven? With an option to choose we would still have the opportunity to miss the mark or even choose evil, yet if we don’t have the option then what’s the point in having free will as we know it? 4. 39:08 I was reading up on your church believes and it said it follows the Apostles Creed. In the Creed it says it follows the holy Catholic church. The question is, "Does this church follow C

1:58 into the episode June 18-What was your earliest experience of God? And who is the first person who created a memory of God for you?In this weeks episode, Pastors Doug, Kyle and Blake discuss the following:14:18 into the episode June 18-What experience(s) in your life most shook your faith in God and his goodness? What characteristic of God do you have the hardest time wrapping your head around?32:19 into the episode June 19-I don’t really understand Genesis 21:16. It makes Ishmael sound like he is still a baby, but he is actually a teen teenager, and an adult in Jewish tradition, right?! And why is there no water around? It just seems that they are both of an age where they could work, or find berries, or something; are they destitute because this is God‘s plan?Do you have a question you've been wanting answered? Head on over to our website www.invertedorthodoxy.com to submit a question. You can find us on Wednesdays on Youtube, or wherever you subscribe to podcasts.

We are all back in the studio for episode 350! this week we continue our conversation on a "just" God, and more: June 18 - I am struggling with the concept of a "just" God, I understand that there are other forces at work in this world like sin and the enemy so we all go through hard times. But, it seems that some people, through no real fault of their own, can just never catch a break and it's constantly just one hardship after another with no end in sight. How does a "just" God not intervene in those people's lives in a more obvious way? Also, why do we believe God will meet our needs? The scriptures say we're more valuable than sparrows, etc., but in reality there are people every day whose basic needs aren't met, often through sheer circumstance of where they were born - if God doesn't meet their needs then why should we think we're any better than them and expect that our daily needs will be met?June 18- What legacy or impact do you hope to leave in the churches you serve?June 18-What is an area of bless

The pastors are back from summer vacation and we have new questions for you! Pastors Doug and Kyle discuss the following: 1:23 into the episode July 24 - AER - OnJuly 24, Kyle had said to seek out help from them unless they are the ones that have bullied(which I don’t believe you have), if you have, would you be open to being confronted?6:03 into the episode AER: this is for the conversation on short term missions. Is there a way, to counter the whiteness, or even western intentions of bringing our way of church to a different context, to say to the people going and the people who we may be visiting, that we are wanting to learn how the kingdom of God is moving in their context? While also asking, how can we make this impactful with coming for a short period of time. Ask How can we best serve or support the people in that country, city, church. Just some thoughts.11:06 into the episode Aer - On episode 348 you discuss the great commission and the idea that pretty much everyone has been reached, in terms of th

This weeks episode of Inverted Orthodoxy brings us a throwback! As the guys take some well deserved summer vacation, we wanted to revisit an older episode with you. This week we are jumping way back to when we were the Q&A Podcast! We hope you enjoy this trip down memory lane, and see how far we've come! Welcome to the throwback episodes:1. I am graduating this year and hoping to attend school to become a pastor. I’m curious if you can talk about what credentials you need to preach? Additionally, if there aren’t necessarily credentials, how do you go about preaching in a church? How does one go about becoming a leadership staff? 2.Is there a scriptural basis for the Catholic view of purgatory? Where does that come from?Have you ever participated in or observed an exorcism? Would you say that there are “too many” exorcisms done in our culture (I.e. people over exaggerating struggles as demon possession)? Or “too few” (I.e. underestimating the influence of evil spirits)?3.If you had to adopt any Catholic practi

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 worldThis weeks question:Is it sad on earth when someone dies? but happy in heaven?Please know we have parental permission to share this contentHave a question for our Inverted Orthodoxy podcast? head over to www.invertedorthodoxy.com

This weeks episode of Inverted Orthodoxy brings us a throwback! As the guys take some well deserved summer vacation, we wanted to revisit an older episode with you. Welcome to the throwback episodes:Revisiting episode #327 This episode covers the following questions:1- In Matthew 5:17-20 Jesus talks about the fulfillment of the law and how no Law will disappear until heaven and earth disappear. Yet as Christians we don’t follow the law as it may seem we are supposed to. Why is that? Is this just something Christianity has decided to skip over? What’s the difference between the law being abolished vs fulfilled? 32 - In Matthew 25:31-46 it talks about the people on the right getting eternal life and those on the left getting eternal punishment. How would this group of verses be reconciled into your current view of Hell and the afterlife?3 - If I’m a Christian, is it okay to defend myself, even from physical harm or death? I’m struggling through the idea that as Christians, we are told to follow Christ as our He

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 worldThis weeks question is: When judgement day comes, will everyone in the world see your actions? and will you be also guilty? Please know we have parental permission to share this content

In this weeks episode of Inverted Orthodoxy, Pastors Kyle and Blake discuss the following:1:45 into episode July 19th - I know the idea of an inter-faith soccer tournament was in good faith. but is it truly inter faith if we can only include other christians? or is this exclusionary in nature.6:00 into episode Jun 8 - What are your thoughts on short-term mission’s trips? Do they have any value? How can we effectively fulfill the great commission? 39:52 into episode June 11- Are Noah’s 3 sons triplets?42:42 into episode June 16 - What steps of action should be taken if a pastor on staff is found to be bullying or belittling congregation and members of the staff or volunteer team?Do you have a question you've been wanting answered? Head on over to our website www.invertedorthodoxy.com to submit a question. You can find us on Wednesdays on Youtube, or wherever you subscribe to podcasts.

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 worldThis weeks question:Is Samson in heaven? Please know we have parental permission to share this content