Living Springs Q&a

Welcome to the Inverted Orthodoxy Podcast! We're Blake, Kyle, and Doug the pastors from Living Springs, here to take you on a weekly adventure through the twists and turns of faith. Got questions? We've got answers, and sometimes more questions! Join us as we explore, celebrate, and embrace the beautiful complexities of belief. This weeks episode tackles the following questions:  (1:51 into episode) April 13-What is this sexuality statement about?(4:12 into episode)Jan 23 - What is the “Jesus fish”? Where do we get it from? Why might we use the cross as a symbol for Christianity vs something like the fish? Blessings (16:47 into episode)Jan 27- I am finding myself more and more disheartened by the state of the world and let down by my Christian brothers and sisters. I don’t understand how some people can claim to follow Jesus, and live his word, when also praising the situations of it. Particularly ice and the acts they are committing in the states. I guess my question is, how can you claim to be a follower of

Welcome to the Inverted Orthodoxy Podcast! We're Blake, Kyle, and Doug the pastors from Living Springs, here to take you on a weekly adventure through the twists and turns of faith. Got questions? We've got answers, and sometimes more questions! Join us as we explore, celebrate, and embrace the beautiful complexities of belief. This weeks episode covers the following question: 1. How does interpreting key biblical narratives—such as the creation story, the flood, Jonah, or the parables of Jesus—literally versus figuratively affect our understanding of their meaning, purpose, and relevance today? IS there a risk with the reader (me vs you) determining if the reading is literal vs figurative?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

Welcome to the Inverted Orthodoxy Podcast! We're Blake, Kyle, and Doug the pastors from Living Springs, here to take you on a weekly adventure through the twists and turns of faith. Got questions? We've got answers, and sometimes more questions! Join us as we explore, celebrate, and embrace the beautiful complexities of belief. This weeks episode covers the following question: I want to start by saying that I believe in the Trinity wholeheartedly. At the same time, I wrestle deeply with questions about wisdom, happiness, and the love of God.  Within Christian circles, I often hear the statement that true wisdom only comes from God, and that other traditions like Buddhist monks or certain spiritual teachers in other religions are “focused on the self.” But when I look at the actual lives and teachings of many of these people, that claim doesn’t seem accurate. For example, if someone is in a deep depression or experiencing what feels like separation from God, I genuinely believe that following the practices and

Welcome to the Inverted Orthodoxy Podcast! We're Blake, Kyle, and Doug the pastors from Living Springs, here to take you on a weekly adventure through the twists and turns of faith. Got questions? We've got answers, and sometimes more questions! This weeks questions include: 1. Since God the Father is the only one who know the appointed time of Jesus return and there is an appointed time. In the opinion of each of you, Doug, Kyle and Blake, what do you think He is waiting for? This question is not a joke, but intended to make us all think, why not now? What is God waiting for?2. Jan 14 - Are Sasquatch’s Nephilim? If no why not? Resources: The Blurry Creatures Podcast 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

Welcome to the Inverted Orthodoxy Podcast! We're Blake, Kyle, and Doug the pastors from Living Springs, here to take you on a weekly adventure through the twists and turns of faith. Got questions? We've got answers, and sometimes more questions! Join us as we explore, celebrate, and embrace the beautiful complexities of belief. In this week's episode, the guys discussed the following questions: (1:36 into episode)  Aer in the last episode you were discussing Hell appreciate the view that Jesus’ grace is enough regardless of what might be happening in my life or heart. I remember being scared as a child - what if I die before I ask for forgiveness of something, being bought up with the eternal torment theory. I agree that Jesus is gracious for people who might never have heard about him. But then there are some people that I just think have done such horrific things in their life, I don’t feel that Jesus should give them another chance… like hitler for example. What do you think about those people?(13:00 into

Welcome to the Inverted Orthodoxy Podcast! We're Blake, Kyle, and Doug the pastors from Living Springs, here to take you on a weekly adventure through the twists and turns of faith. Got questions? We've got answers, and sometimes more questions! Join us as we explore, celebrate, and embrace the beautiful complexities of belief. This week's episode covers the following questions: 1. AER- In a recent episode it was mentioned that Philippians 1:6 should not be applied to all Christians but only to the church in Philippi. I understand the importance of respecting the original audience of a New Testament letter, but I’m struggling to see why that would limit the theological truth of the statement to that one congregation.If Paul’s confidence in Philippians 1:6 rests on God’s character (“He who began a good work in you will bring it to completion”), wouldn’t that reflect how God works in all believers rather than something unique to Philippi?How do you distinguish between recognizing the original audience of a lett

Welcome to the Inverted Orthodoxy Podcast! We're Blake, Kyle, and Doug the pastors from Living Springs, here to take you on a weekly adventure through the twists and turns of faith. Got questions? We've got answers, and sometimes more questions! Join us as we explore, celebrate, and embrace the beautiful complexities of belief. This week tackles the following questions: (1:10)-  Are you aware of the divisions that have been created in our church over the failure to recognize monumental attacks on Christianity? Charlie Kirk should have been recognized as the hero he was, this was a large failure on living springs.(6:40) - What is your opinion on what happened to Judas? I understand that he betrayed Jesus, but he realized that he sinned and gave the coins back. Then was so riddled with guilt that he hung himself. Jesus knew what he was going to do, which needed to be done to fulfill the scripture, but do you believe he was forgiven in the end? (14:45) - In Daniel God sent an angel to answer Daniel’s prayers. Wh

Welcome to the Inverted Orthodoxy Podcast! We're Blake, Kyle, and Doug the pastors from Living Springs, here to take you on a weekly adventure through the twists and turns of faith. Got questions? We've got answers, and sometimes more questions! Join us as we explore, celebrate, and embrace the beautiful complexities of belief. This weeks episode covers the following questions: 1. 0:34 into episode AER AER-Sorry this AER is so long... But It got me thinking!I typically agree with most of pastor Kyle's insights... but here are Some pushbacks on his points about Jesus "maintaining his purity" on the cross. I’m struggling to see the full logic of Kyle’s argument. An explanation might be nice? I know it's a tough topic to address as you audience is broad, though.The point in question:“I think his purity would have needed to remain intact” (12:00 - Episode 424)Jesus is the perfect unblemished lamb. And biblically, when the New Testament calls Jesus the Lamb, it consistently emphasizes moral innocence and sinlessne

Welcome to the Inverted Orthodoxy Podcast! We're Blake, Kyle, and Doug the pastors from Living Springs, here to take you on a weekly adventure through the twists and turns of faith. Got questions? We've got answers, and sometimes more questions! Join us as we explore, celebrate, and embrace the beautiful complexities of belief. This week we tackled a lot of questions: 1. AERPastors… I know ya’ll really wanted snow for the youth tobogganing that’s happening on Wednesday… but I think one of you prayed WAY too hard!!! Haha 2. In our recent series on 1 Corinthians, in v24-25 of chapter 15, it refers to Jesus handing over the kingdom to God and father.  How do you read and interpret this. We refer to the kingdom of God, but does this verse refer to the Kingdo. Of Jesus, as he hasn’t handed it over to the father yet? I would appreciate your thoughts on this.3. If you could gain clarity about one verse or a couple of verses which would you choose and why?4. What kind of resurrection did Lazuras experience? Did he h

*Please note this episode tackles a few topics that are sensitive in nature, you may want to skip this one if listening near small children* Welcome back to Inverted Orthodoxy! You may have heard or noticed, we did a batch recording of our last four episodes to accommodate for Pastors Doug as he recovers from surgery. We didn't want to leave you hanging and so we are trying a new format for the next few weeks. This format is similar to a zoom call, so you may notice some quirks. The audio quality may not be what you are used to, but as we learn this interface we will tweak and adapt. And don't worry, we will be back as a full team in studio soon. This weeks episode tackles the following questions: AER- Did Jesus have to give up some of his holiness in order to come to earth that was full of sin? Did he have to give up his holiness when he submitted to death on the cross? Or does his death and resurrection demonstrate his holiness?AER...I demand a recantation. Your pictures are crooked. It bothers me. Maybe i

Welcome to the Inverted Orthodoxy Podcast! We're Blake, Kyle, and Doug the pastors from Living Springs, here to take you on a weekly adventure through the twists and turns of faith. Got questions? We've got answers, and sometimes more questions! Join us as we explore, celebrate, and embrace the beautiful complexities of belief. This weeks episode tackles the following question: 1. Why are so many young adults leaving the church or “deconstructing” their faith? (Not sure I like the term deconstruction used in a broad sense… many people use it to define any sort of doubting or questioning or wrestling in their faith… Israel literally means “wrestles with God!” Part of this question, then… have Christians forgotten how to “wrestle either God” well?) 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.livings

Welcome to the Inverted Orthodoxy Podcast! We're Blake, Kyle, and Doug the pastors from Living Springs, here to take you on a weekly adventure through the twists and turns of faith. Got questions? We've got answers, and sometimes more questions! Join us as we explore, celebrate, and embrace the beautiful complexities of belief. This episode tackles the following questions: 1. Does every Christian have a single, specific calling — or is purpose something broader? (My context… God called me to a specific vocation…. Yet I feel he opened doors to a different vocation that I’m now in… and I feel tremendous joy and peace. I also still feel that tug to the initial vocation. Just a season? Or is God opening many doors and asking me to walk through them one at a time in Faith?) 2. Could God create a rock so heavy He could not lift it? I’m totally kidding… this is a philosophical paradox… the question is illogical and doesn’t align with the nature of God… still funny to think about, though! Do you have a question you'v

Welcome to the Inverted Orthodoxy Podcast! We're Blake, Kyle, and Doug the pastors from Living Springs, here to take you on a weekly adventure through the twists and turns of faith. Got questions? We've got answers, and sometimes more questions! Join us as we explore, celebrate, and embrace the beautiful complexities of belief. This weeks episode tackles the following questions: 1. How are you ensuring that with 3 male pastors on the podcast that you're able to represent the way our female pastors think and feel on the issues you discuss? Have you considered having guests on for certain questions or issues? 2. I know Episode #339 briefly touches on some of these points... But Laura just spoke On Oct 19 in church on Spiritual Gifts (1 Corinthians 12). Thanks Laura for your boldness in preaching the word! :)Is there a significant distinction between the kind of speaking in tongues found in Acts 2 (xenoglossia) and the spiritual gifts listed in Corinthians (glossolalia). As well.. "Speaking in Tongues," and its

Welcome to the Inverted Orthodoxy Podcast! We're Blake, Kyle, and Doug the pastors from Living Springs, here to take you on a weekly adventure through the twists and turns of faith. Got questions? We've got answers, and sometimes more questions! Join us as we explore, celebrate, and embrace the beautiful complexities of belief. This weeks episode tackles the following questions: (1:31 into episode)AER-I’m sorry, I don’t think you really fully answered the question on what is permissible on sex. I understand that you are two married males, but what about sex and the single person? What about what is and not permissible? I’m not sure I agree with the statement (Doug), “do not give shame a foothold”. Are there no things that people may practice (eg. open marriage) that would be shameful? I could be wrong but I think the questioner was wanting more specifics.(13:57 into episode) (Oct 17) How are you ensuring that with 3 Male pastors on the podcast that you're able to represent the way our female pastors think and

Welcome to the Inverted Orthodoxy Podcast! We're Blake, Kyle, and Doug the pastors from Living Springs, here to take you on a weekly adventure through the twists and turns of faith. Got questions? We've got answers, and sometimes more questions! Join us as we explore, celebrate, and embrace the beautiful complexities of belief. This weeks episode tackles the following questions: (DEC 11) AER: just wanted to say in response to the algorithm on social media. I have found following political parties and people who are on both side of the conversation help to make sure I don’t get stuck in thoughts of one specific side. As a Christian it has helped me to be open to different views. Episode 415[Oct 15] I often hear people saying your loved ones in heaven are looking down on earth & see us and are with us? Can't imagine they would want to see the state of our world. What is your opinion on this view? forgot to mention that some people have quoted Hebrews 12:1 in regards to ths ,surrounded by such a great cloud of w

**CONTENT WARNING** This episode discusses sex and intimacy, please be mindful and aware when you tune in. Welcome to the Inverted Orthodoxy Podcast! We're Blake, Kyle, and Doug the pastors from Living Springs, here to take you on a weekly adventure through the twists and turns of faith. Got questions? We've got answers, and sometimes more questions! Join us as we explore, celebrate, and embrace the beautiful complexities of belief. This weeks episode covers the following question: How have you guys navigated a healthy sex life and how has scripture informed you of this? The bible has lots to say about it but how do you interpret / bring it into the modern relationship when it comes to intimacy, divorce, what is and isn't permissible?

Welcome to the Inverted Orthodoxy Podcast! We're Blake, Kyle, and Doug the pastors from Living Springs, here to take you on a weekly adventure through the twists and turns of faith. Got questions? We've got answers, and sometimes more questions! Join us as we explore, celebrate, and embrace the beautiful complexities of belief. In this week's Christmas episode, Pastor Kyle answers the following questions! 1. Christmas special question! It has come to my attention that in the movie home alone, old man Marley could be interpreted as a representation of Jesus. He is first seen with wounds on his hands, subsequently it is found out that he has been rejected by the society around him. Additionally, Kevin first netted him in a church. Finally, near the end of the movie he comes to Kevin’s salvation. The cherry on top is that he is seen salting the earth. Do you think that this is a relevant and acceptable representation of Jesus in the modern age?2. How many wise men were actually there?3. If Jesus was born to brin

Welcome to the Inverted Orthodoxy Podcast! We're Blake, Kyle, and Doug the pastors from Living Springs, here to take you on a weekly adventure through the twists and turns of faith. Got questions? We've got answers, and sometimes more questions! Join us as we explore, celebrate, and embrace the beautiful complexities of belief. This weeks episode tackles the following question:AER for episode 414 - Doug mentioned that we should be reading scripture through the lens of Christ. Christ loved everyone he encountered and didn’t turn people away - should this not apply to the question of lgbtq+ serving in our church? Jesus called people to walk with him and serve him before he checked their ‘appropriateness’, tax collectors, fisherman, etc. They grew through their relationships and service to him. If we’re reading scripture through the lens of Christ and have made accommodations for people who are divorced and remarried, as you mentioned, why is lgbtq+ different?Resources: BEMA Season 3 Podcast

Welcome to the Inverted Orthodoxy Podcast! We're Blake, Kyle, and Doug the pastors from Living Springs, here to take you on a weekly adventure through the twists and turns of faith. Got questions? We've got answers, and sometimes more questions! This weeks episode covered the following question: 1. How do you see the rise of Christian nationalism (I just finished your episode on charlie kirk - great way to engage the topic) and how it is influencing the broaded christian voice in canada? Christian Nationalism isn't a USA problem, it's a western problem, but we're seeing it being used to potentially justify anti immigration, anti inclusive, pro 'cherry pick' certain truths to justify a potential racist/bigoted viewpoint. How do you navigate these as a pastor? FOr our church? Do you see any good in these movements?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

Welcome to the Inverted Orthodoxy Podcast! We're Blake, Kyle, and Doug the pastors from Living Springs, here to take you on a weekly adventure through the twists and turns of faith. Got questions? We've got answers, and sometimes more questions! Join us as we explore, celebrate, and embrace the beautiful complexities of belief. This weeks episode tackled the following questions, AER:Thank you for your sincere discussion on Truth and Reconciliation. I personally felt convicted, because I always took the stance that my relatives were not even in North America until recently. I also appreciate what Kyle said about, not being able to do everything, but to focus on what God is calling us to, but on the other hand, I am coming to realize that repentance and reconciliation is a state of mind and being, rather than necessarily action. I think I have changed my stance and agree with Doug that it is a good thing to feel the sorrow for what happened in the past. [Oct 14] In a recent sermon, Kyle talked about a 'flat' re