HeyJaredCreating Space
My desire is to create space for compelling and complex conversations from a Jesus-centered perspective. As a pastor, there are some subjects that I do not always have the capacity to address on a Sunday morning.
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Old Earth vs. Young Earth | Scott Lackey (opens the original)
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In this episode of Creating Space , Scott Lackey reflects on the opening chapters of Genesis and the questions that have surrounded them for generations: How old is the earth? Were the days of creation literal 24-hour periods? Is Genesis compatible with evolution? Rather than forcing Genesis to answer questions it was never intended to answer, Scott explores how Genesis spoke to its ancient audience about God as Creator, humanity as God’s image-bearers, and creation as God’s good dwelling place.
Dr. Dean Flemming | What Does it Mean to Join God's Mission? (opens the original)
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What does it mean for the church to truly participate in the mission of God? In this episode of Creating Space, Scott Lackey sits down with New Testament scholar Dr. Dean Flemming to explore the biblical story of mission from Genesis to Revelation. Together, they discuss the church's communal vocation as a witness among the nations, the relationship between being a distinct people and being sent into the world, and why Revelation should be read as a deeply missional text. Flemming provides a pro
Sarah Stone-Ullrich | What is Theology by the Pint? Can Christians Disagree with One Another? (opens the original)
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Sarah Stone-Ullrich is the founder and Executive Director of Theology by the Pint, a nonprofit focused on fostering healthy debates and discussions surrounding critical topics such as theology, philosophy, faith, and culture. In this episode, we discuss the heart behind Theology by the Pint and explore whether it's possible for Christians to disagree with one another in a healthy, Christ-like way.
Greg Boyd | What Does Jesus Reveal About God? (opens the original)
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In this episode of Creating Space, I sit down with theologian, pastor, and author Greg Boyd to discuss his latest book, God Looks Like Jesus: A Renewed Approach to Understanding God. Greg shares why the conviction that "God looks like Jesus" has become the defining lens through which he understands the character of God, reads Scripture, and follows Christ. Together we explore the significance of a cruciform vision of God, how it reshapes our reading of difficult Old Testament passages, and why t
Brandon Shields | Can the Church Recover the Way of Jesus? (opens the original)
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In this episode of Creating Space, Scott Lackey sits down with Brandon Shields, Director of Church Formation at Practicing the Way. Brandon previously served for fifteen years as the founding pastor of Soma Church in Indianapolis before helping churches cultivate intentional pathways of apprenticeship to Jesus. Together, we explore what spiritual formation is, why it matters for the church today, the challenges churches face in developing discipleship pathways, and why following Jesus is meant t
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