This whole journey started with a simple question: “Why are we doing what we are doing?”
After years of full-time ministry, I wanted to know if there was more than what I was experiencing in the world and concept of “church”. Why did Christianity in the book of Acts look so different from what we experience in our modern culture?
Those questions led to a podcast, which led to a book, and then led to a nonprofit ministry/organization.
re/ology is dedicated to assist those who have the same questions. To help those who are trying to navigate the wilderness of faith deconstruction. To teach those ready for the next step. And to equip Jesus disciple-makers with the tools needed to lead/start a new venture.
The word ‘church’ is universally used as the pinnacle of God’s plan through sending His son Jesus to earth. In this book, I am researching the use of the word church – it’s origin – what church means – and how it came to be used. Does it mean what we think it does and have been taught for centuries? Is its usage and concept actually in the Bible?
In this inaugural episode, I lay the foundation to why I started questioning and the journey that I took to discover the real heritage and origin of the word “church”. https://reologylife.com/episodes/reology-episode-1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS
In this episode, I share the issue of a shallow faith that is inherited from the generations before. It isn’t real, and it isn’t what God has in mind. It’s time to investigate the depths of God, Jesus, and the ekklesia. https://reologylife.com/episodes/reology-episode-2.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS
In this episode, I share a concerning growing issue of Christians who are leaving the “church” but not leaving God. It’s time to investigate the depths of God, Jesus, and the ekklesia. Sources: https://dechurched.net/church-refugees/ http://www.patheos.com/blogs/workcited/2015/06/how-to-really-understand-the-pewreport-church-refugees-by-josh-packard-and-ashleigh-hope/ https://www.joshpackard.com/ https://hellochristian.com/7401-why-going-to-church-every-week-matters#.WYDulrC0BC4.facebook https://reologylife.com/episodes/reology-episode-3.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS
In this episode, I raise the questions: Are we supposed to meet on Sunday morning? And what are the elements of the “church” service all about? It’s time to investigate the depths of God, Jesus, and the ekklesia. Sources: http://www.paganchristianity.org/ https://reologylife.com/episodes/reology-episode-4.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS
In this episode, I look at a very popular and commonly mis-interpreted phrase: Don’t take the Lord’s name in vain. Resources: Francis Chan’s thoughts on taking the Lord’s name in vain. https://reologylife.com/episodes/reology-episode-5.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS
This discussion is on the art of making people feel guilty for not going to church. Biblical -or- made up? Or just poor taste? Resources: Friendly Atheist Article https://reologylife.com/episodes/reology-episode-6new.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS
In the midst of the worst pandemic of our generation, the origin of the coronavirus is at the center of discussion. Is COVID-19 a device of God’s divine judgement? Or just par for the course for life on planet earth? https://reologylife.com/episodes/reology-episode-7.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS
Episode 8 is an interview with Dave Farris, leader/pastor/minister of Northstar Pulaski Church. This interview is based upon Dave’s vision to step out in faith to God’s direction of going in a completely different direction from that of the typical church model. Dave and Northstar are attempting to follow the leading of the Holy Spirit…
Episode 9 is an interview with Chris Baron & Tyler Corn, the directors/leaders of Impact – a campus ministry at The University of North Carolina Charlotte. This interview is based upon a new direction that Impact has taken. From being a semi-typical campus ministry to more of a mission to make disciples of Jesus who…
Episode 10: in this episode I will talk about why we as Christians should never be described or labeled as “the church”. It’s not technically correct, historically correct, linguistically correct, nor biblically correct. Take a listen! https://reologylife.com/episodes/reology-episode-10-new.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS
Episode 11: Some would say that you should never be mad at God, He’s the author of life. But when troubles come your way, and you’ve cried out for help to Him multiple times without a reply, can you help the way the feel? https://reologylife.com/episodes/reology-episode-11.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS
Episode 12: Our world is full of different opinions and different views, some even of God and Jesus. But there is no mistaking the actual facts of who God is through Jesus, or the truths of who Jesus was, what He said, and what He was all about. Nor is there any mistaking what He…
Episode 13: If we understand that God makes us ‘righteous’, do we truly understand what that means? In a world filled with ‘self-righteousness’, how do we tell the difference in the two? It starts with understanding the word to its original meaning and purpose. Join me in re-learning the meaning and importance of the word…
Episode 14: This episode is an interview with Joey Durmire from Global City Mission Initiative. Joey is involved in true disciple making via church planting, church resource, and mission training. GCMI is involved in US based mission work, coaching and training disciples to go and form discipleship communities. Take a listen. https://reologylife.com/episodes/reology-episode-14.mp3Podcast: Play in new…
Episode 15: There’s bound to come some trouble in our lives, Jesus wants us to ‘abide’ in Him. That’s sounds easier than what it is, especially when we have no idea what ‘abide’ means. Take a listen, I’ve got some thoughts that might make things easer to understand and to help see the beauty of…
Episode 16: Typically we learn to take care of ourselves. Jesus, though, has another idea – let God provide. Is there such a thing as too much trust? Take a listen, I’ve got some thoughts that might make things easer to understand and to help see that God is a sacrificial parent who is longing…
Episode 17: In the recent shadow of losing my mom, I reflect on the difficulty and weirdness of loss with my friend Dwayne Curry – a Minister of over 29 years. Death is not natural, it wasn’t a part of God’s original blueprint for humans (see the original story in the video below), that’s probably…
Episode 1: We’ve got a brand new series that starts right here. Scott collaborates with Tyler Corn and Chris Baron from Impact Charlotte, an on campus discipling ministry at the University of North Carolina Charlotte (UNCC). This series will cover the many misconceptions that people have about God, Jesus, Christianity, and what it all means…
Episode 2: Continuing with the collaboration with the Impact Charlotte guys, Scott, Tyler Corn and Chris Baron take the next step down the “So They Say” series road of talking about the concept of being a Christian. What is one, what does one do, and where did this all come from?? Take a listen to…
Episode 3: Continuing with the collaboration with the Impact Charlotte guys, Scott, Tyler Corn and Chris Baron take the next step down the “So They Say” series road of talking about the concept of a Messiah. What is one, what does one do, and where did this all come from?? Take a listen to learn…
Episode 4: Continuing with the collaboration with the Impact Charlotte guys, Scott, Tyler Corn and Chris Baron take the next step down the “So They Say” series road of talking about the Messiah, specifically Jesus’ version. What kind of Messiah did He intend to become? Take a listen to learn more. https://reologylife.com/episodes/so-they-say-ep4.mp3Podcast: Play in new…
Episode 5: Ever wonder what all of this God and Jesus stuff has to do with you? Lots of people think that all it comes down to is just going to church. Jesus died so that you could go to church on Sunday mornings. Most people start to realize that that just doesn’t feel right.…
Episode 6: There’s an underlying idea in Christianity that says: “How can you be a Christian if you don’t go to church?” Is this true? Is it biblical? In episode 6 we talk deeper about the not only the English word ‘church’ but also the concept. Popular opinion says that it comes from the Greek…
Episode 7: There are two differing and conflicting concepts of ‘God’s house’: one that says that it’s the building we are all encouraged to go to every Sunday morning, the other is the house that He has built inside of us. Which is the true concept of house? How does that play with the concept…
Episode 8, part 1: Christians have heard it said that the English word ‘church’ comes from the Greek word ‘ekklesia’. This is the word Jesus used to describe what he came to build and die for. In our modern world, and for the last several centuries, we have translated ‘ekklesia’ into the our English word…
Episode 8, part 2: Christians have heard it said that the English word ‘church’ comes from the Greek word ‘ekklesia’. This is the word Jesus used to describe what he came to build and die for. In our modern world, and for the last several centuries, we have translated ‘ekklesia’ into the our English word…
Episode 9: Did you know that all Christians are hypocrites? Well, maybe not all. Episode 9 involves taking a look at the thoughts and discussion over people who are claiming Christianity, but don’t really back it up. Is it fair to make a blanketed statement? Is it fair to lump everyone who claims to be…
Episode 10: Apparently, Christians don’t sin… or so they say. If that’s true, I’m in big trouble! In Episode 10, we take a look at what ‘sin’ means, what humans were created for, and the role that God plays in it all. Were humans created perfect? Were Adam and Eve perfect? What does it even…
Afterthoughts of Episode 10: Hold on, hold on, hold on! There’s more to say! We’ve got extra stuff, extra thoughts, and even extra questions. Take a listen to learn more. Impact Charlotte https://reologylife.com/episodes/so-they-say-ep10-after.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS
Episode 11: So They Say this time focuses on what Church leaders are saying. Why oh why are we continuing to try and make people feel guilty for not going to church?? A question that probably will never find an answer, but we talk about it and a potential solution. Take a listen to learn…
Afterthoughts of Episode 11: Hold on, hold on, hold on! There’s more to say! We’ve got extra stuff, extra thoughts, and even extra questions. Can you truly find deep meaningful relationships in Church? Take a listen to learn more. Impact Charlotte https://reologylife.com/episodes/so-they-say-ep11-after.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS
Welcome to a brand new re/ology podcast series! This is Life! This series, hosted by Tyler & Chris, will hear real life stories from people who are currently going with God, trusting Him through the thick and thin of everything that life on earth can throw at you. Episode One starts with the interview of…
Episode 12: In the So They Say series: we focus on what are saying about God, Jesus, and Christianity. Mainly, all of the misconceptions we have. This episode: Why does it seem like Christians tend to be really judgmental?? It seems weird that people who have had their faults/sins forgiven should be judge-y! Take a…
Welcome to a brand new re/ology podcast mini-series! This is Life! In this series, hosted by Tyler & Chris, you will hear real life stories from people who are currently going with God, trusting Him through the thick and thin of everything that life on earth can throw at you. This is part 2 of…
In the So They Say series: we focus on what are saying about God, Jesus, and Christianity. Mainly, all of the misconceptions we have. This episode: a lot of people have a hard time reading the Bible and understand what it is saying. Some would say that it is not relevant to our modern culture.…
Welcome to a brand new re/ology podcast mini-series! This is Life! In this series, hosted by Tyler & Chris, you will hear real life stories from people who are currently going with God, trusting Him through the thick and thin of everything that life on earth can throw at you. This is part 3 of…
In the So They Say series: we focus on what are saying about God, Jesus, and Christianity. Mainly, all of the misconceptions we have. This episode: some people actually believe that since the Bible was recorded and written down by people, specifically men, that it cannot be trusted as accurate or true. Take a listen…
In the So They Say series: we focus on what are saying about God, Jesus, and Christianity. Mainly, all of the misconceptions we have. Part 2: some people actually believe that since the Bible was recorded and written down by people, specifically men, that it cannot be trusted as accurate or true. Take a listen…
In this episode, we take focus on a rising generation of Christians who are noticing that something just isn’t right when it comes to modern American Christianity. Some call it ‘faith deconstruction’, some call it ‘de-churching’. We call it ‘stirring’. Episode 39 will introduce the concept of ‘stirring’: who is doing it, and why. Take…
