Family Discussion

The Local Church

In this episode, Marcos and Lisa discuss the primacy of the local church when discussing contentious issues in the Christian world.

Interview: Women in Theological Conversation with Rachel Green Miller

Rachel Green Miller, author of "Beyond Authority and Submission: Woman and Men in Marriage, Church, and Society" and co-host of the "Theology Gals" podcast, joins Marcos and Lisa to discuss the challenges women face when they engage in theological discussion and biblical scholarship.

The Spirituality of the Church Redux

Lisa and Marcos reflect on last week's discussion about the Spirituality of the Church. When is it appropriate to invoke the doctrine? How is abuse of the doctrine avoided? 

Interview: The Spirituality of the Church with Sean Michael Lucas

Sean Michael Lucas is the first ever guest on Family Discussion! Listen in as Sean educates Marcos and Lisa on the doctrine called the Spirituality of the Church, explains ways it has been abused in the past, and looks toward a more consistent application of the doctrine. 

Sola vs. Solo Scriptura

What is the protestant doctrine of Sola Scriptura? How does it differ from Solo Scriptura? And how does this distinction help us to speak about contentious issues from the right perspective? Listen as Lisa and Marcos dive in.

Common Grace

In this episode, Lisa and Marcos talk about common grace and how different approaches to the doctrine could lead to different perspectives on social issues.

False Gospels

Lisa and Marcos discuss versions of the "Gospel" that veer outside Christian orthodoxy. From well-known false gospels to more subtle constructs, false gospels be subtly working their way into the church?

Kanye and Relevant

A Current Events Episode: What does the response to Kanye West have in common with the shakeup at Relevant? Lisa and Marcos Discuss. Note: This episode was recorded before Relevant's CEO took a sabbatical in response to the controversy.

What is the Gospel?

Is the Gospel narrow? Is it broad? Are the two options mutually exclusive? Marcos and Lisa find that though they disagree on the parameters of the Gospel, there is much they actually agree on.

The State of Christian Discourse

Why are Christians struggling to disagree well? What are some of the reasons that keep Christians from finding common ground? Lisa and Marcos explore.