Is the Bible really as simple as we've made it? In this powerful message, Shane Willard unpacks why so many people are deconstructing their faith - not because they’re walking away from Jesus, but because they’re wrestling with how we’ve interpreted Scripture.00:00 - Intro & July Update 00:52 - Sermons by Shane Willard Explained 03:12 - Why the Bible Is Under Attack 07:21 - What Needs Deconstructing 10:25 - Problems with Static Bible Reading 12:21 - The Bible's Historical Arc 18:02 - Genre Confusion & Biblical Interpretation 24:40 - Questions About Hell, Heaven, & More 29:40 - Is the Bible Simple? 32:00 - Understanding the Book of Job 40:00 - Wisdom Literature & Suffering 43:00 - Deuteronomy & Problematic Passages 53:00 - God and Genocide in Psalm 137 54:00 - How to Read the Bible Faithfully
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234. Shane Willard "How To Read Scripture Without Missing The Point"
In this special episode of Two Pastors and a Mic, we share a thought-provoking message from Shane Willard that challenges the way many of us were taught to read the Bible.Is the Bible simple, clear, and static - or is it ancient, diverse, and complex? Shane dives deep into the nature of inspiration, why Jesus and Paul approached Scripture so radically, and how truth is better understood through three layers: literal, symbolic, and evental.00:00 - Welcome & Housekeeping 01:04 - Introducing Shane Willard's Sermons 02:45 - Why Share Shane's Messages 03:11 - Opening Affirmation on Scripture 04:37 - Paul & Jesus on Inspiration 06:00 - Jesus' Radical Acts of Compassion 08:15 - Meaning of Inspiration 09:15 - Breath, Inspire, and Expire 10:36 - The Bible as Ancient, Diverse, Complex 13:33 - Three Layers of Truth: Literal, Symbolic, Evental 17:06 - The Meaning of the Cross 19:55 - The Power of Personal Meaning 22:28 - Levels of Engagement with Scripture 25:08 - Stories of Disobedience and Tragedy 27:06 - Descriptive vs Prescriptive Scripture 28:05 - Use of Fiction and External Literature 28:47 - Contradictions & Evolving Views 30:07 - Voices in Scripture: Victim, Accuser, Christ 31:11 - How the Early Church Read Scripture 31:51 - The Five Guiding Rules of Interpretation 33:07 - Biblical vs Christ-Centered Society 34:36 - Genre-Specific Interpretation 35:18 - Incarnational Nature of Scripture 35:38 - The Bible as a Pilgrimage Story 36:22 - Examples of Genre and Literary Devices 37:42 - Human Voice in Scripture 39:49 - Doubting an Unworthy Image of Jesus 40:10 - Break Before Next Session
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233. Shane Willard "Digging Deeper Wells"
In this powerful message from Shane Willard, originally shared at the CIM Network Conference hosted by Hill City Church, we explore one of the most challenging and freeing questions for the Church today: Are we building fences to keep people out, or digging wells to draw people in?Using the story of the Ethiopian eunuch in Acts 8, Shane unpacks what it means to move from a fence-based to a well-based faith - where inclusion, love, and transformation take priority over exclusion and rule-keeping. This teaching will stretch your perspective, challenge old paradigms, and inspire you to reimagine what it means to be a follower of Jesus in today’s world.00:00 - Intro & Podcast Update01:14 - Why We’re Sharing Shane Willard’s Sermons02:54 - Shane’s Opening & Vision for the Weekend06:48 - Two Framing Stories10:46 - From Fences to Wells11:13 - Acts 8 and the Eunuch's Question17:05 - Fence-Based vs. Well-Based Paradigms23:03 - The Unexpected Fruit in Ethiopia23:47 - 10 Contrasts Between Fence & Well-Based Churches27:06 - Hiddenness vs. Honesty in Church Culture28:09 - Measuring Distance vs. Direction31:24 - The Atheist Door Greeter Story33:04 - Legal Transaction vs. Way of Life36:12 - Heaven Now, Not Just Someday37:01 - God for Me vs. God for the World39:06 - From ‘Saved’ to ‘Thirsty’40:09 - What Makes a Thirsty Culture?41:47 - Jesus Redefines Access at the Temple43:30 - Wrestling With Application47:56 - Are We Digging Wells or Building Fences?49:06 - Final Blessing & Challenge
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232. "Enough Already" - Channock's Book Release
In this episode, we celebrate the release of Channock's first book, Enough Already. Hear the behind-the-scenes journey of writing, the emotional breakthroughs along the way, and why this legacy project matters. Whether you're an aspiring author or just love a good redemption story, this one will inspire you.00:00 - Intro & Birthday Shoutout00:51 - The Book Is Officially Live!01:52 - Why Channock Wrote "Enough Already"03:16 - Accountability and the 3-Year Delay04:49 - The Shancock Bante Alter Ego06:32 - Wrestling with Identity and Freedom08:00 - Writing Process and Chapter Development10:45 - Tools and Help Along the Way12:21 - Misconceptions About Shancock Bante13:54 - Childhood, Church Trauma, and Expectations15:00 - Creating the Book Outline16:06 - The War Room Milestone17:36 - Editing, Reordering, and Final Chapter19:05 - Favorite and Hardest Chapters to Write21:00 - Full Chapter Titles Overview23:22 - Chapter Highlights and Reflections25:02 - Title Meaning: Enough Already26:16 - A Bold and Vulnerable Confession27:00 - Final Thoughts and Encouragement
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231. Jamie Englehart
In this episode, we sit down with Jamie Englehart to talk grace, identity, emotional health, and spiritual growth. Jamie unpacks the difference between objective and subjective truth and shares why emotional healing is essential before spiritual maturity. We also discuss Channock’s new book Enough Already - launching June 25 on Amazon!Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe.00:00 - Intro & Book Launch01:21 - Jamie Englehart Joins the Conversation03:27 - Jamie’s Impact and Ministry Heart04:25 - Objective vs Subjective Truth07:04 - Faith, Healing, and Experiencing Truth10:03 - True Gospel and Experiential Transformation11:09 - Advice for Young Leaders13:05 - Emotional Health Before Theology17:01 - Study People, Not Just Theology19:48 - Fathers Meet Needs, Not All Needs20:59 - What Hills Are You Willing to Die On?26:59 - All Are Children of God27:59 - Upcoming Africa Trip & Staying Grounded29:46 - Follow Jamie & Final Words30:04 - Outro
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