Perspectives
Christian perspectives on culturally relevant topics.
Ep. 48 - Can Predestination and Free Will Coexist?
April 19, 2024 • Bryce Vaught, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund
Is it really possible to hold that both predestination and free will as existing together? How should we respond when different bible passages seem to affirm two conflicting ideas? In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund and Bryce Vaught sit down to consider how we might live in light of this theological tension. Perspectives addresses culturally relevant topics in our world and brings a Biblical perspective to them. We will focus on issues in the area of inference or things not explicitly stated in scripture that Christians have divergent opinions on and talk about them from different perspectives. New episodes every month!
Ep. 47 - Artificial Intelligence's Impact on Our Faith and Life
March 15, 2024 • Dr. Kurt Bjorklund, Jonathan Thiede
In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund and Jonathan Thiede sit down to have a conversation about artificial intelligence. They discuss its impact on our faith and general life and how we should think A.I. from a Biblical perspective. Perspectives addresses culturally relevant topics in our world and brings a Biblical perspective to them. We will focus on issues in the area of inference or things not explicitly stated in scripture that Christians have divergent opinions on and talk about them from different perspectives. New episodes every month!
Ep. 46 - What Is Ash Wednesday All About?
February 14, 2024 • Dan Shields, Brady Randall
In this episode, Dan Shields and Brady Randall sit down to discuss Ash Wednesday, why it is celebrated, and what our heart's posture should be during the season of Lent. Perspectives addresses culturally relevant topics in our world and brings a Biblical perspective to them. We will focus on issues in the area of inference or things not explicitly stated in scripture that Christians have divergent opinions on and talk about them from different perspectives. New episodes every month!
Ep. 45 - Do Politics have a Role in the Church or Pulpit?
January 19, 2024 • Russ Brasher, Jake Williams, Jonathan Thiede
In this episode, Russ Brasher, Jake Williams, and Jonathan Thiede sit down to discuss what role, if any, politics has in the church and in the pulpit. Perspectives addresses culturally relevant topics in our world and brings a Biblical perspective to them. We will focus on issues in the area of inference or things not explicitly stated in scripture that Christians have divergent opinions on and talk about them from different perspectives. New episodes every month!
Ep. 44 - Managing the Stress and Chaos of Christmas
December 15, 2023 • Bryce Vaught, Emily DeAngelo, Cindy Adams
In this episode, Bryce Vaught, Emily DeAngelo, and Cindy Adams discuss experiencing and managing the stress and chaos of the Christmas season. Perspectives addresses culturally relevant topics in our world and brings a Biblical perspective to them. We will focus on issues in the area of inference or things not explicitly stated in scripture that Christians have divergent opinions on and talk about them from different perspectives. New episodes every month!
Ep. 43 - Objections to Orchard Hill Church
November 24, 2023 • Dr. Kurt Bjorklund
In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund talks about and addresses some of the objections that people have to Orchard Hill Church and whether or not they are justified objections. Perspectives addresses culturally relevant topics in our world and brings a Biblical perspective to them. We will focus on issues in the area of inference or things not explicitly stated in scripture that Christians have divergent opinions on and talk about them from different perspectives. New episodes every month! Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 2:55 - Run Like a Business 5:33 - Political/Current Events 9:30 - No Altar Calls 15:26 - Megachurch is Shallow 19:38 - Seeker Sensitive 26:15 - Outro
Ep. 42 - Does the Israel, Hamas Conflict Fulfill Biblical Prophecy?
October 27, 2023 • Dr. Kurt Bjorklund, Bryce Vaught
In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund sits down with Adult Ministry Director, Bryce Vaught, to discuss the recent conflict between Israel and Hamas and if the events happening are a fulfillment of Biblical prophecy. Perspectives addresses culturally relevant topics in our world and brings a Biblical perspective to them. We will focus on issues in the area of inference or things not explicitly stated in scripture that Christians have divergent opinions on and talk about them from different perspectives. New episodes every month!
Ep. 41 - The Church Should Draw Circles, Not Lines (Andy Stanley)
October 13, 2023 • Dr. Kurt Bjorklund, Josh Thomas
In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund sits down with Technical Director, Josh Thomas, to discuss Andy Stanley's recent comments about how the church should be more about creating circles instead of drawing lines. Perspectives addresses culturally relevant topics in our world and brings a Biblical perspective to them. We will focus on issues in the area of inference or things not explicitly stated in scripture that Christians have divergent opinions on and talk about them from different perspectives. New episodes every month!
Ep. 40 - Child Dating Someone I Don't Approve Of
September 8, 2023 • Dr. Kurt Bjorklund, Mike Dunn
In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund sits down with Southpointe Campus Pastor, Mike Dunn, to discuss how parents can approach the situation of their child dating someone they don't approve of. Perspectives addresses culturally relevant topics in our world and brings a Biblical perspective to them. We will focus on issues in the area of inference or things not explicitly stated in scripture that Christians have divergent opinions on and talk about them from different perspectives. New episodes every month!
Ep. 39 - Dealing with a Distant or Aloof Spouse
August 18, 2023 • Dr. Kurt Bjorklund, Stacy Gallagher
In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund sits down with Orchard Hill Counselor, Stacy Gallagher, to discuss how to deal with a distant or aloof spouse. They talk about how to approach the topic, discovery questions to ask, the signs of a problem, and more! Learn more about Orchard Hill Counseling - https://www.orchardhillchurch.com/counseling Perspectives addresses culturally relevant topics in our world and brings a Biblical perspective to them. We will focus on issues in the area of inference or things not explicitly stated in scripture that Christians have divergent opinions on and talk about them from different perspectives. New episodes every month!
Ep. 38 - Empowered Manhood with Mike Hatch
July 21, 2023 • Dr. Kurt Bjorklund, Bryce Vaught, Mike Hatch
In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund and Bryce Vaught sit down with Mike Hatch to discuss his new book, Empowered Manhood, some of the biggest issues facing men today, and how we can address them in a Biblical way. Get a copy of Mike's book - https://tinyurl.com/yck83dh7 Perspectives addresses culturally relevant topics in our world and brings a Biblical perspective to them. We will focus on issues in the area of inference or things not explicitly stated in scripture that Christians have divergent opinions on and talk about them from different perspectives. New episodes every month!
Ep. 37 - Should Christians Boycott Companies to Protest?
June 16, 2023 • Dr. Kurt Bjorklund, Brady Randall
In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund and Brady Randall sit down to discuss boycotting companies. Should Christians be involved in these boycotts? How are Christians to think about spending their money? What message are we sending if we publicly announce a motivation to boycott. Perspectives addresses culturally relevant topics in our world and brings a Biblical perspective to them. We will focus on issues in the area of inference or things not explicitly stated in scripture that Christians have divergent opinions on and talk about them from different perspectives. New episodes every month!
Ep. 36 - Talking about LGBTQ Topics with Your Kids
May 19, 2023 • Dr. Kurt Bjorklund, Dan Irvin, Katie Thomas
In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund, Dan Irvin, Katie Thomas, and Mallory Schreffler sit down to discuss parenting kids through LGBTQ topics, particularly transgenderism. We don't have all the answers but are approaching this conversation as parents who are in the midst of working through these difficult topics. Perspectives addresses culturally relevant topics in our world and brings a Biblical perspective to them. We will focus on issues in the area of inference or things not explicitly stated in scripture that Christians have divergent opinions on and talk about them from different perspectives. New episodes every month! Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 2:28 - Starting the conversation 9:16 - Preparing your own worldview 13:25 - Balancing how to influence your kids 24:50 - Hesitations to have conversations 28:00 - Kids struggling with transgenderism 37:40 - Challenging perspective while still loving 46:00 - Outro
Ep. 35 - What's Disctinctive about Orchard Hill Church? (Part 2)
April 28, 2023 • Dr. Kurt Bjorklund, Dan Shields
In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund and Dan Shields have a conversation about what makes Orchard Hill Church distinct from other churches or branches of Christianity. In this part, the discussion is focused on Hyper-Calvinist, Progressive, and Closed Churches. Perspectives addresses culturally relevant topics in our world and brings a Biblical perspective to them. We will focus on issues in the area of inference or things not explicitly stated in scripture that Christians have divergent opinions on and talk about them from different perspectives. New episodes every month! Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 0:45 - Hyper-Calvinist Churches 14:50 - Progressive Churches 27:25 - Open vs. Closed Churches 33:00 - Outro
Ep. 34 - What's Distinctive about Orchard Hill Church? (Part 1)
March 17, 2023 • Dr. Kurt Bjorklund, Dan Shields
In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund and Dan Shields have a conversation about what makes Orchard Hill Church distinct from other churches or branches of Christianity. In this part, the discussion is focused on Catholic and Charismatic churches. Perspectives addresses culturally relevant topics in our world and brings a Biblical perspective to them. We will focus on issues in the area of inference or things not explicitly stated in scripture that Christians have divergent opinions on and talk about them from different perspectives. New episodes every month! Timestamps 0:00 - Why This Topic? 5:00 - Importance of Theological Differences 7:03 - Primary vs. Secondary Issues of Theology 13:18 - Catholic Church 27:43 - Charismatic Church