Finding a Healthy Church
A how-to series on finding, joining, and belonging to a healthy church after leaving fundamentalism.
9 episodesA series — listed in order
56. Help! I Need a Church: An Interview with Dr. Jim Newheiser
In this episode James and Jon sit down with Dr. Jim Newheiser of the Reformed Theological Seminary and director of the IBCD and discuss his mini book Help! I Need a Church and some practical help for those leaving the IFB on what to look for in a church.
Link for Jim Newheiser: ibcd.org/presenter/jim-newheiser
Link for the mini book: www.amazon.com/Help-Need-Church-LifeLine-Mini-books-ebook/dp/B01N12ULZP/ref=sr_1_1?crid=WEVF3OUFGYD3&dchild=1&keywords=Help+I+need+a+church&qid=1635391583&sprefix=help+i+need+a+church%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-1 ;
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139. Freedom In Finding A Church - Part 1 - What is a Church?
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140. Freedom In Finding A Church - Part 2 - Church Membership
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142. Freedom In Finding A Church - Part 3 - Church Discipline
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143. Freedom In Finding A Church - Part 4 - Church Ordinances
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145. Freedom In Finding A Church - Part 5 - Church Gathered
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159. Canceled In The IFB - Olivia Harding (We Are One Podcast)
In a world today where it is liberating to cancel someone or something. We dive deep into the story of Olivia and how we can help others.
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171. Fundamental Footprints - A Personal Story under Bob Gray Sr - James Spurgeon Interview
James was a student under Bob Gray in the 80's and 90's and came to share of his experience with the Longview Movement.
His book - www.amazon.com/dp/B0DZV12M4W/ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_apin_dp_94BE7C3C2R3CDGJW2SMS
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173. Fundamental Footprints - The Joseph Oakes Interview - Testimony from BJU
In this episode of Fundamental Footprints, we sit down with Joseph Oakes to explore his academic journey from Bob Jones University (BJU) to earning a Ph.D. and teaching at Virginia Tech. Joseph reflects candidly on his time at BJU, offering insight into the academic rigor that shaped his trajectory and prepared him for graduate-level work at NC State.
While many discussions about BJU often focus on its cultural and institutional controversies, Joseph brings a nuanced perspective, spotlighting the strength of the university’s educational programs—particularly in the sciences. He credits the training he received at BJU as foundational, not only for his success in obtaining advanced degrees but also for his effectiveness as a university-level instructor today.
Throughout the conversation, Joseph shares how the discipline, structure, and expectations at BJU gave him an academic edge, especially when transitioning into secular higher education environments. His story challenges some of the broad-brush criticisms of fundamentalist institutions by highlighting the positive, lasting impact that a quality education—regardless of its ideological packaging—can have on a student’s life and calling.
Listeners will come away with a deeper understanding of the complexities within Christian higher education, and how God’s calling can work through unexpected paths. Joseph’s journey is a testament to academic excellence, personal growth, and the power of perseverance.
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