Better Boxes Podcast
Nate Thompson and Daniel Pate
5.0from 6 ratings
- 19
- Episodes
- 6
- Ratings
- 2021
- First episode
About Better Boxes Podcast
Here at Better Boxes we allow questions to shape how we understand human experience and God's narrative.
- Publisher
- Nate Thompson and Daniel Pate
- Category
- religion & spirituality
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 9 Dec 2021
- Latest episode
- 10 Feb 2025
Latest episodes
19 episodes in the feed.
10 Feb 2025
S4 Ep. 1: What is Christology?
What is Christology? Why is it important? Who we believe Jesus to be is a complicated topic when we consider the entire breadth of history. Today we are looking at the New Testament Gospels (and some other ones) to see how the views of who Jesus was differed between these books and why it matters. Christology is something we all have whether we realize it or not. If you have questions don't hesitate to email us at Betterboxespod@gmail.com (http://Betterboxespod@gmail.com/) Join the Facebook community and interact with others as we unpack our faith in an online setting: https:// (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1153930425446836)www.facebook.com/groups/1153930425446836 (http://www.facebook.com/groups/1153930425446836) Show Notes: https:// (https://www.britannica.com/event/Council-of-Chalcedon)www.britannica.com/event/Council-of-Chalcedon (http://www.britannica.com/event/Council-of-Chalcedon) https://www.jstor.org/stable/1201688?seq=12 (https://www.jstor.org/stable/1201688?seq=12) https://www.jstor.org/stable/20004676?read-now=1&seq=8#page_scan_tab_contents (https://www.jstor.org/stable/20004676?read-now=1&seq=8#page_scan_tab_contents) https://open. (https://open.spotify.com/episode/5W0kTMkcBPZKwRAcFUouzz?si=25c21bc9b815407a)spotify.com/episode/5W0kTMkcBPZKwRAcFUouzz?si=25c21bc9b815407a (http://spotify.com/episode/5W0kTMkcBPZKwRAcFUouzz?si=25c21bc9b815407a) Definitions: Christology- “Christian reflection, teaching, and doctrine (https://www.britannica.com/topic/doctrine) concerning Jesus (https://www.britannica.com/biography/Jesus) of Nazareth. Christology is the part of theology (https://www.britannica.com/topic/theology) that is concerned with the nature and work of Jesus, including such matters as the Incarnation (https://www.britannica.com/topic/Incarnation-Jesus-Christ), the Resurrection, and his human and divine natures and their relationship.” (Britannica) Metaphysics- "the branch of philosophy that deals with the first principles of things, including abstract concepts such as being, knowing, substance, cause, identity, time, and space." (Oxford Dictionary)
11 Jun 2024
S3 Ep. 4: What Are the Implications of Our Faith?
Join us as we start to organize our "faith context" box and truly question why it matters to categorize this well. What are the Implications of our faith? There's always a possibility of damaging or healing, breaking or mending, dividing or unifying when it comes to different religious traditions. Today Daniel and Nate explore what makes a tradition worth leaving or staying and helping grow. There's never a one size fits all answer to everyone's situation. Our contexts are different. So it takes self exploration to figure out what is best for each individual's faith experience. Also, sorry Calvinists... Daniel was not able to find the graphs he was talking about. It could have been some information from The New Evangelicals podcast or a Ryan Burge's graph about religion. If you have questions don't hesitate to email us at Betterboxespod@gmail.com (http://Betterboxespod@gmail.com/) Join the Facebook community and interact with others as we unpack our faith in an online setting: https:// (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1153930425446836)www.facebook.com/groups/1153930425446836 (http://www.facebook.com/groups/1153930425446836)
28 May 2024
S3 Ep. 3: What is Faith?
Join us ask we unpack the box of Faith today. Are you certain you are wearing a shirt or do you have faith you have a shirt on? Let's unpack the idea of faith vs certainty and why if we want to live faithfully we should push certainty to the side.
15 Feb 2024
S3 Ep. 2: Why Does Birth Place Matter?
Join us as we unpack the box Fate vs. Chance. In this episode Daniel and Nate discuss the idea of a world led by chance or the world led by predetermined fate. Why this matters is important how we view others across different cultures and backgrounds. We start with a fun discussion on why birth place matters when it comes to where individuals are placed in the world. Laugh with us and enjoy the journey as the conversation has hope filled twists and turns. Here at Better Boxes we allow questions to shape how we understand human experience and God's narrative. Below is a document of all our notes which includes links to our resources. https://docs.google.com/document/d/14UQOB09gAx9jo7CBtWmvtRtT4RZTJmadwp2kgU04-90/edit?usp=sharing (https://docs.google.com/document/d/14UQOB09gAx9jo7CBtWmvtRtT4RZTJmadwp2kgU04-90/edit?usp=sharing) If you have questions don't hesitate to email us at Betterboxespod@gmail.com (http://Betterboxespod@gmail.com/) Join the Facebook community and interact with others as we unpack our faith in an online setting: https:// (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1153930425446836)www.facebook.com/groups/1153930425446836 (http://www.facebook.com/groups/1153930425446836)
29 Jan 2024
S3 Ep. 1: What is a Faith Context?
Join Nate and Daniel in conversation about culture and faith and how our personal contexts matter. Together we will be broaching new topics like self awareness, worldview, how culture affects our faith and how that will impact how we interact with others. Thanks for joining us and hope you enjoy unpacking this box. If you have questions don't hesitate to email us at Betterboxespod@gmail.com (http://Betterboxespod@gmail.com/) Join the Facebook community and interact with others as we unpack our faith in an online setting: https:// (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1153930425446836)www.facebook.com/groups/1153930425446836 (http://www.facebook.com/groups/1153930425446836)
26 Oct 2023
S2 Ep. 5: Q&A Chad Olney
Hey Better Boxes Community! Today Chad Olney joins us for a discussion on the church division series. Join the conversation for laughter, open dialogue, serious church concerns, and hopes for the future of the Church in our world today. If you have questions don't hesitate to email us at Betterboxespod@gmail.com (http://Betterboxespod@gmail.com/) Join the Facebook community and interact with others as we unpack our faith in an online setting: https:// (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1153930425446836)www.facebook.com/groups/1153930425446836 (http://www.facebook.com/groups/1153930425446836)
9 Oct 2023
S2 Ep. 4: Were Nazi's Christian?
Were Nazi's Christians? How could they love Jesus and hate Jews? These Nazis are Crazy! Today we discuss how Christianity was weaponized by the Nazi party. This was an intense conversation about clashing Christian denomination, the mixture of religion and hardcore politics, and division within the Church. Here at Better Boxes we allow questions to shape how we understand human experience and God's narrative. Below is a document of all our notes which includes links to our resources. If you have questions don't hesitate to email us at Betterboxespod@gmail.com (http://Betterboxespod@gmail.com/) Join the Facebook community and interact with others as we unpack our faith in an online setting: https:// (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1153930425446836)www.facebook.com/groups/1153930425446836 (http://www.facebook.com/groups/1153930425446836)
17 Aug 2023
S2 Ep. 3: When Did We Start Killing Each Other
Join us through a conversation of cosmos, technology, and wildly confusing times of the 14 to 16 hundreds when you could get killed for your ideas and convictions. When did we start killing each other just because of theological differences? We tackle two case studies on Michelle Servetus and Felix Mantz who were both killed for beliefs and actions. Also, if anyone is an expert on superconductors please reach out to us through Facebook or email so we can connect! Here we love science but we are not the smartest when it comes to topics like superconductors and all other randomly specific sciences. If you have questions don't hesitate to email us at Betterboxespod@gmail.com (http://Betterboxespod@gmail.com/) Join the Facebook community and interact with others as we unpack our faith in an online setting: https:// (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1153930425446836)www.facebook.com/groups/1153930425446836 (http://www.facebook.com/groups/1153930425446836) Show Notes: https://calvin.edu/centers-institutes/meeter-center/files/resources-page/TheServetusControversy.pdf (https://calvin.edu/centers-institutes/meeter-center/files/resources-page/TheServetusControversy.pdf) https:// (https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/business/the-reformation-eats-its-young_the-anabaptist-felix-manz-meets-a-terrible-end/43485650)www.swissinfo.ch/eng/business/the-reformation-eats-its-young_the-anabaptist-felix-manz-meets-a-terrible-end/43485650 (http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/business/the-reformation-eats-its-young_the-anabaptist-felix-manz-meets-a-terrible-end/43485650) https:// (https://www.britannica.com/summary/Anabaptists)www.britannica.com/summary/Anabaptists (http://www.britannica.com/summary/Anabaptists)
6 Jun 2023
S2 Ep. 2: Did Santa Clause Punch Hitler in the Face at the Nicene Counsel?
Did Santa Clause punch Hitler in the face at the Nicene Counsel? This week we are discussing the different thought strands that were present during the Nicene Council. Just over 300 years after Jesus, and not long after persecution, Christian leaders decide to mix bribery, fist fights, and division into their ideas. What happens in the end with this council? Don't forget to join the Facebook group and send in any questions you have either on Facebook or via email address below: https:// (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1153930425446836)www.facebook.com/groups/1153930425446836 (http://www.facebook.com/groups/1153930425446836) betterboxespod@gmail.com (http://betterboxespod@gmail.com/)
28 Apr 2023
S2 Ep. 1: How Did the Early Church Handle Disagreements?
Join us for a new series as we talk about Church division throughout the years. We will walk through history and varying circumstances as we study how the church handles different opinions and the conflicts that follow. Don't forget to join the Facebook group and send in any questions you have either on Facebook or via email address below: https:// (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1153930425446836)www.facebook.com/groups/1153930425446836 (http://www.facebook.com/groups/1153930425446836) betterboxespod@gmail.com (http://betterboxespod@gmail.com/)
3 Oct 2022
Ep. 8: Series Q&A With Dylan Beeles
Hey Better Boxes Community! It's been a busy summer but we are back at it bringing you our series wrap up of Biblical Literalism with our friend of life and the pod, Dylan Beeles. Join Daniel, Nate, and Dylan as we answer questions you listeners sent in and some that we thought of ourselves. Don't forget to join the Facebook group and send in any questions you have either on Facebook or via email address below: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1153930425446836 (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1153930425446836) betterboxespod@gmail.com (http://betterboxespod@gmail.com)
23 Jun 2022
Ep. 7: How Should We Read the Apostle Paul
How should we take the Apostle Paul today in our modern context? Why do so many people read Paul like he's Jesus? Is that a good thing to do? Join us this week as we explore biblical literalism with Paul. You can find us on Spotify, Google pod, and Apple pod If you have questions don't hesitate to email us at Betterboxespod@gmail.com (http://Betterboxespod@gmail.com) Join the Facebook community and interact with others as we unpack our faith in an online setting: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1153930425446836 (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1153930425446836)
9 Jun 2022
Ep. 6 Can We Read a Gospel Literally?
Join us this week as we ask if we can read the Gospel of Luke literally. How are we to understand Jesus? How are we to understand parables? What happens if we read a Gospel literally? You can find us on Spotify, Google pod, and Apple pod If you have questions don't hesitate to email us at Betterboxespod@gmail.com (http://Betterboxespod@gmail.com) Join the Facebook community and interact with others as we unpack our faith in an online setting: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1153930425446836 (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1153930425446836)
9 May 2022
Ep. 5 Can We Read Psalms Literally?
Join us this week as we discuss biblical literalism in Psalms. There is a balance between poetic truth and literal reading. It's important to know the context and the author, if that's even possible... thanks for joining the conversation! If you have any questions don't forget to email us at Betterboxespod@gmail.com (http://Betterboxespod@gmail.com). Follow us on Spotify, Apple pod, and Google pod and help share the conversations and questions that help grow our faith! Join our Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1153930425446836 (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1153930425446836)
19 Apr 2022
Ep. 4: How Should We Read The Book of Job?
There are a lot of hard concepts that come out of the book of Job in terms of problem of evil, God's character and more. What do those things mean in light of biblical literalism? Join us as we have an open discussion through the book of Job. Join our Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1153930425446836 (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1153930425446836)
25 Mar 2022
Ep. 3: What's Up With Genocide in the Bible?
Would God command a genocide? Does that look like Jesus? What happens if we read passages like this literally? Join us this episode as we talk through 1 Samuel 15! Join our Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1153930425446836 (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1153930425446836)
17 Feb 2022
Ep. 2: Did a Literal Flood Happen in the Bible?
In this two part episode Daniel and Nate discuss the topics of the Flood Narrative and what's commonly referred to as the Amalekite Genocide. Where does a literalist view take us? How can we read these seemingly crude stories and see the same God that is revealed in Jesus? Join us as we allow questions to shape our human understanding and God's narrative! Join our Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1153930425446836 (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1153930425446836)
23 Jan 2022
Ep. 1: Should We Read the Bible Literally
Join us for an intro conversation about the dangers of Biblical Literalism. In this episode Daniel and Nate discuss the problem of reading scripture in this light through the lens of our current cultural context and the context of the past. Join our Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1153930425446836 (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1153930425446836)
9 Dec 2021
Better Boxes Intro
Here at Better Boxes Podcast we allow questions to shape how we understand the human experience and God's narrative. Take a journey with us as we ask deep and meaningful questions about Christianity, spirituality, life, and how we as humans operate in a world that we hope to leave better than we found it. We won't stray away from tough questions, but we want you, the listener, to join us as we unpack specific ideas we have left tucked away in a corner for so long. Let's open those boxes together, let's explore those questions we deemed wasn't worth of our time so long ago, and hopefully along the way we will build Better Boxes. Boxes where we allow for more inclusion, more understanding, more justice, more love in a world filled with so much division. Let's come together as humans trying to learn and do our best.
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