- 18
- Episodes
- 5
- Ratings
- 2023
- First episode
About Exploring the Faith
Exploring any question or issue that helps us be more faithful followers of Jesus Christ. exploringthefaith.substack.com (https://exploringthefaith.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast)
- Publisher
- Curt Parton
- Category
- education · religion & spirituality
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 8 Feb 2023
- Latest episode
- 21 Jul 2023
Latest episodes
18 episodes in the feed.
21 Jul 2023
Summer Break
Thank you all so much for your encouragement and support! I'm taking a break to complete an important writing project, but I'll be back with a new series for Exploring the Faith! Curt Parton serves as teaching pastor for The Orchard in Fair Oaks, CA (orchardonline.org (http://orchardonline.org)). Visit exploringthefaith.com (http://exploringthefaith.com) to subscribe to Curt’s weekly newsletter, get the latest news on his upcoming book, and join in the discussion! Get full access to Exploring the Faith at exploringthefaith.substack.com/subscribe (https://exploringthefaith.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)
14 Jul 2023
Is the Bible Really Without Error? Challenges That Don't Work
We've looked at the idea that the Bible can be factually erroneous yet still somehow be spiritually infallible. And we found that claim to be irrational and incoherent. But that doesn't address the challenges of those who reject biblical inerrancy. Are their arguments valid? In this episode, we examine the most common challenges to the inerrancy of Scripture. Curt Parton serves as teaching pastor for The Orchard in Fair Oaks, CA (orchardonline.org (http://orchardonline.org)). Visit exploringthefaith.com (http://exploringthefaith.com) to subscribe to Curt’s weekly newsletter, get the latest news on his upcoming book, and join in the discussion! Get full access to Exploring the Faith at exploringthefaith.substack.com/subscribe (https://exploringthefaith.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)
24 Jun 2023
So Why Should We Trust the Bible?
Do we have valid reasons for accepting the Bible as divinely inspired and reliable? What do we do when we run across a passage in Scripture that seems disturbing or that might be in error? We'll deal with these questions this week. Curt Parton serves as teaching pastor for The Orchard in Fair Oaks, CA (orchardonline.org (http://orchardonline.org)). Visit exploringthefaith.com (http://exploringthefaith.com) to subscribe to Curt’s weekly newsletter, get the latest news on his upcoming book, and join in the discussion! Get full access to Exploring the Faith at exploringthefaith.substack.com/subscribe (https://exploringthefaith.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)
10 Jun 2023
Can the Bible Be Infallible Without Being Error-Free?
Can Scripture be theologically infallible but not inerrant? Is this even a valid option? We'll look at the connection between these two ideas, and how they relate to the divine inspiration of Scripture, in this week's episode. Curt Parton serves as teaching pastor for The Orchard in Fair Oaks, CA (orchardonline.org (http://orchardonline.org)). Visit exploringthefaith.com (http://exploringthefaith.com) to subscribe to Curt’s weekly newsletter, get the latest news on his upcoming book, and join in the discussion! Get full access to Exploring the Faith at exploringthefaith.substack.com/subscribe (https://exploringthefaith.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)
13 May 2023
The Bible: Are We Reading What They Wrote?
When we read the Bible today, are we relying on "translations of translations of translations"? How can we be confident that what we're reading now is what the original biblical authors wrote? We're exploring these issues this week. Note: There won't be an episode next week, but we'll be back May 26! Curt Parton serves as teaching pastor for The Orchard in Fair Oaks, CA (orchardonline.org (http://orchardonline.org)). Visit exploringthefaith.com (http://exploringthefaith.com) to subscribe to Curt’s weekly newsletter, get the latest news on his upcoming book, and join in the discussion! Get full access to Exploring the Faith at exploringthefaith.substack.com/subscribe (https://exploringthefaith.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)
5 May 2023
Do We Need to Know Why We Believe the Bible?
Our first series was about why we can believe in Jesus. We now begin looking at why we should believe in the Bible. This week we'll examine what kind of faith we have in the Bible. (Special thanks to Christalina Brackett and Sebastian Brackett for their help this week!) Curt Parton serves as teaching pastor for The Orchard in Fair Oaks, CA (orchardonline.org (http://orchardonline.org)). Visit exploringthefaith.com (http://exploringthefaith.com) to subscribe to Curt’s weekly newsletter, get the latest news on his upcoming book, and join in the discussion! Get full access to Exploring the Faith at exploringthefaith.substack.com/subscribe (https://exploringthefaith.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)
29 Apr 2023
Special Guest: Mona Brackett from Hope for the Future
This week, I interview special guest Mona Brackett from Hope for the Future. Please go to hopeforthefuture.org to learn more about this amazing ministry, made up entirely of unpaid volunteers! Curt Parton serves as teaching pastor for The Orchard in Fair Oaks, CA (orchardonline.org (http://orchardonline.org)). Visit exploringthefaith.com (http://exploringthefaith.com) to subscribe to Curt’s weekly newsletter, get the latest news on his upcoming book, and join in the discussion! Get full access to Exploring the Faith at exploringthefaith.substack.com/subscribe (https://exploringthefaith.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)
21 Apr 2023
Should We Promote "Judeo-Christian Values"?
Are Christians part of a larger "Judeo-Christian tradition"? Are we all about "Judeo-Christian values"? We'll be taking a closer look at this issue this week. Curt Parton serves as teaching pastor for The Orchard in Fair Oaks, CA (orchardonline.org (http://orchardonline.org)). Visit exploringthefaith.com (http://exploringthefaith.com) to subscribe to Curt’s weekly newsletter, get the latest news on his upcoming book, and join in the discussion! Get full access to Exploring the Faith at exploringthefaith.substack.com/subscribe (https://exploringthefaith.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)
14 Apr 2023
What's a Fundamentalist? (And Am I One?)
We hear more and more talk about Christian "fundamentalists." What exactly is a fundamentalist? Is this a good thing to be? These are the questions we'll be looking at this week. Curt Parton serves as teaching pastor for The Orchard in Fair Oaks, CA (orchardonline.org (http://orchardonline.org)). Visit exploringthefaith.com (http://exploringthefaith.com) to subscribe to Curt’s weekly newsletter, get the latest news on his upcoming book, and join in the discussion! Get full access to Exploring the Faith at exploringthefaith.substack.com/subscribe (https://exploringthefaith.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)
7 Apr 2023
Happy Easter!
Happy Easter from Exploring the Faith! Get full access to Exploring the Faith at exploringthefaith.substack.com/subscribe (https://exploringthefaith.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)
31 Mar 2023
Did Jesus Claim to Be God?
Did the early followers of Jesus believe that he was God? Did Jesus ever claim to be God? This week, we'll look into these questions as we wrap up our series on the historical Jesus. Curt Parton serves as teaching pastor for The Orchard in Fair Oaks, CA (orchardonline.org (http://orchardonline.org)). Visit exploringthefaith.com (http://exploringthefaith.com) to subscribe to Curt’s weekly newsletter, get the latest news on his upcoming book, and join in the discussion! Get full access to Exploring the Faith at exploringthefaith.substack.com/subscribe (https://exploringthefaith.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)
24 Mar 2023
Did Jesus Really Rise from the Dead?
Did Jesus really rise from the dead? Is there historical evidence for the resurrection of Jesus Christ? Why did the early Christians believe this, and what does this mean for us today? What about common challenges to the resurrection? We explore all of these questions in this episode. Curt Parton serves as teaching pastor for The Orchard in Fair Oaks, CA (orchardonline.org (http://orchardonline.org)). Visit exploringthefaith.com (http://exploringthefaith.com) to subscribe to Curt’s weekly newsletter, get the latest news on his upcoming book, and join in the discussion! Get full access to Exploring the Faith at exploringthefaith.substack.com/subscribe (https://exploringthefaith.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)
17 Mar 2023
What Can We Know About the Historical Jesus?
We've seen why the early Christians accepted the New Testament Gospels, but does that mean we should accept them as historically valid? How much should we trust them today? In this episode, we'll be seeking answers to these questions, and also examining the "Jesus Seminar" to see what we can learn from critics of the New Testament Gospels. Curt Parton serves as teaching pastor for The Orchard in Fair Oaks, CA (orchardonline.org (http://orchardonline.org)). Visit exploringthefaith.com (http://exploringthefaith.com) to subscribe to Curt’s weekly newsletter, get the latest news on his upcoming book, and join in the discussion! Get full access to Exploring the Faith at exploringthefaith.substack.com/subscribe (https://exploringthefaith.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)
10 Mar 2023
Which Gospels Should We Trust?
The early Christians accepted the New Testament Gospels of Jesus, but rejected others such as the "Gospel of Thomas" and the "Gospel of Peter." Why did they accept some, but reject others? What standard did they use to evaluate Gospel accounts of Jesus? Join us as we answer these questions. Curt Parton serves as teaching pastor for The Orchard in Fair Oaks, CA (orchardonline.org (http://orchardonline.org)). Visit exploringthefaith.com (http://exploringthefaith.com) to subscribe to Curt’s weekly newsletter, get the latest news on his upcoming book, and join in the discussion! Get full access to Exploring the Faith at exploringthefaith.substack.com/subscribe (https://exploringthefaith.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)
3 Mar 2023
Did Jesus Really Exist?
Was Jesus an actual historical person who lived in first century Galilee and Judea, or is he just a myth? Was the story of Christ copied from pagan religions of the day? In this episode, we search out answers to these questions. Curt Parton serves as teaching pastor for The Orchard in Fair Oaks, CA (orchardonline.org (http://orchardonline.org)). Visit exploringthefaith.com (http://exploringthefaith.com) to subscribe to Curt’s weekly newsletter, get the latest news on his upcoming book, and join in the discussion! Get full access to Exploring the Faith at exploringthefaith.substack.com/subscribe (https://exploringthefaith.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)
24 Feb 2023
Is Christianity a Blind Leap of Faith?
Can everyone have their own "truth"? Does it not matter what's actually true as long as we sincerely believe? What is the basis for our faith? Curt Parton serves as teaching pastor for The Orchard in Fair Oaks, CA (orchardonline.org (http://orchardonline.org)). Visit exploringthefaith.com (http://exploringthefaith.com) to subscribe to Curt’s weekly newsletter, get the latest news on his upcoming book, and join in the discussion! Get full access to Exploring the Faith at exploringthefaith.substack.com/subscribe (https://exploringthefaith.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)
17 Feb 2023
How Can We Talk About Polarizing Issues?
We all know our society is polarized. We deal with it all the time. So how can we talk about important issues without it turning into a hostile argument? Curt Parton serves as teaching pastor for The Orchard in Fair Oaks, CA (orchardonline.org (http://orchardonline.org)). Visit exploringthefaith.com (http://exploringthefaith.com) to subscribe to Curt’s weekly newsletter, get the latest news on his upcoming book, and join in the discussion! Get full access to Exploring the Faith at exploringthefaith.substack.com/subscribe (https://exploringthefaith.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)
8 Feb 2023
Introducing a New Podcast
It's challenging to be a Christian in our world today. We need to know what we believe, why we believe it, and how to genuinely live out what we believe every day. Join us as we explore any question or issue that helps us be more faithful as followers of Jesus Christ. Curt Parton serves as teaching pastor for The Orchard in Fair Oaks, CA (orchardonline.org). Visit exploringthefaith.com (http://exploringthefaith.com) to subscribe to Curt’s weekly newsletter, get the latest news on his upcoming book, and join in the discussion! Get full access to Exploring the Faith at exploringthefaith.substack.com/subscribe (https://exploringthefaith.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)
Reach and audience
Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.
- Apple Podcasts (US)
- 5.0 / 5
- 5 ratings
Host of Exploring the Faith?
Claim your podcast to manage its listing and keep your show details accurate.
Pod Engine is an independent podcast discovery and analytics service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by this podcast. Artwork and show content belong to their owners. Full legal notice.
Explore this show
Podcast research with Pod Engine