Out of Oz

About Out of Oz

From BLDG 28 Church, Out of Oz is a podcast about the intersection of Christianity and culture. Hosts Peter Tragos and Aaron Currin are joined weekly by a rotating panel of guests to examine the fantasies and fallacies of modern Christianity with courage, conviction, and compassion. New episodes drop every Monday.

Publisher

BLDG 28 Church

Category

education · religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

14 Oct 2020

Latest episode

1 May 2023

Latest episodes

82 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   1 May 2023

   Is Yoga Demonic?

   Yoga has been a popular form of exercise and relaxation for many decades in the United States. While some practice yoga purely for the physical benefits, many have been introduced to the spiritual side of yoga and its origins. The practice of yoga and the poses that are done in classes are connected to Eastern religions such as Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. Because of these origins, many Christians feel as though it is idolatry to participate in yoga, while others see it as nothing more than an exercise class. Today, we will unpack the question, is yoga demonic? This week, Dani, Aaron, and guest-host Jenna Hart Shaffer discuss: [02:52] - What is Jenna’s experience with yoga, specifically as an instructor? [07:35] - What are the common concerns or dangers for a Christian participating in yoga? [15:27] - Is it possible to do yoga for exercise only and not participate in the spiritual side of it? [17:38] - Do the origins make it bad? Is it any different than Halloween or the Enneagram? [29:55] - Is there any way to participate in the practice while still glorifying God? What if Christians don't feel convicted about it? [37:13] - Are there any slivers of truth that could be found in yoga as we traditionally understand it? Guest Hosts Dani Van Nortwick Jenna Hart Shaffer Links Watch Out of Oz on YouTube Holy Yoga Out of Oz 0401: Should Christians Redeem or Reject Culture? Subscribe Out of Oz Podcast Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Stay in touch BLDG 28 Church BLDG 28 on Facebook BLDG 28 on Instagram BLDG 28 on YouTube

2. 

   24 Apr 2023

   Should Christians Be Concerned With Artistic Beauty?

   Why are truth and beauty set at odds with each other in the Christian community? It is human nature to be attracted to beautiful things, beautiful places, and beautiful people. It is part of the Imago Dei. As Christians, we know that God has wired us intricately and he has designed us to appreciate and desire beauty for a purpose. In Scripture, we have examples of gazing upon the beauty of the Lord, appreciating the wonder of creation, adoring the beauty of a spouse, and constructing extravagant temples for worship. How can we apply these biblical principles to modern Christian life? How much emphasis should Christians and churches place on the arts compared to other efforts? Should be concerned with artistic beauty? This week, Dani, Aaron, and guest-host Nate Currin discuss: [04:39] - Is the characteristic of God's beauty as important as His other characteristics? [15:23] - How is beauty in the church misunderstood? Is it shallow or superficial to care about? [22:12] - Why do you think there's so little focus on God's beauty compared to His other attributes within the church? [27:50] - How would you respond to people who don’t understand why a church needs designers or a creative team? [30:11] - What does concern or appreciation for beauty as a Christian look like practically? Guest Hosts Nate Currin Dani Van Nortwick Links Watch Out of Oz on YouTube Rembrandt Is in the Wind by Russ Ramsey Subscribe Out of Oz Podcast Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Stay in touch BLDG 28 Church BLDG 28 on Facebook BLDG 28 on Instagram BLDG 28 on YouTube

3. 

   17 Apr 2023

   What Is Your Advice for Young Christians?

   Experiencing salvation is a moment or period of time that most of us remember vividly. It is usually a time of extreme love for Christ and passion for the Gospel. And yet, this incredible phase can also be filled with crippling doubts and questions regarding beliefs and the practicality of living as a new creation. So today we are taking ourselves back to when we were first redeemed, and unpacking the advice we wish we were given, and our advice for young Christians today. This week, Dani, Aaron, and guest-host Adam Powers discuss: [04:23] - What should young Christians do with the emotional high that often comes with becoming a Christian? How can young Christians keep the love of Christ alive inside of them? [12:06] - What advice would you give to young Christians struggling with the temptation to live the way they used to? [26:58] - If you were going to give a young Christian one word of advice, what would it be? [27:45] - Is the church really important for young Christians? [31:38] - Is baptism really important for new Christians? [33:55] - What books of the Bible (and what other Christian books) would you recommend for young Christians? Guest Hosts Adam Powers Dani Van Nortwick Links Watch Out of Oz on YouTube SonRise Community Church Martyn Lloyd-Jones John Piper Tim Keller Martin Luther Philip Melanchthon C. S. Lewis Cyprian Augustine Resources for new believers Holiness by Adam Powers The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan Surviving Religion 101 by Michael Kruger Subscribe Out of Oz Podcast Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Stay in touch BLDG 28 Church BLDG 28 on Facebook BLDG 28 on Instagram BLDG 28 on YouTube

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