House of Learning Podcast

What Happened at the Cross?

We’re all familiar with phrases like ‘Jesus died for me on the cross’ and ‘Jesus died to save me.’ But the million-dollar question is… how? Join us as we delve into the most common Western answer — penal substitution — and juxtapose this with insights from other parts of Christian history and culture.

 

Lots of books to recommend this week:

Approaching the Atonement by Crisp

The day the Revolution Began by NT Wright

Recovering the Scandal of the Cross by Baker & Green

The Mosaic of Atonement by McNall

Atonement by Stump

 

Thanks for listening to this episode of the House of Learning podcast.

This podcast is produced by A Jesus Church College, based at Westside: A Jesus Church in Portland Oregon.

AJC College train and mobilize the next generation of Kingdom leaders through an accredited four-year degree in Biblical Studies with an emphasis in Leadership and Formation, combining classroom learning with mentoring and ministry apprenticeship, for a third of the cost of traditional college.

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Are Tithes for Today?

Churches don’t always do a lot of Bible teaching about giving and tithing… but the Bible has a lot to say! Giving is a massive part of Christian life, so we often miss out on the encouraging stuff the Bible lays out about its importance and benefits. Join Richard, Amber and Greg as they unpack some key verses, and share their own experiences of how God used giving in their lives.

Thanks for listening to this episode of the House of Learning podcast.

This podcast is produced by A Jesus Church College, based at Westside: A Jesus Church in Portland Oregon.

AJC College train and mobilize the next generation of Kingdom leaders through an accredited four-year degree in Biblical Studies with an emphasis in Leadership and Formation, combining classroom learning with mentoring and ministry apprenticeship, for a third of the cost of traditional college.

To find out more, go to ajccollege.org, or follow us on Instagram or Facebook, to find out if this is where God could be calling you to explore your calling.

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How Should You Respond to Fear?

“Do not be afraid” is a frequent phrase in the Bible, but we all encounter fear. Is something wrong? No… then how can we understand fear and respond well – especially as Jesus followers! Join Richard, Dave and Heather as they chat through this emotion called fear, it’s effects, and what you can do when it comes knocking.

Thanks for listening to this episode of the House of Learning podcast.

This podcast is produced by A Jesus Church College, based at Westside: A Jesus Church in Portland Oregon.

AJC College train and mobilize the next generation of Kingdom leaders through an accredited four-year degree in Biblical Studies with an emphasis in Leadership and Formation, combining classroom learning with mentoring and ministry apprenticeship, for a third of the cost of traditional college.

To find out more, go to ajccollege.org, or follow us on Instagram or Facebook, to find out if this is where God could be calling you to explore your calling.

If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review, subscribe, and share with someone.

And if you have a question you’d like us to chat about, please let us know!

You can email us at podcast@ajccollege.org. If you can, send us a 20 second audio recording saying who you are and where you are from, along with your question, and we’d love to include it in a future episode.

Biblical Fear

In an age where culture can be dominated by fear, we’re going through a season ripe with even more! So what does the Bible say about fear: is it all bad? Join us as we use the Bible to get a handle on the complexities of fear, and pick up some big themes about responding to fear.

Thanks for listening to this episode of the House of Learning podcast.

This podcast is produced by A Jesus Church College, based at Westside: A Jesus Church in Portland Oregon.

AJC College train and mobilize the next generation of Kingdom leaders through an accredited four-year degree in Biblical Studies with an emphasis in Leadership and Formation, combining classroom learning with mentoring and ministry apprenticeship, for a third of the cost of traditional college.

To find out more, go to ajccollege.org, or follow us on Instagram or Facebook, to find out if this is where God could be calling you to explore your calling.

If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review, subscribe, and share with someone.

And if you have a question you’d like us to chat about, please let us know!

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Sabbath

Have you ever felt like perfect Christians spend all of a sabbath day, once a week, locked in solitude praying and fasting… or something else equally daunting? Well this week we unpack what God says about sabbath, and begin a season of exploring what it can look like to different people in different seasons.

To follow with us as we explore sabbath, check out this page where we’ll be posting Scripture meditations, testimonies and more every week - westsideajc.org/sabbath 

We’ve got a couple of book recommendations if you want to dive into learning more:

• The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer
• Subversive Sabbath by AJ Swoboda 

Thanks for listening to this episode of the House of Learning podcast.

This podcast is produced by A Jesus Church College, based at Westside: A Jesus Church in Portland Oregon.

AJC College train and mobilize the next generation of Kingdom leaders through an accredited four-year degree in Biblical Studies with an emphasis in Leadership and Formation, combining classroom learning with mentoring and ministry apprenticeship, for a third of the cost of traditional college.

To find out more, go to ajccollege.org, or follow us on Instagram or Facebook, to find out if this is where God could be calling you to explore your calling.

If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review, subscribe, and share with someone.

And if you have a question you’d like us to chat about, please let us know!

You can email us at podcast@ajccollege.org. If you can, send us a 20-second audio recording saying who you are and where you are from, along with your question, and we’d love to include it in a future episode.

Story of God - Renewal

It’s time for our last act of the story – Jesus arrives! So, how does Jesus affect the ruts humanity are trapped in? And if Jesus is so amazing, how come lots of the world is still really crummy? Join us as we chat through the difference Jesus makes when he comes… and the rest of the difference he’ll make when he comes again.

If you are journeying through this with us at Westside: A Jesus Church, make sure you check out https://westsideajc.org/storyofgod to make the most of the resources we have for exploring what God wants to show you in this season!

Thanks for listening to this episode of the House of Learning podcast.

This podcast is produced by A Jesus Church College, based at Westside: A Jesus Church in Portland Oregon.

AJC College train and mobilize the next generation of Kingdom leaders through an accredited four-year degree in Biblical Studies with an emphasis in Leadership and Formation, combining classroom learning with mentoring and ministry apprenticeship, for a third of the cost of traditional college.

To find out more, go to ajccollege.org, or follow us on Instagram or Facebook, to find out if this is where God could be calling you to explore your calling.

If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review, subscribe, and share with someone.

And if you have a question you’d like us to chat about, please let us know!

You can email us at podcast@ajccollege.org. If you can, send us a 20 second audio recording saying who you are and where you are from, along with your question, and we’d love to include it in a future episode.

Story of God - Redemption

Adam and Eve were exiled from the garden, and things got bad fast! Where does that leave humanity – are things as dark as dark can be? Is God still in the frame, or have humans walked away? This week we talk about the human condition, and how God keeps on chasing broken humans down… but it never quite works right, and we’re left waiting for more.

If you are journeying through this with us at Westside: A Jesus Church, make sure you check out https://westsideajc.org/storyofgod to make the most of the resources we have for exploring what God wants to show you in this season!

Thanks for listening to this episode of the House of Learning podcast.

This podcast is produced by A Jesus Church College, based at Westside: A Jesus Church in Portland Oregon.

AJC College train and mobilize the next generation of Kingdom leaders through an accredited four-year degree in Biblical Studies with an emphasis in Leadership and Formation, combining classroom learning with mentoring and ministry apprenticeship, for a third of the cost of traditional college.

To find out more, go to ajccollege.org, or follow us on Instagram or Facebook, to find out if this is where God could be calling you to explore your calling.

If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review, subscribe, and share with someone.

And if you have a question you’d like us to chat about, please let us know!

You can email us at podcast@ajccollege.org. If you can, send us a 20 second audio recording saying who you are and where you are from, along with your question, and we’d love to include it in a future episode.

Story of God - Fall

When Eve and Adam take a piece of fruit the story of God takes a massive twist. But, is it all doom and gloom? Do Humans become enemies of God? Or is there still a redeeming light of goodness burning bright in this act of the story? Join us as we explore some of the details of the Fall.

If you are journeying through this with us at Westside: A Jesus Church, make sure you check out https://westsideajc.org/storyofgod to make the most of the resources we have for exploring what God wants to show you in this season!

Thanks for listening to this episode of the House of Learning podcast.

This podcast is produced by A Jesus Church College, based at Westside: A Jesus Church in Portland Oregon.

AJC College train and mobilize the next generation of Kingdom leaders through an accredited four-year degree in Biblical Studies with an emphasis in Leadership and Formation, combining classroom learning with mentoring and ministry apprenticeship, for a third of the cost of traditional college.

To find out more, go to ajccollege.org, or follow us on Instagram or Facebook, to find out if this is where God could be calling you to explore your calling.

If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review, subscribe, and share with someone.

And if you have a question you’d like us to chat about, please let us know!

You can email us at podcast@ajccollege.org. If you can, send us a 20 second audio recording saying who you are and where you are from, along with your question, and we’d love to include it in a future episode.

Story of God - Creation

There are so many versions of God’s story… well, there’s one Bible – but so many wrong ways of telling the story contained in it! Join us for a new series where we explore who God says we are in this great story we live in, and rethink our expectations of God and ourselves.

If you are journeying through this with us at Westside: A Jesus Church, make sure you check out https://westsideajc.org/storyofgod to make the most of the resources we have for exploring what God wants to show you in this season!

Thanks for listening to this episode of the House of Learning podcast.

This podcast is produced by A Jesus Church College, based at Westside: A Jesus Church in Portland Oregon.

AJC College train and mobilize the next generation of Kingdom leaders through an accredited four-year degree in Biblical Studies with an emphasis in Leadership and Formation, combining classroom learning with mentoring and ministry apprenticeship, for a third of the cost of traditional college.

To find out more, go to ajccollege.org, or follow us on Instagram or Facebook, to find out if this is where God could be calling you to explore your calling.

If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review, subscribe, and share with someone.

And if you have a question you’d like us to chat about, please let us know!

You can email us at podcast@ajccollege.org. If you can, send us a 20 second audio recording saying who you are and where you are from, along with your question, and we’d love to include it in a future episode.

Calling Stories

We’ve explored the theology of calling, but what’s it actually like to ‘be called?’ From punk rock to sales, philosophy to ministry, and church to academia, join Richard, Amber and Tim as they chat through their experiences of wrestling through questions of vocation and calling, what God had to say, and what it looked like to respond.

Thanks for listening to this episode of the House of Learning podcast.

This podcast is produced by A Jesus Church College, based at Westside: A Jesus Church in Portland Oregon.

AJC College train and mobilize the next generation of Kingdom leaders through an accredited four-year degree in Biblical Studies with an emphasis in Leadership and Formation, combining classroom learning with mentoring and ministry apprenticeship, for a third of the cost of traditional college.

To find out more, go to ajccollege.org, or follow us on Instagram or Facebook, to find out if this is where God could be calling you to explore your calling.

If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review, subscribe, and share with someone.

And if you have a question you’d like us to chat about, please let us know!

You can email us at podcast@ajccollege.org. If you can, send us a 20 second audio recording saying who you are and where you are from, along with your question, and we’d love to include it in a future episode.