Seminary Reacts

Does God punish people through chronic illness? Professor Reacts to Reddit

Seminary Reacts asks professors and scholars to respond to questions and stories posted on Reddit about Christianity, religion, and what it means to be Mennonite. In this episode, our guest is Janeen Bertsche Johnson, who is a Campus Pastor, Admissions Counselor, Alumni Director, and Core Adjunct Faculty at Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary (AMBS). Janeen addresses questions related to worship, shame, God's judgment, God's punishment, and living with chronic illness.

Taking Jesus Seriously! Politics & Faith! Shane Claiborne Reacts to Reddit

Seminary Reacts asks professors and scholars to respond to questions and stories posted on Reddit about Christianity, religion, and what it means to be Mennonite. This episode’s guest is Shane Claiborne, a speaker, activist, and author, and one of the founders of the Red Letter Christians movement. Shane Claiborne responds to questions about being a believer in the present time, about struggling to be more loving toward those who hold different views, and about keeping going and not losing hope in the current state of the world.

AI, Space & Musicals? Professor Reacts to Reddit

Seminary Reacts asks professors and scholars to respond to questions and stories posted on Reddit about Christianity, religion, and what it means to be Mennonite. This episode’s guest is Brent Graber, Director of Information Technology at Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary (AMBS). Brent responds to questions about AI, Space and Musicals … (the three most important things)

Is God real? Professor Reacts to Reddit

Seminary Reacts asks professors and scholars to respond to questions and stories posted on Reddit about Christianity, religion, and what it means to be Mennonite. This episode’s guest is Jamie Pitts, professor of Anabaptist Studies at Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary (AMBS). Jamie responds to questions about how you can know that God is real and whether there is such a thing as an unforgivable sin.Chapters:00:00 Intro01:32 How can you know that God is real?14:15 Is there such a thing as an unforgivable sin?27:31 How important are cultural practices in your faith?

Do I have to sing in church? Professor Reacts to Reddit

Seminary Reacts asks professors and scholars to respond to questions and stories posted on Reddit about Christianity, religion, and what it means to be Mennonite. This episode’s guest is Dr. Drew G. I. Hart, Associate Professor of Theology at Messiah University! Drew’s scholarship challenges the church to resist racial injustice and follow Jesus’s example to pursue peace and justice. Drew react to questions related to why are progressive churches usually so white and is this a problem and Do I have to sing in church?