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This week, Bentley and Faith discuss Political Martyr and Moral Example theories of atonement, with a little detour into Scapegoat theory. These are often called, “Nonviolent theories of atonement,” and view the cross as humanity’s violence and injustice on full display. But in the end, love wins. …

Laura Bentley and Faith Kemmler are joined by Dave Heilman, moderator of the Pastor Nominating Committee, to hear more about the PNC's process over the last year and what the One Service Sunday and congregational meeting on March 15 will look like.

To kick off the Atonement Series, Bentley and Faith take on Penal Substitutionary Atonement. Even if you haven't heard those words, you've probably heard some version of "Jesus taking our punishment" on the cross. This episode breaks down what this understanding of atonement is, and why we need alt…

Next in the atonement series, Bentley and Faith discuss the Ransom and Christus Victor theories of atonement. Both of these center around the struggle between good and evil and the role Jesus' death and resurrection plays in that struggle. This episode breaks down each theory, compares and contrast…