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In this episode, I review a video of Pastor Joe Smith where he identifies two main concerns with the teachings of Dr Philip Brown from God's Bible School and College. Joe Smith: https://www.youtube.com/live/WtVPd89L9MU?si=lfbds6iN1XRy96M-Hilltop Conversations: https://youtu.be/s8NtTGzGh3o?si=urTcXbhbioyiQPUEGBS Panel Discussion: https://youtu.be/xXCo7e3cb2M?si=MD7QJbzJHw9iiGHx

In this episode, I am joined by Dr Chris Bounds as we discuss holiness, what it means to be human, and the doctrine of entire sanctification. Holiness: A Biblical, Historical, and Systematic Theology

https://www.amazon.com/Holiness-Biblical-Historical-Systematic-Theology/dp/1514002302/ref=sr_1_2?crid=EPQWH375NXI5&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.oYmfCcp5-JQxromNKdErU8yg8wLVvvHVa6SzGz-lfoc.-AYRG-mbvMIshyBmrCU5wwkqP8AgF2gKWtKQc3rFMPg&dib_tag=se&keywords=holiness.%2Bchris%2Bbounds&qid=1789703163&s=books&sprefix=holiness.%2Bchris%2Bbound%2Cstripbooks%2C117&sr=1-2

What is holiness? How holy can we expect to become in this life? In this episode, I am joined by Dr Matt O'Reilly as we discuss his recent book Free to Be Holy: A Biblical Theology of Sanctification. Dr O'Reilly shares his thoughts on holiness, entire sanctification, and the idea of becoming free to be holy.

Theology Project: https://www.theologyproject.online/

Theology Project Online Substack: https://theologyprojectonline.substack.com/

Free to Be Holy (Amazon): https://a.co/d/0iFRoa4V

Free to Be Holy (Seedbed): https://my.seedbed.com/product/free-to-be-holy/

In this episode Dr Mark Olson discusses the chronological development of John Wesley's doctrine of sin as well as the structural organization of Wesley's doctrine of sin in its complete form.

Visit Dr Olson's website for more information on John Wesley: https://wesleyscholar.com/

In this episode, I am joined by Dr Mark Olson to discuss the faith of a servant and whether the servant is justified. Dr Mark Olsonhttps://wesleyscholar.com/John Wesley's Doctrine of Justification, by Dr Mark Olsonhttps://a.co/d/06Ufhrt8

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In this episode, I am joined by Natalie Edmonson from Berean Holiness as we discuss hyperfundamentalism.

https://bereanholiness.com/

In this episode, I am joined by Johnathan Arnold to discuss his new book The Whole Counsel of God: a Protestant Catechism and Discipleship Handbook. Johnathan is the senior pastor of Redeemer Wesleyan Church, president of Holy Joys, and a global trainer at Shepherd's Global Classroom.

About Holy Joys: https://holyjoys.org/about/

The Whole Counsel of God: https://catechism.holyjoys.org/product/catechism/

In this episode, Dr Brian Black shares his thoughts on sin from a Wesleyan perspective. Dr Black's conception of sin is further detailed in his book Properly Defining Sin.

Properly Defining Sin: https://a.co/d/8yss03K

In this episode, Andrew Dahler and I discuss the dress standards of the Conservative Holiness Movement.

In this episode, I discuss the book A Right Conception of Sin by Dr Richard S Taylor and its influence in the Conservative Holiness Movement and, in particular, the InterChurch Holiness Convention.

In this episode, I am joined by David Graf to discuss the two works movement, or the Conservative Holiness Movement (CHM), and the doctrine of entire sanctification as presented by Dr Paul Kaufman in his book From the Classroom to the Heart.

From the Classroom to the Heart: https://www.amazon.com/CLASSROOM-HEART-EXAMINATION-DOCTRINE-SANCTIFICATION/dp/0880196343

A Right Conception of Sin: https://www.wesleyanbooks.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=WB&Product_Code=4448&Category_Code=

What About Sin: https://www.amazon.com/What-About-Sin-Appraisal-Tradition/dp/B0997SD3F3

Against God and Nature: https://www.amazon.com/Against-God-Nature-Foundations-Evangelical/dp/1433501171

The Centrality and Sufficiency of Scripture, Essays and Sermons in Honor of Allan P. Brown on the Occasion ofo His 80th Birthday, edited by A. Philip Brown II. This book does not seem to be available for purchase. My copy was given to me by a friend. This is the book referenced in the in this episode where Tom McCall challenges Brian Black on a narrow view of sin. McCall defends a broader view of sin.

In this episode, I discuss the four main pillars of CHM identity as presented by Rodney Loper. The apparent question is whether these pillars are too broad to accurately define the CHM. I consider possible motives Loper may have had in establishing these broad pillars.

Rodney Loper: Four Main Pillars of the CHM

https://www.youtube.com/live/ZKTf2KSZxrg?si=fqp2XpyPEk5OjDM-

Brian Black: Holiness Heritage

https://www.amazon.com/Holiness-Heritage-Tracing-History-Movement/dp/B0CR81V79Q

Wallace Thornton: Radical Righteousness

https://www.wesleyanbooks.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&St,%20ore_Code=WB&Product_Code=3727&Category_Code=

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In this episode, I am joined again by Glen Asbury for Part 2 of a discussion on the development of the CHM through the lens of Wallace Thornton in his book Radical Righteousness Personal Ethics and the Development of the Holiness Movement.

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Links to content mentioned in this episode.

Radical Righteousness by Wallace Thornton:

⁠https://www.wesleyanbooks.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=WB&Product_Code=3727&Category_Code=⁠

Rodney Loper - Four Pillars of the CHM:

⁠https://www.youtube.com/live/ZKTf2KSZxrg?si=y9srqViE5FnkVW10⁠

The Call: Essays to the Conservative Holiness Movement by Mike Avery and Larry Smith:

⁠https://shop.gbs.edu/product/the-call/⁠

Crucible for Conservatives by H.E. Schmul:

⁠https://holyjoys.org/schmul-crucible-conservatives/⁠

CHM's Fork in the Road by Keith Drury:

⁠http://www.drurywriting.com/keith/Chm_cHm.htm

In this episode, I am joined by Glen Asbury to discuss the development of the CHM through the lens of Wallace Thornton in his book Radical Righteousness Personal Ethics and the Development of the Holiness Movement.

Have feedback or thoughts? Please reach out.

myjourneybacktogod@gmail.com

Links to content mentioned in this episode.

Radical Righteousness by Wallace Thornton:

https://www.wesleyanbooks.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=WB&Product_Code=3727&Category_Code=

Rodney Loper - Four Pillars of the CHM:

https://www.youtube.com/live/ZKTf2KSZxrg?si=y9srqViE5FnkVW10

The Call: Essays to the Conservative Holiness Movement by Mike Avery and Larry Smith:

https://shop.gbs.edu/product/the-call/

Crucible for Conservatives by H.E. Schmul:

https://holyjoys.org/schmul-crucible-conservatives/

CHM's Fork in the Road by Keith Drury:

http://www.drurywriting.com/keith/Chm_cHm.htm

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In this episode, I am joined by Wes and Missy Lum as we discuss purpose. Wes shares his thoughts from a military perspective.

In this episode, I am joined by Pastor Travis Johnson to discuss how a father wound influences our sense of safety and security with God. We also discuss how Christian fathers can cultivate a sense of autonomy in their children's own relationship with God.

In this episode, I am joined by Martin Barnard as we discuss emotions and faith.

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In this episode, I discuss the marks of a cult as listed by Dr Mark Bird. I am joined by Nick and Janelle Lavender from the podcast Beyond the Vow.

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Beyond the Vow: https://open.spotify.com/show/2LNXHg1OkiEKjjVbNZFovE?si=b4bc9a4da4a74078

In this episode, I share Dan Stetler's email where he responded to my invitation about the Trinity and Oneness Theology.

In this episode, I discuss the marks of a cult as listed by Dr Mark Bird. I am joined by Nick and Janelle Lavender from the podcast Beyond the Vow.

Beyond the Vow: https://open.spotify.com/show/2LNXHg1OkiEKjjVbNZFovE?si=1d5bafecbf494ac0

This is a public invitation to chat on this podcast with Dan Stetler.

In this episode of My Journey Back, I discuss whether the CHM is a cult and how the CHM influenced my spiritual formation.

We can doubt and still have faith. What matters is if we are alone in our doubt.

In this episode, I share my thoughts on vulnerability; how it brings healing and why we resist it. I am the least qualified person to talk about vulnerability, but I wanted share what I am learning about myself and what I hope is true of God. Thank you for listening.

In this episode of "My Journey Back", I discuss why James Plank's apology matters and why it is significant to me personally. Plank's apology is in regard to statements made at UBC where he said anyone who grows up in the CHM and walks away from this heritage should be considered backslidden.