All 53 and 1/2 episodes from 2017 through 2021 are now available on YouTube or https://www.questioningchristianitypodcast.com. 53. Will Rob get the fishing rod he wants for Christmas? Will Dan get Foo Fighters tickets? Whose expectations will be right and who will be disappointed? John the Baptist and first century Jewish people expected Messiah to bring salvation - the violent overthrow of their enemies. And many were disappointed when Jesus taught them to love their enemies. Which Messiah are you expecting to show up this year?

All 53 and 1/2 episodes from 2017 through 2021 are now available on YouTube or https://www.questioningchristianitypodcast.com. 52. Rob & Dan chat about the health of the pandemic church. Is online church a sustainable model for spiritual formation? Are we missing something by not being physically present with other believers? What do you think? Let's talk about it.

All 53 and 1/2 episodes from 2017 through 2021 are now available on YouTube or https://www.questioningchristianitypodcast.com. 51. Can we change God's mind through prayer? It's a tough question, and the Bible contains examples that support both a 'yes' and 'no' answer. But what's the point in asking God for things if He never changes His mind? Let's try to talk about it (without delving into a somewhat pointless systematic theological debate).

All 53 and 1/2 episodes from 2017 through 2021 are now available on YouTube or https://www.questioningchristianitypodcast.com. 50. What are the rules for becoming a follower of Jesus? Well, if we were to tell you, then we might be one of those dogs that Paul warns about in Philippians...and not the fluffy "man's best friend" sort of dog. No, first century dogs hunted in packs, scavenged, and preyed on the weak. That's how Paul describes anyone who puts religion as the entryway to Jesus. So watch out for those dogs (and don't be a dog yourself)!

49. If there's one thing we can all agree on, it's that we can agree on almost nothing. We allow ourselves to be divided because of politics, social justice issues, the national anthem, and whether or not that crazy Tiger King-guy should be in prison. Are we missing something by focusing on these differences? Could it be that humanity has a mystical connection with one another in Christ?