Kainos Project

In a recent article for The Atlantic, economist Emily Oster called for what she refers to as "pandemic amnesty." After an extended season of speculation, difficult decisions made in the midst of foggy information, and consequential disagreements, Oster argues that it is time for us to set aside our vitriol, look to the future, and focus on solutions to the problems we currently face. Does Oster have a point? Or does blanket forgiveness mean that we are allowing for a lack of accountability? And how does the bible speak into all these issues? This week on the podcast, we discuss whether Christians should declare "pandemic amnesty." And if so, what does that even look like? Visit https://www.kainosproject.com to find other resources to help you tackle ancient truths in everyday settings, and be sure to subscribe to our email list to get all of our fresh content delivered straight to your inbox.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kainos-project/id1508890853Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7FLwkMnnFwukDXzzDuLgJi?si=56f195b5b16148ae Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Kanye West has recently been making headlines, as a number of his key business partners have ended their professional relationships with him. The reason for this has been Kanye's string of antisemitic comments, which have come in the form of interviews and tweets.As a result of these antisemitic statements, hate groups around the nation have actually staged demonstrations in Kanye's honor, even holding up signs that say, "Kanye is right about the Jews." It is also public knowledge that Kanye lives with a Bipolar I diagnosis. Since Kanye is someone who not only has influence in evangelical circles but in the country at large, we thought it important to sit down and discuss the history of antisemitism, particularly with regard to Christian thinking, as well as how to respond to some of the mental health concerns that may be at play in this situation, both with conviction and compassion. Visit https://www.kainosproject.com to find other resources to help you tackle ancient truths in everyday settings, and be sure to subscribe to our email list to get all of our fresh content delivered straight to your inbox.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kainos-project/id1508890853Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7FLwkMnnFwukDXzzDuLgJi?si=56f195b5b16148ae Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

If you enjoy listening to Kainos Project, we've got another great show that you'll want to add to your playlist. Let us introduce you to How to Study the Bible with Nicole Unice!In this podcast, pastor and Bible teacher Nicole Unice brings life back to reading the Bible by walking listeners through her Alive Method of Bible study, helping us personally encounter God through his Word by giving us a practical, clear road map for understanding, interpreting and applying Scripture to our lives.To listen to more episodes of How to Study the Bible, go to https://www.lifeaudio.com/how-to-study-the-bible/episodes.We'll be back next week with a brand new episode of Kainos Project! Thanks for listening.LISTEN TO HOW TO STUDY THE BIBLE:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-study-the-bible/id1495878685Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4NxWtUy54tr33cm8AqyVZO?si=7d8680a5bcad4739LifeAudio: https://www.lifeaudio.com/how-to-study-the-bible Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

If you attend church regularly, you may notice that most (if not all) of the songs we sing are happy or uplifting. But that isn't necessarily the case when you look at the book of Psalms, which is an ancient songbook that was used by the people of Israel. Within the pages of the Psalms, there are songs that were meant to be sung corporately by the people that are either incredibly sad or remarkably angry. These are referred to as lament psalms and imprecatory psalms respectively. In this episode of the podcast, we dive into these two types of psalms, read some examples, and discuss what their presence in the Bible means for how we process our own emotions, as well as our prayer lives. Visit https://www.kainosproject.com to find other resources to help you tackle ancient truths in everyday settings, and be sure to subscribe to our email list to get all of our fresh content delivered straight to your inbox.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kainos-project/id1508890853  Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7FLwkMnnFwukDXzzDuLgJi?si=56f195b5b16148ae  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Baptism is an important part of being a Christian, regardless of your theological tradition. However, we can't all seem to agree upon exactly how we're supposed to do it. If you grew up in baptistic churches like us, then you have probably understood baptism to simply be an outward sign of an inward faith. But that's not how everyone sees it, even within the various Protestant and evangelical traditions. Some baptize infants. Others see baptism as not merely a symbol but an actual supernatural moment when the Holy Spirit works to regenerate the soul of the person being baptized. In this episode, we discuss the different traditions and beliefs surrounding baptism in the western Church, where they find their scriptural support, and how these views affect our faith and theology overall. Visit kainosproject.com to find other resources to help you tackle ancient truths in everyday settings, and be sure to subscribe to our email list to get all of our fresh content delivered straight to your inbox.Subscribe on Apple PodcastsFollow on Spotify Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

In today's world, we are constantly bombarded by negative headlines––genuinely tragic and awful things that are happening around the nation, and indeed around the globe. That can be overwhelming. What's even more overwhelming is when we experience a tragedy of our own. We can begin to ask, Where is God in this situation?This week on the podcast, we discuss something of an age-old question: If God is truly good and truly powerful, why is there so much suffering and evil in the world? Visit https://www.kainosproject.com to find other resources to help you tackle ancient truths in everyday settings, and be sure to subscribe to our email list to get all of our fresh content delivered straight to your inbox.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kainos-project/id1508890853Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7FLwkMnnFwukDXzzDuLgJi?si=56f195b5b16148ae Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

From the cult-classic "Touched by an Angel" television show to the widely held concept of "guardian angels," many of us have conceptions of angels that are formed more by the culture around us than what the Bible has to say.But what does the Bible have to say about angels? What is their purpose? What do they look like, and how do they operate in the world––in both a spiritual and a physical sense? In this episode, we dive into the different kinds of spiritual beings described in Scripture and how they fit into God's plan. We also make a surprising number of musical references in the process. Visit https://www.kainosproject.com to find other resources to help you tackle ancient truths in everyday settings, and be sure to subscribe to our email list to get all of our fresh content delivered straight to your inbox.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kainos-project/id1508890853Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7FLwkMnnFwukDXzzDuLgJi?si=56f195b5b16148ae Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Recently, CNN published the stories of people who grew up in evangelical homes and now report that they have a very specific kind of anxiety that revolves around the theology of the rapture. Many have reported experiencing fear and dread that they must be ready for the rapture at any moment, lest they be forced to endure the Great Tribulation and ultimately be beheaded. But what does the Bible have to say about the rapture? The answer may surprise you. Visit https://www.kainosproject.com to find other resources to help you tackle ancient truths in everyday settings, and be sure to subscribe to our email list to get all of our fresh content delivered straight to your inbox.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kainos-project/id1508890853Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7FLwkMnnFwukDXzzDuLgJi?si=56f195b5b16148ae Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Technology shapes much of our daily lives. But we don't often think about how it shapes our theology, or our ethics and morals. In this episode, we discuss how societal views on ethics have shaped our advances in technology, and then in turn how our technology has shaped our view of ethics––especially when it comes to bioethics, right to life, end-of-life care, gender identity and sexuality, and even church attendance. Visit https://www.kainosproject.com to find other resources to help you tackle ancient truths in everyday settings, and be sure to subscribe to our email list to get all of our fresh content delivered straight to your inbox.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kainos-project/id1508890853Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7FLwkMnnFwukDXzzDuLgJi?si=56f195b5b16148ae Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Recent research has indicated that younger people in America are less likely to be religiously affiliated than older generations. If current trends continued, by 2050, Christians may be in the minority in America. This would be the first time that a majority of Americans did not identify as Christians in the nation's history. As our children will enter a religious landscape marked by pluralism, how should the church think about its place in society, and especially its evangelistic efforts? This week on the podcast, we discuss. Visit https://www.kainosproject.com to find other resources to help you tackle ancient truths in everyday settings, and be sure to subscribe to our email list to get all of our fresh content delivered straight to your inbox.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kainos-project/id1508890853Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7FLwkMnnFwukDXzzDuLgJi?si=56f195b5b16148ae Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.