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• The "Avoiding Paganism" Trap

  Mike and James take a look at the “avoid anything pagan” impulse in some Christian circles. They examine why this approach quickly becomes inconsistent, burdensome, and divisive, and how it shifts focus away from what genuinely deserves attention. They also consider Paul’s teaching in 1 Corinthians 8, which challenges the idea that a thing’s origins automatically determine its moral value.

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• Is Everything A Moral Issue?

  Is every choice we make a moral one? In this episode, Mike and James explore the tension between cultural conviction and moral absolutes, asking whether everything — from music styles to diet to dress — really carries moral weight. They unpack why some Christians see the world in black and white, and discuss whether the Bible allows for a category of things that are simply neutral.

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• Is Church Inclusive?

  Churches love to say “everyone’s welcome” — but what happens when “everyone” includes people who make others feel unsafe? In this episode, Mike and James unpack the paradox of inclusion: how the desire to make church a safe place for all can sometimes invite the very dynamics that destroy that safety.

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• Church Conflict

  Is harmony in the church realistic, or just good marketing? In this episode, Mike and James confront the issue of conflict in faith communities, how it so often turns toxic, and explore why we find it hard to see past our differences.

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• Toxic Positivity

  In this episode, Mike and James confront the often unspoken pressure in churches to be upbeat, positive, and happy under all circumstances—sometimes called "toxic positivity". They explore how this mindset can unintentionally silence genuine struggle, cause people to feel that their faith is lacking, and distort the way we relate to God and one another.

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