Looking for the Real God

#11 Surprises in the Old Testament - Part One (S1E11)

Christy begins a three part series talking about a rebellious journey she took through the Old Testament after a well-known preacher encouraged Christians to "unhitch" from that part of the Bible.
In Part One, Christy shares how shocked she was to discover that half of the Bible stories she remembered from Judges were missing. Or rather the stories were still there, but certain parts were definitely absent.
Bible Verses Referenced: Judges chapters 3-8, 13-16

#10 The God Who Wants to be Found (S1E10)

What if God is not who we think He is? It is easy for us to create a God in our own image. Christy challenges performance-based faith and suggests that the Real God might care more about our hearts than our outward behaviors.
Bible Verses Referenced: Jeremiah 29:12-14; Acts 17: 22-31; Matthew 7:7-8
Blog Posts Referenced: "The God Who Wants to be Found" and "Chased by Grace" on christylynnewood.com

#9 But God Isn’t a Vending Machine (S1E9)

Christy shares how God used personal tragedy to challenge the formulaic way she viewed and interacted with Him. She exposes ways we attempt to manipulate God within our religious Christianity.
Bible Verses Referenced: Isaiah 45:6-7
Posts on my blog with more info: "Choosing Trust" and "God is Not a Vending Machine" at ChristyLynneWood.com
Extra Resources: "The Insanity of God" by Nik Ripkin. (This book blew my mind and challenged my thinking in huge ways!)

#8 A Million Ways to be Saved (S1E8)

Christy walks through her own salvation journey and the various ways she understood or failed to understand it. She tackles the behavior based religion at the core of many of our misunderstandings and shares the good news she has come to passionately believe.
Resources:
ClarityMinistries.org with Dr. Richard Seymour. Books by Dr. Seymour "The Gift of God," "Fishing for Men," "All About Repentence" all available on his website.
Dare2Share.org with Greg Stier: A ministry I found while at Bible School that teaches a clear gospel and provides training.
Bible Verses Mentioned: John 3:16-18;
Extra Bible Verses Not Directly Mentioned: Romans 3:21-26; Romans 5:6-11; Romans 6:23; Ephesians 2:1-10

#7 Misusing the Bible (S1E7)

Christy shares some of the crazy ways she used to use the Bible. She challenges the way Christians have abused and misused the Bible over the years and encourages us to use good hermeneutics as we read the Bible in context for ourselves.
Books Mentioned: "The Story" by Max Lucado
Verses Referenced: Isaiah 53:1-5; Proverbs 3:5-6

#6 Problems with Religion (S1E6)

Christy explores the differences between religion and the real Jesus. Religion tries to control behavior with rules and power. Jesus came to bring us life. She suggests that the pain many of us have experienced from the church and Christians was caused by religion and not the real God.
Books referenced: "Recapturing the Wonder: Transcendent Faith in a Disenchanted World" by Mike Cosper

#5 Finding Freedom (S1E5)

As Christy rejected her religious Christianity filled with legalism and rules, she discovered true grace and freedom. She shares what it felt like to let go of condemnation and hopes that her listeners will experience that freedom too.

#4 Rejecting an Impostor (S1E4)

As Christy got to know the Real Jesus for herself, she began to realize that the god her religious organization told her about was a fake. Christy wonders if her listeners have met Jesus, or if we have just found the impostor of religious Christianity.

#1 An Introduction (S1E1)

Christy gives an honest explanation of how she started this podcast. She talks about welcoming questions and doubts about religious Christianity while continuing to search for the Real God.

#2 Joining an Evangelical Cult (S1E2)

Christy's family joined an "evangelical cult" when she was twelve. She shares how the focus on behavior and rules affected her early teenage years while wondering about the ways religion has also affected our views of God and Christianity.