Feb 4, 2021 | Author - Brad Jersak
Brad Jersak: In a previous interview over breakfast, you late out a rich and layered definition of ecclesia. Prior to that, the chief critique of my own theology was its rather thin version of what I imagined (or overlooked) as "church." I'd like to...
Feb 4, 2021 | Author - Brad Jersak
In recent years, I find myself sitting comfortably with friends who would self-identify as “hopeful universalists.” It’s not a label I am comfortable with, for a number of reasons, though I’m certainly fine with the spirit of their intent. The following clarifies why...
Jan 28, 2021 | Author - Brad Jersak, Author - Lazar Puhalo
Abp. Lazar: "I'm afraid that Evangelicalism itself can ultimately lead a thinking person away from Christ altogether. There is absolutely no doubt in my mind that fundamentalism and the right-wing can do this, and most certainly does. When hate is interpreted...
Jan 28, 2021 | Author - Brad Jersak
JESUS CHRIST ON CAPITAL PUNISHMENT I believe that when Jesus Christ said, “He that is without sin among you, let him cast the first stone at her” (John 8:7), he forever put to rest the question of the death penalty. This was his final...
Jan 15, 2021 | Author - Brad Jersak
"Postcards from Babylon: the Church in American Exile" Documentary review by Brad Jersak “Come home. You’re better than this.” —Daniel Dietrich, Hymn for the 81% You had me at Brian Zahnd. When the first seven days of 2021 had already trumped (sic) the...
Nov 21, 2020 | Author - Brad Jersak
Question: Hi Brad, I'm wondering if you would point me to some articles or resources that might help me better understand the prayers to the Theotokos ["Mother of God"]. As a pastor whose entire upbringing and training has been in the Evangelical...
