670: The Nicene Creed is Cool Again & Reading the Bible like Dallas Willard with Dave Ripper

Why are more churches rediscovering and reciting the Nicene Creed? And what can the ancient articulation of Christian belief offer the church in these divided times? Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn discuss the 1700th anniversary of the creed and its place in the modern church. The Bible is critical to our faith, but have we been taught to worship the Bible rather than the God of the Bible? Dave Ripper, the author of "Experiencing Scripture as a Disciple of Jesus," explains how Dallas Willard engaged the Bible and how it can become a source of transformation, not just information. Also this week: What qualifies as anti-Christian behavior, an update on Afghan and Afrikaner refugees, and scientists discover auras are real.

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0:00 - Show Starts

 

3:35 - Theme Song

 

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7:45 - Do Mice glow?

 

19:30 - Shane Claiborne Arrested

 

25:20 - The Nicene Creed's Birthday!

 

31:30 - Why's the Creed Popular Right Now?

 

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54:32 - Interview

 

56:55 - How Did Ripper First Meet Willard?

 

1:03:50 - Jesus is a Genius

 

1:10:20 - Sin Management

 

1:22:50 - Memorizing Scripture

 

1:29:38 - End Credits

 

Links from News Segment:

People Glow Til They Die!

https://nationalpost.com/news/calgary-researchers-discover-that-life-has-a-literal-glow

 

Shane Claiborne Arrested!

https://religionnews.com/2025/05/05/shane-claiborne-four-other-faith-activists-arrested-while-prayerfully-protesting-gop-budget-bill/

 

Popularity of the Nicene Creed

https://www.christianitytoday.com/2025/05/nicene-creed-anniversary-conference-ancient-christianity-trinity-theology/

 

Fox News and Christian Refugees

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/afghan-christian-pastor-pleads-trump-warns-taliban-revenge-after-admin-revokes-refugee-protections?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=user%2FFoxNews

 

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Experiencing Scripture as a Disciple of Jesus: Reading the Bible like Dallas Willard by Dave Ripper: https://a.co/d/8oWLI3i

 

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