Spiritual Weirdness: When Faith Gets Funky

In this episode Dr. Merrill G Greene discusses his book "The Weirdness of God" and his journey from a conservative Baptist background to exploring altered states of consciousness in the Bible and contemporary charismatic Christianity. Hosts Brandon and Lindsy engage with Dr. Greene on topics such as the Trinity, the Holy Spirit, and the phenomenon of speaking in tongues. They delve into the theological and experiential aspects of these subjects, emphasizing the importance of an open-mind to God, discernment, and a deep relationship with God in understanding and practicing spiritual gifts.

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Timestamps:
Altered States of Consciousness (00:01:24)
Conversion Journey (00:03:10)
Biblical Basis for Charismatic Experiences (00:06:29)
The Weirdness of God the Father (00:08:38)
Weirdness of Jesus (00:14:49)
Weirdness of the Holy Spirit (00:18:24)
The weirdness of altered states (00:19:30)
Manifestations of the Holy Spirit (00:20:20)
Balancing manifestations in church (00:21:18)
Charismatic leanings and theology (00:23:12)
God's creativity and our limitations (00:24:24)
Faith, risk, and supernatural manifestations (00:25:29)
Obedience and supernatural encounters (00:27:27)
Controversy and power of speaking in tongues (00:29:35)
Variety of tongues and spiritual interpretation (00:31:06)
Comparative religious studies and supernatural encounters (00:36:12)
Encountering God and embracing diversity (00:38:12)
The gift of miracles (00:39:20)
The prophetic and its impact (00:41:07)
Honing of spiritual gifts (00:45:12)
Discernment and relationship with God (00:48:50)
Criticism of the charismatic movement (00:53:05)
Theology of intent and supernatural experiences (00:57:46)
The Salvation Army Encounter (00:58:16)
Guidance to Work with the Poor (00:59:35)
Preparation for Ministry (01:01:05)
Working with First Nations People (01:02:41)
Contact Information and Book Availability (01:03:30)