In this episode of Bad Fruit, Jonathan walks through the Lord’s Prayer petition by petition using Luther’s Small Catechism, the doctrine of the Two Kingdoms, and the distinction between the two kinds of righteousness.

What happens when Christ’s own prayer is recited over images of bombs, soldiers, flags, and military power?

Can Christians pray for soldiers and rulers? Absolutely.

But what happens when the state takes the church’s prayer and turns it into propaganda?

This episode explores the theological difference between prayer and political liturgy, between vocation and civil religion, and between the kingdom of God and the kingdoms of this world.

Along the way, Jonathan reflects on recent uses of Easter imagery, divine sanction, and messianic political rhetoric surrounding the conflict with Iran, asking how Christians can remain clear-headed when sacred language is used to sanctify national power.

This is not an attack on military vocation or patriotism. It is a confessional Lutheran meditation on why the Lord’s Prayer belongs to the baptized, not to Caesar. If you have questions or want to talk email us at badfruitpodcast@gmail.com

In this episode Pastor Cam joins the Bad Fruit Podcast to talk about the Theology of the Cross. We touch on what suffering looks like as a Christian, where Christ meets us. We talk about justification, the sacraments and even the problem of evil. And the future hope of the resurrection. All while pointing back to Christ. If you would like links to all the resources mentioned in the podcast visit us on Facebook or email us at badfruitpodcast@gmail.com

This week's denomination series was on the holiness traditions like the Nazarene church, and they spoke of Entire Sanctification. So what is Sanctification? Is it a once for all thing or an ongoing process? Find out in this short Fruit Bite episode. Questions or comments email us at badfruitpodcast@gmail.com

Methodism asked an important question: Can you know that you are saved? The Holiness movement asked another: If grace forgives you, can it also cleanse you?

In this episode we explore the Wesleyan-Holiness traditions that grew out of Methodism, including the Church of the Nazarene, the Wesleyan Church, the Free Methodist Church, and the Salvation Army. We look at the rise of the Holiness movement, its teaching on entire sanctification, and the ways it shaped modern Christianity. Along the way, we also offer a Lutheran perspective on sanctification, assurance, and the means of grace. If you would like to chat with us email @badfruitpodcast@gmail.com

We've been walking through the denominations of Christendom here at the Bad Fruit Podcast and today I wanted to do a little bonus episode that recapped everything we've covered so far. We're about halfway through the series and so I think it is important to stop and reflect on where we've been and also highlight where we are going. If you have questions or comments email us at badfruitpodcast@gmail.com

In this week's episode I am joined by Rev. Dr. Hagerman to talk about the role of the pastor, and touch on a variety of adjacent topics, such as what is the church, who can serve and how, and important to our previous episodes, we touch on church hurt.

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We continue the conversation started last week about church hurt. This week Jonathan and Judah are joined by Judah's wife Sarah to also hear her perspective. We talk about what it means to be hurt by the church and to lose trust in the institution. If you have questions or just want to get in touch with us you can do so at badfruitpodcast@gmail.com

In this episode Judah tells his story about why he hasn't been on the podcast and his experience with church hurt. It is a serious and complex episode. Mild trigger warning we do discuss abuse and grooming. Also Judah is very passionate and there are two mild cuss words in this episode. I hope this episode helps others who have gone through or are going through church hurt. We discuss deconstruction and what it means to be a part of a church. This is a little longer episode, Judah is unfiltered here, and we lay the foundation for next week's episode. If you have questions or comments please email us at badfruitpodcast@gmail.com