Undone Podcast

As our church embarked on a journey of laying aside our presuppositions and allowing God's Word to determine our doctrine, we came into a theological clash over the issue of soteriology (the doctrine of salvation). Ultimately the foundation for our shift from what we would now call a "man-centered" to a "God-centered" theology came as we surrendered to what Scripture teaches regarding God's sovereignty. The result of this change was devastating to our church. Many people left. Some, amicably. Some, angry. Many, without a word. Though it was painful to endure, we are grateful to God for His gracious correction. Calvinism is a difficult subject to discuss due to the many misunderstandings, mischaracterizations, and front-loaded theological assumptions surrounding the doctrine. Our goal is to walk patiently through our journey of discovering the "doctrines of grace", how they point us away from ourselves and towards the glory of God, and to address many of the common objections along the way. But there is no way to properly introduce these doctrines without laying out the foundation of God's sovereignty, from which they flow. So this episode will serve as part 1 of our "Calvinism" series, which will consist of several episodes in the weeks/months to come. We hope you are blessed by them. Soli Deo Gloria!

In episode three, we discuss our massive shift away from the pentecostal/charismatic tradition and how close we come to absolute chaos. We talk about the baptism of the Holy Spirit, speaking in tongues, demon slaying, emotionally driven worship services, and "me-centered" worship music. Believe it or not, the bible actually has a lot to say about these things, yet many churches simply choose to worship in whatever way makes them happy. The result is ignorant worship at best, self worship at worst. Maybe you are a part of a church or even leading a church that is caught up in the chaos and emotionalism of man-centered worship. We invite you to take a listen as we tell a little more of our story.

Five years ago, in June of 2021, we planted Stone Chapel as a non-denominational, pentecostal/charismatic church. However, a commitment to study and submit to God's word, no matter the cost, resulted in radical reformation. In this first episode, we provide you with an overview of that process, which will be unpacked in greater detail in the episodes that follow. Much of what is discussed will be offensive to those who are steeped in a man-centered theological tradition. Trust us, we understand. Nevertheless, if that's you, hang in there with us. Keep listening. And more importantly, keep reading. Soli Deo Gloria!