Podcasts by Unitarian Christian Alliance
The Trinity doctrine is perplexing. Many Christians prefer explicit Scriptures on the one God over catholic creeds. Mark Cain explores living as a lower-case-u unitarian amid a trinitarian majority with insights and stories from unorthodox guests.
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77. Four Views Panel Debrief, Evangelical Theological Society - Dale Tuggy, Brandon Duke from 2023-11-29T11:00
Reflections from Dale and Brandon on their experience at ETS (unitarians in a sea of trinitarians), where Dale sat on a panel before 200+ Evangelicals.
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76. Reiki, New Age Mysticism, and the Purge - Heather Bonsall from 2023-09-13T10:00
Heather practiced reiki and new age mysticism, then saw the light and in isolated study, launched a journey into truth and peace.
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75. Ready to Go, Young Adults Roundtable #UCAcon2023 from 2023-08-30T10:00
Four young adults talk about their plans for the 2023 Unitarian Christian Alliance conference, and a Kegan Chandler bonus about UCA publishing and UFOs.
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74. Prayer Station - Mark&Sandy DeYoung from 2023-06-21T10:00
Two people, a love for ministry, and an intersection come together to make a difference in a small community.
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73. Do You Pray to the Father or the Son? from 2023-06-07T10:00
Does a non-trinitarian view of God impact how we pray? Mark's insights on interacting with two heavenly individuals.
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72. Milk Without Manure? The Conflict Scooper - Alan Cain (Part 2) from 2023-05-03T10:00
Conflict as fuel for spiritual growth. Lessons from decades of church leadership.
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- Romans 5:12ff - By one man came life
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71. Milk Without Manure? Understanding Conflict - Alan Cain (Part 1) from 2023-04-19T10:00
Conflict is inevitable. People are messy. Lessons from decades of church leadership.
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70. Translating the Revised English Version (REV) - John Schoenheit, Johnny Barnes from 2023-03-29T10:00
Venture into the translating world of a small team, a big vision, and a refreshing lack of Trinitarian bias.
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69. HeGetsUs Because He's OneOfUs Roundtable - Woodard, Duke, Tuggy, Cain from 2023-03-15T10:00
Did the #HeGetsUs campaign of 2023 achieve it's purpose? How the UCA instrumented the #OneOfUs para-campaign and why it matters. Tim Woodard, Brandon Duke, Dale Tuggy, and Mark Cain.
68. Pictures and Missions - Levi Gelineau from 2023-03-01T11:00
Ecclesial autonomy, picture books, and mission stories from a Williamsburg Christadelphian Foundation volunteer and podcaster.
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67. Why Is the Trinity Mainstream? from 2023-02-15T11:00
Okay, Mark. You're allowed duct tape, bricks, farming techniques, nuclear science, gorilla glue, and no more than three made up words... Go!
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66. Good Counsel - Seneca Harbin, Laura Willenburg, Alex Waller from 2023-02-01T11:00
How connections created a counseling non-profit for unitarian Christians.
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65. Mormon Wept - Mike Collier (Part 3) from 2023-01-18T11:00
Mainstream Latter Day Saints was only a stopgap—Mike's search for truth would not lie dormant.
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- Matthew 7:1-2 - Judge not lest ye be judged
64. Where We Stand (and Predictions) - Dale Tuggy from 2022-12-07T11:00
Reformation, behaving Protestantly, and "The Script"—Dale Tuggy's opening remarks at the 2022 Unitarian Christian Alliance conference.
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63. Mormon Escape and Disillusionment - Mike Collier (Part 2) from 2022-11-23T11:00
Life in the commune was interrupted by life on the run, and then the painful emergence from Latter Day Saints fundamentalism.
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62. A Mormon Fundamentalist Upbringing - Mike Collier (Part 1) from 2022-11-09T11:00
The origins of a small fringe group from within the Latter Day Saints—a first-hand account.
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61. Community Night #UCAcon2022 from 2022-10-26T10:00
Reflect, laugh, and celebrate at the 2022 UCA Conference, recorded live at the closing session with host Mark Cain...and many other voices.
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60. Pre-UCA Conference 2022 Roundtable from 2022-09-14T10:00:02
Discussing the plans, topics, and activities for the upcoming Unitarian Christian Alliance 2nd annual meeting in Ohio with Jake Ballard, Anna Brown, and Mark Cain.
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59. Youth Quizzing - Julia, Colby, Kaitlyn from 2022-08-31T10:00:31
These young people really do this—memorize chapters of Scripture each year. Yes, chapters.
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58. Glory&the Shortest Proof - John 17:5 from 2022-07-27T10:00:22
Three options on a question of Jesus' shared glory, and the alluring Proofthagorean Theorem.
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57. Emotional Abuse - Cara Shope from 2022-07-13T10:00
Recognizing and dealing with a subtle form of abuse vs. the sincere desire to honor marriage.
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56. Blood in the Water from 2022-06-29T10:00
Swimming with sharks and scammers...how sin, friends, patience, and awareness impact your safety.
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55. Meant to Be Understood - Tom Huszti from 2022-05-26T10:00:20
A life of tepid Trinitarianism takes a lurch, a pause, and then a burst of clarifying realization.
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54. This Fire in Me - Edgardo Gavino from 2022-05-11T10:00:30
One man's response to God's call spawned multiple fellowships in the Philippines and a Joseph-like opportunity in local government.
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53. The Chiff of Life from 2022-04-27T10:00:31
Mark whistles, saws, and reflects in answering "Why would I want to live forever?"
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52. The Company of Others - Patrick Navas from 2022-04-13T10:00:32
Favoring explicit over implicit interpretations, author Patrick Navas has journeyed from debate to seeking fellowship.
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51. Statement of Faith - Will Barlow (Part 2) from 2022-04-06T10:00:41
With a belief statement designed to be a door (not a wall), this church plant takes a unique approach.
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50. Church Plant - Will Barlow (Part 1) from 2022-03-23T10:00
Experience the build up to a unitarian Christian church plant in Louisville, Kentucky.
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49. The Eventgelist - Amanda Dunn from 2022-03-02T11:00
Leaning in to her role as UCA event coordinator, Amanda delights with each new entry and suggests an alternative to Aruba.
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48. A Strait Betwixt Two - Nathan Moon from 2022-02-23T11:00
Learning hate, then truth, then love. Nathan's journey through and past the preaching of Steven Anderson (Independent Fundamental Baptist).
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47. Be My Secret Heretic - Hannah Deane from 2022-02-16T11:00
Navigating a degree from a Baptist Christian university, Hannah shares her tips, tactics, and heartfelt stories.
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46. Towering Pressure from 2022-02-02T11:00
Taking error sitting down, Mark recounts visiting a fellowship, raising his hand, and being on the receiving end of an authoritatively great story.
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45. An Ex-JW Support Ministry - Laureen Jandroep (Part 2) from 2022-01-26T11:00
Helping those who leave high-control groups, Laureen describes pitfalls, balancing acts, and the curious ire of Trinitarian Ex-JWs.
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44. Hmm...You Sound Apostate - Laureen Jandroep (Part 1) from 2022-01-19T11:00
Her Jehovah's Witness plans took an abrupt turn after thirty years, soon becoming a welcoming ministry for others like her.
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43. Good Anxiety, Good Doubt - Sean Finnegan from 2022-01-12T11:00
A prolific restorationist podcaster describes his start, his hobbies, and how unease has fueled his exploration for truth.
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42. Leaning Out the Window - Philippus Heer from 2021-12-15T11:00
Serving and teaching in a missions organization in East Germany, Philippus navigates as a theological outlier in an area still suffering the atheistic after-effects of communism.
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41. A Good Land - Bill Schlegel from 2021-12-08T11:00
He traveled there for the geography but eventually found more—the hope of land restored, the anointed son of God, and inspiration for a podcast.
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40. Like Children - Mary Harbin from 2021-11-24T11:00
How a wife and a distant military husband discovered a transforming faith.
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39. Reflections and Purpose from 2021-11-17T11:00
The one-year anniversary episode! Mark thinks about where we've been, where we're going, hungry widows, and why.
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38. The Making of a Trinity Nerd - Dale Tuggy from 2021-11-10T11:00
A philosophy professor is an uncommon career path. How Dale turned curiosity into a prolific and specialized body of work.
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37. Suicide, Death, and Love - Dan DeFrang from 2021-11-03T10:00
Man's mortal enemy did not prevail. Love brought Dan back from the brink to find purpose and hope.
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36. The 1st UCA Conference - Stacey Berger from 2021-10-27T10:00
From Idaho to Tennessee to Conference Coordinator, Stacey reciprocates the generosity of others, serving to help make the October event a success.
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35. The Spirit of Error from 2021-09-29T10:00:15
Two sides of a curious coin—right doctrine with wrong spirit, and wrong doctrine with right spirit. Can any sense be made of these possibilities?
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34. My Homeschooling Nail-biter - Amanda Dunn (Part 2) from 2021-09-22T10:00
This was not how it was supposed to happen. A "Statement of Faith" navigation goes awry.
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33. My Trinitarian Best Friend - Amanda Dunn (Part 1) from 2021-09-15T10:00
What if revealing your unitarian faith might cost you your most treasured friendship, and what if it flourished instead?
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32. Negotiating with Trinitarians - John Lawson from 2021-09-01T10:00
How a Torah observant Christian seeking a first century faith learned wisdom from a hostage negotiator.
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31. Behind the Scenes - Brandon Duke Interviews Mark Cain from 2021-08-18T10:00
My motivations, machinations, and mission—Brandon Duke interviews Mark Cain about his podcasting pursuits.
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30. Shamrock and Condiments - Jackie Thompson from 2021-08-04T10:00
Growing up in violent Northern Ireland, Jackie came through it with a heart for God and a humble willingness to let go of past errors...and analogies.
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29. Thirty Years in the Wilderness - Jay&Eileen Kuntsman from 2021-07-28T10:00
While not into "the promised land," this unitarian couple has moved on from their (sometimes hilarious) journey into a small, meaningful, and growing fellowship.
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28. The “None Besides God” Rule - Isaiah 43:11 from 2021-07-14T10:00
Is there another savior besides God? Mark Cain considers Kristen's question, and offers space-saving advice for one's Trinity Tool Belt™.
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27. Brazilian Jewish Portuguese Speaking YouTuber - Mark Silveira from 2021-07-07T10:00
A theological redemption sparked by the Shema—how Mark Silveira turned his embarrassment into a unique YouTube ministry.
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26. Road Trip and Late-Night Christology - Eric Miller from 2021-06-30T10:00
What is it like being an Arian surrounded by Biblical Unitarians? Turns out it can be quite delightful. Eric tells of his weekend at the 20s and 30s Conference.
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25. Wandering, Arguing, and Culture - Anne Fischhaber from 2021-06-16T10:00
What happens when an argumentative world traveler drops into a college full of wrong people? (Clue: only the penitent will pass.)
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24. Conscience from 2021-06-02T10:00
What is the conscience? What is it doing in there? Host Mark Cain attempts an answer...and regrets eating the cookie.
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23. The Wheels Fell Off - Chuck Graham from 2021-05-26T10:00
A tale of two church splits—one that was and one that wasn’t. Meet a down-home pastor of an independent group unaware that others were just across town.
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22. Aliens on a New Planet (Fort Lauderdale) - Mary McCarty from 2021-05-05T10:00
Comfort zones...? A pastor’s daughter from the Midwest USA moves to Florida expecting sand and surf—but finds unlikely friendships.
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21. The Three Blunders UCA Video - Brandon Duke from 2021-04-28T10:00
Did the Trinity doctrine develop over time? Discussing a short video that reveals a long story—one that many have never heard.
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20. The Good, the Bad, and the Boys Home - Josiah Wright from 2021-04-21T10:00
Behaviors brought him to the boys home. Scriptural discoveries brought him new life.
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19. Credibility and God's Death from 2021-04-14T10:00
Considering credibility, and a journey in time to the night of the big reveal. What might have happened when they found out...God died?
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18. Rex’s Legacy / Music of Grace / The Loaf - Laura Varnadore from 2021-03-31T10:00
Starting a family from a deficit? Laura Varnadore and host, Mark Cain, talk of their dad’s determination for a loving home of faith...and a heated incident with a loaf of bread.
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17. Fellowship Effectively Less Frequently - Kenny Willenburg from 2021-03-24T10:00
What if regular gatherings aren’t practical? Cast a wider net for unitarian Christian fellowship. Kenny describes his efforts for a Kentucky summer event.
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16. Bible Feed Podcast - Dan Weatherall, Paul Davenport from 2021-03-17T10:00
A Christadelphian podcast about "Bible stuff" over a British cup of tea. Dan and Paul discuss their church, their website, and the vision for the Bible Feed Podcast.
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15. Why I’m Not a Trinitarian from 2021-03-10T11:00
What does the abundance of one’s heart reveal? Examining mouth output in the pursuit of truth.
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14. An Astounding Disappointment in Experts - Kevin George (Part 2) from 2021-02-24T11:00
Does leaning on Trinitarian theologians bring confidence? Kevin George did, and he found a disheartening double standard.
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13. An Absolute Distrust of Unitarians - Kevin George (Part 1) from 2021-02-17T11:00
How might a Conservative Baptist view a unitarian Christian? Kevin George describes that deep distrust and recounts the moment, reading Acts 1, when he paused to consider.
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12. An American in “Messianic” Israel - Stephanie Schlegel from 2021-02-10T11:00
What's it like raising a family in Israel, then discovering "Messianic" could mean more (and cost more, too)? Stephanie Schlegel tells of her experiences living 25 years in Jesus' homeland.
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11. The Brutal and the Loving at Face Value from 2021-02-03T11:00
Was Jesus on board with the violence in the Old Testament? Mark responds to Vicq's question as a unitarian Christian.
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10. Dropped Out of Baptist Bible College, Twice - Jason Guess from 2021-01-27T11:00
Can two attempts at Southern Baptist colleges reverse the damage? Jason Guess, reading Scripture as an impressionable youth, missed the Trinity entirely.
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9. The Biblical Unitarian Podcast - Dustin Smith from 2021-01-20T11:00
Seeing a unitarian niche and filling it. How Dustin Smith began producing a weekly podcast to start conversations on the one God and His human son, the Messiah.
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8. What If It’s Me, Not Yahweh? John 8:58 from 2021-01-12T11:00
“Before Abraham was, I am” in a non-trinitarian way—is it possible? Are we mad? Mark Cain considers a question from Lisa and suggests several resources for deeper study.
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7. On Oneness and Wrongness - Dan Gill from 2021-01-05T11:00
What is Oneness and how does it relate to unitarian Christians and Trinitarians? Dan Gill describes how he went from “wrong” to an influential website ministry.
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6. Working at the Colson Center - Anna Brown from 2020-12-29T10:30
What was it like working at a Christian organization, and how did being a unitarian Christian factor in? A light-hearted talk with Anna Brown about her pleasant experience at the Colson Center.<...
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5. Uh, Did God Put Coal in my Stocking? from 2020-12-16T10:30
Inner discomfort doesn't feel like peace. Is God just making our lives difficult? Hildy felt it; we feel it. What role might it play in a pursuit of truth?
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4. Reemergence - Hildy Chandler (Part 3) from 2020-12-09T10:30
Were Hildy's fears realized? Would she teach again? How God brought her through the aftermath of her son’s theological bombshell and then opened new doors.
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3. Scripture vs. Scales - Hildy Chandler (Part 2) from 2020-12-01T11:30
Hildy goes deep for proof that her son’s rejection of the Trinity was a mistake. Which side will emerge the victor?
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2. Mother Disrupted - Hildy Chandler (Part 1) from 2020-11-23T06:00
What if your son abandoned his trinitarian upbringing?
Hildy Chandler recounts that fateful day at the dinner table. Experience it through her eyes, coping with the fear and uncertainty th...
1. The Perilous Trinity Deep Dive from 2020-11-17T03:42:19
The challenges and dangers of Trinity study may help one appreciate why the UCA exists (wish it didn’t, though). Mark Cain considers four layers of difficulty when digging deep into the Trinity....
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0. Introductions from 2020-10-24T22:37:44
Introducing the Unitarian Christian Alliance (UCA) podcast, the organization, why it was created for unitarian Christians, and welcoming trinitarians who happen by.
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