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Do we have anything in common with the bad guys of the Bible? The sins of wrath, idolatry, and abuse of power are closer to us than we think. How do we guard against them? We learn not only by following moral exemplars; we also need to look at the warnings of lives gone wrong. In this fictionalized narrative, JR. Forasteros reintroduces us to some of the most villainous characters of Scripture. He shows us what we can learn from their negative examples, with figures such as Cain, Jezebel, and even Satan serving as cautionary tales of sin and temptation.

Every day, our world gets smaller. Today more than ever, we're constantly in contact with people who don't believe the same things we do. How can a person who follows Jesus have healthy, respectful and loving conversations with people of other religions? What can a Christian and a Muslim talk about? What about Buddhist or Hindus? Atheists or Mormons? In this class, we'll explore the basic structure, beliefs and practices of other religions. We'll learn where they overlap with Christianity, and what the important differences are. In the end, we'll be more confident of our own faith, and more ...

Mention “theology” and watch everyone shrink back in their chairs. Words like Trinity, Sovereignty and Eschatology scare us away from asking good questions about God, about faith and Christianity. But that’s not how it’s supposed to be! We all talk about God. We’re all theologians, whether we realize it or not. In this class, we’ll rescue theology from the ivory tower. Theology should invite us to know God better.

Sermons preached by JR. Forasteros and his preaching team

Learn to read the Bible's scariest book. It's not the End of the World. It's a message of hope to Christians struggling to stay faithful in a faithless world. And it's a LOT of fun.

Allie and JR. bravely bridge the generation gap to tackle today's most serious - and superfluous - issues.

the Haven Collective is a gathering of friends who believe in the overarching importance of friendship, the necessity of collective liberation, the possibility of real change and the value of curiosity. These are the teachings, meditations and questions that guide our exploration of the world and our friendships.