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Bearing False Witness III: Scientific Proof

In this final installment we turn our attention to a "book review" posted on the facebook page of the Siouxland Reformation Society. It's a two part review, the first part focuses on theology and biblical interpretation, while the second addresses the scientific claims. A brief…

Jason LiefAugust 7, 2019

Science and Faith

Bearing False Witness II: Sex and Pornography

Once again, my words are being twisted to further the agenda of people who refuse to take the time to read my book. The Sioux County Conservative facebook page posted some of my words on the topic of pornography to make it look like...well, I'm…

Jason LiefAugust 6, 2019

Science and Faith

Bearing False Witness: A Response

To publish a book, a person has to have thick skin. It's a risk, after all, putting your words and thoughts out there for others to read. Authors want to start conversations, otherwise we wouldn't write books. Criticism comes with the territory. If you can't…

Jason LiefJuly 29, 2019

Science and Faith Theology

Jesus Loves You and Evolution is True, is a new book written by myself, Jason Lief, and my colleague, Sara Tolsma. The purpose of the book is to bring theology and biology into conversation over the topic of evolutionary theory. As young people increasingly have…

Jason LiefMay 9, 2019

Science and Faith Theology

St. Francis and King Krule: Pilgrimage and Music

Once again I'm joined by my son Christian for this episode of Lumberjack Theology. We discuss St. Francis of Assisi, my new book Jesus Loves you and Evolution is True, and the music of King Cruel.

Jason LiefMay 6, 2019

Science and Faith

A Father and Son Discuss Faith and Science (and Nirvana…the band)

This episode of Lumberjack Theology has a conversation between Christian Lief and his Dad on faith, evolution, and rock music.

Jason LiefApril 22, 2019

Science and Faith

Jesus Loves You and Evolution is True: A Conversation

One of the reasons young people are checking out of institutionalized forms of Christianity is the perception that faith and science are in conflict. Some in the Christian community wonder if a person can hold to the theory of evolution and still be a bible…

Jason LiefApril 8, 2019

Science and Faith Theology

Believing the Bible: Kuyper and Bavinck

A Reformed approach to the bible has never focused on a hyper-literal reading of the text. For John Calvin, the truth of scripture comes through God's accommodation to our human condition. This is the beauty of a Reformed hermeneutic that takes the human aspects of…

Jason LiefMarch 9, 2019

Science and Faith Theology

Believing the Bible: Augustine

Not many figures in the history of Christianity cast a shadow like Augustine, for good or bad. Some love him for his view of love, desire, and sin, and others dislike him for the same thing. He's one of the few theologians both Catholics and…

Jason LiefMarch 4, 2019

Essay Science and Faith

Taking Science to Youth Ministry

This past Wednesday my good friend Andy Root from Luther Seminary led a workshop for youth leaders on the topic of "Science and Youth Ministry". Seems like a strange topic I know—what does a Wednesday night youth group gathering have to do with Einstein's theory…

Jason LiefOctober 21, 2016

Science and Faith

Bearing False Witness III: Scientific Proof

Bearing False Witness II: Sex and Pornography

Bearing False Witness: A Response

St. Francis and King Krule: Pilgrimage and Music

A Father and Son Discuss Faith and Science (and Nirvana…the band)

Jesus Loves You and Evolution is True: A Conversation

Believing the Bible: Kuyper and Bavinck

Believing the Bible: Augustine

Taking Science to Youth Ministry

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