This Isn't Anti-LGBTQ
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This Isn't Anti-LGBTQ

Pastor Craig Hadley looks closely at 1 Timothy 1:10, a verse which has been used over and over again to clobber people of queer sexual orientations, and discusses why this verse is talking about something else entirely.

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Paul Did Not Write This
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Paul Did Not Write This

Pastor Craig Hadley dives into the controversial book of 1 Timothy and discusses how much more enriching these words are when we accept that the Apostle Paul did not write them.

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Esther Part 5: Haman and Our Enemies
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Esther Part 5: Haman and Our Enemies

Pastor Craig Hadley talks about the terrifying part of Esther's story that is often skipped and then shares how it speaks to our lives today.

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Esther Part 1: Queen Vashti & Alice Ball
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Esther Part 1: Queen Vashti & Alice Ball

After a brief introduction to the book, Pastor Craig discusses the opening scene of the book of Esther and how it parallels the life of Alice Ball in the 20th century.

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Philemon (Revisited)
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Philemon (Revisited)

Drs. Maury Jackson and Craig Hadley share a few ideas on the book of Philemon by the Apostle Paul, and then they sit down together to talk about what this book means for us today.

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Amos Part 3: The Prophet and the President
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Amos Part 3: The Prophet and the President

Pastor Craig Hadley tells a story from the book of Amos which paralleled events of the past week with the presidential inauguration and the national prayer service.

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Amos Part 1: Three Atrocities...No, Four!
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Amos Part 1: Three Atrocities...No, Four!

Pastor Craig Hadley talks about the first two chapters of Amos, the thesis of Amos, and how it all raises questions about how we relate to the temptation of greed.

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Paradox Unscripted (2025)
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Paradox Unscripted (2025)

Pastor Craig Hadley responds to questions from the congregation of Paradox about life, prayer, church, the Bible, God, and everything in between. These responses occur live on stage without any warning ahead of time.

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Dear Maya (2024)
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Dear Maya (2024)

Pastor Craig Hadley talks about how Maya's birth and birthday celebration continues to change the way he views and understands the Christmas story.

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Dear Bode (2024)
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Dear Bode (2024)

Pastor Craig Hadley reads a letter he wrote for his son's upcoming seventh birthday. In this letter, he talks about the Christmas story, the suspicious origin of a well-known Christmas song, and how all of us can respond when we feel like we are not enough.

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The Sin of Philemon
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The Sin of Philemon

Pastor Craig Hadley reads through the entire book of Philemon and reveals a troubling history of how this book has been used in the past.

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The Election and 2 John
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The Election and 2 John

Pastor Craig Hadley compares and contrasts the teachings of John and Jesus and asks what path we want to pursue in the future.

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An Intro to the Bible
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An Intro to the Bible

Pastor Craig Hadley discusses why Paradox Church will spend the next nine years studying each and every book of the Bible.

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God Is Here
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God Is Here

Pastor Craig Hadley tells the story of Moses and how his progression from light to clouds to darkness is the spiritual journey of every human being.

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God Is With Us
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God Is With Us

Pastor Craig Hadley discusses the "prophecy" of the virgin birth of Jesus, the historical context of Isaiah 7, and how this changes the way we perceive and participate in church today.

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God Is Everywhere
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God Is Everywhere

Pastor Craig Hadley discusses the story of Jacob and Esau and how the concept "God is everywhere" inspires us to be more inclusive, generous, and loving.

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