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]]> false Matt Ridings info+64dd05a9b0e5b00011ad638d@mg-eu.acast.com 64dd05a9b0e5b00011ad638d not-safe-for-sunday-school episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/64dd05a9b0e5b00011ad638d/1779331367489-a665f04a-36e4-4d82-9416-34a3c5ef79c0.jpeg https://shows.acast.com/not-safe-for-sunday-school Not Safe For Sunday School The Real Meaning of the Tree of Knowledge The Real Meaning of the Tree of Knowledge Thu, 02 Jul 2026 01:00:00 GMT 39:12 6a173ca1cb11d38a8b46c6d0 false https://shows.acast.com/not-safe-for-sunday-school/episodes/the-real-meaning-of-the-tree-of-knowledge 6a173ca1cb11d38a8b46c6d0 64dd05a9b0e5b00011ad638d the-real-meaning-of-the-tree-of-knowledge full 2 3 Why would God place a forbidden tree in the Garden of Eden if he already knew Adam and Eve would eat from it?


In this episode, we unpack one of the oldest and hardest questions in the Bible through the lens of ancient Hebrew storytelling, parenthood, free will, innocence, wisdom, and human nature.


We explore:

  • Why the “tree of knowledge of good and evil” may be about maturity, not information
  • Whether God was withholding wisdom or protecting humanity
  • Why free will matters if love is real
  • The repeating Eden pattern throughout the entire Bible
  • How the Genesis story mirrors our own struggle for control, autonomy, and trust
  • Why the Bible is designed more like a story to wrestle with than a science textbook to decode


This isn’t about proving Genesis scientifically. It’s about understanding what the story is trying to reveal about humanity, God, and ourselves.

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]]> Why would God place a forbidden tree in the Garden of Eden if he already knew Adam and Eve would eat from it?


In this episode, we unpack one of the oldest and hardest questions in the Bible through the lens of ancient Hebrew storytelling, parenthood, free will, innocence, wisdom, and human nature.


We explore:

  • Why the “tree of knowledge of good and evil” may be about maturity, not information
  • Whether God was withholding wisdom or protecting humanity
  • Why free will matters if love is real
  • The repeating Eden pattern throughout the entire Bible
  • How the Genesis story mirrors our own struggle for control, autonomy, and trust
  • Why the Bible is designed more like a story to wrestle with than a science textbook to decode


This isn’t about proving Genesis scientifically. It’s about understanding what the story is trying to reveal about humanity, God, and ourselves.

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]]> Should Churches Stop Singing Hillsong, Bethel, and Elevation? Should Churches Stop Singing Hillsong, Bethel, and Elevation? Sat, 13 Jun 2026 01:00:00 GMT 26:30 6a173b8883dd9b6e112aa2d1 false https://shows.acast.com/not-safe-for-sunday-school/episodes/should-churches-stop-singing-hillsong-bethel-and-elevation 6a173b8883dd9b6e112aa2d1 64dd05a9b0e5b00011ad638d should-churches-stop-singing-hillsong-bethel-and-elevation full 2 2 Can you separate worship songs from the churches and artists behind them? In this episode, we talk about Hillsong, Bethel, Elevation, theological baggage, church scandals, and how worship leaders can choose songs with wisdom instead of fear.


We also get into why popular songs are not always the best songs for congregational worship, when a lyric becomes a problem, and why the goal is not to cancel every song but to worship with clarity, honesty, and discernment.

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]]> Can you separate worship songs from the churches and artists behind them? In this episode, we talk about Hillsong, Bethel, Elevation, theological baggage, church scandals, and how worship leaders can choose songs with wisdom instead of fear.


We also get into why popular songs are not always the best songs for congregational worship, when a lyric becomes a problem, and why the goal is not to cancel every song but to worship with clarity, honesty, and discernment.

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]]> The Problem of God’s Violence in the Bible The Problem of God’s Violence in the Bible Wed, 27 May 2026 18:34:43 GMT 50:47 6a17394330535b3e188273e2 false https://shows.acast.com/not-safe-for-sunday-school/episodes/the-problem-of-gods-violence-in-the-bible 6a17394330535b3e188273e2 64dd05a9b0e5b00011ad638d the-problem-of-gods-violence-in-the-bible full 2 1 Many Christians avoid the Old Testament because it raises uncomfortable questions:


Did God actually command genocide?

Why does God seem violent in the Old Testament but loving in the New?


In this episode, we wrestle with biblical violence, hyperbole, ancient literary styles, translation issues, and how Jesus changes the conversation.

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]]> Many Christians avoid the Old Testament because it raises uncomfortable questions:


Did God actually command genocide?

Why does God seem violent in the Old Testament but loving in the New?


In this episode, we wrestle with biblical violence, hyperbole, ancient literary styles, translation issues, and how Jesus changes the conversation.

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]]> <![CDATA[The Women of the Gospels (Mary & Mary Magdalene)]]> Fri, 27 Dec 2024 21:37:28 GMT 19:15 676f1e18c82b0a6413a7407c false https://shows.acast.com/not-safe-for-sunday-school/episodes/the-women-of-the-gospels-mary-mary-magdalene 676f1e18c82b0a6413a7407c 64dd05a9b0e5b00011ad638d the-women-of-the-gospels-mary-mary-magdalene full 1 9 Join Sandy and Becca for Part 3 of The Women of the Bible as they discuss two badass women, Mary (who raised and taught Jesus) and Mary Magdalene (who supported Jesus's Ministry). The fact that these women take a prominent role in the gospels is defying ancient cultural barriers!


Part 1: https://shows.acast.com/not-safe-for-sunday-school/episodes/the-women-of-the-bible-exodus-judges-acts

Part 2: https://shows.acast.com/not-safe-for-sunday-school/the-women-of-jesuss-lineage-tamar-rahab-ruth


Mary, the Mother of Jesus: https://youtu.be/SFZEr3YxNbA?si=Rg6RqqyLuIk5fasn


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]]> Join Sandy and Becca for Part 3 of The Women of the Bible as they discuss two badass women, Mary (who raised and taught Jesus) and Mary Magdalene (who supported Jesus's Ministry). The fact that these women take a prominent role in the gospels is defying ancient cultural barriers!


Part 1: https://shows.acast.com/not-safe-for-sunday-school/episodes/the-women-of-the-bible-exodus-judges-acts

Part 2: https://shows.acast.com/not-safe-for-sunday-school/the-women-of-jesuss-lineage-tamar-rahab-ruth


Mary, the Mother of Jesus: https://youtu.be/SFZEr3YxNbA?si=Rg6RqqyLuIk5fasn


Not Safe For Sunday School is a podcast by Matt Ridings (@punpastor) as a part of the ministry of Fremont Community Church (@fremont.church). Our goal is to create Christian content that is true to scripture while also fun and engaging. Don't forget to leave us a review and share with a friend!


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]]> <![CDATA[The Women of Jesus's Lineage (Tamar, Rahab, & Ruth)]]> Thu, 03 Oct 2024 21:38:45 GMT 27:57 66ff0ee5a7d676ab06e1f658 false https://shows.acast.com/not-safe-for-sunday-school/episodes/the-women-of-jesuss-lineage-tamar-rahab-ruth 66ff0ee5a7d676ab06e1f658 64dd05a9b0e5b00011ad638d the-women-of-jesuss-lineage-tamar-rahab-ruth full 1 8 Join Sandy and Becca for Part 2 of The Women of the Bible as they discuss some badass women in the lineage of Jesus. From Tamar to Rahab as well as Ruth, there's a lot packed into this episode!


Part 1: https://shows.acast.com/not-safe-for-sunday-school/episodes/the-women-of-the-bible-exodus-judges-acts


Not Safe For Sunday School is a podcast by Matt Ridings (@punpastor) as a part of the ministry of Fremont Community Church (@fremont.church). Our goal is to create Christian content that is true to scripture while also fun and engaging. Don't forget to leave us a review and share with a friend!


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]]> Join Sandy and Becca for Part 2 of The Women of the Bible as they discuss some badass women in the lineage of Jesus. From Tamar to Rahab as well as Ruth, there's a lot packed into this episode!


Part 1: https://shows.acast.com/not-safe-for-sunday-school/episodes/the-women-of-the-bible-exodus-judges-acts


Not Safe For Sunday School is a podcast by Matt Ridings (@punpastor) as a part of the ministry of Fremont Community Church (@fremont.church). Our goal is to create Christian content that is true to scripture while also fun and engaging. Don't forget to leave us a review and share with a friend!


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]]> <![CDATA[Addressing Dungeons & Dragons]]> Fri, 23 Aug 2024 17:00:57 GMT 23:26 66a7ed1866e879d7b6a2b957 false https://shows.acast.com/not-safe-for-sunday-school/episodes/addressing-dungeons-dragons 66a7ed1866e879d7b6a2b957 64dd05a9b0e5b00011ad638d addressing-dungeons-dragons full 1 7 Join Matt and Ty in part 2 of this conversation as they discuss concerns the Church has historically had surrounding Dungeons & Dragons and their reasoning for not only playing D&D, but running games of D&D for others as an opportunity for community and healing.


Not Safe For Sunday School is a podcast by Matt Ridings (@punpastor) as a part of the ministry of Fremont Community Church (@fremont.church). Our goal is to create Christian content that is true to scripture while also fun and engaging. Don't forget to leave us a review and share with a friend!


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]]> Join Matt and Ty in part 2 of this conversation as they discuss concerns the Church has historically had surrounding Dungeons & Dragons and their reasoning for not only playing D&D, but running games of D&D for others as an opportunity for community and healing.


Not Safe For Sunday School is a podcast by Matt Ridings (@punpastor) as a part of the ministry of Fremont Community Church (@fremont.church). Our goal is to create Christian content that is true to scripture while also fun and engaging. Don't forget to leave us a review and share with a friend!


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]]> <![CDATA[Pop Culture & Christianity]]> Mon, 29 Jul 2024 18:27:54 GMT 52:47 66a7df2a66e879d7b69f4fea false https://shows.acast.com/not-safe-for-sunday-school/episodes/pop-culture-christianity 66a7df2a66e879d7b69f4fea 64dd05a9b0e5b00011ad638d pop-culture-christianity full 1 6 Join Matt and Ty in part 1 of this conversation as they discuss the role pop culture plays in the church. From Star Wars to The Legend of Zelda and Lord of the Rings, there's so much to explore! What's your favorite reference to Christianity in pop culture?


Not Safe For Sunday School is a podcast by Matt Ridings (@punpastor) as a part of the ministry of Fremont Community Church (@fremont.church). Our goal is to create Christian content that is true to scripture while also fun and engaging. Don't forget to leave us a review and share with a friend!


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]]> Join Matt and Ty in part 1 of this conversation as they discuss the role pop culture plays in the church. From Star Wars to The Legend of Zelda and Lord of the Rings, there's so much to explore! What's your favorite reference to Christianity in pop culture?


Not Safe For Sunday School is a podcast by Matt Ridings (@punpastor) as a part of the ministry of Fremont Community Church (@fremont.church). Our goal is to create Christian content that is true to scripture while also fun and engaging. Don't forget to leave us a review and share with a friend!


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]]> <![CDATA[A Better Conversation On Gender & Sexuality]]> Thu, 27 Jun 2024 21:13:24 GMT 21:17 667dd5f4482fca9c1b1f72bd false https://shows.acast.com/not-safe-for-sunday-school/episodes/a-better-conversation-on-gender-sexuality 667dd5f4482fca9c1b1f72bd 64dd05a9b0e5b00011ad638d a-better-conversation-on-gender-sexuality full 1 5 Join Matt and Eric as they discuss how the church has negatively stigmatized discussions on gender identity and sexual orientation. Regardless of what your beliefs are on these topics, there is healing to be had through humble conversation.


Not Safe For Sunday School is a podcast by Matt Ridings (@punpastor) as a part of the ministry of Fremont Community Church (@fremont.church). Our goal is to create Christian content that is true to scripture while also fun and engaging. Don't forget to leave us a review and share with a friend!


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]]> Join Matt and Eric as they discuss how the church has negatively stigmatized discussions on gender identity and sexual orientation. Regardless of what your beliefs are on these topics, there is healing to be had through humble conversation.


Not Safe For Sunday School is a podcast by Matt Ridings (@punpastor) as a part of the ministry of Fremont Community Church (@fremont.church). Our goal is to create Christian content that is true to scripture while also fun and engaging. Don't forget to leave us a review and share with a friend!


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]]> <![CDATA[A Better Approach to Mental Health (David, Elijah, & Jonah)]]> Fri, 24 May 2024 16:11:48 GMT 38:06 6650bc45c0852400121a5f81 false https://shows.acast.com/not-safe-for-sunday-school/episodes/a-better-approach-to-mental-health-david-elijah-jonah 6650bc45c0852400121a5f81 64dd05a9b0e5b00011ad638d a-better-approach-to-mental-health-david-elijah-jonah full 1 4 Join Matt and Robbie as they discuss stories of mental health struggles in the Bible. What verses are commonly misinterpreted when it comes to this conversation? Where can we see practical examples in scripture? How are we supposed to break out of a mental health rut? All this and more!


Not Safe For Sunday School is a podcast by Matt Ridings (@punpastor) as a part of the ministry of Fremont Community Church (@fremont.church). Our goal is to create Christian content that is true to scripture while also fun and engaging. Don't forget to leave us a review and share with a friend!


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]]> Join Matt and Robbie as they discuss stories of mental health struggles in the Bible. What verses are commonly misinterpreted when it comes to this conversation? Where can we see practical examples in scripture? How are we supposed to break out of a mental health rut? All this and more!


Not Safe For Sunday School is a podcast by Matt Ridings (@punpastor) as a part of the ministry of Fremont Community Church (@fremont.church). Our goal is to create Christian content that is true to scripture while also fun and engaging. Don't forget to leave us a review and share with a friend!


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]]> <![CDATA[The Women of the Bible (Exodus, Judges, & Acts)]]> Thu, 21 Mar 2024 17:00:41 GMT 23:04 65fb6b5a3748440017188efa false https://shows.acast.com/not-safe-for-sunday-school/episodes/the-women-of-the-bible-exodus-judges-acts 65fb6b5a3748440017188efa 64dd05a9b0e5b00011ad638d the-women-of-the-bible-exodus-judges-acts full 1 3 Join Sandy and Becca for Women's History Month as they discuss some badass women in the Bible. From Miriam & Zipporah to Deborah & Jael as well as Lydia (the first female pastor), there's a lot packed into this episode!


Additional Resources:

Rahab: https://youtu.be/kSqQZ3RZrpw?si=8nkyv6MmGhPOjT14

Lady Wisdom: https://youtu.be/w2EHvcuoAgo

Ruth: https://youtu.be/4Qei8N9JG30

Esther: https://youtu.be/ypjFw-6VCPY

Mary, the Mother of Jesus: https://youtu.be/SFZEr3YxNbA


Not Safe For Sunday School is a podcast by Matt Ridings (@punpastor) as a part of the ministry of Fremont Community Church (@fremont.church). Our goal is to create Christian content that is true to scripture while also fun and engaging. Don't forget to leave us a review and share with a friend!


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]]> Join Sandy and Becca for Women's History Month as they discuss some badass women in the Bible. From Miriam & Zipporah to Deborah & Jael as well as Lydia (the first female pastor), there's a lot packed into this episode!


Additional Resources:

Rahab: https://youtu.be/kSqQZ3RZrpw?si=8nkyv6MmGhPOjT14

Lady Wisdom: https://youtu.be/w2EHvcuoAgo

Ruth: https://youtu.be/4Qei8N9JG30

Esther: https://youtu.be/ypjFw-6VCPY

Mary, the Mother of Jesus: https://youtu.be/SFZEr3YxNbA


Not Safe For Sunday School is a podcast by Matt Ridings (@punpastor) as a part of the ministry of Fremont Community Church (@fremont.church). Our goal is to create Christian content that is true to scripture while also fun and engaging. Don't forget to leave us a review and share with a friend!


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]]> <![CDATA[Love, Sex, & Marriage (Song of Solomon)]]> Wed, 14 Feb 2024 08:00:49 GMT 35:16 65cbe9f5bf8319001662d846 false https://shows.acast.com/not-safe-for-sunday-school/episodes/sex-love-marriage-song-of-solomon 65cbe9f5bf8319001662d846 64dd05a9b0e5b00011ad638d sex-love-marriage-song-of-solomon full 1 2 Join Matt and Sandy as they discuss the poetry and wisdom of Song of Solomon. Why is this in the Bible? Why isn't it talked about in church? And is it only about sex, or what wisdom might the Shulamite woman trying to pass on to young women today? Stay tuned!


Not Safe For Sunday School is a podcast by Matt Ridings (@punpastor) as a part of the ministry of Fremont Community Church (@fremont.church). Our goal is to create Christian content that is true to scripture while also fun and engaging. Don't forget to leave us a review and share with a friend!


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]]> Join Matt and Sandy as they discuss the poetry and wisdom of Song of Solomon. Why is this in the Bible? Why isn't it talked about in church? And is it only about sex, or what wisdom might the Shulamite woman trying to pass on to young women today? Stay tuned!


Not Safe For Sunday School is a podcast by Matt Ridings (@punpastor) as a part of the ministry of Fremont Community Church (@fremont.church). Our goal is to create Christian content that is true to scripture while also fun and engaging. Don't forget to leave us a review and share with a friend!


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]]> <![CDATA[The Garden, The Flood, & The Tower (Genesis 1-11)]]> Wed, 31 Jan 2024 19:32:51 GMT 1:24:30 65baa064f834400016e8dda4 false https://shows.acast.com/not-safe-for-sunday-school/episodes/genesis-1-11 65baa064f834400016e8dda4 64dd05a9b0e5b00011ad638d genesis-1-11 full 1 1 Join Matt and Eric as they discuss page-by-page the stories of Creation, Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel, Noah and the Flood, and the Tower of Babel. Was the world created in seven days? Was there really a worldwide flood? Did God actually scramble the languages of all humanity? Or are these all oratory narratives passed down through the family of Abraham to make sense of the mythologies of the surrounding ancient cultures? Stay tuned!


Not Safe For Sunday School is a podcast by Matt Ridings (@punpastor) as a part of the ministry of Fremont Community Church (@fremont.church). Our goal is to create Christian content that is true to scripture while also fun and engaging. Don't forget to leave us a review and share with a friend!


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]]> Join Matt and Eric as they discuss page-by-page the stories of Creation, Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel, Noah and the Flood, and the Tower of Babel. Was the world created in seven days? Was there really a worldwide flood? Did God actually scramble the languages of all humanity? Or are these all oratory narratives passed down through the family of Abraham to make sense of the mythologies of the surrounding ancient cultures? Stay tuned!


Not Safe For Sunday School is a podcast by Matt Ridings (@punpastor) as a part of the ministry of Fremont Community Church (@fremont.church). Our goal is to create Christian content that is true to scripture while also fun and engaging. Don't forget to leave us a review and share with a friend!


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]]> <![CDATA[Start Here: What is "Not Safe For Sunday School"?]]> Thu, 07 Dec 2023 17:01:06 GMT 0:39 6571fa522442fa0012327ea1 false https://shows.acast.com/not-safe-for-sunday-school/episodes/start-herewhat-is-not-safe-for-sunday-school 6571fa522442fa0012327ea1 64dd05a9b0e5b00011ad638d start-herewhat-is-not-safe-for-sunday-school full 1 Welcome to Not Safe For Sunday School, a podcast by Matt Ridings (@punpastor) as a part of the ministry of Fremont Community Church (@fremont.church). Our goal is to create Christian content that is true to scripture while also fun and engaging. Don't forget to leave us a review and share with a friend!


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]]> Welcome to Not Safe For Sunday School, a podcast by Matt Ridings (@punpastor) as a part of the ministry of Fremont Community Church (@fremont.church). Our goal is to create Christian content that is true to scripture while also fun and engaging. Don't forget to leave us a review and share with a friend!


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