Bible FAQs
Bible FAQs
Unity Online Radio
In these weekly podcasts Rev. Ed Townley, one of the foremost Bible interpreters in Unity, answers questions submitted from all parts of the globe—and all faiths. Send your questions to Rev. Ed and tune in weekly to hear the challenging questions and often surprising answers. Experience Rev. Ed Townley live at two New England ministries: Spirit Expressing in Vernon, Connecticut Celebrating the Hero’s Journey spiritexpressing.org Unity in the City in Brookline, Massachusetts All Faiths, Many Paths, One Love unityinthecity.org The ideas and opinions expressed on this program do not necessarily reflect the teachings of Unity.
You Are Risen!
Rev. Ed discusses the central Christian story—the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Apr 1, 2016
30 min
Being a Living Stone
Rev. Ed discusses "metaphors within metaphors" in 1 Peter 2:4-10 and 1 John 1:8-9.
Mar 25, 2016
29 min
Seeing and Not
In healing a blind man, Jesus makes an implicit statement about what it is to truly see. Paul later discusses how the teachings of Jesus bring light to us all. John 9, Ephesians 2:10.
Mar 11, 2016
29 min
After the Uproar
Rev. Ed discusses the last days of apostle Paul's third missionary journey, including a near-riot in Ephesus and a healing in Troas. Also, spiritual assurance—and a caution—from the Psalms. Acts of the Apostles, Chapter 20; Psalm 91:3.
Mar 4, 2016
30 min
Taking the Narrow Path
Rev. Ed discusses the Bible as a whole from the unique perspective of Unity as a guide on the "narrow path" of spiritual commitment.
Feb 19, 2016
30 min
Reflecting on Pilgrimage
Rev. Ed discusses his recent trip to Israel as part of Jimmy Twyman's peace pilgrimage to the Golan Heights overlooking Syria. The trip included visits to many biblical sites. Also featured: James 4:1-3.
Feb 12, 2016
59 min
Sojourners in our Land
Rev. Ed receives a question taken from today's news, asking what the Bible has to say about immigrants. He answers referencing passages from Exodus, Leviticus, and Hebrews, ending with the parable of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10.
Dec 18, 2015
29 min
Oxen, Water, and Blood
Symbols in the Bible can be confusing—and sometimes even contradictory. We'll interpret Proverbs 14:6 and 1 John 5:6.
Dec 11, 2015
29 min
Faith, Law, and a Challenging Angel
Rev. Ed answers questions about Jacob wrestling with an angel in Genesis 32 and Paul's distinction between faith and law, particularly in Galatians 3.
Nov 13, 2015
30 min
Saul and the Sabbath
Was Paul "saved" on the Road to Damascus? Can we be "saved" without a Saturday Sabbath? Join Rev Ed as he answers Bible questions from all over. This week: Exodus 20:8—10 and Acts 9:1—20.
Nov 6, 2015
30 min
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