No More Silos with Dr. Erika Santiago

Episode Summary:
In this thought-provoking episode, Erika delves into the concept of being "post Christian" and shares personal insights on how many in her generation did not grow up in church. She sheds light on the intriguing topic of eschatology, exploring the varied views on the second coming of Christ. Focusing on the pushback against living for Jesus in the present and the rise of escapist theology, Erika naviga...

Welcome to another enlightening episode of No More Silos, the podcast that seeks to break down barriers and foster unity within the body of Christ.

In this episode, Dr. Santiago dives into the reasons behind the departure of many Gen Xers from organized religion. We explore the pressing need to dispel misconceptions about the church and emphasize the importance of studying the book of Hebrews. The letter to the Hebrews ser...

Synopsis:
In this episode, the discussion underscores the pivotal role of theology in empowering believers to comprehend and defend their faith, particularly against the misapplication of scripture.

Key Points Covered:

1. The Importance of Theology and Understanding Scripture in the Letter to the Hebrews:
   • The host explores the intriguing possibility of Priscilla as the author, emphasizing her teaching abilities and linguistic...

In this episode, Erika delves into the profound teachings on theology found in the Book of Hebrews, unraveling the intricate tapestry of the Trinity, salvation, and Christology. Let's embark on this enlightening journey together.

The Importance of Theology and Understanding the Trinity in the Book of Hebrews:
Erika Santiago, with her characteristic passion and depth of knowledge, emphasizes the paramount importanc...

In this week's episode, Dr. Erika discusses the books that impacted her the most this year and which books she hopes to read in 2024.

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In this episode of the "No More Silos" podcast, Erika reflects on the importance of rest and taking intentional breaks, using the example of watching movies as a form of spiritual formation and conversation starters. She also explores the parallels between Jesus' use of stories and parables and the storytelling in movies, emphasizing the need to consider the social and historical context and symbolism in both. 

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Dr. Santiago introduces the book of Hebrews from the New Testament, offering a profound exploration of Christian theology and its intersection with cultural Christianity. Emphasizing the role of individuals as theologians, the episode stresses the necessity of understanding one's beliefs and those of others to foster meaningful conversations and navigate conflicts effectively.

Join Dr. Erika Santiago on this enlighten...

Are you reconstructing your faith? or perhaps walking with someone who is? Listen to today's episode to learn how Dr. Erika Santiago develops and structures a Christmas Bible study plan that breaks down the cultural Christian parts of the Christmas story in the Bible.


Key Points Covered

1. Putting Together a Christmas Bible Study with Word Studies
2. The importance of researching the Magi, Herod, and the Cont...

How does the legacy of Western colonialism inform the Palestinian and Israeli Conflict today in the Middle East? From a cultural Christian perspective, how does the legacy of colonialism impact what some people believe or understand about the end times or Jesus' return? Today's episode addresses the historical, cultural, and theological information necessary to begin to make an informed opinion about what's going on ...

Introduction:

• Welcome back to the No More Silos Podcast! I'm your host, Dr. Erika Santiago, and I'm excited to dive into today's topic, which is all about the importance of starting a Bible study group and how you can make it happen.

Segment 1: The Challenges of Finding a Church and the Need for Connection:

• Dr. Santiago discusses the challenges individuals face when trying to find the right church.
• Emphasis ...

In this episode of "No More Silos," Erika Santiago discusses the importance of understanding historical events such as the doctrine of Discovery, the Crusades, the Reformation, and the Danvers Statement in shaping gender theology. She explores how these events have impacted women's ability to reconstruct their faith and emphasizes the need for womanist biblical scholars and egalitarian theologians. Santiago also high...

Asking questions about what you want in a church community and what you believe about God are helpful filters to navigate finding a new church home. In this week's episode, Erika picks up where she left off in the last episode with a framework for finding a new church home.

Key Points Covered

1. Finding a New Church: Considerations and Criteria

2. Considerations for Finding a New Church

3. Tips for Finding a Church After...

Have you ever had to find a new church? Maybe you moved to a new city or realized that your church was teaching politics and not the Bible? Maybe you're a college student and need to find a place to worship and have community while you're away from home? Today's episode is part one of two where Erika shares some ideas and recommendations for how to find a new church and in part two, she'll talk about avoiding re...

A few weeks ago, there was a knock on my door which led to a conversation that encouraged me to refine my own understanding of where our ideas come from and how I teach apologetics. In this episode, I share four takeaways from that conversation, what a read over the summer and why it's been months since I last uploaded an episode of No More Silos. Welcome back! Thanks for joining me! 

Key Points Covered

1. Insights on ...

Welcome to Season 3 Episode 3!

Did you live through the 1990s "Left Behind" books and movies? I heard they remade the movie recently. This episode was originally recorded in November 2022 and references an article that was published in September 2022 about "rapture anxiety" -- yes, it's a thing. So join me here on No More Silos as we unravel the cultural Christian history around rapture theology an...

Welcome to Season 3 Episode 2!

Today on No More Silos, we are talking about some of the resources I used to reconstruct my faith with what is actually in the Bible and not cultural doctrine. 

Some of the books mentioned:

• Urban Apologetics by Eric Mason
• The Color of Compromise by Jemar Tisby
• Deeply Formed Life by Rich Villodas
• The Making of Biblical Womanhood by Beth Allison Barr
• Reading While Black by Esau McCaulle...

Welcome to Season 3 Episode 1!

Today's episode picks up on the theme from our first two seasons by asking the question: Where do our ideas come from? The framework for deconstructing our faith must include a path towards reconstructing our faith. Jesus ends his "Sermon on the Mount" by encouraging his followers to build their faith on a solid foundation. Unfortunately, many modern Christians in America have ...

Late last year, 2021, I shared a message from Ephesians 6 with our church and talked about my take on non-spooky spiritual warfare. One of the challenges with cultural Christianity in the U.S. is we have made some aspects of our spirituality unnecessarily spooky. This is often a turn off for the "unchurched" and confusing to some of us who grew up in church.  Join me for today's episode of the audio recording of my m...

I was so impacted by John Mark Comer's book, "The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry," earlier this year that I shared my thoughts in a sermon at our church on Mother's Day last spring. Today's episode is the audio recording of that message. Hope you enjoy and are blessed by it as I encourage myself and others to intentionally build communities that encourage us to rest.

Hurry: is the great enemy of our...