Simon and Darian take a deep dive into Genesis 4 which covers the story of Cain and Abel. Drawing from biblical scholarship, history, anthropology, and ancient Near Eastern context, they explore what Genesis 4 likely meant to its original audience and how those meanings have evolved over time.

In this episode of The Far Side of Faith, Simon and Darian begin a different kind of Bible study voyage...the kind they both wish they had growing up.

Together, Simon and Darian take a deep dive into the Garden of Eden, not to defend a doctrine or push an agenda, but to understand the text on its own terms. Drawing from biblical scholarship, history, anthropology, and ancient Near Eastern context, they explore what Genesis 2–3 likely meant to its original audience and how those meanings have evolved over time.

This episode also marks the beginning of a larger project. Using this same open-minded, scholarly, and historically grounded approach, we’ll be working our way through every book of the Bible, one text at a time, creating the kind of Bible study that invites deeper thinking, honest questions, and a more mature faith.

The boys continue to check out the Book of Mormon and this time they dive into Nephi. The fellas also discuss commandments vs. outcomes and ponder if people focus more on the commandments of relgious texts or the outcomes. Buckle up and get ready to study and learn with Simon and Darian!

Simon and Darian take a deep dive into The Doctrines and Covenents to discuss everything after verse 50. And well...its all about polygamy and really...what could go wrong?

In part 2 of this triology, the guys break down several areas of Christian scripture where accuracy is highly questionable and flat out wrong. The guys also discuss the charismatic qualities of leaders as a part of why accuracy of information may not be important in religion.

In today's epsiode Simon and Darian discuss why accuracy of information may be important to them in their study of faith, but why it may not be important to others in their faith journey.

In this episode, the guys discuss a very big topic within religion, which is prayer. They tackle questions such as what is the science behind prayer neurologically, psychologically and socially? Does prayer like intercessory prayer actually work? Darian and Simon tackle these questions with open arms and also discuss why wrestling with faith is one of the most important parts of your spirtiual experience.

Just as the title says...would Jesus be welcome in churches today? Simon and Darian take a deep dive into this topic and discuss the teachings of Jesus and how this might be in conflict with various denominations of churches across the US. What do you think?