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What if one of the most familiar ideas in Christianity… is also one of the most misunderstood? In this episode the Curious team sit down with professor Hans Madueme to explore the doctrine of original sin, not as a cold theological concept, but as something that quietly shapes how we see ourselves, others, and even God. Are we born guilty, or simply broken? Is sin something we inherit, something we imitate, or something deeper still? And how do we wrestle with the fairness of it all, especially when we think about children, responsibility, and what it means to be human?

This conversation doesn’t rush to easy answers. Instead, it gently holds together big questions about justice, freedom, and grace. If we are more flawed than we’d like to admit, does that make us less human… or does it open the door to a deeper understanding of mercy? And if we soften or reject the idea of original sin altogether, do we risk losing sight of just how profound grace really is?
Thoughtful, honest, and deeply relevant, this episode invites you to think again about what it means to be human… and why that matters more than we might realise.

Further Reading
Here’s a bit of homework for you….we’ve included a couple of articles that compliment this episode….

Original Sin: Biological or Spiritual Problem? - ChristOverAll.com

The Origin of Original Sin and the Fall - Biologos.org


What we’re reading?
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Hans Madueme — Defending Sin

Hans Madueme and Michael Reeves — Adam, the Fall, and Original Sin

Cornelius Plantinga Jr. — The Doctrine of Sin

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What if one of the most debated lines in Scripture isn’t about silence, weakness, or control at all… but something far more radical? In this episode, Theology for the Curious, sits down with writer, speaker and CEO of Restored, Bekah Legg, an organisation committed to working to transform relationships and end violence against women.

Together we gently unpick the power and understanding (and misunderstanding) of Ephesians 5:22, reflecting on its original context, asking whether we’ve misrepresented both the call to submit and the call to love. Could it be that what felt restrictive is actually deeply freeing? And that what Paul asks of husbands might be even more confronting than we’ve realised?
If you’ve ever wrestled with this passage, felt uneasy about how it’s been used, or wondered where strength, voice, and equality fit in… this conversation might surprise you.

Further Reading
Here’s a bit of homework for you….we’ve included a couple of articles that compliment this episode….

Selfless Marriage: Ephesians 5:21-33 - CBEInternational.org

Ephesians 5:21-33: How Paul Turns Headship on its Head - JuniaProject.com

Guess What Paul Has in Mind for Marriage? - Blogs.Bible.org


What we’re reading?
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Beth Allison Barr — The Making of Biblical Womanhood

Sarah Ruden — Paul Among The People

Kristin Kobes Du Mez — Jesus and John Wayne

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What if the questions we’ve been told not to ask are the very ones we most need to face?

In this episode, the Curious team are joined by pastor, gay writer, activist and TikTok influencer, Brandan Robertson, as together they step gently—but honestly—into the tension around Scripture, sexuality, and what it means to live faithfully. Is the Bible prescribing a fixed framework, or describing a world still unfolding? Are we reading these texts clearly—or through layers we’ve inherited without noticing?

We wrestle with Genesis, with friendship and covenant, with the language of desire and identity in a world that didn’t think in our categories. We talk about celibacy and commitment—not as abstract ideals, but as real callings that shape real lives. And we ask, quietly but directly: what does it mean for LGBTQ Christians to belong—not on the margins, but in the heart of the Church?
You may find yourself challenged. You may find yourself comforted. Our hope, as a team, is that you’ll find yourself listening.

Further Reading
Here’s a bit of homework for you….we’ve included a cross section of articles here, some of which will not capture the convictions of the Curious team, but in the interest of balance they are included;

Why All Christians Should Support LGBTQ Persons - WherePeterIs.com

How Can I Be an LGBTQ Affirming Christian? - ElaineKelly.ca

A Christian's Posture Towards Pride Month and LGBTQ People - TheGospelCoalition.org


What we’re reading?
As a feature to our notes, we are adding the book or books that we’ve browsed related to this episode…enjoy!

Brandan Robertson — Queer Christian

Sam Allberry — Is God Anti-Gay?

James V Brownson — Bible, Gender, Sexuality

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