About
Beyond the Box is the podcast of Raborn Johnson and Steve Sensenig. We have been encouraging each other in the journey outside the bounds of institutional religion for several years now and share many of our candid thoughts and questions in our podcast.
We don’t claim to have a corner on the truth, and there doesn’t seem to be any topic or question that is “out of bounds” in our discussions. As we say in the intro to each podcast, we’re just two guys thinking out loud, exploring the wide open spaces of our freedom in Christ.
Come with us and explore beyond the box!
Beyond the Box is a proud member of MyLifeMinistries, a community of ministries that views the everyday Christian life as a ministry and seeks to encourage Christians in their daily walk with Christ.
(The BtB team, from left: Raborn Johnson, Steve Sensenig, Dylan Sensenig)
Want to contact us? Use the form below, and your comment/question/insult will be emailed to us directly!
July 27th, 2008 at 11:23 am
Raborn,
Great meeting you at the bookstore yesterday. I’m halfway through the “Jake” book and my buddy Robbie is into the Shack now.
Love your site and look forward to listening to your podcast sometime.
Thanks again for the fellowship.
In Him
Brad
October 13th, 2008 at 10:50 pm
http://allmyfountains.blogspot.com/ – Raborn, here is Chip’s blog.
October 16th, 2011 at 3:08 am
Love this and really appreciate you two!!! I discovered your podcast through The God Journey podcast. My heart really resonates with most of what you’ve been discussing. “There is a joy in the (this) journey…”
February 6th, 2012 at 4:30 pm
It’s amazing how the Lord continues to provide more and more people along my path to inspire me- you guys are the latest ones! I began to question a lot of what I (thought) I believed about God about 2 years ago, shortly after my last daughter was born. I have always been fascinated with God, the idea of “salvation,” that He would be so in love with humanity that He would die for us- but then I began to wonder…I’m saved, but I don’t know if my wife is saved…what about my kids? How would God deal with my 3 kids (my oldest has a severe learning disability) if they were to die right now? I believe that they would be in His presence, but I can’t “back that up” biblically…and when is “salvation” necessary? If Christ died for ALL and destroyed ALL sin, then how can anyone end up in hell? Those were just the tip of the ice berg thoughts/questions that I began having, and since then I have come across many wonderful folks who have truly been helpful in getting me to see that God is in fact good, and that He is completely trustworthy! Instead of destroying my faith, those questions have only strengthened it! Glad to be a part of this “community” here. You guys are providing a much needed “ministry!” God Bless!
June 19th, 2012 at 5:35 pm
Ray and Steve,
I discovered Beyond the Box through Experimental Theology last month and have been devouring as many as I’ve been able to every day since. This podcahas been a huge blessing and encouragement. Thank you so much! Keep up the great work.
It means more than you know.
September 10th, 2015 at 10:16 pm
Dear Ray and Steve,
Few questions have vexed humanity more than how did we come to exist? How can we reconcile the Big Bang Theory with the belief in the wonders of creation? “The Fabric of Eternity: A Scientist’s View of the Works of Providence” is scientist István Kolossváry’s personal view of the Universe that allows for science and theology to exist in peaceful unison. In this debut nonfiction, Kolossváry attempts to give the reader insight into how a person of science can also be a person of faith.
Please consider featuring the book on your blog with a review, author interview, guest post or excerpt. I would be pleased to send you a print version or email you a pdf.
In “The Fabric of Eternity,” Kolossváry makes the argument on scientific grounds that there are only two ways of thinking about the workings of the Universe: We either realize the continuous loving care of God, or we go it alone, reject God, and insist upon a self-contained existence with no reason or purpose. I believe your readers will be intrigued by the experiment that Kolossváry invites them to try and decide themselves whether to verify or refute the “go it alone” theory in their own lives.
With over 25 years as a scientist, Kolossváry has privately grappled with the chasm between science and theology. The Fabric of Eternity seeks to eradicate the wall that divides the two disciplines and bring a fresh perspective to believers in both.
Thank you for your consideration and I look forward to hearing from you.
Best regards,
Darlene Chan
Publicist
The Fabric of Eternity: A Scientist’s View of the Works of Providence
By István Kolossváry
Biokol Research
ISBN: 0988571706 | 106 pages, paperback
ASIN: B00AG2PCUK | Kindle
Genres: theology, religion, science, philosophy
http://www.istvankolossvary.com
November 30th, 2015 at 11:24 am
Ray and Steve,
I’ve been going through some challenging theological ideas over the past few months, and I’m a pastor in the institutional church. Not a good combination. After searching on iTunes, I discovered your podcast. What a godsend! Thank you. I’d love to hear more of your journey and how you’ve managed leaving the church and finding a way to go forward. In the meantime, however, keep up the good work.