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Peaceable And Kind

Peaceable And Kind

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 Welcome to "Peaceable and Kind," the podcast where we explore the transformative power of living out Jesus' call to peace and kindness in our everyday lives. Each week your host, Derek Vreeland, will delve into the stories, Scriptures, and practical steps that help us embody these essential Christian virtues. Join us as we talk with inspiring guests, reflect on Scripture, and discover ways to bring peace and kindness into our homes, communities, and the world. Whether you're seeking encouragement, guidance, or a deeper understanding of your faith, "Peaceable and Kind" is here to support and uplift you on your spiritual journey. Let's embark together on this path of grace, compassion, and love, living out the true essence of our faith. Thank you for tuning in, and may the peace of God be with you always.Reach Right Network Christianity Ministry & Evangelism Spirituality
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  • Episode 92: Rejecting Propitiation and Reclaiming Redemption

    Episode 92: Rejecting Propitiation and Reclaiming Redemption
    Mar 5 2026
    In this episode of Peaceable and Kind, Derek Vreeland continues the Lenten journey through Fleming Rutledge’s The Crucifixion, exploring four major biblical images for understanding the death of Jesus: Passover and Exodus, blood sacrifice, ransom and redemption, and final judgment. Derek insists that we do not begin with atonement theories or later theological debates. Rather we begin with the Old Testament. The cross only makes sense within the story of Israel, especially the Exodus, where salvation is framed not as abstract forgiveness but as liberation from slavery and deliverance from death. This episode also tackles the controversial question of propitiation. Rutledge argues that the Greek word hilasterion in Romans 3:25 should not be translated as “propitiation” (appeasing an angry God), but as expiation, that is the removal of sin. The barrier between God and humanity is not God’s anger but our sin. Redemption, then, is the Triune God’s loving work of buying back humanity from the enslaving powers of Sin, Death, and the Devil. Judgment, or what Rutledge calls “The Great Assize,” is not contrary to love but an expression of it. God’s righteous commitment to set the world right. Books Mentioned • The Crucifixion — Fleming Rutledge • The Day the Revolution Began by N. T. Wright • Centering Jesus by Derek Vreeland •On the Incarnation by Athanasius Scriptures Mentioned • Exodus 12–15 • Leviticus 16 • Isaiah 53:7 • Romans 3:25 • Romans 8:3 • Hebrews 9:26 • Mark 10:45 • 1 Corinthians 6:19–20 • Matthew 25 • John 8 Has Peaceable and Kind been meaningful to you? Support the show by: Leaving a review Giving us a 5-star rating on your podcast app Sharing this episode with a friend Order Derek's new Bible Study Series, God in the Neighborhood: Book 1: Incarnation: 8 Lessons on How God Meets Us || https://amzn.to/42jSZAs Book 2: Crucifixion: 8 Lessons on How God Saves Us || https://amzn.to/459bNUk Book 3: Resurrection: 8 Lessons on How God Restores Us || https://amzn.to/40T0sp0 Learn more about Derek’s work as a pastor and author: https://derekvreeland.com Interact with Derek on Instagram, Twitter, Bluesky, or Facebook
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    45 mins
  • Episode 91: Anselm and the Power of Sin

    Episode 91: Anselm and the Power of Sin
    Feb 24 2026
    In this deeply theological episode of Peaceable and Kind, Derek Vreeland continues the Lenten journey through Fleming Rutledge’s The Crucifixion by working through two chapters that bring Rutledge’s long introduction to a close. These chapters cover her reconsideration of Anselm and satisfaction theory and her exploration of the gravity of Sin. They both lay crucial groundwork for everything that follows in the book. Derek engages Rutledge appreciatively but critically, clarifying where he agrees, where he wrestles, and where he remains unconvinced. Theology at its best does not simply settle questions but deepens them in faithful and prayerful ways. This episode explores Anselm’s satisfaction theory, how it differs from penal substitution, and why Rutledge’s retrieval, guided in part by Eastern Orthodox theologian David Bentley Hart, deserves careful attention. Derek also raises important questions about obedience, the life of Jesus, and whether “satisfaction” is best understood as a life faithfully lived rather than a transactional mechanism centered on death alone. The episode concludes with Rutledge’s sobering chapter on the gravity of Sin, where sin is not treated as a collection of bad choices but as a dark, enslaving power paired with Death itself. Only when we take sin seriously, Rutledge insists, can we begin to understand why the cross had to be as ugly and costly as it was. Key Takeaways • Anselm’s satisfaction theory is distinct from penal substitution • Satisfaction focuses on restoring God’s honor; penal substitution focuses on punishment. • Rutledge does not defend a transactional or appeasement-based view of atonement. • Jesus’ obedient and faithful life raises important questions about what truly satisfies God. • Sin is not merely individual wrongdoing but a power that enslaves and destroys. • In Scripture, Sin and Death function as ruling forces over humanity. • The ugliness of the cross corresponds to the gravity and power of sin. • The cross makes no sense unless we take sin far more seriously than modern culture does. Books Mentioned • The Crucifixion — Fleming Rutledge • On the Incarnation — Athanasius Scriptures Mentioned • Romans 5:19 • 1 Corinthians 15:3 • Romans 6:12 • Romans 6:17 • Romans 7:11 Has Peaceable and Kind been meaningful to you? Support the show by: Leaving a review Giving us a 5-star rating on your podcast app Sharing this episode with a friend Order Derek's new Bible Study Series, God in the Neighborhood: Book 1: Incarnation: 8 Lessons on How God Meets Us || https://amzn.to/42jSZAs Book 2: Crucifixion: 8 Lessons on How God Saves Us || https://amzn.to/459bNUk Book 3: Resurrection: 8 Lessons on How God Restores Us || https://amzn.to/40T0sp0 Learn more about Derek’s work as a pastor and author: https://derekvreeland.com Interact with Derek on Instagram, Twitter, Bluesky, or Facebook
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    37 mins
  • Episode 90 - The Ugliness of the Cross and the Wrath of God

    Episode 90 - The Ugliness of the Cross and the Wrath of God
    Feb 19 2026
    Lent is underway, and in this episode of Peaceable and Kind, Derek continues the Lenten journey through Fleming Rutledge’s monumental book, The Crucifixion. This episode takes a deep dive into chapters 2 and 3, confronting the ugliness of the cross and rethinking the meaning of the wrath of God. Before the cross became a polished religious symbol, it was an instrument of terror, shame, and public humiliation. Rutledge insists that if we want to understand what the death of Jesus means, we must first face what it was: irreligious, degrading, and horrifying. Only by grounding the crucifixion in its historical reality can we begin to grasp how God’s justice and mercy meet at the cross. This episode also explores Rutledge’s reframing of divine justice—not as punishment for punishment’s sake, but as God’s work of rectifying what is broken. God’s wrath, she argues, is not an emotional outburst, but God’s active opposition to sin and evil for the sake of setting the world right. Key Takeaways • The cross was not a religious symbol but an instrument of public shame and terror. • The manner of Jesus’ death matters as much as the fact of his death. • Roman crucifixion was designed to humiliate, dehumanize, and warn entire populations. • God’s justice in Scripture is about rectification, not mere punishment. • Forgiveness restores relationships; justice seeks to make things right. • The wrath of God is not emotional rage but God’s active opposition to evil. • God’s justice is restorative, aimed at healing what sin has corrupted. Books Mentioned • The Crucifixion — Fleming Rutledge • The Day the Revolution Began — N. T. Wright • The Cross and the Lynching Tree — James Cone Scriptures Mentioned • John 1:29 • Isaiah 1:16–17 • Matthew 12:18 Has Peaceable and Kind been meaningful to you? Support the show by: Leaving a review Giving us a 5-star rating on your podcast app Sharing this episode with a friend Order Derek's new Bible Study Series, God in the Neighborhood: Book 1: Incarnation: 8 Lessons on How God Meets Us || https://amzn.to/42jSZAs Book 2: Crucifixion: 8 Lessons on How God Saves Us || https://amzn.to/459bNUk Book 3: Resurrection: 8 Lessons on How God Restores Us || https://amzn.to/40T0sp0 Learn more about Derek’s work as a pastor and author: https://derekvreeland.com Interact with Derek on Instagram, Twitter, Bluesky, or Facebook
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    37 mins
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