Foreknown not forced

Feb 5, 2026    Pastor Alex Norton

Sometimes theology needs a footnote.

Sometimes it needs a bold graphic.

In this episode, we wade into one of Christianity’s most assumed-but-rarely-examined ideas: foreknowledge, election, and predestination. Using 1 Peter 1 as our anchor, we ask whether Scripture actually teaches a fixed, forced salvation—or whether God’s sovereignty leaves room for real response, real warning, and real faith.

Fair warning to our Baptist friends (with love): this isn’t a drive-by take. It’s a thoughtful, Scripture-first conversation about why some popular theological shortcuts don’t hold up under careful reading.

If you’ve ever inherited a belief without being sure where it came from—or felt uneasy but couldn’t explain why—this episode is for you.

Strong coffee. Open Bibles. No bad theology.