<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Seeking Believing Navigating Reflecting]]></title><description><![CDATA[To explore spiritual meaning through Scripture and share an honest, non-religious journey of reflection and growth.]]></description><link>https://rwnwldr.wixsite.com/sbnrjourney/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 14:06:00 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://rwnwldr.wixsite.com/sbnrjourney/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Pantheism’s Popularity: A Comparison of New Spirituality and Postmodernism]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pantheism and New Age spirituality aren’t just fringe beliefs anymore—they’ve woven their way into mainstream culture and even some corners of the church.]]></description><link>https://rwnwldr.wixsite.com/sbnrjourney/post/pantheism-s-popularity-a-comparison-of-new-spirituality-and-postmodernism</link><guid isPermaLink="false">686d5046d21bf4fa3932347d</guid><category><![CDATA[Prompted Journeys]]></category><category><![CDATA[Language of Faith]]></category><category><![CDATA[Comparing Religions and Worldviews]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 17:12:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e58f1e_78ae5269c10248f0870b02c8470c4f3b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rowan Wilder</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comparing Secularism and Marxism Through a Biblical Lens]]></title><description><![CDATA[When it comes to worldview, both Secularism and Marxism are loud in their denial of God—but they do so in very different tones. ]]></description><link>https://rwnwldr.wixsite.com/sbnrjourney/post/comparing-secularism-and-marxism-through-a-biblical-lens</link><guid isPermaLink="false">686d4daa104aef7fbc59c281</guid><category><![CDATA[Comparing Religions and Worldviews]]></category><category><![CDATA[Prompted Journeys]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 16:58:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e58f1e_bc006dbe8e194b4ea67a5d9def6d56bb~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rowan Wilder</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[General and Special Revelation: A Guide for Faith-Driven Leadership ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Understanding how God reveals Himself is foundational to how we see the world, lead others, and live with purpose.]]></description><link>https://rwnwldr.wixsite.com/sbnrjourney/post/general-and-special-revelation-a-guide-for-faith-driven-leadership</link><guid isPermaLink="false">686d4cc1104aef7fbc59c063</guid><category><![CDATA[Prompted Journeys]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 16:54:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e58f1e_8a1f116f683843f0a088f33cd0593cf4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rowan Wilder</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Christian Worldview - When God Speaks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The idea that God reveals Himself to us in different ways—through what we experience in life and what we learn through Scripture—has added a whole new layer to how I understand faith. ]]></description><link>https://rwnwldr.wixsite.com/sbnrjourney/post/the-christian-worldview-when-god-speaks</link><guid isPermaLink="false">686d4c1cf9ac2b19628e0772</guid><category><![CDATA[Prompted Journeys]]></category><category><![CDATA[Language of Faith]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 16:51:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e58f1e_9161dfdbff044fc4811906fb4b1182c3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rowan Wilder</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beyond Probability: What the Universe Suggests About God]]></title><description><![CDATA[“So, why do you believe in God?” A few months ago I would’ve rolled my eyes and answered, “I don’t”. 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Among the most influential are the Christian and Islamic worldviews—each offering a distinct framework for interpreting reality, defining morality, and pursuing ultimate purpose.]]></description><link>https://rwnwldr.wixsite.com/sbnrjourney/post/faith-and-framework-comparing-christianity-and-islam</link><guid isPermaLink="false">686d492e104aef7fbc59b726</guid><category><![CDATA[Comparing Religions and Worldviews]]></category><category><![CDATA[Prompted Journeys]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 16:40:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e58f1e_e08def2c06394e05974b5017cef1bc11~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rowan Wilder</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding Scripture Through Translation: A Comparative Study of the New American Standard Bible, New International Version, and New Living Translation]]></title><description><![CDATA[This dynamic is evident in the NASB, NIV, and NLT, which span the spectrum from formal to paraphrastic translation approaches.]]></description><link>https://rwnwldr.wixsite.com/sbnrjourney/post/understanding-scripture-through-translation-a-comparative-study-of-the-new-american-standard-bible</link><guid isPermaLink="false">686d4776d21bf4fa39321edc</guid><category><![CDATA[Prompted Journeys]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 16:32:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e58f1e_529b4c399ece4a5fa8717c7070609786~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rowan Wilder</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anchored in Ink: How Written Scripture Safeguards God’s Truth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Throughout history, communication has been the foundation for cultural development, relational connection, and the transmission of critical knowledge. Both oral and written communication have played essential roles in this process.]]></description><link>https://rwnwldr.wixsite.com/sbnrjourney/post/anchored-in-ink-how-written-scripture-safeguards-god-s-truth</link><guid isPermaLink="false">686d4640d21bf4fa39321bcf</guid><category><![CDATA[Prompted Journeys]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 16:28:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e58f1e_a2351e6aeaaf4a92b3b9728d238ca342~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rowan Wilder</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Reliability of Scripture: An Apologetic Perspective]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bible stands as one of the most scrutinized and studied texts in human history. 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One where women like Phoebe, Priscilla, Junia, Mary Magdalene, and the women at the tomb had never been...]]></description><link>https://rwnwldr.wixsite.com/sbnrjourney/post/what-christianity-might-have-looked-like-if-women-hadn-t-been-erased</link><guid isPermaLink="false">680d644d02e22389d10e5b32</guid><category><![CDATA[Untamed Origins of Christianity]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 26 Apr 2025 23:05:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e58f1e_272216c521164419ad58b874f49a2b9d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rowan Wilder</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Forgotten Women Who Helped Build Christianity]]></title><description><![CDATA[When most people imagine the early church, they picture a group of devoted male apostles spreading the message of Jesus across the...]]></description><link>https://rwnwldr.wixsite.com/sbnrjourney/post/the-forgotten-women-who-helped-build-christianity</link><guid isPermaLink="false">680d622d9e2e9d6190cb16dc</guid><category><![CDATA[Untamed Origins of Christianity]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 26 Apr 2025 22:53:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e58f1e_7ab74bde46e44f158b171a4fb01c1135~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rowan Wilder</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mary Magdalene: Apostle, Not Prostitute]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you grew up hearing about Mary Magdalene, chances are you heard a version of her story that goes something like this: She was a sinful...]]></description><link>https://rwnwldr.wixsite.com/sbnrjourney/post/mary-magdalene-apostle-not-prostitute</link><guid isPermaLink="false">680d5ff402e22389d10e4ea9</guid><category><![CDATA[Untamed Origins of Christianity]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 26 Apr 2025 22:44:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e58f1e_cd77e30af09941059acd95414b60107f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rowan Wilder</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Real Personality of Jesus: Not What You’d Expect]]></title><description><![CDATA[When most people think of Jesus, the image that comes to mind is often gentle and passive, kind of a soft-spoken figure cradling lambs,...]]></description><link>https://rwnwldr.wixsite.com/sbnrjourney/post/the-real-personality-of-jesus-not-what-you-d-expect</link><guid isPermaLink="false">680d5ca49e2e9d6190cb056d</guid><category><![CDATA[Untamed Origins of Christianity]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 26 Apr 2025 22:34:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e58f1e_05a033bd7d6a4fef92539d5517749cb9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rowan Wilder</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Did Jesus Actually Say? A Historian’s Perspective]]></title><description><![CDATA[When you open a Bible and flip through the Gospels, you find Jesus saying a lot of powerful things: "Love your enemies," "Blessed are the...]]></description><link>https://rwnwldr.wixsite.com/sbnrjourney/post/what-did-jesus-actually-say-a-historian-s-perspective</link><guid isPermaLink="false">680d58ee02e22389d10e394f</guid><category><![CDATA[Untamed Origins of Christianity]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 26 Apr 2025 22:21:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e58f1e_3b37de4f2d2e466a9782e7e4973b40d7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rowan Wilder</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Did Jesus Really Exist? What the Evidence Shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[When it comes to the Bible, there’s no shortage of debate. 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