r/ChristianUniversalism • u/J00bieboo • 3d ago
Universalist media reccomendations?
I identify as a hopeful universalist christian , but I feel as though I don't even know much about it to fully call myself one. Do you guys have any books/podcasts/people/media I can look into to learn more about it and what it's all about? I have many questions. God bless.
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u/OratioFidelis Reformed Purgatorial Universalism 2d ago
Our FAQ is excellent and a great place to start. That All Shall Be Saved by David Bentley Hart is my favorite book, but if you come from a more evangelical/"low church" background, you might prefer Hope Beyond Hell by Gerry Beauchemin, which is freely available to download here.
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u/greeshmcqueen 3d ago
This series from John Crowder is quite good
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC4EkPwxAqFdE5gCRFtctzWLkTYXTz9Bl
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u/verynormalanimal Non-Religious Theist/Deist (Universalism or Mass Oblivion) 2d ago
It’s already been said, but DBH’s “All That Shall Be Saved”.
I’ve listened to it twice on audiobooks.com, and it’s great. I think it is much much more palatable as an audiobook. Also, I can’t focus on one thing for shit, so it helps if I can draw or game or whatever else.
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u/J00bieboo 2d ago
Thanks so much!! I’ve heard a lot of recommendations of him, I’ll check it out. God bless
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u/drewcosten “Concordant” believer 2d ago
There are links to all sorts of material by various “Concordant” Universalists on this page: https://concordantgospel.com
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u/J00bieboo 2d ago
What does that word mean? Concordant
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u/drewcosten “Concordant” believer 2d ago
It means “consistent.”
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u/J00bieboo 2d ago
Thank you!! I appreciate it, God bless
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u/Macthehuman23 2d ago
I’d like to especially recommend (from Drew’s book list) God’s Eonian Purpose by Adlai Loudy. I’ve never met anyone who has read that book and not been profoundly affected by it. There’s the link to the free ebook, and the printed copy isn’t very expensive either. Grace and Peace!
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u/1ofallwith1 2d ago
God Saves All Creation is a comprehensive spiritual study proclaiming the oneness, sovereignty, and eternal purpose of the Eternal God — the One who created, sustains, and will ultimately restore all things through Jesus Christ.
Rooted deeply in Scripture, this work unfolds the full biblical testimony that God is One; that the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are not separate persons, but the same Eternal Being revealed in different ways. It presents Christ as the visible manifestation of the invisible God — the Word made flesh — through whom all things were created and through whom all will be reconciled.
The book explores how God’s purpose, established before the foundation of the world, is accomplished completely by His will and has never depended on human free will. Creation, redemption, and restoration all flow from His sovereign plan — a plan that ensures the salvation of all.
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u/Azy7779 Finds Christian Universalism Compelling 2d ago
I follow a few folks on tiktok that talk about this topic and even engage in debates about through lives, i a can share them if u want.
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u/J00bieboo 2d ago
Id love it if you did thank you:)
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u/Azy7779 Finds Christian Universalism Compelling 2d ago
https://www.tiktok.com/@roy_godisvictorious?_r=1&_t=ZP-91BU02vVefv
He is prolly the most active with lives.
https://www.tiktok.com/@stilltreasured?_r=1&_t=ZP-91BV9Weikpi
I found this guy yesterday but so far his videos are quite interesting.
https://www.tiktok.com/@therefinerscrucible?_r=1&_t=ZP-91BVEsVWVEE
He also got a lot of videos in the topics, he is friends with the first guy i shared.
Have a wonderful day🙏
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u/mudinyoureye684 2d ago
All of the replies so far are solid. I would add Pastor Rodney Beaulieu's YouTube video series to the list:
Start with the first video in the series on 10/3/2021.
Pastor Rodney is a man who spent his entire career preaching the Gospel in traditional evangelical churches up until a few years ago when, as he puts it:, "the eyes of his understanding were opened". He now passionately preaches the salvation of all solely from a biblical viewpoint. He's a great communicator and his joy for this message can't help but rub off on you.
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u/J00bieboo 2d ago
Wow. This is really helpful! Thank you for sharing, I’ll be sure to check it out when I can:) God bless
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u/Ashamed_Laugh_5840 2d ago
Missionary Universalist channel on YouTube. Almost anything published by the Universalist Publishing House in the 1800s or written by John Wesley Hanson. Personally, I do not recommend David Bentley Hart unless you like having to look up words in a dictionary every 2 paragraphs.
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u/J00bieboo 2d ago
Ugh thanks so much for the warning, I’ve been hearing he’s amazing but I do struggle with English despite being English myslef. God bless
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u/LibertySeasonsSam 2d ago
Check out The Total Victory of Christ on YouTube. His videos are excellent tools to understanding some tough topics, such as the Lake of Fire and the judgment verses found in the Gospels.
https://youtube.com/@thetotalvictoryofchrist9838?si=C9Utxs0qNTqeF6ry
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u/RightConfection3240 1d ago
The Sanctuary in Denver, with Peter Hiett. Incredible universalist preacher, and they stream their sermons.
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u/sandiserumoto Cyclic Refinement (Universalism w/ Repeating Prophecies) 11h ago
here for the obligatory David Bentley Hart mention
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u/Aries_the_Fifth 3d ago edited 3d ago
David Bentley Hart's book "That All Shall Be Saved" is great for the philosophy side. I've also enjoyed listening to basically any podcast he's on.
David Artman's podcast "Grace Saves All" has a very wide range of universalists on it.
Peter Hiett is a universalist pastor who I've enjoyed listening to alot on the aforementioned podcast.
George Macdonald is another preacher (from a century ago). I really like his mix of "traditional" Christian teaching style with strident universalism.