A Cord of Three Strands

In this episode, hosts Ron and Allison explore the biblical foundations of human identity, focusing on God's intentional creation of male and female. Drawing from Genesis and other Scripture passages, they delve into the profound theological, relational, and societal implications of humanity's design. This conversation addresses the beauty of gender differences, the complementarity between men and women, and how these truths impact marriages, families, and communities today.This is Part 1 of a two-part discussion intended to affirm the goodness of God's design amidst contemporary cultural confusion.Key Topics Covered:Biblical overview of gender in Genesis 1–2The significance of "male and female" in God's creation orderComplementarity vs. competition: how men and women are designed to work togetherThe impact of rejecting God's design on modern relationships and societyFoundations for building Christ-centered marriages that reflect God's imageFeatured Scripture References:Genesis 1:27 — "So God created mankind in His own image..."Genesis 2:18–25 — The creation of woman and the establishment of marriageMatthew 19:4–6 — Jesus' affirmation of Genesis in teaching about marriageNotable Quotes:“When God made us male and female, it wasn't arbitrary — it was essential to how we reflect His image to the world.”“True unity in marriage and community only comes when we embrace the distinct and complementary ways God has designed us.”

In today's episode, Ron and Allison discuss image and likeness. Connect with The Palatine Institute.Tune in every Wednesday for a new episode of A Cord of Three Strands. Subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform and never miss an episode!

Today's episode marks the beginning of Season 10 on the A Cord of Three Strands Podcast. Ron and Allison share an introduction to the theme of this season, ''On Being Human''. Connect with The Palatine Institute.Tune in every Wednesday for a new episode of A Cord of Three Strands. Subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform and never miss an episode!

In today's bonus episode, Ron and Allison share an update from The Palatine Institute. Connect with The Palatine Institute.Tune in every Wednesday for a new episode of A Cord of Three Strands. Subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform and never miss an episode!

In today's episode, Ron discusses disciplines for a hope-filled life.Connect with The Palatine Institute.Tune in every Wednesday for a new episode of A Cord of Three Strands. Subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform and never miss an episode!

In today's episode, Ron discusses the security of sovereigntyConnect with The Palatine Institute.Tune in every Wednesday for a new episode of A Cord of Three Strands. Subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform and never miss an episode!

In today's episode, Ron discusses freedom from guilt.Connect with The Palatine Institute.Tune in every Wednesday for a new episode of A Cord of Three Strands. Subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform and never miss an episode!

Ron is joined by special guest, Dr. Nathan Gill, for a conversation about Classical Christian American Education. Connect with The Palatine Institute.Tune in every Wednesday for a new episode of A Cord of Three Strands. Subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform and never miss an episode!

In today's episode, Ron discusses guilt, anxiety, boredom and hope.Connect with The Palatine Institute.Tune in every Wednesday for a new episode of A Cord of Three Strands. Subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform and never miss an episode!

In today's episode, Ron and Noah continue a discussion on the world's response to nihilism and the Christian answer.Connect with The Palatine Institute.Tune in every Wednesday for a new episode of A Cord of Three Strands. Subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform and never miss an episode!

In today's episode, Ron continues a discussion on the world's response to nihilism and the Christian answer.Connect with The Palatine Institute.Tune in every Wednesday for a new episode of A Cord of Three Strands. Subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform and never miss an episode!

In today's episode, Ron & Noah discuss the world's response to nihilism and the Christian answer.Connect with The Palatine Institute.Tune in every Wednesday for a new episode of A Cord of Three Strands. Subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform and never miss an episode!

In today's episode, Ron is joined by Chris Steinbarger, Headmaster of Providence Academy in Green Bay, Wisconsin!Connect with The Palatine Institute.Tune in every Wednesday for a new episode of A Cord of Three Strands. Subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform and never miss an episode!

In today's episode, Ron & Noah discuss ''the fruit of where we are'' as it relates to our current culture. Connect with The Palatine Institute.Tune in every Wednesday for a new episode of A Cord of Three Strands. Subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform and never miss an episode!

In today's episode, Ron & Noah discuss ''where we are, and how we got here'' as it relates to our current culture. Connect with The Palatine Institute.Tune in every Wednesday for a new episode of A Cord of Three Strands. Subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform and never miss an episode!

In today's episode, Ron & Noah present episode 1 of Season 9, which is all about hope. Connect with The Palatine Institute.Tune in every Wednesday for a new episode of A Cord of Three Strands. Subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform and never miss an episode!

In today's episode, Ron & Allison discuss feasting "for dummies". Connect with The Palatine Institute.Tune in every Wednesday for a new episode of A Cord of Three Strands. Subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform and never miss an episode!

In today's episode, Ron & Allison discuss feasting and proper nostalgia.Connect with The Palatine Institute.Tune in every Wednesday for a new episode of A Cord of Three Strands. Subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform and never miss an episode!

In today's episode, Ron discusses Pentecost.Connect with The Palatine Institute.Tune in every Wednesday for a new episode of A Cord of Three Strands. Subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform and never miss an episode!

In today's episode, Ron discusses Easter. Connect with The Palatine Institute.Tune in every Wednesday for a new episode of A Cord of Three Strands. Subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform and never miss an episode!

In today's episode, Ron discusses Holy Week.Connect with The Palatine Institute.Tune in every Wednesday for a new episode of A Cord of Three Strands. Subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform and never miss an episode!

In today's episode, Ron discusses Lent.Connect with The Palatine Institute.Tune in every Wednesday for a new episode of A Cord of Three Strands. Subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform and never miss an episode!

In today's episode, Ron & Allison discuss Epiphany.Connect with The Palatine Institute.Tune in every Wednesday for a new episode of A Cord of Three Strands. Subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform and never miss an episode!

In today's bonus episode, Ron shares an update from The Palatine Institute. Connect with The Palatine Institute.Tune in every Wednesday for a new episode of A Cord of Three Strands. Subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform and never miss an episode!

In today's episode, Ron & Allison discuss Advent & Christmas.Connect with The Palatine Institute.Tune in every Wednesday for a new episode of A Cord of Three Strands. Subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform and never miss an episode!

Ron is joined by special guest, Dr. Nicholas Ellis, President of Christian Halls International.Connect with The Palatine Institute.Tune in every Wednesday for a new episode of A Cord of Three Strands. Subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform and never miss an episode!

In today's episode, Ron & Allison discuss what happened to feasting in our culture. Connect with The Palatine Institute.Tune in every Wednesday for a new episode of A Cord of Three Strands. Subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform and never miss an episode!

Welcome to Season 8 of A Cord of Three Strands! In this first episode of this new series on feasting, Ron & Allison discuss feasts and the pursuit of a virtuous calendar.Connect with The Palatine Institute.Tune in every Wednesday for a new episode of A Cord of Three Strands. Subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform and never miss an episode!

In today's episode, Ron & Allison discuss feasting and fellowship.Connect with The Palatine Institute.Tune in every Wednesday for a new episode of A Cord of Three Strands. Subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform and never miss an episode!

In today's episode, Ron & Allison discuss study, meditation, and contemplation.Connect with The Palatine Institute.Tune in every Wednesday for a new episode of A Cord of Three Strands. Subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform and never miss an episode!

Ron is joined by special guest, David Goodwin, President of the Association of Classical Christian Schools (ACCS). This episode is ''part 2'' of their conversation. Connect with The Palatine Institute.Tune in every Wednesday for a new episode of A Cord of Three Strands. Subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform and never miss an episode!

Ron is joined by special guest, David Goodwin, President of the Association of Classical Christian Schools (ACCS). This episode is ''part 1'' of their conversation. Connect with The Palatine Institute.Tune in every Wednesday for a new episode of A Cord of Three Strands. Subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform and never miss an episode!

In today's episode, Ron & Allison continue their discussion of prayer and life in the Spirit. Connect with The Palatine Institute.Tune in every Wednesday for a new episode of A Cord of Three Strands. Subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform and never miss an episode!

In today's episode, Ron & Allison continue their discussion of prayer and life in the Spirit. Connect with The Palatine Institute.Tune in every Wednesday for a new episode of A Cord of Three Strands. Subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform and never miss an episode!

In today's episode, Ron & Allison discuss prayer and life in the Spirit. Connect with The Palatine Institute.Tune in every Wednesday for a new episode of A Cord of Three Strands. Subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform and never miss an episode!

In today's episode, Ron & Allison discuss the spiritual disciplines of fasting and chastity.Connect with The Palatine Institute.Tune in every Wednesday for a new episode of A Cord of Three Strands. Subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform and never miss an episode!

In today's episode, Ron & Allison discuss silence and solitudeConnect with The Palatine Institute.Tune in every Wednesday for a new episode of A Cord of Three Strands. Subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform and never miss an episode!

In today's episode, Ron & Allison discuss the spiritual disciplines.Connect with The Palatine Institute.Tune in every Wednesday for a new episode of A Cord of Three Strands. Subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform and never miss an episode!

Ron is joined by special guest, Pastor Michael Bowman. The two of them discuss Pieper's book ''In Tune With The World''.Connect with The Palatine Institute.Tune in every Wednesday for a new episode of A Cord of Three Strands. Subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform and never miss an episode!

In today's episode, Ron & Allison discuss the ordinary life and ordinary means of grace. Connect with The Palatine Institute.Tune in every Wednesday for a new episode of A Cord of Three Strands. Subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform and never miss an episode!

Welcome to the first episode of Season 7 of A Cord of Three Strands. Today, Ron and Alison explore what Season 7 will be—a part 2 of ''Burning, Yet Flourishing'', which was the very first season of this podcast. Connect with The Palatine Institute.Tune in every Wednesday for a new episode of A Cord of Three Strands. Subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform and never miss an episode!

In today's episode, Ron and Allison explore the tenth of the 10 Commandments. Connect with The Palatine Institute.Tune in every Wednesday for a new episode of A Cord of Three Strands. Subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform and never miss an episode!

In today's episode, Ron and Allison explore the ninth of the 10 Commandments. Connect with The Palatine Institute.Tune in every Wednesday for a new episode of A Cord of Three Strands. Subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform and never miss an episode!

In today's episode, Ron and Allison explore the eighth of the 10 Commandments. Connect with The Palatine Institute.Tune in every Wednesday for a new episode of A Cord of Three Strands. Subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform and never miss an episode!

In today's episode, Ron and Allison explore the seventh of the 10 Commandments. Connect with The Palatine Institute.Tune in every Wednesday for a new episode of A Cord of Three Strands. Subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform and never miss an episode!

In today's episode, Ron and Allison explore the sixth of the 10 Commandments. Connect with The Palatine Institute.Tune in every Wednesday for a new episode of A Cord of Three Strands. Subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform and never miss an episode!

In today's episode, Ron and Allison explore the fifth of the 10 Commandments. Connect with The Palatine Institute.Tune in every Wednesday for a new episode of A Cord of Three Strands. Subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform and never miss an episode!

In today's episode, Ron and Allison explore the fourth of the 10 Commandments. Connect with The Palatine Institute.Tune in every Wednesday for a new episode of A Cord of Three Strands. Subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform and never miss an episode!

Tune into this very special episode with U.S. Senator, Josh Hawley. Ron had the pleasure of interviewing Senator Hawley about his new book Manhood: The Masculine Virtues America Needs. Connect with The Palatine Institute.Tune in every Wednesday for a new episode of A Cord of Three Strands. Subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform and never miss an episode!

In today's episode, Ron and Allison explore the third of the 10 Commandments. Connect with The Palatine Institute.Tune in every Wednesday for a new episode of A Cord of Three Strands. Subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform and never miss an episode!

In today's episode, Ron and Allison explore the second of the 10 Commandments. Connect with The Palatine Institute.Tune in every Wednesday for a new episode of A Cord of Three Strands. Subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform and never miss an episode!