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This conversation-based podcast talks to pastors and prominent Christians,taking believers into a deeper space, challenging them, provoking critical thinking and developing their spiritual growth. The aim of the podcast is to go beyond prepared, curated sermons to provide a deeper conversation about…

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    • Nov 19, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 23m AVG DURATION
    • 11 EPISODES


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    Dr. U-Wen Low - Revelation Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2020 43:50


    Today we talk with Dr. U-Wen Low and discuss how we should be reading and intepreting the book of Revelation. Resources:Jon K. Newton, Revelation ReclaimedMichael Gorman, Reading Revelation Responsibly: Uncivil Worship and Witness J. Christopher Thomas and Frank D. Macchia, Revelation Wes Howard-Brook and Anthony Gwyther, Unveiling Empire: Reading Revelation Now and ThenWalter Wink, The Powers That Be: Theology for a New Millennium

    Dr. U-Wen Low - How Will It End? Revelation Pt.1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2020 34:09


    Today we talk with Dr. U-Wen Low and ask the question on everyone’s mind ‘How will it end?’ Sit back, relax and enjoy this in-depth discussion about the End Times. Resources:Jon K. Newton, Revelation ReclaimedMichael Gorman, Reading Revelation Responsibly: Uncivil Worship and Witness J. Christopher Thomas and Frank D. Macchia, Revelation Wes Howard-Brook and Anthony Gwyther, Unveiling Empire: Reading Revelation Now and ThenWalter Wink, The Powers That Be: Theology for a New MillenniumZondervan series - Four Views On the Book of Revelation (not a thorough "four views")Zondervan series - Three Views on the Millennium and Beyond

    BONUS Acts Overview with U-Wen Low

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2020 14:06


    This is an overview of Acts, the sequel to the Gospel of Luke in the New Testament. Written by Luke, this is a book that has helped Christians shape their view of the Holy Spirit and Christian theology for hundreds of years. Today, we take a deeper look at this fascinating book.Thank you for staying with us over this trying time. Here is a short bonus series to tide you over until we can restart the full length Contract Theory episodes in the coming weeks!

    BONUS Luke Overview with U-Wen Low

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2020 15:39


    This is an overview of one of the Gospels in the New Testament. Written by Luke, this is a book that has helped Christians shape their view of Christ and Christian theology for hundreds of years. Today, we take a deeper look at this fascinating book.Thank you for staying with us over this trying time. Here is a short bonus series to tide you over until we can restart the full length Contract Theory episodes in the coming weeks!

    Philemon Overview with U-Wen Low

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2020 23:18


    This is an overview and reading of one of the shorter books in the New Testament. Written by Paul from prison, Philemon is a book that few take the time to dive into. Today, we take a deeper look at this fascinating book.Thank you for staying with us over this trying time. Here is a short bonus series to tide you over until we can restart the full length Contract Theory episodes in the coming weeks!

    COVID-19 Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2020 1:38


    This is just a short update to detail what has been going on and what the future of the podcast looks like.

    Dr. U-Wen Low - Hermeneutics 101

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2020 34:44 Transcription Available


    Dr. U-Wen Low is a lecturer at Alphacrucis College teaching in the Undergraduate and Masters programs. Today, we discuss with U-Wen about hermeneutics which is how to read and interpret the bible. Hermeneutics is important for every believer to understand when reading the, occasionally very confusing, Old and New Testament.Links:Wesleyan QuadrilateralNaboth’s Vineyard (1 Kings 21) How to Read the Bible for All It’s WorthHow to Read the Bible Book by BookThe Bible Project

    Racquel Bisinella-Duns - Intro to Apologetics

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2019 19:48


    In this episode Racquel speaks about how to start your exploration into apologetics. Racquel combines education and her years as a youth pastor to encourage everyone in their apologetics journey, no matter how inexperienced. Links:RZIM AcademyC. S. LewisA Shot of Faith (to the Head) by Mitch StokesCase For Christ by Lee StrobelMichael Ramsden

    Peter Chandra - True Help in Missions

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2019 21:55 Transcription Available


    Peter Chandra is a volunteer consultant at New Life Fellowship in Cambodia. Peter has been involved with missions work for many years across multiple countries. Having seen mixed results after missions groups and churches had completed their work, Peter felt challenged to rethink how we approach missions work and how the church can provide true help.Links:We Are Not The HeroWhen Helping HurtsToxic Charity: How Churches and Charities Hurt Those They Help And How to Reverse ItCambodia Outreach

    Dr. U-Wen Low - Lay of the Land

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2019 34:23


    Dr. U-Wen Low is a lecturer at Alphacrucis College teaching in the Undergraduate and Masters programs. We talk with U-Wen about a range of topics from politics to theology that are effecting Christianity today. Links:U-Wen Low's Profile

    Jo Saxton - A Lesson in Discipleship

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2019 19:11 Transcription Available


    Jo Saxton is an author, speaker, podcast host, and leadership coach. Today, Jo joins me to talk about discipleship, the church, and women in ministry. Links:Jo Saxton's WebsiteThe Dream of You Book by Jo SaxtonJo Saxton’s Book ListLead Stories PodcastHarvard Business Review

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