My Seminary Life

Welcome back to My Seminary Life. In today's Experiential Preaching episode, I sit down to talk about my recent sermon on the Spiritual Discipline of taking Communion with regular intentionality. Though I do not have much to say on how I lead Communion or distributed the elements, because I find those logistical conversations tedious, I spend most of this episode walking through my sermon on John 6:53-58 exploring how the close intimacy and union we have with Jesus is a reality and how that then affects how we approach Communion. Contact: emailseminarylife@gmail.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MySeminaryLife

Welcome back to My Seminary Life. Today, we return to our ongoing series Experiential Preaching where I talk about a sermon I recently preached and what element I used to bring the congregation into the sermon in the moment. Today's message was out of 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 with the focus on prayer. In the episode, I talk about how I preached a short message so I could get out of the way and let the people pray for the needs of the church. I also talked about the aftermath of how the Spirit moved and how I was also humbled in the process as well. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MySeminaryLifeContact: emailseminarylife@gmail.com

Welcome back to My Seminary Life. Today's episode is a rebroadcast of the Deconstructing Discipleship from the Discipleship Methods series. Back in January, I preached a series on Spiritual Disciplines, and one of the sermons was on dsicipleship. With the importance of understanding what discipleship is, I thought it would be helpful for us to go back and breakdown what we have often turned discipleship into. Contact: emailseminarylife@gmail.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MySeminaryLife

The concluding episode of our "Whole Church Job Fair" series presents a compelling dialogue between Joshua Noel and Brandon Knight, who serves as a "Ninja Coach" at the YMCA. The primary focus of this discussion is to explore the relevance of theological topics typically debated within ecclesiastical and academic circles to the everyday experiences of individuals engaged in non-vocational ministry roles. Throughout their conversation, Knight reflects on his journey from seminary to his current profession, evaluating whether the theological education he received holds any significance in his daily life. This episode not only encapsulates insights from Knight's unique vocation but also underscores the broader theme of how diverse occupations can intersect with spiritual and theological principles. As we conclude this series, we invite listeners to anticipate an encore episode next week, followed by a Round Table discussion in three weeks, featuring various pastors and professors who will reflect on the insights shared throughout this series.The concluding episode of our 'Whole Church Job Fair' series features an engaging dialogue between Joshua Noel and Brandon Knight, who delves into his unique role as a 'Ninja Coach' at the YMCA. This enlightening conversation explores the intersection of vocational ministry and secular employment, specifically examining whether the theological discussions prevalent in seminaries hold any significance in everyday work environments. Brandon's journey from seminary to becoming a Ninja Coach illustrates the diverse paths individuals take and challenges the notion that ministry is confined solely to the pulpit. Through their discourse, they highlight the importance of viewing all professions as avenues for ministry, fostering a sense of unity among those in various occupations. Joshua and Brandon also confront the technical difficulties encountered during recording, adding a layer of authenticity to the episode, while the overarching theme emphasizes how individuals can embody their faith in every aspect of their lives, including their day jobs.Takeaways: In this final episode of the Whole Church Job Fair series, we explore the relevance of theological discussions in everyday occupations. Brandon Knight, a Ninja Coach, shares insights on how his seminary education shapes his current work and interactions with children. The episode emphasizes the importance of seeing all forms of work as ministry, regardless of the field or job title. Through the lens of Ninja Zone, we learn how teaching physical skills can also promote social justice and community engagement. Brandon argues for the necessity of ethical training in pastoral education to ensure accountability and integrity within ministry. The discussion reveals the disconnect between theological education and practical application in various societal roles, advocating for a holistic view of ministry. Companies mentioned in this episode: Ninja Zone YMCA Anazao My Seminary Life Kung Fu Pizza Party .Check out all of the other shows in the Anazao Podcast Network:https://anazao-ministries.captivate.fm.Don't miss any of the episodes we've done in our "Whole Church Job Fair" series so far:https://player.captivate.fm/collection/660c787f-d176-4587-b3b1-1e8fce4df217.Check out My Seminary Life & Kung Fu Pizza Party with Brandon Knight: https://my-seminary-life.captivate.fm/listen

Welcome to My Seminary Life. In today's final epsidoe of Fish FryDays, I sit down on this Good Friday to briefly reflect on the totality of the cross; the totality of death. Death is an all consuming thing, like burnt offerings, or even new life. The vine and its branches are so intwined it's hard to tell when one starts and the other ends. Being united in Jesus' death and resurrection is a total process. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StudioTwoOneNine

Welcome back to My Seminary Life, and to another edition of Fish FryDays. In today's episode, I share the abridged version of a recent sermon I preached on Luke 3:7-14 on John the Baptist's call to repent by loving your neighbor. Here I breakdown that spiritual priviledge and abuse of authority do not look like people who worship and believe in Yahweh, or that they are following His Son Jesus. Instead, a life that looks at one's own resources and decides how to show the love of God to their neighbor by their means is a life that does believe. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StudioTwoOneNine

Welcome back to My Seminary Life and another edition of Fish FryDays. In today's devotional, we circle back to the concept of being content and seeking a glorious God by having nothing. I reflect on Matthew 5:1-3 and a quote from AW Tozer on that verse. I also bring up the spiritual benefit of minimalism and how Lent is more than just fasting but acts of charity as well. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StudioTwoOneNine

Welcome back to My Seminary Life and to another edition of Fish FryDays. In today's episode, I briefly share my reflections on knowing God, making Him known, enjoying God, fearing God, keeping His commands, and enjoying life. I also wrestle with the question of what if the gospel isn't supposed to be centered around sin but around the opportunity to know a glorious God. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StudioTwoOneNine

Welcome back to My Seminary Life. In this week's edition of Fish FryDay's I sit down to talk about being content. Fasting is an acknowledgement of our contentment with our situations as they are. Being content does not necessarily mean being happy. Being content however does show our contentment in God, the giver of all good things, and shows our desire to not be content with where we are at in our spiritual growth. Being content draws us to know God. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StudioTwoOneNine

Happy (early) Saint Patrick's Day! Welcome back to My Seminary Life. Today, for our Fish FryDay devotional, we are taking a look at Rend Collective's newest song "The Prayer of Saint Patrick" inspired by The Prayer/Breastplate of Saint Patrick. After briefly recapping the history of Rend Collective and their recent campaign to "Make Rend Folk Again," I dive into the words of both the song and the prayer, look at their differences, and focus on the general message of these words that Jesus is in us and is our strength. As we travel through this wilderness, there will be times when hunger pains sit in, both literal and existential. The words of this prayer renew our mind to the reality that it is Christ in us our strength, not by our own might. Listen to the song: https://youtu.be/Hi-rZMTURCY?si=_KO9D_URA469m59WStudio 219: https://www.youtube.com/@StudioTwoOneNine

Welcome back to My Seminary Life, and welcome back to Fish FryDays. In this year's edition of Fish FryDays, I will be bringing you all devotional style episodes to move us through the Lenten season. In today's episode, I breakdown the wilderness, chosen suffering, and knowing God; three things that when they are strung together may ruffle some Christian's feathers. However, here I breakdown how Lent is a time when we enter a chosen wilderness of suffering to purposefully create longings so we may know ourselves and, more importantly, be drawn to be with God more. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StudioTwoOneNine

What is joy? Welscome back to My Seminary Life. In today's episode, I conclude our trilogy of CS Lewis episodes talking about how he understood the concept of joy. As I prepare, and partially rewrite, my sermon on Psalm 30, and with the Lenten season of introspection and grief ahead of us, I thought it would be good to set out to better understand what joy is. As we look at Lewis' some what mystical understanding of joy, and match that to Psalm 30 seeing it as a partial result of processing sorrow, we are left in a place where we are called to be in the moment of life rather than trying to chase certain feelings and specific outcomes. AMP: https://anazao-ministries.captivate.fm/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StudioTwoOneNine

Welcome back to My Seminary Life. On today's show, we continue looking at the life of CS Lewis with a brief review of the film The Most Reluctant Convert from The Fellowship of Performing Arts. The film chronicles CS Lewis' life journey from Atheism to Christianity and all the stops along the way as told in his own book Surprised by Joy. In the review, I walk you all through Lewis' various religious and philosophical stages, talk about my own desire to be like the men of this era, and geek out over the idea of having a beer with Lewis. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StudioTwoOneNine

Welcome back to My Seminary Life. Today, we are beginning a run of episodes revolving around CS Lewis. After briefly recapping my current sermon series On Faith: What Does it Mean to Believe? I talk about CS Lewis and his conversion to believing in Jesus. I discuss my difficulties with his conversion story while trying to root out the weeds of my own faith. Then I take us back to Hebrews 11:1-3 to address the different ways in the US we build the "assurance" of our faith while making the case for simple belief in Jesus. Contact: emailseminarylife@gmail.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MySeminaryLife

Welcome back to My Seminary Life. Today is a special presentation of the show called ReOrientation. Orientation is a special day where new students are given a preview of what their new academic life will be like. Here on ReOrientation, we put aside the intelectualism and the ranting and raving to focus on Jesus, His Kingdom, the gospel, and the Word by stripping the show down and just talking about Scripture for a while. Today's focus will be on 2 Corinthians 1:3-7 as I discuss comfort. Contact: emailseminarylife@gmail.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MySeminaryLife

Is there an ethical way to be thankful? Welcome back to My Seminary Life. In today's Rabbit Trail, I recap my thankfulness sermons from November and ask the big question, can thankfulness continue to be thankfulness if you get something out of it? After recapping my sermons on Luke 18:9-14 and Psalm 138, I work it out defending the idea that having hope restored in your current situation is an ethical way that thankfulness can play out. I also introduce my purpose for thankfulness; Thankfulness is not a weapon of pride to knock others down, but a tool of humility to build other up, bring glory to God, and restore hope to our current situtions. Facebook & Instagram: @myseminarylifepodContact: emailseminarylife@gmail.comBuy Me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/mslpodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MySeminaryLifeShop: https://my-seminary-life-store.creator-spring.com/

This is a rebroadcast of the episode You Should Read Aesop Fables Producer Cooper stops into the studio to have a discussion on Aesop Fables, these ancient short stories that teach moral lessons. In the episode I discuss why Aesop Fables should still be a part of rearing children, how not all Fables are appropriate for today's audience, and I compare the Fables to the Parables of Jesus. Plus, i talk about my favorite Fable from the collection. Shop: https://my-seminary-life-store.creator-spring.com/Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mslpodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MySeminaryLifeFacebook & Instagram: @myseminarylifepodGoing Collecting on Instagram: @goingcollectionContact: emailseminarylife@gmail.com

Welcome back to My Seminary Life. In today's episode, I am joined by KFM Broadcasting's Joe Dea for the annual Holiday Party episode. This year's theme, new year resolutions. Here we discuss the allure of resolutions, from losing weight to reading the entire Bible in a year, how resolutions fall short of the relational aspect of our faith, and how we can enter a new year spiritually. KFM Braodcasting: https://www.instagram.com/kfmbroadcasting/Contact: emailseminarylife@gmail.comBuy Me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/mslpodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MySeminaryLifeShop: https://my-seminary-life-store.creator-spring.com/

Welcome back to My Seminary Life. In today's episode, I walk through the first half of the year talking about what is planned to happen, including the return of Fish FryDays in March-April. As for the remainder of the year, I forecast what I am hoping to do, including a return to one of our favorite theologians here ont eh show, Dietrich Bonhoeffer for a short series. @myseminarylifepod on Facebook & Instagramemailseminarylife@gmail.com to get in touch or book the showSupport us on buymeacoffee.com/mslpodFollow us on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@MySeminaryLifeWant merch? Check out https://my-seminary-life-store.creator-spring.com/

Welcome back to My Seminary Life. In today's episode we are wrapping up Hymns of Christmas as we complete our journey through the birth of Jesus guided by our favorite Christmas hymns. Today's guides are Silent Night & Oh Holy Night. After recapping and taking a brief look at Isaiah 9:6, I talk about this important aspect to the good news of Christmas that Jesus is the Prince of Peace, the peace to whom God has given to those He has given His grace, the peace that Micah prophesized about. What does it look like to live at peace because Jesus is peace? How does the imagry of Silent Night and the social justice message of Oh Holy Night play a part in us understanding what it means to be at peace? Also, I look at the war and poverty surrounding one of these hymns, and the Unitarians are at it again with our second Christmas hymn today. Bonus, I wrap this whole series up in a nice little bow by quoting part of Dr. Maya Angelou's poem Amazing Peace. Contact: emailseminarylife@gmail.comFacebook & Instagram: @myseminarylifepodBuy Me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/mslpodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MySeminaryLifeShop: https://my-seminary-life-store.creator-spring.com/

Welcome back to My Seminary Life. In today's episode, we continue our journey through the birth of Jesus guided by our favorite Christmas hymns. Hymns of Christmas continues with our guides Joy to the World & Oh Come All Ye Faithful as we look at Luke 2:16-20 and discuss how we are given a testimony to declare of God's faithfulness. I also talk about how brilliant Isaac Watts was and how we should all thank the Catholics for one of these hymns today. Facebook & Instagram: @myseminarylifepodContact: emailseminarylife@gmail.comBuy Me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/mslpodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MySeminaryLifeshop: https://my-seminary-life-store.creator-spring.com/

Welcome back to My Seminary Life. Our journey through the birth of Jesus guided by our favorite Christmas hymns continues on with the most well known section on the birth of Jesus, when the angels appear to the shepherds. Our guides for this edition of Hymns of Christmas include a folk song that no ones where it came from, a song that the author's best friend changed the lyrics to without his approval, and one written by a pretty surprising source. Facebook & Instagram: @myseminarylifepodContact: emailseminarylife@gmail.comBuy Me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/mslpodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MySeminaryLifeShop: https://my-seminary-life-store.creator-spring.com/

Welcome back to My Seminary Life. Today in our journey through the birth of Jesus, our guide is Oh Little Town of Bethlehem & Once, in Royal David's City as we reflect on hymns of arrival. Last week on Hymns of Christmas, we looked at Micah 5:2-6, this week we jump some 800 years later to Luke 2:1-7 to see the fulfillment of Micah's prophecy that the eternal ruler would be born in Bethlehem. The arrival of the Messiah shows us that God is not restricted by our limited understand of our circumstances. When life gets chaotic and stressful, we are reminded that God can bring His purposes together. Contact: emailseminarylife@gmail.comFacebook & Instagram: @myseminarylifepodBuy Me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/mslpodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MySeminaryLifeShop: https://my-seminary-life-store.creator-spring.com/

Let's talk Hymns of Longing. Welcome back to My Seminary Life. In today's episode, I introduce our new series Hymns of Christmas; we will be journeying through the birth of Jesus guided by our favorite Christmas hymns. Today, we start with Israel's longing for the Messiah, which began all the way back in the Garden. I walk through Micah 5:2-6 to show a prophecy that Israel could hold on to during God's silence during Greece and Rome's occupation. Israel longed for a Serpent Crusher Messiah who would save them from captivity, and the hymns Oh Come Oh Come Emmanuel and Come Thou Long Expected Jesus capture that longing that Israel had. Facebook & Instagram: @myseminarylifepodContact: emailseminarylife@gmail.comBuy Me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/mslpodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MySeminaryLifeShop: https://my-seminary-life-store.creator-spring.com/

What is Experiential Preaching? What's a Pie and Praise Fellowship? Welcome back to My Seminary Life. In today's episode, I explain what my concept of Experiential Preaching is, how it is different from manufacturing an emotional response or doing a big stunt in the name of being memorable, and I think it could help in moving us away from a consumer driven church service. I then walk through the concept of a Pie and Priase Fellowship, followed by summarizing my lesson on Psalm 117. and how the experiential element landed with the congregation. Facebook & Instagram: @myseminarylifepodContact: emailseminarylife@gmail.com Buy Me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/mslpodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MySeminaryLifeShop: https://my-seminary-life-store.creator-spring.com/

This is a rebroadcast from our series On the Writings of CS LewisToday we take an honest look at what Lewis wrote about grief, embarrassment, shame, and suffering. Facebook & Instagram: @myseminarylifepodBuy Me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/mslpodShop: https://my-seminary-life-store.creator-spring.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MySeminaryLife

This episode is a rebroadcast. We live in a new world, and the church needs to be ready to minister in this new world. In this episode, I reflect on Bob Whitesel's book "Growing the Post-Pandemic Church" to see what he thought ministry was going to be like beyond 2020. What adjustments would the church need to make to keep ministry alive and meet the needs of their communities? Find out in today's episode! Shop: https://my-seminary-life-store.creator-spring.com/Facebook & Instagram: @myseminarylifepodContact: emailseminarylife@gmail.com Buy Me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/mslpodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MySeminaryLife

How long, to sing this song? Welcome back to My Seminary Life. This week on the show we have another addition of Rabbit Trail. This week I kick things off by recapping my latest sermon on Psalm 40:1-3 as the first part of my series on Processing Grief. Then I launch into the story of the composition and recording of one of U2's more religious songs, 40. I also discuss the significance of the War album, and how I have grown as a preacher over the past ten years. Facebook & instagram: @myseminarylifepodContact: emailseminarylife@gmail.comBuy Me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/mslpodShop: https://my-seminary-life-store.creator-spring.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MySeminaryLife

How do you stir up another believer to love and good works when they are freaking annoying! This week on the show we have another Rabbit Trail. After reviewing my recent sermon on Hebrews 10:19-25, I sit down to answer the question, "how do I stir up someone to love and good works when they are so freaking annoying?" We all have "that person" in our lives that can be difficult to love, and social media wasn't a thing when this epistle was written. Also, how do I do all this while also setting healthy boundaries? In this episode, I reflect on all of that and walk away with a few takeaways. Facebook & instagram: @myseminarylifepodContact: emailseminarylife@gmail.comBuy Me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/mslpodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MySeminaryLifeShop: https://my-seminary-life-store.creator-spring.com/

Welcome back to My Seminary Life. In today's Rabbit Trail, I recap my recent sermon on Joshua 1:1-9, look at its relationship to helping us transition in leadership, and ask the question, "why do we gender verses?" Down this rabbit trail, I look at a couple passages that we specifically assign to men or women, I rant about how it's just culturally influenced, lazy hermeneutics, and ask the additional question, "when did we start doing this?"Facebook & Instagram: @myseminarylifepodContact: emailseminarylife@gmail.comBuy Me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/mslpodShop: https://my-seminary-life-store.creator-spring.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWwLsNvWR2C8rfrwaPve-ew

Is there a right way to fear God? Welcome back to My Seminary Life, and the start of a new series called Rabbit Trail. In this series, I will take you down a path that I wanted to go down in a recent sermon I preached but couldn't make it fit in my notes. In my recent sermon on Hebrews 11:1-3, I mention how there is a proper way to fear God. Here in this episode, I take you down that path on why I think fearing God matters, how it can serve as a guardrail against being too casual in our faith, and you get to hear a lot from Producer Cooper. Contact: emailseminarylife@gmail.comFacebook & Instagram: @myseminarylifepodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MySeminaryLifeBuy Me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/mslpodShop: https://my-seminary-life-store.creator-spring.com/

This episode is a reposting from My Seminary Life with Brandon Knight. This episode is an interview Brandon did with Nathan Drake about modernizing some hymns for lent. Use the link below to see the original posting and the show's description:https://my-seminary-life.captivate.fm/episode/onemorething-hymns-of-lent-featuring-nathan-drake/Mentioned in this episode:Pull up a chair, grab a mic, and join in the conversation!You too can lead an episode of Some Joyful Noises. Contact us at anazaoministriespodcasts@gmail.com or on Social Media if you have an idea for an episode you would like to lead on this podcast!Facebook GroupAnazao PodcastsThis podcast is part of the Anazao Podcasts Network! Check out our other shows!Anazao Podcasts

This is a music podcast with no rhyme, no rhythm, and no reason! But really it's a podcast about community! We have no host, no schedule, and no format! This is a place for the leaders of the Anazao Podcast Network to discuss music and we would like to invite you to lead episodes of this show as well! Let us know if YOU would like to create an episode of this podcast by emailing us at anazaoministriespodcasts@gmail.com or by joining our Facebook group, here!Mentioned in this episode:Join our Facebook group, Discord, or Patreon Page!You too can lead an episode of Some Joyful Noises. Contact us at anazaoministriespodcasts@gmail.com or on Social Media if you have an idea for an episode you would like to lead on this podcast!Facebook GroupAnazao PodcastsThis podcast is part of the Anazao Podcasts Network! Check out our other shows!Anazao Podcasts

What is a Kung Fu Pizza Party? Welcome to the very first episode of Kung Fu Pizza Party! In this episode, I your host Brandon Knight, walk you through a brief history of my training in the martial arts, some of my influences from the Kung Fu movie cinema world, and explain what my vision for this show will be. I also tell the origin story of the name of the show. Instagram: @kungfupizzapartyAMP on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/725pdvTzkle0fDWK2sdxnD

What is Black Ecclesia Interpretation? This is the finale to our Camp My Seminary Life series on Hermeneutics as I review "Reading While Black" by Esau McCaulley. In this episode, i breakdown some of the main portions of the book, talk about McCaulley's approach to Black Ecclesia Interpretation, and what it was like for me as a white man to read a book that was not directly for me. I also spend time showing how this 5 Star book fits well with another 5 Star book we have reviewed on the show, "Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes." Facebook & Instagram: @myseminarylifepodContact: emailseminarylife@gmail.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MySeminaryLifeShop: https://my-seminary-life-store.creator-spring.com/Buy Me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/mslpodGoing Collecting on Instagram: @goingcollectingThe Confessing Church on Facebook: TheConfessingChurchEsau McCaulley: https://esaumccaulley.com/books/reading-while-black/

The Summer Camp series on Hermeneutics is back with episode four of five with an introductory look at Biclical Criticism. In this episode, I discuss briefly what Literary Criticism and Historical Criticism is, how they can positively play a role in our Hermeneutical process, and some of the paths that people take to arrive at conclusions that I myself may not agree with. I also breakdown the long-standing, unhealthy mentality that some Christians have of "it's not from my group therefore it is wrong." Facebook & Instagram: @myseminarylife podYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MySeminaryLifeBuy Me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/mslpodContact: emailseminarylife@gmail.comShop: https://my-seminary-life-store.creator-spring.com/Going Collecting on Instagram: @goingcollectingThe Confessing Church on Facebook: TheConfessingChurch

In this episode, I explain what's with the long delay to finish the Hermeneutics series, where my recent struggles with my mental health has taken me, and what's next for the show. Facebook & Instagram: @myseminarylifepodContact: emailseminarylife@gmail.comBuy Me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/mslpodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MySeminaryLifeShop: https://my-seminary-life-store.creator-spring.com/Going Collecting: @goingcollecting on InstagramThe Confessing Church: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562080810420

Welcome to day three of Camp My Seminary Life, campers! Today, we have a guest counselor here to speak to us about Heremeneutics. Joshau Noel, the host of Systematic Geekology, Dummy 4 Theology, and The Whole Church Podcast, has three reasons why he thinks Hermeneutics is important. Hermeneutics has played a role in his life story, feeds his quest for understanding why we believe what we believe, and...gives him lots of poop jokes? Shop: https://my-seminary-life-store.creator-spring.com/Buy Me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/mslpodContact: emailseminarylife@gmail.comFacebook & Instagram: @myseminarylifepodAMP: https://anazao-ministries.captivate.fm/The Confessing Church: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562080810420Going Collecting: @goingcollecting

Welcome back campers! Here on day two of Camp My Seminary Life I sit down to paint a better picture of what the hermeneutical process looks like by walking you all through my process. Whenever I sit down to write a sermon or Bible lesson, this is what it looks like for me to study and interpret a passage of Scripture. Shop: https://my-seminary-life-store.creator-spring.com/Buy Me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/mslpodFacebook & instagram: @myseminarylifepodContact: emailseminarylife@gmail.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWwLsNvWR2C8rfrwaPve-ewThe Confessing Church: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562080810420

Welcome to camp! Camp My Seminary Life begins this week on the beautiful shores of Lake Tolien. This year for our first ever summer camp we are looking at the topic of Hermeneutics. This is an essential subject for both pastors and believers of all kinds. In this first episode, I address the question, "What is Hermeneutics?" In understanding the importance of studying Scripture in its context to interpret it, we also look at Hermeneutics' relationship with Homelitics, how one is an art while the other is a science, and how big and deep this topic can be as we dig deeper into the context of Scripture. Shop: https://my-seminary-life-store.creator-spring.com/Buy Me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/mslpodFacebook & Instagram: @myseminarylifepodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MySeminaryLifeContact: emailseminarylife@gmail.comThe Confessing Church: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562080810420

It is the final day of Summer School! In this episode, I sit down to discuss one of the other current cults, Twin Flames Universe. Listen as I unpack what a twin flame and the Mirror Exercise is, discuss the controversial practic they have of assigning genders, and I give my thoughts on how we sometimes over-complicate the concept of "the will of God for my life." Buy Me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/mslpodShop: https://my-seminary-life-store.creator-spring.com/Facebook & Instagram: @myseminarylifepodContact: emailseminarylife@gmail.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWwLsNvWR2C8rfrwaPve-ewTwin Flames Universe: https://twinflamesuniverse.com/

We are on Day 4 of our Summer School series and we are going to focus more on current cults that we need to be aware of as they are currently operating. Today's focus is on 7M and Shekinah Church lead by Robert Shinn. In this episode, my wife Claire joins the show to review Netflix's most recent documentary "Dancing for the Devil" and talk about the history and essential teachings of Shekinah Church. We also get practical to address next steps that we all can take to stay educated with what is going on with this group and how to be a part of the solution to bring justice for the glory of God. Sign the petition: https://chng.it/PKPd9R7h7PStay informed: @exposing7mBuy Me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/mslpodMerch Store: https://my-seminary-life-store.creator-spring.com/Facebook & Instagram: @myseminarylifepodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWwLsNvWR2C8rfrwaPve-ewContact: emailseminarylife@gmail.comClaire's Book Instagram: @clairebrooks.readsbooks

Mormons. We're talking about Mormons today. The Summer School series on Cults rolls on with Day 3 covering one of the most reconizable cults out there, what is commonly referred to as Mormons. In the episode, I walk through a brief history of the Mormon Church proper, talk a little bit about some of the differences between other smaller Mormon groups, and highlight some of the major teachings in the church that differ from Protestant Christianity. I also propose a an interesting question, "How long does a cult need to exist and how large does it need to be before it is no longer recognized as a cult but just as another religion?" I also take some time to reflect on the beauty that is simple, true Christianity. Shop: https://my-seminary-life-store.creator-spring.com/Buy Me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/mslpodFacebook & Instagram: @myseminarylifepodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWwLsNvWR2C8rfrwaPve-ewContact: emailseminarylife@gmail.comMormons: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/?lang=eng

Who are the Witnesses of the WMC? As our Summer School series on Cults continues, I am once again joined by author Christian Ashley of the Let Nothing Move You podcast to discuss a time when he was approached by followers of Mother God. Christian and I discuss the complicated history of the Church of God in South Korea before it was relaunced into the WMC. We breakdown some of their teachings, including the belief that Jesus has already returned and gone back again, there is a Trinity and a Mother God, and the need to partake in Passover to be saved. We also seek to answer that very important question of "Will I ACTUALLY run into someone who is a part of this cult?" and the answer may surprise you, especially if you live in the Midwest. Website: https://myseminarylife983333216.wordpress.com/?preview_id=3&preview_nonce=2d22b29479Shop: https://my-seminary-life-store.creator-spring.com/Buy Me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/mslpodFacebook & Instagram: @myseminarylifepodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MySeminaryLifeContact: emailseminarylife@gmail.comAMP: https://anazao-ministries.captivate.fm/WMC: https://english.watv.org/

Welcome to Summer School! All this week we will be exploring the topic of cults and looking to answer the big question, "Could I really run into someone who is a part of a cult?" The answer may surprise you with this episode. For Day 1 of Summer School, we're looking at the genre of UFO Cults; cults that have extraterestrials worked into their doctrines. From setting up embasies on earth, to infamous Dooms Days cults, cults that include aliens in their teachings add an unique element to the conversation. I also take a few minutes at the beginning of the episode to address some of my own personal theological shiftings. Website: https://myseminarylife983333216.wordpress.com/?preview_id=3&preview_nonce=2d22b29479Shop: https://my-seminary-life-store.creator-spring.com/Buy Me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/mslpodFacebook & Instagram: @myseminarylifepodContact: emailseminarylife@gmail.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MySeminaryLifeProfundity Yours: https://profundityyours.com/home-1

Schoolz Out! As we wrap up the "school year" it's time to unwind with an enjoyable film. Here today from Systematic Theology, Christian Ashley rejoins the show to run it back as we discuss 300: Rise of an Empre. Last fall during the Ancient Greece series, Christian and I talked about 300 as a way to discuss the long lasting impact of the Spartans on pop culture. This time, we're just here to have a good time. We review this perfectly average movie, chat about some of the historical issues depicted, and outline how we want Zack Snyder to continue this saga. Website: https://myseminarylife983333216.wordpress.com/?preview_id=3&preview_nonce=2d22b29479Shop: https://my-seminary-life-store.creator-spring.com/Buy Me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/mslpodFacebook & Instagram: @myseminarylifepodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MySeminaryLifeContact: emailseminarylife@gmail.comAMP: https://anazao-ministries.captivate.fm/

What place does awe and wonder have in apologetics and between faith and science? In this episode, as we bring Apologetics 201 to an end, Pastor Will Rose stops in to talk about his passion for finding harmony and equiping the church on topics related to faith and science. Pastor Will tells us about his recent trip to the BioLogos Faith and Science Convention, the importance of engaging in discussion rather than asking "gotcha" questions, and how the world of physics may be drastically changing. Website: https://myseminarylife983333216.wordpress.com/?preview_id=3&preview_nonce=2d22b29479Shop: https://my-seminary-life-store.creator-spring.com/Buy Me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/mslpodFacebook & Instagram: @myseminarylifepodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MySeminaryLifeContact: emailseminarylife@gmail.comAMP: https://anazao-ministries.captivate.fm/BioLogos: https://biologos.org/The Sacred Chain: https://www.amazon.com/Sacred-Chain-Understanding-Evolution-Deeper/dp/0063350947/ref=asc_df_0063350947/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=693674918139&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=18312981733924206631&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9016182&hvtargid=pla-2295636495519&psc=1&mcid=f18e26113ffe32de834455a63b8cc255&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwl4yyBhAgEiwADSEjeOVbDOiK75k66mEEJ-NgvdFS9ffuPPQv9N4fyKBWbcxtQT4uA5maRhoCNOsQAvD_BwE

Talking is hard. In this week's edition of Apologetics 201, I sit down to talk about the basics of engaging in conversation with someone who may be in a cult. From understanding the basic definition of what a cult is, to the need for having tact and love when talking to someone, this episode is geared towards engaging broadly with anyone who is of a different religion than you. Website: https://myseminarylife983333216.wordpress.com/?preview_id=3&preview_nonce=2d22b29479Shop: https://my-seminary-life-store.creator-spring.com/Buy Me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/mslpodFacebook & Instagram: @myseminarylifepod Contact: emailseminarylife@gmail.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MySeminaryLife

Christian Science has been around for a while, but what is it exactly? In this week's episode, we explore the shared history between Mind Science and Christian Science as Apologetics 201 continues. We look at what makes Christian Science "Christian" and "Scientific" especially with how it understands the concept of atonement. I talk about the similarities Christian Science shares with Scientology and Gnosticism, and how it is unique from other forms of new religious movements. I also follow the red line and comment how Mind Science has infiltrated the business world and has become an idol in culture and among Christians is the form of Mindset Coaching. Website: https://myseminarylife983333216.wordpress.com/?preview_id=3&preview_nonce=2d22b29479Shop: https://my-seminary-life-store.creator-spring.com/Buy Me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/mslpodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MySeminaryLifeFacebook & Instagram: @myseminarylifepodContact: emailseminarylife@gmail.com

There's more than one way to interpret Genesis 1. As Apologetics 201 continues, I am joined by Joe Dea of Happy Dea Ministries and author Christian Ashley to discuss the six major creation views. In this episode, we breakdown Six Day Creationism, Evolution, Gap Theory, Day/Age Theory, and others in an attempt to help people understand that there is not just one path for Christians to follow when it comes to understanding Genesis 1. Is it possible that Genesis 1 is not concerned with giving us an exact timeline and process for how creation took place? You'll also hear how Christian dislikes the idea of a young earth created with age, Joe's dislike of the "plain reading of Scripture", and how Brandon smells like someone who would go to a Mega Church. Website: https://myseminarylife983333216.wordpress.com/?preview_id=3&preview_nonce=2d22b29479Shop: https://my-seminary-life-store.creator-spring.com/Buy Me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/mslpodFacebook & Instagram: @myseminarylifepodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MySeminaryLifeContact: emailseminarylife@gmail.comBuddyWalk with Jesus: https://open.spotify.com/show/0OKt8vG0XLrbm4uqFswUmOAMP: https://anazao-ministries.captivate.fm/

Who watches the Watchmaker? In this week's episode of Apologetics 201, we dive head first into the arguments for the existence of creation. Was it, as William Paley put it, an intelligent, benevolet God who like a Watchmaker put the mechanism together? Was it as Darwin purposed a series of changes over time left to chance? Was it as Alan Moore purposed in Watchmen of a Makerless Mechanism that God can create within? Was it as HP Lovecraft purposed with Cosmic Indifference that the mechanisms of the universe move with no god or Uncaused Cause putting them into motion and therefore the universe is a machine that doesn't care about you? Aslo, is there a better way to do apologetics then just trying to win arguments? Website: https://myseminarylife983333216.wordpress.com/?preview_id=3&preview_nonce=2d22b29479Shop: https://my-seminary-life-store.creator-spring.com/Buy Me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/mslpodFacebook & Instagram: @myseminarylifepodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MySeminaryLifeContact: emailseminarylife@gmail.com