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Once again the parables of Jesus are pulled apart and re-examined by the Ravel Bois! What happens when you're all snuggled up for the night with your spouse, your children, and your livestock...and BOOM! Olll' Jerry comes knockin' askin' to borrow the lawn mower AGAIN!? Well, lets find out...together. 

In this episode the guys dive into another parable of Jesus. "The Good Samaritan." Perhaps you think this parable is simply a creative instruction that you should love your enemies; but much more lies beneath the surface. Get ready to peel back the layers on this popular but often misunderstood parable!

Today the boys go way back to Ravel 1.0! As has been mentioned before, Basil and Chris recorded 8 episodes of Ravel in 2018. Then DISASTER STRUCK! But The Lords timing is better than ever with this, our first episode of a brand spankin new series on Parables!  Dr. Chris flexes his smart muscles and Basil's starry eyed wonder abounds, come with us on an exploration of Jesus' favorite past time!

According to Wikipedia: "Michael Behe is an American biochemist and author, widely known as an advocate of the pseudoscientific principle of intelligent design (ID). He serves as professor of biochemistry at Lehigh University in Pennsylvania and as a senior fellow of the Discovery Institute's Center for Science and Culture. Behe is best known as an advocate for the validity of the argument for irreducible complexity (IC), which claims that some biochemical structures are too complex to be explained by known evolutionary mechanisms and are therefore probably the result of intelligent design." But that's not the whole story. Wikipedia (surprise surprise) gets some things wrong about Mr. Behe! Today, the Ravel Boys go deep - exploring concepts like intelligent design, irreducible complexity and the scientific industrial complex. We also give Michael an opportunity Wikipedia never has: to set the record straight!

In this episode Dr. Chris gets some one-on-one time with the one-and-only Derek P Gilbert. They discuss Derek's work, the Book of Revelation, crazy end times things, and the Chicago Cubs!

The boys are back at it again as they go waaaaaay back to the radical 90s with another Teen Study Bible Study! In this episode Basil and Dr. Chris explore another hot topic from the neon pages of the Teen Study Bible: Addiction. Crack? Ice? Dip? Pick your poison and settle in as we explore what the Bible has to say about addiction.

Dr. Berkley Gryder, Assistant Professor, Department of Genetics and Genome Sciences, School of Medicine, is a chemist who retrained as a molecular biologist and computer scientist. He's here to school the Ravel-rowdy-boys on what, exactly, is going on in our bodies! From quadraplexes, telemeres, and DNA sequencing - to - Scientific consensus, cancer research, and transhumanism, Dr. Berkley Gryder is here to bring that sweet science sauce to this Ravel casserole! (Sorry, still working through the thanksgiving left-overs) https://gryderlab.com/ https://twitter.com/gryderart

It's Thanksgiving! So of course we wanted to let you know how thankful we are for our listeners...but also... what does Thanksgiving have to do with time travel!? That's what you were really hoping for right? Also, introducing Basil's "Make Thanksgiving Awkward Challenge"! So loosen that belt, stick in those ear buds, and let the Ravel boys help you escape into a world of wonder, theology, and Pilgrim propaganda!

Welcome to Thread Talks with Dr. Chris! In this new installment of the show Dr. Chris dares to fly solo. Join him as he attempts to isolate a single thought in the mind of God and begin to trace it out.

The boys from Sabbath Lounge stopped by to learn us a lil something about some formerly overlooked connections between the events on Mt. Sinai and the history shifting events of pentecost! Make sure to check out Sabbath Lounge for more in depth discovery! https://linktr.ee/Sabbathlounge https://itsyahushua.com/

This week, the boys are exploring the broad concepts of Tranformative Events with Basil's long time buddy Carl Teichrib! Carl Teichrib is a researcher, writer, and lecturer focusing on the paradigm shift sweeping the Western world, including the challenges and opportunities faced by Christians. Over the years he has attended a range of internationally significant political, religious, and social events in his quest to understand the historical and contemporary forces of transformation – including the Parliament of the Worlds Religions, Burning Man, and the United Nations Millennium Forum. Check Out Carls Book "Game of Gods" at http://www.gameofgods.ca/

The boys are back to (not) answer listener questions, address emails, and positively re-enforce the review leavers! Topics addressed: Pre-Life, Pre-existence, "Selfish ambitions" and more.

Happy Anniversary to us! Can you believe its been a year already?! In this episode the boys cover their first year in review and offer their sincerest apologies for a two week lapse of activity...

It's episode 50 and we figured there'd be no better time to address the Day of Pentecost than now! Listen in as Basil and Dr. Chris discuss their very different perspectives on flag ministry and tongues of fire!

In this episode we join Dr. Pastor Chris once again for a teaching out of the book of John. You'll get to hear how he ties in some of what gleaned from our conversation with Dr. Cory Barnes. And if you haven't listened to that episode yet, do that first!

We're going back to the early 1990's and hitting the books again! We are joined by Nick Shalna from The Universe Next Door podcast to explore the shapes and Colors of the Teen Study Bible! Today's TSBBS explores what the fella's over at Zondervan have to say about "Entertainment!" So turn off that gameboy, teens, and settle in for some Bible time!

In this episode the guys sit down with Dr. Cory Barnes to talk about the relevance of Ancient Near Eastern mythos for the modern-day believer. Why is Jesus way cooler than Marduk? You're about to find out.

This week the bad boys of theology chat with Dr. Mario Multi Ethnicism, Faith, and racial tension in Lord of the Rings dominate the conversation, so gird your loins and prepare for battle! Melendez.Dr. Mario is the Auguie Henry Chair of Old Testament and Biblical Studies at Oklahoma Baptist University. He holds a PhD in biblical interpretation from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (NOBTS). He has served in English, Asian, and Spanish churches. Check out more from Dr. Mario: drmario.me

Settle in for this third installment of Pastor Dr. Chris' teaching series through the Gospel of John. In this third sermon he will conclude his presentation on the prologue of John's Gospel; exploring Jesus' incarnation and the manifestation of his glory in our midst.

In this episode we join Pastor Dr. Chris once again as he teaches through the prologue of the Gospel of John. Who was Jesus? How did his best earthly friend understand him and present him to the world? You'll hear to answers to these questions and many more as we hear another teaching on the Gospel of John.

In this episode we give you the chance to listen in as Pastor Dr. Chris leads his church through a vere-by-verse study of the Gospel of John. He will lay a foundation for understanding and interpreting this beloved account of Jesus' life

Who saw this coming? Basil and Dr. Chris are here to celebrate their fathers this fathers day! You'll get to meet the men behind the men that bring you the weird and wonderful world of Ravel! Happy Fathers Day to Daddy Dr. Chris and to all the Ravel-Daddys™ out there!

In this episode, while basil was stuck in technical difficulty purgatory, Dr. Chris had the chance to visit with Nick Shalna at The Universe Next Door and they interviewed Dr. John Lennox! They talk about C. S. Lewis, artificial intelligence, and the end of the world!

The boys are back! And they're eager to (not) answer some listener questions! If you're looking for concisely articulated certainty, this isn't for you. But if you're looking for thoughtful discussion about complex theological, cosmological and podcastological mysteries, WELCOME HOME! Remember, if you'd like basil and Dr. Chris to (not) answer a question you have, send them over to Contact@ravelpodcast.com!

On the morning of Tuesday, May 24th 2022 Basil and Dr Chris sat down to record a podcast. They had planned a Biblical exploration of the death and killing of infants in the Bible. This was their side-door attempt to (not) talk about the current state of Roe V Wade in America. However, at the very moment the guys were pontificating on the concept of infanticide in the Scriptures, a madman was committing atrocities at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas. As a result, the world when this conversation began, was not the same world by the time it concluded. Indeed, it put this conversation into entirely new context. Keep this in mind as you listen. However, we felt that the conversation was no less relevant. Ponder that with us as we have this tough conversation in Good Faith.

Take a good long look in the mirror. This Week Basil and Dr. Chris are diggin back into the Teen Study Bible to examine... themselves! Specifically, Self Image - Who, What, Where, and Why is the "Self"? Is the concept of The Self even important? What does Scripture tell us? What does Society Say? The Scandal of Self is on full display in this Teen Study Bible study!

Beep Boop Beep! Today, Basil and Dr. Chris are hacking into the mainframe, riding the cyberwave and zeroing-out the corpo-bois as they sit down with Stuart McPherson, Virtual Reality Campus Pastor at Lakeland.Church in Lake Geneva Wisconsin! Have you heard of the Metaverse? Well, if not, welcome to the future! The techno-trio discuss how a VR church campus functions, the benefits and the draw backs of virtual-theology and digital fellowship, and Basil has A LOT to say about our technocratic dystopian future (Surprise, Surprise!) If you'd like to explore more, head on over to Lakeland.Church and experience how the Gospel of Jesus Christ is reaching the frontiers of human experience! https://lakeland.church/    

It's Mothers Day! This is your reminder to CALL YOUR MOM! Today is a very special day where the Ravel boys celebrate their Moms, and all the Ravel Mommies out there! In a very special switch up, Basil and Dr. Chris both have an intimate sit down with their individual mothers! Ain't that sweet? Learn about what kind of woman births, and raises theologians and podcasters. And consider, what would you ask your Mom if you could interview her for a podcast!

This week the Ravel Boi's have a chat with Nick Shalna! He's the host of The Universe Next Door podcast, a husband, a father, and a youth pastor at Countryside Baptist in Clearwater FL. Discussion ranges from Christian apologetics, Worship Music, what constitutes false teaching, and what to do when a podcaster has been secretly controlled by a rodent under his hat the whhhooolllee time! The Universe Next Door Podcast

In this totally tubular episode of Ravel, Basil and Dr. Chris look for inspiration in the legendary Teen Study Bible! Today's topic: SEX! Join the guys in this radical conversation as they explore what the (Teen Study) Bible has to say about one of the strangest and most fun activities that consenting, adult, legally married, procreatively inclined, male and female human beings can participate in!

We considered doing yet another Christian holiday exposé. We considered solving the deep mysteries of the inexplicable salvific sacrifice designed before recorded time. We even considered tracking the cultural conspiracy of the Easter Bunny and the greatest egg heist in history. Instead, we did something else! (So 'us', right?) Today basil and Dr. Chris explore vignettes of the Life of Christ, and are astounded by the sheer destabilization of God becoming man.

Basil and Daddy Dr. Chris come together one last time to discuss what they learned throughout the Artist On: (not so) Mini Series! Also touching base with you, the listeners! Reviews are read, Questions are (not) answered! Talking points include: religion vs. relationship, textual criticism, bible translations, extreme teen study bible!

A Comedian, a Theologian, and a Man Child walk into a bar... Hmmm, punchlines are hard. Today Basil and Dr. Chris have a blast exploring the world of Elliott Morgan, a comedian, writer, and just plain 'Great Guy' ™ Elliot tell us about his experience growing up in the church, becoming a funny person, his rocketship ride to notoriety, and whether or not he packed his parachute correctly. And of coarse things get deep as we discuss God, Culture, and whether humor is worth the pain. Check out more: http://elliottmorgan.com/ follow Elliotts Instagram https://www.instagram.com/elliottmorgan/

Look around you. Every space we inhabit, whether it's nature, your favorite store, a home, or a cathedral, was created with intention. Today Basil and Dr. Chris take a moment to consider the world around us and the artistry responsible for the spaces that hold us. Margaret Daniels is an Interior Designer, Writer,  and graduate of Savannah College of Art and Design. The three sit down to discuss Life, God, and the depth dimension of the spaces we inhabit! Roll out the rugs, paint the walls, and find inspiration in this episode of Ravel!   check out her work at https://www.instagram.com/margaretidaniel/ and learn more at https://margaretdaniel.com/

As we continue our series talking to artists, "M.C. Leafy" and "Doc-Tōph" sit down with one of the TOP TEN battle rappers in the UNIVERSE! That's right folks, Basil and the Doc build their street cred as they explore the world of competative Battle Rap. Is battle rap the purest form artistic expression in the world of hip hop? How can a Christian participate in a subculture considered "worldly"? Do Basil and Dr. Chris "have bars"? Buckle your seat belts, you're about to find out! - Everything Loso - https://www.everythingloso.com/  Check out Loso's Youtuve Channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/LosoTV Connect with Loso on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/everythingloso/

In this installment of our “Artist On” series the guys talk with Phil Porto; professional photographer, retired hardcore musician, curator of Gospel and the Arts, and the host of the Fellow Citizens podcast. They discuss the oft-felt tensions between ‘Christian' artists and the Church, the economy of art, and the lense through which we see it all. https://www.instagram.com/gospelandthearts/   https://www.gospelandthearts.com/   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fellow-citizens/id1561635020 https://wearetheportos.com https://www.instagram.com/_philporto_/?hl=en

Artist On: Visual Exegesis ​​ How do we perceive and understand the Bible? What about the reality around us? As humans, we often experience thoughts and emotions that defy our ability to communicate with the spoken or written word. Join the fellas as they sit down with Christopher Powers from ‘Full of Eyes.' They talk about visual exegesis, some extremely deep theological matters, gnosticism, Technology's roll in spirituality, and so much more. There's a whole meta-verse of art and theology waiting to be explored! ​​  ​​ www.fullofeyes.com ​​ https://www.instagram.com/fullofeyes/

What is an artist? What is life without art? Art appears to be an essential aspect of human existence and those special humans who produce it are often some of the most interesting on the planet. In our "Artist On:" mini-series Basil and Dr. Christopher set out to explore their favorite topic, God, with help from (and through the mind of) artists.

Buckle up kids! Today the fellas are joined by Jay Bakker (yup, THAT Jay Bakker, Google it.) Basil starts off the episode by lighting a fire in the livingroom and running outside to watch through a window! And when everything settles down, we all learn a lot about The Churches mishandling of scandal, the battle with Grace, and how to move towards love, even if we'll never agree.

Everybody CHILL! This episode is FIRE! Today the guys explore the concept of being "lukewarm"! From Christological warning, to insults on Sunday morning, "lukewarm" is certainly not a tepid topic in Christian culture. But what does is REALLY even mean? Are we hearing it preached properly from our pulpits? Today the fellas dive into scripture and uncover the biblical, historical, and even geological context for the Bibles sickest-burn!

It's that time once again! The guys read some reviews and open the mailbag to take a crack at your toughest questions. As usual, questions beget questions as the guys attempt to tackle listener inquiries related to lust, marriage, transgenderism, and much more.

In this episode, it's Lady's Night! Listen closely as Basil and Dr. Chris dive into the topic of Matriarchy. They wade through the different  taxonomies of womanhood, motherhood, feminism, the conceptions and misconceptions of what the Bible has to say about 51% of the human population. The battle of the sexes continues as your pals explore a topic that they are both especially unqualified to handle!  

"Smash the Patriarchy!"? Not so fast. In this episode Basil and Dr. Christopher discuss the idea of biblical patriarchy. Is it taught in the Bible? Is it still meant for today? What is God's design for the leadership structure of the home and church? They'll address all of these questions and more. Its a bonafide battle of the sexes. Who will be the last man, or woman, standing?

Heads or Tails? In this episode, the guys discuss a topic that's been gnawing at Basil since he was in youth group, “Is flipping a coin a tool of the devil?!” The answer (or lack thereof) might surprise you! We all know what The Bible says about Tarot Cards and Crystal Balls. But Casting lots? Ummim and Thummim? The luck of the draw? What are the differences and what, exactly, does The Bible have to say about cleromancy and the Will of God? Grab your Magic 8 Ball (or not?) and start asking questions!

Happy New Year! In this episode Basil and Christopher mull over a celebratory miracle wherein Jesus provided booze to keep the party rockin'! Say what? There may have been more going on than meets the eye when Jesus turned water to wine and the guys will hash it out. So pour yourself some watered down cabernet (or some spicy Welsches) and get ready to get scandalous!

Merry Christmas, nerds! In this very special Christmas edition of the show Basil and Christopher reflect on, dissect, and generally ruin your favorite Christmas traditions! Join these good Christmas boys as they explore the blurry histories of Santa, Christmas trees, and December 25th. They also read a heartwarming review left by a very special and thoughtful person. Grab your eggnog, put on your comfy socks, light the hearth and join the boys as Ravel Ruins Christmas! (Also, Beware the Yule Cat!)

We are joined again by Matthew Miller of the Logos Made Flesh youtube channel. Since we last spoke a few months ago, Matthew has received a terminal diagnoses. As a man who has been told he has less than two years left on this earth, Matthew is presented with an opportunity very few of us ever take seriously: to think, do, and live knowing the end is near. This has given Matthew perspective on his life, his work, and (the death of) God. Logos Made Flesh Youtube Channel Cause I Wanna Know podcast interview

Today Basil and the good Dr. Christopher Ryan Gates have a chat with Gonz Shimura! Long time friend of Basil's, Co-Host of the podcast Canary Cry NewsTalk, Film maker of the popular Age of Deceit films and the Face Like the Sun youtube channel, Gonz has long been a respected voice in biblical prophecy, fringe history and their insight into current events. Ravel gets weird with this one as our trio talk about the oft ignored chapter 6 of the book of Genesis, current events, and the state of independent media today. check out some of Gonz's work at facelikethesun.info  

After 6 episodes exploring "The Death of God" we take a moment to pause and reflect. After some delightful banter and housekeeping we address questions sent by listeners regarding "The Death of God" in light of the many facets the concept presents. And as usual, we are no closer to any answers, Thank God!

As we begin to wrap up our Death of God series, Dr. Christopher Ryan Gates joins us today to walk us through The Cry of Dereliction. The last words of The Savior? The betrayal of The Son?  Or perhaps the performance of a lifetime? Dr. Christopher Ryan Gates has done a lot of thinking, a lot of writing, AND a lot of speaking on this topic, so listen in and learn something!

What happened to Jesus' soul when he died? Where did he go and what was he doing? In this latest installment of our Death of God series Basil has the day off and Christopher sits down with Dr. Matthew Emerson to talk about Jesus' decent to Hell.  ​​ ​​https://www.amazon.com/He-Descended-Dead-Evangelical-Theology/dp/0830852581 ​​ ​​http://www.centerforbaptistrenewal.com