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Join a 7-week group or download the in-person small group curriculum at www.beyondthebattle.net Email groups@beyondthebattle.net if you've completed the 7-week curriculum and want to join the free alumni community. Flip Side Notes: Join an upcoming Beyond the Battle online group at www.beyondthebattle.net Support Flip Side sponsor Angry Brew by using promo code FLIP at angrybrew.com or fivelakes.com to pick up some Angry Brew or Chris' Blend coffee at 10% off. Get a free month of Covenant Eyes at www.covenanteyes.com using promo code BEYOND Get a free month of Accountable2You keyword accountability: a2u.app/beyond (do not use “www”) Your recurring gifts make Noah's ministry & The Flip Side possible. Get some sweet swag by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/noahfilipiak – includes exclusive access to Noah's episode commentary, interaction, and email access. Tax-deductible recurring gifts can be given at www.noahfilipiak.com/give. Purchase Beyond the Battle and Needed Navigation by Noah Filipiak.
Noah has a conversation with author Cynthia Beach about gender justice, abuse & trauma, and writing serious fiction. Cynthia talks about what led her to weave these important issues into her novel The Surface of Water, and how our stories can bring about change and transformation in ways standard approaches can't. Cynthia Beach authored The Surface of Water: A Novel (IVP, 2024) and a writing book, Creative Juices for Writers, 2nd edition. She was a longtime professor of English and Creative Writing and now serves as an Artist in Residence in Scotland. She co-founded and offers Scriptoria Workshop with Newbery winner Gary D. Schmidt. Her sequel, A Thousand Wings of Light, is forthcoming. (See CynthiaBeach.com) You can also watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/deGP0XDbj98 Flip Side Notes: Join an upcoming Beyond the Battle online group at www.beyondthebattle.net Support Flip Side sponsor Angry Brew by using promo code FLIP at angrybrew.com or fivelakes.com to pick up some Angry Brew or Chris' Blend coffee at 10% off. Get a free month of Covenant Eyes at www.covenanteyes.com using promo code BEYOND Get a free month of Accountable2You keyword accountability: a2u.app/beyond (do not use “www”) Your recurring gifts make Noah's ministry & The Flip Side possible. Get some sweet swag by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/noahfilipiak – includes exclusive access to Noah's episode commentary, interaction, and email access. (Not tax-deductible) Tax-deductible recurring gifts can be given at www.noahfilipiak.com/give. Purchase Beyond the Battle and Needed Navigation by Noah Filipiak.
Ep. 116: Pastor Dale Dalman on Visiting the Midwest's Largest Immigration Detention Center Noah has a conversation with Pastor Dale Dalman on his visits to North Lake Processing Center in Baldwin, MI, the Midwest's largest immigrant detention center. Dale shares as a pastor from a biblical, non-partisan perspective on what's happening with ICE, immigrant arrests, what our laws are and how they're used, and the process immigrants go through at detention centers. Dale Dalman is a retired missionary and pastor with the Evangelical Covenant Church denomination. He served as a missionary to Venezuela and senior pastor to a Hispanic church in Michigan. He currently serves with the Clergy on Patrol program with the Grand Rapids Police Department and is Mayor Pro Tem of the city of Rockford, MI. He's been married to his wife Sheryl for 43 years and has 3 married children and 7 grandchildren. He has a bachelor's degree from Moody Bible Institute and a master's degree from Calvin Theological Seminary. Take 7 minutes and listen to the recent NPR story of Pastor Dale's visits to the immigration detention center. Listen to Noah's interview with World Relief and the Evangelical Immigration Table's Matthew Soerens on Understanding Immigration from a Biblical Perspective Advocate for Immigrants and Refugees with World Relief of the National Association of Evangelicals Noah's blog: A Biblical Understanding of Romans 13, "Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities..." You can give to Dale's ministry at North Lake via his Venmo account @Dale-Dalman - this money goes toward gift cards for families, clothing, train and bus tickets, and detainees' accounts. You can also watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4RtQb7E_jFI Flip Side Notes: Join an upcoming Beyond the Battle online group at www.beyondthebattle.net Support Flip Side sponsor Angry Brew by using promo code FLIP at angrybrew.com or fivelakes.com to pick up some Angry Brew or Chris' Blend coffee at 10% off. Get a free month of Covenant Eyes at www.covenanteyes.com using promo code BEYOND Get a free month of Accountable2You keyword accountability: a2u.app/beyond (do not use “www”) Your recurring gifts make Noah's ministry & The Flip Side possible. Get some sweet swag by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/noahfilipiak – includes exclusive access to Noah's episode commentary, interaction, and email access. (Not tax-deductible) Tax-deductible recurring gifts can be given at www.noahfilipiak.com/give. Purchase Beyond the Battle and Needed Navigation by Noah Filipiak.
Noah's Rant is a stand-alone episode of The Flip Side Podcast with Noah Filipiak. Subscribe to the podcast or this YouTube channel today. Flip Side Notes: Join an upcoming Beyond the Battle online group at www.beyondthebattle.net Support Flip Side sponsor Angry Brew by using promo code FLIP at angrybrew.com or fivelakes.com to pick up some Angry Brew or Chris' Blend coffee at 10% off. Get a free month of Covenant Eyes at www.covenanteyes.com using promo code BEYOND Get a free month of Accountable2You keyword accountability: a2u.app/beyond (do not use “www”) Your recurring gifts make Noah's ministry & The Flip Side possible. Get some sweet swag by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/noahfilipiak – includes exclusive access to Noah's episode commentary, interaction, and email access. (Not tax-deductible) Tax-deductible recurring gifts can be given at www.noahfilipiak.com/give. Purchase Beyond the Battle and Needed Navigation by Noah Filipiak
Join a 7-week group or download the in-person small group curriculum at www.beyondthebattle.net Email groups@beyondthebattle.net if you've completed the 7-week curriculum and want to join the free alumni community. Flip Side Notes: Join an upcoming Beyond the Battle online group at www.beyondthebattle.net Support Flip Side sponsor Angry Brew by using promo code FLIP at angrybrew.com or fivelakes.com to pick up some Angry Brew or Chris' Blend coffee at 10% off. Get a free month of Covenant Eyes at www.covenanteyes.com using promo code BEYOND Get a free month of Accountable2You keyword accountability: a2u.app/beyond (do not use “www”) Your recurring gifts make Noah's ministry & The Flip Side possible. Get some sweet swag by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/noahfilipiak – includes exclusive access to Noah's episode commentary, interaction, and email access. Tax-deductible recurring gifts can be given at www.noahfilipiak.com/give. Purchase Beyond the Battle and Needed Navigation by Noah Filipiak.
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Noah rants on his trip to Disney World. #comedy #satire #Disney #themousethatshallnotbenamed #noahsrant Noah's Rant is a stand-alone episode of The Flip Side Podcast with Noah Filipiak. Subscribe to the podcast or this YouTube channel today. Flip Side Notes: Join an upcoming Beyond the Battle online group at www.beyondthebattle.net Support Flip Side sponsor Angry Brew by using promo code FLIP at angrybrew.com or fivelakes.com to pick up some Angry Brew or Chris' Blend coffee at 10% off. Get a free month of Covenant Eyes at www.covenanteyes.com using promo code BEYOND Get a free month of Accountable2You keyword accountability: a2u.app/beyond (do not use “www”) Your recurring gifts make Noah's ministry & The Flip Side possible. Get some sweet swag by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/noahfilipiak – includes exclusive access to Noah's episode commentary, interaction, and email access. (Not tax-deductible) Tax-deductible recurring gifts can be given at www.noahfilipiak.com/give. Purchase Beyond the Battle and Needed Navigation by Noah Filipi
Noah interviews Dr. Brent Sandy on what the Bible was before it was ever written down, and how rediscovering this tradition brings Scripture to life today in dynamic ways. Dr. D. Brent Sandy (PhD, Duke University) taught New Testament and Greek at Wheaton College and chaired the Department of Religious Studies at Grace College. He is coauthor (with John Walton) of The Lost World of Scripture: Ancient Literary Culture and Biblical Authority and author of Hear Ye the Word of the Lord: What We Miss if We Only Read the Bible. You can reach Brent at bsandy@grace.edu Dr. Brent Sandy's summary of his thinking about the importance of recapturing as much of the original orality of Scripture as possible. (Click to download a one-page pdf) Flip Side Notes: Join an upcoming Beyond the Battle online group at www.beyondthebattle.net Support Flip Side sponsor Angry Brew by using promo code FLIP at angrybrew.com or fivelakes.com to pick up some Angry Brew or Chris' Blend coffee at 10% off. Get a free month of Covenant Eyes at www.covenanteyes.com using promo code BEYOND Get a free month of Accountable2You keyword accountability: a2u.app/beyond (do not use “www”) Your recurring gifts make Noah's ministry & The Flip Side possible. Get some sweet swag by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/noahfilipiak – includes exclusive access to Noah's episode commentary, interaction, and email access. (Not tax-deductible) Tax-deductible recurring gifts can be given at www.noahfilipiak.com/give. Purchase Beyond the Battle and Needed Navigation by Noah Filipiak.
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This 5 Minute Flip turned into a full episode length due to the many layers of this topic. It's not a long 5 Minute Flip, it's a bonus full episode - ep 114 - enjoy!
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Noah shares why he's taking a break from long-form podcast episodes, and what you can do to help bring them back. The content of this episode is really about soul rest, honoring limits, and enjoying God as Noah gives you an authentic look into his last two years of discernment regarding burnout and overcommitment. He shares recent breakthroughs and conclusions from this discernment period, and how God is using it to shape his spiritual formation. 5 Minute Flips will continue - make sure you are subscribed to a podcast feed like Apple Podcasts, Podbean, or Spotify to receive these. Tax deductible donations: www.beyondthebattle.net/give Patreon support: www.patreon.com/noahfilipiak
Noah interviews Pastor Mike Carrion on ministry in the South Bronx, the importance of proximity, and the Way of Jesus as applied in America today. They have an in-depth conversation touching on the Church & politics, mass deportation, perspectives, and the lives being affected. You can listen to Pastor Mike's January 2025 sermon from the Evangelical Covenant Church's Midwinter Conference here. Rev. Dr. Michael Carrion serves as the Senior Pastor and General Overseer of the Promised Land Covenant Churches located in the North and South Bronx. He also serves as the founding Chairman and Superintendent of the Bronx Academy of Promise K-8 Charter School in the Mott Haven section of the South Bronx and the Regional Coach for Church Planting and Development for the East Coast Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church. Serves as the VP of Church Planting and Leadership Development at City To City, Michael has successfully planted several churches and charter schools across the South Bronx. He is a social justice activist, community organizer who has been nationally recognized for his work among the poor across the city. You can also watch the podcast episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pUTqDFh08c8 Flip Side Notes: Join an upcoming Beyond the Battle online group at www.beyondthebattle.net Support Flip Side sponsor Angry Brew by using promo code FLIP at angrybrew.com or fivelakes.com to pick up some Angry Brew or Chris' Blend coffee at 10% off. Get a free month of Covenant Eyes at www.covenanteyes.com using promo code BEYOND Get a free month of Accountable2You keyword accountability: a2u.app/beyond (do not use “www”) Support the show and get some sweet swag by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/noahfilipiak – includes exclusive access to email the show and request topics. Purchase Beyond the Battle and Needed Navigation by Noah Filipiak.
Noah interviews Dr. Ingrid Faro, author of the new book Demystifying Evil: A Biblical and Personal Exploration, on the difficult questions of evil, Satan, and demons, including questions from Flip Side Patreon supporters. The interview ranges from deep and difficult theological questions to contemporary demonic activity to our personal spiritual formation. Ingrid Faro (PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) is coordinator of the MA in Old Testament program and visiting professor at Northern Seminary in Lisle, Illinois. She previously served as dean of academic affairs at Northern Seminary, dean of theology at the Scandinavian School of Theology, and director of masters programs at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. She is the author of Evil in Genesis and coauthor of Honest Answers. Additionally, she serves on the editorial board of the Bulletin for Biblical Research. She speaks and preaches internationally and lives just outside Chicago, Illinois. You can also watch the podcast episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/oe4kcmxF734 Flip Side Notes: Join an upcoming Beyond the Battle online group at www.beyondthebattle.net Support Flip Side sponsor Angry Brew by using promo code FLIP at angrybrew.com or fivelakes.com to pick up some Angry Brew or Chris' Blend coffee at 10% off. Get a free month of Covenant Eyes at www.covenanteyes.com using promo code BEYOND Get a free month of Accountable2You keyword accountability: a2u.app/beyond (do not use “www”) Support the show and get some sweet swag by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/noahfilipiak – includes exclusive access to email the show and request topics. Purchase Beyond the Battle and Needed Navigation by Noah Filipiak.
This one started out as a 5 Min Flip and turned into a full episode length. Resources: https://worldrelief.org/presidential-open-letter/ https://worldrelief.org/upblog-the-top-5-immigration-myths-debunked/ https://www.noahfilipiak.com/ep-106-matthew-soerens-on-understanding-immigration-from-a-biblical-perspective/ DONATE: https://give.worldrelief.org/site/Donation2?5541.donation=form1&df_id=5541&mfc_pref=T%3F Want to interact more with me on this conversation? Become a Patreon supporter and message me there: www.noahfilipiak.com/noahfilipiak
Noah interviews Dr. Andrew Bauman on the alarming stats and stories of women in the church who have been sexually abused and sexually harassed by Christian men and pastors. This epidemic has roots in our theology, our problem with porn, and the power dynamics of the church. Be a part of the solution and let yourself be challenged by this stretching conversation and Andrew's brand new book SAFE CHURCH: How to Guard Against Sexism and Abuse in Christian Communities. Founder & Director of the Christian Counseling Center: For Sexual Health & Trauma (CCC), Dr. Andrew J. Bauman is a licensed mental health counselor with a Doctorate from Northeastern University. His dissertation was on studying the impact of sexism and abuse on women in the Protestant Church. Andrew is the author of seven books, his newest book is called SAFE CHURCH: What Women Can Teach Us about Sexism, Abuse and Safety within Christian Community. https://christiancc.org/ You can also watch the podcast episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/r7hpJuq-350 Flip Side Notes: Join an upcoming Beyond the Battle online group at www.beyondthebattle.net Support Flip Side sponsor Angry Brew by using promo code FLIP at angrybrew.com or fivelakes.com to pick up some Angry Brew or Chris' Blend coffee at 10% off. Get a free month of Covenant Eyes at www.covenanteyes.com using promo code BEYOND Get a free month of Accountable2You keyword accountability: a2u.app/beyond (do not use “www”) Support the show and get some sweet swag by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/noahfilipiak – includes exclusive access to email the show and request topics. Purchase Beyond the Battle and Needed Navigation by Noah Filipiak.
Noah interviews a Venezuelan pastor who must remain anonymous due to repercussions for anyone who speaks out against corruption in the Venezuelan government. In this one-of-a-kind interview, you'll learn from the valuable perspective of the global Church, about challenges facing churches and pastors in Venezuela, as well as how immigration has shaped the country and life-on-life ministry. Please pray for our pastor friend and support his ministry with a financial gift. You can send donations to www.noahfilipiak.com/give using the "Venezuelan Pastor" Fund. Noah will send donations to the private ministry partner (a mutual friend of Noah's) who raises funds for Pastor because the government won't allow for formal donations to be given without bribery. You can also watch the podcast episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xaUq05f9rA4 Flip Side Notes: Join an upcoming Beyond the Battle online group at www.beyondthebattle.net Support Flip Side sponsor Angry Brew by using promo code FLIP at angrybrew.com or fivelakes.com to pick up some Angry Brew or Chris' Blend coffee at 10% off. Get a free month of Covenant Eyes at www.covenanteyes.com using promo code BEYOND Get a free month of Accountable2You keyword accountability: a2u.app/beyond (do not use “www”) Support the show and get some sweet swag by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/noahfilipiak – includes exclusive access to email the show and request topics. Purchase Beyond the Battle and Needed Navigation by Noah Filipiak.
Noah has an in-depth conversation with Mark and Beth Denison on Mark's decades-long sexual addiction, the betrayal trauma Beth experienced from that, and how they found hope and healing. This is a must-listen for anyone in recovery and their spouse. This is Mark's second time on The Flip Side. You can listen to he and Noah's first conversation on sexual addiction here (Episode 76). Mark and Beth Denison have been married for 41 years. Though raised in Texas, they now live in Bradenton, Florida, where they are near their son and grandson. Dr. Denison was a senior pastor for 31 years, a church planter, and a university Board chairman three times. He also served as chaplain for the Houston Rocket's NBA franchise, and is author of 12 books, including Jesus & the 12 Steps, Porn in the Pew, and his newest release, Advanced Recovery. Mark's training in recovery work includes a Master's Degree with a focus on recovery. He is a trained PSAP and member of the American Association of Christian Counselors. Beth Denison has been working with women for over 40 years. She has been a church Women's Ministry Leader, mentor, and popular speaker. Beth is a Certified Life Coach, an APSATS Certified Partner Coach, and AASAT Certified Partner Recovery Coach. She is author of 12-Week Recovery Guide for Spouses and is co-author of Couples Recovery Guide. In 2017, Mark and Beth launched There's Still Hope, which provides one-on-one coaching, a 90-Day Recovery program for men, and 11 weekly recovery groups. www.theresstillhope.org You can also watch the podcast episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/O5EYs9l5Tl8 Flip Side Notes: Join an upcoming Beyond the Battle online group at www.beyondthebattle.net Support Flip Side sponsor Angry Brew by using promo code FLIP at angrybrew.com or fivelakes.com to pick up some Angry Brew or Chris' Blend coffee at 10% off. Get a free month of Covenant Eyes at www.covenanteyes.com using promo code BEYOND Get a free month of Accountable2You keyword accountability: a2u.app/beyond (do not use “www”) Support the show and get some sweet swag by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/noahfilipiak – includes exclusive access to email the show and request topics. Purchase Beyond the Battle and Needed Navigation by Noah Filipiak.
Noah has an in-depth conversation with Matthew Soerens of World Relief and the Evangelical Immigration Table on immigration, particularly as it relates to what the Bible says and the rhetoric being used by politicians in this election cycle. Matthew explains what immigration policy is and responds to the primary concerns Americans have about immigration. Noah and Matthew talk about the public witness of the Church during this season of history with the aim of bringing us closer to the heart of Jesus. Matthew Soerens serves as Vice President of Advocacy and Policy for World Relief and the National Coordinator for the Evangelical Immigration Table, a coalition of evangelical organizations of which World Relief is a founding member. He is the co-author of Welcoming the Stranger: Justice, Compassion & Truth in the Immigration Debate (InterVarsity Press, 2018), Seeking Refuge: On the Shores of the Global Refugee Crisis (Moody Publishers, 2016) and Inalienable: How Marginalized Kingdom Voices Can Help Save the American Church (InterVarsity Press, 2022). He is a graduate of Wheaton College (IL), where he also has served as an adjunct faculty member for the Humanitarian and Disaster Leadership graduate program. Matthew also earned a Master's degree from DePaul University. He lives with his wife Diana and their four children in Aurora, Illinois. Read the poem Home by Warsan Shire Read Scripture that relates to immigration Read and sign World Relief's presidential open letter on immigration Listen to Noah's first podcast interview with Matthew Soerens on immigration from August 2016 You can also watch the podcast episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3RYcHzIN8VE Flip Side Notes: Join an upcoming Beyond the Battle online group at www.beyondthebattle.net Support Flip Side sponsor Angry Brew by using promo code FLIP at angrybrew.com or fivelakes.com to pick up some Angry Brew or Chris' Blend coffee at 10% off. Get a free month of Covenant Eyes at www.covenanteyes.com using promo code BEYOND Get a free month of Accountable2You keyword accountability: a2u.app/beyond (do not use “www”) Support the show and get some sweet swag by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/noahfilipiak – includes exclusive access to email the show and request topics. Purchase Beyond the Battle and Needed Navigation by Noah Filipiak.
Noah has a conversation with Katara Washington Patton about depression, anxiety, and worry–how common these struggles are in Scripture and amongst Christians, but how they are stigmatized in the church. They talk about breaking through barriers to reach out for help if you need it, as well as how to be a good friend to someone struggling with their mental health. Katara Washington Patton is Executive Editor at Our Daily Bread Publishing, and the author of eight books, including her latest Navigating the Blues: Where to Turn When Worry, Anxiety, or Depression Steal Your Hope, an Amazon best-seller. She is also the author of Successful Moms of the Bible, Successful Women of the Bible, and Successful Leaders of the Bible, among other works. Katara has worked in the editorial and acquisitions departments at Weekly Reader Corporation, Jet Magazine, Urban Ministries, Inc. (UMI), McGraw-Hill, The African American Pulpit, The Chicago Defender, Tyndale House Publishers, and Christian Century Magazine. She is currently also a regular contributor to the daily devotions at Our Daily Bread. You can also watch the podcast episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/NmrqOJmmqQQ Flip Side Notes: Join an upcoming Beyond the Battle online group at www.beyondthebattle.net Support Flip Side sponsor Angry Brew by using promo code FLIP at angrybrew.com or fivelakes.com to pick up some Angry Brew or Chris' Blend coffee at 10% off. Get a free month of Covenant Eyes at www.covenanteyes.com using promo code BEYOND Get a free month of Accountable2You keyword accountability: a2u.app/beyond (do not use “www”) Support the show and get some sweet swag by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/noahfilipiak – includes exclusive access to email the show and request topics. Purchase Beyond the Battle and Needed Navigation by Noah Filipiak.
Noah has a conversation with Pieter Valk on how the opposite of addiction is connection, how our culture grooms us into isolation, and how we need to be very intentional to get out of that rut and find true community. Pieter Valk is a speaker/author on vocational singleness and LGBT+ topics according to a biblical sexual ethic, the Executive Director of Equip (a Christian ministry that trains leaders around LGBT+ topics), a cofounder of the Nashville Family of Brothers (an ecumenically Christian modern monastery), a teacher/aspiring deacon in the Anglican Church in North America, and a licensed professional counselor. He helps churches love gay people and celibate Christians find family. Follow him on socials @pieterLvalk and learn more at www.pieterLvalk.com. You can also watch the podcast episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-eghFh-91gc Flip Side Notes: Join an upcoming Beyond the Battle online group at www.beyondthebattle.net Support Flip Side sponsor Angry Brew by using promo code FLIP at angrybrew.com or fivelakes.com to pick up some Angry Brew or Chris' Blend coffee at 10% off. Get a free month of Covenant Eyes at www.covenanteyes.com using promo code BEYOND Get a free month of Accountable2You keyword accountability: a2u.app/beyond (do not use “www”) Support the show and get some sweet swag by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/noahfilipiak – includes exclusive access to email the show and request topics. Purchase Beyond the Battle and Needed Navigation by Noah Filipiak.
Noah has a conversation with Dr. Sandra Richter on her new Bible study Deborah: Unlikely Heroes and the Book of Judges. In the podcast interview, Sandy talks through difficult stumbling blocks to approaching the Old Testament like violence and sexism. She gives great insight into why and how to read the Old Testament and apply it to our lives as new covenant Christians, with a focus on the unique person of Deborah. Sandy Richter is the Robert H. Gundry Chair of Biblical Studies at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, CA. Richter earned her PhD in Hebrew Bible from Harvard University and her MA in Theological Studies from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. She is the author of The Epic of Eden: A Christian Entry into the Old Testament (IVP) and the much-loved series of video Bible study curriculums that have grown from that project. She has taught at Asbury Theological Seminary, Wesley Biblical Seminary, and Wheaton College. As her many students will tell you, Sandy's particular gift is bringing the real people and real places of the biblical narrative to life. Richter is a member of the New International Version (NIV) Translation Committee, she has spent many years bringing student groups to Israel to study historical geography and field archaeology, and in her technical work often writes on the intersections between Syro-Palestinian archaeology, linguistics and Bible. She is the author of the brand new Bible study, Deborah: Unlikely Heroes and the Book of Judges, which includes an 8-Session Video Bible Study Part of the Epic of Eden Curriculum Series. You can also watch the podcast episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Jt4rHesbhRQ sandralrichter.substack.com Flip Side Notes: Join an upcoming Beyond the Battle online group at www.beyondthebattle.net Support Flip Side sponsor Angry Brew by using promo code FLIP at angrybrew.com or fivelakes.com to pick up some Angry Brew or Chris' Blend coffee at 10% off. Get a free month of Covenant Eyes at www.covenanteyes.com using promo code BEYOND Get a free month of Accountable2You keyword accountability: a2u.app/beyond (do not use “www”) Support the show and get some sweet swag by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/noahfilipiak – includes exclusive access to email the show and request topics. Purchase Beyond the Battle and Needed Navigation by Noah Filipiak.
Noah has a conversation with Kristen Miele on sex education in today's day and age. They talk through complex issues like abortion, LGBTQ, porn, and much more. Kristen Miele is the founder and owner of Sex Ed Reclaimed. She has been educating youth on the topic of sex for the last 15 years, teaching in hundreds of diverse settings including 2 different countries on content related to sex and sexuality. Kristen has a Bachelor's and Masters of Science in Community Health from the University of Illinois and is also a Certified Health Education Specialist. The vision for Sex Ed Reclaimed came to her in November 2021through prayer. Kristen lives with her husband and daughter. They are expecting their second daughter in October and live in Columbus, Ohio. www.sexedreclaimed.com @sexedreclaimed for IG, TikTok You can also watch the podcast episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MrOo8M2Tk7s Flip Side Notes: Join an upcoming Beyond the Battle online group at www.beyondthebattle.net Support Flip Side sponsor Angry Brew by using promo code FLIP at angrybrew.com or fivelakes.com to pick up some Angry Brew or Chris' Blend coffee at 10% off. Get a free month of Covenant Eyes at www.covenanteyes.com using promo code BEYOND Get a free month of Accountable2You keyword accountability: a2u.app/beyond (do not use “www”) Support the show and get some sweet swag by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/noahfilipiak – includes exclusive access to email the show and request topics. Purchase Beyond the Battle and Needed Navigation by Noah Filipiak.
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