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Trinity Press International, 1996. Key use: Essential source for early Christian architectural adaptation, especially the shift from domestic and semi-domestic gathering spaces toward more specialized Christian buildings. White's work is useful for showing that early Christian architecture develops inside a broader Roman social and architectural world, not in isolation.White, L. Michael. The Social Origins of Christian Architecture, Volume II: Texts and Monuments for the Christian Domus Ecclesiae in Its Environment. Trinity Press International, 1997. Key use: Companion volume for the textual and archaeological evidence behind the domus ecclesiae, early meeting spaces, and the built environment of pre-Constantinian Christianity.Yale University Art Gallery. “Christian Building.” Dura-Europos: Excavating Antiquity. Key use: Strong anchor for the Dura-Europos Christian building and its wall paintings. Yale notes that the Christian paintings were uncovered in 1932 and that Clark Hopkins described the murals as preserved from more than three-quarters of a century before Constantine recognized Christianity in 312.Yale News. “House Call: A New Study Rethinks Early Christian Landmark.” 2024. Key use: Useful cautionary source for not oversimplifying Dura-Europos as merely a domestic “house church.” The report highlights recent scholarship reexamining how domestic the Dura Christian building really was and why its architectural classification needs care.Smarthistory. “Dura-Europos.” Key use: Accessible overview of Dura-Europos as a multicultural Roman frontier site, including the adapted Christian building used as a meeting place and baptistery in the first half of the third century.Peppard, Michael. The World's Oldest Church: Bible, Art, and Ritual at Dura-Europos, Syria. Yale University Press, 2016. Key use: Major source for the Dura-Europos Christian building, its baptistery, biblical imagery, ritual use, and the danger of reading the site too simply through later church categories.Snyder, Graydon F. Ante Pacem: Archaeological Evidence of Church Life Before Constantine. Mercer University Press, revised edition, 2003. Key use: Important archaeological source for Christian life before Constantine, especially material evidence for worship, burial, symbols, and everyday Christian practice before public imperial privilege. Mercer University Press identifies the book as focused on archaeological evidence of church life before Constantine.Jensen, Robin M. Baptismal Imagery in Early Christianity: Ritual, Visual, and Theological Dimensions. Baker Academic, 2012. Key use: Core source for baptismal images, ritual meaning, water, initiation, death and rebirth, and the way visual programs frame baptismal practice.Jensen, Robin M. Understanding Early Christian Art. Routledge, 2000. Key use: Early Christian visual culture, catacomb imagery, baptismal scenes, Good Shepherd imagery, Jonah, Daniel, Lazarus, and the visual language of salvation and resurrection.Ferguson, Everett. Baptism in the Early Church: History, Theology, and Liturgy in the First Five Centuries. Eerdmans, 2009. Key use: Major historical and theological source for baptismal practice, initiation, immersion, anointing, catechesis, and the development of baptismal rites.Johnson, Maxwell E. The Rites of Christian Initiation: Their Evolution and Interpretation. Liturgical Press. Key use: Development of initiation rites, catechumenate, baptism, post-baptismal rites, and how Christian initiation becomes structured over time.Spinks, Bryan D. Early and Medieval Rituals and Theologies of Baptism: From the New Testament to the Council of Trent. Ashgate, 2006. Key use: Long-range ritual and theological development of baptism, useful for tracking how early baptismal space later becomes more formalized.Britannica. “Catacomb.” Key use: Baseline definition of catacombs as subterranean cemeteries composed of galleries or passages with recesses for tombs; useful for correcting the popular misconception that catacombs were primarily secret churches rather than burial landscapes.Stevenson, James. The Catacombs: Rediscovered Monuments of Early Christianity. Thames & Hudson, 1978. Key use: Classic overview of Roman catacombs, burial architecture, inscriptions, symbols, and early Christian memory.Rutgers, Leonard V. Subterranean Rome: In Search of the Roots of Christianity in the Catacombs of the Eternal City. Peeters, 2000. Key use: Catacombs as archaeological and social evidence, including burial practice, community identity, and the relationship between Jews, Christians, and Roman funerary culture.Fiocchi Nicolai, Vincenzo, Fabrizio Bisconti, and Danilo Mazzoleni. The Christian Catacombs of Rome: History, Decoration, Inscriptions. Schnell & Steiner, 2002. Key use: Detailed treatment of catacomb history, inscriptions, burial spaces, and visual programs.Brown, Peter. The Cult of the Saints: Its Rise and Function in Latin Christianity. University of Chicago Press, enlarged edition. Key use: Essential source for the holy dead, saint veneration, relics, tombs, pilgrimage, and the way corporeal remains became central to Christian religious life. The University of Chicago Press describes Brown's work as exploring how worship of saints and their corporeal remains became central to religious life in Western Europe.Brown, Peter. The Body and Society: Men, Women, and Sexual Renunciation in Early Christianity. Columbia University Press, 1988. Key use: Christian body theology, asceticism, holiness, discipline, and why the body is so central to late antique Christian imagination.Yasin, Ann Marie. Saints and Church Spaces in the Late Antique Mediterranean: Architecture, Cult, and Community. Cambridge University Press, 2009. Key use: Churches, saints, relics, cult practice, community identity, and how sacred spaces are organized around holy bodies and memory.Grabar, André. Martyrium: Recherches sur le culte des reliques et l'art chrétien antique. Key use: Classic work on martyr shrines, relic cult, and the relationship between architecture, art, and the holy dead.van Gennep, Arnold. The Rites of Passage. Key use: Separation, liminality, and incorporation. Crucial for baptism, catechumenate, thresholds, initiation, and the movement from outsider to insider.Turner, Victor. The Ritual Process: Structure and Anti-Structure. Key use: Liminality, threshold states, ritual transition, and communitas. Useful for baptism, catacomb descent, martyr devotion, and controlled access.Kilde, Jeanne Halgren. Sacred Power, Sacred Space: An Introduction to Christian Architecture and Worship. Oxford University Press, 2008. Key use: Christian buildings as arrangements of power, worship, divine presence, and embodied access. Useful for thresholds, sanctuary divisions, nave, altar, and congregation.Kieckhefer, Richard. Theology in Stone: Church Architecture from Byzantium to Berkeley. Oxford University Press, 2004. Key use: Church architecture as theology made spatial. Useful for altar, pulpit, nave, threshold, symbolic layout, and worship practice.Krautheimer, Richard. Early Christian and Byzantine Architecture. Yale University Press / Pelican History of Art. Key use: Classic architectural history for early Christian and Byzantine buildings, including the shift from pre-Constantinian spaces to basilicas, baptisteries, martyr shrines, and later monumental forms.Mathews, Thomas F. The Clash of Gods: A Reinterpretation of Early Christian Art. Princeton University Press, 1993. Key use: Early Christian imagery, visual conflict, ritual meaning, and the development of Christian art within the Roman world.Elsner, Jaś. Imperial Rome and Christian Triumph: The Art of the Roman Empire AD 100–450. Oxford University Press, 1998. Key use: Roman visual culture, Christian adaptation, imperial imagery, and the shift into Christian public art and architecture.MacMullen, Ramsay. Christianizing the Roman Empire: A.D. 100–400. Yale University Press, 1984. Key use: Social and historical context for Christian expansion before and after Constantine, useful for understanding how Christian space changes as Christianity grows.Mango, Cyril. Byzantine Architecture. Key use: LonAlso want to remind people about the website, if you're into reading we have tons of information by multiple contributors, and we got t-shirts up on the site if you're interested. Fun fact, the art is all based on the eyeball. A

Text: Luke 5:1–11Sermon Title: DiscipleshipPreacher: Scott Byers ***Luke Series Resources***Primary Commentaries:Schreiner, Thomas R. ESV Expository Commentary: Matthew–Luke. ESVEC. Crossway, 2021.Bock, Darrell. Luke. BECNT. Baker Academic, 1994.Devotional/Further Study:McKinley, Mike. Luke For You. GWFY. The Good Book Company, 2016.To learn more about Gospel Life Church visit www.gospellifemn.org.

Text: Luke 4:31–44Preacher: Justin Wevers***Luke Series Resources***Primary Commentaries:Schreiner, Thomas R. ESV Expository Commentary: Matthew–Luke. ESVEC. Crossway, 2021.Bock, Darrell. Luke. BECNT. Baker Academic, 1994.Devotional/Further Study:McKinley, Mike. Luke For You. GWFY. The Good Book Company, 2016.To learn more about Gospel Life Church visit www.gospellifemn.org.

In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Bo Lim, who is professor of Old Testament at Seattle Pacific University in Seattle, Washington, and the author of Contextual Theological Interpretation: An Integrated Model for Reading the Bible (published by Baker Academic). In the course of our conversation we talk about the value and importance of contextualizing our interpretations of scripture to our theological and cultural backgrounds, and we also discuss the relationship between contextual interpretation and historical critical exegesis. Team members on the episode from The Two Cities include: Dr. John Anthony Dunne and Dr. Brandon Hurlbert. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Academic Impact Podcast 293 © 2026 ISBN 978976975207.mp3Abstract This study examines the linguistic landscape of first-century Palestine to analyze the languages spoken by Jesus of Nazareth. Drawing from historical, biblical, and etymological evidence, it identifies Aramaic as Jesus' primary spoken language, Hebrew as the liturgical and scriptural medium, and Greek as a secondary language for broader communication. Biblical passages containing Aramaic expressions, Hebrew scriptural readings, and Greek interactions are examined. This investigation highlights the multilingual environment in which Jesus lived, providing insight into the transmission of his teachings and the interpretation of the New Testament.Dr. William Anderson Gittens,D.D.Podcast 293 The Languages of Jesus Linguistic and Bibilical Perspectives. C.2026© 2026  ISBN 978976975207 Devgro Media Arts Services Publishing®2015 In collaboration with iMovie present Podcast 293 The Languages of Jesus Linguistic and Bibilical Perspectives. C.2026© 2026  ISBN 978976975207 RECOGNITIONSI am incredibly appreciative of the Creator's hand that has guided me every step of the way as I pause to consider my path. I am incredibly grateful to my late parents, Charles and Ira Gittens, for all the blessings life has bestowed upon me. They gave me their creative spirit and wisdom, which have consistently inspired me throughout my life. Their counsel and encouragement continue to resonate within me, shaping my path and purpose. Magnola Gittens, my dear wife, your steadfast support has been my rock during stormy times. Your compassion and love give me the fortitude I need to deal with the challenges of life. Your presence uplifts and consoles me, and for that I will always be grateful. I would want to express my gratitude to my sisters, Emerald, Marcella, and Cheryl, as well as my brothers, Shurland, Charles, Ricardo, and my late brothers Arnott and Stephen, for being my unwavering travel partners.Every one of you has made a distinct contribution to my story, reminding me of the significance of family relationships in forming my current identity. My relatives Joy Mayers, Kevin and Ernest Mayers, Donna Archer, Avis Dyer, and Jackie Clarke have my sincere gratitude. My life has been immensely enhanced by your love and friendship. My uncles Clifford, Leonard Mayers, David Bruce, and Collin Rock, thank you for your vital assistance that has strengthened our family ties. You are my pride and delight, my children Laron and Lisa, and my grandson Elijah. You are the inspiration behind my work and the source of my drive to inspire and create.I also want to express my gratitude to everyone who has supported me and wished me nothing but the best. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Platizky, Mr. Matthew Sutton, Mr. Juan Arroyo, Mr. and Mrs. David Lavine, and several others have been instrumental in my growth and have inspired me to constantly follow my passions. I had the honuor of learning from outstanding mentors while attending New Jersey City University (NJCU), including the late Dr. Joseph Drew, Merline Mayers, Mrs. Ellen Gordon, Dr. Nicholas Gordon, Rev. Dr. Scofield Eversley BSS, and numerous more. After graduation, discussions about improving my writing abilities were crucial to my development and laid the groundwork for my future aspirations. My journey has been greatly influenced by my experiences in the leisure activities business over the last thirty years. I dedicated myself to writing from 1995 to 2026, producing 293 podcasts that are well-received by the community and 465E-Publications. As a modest measure of appreciation for Dr. Joseph Drew's huge influence on my life, I dedicated my 66th publication, "A Tribute to Culture" Vol. 1, to him in acknowledgment of the profound impact he had on my academic and personal development.I continue to be grateful to everyone who has contributed to my tale and to the Creator for the limitless opportunities this trip presents as I anticipate what is ahead. My life has been profoundly impacted by each person's presence, pointing me in the direction of a promising future.Dr. William Anderson Gittens, D.D.COPYRIGHT Podcast 293 The Languages of Jesus Linguistic and Bibilical Perspectives. C.2026© 2026  ISBN 978976975207 First Edition All rights reserved.No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, whether electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the copyright owner, Dr. William Anderson Gittens, D.D.Credits:Typeset, layout design, photographs, and illustrations by Dr. William Anderson Gittens, D.D.Published by Devgro Media Arts Services Publishing ® 2015Contact Information:Email: wgittens11@gmail.comTwitter: [@lisalaron](https://twitter.com/lisalaron)Facebook: [wgittens2](https://www.facebook.com/wgittens2)LinkedIn: [William Andersongittens](https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamandersongittensauthorb1886b26)YouTube Channel: [G2fHej_RKbA](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxYWov8tzbe5rHzik528dAw)Academia Profile: [William Gittens](https://independent.academia.edu/WilliamGittens)For additional insights, you can watch this video: [Watch Here](https://youtu.be/G2fHej_RKbA)Location: Based in Bridgetown, BarbadosREFERENCESA Devgro Media Arts Services Publishing ® 2015 Production copyright2026Academia.edu. 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Text: Luke 4:14–30Sermon Title: Good News to the PoorPreacher: Scott Byers ***Luke Series Resources***Primary Commentaries:Schreiner, Thomas R. ESV Expository Commentary: Matthew–Luke. ESVEC. Crossway, 2021.Bock, Darrell. Luke. BECNT. Baker Academic, 1994.Devotional/Further Study:McKinley, Mike. Luke For You. GWFY. The Good Book Company, 2016.To learn more about Gospel Life Church visit www.gospellifemn.org.

Text: Luke 4:1–13Sermon Title: Beloved Son, Better Adam (Pt. 2)Preacher: Scott Byers ***Luke Series Resources***Primary Commentaries:Schreiner, Thomas R. ESV Expository Commentary: Matthew–Luke. ESVEC. Crossway, 2021.Bock, Darrell. Luke. BECNT. Baker Academic, 1994.Devotional/Further Study:McKinley, Mike. Luke For You. GWFY. The Good Book Company, 2016.To learn more about Gospel Life Church visit www.gospellifemn.org.

In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Jennifer Matheny, who is associate professor of Christian Scriptures at George W. Truett Seminary, Baylor University, in Waco, Texas, and the author of Hesed, the Seed of the Biblical Story: New Life for Old Testament Theology (published by Baker Academic). As we discuss, the term Hesed is notoriously difficult to translate, but by situating its variegated meanings within the stories and the Story of scripture, Dr. Matheny helps to shed new light on its significance. Team members on the episode from The Two Cities include: Dr. John Anthony Dunne and Dr. Brandon Hurlbert. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Text: Luke 3:21–38Sermon Title: Beloved Son, Better AdamPreacher: Scott Byers ***Luke Series Resources***Primary Commentaries:Schreiner, Thomas R. ESV Expository Commentary: Matthew–Luke. ESVEC. Crossway, 2021.Bock, Darrell. Luke. BECNT. Baker Academic, 1994.Devotional/Further Study:McKinley, Mike. Luke For You. GWFY. The Good Book Company, 2016.To learn more about Gospel Life Church visit www.gospellifemn.org.

Text: Luke 3:7–20Sermon Title: True Repentance Preacher: Scott Byers ***Luke Series Resources***Primary Commentaries:Schreiner, Thomas R. ESV Expository Commentary: Matthew–Luke. ESVEC. Crossway, 2021.Bock, Darrell. Luke. BECNT. Baker Academic, 1994.Devotional/Further Study:McKinley, Mike. Luke For You. GWFY. The Good Book Company, 2016.To learn more about Gospel Life Church visit www.gospellifemn.org.

Bible StudyDon't just take our word for it . . . take His! We would encourage you to spend time examining the following Scriptures that shaped this sermon: .Sermon OutlineThe Nature of IndifferenceThe Danger of PrideThe Face of the ShepherdSermon QuestionsRemember the mine owner who views his workers only as tools to extract wealth? In what ways do we sometimes mistakenly view God as a cosmic tyrant or a slavedriver?Spiritual indifference is often a scrupulously constructed wall built to protect ourselves from God. What "lifestyle features" do you think we use most often to insulate our hearts from God's reach?We all carry a deep ache, yet fear that if we open that ache to God, we might find Him to be a "wolf" waiting to rebuke us. Why is it so hard to trust that God is a Good Shepherd, not a thief waiting to "steal, kill, and destroy”?The sermon says that Jesus is not a tyrant waiting at the top of the tunnel to kick us, but the "corpse at the bottom of the pit" and the "sacrifice that is the ladder" leading us out. How does this specific vision of Christ change your perspective on your own struggles and "failed resolutions"?Resources ConsultedJohn Hemming, The Conquest of the Incas (Harvest, 1970)Augustine, Tractates on the Gospel of John, Tractate 45John Chrysostom, Homilies on the Gospel of John, Homily 59Thomas Aquinas, Commentary on the Gospel of St John, Lectures 1–2David Ford, The Gospel of John: A Theological Commentary (Baker Academic, 2021)Matthew Levering, "Augustine and Aquinas on the Good Shepherd: The Value of an Exegetical Tradition," in Michael Dauphinais et al (eds.), Aquinas the Augustinian (CUA, 2007)Charles Taylor, "Buffered and Porous Selves"Questions?Do you have a question about today's sermon? Email Sam Fornecker ().

In this episode, we're joined by Professor Andrew Root, who is Professor and Carrie Olson Baalson Chair of Youth and Family Ministry at Luther Seminary in Saint Paul, MN. He's the author of several books, including: Baal and the gods of More: Rescuing Church Growth from Idolatry (published by Baker Academic). In our conversation, we discuss how capitalism has co-opted church growth discussions and turned it into a fertility idol. Team members on the episode from The Two Cities include: Rev. Dr. Nathaniel Adishian, Dr. Josh Carroll, Dr. John Anthony Dunne, and Dr. Grace Sangalang Ng. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Text: Luke 3:1–6Sermon Title: The Arrival of the Long-Awaited ProphetPreacher: Matthew Holmes ***Luke Series Resources***Primary Commentaries:Schreiner, Thomas R. ESV Expository Commentary: Matthew–Luke. ESVEC. Crossway, 2021.Bock, Darrell. Luke. BECNT. Baker Academic, 1994.Devotional/Further Study:McKinley, Mike. Luke For You. GWFY. The Good Book Company, 2016.To learn more about Gospel Life Church visit www.gospellifemn.org.

Text: Luke 1:1–4Sermon Title: CertaintyPreacher: Scott Byers ***Luke Series Resources***Primary Commentaries:Schreiner, Thomas R. ESV Expository Commentary: Matthew–Luke. ESVEC. Crossway, 2021.Bock, Darrell. Luke. BECNT. Baker Academic, 1994.Devotional/Further Study:McKinley, Mike. Luke For You. GWFY. The Good Book Company, 2016.To learn more about Gospel Life Church visit www.gospellifemn.org.

In this episode I talk with Dr. Jason Borges, associate director of the Asia Minor Research Center in Antalya, Turkey. He lives in Turkey and has traveled extensively throughout the Mediterranean and is the author of the brand-new book Christian Life in the Greco-Roman City: The Civic and Architectural Contexts of Early Christianity, out now on Baker Academic, where he discusses the significance of city life and architecture for early Christianity and introduces his audience to some key features of Greco-Roman cities. We talk about the way in which ancient cities and architectural features shaped the perspective of early Jesus-believers and thus the New Testament, and Dr. Borges walks us through some of the features which defined ancient cities including the agora, temple, prisons, bathhouses and more. We then discuss why Christians should take architecture seriously and how we can learn more about the impact of ancient material culture.  Media Referenced:Christian Life in the Greco-Roman City: https://a.co/d/027bQY4OJason's Website: https://www.biblicalturkey.org/The Protestant Libertarian Podcast is a project of the Libertarian Christian Institute and a part of the Christians For Liberty Network. The Libertarian Christian Institute can be found at www.libertarianchristians.com.Questions, comments, suggestions? Please reach out to me at theprotestantlibertarian@gmail.com.  You can also follow the podcast on Twitter: @prolibertypod, and YouTube, @ProLibertyPod, where you will get shorts and other exclusive video content. For more about the show, you can go to theprotestantlibertarianpodcast.com. If you like the show and want to support it, you can! Go to libertarianchristians.com, where you can donate to LCI and buy The Protestant Libertarian Podcast Merch! Also, please consider giving me a star rating and leaving me a review, it really helps expand the show's profile! Thanks!

n this episode, Marinus, Cory, James, and Gray, finish their series reading and discussing Herman Bavinck's Philosophy of Revelation. This week, they discuss the tenth chapter on “Revelation and the Future.”Read along with us as we walk through the chapters of this significant work.Works mentioned:Herman Bavinck, Philosophy of Revelation: A New Annotated Edition Adapted and Expanded from the 1908 Stone Lectures: Presented at Princeton Theological Seminary, A new annotated edition, ed. Cory Brock and Nathaniel Gray Sutanto, with Princeton Theological Seminary (Hendrickson Publishers, 2018).⁠https://www.amazon.com/Philosophy-Revelation-Annotated-Herman-Bavinck/dp/1683071360⁠James Eglinton, “Domination and Vulnerability: Herman Bavinck and Posthumanism in the Shadow of Friedrich Nietzsche,” in The Ethics of Generating Posthumans: Philosophical and Theological Reflections on Bringing New Persons into Existence, 1st ed., ed. Calum MacKellar (Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, 2022).Charles Taylor, Sources of the Self: The Making of the Modern Identity, 9. print (Harvard Univ. Pr, 2000).Nathaniel Gray Sutanto, God and Humanity: Herman Bavinck and Theological Anthropology, 1st ed, T&T Clark Explorations in Reformed Theology Series (Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, 2024).Ed. Gayle E. Doornbos and N. Gray Sutanto, The Essential Herman Bavinck: A Reader and Commentary, (Baker Academic, 2026). https://bakeracademic.com/products/9781540968487_the-essential-herman-bavinckReach us at graceincommonpodcast@gmail.com. If you want to make a donation, please visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://donorbox.org/graceincommon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our theme music is Molly Molly by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue) ⁠⁠⁠CC BY-NC 4.0⁠⁠⁠

In this episode we're joined by Dr. John Anthony Dunne and Dr. Jeannine Brown, New Testament professors at Bethel Seminary in Saint Paul, Minnesota, to talk about their new book, The Greatest Story Ever Retold: Jesus Narratives From Gospels to Film (with Baker Academic). As we discuss, Drs. Dunne and Brown share how Jesus films provide an external vantage point for thinking about the hermeneutical process of envisioning narratives while we read, making us like the directors of Jesus films inside our heads each time we read. Team members on the episode from The Two Cities include: Dr. Brandon Hurlbert and Rev. Dr. Chris Porter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“The creeds function like a treasure chest, waiting to be opened and explored. The creeds are not meant to reduce our faith to simple facts; they are not intended to drive away mystery and complexity. Rather, the creeds secure a framework for the whole of our faith, so that we can freely go and explore the riches of the mystery in each part and in the whole.” —Jason Ortiz and Daniel Keating in The Nicene Creed: A Scriptural, Historical, and Theological CommentaryFriends, beneath every value we express and every thought we act upon lies an underlying belief. Though often unexamined, each of us has developed a comprehensive worldview that shapes every moment of our lives. What are those beliefs and assumptions—and to what degree do they align with reality as revealed by God?Join us for the first episode of the Become Good Soil Foundations Series, where we explore these core beliefs and assumptions of our faith and the fellowship of Become Good Soil.Drawing on Jesus' imagery in Matthew 7, we ask: what would it look like to make a fresh assessment of the foundations upon which the “house” of our lives is built? What might we notice if we paused to appreciate the beauty and strength of the “rock” itself—and to reckon honestly with the areas of our lives still resting on shifting sand?As a fellowship, what does it look like to freshly receive and act upon Jesus' invitation to relocate the whole of our lives onto the Rock—who is Christ Himself, His teaching, and His beautiful Kingdom?Come along in a courageous global fellowship as we venture together down a path and process that leads to a life truly worth living.It's all been prologue. The best is yet to come.For the Kingdom, Morgan & Cherie Note: In our conversation on The Nicene Creed this is the reference. For further exploration: Ortiz, J., & Keating, D. A. (2024). The Nicene Creed: a scriptural, historical, and theological commentary. Baker Academic, a division of Baker Publishing Group.

What if the future of the church isn't found in choosing between old and new—but in learning how both can flourish together? In this episode, Loren is joined by Dwight Zscheile and Blair Pogue for a wide-ranging conversation about their book, Embracing the Mixed Ecology, and what it means to form Christian communities in a changing world. Drawing on their experience in congregational leadership, theological education, and diocesan innovation, Dwight and Blair make the case for a mixed ecology of church—where inherited congregations, new communities, fresh expressions, digital ministry, and lay-led initiatives work together to embody the gospel. Rather than dismissing institutions or chasing quick fixes, the conversation emphasizes discipleship, listening to neighbors, and adapting church forms without abandoning the substance of the faith. The episode also explores why activism alone cannot sustain Christian identity, how polarization distorts formation, and why the church must recover practices that shape people into a distinct way of life centered on Jesus.   Topics Include What a “mixed ecology” of church actually means Why inherited churches still matter—and where they fall short Fresh expressions, microchurches, and lay-led ministry Discipleship vs. political or cultural substitutes for faith Listening as the starting point for mission Digital ministry as doorway, not replacement When and how churches may need to end faithfully The Rev. Dwight Zscheile, Ph.D. is professor of congregational mission and leadership at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota. He is author of Embracing the Mixed Ecology: Inherited and New Forms of Christian Community Flourishing Together (with Blair Pogue, Seabury Books 2025), Leading Faithful Innovation: Following God into a Hopeful Future (with Michael Binder and Tessa Pinkstaff, Fortress, 2023), Participating in God's Mission: A Theological Missiology for the Church in America (with Craig Van Gelder, Eerdmans, 2018), The Agile Church: Spirit-Led Innovation in an Uncertain Age (Morehouse Publishing, 2014), People of the Way: Renewing Episcopal Identity (Morehouse Publishing, 2012) and The Missional Church in Perspective: Mapping Trends and Shaping the Conversation (with Craig Van Gelder, Baker Academic 2011), editor of Cultivating Sent Communities: Missional Spiritual Formation (Eerdmans, 2012) and co-editor (with Ed Olsworth-Peter) of The Starter's Way: Leading New Contextual Christian Communities (Church Publishing, 2025). A graduate of Stanford University (BA), Yale University (MDiv) and Luther Seminary (PhD, Congregational Mission and Leadership), he has served congregations in Minnesota and Virginia. Dwight's experience growing up in a secular home in California has shaped his commitment to helping the church cultivate Christian community with neighbors in today's changing world. The Rev. Canon Blair Pogue is the Canon for Innovation for the Episcopal Church in Minnesota. In that capacity she helps congregations all over the state go deeper in their practice of the Christian faith and rethink how they form disciples and engage the communities surrounding their church. She also runs learning communities for Episcopalians wanting to learn how to form Christian community with neighbors where they live, work, and play. Before joining Bishop Craig Loya's staff she was the rector of St. Matthew's Episcopal Church in St. Paul for 16 ½ years, and before that she served two churches in the Diocese of Virginia, with a special focus on Christian formation. She is a graduate of Luther Seminary (D.Min in Congregational Mission and Leadership), Yale Divinity School (M.Div), and Whitman College (B.A.).   Mentioned Resources:

In this episode we are talking with Dr. Paul Sloan about his new book "Jesus and the Law of Moses" from Baker Academic, which is available at: https://www.amazon.com/Jesus-Law-Moses-Restoration-First-Century/dp/1540966380/ Other resources: * Jesus and Jewish Law podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jesus-and-jewish-law/id1791111864 * Paul's OnScript episode with Matthew Bates and Jason Staples - https://onscript.study/podcast/paul-sloan-jesus-and-the-law-of-moses/ * DiscipleDojo's Top 4 Books on Old Testament Law - https://youtu.be/8ixSCH1uhJI ***Disciple Dojo shirts and other gifts are available over in our online store! - https://www.zazzle.com/DiscipleDojo ***Become a monthly Dojo Donor and help keep us going! - https://www.discipledojo.org/donate ***Dojo Donor Patches: If you are a monthly donor and would like an iron-on DiscipleDojo patch, supplies are limited so message JM directly via the contact page at https://www.discipledojo.org/contact ***If you are an unmarried Christian looking for community, check out our Facebook group “The Grownup's Table” over at www.facebook.com/groups/grownupstable ------ Go deeper at www.discipledojo.org

What do the Beatitudes have to do with Israel's exile? Why does the Septuagint matter? Does Paul Sloan deny the Atonement?? Here is part 2 of our discussion with Dr. Paul Sloan about his new book "Jesus and the Law of Moses" from Baker Academic, which is available at: https://www.amazon.com/Jesus-Law-Moses-Restoration-First-Century/dp/1540966380/ Other resources: * Jesus and Jewish Law podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jesus-and-jewish-law/id1791111864 * Paul's OnScript episode with Matthew Bates and Jason Staples - https://onscript.study/podcast/paul-sloan-jesus-and-the-law-of-moses/ * DiscipleDojo's Top 4 Books on Old Testament Law - https://youtu.be/8ixSCH1uhJI * “Rethinking the Atonement” by David Moffitt - https://www.amazon.com/Rethinking-Atonement-Moffitt/dp/1540966232/ ***Disciple Dojo shirts and other gifts are available over in our online store! - https://www.zazzle.com/DiscipleDojo ***Become a monthly Dojo Donor and help keep us going! - https://www.discipledojo.org/donate ***Dojo Donor Patches: If you are a monthly donor and would like an iron-on DiscipleDojo patch, supplies are limited so message JM directly via the contact page at https://www.discipledojo.org/contact ***If you are an unmarried Christian looking for community, check out our Facebook group “The Grownup's Table” over at www.facebook.com/groups/grownupstable ------ Go deeper at www.discipledojo.org

"Jesus is up front with us that there is a cost to following him," writes Craig Keener. "From God's side, the gift of him in him is free—or rather, already paid for by what Christ suffered for us. But we live in a world that challenges our faith, so from the world's side our faith is bound to cost us hardships. Yet God empowers us by his Spirit to maintain our witness for Christ in this world no matter what." In this episode of the podcast, I talk to Keener about how Pentecostal Christians should think about suffering. I'm George P. Wood, executive editor of Influence magazine and your host. Craig Keener is F.M. and Ada Thompson Professor of Biblical Studies at Asbury Theological Seminary, an ordained Assemblies of God minister, and author of Suffering: Its Meaning for the Spirit-Filled Life, published by Baker Academic. NOTE: This will be the final Influence Podcast of 2025. Episode 411 — the first podcast of 2026 — will drop on Thursday, January 8.   ————— This episode of the Influence podcast is brought to you by My Healthy Church, distributors of Open When . . . Parenting through Everyday Moments. In Open When . . . Parenting through Everyday Moments, child development professionals and Christian education experts discuss the most common parenting scenarios faced by families today. Readers will be empowered with knowledge, tools, and strategies for navigating the complexities of each issue while also nurturing the child's spirit through scriptural application. For more information about Open When . . . Parenting through Everyday Moments visit MyHealthyChurch.com.

In this episode of The Cordial Catholic, I'm joined by my friend Dr. Michael Barber, Professor of Sacred Scripture and Theology at the Augustine Institute, to unpack the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick from the Old Testament, the New Testament, and throughout Church History. This week is an awesome Bible study with a lens towards how we can understand this important sacrament – and all the sacraments – with an eye towards evangelization. How do we share the deep biblical and historical roots of the Sacrament of the Sick? What's is the point and purpose of this anointing? And why is this important, biblical practice, also deeply and uniquely Catholic? For more from Dr. Barber check out his website. You can find his book The Bible and Anointing of the Sick from Baker Academic.And make sure to follow Dr. Barber on his X account.Send your feedback to cordialcatholic@gmail.com. Sign up for our newsletter for my reflections on  episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and exclusive contests.To watch this and other episodes please visit (and subscribe to!) our YouTube channel.Please consider financially supporting this show! For more information visit the Patreon page.  All patrons receive access to exclusive content and if you can give $5/mo or more you'll also be entered into monthly draws for fantastic books hand-picked by me.If you'd like to give a one-time donation to The Cordial Catholic, you can visit the PayPal page.Thank you to those already supporting the show!Theme Music: "Splendor (Intro)" by Former Ruins. Learn more at formerruins.com or listen on Spotify, Apple Music,A very special thanks to our Patreon co-producers who make this show possible: Amanda, Elli and Tom, Fr. Larry, Gina, Heather, James, Jorg, Michelle, Noah, Robert, Shelby, Susanne and Victor, and William.Beyond The BeaconJoin Bishop Kevin Sweeney for inspired interviews with Christians living out their faith!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showFind and follow The Cordial Catholic on social media:Instagram: @cordialcatholicTwitter: @cordialcatholicYouTube: /thecordialcatholicFacebook: The Cordial CatholicTikTok: @cordialcatholic

Welcome back to A History of Christian Theology! This week, Chad sits down with Rev. Dr. Ephraim Radner to discuss his latest book, "Mortal Goods: Reimagining Christian Political Duty" (Baker Academic). Chad recently used the book in a Sunday school class on Christianity and politics. Dr. Radner is Professor Emeritus of Historical Theology at Wycliffe College, University of Toronto. He has served in ordained roles within both the Episcopal and Anglican Churches, taught and preached across the U.S., and ministered around the world. We're grateful to Baker Academic for sending us a copy of the book — and to Dr. Radner for taking the time to join us for this conversation. We hope you enjoy! Buy "Mortal Goods: Reimagining Christian Political Duty" Subscribe to our Patreon X: @theologyxian Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ahistoryofchristiantheology

What if our relentless drive to be better than others is quietly breaking us?Miroslav Volf unpacks the core themes of his 2025 book, The Cost of Ambition: How Striving to Be Better Than Others Makes Us Worse. In this book, Volf offers a penetrating critique of comparison culture, diagnosing the hidden moral and spiritual wounds caused by competition and superiority.Drawing on Scripture, theology, philosophy, literature, and our culture's obsession with competition and superiority, Volf challenges our assumptions about ambition and identity—and presents a deeply humanizing vision of life rooted not in being “the best,” but in receiving ourselves as creatures made and loved by God.From Milton's depiction of Satan to Jesus' descent in Philippians 2, from the architectural rivalry of ancient Byzantium to modern Olympic anxieties, Volf invites us to imagine a new foundation for personal and social flourishing: a life free from striving, rooted in love and grace.Highlights“The key here is for us to come to appreciate, affirm, and—importantly—love ourselves. Love ourselves unconditionally.”“Striving for superiority devalues everything we have, if it doesn't contribute to us being better than someone else.”“The inverse of striving for superiority is internal plague by inferiority.”“In Jesus, we see that God's glory is not to dominate but to lift up what is low.”“We constantly compare to feel good about ourselves, and end up unsure of who we are.”“We have been given to ourselves by God—our very existence is a gift, not a merit.”Helpful Links and ResourcesVisit faith.yale.edu/ambition to get a 40-page PDF Discussion Guide and Full Access to 7 videosThe Cost of Ambition by Miroslav Volf (Baker Academic, May 2025)Philippians 2:5–11 (NIV) – Christ's Humility and Exaltation – BibleGatewayRomans 12:10 – “Outdo one another in showing honor” – BibleHubParadise Lost by John Milton – Project GutenbergParadise Regained by John Milton – Project GutenbergShow NotesOpening Reflections on CompetitionThe conversation begins with Volf recalling a talk he gave at the Global Congress on Christianity & Sports.He uses athletic competition—highlighting Lionel Messi—as a lens for questioning the moral value of striving to be better than others.“Sure, competition pulls people up—but it also familiarizes us with inferiority.”“We compare ourselves to feel good… but end up feeling worse.”Introduces the story of Justinian and Hagia Sophia: “Oh Solomon, I have outdone you.”Rivalry, Power, and InsecurityShares the backstory of Juliana's competing church and the gold-ceiling arms race with Justinian.“Religious architecture became a battlefield of status.”Draws insight from these historic rivalries as examples of how ambition pervades religious life—not just secular.Modern Parallels: Yale Students's & the Rat RaceVolf notes how even Yale undergrads—once top of their class—feel insecure in comparison to peers.“They arrive and suddenly their worth plummets. That's insane.”The performance-driven culture makes stable identity nearly impossible.Biblical Illustration: Kierkegaard's LilyVolf recounts Kierkegaard's retelling of Jesus's lily parable.A bird whispers to the little lily that it's not beautiful enough, prompting the lily to uproot itself—and wither.“The lesson: we are destined to lose ourselves when our value depends on comparison.”Intrinsic Value and the Image of God“We need to discover the intrinsic value of who we are as creatures made in the image of God.”Kierkegaard and Jesus both show us the beauty of ‘mere humanity.'“You are more glorious in your humanity than Solomon in his robes.”Theological Anthropology and Grace“We have been given to ourselves by God—our lives are a gift.”“We owe so much to luck, to others, to God. So how can we boast?”Paul's challenge in 1 Corinthians: “What do you have that you have not received?”Milton and Satan's AmbitionShifts to Paradise Lost: Satan rebels because he can't bear not being top.“Even what is beautiful becomes devalued if it doesn't prove superiority.”In Paradise Regained, Satan tempts Jesus to be the greatest—but Jesus refuses.Christ's Humility and Downward GloryHighlights Philippians 2: Jesus “emptied himself… took the form of a servant.”“God's glory is not domination—it's lifting up the lowly.”“Salvation comes not through seizing status, but through relinquishing it.”Paul's Vision of Communal HonorRomans 12:10: “Outdo one another in showing honor.”“True honor comes not from climbing over others, but from lifting them up.”Connects this ethic to Paul's vision of church as an egalitarian body.God's Care for Creation and HumanityLuther's observation: God calls Earth good but not Heaven—“God cares more for our home than his own.”“We are called to emulate God's loving attention to the least.”Striving vs. AcceptanceVolf contrasts ambition with love: “The inverse of striving for superiority is the plague of inferiority.”Encourages unconditional self-love as a reflection of God's love.Uses image of a parent greeting a newborn: “You've arrived.”A Vision for Healed Culture“We wreck others in our pursuit of superiority—and we leave them wounded in our wake.”The gospel reveals a better way: not performance, but grace.“Our salvation and our culture's healing lie in the humility of Jesus.”“We must rediscover the beauty of our mere humanity.”About Miroslav VolfMiroslav Volf is the founding director of the Yale Center for Faith & Culture and the Henry B. Wright Professor of Theology at Yale Divinity School. One of the leading public theologians of our time, he is the author of numerous books including Exclusion and Embrace, Flourishing, A Public Faith, Life Worth Living, and most recently, The Cost of Ambition. His work explores themes of identity, reconciliation, human dignity, and the role of faith in a pluralistic society. He is a frequent speaker around the world and has advised both religious and civic leaders on matters of peace and justice.Production NotesThis podcast featured Miroslav VolfEdited and Produced by Evan RosaHosted by Evan RosaProduction Assistance by Macie Bridge and Taylor CraigA Production of the Yale Center for Faith & Culture at Yale Divinity School https://faith.yale.edu/aboutSupport For the Life of the World podcast by giving to the Yale Center for Faith & Culture: https://faith.yale.edu/give

This week on the podcast, Chad is joined by Dr. Hans Madueme, Professor of Theological Studies at Covenant College, to discuss his award-winning book “Defending Sin: A Response to the Challenges of Evolution and the Natural Sciences” with Baker Academic Press. Drawing from his deep engagement with the intersection of faith and science, Dr. Madueme explores how Christian theology can thoughtfully respond to evolutionary theory and the natural sciences, especially when they seem to be at odds with faith and doctrine. Thanks to Dr. Madueme for the insightful dialogue and to Baker Academic for providing the book. We hope you enjoy the episode!Buy "Defending Sin: A Response to the Challenges of Evolution and the Natural Sciences"Subscribe to our Patreontwitter: @theologyxianFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ahistoryofchristiantheology

In this episode we're joined by Dr. Daniel Hill, assistant professor of Christian Theology at George W. Truett Theological Seminary at Baylor University in Waco, Texas, and the author of Bearing Witness: What the Church Can Learn from Early Abolitionists (published by Baker Academic). In our conversation Dr. Hill helps us to think about the importance of creativity in how to help people at the margins. Team members on the episode from The Two Cities include: Rev. Dr. Nathaniel Adishian and Dr. Madison Pierce. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This summer marks the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicea, which promulgated the Nicene Creed. Along with Catholics and the Orthodox, many Protestant churches affirm the theology of the Nicene Creed, whether or not they use it in their liturgy or formal theological statements. But what about Pentecostals? What should we make of the creed? That's what I ask Frank Macchia in this episode of the Influence Podcast. I'm George P. Wood, executive editor of Influence magazine and your host. Frank Macchia is professor of systematic theology at Vanguard University of Southern California and associate director of the Centre for Pentecostal and Charismatic Studies at Bangor University in Wales. He is author of Tongues of Fire: A Systematic Theology of the Christian Faith, published by Cascade Books, and of Introduction to Theology: Declaring the Wonders of God, published by Baker Academic. ————— This episode of the Influence podcast is brought to you by My Healthy Church, distributors of Open When . . . Parenting through Foster and Adoption. Christian professionals delve into the unique challenges and struggles encountered by foster parents, adoptive parents, or kinship caregivers. Readers will be equipped with practical tools and strategies to navigate the complexities of guiding and nurturing children in nontraditional family structures. For more information about Open When . . . Parenting through Foster and Adoption visit MyHealthyChurch.com.

Bible StudyDon't just take our word for it . . . take His! We would encourage you to spend time examining the following Scriptures that shaped this sermon: .Sermon OutlineThe life Jesus givesThe community Jesus wantsThe way to a Jesus kind of communitySermon QuestionsWhat are the differences between bios, psychē, and zoē?What does the term "lifestyle savior" suggest to you? Can you spot any in your own life?What would it look like to take just one step deeper into life together with other apprentices of Jesus here at St Andrew's?Resources ConsultedDavid Ford, The Gospel of John (Baker Academic, 2021)Richard Bauckham, "The Lord's Day," in DA Carson (ed.), From Sabbath to Lord's Day (Wipf & Stock, 1999), pp.221ffRaymond Brown, The Gospel according to John (Doubleday, 1966)C.S. Lewis, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe and Mere ChristianityQuestions?Do you have a question about today's sermon? Email Sam Fornecker ().

This week, we welcomed Dr Mariam Kamell Kovalishyn back to the podcast to share about her forthcoming book Reading the New Testament Around the World. Mariam is a beloved New Testament professor at Regent and in this conversation, she shares her enthusiasm for the New Testament, as well as the inspiration and process behind collaborating with global scholars to conduct situated exegesis. We talk about fresh insights from Scripture and student responses to advanced copies of the book. The volume incorporates essays on each book of the New Testament, with writers from across the world engaging with theological, social and political issues pertinent to their contexts. The book will be released on April 29, 2025 from Baker Academic. She will be teaching New Testament Foundations this summer (May 26–June 6) and launching her book at Regent on May 28.BioDr. Mariam Kamell Kovalishyn is an Associate Professor of New Testament at Regent College. She earned her Bachelor of Arts from Davidson College, a Master of Arts in Biblical Studies from Denver Seminary, and a PhD in New Testament from the University of St. Andrews. Mariam's scholarly work focuses on the Epistle of James, the Gospel of Matthew, and the broader context of Jewish literature from the intertestamental period. She has co-authored a commentary on James for the Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament series and has contributed numerous articles and book chapters to the field. Previous Podcast AppearancesQuestions About the New Testament: Part 2 (December 2019)Rediscovering Biblical Faith (April 2019)The Epistle of James (March 2017)Regent College Podcast Thanks for listening. Please like, rate and review us on your podcast platform of choice and share this episode with a friend. Follow Us on Social Media Facebook Instagram Youtube Keep in Touch Regent College Summer Programs Regent College Newsletter

How can impure, earthbound humans gain access to God, who is holy and in heaven? In ancient Israel and much of the ancient world, the answer was obvious: by means of a temple.  Tune in as we talk with Nicholas Moore about his recent book, The Open Sanctuary: Access to God and the Heavenly Temple in the New Testament (Baker Academic, 2024), which explores how the heavenly temple emerged as an important theological concept for early Christians.  Nicholas Moore is Lecturer in New Testament at Cranmer Hall, St John's College. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

How can impure, earthbound humans gain access to God, who is holy and in heaven? In ancient Israel and much of the ancient world, the answer was obvious: by means of a temple.  Tune in as we talk with Nicholas Moore about his recent book, The Open Sanctuary: Access to God and the Heavenly Temple in the New Testament (Baker Academic, 2024), which explores how the heavenly temple emerged as an important theological concept for early Christians.  Nicholas Moore is Lecturer in New Testament at Cranmer Hall, St John's College. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/biblical-studies

“The future is coming, and you're not in it.” That's what Rear Admiral Chester Cain (played by Ed Harris) says to Captain Pete Mitchell (played by Tom Cruise) in Top Gun: Maverick. Cain's reasoning? Mitchell will be replaced by AI. “These planes you've been testing, Captain, one day, sooner or later, they won't need pilots at all.” Technological advances initiate a process of creative destruction, in which old ways of doing things give way to new ways, in the process displacing people who do things the old way. The Luddites, for example, were weavers whose livelihoods were threatened by the adoption of automated weaving machines. The concern with AI is not merely that it will replace people's jobs, but that it will fundamentally redefine what it means to be human. How should pastors respond to this concern? That's the question I ask Paul A. Hoffman in this episode of the Influence Podcast. I'm George P. Wood, executive editor of Influence magazine and your host. Paul A. Hoffman is  senior pastor of Evangelical Friends Church of Newport, Rhode Island, and coauthor with Sean O'Callaghan of AI Shepherds and Electric Sheep, published by Baker Academic. ————— This episode of the Influence podcast is brought to you by My Healthy Church, distributors of Open When . . . Parenting through Foster and Adoption. Christian professionals delve into the unique challenges and struggles encountered by foster parents, adoptive parents, or kinship caregivers. Readers will be equipped with practical tools and strategies to navigate the complexities of guiding and nurturing children in nontraditional family structures. For more information about Open When . . . Parenting through Foster and Adoption visit MyHealthyChurch.com.

Episode SummaryIn this episode, Zen speaks with Rachel Toombs about her Baylor University Press book, Good News Resounding, which is available to pre-order now. This book includes contributions from an wonderful group of scholars and artists, including works of academic prose, poetry, creative nonfiction, and visual art. It offers the reader glimpses of the beautiful world of theology and literature.But the book tells a story, a story about a scholarly life well lived. One that included not only careful reading and thinking, but careful mentoring. The book is a festschrift honoring the career of Ralph Wood, the Baylor University Emeritus Professor of Theology and Literature. In our conversation, Rachel reflects on her experience as one of Ralph's students. It made me once again grateful for mentors in my own life—and led me to reflect on what it means to be both a good student and a good teacher.Guest BioRachel Toombs earned her PhD from Baylor University. She has written on Flannery O'Connor and Hebrew narrative and has a recently published book with Baker Academic called Reading the First Five Books: The Invitation of the Pentateuch's Stories (https://bakeracademic.com/p/Reading-the-First-Five-Books-Rachel-Toombs/579875). Rachel has recently been called to serve as assistant professor of Old Testament at Church Divinity School of the Pacific.Related EpisodesNatalie Carnes on feminist theology and the arts: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0lJKY9SBaJBWZZuAurvGAm?si=bW5TRgafTVuEFDMzygomOgPicturing Ecclesiastes with Menachem Fisch and Debra Band: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6B0Z4z3RrEpzD6mNeXFwUj?si=R8yF8K8fQJ-4TRp-k-9V2QDisaster and Desire with Micheal O'Siadhail: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5CMlCkpKw7PhIoSGQEsUKs?si=r5j9NeBuSySMRxKOkIHyHALinksGood News Resounding: https://www.baylorpress.com/9781481322539/good-news-resounding/Reading the First Five Books: https://bakeracademic.com/p/Reading-the-First-Five-Books-Rachel-Toombs/579875

Should Christians care about the ecological crises that we face? Should climate change be a concern for believers? Many Christians still view their faith as primarily a “spiritual” matter that has little to do with the “physical” world in which they live. Our guest is Steven Bouma-Prediger, who contends that protecting and restoring our planet is an essential practice for Christians. Steve has studied the Bible and understands what it teaches about this earthly life. He has written extensively about how humans are called, in the words of Genesis 2:15, to “work and take care of” the world in which we live. He is troubled by how too few Christians see this as a crucial part of Christian discipleship.Scroll down to learn more about Dr. Steven Bouma-Prediger. Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite app!Thanks for listening!Please share this podcast with your friends. Your hosts are Dr. Bob Robinson and David Loughney. Go to re-integrate.org for further resources on reintegrating all of life with God's mission. Steven Bouma-Prediger, Ph.D.Dr. Steven Bouma-Prediger is Professor of Religion at Hope College in Holland, Michigan, where he has also served as the chairperson of the Department of Religion and as the associate dean for teaching and learning. He also oversees the Environmental Studies minor. In addition, Steve teaches in Belize and New Zealand for the Creation Care Study Program. His latest book is Creation Care Discipleship: Why Earthkeeping Is an Essential Christian Practice (from Baker Academic).Among his previous books are Earthkeeping and Character: Exploring a Christian Ecological Virtue Ethic and For the Beauty of the Earth: A Christian Vision for Creation Care, and (co-authored with Brian J. Walsh) Beyond Homelessness: Christian Faith in a Culture of Displacement.His books can be purchased from independent bookseller Byron Borger at Hearts & Minds Bookstore. Get full access to Bob Robinson's Substack at bobrobinsonre.substack.com/subscribe

Text: 1 Peter 5:12–14Preacher: Scott Byers***1 Peter Series Resources***Primary Commentaries:Davids, Peter H, The First Epistle of Peter (NICNT. Eerdmans, 1990)Jobes, Karen H, 1 Peter (BECNT. Baker Academic, 2005)Devotional/Further Study:Clark, Elliot, Evangelism aas ExilesSanchez, Juan, 1 Peter For You (God's Word for You)Grudem, Wayne, 1 Peter (Rev. ed.) (TNTC. IVP Academic)To learn more about Gospel Life Church visit https://www.gospellifemn.org.

Text: 1 Peter 5:8–11Preacher: Scott Byers***1 Peter Series Resources***Primary Commentaries:Davids, Peter H, The First Epistle of Peter (NICNT. Eerdmans, 1990)Jobes, Karen H, 1 Peter (BECNT. Baker Academic, 2005)Devotional/Further Study:Clark, Elliot, Evangelism aas ExilesSanchez, Juan, 1 Peter For You (God's Word for You)Grudem, Wayne, 1 Peter (Rev. ed.) (TNTC. IVP Academic)To learn more about Gospel Life Church visit https://www.gospellifemn.org.

Text: 1 Peter 5:5–7Preacher: Scott Byers***1 Peter Series Resources***Primary Commentaries:Davids, Peter H, The First Epistle of Peter (NICNT. Eerdmans, 1990)Jobes, Karen H, 1 Peter (BECNT. Baker Academic, 2005)Devotional/Further Study:Clark, Elliot, Evangelism aas ExilesSanchez, Juan, 1 Peter For You (God's Word for You)Grudem, Wayne, 1 Peter (Rev. ed.) (TNTC. IVP Academic)To learn more about Gospel Life Church visit https://www.gospellifemn.org.

Text: 1 Peter 5:1–5Preacher: Scott Byers***1 Peter Series Resources***Primary Commentaries:Davids, Peter H, The First Epistle of Peter (NICNT. Eerdmans, 1990)Jobes, Karen H, 1 Peter (BECNT. Baker Academic, 2005)Devotional/Further Study:Clark, Elliot, Evangelism aas ExilesSanchez, Juan, 1 Peter For You (God's Word for You)Grudem, Wayne, 1 Peter (Rev. ed.) (TNTC. IVP Academic)To learn more about Gospel Life Church visit https://www.gospellifemn.org.

The Bible is not the only source of knowledge about God. Christians believe that God has revealed himself through creation (Ps 19:1, Rom 1:19-20), which means we should be able to find evidence for God in nature. This approach, referred to as natural theology, develops a philosophy of God based on observations about our world. Today's show will attempt to "provide reasons for thinking that classical theism is more reasonable because it has a greater explanatory power than naturalism." We will be taking your pressing questions and strongest objections! This is part 1 of our apologetics study as we work through "The Blackwell Companion to Natural Theology." Dr. Charles Taliaferro (professor emeritus of philosophy at St. Olaf College). He also contributed to "Natural Theology: Five Views" from Baker Academic and authored "Evidence and Faith: Philosophy and Religion since the Seventeenth Century" from Cambridge University Press.

Text: 1 Peter 4:12–19Preacher: Matthew Holmes***1 Peter Series Resources***Primary Commentaries:Davids, Peter H, The First Epistle of Peter (NICNT. Eerdmans, 1990)Jobes, Karen H, 1 Peter (BECNT. Baker Academic, 2005)Devotional/Further Study:Clark, Elliot, Evangelism aas ExilesSanchez, Juan, 1 Peter For You (God's Word for You)Grudem, Wayne, 1 Peter (Rev. ed.) (TNTC. IVP Academic)To learn more about Gospel Life Church visit https://www.gospellifemn.org.

Text: 1 Peter 4:7–11Preacher: Scott Byers***1 Peter Series Resources***Primary Commentaries:Davids, Peter H, The First Epistle of Peter (NICNT. Eerdmans, 1990)Jobes, Karen H, 1 Peter (BECNT. Baker Academic, 2005)Devotional/Further Study:Clark, Elliot, Evangelism aas ExilesSanchez, Juan, 1 Peter For You (God's Word for You)Grudem, Wayne, 1 Peter (Rev. ed.) (TNTC. IVP Academic)To learn more about Gospel Life Church visit https://www.gospellifemn.org.

Text: 1 Peter 4:1–6Preacher: Scott Byers***1 Peter Series Resources***Primary Commentaries:Davids, Peter H, The First Epistle of Peter (NICNT. Eerdmans, 1990)Jobes, Karen H, 1 Peter (BECNT. Baker Academic, 2005)Devotional/Further Study:Clark, Elliot, Evangelism aas ExilesSanchez, Juan, 1 Peter For You (God's Word for You)Grudem, Wayne, 1 Peter (Rev. ed.) (TNTC. IVP Academic)To learn more about Gospel Life Church visit https://www.gospellifemn.org.

How can creative people honestly pursue their crafts in an age of Artificial Intelligence? What key components fuel creativity for those who make art, film, novels, poetry, graphic art, or music?Our guest is Craig Detweiler, author, filmmaker, educator, cultural commentator, and Variety Magazine's Mentor of the Year recipient.Over the years, Craig has taught and mentored thousands of students at Pepperdine, Biola, Fuller Seminary, and Grand Canyon University. He has encouraged these aspiring artists to launch creative projects with intention, awareness, and confidence. His students have founded festivals, started companies and schools, written acclaimed graphic novels, and directed movies for Marvel. Now, at a time when generative AI can aggregate text and images in seconds, he shows why “honest creativity” is one of the core tenets that separates humans from machines. For Craig Detweiler, creating honestly is a way of honoring the gift of life. Humans are called to honestly create magnificent things because it is what humans, made in the image of God, do.Craig's latest book is Honest Creativity: The Foundations of Boundless, Good, and Inspired Innovation (Morehouse Publishing, 2024).Scroll down to learn about Craig Detweiler. Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite app!Thanks for listening!Please share this podcast with your friends. Your hosts are Dr. Bob Robinson and David Loughney.Go to re-integrate.org for further resources on reintegrating all of life with God's mission. Dr. Craig DetweilerCraig Detweiler (MFA, Univ of Southern California, M.Div. and Ph.D., Fuller Theological Seminary) is the President & CEO of Wedgwood Circle, a philanthropical investment collective funding creative projects of meaning. He is the Dean of the College of Arts & Media at Grand Canyon University. Craig is also an award-winning documentary filmmaker.Check out an episode of the Reintegrate Podcast from 2020, in which Craig Detweiler discusses how to reintegrate our faith with watching movies.Check out Craig's other books:Selfies: Searching for the Image of God in a Digital Age (Brazos, 2018). iGods: How Technology Shapes Our Spiritual and Social Lives (Brazos, 2013).Halos and Avatars: Playing Video Games with God Paperback (Westminster John Knox Press, 2010).Into the Dark: Seeing the Sacred in the Top Films of the 21st Century (Cultural Exegesis, Baker Academic, 2008).A Purple State of Mind: Finding Middle Ground in a Divided Culture (Harvest House, 2008).A Matrix of Meanings: Finding God in Pop Culture (Engaging Culture, Baker Academic, 2003).You can purchase these books from independent booksellers Byron and Beth Borger at Hearts & Minds Bookstore. Order online through their secure server or call 717-246-333. Mention that you heard about this book on the Reintegrate Podcast and get 20% off. Get full access to Bob Robinson's Substack at bobrobinsonre.substack.com/subscribe

Text: 1 Peter 3:18–22Preacher: Scott Byers***1 Peter Series Resources***Primary Commentaries:Davids, Peter H, The First Epistle of Peter (NICNT. Eerdmans, 1990)Jobes, Karen H, 1 Peter (BECNT. Baker Academic, 2005)Devotional/Further Study:Clark, Elliot, Evangelism aas ExilesSanchez, Juan, 1 Peter For You (God's Word for You)Grudem, Wayne, 1 Peter (Rev. ed.) (TNTC. IVP Academic)To learn more about Gospel Life Church visit https://www.gospellifemn.org.

Text: 1 Peter 3:13–17Preacher: Justin Wevers***1 Peter Series Resources***Primary Commentaries:Davids, Peter H, The First Epistle of Peter (NICNT. Eerdmans, 1990)Jobes, Karen H, 1 Peter (BECNT. Baker Academic, 2005)Devotional/Further Study:Clark, Elliot, Evangelism aas ExilesSanchez, Juan, 1 Peter For You (God's Word for You)Grudem, Wayne, 1 Peter (Rev. ed.) (TNTC. IVP Academic)To learn more about Gospel Life Church visit https://www.gospellifemn.org.

Text: 1 Peter 3:8–12Preacher: Paul Burr***1 Peter Series Resources***Primary Commentaries:Davids, Peter H, The First Epistle of Peter (NICNT. Eerdmans, 1990)Jobes, Karen H, 1 Peter (BECNT. Baker Academic, 2005)Devotional/Further Study:Clark, Elliot, Evangelism aas ExilesSanchez, Juan, 1 Peter For You (God's Word for You)Grudem, Wayne, 1 Peter (Rev. ed.) (TNTC. IVP Academic)To learn more about Gospel Life Church visit https://www.gospellifemn.org.

This episode is a Live recording with audience of a discussion about genre with Professor Jeannine Brown and Dr. Andy Judd. The event was sponsored by Bethel Seminary, Ridley College (Melbourne), and The Two Cities podcast. Following up on our episodes on genre with each of them, we answer audience questions and dig deeper into the topic.Professor Jeannine Brown is David Price Professor of Biblical Foundations at Bethel Seminary and the author of Embedded Genres in the New Testament: Understanding Their Impact for Interpretation (published by Baker Academic).Dr. Andrew Judd is Deputy Principal and Lecturer in Old Testament at Ridley College (Melbourne) and the author of Modern Genre Theory: An Introduction for Biblical Studies (published by Zondervan).Team members on the episode from The Two Cities include: Dr. John Anthony Dunne. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we're talking about Preaching and Politics with Professor Matthew Kim and Dr. Paul Hoffman. Professor Matthew Kim is Professor of Preaching and Pastoral Leadership and the Holder of the George W. Truett Endowed Chair in Preaching and Evangelism at Truett Theological Seminary of Baylor University, and Dr. Paul Hoffman is lead pastor of Evangelical Friends Church in Newport, Rhode Island. Together they are the authors of Preaching to a Divided Nation: A Seven-Step Model for Promoting Reconciliation and Unity (published by Baker Academic). In this episode we talk about preaching in the light of the present political climate in the run-up to the US elections, and our guests emphasize the importance of discussing our identity in Christ over against a political party, how we might be guilty of making politics an idol, that fear is not a theological virtue, and that at the end of the day Christ is Lord no matter what happens. Team members on the episode from The Two Cities include: Dr. Josh Carroll, Dr. John Anthony Dunne, and Dr. Grace Sangalang Ng. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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