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The David Alliance TDAgiantSlayer@gmal.com Garth Heckman So what am I talking about today?  But we get our gifting, our passions our talents and our purpose all confused. What is what? Gifting is a natural ability. Athletics, singing, math, Art Passion is something we love doing. Performing, creating, teaching, playing Talents are typically something we have practiced to achieve.  And sometimes these all weave together for the perfect storm.    But none are the sum total of our purpose!    The Bible doesn't give just one single sentence for a person's purpose;  it unfolds it like a grand narrative with a few core pillars.    OT and NT a person's ultimate purpose is generally broken down into three main relationships:    -  your relationship with God,    -  your relationship with others,    -  and your relationship with the world around you.   1. To Know God and Bring Him Glory MGLG At the very foundation, the Bible states that humans were created by God and for God. Your primary purpose is to be in a relationship with Him and to reflect His character to the world.   Reflecting His Image: In Genesis 1:27, it says humans are made in the "image of God." Think of this like a mirror—our job is to reflect His love, justice, kindness, and creativity into the world. Bringing Him Glory: MGLG -The prophet Isaiah quotes God as saying, "Everyone who is called by my name, whom I created for my glory, whom I formed and made" (Isaiah 43:7). BOTTOM LINE: LOOK LIKE GOD AND MAKE HIM LOOK GOOD       2. The Twin Pillars: Love God, Love People When Jesus was asked what the most important commandment in the entire scripture was, He simplified the entire Old Testament law into two direct actions. This is often looked at as the "Ultimate Summary" of human purpose.   MATTHEW 22:37 The first commandment Love the Lord your God with all your heart, mind and spirit. Second greatest is to lover your neighbor as yourself.        3. Cultivate the World (The Cultural Mandate) Purpose in the Bible isn't just spiritual; it's also practical and action-oriented. Right at the beginning of the human story, God gave mankind a specific job description regarding the earth itself. In Genesis 1:28, humans are told to "Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it." This is often called the Cultural Mandate. It means humans are designed to be stewards—caretakers of creation. Your purpose includes taking raw potential (whether that's land, a business, a family, or a talent) and cultivating or literally squeezing everything out of it to help life thrive. 4. Walking in Unique, Prepared Good Works   the Apostle Paul writes about how Gods purpose intertwines with our purpose which is good works.  We are uniquely crafted for specific contributions to this world.   "For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do." — Ephesians 2:10   The word used for "handiwork" or "workmanship" in the original Greek text is poiema (where we get our word poem). The Bible views your life as a unique masterpiece designed to carry out specific good deeds that match your exact strengths, personality, and experiences. Does "Handiwork" Tie into "Good Works"? Thematically yes, strongly: The verse's logic flows from identity (we are God's crafted masterpiece) to purpose (created for good works God pre-planned). Being God's poiema equips and orients us toward the erga agatha. Good works are the outworking and goal of His creative work in us—not the cause of salvation, but its fruit (tying back to vv. 8–9).   Picture this: His work in us, created us for his works through us to fulfill his purpose.      Handiwork vs. Good works in Eph. 2:8,9 Two different words. Gods work is a masterpiece Our work is a labor. ONE IS OUR IDENTITY THE OTHER IS OUR ACTIVITY     Life experiences we see in scripture and the real world.  Their life experiences were not random or wasted but formed the precise preparation, character development, skills, relationships, and credibility God used for their callings.** The Bible shows a consistent pattern: God shapes people through seasons of obscurity, suffering, failure, cultural exposure, and incremental faithfulness long before the "big moment." These experiences built humility, dependence on God, specific competencies, empathy, and strategic positioning.     David (1 Samuel 16 – 2 Samuel) **Key experiences**: Rejected by His father born illegitimate, Shepherd boy overlooked by family, given menial jobs, trials by lion/bear protecting sheep, anointed privately as future king, served Saul as musician/warrior, faced Goliath with past faithfulness as proof, 13 plus years as fugitive hiding in caves from Saul, attracted misfits and losers, forced to work with the Philistines his enemies.    - **How it prepared him**: Learned how to deal with rejection and turn to God. Shepherding taught leadership, courage, and reliance on God (Psalms reflect this). Defeating Goliath came from tested faith in small battles. Wilderness years forged trust in God's timing (refusing to kill Saul), developed military strategy, and created a loyal following. These equipped him to unite Israel, establish the kingdom, write worship that endures, and prepare the way for the temple/Solomon. His "rejection" years were kingship training.

Anger in America … GUEST Rev Bill Glaze ... Bethany Baptist Church, Homewood GUEST Dr Sy Garte ... biochemist who has taught at NY Univ, the Univ of Pgh, and Rutgers Univ ... He's the author of "The Works of His Hands: A Scientist's Journey from Atheism to Faith," “Science & Faith in Harmony: Contempla tions on a Distilled Doxology,” and the most recent, “Beyond Evolution: How New Discoveries in the Science of Life point to God” Exodus: 3 myths … GUEST Dr Carmen Joy Imes … Assoc professor of Old Testament at Biola Univ and author of “Being God’s Image: Why Creation Still Matters” and the most recent, “Becoming God's Family: Why the Church Still Matters”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anger in America … GUEST Rev Bill Glaze ... Bethany Baptist Church, Homewood GUEST Dr Sy Garte ... biochemist who has taught at NY Univ, the Univ of Pgh, and Rutgers Univ ... He's the author of "The Works of His Hands: A Scientist's Journey from Atheism to Faith," “Science & Faith in Harmony: Contempla tions on a Distilled Doxology,” and the most recent, “Beyond Evolution: How New Discoveries in the Science of Life point to God” Exodus: 3 myths … GUEST Dr Carmen Joy Imes … Assoc professor of Old Testament at Biola Univ and author of “Being God’s Image: Why Creation Still Matters” and the most recent, “Becoming God's Family: Why the Church Still Matters”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 10 Commandments E10 — The short commandment, “Do not commit adultery,” assumes that every marriage is vitally important and just as worth protecting as a human life. But why is a marriage covenant so important in the Bible? The biblical authors consider marriage to be a great mystery that points to something cosmic: God's faithful commitment to humanity. In this episode, Jon and Tim explore the meaning of marriage in the Bible, and how its deeper values are relevant to both married and unmarried people. FULL SHOW NOTES For chapter-by-chapter summaries, biblical words, referenced Scriptures, and reflection questions, check out the full show notes for this episode. CHAPTERS Defining Adultery and Reflecting on its Penalty (0:00-15:00) Israel's Unique Prohibitions Against Adultery (15:00-25:08) Genesis 1-2's Meditations on Man and Woman as One  (25:08-42:42) Marriage as a Reflection of God's Covenant with His People (42:42-53:54) Recap and Sacrificial Love as the Highest Value (53:54-1:07:04) OFFICIAL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT View this episode's official transcript. THE 10 COMMANDMENTS BIBLEPROJECT TRANSLATION View our full translation of the 10 Commandments. REFERENCED RESOURCES Find the related animated video for this episode here. Being God's Image: Why Creation Still Matters by Carmen Joy Imes “Grace – therefore, Holy” - sermon by Timothy Keller Check out Tim's extensive collection of recommended books. SHOW MUSIC “Purple Clouds” by Lofi Sunday feat. Marc Vanparla “Faithful” by Lofi Sunday feat. Marc Vanparla “Be Like Water” by Lofi Sunday feat. Zairis TéJion BibleProject theme song by TENTS  SHOW CREDITS Production of today's episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey and Aaron Olsen edited today's episode and provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty writes the show notes. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

“From the beginning, the Israelites were a multi-ethnic family whose most prominent members often married foreigners. Later laws against intermarriage are focused exclusively on protecting Israelite worship rather than trying to maintain the purity of the Israelite bloodline.” (pg 30)Just one of the many wonderfully provocative snippets that litter Dr Carmen Joy Imes' third book, Becoming God's Family: Why the Church Still Matters. But Carmen is not a provocateur. This book (like the others in the trilogy) is aimed squarely at helping us think Biblically about the topic at hand, which in this case is the nature of the “people (or ‘family') of God”.Carmen's last time on the pod (which, wildly enough, was back in May/June 2022, on the day she clicked “send” on the manuscript for her 2nd book, Being God's Image: Why Creation Still Matters). At that time we talked about her visit to Southeastern, Critical Race Theory, the distinction between gender & sexuality… all the fun stuff. Throughout this new conversation, Dr Imes unpacks the scriptures with acumen & ease, shedding light in dark areas and clarifying my own misunderstandings of the nature of The Church. Hopefully you'll appreciate it as much as I have!If you'd prefer to watch rather than just listen…keywords:Church, Biblical Theology, Old Testament, New Testament, God's Covenant, Community, Adoption, Family of God, Eschatology, Christian Lifekey topics:The birth of the church and Acts 2The Old Testament roots of the churchThe significance of God's covenant and presenceThe metaphor of adoption and family in ScriptureThe expansive nature of God's people and inclusion of foreignersThe relationship between vertical (God) and horizontal (people) relationshipsThe role of the church in social responsibility and justiceThe eschatological hope for the end of nations and kingdomschapters:00:00 - Introduction05:22 - The Importance of Church Community08:28 - Understanding the Church's Origins11:35 - The Role of the Old Testament in Defining the Church14:28 - Continuity Between the Old and New Testament17:32 - The Nature of God's Covenant with His People20:34 - The Expansive Nature of God's Family23:40 - The Dynamics of Church Membership26:32 - Adoption and Relationships in the Church31:22 - The Metaphor of Adoption in Faith33:00 - Living as Children of God34:50 - Cultural Contexts and Family Systems36:02 - God's Wrath and Social Responsibility43:09 - The Kingdom of God vs. National Identity52:42 - Women in Ministry and Gender Dynamics Get full access to Marc Jolicoeur (aka Jolly Thoughts) at marcjolicoeur.substack.com/subscribe

Tuesday, 5 May 2026   So He said to him, “Why do you call Me good? No one is good but One, that is, God. But if you want to enter into life, keep the commandments.” Matthew 19:17   “And He said to him, ‘Why, to Me, you say, “Good?” None ‘good', if not One – the God! And if you desire to enter ‘the life', you guard the commandments!'” (CG)   In the previous verse, Jesus was asked by one who came to Him concerning what he needed to do to have perpetual life. The response is now given, saying, “And He said to him, ‘Why, to Me, you say, “Good.”?'”   This is in response to the man's words to Jesus, “Good Teacher...” The word “good” is not in all texts, and people debate over whether it belongs there or not. This is probably because elsewhere people are called “good.” For example, Jesus uses the term in Matthew 12:35, where He says that a good man, out of the treasure of his heart, brings forth good things.   It may be that to avoid a supposed contradiction, this word was taken out. Such instances do not demonstrate any contradiction. Jesus is, at the time, being asked about how to have perpetual life. As seen in the previous commentary, that was most certainly based on Leviticus 18:5. As such, it is a matter of law. Jesus has come. The law was a tutor to point people to Christ.   In other words, though the promise of attaining life through the law was given, it was obvious by the time Christ came that nobody could do it. Therefore, there was a need for the Messiah – God incarnate – to come and do what no fallen person could do.   It is for this reason that Jesus asked why He was called “Good Teacher.” It is the reason He continues that thought, saying, “None ‘good', if not One – the God!”   The law was given by God. It is His standard. If someone could do the things of the law, it would mean he was God. This is because original sin already infects humanity. We are fallen and, as Paul explains, we are incapable of perfectly performing under the law. Rather, “Therefore by the deeds of the law no flesh will be justified in His sight, for by the law is the knowledge of sin” (Romans 3:20).   Jesus is indicating this to the man, and to all who will heed. In order to continue that line of thought, He next says, “And if you desire to enter ‘the life', you guard the commandments!”   A new word is seen here, téreó, to guard, such as from loss or injury. This is done by keeping an eye on what is being guarded, as a guard in a watchtower or other station would do.   The meaning is, if he does just what it says in Leviticus 18:5, he will enter ‘the life'. As it says, “And you guard my enactments and my verdicts, which he will do them, a man, and he lived in them. I, Yehovah” Leviticus 18:5 (CG). This is what will bring life.   Life application: If you want to enter the life that is eternal, Jesus says you must guard the commandments, just as it says in Leviticus 18:5. As is seen from Israel's history, this means perfectly, without one error or slip-up. Nobody else was able to do it. Do you think you can? But, as Jesus has shown, it is the only way to enter eternal life.   Oh no! This is a problem. Israel still doesn't get it thousands of years later. And so, what are we to do? The answer is, “Trust in Jesus.” He did the things of the law perfectly. Being God, He was capable of doing so. Now, through trust in Him, life can be obtained.   His work and perfect righteousness are imputed to those who will trust, by faith, that what He has done is sufficient to accomplish what God expects. In other words, God DOES NOT expect YOU to fulfill the law. It was given as a tutor to lead humanity to Christ. God expects you to TRUST JESUS' FULFILLMENT OF THE LAW.   So... do it today. Give up on yourself and commit your hopes to the merits of Jesus Christ. He will not let you down.   Lord God, thank You that we don't have to earn what has been so graciously granted to us by You through the giving of Jesus. May we never disgrace the cross of Jesus Christ by attempting to merit Your favor through our own pitiful attempts at attaining righteousness. Instead, we will trust JESUS! Amen.

I Am Barrabbas: At the heart of Easter is the story of the innocent dying for the guilty… GUEST Daniel Darling … author of several books, including ”The Dignity Revolution,” “The Characters of Christmas: The Unlikely People Caught Up in the Story of Jesus,” and “The Characters of Easter: The Villains, Heroes, Cowards, and Crooks Who Witnessed History's Biggest Miracle (newest book)” … writes at ‘One Little Word’ on substack. Searching for the perfect Lamb … GUEST Rev Bill Glaze ... Bethany Baptist Church, Homewood. Iran in a Lyft … GUEST Dr Carmen Joy Imes … Assoc professor of Old Testament at Biola Univ and author of “Becoming God’s Family: why the Church still Matters,” (new book) and “Being God’s Image: Why Creation Still Matters” .… GUEST Carmen Joy Imes … Associate professor of Old Testament at Biola Univ and author, most recently, of “Being God’s Image: Why Creation Still Matters”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I Am Barrabbas: At the heart of Easter is the story of the innocent dying for the guilty… GUEST Daniel Darling … author of several books, including ”The Dignity Revolution,” “The Characters of Christmas: The Unlikely People Caught Up in the Story of Jesus,” and “The Characters of Easter: The Villains, Heroes, Cowards, and Crooks Who Witnessed History's Biggest Miracle (newest book)” … writes at ‘One Little Word’ on substack. Searching for the perfect Lamb … GUEST Rev Bill Glaze ... Bethany Baptist Church, Homewood. Iran in a Lyft … GUEST Dr Carmen Joy Imes … Assoc professor of Old Testament at Biola Univ and author of “Becoming God’s Family: why the Church still Matters,” (new book) and “Being God’s Image: Why Creation Still Matters” .… GUEST Carmen Joy Imes … Associate professor of Old Testament at Biola Univ and author, most recently, of “Being God’s Image: Why Creation Still Matters”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blessed are the peacemakers… GUEST Rev Bill Glaze ... Bethany Baptist Church, Homewood. On Church Shopping … GUEST Dr Carmen Joy Imes … Assoc professor of Old Testament at Biola Univ and author of “Being God’s Image: Why Creation Still Matters” and the most recent, “Becoming God's Family: Why the Church Still Matters”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blessed are the peacemakers… GUEST Rev Bill Glaze ... Bethany Baptist Church, Homewood. On Church Shopping … GUEST Dr Carmen Joy Imes … Assoc professor of Old Testament at Biola Univ and author of “Being God’s Image: Why Creation Still Matters” and the most recent, “Becoming God's Family: Why the Church Still Matters”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At just the right time, God brought his Son into this world. At just the right time, God adopted you to become his child. Being God's child brings gifts of freedom, but that freedom is always in danger of being lost. Together, we find encouragement to celebrate and enjoy our freedom as God's children.Support the show

This Law of One study night explored a bold cosmological thesis: that Earth, far from being a "prison planet," may serve as a pivotal catalyst for the Logos itself—a location where the Creator is learning something genuinely new at the macro scale. The Premise of Earth's Anomalous Position Doug opened by noting that while Earth is not unique as a third-density planet (Ra states that 33% of life-bearing planets host third-density experience), nor unique as a mixed-polarity planet, something extraordinary is occurring here. He proposed that Earth represents an extreme case—a location where the consequences of the veil experiment have reached their furthest expression. Ra describes the Logos as "a Protean entity that learns upon the macro scale"—and Doug invited the group to consider what kind of catalyst might provoke learning at that level. If we as individual beings learn through the intensity of our experiences, what experiences might teach the Creator itself? The discussion traced the composition of Earth's original third-density population at the beginning of the 75,000-year Master Cycle: One quarter: Native ape-body graduates from Earth's own second density One half: Souls from Mars, whose bellicose civilization destroyed their atmosphere mid-cycle One quarter: A mixture from thirteen other planetary groups—some third-density repeaters who didn't graduate with their home populations, others from planets whose aging suns could no longer support development As Troy observed, this created an unusually heterogeneous population—a "motley crew," in Doug's words—that has contributed to Earth's distinctive challenges. The Veil as Logoic Learning The conversation situated Earth's current condition within the larger context of the veil's implementation. Demarcus explained that prior to the veil, third-density beings experienced no forgetting: they could perceive the Creator directly, understood their purpose, yet felt no impetus to polarize. As Doug noted, Ra describes these pre-veil civilizations as existing in "monochrome"—without intensity or hue. Ra addresses this directly: "The first beings of mind, body, and spirit were not complex. The experience of mind/body/spirits at the beginning of this octave of experience was singular. There was no third-density forgetting. There was no veil." (Ra, 82.12) The veil's introduction created the conditions for genuine choice by separating the conscious mind from the unconscious—making each mysterious to the other. This generated the tension necessary for polarization, which in turn provided the "work" that allows consciousness to evolve. Doug likened this to the positive and negative charges in electromagnetism—polarity creates the capacity for movement, for transformation. The Paradox: A New Logjam Doug posed a provocative question: What if Earth represents the opposite extreme of the original logjam? Prior to the veil, beings were stuck in contentment, unable to polarize—like students born into wealth who see no need to study. Now, on Earth, we have a different kind of stuckness—millions of years of third-density repetition, where even our spiritual institutions can become entrapments. Doug pointed to the irony: "I know people who go to church... never miss a Sunday mass... and yet when you listen to them, oftentimes they're the most judgmental, the most alienating." The very structures meant to foster growth can perpetuate the same lower-chakra blockages they were designed to transcend. Barbara reflected on how "history, since the beginning of time has repeated itself, and still appears to be repeating itself." Yet Doug noted something new is emerging alongside the repetition: "We're repeating. But we're also increasing our self-awareness. So we know, maybe we're repeating." This is the peculiar gift of our moment—a growing gnosis within the repetition itself. Ra's Karmic Investment in Earth The discussion turned to Ra's own relationship with Earth. Doug highlighted that Ra, as late sixth-density beings, recorded their experience with Earth's population in "the great record of creation"—language suggesting implications beyond this solar system or galaxy. Ra's statement that "never again will any other group have to make the same mistakes" implies this situation is unprecedented. Ra became karmically entangled through their well-intentioned but naive interventions with the Egyptians. Yet this entanglement serves their own curriculum: "In learning how to balance the karmic imbalances that their influence created in earth's humanity... to try to redress those imbalances actually is their curriculum—how they're learning about the fine nuances of Karma in the universe." Ra's lesson, it seems, is unity—not merely within their social memory complex, but across the sphere of their influence. Their mistakes with us became their teacher. Ascension as Incarnation Perhaps the most practical teaching emerged around the concept of ascension itself. Doug cautioned against the desire to escape: "Ascension in the name of getting the heck out of here is exactly the thing that keeps us entrapped all the more in third density... If you want to ascend, you better learn how to incarnate all the more—into this body, into this thisness, and see the beauty of it all right here." This aligns with Ra's teaching that the harvest comes not through escape but through polarization achieved within the veil's constraints. Ra confirms Earth's birth into fourth density will occur through the beings who have learned to embody love here: "The earth, as you call it, is ready to be born, and the delivery is not going smoothly. When this entity has become born it will be instinct with the social memory complex of its parents which have become fourth-density positive." (Ra, 65.17) The way up, it turns out, is the way down—deeper into matter, into presence, into the very thisness we might wish to transcend. The Dignity of Being God's Sense Organs RuDee raised the question of whether Earth's role—being part of a larger cosmic learning process—diminishes individual experience. If we're like children playing with Fisher-Price versions of higher concepts, what's the point? Doug's response reframed the relationship entirely: "We are God's sense organs." He used the analogy of cutting a fingernail or accidentally pricking a finger while cross-stitching—if those cells were sentient, they might experience tremendous suffering. Yet from the perspective of the whole being, these small losses serve the larger movement of life. This is not to minimize our pain, but to situate it: our pain is God's pain; God's ecstasy is ours. We participate in "one divine sweep," a flow of purpose and meaning that gives our experience its ultimate dignity. Duncan noted that while Earth's intensity can produce incarnations where little is learned (due to overwhelming catalyst), it can also be "extremely profitable" for those able to process the experiences consciously. Doug went further, suggesting that the psychological and philosophical sophistication emerging on Earth—the capacity for deep self-reflection, contemplative practice, and nuanced understanding of self—may actually be "fourth-density and fifth-density stuff, right here." The presence of millions of wanderers—sixth-density souls incarnated under the veil—has created communities where conversations about karma, unconditional love, and the nature of consciousness occur as naturally as discussions of weather. This is not normal for third density. This is Earth's strange gift. The New Creation Afoot The session concluded with an affirmation: "Something magical is happening, something new. There's a new creation afoot—precisely at the place of the centermost stuckness of it all." Rather than viewing Earth's difficulties as evidence of failure, Doug invited the group to see them as the very conditions from which something unprecedented can emerge—just as the pre-veil logjam eventually birthed the veil itself. The cornerstone the builders rejected may yet become the foundation of what comes next. Doug referenced Michael's sharing from the previous week—his commitment to emit unconditional love wherever he goes, knowing from lived experience what conditional love feels like. This, Doug suggested, is God's own growth occurring through us. Barbara closed with the Prayer of St. Francis, a fitting summary of the night's theme: that where there is darkness, the call is to bring light; where there is despair, hope; where there is hatred, love—not through escape, but through engagement. "You can feel the groan like St. Paul says—that the very universe groans with this Eros, God's own divine Eros groaning and moving into completion. Like we are that groan... where God's lament and God's ecstasy exist at the same time." — Doug Scott

Dr. Tim Stratton and Josh Klein are BACK with another reaction video. This time Dr. Tim and Josh react to Neil deGrasse Tyson's recent appearance on the  @Impaulsive  podcast and they break down what Dr. Tyson gets right, what he gets wrong, and how to respond. Full Impaulsive interview: https://youtu.be/nBoeqXr04eg?si=19OL_9WIL4P2F2rv Support FTM Today: https://www.freethinkingministries.com/donate ➡️ CHAPTERS ⬅️ 00:00 Introduction 01:43 Dr. Tyson Remains Unconvinced 14:12 Dr. Tyson Wants Better Evidence 29:52 Thomas Jefferson and Jesus' Being God 39:17 Science and The Bible Are At Odds? 57:05 The Bible Has Messed Up Stuff In It! 1:08:15 Refuting Joan of Arc 1:19:27 Origins of the Universe 1:43:43 What About Atheism?!? 1:49:00 Concluding Thoughts ➡️ SOCIALS ⬅️ Website: https://freethinkingministries.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreeThinkInc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethinkinc X: https://x.com/freethinkmin TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freethinkinc #Apologetics #FreeThinking #Christianity #atheism #neildegrassetyson

In today's episode we speak to Rachel Turner about keys truths that all parents and carers need to hear. Rachel Turner has worked within church leadership and family, youth and children's ministry for over 20 years. After serving full-time in multiple churches, she then went on to found Parenting for Faith in partnership with BRF Ministries. Through her and her team's work, they have created multiple online courses, resources and a podcast to enable parents and carers to disciple their children and for church leaders to create a parenting for faith culture within their communities. She is an international speaker and the author of nine books. In her work, she has consulted and partnered with national denominations and regional networks across Europe, North America and Australasia to enable growth in intergenerational church, robust family ministry, and church culture change. She lectures on leadership and intergenerational church at the Institute for Children, Youth and Mission (CYM) and St. Padarn's Institute. She is a huge Star Trek fan. Her love language is beautiful or quirky stationary. She is currently serving as the Discipleship Pastor at Hope Church Harrogate, and is writing her tenth book entitled The Ministry of Ordinary Walks. Links: Grandparenting for Faith Course https://www.parentingforfaith.brf.org.uk/grandparenting-for-faith-course/ Rachel Turner's website https://www.rachelturner.org.uk/ Key truths for parents and carers https://www.parentingforfaith.brf.org.uk/post/key-truths-for-parents-and-carers/ Facilitating side-by-side encounters for adults and children https://www.parentingforfaith.brf.org.uk/post/fringe-families/ It takes a church to raise a parent by Rachel Turner https://www.parentingforfaith.brf.org.uk/resource/it-takes-church-raise-parent-book/ Being God's Child: A Parent's Guide by Anna Hawken https://www.parentingforfaith.brf.org.uk/resource/being-gods-child/ Comfort in Uncertain Times by Rachel Turner https://www.parentingforfaith.brf.org.uk/resource/comfort-in-uncertain-times-the-book/ Comfort in the Darkness by Rachel Turner https://www.parentingforfaith.brf.org.uk/resource/comfort-in-the-darkness-the-book/ Send us your questions and stories at parentingforfaith.org/podcast or email us at parentingforfaith@brf.org.uk Takeaways Parents are central to their children's spiritual development. The church and parents must work together for effective discipleship. God understands the challenges of parenting through His relationship with Jesus. There is no guaranteed formula for raising children in faith. Every family's approach to parenting is unique. Parenting is a journey filled with ups and downs, just like faith journeys. It's important to equip children for real-life challenges. Resources like 'Comfort in Uncertain Times' can benefit both parents and children. Spiritual growth is a lifelong journey for both parents and children. Parenting is not meant to be done in isolation. Thank you for listening today. Parenting for Faith is part of the charity, BRF Ministries. We are reliant on donations from individuals and churches to make our resources available to as many people as possible. If you are able to contribute to the cost of producing this podcast, please click here to give a one-off or regular gift: www.brf.org.uk/get-involved/give. We are grateful for all donations, big or small. They make a real difference. Thank you so much for partnering with us.

With churchgoing in decline in the US, what is the relevance of the church today? What's the significance of the Bible using the language of family to describe the church? And what do we say to the person who insists that they can have a vibrant spiritual life but don't need the church? We'll answer these questions and more with our guest colleague in OT, Dr. Carmen Imes, from her new book, Becoming God's Family. Dr. Carmen Imes is Associate Professor of Old Testament at Talbot. She is passionate about helping students and other laypeople engage the Old Testament and discover its relevance for Christian identity and mission. She is best known for her books Bearing God's Name: Why Sinai Still Matters (IVP 2019) and Being God's Image: Why Creation Still Matters (IVP 2023). Imes has appeared on over 100 podcasts and radio shows and releases weekly "Torah Tuesday" videos on her own YouTube channel. ==========Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith and Culture is a podcast from Talbot School of Theology at Biola University, which offers degrees both online and on campus in Southern California. Find all episodes of Think Biblically at: https://www.biola.edu/think-biblically. To submit comments, ask questions, or make suggestions on issues you'd like us to cover or guests you'd like us to have on the podcast, email us at thinkbiblically@biola.edu.

Have you been captured by a cause?… GUEST Rev Bill Glaze ... Bethany Baptist Church, Homewood. Becoming Part of God’s Family.… GUEST Carmen Joy Imes … Associate professor of Old Testament at Biola Univ and author, most recently, of “Being God’s Image: Why Creation Still Matters” Taking Religion Seriously (new book) … GUEST Charles Murray … is a policy analyst educated at Harvard and MIT, who has, over his long and distinguished career, been a best-selling author and social scientist … Among his many books are “The Bell Curve, “Human Accomplishment,” and “Coming Apart” … he is currently the Hayek Emeritus Scholar at the American Enterprise Institute.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jesus did something we often overlook when He came to earth.He emptied Himself.He emptied Himself of all the rights and privileges of being the Son of God, seated at the right hand of Majesty in Heaven.He remained fully God and fully man, but emptied Himself of the glory of BEING God as He walked the earth.Philippians 2:7-11 tells us that He “made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men. And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross. Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”Jesus' emptying Himself has a HUGE impact on what is happening in your life and mine, right now, at this very moment, because of what Jesus is doing on our behalf in Heaven right now, at this moment!  Did you know that Jesus is in Heaven right now, interceding for you? He is also preparing a place for you, right now!  And that's not all…Join me for this lagniappe edition as we learn to follow Jesus' example, the glory of being empty to be full this season!(RAR2025EP52)

Jesus was fully God and fully Man. Being Man, he set aside none of his deity. Being God, he experienced full humanity. That truth delivers both wonder and great joy. Let's consider the 7 Whys of the Incarnation.--------DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH RON MOOREGet Ron's Daily Devotional to your inbox each morning; visit biblechapel.org/devo.CAREGIVINGDo you have a need we can pray for? Do you need someone to walk alongside you? Do you know of another person who needs care? Let us know at caregiving@biblechapel.org.GROWTH TRACKWe all have a next step - what's yours? To learn more about our Growth Track and to take your next step, biblechapel.org/connect.

In this episode I talk with Dr. Carmen Joy Imes about her brand-new book Becoming God's Family: Why the Church Still Matters. We discuss the rich theology of God's family in both the Old and New Testaments, particularly the significance of all people being created in the image of God, the calling of Abraham's family to rescue the world, the failures of Israel, and the restoration of God's family through Jesus. We then discuss how the modern church has become divided over theology, politics, and culture, and why understanding our identity as members of God's family can help us overcome the divides which plague the church. Dr. Imes also discusses how people have been hurt by the church and gives advice to those who want to walk away. This is a theologically rich and extremely relevant conversation which proves that the church will always matter.  Media Referenced:Becoming God's Family: https://a.co/d/bxoUHEqDr. Imes on YouTube: @CarmenJoyImesPhDDr. Imes on Substack: https://substack.com/@carmenjoyimesDr. Imes on X: @carmenjoyimesInterview for Being God's Image: https://libertarianchristians.com/episode/ep-69-being-gods-image-with-carmen-joy-imes/ 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!

Do you ever feel left out, overlooked, or like you don't quite belong? In a world where loneliness is at an all-time high, what if the belonging you've been searching for has already been given to you? In today's conversation, Dr. Carmen Joy Imes invites us to rediscover God's vision for community and connection. In her new book, Becoming God's Family, Carmen helps us see how the Bible reshapes our understanding of belonging—not as something we achieve, but as a gift we receive in Christ. If you need one reason to give God's family one more try, join us for this important conversation.   RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE Connect with Dr. Carmen on Instagram Connect with Dr. Carmen on Facebook Becoming God's Family: Why the Church Still Matters Visit Dr. Carmen's Website   ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUEST Dr. Carmen Joy Imes is associate professor of Old Testament at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University, in Southern California. She is the author of Bearing God's Name: Why Sinai Still Matters, Being God's Image: Why Creation Still Matters, and Becoming God's Family: Why the Church Still Matters. Carmen has a YouTube channel where she releases weekly Torah Tuesday videos and you can find her writing on various websites, including Christianity Today, The Well, and The Politics of Scripture blog. Carmen is passionate about equipping the church to engage the Old Testament well and to see its relevance for the Christian life.

17.11.2025//Mark 10:35-45 and 1 Peter 4:7-11_Being God's Church - Building Authentic Community//Church Hill//Garrison Church//Thom Elms by Church Hill Anglican

St. Gregory details the nature and characteristics of the Triune God: Father, Son, & Holy Spirit. A reading from Homily 8 (p. 55-58) from Saint Gregory Palamas: The Homilies

09.11.2025//Mark 10:35-45 and 1 Peter 4:7-11_Being God's Church - Serving with Humility//Church Hill//Garrison Church//Justin Moffatt by Church Hill Anglican

What is the biblical vision of the church, and what does it mean to be a family in Christ, adopted as brothers and sisters? Especially when family is messy. In this conversation with Dr. Carmen Imes, we broach a biblical theology of the church and Scripture's emphasis on the need to be in community across difference and despite previous experiences of harm. Carmen encourages us towards healthy interdependence, a diversity of opinions and perspectives, and honesty in our communal relationships. She believes the church can still be a force for good, and that God invites us to be his family so that we can share that welcome with others.Carmen's BioCarmen Joy Imes (PhD, Wheaton) is associate professor of Old Testament at Biola University. She is the author of Bearing God's Name: Why Sinai Still Matters, Being God's Image: Why Creation Still Matters, and the editor of Praying the Psalms with Augustine and Friends. Today, we are discussing the third (and final) book in her trilogy, Becoming God's Family: Why the  Church Still Matters, released Oct. 28, 2025.Previous Podcast AppearancesThe Book of Exodus, Pharaoh's Hard Heart, Taking God's Name in Vain (March 2023)Questions about the Old Testament Ep 4 (April 2021)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

The Beatitudes … GUEST Rev Bill Glaze ... Bethany Baptist Church, Homewood. The inherent spirituality of Science… GUEST Dr Sy Garte ... biochemist who has taught at NY Univ, the Univ of Pgh, and Rutgers Univ ... He's the author of "The Works of His Hands: A Scientist's Journey from Atheism to Faith," “Science & Faith in Harmony: Contemplations on a Distilled Doxology,” and the most recent, “Beyond Evolution: How New Discoveries in the Science of Life point to God” Does the Church still matter in our Modern World? … GUEST Dr Carmen Joy Imes … Associate professor of Old Testament at Biola Univ and author of “Being God’s Image: Why Creation Still Matters” … her new book drops later this month, “Becoming Gods Family: Why the Church still matters (new book)… GUEST Carmen Joy Imes … Associate professor of Old Testament at Biola Univ and author, most recently, of “Being God’s Image: Why Creation Still Matters”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join the Theology in the Raw community for as little as $5/month to get access to premium content. Dr. Carmen Joy Imes is associate professor of Old Testament at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University, in Southern California. She is the author of Bearing God's Name: Why Sinai Still Matters, Being God's Image: Why Creation Still Matters, and Becoming God's Family: Why the Church Still Matters. Carmen also has a YouTube channel where she releases weekly Torah Tuesday videos. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2.11.2025//Psalm 95:1-7 & John 4:19-26_Being God's Church - Worshiping in Spirit and Truth//Church Hill//Garrison Church by Church Hill Anglican

In this episode, Carmen Imes joins me to explore her new book Becoming God's Family: Why Church Still Matters. We look at why the church, despite its failures, divisions, and imperfections, remains central to the way of Jesus. Carmen traces the story of God's people from Abraham and Sinai to the early church, revealing how God has always chosen to work through community. She offers a compelling vision of what it means to belong to one another, to wait together on God, and to become a family formed by grace. This conversation is a reminder that church isn't a perfect institution, it's a gathering of people who need God and one another. In a world of disconnection and individualism, this is an invitation to rediscover the beauty of life together.Dr. Carmen Joy Imes is associate professor of Old Testament at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University, in Southern California. She is the author of Bearing God's Name: Why Sinai Still Matters, Being God's Image: Why Creation Still Matters, and Becoming God's Family: Why the Church Still Matters. Her primary areas of expertise are Exodus and the Psalms. Carmen has a YouTube channel where she releases weekly Torah Tuesday videos and you can find her writing on various websites, including Christianity Today, Substack, The Well, and The Politics of Scripture blog. Carmen has appeared on over 150 podcasts and radio outlets. She enjoys traveling to speak at churches, schools, conferences, and retreats. Carmen is passionate about equipping the church to engage the Old Testament well and to see its relevance for the Christian life.Carmen's Book:Becoming God's FamilyCarmen's Recommendations:All Creatures Great and SmallSingle Ever AfterConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@shiftingculturepodcast.comGo to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Threads, Bluesky or YouTubeConsider Giving to the podcast and to the ministry that my wife and I do around the world. Just click on the support the show link below Contact me to advertise: jjohnson@shiftingculturepodcast.com Support the show

26.10.2025//Mark 8:34-9:1; Colossians 3:12-17_Being God's Church - Growing through discipleship//Church Hill//Garrison Church by Church Hill Anglican

19.10.2025//Psalm 78:1-8 & Titus 2:1-8_Being God's Church - Church as God's Family//Church Hill//Garrison Church by Church Hill Anglican

12.10.2025//Luke 14:15-24; Ephesians 2:11-22_Being God's Church - Welcoming as God's Family//Church Hill//Garrison Church by Church Hill Anglican

Patriotism v Christian Nationalism … GUEST Rev Kurt Bjorklund ... Senior Pastor, Orchard Hill Church. GUEST Dr Sy Garte ... biochemist who has taught at NY Univ, the Univ of Pgh, and Rutgers Univ ... He's the author of "The Works of His Hands: A Scientist's Journey from Atheism to Faith," “Science & Faith in Harmony: Contemplations on a Distilled Doxology,” and the most recent, “Beyond Evolution: How New Discoveries in the Science of Life point to God” Does the Church still matter in our Modern World? … GUEST Dr Carmen Joy Imes … Associate professor of Old Testament at Biola Univ and author of “Being God’s Image: Why Creation Still Matters” … her new book drops later this month, “Becoming Gods Family: Why the Church still matters”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The bitter antagonism within the Church over biblical interpretationand the role of Science … GUEST Dr Sy Garte ... biochemist who has taught at NY Univ, the Univ of Pgh, and Rutgers Univ ... He's the author of "The Works of His Hands: A Scientist's Journey from Atheism to Faith," “Science & Faith in Harmony: Contemplations on a Distilled Doxology,” and the upcoming “Beyond Evolution”. Bible colleges close, but their legacies live on: as the graduate of a defunct school, I know what isn’t lost.… GUEST Carmen Joy Imes … Associate professor of Old Testament at Biola Univ and author, most recently, of “Being God’s Image: Why Creation Still Matters”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DiscipleDojo's favorite guest @CarmenJoyImesPhD is BACK! And here newest book is, in my opinion, her best! "Becoming God's Family: Why the Church Still Matters" is available for pre-order at: https://www.ivpress.com/becoming-god-s-family Previous episodes with Carmen about the first two books in her trilogy: * Being God's Image: Why Creation Still Matters - https://youtu.be/XFpl_bDrAvc * Bearing God's Name: Why Sinai Still Matters - https://youtu.be/44RqvPjsgQM Subscribe to Carmen's channel here on YouTube at: @CarmenJoyImesPhD Carmen's substack "The OPEN BOOK": https://substack.com/@carmenjoyimes Follow Carmen on Twitter: @carmenjoyimes Carmen's blog: http://www.carmenjoyimes.blogspot.com ***Disciple Dojo shirts and other gifts are available over in our online store! - https://tinyurl.com/24ncuas2 ***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

Show NotesKeywords: faith, self-care, service, God, blessings, prayer, encouragement, love, community, best versionSummaryIn this heartfelt conversation, Ms. G emphasizes the importance of giving God our best in all aspects of life. She discusses the tendency to prioritize our own needs over our spiritual commitments and encourages listeners to engage in selfless acts of service. Through personal anecdotes, she illustrates the blessings that come from a strong faith and the necessity of being mindful of our relationship with God. Ms. G. challenges listeners to reflect on their actions and to actively seek opportunities to bless others, reinforcing the idea that true fulfillment comes from serving God and others.TakeawaysGive God your best, not your sloppy seconds.We often expect God to do his part without reciprocating.Self-care is important, but so is caring for others.Being God-centered leads to a more fulfilling life.We should actively seek to bless others.Prayer should not be a last-minute task.Reflect on how we can serve those around us.True blessings come from selflessness and service.Engaging with God requires effort and intention.We must not take our blessings for granted.Give God Your Best: A Call to ActionThe Power of Selflessness in Faith"Don't take God for granted.""You're not too busy for God.""Help somebody"

The weekly adult Sunday School class at OAG taught by long time teacher, Mrs. Jeanie Davis..** Edited to remove personal information shared in the class and extended pauses **Title: Living as God's Special TreasureSummary: In this lesson, Mrs. Jeanie emphasizes that despite our past failures, God sees us as His special treasure, encouraging us to live holy lives, obey God's commandments, and be effective witnesses for Christ amidst a world of distractions and trials.Lesson Outline:00:00 - Opening and Introduction00:56 - God Knows Your Path01:48 - Eagles and God's Care03:41 - Understanding Holiness and Obedience05:42 - Finding Treasures and Being God's Treasure08:25 - Sabbath and Rest13:37 - Slavery to Holiness21:50 - Tech and Faith Dangers27:37 - Unity, Revival, and Closing Prayer

God’s Viewpoint about Complaining… GUEST Rev Bill Glaze ... Bethany Baptist Church, Homewood. Christian Unity Even With Disagreements … GUEST Dr Sy Garte ... biochemist who has taught at NY Univ, the Univ of Pgh, and Rutgers Univ ... He's the author of "The Works of His Hands: A Scientist's Journey from Atheism to Faith," “Science & Faith in Harmony: Contemplations on a Distilled Doxology,” and the upcoming “Beyond Evolution”. Rest Is Gods Idea… GUEST Carmen Joy Imes … Associate professor of Old Testament at Biola Univ and author, most recently, of “Being God’s Image: Why Creation Still Matters” . How to Be a Patriotic Christian… GUEST Dr Richard Mouw ... professor of faith & public life at Fuller Theo Seminary in Pasadena, CA, where he served as president for 20 yrs ... written numerous books, incl “Adventures in Evangelical Civility,” “Uncommon Decency,” “Calvinism in the Las Vegas Airport,”“The Smell of Sawdust,” and the newest “Restless Faith: Holding evangelical beliefs in a world of Contested Labels”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Female caregiver: devalued in our society? … GUEST Dorothy Little Greco ... writer & photographer who lives outside Boston ... The author of "Making Marriage Beautiful," and most recently, “Marriage in the Middle: Embracing Midlife Surprises, Challenges & Joys” … Dorothy & her husband lead marriage workshops/retreats, speak at conferences nationwide. Is social media like music? ... GUEST Chris Martin ... author of “Terms of Service: The Real Cost of Social Media” … and most recently, “The Wolf in Their Pockets: 13 Ways the Social Internet Threatens the People You Lead” … his substack is chrismartinfyi … Chris lives outside Nashville w his family. The Eucharist … GUEST Dr Carmen Joy Imes … Associate professor of Old Testament at Biola Univ and author, most recently, of “Being God’s Image: Why Creation Still Matters” … her opening work (Oct 25) is “Becoming God’s Family: Why the Church still Matters”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Kim talks to Dr. Carmen Joy Imes about the women of Exodus. Dr. Imes brings her deep knowledge of Exodus to the average Christian audience, explaining how the structure and literary parallels of Exodus to show how the women are the rescuers of Moses, who then rescues the Hebrews. She provides the details of the midwives' spiritual work of saving lives. She demonstrates how Pharaoh's daughter displayed God's character as she sees Moses' misery, heard his cry, and took pity on him. She explains the Hebrew that illustrates how Miriam took a stand at the river to address Pharaoh's daughter just as Moses later took a stand to address Pharaoh. And she explains how Zipporah literally saved Moses' life as he decided which people group he belonged. Amidst these detailed portrayals of the Exodus women, Dr. Imes also points out the narrator's use of humor to depict the bumbling and nameless Pharaoh.    00:00 Introduction to Mutuality Matters  00:02 Exploring the Role of Zipporah in Exodus  01:04 Meet Dr. Carmen Joy IMEs  02:06 The Mystery of Exodus 4:24-25  03:26 Theological and Structural Significance of Zipporah  14:33 The Role of Women in the Early Chapters of Exodus  21:49 Elevating Women in Scripture  22:00 A Word from CBE  22:37 The Women of Exodus: Zipporah, Pua, and Shiphrah  22:52 The Story of Moses' Birth and the Women Who Saved Him  32:07 Moses' Identity and His Encounter with God  39:37 Closing Thoughts and Resources  41:20 Final Remarks and How to Stay Connected       Guest Bio   Dr. Carmen Joy Imes is associate professor of Old Testament at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University, in Southern California. She is the author of Bearing God's Name: Why Sinai Still Matters, Being God's Image: Why Creation Still Matters, and the forthcoming Becoming God's Family: Why the Church Still Matters. Carmen has a YouTube channel where she releases weekly Torah Tuesday videos and you can find her writing on various websites, including Christianity Today, The Well, and The Politics of Scripture blog. Carmen is passionate about equipping the church to engage the Old Testament well and to see its relevance for the Christian life.    Find Dr. Carmen Imes at:    X: @carmenjoyimes  Bluesky: @carmenjoyimes.bsky.social  YouTube – Torah Tuesday: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6bwfe08fufzGaY2YImWQK12Ye7VX15X2  Resources Mentioned in the Interview:    Becoming God's Family: Why the Church Still Matters  Being God's Image: Why Creation Still Matters  Bearing God's Name: Why Sinai Still Matters  Every Woman's Bible published by Tyndale    Other CBE Resources:    Defiant: What the Women of Exodus Teach Us About Freedom by Kelley Nikondeha.  “Rational and Emotional Faith” by Megan Greulich in Mutuality  “Who's Who? Biblical Models of Women in Leadership” by Gracy Ying May in Priscilla Papers  “Black is Blessed: A Study of Black/African Women and Men in Scripture” by Catherine Clark Kroeger in Priscilla Papers  “Defiant: What the Women of Exodus Teach us about Freedom” by Mary Lou Wiley a Book Review on Defiant  Women in Scripture and Mission: Zipporah by Kimberly Dickson  Women in Scripture and Mission: Miriam by Kimberly Dickson  Women in Scritpure and History: Puah and Shiphrah by Kimberly Dickson      Disclaimer   The opinions expressed in CBE's Mutuality Matters' podcast are those of its hosts or guests do not purport to reflect the opinions or views of CBE International or its members or chapters worldwide. The designations employed in this podcast and the presentation of content therein do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of CBE concerning the legal status of any country, area or territory or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers.    

How to Decide the Will of God in the Gray Areas? … GUEST Rev Bill Glaze … Bethany Baptist Church, Homewood. The Reasonable Ineffectiveness of Mathematics in Biological Science" which includes the "Consciousness, Chemicals and Code Dilemma” … GUEST Dr Sy Garte ... biochemist who has taught at NY Univ, the Univ of Pgh, and Rutgers Univ ... He's the author of "The Works of His Hands: A Scientist's Journey from Atheism to Faith," “Science & Faith in Harmony: Contemplations on a Distilled Doxology,” and the upcoming “Beyond Evolution,” which is now available for pre-order. Tips for reading an Old Testament passage … GUEST Carmen Joy Imes … Associate professor of Old Testament at Biola Univ and author, most recently, of “Being God’s Image: Why Creation Still Matters”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The far right in Europe, Cory Booker, and Passover blessings. Find us on YouTube. This week, Clarissa is joined by CT's Ken Chitwood to talk about far-right French politician Marine Le Pen and her embezzlement of European Parliament funds. Then, Michael Wear and Harvest Prude stop by to talk about Senator Cory Booker's 25-hour Senate speech. Finally, Clarissa and Old Testament scholar Carmen Imes discuss televangelist Paula White and her promise of supernatural blessings at Passover. GO DEEPER WITH THE BULLETIN: Join the conversation at our Substack. Read Carmen's article about Paula White and Passover. Find us on YouTube. Rate and review the show in Apple Podcasts. ABOUT THE GUESTS:  Ken Chitwood is a religion scholar and newswriter based in both Germany and Arizona. He is a senior research fellow with the Muslim Philanthropy Initiative (IUPUI) and conducts research on Islam and Muslim communities in Latin America and the Caribbean, global religion, and ethnographic methods in an age of diversity and difference. Ken is editor of ReligionLink, a resource for journalists reporting on religion, and serves as president of the Religion News Association.  Michael Wear is the founder, president, and CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life. Wear is the author of The Spirit of Our Politics: Spiritual Formation and the Renovation of Public Life. He writes for The Atlantic, The New York Times, The Washington Post, Catapult magazine, Christianity Today, and other publications on faith, politics, and culture. Harvest Prude is a CT's national political correspondent and a congressional reporter based in Washington, DC. She is a former reporter for The Dispatch and World, having served there as political reporter for their Washington bureau.  Carmen Imes, PhD, is best known for her books Bearing God's Name: Why Sinai Still Matters and Being God's Image: Why Creation Still Matters. Imes has appeared on over 100 podcasts and radio shows and releases weekly “Torah Tuesday” videos on her YouTube channel.  ABOUT THE BULLETIN: The Bulletin is a weekly (and sometimes more!) current events show from Christianity Today hosted and moderated by Clarissa Moll, with senior commentary from Russell Moore (Christianity Today's editor in chief) and Mike Cosper (director, CT Media). Each week, the show explores current events and breaking news and shares a Christian perspective on issues that are shaping our world. We also offer special one-on-one conversations with writers, artists, and thought leaders whose impact on the world brings important significance to a Christian worldview, like Bono, Sharon McMahon, Harrison Scott Key, Frank Bruni, and more. The Bulletin listeners get 25 percent off CT. Go to https://orderct.com/THEBULLETIN to learn more. “The Bulletin” is a production of Christianity Today Producer: Clarissa Moll Associate Producer: Alexa Burke Editing and Mix: TJ Hester Music: Dan Phelps Executive Producers: Erik Petrik and Mike Cosper Senior Producer: Matt Stevens Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode we speak with Dr Carmen Imes. She is the Associate Professor of Old Testament at Biola University and has a wide range of accomplishments and academic achievements. She is the author of various books including, Bearing God's Name: Why Sinai Still Matters (IVP 2019) and Being God's Image: Why Creation Still Matters. Be sure to get her works on Amazon or wherever you find your reading resources. Also, check out her weekly show, "Torah Tuesday" on youtube: @CarmenJoyImesPhD___________________________________________________________Connect with us! Social: Instagram.com/behindthecurtainpcYoutube.com/btcmysteriesTikTok.com/btcmysteriesEmail: behindthecurtainpc@gmail.comFair use Music in this episode: Opening & Closing track - "Changes" by Jim Hall

Send us a text#457: The Joy of Being God's DaughterIn today's episode of the podcast, April Nicole Scipio unpacks the privilege of being called a child of God. Learn how your identity as God's daughter brings joy, intimacy, and access to a royal inheritance in His Kingdom. Step into the wonder of being called a daughter of God. Through verses like John 1:12 and Romans 8:14–17, learn how your heavenly Father embraces you with perfect love. Dive into what it means to be fully accepted, cherished, and given a glorious inheritance—no more living as an orphan when you're adopted into God's royal family!Big Ideas:• A Beloved Child: Embrace the love and adoption outlined in John 1:12 and 1 John 3:1.• Heirs with Christ: God's family grants you a secure inheritance (Romans 8:14–17).• Intimacy Over Fear: Approach God as “Abba, Father,” letting go of any orphan mindset or anxiety.To help you stay accountable to what God is speaking, use the Live Love Lead Journal to write down your prayers, action steps, and reflections. Grab your copy here: https://a.co/d/inhBxwDAre you a Christian woman seeking to integrate your faith with your personal or entrepreneurial journey? Join us for a transformative weekend on a serene property just outside Nashville, TN. Deepen your relationship with God, align your dreams with His divine purpose, and connect with a community of like-minded women. Register for the Dream with God Prophetic Prayer Retreat. You can learn more here: https://www.aprilnicolescipio.com/retreat

Virginia and Dr. Carmen Imes delve into the profound connection between identity and mental health, emphasizing what it means to be the image of God. They explore how this identity shapes ethical treatment of others, the implications of physicality in human dignity, and the significance of Jesus as the ultimate representation of God's image. They also discuss the importance of recognizing the value of all human beings, including those with disabilities, and the transformative power of understanding our identity in relation to God.Books mentioned in this episode: Being God's ImageBearing God's NameThese titles can be ordered from Hearts & Minds BooksWhere to Find VirginiaWebsiteInstagramFacebookLinkedInDonateWhere to Find Dr. Carmen ImesBlogYouTubeXBlueskyFacebook

Dr. Carmen Joy Imes is associate professor of Old Testament at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University, in Southern California. She is the author of Bearing God's Name: Why Sinai Still Matters and Being God's Image: Why Creation Still Matters. She's currently writing a book to complete the trilogy, called Becoming God's Family: Why the Church Still Matters. Carmen has a YouTube channel where she releases weekly Torah Tuesday videos and you can find her writing on various websites, including Christianity Today, The Well, and The Politics of Scripture blog. Carmen is passionate about equipping the church to engage the Old Testament well and to see its relevance for the Christian life.https://www.biola.edu/directory/people/carmen-imes#https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVM-Oq9H-LqH0RJJulhvjlghttps://carmenjoyimes.blogspot.com

Dr. Carmen Joy Imes is associate professor of Old Testament at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University, in Southern California. She is the author of Bearing God's Name: Why Sinai Still Matters and Being God's Image: Why Creation Still Matters. She's currently writing a book to complete the trilogy, called Becoming God's Family: Why the Church Still Matters. Carmen has a YouTube channel where she releases weekly Torah Tuesday videos and you can find her writing on various websites, including Christianity Today, The Well, and The Politics of Scripture blog. Carmen is passionate about equipping the church to engage the Old Testament well and to see its relevance for the Christian life.https://www.biola.edu/directory/people/carmen-imes#https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVM-Oq9H-LqH0RJJulhvjlghttps://carmenjoyimes.blogspot.com

Being God's chosen, elect, and called people is not a passive identity. It is an identity we must live into. Peter tells his audience to “be all the more diligent to confirm your calling and election.” In other words, we need to live in such a way that proves or demonstrates we are God's sanctified […]

When Peter refers to followers of Jesus as chosen, royal, and holy he does not do so to merely  make them feel good about themselves. He is helping them understand that salvation comes with a vocation. In fact, the two are inseparable. Being God's people, priesthood, and nation is a lifestyle and a full-time job. What would […]

Rhythm of Life: We often wrongly equate our discipleship with disciple. Effort = effectiveness. While it is not wrong to work towards our faith, we must remember that Christ invited us on a journey. An adventure. A “way” of living. Christ's life wasn't defined by a list of rules, or to-dos…bur rather of a beautiful series of life giving “rhythms”. In this brand new series we will unpack a day in the life of God's man and the rhythms of connecting with God's truth through the scripture, Being God's Man at Work, Gathering and Community and finishing up with the rhythms of Reflection and Sabbath.

In this episode, Ilia Delio returns to discuss Teilhard de Chardin's philosophy and its relevance to current technological advancements, specifically artificial intelligence. We explore Teilhard's integration of science, religion, and evolution, highlighting his concept of 'withinness' and 'withoutness' and his vision of a future marked by greater complexity and consciousness. The discussion delves into Teilhard's anticipation of technology's role in human evolution, the need for a cosmic perspective in understanding AI, and the potential for technology to enhance human love and compassion. The conversation also touches on Teilhard's notion of the 'noosphere,' the mystical elements of human existence, and the imperative to envision and co-create a future that fosters planetary unity and the greater good. Ilia Delio, OSF, PhD is a Franciscan Sister of Washington, DC, and American theologian specializing in science and religion, with interests in evolution, physics, and neuroscience and the import of these for theology. Ilia currently holds the Josephine C. Connelly Endowed Chair in Theology at Villanova University and is the author of twenty books, including Care for Creation (coauthored with Keith Warner and Pamela Woods) which won two Catholic Press Book Awards in 2009, first place for social concerns and second place in spirituality. Her book The Emergent Christ won a third-place Catholic Press Book Award in 2011 for the area of Science and Religion. Her recent books include The Unbearable Wholeness of Being: God, Evolution and the Power of Love (Orbis, 2013), which received the 2014 Silver Nautilus Book Award and a third-place Catholic Press Association Award for Faith and Science. Ilia holds two honorary doctorates, one from St. Francis University in 2015 and one from Sacred Heart University in 2020. WATCH the conversation on YouTube Previous Episodes with Ilia Delio The Not Yet God Bonaventure & the Cosmos in Process Catching a Cosmic Faith the Entangled God of my Heart _____________________ Join my Substack - Process This! Join our upcoming class - THE RISE OF BONHOEFFER, for a guided tour of Bonhoeffer's life and thought. Come to THEOLOGY BEER CAMP. Follow the podcast, drop a review, send feedback/questions or become a member of the HBC Community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices