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When Lazarus falls ill, his sisters send for Jesus, but He delays—on purpose. What could possibly be more urgent than healing a friend? In this section, we encounter not only grief and confusion but also the power and promise of resurrection. As Jesus declares, "I am the resurrection and the life," He leads us to the tomb, not to mourn, but to witness the glory of God. The Rev. Dr. Joel Heck, interim President of Concordia Lutheran Seminary of Lutheran Church—Canada in Edmonton, Alberta, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study John 11:1-44. The Gospel of John takes us on a journey through the Good News of Jesus in a unique way. It reveals Jesus as the incarnate son of God from eternity. From His miraculous signs to His profound "I Am" statements, we witness Jesus offering living water to the thirsty, light to those in darkness, and life to the dead. But this is also a story of conflict: Jesus is relentlessly pursued by those who reject Him, yet He willingly goes to the cross, showing the depths of God's love. As we travel from His first miracle to His ultimate victory over death, John invites us to see and believe—that in Jesus, we find eternal life and the very presence of God among us. Connect to God's revealing Word in this series that uncovers the rich, layered truths of John's Gospel and the unshakable hope it offers. Thy Strong Word, hosted by Rev. Dr. Phil Booe, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church of Luverne, MN, reveals the light of our salvation in Christ through study of God's Word, breaking our darkness with His redeeming light. Each weekday, two pastors fix our eyes on Jesus by considering Holy Scripture, verse by verse, in order to be strengthened in the Word and be equipped to faithfully serve in our daily vocations. Submit comments or questions to: thystrongword@kfuo.org.
Dr. Joel Heck comes onto the show to talk about his different books and the Chronologically Lewis project.
Dr. Joel Heck of Concordia University-Texas
In this Lutheran Ladies' Book Club recap episode, Rachel leads Sarah, Erin, and Bri in a deep-diving discussion of Joel Heck's From Atheism to Christianity: The Story of C. S. Lewis. What factors cause a person to abandon faith and become an atheist? Which plays the dominant role in conversion: the intellect or the imagination? How do the books we read and the media we consume either strengthen or challenge our faith? Can the phrase "you are what you eat" apply to books and media, as well? Listen till the end to hear an announcement of the next Lutheran Ladies' Book Club pick: George MacDonald's classic fairy tale The Princess and the Goblin. Connect with the Lutheran Ladies on social media in The Lutheran Ladies' Lounge Facebook discussion group (facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge) and on Instagram @lutheranladieslounge. Follow Sarah (@hymnnerd), Rachel (@rachbomberger), Erin (@erinaltered), and Bri (@grrrzevske) on Instagram! Sign up for the Lutheran Ladies' Lounge monthly e-newsletter here, and email the Ladies at lutheranladies@kfuo.org.
In this excerpt from their December 9 book club recap episode, the Ladies announce their next pick for the Lutheran Ladies' Book Club: Joel Heck's From Atheism to Christianity: The Story of C. S. Lewis From the publisher: This is the story of how one of the world's most famous atheists became one of its most famous Christians. From Atheism to Christianity: The Story of C. S. Lewis is the spiritual homecoming story of Clive Staples Lewis, a careful and thoughtful scholar who spent fifteen years journeying the long road from atheism to theism and, eventually, to Christianity. Drawing from Lewis's own writings, as well as those he sought out during his quest for spiritual understanding, From Atheism to Christianity highlights the longing, reluctance, searching, and surrender that defined these years of Lewis's life and provides answers to the questions that surround this profound character: What attracted Lewis to atheism and eventually Christianity? How did he leave atheism behind? Why did his journey take fifteen years? Who influenced his thought during those years? What authors did he read, and whom did he interact with and confide in? Explore the most tumultuous and defining years of C. S. Lewis's life, gathering clues that reveal the meaning of life for contemporary atheists and theists—all from the perspective of one who knew both atheism and Christianity from the inside. Click to learn more about Marilynne Robinson's Gilead, to see a list of previous Lutheran Ladies' Book Club picks and runners up, or to revisit past online book club events in the Lutheran Ladies' Lounge Facebook group. Connect with the Lutheran Ladies on social media in The Lutheran Ladies' Lounge Facebook discussion group (facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge) and on Instagram @lutheranladieslounge. Follow Sarah (@hymnnerd), Rachel (@rachbomberger), Erin (@erinaltered), and Bri (@grrrzevske) on Instagram! Sign up for the Lutheran Ladies' Lounge monthly e-newsletter here, and email the Ladies at lutheranladies@kfuo.org.
In this Lutheran Ladies' Book Club recap episode, Rachel leads Sarah, Erin, and Bri in a wide-ranging discussion of Marilynne Robinson's Gilead: A Novel. How does the past shape the present and the future (whether or not it's remembered)? What does it look like to live with absolute commitment to a moral cause? Is it possible to love, forgive, and even bless an unrepentant prodigal? How can a story where nothing much happens keep readers riveted simply by the power of its voice and characters? Listen till the end to hear an announcement of the next Lutheran Ladies' Book Club pick: Joel Heck's From Atheism to Christianity: The Story of C.S. Lewis. Connect with the Lutheran Ladies on social media in The Lutheran Ladies' Lounge Facebook discussion group (facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge) and on Instagram @lutheranladieslounge. Follow Sarah (@hymnnerd), Rachel (@rachbomberger), Erin (@erinaltered), and Bri (@grrrzevske) on Instagram! Sign up for the Lutheran Ladies' Lounge monthly e-newsletter here, and email the Ladies at lutheranladies@kfuo.org.
IN THIS REPEAT - An interview with Joel Heck about No Ordinary People: 21 Friendships of C.S. Lewis. - - - - - - - While there are books related to Lewis that explore some of his friendships, none examine the wide range of these relationships like No Ordinary People: 21 Friendships of C.S. Lewis. The author, Dr. Joel Heck, recently spoke about this book that came out in late 2021 to William O'Flaherty. In this podcast hear Joel share from each of the sections, where he reveals interesting facts about the friendship. In the book, they are divided into three categories: Side-by-Side Friends, Opponents, But Friends, Co-Workers and Fellow Pilgrims. Some of the profiles are Janie Moore, Sister Penelope, Arthur C. Clarke, Alec Vidler, Stella Aldwinckle and Maureen Moore. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Purchase a copy of No Ordinary People (from Amazon) Purchase a copy of Socratic Digest Visit Joel Heck's Website (home of "Chronologically Lewis" Hear the interview about From Atheism to Christianity Hear the interview about Irrigating Deserts Other Useful Links: Knowing and Understanding C.S. Lewis YouTube CHANNEL Listen to All About Jack on iTunes Purchase C.S. Lewis Goes to Hell Visit ScrewtapeCompanion.com Visit EssentialCSLewis.com Purchase The Misquotable C.S. Lewis
IN THIS REPEAT: A chat with Dr. Joel Jeck about his book From Atheism to Christianity. C. S. Lewis is most known today as a famous Christian who wrote books like The Chronicles of Narnia and Mere Christianity. You may even know that before his conversion he struggled with NOT wanting to become a Christian. But how much do you know about that struggle? In this podcast interview, Dr. Joel D. Heck shares about his new title that is an insightful and easy to follow recount of Lewis' return to his earlier faith. The book is called From Atheism to Christianity: The Story of C. S. Lewis. It draws upon extensive research Heck has done and made available on his website. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Purchase From Atheism to Christianity Visit Joel Heck's Website Other Useful Links: Knowing and Understanding C.S. Lewis YouTube CHANNEL Listen to All About Jack on iTunes Purchase C.S. Lewis Goes to Hell Visit ScrewtapeCompanion.com Visit EssentialCSLewis.com Purchase The Misquotable C.S. Lewis
While there are books related to Lewis that explore some of his friendships, none examine the wide range of these relationships like No Ordinary People: 21 Friendships of C.S. Lewis. The author, Dr. Joel Heck, recently spoke about this book that came out in late 2021 to William O'Flaherty. In this podcast hear Joel share from each of the sections, where he reveals interesting facts about the friendship. In the book, they are divided into three categories: Side-by-Side Friends, Opponents, But Friends, Co-Workers and Fellow Pilgrims. Some of the profiles are Janie Moore, Sister Penelope, Arthur C. Clarke, Alec Vidler, Stella Aldwinckle and Maureen Moore. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Purchase a copy of No Ordinary People (from Amazon) Purchase a copy of Socratic Digest Visit Joel Heck's Website (home of "Chronologically Lewis" Hear the interview about From Atheism to Christianity Hear the interview about Irrigating Deserts Other Useful Links: Knowing and Understanding C.S. Lewis YouTube CHANNEL Listen to All About Jack on iTunes Purchase C.S. Lewis Goes to Hell Visit ScrewtapeCompanion.com Visit EssentialCSLewis.com Purchase The Misquotable C.S. Lewis
Dr. Joel Heck, professor of theology at Concordia University in Austin, TX joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Nehemiah 4. The building of the wall is well underway. The wall revealed the tensions from the surrounding countries (Samaria, Asdod, Amon, and Arab countries). Nehemiah continues to be a servant leader by identifying needs, coming to the LORD in prayer, and preparing others for the realities (setting up guards and providing weapons for the workers). All of the strategies, preparations, and organizational structure of the military had a foundational vision “Our God will fight for us.” Our LORD fights for you. We wrestle and battle evil each day with the Word as our weapon and knowing that our LORD has had the victory. “Lord God, help us to fight the good fight with our might because You are our strength and our right and you are all eternally. Lord help us. In Christ, Amen”
In this episode, Larry has a conversation with Joel Heck on how the life and writings of C.S. Lewis give us insight into living in difficult times. Lewis experienced many hardships in his life - the death of his mother when he was a young boy; serving in combat in World War I, including the loss of his close friend Paddy Moore and his own physical wounds; the death of his wife Joy, and more. Joel is a Professor at Concordia University Texas and his knowledge of Lewis's life and works will assist us as we work through our own difficult times. This Is Part 2 of a two-part Interview.
In this episode, Larry has a conversation with Joel Heck on how the life and writings of C.S. Lewis give us insight into living in difficult times. Lewis experienced many hardships in his life - the death of his mother when he was a young boy; serving in combat in World War I, including the loss of his close friend Paddy Moore and his own physical wounds; the death of his wife Joy, and more. Joel is a Professor at Concordia University Texas and his knowledge of Lewis's life and works will assist us as we work through our own difficult times. This Is Part 1 of a two-part Interview.
Rev. Dr. Joel Heck, Professor of Theology at Concordia University Texas and co-founder of the Society of Creation, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about why the age of the Earth matters, some different theories about the age of the Earth, and the upcoming Society of Creation Conference in June at the LCMS International Center in St. Louis. Read about this conference at blogs.lcms.org/2019/society-of-creation-to-host-conference-at-lcms-international-center and learn about the Society of Creation at societyofcreation.org and facebook.com/SocietyofCreation.
Rowan's journey into the Dark Womb of Accountancy, Fiona's tea time, and Solomon's anger at silly things slowly coming to a boil. The mystery surrounding January Olliander and Joel Heck begins to bare its threads. All this and more, here on Semiautomagic, Inc!
Larry talks with Dr. Heck, a C.S. Lewis Scholar at Concordia University in Austin, Texas, about Hobbits, J.R.R. Tolkien, Middle Earth, and the battle between good and evil.
Please visit: AllAboutJack.Podbean.com Many are reflecting on the fact that November 22, 2013 is the 50th anniversary of C.S. Lewis's death. The follow interview features three people I've had as a guest previously sharing their thoughts on several questions I asked them related to aspects of Lewis's works they've enjoyed and how his material has impacted their life. These guests are Dr. Joseph Pearce, Dr. Joel Heck and Kevin Belmonte. Listen to Bilbo's Journey (Interview with Dr. Joseph Pearce) Listen to C.S. Lewis Calendar and Socratic Digest (with Dr. Joel Heck) Listen to Irrigating Deserts (Interview with Dr. Joel Heck) Listen to "Period Criticism" with Kevin Belmonte (Essay Chat) The Vision of John Bunyan (pt. 1) with Kevin Belmonte (Essay Chat) The Vision of John Bunyan (pt. 2) with Kevin Belmonte (Essay Chat) Visit EssentialCSLewis.com
Please visit: AllAboutJack.Podbean.com A variety of resources about C.S. Lewis or his works exist. Some are more unique than others, like Visiting with C.S. Lewis: A Perpetual Calendar created by Dr. Joel Heck and a collection called Socratic Digest that the following interview explores. The first is a calendar good for any year and the latter contains all five volumes when Lewis was with the Oxford Socratic Club. Previously I spoke with Dr. Heck about his book Irrigating Deserts. Purchase Visiting with C.S. Lewis: A Perpertual Calendar Purchase Socratic Digest Visit Joel Heck's Website Visit EssentialCSLewis.com Listen to Interview about Irrigating Deserts
The Lutheran Inquisitor - #22
The Lutheran Inquisitor - #21
One of the more informative podcasts I listen to regularly is Issues Etc. Recently, they interviewed Joel Heck, who’s written a very inexpensive book entitled In the Beginning, God: Creation from God’s Perspective, which examines the questions surrounding the historicity and interpretation of Genesis. I...
In the spirit of the global nature of the Genesis study, we will kick off the study with a guest speaker, The Rev. Dr. Joel Heck, who will come to us live from Austin, TX.Dr. Heck will not actually be here in North Ridgeville, but rather streamed live from Concordia University, Austin. Dr. Heck will give a one-hour overview of the book, followed by a question and answer session.The Rev. Dr. Joel D. Heck teaches courses in Old Testament, New Testament, Reformation, and the life and writings of C. S. Lewis at Concordia University Texas. He holds the Doctor of Theology from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. He is the author or editor of ten books, most recently a textbook of introduction to the Old Testament for his classes at Concordia. He and his wife Cheryl have three grown children.