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Today we wrap up season 4 with a special episode about biblical community, joined by our best friends, Dane Rosenbaum and Grant Rhines!

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Finishing our journey through Exodus, we talk about the construction of the tabernacle, concluding with the glorious end to the book of Exodus in chapter 40.

In our 13th and final episode in the book of Exodus, we chat about Ex. 35-40:

• The Sabbath, again
• An abundance of freewill offerings
• An overview of chapters 36-37 with a focus on the cherubim & lampstand
• Looking at 38:21 — the records of the tabernacle
• “as the Lord had commanded in Moses” in ch. 39
• The focus on obedience, a direct contrast to ch. 32
• Is the end to Exodus odd? Are the golden calf idolatry and chapters 32-34 randomly thrown in the middle, or is the order here the correct order?
• 40:2 — when are these dates? When did everything happen and how long has it been?
• Israel’s joy in God’s presence
• Short season recap

Helpful Resources on Exodus:

• Exodus commentary by Douglas Stuart (intermediate/advanced)
• Exodus For You commentary by Tim Chester (devotional/introductory)
• Exodus commentary by Peter Enns (intermediate)
• The God Who Makes Himself Known: The Missionary Heart of the Book of Exodus (W. Ross Blackburn) — see episode #70 for our interview w/ Dr. Blackburn!

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Continuing our journey through Exodus, in today’s episode we jump into the well-known story in which Israel builds a golden calf—and what follows. Exodus 32-34 is a section of the book that is actually central to understanding who God is and the story of the entire Old Testament.

In our 12th episode in the book of Exodus, we chat about Ex. 32-34:

• Taking a turn from Ex. 1-31
• Idol/god, idols/gods: is the golden calf meant to be a separate god or (still sinfully) a physical representation of Yahweh?
• A freewill offering for idolatry
• The significance of a calf
• Syncretism & how bad theology leads to immorality + bad ethics
• Moses’ intercession: the content & efficacy
• Moses appeals to God’s glory & character
• False worship & Aaron’s bad leadership
• Moses’ offer—substitutionary atonement
• The true blessing for Israel: God’s presence going with them
• The glory of Yahweh: His goodness & name
• The importance of 34:6-7
• Covenant renewal & God’s jealousy
• The fading glow on Moses’ face & 2 Cor. 3

Join us this season for a journey through Exodus (every Monday) and some incredible interview guests (every other Thursday).

Helpful Resources on Exodus:

• Exodus commentary by Douglas Stuart (intermediate/advanced)
• Exodus For You commentary by Tim Chester (devotional/introductory)
• Exodus commentary by Peter Enns (intermediate)
• The God Who Makes Himself Known: The Missionary Heart of the Book of Exodus (W. Ross Blackburn) — see episode #70 for our interview w/ Dr. Blackburn!

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In today’s episode we dive into another often-overlooked section of Exodus in which the Lord provides instructions for Israel’s priests—mediators before God on behalf of the people. We close with chapter 31, where there is an outpouring of the Spirit for the work to be done and more words from the Lord on the Sabbath.

** We apologize for some audio quality issues.

In our 11th episode in the book of Exodus, we chat about Ex. 28-31:

• The priests’ garments & the ephod
• Connections with the material & colors seen in the tabernacle
• The breastpiece of 28:15-30
• The Urim & Thummim
• Israel represented by the priest
• The consecration of the priests—cleansing, anointing, offerings
• Suggestion for Bible reading: connect the offerings to the NT!
• Seven days symbolism (29:30, 35)
• The holiness of God & the priests
• The entire point summarized in 29:43-46—God dwelling with His people
• The altar, tax, oil, & incense
• Oholiab & Bezalel—the giving of the Spirit
• The Sabbath

Join us this season for a journey through Exodus (every Monday) and some incredible interview guests (every other Thursday).

Helpful Resources on Exodus:

• Exodus commentary by Douglas Stuart (intermediate/advanced)
• Exodus For You commentary by Tim Chester (devotional/introductory)
• Exodus commentary by Peter Enns (intermediate)
• The God Who Makes Himself Known: The Missionary Heart of the Book of Exodus (W. Ross Blackburn) — see episode #70 for our interview w/ Dr. Blackburn!

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Perhaps our most unique episode?! Today’s interview is with David Mathis, who is the executive editor for desiringGod.org, a pastor at Cities Church, and an author. We talk to David about how to biblically approach our consumption of caffeine and sugar—based on two articles he has written:

God Caffeinated His World: Coffee, Tea, and Soda to the Glory of Christ

What is Sweeter Than Honey? A Little Theology of Sugar

David’s Recommended Resources:

• Donald Macleod, The Person of Christ
• Maximus the Confessor (such as On the Cosmic Mystery of Jesus Christ)

Other Radically Normal interviews:

• Bearing God’s Name w/ Dr. Carmen Imes (#91)

• The Book of Revelation w/ Dr. Tom Schreiner (#87)

• On Tour w/ Caroline Cobb (#84)

• Union with Christ w/ Kyle Worley (#81)
• Trading Hustle and Hurry for the Goodness of Limits w/ Dr. Ashley Hales (#76)
• The Importance of Deuteronomy w/ Dr. Kyong-Jin Lee (#73)
• The Missionary Heart of the Book of Exodus w/ Dr. W. Ross Blackburn (#70)
• The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self w/ Dr. Carl Trueman (#67)
• Religious Liberty for All w/ Dr. Andrew Walker (#64)
• Freedom from Sin w/ John Elmore (#61)
• God’s Glory Above the Clouds w/ Captain Dan Griffin (#53)
• Hebrews 11 & Working to God’s Glory w/ Trillia Newbell (#38)
• Courage, Integrity & the Future w/ Dr. Russell Moore (#32)
• Apologetics & Theology w/ Dr. Gavin Ortlund (#26)
• The Ascension of Christ w/ Dr. Patrick Schreiner (#23)
• Interview w/ Pastor Tommy Nelson (#14)
• Interview w/ College Pastor Nate Hilgenkamp (#12)
• Interview w/ OU Baseball Coach Britt Bonneau (#4)

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In today’s episode we dive into an often-overlooked section of Exodus in which the Lord provides instructions for Israel to build the tabernacle—where God will dwell amongst His people.

In our tenth episode in the book of Exodus, we chat about Ex. 25-27:

• A willingness to give & the use of riches from Egypt
• Episode #44 on God’s presence
• The tabernacle as a new Eden
• The ark of the covenant & the holiness of God
• The mercy seat—integral to the sacrifices & Lev. 16
• The cherubim “gazing” toward the mercy seat
• The table & the lampstand + symbolism: the tree of life
• The curtains & the framing of the tabernacle
• A potential connection between our text here & Rev. 18:16
• Andrei’s investigation into acacia wood
• The cherubim “guarding” the way into the presence of God
• A change in substance (to bronze) as we move away from the Most Holy Place
• The bronze altar & Yahweh’s camp in the midst of the people
• The courtyard & the hangings around the enclosure
• The oil & the light: Yahweh is always present & reigning

Join us this season for a journey through Exodus (every Monday) and some incredible interview guests (every other Thursday).

Helpful Resources on Exodus:

• Exodus commentary by Douglas Stuart (intermediate/advanced)
• Exodus For You commentary by Tim Chester (devotional/introductory)
• Exodus commentary by Peter Enns (intermediate)
• The God Who Makes Himself Known: The Missionary Heart of the Book of Exodus (W. Ross Blackburn) — see episode #70 for our interview w/ Dr. Blackburn!

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In today’s episode we dive into a very important part of the book of Exodus: the arrival at Mt. Sinai, the giving of the Law, and the confirmation of the covenant. We highly recommend listening to this episode along with the interview that released this past Thursday with Dr. Carmen Imes about the law and the command to not bear God’s name in vain.

In our ninth episode in the book of Exodus, we chat about Ex. 19-24:

• Arrival at Mt. Sinai
• Focusing on some of the most important verses in the Bible (19:4-6)
• Recommended resources: God’s Kingdom Through God’s Covenants: A Concise Biblical Theology & Ten Words to Live By: Delighting in and Doing What God Commands
• The people before God at the mountain
• Consecration & holiness
• How the Commandments begin: a reminder of who Yahweh is
• Seeing the impulse of God’s heart in the Second Commandment
• Walking through each of the Ten Commandments
• Proper fear of God
• The Book of the Covenant (20:22-23:19) as an exposition of the Ten Commandments
• Overview of each section of chapters 21-23
• The presence of the Lord + the promise of the Land
• The Mosaic covenant & the importance of blood
• The blood joining the covenant partners: Yahweh & the people

Join us this season for a journey through Exodus (every Monday) and some incredible interview guests (every other Thursday).

Helpful Resources on Exodus:

• Exodus commentary by Douglas Stuart (intermediate/advanced)
• Exodus For You commentary by Tim Chester (devotional/introductory)
• Exodus commentary by Peter Enns (intermediate)
• The God Who Makes Himself Known: The Missionary Heart of the Book of Exodus (W. Ross Blackburn) — see episode #70 for our interview w/ Dr. Blackburn!

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Today’s interview is with Dr. Carmen Imes, who is the Associate Professor of Old Testament at Biola University in La Mirada, CA. We talk to her about her excellent book, Bearing God's Name: Why Sinai Still Matters. We discuss what the command means when it says, “You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain” (Ex. 20:7), and more broadly the role of the law in general. What does it mean to “bear” or “take” God’s name in vain? How is the law actually missional for Israel being a light to the nations? How is the law applicable to believers today under the new covenant? We discuss these important questions and many more. We hope you enjoy this conversation as an addition to our time in Exodus this fall and winter. This interview also fits with the episode releasing this coming Monday on Ex. 19-24!

Dr. Imes’ Recommended Resources:

• Andrew Peterson’s music & books

Other Radically Normal interviews:

• The Book of Revelation w/ Dr. Tom Schreiner (#87)

• On Tour w/ Caroline Cobb (#84)

• Union with Christ w/ Kyle Worley (#81)
• Trading Hustle and Hurry for the Goodness of Limits w/ Dr. Ashley Hales (#76)
• The Importance of Deuteronomy w/ Dr. Kyong-Jin Lee (#73)
• The Missionary Heart of the Book of Exodus w/ Dr. W. Ross Blackburn (#70)
• The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self w/ Dr. Carl Trueman (#67)
• Religious Liberty for All w/ Dr. Andrew Walker (#64)
• Freedom from Sin w/ John Elmore (#61)
• God’s Glory Above the Clouds w/ Captain Dan Griffin (#53)
• Hebrews 11 & Working to God’s Glory w/ Trillia Newbell (#38)
• Courage, Integrity & the Future w/ Dr. Russell Moore (#32)
• Apologetics & Theology w/ Dr. Gavin Ortlund (#26)
• The Ascension of Christ w/ Dr. Patrick Schreiner (#23)
• Interview w/ Pastor Tommy Nelson (#14)
• Interview w/ College Pastor Nate Hilgenkamp (#12)
• Interview w/ OU Baseball Coach Britt Bonneau (#4)

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In our eighth episode in the book of Exodus, we chat about Ex. 17:8-18:27:

• The important question & disagreement: is Christmas music okay before Thanksgiving?
• Joshua appears—a key figure for later
• Again: the significance of the staff
• Amalek, part of Esau’s line—looking back to Genesis
• The focus on obedience
• The emphasis on the passage: Yahweh on Israel’s side
• Douglas Stuart: “This verse does not teach the efficacy of prayer without ceasing but rather the fact that Israelite holy war was God’s war.”
• The role of memory
• Comparing Amalek with Jethro—who is Jethro?
• Jethro as an example of the proper response to God
• A reminder for our evangelism
• The wisdom from Jethro
• A multitude of people knowing the laws & having wisdom
• Connections to the NT qualifications for elders

Join us this season for a journey through Exodus (every Monday) and some incredible interview guests (every other Thursday).

Helpful Resources on Exodus:

• Exodus commentary by Douglas Stuart (intermediate/advanced)
• Exodus For You commentary by Tim Chester (devotional/introductory)
• Exodus commentary by Peter Enns (intermediate)
• The God Who Makes Himself Known: The Missionary Heart of the Book of Exodus (W. Ross Blackburn) — see episode #70 for our interview w/ Dr. Blackburn!

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In our seventh episode in the book of Exodus, we chat about Ex. 15:22-17:7, a section of the book featuring a recurring theme: the disobedience and complaints of Israel prior to a battle, a meal, and the arrival at Mt. Sinai (chs. 17-19).

Today’s conversation:

• Remembering the exodus event
• Three days into the wilderness—what happens?
• The theme of water in the book, carried into 15:22-25
• Forgetfulness of Yahweh’s Lordship
• 12 springs of water & 70 palm trees—potentially symbolic in addition to being historical
• The difference between a test & a temptation
• The grumbling of the people & the provision of the manna + quail
• How no collection on the 7th day points to the rest for the land & the Year of Jubilee in Lev. 25
• How it may be difficult for us today to trust in the Lord for provision & feel dependence on Him daily
• How observing the Sabbath helps us grow in an identity rooted not in our performance but rather in the One who rested on the 7th day
• Israel begins to test Yahweh—a reversal
• 1 Cor. 10—Christ as the Rock here in Ex. 17

• Grace in Ex. 17

• NOTE: While we would typically be releasing an interview this upcoming Thursday, it will be Thanksgiving! So, the interview scheduled for this week will release next Thursday. Have a great holiday!

Helpful Resources on Exodus:

• Exodus commentary by Douglas Stuart (intermediate/advanced)
• Exodus For You commentary by Tim Chester (devotional/introductory)
• Exodus commentary by Peter Enns (intermediate)
• The God Who Makes Himself Known: The Missionary Heart of the Book of Exodus (W. Ross Blackburn) — see episode #70 for our interview w/ Dr. Blackburn!

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In our sixth episode in the book of Exodus, we chat about Ex. 14:1-15:21 as Yahweh triumphs over the Egyptians and then Israel sings in response to God delivering His people.

Today’s conversation:

• Geography at the beginning of ch. 14
• The exodus as a founding story for Israel
• Yahweh reiterating His purpose in the exodus event
• Israel’s complaining, looking forward and backward in the story
• God as Deliverer & the hope/confidence available to us
• The angel of the Lord & the fire: markers on the narrative
• Death by water: a reversal
• Singing as a regular practice for God’s people
• The attributes of God in the song
• Yahweh as God of the generations
• God’s anger against evil is inherent to His majesty (Douglas Stuart)
• The “gods” — what should we think of that? For more on a view that Michael briefly explains, see this short video from the BibleProject or Michael Heiser’s book The Unseen Realm
• The importance of the nations referenced in the song
• Miriam & the song

Join us this season for a journey through Exodus (every Monday) and incredible interview guests (every other Thursday).

Helpful Resources on Exodus:

• Exodus commentary by Douglas Stuart (intermediate/advanced)
• Exodus For You commentary by Tim Chester (devotional/introductory)
• Exodus commentary by Peter Enns (intermediate)
• The God Who Makes Himself Known: The Missionary Heart of the Book of Exodus (W. Ross Blackburn) — see episode #70 for our interview w/ Dr. Blackburn!

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Today’s interview is with Dr. Tom Schreiner, the James Buchanan Harrison Professor of New Testament Interpretation and Professor of Biblical Theology at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Schreiner has written a ton of books, including several we love, including his Romans commentary and biblical theology. While Dr. Schreiner has done lots of work in Paul’s letters and elsewhere in the NT, we talk to him about the book of Revelation! He has already written a short commentary on Revelation and has a forthcoming book on the topic—but he is working on a longer commentary on Revelation as well. Here we talk about:

• The central theme of the book of Revelation
• The biggest mistakes people make when they come to read Revelation
• The most important Old Testament books for understanding Revelation
• Some of the hiccups with reading the book “literally”
• Reading the symbols & numbers in Revelation: 7; 12; 144,000
• Revelation as apocalyptic & prophecy
• How Satan parodies God, such as with the “false trinity”
• How Satan deceives today
• Schreiner’s process for writing commentaries
• If God could give Dr. Schreiner one clarification on the book of Revelation, what would it be?
• New creation millennialism

Terms/Ideas Referenced:

• Amillennialism: the 1,000 years of Rev. 20 are symbolic of right now, the “church age,” and at the end of this symbolic millennium, Jesus’ second coming will occur—in sum, the millennium has been realized and we live in it now
• Premillennialism: Christ’s second coming is before ('pre') the millennium; then Jesus will reign on the earth for a 1,000-yr. period (typically, but not always, a literal 1,000 yrs. in this view)
• Historic premillennialism: “historic” because many early in the church held this view—Jesus returns prior to a millennium on the earth, but after any period of “tribulation” in the present or future ("posttribulational")
• Dispensational premillennialism: still premillennial, but often with the emphasis on a future (usually 7-yr.) tribulation and also emphasizing God having future plans for Israel not fulfilled in the church (a "pretribulational" rapture of the church in this view)
• New creation millennialism: in another’s words, “the thousand years of Revelation 20:1-10 begins at the glorious, world-shattering coming of Jesus Christ and has the new creation as its setting”

Recommended Resources from Dr. Schreiner

• 40 Questions About the End Times (Schnabel)
• Beale’s shorter commentary
• Jim Hamilton’s commentary
• The Triumph of the Lamb (Johnson)
• Stephen Smalley’s commentary
• Koester’s commentary
• Breaking the Code (Metzger)
• Anything by John Frame

Other Radically Normal interviews:

• On Tour w/ Caroline Cobb (#84)
• Union with Christ w/ Kyle Worley (#81)
• Trading Hustle and Hurry for the Goodness of Limits w/ Dr. Ashley Hales (#76)
• The Importance of Deuteronomy w/ Dr. Kyong-Jin Lee (#73)
• The Missionary Heart of the Book of Exodus w/ Dr. W. Ross Blackburn (#70)
• The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self w/ Dr. Carl Trueman (#67)
• Religious Liberty for All w/ Dr. Andrew Walker (#64)
• Freedom from Sin w/ John Elmore (#61)
• God’s Glory Above the Clouds w/ Captain Dan Griffin (#53)
• Hebrews 11 & Working to God’s Glory w/ Trillia Newbell (#38)
• Courage, Integrity & the Future w/ Dr. Russell Moore (#32)
• Apologetics & Theology w/ Dr. Gavin Ortlund (#26)
• The Ascension of Christ w/ Dr. Patrick Schreiner (#23)
• Interview w/ Pastor Tommy Nelson (#14)
• Interview w/ College Pastor Nate Hilgenkamp (#12)
• Interview w/ OU Baseball Coach Britt Bonneau (#4)

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In our fifth episode in the book of Exodus, we chat about Ex. 11-13 as the plagues conclude and God institutes feasts and practices for His people.

Today’s conversation:

• The threat & playing out of the final plague
• Yahweh: set apart; Israel: set apart
• Allegiance: there’s only two sides
• Who is crying out now? From 3:7 to 11:6
• The key word: “remember”
• Passover, Feast of Booths, Pentecost
• Feast of Unleavened Bread
• The Lord’s Supper today as a Passover meal
• Learning church history as an act of remembrance
• The exodus
• Connections between Exodus & Revelation: the mark of the beast vs. how God marks His people
• The bones of Joseph
• The pillars of cloud & fire

Join us this season for a journey through Exodus (every Monday) and some incredible interview guests (every other Thursday).

Helpful Resources on Exodus:

• Exodus commentary by Douglas Stuart (intermediate/advanced)
• Exodus For You commentary by Tim Chester (devotional/introductory)
• Exodus commentary by Peter Enns (intermediate)
• The God Who Makes Himself Known: The Missionary Heart of the Book of Exodus (W. Ross Blackburn) — see episode #70 for our interview w/ Dr. Blackburn!

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In our fourth episode in the book of Exodus, we chat about Ex. 7-10—the highest amount of chapters we’ve ever covered in a single Radically Normal episode!

Today’s conversation:

• The significance of “the Egyptians shall know that I am the Lord”
• A different, helpful view of miracles in Exodus & the Gospels
• Creation & de-creation themes in Exodus & Revelation
• Patterns amongst the plagues
• God’s people set apart from Egypt
• The tables are turned: the Nile is now a problem for the Egyptians
• Connections between the Egyptians gods & the plagues
• Pharaoh’s false repentance—& how we’re the same with sin
• What does it mean that God hardened Pharaoh’s heart? (also see episode #35 for a deep dive on God’s sovereignty & predestination!)
• The importance of 9:14-16—what is the ultimate purpose of the plagues?
• The past helps God’s people walk in the present
• The breadth of the plagues
• Connections between the 9th plague & the Crucifixion

Join us this season for a journey through Exodus (every Monday) and some incredible interview guests (every other Thursday).

Helpful Resources on Exodus:

• Exodus commentary by Douglas Stuart (intermediate/advanced)
• Exodus For You commentary by Tim Chester (devotional/introductory)
• Exodus commentary by Peter Enns (intermediate)
• The God Who Makes Himself Known: The Missionary Heart of the Book of Exodus (W. Ross Blackburn) — see episode #70 for our interview w/ Dr. Blackburn!

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Today’s interview features our first artist on the podcast, and we had a blast. We talked to singer-songwriter Caroline Cobb, who just released a new album, A King & His Kindness—available wherever you listen to music. Caroline talks to us about:

• her new album
• how music helps up remember and rehearse God’s story
• her accomplished goal of writing a song on every book of the Bible in one year (!)
• worshipping with a joyful heart while discerning for biblical lyrics
• emotion in worship
• how music uniquely shapes us as God’s people

…and more! We loved talking to Caroline and hope you also enjoy the interview. For more, check out her site at carolinecobb.com.

Recommended Resources from Caroline:

• Dane Ortlund, Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers
• Resources/music from Andrew Peterson and Sandra McCracken

Other Radically Normal interviews:

• Union with Christ w/ Kyle Worley (#82)
• Trading Hustle and Hurry for the Goodness of Limits w/ Dr. Ashley Hales (#76)
• The Importance of Deuteronomy w/ Dr. Kyong-Jin Lee (#73)
• The Missionary Heart of the Book of Exodus w/ Dr. W. Ross Blackburn (#70)
• The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self w/ Dr. Carl Trueman (#67)
• Religious Liberty for All w/ Dr. Andrew Walker (#64)
• Freedom from Sin w/ John Elmore (#61)
• God’s Glory Above the Clouds w/ Captain Dan Griffin (#53)
• Hebrews 11 & Working to God’s Glory w/ Trillia Newbell (#38)
• Courage, Integrity & the Future w/ Dr. Russell Moore (#32)
• Apologetics & Theology w/ Dr. Gavin Ortlund (#26)
• The Ascension of Christ w/ Dr. Patrick Schreiner (#23)
• Interview w/ Pastor Tommy Nelson (#14)
• Interview w/ College Pastor Nate Hilgenkamp (#12)
• Interview w/ OU Baseball Coach Britt Bonneau (#4)

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In our third episode in the book of Exodus, we chat about Ex. 5-6. If you make your way to the end of the episode, here’s an update: Andrei is not currently 3-0 in fantasy football. He is 4-2, and he is in third place in the league.

Today’s conversation:

• Pharaoh’s response to the words of God through Aaron and Moses
• Properly thinking about the popular “let my people go” phrase
• “I am the Lord” in the rest of the book of Exodus
• An even harder work burden on the Israelites
• Rivalry between two authorities: God and Pharaoh—a theme throughout Scripture; the seed of the serpent
• Who will Israel “serve”?
• God’s way to comfort: a reminder of Israel’s past—the forefathers
• Another theme for the entire Bible: the kinsman-redeemer
• What does it mean that God did not make Himself known to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob by His name (6:3)?
• The Lord is the One who delivers
• An important genealogy (and Douglas Stuart’s 7 purposes)

Join us this season for a journey through Exodus (every Monday) and some incredible interview guests (every other Thursday).

Helpful Resources on Exodus:

• Exodus commentary by Douglas Stuart (intermediate/advanced)
• Exodus For You commentary by Tim Chester (devotional/introductory)
• Exodus commentary by Peter Enns (intermediate)
• The God Who Makes Himself Known: The Missionary Heart of the Book of Exodus (W. Ross Blackburn) — see episode #70 for our interview w/ Dr. Blackburn!

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In our second episode in the book of Exodus, we chat about Ex. 3-4:

• The story of the burning bush: the holiness of God & the significance of the fire
• The transcendence & immanence of God
• Moses’ many doubts
• God’s way of reassurance: His presence
• “I Am Who I Am” & covenantal language
• The staff & the serpent
• Connections to Genesis & Leviticus
• Aaron joins the party
• An early look at Pharaoh’s heart & the plagues
• Israel as the firstborn son: Israel as a new Adam & Jesus as the true firstborn
• The oddest part of the entire book? 4:24-26

Join us this season for a journey through Exodus (every Monday) and some incredible interview guests (every other Thursday).

Helpful Resources on Exodus:

• Exodus commentary by Douglas Stuart (intermediate/advanced)
• Exodus For You commentary by Tim Chester (devotional/introductory)
• Exodus commentary by Peter Enns (intermediate)
• The God Who Makes Himself Known: The Missionary Heart of the Book of Exodus (W. Ross Blackburn) — see episode #70 for our interview w/ Dr. Blackburn!

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“Union with Christ, our participation in Christ, means that we have been given a new identity that doesn’t just save us from what was. It invites us into what could be. It becomes the grounds of our sanctification and our pursuit of holiness.”

Today’s interview is with Kyle Worley, Lead Pastor and Church Planter of Mosaic Church in Richardson, TX and co-host of the Knowing Faith podcast. He graciously talks to us about the doctrine of union with Christ, a foundational reality of the Christian life.

Union with Christ definitions:

• “The intimate, vital, and spiritual union between Christ and His people, in virtue of which He is the source of their life and strength, of their blessedness and salvation.” (Louis Berkhof)
• Kyle’s baseline definition: “Christians, God’s covenant people, are in Christ Jesus.”

Verses on this topic (in episode): Jn. 17; Rom. 5; 6:4-5; Gal. 2:20; Eph. 1:3-14; Heb. 10:14; also covenant language in the OT: Gen. 12; 15; 17; 22; Ex. 20-34; Deuteronomy; etc.

Recommended Resources from Kyle:

• Michael Reeves, Rejoicing in Christ
• John Calvin, Institutes of the Christian Religion
• Herman Bavinck, Reformed Dogmatics
• Constantine Campbell, Paul and Union with Christ: An Exegetical and Theological Study
• Todd Billings, Union with Christ: Reframing Theology and Ministry for the Church
• Julie Canlis, Calvin’s Ladder: A Spiritual Theology of Ascent and Ascension
• Grant Macaskill, Union with Christ in the New Testament
• Grant Macaskill, Living in Union with Christ: Paul’s Gospel and Christian Moral Identity

Other Radically Normal interviews:

• Trading Hustle and Hurry for the Goodness of Limits w/ Dr. Ashley Hales (#76)
• The Importance of Deuteronomy w/ Dr. Kyong-Jin Lee (#73)
• The Missionary Heart of the Book of Exodus w/ Dr. W. Ross Blackburn (#70)
• The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self w/ Dr. Carl Trueman (#67)
• Religious Liberty for All w/ Dr. Andrew Walker (#64)
• Freedom from Sin w/ John Elmore (#61)
• God’s Glory Above the Clouds w/ Captain Dan Griffin (#53)
• Hebrews 11 & Working to God’s Glory w/ Trillia Newbell (#38)
• Courage, Integrity & the Future w/ Dr. Russell Moore (#32)
• Apologetics & Theology w/ Dr. Gavin Ortlund (#26)
• The Ascension of Christ w/ Dr. Patrick Schreiner (#23)
• Interview w/ Pastor Tommy Nelson (#14)
• Interview w/ College Pastor Nate Hilgenkamp (#12)
• Interview w/ OU Baseball Coach Britt Bonneau (#4)

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The beginning of season 4! In today’s episode we introduce the book of Exodus and discuss the first two chapters of the book:

• threads between Genesis and Exodus: it’s one story
• the fruitful multiplication of God’s people in Egypt
• Pharaoh who fears man and the midwives who fear God
• the saving of Moses’ life
• how Moses and Noah were both on an ark
• Moses growing up
• how Moses killing the Egyptian was not a sin
• Moses, Elijah, and Jesus all in the wilderness
• Moses’ life foreshadowing Israel’s story later in Exodus
• God’s covenant faithfulness

Join us this season for a journey through Exodus (every Monday) and some incredible interview guests (every other Thursday).

References

• Episode on Genesis w/ Rob Snyder — see episode #16

Helpful Resources on Exodus:

• Exodus commentary by Douglas Stuart (intermediate/advanced)
• Exodus For You commentary by Tim Chester (devotional/introductory)
• Exodus commentary by Peter Enns (intermediate)
• The God Who Makes Himself Known: The Missionary Heart of the Book of Exodus (W. Ross Blackburn) — see episode #70 for our interview w/ Dr. Blackburn!

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In this episode we discuss 2 Cor. 13 to wrap up season 3! Thank you for listening, and we look forward to being back to jump into the book of Exodus.

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In this episode we discuss 2 Cor. 12, a chapter in the book of 2 Corinthians that is rather well-known for its strong emphasis on Christ’s power being displayed through our weakness. In addition to this theme, we also talk about Paul’s vision, “boasting,” and conflict with his flesh.

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In this episode we discuss 2 Cor. 11, the longest chapter in the book of 2 Corinthians. In addition to understanding the foolish boasting discussed, we hope that you are encouraged by the Scripture and our conversation to push forward in the fight against darkness and be willing to endure risk and hardship for the spread of the gospel.

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Today’s interview is with author, speaker, and podcast host Dr. Ashley Hales. She talks to us about how placing limits on our lives actually increases our freedom, the role of limiting social media in placing limits, differentiating between biblical rest and unbiblical laziness, and God’s vision for community.

Her forthcoming book, A Spacious Life: Trading Hustle and Hurry for the Goodness of Limits, releases this September — check it out!

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In today’s episode we continue our weekly time in 2 Corinthians, looking at chapter 10. Chapter 10 is a pivotal chapter in 2 Corinthians as we get a transition from themes of reconciliation and unity to confrontation.

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Today we discuss 2 Cor. 9, diving into generosity, willingness to give, God’s provision, and how thanksgiving to God brings glory to God.

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Today’s interview is with Dr. Kyong-Jin Lee, who is Associate Professor of Old Testament Studies at Fuller Seminary in Pasadena, CA. Dr. Lee talks to us about why Deuteronomy is so important for understanding the rest of the Old Testament, Israel’s relationship with other nations as they show God’s glory to the world, the theme of covenant, and seeing God’s law as a blessing rather than as a barrier or limitation. The entire conversation made Deuteronomy feel immensely practical, helpful, and fruitful for God’s people. We hope you enjoy the conversation!

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In today’s episode we continue our Monday series through 2 Corinthians, looking at the generosity of the Macedonians, the gospel and its implications for our giving, and integrity amongst the people of God.

Scripture referenced outside of 2 Corinthians:

• Ex. 16:18
• 1 Cor. 12
• Gal. 1:10
• Eph. 1-2
• Phil. 2:5-11

Article referenced:

• John Piper, Love Is the Overflow of Joy in God

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In our 71st episode today, we jump into 2 Cor. 7 and discuss holiness, godly grief vs. worldly grief, Paul’s “letter of tears,” and more.

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Today’s interview is with Dr. W. Ross Blackburn, who serves as the rector of Christ the King, an Anglican fellowship in North Carolina. We talk to him about how the book of Exodus, from beginning to end, has a missionary heart for God’s glory among the nations, based on Dr. Blackburn’s book The God Who Makes Himself Known: The Missionary Heart of the Book of Exodus. Listen to see how the exodus from Egypt, Israel’s time in the wilderness, their time at Sinai, the giving of the law, the golden calf, and the building of the tabernacle all fit into this one theme! He additionally provides considerable insight into why the Old Testament is so important for Christians today.

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Today’s title is a reference to episode #8, where we discussed five frequently misinterpreted Bible verses. Today is part 2 in light of a new misinterpreted verse we discuss, 6:14, which includes, “Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers.” Also, if you haven’t listened yet and are interested in learning about other misinterpreted verses, go check out that earlier episode from last July!

In this episode we dive into Paul’s continuation of themes from 5:11-21, his ministry and its fruit, and the emphasis on proper allegiance to Christ. However, most importantly, we discuss how 6:14 is misinterpreted by many Christians as it pertains to dating and marriage and also how (and why) Paul incorporates OT books such as Exodus, Leviticus, Deuteronomy, Isaiah, and Ezekiel into this chapter.

Passages, topics, & resources mentioned:

• Ex. 29:45-46
• Lev. 26:11-12
• Deut. 32
• 2 Sam. 7:14
• Isa. 49:8; 52:11
• Ezek. 20:34; 37:27
• 1 Cor. 8-9
• 2 Cor. 4; 5:11-21

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Today in 2 Cor. 5, after a brief conversation about the concept of purgatory, we discuss being clothed with Christ, the Judgment Seat of Christ, being a new creation, and living as ministers of reconciliation for God’s glory among all peoples.

Passages, topics, & resources mentioned:

• Ex. 32:30-34; 34:29-35
• Prov. 1:7
• Isa. 1:18
• Matt. 28:18-20
• Acts 1:8
• 1 Cor. 1
• 2 Cor. 3-4
• Eph. 1:7
• Heb. 12:29
• Rev. 21-22
• Secret Church
• John Calvin’s 2 Corinthians commentary

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Today’s interview is with Dr. Carl Trueman about his recent book The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self: Cultural Amnesia, Expressive Individualism, and the Road to Sexual Revolution, a book of remarkable insight that shows the philosophical progression over the last several hundred years that has led to where we currently are with psychological identities, individualism, and the sexual revolution. As we (Michael writing here) interviewed Dr. Trueman, Andrei typed to me, “he’s too smart.” Andrei is right about Dr. Trueman’s insight, and we are also thankful for his comments on how Christians can respond to this cultural moment.

Also mentioned in the episode:

• J.I. Packer — his books can be found here, and we recommend beginning with Knowing God

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Today we discuss 2 Cor. 4, in which we see continued themes from chapter three, Paul’s understanding of the gospel and new creation in relationship to Satan, a call to proclaim the gospel, and an eternal perspective.

Passages, topics, & resources mentioned:

• Gen. 1:1-4
• Ps. 67:1-5
• Isa. 52-53
• Matt. 28:18-20
• Rom. 10:14-15
• 1 Cor. 1, 15
• 2 Cor. 3
• Phil. 1:29
• 1 Thess. 2
• 1 Pet. 5:8
• Rev. 12, 19-22
• J.D. Greear, What Are You Going to Do with Your Life?

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In today’s discussion of 2 Cor. 3, we focus on Paul seeing the new covenant as a reality in the Corinthian Christians and our unveiled experience of God’s glory in comparison to Moses and the Israelites.

Questions discussed:

• What are the “letters of recommendation” early in the passage?
• How does Paul connect passages in Jeremiah and Ezekiel to the Corinthian believers to defend his ministry?
• How does Paul view the law in relationship to grace and the gospel?
• What is the difference between the veil of Moses and the removed veil for those in Christ?
• What does it mean to behold the glory of the Lord with “unveiled face” (v. 18)?
• How does 3:18 connect to the ancient yet ongoing conversation about theosis and deification? (resource given below)

Passages, topics, & resources mentioned:

• Ex. 34
• Deut. 5:33
• Ps. 19:7-10
• Jer. 31:31-34
• Ezek. 36:26-27
• 1 Cor. 6:15-20
• 2 Pet. 1:4
• Jen Wilkin, Ten Words to Live By: Delighting in and Doing What God Commands
• Peter Gentry and Stephen Wellum, God's Kingdom through God's Covenants: A Concise Biblical Theology
• On Michael Gorman’s “resurrectional cruciformity,” see Participating in Christ: Explorations in Paul's Theology and Spirituality
• Theosis & deification (for more, see this article by Robert Rakestraw)
• Andrei quotes from Paul Barnett’s The Message of 2 Corinthians

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Our second interview of season 3 is with Dr. Andrew Walker, Associate Professor of Christian Ethics and Apologetics and the Associate Dean of the School of Theology at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is also a fellow at the Ethics & Public Policy Center. Today we talk to him about his forthcoming book Liberty for All: Defending Everyone's Religious Freedom in a Pluralistic Age, which releases on May 4th. In this interview we discuss why Christians should defend the religious liberty of all people, freedom of conscience, how the reign of Christ informs religious liberty and the church’s mission, and more.

Also mentioned in this episode:

• Andrew Walker article, “Embattled on All Sides, Does Religious Liberty Have a Future?”
• Resources by Robert P. George — his books can be found here

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Today’s episode is a dive into 2 Cor. 2, and we discuss Paul’s heart for Corinth, who the unnamed man in vv. 5-8 may or may not be, church discipline, and more.

Resource mentioned:

• Jonathan Leeman article, A Church Discipline Primer

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Today we dive into the book of 2 Corinthians, looking at chapter 1, from Paul’s introduction and greeting to his words on God’s promises and the integrity of his ministry.

If you are looking for more resources on the fulfillment of God’s promises in the New Testament (in light of the brief conversation about dispensationalism), here are a few:

• Article: Is There a Future for Israel? (Russell Moore)
• Article: Hermeneutics: New Testament Priority (Tom Hicks)
• Book: The Presence of the Future: The Eschatology of Biblical Realism (George Eldon Ladd)
• Book: A Theology of the New Testament (George Eldon Ladd)

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Our first interview of season 3 is with John Elmore, and he provides us with an insightful and convicting look into freedom from sin and addiction. John Elmore is the Director of Pastoral Care and the Re:generation program at Watermark Community Church in Dallas, TX. Today we discussed many topics central to his new book, Freedom Starts Today: Overcoming Struggles and Addictions One Day at a Time. Listen to find out how we’ll send you a free copy of his book!

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Today we discuss why Andrei has a problem with being Enneagram buddies with Moses.

Just kidding (although that is part of the episode!) — today we kick off season 3 with an introduction to Paul and 2 Corinthians. This season, one chapter per week (Mondays), we’ll be diving into 2 Corinthians. Every other Thursday we will release an interview, the first one being this Thursday.

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We wrap up season 2 with a Q&A! We couldn’t get to all the questions sent in, but we cover topics including the existence of God, the good and bad of social media, marriage/divorce/remarriage, resources that help one learn the story of the Bible, and more. Thank you for sending in questions – and we cannot wait for season 3. Before that time, look for content on the Radically Normal Instagram page!

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On today’s episode we discuss the Resurrection! In Mark’s account, this includes his unusual and short ending — and we also discuss the implications of the Resurrection.

Thank you for journeying with us through the Gospel of Mark in season 2. Join us Thursday as we wrap up the season with a Q&A!

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This is the 12th episode of This Week Meets the Cross, a weekly episode connecting a current event or noteworthy occurrence with the Bible. Each episode will be 5:03. This is the last week of This Week Meets the Cross in season 2!

Today we talk about Martin Luther, as on this day (Jan. 3rd) in 1521, he was excommunicated due to his teachings concerning the church and the Scriptures.

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A great way to center one’s life on the gospel and structure one’s life for joy is to create rhythms that shape the day-to-day and week-to-week in all domains of life. This is easily done with a “rule of life” – so today, looking ahead to 2021, we discuss making a rule of life and how it is beneficial. Happy New Year!

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Today’s episode is on the Crucifixion and atoning work of Jesus as the story unfolds in Mark 15. We also take short dives into theories of atonement and the theological significance of the supernatural darkness (v. 33), the temple curtain being torn in two (v. 38), Mark’s connections to the Transfiguration, and Jesus being the Suffering Servant of Isaiah 53. Additionally, we add some points about how Christians can speak to the trustworthiness of Mark’s story with regard to the Crucifixion and Resurrection.

*episode title inspired by & many ideas learned from Jeremy Treat’s The Crucified King

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This is the 11th episode of This Week Meets the Cross, a weekly episode connecting a current event or noteworthy occurrence with the Bible. Each episode will be 5:03.

Today we talk about creation in light of an upcoming ski trip the Radically Normal team will be on, making this episode one in which “our” week meets the Cross. We talk about the distinction between God and His creation as well as how creation drives us to knowledge of and worship of God.

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Merry Christmas Eve! Today’s episode is an interview with Captain Dan Griffin, who was a pilot for a long time and has flown all over the world. We chat with him about speaking about Jesus in his job, finding affection for God in seeing His creation in the skies all over the world, Christmas, and much more.

"The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork." (Psalm 19:1)

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Mark 14 is a long chapter, and today we discuss each section, including Jesus’ prayer in Gethsemane, the Last Supper, and Peter’s denials. Additionally, as the topics come up, we discuss relevant points such as Jesus as the only way of redemption, regret vs. repentance, and how God as Trinity has one will, instead of a notion that the Father and Son have two distinct wills.

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This is the 10th episode of This Week Meets the Cross, a weekly episode connecting a current event or noteworthy occurrence with the Bible. Each episode will be 5:03.

Today we talk about Christmas in light of its celebration this week! Is Christmas a pagan holiday? How do we focus on Christ in a season of chaos and gifts?

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Today we continue last week’s conversation on the end times! Last week, in part 1, we introduced ideas about a tribulation period and rapture and discussed three views on the millennium of Revelation 20. This is part 2 of the conversation, featuring an in-depth discussion of a “rapture” (primarily from pre-tribulation and post-tribulation viewpoints, as explained). Lastly, we talk about where we disagree and then close with a word regarding charity with believers of different viewpoints.

Episode #49 may also be of interest, which covered some related topics as seen in Jesus’ Olivet Discourse in Mark 13.

Feel free to contact us (see below) for our notes on this topic, and we will post them here or somewhere accessible. Also notice below that we are taking questions for our Season 2 Q&A that will release in early January – and feel free to throw in questions on this topic!

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Mark 13, featuring Jesus’ Olivet Discourse, is a tricky and heavily debated chapter. Here we try to sort that out, looking at the destruction of the temple, future trials and tribulation for God’s people, and the return of our Lord Jesus Christ.

The Olivet Discourse is tied to the study of the end times (known as eschatology) – check out last Thursday’s episode and this upcoming Thursday episode for more on this topic!

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This is the 9th episode of This Week Meets the Cross, a weekly episode connecting a current event or noteworthy occurrence with the Bible. Each episode will be 5:03.

Today, as December 15th approaches (when, in 1791, the U.S. ratified the Bill of Rights, which supports freedom of religion), and in light of recent conversations and Supreme Court cases about religious liberty, we discuss this concept – how the Bible talks about religious liberty and the government, freedom of conscience, and why Christians should support religious liberty for all people.

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Tribulation, rapture, millennium… These are all words concerning the end times (eschatology) and Christ’s return, with lots of views and verses to consider. This episode is part 1 of 2 and will be continued next week in episode #50 for part 2. In today’s episode we introduce these concepts and some views on the millennium. Join us again next week for a more detailed discussion on the tribulation, rapture, and second coming of Christ and to find out where we disagree!

Check out Monday’s episode, which will be on the related yet tricky passage of Mark 13.    

Feel free to contact us (see below) for our notes on this topic, and we will post them here or somewhere accessible. Also notice below that we are taking questions for our Season 2 Q&A that will release in early January – and feel free to throw in questions on this topic!

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Mark 12 is full: the Parable of the Tenants, a question about paying taxes and Jesus’ famous response, a question about marriage in a resurrection afterlife, the Great Commandment, and lots more. We chat through it all, going through each section as Jesus continues to be on his way to the Cross.

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This is the 8th episode of This Week Meets the Cross, a weekly episode connecting a current event or noteworthy occurrence with the Bible. Each episode will be 5:03.

Today, in light of a coming COVID-19 vaccine and the centrality of the virus to the world this year, we discuss sickness – how Jesus addresses sickness, what his healings mean, and how to have supreme joy in Christ regardless of your circumstances.

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On today’s episode we discuss the theme and reality of God’s presence from Genesis to Revelation, looking at Eden, the tabernacle, the temple, exile, Jesus, the church, and New Heaven and New Earth – and how we as believers today fit into this great story.

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In these two chapters we see the Rich Young Man, the Triumphal Entry, Jesus’ cleansing of the temple, and lots more. Join us for our 8th episode in the Gospel of Mark!

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This is the 7th episode of This Week Meets the Cross, a weekly episode connecting a current event or noteworthy occurrence with the Bible. Each episode will be 5:03.

Today, as Advent begins, we discuss the season of Advent and the longing and expectation that should accompany it for followers of Jesus.

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In 1 Sam. 28 Saul seeks out a witch (or “medium”) to gain certainty about the future. On today’s episode we discuss fear and integrity, what Sheol may or may not be, our witness as the church, and more.

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Today in Mark 9 we discuss the Transfiguration, belief and unbelief, temptation to sin, and much more. Thanks for joining us!  

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This is the 6th episode of This Week Meets the Cross, a weekly episode connecting a current event or noteworthy occurrence with the Bible. Each episode will be 5:03.

Today we discuss thankfulness and the role of thanksgiving in the Bible in light of Thanksgiving being this Thursday.  

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Today we have an amazing guest, Mrs. Trillia Newbell. We discuss her contributions to the recently released ESV Women’s Study Bible, creating work to God’s glory, and her forthcoming Bible study on Hebrews 11, A Great Cloud of Witnesses: A Study of Those Who Lived by Faith.

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Jesus addresses Jewish customs, speaks about morality, heals, feeds more people, talks about truly following him, and lots more. Join us for this conversation on Mark 7-8. This Thursday we will release an interview with a wonderful guest, and next Monday we will continue our time in Mark with an episode on Mark 9.

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This is the 5th episode of This Week Meets the Cross, a weekly episode connecting a current event or noteworthy occurrence with the Bible. Each episode will be 5:03.

Today we discuss stocks, investment, and money. The DJIA is above 29,000 and has been again for approximately a week – additionally, it is always helpful for Christians to be shaping their view on money from God’s word. So, Andrei’s selected topic for this Sunday is investment. We hope you enjoy the short conversation.

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Today we discuss a heavily debated and considered topic: election and the will. Is one’s will free? What does the Bible say about election? How can God predestine and our wills remain free? Why share the gospel if God elects? With a focus on Rom. 8-9, Eph. 1, John 6, and other relevant biblical texts, we present a view in line with that of John Calvin and Jonathan Edwards. We hope this discussion is fruitful and helps you more clearly see God’s grace to us in Christ.

Though not an exhaustive list, some good resources on this topic include Sproul’s What is Reformed Theology?, Edwards’ Freedom of the Will, Packer’s Evangelism & the Sovereignty of God and Knowing God, and Calvin’s Institutes.

For those more familiar with the nuances of this conversation: we recognize some of the benefits to an interpretative lens of corporate election, in which a corporate head (Christ) or corporate groups of people (Jews, Gentiles) are the "elect" of God. While there are certainly pros to this interpretation, here we favor the election of individuals, for reasons such as the Greek singulars in Rom. 9:15-21 and particular views on the NT church (although not limited to these reasons; the notes here are just not a space for detailed exegesis or explanation).

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Jesus shows his authority over demons, death and sickness, feeds the 5,000, walks on the sea, and much more. Join us in Mark 5-6 to see Mark’s two “Oreo sandwiches” and the glory of God in Christ.

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This is the 4th episode of This Week Meets the Cross, a weekly episode connecting a current event or noteworthy occurrence with the Bible. Each episode will be 5:03.

Today, in light of recent peace deals being discussed in the Middle East, we talk about Israel’s role in the Bible and some different ways of thinking about Israel. We will try to do a longer episode on this topic later in the season!

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Today we talk to Dr. Russell Moore, President of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission. In his new book, The Courage to Stand: Facing Your Fear without Losing Your Soul, Dr. Moore discusses how “the call to courage is a call to be crucified.” In this interview, we discuss with Dr. Moore how this biblical view of courage informs our lives as Christians, helps the church have a witness of integrity, and shapes our view of the future.

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On today’s episode we jump into the fourth chapter of the Gospel of Mark. Here we see many parables, along with Jesus calming the storm while at sea. We introduce the genre of a parable, talk through each parable, and look at Jesus’ power over nature.

Come back Thursday for our third interview of season 2.

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This is the 3rd episode of This Week Meets the Cross, a weekly episode connecting a current event or noteworthy occurrence with the Bible. Each episode will be 5:03.

Today, in light of Election Day in two days, we discuss how Christians should think about politics in a way that honors God and helps our witness to the surrounding culture. This is not a policy or candidate analysis but a framework for approaching politics with a greater citizenship that resides in heaven (Phil. 3:20).

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Many, many evangelical Christians think that Jesus was a great teacher but not God. Many also think that Jesus was a great being “created” by God. This is the backdrop for this episode, as we want to think of our triune God properly.

On today’s episode we talk about thought on Jesus’ nature and the triunity of God by looking into the 4th century. Here we find the Nicene Creed and a man named Athanasius, both responding to a man named Arius and his influence. Why is this creed important and why is Athanasius still significant today? Listen to find out.

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Are we living in a simulation? That’s a question looked at in a recent study, and we briefly discuss the true Author and Director of all things before going through Mark 3, seeing Jesus heal on the Sabbath, a short summary of his ministry, his calling of the twelve, an “eternal sin,” and a reimagined family.

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This is the 2nd episode of This Week Meets the Cross, a weekly episode connecting a current event or noteworthy occurrence with the Bible. Each episode will be 5:03.

Today we talk about sports in light of the recently finished NBA Finals and the current MLB World Series.

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On today’s episode we talk to Dr. Gavin Ortlund, who is the Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church of Ojai in Ojai, CA. We talk about how math and music point us toward theism, retrieving historical theology, and a variety of other topics that he has discussed on his new YouTube channel Truth Unites and in his books.

We loved talking with Dr. Ortlund. Whether you are exploring the Christian faith for the first time, seeking different apologetics arguments for God, or just interested in how to better know God through Christ, this episode is for you.

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On today’s episode we briefly discuss the Enneagram and then jump into Mark 2, looking at the paralytic, the disciples, the religious elite, and Jesus as the Son of Man and Lord of the Sabbath.

Yesterday we launched the inaugural episode of This Week Meets the Cross, focusing on technology in light of Apple’s announcement of the iPhone 12 last week.

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This is the inaugural episode of a Sunday “series” called This Week Meets the Cross, a weekly episode connecting a current event or noteworthy occurrence with the Bible. Each episode will be 5:03.

Today we talk about technology in light of Apple’s announcement of the iPhone 12.

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On today’s episode we talk to Dr. Patrick Schreiner of Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary about his book that came out in late July, The Ascension of Christ: Recovering a Neglected Doctrine. We chat about what got him interested in Jesus’ ascension, Old Testament connections to the event, and how the ascension affects our mission in the world and our conversations with Catholic friends. If you are wondering what the ascension of Christ has to do with the rest of Scripture and what it means for your life today, this episode is for you.

Look out on your podcast app Sunday for something new & join us Monday as we jump into Mark 2!

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We read “the beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ” (1:1) and discuss the first chapter of Mark’s Gospel, ranging from the Old Testament framework of the first few verses to Jesus’ baptism, temptation, and early ministry.

Now after John was arrested, Jesus came into Galilee, proclaiming the gospel of God, and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.” (Mark 1:14-15)

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Everyone is a disciple, and everyone is a theologian. But will we be good ones?

Here we chat about why theology is essential, how Jesus and the Bible are highly theological, and where to get started.

In addition to the resources mentioned in the episode, we also highly recommend Herman Bavinck’s The Wonderful Works of God and J.I. Packer’s Concise Theology. The resources discussed are below.

• J.I. Packer, Knowing God
• Michael Reeves, Delighting in the Trinity: An Introduction to the Christian Faith
• A.W. Tozer, The Knowledge of the Holy: The Attributes of God
• Athanasius, On the Incarnation
• Wayne Grudem, Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine
• [For commentaries] Ligonier Ministries: Top Commentaries on Every Book of the Bible
• [For listening to Scripture] Dwell Bible app
• [Online reading] The Gospel Coalition
• [Online reading] Desiring God
• [Online reading] Gavin Ortlund’s blog
• [Podcast] Knowing Faith
• [Podcast] Food Trucks in Babylon
• [Podcast] The Russell Moore Podcast

Join us Monday as we jump into Mark 1!

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Thank you for joining us as we kick off season 2! In this episode we begin thinking about the Gospel of Mark – asking and answering, who wrote the Gospel according to Mark? What are its major themes? What happened between the Old and New Testaments? How should we think about the kingdom of God? Next Monday we will jump into Mark 1. 

Join us Thursday for our first theology episode of this fall! Next week we will release our first interview for this season as well. As in season 1, we will be diving into our book of the Bible on Mondays and sharing an interview or theological discussion on Thursdays. 

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On this bonus episode we discuss our time in college, our hopes for this podcast and more. Our original Intro episode was just four minutes long, so we hope this provides more insight into who we are. Thank you for listening! 

Season 2 will begin on October 5th. We are soon recording three interviews for this upcoming season and are excited to dive into the Gospel of Mark with everyone. 

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We wrap up season 1 with a Q&A! We really enjoyed answering the questions sent in and cannot wait for season 2. Thank you to everyone who has been a part of making season 1 awesome for us as well!

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In our final episode in Nehemiah, we talk about unfaithfulness in Jerusalem and Nehemiah’s righteous anger. We also look ahead to the coming of the kingdom of God in Jesus Christ & Radically Normal season 2! Our final episode of season 1, a Q&A, will release this Thursday. Send us questions via email or Instagram!

Timestamps

• (3:54) Neh. 13 discussion begins
• (5:33) Historical significance of the Israelites not marrying foreigners
• (8:13) Nehemiah returns to Jerusalem & is angered that the covenant has been broken
• (12:48) Ideas on the Sabbath throughout the Bible
• (15:17) Nehemiah, in righteous anger at the sin surrounding him, asks God to remember him
• (17:14) The end of the Old Testament story & looking ahead to the coming of Christ
  • An introduction to season 2: The Gospel of Mark!

Resources

• Charles Fensham, The Books of Ezra and Nehemiah (New International Commentary on the Old Testament)
• Bruce Waltke, An Old Testament Theology: An Exegetical, Canonical, and Thematic Approach
• Music by chloemusic

Join us Thursday for the final episode of season 1, and join us this fall for season 2, which will include spending Mondays in the Gospel of Mark and feature interviews, theology and more on Thursdays!

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*Note: The resources listed above are not all of the secondary sources we consult to help us think through the biblical text in Nehemiah, but we have found them to be particularly helpful and recommend them.

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Today our special guest is Rob Snyder, a Bible teacher and mentor who loves Genesis and the Bible and has lots to share. Mr. Snyder has been highly influential in our own lives, and we hope you find our discussion with him about the first book of the Bible fruitful, insightful, and encouraging.

Resources

• Gen. 1-50; on Genesis, some helpful resources include Tom Schreiner’s The King in His Beauty & Bruce Waltke’s An Old Testament Theology: An Exegetical, Canonical, and Thematic Approach
• Music by chloemusic

Join us on Monday as we conclude our time in Nehemiah with a discussion of chapter 13.

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In our eighth episode in Nehemiah, we talk about people moving into the city of Jerusalem and the dedication of the wall.

Timestamps

• (2:00) Neh. 11 discussion begins
  • (2:36) People moving into the city of Jerusalem
    • Casting lots, the will of God, & the presence of God
• (7:42) Neh. 12 discussion begins
  • (10:01) A holy city & the dedication of the wall
  • (12:06) Gladness in Jerusalem & upcoming sin
  • (16:26) Salvation in the Old Testament & the purpose of Old Testament law
  • (18:16) Continuity with the time of King David
  • (18:56) Joy in Jerusalem
  • (21:25) Purification & service of the temple

Resources

• Charles Fensham, The Books of Ezra and Nehemiah (New International Commentary on the Old Testament)
• Bruce Waltke, An Old Testament Theology: An Exegetical, Canonical, and Thematic Approach
• Music by chloemusic

Join us next Monday as we conclude our time in Nehemiah with a discussion of chapter 13.

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Check out our third interview, in which we talk with Pastor Tommy Nelson about reading and studying the Bible, teaching the storyline of Scripture, and having a biblical worldview. We learned lots from his brilliant mind and hope Pastor Nelson encourages you to immerse yourself in God’s word.

Resources

• Books by Francis Schaeffer, Bruce Shelley, Luc Ferry, & Richard Tarnas (recommendations given in the interview)
• Music by chloemusic

Join us on Monday as we continue our time in Nehemiah with a discussion of chapters 11-12.  

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In our seventh episode in Nehemiah, we talk about covenantal renewal, the Sabbath, and tithing. Come back Thursday for our third interview! Also, our new YouTube channel, with an interview video, is now up.

Timestamps

• (1:14) Neh. 10 discussion begins – covenantal renewal
• (4:34) Israel’s leaders seal the covenant with God
• (6:26) Israel as a consecrated people
• (8:08) Ideas on keeping the Sabbath in Nehemiah’s time compared to today
• (16:39) Giving money and resources to maintain the temple & God’s work – tithing

Resources

• Charles Fensham, The Books of Ezra and Nehemiah (New International Commentary on the Old Testament)
• Bruce Waltke, An Old Testament Theology: An Exegetical, Canonical, and Thematic Approach
• John Mark Comer, The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry
• Music by chloemusic

Join us next Monday as we continue our time in Nehemiah with a discussion of chapters 11-12.

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Check out our second interview, in which we talk with Nate Hilgenkamp about fruitful habits for Christian college students, getting involved in a church, his pastoral interests, and more.

Resources

• Future book (unlinked at this point) by Nate & Tim Keller
• Music by chloemusic

Join us on Monday as we continue our time in Nehemiah with a discussion of chapter 10.  

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In our sixth episode in Nehemiah, we talk about Israel’s confession of their sin and the history of Israel. Also, tune in this Thursday for something special!

Timestamps

• (2:24) Neh. 9 discussion begins
• (4:15) The Israelites confess their sins & worship
• (6:59) Prayer (hymn) of confession – Israel’s history
• (16:14) Jesus as the fulfillment of the Old Testament history in Nehemiah
• (17:31) Comparisons between the mistakes & sins of the Israelites & of people today
• (21:51) God’s promises to Abraham & how we pray God’s promises
• (24:36) Addressing the idea that we would not have sinned in the presence of signs & miracles
• (29:09) God never abandons his covenant or promises & a new covenant is made

Resources

• Charles Fensham, The Books of Ezra and Nehemiah (New International Commentary on the Old Testament)
• Bruce Waltke, An Old Testament Theology: An Exegetical, Canonical, and Thematic Approach
• Music by chloemusic

Join us next Monday as we continue our time in Nehemiah with a discussion of chapter 10.

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In this episode we talk about sin and lots under its umbrella — original sin (Augustine vs. Pelagius!), the cosmic scope of sin, union with Christ vs. communion with God, the meaning of blaspheming the Holy Spirit, and more. We hope you enjoy the discussion.

Scripture:

• Gen. 3-4
• Ps. 51:5
• Ezek. 36:26-27
• Matt. 12:22-32; Mark 3:22-30; Luke 12:10 (parallel passages)
• John 3:3-8; 16:8
• Rom. 3:23-24; 5:9-18; 8:22
• 1 Cor. 6:12-20; 15:22
• Gal. 2:20
• Eph. 2:1-5
• Col. 3

Resources

• John Calvin, Institutes of the Christian Religion
• Bruce Waltke, An Old Testament Theology: An Exegetical, Canonical, and Thematic Approach
• Wayne Grudem, Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine
• Matt Chandler, The Explicit Gospel
• The quoted definition of sin from John Piper can be found here

Join us on Monday as we continue our time in Nehemiah with a discussion of chapter 9.

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In our fifth episode in Nehemiah, we talk about a genealogy, Ezra, and the Feast of Booths.

Timestamps

• (7:34) Discussion of Neh. 7 begins
  • (9:45) The significance of the genealogy
  • (15:02) The return of exiled Jews accounted in the genealogy
  • (24:10) The historical relevance of the temple & wall
• (27:03) Discussion of Neh. 8 begins
  • (28:50) Introduction of Ezra & his role in the Ezra-Nehemiah story
  • (30:45) Explanation of the Feast of Booths in Jewish tradition
  • (33:09) Ezra leads the people of Israel in their worship of the Lord
  • (36:12) Reading the Bible for understanding and worship
  • (39:45) Having joy in the Lord

Resources

• Charles Fensham, The Books of Ezra and Nehemiah (New International Commentary on the Old Testament)
• Gale A. Yee, Jewish Feasts and the Gospel of John
• Overview: Ezra-Nehemiah (BibleProject)
• Music by chloemusic

Join us next Monday as we continue our time in Nehemiah with a discussion of chapter 9.

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In this episode we discuss five frequently misinterpreted verses with the hope of having a fruitful conversation that sheds light on Scripture.

Timestamps & Supplemental Scripture

• 1: 2 Chr. 7:14 (begins at 3:04)

  • Gen. 12-17
  • Ex. 19:5-6
  • 2 Chr. 6:26
  • 2 Cor. 1:20
  • Gal. 6:16
  • Phil. 3:20
  • 1 Pet. 2:9
  • 1 Jn. 1:9

• 2: Jer. 29:11 (begins at 12:38)

  • Gal. 3:13-29
  • 1 Pet. 2:11

• 3: Matt. 7:1 (begins at 18:07)

  • Matt. 18:15-17
  • 1 Cor. 5:6-12
  • Eph. 4:15
  • James 5:19-20

• 4: 1 Cor. 10:13 (begins at 26:05)

  • 2 Cor. 1:8-11
  • James 1

• 5: Phil. 4:13 (begins at 32:28)

  • Acts 5:41
  • Phil. 1:21; 3:10
  • James 1:2-4

Resources

• David Platt, Exalting Jesus in Matthew (Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary)
• Bruce Waltke, An Old Testament Theology: An Exegetical, Canonical, and Thematic Approach
• Russell Moore’s Does Jeremiah 29:11 Apply to You? & 2 Chronicles 7:14 Isn’t About American Politics
• Music by chloemusic

Join us on Monday as we continue our time in Nehemiah with a discussion of chapters 7-8.

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In our fourth episode in Nehemiah, we talk about injustice in Jerusalem, Nehemiah’s integrity and work of restoration, and the completion of the wall.

Timestamps

• (4:50) Discussion of Neh. 5 begins
  • (5:47) Jerusalem experiences famine & exploitation
  • (9:05) Nehemiah speaks out against the sins of the Israelites & works to restore just practices
  • (14:04) Nehemiah’s generosity & integrity
  • (19:09) Nehemiah & social justice
• (20:32) Discussion of Neh. 6 begins
  • (21:17) Nehemiah’s enemies attempt to deceive him in three different ways
  • (28:18) Comparisons between Nehemiah & Jesus being tempted
  • (30:42) The wall is completed & God’s power is seen
• (36:29) Wisdom & the Holy Spirit

Resources

• Charles Fensham, The Books of Ezra and Nehemiah (New International Commentary on the Old Testament)
• Music by chloemusic

Join us next Monday as we continue our time in Nehemiah with a discussion of chapters 7-8.

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In episode #6 we talk about how God’s jealousy is essential to His glory and your joy. We can define the jealousy of God as meaning that God continually seeks the affections and honor that properly belong to Him among His people. As Dr. Matthew Barrett puts it, God has “an intolerant love for divine glory” – and we hope you enjoy our discussion about this attribute of God.

Scripture

• Ex. 20:3-5
• Jn. 2:13-22; 10:10
• Rom. 5:8

Resources

• John Calvin, Institutes of the Christian Religion (The Library of Christian Classics)
• Desiring God
• J.I. Packer, Knowing God
• Music by chloemusic

Join us on Monday as we continue our time in Nehemiah with a discussion of chapters 5-6.

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In our third episode in Nehemiah, we talk about rising opposition to the work on the wall, Nehemiah’s prayer and action, and continued progress.

Timestamps

• (2:20) Recap of Neh. 1-3
• (3:30) Connections to Jesus’ ministry seen in Nehemiah
• (6:22) Nehemiah prays as a response to the growing opposition against Jerusalem
• (10:59) Nehemiah motivates the people of Jerusalem
• (13:17) God frustrates the plans of Jerusalem’s enemies
• (16:34) A look ahead to the completion of the wall

Resources

• Charles Fensham, The Books of Ezra and Nehemiah (New International Commentary on the Old Testament)
• New Bible Commentary
• Music by chloemusic

Join us next Monday as we continue our time in Nehemiah with a discussion of chapters 5-6.

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Our 4th episode is an interview with Britt Bonneau, a coach for the OU baseball team. He talks about his faith, coaching, and years of playing baseball. Additionally, Andrei oversees an outfield draft competition between Mike and Coach Bonneau. We hope you enjoy and learn from Coach Bonneau’s wisdom and insight!

Timestamps

• (2:35) Interview starts; Coach Britt Bonneau introduction
• (7:13) Using coaching to be Christlike & share God’s word
• (15:19) Fantasy outfield draft
• (24:51) Comparisons between Bonneau’s 1992 OU Baseball team & the 2020 OU Baseball team
• (31:25) Looking back to the season ending early due to COVID-19
• (34:42) Drawing near to the Lord during quarantine
• (38:02) Looking ahead to college sports in the fall
• (42:25) Advice from Coach Bonneau to listeners

Resources

• Bob Goff, Live in Grace, Walk in Love: A 365-Day Journey
• Music by chloemusic

Join us Monday as we continue our time in Nehemiah with a discussion of chapter 4.

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In episode #3 we continue discussing Nehemiah. Here we talk about Neh. 2-3, where Nehemiah talks to King Artaxerxes, goes to Jerusalem, and begins the work of rebuilding the city wall. Subscribe and come back Thursday for our first interview!

Timestamps

• (1:01) Podcast intros: hot takes, thoughts on Zoom & more
• (3:58) A recap of biblical history & Neh. 1
• (5:25) Neh. 2 discussion begins
  • (6:12) Nehemiah as a cupbearer
  • (7:20) Nehemiah’s conversation with the king
  • (13:15) Traveling to Jerusalem, opposition to the mission & putting the plan in motion
• (22:38) Neh. 3 discussion begins
  • (23:39) Placing yourself in the story
  • (25:45) The groups of workers
• (26:31) Looking forward to the finishing of the wall

Resources

• Charles Fensham, The Books of Ezra and Nehemiah (New International Commentary on the Old Testament)
• Paul Miller, A Praying Life: Connecting with God in a Distracting World
• Music by chloemusic

Join us next Monday as we continue our time in Nehemiah with a discussion of chapter 4.

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In the first episode of Radically Normal, we dive into Nehemiah with a look at the book as a whole and then chapter one, with an emphasis on Nehemiah’s prayer. Come back Thursday for our second episode!

Timestamps

• (2:27) Nehemiah background information – Mike’s history lesson
• (6:21) Major themes in Nehemiah
• (10:21) Nehemiah ch. 1 discussion begins
  • (11:05) Restoration of the wall
  • (14:13) Nehemiah’s character
  • (19:15) Nehemiah’s prayer to the Lord
  • (25:16) God’s will for His people
• (25:55) Looking ahead (and back) to Nehemiah & connections to the rest of the Bible

Resources

• The Books of Ezra and Nehemiah (New International Commentary on the Old Testament)
• Music by chloemusic

Join us next Monday as we continue our time in Nehemiah with a discussion of chapters 2-3.

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Join us as we kick off this new podcast by introducing ourselves and our vision for Radically Normal! We will begin Season 1 next week with two episodes weekly. Thanks for listening!