THE CHARGE with Dennis Metzler: Recent Episodes
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Dr. Molnar discusses the incarnation and resurrection of Christ from the perspectives of Karl Barth, T. F. Torrance, Karl Rahner, Wolfhart Pannenberg, Joh Macquarrie, Paul Knitter, Sallie MacFague, and Roger Haight. We talk about a wide variety of views, from orthodox to much less than orthodox.
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Check out Dr. Molnar's book "Incarnation and Resurrection: Toward a Contemporary Understanding"
https://www.amazon.com/Incarnation-Resurrection-Toward-Contemporary-Understanding/dp/0802809987/ref=sr_1_1?crid=7RQXZUGSGAP2&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.lyLhQ2vNvnbzHSZLIsZ18A.Gv8vlQpEsPaeK5jYDVnPjoxkQGJ4Vfs8dOLA5JdwlA4&dib_tag=se&keywords=paul+molnar+incarnation+and+resurrection&qid=1784237402&s=books&sprefix=%2Cstripbooks%2C254&sr=1-1
Paul Oslington discusses key economic emphases in the Bible and how larger Scriptural themes relate to economics including creation, fall, providence, redemption, justice, and new creation. We also talk about wealth and generosity, attitudes towards wealth, the parable of the talents, charging interest, the alternative economy of the church, and how economics and ethics may interact at a personal level vs. at scale.
Dr. Oslington is teaching a course entitled "Faith, Work, and Economics" at Regent College from June 29 through July 3, 2026. You can attend the course in person or participate online. Follow the link:
https://www.regent-college.edu/courses/course-list/mark-561/mark-5612026sur.php
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Check out Paul Oslington's books: "Political Economy as Natural Theology: Smith, Malthus and Their Followers"
https://www.amazon.com/Political-Economy-Natural-Theology-Followers-ebook/dp/B0GFNH4RTR/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2WKO5PME8SXIB&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.6KCV_OrtEN9BBm58B-YEtHuCaMc5Ro3cywE3IDdu3AZT6VKy7hkcYkI_1gx8ZI7vDPUpkv0rV8KeyGhFe4-UpiaBSAcr4_0bfRmUyoLedIt1Rdgzo3LRIKS0Oqd8470Wb3uTtRz7UsXBi-rZsHMyFQJNKTB6VRKU8gWX1nCAvf8.PINGG1TrVC9epfiqvk582QePGVD_3QlYZN8kObpRqtc&dib_tag=se&keywords=paul+Oslington&qid=1780946200&s=books&sprefix=paul+oslington%2Cstripbooks%2C168&sr=1-3
"The Oxford Handbook of Christianity and Economics"
https://www.amazon.com/Oxford-Handbook-Christianity-Economics-Handbooks-ebook/dp/B00JE6T2MS/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2WKO5PME8SXIB&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.6KCV_OrtEN9BBm58B-YEtHuCaMc5Ro3cywE3IDdu3AZT6VKy7hkcYkI_1gx8ZI7vDPUpkv0rV8KeyGhFe4-UpiaBSAcr4_0bfRmUyoLedIt1Rdgzo3LRIKS0Oqd8470Wb3uTtRz7UsXBi-rZsHMyFQJNKTB6VRKU8gWX1nCAvf8.PINGG1TrVC9epfiqvk582QePGVD_3QlYZN8kObpRqtc&dib_tag=se&keywords=paul+Oslington&qid=1780946200&s=books&sprefix=paul+oslington%2Cstripbooks%2C168&sr=1-1
Dr. Amos Yong discusses Acts as foundational in forming the church's understanding of witness and mission as well as the sending and activity of the Spirit in relation to the nature and life of the church. He talks about conversion as a two-way street and also considers hospitality and shared life as integral to the mission of the church. We also cover the Spirit's work in regard to other nations and end by comparing Yong's work with Kärkkäinen's.
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Dr. Amos Yong is Professor of Theology and Mission at Fuller Theological Seminary and author of many books including "Witness: Converting Worlds" (Wipf & Stock, 2026) Check it out at:
https://www.amazon.com/Witness-Converting-Worlds-Spirituality-World/dp/B0GJGJVFTD/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.CE0ScuRAi0JxgiFi9Tc6xeQRLciFk7U3soyM3EL5gEo49pNUOrew6uOqWzsqhrYj2bCQq_8iPlUgmUI7WR9tnAqDoSp8COoLfpUXHFlf5e3hnlGSABiOHfxShMjwndkB5jdyx0bwzPKw3sCUo2WLgblGRdOPCmeep-tiyAgZnvADxMbxe8_k7foZOv1wpfnUXT41pQ4k0MwD_TTeJhoXjQ.euaVNu8uWr82cRR42KGNufl4rszWGMayumxBiF-tASI&qid=1777668949&sr=1-1
Dr. Ross Hastings leads us through the Ascension of Christ, covering the biblical data, what happened to the body of Jesus, the relationship of the ascended Christ to God, its theological significance, its relationship to salvation and atonement, the nature of humanity, its relevance for the church, the intercession of Christ, Jesus as prophet, priest, and king, and its connection to the Second Coming.
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Dr. Ross Hastings is Professor of Theology at Regent College and the author of many books. Check out Dr. Hastings' book, "The Glory of the Ascension: Celebrating a Doctrine for the Life of the Church":
https://www.amazon.com/Glory-Ascension-Celebrating-Doctrine-Church/dp/1514010615/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0
Dr. Gupta looks at Greco-Roman culture, how the Romans saw Christianity, power in weakness, worship, sacrifice, priesthood, Spirit-led ethics, eschatology and ethics, orientation towards time, and more. The book also covers the radical hospitality of the Christian household, personal sanctification and holiness, the contrast with Roman values of masculinity, and the move towards equality.
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Check out "Strange Religion: How the First Christians Were Weird, Dangerous, and Compelling" at
https://www.amazon.com/Strange-Religion-Christians-Dangerous-Compelling-ebook/dp/B0C9RWB2T6/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3NDGN12072MP0&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.axiQZMyHKfEg0oqWfH6XY_79HXTuf611uvhg4TAkjEY.cQf2zVp4vnlETUJgRdFo4OSoQdKvrT1kCgKpyq2rvSs&dib_tag=se&keywords=nijay+gupta+strange+religion&qid=1769628196&sprefix=Nijay+Gupta+Stra%2Caps%2C163&sr=8-1
Dr. George Guthrie and I take a look at 2 Corinthians including, background, the city of Corinth, structure, unity, purpose and the triumphal parade. The discussion continues with the contrast of old and new covenants, suffering as Paul's apostolic credential, his theology of power in weakness, the thorn in the flesh, the ministry of reconciliation, and Paul's boasting.
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Checkout Dr. Guthrie's 2 Baker Exegetical Commentary:
https://www.amazon.com/Corinthians-Baker-Exegetical-Commentary-Testament/dp/0801026733/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PFSKSC0GPNRN&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.5RZID4-h8Vpnpo8MlZXLTWbm8EAU9mlTAaanZWKI7and1461fDS-NudtLIQ2_esOS5L6vL-KwAGTysUqi113Ex9AOAXotRD-Az1hMo8S2FQ.28t59FAvfliQXQenAVWCUtOD3I3z17pxWMIgtcrjzbs&dib_tag=se&keywords=2+corinthians+Baker+Exegetical+Commentary&qid=1765822341&s=books&sprefix=2+corinthians+baker+exegetical+commentary%2Cstripbooks%2C126&sr=1-1
Dr. Gary Habermas--likely the most qualified expert on the resurrection of Christ--takes us through related topics including the difference between Christ's natural body and his resurrection body, minimal historical facts including Jesus' death on the cross, the disciples experiences, the earliest proclamation of the gospel, the disciples' transformation, and the conversions of James and Paul. We also discuss known facts including the empty tomb and the despair of the disciples. Habermas then covers scholarly views on the historicity of the resurrection, the hallucination theory, veridical NDEs, and mythicists.
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Check out Dr. Habermas' books: On the Resurrection, Volume 1: Evidences
https://www.amazon.com/Resurrection-1-Evidences/dp/1087778603/ref=sr_1_1?crid=21M42PAFALS6A&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.rMg-_EMBqiyokLezjshULXiT4UdA6nnhWQmTRVlV3JbDEtEvVOxxkZgA7UO7RZwqayQaV7FASj6cyza6BF1SMqDZ6qCcwE2KcGtTy9ElOfNml1UMFh03g7H0Nqy2B7Ym_rVrlU1c23O25ACN2fu3TQWkIYd3bVX7C3_hk4zB06DUALIyuIWFz1RfjAyiDjz5J7ykucZCcbl2Nxg9Qj607sNyhBoE9CMSYHWlJNsCa9I.OZz79H6pmq2SqZpE6adii_1qgtuo55530dLv8ijoxuA&dib_tag=se&keywords=Gary+Habermas&qid=1762099656&s=books&sprefix=gary+habermas%2Cstripbooks%2C149&sr=1-1
On the Resurrection, Volume 2: Refutations
https://www.amazon.com/Resurrection-2-Refutations-Gary-Habermas/dp/108777862X/ref=sr_1_3?crid=21M42PAFALS6A&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.rMg-_EMBqiyokLezjshULXiT4UdA6nnhWQmTRVlV3JbDEtEvVOxxkZgA7UO7RZwqayQaV7FASj6cyza6BF1SMqDZ6qCcwE2KcGtTy9ElOfNml1UMFh03g7H0Nqy2B7Ym_rVrlU1c23O25ACN2fu3TQWkIYd3bVX7C3_hk4zB06DUALIyuIWFz1RfjAyiDjz5J7ykucZCcbl2Nxg9Qj607sNyhBoE9CMSYHWlJNsCa9I.OZz79H6pmq2SqZpE6adii_1qgtuo55530dLv8ijoxuA&dib_tag=se&keywords=Gary+Habermas&qid=1762099656&s=books&sprefix=gary+habermas%2Cstripbooks%2C149&sr=1-3
On the Resurrection, Volume 3: Scholarly Perspectives
https://www.amazon.com/Scholarly-Perspectives-3-Resurrection/dp/1087778646/ref=sr_1_2?crid=21M42PAFALS6A&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.rMg-_EMBqiyokLezjshULXiT4UdA6nnhWQmTRVlV3JbDEtEvVOxxkZgA7UO7RZwqayQaV7FASj6cyza6BF1SMqDZ6qCcwE2KcGtTy9ElOfNml1UMFh03g7H0Nqy2B7Ym_rVrlU1c23O25ACN2fu3TQWkIYd3bVX7C3_hk4zB06DUALIyuIWFz1RfjAyiDjz5J7ykucZCcbl2Nxg9Qj607sNyhBoE9CMSYHWlJNsCa9I.OZz79H6pmq2SqZpE6adii_1qgtuo55530dLv8ijoxuA&dib_tag=se&keywords=Gary+Habermas&qid=1762099656&s=books&sprefix=gary+habermas%2Cstripbooks%2C149&sr=1-2
Check out Rivas, Dirven, and Smit's book on veridical NDEs: The Self Does Not Die: Verified Paranormal Phenomena from Near-Death Experiences
https://www.amazon.com/Self-Does-Not-Die-Experiences/dp/B0CGKK5KFD/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2IGJLHYAU6W2L&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.9N4k8c7n2pJvDjyMid6MTA.kGAh1dAUogDWaHH5PGF3suU9QflbLl97ClApxqfCDqc&dib_tag=se&keywords=The+Self+Does+Not+Die%3A+Verified+Paranormal+Phenomena+from+Near-Death+Experiences&qid=1762190744&s=books&sprefix=the+self+does+not+die+verified+paranormal+phenomena+from+near-death+experiences%2Cstripbooks%2C157&sr=1-1
Alexander Venter of South Africa discusses his vision for the church, connected deeply to the Vineyard movement. He tells his story of apartheid era interracial intentional community along with his philosophy of ministry, the purpose of the church, the values of the church, and the priorities of the church. Venter then addresses the practices of the church and finishes ups with the issue of commitment to the congregation.
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Check out Alexander Venter's book Doing Church: "Building from the Bottom Up"
https://alexanderventer.com/product/book-doing-church/
Dr. David W. Gill discusses four cover principles: love for God, love for others, freedom, and justice. He covers area principles for each of the ten commandments, showing how they are relevant well beyond their specific wording.
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Check out David Gill's website for more info on him and his work: davidwgill.org Check out his book "Doing Right: Practicing Ethical Principles"
https://www.amazon.com/Doing-Right-Practicing-Ethical-Principles/dp/1666747270/ref=sr_1_1?crid=ON53BNV8O7UG&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.A4vhJfFGQG6qkW7Wa-c6YA.HJEtc3xrrLxiz9TVqnwNiTbOrNkU0zNh-fGFJnjsoc0&dib_tag=se&keywords=David+W+Gill+doing+right&qid=1755986194&s=books&sprefix=david+w+gill+doing+right%2Cstripbooks%2C146&sr=1-1
Bill Dyrness tackles the topics of cultural wisdom, creation theology, general revelation, artistic expression, ethical practice, and especially nonviolence. We also consider divine sovereignty and action, Ancient Near East parallels, wisdom in the OT, NT, and early church, Greek philosophy, and Charles Taylor's fullness, reform, and benevolence.
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Dr. William Dyrness is Dean Emeritus and Senior Professor of Theology and Culture at Fuller Theological Seminary. Check out his book "The Facts on the Ground: A Wisdom Theology of Culture"
https://www.amazon.com/Facts-Ground-William-Dyrness/dp/172529964X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=10VUAOY5QCYOG&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ZzpXsqcBdPHq8olybYi8tqW9J69Kf5hqpJLcWreQRSI.2lWJ_4wgi4KGCkKWOJaGlNzFkFzkEZfQwAJvP4PDD9A&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+facts+on+the+Ground+Dyrness&qid=1753403386&s=books&sprefix=the+facts+on+the+ground+dyrness%2Cstripbooks%2C144&sr=1-1
Simon Podmore discusses Kierkegaard's personal background, his relationships with his father, Regine, and the church, his thought on the individual before God, God's attitude towards humanity, Hegel's theology, truth as subjectivity, and nationalism. Podmore also considers Kierkegaard's understanding of Christology, the Incarnation, despair, sin, faith, reason, ecclesiology, spiritual struggle, God as totally other, and the fluence of Kierkegaard on Barth.
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Check out Dr. Podmore's books: Kierkegaard and the Self Before God: Anatomy of the Abyss
https://www.amazon.com/Kierkegaard-Self-before-God-Philosophy/dp/0253222826/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3813X701LQEXC&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.IiiVI2eXmXh02LmsoFNa-g.BLFRUrE-IniPBe1x1l3SUGwglGVqj7ct6aREzwbHNhM&dib_tag=se&keywords=Kierkegaard+and+the+Self+Before+God%3A+Anatomy+of+the+Abyss&qid=1750303452&s=books&sprefix=kierkegaard+and+the+self+before+god+anatomy+of+the+abyss%2Cstripbooks%2C162&sr=1-1
Struggling with God: Kierkegaard and the Temptation of Spiritual Trial
https://www.amazon.com/Struggling-God-Kierkegaard-Temptation-Spiritual-ebook/dp/B0DYZVRRK2/ref=sr_1_1?crid=67BQIW8H6Z49&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.8VDHmILJIPCCHj0e7oHMRw.B8F0PtATqsXc6HeImSu6nj02cTzmh-4RCfnpfmE8hkA&dib_tag=se&keywords=Struggling+with+God%3A+Kierkegaard+and+the+Temptation+of+Spiritual+Trial&qid=1750303500&s=books&sprefix=struggling+with+god+kierkegaard+and+the+temptation+of+spiritual+trial%2Cstripbooks%2C119&sr=1-1
Dr. Gregory Boyd offers his original interpretation of passages in the Old Testament attributing violence to Yahweh. We cover the centrality of Christ and the cross, different approaches to OT violence, literary crucifixes, divine accommodation, the masks of God, Scripture as God-breathed, the face-value interpretation vs. deeper meaning, the cleansing of the temple, 'buy a sword', and cruciformity.
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Dr. Greg Boyd is Senior Pastor at Woodland Hills Church in St. Paul, Minnesota and the author of many books including The Crucifixion of the Warrior God: Interpreting the Old Testament's Violent Portraits of God in Light of the Cross
https://www.amazon.com/Crucifixion-Warrior-God-Volumes/dp/1506420753/ref=sr_1_1?crid=315FWNITGJTJU&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.O5lW2yFsYE45RfD3N_C1cTNVlFpKxJtTr38JnFDlrUOOQ2XG7uh5UcCm-fetAtvXp90K5ha4nhbZ__y88bypKjQItAX3lMyBpPJLs0BopGKr0zccr4Rv4vyRZu2ZL-A0B202vR4u8WeD3zW_BiGLt2i1EAnhB2HmvFUFFC60PzUGb0bW98VMAwvDrNMr3xw2pCNjgsrgWj38GCrWj1vSprbsIkyD0XLSR75XvoYNuDA.Ib8yiL9QreVWs5YawK8lTPuOJYdxzFVmpt3VW_Shkho&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+crucifixion+of+the+warrior+god&qid=1747690287&sprefix=the+crucifixion+of+the+warrior+god%2Caps%2C379&sr=8-1
He also authored a condensed version called Cross Vision: How the Crucifixion of Jesus Makes Sense of old Testament Violence
https://www.amazon.com/Cross-Vision-Gregory-A-Boyd-audiobook/dp/B074P7RCZX/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2TZECN6WZBEA3&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.hwycbo9g-M9f_yjmN4d1YE_x2fT46-748oHrXZ_Tl3NSJUTT6Tx6Hjt7H0wudv1q.bX9-_SEkI6bWw98grcGnkose2vHS7TWHEA0VMwNB5CQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=Cross+Vision+boyd&qid=1747690349&sprefix=cross+vision+boyd%2Caps%2C168&sr=8-1
Dr. John Armstrong considers divine love in relation to Scripture, biblical narrative, theology, justice, incarnation, the cross, resurrection, and various misconceptions. We finish up with a look at how to experiencing God's love.
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You can order The Transforming Fire of Divine Love: My Long, Slow Journey into the Love of God by John H. Armstrong
https://wipfandstock.com/9798385227419/the-transforming-fire-of-divine-love/
Dr. Matthew Bates challenges the soteriology (salvation) of Protestants and Catholics alike as he considers the definition of faith, different stages of salvation, the gospel, the content vs. the benefit of the gospel, Catholic and Protestant understandings of salvation, the Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification, election, regeneration, justification, the place of works, and the order of salvation.
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Dr. Matthew Bates is Professor of New Testament at Northern Seminary He is the author of many books including the following:
Beyond the Salvation Wars: Why Both Protestants and Catholics Must Reimagine How We Are Saved
https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Salvation-Wars-Protestants-Catholics-ebook/dp/B0DH5P1BXS/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3W29TMA24SDMZ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.bA_aMC5JbBDl4LRH_2HpsOb5r690LR_aHEJox-xCmFGOiYJ6kcUJeMAzSeZmVjlAzH9TML0htW6BxSdTPVwDR89xiHJSTplAozAYFeQTPd2mEwSsauOiR7ZIAUBYFui6b915dHCrZDrUkI5fS22oJWFmm-TQ92Cp_8r5mgkJS_cj1FKNxO8XzteS0_1pPXcmAdxQyMcgcw_wdPWcThI7D7YAUDFuB-YV_cnL2Xv7tZ8.ixum1f7QIP1YnNozX3am1ZREIh9dOp9wgRqQV4v96WE&dib_tag=se&keywords=Matthew+bates&qid=1742680373&s=books&sprefix=matthew+bates+%2Cstripbooks%2C159&sr=1-1
Salvation by Allegiance Alone
https://www.amazon.com/Salvation-Allegiance-Alone-Rethinking-Gospel/dp/0801097975/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2KNEKXNT48W0D&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.JkTIuV7CoUK2i-aUgOALD6e2AvE4gcqcK7KDSMkC6dlB4CQVghPMAh094HLVKp3_.ZJNV37C0KtNG54YhWAjhNjIUcyabkqA4XwOvbmywtqU&dib_tag=se&keywords=Matthew+bates+saved+by+allegiance+alone&qid=1742680290&s=books&sprefix=matthew+bates+saved+by+allegiance+alone%2Cstripbooks%2C166&sr=1-1
Jonathon Wilson-Hartgrove is a spiritual writer, preacher, and community cultivator. He serves as Assistant Director for Partnerships and Fellowships at Yale University's Center for Public Theology and Public Policy. Jonathon lives with his family at the Rutba House, a house of hospitality in Durham, North Carolina.
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Jonathon is the author of several books including "Reconstructing the Gospel: Finding Freedom from Slaveholder Religion"
https://www.amazon.com/Reconstructing-Gospel-Finding-Slaveholder-Religion/dp/0830847979/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=AUTHOR&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Uxa4j91BRSTS7QGI2YlT5Z1RITf4OApwhFmJipF8VAzIUQlZVblPiA56dOePB_t-vCkOlH1g3yUvi823EDZn6EqB_joF6RR_UmbdwCFhCLi12oMTlkYGIAVupmPMtwQ9M_B3m6J45ugwXpCC92tAwQcrppIRaQGSwsX8OfONc3nyoEvLxfVoLmRNTTxSXqI-UHgqvXXf7PVpu2wOeBbsQgYtlrD6Xlga89X_LIxyQ_g.SoTXraGQPDDhtH-6MUGfFA1TfBSAfnDkxQu9wqUfQPs&sr=
"Revolution of Values: Reclaiming Public Faith for the Common Good"
https://www.amazon.com/Revolution-Values-Reclaiming-Public-Common/dp/1514013649/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.BoIeP9yEIQpxGE-DG8BmPZ9DLw9IRhjWBMJ-MijgIhF3K89e5ceVkkRSOYztc2Zue7QDd75X7pg1GS9nc1mj2A.h3Nzf-mAZNpevMLn3VuOkj7GvIQgr1FT-lofB67VEIU&qid=1740230888&sr=8-1
Denis Lamoureux discusses biblical objections to evolutionary creation as well as scientific objections, particularly the fossil record and intermediate species. Dr. Lamoureux considers Genesis 1-3, young earth creation, progressive creation, deistic evolution, teleological and dysteleological evolution, personal interventionism, personal providentialism, cosmological interventionism, cosmological providentialism, intelligent design, the anthropic principle, natural selection by random mutation, and relational concerns around the conflict concerning creation and evolution.
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Check out Dr. Lamoureux's book, "Evolutionary Creation: A Christian Approach to Evolution"
https://www.amazon.com/Evolutionary-Creation-Christian-Approach-Evolution/dp/1556355815/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ba_hcYXjOZSRj8qPDm6hngnrU-0HsxZFVZ7OxQJ4F0jwhecGJTb1xaShkM_mrlPgZBnbQNd_RsBIQQGN9aPzafdXtw3JxCeg933QnamMpffs5FjBJVSU4xQHfQnpJDZYavuti9eq6DXulHMB6u50XmZIsi1GbjcZ76PB1YXI7hV-mhs54wt4HxP-SRBMzc9E.W5XBxXbUaGeXsS05FR3OqpSH2m7oWn1gkfHYIUBaXHI&qid=1738376304&sr=8-4
Check out his autobiography, "Struggling with God & Origins: A Personal Story"
https://www.amazon.com/Struggling-God-Origins-Personal-Story-ebook/dp/B0BY38WMF3/ref=sr_1_6?crid=25IU1RL7YHAEQ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ba_hcYXjOZSRj8qPDm6hngnrU-0HsxZFVZ7OxQJ4F0jwhecGJTb1xaShkM_mrlPgZBnbQNd_RsBIQQGN9aPzafdXtw3JxCeg933QnamMpffs5FjBJVSU4xQHfQnpJDZYavuti9eq6DXulHMB6u50XmZIsi1GbjcZ76PB1YXI7hV-mhs54wt4HxP-SRBMzc9E.W5XBxXbUaGeXsS05FR3OqpSH2m7oWn1gkfHYIUBaXHI&dib_tag=se&keywords=Denis+Lamoureux&qid=1738376304&sprefix=denis+lamoureux%2Caps%2C161&sr=8-6
Dr. Paul Molnar considers such topics as homoousion, perichoresis, the filioque, immanent and economic trinity, Karl Barth, patriology, Christology, pneumatology, incarnation, logos asarkos, grace, nature, and Karl Rahner, liberation theology, and Chalcedonian Christology.
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Check out Paul Molnar's books that are the basis for this interview: "The Centrality of Christ in the Theology of Thomas F. Torrance: Some Dogmatic Implications"
https://www.amazon.com/Centrality-Christ-Theology-Thomas-Torrance/dp/056771795X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=21NEF9O00RL3M&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.rIx11X4eDo21DTcynNgNQHavfJnb7-moYUG5PenxLJuiwyJboedqb70iKLBAkIpvMVqnQ3ThfceTz_otYXFArXTXzDGEeSL2Paao4ituVC4lwPNAL2r1t1T5RhQRjDRi7iYmiSUx2O7Y2mZqe4iPM-8B1q2sgkfx9Gx9xp0XxzH0LMYlHJ5oTKsmUi_f1VAJrIUFIWlseSMgB3Ga99hc7B4t3kPY2fskxQhknkGLMNk.fAoom6RmnAQx24Q8fg_UHvWJfGiFZXDWhomuDUzJzJs&dib_tag=se&keywords=Paul+Molnar&qid=1736530730&s=books&sprefix=paul+molnar%2Cstripbooks%2C161&sr=1-1
"Thomas F. Torrance: Theologian of the Trinity"
https://www.amazon.com/Thomas-F-Torrance-Theologian-Theologians/dp/0754652297/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2CW45GUOGUO2T&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Xeg8V713bxvgiIZLl2OKM2d0EAQZIYu8wOVJRyZzGc29yGUI9MKGPauYN3tjhD4z.fsJgnG22CAhn0AqTuRUlgebpeqbJwn_TH8LuAwnclps&dib_tag=se&keywords=paul+molnar+Thomas+f.+torrance+theologian+of+the+Trinity&qid=1736530868&sprefix=paul+molnar+thomas+f.+torrance+theologian+of+the+trinity%2Caps%2C122&sr=8-1
"Freedom, Necessity, and the Knowledge of God: In Conversation with Karl Barth and Thomas F. Torrance"
https://www.amazon.com/Freedom-Necessity-Knowledge-God-Conversation-ebook/dp/B09KKYCFXV/ref=sr_1_3?crid=6X7UVW2T57FZ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.MMvrlPGTLr_8MggrLHfEzEDTPSFbFM4XF_Ivj7PC5hsOBKxf_ceRYCuV4KtlPGqg.McFlIrph5xSlwtMUS0gjgi8R1jk9-Au0o2Lt7maFjT8&dib_tag=se&keywords=paul+molnar+t.+f.+torrance&qid=1736530814&sprefix=Paul+Molnar+T.+F.+%2Caps%2C153&sr=8-3
Dr. Cornelius (Neal) Plantinga discusses sin as the "vandalism of shalom", corruption, perversion, and pollution in his book "Not the Way It's Supposed to Be: A Breviary of Sin". We cover the cumulative effects of sin as well as its parasitic, deceptive, and hypocritical nature--especially as it relates to societal norms. Next, we dive into "Gratitude: Why Giving Thanks Is the Key to Our Well-Being" as we consider a grateful disposition, gratitude density, obstacles to gratitude, benefits of gratitude, biblical themes and theological rationale, practices, and the relationship of suffering to gratitude.
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Check out Dr. Plantinga's books: "Not the Way It's Supposed to Be: A Breviary of Sin"
https://www.amazon.com/Not-Way-Its-Supposed-Be/dp/0802842186?crid=2GZ93ED6WIHMO&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.CyQYuOO3eFm-PpdP5jDXNxRXt6Himo8pltkJnY0t0rM.P_GoV1LsLlamDprOQmDffpWBKdrF1k-sMFXnCejnbrU&dib_tag=se&keywords=%22Not+the+Way+It%27s+Supposed+to+Be%3A+A+Breviary+of+Sin%22&qid=1734560754&sprefix=not+the+way+it%27s+supposed+to+be+a+breviary+of+sin+%2Caps%2C161&sr=8-1
"Gratitude: Why Giving Thanks Is the Key to Our Well-Being"
https://www.amazon.com/Gratitude-Why-Giving-Thanks-Well-Being/dp/1587436221?crid=DX29D4OC9Y1I&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.0srXN_zgmI07fnkI0L-I-_krUn3X4U_B_PRRQVgJijrGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.hL_Y63zqxBn7wuYb3g43vSteFh_yjDsU0jelrV6Oj3k&dib_tag=se&keywords=Gratitude%3A+Why+Giving+Thanks+Is+the+Key+to+Our+Well-Being%22&qid=1734560809&sprefix=gratitude+why+giving+thanks+is+the+key+to+our+well-being+%2Caps%2C149&sr=8-1
Dr. Swoboda looks at desire from a theological perspective. Our discussion covers God's desire, human desire, Satan's desire, fleshly desire, undesired desire, ordering desire, duty and desire, and best practices as they relate to desire.
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Dr. A.J. Swoboda is professor of Biblical Studies and World Christianity at Bushnell University in Eugene, Oregon and the author of several books. Check out "The Gift of Thorns: Jesus, the Flesh, and the War for Our Wants"
https://www.amazon.com/Gift-Thorns-Jesus-Flesh-Wants-ebook/dp/B0CKMSW3G3?crid=DR8MTKNGBKFN&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.20h19l532WbYg7EmmGjF1m0vPSF-K9ln14Vto-L_oHuYLpQHduBD9eLq0PQ07tgbJlmFlcDxUQCvy9E8xXuJfbOt0GVF5Oml2zFoAoeW95yiNtMXVSnTN8iH9W3SiT04G5sWv2ODiDCicFtJPG7RIkboFy23tbs9Dk5_AkCZXUERMygg0RM3IxDf47SN3bLYdPaNwvoMwBUC4gELZsYg6hWc3v2UtK733wTXuEoqcMI.9RV7eddk6uJFtzQq38zzsmBJ8wwYE7Il07pKj5f95XU&dib_tag=se&keywords=aj+swoboda&qid=1732740452&sprefix=%2Caps%2C136&sr=8-1
Dr. Sonderegger discusses divine omnipotence in light of Scripture, Augustine, Aquinas, Calvin, Barth, and process theologians. We look at omnipotence as it relates to God’s benevolence, theodicy, meticulous providence, sovereignty, God’s attributes, holiness, humility, weakness, the cross, the supernatural, “acts of God”, subjectivity and objectivity, the Trinity, and God’s mutable immutability.
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Dr. Katherine Sonderegger is Professor of Theology at Virginia Theological Seminary and the author of many books including “Systematic Theology: Volume 1, The Doctrine of God” Follow the link to check out the book:
https://www.amazon.com/Systematic-Theology-Doctrine-God-1/dp/1451482841?crid=2TSNL0NAOWBS7&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.EM66sPwuipw57MtMuxIHbVlmQiwrU3imBUFkUhhzzrIbOpjDc-tANuwvqN8LWqjG3R2K7V9aQvytADqaTEh45RuE6PAKq10r8EE_Kz5JlM7NiKItFMjJd7UByThIBVrrNrmvNVqONjaOD4SUMP09-Q.1gmT9YN1A_p7A9O4xQ0IJO9iI024fXrALcp0FZjTLPo&dib_tag=se&keywords=sonderegger+systematic+theology&qid=1730928043&sprefix=sonderegger+%2Caps%2C179&sr=8-1
Dr. Metzger explains the nature and place of personalist ethics from a Christian perspective. We discuss his understanding of a person, his categories of faith and entangled ethics, hope and eschatological ethics, and love and embodied ethics as well as his metaphysical and methodological frameworks. Metzger continues with various contemporary ethical issues including disability, utilitarianism, marriage, sexuality, physician's assisted suicide, immigration, and finally space exploration.
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Check out Paul Metzger's book "More Than Things: A Personalist Ethics for a Throwaway Culture":
https://www.amazon.com/More-Than-Things-Personalist-Throwaway/dp/0830850910/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1W15ZEGC2NYB2&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.BzBDwK5424JvQPb8OZrNgk5YRu2I27yPEGe0NGEM_ZHGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.npJ8HyeYsES_H08tMceOSVK0fGE216N3F4qWVfKiLUY&dib_tag=se&keywords=More+than+things+metzger&qid=1729394224&s=books&sprefix=more+than+things+metzger%2Cstripbooks%2C145&sr=1-1
New Testament Scholar Dr. Michael J. Gorman explains his views on significant theological concepts: Paul's narrative spirituality and narrative soteriology, kenosis, justification by co-crucifixion, participating in Christ, resurrectional cruciformity, missional theosis, early Christian ethics, non-violence, and new covenant atonement.
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Check out Dr. Gorman's books: Cruciformity: Paul’s Narrative Spirituality of the Cross
https://www.amazon.com/Cruciformity-Pauls-Narrative-Spirituality-Anniversary/dp/0802879128/ref=sr_1_8?crid=2Y2UJB7B330SX&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.bK0MSPE-2VlODO7Pik1vBl__X0tch427tYSGFCB9NgDCsXJiruDkdLplP6ysd77OF7rA9UH4tLyql_NdipFXlRAYQInioF7vjFg92NO52jMLrtBbrrGKcuu2l-cjvBRBkAnDSPMWvSlPL3m3CcV5o93bJlfZbosg6jds1fV0snaTbs_jGQXdKDbnV0OHxvXUmhsKSzUqCUtITcKyt9ES2GGU-rXNxvDIJM1kkVuKwUQ.VZqhyznfgbnlmNbm1V1lk2uFGCFvhh3qnsnDlE8MYF8&dib_tag=se&keywords=Michael+J.+Gorman+books&qid=1727908360&sprefix=michael+j.+gorman+books%2Caps%2C154&sr=8-8
Inhabiting the Cruciform God: Kenosis, Justification, and Theosis in Paul's Narrative Soteriology
https://www.amazon.com/Inhabiting-Cruciform-God-Justification-Soteriology-ebook/dp/B0039808FM/ref=sr_1_12?crid=2Y2UJB7B330SX&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.bK0MSPE-2VlODO7Pik1vBl__X0tch427tYSGFCB9NgDCsXJiruDkdLplP6ysd77OF7rA9UH4tLyql_NdipFXlRAYQInioF7vjFg92NO52jMLrtBbrrGKcuu2l-cjvBRBkAnDSPMWvSlPL3m3CcV5o93bJlfZbosg6jds1fV0snaTbs_jGQXdKDbnV0OHxvXUmhsKSzUqCUtITcKyt9ES2GGU-rXNxvDIJM1kkVuKwUQ.VZqhyznfgbnlmNbm1V1lk2uFGCFvhh3qnsnDlE8MYF8&dib_tag=se&keywords=Michael+J.+Gorman+books&qid=1727908360&sprefix=michael+j.+gorman+books%2Caps%2C154&sr=8-12
Dr. Kärkkäinen discusses the atonement in relation to soteriology and reconciliation as well as the concepts of theory, model, and metaphor. We cover Christus Victor, recapitulation, ransom, satisfaction, moral example, and penal substitution models. Karkkainen then focuses on the non-violent understanding of the atonement and then considers the Incarnation, the suffering of Jesus and God, sacrifice, God's wrath, the Trinity, the Resurrection, the Ascension, and the eschatological consummation as they relate to atonement.
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Check out Dr. Kärkkäinen's book "Christ and Reconciliation: A Constructive Christian Theology for the Pluralistic World, Vol. 1"
https://www.amazon.com/Christ-Reconciliation-Constructive-Christian-Pluralistic/dp/0802868533/ref=sr_1_6?crid=ZUC9DG6F47KT&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.mpXYDzAo2gnJwz1rYh_4txNCM0raKRR2PdSE3O2TICppPywmFknJfC2CeL-dEdrEX1T6OgTqNGn5jScI4ag-awOMXJu4-ltGR3TLvTLu_OpGyigQ5aOoP0woCUOUZRdjMYx4UGhX8mPsw0awGXVFOyMVk39lqfsBcCyArMdU8uoTQV0M3YnRiDVBnf8L19n9lU4MbNIWrvHM2XIm19Cw7Xl2ue8bxjRS8EhxBMofpjg.uHV2X1M3BmQAzBtSNM073qVzVK0Wk2YW0Kl-BMEM48o&dib_tag=se&keywords=Karkkainen&qid=1723304286&sprefix=karkkainen%2Caps%2C145&sr=8-6
With three doctorates from Oxford and over 50 books to his credit, Dr. Alister McGrath is well-equipped to discuss apologetics including core elements, the inference to the best explanation, Dawkins' demand for a proof, and points of contact including a sense of longing, the beauty of the world, the ordering of nature, a sense of wonder, a sense of moral obligation, existential anxiety, and the fine tuning of the universe. He then covers narrative apologetics, enlightenment rationalism, the alleged incompatibility of science and religion, and materialist reductionism. McGrath also considers several Christian thinkers including Chesterton, Lewis, Sayers, Schaffer, and Taylor. We finish up with a look at creation and evolution.
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Check out Dr. McGrath's book Christian Apologetics: An Introduction
https://www.amazon.com/Christian-Apologetics-Introduction-Alister-McGrath/dp/1119906938/ref=sr_1_1?crid=321KA6H8FVU57&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.7tWvXqRiyZ6LGfLelPWzjiTitKMx_a95H4Dzvz6pMqMQnCu9T-73_HvB_aVXqTFxcJKcYD61jz-wExhavrf4OsMzPmpfqUz6ryhqMjMxkPQ.ibzJL2LJcLGKAO3mGIZFZpo4U3XDLCJcjFPvSxXcDqw&dib_tag=se&keywords=Alister+MCGrath+Christian+Apologetics+an+introduction&qid=1719869239&sprefix=alister+mcgrath+christian+apologetics+an+introduction%2Caps%2C133&sr=8-1
Bob Ekblad discusses the nature of his ministry to the marginalized, his philosophy of ministry, the theology of the cross, the "outside the gate" concept, the biblical "powers", the church as resisting community, and several stories where he put his faith into action.
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Check out "The Beautiful Gate: Enter Jesus' Global Liberation Movement":
https://www.amazon.com/Beautiful-Gate-Global-Liberation-Movement/dp/1540815668/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3CGCZXB3FAY7A&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Pyz68zmoy3UNgFQgEKcyjw.v0KiVlJnIKGTIFvZDuESoKQk3xPlN4MaOlAOwIXvzQk&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+beautiful+gate+ekblad&qid=1726360514&sprefix=the+beautiful+gate+ekblad%2Caps%2C168&sr=8-1
Check out the audiobook:
https://www.amazon.com/Beautiful-Gate-Global-Liberation-Movement/dp/B0D8K1QJ29/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3CGCZXB3FAY7A&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Pyz68zmoy3UNgFQgEKcyjw.v0KiVlJnIKGTIFvZDuESoKQk3xPlN4MaOlAOwIXvzQk&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+beautiful+gate+ekblad&qid=1726360514&sprefix=the+beautiful+gate+ekblad%2Caps%2C168&sr=8-1
Historical orthodoxy has it that Lutheran pastor and theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer participated in some way at some level in a plot to assassinate Hitler. Dr. Mark Thiessen challenges this reading of history, arguing that Bonhoeffer maintained his pacifism till the end. Dr. Nation considers the views of other Bonhoeffer scholars, the biographical work of Eberhard Bethge, the writings of Bonhoeffer, and the thoughts of others who knew Bonhoeffer. We finally consider the ethical implications of this issue for the church today.
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Dr. Mark Thiessen Nation is Emeritus Professor of Theology at Eastern Mennonite Seminary and the author of "Discipleship in a World Full of Nazis: Recovering the True Legacy of Dietrich Bonhoeffer" and "Bonhoeffer the Assassin?: Challenging The Myth, Recovering His Call to Peacemaking". Check out his books at:
https://www.amazon.com/Discipleship-World-Full-Nazis-Recovering/dp/1725295083/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1MEGFXEMC4RJW&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.L2LVqowIILC6KqWdj9oUax-WYTVwLiQyapwntoT-QIM.OTu1ZkaIw-EQkP5nmv0oWHJo6Qjyt3EZCWh1-srRfwA&dib_tag=se&keywords=discipleship+in+a+world+full+of+nazis&qid=1721683328&sprefix=%2Caps%2C205&sr=8-1
https://www.amazon.com/Bonhoeffer-Assassin-Challenging-Recovering-Peacemaking/dp/0801039614/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1MEGFXEMC4RJW&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.5owDZEJ_FtMvgFpOLXvIAU1xb48ew-P86G82DGjeN0AFzpIts0_tHN67cUYBzIAFZFsnEGteeRd0hqEVSrdGOw.6AoVJQYOO0y2QUAD66pL-JlM9z66I-bmhVrBL_deJwM&dib_tag=se&keywords=bonhoeffer+the+assassin&qid=1721683358&sprefix=%2Caps%2C205&sr=8-1
Dr. Peter Enns discusses his personal story, Wesley's quadrilateral, Rohr's tricycle, orthodoxy, OT biblical stories as something other than history, his critique of conservative biblical interpretation, C.S. Lewis and theosis, science and evolution, and near death experiences.
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Dr. Peter Enns is Professor of Biblical Studies at Eastern University. Check out his book "Curveball: When Your Faith Takes Turns You Never Saw Coming (or How I Stumbled and Tripped My Way to Finding a Bigger God)"
https://www.amazon.com/Curveball-Coming-Stumbled-Tripped-Finding/dp/0063093472/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.otwHgjPMX7inUuEUQNYMJoIw41RmtUZkINjkW0IVmj3hKHuGlT5C6vOx2agZdIdL0kAphLQ6YelzDjN-8xI8U7bbFWNhA219-vs7hbJRtCLaZ3npq1PHFBpLhcqYOy3EsSo3p2KIl8G1Avs8-5TbnwfesuzMEIDc4YHyPZ-rUxXlZjlTldDqBSoLL_uhbX-f.UIFY6jPvy4zC4LC4FRrECKGgXIkjo3XBYur8N1BuZBw&qid=1715215467&sr=8-1
Dr. Joshua Rasmussen discusses various lines of thought related to understanding the nature and origin of the human person. We look at inquiry in terms of introspection, reason, and the scientific method as well as feelings according to eliminativism, reductionism, non-reductive materialism, and the something more view. We next consider thought in relation to the aspects of aboutness, structure, truth-value, logical linkability, and counting arguments. Dr. Rasmussen then explores five theories of perception (direct realism, phenomenalism, intentional theory, representationalism, window theory) and the will, freedom, determinism, and compatibilism. We next tackle the value of the individual, intrinsic value, the value puzzle, the mind-body problem, epiphenomenalism, dualistic interactionism, the conscious substance theory, the self, oneness, point of view, and self-awareness. We move on to the origins of persons, the construction problem, mind-making, the binding problem, the unity of a conscious self, three views of identity (body, psychological, soul) dichotomist and trichotomist views, and the prior identity hypothesis. Dr. Rasmussen discusses the emergence of consciousness in terms of strong emergence, incongruent emergence, and substance emergence. Finally, Dr. Rasmussen answers the question, 'how could a first-person conscious substance come to exist?'
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Check out Joshua Rasmussen's book "Who Are You, Really?: A Philosopher's Inquiry into the Nature and Origin of Persons" published by IVP Academic in 2023.
https://www.amazon.com/Who-Are-You-Really-Philosophers/dp/1514003945/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.K17XpoqY_hxpYlQ363dtg8vKhBXVKg1nxqo9vZ7s-0AsT7ZNDMLtjV7D5ul0k4Gc4jt2AMR1veP-DqxxWerT5L-ll_zCdJxBiSgS0WRn4e3WjlHVxD3v98-gr6m6mu-1m1bL8Qbmx1ixu9UuMUdLD3YYrhXJHGuShj6zeYjJtUOivy9pXsH75c4LmsDUVBl3JhJTBYXPadZYLu-ztFYSsYs8BLb-FsSaXxXEgyNXFrk.vleJKWZfmH4KKGSer6fTfZJl92R-u47TOiWXsANxWfg&qid=1718406540&sr=8-1
Dr. Craig Blomberg discusses several possible objections to the Christian understanding of God from the perspective of a New Testament scholar. We cover suffering and evil in the world, the notion of hell, and the relationship between slavery, gender roles, and homosexuality. Dr. Blomberg also considers miracles, mythology, violence, and biblical contradictions. I apologize for the poor audio quality.
NOTES: In the interview at 20:55 I prompt Dr. Blomberg to address the wish that the New Testament would have prohibited believers from holding slaves altogether. Blomberg responds by considering the social upheaval this would cause throughout the whole Roman empire, describing it in terms of a sudden change brought about by edict, affecting the lowest ranking to the highest ranking slaves. However, this seems to miss the point since at the time of the writing of the New Testament documents Christians comprised a small and relatively powerless part of the population. The prohibition of slave owning by Christians would have only gradually (and indirectly) affected the Roman empire as Christianity spread little by little.
The Tremper Longman III interview can be accessed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KD8XH3YqHU&t=61s
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Dr. Craig Blomberg is Professor Emeritus of New Testament at Denver Seminary and the author of "Can We Still Believe in God? Answering Ten Contemporary Challenges to Christianity", published by Brazos Press. Check it out:
https://www.amazon.com/Can-Still-Believe-God-Contemporary/dp/1587434040/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9._pWMDdVTO4bMp9wGFPtd-OPcYyZmTbintAY3PezqzeULJSmpBII9KyZ1KZx_gKec7etjChoFxTrxK77N_7ThxaVtSQ475r1lBSlKlB57MtRDETyOje9BUyoiIi2J9uvU7cpOqa4kHIWhq-Oj-zpBnUj56YhpRU4AdBa7iSt_KeRfo0Azt8HljWVc11J1DRdmRKY7pecl5uz_aayPbR2orhAhtEtq-XNy1qeJmqjUPwE.rXlRByyZmeJ0lyFIVYFXudvCDUVht1GtMNuJjjEp_48&qid=1716946736&sr=8-1
Dr. Alain Epp Weaver discusses his 11 years in Israel-Palestine, ways not to talk about the conflict, the history of Zionism and Palestinian nationalism, Palestinian Christian experience and theology, Christian approaches to Judaism and Zionism, reasons behind October 7 attack, Israeli intelligence prior to October 7, the ongoing war and its effects, Netanyahu's plans, aid workers and the World Central Kitchen killings, IDF policies for killing civilians, resistance within the IDF, Orthodox military non-participation, Hamas and Fatah, current peacemaking efforts and future hope.
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Dr. Alain Epp Weaver is Director of Strategic Planning at Mennonite Central Committee and the author of Inhabiting the Land: Thinking Theologically about the Palestinian-Israeli Conflict. Check it out:
https://www.amazon.com/Inhabiting-Land-Theologically-Palestinian-Israeli-Companions/dp/1498294308/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1EICC8TY2KXH6&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.egyK5U84FZTbIU3iL6iE1TQ8LeDeLMc3K9QCWc7mlSBKWK45Q71QZbjq5kDKALKgo0XWAiba4h3cYjrk87plNH6BzXV7_eV3ojlB9Ylsy6OQOVkYnrjRZfSi1IDqdiQt_BZUqjm6UEGUwQqdP5eUSo0F650N9EV0P2_6OVq7U-pbExLCUHGzCl7otVksI5-h9ugeed44mhoupuU9hYFA969PRqvPiumqtX0mGh_akE0.JaPcr1LbMAvamkCeMrLgXkU6P8IIdog-suy8wD5iHJA&dib_tag=se&keywords=inhabiting+the+land&qid=1713800074&sprefix=%2Caps%2C133&sr=8-1
Dr. John Walton covers prophecy as a subset of divination, Ancient Near Eastern background, prediction, covenant, message categories, message and fulfillment, messianic fulfillment, eschatology, and apocalyptic.
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Dr. Walton is Professor Emeritus of Old Testament at Wheaton College and the author of The Lost World of the Prophets: Old Testament Prophecy and Apocalyptic Literature in Ancient Context
Check it out:
https://www.amazon.com/Lost-World-Prophets-Apocalyptic-Literature/dp/1514004895/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1ES66Y6IWJMYX&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.xVnUD_k4HttSCHXXRFTitZxpsYhkCXdv64HlIp1iGoTHUGXTwtpAgaHSOV2RVFjw.gaDc8vtNa4b5aEVUnXVF1PRVdnI1sizPlOAcxx6eAJE&dib_tag=se&keywords=lost+world+of+prophets+walton&qid=1712186629&sprefix=lost+world+of+prophets+walton%2Caps%2C156&sr=8-1
Dr. Beale discusses OT echoes and allusions, the controversy over "fullness", the nature of the false teaching, food and holy days, "elemental spirits of the world", worship of angels, self-abasement, visions, grace and peace, Christ's supremacy, new creation, reconciliation, eschatological maturity, "certificate of indebtedness", and "disarming the rulers and authorities".
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Dr. Gregory K. Beale is Professor of New Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary in Dallas, Texas. Check out Dr. Beale's commentary on Colossians:
"Colossians and Philemon" (Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament)
https://www.amazon.com/Colossians-Philemon-Exegetical-Commentary-Testament/dp/0801026679/ref=sr_1_1?crid=300Y4PEWPI2RP&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.y3Md6qgYqbaRX8X4T9eE_vPn_Xv9JhSS9qjyHZzj7gWjdNfZ8t05y0G7TPJ3Ma7IgN1gFQhgDFApbHNqd-5bXCw-HA_V_bHNBuZAvHxG_3Q.0cg1Tf8mklKJtghxZGVEBSyadogcDPnMP_z7rqpo5Os&dib_tag=se&keywords=GK+Beale+commentary+colossians&qid=1710639591&s=books&sprefix=gk+beale+commentary+colossians%2Cstripbooks%2C160&sr=1-1
Brian Blount tells his own story, discusses biblical directives and principles for power evangelism and healing, his look-listen-respond process, how he trains others, and gives amazing and compelling examples of his own ministry involving radical generosity, healings, evangelism, and salvations.
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Check out Brian Blount's book "Putting Jesus on Display with Power and Love":
https://www.amazon.com/Putting-Jesus-Display-Love-Power/dp/0800799305/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1AA6WPKZ3TB14&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.8AmR-IzdCm5COfAsWj_RRD34dkl-3TEHottnm5XpDm3eGCCEEMri8-bGCTDh7MUumj8WD_w-zVbX5-G-GjxYegKHZVXOjH_yG68lcbLRCR8QDwaQxraKESa4xRzaVr_s5RKEE9wG8crR4DrS1MYdZw.Am-g6iG0xpZW4GFCBfkNosZObxaQYgn-meYt4F_fBQI&dib_tag=se&keywords=putting+jesus+on+display+with+love+and+power&qid=1709100347&sprefix=Putting+Jesus+on+disp%2Caps%2C342&sr=8-1
We discuss the strengths and weaknesses of both the egalitarian and complementarian views, third way alternatives, 19th and 20th century history of the issue, Scriptures, church, kingdom of God, ministry, marriage, equality, rights, inclusion, servant leadership, concept of reversal, unity, headship, and leadership.
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Dr. Michelle Lee-Barnewall is New Testament Professor at Biola University's Talbot School of Theology and the author of "Neither Complementarian nor Egalitarian: A Kingdom Corrective to the Evangelical Gender Debate" Check it out:
https://www.amazon.com/Neither-Complementarian-nor-Egalitarian-Evangelical/dp/0801039576/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1YBNQG57ESGZG&keywords=Neither+Nor+Barnewall+Michelle&qid=1707526286&s=movies-tv&sprefix=neither+nor+barnewall+michelle%2Cmovies-tv%2C309&sr=1-1
Her most recent book is "A Longing To Belong: Reflections on Faith, Identity, and Race" Check it out:
https://www.amazon.com/Longing-Belong-Reflections-Faith-Identity/dp/0310123984/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2QTZHTB2VU3KG&keywords=a+longing+to+belong+Barnewall+Michelle&qid=1707526252&s=movies-tv&sprefix=a+longing+to+belong+barnewall+michell%2Cmovies-tv%2C345&sr=1-1
Dr. Witherington covers Pauline scholarship including Rudolf Bultmann, Ernst Kasemann, Krister Stendhal, E.P. Sanders, the new perspective, covenantal nomism, James D.G. Dunn, "works of the law", William Campbell, N.T. Wright, pistous christou, apocalyptic reading, John Barclay, and Stephen Chester.
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Check out "Voices and Views on Paul: Exploring Scholarly Trends" by Ben Witherington III and Jason Myers:
https://www.amazon.com/Voices-Views-Paul-Exploring-Scholarly/dp/083085231X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2XUF0GUFX51TR&keywords=Views+on+Paul+Ben+Witherington+Myers&qid=1706059461&sprefix=views+on+paul+ben+witherington+myers%2Caps%2C240&sr=8-1
Using resources from the WWI era including church creedal statements, books, magazines, newspaper stories, Bureau of Investigation records, and draft cards Jay Beaman sheds light on Pentecostals' practice of pacifism when the movement was brand new. We look at the movement of conscientious objection as a whole as well as sectarian groups, Holiness groups, Zionism, British Israelism, nationalist myths, and various eschatologies. Dr. Beaman explores pacifist absolutism, compromise, and the implications for today concerning this vital piece of history.
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Dr. Jay Beaman is the author of "Pentecostal Pacifism: The Origin, Development, and Rejection of Pacific Belief among the Pentecostals" Check it out: https://www.amazon.com/Pentecostal-Pacifism-Development-Pentecostals-Peacemaking/dp/1606088734/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_2?crid=15EAYR95MNSHE&keywords=pentecostal+pacifism+beamn&qid=1699656205&sprefix=pentecostal+pacifism+beamn%2Caps%2C199&sr=8-2-fkmr1
Dr. Lynn Cohick discusses background information to the Letter to the Ephesians including authorship and the social and historical situation at Ephesus. We then dive into its core theology, the place of the Trinity, the explication of the gospel, “faith in Christ” vs. the “faithfulness of Christ”, and being “seated in the heavenly realms”. We move onto Jews and gentiles and the cross, the principalities and powers, the “mystery”, the church’s witness to the cosmic powers, ethics, household codes, wives and husbands and submission, and slavery.
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Dr. Lynn Cohick is Distinguished Professor of New Testament and Director of Houston Theological Seminary. She is the author of “The Letter to the Ephesians in the New International Commentary on the New Testament”.
To check it out click on the link: https://www.amazon.com/Letter-Ephesians-International-Commentary-Testament/dp/0802868428/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3CGRKXN8ULP74&keywords=letter+to+the+ephesians+cohick&qid=1702860941&sprefix=cohick+the+lett%2Caps%2C162&sr=8-1
Dr. Bender discusses theological Bible commentaries, the theology of 1 Corinthians, Paul's problems in Corinth, apostolicity vs. giftedness, holiness, divisions in the church, the cross, weakness, power, foolishness, wisdom, sexuality, the Lord's Supper, women's head coverings, the gospel, the resurrection, and the application of 1 Corinthians for today.
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Check out Dr. Kimlyn Bender's book "1 Corinthians Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible" https://www.amazon.com/Corinthians-Brazos-Theological-Commentary-Bible/dp/1587433176/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1701142747&sr=1-1
Dr. Beaman explores early Holiness and Pentecostal churches and their very significant pacifist orientation. We consider the reasons for pacifism, how it was propagated, how widespread it was, and how it was practiced sacrificially during WWI with many going to prison rather than war. Beaman tells the story of Pentecostals' gradual accommodation to American culture and how that played out in relation to military service.
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Dr. Jay Beaman is the author of "Pentecostal Pacifism: The Origin, Development, and Rejection of Pacific Belief among the Pentecostals"
Check it out: https://www.amazon.com/Pentecostal-Pacifism-Development-Pentecostals-Peacemaking/dp/1606088734/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_2?crid=15EAYR95MNSHE&keywords=pentecostal+pacifism+beamn&qid=1699656205&sprefix=pentecostal+pacifism+beamn%2Caps%2C199&sr=8-2-fkmr1
Tom Drake tells his story from inside the NSA as a senior executive, blowing the whistle on corruption, and his struggle to defend himself against the prosecution delivered by the Department of Justice. We then discuss his activism since then, the nature of government surveillance before and after 9/11, surveillance as it relates to privacy, ethics, and the Constitution, and whistleblower protection. We finish up with the moral culture within the intelligence community, the US Congress and Supreme Court as they relate to surveillance, and what US citizens can do.
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We discuss the cultural and individual varieties of ethical relativism, the dependency and diversity theses, "which culture decides morality?", moral progress and tolerance, the argument from damnation, nihilism, Max Stirner, non-dualistic pantheism and the two truths theory. Dr. Groothuis then covers morality as biological adaptation, atheistic existentialism, atheistic moral realism, Arthur Leff, objective moral authority, descriptivism, personalism, and necessary truths.
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Dr. Douglas Groothuis is Professor of Philosophy at Denver Seminary.
Check out Dr. Douglas Groothuis' "Christian Apologetics: A Comprehensive Case for Biblical Faith" by following the link: https://www.amazon.com/Christian-Apologetics-Comprehensive-Biblical-Faith/dp/1514002752/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1696461881&sr=1-1
Dr. William Cavanaugh explores the nation-state, the common good, unity, pluralism, subsidiarity, identity, mobility, and globalization. We then consider the U.S. as a messianic nation, state disciplinary power, the liturgy of state and church, the church as a political body, the visibility of the church in repentance, and Hauerwas' political thought in light of the cross.
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Check out Dr. Cavanaugh's "Migrations of the Holy: God, State, and the Political Meaning of the Church" by following the link: https://www.amazon.com/Migrations-Holy-Political-Meaning-Church/dp/0802866093/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1TSP8HCQMY5AB&keywords=Migrations+of+the+Holy%3A+God%2C+The+State+and+the+Church&qid=1696463240&s=books&sprefix=migrations+of+the+holy+god%2C+the+state+and+the+church%2Cstripbooks%2C201&sr=1-1
Dr. Longman discusses the creation story in terms of genre, interpretation, theology, history, science, evolution, and Adam's historicity. We then cover the historicity of the exodus and conquest in regard to various views, genre, interpretation, and archeology. We then move onto OT violence, particularly the conquest of Canaan. Longman examines the views of Copan and Boyd and considers suffering, wrath, judgment, sin, and moral trajectory. We finish up with homosexuality, considering the biblical data, interpretation, and objections to the traditional view.
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Check out Dr. Longman's "Confronting Old Testament Controversies: Pressing Questions about Evolution, Sexuality, History, and Violence" by following the link: https://www.amazon.com/Confronting-Old-Testament-Controversies-Questions/dp/0801019117/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2Q69HSFATZBWD&keywords=Longman+Old+Testament+CONTROVERSIES&qid=1696463064&s=books&sprefix=longman+old+testament+controversies%2Cstripbooks%2C209&sr=1-1
Dr. Joshua Farris discusses the existence, nature, and origin of the human soul. We consider materialism, human experience and reason, neuroscience, and veridical near death experiences. Farris also examines neo-Cartesianism, substance dualism, and origin theories including materialism, panpsychism, and emergentism. We move on to the possibility of souls in animals and aliens, his case for divine creationism, theistic dualism, theistic idealism, the New Testament, and finally an application for the church today.
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Check out Joshua Farris' book "The Creation of the Self: A Case for the Soul" https://www.amazon.com/Creation-Self-Case-Soul/dp/1803410868/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
Dr. Darrell Bock considers the definition, purpose, and history of historical Jesus studies, relationship to apologetics, methods and sources, criteria of authenticity, various contemporary views, and the authority of Scripture. We take a look at seven biblical situations and discuss how they relate to historical Jesus research: Jesus' ministry to the marginalized, the kingdom of God and the promised new age of God, Jesus' messianic claims, the nature of kingdom life, the cleansing of the temple, as well as Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection. Finally, Dr. Bock offers his thoughts on how historical Jesus research relates to the life and mission of the church.
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Dr. Darrell L. Bock is the author of over 45 books and the Senior Research Professor of New Testament Studies and the Executive Director for Cultural Engagement at the Hendricks Center, both at Dallas Theological Seminary.
Check out "The Historical Jesus: Five Views" by IVP Academic 2009. Dr. Bock contributed the 5th view. https://www.amazon.com/Historical-Jesus-Five-Views/dp/0830838686/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3BL4ZRA1JGK9Z&keywords=the+historical+jesus+5+views&qid=1690754010&sprefix=5+views+historic%2Caps%2C136&sr=8-1
We discuss the Holy Spirit according to Jesus, the Spirit’s involvement in the birth narratives of Jesus and John the Baptist, the Holy Spirit and Jesus’ baptism and temptation, and how the Holy Spirit is related to Jesus’ teaching, preaching, exorcism, and training of his disciples. Levison continues with the Holy Spirit in regard to dealing with personal suffering and hostility as well as his role as paraclete. We cover the future mission of the church and God’s unconventionality, especially as expressed in the cross. Dr. Levison discusses anticipating more of the Holy Spirit in everyday life, the life of the Spirit and the Scriptures, committed Christian community and the power of the Spirit, and the Holy Spirit’s transformation of the world around us.
Dr. Jack Levison is Professor of Old Testament Interpretation and Biblical Hebrew at Southern Methodist University’s Perkins School of Theology.
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Check out Dr. Levison’s books: An Unconventional God: The Spirit According to Jesus https://www.amazon.com/Unconventional-God-Spirit-according-Jesus/dp/1540961192/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3N0G9O93I7H8P&keywords=An+unconventional+god&qid=1689382702&sprefix=an+unconventional+god%2Caps%2C143&sr=8-1
Seven Secrets of the Spirit-Filled Life: Daily Renewal, Purpose, and Joy When You Partner with the Holy Spirit https://www.amazon.com/Seven-Secrets-Spirit-Filled-Life-Renewal/dp/0800762703/ref=sr_1_1?crid=S84N0EJPEW0Y&keywords=7+secrets+of+the+spirit+filled+life&qid=1689371800&sprefix=7+secrets+spirit%2Caps%2C157&sr=8-1
We cover definitions of evangelism and the gospel, the biblical basis for evangelism, plus eight core models of evangelism: personal, small group, visitation, liturgical, church growth, prophetic, revival and media. Dr. Pope-Levison also looks at five qualities of evangelism: hospitality, relationship, integrity, message bearing, and church rootedness. Finally, we consider how congregations can be empowered to participate in evangelism.
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Dr. Priscilla Pope-Levison is Research Professor of Practical Theology at Southern Methodist University's Perkins School of Theology and the author of "Models of Evangelism".
Check it out: https://www.amazon.com/Models-Evangelism-Priscilla-Pope-Levison/dp/0801099498/ref=sr_1_1?crid=4TKK3OE1X93O&keywords=models+of+evangelism+by+priscilla+pope-levison&qid=1688144191&sprefix=models+of+evangelism%2Caps%2C137&sr=8-1
Nicholas Perrin discusses the Gospel of Luke including purpose, audience, social-historical situation, use of the OT, birth narratives, the kingdom of God, political conflict, and conflict with the Jewish religious system. Our talk continues with the socially marginalized, the Sermon on the Plain, training and sending the disciples, the hard discipleship sayings, eschatology, the crucifixion and resurrection, and application for today's church.
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Dr. Nicholas Perrin is a biblical scholar and is president of Trinity International University. This interview is based on his book "Luke: An Introduction and Commentary (Tyndale New Testament Commentaries, Volume 3)"
Check it out at: https://www.amazon.com/Luke-Introduction-Commentary-Testament-Commentaries/dp/1514005352/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2BDGLDAJCGBUE&keywords=luke+commentary+perrin&qid=1686862683&sprefix=%2Caps%2C200&sr=8-1
We start with 1794 and the aftermath of the founding of the United States. Dr. Noll considers Thomas Paine’s works, proprietary and sectarian churches, and the role of Asbury and the Methodists. We discuss how America saw itself as a Hebrew republic, the African-American experience, and how the Bible functioned on both sides of the slavery debate. Noll covers the Bible’s relationship to democracy, freedom, women, Native Americans, the Civil War, Reconstruction, denominational upheavals, Catholics, and Jews.
Dr. Mark A. Noll is Professor Emeritus of History at University of Notre Dame and author of “America’s Book: The Rise and Fall of a Bible Civilization 1794-1911”
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Check out Dr. Noll’s book, “America’s Book: The Rise and Fall of a Bible Civilization 1794-1911”: https://www.amazon.com/Americas-Book-Decline-Civilization-1794-1911-ebook/dp/B09V88TVB5/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1685572377&sr=8-1
Michael Jones makes a case for the historical reliability of the gospels as we consider the genre of ancient biography, eyewitness testimony, Aramaic sources, oral tradition, anonymity and authorship, dating, alleged textual corruption, the crucifixion, the resurrection, the messiahship and divinity of Jesus, external and internal evidence, and the alleged evolution of the gospels.
Michael Jones is the host and producer of Inspiring Philosophy. Check it out:
https://www.youtube.com/@UC5qDet6sa6rODi7t6wfpg8g
https://inspiringphilosophy.org/
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We consider the topics of epistemology, skepticism, experience, coherence, foundationalism, knowledge, internalism, externalism, epistemological evidentialism, scientific realism, methodological naturalism, metaphysical universals and nominalism, metaphysical materialism, free will and determinism, arguments for God's existence, and finally application for the church today.
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Dr. Steven B. Cowan is Professor of Philosophy and Religion at Lincoln Memorial University and the editor of "Problems in Metaphysics and Epistemology: An Introduction to Contemporary Debates"
https://www.amazon.com/Problems-Epistemology-Metaphysics-Introduction-Contemporary/dp/1350016063
Dr. Cowan is also the editor of "Five Views on Apologetics"
https://www.amazon.com/Five-Views-Apologetics-Steven-Cowan/dp/0310224764/ref=sr_1_1?crid=VFT453WY62SL&keywords=5+views+on+apologetics&qid=1682968345&s=books&sprefix=5+views+on+apologetics%2Cstripbooks%2C215&sr=1-1
George Yancey defines America's race problem, considers the meaning, strengths, and weaknesses of antiracism and colorblindness, takes a look at systemic racism and racial disparities and examines how diversity, equity, and inclusion programs often function. Yancey explains his alternative view as mutual accountability and marshals evidence to support it. He presents a biblical and theological basis for his view and describes how it can look in daily life. Using affirmative action as an example, Dr. Yancey considers how antiracism, colorblindness, and mutual accountability would approach it. Dr. George A. Yancey is Professor of Sociology at Baylor University.
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Check out Dr. Yancey's books: Beyond Racial Division: A Unifying Alternative to Colorblindness and Antiracism
https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Racial-Division-Alternative-Colorblindness/dp/1514001845/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1PG4E1RFL2F3R&keywords=George+A.+Yancey&qid=1666224301&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjAwIiwicXNhIjoiMC4wMCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMDAifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=george+a.+yancey%2Caps%2C237&sr=8-3
Beyond Racial Gridlock: Embracing Mutual Responsibility
https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Racial-Gridlock-Embracing-Responsibility-ebook/dp/B001IDXXYS/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=1PG4E1RFL2F3R&keywords=George+A.+Yancey&qid=1666224401&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjAwIiwicXNhIjoiMC4wMCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMDAifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=george+a.+yancey%2Caps%2C237&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1
One Faith No Longer: The Transformation of Christianity in Red and Blue America
https://www.amazon.com/One-Faith-Longer-Transformation-Christianity/dp/1479808687/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1PG4E1RFL2F3R&keywords=George+A.+Yancey&qid=1666224401&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjAwIiwicXNhIjoiMC4wMCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMDAifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=george+a.+yancey%2Caps%2C237&sr=8-3
We discuss the nature of Christian intentional communities, religious vitality, the 5 historic waves of Christian intentional communities (CIC) in the U.S., the biblical basis for CICs, the components of CICs, the key strengths and weaknesses of CICs, as well as the structural, organizational, and individual explanations for religious vitality. We also consider the relationship of CICs to society and the greater church and examine the theme of alienation. The issues of economic sharing, agency, charisma, authority, in-group and out-group orientation, strictness, leniency, and commitment are all covered. Finally, as a pastor, church planter, and sociologist Dr. Killian offers his ideas on how churches can grow in vitality. Intentional communities play such a vital role in the church yet they can easily overdo it in their effort to foster greater togetherness. Killian includes both beautiful examples of the church as family as well as absurd examples of overreach and oversharing. Dr. Mark Killian is Professor of Sociology at Whitworth University and the author of Religious Vitality in Christian Intentional Communities: A Comparative Ethnographic Study
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Check out Mark Killian's book:
https://www.amazon.com/Religious-Vitality-Christian-Intentional-Communities/dp/1498546609/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2J2EGTURQ1V7M&keywords=Religious+Vitality+in+Christian+Intentional+Communities%3A+A+Comparative+Ethnographic+Study&qid=1664918572&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjgwIiwicXNhIjoiMC4wMCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMDAifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=religious+vitality+in+christian+intentional+communities+a+comparative+ethnographic+study%2Caps%2C187&sr=8-1
New Testament scholar, Steve Bryan (Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) defines culture, ethnicity, nations, states, and race. He explains how identity as the people of God is foundational for making sense of life rather than ethnicity or race. We also cover the creation story and other primal stories in Genesis to understand God's plan in human diversity. Dr. Bryan discusses how the Abrahamic covenant and the conquest of Canaan are related to cultural identity. Bryan covers themes of privilege and hospitality in Matthew and describes how Israel is restored in Jesus. Finally, we discuss how diversity and culture are dealt with in Romans and Revelation and consider how cultural identity, purpose, and hope are related.
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Checkout Dr. Bryan's book which just came out in July of 2022: "Cultural Identity and the Purposes of God: A Biblical Theology of Ethnicity, Nationality, and Race"
https://www.amazon.com/Cultural-Identity-Purposes-God-Nationality/dp/1433569736/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?crid=2NCRY8OPALBC9&keywords=Steven+Bryan+ethnicity+culture+race&qid=1663624479&sprefix=steven+bryan+ethnicity+culture+race%2Caps%2C113&sr=8-1-fkmr0
Bob's personal story as well as the theology of the kingdom of God, supernatural spiritual gifts including healing and words of knowledge, ministry to the poor and marginalized, resisting the powers including militarism, racism, and nationalism, interpreting Romans 13, justice, non-violence, forgiveness, love, and the cross are topics all dealt with here in our discussion about Dr. Ekblad's book "A New Christian Manifesto: Pledging Allegiance to the Kingdom of God". Most importantly, he discusses how the church can unite its ministry of peace and justice with its ministry of supernatural spiritual gifts.
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Check out Bob Ekblad's books: A New Christian Manifesto: Pledging Allegiance to the Kingdom of God
https://www.amazon.com/New-Christian-Manifesto-Pledging-Allegiance-ebook/dp/B002LE88L6/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2OR18WZBIYXU1&keywords=bob+ekblad+books&qid=1662306901&sprefix=%2Caps%2C155&sr=8-5
The Beautiful Gate: Enter Jesus' Global Liberation Movement
https://www.amazon.com/Beautiful-Gate-Global-Liberation-Movement/dp/1540815668/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2OR18WZBIYXU1&keywords=bob+ekblad+books&qid=1662306950&sprefix=%2Caps%2C155&sr=8-3
Reading the Bible with the Damned
https://www.amazon.com/Reading-Bible-Damned-Bob-Ekblad/dp/0664229174/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2OR18WZBIYXU1&keywords=bob+ekblad+books&qid=1662306950&sprefix=%2Caps%2C155&sr=8-2
Guerrilla Gospel (Guerrilla Gospel and Bible Studies Series)
https://www.amazon.com/Guerrilla-Gospel-Bob-Ekblad/dp/1546671366/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2OR18WZBIYXU1&keywords=bob+ekblad+books&qid=1662306950&sprefix=%2Caps%2C155&sr=8-1
The biblical basis, plus issues of ecclesiology, historical circumstances, orientation to place, covenant, convictions, structures, commitment, membership, authority, outreach, spiritual growth, and ecclesial practices are all considered in relation to intentional Christian communities. Dr. Smith spent years researching five Christian communities: Church of the Messiah, Koinonia Partners, Patchwork Central, Sojourners, and Voice of Calvary. He goes into detail about these communities in his book "Intimacy and Mission: Intentional Community as Crucible for Radical Discipleship".
Follow the link below to check it out:
https://www.amazon.com/Intimacy-Mission-Intentional-Community-Discipleship/dp/1556355378
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Nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by Desmond Tutu, Fr. John Dear offers his thoughts on violence, the nonviolent Jesus, the Christ of peace, the Trinity, violence as sin, human suffering, soteriology, the cross, eschatology, ecclesiology, nonviolent resistance, and personal spirituality. John Dear is a peace activist, Catholic priest, and author of 35 books including "The God of Peace: Toward a Theology of Nonviolence".
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https://www.amazon.com/God-Peace-Toward-Theology-Nonviolence/dp/1597521124/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2B5GJXJ4IPX1H&keywords=Dear+John+God+of+Peace&qid=1659406478&sprefix=dear+john+god+of+peace%2Caps%2C229&sr=8-1
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Check out John Dear's ministry: https://beatitudescenter.org/
In this interview, based on Matthew Lundberg's "Christian Martyrdom and Christian Violence: On Suffering and Wielding the Sword", the strengths and weaknesses of both just war and pacifism are considered along with their biblical and theological foundations and logic, especially as they relate to Christian martyrdom. We look at the criteria for martyrdom, martyrdom of confession and action, the early church and other pacifistic traditions, restraining the necessities of realism, Augustine, Neibuhr, and Bonhoeffer, and especially Jesus, the Sermon on the Mount and the kingdom of God.
Check out "Christian Martyrdom and Christian Violence: On Suffering and Wielding the Sword" at:
https://www.amazon.com/Christian-Martyrdom-Violence-Suffering-Wielding-dp-0197566596/dp/0197566596/ref=mt_other?_encoding=UTF8&me=&qid=1657990248
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Christology, soteriology, ecclesiology, and ethical exhortation as well as genre, date, authorship, and social situation are all topics we tackle in this interview. We also examine the question of Jesus learning obedience and becoming perfect and consider what the book of Hebrews has to say about persecution, faith, and faithfulness.
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Dr. George Guthrie is Professor of New Testament at Regent College.
He is the author of The NIV application Commentary on Hebrews
https://www.amazon.com/NIV-Application-Commentary-Hebrews-Hardcover/dp/0310493900/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1WH9EOT1IE33R&keywords=The+NIV+application+Commentary+on+Hebrews&qid=1656285931&s=books&sprefix=the+niv+application+commentary+on+hebrews%2Cstripbooks%2C279&sr=1-1
First century understandings of 'messiah', Old and New Testament foundations for messianic theology, key scriptural passages, incarnation, crucifixion, and resurrection as they pertain to Christology and soteriology, the kingdom of God, sanctification, faith "towards" Messiah, the kingdoms of the world, eschatology, peacemaking, and contemporary aversion to notions of kingship are all topics relating to messianic theology which we tackle in this interview.
Dr. Joshua Jipp is Professor of New Testament at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and the author of "The Messianic Theology of the New Testament".
Click on the link below to check it out:
https://www.amazon.com/Messianic-Theology-New-Testament/dp/0802877176/ref=sr_1_1?crid=OTOKUX37G4CI&keywords=Jipp+the+messianic+theology+of+the+new&qid=1654996893&sprefix=jipp+the+messianic+theology+of+the+new%2Caps%2C117&sr=8-1
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Check out other books by Joshua Jipp: "Christ Is King: Pauls' Royal Ideology"
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AOJ0KW4/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 "Saved by Faith and Hospitality" https://www.amazon.com/Saved-Faith-Hospitality-Joshua-Jipp/dp/080287505X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
Dr. Keith Augustus Burton was named by Christianity Today as one of the top twenty-five religious figures who have shaped African American faith over the past century. His book, "The Blessing of Africa: The Bible and African Christianity" is the basis for this interview. We cover the definition of biblical Africa, how Africa was prepared for Christianity, how Islam and Christianity affected each other, Christianity in sub-Saharan Africa before the European slave trade, the European mission in sub-Saharan Africa, the growth of Christianity in modern sub-Saharan Africa, the curse of Ham, and contemporary African theology.
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Check out "The Blessing of Africa: The Bible and African Christianity" and Dr. Burton's other books below:
The Blessing of Africa: The Bible and African Christianity
https://www.amazon.com/Blessing-Africa-Bible-African-Christianity-dp-0830827625/dp/0830827625/ref=mt_other?_encoding=UTF8&me=&qid= Laying Down the Law https://www.amazon.com/Laying-Down-Keith-Augustus-Burton/dp/0828027463/ref=sr_1_1?crid=187RNUQ8L20DJ&keywords=Burton+keith+Laying+Down+the+Law&qid=1653678189&s=books&sprefix=burton+keith+laying+down+the+law%2Cstripbooks%2C123&sr=1-1
The Faith Factor: The Key to Black Empowerment
https://www.amazon.com/Faith-Factor-Keith-Augustus-Burton/dp/0966180321
Douglas Harink shares insights from his book entitled "Resurrecting Justice: Reading Romans for the Life of the World". He sees the traditional rendering of "righteousness" in the Book of Romans as "justice". This provides a contrast to traditional perspectives that focus only on justification by faith for individuals. Harink covers personal as well as systemic sin, Adam and Christ, weak law and sovereign law, obedience to God, ultimate and cosmic justice, just war, Israel and the church, messianic patience and solidarity, messianic public service, political authorities, and more.
Dr. Douglas Harink is Emeritus Professor of Theology at The King's University in Edmonton, Alberta.
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Checkout "Resurrecting Justice: Reading Romans for the Life of the World" by clicking on the link:
https://www.amazon.com/Resurrecting-Justice-Reading-Romans-World-ebook/dp/B07ZG76W1Y/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1M8WYXU43Y2EW&keywords=resurrecting+justice+reading+romans+for+the+life+of+the+world&qid=1652288545&sprefix=resurrecting+justice%2Caps%2C131&sr=8-1
The Apostle Paul knew well how to live in contentment in all situations, no matter how much he suffered. He continually experienced the strength that comes through a deep and abiding relationship with Jesus Christ. Through faith, discipline, and boldly meeting life head-on we can experience this same reality.
Ethicist Dr. David Gill joins us to reflect on the thought of brilliant French philosopher, sociologist, theologian, and Christian anarchist Jacques Ellul. Dr. Gill had the privilege of studying under Ellul and is the co-founder and president of the International Jacques Ellul Society. He previously taught at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, St. Mary’s College, North Park University, and New College Berkeley.
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We consider material from Ellul's books including:
The Presence of the Kingdom
https://www.amazon.com/Presence-Kingdom-Jacques-Ellul/dp/0939443147/ref=sr_1_1?crid=T7AP6OPMWYIO&keywords=The+Presence+of+the+Kingdom&qid=1651170515&s=books&sprefix=the+presence+of+the+kingdom%2Cstripbooks%2C113&sr=1-1
The Humiliation of the Word
https://www.amazon.com/Humiliation-Word-Jacques-Ellul/dp/1532642563/ref=sr_1_1?crid=TX9AE90WBBH4&keywords=The+Humiliation+of+the+Word&qid=1651170555&s=books&sprefix=the+humiliation+of+the+word%2Cstripbooks%2C138&sr=1-1 The Technological Society https://www.amazon.com/Technological-Society-Jacques-Ellul-ebook/dp/B09949X4NV/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2LD64GFNRQ76P&keywords=Technological+Society&qid=1651170593&s=books&sprefix=technological+society%2Cstripbooks%2C120&sr=1-2
Anarchy and Christianity
https://www.amazon.com/Anarchy-Christianity-Jacques-Ellul/dp/1606089714/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2C2GF8NHSUNFD&keywords=anarchy+and+christianity&qid=1651170665&s=books&sprefix=Anarchy+and+%2Cstripbooks%2C114&sr=1-1
Autopsy of Revolution Propaganda: The Formation of Men's Attitudes
https://www.amazon.com/Propaganda-Formation-Attitudes-Jacques-Ellul-ebook/dp/B09947912P/ref=sr_1_1?crid=16RIREBQJXG5C&keywords=Propaganda%3A+The+Formation+of+Men%27s+Attitudes&qid=1651170698&s=books&sprefix=propaganda+the+formation+of+men%27s+attitudes%2Cstripbooks%2C124&sr=1-1
Checkout Dr. David Gill's books: Workplace Discipleship 101: A Primer
https://www.amazon.com/Workplace-Discipleship-101-David-Gill-ebook/dp/B09HNF4T4V/ref=sr_1_1?crid=39556S9X42766&keywords=Workplace+Discipleship+101%3A+A+Primer&qid=1651171005&s=books&sprefix=workplace+discipleship+101+a+primer%2Cstripbooks%2C134&sr=1-1
Becoming Good: Building Moral Character
https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Good-Building-Moral-Character/dp/0830822720/ref=sr_1_1?crid=20MSD2X0OZTSB&keywords=Becoming+Good%3A+Building+Moral+Character&qid=1651170869&s=books&sprefix=becoming+good+building+moral+character+%2Cstripbooks%2C152&sr=1-1
Doing Right: Practicing Ethical Principles
https://www.amazon.com/Doing-Right-Practicing-Ethical-Principles/dp/0830832181/ref=sr_1_1?crid=38B7SPPI11ZW9&keywords=Doing+Right%3A+Practicing+Ethical+Principles&qid=1651170918&s=books&sprefix=doing+right+practicing+ethical+principles%2Cstripbooks%2C128&sr=1-1
Ross Hastings is Professor of Theology at Regent College and holds PhDs in both theology and chemistry. In this interview we cover the historical basis for the resurrection of Christ, the resurrection's relationship to atonement (especially recapitulation and Christus Victor), regeneration, justification, and the personal history of Jesus. We look at progressive sanctification, union with Christ, theosis, and mission/vocation, all in light of the resurrection. Hastings comments on the future of Christians after death, Christ as Great High Priest, worship, and preaching in regard to the resurrection. Finally, we examine the implications of the resurrection for creation, ethics, and the second coming.
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Check out Dr. Hastings' books below:
"The Resurrection of Jesus Christ: Exploring Its Theological Significance and Ongoing Relevance"
https://www.amazon.com/Resurrection-Jesus-Christ-Theological-Significance/dp/1540964922/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Theological Ethics: The Moral Life of the Gospel in Contemporary Context https://www.amazon.com/Theological-Ethics-Gospel-Contemporary-Context-ebook/dp/B08J6KXGRX/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2MWDGNOT9DQ84&keywords=Ross+Hastings&qid=1649888096&s=books&sprefix=ross+hastings%2Cstripbooks%2C180&sr=1-2
Echoes of Coinherence: Trinitarian Theology and Science Together
https://www.amazon.com/Echoes-Coinherence-Trinitarian-Theology-Together-ebook/dp/B074PDMQN4/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=Ross+Hastings&qid=1649888173&s=books&sr=1-7
Missional God, Missional Church: Hope for Re-evangelizing the West
https://www.amazon.com/Missional-God-Church-Hope-Re-evangelizing/dp/0830839550/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=Ross+Hastings&qid=1649888273&s=books&sr=1-3
Dr. Iain Provan, Professor of Biblical Studies at Regent College guides us through his approach to the ethics of the Old Testament. We consider primary ideas starting with God's goodness and creation and move on to continuity with New Testament ethics, genre, economics, and God's concern for the marginalized. Provan discusses his schema of creational, stiff-necked, and ritual law as well as the post-flood period, the conquest, and the prophets. Provan applies OT ethics to the contemporary world with his notion of "principled pluralism". I hope you enjoy the interview!
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Check out Iain Provan's books: Seeking What Is Right: The Old Testament and the Good Life
https://www.amazon.com/Seeking-What-Right-Testament-Good-ebook/dp/B091J79FRH/ref=sr_1_1?crid=172R5X7HLV2RZ&keywords=seeking+what+is+right+the+old+testament&qid=1648921242&sprefix=seeking+what+is+%2Caps%2C134&sr=8-1 The
Reformation and the Right Reading of Scripture
https://www.amazon.com/Reformation-Right-Reading-Scripture/dp/1481306081/ref=sr_1_2?crid=149BZPKR7OGLN&keywords=Iain+Provan&qid=1649117963&s=books&sprefix=iain+provan%2Cstripbooks%2C149&sr=1-2
Seriously Dangerous Religion: What the Old Testament Really Says and Why It Matters
https://www.amazon.com/Seriously-Dangerous-Religion-Testament-Matters/dp/1481300237/ref=sr_1_1?crid=149BZPKR7OGLN&keywords=Iain+Provan&qid=1649118036&s=books&sprefix=iain+provan%2Cstripbooks%2C149&sr=1-1
Eric Tully's brand new book, "Reading the Prophets As Christian Scripture: A Literary, Canonical, and Theological Introduction" is the basis for this interview. We explore the meaning of prophecy, the role of OT prophets, the false prophets, the canon of Scripture, and the themes and theology of the prophets. We also consider the history of Israel and Judah as it relates to the prophets, their "persuasive strategies", the oral to written process, and the relevance of prophetic literature for the modern reader. Dr. Tully also takes us on a brief tour of each of the 16 major and minor prophetic books. Enjoy the interview!
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Check out Eric Tully's books by following the URLs below. "Reading the Prophets As Christian Scripture: A Literary, Canonical, and Theological Introduction"
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09B2NHT4D/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 "Hosea: A Handbook on the Hebrew Text" https://www.amazon.com/Hosea-Handbook-Hebrew-Baylor-Bible/dp/1481302825/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3KBX4L91OXCPW&keywords=Eric+Tully&qid=1647986707&s=books&sprefix=eric+tully%2Cstripbooks%2C149&sr=1-3
"Old Testament Textual Criticism: A Practical Introduction"
https://www.amazon.com/Old-Testament-Textual-Criticism-Introduction/dp/0801097533/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3KBX4L91OXCPW&keywords=Eric+Tully&qid=1647986830&s=books&sprefix=eric+tully%2Cstripbooks%2C149&sr=1-2
We dive into the world of eschatology and ethics and how they impact each other with Dr. Vincent Bacote, Professor of Theology at Wheaton College and the Director of the Center for Applied Christian Ethics. We explore key Scriptures, various historical approaches including Anabaptist, dispensationalist, Albert Schweitzer, and liberation theology as well as the kingdom of God, judgment, the resurrection, and Christian hope. Dr. Bacote also addresses worldly mixes of ethics and eschatology including capitalism and Marxism as well as economic sharing and the racial and ecclesiological implications of Revelation's proclamation of every tribe, nation and tongue worshiping in the new heavens and new earth.
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Follow the links below to checkout Vince Bacote's books: The Political Disciple: A Theology of Public Life
https://www.amazon.com/The-Political-Disciple-Theology-Ordinary/dp/0310516072%3FSubscriptionId%3DAKIAICXJAXAVC73NSAOQ%26tag%3Dspeakerfile-20%26linkCode%3Dsp1%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3D0310516072
The Spirit in Public Theology: Appropriating the Legacy of Abraham Kuyper
https://www.amazon.com/The-Spirit-Public-Theology-Appropriating/dp/1608999963%3FSubscriptionId%3DAKIAICXJAXAVC73NSAOQ%26tag%3Dspeakerfile-20%26linkCode%3Dsp1%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3D1608999963
Evangelicals & Scripture: Tradition, Authority and Hermeneutics
https://www.amazon.com/Evangelicals-Scripture-Tradition-Authority-Hermeneutics/dp/0830827757%3FSubscriptionId%3DAKIAICXJAXAVC73NSAOQ%26tag%3Dspeakerfile-20%26linkCode%3Dsp1%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3D0830827757
Keep Your Head Up: America's New Black Christian Leaders, Social Consciousness, and the Cosby Conversation
https://www.amazon.com/Keep-Your-Head-Consciousness-Conversation/dp/1433506734%3FSubscriptionId%3DAKIAICXJAXAVC73NSAOQ%26tag%3Dspeakerfile-20%26linkCode%3Dsp1%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3D1433506734
Dr. Amy Peeler, Professor of New Testament at Wheaton College offers her thoughts on theological feminism. We cover the need for feminism, the four waves of feminism, scriptural principles related to feminism, various Christian schools and thinkers, God talk, and the reality of incarnation in a male body. We also consider 'equality of opportunity' vs. 'equity of outcome' in the marketplace, the complementarian/egalitarian debate along with the related controversial scriptures, and how feminism can possibly hurt men and women. Enjoy the interview!
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Dr. Peeler has published two books: You Are My Son: The Family of God in the Epistle to the Hebrews
https://www.amazon.com/You-Are-My-Son-Testament/dp/0567665011/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1S84DSS3HQVHZ&keywords=Amy+Peeler&qid=1643933359&s=books&sprefix=amy+peeler%2Cstripbooks%2C133&sr=
1-2 Hebrews: An Introduction and Study Guide
https://www.amazon.com/Hebrews-Introduction-Clarks-Guides-Testament/dp/0567674754/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1S84DSS3HQVHZ&keywords=Amy+Peeler&qid=1643842093&s=books&sprefix=amy+peeler%2Cstripbooks%2C133&sr=1-1
We explore the doctrine of the Trinity with Dr. Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen, Professor of Systematic Theology at Fuller Theological Seminary. The Trinity is examined in the OT, NT, Church Fathers, Aquinas, Barth, Zizioulas, Moltmann, Pannenberg, Rahner, and Jenson. The doctrine is also considered in feminist, Latin American, Asian, and African contexts. Kärkkäinen discusses topics including the Trinity as theology's structural motif, the centrality of the Trinity to salvation history, psychological and social models of the Trinity, communion and relationality within the Godhead, the economic and immanent Trinity, and understanding the Trinity for the life and mission of the church. Enjoy the interview!
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Follow the links to checkout various books on the Trinity by Dr. Kärkkäinen: The Trinity: Global Perspectives
https://www.amazon.com/Trinity-Global-Perspectives-Veli-Matti-Karkkainen/dp/0664228909/ref=sr_1_5?crid=1RZGT1EABD0WL&keywords=The+Trinity+Karkkainen&qid=1642716520&s=books&sprefix=the+trinity+karkkainen%2Cstripbooks%2C118&sr=1-5 Christian Understandings of the Trinity: The Historical Trajectory https://www.amazon.com/Christian-Understandings-Trinity-Historical-Trajectory/dp/1451479956/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1RZGT1EABD0WL&keywords=The+Trinity+Karkkainen&qid=1642716437&s=books&sprefix=the+trinity+karkkainen%2Cstripbooks%2C118&sr=1-1
Trinity and Revelation: A Constructive Christian Theology For The Pluralistic World
https://www.amazon.com/Trinity-Revelation-Constructive-Christian-Pluralistic/dp/0802868541/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1RZGT1EABD0WL&keywords=The+Trinity+Karkkainen&qid=1642716520&s=books&sprefix=the+trinity+karkkainen%2Cstripbooks%2C118&sr=1-4
Trinity and Religious Pluralism: The Doctrine of the Trinity in Christian Theology of Religions
https://www.amazon.com/Trinity-Religious-Pluralism-Christian-Religions-ebook/dp/B0761YBPRJ/ref=sr_1_6?crid=1RZGT1EABD0WL&keywords=The+Trinity+Karkkainen&qid=1642716520&s=books&sprefix=the+trinity+karkkainen%2Cstripbooks%2C118&sr=1-6 The Doctrine of God: A Global Introduction https://www.amazon.com/Doctrine-God-Global-Introduction-ebook/dp/B01N10WJ2H/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1Y4P6Z0TP2DO6&keywords=The+doctrine+of+God+Karkkainen&qid=1642717003&s=books&sprefix=the+doctrine+of+god+karkkainen%2Cstripbooks%2C108&sr=1-1
Our approach to general revelation needs to take us beyond simply recognizing through the created order that humanity is sinful and that God does exist--as essential as that is. Dr. Robert K. Johnston leads us in exploring the variety of ways that God graciously reveals himself, his truth, and his ways--even through film. Dr. Johnston is Senior Professor of Theology and Culture at Fuller Theological Seminary and has authored many books including "God's Wider Presence: Reconsidering General Revelation" which brings together historical, biblical, and contemporary examples and provides a significant contribution to a wide range of discussions about discerning the divine throughout the world. Enjoy the interview!
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Check it out:
https://www.amazon.com/Gods-Wider-Presence-Reconsidering-Revelation/dp/0801049458/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3UJ871CF11ODQ&dchild=1&keywords=God%27s+wider+presence+recondisering&qid=1635026316&sprefix=god%27s+wider+presence+recondisering%2Caps%2C134&sr=8-1
Mark A. Jennings explores the rich and encouraging epistle to the Philippians under the overarching theme of partnership in the apostle Paul's gospel. He uses Ben Witherington's schema for organizing the letter according to ancient rhetorical structure and sees themes of fellowship, Paul's rivals, and money as essential to understanding the epistle. The rhetorical structure proceeds as follows: Exordium 1:1-11 Narratio 1:12-26 Propositio 1:27-30 Probatio 2:1-4:3 Peroratio 4:4-9 Concluding arguments/denouement 4:10-20 Enjoy the interview!
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Check out "The Price of Partnership in the Letter of Paul to the Philippians" (The Library of New Testament Studies), published by T & T Clark.
https://www.amazon.com/Price-Partnership-Letter-Paul-Philippians/dp/056768959X/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+price+of+partnership+paul+philippians&qid=1633745333&sr=8-1
Renowned New Testament scholar of scholars Dr. Ben Witherington III offers his expertise regarding the background and theology of the Gospel of John. Particularly interesting is the evidence he marshals identifying Lazarus as the beloved disciple. Witherington also rebuts the commonly held notion that John is less historical than the synoptic gospels. Enjoy the interview!
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Dr. Witherington has written over 70 books including the following: ———(1984). Women in the ministry of Jesus : a study of Jesus' attitudes to women and their roles as reflected in his earthly life. Society for New Testament Studies, Monograph Series. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. ——— (1988). Women in the Earliest Churches. Society for New Testament Studies, Monograph Series. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. ——— (1988). Grace in Galatia : a commentary on St Paul's Letter to the Galatians. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans. ———; Witherington, Ann (1990). Women and the Genesis of Christianity. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. ——— (1990). The christology of Jesus. Minneapolis: Fortress Press. ——— (1992). Jesus, Paul and the end of the world : a comparative study in New Testament eschatology. Downers Grove, IL: Inter-Varsity Press. ——— (1993). Conflict and community in Corinth : a socio-rhethorical commentary on 1 & 2 Corinthians. Grand Rapids, MI: William B. Eerdmans. ——— (1994). Friendship and finances in Philippi : the letter of Paul to the Philippians. Valley Forge, PA: Trinity Press International. ——— (1994). Paul's narrative thought world : the tapestry of tragedy and triumph. Louisville: Westminster/John Knox Press. ——— (1994). Jesus the Sage: The Pilgrimage of Wisdom. London: T & T Clark. ——— (1995). The Jesus Quest: The Third Search for the Jew of Nazareth. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. ——— (1995). John's wisdom : a commentary on the fourth Gospel. Cambridge: Lutterworth Press. ——— (1998). The Acts of the Apostles. A Socio-Rhetorical Commentary. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans. ——— (1998). The Paul Quest: The Renewed Search for the Jew of Tarsus. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. ——— (1998). The many faces of the Christ : the Christologies of the New Testament and beyond. New York: Crossroad. ——— (1999). Jesus the Seer: The Progress of Prophecy. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson Publishers. ——— (1999). The realm of the reign : reflections on the dominion of God. Nashville, TN: Discipleship Resources. ——— (2000). The Gospel of Mark : a socio-rherorical commentary. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans. ——— (2001). New Testament History : A Narrative Account. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic. ——— (2001). The shadow of the Almighty : father, son, and spirit in biblical perspectives. Grand Rapids, MI: William B. Eerdmans Pub. ——— (2002). The poetry of piety : an annotated anthology of Christian poetry. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic. ——— (2003). The Brother of Jesus: the Dramatic Story & Meaning of the First Archaeological Link to Jesus & his Family. San Francisco: HarperSanFrancisco. ——— (2004). Paul's letter to the Romans : a socio-rhetorical commentary. Grand Rapids, MI: William B. Eerdmans. ——— (2004). The Gospel Code : Novel Claims About Jesus, Mary Magdalene, and Da Vinci. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. ——— (2006). Matthew. Macon, GA: Smyth & Helwys Publishing. ——— (2007). What Have They Done with Jesus?. New York: Harper Collins. ——— (2007). Making a Meal of It — Rethinking the Theology of the Lord's Supper. Waco, TX: Baylor University Press. ——— (2007). Troubled Waters — Rethinking the Theology of Baptism. Waco, TX: Baylor University Press. ——— (2007a). The Problem with Evangelical Theology: Testing the Exegetical Foundations of Calvinism, Dispensationalism, and Wesleyanism. Waco, TX: Baylor University Press. ——— (2010). Revelation and the end times : unraveling God's message of hope. Nashville: Abingdon Press. ——— (2016). New Testament Theology and Ethics. 1. Downers Grove, IL: Inter-Varsity Press. ——— (2016). New Testament Theology and Ethics. 2. Downers Grove, IL: Inter-Varsity Press.
Dr. Clark discusses cognitive science of religion, theory of mind, agency detecting devices, and materialist arguments against the existence of God. We consider religion as a natural phenomenon, the nature of rationality, and resisting the demand for evidence. Clark looks at intuition and inference, the God faculty, the relationship between naturalism and evolution, and the assertion that atheists have higher IQs than theists. Finally, we examine conformity bias, Google’s search engine and human minds, and brain science’s relationship to apologetics. Dr. Kelly James Clark is Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at Ibn Haldun University in Istanbul, Turkey.
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Check out Dr. Clark’s book "God and the Brain: The Rationality of Belief"
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Mitzi Smith gives us some background on womanist thought, key thinkers, and its relationship with theology and biblical interpretation. We cover the raison d'etre of womanism, potential compatibility for Black conservative evangelical women, and its relevance to White men. Dr. Smith then explores the relationship of exegesis and eisegesis and the multi-faceted role of the womanist biblical scholar. Mitzi Smith examines six biblical scenarios and relates each of them to a contemporary justice concern: the New Testament's portrayal of women as virgins and whore, Matthew's Great Commission and social justice teaching, the Samaritan woman at the well and access to safe water, the Syro-Phonecian woman and intersectionality, the Ethiopian eunuch, Apollos, and the subordinated other, and Elisha, boys, bears, and police brutality. Finally, we look at the ways womanist thought can be applied to the life and mission of the church.
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Check out Dr. Smith's books: Womanist Sass and Talk Back: Social (In)Justice, Intersectionality, and Biblical Interpretation
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I Found God in Me: A Womanist Biblical Hermeneutics Reader
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We investigate the questions of author, date, occasion, genre, structure, themes, and historicity of Samuel 1 and 2. Dr. Evans considers the theology of Samuel through six topics: fulfillment of the prophetic word, trust in God, seriousness of sin, importance of true repentance, Davidic covenant, and the Anointed One. The life and influence of Samuel is discussed as is the whole issue of kingship. Evans also considers the rise and fall of Saul as well as key incidents in the career of David.
Checkout Dr. Evans' book, "1 and 2 Samuel: The Story of God Commentary", published by Zondervan.
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We dive into the Book of Daniel, considering its historical background, genre, structure, dating, authorship, purpose, and theology. Dr. Widder gives us a look at the characters of Daniel, Belshazzar, Darius, and Cyrus but especially Nebuchadnezzar. Key stories as well as dreams, visions, and prophecies are also examined.
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Dr. Wendy Widder is an Old Testament scholar and is the author of "Daniel--The Story of God Bible Commentary"
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Every Road Goes Somewhere: A Memoir about Calling
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Dr. Storms covers the nature and purpose of spiritual gifts, how we receive the gifts, and human agency and authority in exercising the gifts. As a Reformed charismatic theologian, he discusses the relationship the Reformed church has had with the spiritual gifts and cessationism as well as his own relationship with cessationists and the future of cessationism. Storms dives into different approaches to words of knowledge and words of wisdom and takes a peak at Spurgeon's experience of words of knowledge. We look at the nature and purpose of prophecy and consider the difference between OT and NT prophecy and the relationship of the priesthood to prophecy. Dr. Storms examines Paul's journey to Jerusalem in Acts, exploring contrary interpretations of prophecy within the text. We take a look at the discernment of spirits, healing, the gift of faith, and apostleship--both biblically and in the church today. Finally, Storms covers the phenomena of supernatural gifts in non-Christians and the current state of the charismatic renewal movement.
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Sam Storms is a theologian, pastor, professor, and author.
Checkout Dr. Storms' book "Understanding Spiritual Gifts: A Comprehensive Guide":
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Paul Gould leads us through an overview of cultural apologetics as he considers C.S. Lewis’ notion of ages: unenchanted, enchanted, disenchanted, and re- enchanted—as well as the argument from desire. Gould examines the relationship of imagination to beauty and reason to truth and conscience to the good. We also cover Christian ethics from the apologist’s perspective. Dr. Gould then explores several different issues which, through his evidence, ultimately point to the reality of God: the fine tuning of the universe, the existence of life, the diversity and development of species, objective morality, meaning, pain and suffering, love, objective beauty, and the Christian story. Dr. Paul M. Gould is Professor of the Philosophy of Religion at Palm Beach Atlantic University.
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Please check out Dr. Gould’s books, Cultural Apologetics and A Good and True Story.
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We cover the relationship of theology to ethics and consider key Old Testament passages including the giving of the law and the tabernacle. Dr. Long looks at the life, death, and resurrection of Christ and explains how the beatitudes are a fulfillment of the call of Abraham. Christian liturgy is seen in relationship to ethics and Aquinas, Lutherans, Anglicans, and Anabaptists are considered as sources of ethical thought and practice. Long then covers ecclesiology and mission as well as modern and post-modern thinkers--all in view of ethics. We then look at particular ethical issues including sex, money, justice, capitalism, violence, non-violence, and pacifism.
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Check out Steve Long's book "Christian Ethics: A Very Short Introduction"
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Dr. Fowl defines idolatry, considers the golden calf, the bronze serpent, and the giving of the Law, compares idols and icons, explores food and idols at Corinth, and looks at the shema and forgetfulness in regard to idolatry. Our discussion contemplates the place of overconsumption, greed, fear, and preemption as they relate to idolatry. Fowl offers an emphasis on creation, thankfulness, catechesis, mission, and a healthy curiosity to counter today's idolatry. Finally, as a contemporary example of idolatry, Dr. Fowl explores White cultural dominance.
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Check out Stephen Fowl's book "Idolatry":
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Alexander Venter, all the way from South Africa, explores various views of healing throughout church history, the Scriptural and theological basis for healing, principles and practices of healing in Jesus' ministry, the baptism of the Holy Spirit, and the place of faith. He considers the church's practice of healing, the authority of disciples, words of knowledge, images, and sympathetic pains, two healing stories, and the possibility of misconduct related to healing. I would love to hear from you. Email me at thecharge.info@gmail.com Check out Alexander Venter's book "Doing Healing: How to Minister God's Kingdom in the Power of the Spirit https://www.amazon.com/Doing-Healing-Minister-Kingdom-Spirit/dp/198360125X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1JNSPT5SH6ZRJ&keywords=alexander+venter+doing+healing&qid=1669925176&sprefix=alexander+venter+doing+healing%2Caps%2C123&sr=8-1 Check out Alexander Venter's webpage and other books at: https://alexanderventer.com/
The life and theology of Reinhold Niebuhr is covered by Dr. Jeremy Sabella, based on his research for his book “An American Conscience: The Reinhold Niebuhr Story”. We look at Niebuhr’s background, the Social Gospel movement, his understanding of theology, Scripture, the kingdom of God, realism, politics, war, race, and society. Sabella also comments on Niebuhr’s differences with Barth, his life as a pastor, activist, theologian, and professor and three of his most significant books: “Moral Man and Immoral Society”, “The Children of Light and the Children of Darkness”, and “The Irony of American History”. I would love to hear from you. Please send me an email or leave a comment. thecharge.info@gmail.com Dr. Jeremy Sabella is a lecturer in the religion department at Dartmouth College. Check out his book, “An American Conscience: The Reinhold Niebuhr Story”: https://www.amazon.com/American-Conscience-Reinhold-Niebuhr-Story/dp/0802875270/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2DEAOBXZN15PR&keywords=an+american+conscience+the+reinhold+niebuhr+story&qid=1668797180&sprefix=an+american+conscience%2Caps%2C129&sr=8-1
The revival at Cane Ridge, Kentucky in 1801 was perhaps the most significant revival meeting of the Second Great Awakening. It was a Presbyterian communion service in the traditional of Scotch communion services that had been occurring for 200 years. Bizarre bodily manifestations were controversial at these meetings just as they are at revivals today. Let yourself be transported back in time to learn about Barton Stone, James McGready, Richard McNemar, John Rankin, David Caldwell and the others who were instrumental in spreading revival in the early American frontier. Enjoy the interview! I would love to hear from you: send me an email at thecharge.info@gmail.com Thanks goes to Paul K. Conkin for his landmark book on the subject "Cane Ridge: America's Pentecost", published by University of Wisconsin Press in 1990. You can purchase it through Abe Books at https://www.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchResults?cm_sp=SearchF-_-topnav-_-Results&ds=20&kn=Cane%20Ridge%3A%20America%27s%20Pentecost&sts=t
In 1906 revival came to Los Angeles and spread quickly throughout the world through the earnestness and prayers of William Joseph Seymour. This unleashed an unprecedented outpouring of the Spirit through all sorts of gifts and manifestations. This was the origin of the Pentecostal movement. Please checkout "The Azusa Street Mission and Revival: The Birth of the Global Pentecostal Movement" by Cecil M. Robeck, Jr. Click on the link below: https://www.amazon.com/Azusa-Street-Mission-Revival-ebook/dp/B007V93GQI/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Robeck+Azusa+street+revival&qid=1623689398&sr=8-1
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We take a look at religion and theology in 19th century Victorian England with Dr. Timothy Larsen, Professor of History and Professor of Christian Thought at Wheaton College. We start with a historical, social, and political background to the time and examine different religious groups regarding their relationship to the Bible. Dr. Larsen takes us through the 'crisis of faith', how free church movements stood with the oppressed, the nature of religious equality, the disestablishment movement, and the thought of a few significant Christian leaders. Enjoy the interview! I would love to hear from you: send me an email at thecharge.info@gmail.com Dr. Larsen challenges conventional Victorian scholarship in his four books on Victorian religion and theology: A People of One Book: The Bible And The Victorians https://www.amazon.com/People-One-Boo... Crisis of Doubt: Honest Faith in Nineteenth-Century England https://www.amazon.com/Crisis-Doubt-H... Contested Christianity: The Political and Social Contexts of Victorian Theology https://www.amazon.com/Contested-Chri... Friends of Religious Equality: Nonconformist Politics in Mid-Victorian England (Studies in Christian History and Thought) https://www.amazon.com/Friends-Religi...
Christian ethicist Dennis Hollinger of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary explores a theological understanding of ecology and ethics grounded in Scripture and creation. Different ecological issues are considered including various approaches and categories, Eastern Orthodoxy, historic Christian complicity, repentance, addressing naysayers, and promoting creation care within a congregation. Enjoy the interview! I would love to hear from you: send me an email at thecharge.info@gmail.com
We dive into the Gospel of Matthew, examining its background, dating, authorship, and purpose with Dr. G. Tommy Givens, Professor of New Testament at Fuller Theological Seminary. We consider its distinctives and themes, insights of other Matthean scholars, how Jesus fulfills the OT, the new righteousness of Christ, the gospel according to Jesus in Matthew as compared to Paul, non-violence per the Sermon on the Mount, how Matthew speaks to the church today and more. We look forward to Dr. Givens' upcoming book on the Gospel of Matthew, to be published by Eerdmans. Enjoy the interview! I would love to hear from you: send me an email at thecharge.info@gmail.com
Duke Divinity professor Peter Casarella considers many components of theological anthropology from his Roman Catholic perspective. We discuss everything from historical theology, biblical teaching, the relationship between body, mind, and spirit, the image of God, life after death, the resurrection body, gender, asceticism and hedonism, free will, and the sanctity of life. Finally, we take a look at the implications of anthropology for the life and mission of the church. Enjoy the interview! I would love to hear from you: send me an email at thecharge.info@gmail.com
I cover several theological themes that are key to understanding 1 Peter and quote heavily from noteworthy 1 Peter scholars. We first consider pastoral theology, the Trinity, patriology, Christology, pneumatology, and soteriology. Next, we look at 1 Peter's theology in terms of ecclesiology, ethics, the church's relation to the world, theology of suffering, and eschatology. Finally, we discuss how 1 Peter comments on hope, the relationship of 1 Peter to the OT, and the epistle's relationship to the NT as a whole.
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We cover the thought of many moral thinkers from the ancients through nominalism, Hobbes, Hume, Kant, utilitarianism, naturalism, relativism, and post modernism. We examine the nature of morals, how they are rooted in God's character, the fact-value split, and how moral philosophy is relevant to the life and mission of the church. Enjoy the interview! I would love to hear from you: send me an email at thecharge.info@gmail.com Dr. Scott Smith is Professor of Ethics and Apologetics at Biola University and the author of "In Search of Moral Knowledge: Overcoming the Fact-Value Dichotomy" published in 2014 by IVP Academic. Check it out at: https://www.amazon.com/Search-Moral-Knowledge-Overcoming-Fact-Value/dp/0830840389/ref=sr_1_2?crid=Y79GEYOFDCWQ&keywords=in+search+of+moral+knowledge&qid=1640317454&sprefix=in+search+of+moral+k%2Caps%2C219&sr=8-2 Check out the Master of Arts program in Christian Apologetics at Biola University where Dr. Smith teaches. https://www.biola.edu/degrees/g/christian-apologetics-ma Feel free to contact Dr. Scott Smith at scott.smith@biola.edu
Dennis Metzler reveals how early Pentecostals opposed war, in this particular case, World War I. Early Pentecostal pastor A.M. Kiergan rails against war, expressing his convictions that Christians cannot both follow Christ and fight in war. Kiergan's writing is included in Jay Beaman and Brian K. Pipkin's book, "Pentecostal and Holiness Statements on War and Peace", published by Wipf and Stock in 2013. Check it out by following this link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FBEQ8G0/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 Intro and outro music is from the Alan Jones Sextet album "Unsafe", available from Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Unsafe-Alan-Jones-Sextet/dp/B0006A9GSQ. It is used by permission. Video recorded at On Earth Studios, Portland, Oregon.
Frank Bartelman was a well-known participant in the earliest days of the Pentecostal movement--starting with the Azusa Street Revival. I read from and comment on his writing, "Christian Citizenship", which expresses his views on the incompatibility of Christian discipleship and warfare. Bartelman's work was included in "Pentecostal and Holiness Statements on War and Peace" by Jay Beaman and Brian K. Pipkin, published by Pickwick (Wipf & Stock) in 2013. Check it out by following this link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FBEQ8G0/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 Intro and outro music is from Alan Jones' Sextet album "Unsafe", available from Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Unsafe-Alan-Jones-Sextet/dp/B0006A9GSQ. It is used by permission. Video recorded at On Earth Studios, Portland, Oregon.
Preeminent Old Testament scholar John Walton of Wheaton College leads us through some of the most challenging and misunderstood material in the Scriptures. He makes a case for the primacy of order in the beginning of Genesis as well as seeing Adam and Eve as both archetypal and historical. We take a look at the identity of the serpent, how to understand the knowledge of good and evil, details about the temptation, humanity being naked and hiding, the nature of the curse, and the banishment. His conclusions are sometimes surprising and always insightful. Enjoy the interview! I would love to hear from you: send me an email at thecharge.info@gmail.com John Walton has written dozens of books including the following: The Lost World of Adam and Eve: Genesis 2-3 and the Human Origins Debate https://www.amazon.com/Lost-World-Adam-Eve-Genesis/dp/0830824618?SubscriptionId=AKIAJGYQBXXGETPQMZBA&tag=speakerfile-20&linkCode=sp1&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=0830824618 The Lost World of Scripture: Ancient Literary Culture and Biblical Authority https://www.amazon.com/Lost-World-Scripture-Literary-Authority/dp/083084032X?SubscriptionId=AKIAJGYQBXXGETPQMZBA&tag=speakerfile-20&linkCode=sp1&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=083084032X Genesis, New International Version Application Commentary https://www.amazon.com/NIV-Application-Commentary-Genesis/dp/0310206170/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1545250740&sr=8-1&keywords=Genesis%2C+New+International+Version+Application+Commentary The Lost World of Genesis One: Ancient Cosmology and the Origins Debate https://www.amazon.com/Lost-World-Genesis-One-Cosmology/dp/0830837043?SubscriptionId=AKIAJGYQBXXGETPQMZBA&tag=speakerfile-20&linkCode=sp1&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=0830837043 Job (The NIV Application Commentary) Genesis 1 as Ancient Cosmology Genesis (Zondervan Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary)Chronological and Background Charts of the Old Testament Ancient Israelite Literature in Its Cultural Context: A Survey of parallels between biblical and ancient Near Eastern texts A Survey of the Old Testament Covenant: God's Purpose, God's Plan IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament Old Testament Today Essential Bible Companion Ancient Near Eastern Thought and the Old Testament: Introducing the Conceptual World of the Hebrew Bible Jonah (Expositor’s Bible Commentary) Zondervan Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary: Old Testament Bible Story Handbook How to Read Job NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible Lost World of the Israelite Conquest Old Testament Theology for Christians Lost World of the Flood Understanding Scientific Theories of Origins Lost World of Torah Demons and Spirits
Dennis Metzler looks into the work of early Holiness movement writer and forerunner of American psychology, Thomas C. Upham. Metzler comments on Upham's rigorous stance on pacifism from a biblical perspective. Upham's main contention is that militarists will use the smokescreen of just war theory to promote any and every war to the public and especially to the church. Upham's writing "1842" is taken from "Pentecostal and Holiness Statements on War and Peace" by Jay Beaman and Brian K. Pipkin, published by Pickwick (Wipf & Stock) in 2013. Check it out by following this link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FBEQ8G0/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 Intro and outro music is from the Alan Jones Sextet album "Unsafe", available from Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Unsafe-Alan-Jones-Sextet/dp/B0006A9GSQ. It is used by permission. Video recorded at On Earth Studios, Portland, Oregon.
Dennis Metzler considers what Jean Vanier has to say about ministering to people with intellectual disabilities. Even more, Vanier says that what is most important is having communion with others in the deepest relational sense. The text examined is taken from Vanier's "Brokenness and Community" which became a chapter entitled "Communion" in the anthology, "Called To Community". In spite of Jean Vanier's significant moral failures and the damage he inflicted on others, his work and writings are nevertheless exemplary. Intro and outro music is from the Alan Jones Sextet album "Unsafe", available from Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Unsafe-Alan-Jones-Sextet/dp/B0006A9GSQ. It is used by permission. Video recorded at On Earth Studios, Portland, Oregon.
Dennis Metzler considers what Jean Vanier has to say about ministering to people with intellectual disabilities. Even more, Vanier says that what is most important is having communion with others in the deepest relational sense. The text examined is taken from Vanier's "Brokenness and Community" which became a chapter entitled "Communion" in the anthology, "Called To Community". In spite of Jean Vanier's significant moral failures and the damage he inflicted on others, his work and writings are nevertheless exemplary. Intro and outro music is from the Alan Jones Sextet album "Unsafe", available from Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Unsafe-Alan-Jones-Sextet/dp/B0006A9GSQ. It is used by permission. Video recorded at On Earth Studios, Portland, Oregon.
Today we take a look at the thought of Stanley Hauerwas on peace, violence, non-violence, and peacemaking. Dr. Nathan Hosler, Director of the Church of the Brethren’s Office of Peacebuilding and Policy is the author of "Hauerwas the Peacemaker?: Peacebuilding, Race, and Foreign Policy". Hosler examines the biblical background related to peace and peacemaking and then explains the three theological pillars that are critical to Hauerwas’ thought: Christocentrism, the church and its practices, and the centrality of non-violence. We discuss how virtue, character, and narrative form believers in their vocation of peacemaking and consider Hauerwas on ecumenism. Hosler offers more in depth thought on Hauerwas’ approach to race, peacemaking, and foreign policy. I would love to hear from you. Leave a comment or send me an email at thecharge.info@gmail.com Check out Dr. Nathan Hosler's book, "Hauerwas the Peacemaker?: Peacebuilding, Race, and Foreign Policy" https://www.amazon.com/Hauerwas-Peacemaker-Peacebuilding-Foreign-Policy/dp/1532671482/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3SEPT29H475UJ&keywords=hauerwas+the+peacemaker+hosler&qid=1667517866&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjI1IiwicXNhIjoiMC4wMCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMDAifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=hauerwas+the+peacemaker+hosler%2Caps%2C149&sr=8-1&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.006c50ae-5d4c-4777-9bc0-4513d670b6bc
In "Life Together", Dietrich Bonhoeffer looks at idealism, dreamers, and visionaries, particularly in the way they affect relationships in close-knit Christian communities. Dennis Metzler offers commentary on Bonhoeffer's writing from "Life Together", which is reproduced as a chapter entitled, "Idealism" in the collection, "Called To Community".
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Sean McDonough considers together the themes of creation and new creation throughout the Scriptures as well as historical theology. Rather than the traditional model of creation, fall, and redemption McDonough proposes the paradigm of creation, counter-creation, de-creation, and re-creation.
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Check out Dr. McDonough's book, "Creation and New Creation: Understanding God's Creation Project" by following this link:
https://www.amazon.com/Creation-New-Understanding-Gods-Project/dp/1683070267/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1632863679&sr=8-1
Dennis Metzler examines early Quaker Robert Barclay's take on the key question, 'what is universal redemption?'--not 'what is universal salvation?' Barclay insists that all people have the possibility of being saved through faith, even without ever hearing the gospel of Jesus Christ. God ultimately judges people on their faithfulness to what they do know--not what they don't know.
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The theology of the image of God is explored here with Dr. Catherine McDowell, Professor of Old Testament at Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary. Various theological views of the imago dei are considered along with the relevant scriptural passages and Ancient Near East parallels. The implications for life in the church and ethics are also discussed.
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Check out Dr. McDowell's book by following the link below: "The Image of God in the Garden of Eden: The Creation of Humankind in Genesis 2:5-3:24 in Light of the mīs pî, pīt pî, and wpt-r Rituals of Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt"
https://www.amazon.com/Image-God-Garden-Eden-Mesopotamia/dp/1575063484/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3IR8FLK3SXCDB&dchild=1&keywords=the+image+of+god+in+the+garden+of+eden&qid=1631914065&sr=8-2
Art Gish, an authority on Christian community, wrote about the necessity of surrendering to God in the context of committed relationships in community. Dennis Metzler interacts with his text and brings key points to life, encouraging believers to experience the freedom and victory that unexpectedly comes through a surrendered life.
Art Gish is the author of the classic "Living in Christian Community"
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https://www.amazon.com/Living-Christian-Community-Arthur-Gish/dp/0836118871/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2TOY91NA9IBS9&keywords=Gish+Living+in+Christian+community&qid=1666639744&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjg0IiwicXNhIjoiMC4wMCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMDAifQ%3D%3D&s=books&sprefix=gish+living+in+christian+community%2Cstripbooks%2C134&sr=1-1
Visual art and its relationship to theology is explored by Dr. Bill Dyrness with a view to topics as diverse as creation, beauty, the gospel, new creation, sacramentality, the Reformers, the transcendentals, spiritual formation, evangelicalism, asceticism, Rouault, and Rembrandt.
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Dr. William Dyrness is Senior Professor of Theology and Culture at Fuller Theological Seminary. He is the author of many books including:
Poetic Theology: God and the Poetics of Everyday Life (2010)
https://www.amazon.com/Poetic-Theology-Poetics-Everyday-Life/dp/080286578X/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?dchild=1&keywords=Poetic+Theology%3A+God+and+the+Poetics+of+Everyday+Life+%282010%29&qid=1630794950&sr=8-1-fkmr0
Senses of the Soul: Art and the Visual in Christian Worship (2008)
https://www.amazon.com/Senses-Soul-Visual-Christian-Worship-ebook/dp/B00YD5U4M2/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Senses+of+the+Soul%3A+Art+and+the+Visual+in+Christian+Worship+%282008%29&qid=1630794999&sr=8-1
Visual Faith: Art, Theology, and Worship in Dialogue (2001)
https://www.amazon.com/Visual-Faith-Theology-Dialogue-Engaging/dp/0801022975/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?dchild=1&keywords=Visual+Faith%3A+Art%2C+Theology%2C+and+Worship+in+Dialogue+%282001%29&qid=1630795075&sr=8-1-fkmr0
The Earth Is God's: A Theology of American Culture (2004)
https://www.christianbook.com/the-earth-gods-theology-american-culture/william-dyrness/9781592447954/pd/47954X
Dennis Metzler explores Dallas Willard's take on spiritual formation as espoused in his classic tome, "Renovation of the Heart", published in 2002.
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Dennis Metzler interacts with Christine Pohl's chapter in the book "Called To Community" (Plough Publishing House) entitled "Hospitality". It is an excerpt from Pohl's book, "Making Room: Recovering Hospitality as a Christian Tradition", published in 1999.
The story of Abraham is core to understanding both the Old Testament and New Testament. Old Testament scholar Dr. John Goldingay of Fuller Theological Seminary answers key questions that arise from the Genesis 12-25 narrative. We look at promise, covenant, circumcision, etiologies, the Lot narrative, the Sarah sister stories, faith and righteousness, theophany, the binding of Isaac, New Testament fulfillment, and more.
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Check out the following books by John Goldingay: Old Testament Theology: Israel's Gospel https://www.amazon.com/Old-Testament-...
Biblical Theology: The God of the Christian Scriptures https://www.amazon.com/Biblical-Theol...
Genesis (Baker Commentary on the Old Testament: Pentateuch) https://www.amazon.com/Genesis-Baker-...
An Introduction to the Old Testament: Exploring Text, Approaches & Issues https://www.amazon.com/Introduction-O...
17th century French spiritual genius Francois Fenelon narrates the way to dealing with annoyances and troubles, seeing them as coming from the hand of God in order to strengthen our character and faith. We take a look at a personal letter of Fenelon, still acting as a spiritual director to thousands through his writings.
Eastern religions are considered in relationship to biblical faith with apologist Dr. Douglas Groothuis of Denver Theological Seminary. We take a look at Christianity, Hinduism, and Buddhism in terms of how they view ultimate reality, the human condition, spiritual liberation and more. Enjoy the interview!
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Dr. Groothuis is the author of "Christian Apologetics: A Comprehensive Case for Biblical Faith", an 850 page tome published by InterVarsity. Go to his website to checkout his various publications at www.douglasgroothuis.com