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My Yes Is on the TableFlash Theology with Jennifer Randle and Brayden BrookshierThank you for listening to My Yes Is On The Table, a podcast hosted by Jennifer Hand and Coming Alive Ministries. Today Jenn welcomes Jennifer Randle and Brayden Brookshier to the show. Together they discuss their new book, Flash Theology. Book Flash Theology: A Visual Guide to Knowing and Enjoying God More FreedomCreatives.com Shut The Should Up podcast with Jennifer Randle Adventures In Theology podcast with Brayden Brookshier Connect with Jennifer Randle: Website, Facebook, Instagram Connect with Brayden Brookshier: Website, Facebook, Instagram Connect with Jenn...
2023-05-2225 min
The Joy Millionaire PodcastIt's Time For Coffee | Flash Theology | Knowing & Enjoying God More // Jenny Randle and Brayden BrookshierJoin your friend Jeanette as she sits down with Jenny Randle and Brayden Brookshier. Jenny and Brayden authored the book Flash Theology: A Visual Guide to Knowing and Enjoying God More. Listen in as these three discuss how we are all theologians, how important it is that we all know God more, and how God good and joyful! LINKS FROM TODAY'S SHOW Grab your copy of FLASH THEOLOGY ttps://amzn.to/3qrsiqR Listen to the Moms At Work Podcast https://link.chtbl.com/momsat...
2023-04-1932 min
Love Where You Are with Somer ColbertBringing Theology into our Homes with Jenny Randle and Brayden BrookshierWelcome to the Love Where You Are podcast! In today’s episode I am joined with Jenny Randle and Brayden Brookshier. Brayden and Jenny each married a sibling of the Randle family, making them brother in law and sister in law but they are also kindred spirits in the world of theology, nerding out over all things God. They geeked out over theology so much that they wrote a book together called Flash Theology: A Visual Guide to Knowing and Enjoying God Brayden is on the Teaching Team at Newbreak Church, San Diego, is h...
2023-03-1340 min
Adventures in Theology#95 - But You Are No Longer in the Flesh (Romans 8, Part 2)This series on Romans 8 consists of live recorded, in-depth teachings through each verse of Romans chapter 8. In part 2 we cover Romans 8:5-9 and talk about the drastic change of identity of being "in the flesh" to "in the Spirit." What does Paul mean by this? Tune in to find out!
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2022-10-1227 minAdventures in Theology#94 - Set Free from the Tyranny of Sin and of Death (Romans 8, Part 1)This series on Romans 8 consists of live recorded, in-depth teachings through each verse of Romans chapter 8. In this first episode, we cover Romans 8:1-4 and talk about Paul's magnificent pronouncement of how Christians can know the verdict of the last day in the present. There is no condemnation for believers in Christ. How does this work? That's the plot of this first episode! Tune in and hear how Paul sees the overthrow of Sin and Death's tyranny through the power of the cross.
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2022-10-0638 minAdventures in Theology#93 - A Pastor and a Priest Walk into a Bar... A Joyful, Curious, and Enlightening Conversation with a Catholic Priest (featuring Father David Michael Moses)A pastor and a priest walk into a bar... it sounds like a joke? Or to some, even offensive... like an argument waiting to happen. But that's not the case with Father David Michael and myself. We are new to our friendship, but we are committed to showcasing the unity that can still exist between us, first and foremost, as Christians. (Furthermore, we are only a few months apart in age!) Catholics and Protestants have a lot more in common than many think! And at the end of the day, we are both part of the body of Christ...
2022-09-291h 00Adventures in Theology#92 - Habits of the Household with Justin Whitmel EarleyFriends, I am so excited to have a conversation with Justin Whitmel Earley. His book, Habits of the Household, is immediately one of my favorite books! The way in which Justin talks about how the story of God and gospel truths influence our habits, rhythms, and liturgies at home from how we wake up, to how we discipline, to how we spend time in the car together, to much more. All I have to say is you need to read this book, but first, tune into this episode as I introduce you to Justin and some big ideas that...
2022-09-2240 minAdventures in Theology#91 - Vocational Singleness, Friendships, and Equipping the Church to Love Gay People (with Pieter Valk of Equip Your Community)The first episode back in a while and we are not messing around! I found Pieter on Instragram and have been enthralled by the awesome ministry he has been doing. Pieter is a gay Christian who is committed to a biblically traditional sexual ethic (celibacy). What makes Pieter stand out is just how compelling his life is. He is showcasing how the Church can retrieve the power of friendships and restore dignity to those who choose a life of vocational singleness. Listen in for some great insights from my new friend!
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2022-09-0148 min
Adventures in Theology#90 - The Surprisingly Easy and Freeing Way to Be Humble (1 Peter, Part 7)Often when we talk about humility it is discussed in a way that makes it seem unattainable. But what if there was a way to be humble that was surprisingly easy and even freeing? And what if this shows us something awesome about God? Let's lean in on what Peter teaches us about humility and God in this last week of our series in 1 Peter.
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2022-04-0831 minAdventures in Theology#89 - 3 Things Peter Teaches Us on Suffering (1 Peter, Part 6)Peter's letter has a lot to say about suffering! In this episode we synthesize what he has to say into 3 big ideas on his perspective and how that helps us today.
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2022-03-2526 minAdventures in Theology#88 - The Puzzle of Spirits in Prison, the Flood, and Baptism (1 Peter, Part 5)We recap some key things not discussed in 1 Peter 3 and then move on to one of the most controversial passages in all the Bible, 1 Peter 3:18-22 and see how it actually speaks profoundly to Peter's audience and what we can glean from it today.
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2022-03-1535 minAdventures in Theology#87 - What It Means to Be the "Royal Priesthood" (1 Peter, Part 4)Honing in on 1 Peter 2:4-10, we look at some language that often comes across as very "churchy," which isn't a bad thing, it just means we probably take for granted the power of what is said and might not actually even know what it means. Through this interactive teaching format, we discuss key things like being a "spiritual building," offering "spiritual sacrifices," and especially, what it means to be the "royal priesthood."
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2022-02-2532 minAdventures in Theology#86 - How We Misunderstand Holiness & Why It Matters (1 Peter, Part 3)One of the most misunderstood concepts in Christianity is holiness. As we look at this passage in 1 Peter 1 we begin with some groundwork in what it means to be "ransomed" or "redeemed" and then move into some really important coneptions and misconceptions about holiness and how that is relevant to our everyday lives. As mentioned before, these episodes in 1 Peter are taken from a live interactive teaching format so let me know what you think!
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2022-02-1841 minAdventures in Theology#85 - Living in the Tension of Sorrow and Joy (1 Peter, Part 2)Here we continue in our series through 1 Peter looking at chapter 1 verses 6-12, talking about the tension between grief and joy. As mentioned last episode, these episodes are taken from a live interactive teaching format so let me know what you think!
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2022-02-0437 minAdventures in Theology#84 - Reborn! (1 Peter, Part 1)Not only do we begin a new series, but I am trying a new format for this series specifically, taking the recordings from my live interactive teaching through 1 Peter in San Diego. In part 1, we talk about some of the "why" of Peter's letter and the central theme of being reborn into a living hope.
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2022-01-2846 minAdventures in Theology#83 - Thinking & Praying; Inhale & ExhaleAnother one-off episode, but with a thought I have lately through my experience and which provides a perspective on what Paul could mean by his exhortation to "pray constantly" (1 Thessalonians 5:17).
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2021-11-1912 minAdventures in Theology#82 - Desolation Or Consolation: What Are You Experiencing?Welcome back! We begin this episode by catching you up with what's been going on, including two exciting announcements, but then we dig into a really helpful topic when it comes to the ebb and flow of our spiritual life: desolation & consolation. It is hard to preview it here, but just know that what we talk about here will help you better identify and embrace the particular season and spiritual experience you are going through.
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2021-11-1223 minAdventures in Theology#81 - Who is My Neighbor? (Parables, Part 2)In this episode, we watch as someone tries to trap Jesus in a question: "Who is my neighbor?" Tune in to hear the surprising answer and what it means for us as we expand our categories of how we see humanity!
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2021-08-1224 minAdventures in Theology#80 - Is the World Getting Better or Worse? (Parables, Part 1)In this episode, we begin a new series on the parables of Jesus. We start by looking at the parable of the wheat and the weeds (Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43). All of Matthew 13 sheds light on how God's kingdom is taking root in the world. And this parable, additionally, addresses an intriguing question: Is the world getting better or worse? Tune in to hear the surprising answer!
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2021-08-0515 minAdventures in Theology#79 - 3 Insights from This Experiment (Gratitude Experiment, Part 4)In this episode, we wrap up what we have to say about the gratitude experiment (for now!) and I offer 3 insights from this experiment. Tune in to hear what they are! And let's continue to be people who look for and find gratitude in everyday life!
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2021-07-2815 minAdventures in Theology#78 - How to Bring the Past and the Future into the Present Moment (Gratitude Experiment, Part 3)We continue looking at some key concepts regarding gratitude and thanksgiving in the Bible. This week, there is quite a surprise when we learn to see how the Eucharist (aka Communion or the Lord's Supper) plays a pivotal role in grounding us in the present moment. Listen in to hear how!
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2021-07-1514 minAdventures in Theology#77 - Are We Older Than God? (Gratitude Experiment, Part 2)Are we older than God? It might be a silly-sounding question but G.K. Chesterton provides an interesting quote that helps us consider this. Listen in as we are inspired to see the connection between gratitude and an encore!
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2021-07-0517 minAdventures in Theology#76 - 5:18 p.m. (Gratitude Experiment, Part 1)As we kick off a new podcast series on gratitude, I want to share with you a specific practice that has been profoundly impactful to me. Listen in as we introduce the powerful impacts of gratitude, inspired by 1 Thessalonians 5:18.
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2021-06-0914 minAdventures in Theology#75 - From Spiritual Disciplines to Spiritual Delights!Many of us, as Christians, feel an obligation to read our Bible, pray, and practice these things that have been traditionally called "spiritual disciplines." But if we are honest, these can feel like chores and it can be difficult to make them a regular part of our lives. If you have felt that way, you will want to listen to this as I share how to go from practicing spiritual disciplines to practicing spiritual delights!
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2021-05-2913 minAdventures in Theology#74 - How to Lead Your Family Around Personalized ValuesIt has been said: "Direction, not intention, determines destination." In other words, we all are leading our life a certain direction based on a set of values, whether those values be explicitly clear or unclear to us. So, why not be intentional about the values that guide the decisions and direction of our life? Listen in as we talk about what it means to live our life by a set of values, how Scripture speaks to this, and how to actually create a list of personalized, Christ-centered values! Then reach out to me and let me know what values...
2021-03-1816 minAdventures in Theology#73 - Why Theism is Compatible with Science and Naturalism is Not (With Matt Marzec)In this episode, Matt Marzec and I discuss the critically important differences between theism and naturalism. As you listen, you will see how theism actually is more compatible with science than naturalism!
To listen to other episodes with Matt Marzec, check out episodes #21, #22, and #72
Here is a less than 2-minute video by Dr. Frank Turek explaining God as the "Uncaused first cause": https://bit.ly/3ciyVmK
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2021-03-1152 minAdventures in Theology#72 - A Philosophical Approach to God and Science (With Matt Marzec)In a two-episode series, I bring Christian Philosopher and Apologist, Matt Marzec, who comes on to give us some grounding on what Christians need to understand when we engage the subject of science. At the end of the day, we are called to lead the way in intellectual honesty. Listen in to find out what we mean! And then next episode, we get into the two main camps of thought when approaching science, theism and naturalism.
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2021-03-0940 minAdventures in Theology#71 - Hide and Seek, But Who's Hiding?If life was a game of hide and seek, and the characters are God and humanity, who is the one hiding? And who is the one seeking? Listen in as we talk about how this question changes how we read the whole biblical story!
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2021-02-1917 minAdventures in Theology#70 - The Return (Hosea, Part 3)In the third and final episode on Hosea, we look at a key passage that describes where the issue is, not only for ancient Israel, but for the wayward hearts of people today. God invites people into a kind of repentance that is both cathartic and healing. What a wonderful passage to talk about on Ash Wednesday and heading into a season of lent!
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2021-02-1727 minAdventures in Theology#69 - The Vow (Hosea, Part 2)Continuing in the book of Hosea, we see a powerful passage where God says "He will" do quite a few things, certainly speaking with new covenant language. We especially want to highlight Hosea 2:19-20, where we explore this amazing theme that Yahweh vows to marry His people. How can we both make sense of this and celebrate it? Tune in to find out!
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2021-02-0431 minAdventures in Theology#68 - The Prodigal Wife (Hosea, Part 1)We begin the first of the next few weeks looking at some key passages in the book of Hosea, one of the twelve minor prophets. In this episode, we set up the plot of Hosea, which lends itself to talking about the plot of everything else too. Do we know how to talk about the plot of the story?
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2021-01-2831 minAdventures in Theology#67 - Meeting God in the Bible (With Pastor John Linebarger)Reading the Bible to merely check it off your list is one thing, but reading the Bible devotionally is far more valuable! In this episode I have a conversation with John Linebarger, a pastor who has written a narrative book exemplifying how to meet God in your Bible reading by following the conversation of two characters.
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John references this free resource from John Piper: https://www.desiringgod.org/series/why-we-believe-the-bible
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2021-01-1441 min
The Riskers Podcast20. Becoming a Tourist of the Bible with Brayden Brookshier, Adventures in Theology Podcast“How often do we stop and ponder the things in the Bible? It’s so exciting to slow down, hang on the words, and have the posture of: ‘I’m a tourist in an exotic text. Let’s go exploring.'" —Brayden Brookshier, Adventures in Theology PodcastWhat if you could change your view of Scripture by simply approaching the Bible like a tourist in a foreign land?Today we welcome Brayden Brookshier, host of the Adventures in Theology podcast and author of The Dawn of the New Creation. Brayden did incredible work at Sermon To Book and S...
2021-01-1228 minAdventures in Theology#66 - Searching for Enough (with Tyler Staton of Oaks Church Brooklyn)We kick off the new year with my new friend, Pastor Tyler Staton, lead pastor of Oaks Church Brooklyn. In our time together we discuss some of the major themes in his upcoming book, "Searching for Enough," which I had the pleasure of getting an advance copy of. We also talk about doubt with some raw and honest thoughts on how to approach seasons of doubt.
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2021-01-0747 minAdventures in Theology#65 - Joy Was Born in Bethlehem (Luke 2:8-20, Advent)What if I told you that Jesus is not only the "reason for the season" but also the joy of the season? This episode features a sermon I preached during Advent in 2017. As we look at Luke 2:8-20 I want to challenge us to enjoy Christmas more and more each and every year. Listen in to see what I mean!
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2020-12-0327 minAdventures in Theology#64 - Writings Songs for Monday Morning Devotionals (with Jon Guerra, Artist & Song Writer)Today we spend some time getting to know Christian music artist, Jon Guerra. Jon's style is less Sunday worship and more like Monday morning prayer. We talk more in-depth about his song "Kingdom of God," what inspired it and what it means. We also have lots of candid moments, too!
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"Kingdom of God": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGUWXUCg28w
"Kingdom of God" (Acoustic): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rq6sa7NCYFc
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2020-11-2542 minAdventures in Theology#63 - Reading Scripture with the Grand Narrative in Mind (with Professor Todd Chipman)Professor Todd Chipman's book, Scripture Storyline, is a helpful resource that provides a framework for reading the Bible from cover to cover, while also showing an abundance of connections that draw the Old and New Testament together. Today we discuss his book and hear more from Todd as we divulge into some other topics as well.
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Twitter: @ToddRChipman
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2020-11-1933 minAdventures in Theology#62 - Regardless of Who Wins the Election...Some important thoughts that are meant to encourage us during this election season.
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2020-11-0522 minAdventures in Theology#61 - The Crowd Hears; The Disciple Responds (Sermon on the Mount, Part 15)We conclude the sermon on the mount by looking at Matthew 7:13-29, where Jesus challenges the crowd who has been listening in to respond to the message. We cannot simply admire the teaching, we are called to take action and to build the foundation of our life on our it.
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2020-10-2317 minAdventures in Theology#60 - The Surprising Context of the "Golden Rule" (Sermon on the Mount, Part 14)Everyone agrees that the "Golden Rule" is worth living by. However, the famous quote from Jesus does not come out of thin air. There is a context to it. Matthew 7:1-12 presents us with the exposition around it. How does this help us better understand this great way to live? Listen in as we talk about the source and power of being able to live out the "Golden Rule."
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2020-10-1528 minAdventures in Theology#59 - How to Have Meaningful Conversations in Polarizing TimesWe take a single-week break from our series on the Sermon on the Mount to address an important topic. All of us are aware of how polarizing almost any topic is right now. Whether a conversation of faith, or politics, or almost anything else. Here, in this episode, I am not interested in bringing up any particular issue, instead I want to challenge us to be people who think critically and engage responsibly in conversations. I want to give you some original thoughts on how I have meaningful conversations with those who I disagree with, or vice versa. The...
2020-10-0822 minAdventures in Theology#58 - Why Do You Worry? (Sermon on the Mount, Part 13)Why do you worry? Matthew 6:25-34 presents us with advice on the worry-free life. Is this possible, though? Listen in as we hear Jesus's invitation into the life of trust versus worry.
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2020-10-0124 minAdventures in Theology#57 - What Do You See? (Sermon on the Mount, Part 12)What does it mean that the eye is the lamp of the body? Matthew 6:19-24 presents a triad contrast of two's: two treasures, two eyes, and two masters. The journey of wholeness involves making sure we find ourselves on the right side of the contrasts.
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2020-09-2533 minAdventures in Theology#56 - Praying to the God Who Hears (Sermon on the Mount, Part 11)Why do you sometimes pray lengthy prayers? There is certainly nothing wrong with praying for great lengths of time. However, WHY we do and what we believe about God as we approach Him in prayer makes all the difference. Matthew 6:7-15 is an insightful passage which begins by contrasting how the pagan "gods" of the Graeco-Roman world listen, versus how our Father listens to our prayers. The differences cannot be exaggerated!
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2020-09-1029 minAdventures in Theology#55 - Who Do You Do It For? (Sermon on the Mount, Part 10)Have you ever done the right thing for the wrong reasons? In Matthew 6:1-6 Jesus challenges our motivation why we do something and, more specifically, who we do it for. After all, our audience will always reward us, so who is our audience and what does that reveal about the authenticity of our righteousness?
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2020-09-0333 minAdventures in Theology#54 - Be Whole as Your Heavenly Father is Whole (Sermon on the Mount, Part 9)Turn the other cheek? Pray for our enemies? Everything that is said in Matthew 5:38-48 sounds too idealistic and not practical to actually live out. Or is that the case? What if Jesus was inviting us into a greater level of "wholeness" as we reverse retaliation and repay our enemies with love? Join us as we adventure into one of the most difficult passages in the Bible in terms of putting into action the ethics of our Lord!
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2020-08-1335 minAdventures in Theology#53 - The Greater Righteousness (Sermon on the Mount, Part 8)What does it mean to have a righteousness that surpasses that of the scribes and Pharisees? Is this even feasible? What if it was? What is Jesus getting at, here? As we look at Matthew 5:20-37, we see how Jesus begins to unpack what this "greater righteousness" is. The true righteousness that surpasses that of the scribes and Pharisees. Today we address what Jesus says about anger and lust, with far more implications than can be summarized in such a quick description!
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2020-08-0640 minAdventures in Theology#52 - How Being "Salt" and "Light" Connects Us to the Whole Story! (Sermon on the Mount, Part 7)Have you ever heard idiomatic terms or phrases that needed explaining? The terms "salt" and "light" are terms that need a deeper exploration. As we look at Matthew 5:13-20, we see how Jesus calls His followers "salt" and "light," terms that connect them to the greater story of the Bible. His point? Well, you'll have to listen in to find out! I reference quite a few passages today, (in this order): Numbers 18:19, 2 Chronicles 13:5, Exodus 30:35, Leviticus 2:13, & Isaiah 42:6.
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2020-07-3031 minAdventures in Theology#51 - Purity of Heart and Peacemaking (Sermon on the Mount, Part 6)Being pure in heart does not equate to being perfect in heart. As we look at Matthew 5:8 we see how, when we cross-reference it with Psalm 51, is not about never doing anything wrong again, but about a heart condition that rhythmically returns to God in repentance, knowing that God is the only one who can purify and renew our heart so that we can stand pure before Him. In this episode, we conclude the macarisms and go all the way through verse 10. (Technically verses 11-12 are part of the macarisms as a continual thought on the eighth macarism.) Keep...
2020-07-2329 minAdventures in Theology#50 - How a Cup and the Ocean Can Illustrate Mercy (Sermon on the Mount, Part 5)Mercy: it is so much more than how many of us narrowly think of it! Looking at Matthew 5:7 we explore the broad and dynamic meaning of mercy and how we can even learn something incredibly memorable and powerful about mercy from an illustration about a cup and the ocean. Tune in and try the challenge at the end of the episode!
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2020-07-1632 minAdventures in Theology#49 - Starving for Righteousness (Sermon on the Mount, Part 4)Jesus congratulates those who hunger for righteousness. But what does righteousness even mean? Looking at Matthew 5:6 we lean into looking a little closer as to what it means to be a people that are desperate for righteousness.
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2020-07-0928 minAdventures in Theology#48 - The Counter-Intuitive Way to Take Over the World (Sermon on the Mount, Part 3)What do all world powers throughout history? Well, they certainly did not rise to rule the world by means of meek methods. Yet, in Matthew 5:5 Jesus congratulates the gentle-spirited because they will inherit the earth. How can this be? And what does this mean? Join us as we explore the counter-intuitive way to take over the world according to Jesus!
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2020-07-0231 minAdventures in Theology#47 - Happy Are the ... Unhappy ... ? (Sermon on the Mount, Part 2)In the second macarism (Matthew 5:4), Jesus congratulates those who are grieving as the ones who have it figured out. Why? A few questions provoke this... What kind of mourning are we talking about? How does mourning lend itself to experiencing God's comfort? And in what way does God deal with the very things that cause us grief? Listen in as we go in-depth on the second macarism in Jesus's paradoxical path to true happiness!
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2020-06-2529 minAdventures in Theology#46 - Spiritual Poverty & the Paradox of Happiness (Sermon on the Mount, Part 1)Does the world really know the best way to live? The Sermon on the Mount presents a counter-intuitive way of being that produces true flourishing. We begin this series by looking at Matthew 5:1-3 and how the paradox of happiness is presented as a posture of the heart, specifically, recognizing that we are spiritual beggars before God. Listen in as we explore how Jesus connects spiritual poverty to being "happy" or "blessed," and how this results in receiving the kingdom of heaven.
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2020-06-1935 minAdventures in Theology#45 - Understanding and Delighting in God as Trinity (with Abdu Murray of RZIM)The word "Trinity" is a single word compacting a robust truth about the nature of God being one Deity in three persons. Unfortunately, many Christians have a hard time explaining (let alone understanding) one of the core doctrines of the faith. Enter Abdu. Abdu Murray finds the subject of the Trinity his favorite. As a former Muslim, this was one he used to get Christian's stuck on, now, he (rightly) sees it as one of the most fundamental and distinct doctrines of Christianity. Listen in as Abdu and I provide insights into how to understand and delight in the...
2020-06-1157 minAdventures in Theology#44 - God Wants You to Be Both Happy and HolyThere is a common phrase you have probably heard in or around church: "God doesn’t want you to be happy; He wants you to be holy." But is that true? I don't think so. Listen in to today's episode as I explain how there is an intrinsic relationship, and even inseparable relationship, between holiness and happiness. My friends, you don't have to choose one or the other. God wants you to be both holy and happy in Him.
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2020-05-0721 minAdventures in Theology#43 - The Center of the Poem; The Heart of the Book of LamentationsWhen we are venting about genuine hardship, the last thing we need to be told is to "look on the bright side!" Lamentations is an important and often overlooked book of the Bible. Now, our circumstances certainly are not parallel to that of Lamentations, but the message of Lamentations is still beneficial for us today. How we read this book gives us insight and understanding of how to focus on hope, while also walking through difficult times.
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2020-04-3032 minAdventures in Theology#42 - Trusting the Story Even When You Don’t Like the Chapter You Are In (Habakkuk, the Prophet)Have you ever struggled to trust and understand what God is doing in the world? If so, then you need the short, three-chapter book of Habakkuk! Join the adventure as we explore the prophet Habakkuk and walk away ready to see why this message is just as vintage and timeless for us, today.
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2020-04-2331 minAdventures in Theology#41 - "Faith" as Allegiance (with Professor and Author, Matthew W. Bates)"Faith" is central to the Christian. Unfortunately, for many, faith is reduced to something you think. Professor Matthew Bates comes on to share his view in seeing "faith" as allegiance to King Jesus.
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2020-04-1643 minAdventures in Theology#40 - Good Friday, Our Independence DayIn this brief meditation, we explore one of the many angles of Good Friday. In this case, how Good Friday is a new exodus for the new covenant. Listen in and share with someone who needs to hear this!
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2020-04-0910 minAdventures in Theology#39 - The Return of Jesus Will Be Like a Royal Parade, Not a Rapture (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18)I cannot tell you how many times I encounter people talking about "the rapture." It is so engrained in some Christian's minds, but is that what the message of 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 really is about? Furthermore, is that really what we are hoping for when we anticipate the return of Christ? I don't think so. Listen in as we go verse by verse through this passage as we remember what the hope of the second coming entails!
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2020-04-0232 minAdventures in Theology#38 - The Real Prisoner Who Was Set Free (Acts 16, Part 2)Last episode ended sitting with bewildermnet as Paul and Silas responded to their terrible circumstances with praise. What happens next might be even more shocking! There is so much to appreciate in the next few verses and their interaction with the Roman Jailor. And then we tie all of Acts 16 together with a nice bow showing how the three conversion stories have an awesome connection to an ancient Jewish prayer!
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2020-03-1927 minAdventures in Theology#37 - Praise in the Depths of Prison (Acts 16, Part 1)Acts 16 is an important part of the story. In order to do it justice, we have to break this into two parts! Listen in as we learn some incredible things about the origin story of the Church in Philippi and the lives that were changed there. And then we end on a cliff-hanger!
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2020-03-1632 minAdventures in Theology#36 - A Fresh Look at "Passion Week" (with Dr. William Varner)We are in the midst of the season of Lent. And so there is no better time to refresh on the importance of Jesus' final days! Thankfully, Dr. William Varner has published a very accessible and enjoyable read on the subject! I highly encourage you to listen in and then pick up a copy of his book, "Passionate About Passion Week."
Here is a link to Dr. Varner's book: https://www.amazon.com/Passionate-about-Passion-Week-Fresh/dp/1948048221
Here is a link to an article on Lent I (Brayden) recently wrote: https://newbreak.church/what-is-lent/
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2020-03-1239 minAdventures in Theology#35 - Near-Death Experiences: Medically Documented Evidence for Life Beyond Death (With Dr. Gary Habermas)Dr. Habermas is a leading expert on the topic of "NDE's" or "Near-Death Experiences." Listen in as Dr. Gary shares fascinating testimonies from renowned medical journals on how we have evidence of life beyond death and what that means for discussions of faith. Just after we finished recording, Dr. Habermas shared with me (offline) an incredible story that he forgot to share on the recording. Fortunately, in a recent Youtube interview, he shared this story. This three-minute clip can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8SO_aCk_sU
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2020-03-0535 minAdventures in Theology#34 - The Historical Reliability of the Resurrection of Jesus (With Historian Dr. Gary Habermas)Can we defend the resurrection of Jesus from a historically reliable vantage point? Yes! And I brought on the most prominent voice on the topic to give a brief introduction into why. Dr. Gary Habermas is second-to-none in his forty-plus years of scholarly research and writing on this topic (and others). When people reference "the scholars" on the topic of the resurrection of Jesus, they better be dealing with Dr. Habermas' work. It was such an honor and a privilege to have him on. Below are some links to give you more of Dr. Gary:
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2020-02-2737 minAdventures in Theology#33 - A Reflection on Spirit-Led Conversations from Acts 8What does it look like to live a lifestyle of purpose with the Holy Spirit? Following Philip's story of a Spirit-led conversation, we may be surprised on how a narrative from the first century may encourage us with practical insight on how to live a life of adventurous faith, today!
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2020-02-2026 minAdventures in Theology#32 - How Can We Be Full of the Spirit But Continually Filled by the Spirit?Scripture is clear that when we give our lives to Jesus we receive His Spirit, the Holy Spirit. As post-Pentecost, new covenant belivers, we are filled with the fullness of God's temple presence (1 Cor. 3:16). In light of that, why does Paul command believers to be continually filled by the Spirit in Ephesians 5:18? How can we be full of the Holy Spirit but also continually filled by the Spirit? Is this a contradiction? Or is there a rich paradox waiting to be explored! I believe the latter. Let's explore this great question!
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2020-02-0623 minAdventures in Theology#31 - The Fire that Burns in You (Acts 2:3-4, 17-18; Exodus 19:17-18)In a very passionate episode, we unpack one more thing about Pentecost is what made it so counter-intuitive for its day. Listen in as we talk about how the temple presence of God, the fire of God, has left the temple!
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2020-01-2417 minAdventures in Theology#30 - The Untold Story of Pentecost (Acts 2:1-5, 1:6-8)Welcome to part 2 of our Acts series, where we seek to explore major themes and passages in the book of Acts. Few episodes are as difficult to communicate as this one. On one side of things, this is an eye-opening dialogue on how Pentecost serves as a major hinge between phases of the biblical story; and yet, it is almost like trying to summarize the story of Israel at one event. And that is what makes Pentecost so profound... the single event showcases the Jewish believers in Jesus as the true Israel who have the honor of ushering in...
2020-01-2334 minAdventures in Theology#29 - When a Sequel Get's it Right! (Acts 1)Today, we kick off the series in Acts! Acts is Luke's sequel to the Gospel of Luke, and unlike most sequels in the movie world today, Acts is a sequel done well! As we will see, the book of Acts answers the question of "What's next?" for us as followers of Jesus.
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2020-01-1039 minAdventures in Theology#28 - Re-Centering the Narrative (Welcome to Season 2)A new year is upon us, and so that means new adventures, too! Listen in as we consider what it means to re-center the narrative and what lies ahead for season 2 of Adventures in Theology!
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2020-01-0417 minAdventures in Theology#27 - The Life-Giving Wisdom of Sabbath (with Dr. Matthew Sleeth of sabbathliving.org)The Sabbath is a 24 hour period in which we cease from the toil of work to simply enjoy the life given to us. Is the Sabbath still applicable today? Listen in as Dr. Matthew Sleeth and I try to persuade YOU that Sabbath is not legalistic law, but life-giving wisdom.
Matthew Sleeth, MD, a former emergency room physician and chief of the hospital medical staff, resigned from his position to teach, preach, and write about faith and stewardship issues. Dr. Sleeth has spoken at more than one thousand churches, campuses, and events, including serving as a monthly g...
2019-11-2135 minAdventures in Theology#26 - Flowers, Weeds, and the Power of HabitsThe phrase: "Don't pull weeds without planting flowers" has been deeply influential to me. Today, I share my candid, off the script insights on the topic of habits. As Christians, we should recognize the power of habits in how the rhythms, routines, and habits are forming a lifestyle, and even identity, of who we are becoming. Healthy habits form healthy people. Listen in as we talk about the journey of how healthy habits start as a duty, become a discipline, and (if we stick with it) they become a delight!
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2019-11-1425 minAdventures in Theology#25 - What Does the Bible Say About Women in Ministry? (With Author & Speaker, Jenny Randle)Responding to the question of women's roles in the Church is no quick conversation. While this is not an exhaustive conversation, Jenny Randle and I talk through some key things that are important to be informed of when considering women's roles in ministry.
For more on Jenny, including her books and podcast, see her website (https://www.jennyrandle.com/)
N.T. Wright on the 1 Timothy 2 -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEruMrLiizs&list=PLnrxntMSKd3S_GWJjUYA5jk-N8hFS79qs
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2019-11-0732 minAdventures in Theology#24 - Let's Abandon the Phrase "Everything Happens For a Reason"Some phrases and cliches may be trendy in culture or even in the Church. But does that make them true? Of course not! Popular opinion does not make something true or false. Phrases (and the beliefs behind them) have to be thought through and examined. Today, we discuss how the phrase "everything happens for a reason" is not biblical, not helpful, and should be abandoned altogether.
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2019-10-3120 minAdventures in Theology#23 - What is the Biblical View of Hell? (With Chris Date of RethinkingHell.com)For most of my life, I did not even know other perspectives on the topic of "hell" existed! In today's episode, I speak with Chris Date, of rethinkinghell.com. After my own study in the Bible on this subject, listening to many debates (some Chris was part of), and reading books on the subject, I came to the same conclusion as Chris; that the position, known as "Conditional Immortality" (aka "Annihilationism"), best represents the biblical view of hell.
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2019-10-2446 minAdventures in Theology#22 - God's Law & the Good Life (With Matt Marzec)Today, Matt and I discuss the relationship between God's Law and what we call "the good life." We hope to convey that God wired us with many innate desires that only can have their answers found in Him and His way of life.
Matt is a pastor and resident philosopher at the Branch Church in San Diego, CA. Connect with Matt on Instagram: @matthewmarzec
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2019-10-1732 minAdventures in Theology#21 - Common Objections to God, Jesus, & the Bible (With Matt Marzec)The past few weeks we have tackled questions like: "Why Jesus?" and "Why the Bible?" Today, I want to fire similar questions at my good friend, philosopher/apologist, Matt Marzec. We discuss the main objections that keep people in accepting there being an intelligent Creator; objections about Jesus; and objections about the Bible--all under 40 minutes!
Matt is a pastor and resident philosopher at the Branch Church in San Diego, CA. Connect with Matt on Instagram: @matthewmarzec
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2019-10-1038 minAdventures in Theology#20 - Why the Bible? (With Frank Turek of CrossExamined.org)Have you ever heard objections to the Bible like: "I can't believe the Bible because it was written by man." Maybe you have wrestled with these questions yourself. In today's episode, I have a conversation with world renowned apologist and speaker, Dr. Frank Turek of crossexamined.org. Join us as we defend the rational and logic behind the Bible being a reliable account of God's interaction with humanity. This is good!
Check out Frank's book, "I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist": https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Have-Enough-Faith-Atheist/dp/1581345615
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2019-10-0340 minAdventures in Theology#19 - Why Jesus? (With Shawn Hart of RZIM)Today we address the common question: "Why Jesus?" In my conversation with Shawn Hart we discuss the landscape of faith and evangelism in America and how people are longing for an emotional apologetic to the question of faith.
Shawn Hart is a dynamic speaker on the Ravi Zacharias International Ministries (RZIM) team, and leads week-long ministries on the campuses of universities all around the country.
You can learn more about Shawn here: https://www.rzim.org/speakers/shawn-hart
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2019-09-261h 02Adventures in Theology#18 - The Economy of Grace: Equality of Reward & Status in the Kingdom of GodI have heard people say things like: "Billy Graham was so faithful, so influential as a Christian, he will definitely have a greater heavenly reward than me. He will have a high position of authority in God's kingdom." But is this biblically true? Will there be degrees of reward and status in the next life? Join me as I refute the misconceptions and make a compelling case for equality of reward and status amongst believers. God's economy of grace and reward is not like our's. We live, speak, breathe, and give Gospel because we are filled with Gospel. Our...
2019-09-1930 minAdventures in Theology#17 - Even Greater Than Eden (Reimagining Heaven, Part 6)Revelation 21-22 presents more than Eden restored, the new creation is even greater than eden! The shocking contrasts between the first and the final eden encourage us that the hope we hold is contains more privilege and more responsibility than we expect. Open your Bible and let the adventure continue as we explore Revelation 22:1-5.
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2019-09-1235 minAdventures in Theology#16 - Returning to a Place We Have Never Been (Reimagining Heaven, Part 5)If you have grown up in the Church you have probably heard about the "streets of gold," but have you ever been curious to know what that means? What if John's vision of the streets of gold is actually communicating something? Today we bring some memorable conclusions to Revelation's key theme of God's presence in the new creation.
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2019-09-0528 minAdventures in Theology#15 - All Will Be Right, All Will Be New (Reimagining Heaven, Part 4)Today's episode covers Revelation 21:5-8, and then we also talk about what the Bible says our resurrection bodies will be like in the new creation. We will not be raised to eternal life disembodied, no way! We will have a resurrected, glorified, new... body. This is central to the Christian hope.
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2019-08-2228 minAdventures in Theology#14 - The New Earth (Reimagining Heaven, Part 3)We have been talking about how God's endgame plan is not to discard his creation, but to make a new creation: a new universe, even a new earth! Today's episode covers Revelation 21:1-4, which is about the future hope of all who trust in Jesus. What will the new earth be like? We get a few details here. What John chooses to use as symbolism is quite surprising! Get ready for a great adventure in a great episode!
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2019-08-1529 minAdventures in TheologyBONUS Content - How to Read the Book of Revelation ResponsiblyIn this bonus episode, I want to briefly introduce you to a few reasons why we can't read the book of Revelation the same way we would read some other books of the Bible. To read it literally is to ignore the literary genre the message is written in. For example, we wouldn't watch a Sci-Fi movie with the same expectations and rules that we would impose on a documentary. Why is that? Because these films are two completely different genres. Hopefully this bonus episode helps make us aware with what we are dealing with when we read the...
2019-08-0918 minAdventures in Theology#13 - The Event in Heaven That Changed Everything on Earth (Reimagining Heaven, Part 2)Revelation Chapters 4-5 presents a single vision of "Heaven." So, what is this look behind the scenes show us? Well, I'll tell you that it does not answer any of our questions that we ask about Heaven. What does it mean, then? What is the purpose of this vision when we enter the text without imposing our own agenda on it?
We are going to see how this vision of Heaven does show us something that changes everything about the trajectory of earth, and continues the premise that we stated last week: Heaven is less like a...
2019-08-0836 minAdventures in Theology#12 - Less Like a Home, More Like a Train (Reimagining Heaven, Part 1)What if I told you that heaven is not God's endgame plan for His people? Listen in as we begin our series on one of the most misunderstood topics within the Christian faith. Join us as we reimagine heaven according to the Bible!
Check out my book, "The Dawn of the New Creation": https://amzn.to/2YVLuws
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2019-08-0123 minAdventures in Theology#11 - The Most Important Words Joshua Ever Uttered (Joshua 24:14-15)In this final episode of our series in Joshua, we cover what is the most important message Joshua ever spoke! We are looking at two verses from Joshua's final address to the people of God. As we sit as some of the listeners, we quickly discover that this message transcends time and is for every generation. The underlying question Joshua lays out before the people is the question we must answer today. This episode has many quote-worthy moments so get ready to take notes.
Check out the show notes here: https://bit.ly/32FlpnQ
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2019-07-2524 minAdventures in Theology#10 - The Old Testament as Our Heritage & Our Role in Environmentalism (2-Part Ft. Dr. Sandra Richter)In this packed episode I have a wonderful conversation with Old Testament Professor, Dr. Sandra Richter, who quickly has become a friend. This two-part conversation is lengthy, yet a rewarding one.
In our time together we tackle two discussion topics:
1) First, we clear the air with all of the confusion regarding the Old Testament. Isn't it an outdated book for those who are ethnically Jewish? Shouldn't we merely appreciate it as history? Dr. Richter and I beg to differ! If you are a believer (no matter your ethnic background) the Old Testament is your story...
2019-07-181h 16Adventures in Theology#9 - Keeping the Promise; Carrying the Name (Joshua 9-11)What does your word mean to you? When you give a promise or an oath does that stand through the storm of life's circumstances? What if the oath was made under false pretensions and imperfect motives? Joshua 9-11 make for a great story! I walked away from this episode incredibly challenged in how to better "carry the name" of our God! We learn a lot about what representing God means in a messy world with messy circumstances through this chapters... so settle in; open your Bible; and lots embark on this week's adventure!
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2019-07-1144 minAdventures in Theology#8 - Seven, Sabbath, & The Strangest Military Strategy Ever (Joshua 6-8)The story of Jericho is one of the most famous in the book of Joshua. But don't let the commonality fool you, this is a strange story! I have never seen such a bizarre military strategy. So, what is God trying to communicate through this?
Let me say that I was surprised how much these chapters ministered to me. I will never read these three chapters the same!
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2019-07-0336 minAdventures in Theology#7 - When You Are Invited onto Holy Ground (Joshua 5:13-15)This is a strange part of the story... From the strange being Joshua encounters, to having to take off his sandals because he stood on "holy ground," this passage can feel out of place. What is the point of this?
Let's see what we can learn from Joshua's "holy ground" moment. I bet you'll never look at the removal of sandals to step on holy ground the same again!
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2019-06-2728 minAdventures in Theology#6 - The Reward is in the River (Joshua 3-4)Do you know what the arch nemesis of faith is? Um... oh... wait... what was it again? Gotcha!! Forgetfulness is the enemy of faith. Therefore, the friend of faith is memory. Commemoration is so important for our spiritual journey in recounting God's faithfulness in the grand story as shown in the Bible and also in our own lives.
Joshua 3-4 will be our text today. And we will see how the crossing of the Jordan river was no ordinary thing. And there is something special about the stones that they grab. By the end of this episode...
2019-06-2029 minAdventures in Theology#5 - The Faith of a Prostitute (Joshua 2)Today we will learn more about what it means to have the courage to trust. And we will learn from the most unlikely of people… a prostitute! In the story of Rahab we see that before any conquest takes place in the narrative of Joshua, mercy gets precedence. Listen in as I express how baffling, yet befitting, this story is in the grand narrative of the Bible. This goes to show that God's preference is mercy, not judgment.
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2019-06-1337 minAdventures in Theology#4 - The Courage to Trust (Joshua 1:5-9)Last episode we concluded with highlighting what made Joshua and Caleb such a great leaders to take the people into the promised land. They had what the Bible called "a different spirit" about them. I suggest that the "different spirit" was the courage to trust God, despite the obstacles in their way. Okay, cool. So we should desire to have the courage to trust. But how do we cultivate that? How do we cultivate the courage to trust God? Ah! That is the question.
In this episode, we look at Joshua 1:5-9, and the fascinating literary structure in...
2019-06-0632 minAdventures in Theology#3 - A Place to Call Home (Joshua 1:1-4)As we open up the text of Joshua it becomes clear that this "promised land" is REALLY important to these people. But why? What is the big deal about this plot of land? And why should I care about Joshua's quest to take the promised land? This is what we want to tackle on today's episode. And hey, if you think we are just talking ancient history, you will be surprised how encouraging this is for us, today!
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2019-05-3027 minAdventures in Theology#2 - Enough is Enough (Intro to Joshua)We begin a series of episodes dedicated to exploring the book of Joshua! But like most books of the Bible, somethings have to be prefaced...
In this case, the elephant in the room with this book of the Bible is the violence and war due to it being a conquest narrative. Many Christians struggle with how to reconcile the love of God with the command to go eradicate this plot of land of its current inhabitants. How do we respond?
This episode contains six points of clarification, which help us reframe how we think of th...
2019-05-0225 minAdventures in Theology#1 - Welcome to the Adventure!Ready to start the adventure?
In the first of many more episodes to come, I introduce the inspiration behind the title of this podcast, then I give you three reasons why you should dive deeper into the Bible. Hey, every inaugural episode has to be more introductory in nature, right?
Let's get ready to explore God's word for the purpose of getting caught up into the story ourselves! Let's be a people who read the story, trust the story, and live the story of the Bible! Hang with me and I promise you, you'll find th...
2019-04-1213 min