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The Godwit PodcastEp 43: The Future Of GodwitGodwit is changing direction, not with the type of content but the way we want to present it. In this episode #43 of The Godwit Podcast we discuss our change of direction.Sign up to our email list to stay up to date whenever we produce new content: https://mailchi.mp/40d8a51b813e/godwit-mediaThis episode is also available on YouTube here:https://youtu.be/Mxa-mRlU2EEFind us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/thegodwitpodcastContact us through our website at https://www.godwit.com.au/contact/2022-07-2711 minThe Godwit PodcastEp 42: It's Not Good For Man To Be AloneGenesis 1 & 2 describe humanity as being made in the image of God, male and female, and that it is not good for humans to be alone. In this episode #42 of The Godwit Podcast with David Kowalick and Paul Smith we discuss how part of the goodness of creation before the fall was in the relationships humans had with each other, the creation and God. This episode is also available on YouTube here:https://youtu.be/w5WXXfHrYGgFind us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/thegodwitpodcastContact us through our website at...2022-07-1222 minThe Godwit PodcastEp 41: Genesis 1 & 2 - The Foundation For The Whole Story Of The BibleThe first 2 chapters of Genesis lay an important foundation for the whole story of the Bible. How we read these chapters effects how read the rest of the story.In this episode #41 of The Godwit Podcast with David Kowalick and Paul Smith we discuss how to read the early chapters of Genesis as "true myth"; the creation as God's temple; the relationship between creation and humanity; what it means to rule and subdue; and what it means to be "Sons of God".Recommended reading: "The Unseen Realm" by Michael Heiser - https://amzn.to/3HY7rm32022-06-291h 01The Godwit PodcastEp 40: Where Do We Go When We die?In our previous podcast episode we made the claim that no one goes to heaven when they die, that instead the destiny of the people of God is to have resurrected bodies on a new earth. But then, what happens to us before then, between death and the time of resurrection?In this episode #40 of The Godwit Podcast with David Kowalick and Paul Smith we discuss what the New Testament has to so say about what happens to us when we die. The discussion includes the parable of the rich man and Lazarus; passages from the apostle...2022-06-2354 minThe Godwit PodcastEp 39: Heaven Is Not Our DestinationMany Christians believe that we go to heaven as disembodied souls when we die, and that heaven is our final destination for spending eternity. Neither of those ideas are actually biblical. In this episode #39 of The Godwit Podcast with David Kowalick and Paul Smith we discuss what the Bible actually says about our final destination - a new earth with resurrected bodies.Check out this video by Bible Project:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zy2AQlK6C5kBook recommendation on this subject: "Surprised By Hope" by N.T. WrightThis...2022-06-1638 minThe Godwit PodcastEp 38: What Is Biblical Faith? // Faithfulness, Believing Loyalty & AllegianceWhat is faith? What is the relationship between the words "faith" and "believe"? Does God have faith?Faith is most commonly understood these days as a religious word, but in the 1st Century context of the New Testament it was a widely used societal term, with different connotations to the way we use it now. In this episode #38 of The Godwit Podcast with David Kowalick and Paul Smith we discuss what faith means, as used in the Bible. Books referenced in this episode:- "Salvation By Allegiance Alone" by Matthew Bates- "The King...2022-06-0835 minThe Godwit PodcastEp 37: Justification By Faith vs Works - A False Dichotomy?According to the bible we are justified by faith, not by works. But what does that mean? In this episode #37 of The Godwit Podcast with David Kowalick and Paul Smith we discuss what faith and works of the law mean in Paul's letters, and why faith and "good works" are not mutually exclusive in defining who the righteous are.This episode is also available on YouTube here:https://youtu.be/M40QnBmFOloContact us through our website at https://www.godwit.com.au/contact/Find us on Facebook at https://www...2022-06-0140 minThe Godwit PodcastEp 36: Justification In Context // Old vs New CovenantTo really understand justification in the New Testament it needs to be understood in the right context. In this episode #36 of The Godwit Podcast with David Kowalick and Paul Smith we discuss how a distorted grand narrative of the Bible as well as a distorted understanding of the New Testament context has led to a distorted understanding of justification. Instead justification in the New Testament needs to be placed in the right context: the transition from old to new covenants.This episode is also available on YouTube here:https://youtu.be/ZVHfnYg4ocoContact...2022-05-2534 minThe Godwit PodcastEp 35: Justification // Defining A Righteous PersonWhat is a righteous person, according to the Bible? And what does justification mean? In this episode #35 of The Godwit Podcast with David Kowalick and Paul Smith we discuss both of these questions, and try to give a simple and clear summary of each as a foundation to build on for upcoming conversations about "justification by faith".This episode is also available to watch on YouTube here:https://youtu.be/UhzzvRI-w9gContact us through our website at https://www.godwit.com.au/contact/Find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook...2022-05-1831 minThe Godwit PodcastEp 34: What Is Righteousness? // The Righteousness Of GodThe whole concept of righteousness has become a bit muddied throughout Christian history. In this episode #34 of The Godwit Podcast with David Kowalick and Paul Smith we continue our discussion of righteousness by looking at what is meant by "the righteousness of God", including distinguishing it from "righteousness FROM God".This episode is also available on YouTube here:https://youtu.be/BxcE_t9N9lEContact us through our website at https://www.godwit.com.au/contact/Find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/thegodwitpodcast2022-05-1126 minThe Godwit PodcastEp 33: Where Imputed Righteousness Went Wrong - Greek Philosophy, Medieval Corruption & The ReformationA popular belief in modern Christianity is that we get "Christ's righteousness credited to our account." This is known as the "imputation of Christ's righteousness". It's a popular idea, but is it biblical? In this episode #33 of The Godwit Podcast with David Kowalick and Paul Smith we discuss what the Bible has to say about imputed righteousness. Then we take a look at some major historical factors that have contributed to what, we believe, is a distorted view of what righteousness is and how to get it. Here's a helpful podcast with N.T. Wright on...2022-05-0442 minThe Godwit PodcastEp 32: Genesis 4 WRECKS Popular TheologyAfter the events of "The Fall" in Genesis 3, humanity became instantly enslaved to sin and separated from God. Or so a lot of popular theology says. But does that theology square up with the story as it continues in the very next chapter? In this episode #32 of The Godwit Podcast, Paul Smith takes a look at Genesis chapter 4 and how it clashes with some big ideas in popular theology.This episode is also available on YouTube here:https://youtu.be/-Xl3Z2eRsdMContact us through our website at https://www.godwit.com.au...2022-04-2922 minThe Godwit PodcastEp 31: "There Is No One Righteous"... Or Is There??The apostle Paul famously says in Romans 3:10 that, "There is no one righteous, not even one." This verse has been used as the foundation for a whole doctrinal system about righteousness and justification. But what do we do with all the scriptures that seem to say that there are, in fact, righteous people? Have we perhaps misunderstood what Paul is trying to say in Romans 3? This episode #31 of the Godwit Podcast with David Kowalick and Paul Smith is part 1 of a discussion on what the Bible really says about righteousness.This episode is also available to...2022-04-1355 minThe Godwit PodcastEp 30: Why Did Jesus Die? (Pt 9) // Establishing The New Covenant Community"Atonement creates the kingdom of God," says biblical scholar Scot McKnight. In this episode #30 of The Godwit Podcast with David Kowalick and Paul Smith we round out our series on "Why Did Jesus Die?" with a summary of our discussions on this topic and our conclusion: that the various aspects and motifs around Jesus' death all contribute to the big picture of establishing the kingdom of God, the new covenant community. Recommended reading:https://www.logos.com/product/167776/a-community-called-atonement-living-theologyhttps://www.logos.com/product/121426/the-death-of-the-messiah-and-the-birth-of-the-new-covenant-a-not-so-new-model-of-the-atonementThis episode is also available to watch...2022-03-3039 minThe Godwit PodcastEp 29: How Important Is Good Theology?Good theology and doctrine are obviously important for Christians, but how important, and why? In episode #29 of The Godwit Podcast with David Kowalick and Paul Smith we give our answers to this question. We'd also love to hear your answers, let us know your thoughts in the comments for this episode on our Facebook page!This episode is also available on YouTube here:https://youtu.be/5qgIB30t4Q4Contact us through our website at https://www.godwit.com.au/contact/Find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/thegodwitpodcast2022-03-2319 minThe Godwit PodcastEp 28: Why Did Jesus Die? (Pt 8) // Historical "Atonement" TheoriesThroughout Christian history a few major theories of "The Atonement" (what Jesus achieved through his death) have emerged. In this episode #28 of The Godwit Podcast with David Kowalick and Paul Smith we discuss a few of the most prominent ones and how well they square up with the Bible and Christian history. Theories discussed in this episode include Ransom, Christus Victor, Recapitulation, Satisfaction, Penal Substitution and Moral Influence.Recommended reading on "Atonement Theories":https://www.logos.com/product/167776/a-community-called-atonement-living-theologyThis episode is also available on YouTube here:https://youtu.be/ZrKCXOVeJA0...2022-03-1657 minThe Godwit PodcastEp 27: Why Did Jesus Die? (Pt 7) // Died For Our Sins & Isaiah 53What does it mean that Jesus died for our sins? And that we have been "bought at a price"? Was Jesus' death a form of payment? In this episode #27 of The Godwit Podcast with David Kowalick and Paul Smith we discuss these questions, the use of the word "for", and we take a big look at the Suffering Servant passage in Isaiah 53.Here's the blog series mentioned in this episode:http://blog.christilling.de/2022/02/mike-bird-and-andrew-rillera-on-penal.htmlThe OnScript podcast:https://onscript.study/This episode also available on YouTube here:https://y...2022-03-0952 minThe Godwit PodcastEp 26: The Godwit Podcast - Who Are We, What Are We Doing, And Why?As the title suggests, this episode of The Godwit Podcast with David Kowalick and Paul Smith is a little overview of who we are, what we're trying to do, and the motivation behind it. This episode is also available to watch on YouTube at https://youtu.be/l4cULgFdu_wContact us through our website at https://www.godwit.com.au/contact/Find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/thegodwitpodcast2022-03-0225 minThe Godwit PodcastEp 25: Why Did Jesus Die? (Pt 6) // Rescue From Sin And Evil Powers Through Death"I have been crucified WITH Christ," says the apostle Paul in Galatians 2:20. This is not substitutionary language but participatory - Christ didn't die as our substitute, instead of us, but as our representative, and we join him in his death. In this episode of The Godwit Podcast with David Kowalick and Paul Smith we discuss the major theme in the New Testament of participation in Christ's death and resurrection, and how it rescues us from slavery to sin and evil powers.You can watch this episode on YouTube at https://youtu.be/VWxaUj1kmMEHere's...2022-02-231h 12The Godwit PodcastEp 24: Romans 3:25 // Jesus is a... propitiation? Expiation? Mercy seat?Romans 3:25 is the verse most often cited regarding atonement in the New Testament, but how to translate this verse and what it means is hotly debated. It all hinges on the Greek word "hilasterion", which is translated, depending on the translation, as propitiation, expiation, mercy seat or sacrifice of atonement. In episode #24 of The Godwit Podcast with David Kowalick and Paul Smith we discuss the different translations of hilasterion, what they mean, and how they affect various ideas about the doctrine of atonement.Watch this episode on YouTube at https://youtu.be/MHX6cHTaQ3A...2022-02-1634 minThe Godwit PodcastEp 23: Why Did Jesus Die? (Pt 5) // Atonement In The New TestamentThere are several different motifs used in the New Testament to explain the significance of Jesus' death, one of which is the "sacrifice of atonement". In this episode, #23 of The Godwit Podcast with David Kowalick and Paul Smith, we discuss how the New Testament refers to Jesus' death as an atoning sacrifice in light of what we've discussed in previous episodes regarding atonement in the Old Testament. We look at atonement in the letter to the Hebrews, 1 John and the reference to atonement in Romans 3.2022-02-091h 04The Godwit PodcastEp 21: Why Did Jesus Die? (pt 3) // Atonement In The Old TestamentThe word most commonly used to explain Jesus' death is "atonement". But what even is atonement? In this episode #21 of The Godwit Podcast with David Kowalick and Paul Smith we go right into looking at the concept of atonement in the Old Testament, specifically in the context of the Israelite sacrificial system, as a precursor for understanding how Jesus' death relates to atonement.This 90 minute discussion is broken up into 2 videos. In this first video we discuss holiness as a key concept to understanding atonement; how atonement featured in establishing the priesthood and tabernacle in the Israelite...2022-02-0147 minThe Godwit PodcastEp 22: Why Did Jesus Die? (Pt 4) // Sin Offering & Day Of AtonementThe word most commonly used to explain Jesus' death is "atonement". But what even is atonement? In this episode #22 of The Godwit Podcast with David Kowalick and Paul Smith we continue looking at the concept of atonement in the Old Testament, specifically in the context of the Israelite sacrificial system, as a precursor for understanding how Jesus' death relates to atonement.This is part 2 of a 90 minute discussion broken up into 2 videos. In this second video we discuss the Sin Offering and the Day Of Atonement, with some interesting discussion on the "scapegoat".Bible Project...2022-02-0139 minThe Godwit PodcastEp 20: Why Did Jesus Die? (Pt 2) // Levitical SacrificesJesus' death is often referred to as a sacrifice. But what is a sacrifice even for? Do all sacrifices achieve the same thing? In this episode #20 of The Godwit Podcast with David Kowalick and Paul Smith we begin a discussion of the sacrifices used in Ancient Israel, particularly the sacrifices prescribed in Leviticus. The sacrificial system of Ancient Israel is the foundation for understanding the death of Jesus as a sacrifice.This episode is also available in to watch on YouTube at https://youtu.be/zhVQ-oS6Ukk0:00 - Sacrifice: Who Is It About?6:21...2022-01-2548 minThe Godwit PodcastEp 19: Why Did Jesus Die? (Pt 1) // Is It All About Atonement?The death of Jesus is a key part of the story of Christianity. But why did he die and what did his death achieve? Was his death all about atonement? Did he take our punishment in our place so that we could be forgiven? What does it mean that Jesus was "the lamb of God"?This episode #19 of The Godwit Podcast with David Kowalick and Paul Smith is the introduction to a series discussing the death of Jesus and the multiple motifs the Bible uses in reference to it, including sacrifice and atonement.Video version...2022-01-1828 minThe Godwit PodcastEp 18: 1 Corinthians 15 // The Gospel and Resurrection1 Corinthians 15:1-4 is usually the go-to passage for a description of the gospel. But is this passage used correctly? In this episode we discuss how this passage fits with other scriptural definitions of the gospel, and also the larger context of the whole of 1 Corinthians 15, which is about resurrection, a major gospel theme.This is episode #18 of The Godwit Podcast with David Kowalick and Paul Smith.You can watch the video of this discussion on YouTube at https://youtu.be/G5Hhgil9NmQ2022-01-1255 minThe Godwit PodcastEp 17: Did The Gospel Change After The Cross?When Jesus began his ministry he announced the gospel that "The kingdom of God is near." Throughout his ministry his favourite topic was the kingdom of God. But was that a temporary message, just for Israel for that time? After his crucifixion, did the gospel then become a message about atonement through his death? In this episode we look at how the Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke and John) conclude, and whether or not Jesus gave his disciples a different message than the one he himself had been preaching.This episode is also available on YouTube here:...2021-12-1437 minThe Godwit PodcastEp 16: The Gospel In Christmas CarolsIn this episode we discuss several popular Christmas carols and how they contain a very clear message if we know how to listen: The gospel. This is episode #16 of The Godwit Podcast with David Kowalick and Paul Smith.You can also watch this episode on YouTube at https://youtu.be/lQFUXjNMEK4Check out this amazing version of "Mary Did You Know":https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zybbNvK25Y2021-12-0742 minThe Godwit PodcastEp 15: The Crucifixion Of Jesus and Psalm 22 // "Why Have You Forsaken Me?"Episode #15 of The Godwit Podcast with David Kowalick and Paul Smith. Continuing on from our last episode, we discuss the crucifixion of Jesus and how, again, his identity as Messiah is front and centre of the narrative. We also take a look at Psalm 22, which is referenced multiple times in the Gospel accounts of Jesus' crucifixion, and the question of whether or not God the Father turned his back on Jesus.You can watch this episode on YouTube at:https://youtu.be/qo05yDVxt502021-12-0128 minThe Godwit PodcastEp 14: The Trial Of Jesus // "Tell Us If You Are The Christ!"Episode #14 of The Godwit Podcast with David Kowalick and Paul Smith. In this episode we discuss the narrative of Jesus' trial in the lead up to his execution. It is a narrative filled with a very prominent theme: the identity of Jesus. Listen in as we discuss Jesus' claim to be king/Christ/ Son of Man, what those titles mean and what kind of king Jesus reveals himself to be.Also available on YouTube:https://youtu.be/FOv5KVKZ9Lc2021-11-2439 minThe Godwit PodcastEp 13: The Last Supper - Passover And A New Covenant For The Forgiveness Of SinsEpisode #13 of The Godwit Podcast with David Kowalick and Paul Smith. The Christian practice of Communion or the Eucharist is based on the last supper that Jesus had with his disciples the night before his crucifixion. This supper has big theological implications for how Jesus saw his own upcoming sacrificial death. So what Old Testament motifs did Jesus use to explain his death to his disciples? What did he mean when he said, "This is my blood... poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins?"Video version of this episode can be viewed athttps...2021-11-1622 minThe Godwit PodcastEp 12: Return Of The King // Jesus' Triumphal Entry To JerusalemEpisode #12 of The Godwit Podcast with David Kowalick and Paul Smith. In this episode we discuss Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem shortly before his death, and how this scene is absolutely loaded with significance from hundreds of years of Jewish expectation, reaching back to the Exile and announcements by the Old Testament prophets.Watch this episode on YouTube here:https://youtu.be/e_4sPN4Z4jkFollow us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/thegodwitpodcast2021-11-1045 minThe Godwit PodcastEp 11: The Ministry Of Jesus - Bringing The Kingdom Of GodEpisode #11 of The Godwit Podcast with David Kowalick and Paul Smith. Jesus did and said a lot of things during his earthly ministry, and we could spend years discussing it all. But in this episode we try to give a brief overview and discuss how Jesus' ministry as a whole was to bring the kingdom of God and push back or tear down everything that stood in its way.2021-11-0345 minThe Godwit PodcastEp 10: Is The Kingdom Of God Inclusive Or Exclusive?In episode #10 of The Godwit Podcast, David Kowalick and Paul Smith discuss whether the kingdom of God is inclusive or exclusive, and what it takes to get into the kingdom.2021-10-2751 minThe Godwit PodcastEp 9: Jesus' Baptism And Temptation - Walk Like A ManImmediately before beginning his public ministry, Jesus is baptised, anointed by God and then sent into the wilderness by the Holy Spirit to be tempted by the devil. In this episode of the Godwit Podcast, David Kowalick and Paul Smith discuss the details of Jesus' baptism and temptation and how they reveal the role of the Messiah as the representative of both Israel and humanity to bring humanity back under the rule of God.2021-10-2033 minThe Godwit PodcastEp 8: John The Baptist - Herald Of The MessiahContinuing our series on the gospel of the kingdom of God, we take a look at John the Baptist and his task of preparing the people of Israel for their long awaited king to come, the Messiah Jesus.2021-10-1326 minThe Godwit PodcastEp 7: The Birth Of Jesus - All About The Coming Of The MessiahIn this episode we look at the birth of Jesus as told in the gospel accounts of Matthew and Luke. There is a very clear theme in all of the stories: the Messiah, anticipated by the Old Testament, has arrived.2021-10-0644 minThe Godwit PodcastEp 6: The Gospel Backstory - The Messiah In The Old TestamentIn this episode we trace the idea of the Messianic king in the Old Testament, from Abraham to Jacob, Judah, David and some of the many references by the psalmists and prophets.2021-09-2936 minThe Godwit PodcastEp 5: The Gospel Backstory: IntroductionIn previous episodes we've discussed how the gospel is the declaration that the kingdom of God has arrived through its king, Jesus the Christ (Messiah), and how the preaching by the apostles in Acts centres on the claim that Jesus is the Christ. In this episode we introduce the backstory of the gospel and reframe the whole biblical story. This episode has a lot of crossover content with our episode "What Is The Kingdom Of God".2021-09-2823 minThe Godwit PodcastEp 4: What Is The Kingdom Of God?In our series on the gospel we have shown that the gospel is the message that the kingdom of God has arrived through Jesus, the Messiah. But what is the kingdom of God and where is it?2021-09-2226 minThe Godwit PodcastEp 3: Gospel Facts In Acts (Part 2)Continuing on with our discussion of the gospel as presented in Acts, we show that the consistent theme throughout the whole book is that Jesus is the Christ, as proven by his Davidic lineage and his resurrection from the dead.2021-09-2128 minThe Godwit PodcastEp 2: Gospel Facts In Acts (Part 1) - Peter's Sermon At PentecostThe book of Acts in the Bible tells the story of the birth and expansion of the early church, led by the apostles who had been commissioned by Jesus. What was their message, the "gospel" they preached? We show what that gospel message is, using Paul's description of the gospel in the beginning of his letter to the Romans as a guide.This is part one of a two part discussion. In this episode we focus on explaining the main components of the gospel message preached in Acts and take a look at Peter's sermon in Acts 2...2021-09-1431 minThe Godwit PodcastEp 1: What Is The Gospel? It's Probably Not What You Think...The gospel is really important, it's the central idea of Christianity. But is the gospel most commonly preached in 21st Century Christianity the same one that Jesus and his apostles preached? This is the first in a series looking at the gospel as expressed in the Bible. You can view the video version of this podcast at YouTube here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2oLHfGmQ4xoRecommended books. The following are affiliate links which means we receive a small commission on any purchases at no extra cost to you:"The King Jesus...2021-09-0935 min