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PDT PodcastLet's Read the Book of Esther (5): 3 Little MenIn this episode, we go through chapter 2:19-3:13 where, once again, our traditional understanding of the characters in this story is being challenged. How should we understand what is going on between Mordecai, Haman and King Xerxes here? Tune in and be blessed!
Timestamps:
00:00-05:31--- Intro
05:36-12:26--- Mordecai's Heroics?
12:27-17:31--- Haman's Insecurity
17:32-26:00--- Mordecai's Integrity?
26:16-30:33--- Haman's Pride
3034-39:20--- Xerxes Cruelty
39:20-END--- Conclusion2023-03-2742 min
PDT PodcastLet's Read the Book of Esther (4): Time Is of The EssenceIn the light of the compelling interpretations discussed previously, we continue to ask whether we should view both Esther and Mordecai as heroes or compromisers. It is clear that the answer is not that straightforward, yet, we do not simply want to fall into a simple "neither nor/ either or" answer. In this episode, we try to bring out the third voice which may just be a more satisfying answer for all of us. Tune in and be blessed!
Timestamps:
00:00-12:40---Which one are they, heroes or compromisers?
12:40-3034--- The third voice
30:49...2023-03-1346 min
PDT PodcastLet's Read the Book of Esther (3): Heroes or CompromiserIn this episode, we discuss Esther 2:1-17 where we propose an alternative way of reading the book which challenge the traditional, hagiographic reading of Mordecai and Esther. Tune in and be blessed!
Timestamps:
00:00-05:26---Recap
05:26-08:02---The big issue in chapter 2
08:02-14:12--- Absurdity of the king reemphasized (Est.2:1-4)
14:12-19:00--- Mordecai scrutinized (Est.2:5-6)
19:00-29:42--- Esther scrutinized (Est.2:7-11)
29:42-32:48--- Esther gaining favor (Est.2:15-17)
33:00-END--- Compromise or left without a choice?2023-03-0644 min
PDT PodcastLet's Read the Book of Esther (2): The Revelations of Chapter 1In this episode, we dive into Esther 1:10-21 where the Bible reveals to us the foolishness and absurdity with regards to Xerxes and his grand celebration, yet, it is not just Xerxes that the Bible wants to uncover. Tune in and find out what else are being revealed in this chapter!
Timestamps:
00:00-1:40 --- Recap
01:40-06:30 ---Humiliation of King Xerxes
06:30-11:23 --- Absurdity of the King and His Men
11:23-17:43 --- Revealing the World
17:43-28:18 --- Revealing God
28:18- End --- Revealing Christ2023-02-2042 min
PDT PodcastLet's Read the Book of Esther (1): Why This Book & A Little IntroWe are excited to start our new series "Let's Read The Book of Esther"! In this short first episode, we discuss the uniqueness of this book and how its relevancy to our current spiritual situation. Then, we close it off with a short discussion of the first few verses of this book. Hope all of you can be blessed by this episode and series.
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00:00-02:29 ---Intro
02:29-12:48 ---Why the book of Esther?
13:00-End ---Esther 1:1-82023-02-1329 min
PDT PodcastMake Disciples of All Nations: Experience From Sarang ChurchHi PDT Podcast listeners, it has been quite some time that we have last uploaded an episode but we are glad to say that we may be quiet but not gone. In this special episode, we asked pastor Heru to share his experience and thoughts about his visit to Sarang Church in Korea where he had joined a 2 weeks seminar regarding church discipleship. Sarang church is a church that had grown to about 60,000 members, mainly through their cohesive and rigorous discipleship program and we, in the podcast, think that its something that we should share as well to more...2022-12-201h 18
PDT PodcastS3E1: Introduction to "Genocidal God"After a pretty long break, we are finally back! Not only are we back but we are back with a whole new series. In this season, we will deal with one of the most difficult topics in the Bible: God who does genocide. How do we understand the mass killings that we see in the OT? How are we to accept that God is love when the casualties include children as well? In the first episode, we begin an introduction of this series. Tune in and be blessed--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pdt-podcast...2022-01-0533 min
PDT PodcastS2E15: Hobbies From a Christian Perspective (Special Episode part 2)Continuing our discussions from the previous episode, we immediately go into the problem of hobbies as idolatry before going into the details of whether or not it is wrong for a Christian to have "fun". Finally we finish our discussions with the ways we can set our boundaries and limits when it comes to hobbies and also answering some of the questions raised to us by the live listeners. Tune in and be blessed.
This session was originally recorded for a combined fellowship for youths and teens.2021-07-0933 minPDT PodcastS2E14: Hobbies From a Christian Perspective (Special Episode)In this episode and the next, we will be posting our discussions as a team with regards to hobbies. How should Christians interact with hobbies? are they good or bad? Is it a sin to find leisure in hobbies? Are hobbies a waste of time? tune in and be blessed.
This session was originally recorded for a combined fellowship for youths and teens. 2021-06-1845 min
PDT PodcastS2E13: Talking Temple Theology with Pastor Eko Aria (2)We continue our fruitful discussions on temple theology with pastor Eko Aria. In this episode, we start off by discussing temple theology proper before moving on to the false alternatives of kingdom narratives committed today. Lastly, we see how we are supposed to be involved in the proper temple narrative. Tune in and be blessed. 2021-06-0845 min
PDT PodcastS2E12: Talking Temple Theology with Pastor Eko AriaWe are very delighted to have pastor Eko Aria to join our discussion of the creation story! In this episode, he will share his thoughts on temple theology, a topic which he has invested much study into; however, unlike the trajectory of our discussions, he will try to speak of the negative reception of the temple, specifically Jesus' own critique of the temple in the New Testament. It has a been a beneficial and fun time recording these episodes with him, so, tune in and be blessed.
Timestamps:
00:00-03:47--- Intro
03:47-17:58--- Jesus...2021-05-2428 min
PDT PodcastS2E11: Let Me See, O GodWe are reaching closer and closer to the end of the series and we hope it has been a profitable and blessed journey for all listeners. In this episode, we add a few couple remarks with regards to all the things we learn from Walton's way of reading Genesis and the Torah: How do we, then, read the Bible? How does the Bible truly teach us wisdom? What do we mean when we say that the Bible is a model? Tune in and be blessed.
Timestamps:
00:00-03:00--- Intro
03:00-17:24--- Law & Wisdom
17:40...2021-05-1834 min
PDT PodcastS2E10: Is Torah a Legislation or Instruction?In this episode, we pick up from where left off previously by discussing the constructive implication of understanding the Creation story in its function. Rather than just engaging in the Creation story, we borrow Walton's thoughts on the Torah to help us in laying a general constructive principle. More specifically, we will discuss on the nature of the Torah and to understand it from the perspective of an instruction rather than a legislation. Tune in and be blessed.
Timestamps:
00:39-01:59--- Intro
01:59-13:48--- Torah as instruction, not legislation
14:03-23:29--- Instruction as Wisdom2021-05-0341 min
PDT PodcastS2E9: Deconstructing Through CreationIn this episode, we try to sort out the implications that Walton's perspective on creation carries. It is highly important that our discussions on Creation are merely not just talks but truly has an impact on our Christian life. We will begin, first, with how these discussions deconstruct some of the current Christian stigma before going into some constructive perspective next episode. Tune in and be blessed.
Timestamps:
00:00-02:17--- Intro
02:17-08:04--- Deconstructing the Age of the Earth theories
08:19-21:20--- Deconstructing our Christian identity
21:35-END--- False Spiritual Fence 2021-04-2133 min
PDT PodcastS2E8: What is Sabbath?Is there anything to talk about the day of Sabbath when even God Himself rests on this day? It turns out that what the Bible calls as rest is not the same as the type of rest we assume it to be. Tune in and be blessed!
Timestamps:
00:38- 05:25--- Intro
05:40-16:40--- Sabbath as Transition
16:54- End--- Sabbath as Reigning2021-04-2031 min
PDT PodcastS2E7: Creation of ManIn this episode, we discuss the creation of man from the paradigm of material and function. What do these readings tell us about the nature of man as God's image and likeness? Tune in and be blessed.
Timestamps:
00:38- 01:10--- Intro
01:10- 12:22--- Material perspective of man
12:37- 24:36--- Functional perspective of man
24:50- 38:21--- Application of man as angled-mirror
38:36- End --- Implication in prayer2021-04-0649 min
PDT PodcastS2E6: Day 4 to Creation of AnimalsIn this episode, we continue our discussions the creation account, specifically from day 4 to the creation of animals. First, we explain how as one unified structure, the creation account of day 4 to 6 basically portrays the same underlying message as the ones before. Next, we try to put these accounts into a current perspective. Tune in and be blessed.
Timestamps:
00:00-06:49--- Intro
06:49-09:49--- Day 4
09:49-13:35--- Day 5 & creation of animals
13:35- End--- Reflection: the significance of household management
2021-03-2334 min
PDT PodcastS2E5: Reflections on Day 1 to 3In this episode, we give our final remarks on our discussions of Day 1 to 3.
Timestamps:
00:00-05:05- Introduction and update on pastor Jethro's health after his bile operation
05:05- 18:15- Significance of ANE background and functional perspective in understanding the Creation account
18:31-24:53- Reason through function
25:08- 29:30- Why Corona virus or sufferings for the matter of fact?
29:45- 35:50- Implication (1): Nature of the Bible
36:05- End- Implication (2) Effort to study the Bible
2021-03-0941 min
PDT PodcastS2E4: Day 1 to Day 3In this episode we apply the principles that we have discussed previously straight into the creation story, specifically the accounts from day one to three. Tune in and be blessed!
timestamps:
00:50-11:33--- Day 1
11:49- 20:16--- Day 2
20:30- 29:02--- Day 3
29:17- END--- Conclusion2021-02-2432 min
PDT PodcastS2E3: Difficulties in Creation as "Home"In this episode, we discuss the difficulties revolving around reading the creation account as a "home" rather than "house" before we continue with our materials. Tune in and be blessed.
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00:40- Intro
01:35- Does "home" contradict "house"?
15:40- Slippery slope?
24:02- Frustrating way of reading
30:27- Must the Bible be this difficult?2021-02-1737 min
PDT PodcastS2E2: House vs. HomeIn this episode, we continue our discussion regarding the creation account in Genesis. We start by addressing the concern of some that reading the Bible in its commonality with other ANE stories actually sheds the Bible of its distinctiveness. Then, we dive into the text of Genesis to show that its purpose was not material but functional; in other words, the creation account wants to portray a home and not just merely a house. Tune in and be blessed!
Timestamp:
2:03- Uniqueness through commonness
11:00- Examples of material and functional
24:23...2021-02-1038 min
PDT PodcastS2E1: Creation & ExistenceWe kick off the season with a new series, "Reading the Beginning", where we will explore the creation account found in Genesis 1-2. The intent, however, is not merely to explore but to bring readers of the Bible to understand how the original recipients of this story would have understood it. We believe that by going back to how the creation account was designed to be understood, Christians will be able to avoid making false assumptions with regards to the story and, of course, to better understand the Bible. In the first episode, we discuss the terms "create" and "...2021-02-0351 min
PDT Podcast2020 Christmas Special: Discussions on the Virgin Birth (2)Part 2 of our Christmas special where we discuss the topic of the virgin birth. In this episode, we continue briefly on the matter of prophecy, then, explore the challenges against the virgin birth in the context of interpretation and translation. Once again, blessed Christmas and new year for all of our listeners. Stay strong in the Lord and may His Shalom be ever more present in all of our lives. 2020-12-2459 min
PDT Podcast2020 Christmas Special: Discussions on the Virgin BirthFirst off, we would like to say that: we are back! It has been a good few months where we took a break and we would like to thank all the listeners who have shown much support and calling us to post new episodes. In this Christmas episode, we discuss the matter of virgin birth, not just whether its a historical fact or not but understand it from the context of the OT. We hope you enjoy this episode and God bless.2020-12-171h 09PDT PodcastGoodbye...For NowIts the end of season 1! We want to give thanks to all of you who have been following and listening to the podcast. We truly appreciate and give thanks to everyone who has found blessings from the things we discussed in this podcast. By God's grace and your support, we have consistently produced new contents every week (almost) but, at this moment, we think that it is the right time to end the season. We shall stop pushing out contents for the time being but rest assured, we are not stopping! This shall be a time to do our...2020-09-2103 min
PDT Podcast032: Worship Must Be Authentic!It is assumed that to be authentic means to be able to freely express oneself, yet, what happens when our worship merely become an outlet of our expressions? In this episode, we discuss the adverse effects when worship neglects God's edification and emphasizes expressions and authenticity. Tune in and be blessed. 2020-09-1841 min
PDT Podcast031: The Case Against LiturgyCan liturgy really mold us for the better? In this episode, we discuss the case against the efficacy of liturgy, specifically, on why we are hesitant to believe in things that look normal and how liturgy or ritual can avoid being idolatrous but, rather, edifying. Tune in and be blessed!2020-09-0936 min
PDT Podcast030: Basking In The Gospel Of ConsumerismLiturgy does not just happen in the church but in all walks of life. Arguably, one of the most prominent liturgies of this age is the liturgy of consumerism. In this episode, we discuss the four premises of this liturgy and what's our take on it.2020-08-2640 min
PDT Podcast029: Unveiling The CurtainDo our habits affect our surroundings or vice versa? In this episode, we discuss how the liturgies of the world can unconsciously form us and how the church liturgy serves to unveil the wrong liturgies of the world. Tune in and be blessed!2020-08-1931 min
PDT Podcast028: Love-producing LiturgyHow does love increase? Not just by showering more emotions or understanding but by our habit! In this episode, we discuss how habit actually builds love and how all these revolves around our liturgy.2020-08-1336 min
PDT Podcast027: Love To WorshipPreviously, we say that "man is not what he thinks but what he loves", yet, the million dollar question still remains: what is love? In this episode, we touch on the topic of love- the what's and what's not- in relation to worship. Tune in and be blessed!2020-08-0626 min
PDT Podcast026: Worshipper RedefinedAn exploration of the significance of bodily worship in Church2020-07-2925 min
PDT Podcast025: Alcoholics Anonymous & WorshipAn exploration of the significance of bodily worship in Church2020-07-2234 min
PDT Podcast024: Why Don't We Just Worship Online? (2)An exploration of the significance of bodily worship2020-07-1531 min
PDT Podcast023: Why Don't We Just Worship Online? (1)An exploration of the significance of bodily worship2020-07-0829 minPDT Podcast022: Last Discussions on Pentecost & AscensionExploration of the Ascension and Pentecost2020-07-0329 minPDT Podcast021: Ascension and Pentecost AppliedExploration of the Ascension and Pentecost2020-06-2529 minPDT Podcast020: Ascension and Pentecost (4): The Temple Lost and RegainedExploration of the Ascension and Pentecost2020-06-1840 minPDT Podcast019: Ascension & Pentecost (3): The Law of PentecostExploration of the Ascension and Pentecost2020-06-1042 minPDT Podcast018: Ascension & Pentecost (2): The Unseen KingExploration of the Ascension and Pentecost2020-06-0637 minPDT Podcast017: Ascension and Pentecost (1): Between Ascension and ElevationExploration of the Ascension and Pentecost2020-05-2835 minPDT PodcastA Very In-depth Question & Response (3)Question and Response Part 32020-05-2138 minPDT PodcastA Very In-depth Question & Response (2)Question and Response2020-05-1443 minPDT PodcastA Very In-depth Question & Response (1)Question and Response2020-05-0743 minPDT Podcast016: Jonah (11): God's Love For JonahFinally, we come to the end of the book of Jonah! In this concluding episode, we discuss how God's response towards Jonah is not an act of ignorance or pretense but, rather, love. God's concern is not merely directed towards Nineveh but also to Jonah...2020-04-2342 minPDT Podcast015: The Book of Jonah (10): Rejecting a Good GodThe Book of Jonah Chapter 4 part 12020-04-1536 minPDT PodcastInterview Special with Pdt. Ivan Raharjo (2)Interview with Pdt. Ivan Raharjo2020-04-0634 minPDT PodcastInterview Special with Pdt. Ivan Raharjo (1)Interview with Pdt. Ivan Raharjo2020-04-0233 minPDT Podcast014: The Book of Jonah (9): The Changing of a Sovereign GodThe Book of Jonah Chapter 3 part 22020-03-2432 minPDT Podcast013: The Book of Jonah (8): An Unchanging ProphetThe Book of Jonah Chapter 3 part 12020-03-1831 minPDT Podcast012: The Book of Jonah (7): Unrepentant PenitenceJonah Chapter 2 part 22020-03-1234 minPDT Podcast011: The Book of Jonah (6): An ACT of RepentanceJonah Chapter 2 (1)2020-03-0332 minPDT Podcast010: The Book of Jonah (5): Bad Prophet & Good SailorsThe Jonah Series: Jn.1:7-162020-02-2732 minPDT Podcast009: The Book of Jonah (4): The Runaway ProphetJonah chapter 1 (1)2020-02-1840 minPDT Podcast008: Reflections On The Interview And Then SomeIn this episode, we took time to reflect back on the interview with Dr. Pratt and then some. There were questions to be answered and certain things to clarify. Not only responding to the matters of the interview, we went one step ahead to further...2020-02-1148 minPDT PodcastInterview Special with Dr. Richard PrattIn this episode, we sit down with Dr. Richard Pratt to ask about his views on the book of Jonah. For more of Dr. Richard Pratt, you can also head to thirdmill.org for an abundant of theological resource!2020-02-1124 minPDT Podcast007: The Book of Jonah (3): Between a Mirror and a WindowEpisode three of the Jonah series2020-02-0431 minPDT Podcast006: The Book of Jonah (2): The Bible Must Be Historical!Episode two of the Jonah series.2020-01-2826 minPDT Podcast005: The Book of Jonah (1): An Unnerving IntroductionThe first episode of the Jonah series where we will discuss the significance of the concept of genre2020-01-1941 minPDT PodcastChristmas Special: Evergreen Tree? Idolatry? Thor? Ragnarok?!!A deeper look into the real problem with Christmas tree being an idol.2019-12-2439 minPDT Podcast004: Sovereignty And DiversityA discussion on the relationship between God's sovereignty and diversity2019-12-1727 minPDT Podcast003: Not A Uniform CreationExploration of the concept of diversity in the theology of Creation2019-12-1022 minPDT Podcast002: Not Anarchy but Diversity in HumilityA further explanation of unity and diversity which is grounded in humility.2019-12-0326 minPDT Podcast001: Not Merely An IntroductionAn introductory Episode2019-11-2820 min