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Shadowcast RadioMusic as TheologySend us a textIn this episode we have Andrew Kneeland join us, our long time creative contributor and fill-in host for the show, to discuss to topic of music and the way this art form fits within a Biblical framework. Music has the powerful ability to communicate mood and tell stories, and we argue that in a wordless way intrinsically tells the story of the scripture. Join us as we discuss some of our favorite bands/songs, work through the classification of the "Christian" genre, and discuss the theological basis for approaching music. See...2023-11-2358 minShadowcast Radio"Judgement & Salvation" | Biblical Themes Part 4: WaterSend us a textWelcome to part 4 in our theme study. In this episode we will be talking about water, and specifically how we see water used scripturally within the context of judgement and also within the context of salvation, which we call the water of life. Both reflections of this one thematic image pervade all scripture from beginning to end, and like every good theme culminates in the person and work of Jesus Christ. Join us as we dive into the scriptures and learn about how God uses water to tell the story of the gospel. 2023-10-261h 13Shadowcast Radio"The Tree of Life" | Biblical Themes Part 3: TreesSend us a textWelcome to part 3 in our themes study. In this episode we discuss the theme of trees in the Bible. When trees appear in scripture, we're tempted to just see them as mere details in the story. Our argument, however, is that is most certainly not the case. Trees play important roles in the story of the Bible and play a significant role in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Join us as we dive into the Old and New Testaments and discuss the theology behind the imagery of trees. Grab a drink an...2023-10-121h 06Shadowcast Radio"The Chaotic Wasteland" | Biblical Themes Part 2: WildernessSend us a textThis is the second part, but third episode, in our new themes study. In this episode we discuss the theme of wilderness in scripture. Throughout the Bible there are multiple stories where the author wants to depict spaces where human life does not flourish. These are the chaos spaces or "wilderness" places, which are adverse to the ordered world humanity needs in order to live. The great surprise of the theme is that in God's loving kindness He chooses to enter those spaces to rescue His people. During these moments in the stories...2023-09-281h 08