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Consider the RavensBonus Episode - Chris Martin - Terms of Service RemasteredHere at Consider the Ravens we believe that discipleship happens and should happen within the context of the local church, we also believe that the main way that discipleship has been bolstered throughout Church History has been through literature. Whether fiction or non-fiction, short epistles to huge four volume tomes of systematic theology, we'll be looking at it all.
As we're season two is about to roll in, we thought it would be a good time to re-release one of the best episodes from last season, because unfortunately there were technical difficulties the first time around. Chris...
2022-07-0147 minConsider the RavensMonthly Round-Up and Moving MayhemHere at Consider the Ravens, we believe that discipleship happens and should happen within the context of the local church, we also believe that the main way that discipleship has been bolstered throughout Church History has been through literature. Whether fiction or non-fiction, short epistles to huge four-volume tomes of systematic theology, we'll be looking at it all.
This week, we look at the books we read this month and what we thought of them. The books were:
Farenheit 451 - Ray Bradbury
Rembrandt is in the Wind - Russ Ramsey
Tess...
2022-04-1422 minConsider the RavensThe Grace of God in a Fallen World - How to Read Tess of the D'Urbervilles with Dr Karen Swallow PriorHere at Consider the Ravens, we believe that discipleship happens and should happen within the context of the local church, we also believe that the main way that discipleship has been bolstered throughout Church History has been through literature. Whether fiction or non-fiction, short epistles to huge four-volume tomes of systematic theology, we'll be looking at it all.
This week, we are joined by our special guest Karen Swallow Prior
Dr. Karen is a Research Professor of English, Christianity and Culture at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. She has authored multiple books, such as On Reading...
2022-04-0642 minConsider the RavensHymns of Note - Seeking out truth that enduresHere at Consider the Ravens, we believe that discipleship happens and should happen within the context of the local church, we also believe that the main way that discipleship has been bolstered throughout Church History has been through literature. Whether fiction or non-fiction, short epistles to huge four-volume tomes of systematic theology, we'll be looking at it all.
This week, we chat through Hymns Of Note: Stories, Inspiration & Devotionals, by William Long.
“Hymns Of Note is a collection of devotionals, which look at the stories and meanings behind twenty-nine hymns that have connected people with Go...
2022-03-1637 minConsider the RavensBlogging for God's Glory with Benjamin VrbicekHere at Consider the Ravens, we believe that discipleship happens and should happen within the context of the local church, we also believe that the main way that discipleship has been bolstered throughout Church History has been through literature. Whether fiction or non-fiction, short epistles to huge four-volume tomes of systematic theology, we'll be looking at it all.
This week, we are joined by our special guest Benjamin Vrbicek. Husband to Brooke and Father to six children! Benjamin lives in Harrisburg Pennsylvania, where he is the teaching pastor of Community Evangelical Free Church. Benjamin is also the...
2022-03-0935 minConsider the RavensFebruary Monthly Rundown: Reading CriticallyFebruary Monthly Rundown: Reading Critically
Here at Consider the Ravens, we believe that discipleship happens and should happen within the context of the local church, we also believe that the main way that discipleship has been bolstered throughout Church History has been through literature. Whether fiction or non-fiction, short epistles to huge four-volume tomes of systematic theology, we'll be looking at it all.
This week, we look at the books we read this month and what we thought of them. The books were: The Count of Monte Cristo...
2022-03-0235 minConsider the RavensWe're talking about Periods - Yes, really!Here at Consider the Ravens, we believe that discipleship happens and should happen within the context of the local church, we also believe that the main way that discipleship has been bolstered throughout Church History has been through literature. Whether fiction or non-fiction, short epistles to huge four-volume tomes of systematic theology, we'll be looking at it all.
This week, we chat through A Brief Theology of Periods (Yes, really): An Adventure for the Curious into Bodies, Womanhood, Time, Pain and Purpose—and How to Have a Better Time of the Month, by Rachel Jones.
“The...
2022-02-2336 minConsider the RavensThe Science of Dogmatics - Chapter 1 - Reformed DogmaticsHere at Consider the Ravens, we believe that discipleship happens and should happen within the context of the local church, we also believe that the main way that discipleship has been bolstered throughout Church History has been through literature. Whether fiction or non-fiction, short epistles to huge four-volume tomes of systematic theology, we'll be looking at it all.
This week we begin our series going through the first volume of Reformed Dogmatics. Head to atravenhill.substack.com to subscribe to the Raven's Writing Desk newsletter and receive the first volume of "It's all Dutch to me" a...
2022-02-1633 minConsider the RavensThe Life, Theology, and Times of Abraham Kuyper - with Tim JonesHere at Consider the Ravens, we believe that discipleship happens and should happen within the context of the local church, we also believe that the main way that discipleship has been bolstered throughout Church History has been through literature. Whether fiction or non-fiction, short epistles to huge four-volume tomes of systematic theology, we'll be looking at it all.
This week we're joined by Tim Jones, a Kuyper scholar and a good friend of ours to talk about the life, theology, and times of Abraham Kuyper. As we're currently going through Bavinck's Reformed Dogmatics, we thought it might b...
2022-02-1039 minConsider the RavensWhy read Bavinck? - An introduction to the man behind Reformed DogmaticsHere at Consider the Ravens, we believe that discipleship happens and should happen within the context of the local church, we also believe that the main way that discipleship has been bolstered throughout Church History has been through literature. Whether fiction or non-fiction, short epistles to huge four-volume tomes of systematic theology, we'll be looking at it all.
Today we talked about Bavinck and why we're going through the first volume of Reformed Dogmatics on the podcast this year. Thanks to Dr. James Eglinton for writing such an excellent biography, you should pick it up.
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2022-02-0234 minConsider the RavensEpisode IV - January Round-UpHere at Consider the Ravens we believe that discipleship happens and should happen within the context of the local church, we also believe that the main way that discipleship has been bolstered throughout Church History has been through literature. Whether fiction or non-fiction, short epistles to huge four volume tomes of systematic theology, we'll be looking at it all.
This week we look at:
The Unthinkable - Amanda Ripley
We Go On - J. Onwuchekwa
Thrawn - Timothy Zahn
Writing to Learn – Zinsser
Frankenstein...
2022-01-2632 minConsider the RavensConsider the Ravens Episode III - Guest - Terms of Service with Chris MartinHere at Consider the Ravens we believe that discipleship happens and should happen within the context of the local church, we also believe that the main way that discipleship has been bolstered throughout Church History has been through literature. Whether fiction or non-fiction, short epistles to huge four volume tomes of systematic theology, we'll be looking at it all.
This week we'll be talking about Social Media with Chris Martin, author the new book Terms of Service, available now everywhere books are available.
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2022-01-1945 minConsider the RavensConsider the Ravens Ep. II - Adventures in Fictional WorldsHere at Consider the Ravens we believe that discipleship happens and should happen within the context of the local church, we also believe that the main way that discipleship has been bolstered throughout Church History has been through literature. Whether fiction or non-fiction, short epistles to huge four volume tomes of systematic theology, we'll be looking at it all.
This week we'll be talking about fiction and how going on adventures, through difficulties, and out of our comfort zone with these characters can help us to grow in our faith.
We look at:
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2022-01-1229 minConsider the RavensConsider the Ravens Ep.I - Exploring Non-FictionHere at Consider the Ravens we believe that discipleship happens and should happen within the context of the local church, we also believe that the main way that discipleship has been bolstered throughout Church History has been through literature. Whether fiction or non-fiction, short epistles to huge four volume tomes of systematic theology, we'll be looking at it all.
This week we'll be talking about non-fiction in particular and about how different kinds of non-fiction can help to encourage us in our faith.
The books we are looking at in particular are:
2022-01-0531 min