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Episode 26
Romans is the best theological text ever written. In this episode, we will examine who wrote it, why it was written, to whom it was written, and what…
3 years, 11 months ago
The New Testament, Episode 6: Galatians and 1st & 2nd Thessalonians
Episode 25
In this episode, we begin our discussions about the actual text of the New Testament. We start by introducing the author of much of it, the Apostle P…
3 years, 11 months ago
The New Testament, Episode 5 - Context: The Roman Empire
Episode 24
Knowing about the Roman Empire is key to understanding the context of the New Testament. Jesus, His disciples, and the Apostle Paul all ministered in…
3 years, 11 months ago
The New Testament, Episode 4 - Context: The Intertestamental Period
Episode 23
In this episode we take a brief look at the world created by Alexander the Great's monumental conquests, and by his early death and the fracturing of…
3 years, 11 months ago
The New Testament, Episode 3 - Context: The Old Testament
Episode 22
This is a valiant attempt at a thorough overview of the Old Testament in a single lecture. In this episode, we examine the story of the Old Testament…
3 years, 11 months ago
The New Testament, Episode 2 - Context: The Ancient Near East
Episode 21
This episode is a brief survey of the major civilizations and empires that constitute the appropriate context for the Old Testament, which itself is …
4 years ago
The New Testament: Introduction
Episode 20
This fall we are starting a new class as we dig into the New Testament. In this episode, we preview the order of topics we will cover along the way, …
4 years ago
Sermon: Introduction to the New Testament
Episode 19
This is a sermon given at a local United Methodist church in my hometown on 8/21/2022. This sermon acts as an introduction, of sorts, to the New Test…
4 years ago
Ford's Pardon of Nixon; or, Should Biden (Conditionally) Pardon Trump?
Episode 18
In this episode, we wander into dangerous, controversial waters: namely, current events. The events of January 6, 2021, have put Donald Trump in hot …
4 years, 1 month ago
The American Civil War, Episode 17: The Legacy of the American Civil War & its Lingering Controversies
Episode 17
The Civil War changed the United States of America. Just how the war changed our country is explored in this episode of the podcast. We will also tak…
4 years, 1 month ago