After Class Podcast

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4.23 - Movie Review - Samson Jun 07, 2021

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This week the guys change speed and offer a movie review. Tune in to catch the highs and lows of the Hollywood spin on the life of Samson.

4.22 - How to Read Apocalyptic Literature - part 3 May 31, 2021

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The book of Revelation is on stage this week as the After Class guys wrap up their discussion of apocalyptic literature. As we discovered last week with Daniel, history is key to our understanding and interpretation. Apocalyptic texts have a message of radical faithfulness for the church and if we cut the strings to the historical context we risk distorting that message, or losing it all together.

4.21 - How to Read Apocalyptic Literature - Part 2 May 24, 2021

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This week the After Class guys walk through relevant sections of Daniel to demonstrate the process for deciphering, interpreting, and understanding apocalyptic literature. You might be surprised to know the process leans more heavily on understanding historical events rather than future ones.

4.20 - How to Read Apocalyptic Literature - Part 1 May 17, 2021

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This week the guys (aka..... ACP) focus on the last remaining biblical genre - apocalypse. This discussion will be covered in multiple doses as apocalyptic literature is complicated and tends to be abused more than any other genre. Thankfully it has its own rules and conventions, just like every other genre, to aid us in our understanding.

4.19 - How to Read Biblical Letters May 10, 2021

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Hey ACP listeners, this week we're diving into biblical letters. How did their unique voice function in the early church and how should we read and understand their situation-specific teachings? We would love to have you join and interact with the discussion.

4.18 - How to Read Wisdom Literature May 03, 2021

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Wisdom literature has unique characteristics when compared to other biblical genres: no mention of Torah, no specific commands from God, no mention of God's work in salvation history, etc. This week the guys define biblical Wisdom and explain how to understand it in light of its intended function.

4.17 - How to Read Biblical Poetry Apr 26, 2021

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Next to narrative, poetry is the second most used genre in the Bible. This week the guys discuss biblical poetry - how to read and understand it on its own terms and how to use it well when constructing theology.

4.16 - How to Read Biblical Narrative Apr 19, 2021

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The After Class Podcast gets back to the basics of biblical interpretation this week and zeroes in on biblical narrative. Biblical history is often shared in narrative form and it's important to understand how the narrative genre functions. The guys offer some tips for understanding biblical narrative on the basis of its own rules and expectations.

4.15 - The Techalogue - Part 2 Apr 12, 2021

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This week the guys wrap up their series on the strengths and weaknesses of digital discipleship with the last five commandments of the "Techalogue". Join the discussion as the guys cover the temptations and pitfalls of social media and all things digital.

4.14 - The Techalogue - Part 1 Apr 05, 2021

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The guys are ready to wrap up their discussion on digital discipleship by offering a unique mash-up of the Ten Commandments and the Fruit of the Spirit - "The Techalogue". Here's some practical tips for how to interact with social media in a faithful and Christ-centered way.

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