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RML: Genesis, Week 9 · (Recorded 11/02/2025) Apr 13, 2026

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In this lecture, Dr. Stephen Bagby reflects on the story of Jacob and Esau, culminating in their unexpected reconciliation—a moment that reveals the deeper arc of Scripture. Engaging Romans 9–11, he challenges readings that divide God’s justice and mercy, instead presenting them as expressions of a single, unwavering love. From Genesis to the New Testament, he traces a vision of God’s work as one of restoration—drawing all people, and indeed all creation, toward reconciliation and peace.

RML: Genesis, Week 8 · (Recorded 10/26/2025) Apr 13, 2026

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In this lecture, Dr. Stephen Bagby turns to the Jacob narrative, revealing a God whose purposes unfold in unexpected ways—lifting up the overlooked and working through tension and conflict. Drawing on the theme of coherence, he invites us to see humanity as deeply interconnected, bearing the image of God not in isolation but in relationship. In this light, personhood is not fixed, but living and dynamic—formed through love, connection, and our shared life in God.

Creating a Family Culture, Week 2 · (10/19/2025) Nov 20, 2025

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RML: Genesis, Week 7 · (10/19/2025) Nov 20, 2025

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Creating a Family Culture, Week 1 · (10/12/2025) Nov 20, 2025

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Father Jordan Griesbeck. Originally recorded on October 12, 2025.

RML: Genesis, Week 6 (10/12/2025) Nov 17, 2025

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This session covers an in-depth exploration of Genesis, emphasizing covenant, genealogy, ancient Near Eastern context, and the theological arc that connects Noah, Abraham, and the patriarchs to God’s unfolding promise. It also addresses difficult modern questions, encourages honest engagement with the text, and highlights how these early stories shape themes of faith, identity, and God’s redemptive plan. Originally recorded on October 12, 2025.

RML: Genesis, Week 5 (10/5/25) Oct 27, 2025

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Review Genesis 4–9. What condition do we find ourselves in amidst a post-Fall world? Autonomy ("a law unto oneself") result in pride, shame, anxiety, and disordered relationships with creation. Witness the slow decline of humanity leading up to the Flood.

Called to Give, Week 4 (9/28/25) Oct 22, 2025

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In this final session, Bp. Brewer opens the floor for questions from the class.

Originally recorded on Sunday, 9/28/25.

RML: Genesis, Week 4 (9/28/25) Oct 22, 2025

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Why are there two creation accounts between Genesis 1 and 2? What is the "two-ness of Scripture"? Dr. Stephen Bagby continues the conversation.

Originally recorded on Sunday, 9/28/25.

Called to Give, Week 3 (9/21/25) Oct 22, 2025

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In this episode, Bp. Brewer discusses generosity with money — Jesus talked about it a lot, so what did he teach on it? The wise Rabbi knew that use of money is connected to our hearts.

Originally recorded on Sunday, 9/21/25.

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