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Genesis of Gender w/ Dr. Abigail Favale Nov 07, 2023

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Our guest this week is Dr. Abigail Favale, writer and professor in the McGrath Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame. Her book—Genesis of Gender—is an important resource for understanding the gender paradigm, and applying a Christian approach to the cultural narratives.

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Cultural Round-Up: Slow Journalism Oct 31, 2023

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Our hosts sit down and talk through some of the things we're been reading and enjoying this season. Some of the topics we talk about:

The concept of "Slow Journalism"
The downfall of relentlessly pursuing optimization through technology
How we walk through grief and do suffering well.

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Nobody’s Mother with Dr. Sandra Glahn Oct 24, 2023

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In this week's episode, we have a conversation with Professor Sandra Glahn on the topics of infertility and how women have served in historical Christianity. We look at her latest book— Nobody’s Mother— a re-examining of Paul’s words in 1 Timothy 2:15 with new social and historical context that helps us better understand God’s view of women.

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Impossible Marriage with Matt and Laurie Krieg Oct 17, 2023

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While marriage can be easy for some, the reality of two sinners entering into union with each other is often fraught with hardship. This week we chat with Laurie and Matt Krieg on their own personal journey through marital strife and what it has taught them about love and the gospel.

Guest Resources

An Impossible Marriage: What Our Mixed-Orientation Marriage Has Taught Us About Love and the Gospel
Learn more or listen to the Hole in My Heart Podcast: lauriekrieg.com/

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Young Adulthood Oct 10, 2023

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How has a post-covid culture changed the landscape of young adulthood? Tymarcus and Liz are joined by a few special guests, Jenna Hernandez and Chelsea Conway, to talk about all things young adulthood – life in transition, dating apps, family and more.

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Critical Biblical Theory with Dr. Christopher Watkin Oct 02, 2023

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We are joined by Dr. Chris Watkin to have a conversation around how Christians can engage the culture around them and about his book Biblical Critical Theory. The idea of Critical Theory is a hot button topic in our western culture, but we believe you will find this conversation both challenging and encouraging.

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Biblical Critical Theory by Christopher Watkin

Nancy Guthrie's Website

Even Better Than Eden by Nancy Guthrie

God's Big Picture by Vaughn Roberts

Gospel and Kingdom Graeme Goldsworthy

City of God by St. Augustine

City of God Lecture Series by Charles Matthews

Connect with Dr. Christopher Watkin

Website | Twitter (X) | Podcast

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The Future of Work with Dan Churchwell Sep 25, 2023

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This week we look at technology's effects on the future of work and how it's shifting the job market. How can we think through the human need based on the Christian vision of a person, while also seizing opportunities in an increasingly changing market?

Resources Referenced

Book: Knowing God's Will

Book: The Call

Acton.org

Connect with Dan Churchwell: Twitter | Dchurchwell@acton.org

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Unity in Christ with Issac Adams Sep 18, 2023

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We continue our series on life and community in a post-pandemic society by sitting down with author and pastor, Isaac Adams. In this episode we discuss the cure to loneliness, the danger of isolation and how God models what community should look like.

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Connect with Isaac: Instagram | Twitter (X)

United We Pray

Isaac's Book: Talking About Race: Gospel Hope for Hard Conversations

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Christian Vision of the Person Sep 11, 2023

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This week we talk to Michael Miller, lead research fellow at the Acton Institute, about how society has changed since the pandemic, and what the implications are for human flourishing from a theological view.

Guest Resources

The Acton Institute The Moral Imagination Podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts
Poverty Inc. Film
Themoralimagination.com

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Summer Recap: Barbie, Rapper KB and UFOs Sep 04, 2023

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We’re back! This season we’re diving into various topics on recovering community and human dignity in a post-pandemic world. But first, we need to cover some of the headlines and big movies from this summer. Buckle up!

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