Faith Improvised

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Paul's Subversive Performance of Divine Triumph in Ephesians 3, Pt. 3 Sep 23, 2026

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In this episode, I talk about how Paul theologically configures his apostleship in terms of his cosmic privileges set alongside the realities of his incarceration.

Paul's Subversive Performance of Divine Triumph in Ephesians 3, Pt. 2 Sep 16, 2026

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In this episode, I continue to draw out the logic of Paul's digression in Ephesians 3:2-13.

Paul's Subversive Performance of Divine Triumph in Ephesians 3 Sep 02, 2026

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In this episode, I answer some questions about the problematic language of "divine combat" when considered against the history of Christian triumphalism, and I begin talking about Paul's autobiographical section in Ephesians 3.

Divine Combat in Ephesians 1-2, Pt. 4 Aug 26, 2026

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In this episode, I finish talking about the second cycle of divine combat Paul narrates in Ephesians 2:11-22.

Divine Combat in Ephesians 1-2, Pt. 3 Aug 19, 2026

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In this episode, I talk about the second half of Ephesians 2 and the second cycle of conflict-victory Paul elaborates there.

Divine Combat in Ephesians 1-2, Pt. 2 Aug 12, 2026

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In this episode, I talk about Eph 2:1-10, the first cycle of divine warfare Paul elaborates after writing about God's victory in Christ in 1:20-23.

Divine Combat in Ephesians 1-2 Aug 05, 2026

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In this episode I talk about a few books I've read recently, and I begin talking about how Paul unfolds God's triumphs in terms of divine combat in Ephesians 1-2.

The Gospel Has A Grammar Jul 29, 2026

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In this episode, I share some thoughts, especially about the relationship of vocabulary and grammar, in thinking well about the gospel.

Concluding Thoughts on "Toxic Empathy" Jul 22, 2026

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In this episode, I offer some further thoughts in assessing the notion of "toxic empathy," which I began talking about in the previous episode.

Taking "Toxic Empathy" Seriously . . . Seriously Jul 15, 2026

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In this episode, I talk about reading Allie Beth Stuckey's Washington Post opinion piece about the novel, "Yesteryear," and about my reading of her book, "Toxic Empathy."

I mention the May 7 episode of the Radio Atlantic podcast, "The Tragedy of the Tradwife."

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