Pillar Podcast

Church Planting and Gospel Spreading with Manny Fernandez Nov 19, 2024

The Pillar Podcast team connected with Manny Fernandez, President of World Link Ministries! Tune in as we dive into the history of World Link, Manny’s upbringing in Spain, and how their ministry is planting churches and spreading the gospel across the globe.

Exploring Your Spiritual Autobiography with Dr. Angela Washington Oct 30, 2024

In this episode, we explore spiritual autobiographies and discuss how looking back at the ways God has equipped us through trials and tribulations helps us face new challenges with greater clarity and faith. You won’t want to miss this inspiring conversation!

Dr. Angela D. Washington is an ordained elder in both the United Methodist Church and National Baptist Church and has over 30 years’ experience in ministry. Dr. Washington received her Doctor of Ministry degree at United Theological Seminary in Trotwood, Ohio where her area of specialization was congregational development and conflict resolution in an urban setting. Her area of concentration was evangelism and leadership. She earned her Master of Divinity degree from Gammon Theological Seminary at the Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC) in Atlanta, Georgia where her focus areas were psychology and religion. Her Bachelor of Arts is from Beulah Heights University in Atlanta, Georgia.

Dr. Washington has also co-authored a book entitled Prophets to the Nations: Black Methodism, Liberation, and the American Quest for Racial Justice (United Methodist Higher Education Board). Dr. Washington’s most important desire is to use her gifts and graces in service to Almighty God. Dr. Washington’s favorite quotation is “I am because God is…”

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Exploring Discipleship with Marty Solomon Oct 09, 2024

The Pillar Podcast team sat down with Marty Solomon, President of Impact Campus Ministries and host of the BEMA podcast. Tune in to hear about his powerful spiritual journey, insights on Judaic discipleship, and the eastern vs western understandings of the Bible. Plus, we discuss his book Asking Better Questions of the Bible: A Guide for the Wounded, Wary, and Longing for More.

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Hospitality, Idolatry, and Suffering in Acts 14 with Dr. Dan Lowery Sep 18, 2024

Today the Pillar Podcast team takes a look at Acts 14 in which Paul and Barnabas are mistaken for pagan deities. The team explores the implications of this passage for 21st century understandings of hospitality, suffering, and idolatry. Missed any episodes?

Catch up on all of them at http://pillarseminary.org/podcast!

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Christian Nationalism: What did we learn? Aug 21, 2024

Join us for the final episode of the Pillar Podcast series on Christian nationalism, where the team shares heartfelt reflections and provides resources for those looking to engage and serve in this complex space.

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Loving your Neighbor with Caleb Campbell, Part 2 Jul 24, 2024

We're excited for Part 2 of our conversation with Caleb Campbell, Lead Pastor at Desert Springs Bible Church and founder of Disarming Leviathan!

In this episode, we dive into Caleb's new book, Disarming Leviathan: Loving your Christian Nationalist Neighbor, and explore how Christians can approach conversations with family and friends leaning towards political extremes. Caleb reminds us of the character that Jesus embodied and called his followers to take on.

Check out Caleb's new book here on Amazon: https://a.co/d/c6MkZ48

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Loving your Neighbor with Caleb Campbell, Part 1 Jul 17, 2024

The Pillar Podcast team sits down with Caleb Campbell of Disarming Leviathan to discuss how to love your Christian Nationalist neighbor. In this episode, Caleb shares his church’s experience through its recent political turbulence and how he navigates a community divided by politics.

Check out his new book on Amazon!

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Conspiracies, Anti-Intellectualism, and Humility with Dr. Mike Austin, Part 2 Jul 10, 2024

The Pillar Podcast finishes up a conversation with our very special guest Dr. Mike Austin, Professor and Coordinator for Philosophy and Religious Studies at Eastern Kentucky University. Join us as we dive into some of his books and explore deep topics like humility and anti-intellectualism within evangelicalism.

Check out Mike's book on Amazon!

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Conspiracies, Anti-Intellectualism, and Humility with Dr. Mike Austin Jun 26, 2024

The Pillar Podcast team sits down with special guest Mike Austin, Professor and Coordinator for Philosophy and Religious Studies at Eastern Kentucky University. Join us as we dive into some of his books and explore deep topics like humility and anti-intellectualism within evangelicalism.

Check out Mike's book on Amazon!

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Introducing Dr. Kyle Keimer Jun 12, 2024

Dr. Kyle Keimer is one of the newest professors at Pillar Seminary. In this episode, Dr. Keimer meets up with the Pillar Podcast team to discuss his fascinating work in archaeology and how it helps unravel the world of the Bible.

Kyle specializes in the archaeology of ancient Israel and the Hebrew Bible. Currently, his research focuses on the archaeology of the early Israelite monarchy, the books of Samuel, historical geography, and Israelite religion. Since 2018 he has co-directed excavations at Khirbet el-Ra’i, Israel. He also teaches for Jerusalem University College and was Senior Lecturer in the archaeology, history, and languages of ancient Israel and the Near East at Macquarie University, Sydney before returning to the U.S. Previous publications include The Ancient Israelite World (Routledge, 2023, with George A. Pierce), Registers and Modes of Communication in the Ancient Near East: Getting the Message Across (Routledge, 2018, with Gillan Davis), and numerous articles. Kyle co-hosts the Biblical World podcast which explores the archaeological, historical, geographical, and cultural backgrounds of the Bible.

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Introducing Dr. Cyndi Parker May 29, 2024

Cyndi Parker is one of our newest professors at Pillar Seminary. Join us in welcoming and getting to know Cyndi as she describes her previous work in Israel and around the world, her podcast “Context Matters”, and her passion for the land of the Bible! We are thrilled that she will be teaching our students this fall. Reach out to us at admissions@pillarseminary.org if you’re interested in studying with Dr. Parker in the Fall!

Cyndi's Bio: Cyndi lived in Jerusalem for five years teaching about the geographical, cultural, religious, and political context of the Bible. She continues to develop innovative educational trips to Israel, seeking to inspire students of all ages to see the land of the Bible as a valuable character in the text. Cyndi has authored several articles for the Lexham Geographical Commentary series, two Bible studies on women in the Bible, and a book titled Encountering Jesus in the Real World of the Gospels. She is currently working on a monograph related to the theology of place in the book of Deuteronomy. Cyndi is the creator of Narrative of Place, the host of the Context Matters podcast, and the Director of Education and Conversation at Resurrection Philadelphia.

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Confronting Anxiety and Christian Nationalism with Curtis Chang May 15, 2024

Tune in as we sit down with Curtis Chang, the brilliant mind behind Consulting Within Reach and Executive Director of Redeeming Babel. He's also the author of the insightful book, The Anxiety Opportunity. In this episode he shares his wisdom on confronting anxiety, navigating Christian nationalism, and his inspiring work with Redeeming Babel's project, 'The After Party'.

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Fighting Misinformation with Napp Nazworth May 01, 2024

The Pillar podcast team dives into a compelling conversation with Napp Nazworth of the J29 Coalition. He shares insights on leaving the Christian Post, his impactful work with J29, and the pervasive effects of misinformation.

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A Conversation on Women in Ministry Apr 24, 2024

Join our guest host, Sharifa Stevens, in an exploration of experiences our students have had as women in ministry. These faithful and confident leaders give us some insight on their time in ministry and the obstacles they've faced in leadership positions.

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Christian Nationalism and a Kingdom of Rage with Elizabeth Neumann, Part 2 Apr 16, 2024

The Pillar podcast team finishes up a conversation with Elizabeth Neumann, a counterterrorism and homeland security professional who served in two different presidential administrations. In the second half of our conversation, Elizabeth shares more on her personal experience with divides within the church due to political positions, what we as Christians can do to help those who have slipped into political extremes, and the benefits of directly interacting with those we disagree with.

There is so much value in this conversation. Don’t miss out!

Be sure to preorder her book “Kingdom of Rage: The Rise of Christian Extremism and the Path Back to Peace” which comes out on April 23rd!

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Christian Nationalism and a Kingdom of Rage with Elizabeth Neumann, Part 1 Apr 10, 2024

It's finally here! Elizabeth is a counterterrorism and homeland security professional who served in two different presidential administrations. In this episode, she shares some of her insight on the trends that push people toward extremism and the effects that extremism has on local church communities. You won’t want to miss this!

Be sure to preorder her book “Kingdom of Rage: The Rise of Christian Extremism and the Path Back to Peace” which comes out on April 23rd!

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Christian Nationalism Introduced and Defined Mar 27, 2024

Get ready to dive deep into the complexities of Christian Nationalism! This episode launches our series intended to spark conversations for your ministry and life. Join us as we unpack the layers with insightful interviews from experts in the field. Episode features Dr. Dan Lowery who helps us define the term using an excerpt from Phillip Gorski and Samuel L. Perry's book 'The Flag and the Cross.' Don't miss out on this enlightening discussion!

The Psalter and the History of Israel, Part 2 Mar 20, 2024

The Pillar Podcast team finishes up a conversation with Dr. Beth Currier regarding how the arrangement of the Psalter reflects the unique history of Israel.

The Psalter and the History of Israel, Part 1 Feb 28, 2024

The Pillar Podcast team links up with Dr. Beth Currier to learn about how the arrangement of the Psalter reflects the unique history of Israel.

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Generational Gaps in the Church, Part 3 Feb 07, 2024

Join the Pillar Podcast team as Dr. Donnell Moore continues to lead us through the biblical evidence and practical ministry implications of generational gaps in the church!

If you haven’t yet heard parts 1 and 2, visit pillarseminary.org/podcast to give them a listen!

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CLASSIC: Whose Land is it Anyway? Jan 24, 2024

The Pillar Podcast team continues its winter break by bringing back another classic episode. In this episode, Pillar's founders Eric Smith and Scott Booth talk about ancient Near Eastern land grant texts (and their hilariously worded curses). Parallels in the Book of Joshua are shown, followed by a demonstration of the importance of land in the Bible, using the story of Naboth's Vineyard as a test case.

Exploring Advent with Dr. Dan Lowery Dec 20, 2023

We’re back with another episode of the Pillar Podcast! Just in time for Christmas, we’ve got Dr. Dan Lowery discussing some of what he went over in the Advent Workshop he hosted last week. He provides some very fascinating insight on some extra biblical resources and connections to Jesus in the Old Testament and in Revelation.

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Visit pillarseminary.org/podcast to check it out! Happy Holidays!

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CLASSIC: The Astrology of the Wise Men Dec 13, 2023

The original Pillar Podcast team joins our stream in this classic episode covering ancient near eastern divination practices in relation to the magi described in Matthew chapter 2.

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Living as Exiles with Dr. Donnell Moore and Dr. Scott Booth Nov 29, 2023

Join Pillar Seminary's faculty for a discussion on how the book of Daniel can encourage and challenge the Lord's followers who are living in exile today.

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The Israel-Hamas War with Dr. Dan Lowery Nov 15, 2023

We’re back with another episode of the Pillar Podcast! In this conversation, Dr. Dan Lowery tell us about his recent trip to Israel and takes us through what it was like to be in the country as war broke out and how it impacted his group and the locals they interacted with.

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Deconstructing and Reconstructing Faith in the Church Nov 01, 2023

This week’s Pillar pod is hosted by our very own Joe Mullarkey as he starts a conversation about reconstruction of the faith and how we can create lasting disciples in the church and at home.

Improving Biblical Literacy with Dr. Scott Booth Oct 18, 2023

On this week’s episode of the Pillar podcast, we have our own Dr. Scott Booth talking to us about how his upcoming app, Footnote, will help people to understand and better live out the Word.

There are so many exciting things happening inside and out of the Pillar community! Check out the episode and all of our others at pillarseminary.org/podcast

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BONUS: Women Integrating Faith + Work with Kat Armstrong + Amy Cedrone Oct 11, 2023

How can women integrate their faith in the workplace?

The Pillar Podcast team caught up with Kat Armstrong and Amy Cedrone from the Polished Network to address this very question!

The Democratization of Divination (CLASSIC) Oct 04, 2023

Time for a throwback episode! We’re bringing back this pod that Dr. Scott Booth referenced in our first episode back this season. In this throwback, he and Pillar’s Founding President discuss divination and how it was approached in biblical times.

Head to pillarseminary.org/podcast to find this and all our other episodes!

Generational Gaps in the Church, Part 2 Sep 20, 2023

In this episode, Dr. Donnell Moore, Professor of Biblical Contextual Leadership, takes the Pillar Podcast team through some specific scriptures that support the demand for a united multigenerational church body.

Generational Gaps in the Church, Part 1 Sep 06, 2023

Join us as Dr. Donnell Moore leads the Pillar Podcast team through the problem posed by the generational gap in North American churches today!

A Song of Love and Protest (Song of Songs), part 2 Aug 23, 2023

Dr. Beth Currier continues walking the Pillar Podcast team through the Song of Songs (or, as she likes to call it, a "song of love and protest"). Dr. Currier addresses important power dynamics and applications of the Song for contemporary leaders and Christians.

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A Song of Love and Protest (Song of Songs), part 1 Aug 09, 2023

Dr. Beth Currier walks the Pillar Podcast team through her interpretation of the Song of Songs. Spoiler alert: she thinks Solomon is the bad guy!

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Enter the Bible Dojo with Dru Johnson and Kevin Kim Jul 26, 2023

The Pillar Podcast team catches up with board members present (Kevin Kim) and past (Dru Johnson) to discuss an exciting new online biblical literacy training program, Bible Dojo. Kevin Kim is the executive director of Crazy Love Ministries and Basil Tech; Dru Johnson is a professor of Hebrew Bible.

Find out more at pillarseminary.org/bible-dojo

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BONUS: Lunchtime Seminary with Dan Lowery Jul 24, 2023

Join the Pillar Podcast team for this BONUS episode announcing this fall's FREE Lunchtime Seminary class on the book of Acts with Dr. Dan Lowery.

See https://pillarseminary.org/lts to register.

Prayer and Divination in the Ancient Near East Jul 12, 2023

Dr. Scott Booth takes the Pillar Podcast team on a tour through ancient near eastern divination rituals with an eye toward what is expected of the Lord's followers in the Hebrew Bible and today.

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Sun Gods, Bitter Water, and the Book of Ruth Jun 28, 2023

Join the Pillar Podcast team to find out how ancient near eastern views on sun gods and bitter fates help us better understand the Book of Ruth! Intrigued? So were we!

If you'd like to find out more about Pillar Seminary, check us out at pillarseminary.org!

The Book of Judges with Dave Beldman, Part 3 Jun 16, 2020

Part three of our conversation about the Book of Judges with Dave Beldman of Redeemer University. This time we talk about the end of the book and its implication for the church today.

The Book of Judges with Dave Beldman, Part 2 May 26, 2020

Part two of our conversation about the Book of Judges with Dave Beldman of Redeemer University. This time we talk about Jephthah and Samson.

The Book of Judges with Dave Beldman, Part 1 May 18, 2020

Part one of a fascinating conversation about the Book of Judges that Dan, Eric, and Scott have with Dave Beldman of Redeemer University.

Interview with Jon Collins from The Bible Project May 12, 2020

Jon Collins from The Bible Project joins Eric to talk about his passion for digital communication and how he ended up doing explainer videos on the Bible.

Faithfulness: Kuntillet Ajrud and Today Apr 27, 2020

Eric and Scott discuss the inscriptions from Kuntillet Ajrud, how they impact how we read the Bible, and what it means for us today.

What Do We Mean When We Say Torah? Apr 20, 2020

Eric, Dan, and Scott discuss what the word "Torah" means, how they use the word, and what "Torah" has to do with "Law" in the New Testament.

COVID-19 and Prophecy Apr 13, 2020

Eric and Scott clarify what prophecy is and whether or not it can be said that God is causing the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 and the Story of the Bible Apr 02, 2020

Is COVID-19 God's judgement or a call to repentance? Eric, Dan, and Scott equip you to begin to answer this question by telling you a story.

Introduction to Eden Mar 16, 2020

Dan is back! Dan, Eric, and Scott talk about the similarities between the garden settings of Genesis 2, Ezekiel 28, and the Epic of Gilgamesh.

Ancient Literature: Epic of Gilgamesh, Tablet 9 Mar 09, 2020

Eric and Scott set up some of the most amazing mythographic texts in the Hebrew Bible in discussing table 9 of the Epic of Gilgamesh.

Ancient Literature: Epic of Gilgamesh, Tablet 8 Mar 02, 2020

Eric and Scott jump back into The Epic of Gilgamesh. This time, it's tablet 8 and mourning rites. The text is seen to help readers understand the blessing of Ishmael and David's lament for Jonathan.

For the Love of God Feb 24, 2020

Eric and Scott look at ancient Near Eastern diplomatic texts to shed light on what it means to "love" God and neighbors.

Worship and the Golden Calf, part 3: Are you a Jephthah? Nov 18, 2019

But the Lord knows my heart, right? Eric and Scott respond to a question raised concerning the previous two parts in this series.

Ancient Literature: Epic of Gilgamesh, Tablets 6b-7 Nov 04, 2019

Gilgamesh and Enkidu battle the Bull of Heaven, after which Enkidu has two ominous dreams...

Ancient Literature: Epic of Gilgamesh, Tablets 5-6a Oct 28, 2019

Continuing our series, Gilgamesh and Enkidu battle Humbaba, then Ishtar (goddess of love and war) notices Gilgamesh washing up after the battle and falls in love with him.

Worship and the Golden Calf, part 2 Oct 21, 2019

Following up on a February episode, Scott asks Donnell about the practical dangers of an uncritical approach to the worship of God. Donnell responds by arguing that the problem of unacceptable worship is rampant in the church.

Ancient Literature: Epic of Gilgamesh, Tablets 3-4 Oct 14, 2019

This week it's tablets 3-4 of the Epic of Gilgamesh. After Gilgamesh's mother entreats the sun god for their protection, Gilgamesh and Enkidu travel to the gates of the Cedar Forest. Gilgamesh is plagued by what seem to be terrifying dreams along the way.

Ancient Literature: Epic of Gilgamesh, Tablet 2 Oct 07, 2019

Round two of Eric and Scott working through Gilgamesh, this time with more comments and explanation (as requested). In Tablet 2, the fully tamed Enkidu meets and battles Gilgamesh in the city Uruk.

Ancient Literature: Epic of Gilgamesh, Tablet 1 Sep 30, 2019

Eric and Scott kick off their "Ancient Literature" series with the Epic of Gilgamesh. In tablet 1, we are introduced to Gilgamesh, his tyranny, and the rival the gods sent to him, Enkidu.

Translation and Resource Development Sep 20, 2019

Dan and Scott field a question about translation and resource development.

It's a Thick Text: Textual Transmission & the Old Testament Sep 09, 2019

In this final episode in the series on the Old Testament text, Dr. Scott Booth from the Pillar Seminary talks with Nathan and Karen about the compilation and transmission of the Old Testament.

Diggin' in the Dirt: Unearthing the World of the Bible Aug 30, 2019

The second part of the conversation Scott and his friend John Harmon had about archaeology with Nathan and Karen of The Equipping Podcast.

Setting the Stage: Archeology and Biblical Context Aug 13, 2019

Scott is hanging out with Nathan and Karen of The Equipping Podcast, as well as his friend John Harmon. They're discussing archeology and how excavations help shed light on the context of biblical events.

Who Wrote It? Authorship & the Old Testament Jun 24, 2019

Scott is hanging out with The Equipping Podcast again. Karen and Nathan continue their conversation with Dr. Scott Booth from the Pillar Seminary on the transmission and reliability of the Old Testament. This time, they geek out about authorship.

Time to Geek Out: Ancient Writing & the Old Testament Jun 17, 2019

Scott joins Karen Henson and Nathan Wagnon of The Equipping Podcast to talk about writing during the time of Abraham and how that factors into our understanding of the development of the Old Testament.

Clean vs Unclean vs Sin in the NT May 20, 2019

Dan walks Scott through issues of clean, unclean, and sin as they relate to the Second Temple, Gospel, and Early Church world.

Clean vs. Unclean vs. Sin in Leviticus May 13, 2019

Eric and Scott follow up on the "Intro to Ritual" episode with a discussion of clean, unclean, and sin in Leviticus.

An intro to Ritual ... INTRO May 06, 2019

Eric, Scott, and Dan discuss ritual ... kind of. It's an introductory conversation to allow them to discuss clean vs. unclean vs. sin in upcoming episodes. Note: INTRODUCTORY. (This blurb is written by Scott, who is still protesting the episode.)

Story Time: Tell Halaf Apr 29, 2019

Dan and Eric convince Scott to start sharing crazy stories of things that happen during his travels.

Apocalyptic as Worldview Apr 22, 2019

Dan shows Scott evidence that, in the New Testament world, apocalyptic has expanded beyond a genre to a worldview. He also discusses how this impacts how we understand the Gospels and the Epistles.

A bit about Urim, Thummim, and the Ephod Apr 15, 2019

Scott and Dan talk about some Akkadian parallels to Ephod, Urim, and Thummim and discuss how these objects fit into the biblical model of communicating with God.

A Bit about the 10 Plagues Apr 08, 2019

Scott sits down with three Pillar students to discuss the 10 plagues, their connection to Egyptian gods, and literary elements that indicate something else is going on.

Maccabees? Really? Apr 03, 2019

Dan and Scott answer a listener question about Maccabees, which leads to a discussion on the importance of the Apocrypha and other writings. Eric is there, too, a bit. a

What Does "The Son of Man" Mean? Mar 27, 2019

It's just Dan and Scott on this episode. They work through the meaning of the phrase "Son of Man" from its beginning as a simple classification, to its appearance in Daniel, Enoch, the Gospels, and Revelation.

On the Execution of Jesus and Atonement Mar 15, 2019

Dan walks Eric and Scott through an answer to a listener question: "In what way did Jesus’ death qualify to be viewed as a Jewish sacrifice versus a normal Roman execution?"

The Tower of Babel, part 2 Mar 04, 2019

Eric and Scott discuss the Tower of Babel again, diving into the details behind why Eric calls it "the inverse of Genesis 1."

Worship and the Golden Calf, part 1 Feb 26, 2019

Eric and Scott discuss the significance of the Golden Calf episode in the Book of Exodus and touch on the implications for worship today.

The Democratization of Divination Feb 18, 2019

Eric and Scott discuss some striking parallels between Mesopotamian divination and some popular church practices for seeking God's will.

More about Your Call and Your Spiritual Autobiography Nov 09, 2018

Donnell walks Scott and Eric through the tried and true process of identifying and addressing ministry problems by beginning with a spiritual autobiography.

Context Part 3 on The Equipping Podcast Nov 02, 2018

The Pillar Faculty team up once again with the folks at The Equipping Podcast. Dan talks about the meaning behind the word "gospel" and the impact of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus on God's temple. Eric and Scott tuned out and were pretty useless.

Sex and Sexual Assault in Deuteronomy 22 Oct 26, 2018

Eric and Scott walk through the laws about sex and sexual assault in Deuteronomy 22, clarifying that God does NOT permit a assault victim to be placed in the care of the one who assaulted them.

Understanding Sarai and Hagar Oct 19, 2018

Scott uses material from the ancient Near East and the Book of Genesis to clarify what's going on when Sarai gives Hagar to Abram in Genesis 16.

Context Part 2 on The Equipping Podcast Oct 12, 2018

The second of three conversations Eric, Scott, and Dan had about the importance of context as guests on The Equipping Podcast.

Context Part 1 on The Equipping Podcast Oct 01, 2018

Eric, Scott, and Dan were guests on the new Equipping Podcast, put out by Nathan and Karen at Watermark Community Church in Dallas, TX. This is the first of three conversations we had with them. Listen, enjoy, and subscribe to The Equipping Podcast.

Your Call and Your Spiritual Autobiography Sep 18, 2018

It's Eric, Scott, and Donnell on this one! Donnell talks about the importance of understanding one's spiritual autobiography for knowing and living out one's call. Scott tees up the conversation by showing the same thing in the life of Moses.

On the Flood, take 17 Aug 31, 2018

Eric, Scott, and Dan discuss the biblical story of the flood in light of ancient Near Eastern flood stories.

Hitching the Old Testament to the New. Part 6: Acts 15 Aug 13, 2018

The Pillar Bible faculty address the ruling of the Jerusalem Council in Acts 15 and the impact that has on how we should approach the Old Testament.

Off Excavating! Jul 09, 2018

Follow Scott on his excavation at Abel Beth Maacah!

Hitching the Old Testament to the New. Part 5: Moral Monster Jul 02, 2018

The Pillar Bible faculty address the boogeyman of God as a "moral monster." This is the fifth and final response to Andy Stanley's "Aftermath" series, which dealt with the relationship between the Old and New Testaments.

Hitching the Old Testament to the New. Part 4: Creation Jun 25, 2018

Pillar Bible faculty tackle the Old Testament boogeyman "creation in Genesis." This is their fourth of five responses to a sermon series by Andy Stanley involving the relationship between the Old and New Testaments.

Hitching the Old Testament to the New. Part 3: Prophets Jun 18, 2018

Pillar Bible faculty give their third response to a sermon series by Andy Stanley involving the relationship between the Old and New Testaments. This week's topic: The message of the Old Testament prophets and their fulfillment in Jesus and the Kingdom of God.

Hitching the Old Testament to the New. Part 2: Law Jun 12, 2018

Pillar Old Testament faculty give their second response to a sermon series by Andy Stanley involving the relationship between the Old and New Testaments. This time, they discuss the meaning and importance of a particularly difficult law in Deuteronomy, as well as its importance for today.

Hitching the Old Testament to the New. Part 1: Story Jun 06, 2018

Pillar Bible faculty offer their first of several responses to a sermon series by Andy Stanley involving the relationship between the Old and New Testaments.

Scapegoat, Azazel, and the Atonement May 28, 2018

Eric, Scott, and Dan address a listener question about the function and purpose of the "scapegoat" on the day of atonement (Leviticus 16). Using a Hittite ritual and an explanation of sin offerings, they shed light on this sometimes misunderstood passage.

What is a Prophet? May 03, 2018

Scott leads Eric and Dan in an introductory discussion about prophets and prophecy in the ancient Near East and the Bible.

It's the Book of Revelation, not Revelations! Part 4/4 Apr 17, 2018

Dan directs a discussion on the middle section of the Book of Revelation, using Scott's reflexes as an Old Testament scholar as a launching point.

It's the Book of Revelation, not Revelations! Part 3/4 Apr 10, 2018

Eric and Scott finally got Dan to agree to record the third "Revelations" episode, but Dan stabbed Scott in the back, using his New Testament wiles to get Scott to both read the Book of Revelation and talk about it.

The 7 Cs of Insecure Ministry Leaders Mar 30, 2018

Donnell walks Eric through seven characteristics of insecure ministry leaders, and concludes with three steps forward for those who find themselves in these situations.

The Curious Case of Cosmic Combat in Creation Mar 21, 2018

"Cosmic Battles" between deities is a theme found in some ancient Near Eastern creation stories. Eric and Scott give a few examples, then turn to examine how that theme is modified in the Book of Genesis to profound effect.

Top-Down Disciplemaking Mar 13, 2018

Donnell talks with Eric about how leaders can have real kingdom impact through disciplemaking.

Can We Roll on Shabbos? Mar 02, 2018

Should we keep the sabbath? To get at an answer to these questions, the guys look at some ancient Near Eastern material to explain why sabbath is tied to creation in the Old Testament, and also look at why it is tied to the exodus.

What's the Tower of Babel Really About? Dec 08, 2017

Eric, Scott, and Dan answer a listener question: "Was there really one language before the Tower of Babel?"

The Astrology of the Wise Men Dec 01, 2017

Eric, Scott, and Dan look at what astrology meant in the ancient world, who did it, and why it appears in the birth story of Jesus.

The Gospel and God's Presence in the Temple Nov 24, 2017

In this episode, we look at the issue of the presence of God in the Book of Leviticus, then show how the New Testament applies that to the Gospel and the mission of the church. This discussion builds on the episodes "Our Anemic Gospel" and "Some Background on the Word Gospel."

Are there Generational Curses? Nov 11, 2017

This question comes to us from Kenya, but is a common question in America, too. Scott, Dan, and Eric look at passages that talk about "the sins of the father" and explain what's really going on.

Anointing with Oil for Healing? Amurca! Nov 04, 2017

James 5:14 talks of prayer and anointing with oil for healing. Pillar's Bible faculty take a look at the Bible and its context in effort to understand the passage. Scott looks at the Old Testament and the ancient Near East. Dan looks at the New Testament and its world. And Eric says things sometimes.

What are the Nephilim? Oct 27, 2017

Eric, Dan, and Scott tackle the question of the Nephilim in Genesis 6 by looking at Old Testament, ancient Near Eastern, intertestamental, and New Testament texts. They also take a quick look at another interesting group, the Rephaim.

Bird Rituals, the "Kingdom" in Luke-Acts, and the Source of Rivers Oct 21, 2017

From the desk of Pillar faculty: Each of the Bible faculty discuss current research projects they're working on and how it impacts the way we read the Bible.

Why the Church Fails to Make Disciples Oct 13, 2017

Pillar Seminary's own leadership guru Donnell Moore leads Eric and Dan in a discussion about making disciples. Donnell talks about why efforts in discipleship often fail to yield fruit, and offers a better way forward.

Whose Land is it Anyway? Oct 06, 2017

Eric and Scott talk about ancient Near Eastern land grant texts (and their hilariously worded curses). Parallels in the Book of Joshua are shown, followed by a demonstration of the importance of land in the Bible, using the story of Naboth's Vineyard as a test case.

Some Background on the Word "Gospel" Sep 30, 2017

Dan walks Eric and Scott through some Old Testament and Roman uses of the word "Gospel" to wind up at a better understanding of the word in the New Testament.

From the Classroom: Musings on Exodus & God's Presence Sep 22, 2017

Eric brings up a discussion he had with second year students on the meaning of the Book of Exodus. Also on the table is Pillar's unique approach to training church leaders in Bible.

The Longevity of Volunteers and Pastors Sep 15, 2017

This week the topic is a law about a mother bird and her nest (Deuteronomy 22:6-7). Eric, Scott, and Dan discuss the meaning of the law and how proper application of it can increase the longevity of church volunteers and pastors.

Genesis and the Canopy Theory Sep 08, 2017

Eric, Scott, and Dan discuss the ancient Near Eastern approach to "the waters above the sky" found in Genesis, and address a view common in some Christian circles called "the canopy theory."

It's the Book of Revelation, not Revelations! Part 2/4 Sep 01, 2017

In part 2 of our Book of Revelation series, Dan gets us closer to addressing questions of the millennium, tribulation, and rapture by laying out the historical interpretive grids for the book. Also, Eric and Scott really appreciate Dan's perspective.

Charlottesville, Diversity, and an Ox Law Aug 25, 2017

Special guest Myron Pierce leads a discussion on diversity, including what can be done to move the church forward and practices that continue to hold us back. Eric and Scott then use a law about an Ox in Exodus as instruction for what our proper posture and response should be.

Climate in the Ancient World and the Bible Aug 18, 2017

Scott walks Dan through an overview of the latest in paleoclimate research and talks a little about how this impacts how we read some of the Bible.

It's the Book of Revelation, not Revelations! Part 1/4 Aug 13, 2017

We got a question sent in about the Book of Revelation, the tribulation, and the rapture. In this episode, Dan begins his four-part answer by looking at what the Book of Revelation claims to be and how that impacts the way we approach it.

Sarah: 90 Years Old and Super Hot? Aug 05, 2017

Eric, Scott, and Dan wrap up their discussion of numbers in Genesis by taking a look at the ages of the patriarchs in light of their culture and their story.

Methuselah was 969 years old? Really? Jul 28, 2017

Eric, Scott, and Dan answer a listener's question about the super long life spans given in Genesis 5 by looking at the Sumerian King List.

How to Handle All Those Bible Specials & Documentaries Jul 01, 2017

Eric asks Scott how his research in ancient texts and archaeology impacts the local church, asking the practical question, "What do we do with Bible specials and documentaries that sometimes challenge and sometimes support a position we may hold?".

How Many People Actually Took Part in the Exodus? Jun 24, 2017

Eric, Scott, and Dan give data from both archaeology and Hebrew to show that we need to adjust how we view numbers in the Old Testament and its world.

Satan, Part 2: A New Testament Perspective Jun 16, 2017

Dan talks to Eric and Scott about how we got from the Old Testament adversary Satan to the New Testament super-bad-guy Satan. This episode goes a little longer, but it's good stuff.

Satan, Part 1: An Old Testament Perspective Jun 09, 2017

In the first of a two-part series on Satan in the Bible, Eric, Scott and Dan take a look at Satan in the Old Testament.

Our Anemic Gospel Jun 02, 2017

If the Gospel is the death and resurrection of Jesus, then why are the Gospels in the New Testament so long? Do we have it right? Eric and Scott jump in to the middle of Luke and discuss.

Luke, Sam Is Your Father May 27, 2017

Old Testament scholars often read the Gospels differently. In this episode, Scott shows how a deeper understanding of the Book of Samuel enriches our reading of the Gospel of Luke.

Ancient Near Eastern Bow and Arrows & Noah May 21, 2017

Eric and Scott show how understanding bow and arrows in the ancient Near East can help clarify important Bible passages, they then discuss an often overlooked role of context in sharing the Gospel.

What if Song of Songs is not about Jesus? May 11, 2017

Why is Song of Songs in the Bible? How do we read those strange metaphors? Eric and Scott dive in to some pretty ... fun verses.

Taking the Name of the LORD in Vain May 06, 2017

Eric and Scott discuss a common misunderstanding of the command "Do not take the name of the LORD in vain."

Essential First Step for Successful Ministry Apr 27, 2017

Eric and Scott discuss a common belief that hinders the success and growth of people in ministry

The Waning of Christianity in the West Apr 21, 2017

Eric, Scott, and Alicia discuss the importance of story in the thought life of believers

When Suffering is Undeserved .... Apr 14, 2017

Job's suffering is undeserved. He knows it. God knows it. Eric and Scott discuss what God has to say about it and its impact on their lives.

When Good Theology is Abusive Apr 06, 2017

Eric and Scott look at the role of Job's friends in the Book of Job

Suffering and Christian Divination Mar 30, 2017

Do good, get good. Do bad, get bad. Eric and Scott discuss the retribution principle in the Bible and the ancient world.

Tattooing Mar 23, 2017

Eric and Scott examine the prohibition against tattoos in Leviticus 19:28

Original Matter Doesn't Matter: Reading Genesis 1 Better Mar 16, 2017

Eric and Scott tackle the concept of "function" in ancient Near Eastern creation stories

Was Jonah Really Swallowed by a Fish? Mar 08, 2017

Rebecca asked us about a popular Bible passage, and we're answering it using some super cool ancient Near Eastern literature.

Experiencing Israelite Cult, Philistine Culture, and Digging Qumran Mar 02, 2017

Part 2 of 2, debriefing Pillar students who recently returned from Israel.

Israel, Fat Camp, and Half a Chicken Feb 23, 2017

Part 1 of 2, debriefing Pillar students who recently returned from Israel.

The Bible and How We Know Stuff with Dru Johnson. Part 2 Feb 23, 2017

The Bible and How We Know Stuff with Dru Johnson. Part 1. Feb 23, 2017

Isaiah's Immanuel - What was Matthew thinking? Feb 23, 2017

The Law Will Blow Your Mind: The Basics of Reading Law Feb 23, 2017

Breaking the Old Testament with the New: Abraham, Isaac, and the Atonement Feb 23, 2017

Gods, their babies, and Genesis 1 Feb 23, 2017

Joshua and Jericho - Meaning Well but Missing the Point Feb 23, 2017

Why Does Elisha Matter? Feb 23, 2017

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