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Romans Ep. 2: Chapters 14-16 Oct 08, 2023

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Scott begins this new season about St. Paul’s letter to the Romans at the very end— chapters 14-16. In these “so what?” chapters, St. Paul answers the question at the heart of the letter— can God be trusted?

Reading Romans Backwards: A Gospel of Peace in the Midst of Empire by Scott McKnight

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Romans Ep. 1: An introduction Oct 01, 2023

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JD Flynn and Scott Powell are back in the classroom— with special guest, Pillar producer Kate Olivera— to talk about the Book of Romans. This week, Scott talks about St. Paul and the nature of letters.

The lives of the Twelve Caesars by Suetonius

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The Psalms - Book V Jun 17, 2023

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In this final episode of our season about the psalms, Scott and JD talk about Book V— the “Now What?” psalms. In Book V, Israel praises God and reflects on the symbols of its identity.

The symbols of Israel include land (Psalms 107-109), the Davidic king (Psalms 108-110, 118 and 138-145), the Torah (119) and the Temple (120-137).

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The Psalms: Book IV Jun 10, 2023

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In Book IV of the Psalms, Israel reflects on the Exodus as they continue to wrestle with the loss of the kingdom and what that loss means for God’s kingship.

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The Psalms: Book III Jun 03, 2023

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Scott talks with JD about Book III of the Psalms. In Book III, Israel reckons with the loss of the kingdom.

Scott suggests the following psalms of lament: 74, 77, 79, 80, 88

Scott references the Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraph 2778

Numbers: An Introduction and Commentary by Gordon J. Wenham

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The Psalms: Book II May 20, 2023

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Scott talks with JD about the dramatic imagery of the psalms, the relationship between the Kingdom of God and the kingdom of Israel and how we can approach psalms about vengeance.

Reflections on the Psalms by C.S. Lewis

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The Psalms: Book I May 13, 2023

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Scott and JD dive into Book I of the Psalms. Scott explores the themes of lament and praise, faith and hope. He also talks about the terms ‘Torah’ and ‘messiah.’

The Red Wheelbarrow by William Carlos Williams

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An introduction to the Psalms May 06, 2023

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Join JD Flynn and Scott Powell for this new season of Sunday School, all about the Book of Psalms. In this episode, Scott talks about the function of the psalms— and their place in Scripture.

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Answering God: The Psalms as Tools for Prayer by Eugene Peterson

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Advent: Simeon and Anna Dec 10, 2022

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Scott and JD talk about the Presentation, the Magi and the role of prophets.
The readings for this episode are Luke 2: 22-40.
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Advent: Joseph and Mary Dec 03, 2022

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Scott and JD talk about the Visitation, the Annunciation and the circumstances of the birth of Jesus.
The readings for this episode are Luke 1: 26-56 and Luke 2: 1-21.
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