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Episode 38 // Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi // Rev. Emily Hotho and Carey Stevens Aug 24, 2020

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This week, Mat Hotho joins Emily Hotho and Carey Stevens to discuss the books of Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi, as well as offer some reflections on our journey through the Old Testament as it draws to a close.

Emily Hotho is the pastor of Skycrest United Methodist Church in Clearwater, FL. And Carey Stevens is a recent Candler School of Theology graduate and the Director of Children’s and Youth Ministries at Skycrest.

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Episode 37 // Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah // Rev. Clarke Campbell-Evans Aug 17, 2020

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This week, Steve Crawford and our guest Rev. Clarke Campbell-Evans discuss the books of Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah. Clarke helps us see the literary themes in each booth and offers a powerful summary of the prophetic purpose through the words of Abraham Joshua Heschel.

Clarke is Director of Missional Engagement at the Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church.

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Episode 36 // Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah // Dr. Lisa Wolfe Aug 10, 2020

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This week, the Rev. Dr. Lisa Wolfe joins us to discuss the books of Hosea, Joel, Amos, and Obadiah. We give attention to their historical settings, what themes mark each book, and—particularly with Hosea—how difficult and differing images of God can emerge in the prophetic texts.

Lisa is Professor of Hebrew Bible at Oklahoma City University in Oklahoma City, OK. Lisa’s research focus is on women of the Bible and wisdom literature. In fact, Lisa wrote a small group study called “Uppity Women of the Bible” and you may have done that in a small group at your church.

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Episode 35 // Daniel // Dr. Brennan Breed Aug 03, 2020

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On today's episode our Senior Pastor, Magrey deVega and I have a conversation with Dr. Brennan Breed about the book of Daniel and Apocalyptic literature.

Brennan is Associate Professor of Old Testament at Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, GA. Brennan’s research focuses on the reception history of biblical texts—seeking to understand how communities throughout time have received, interpreted and interacted with the stories of Scriptur

We covered many topics in our discussion, mostly because Daniel brings us closer than any Old Testament book to the time of Jesus. In fact, some of our conversation will air as we get closer to the New Testament, to set the scene for the century leading up to Jesus’ ministry.

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Episode 34 // Lamentations and Ezekiel // Rev. Dr. John Goldingay Jul 27, 2020

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Today's episode features a conversation with the Rev. Dr. John Goldingay, Professor Emeritus of Old Testament at Fuller Seminary in Pasadena, California. Since retiring, John and his wife Kathleen have moved to Oxford, England.

An Episcopal priest, and a renowned Old Testament scholar, John has written over 25 volumes including a 3-volume theology of the Old Testament and his own translation of the Old Testament, entitled “The First Testament.”

John sat down with Jill Krantz and me to discuss the books of Lamentations and Ezekiel. The conversation is a broad exploration of the themes of Ezekiel and the distinct features of Ezekiel the prophet and priest.

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Episode 33 // Jeremiah from a Jewish Perspective // Rabbi Richard Birnholz Jul 20, 2020

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Today's episode features a conversation with Rabbi Richard Birnholz, Rabbi Emeritus at Congregation Schaarai Zedek in Tampa, FL. Rabbi Birnholz joined us back in February on Episode 7 for a discussion of Numbers and Deuteronomy.

On this episode, Rabbi Birnholz, Celia Ferman, and Mat Hotho discuss the book of Jeremiah and how the lessons of Jeremiah inform ancient and modern Jewish communities. Rabbi Birnholz suggests that Jeremiah’s political shrewdness preserved the Jewish people and provided a model for modern day Jewish communities living in the Diaspora.
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Episode 32 // Jeremiah // Dr. Michael Chan Jul 13, 2020

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Today's episode features the Dr. Michael Chan. Assistant Professor of Old Testament at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, MN. Michael’s research interests are broad and extensive—iconography, Biblical Hebrew, apocryphal literature, and the prophets. Michael co-authored the book “Exploring the Bible” and hosts the podcast “Gospel Beautiful.”

Michael and Mat Hotho discuss the book of Jeremiah—it’s historical context, themes, and resonances with justice issues today.
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Episode 31 // Isaiah Part 2 // Rev. Dr. Dan Johnson Jul 06, 2020

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Today's episode features the Rev. Dr. Dan Johnson. Dan is a retired pastor in the Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church having served in ministry for over 40 years. Dan received his PhD in Bible Studies from Princeton University. Dan is married to his wife of almost 48 years, Jan and they have two children and three grandchildren.

Dan joins Chris Hockman and Mat Hotho for a discussion of the book of Isaiah with particular attention paid to themes of hope and judgement, as well as the church’s role in being a prophetic voice in the world.
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Episode 30 // Prophecy; Isaiah Part 1 // Annie Norman-Schiff Jun 29, 2020

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Today's episode features Annie Norman-Schiff, a Jewish educator and writer. She is a PhD Candidate in Religious Studies at Yale University. Annie has broad experience teaching undergraduates and divinity students at Yale, adult groups in the Jewish community, and young people. She is the Youth and Family Programming Director at Congregation Beth El Keser Israel in New Haven, CT.
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Episode 29 // Ecclesiastes and Song of Songs // Rev. Dr. Brent Strawn Jun 22, 2020

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In today's episode, Nicki Taylor and Mat Hotho interview the Rev. Dr. Brent Strawn, professor of Old Testament and Law at Duke Divinity School in Durham, North Carolina. Brent wrote the commentary on Ecclesiastes and Song of Songs for the Common English Bible study Bible, and shares valuable insights on how these unique texts can give us a unique perspective on life, meaning and relationships.
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