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Becoming the Pastor's Wife: Dr. Beth Allison Barr Mar 24, 2025

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Dr. Barr is the James Vardaman professor of history at Baylor University in Waco, TX, and is the author of several books including her recently released Becoming the Pastor's Wife: How Marriage Replaced Ordination as a Woman's Path to Ministry, which forms the backdrop of our conversation. Register for the Exiles and Babylon conference: theologyintheraw.com

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Experiencing Jesus in an Age of Distraction: John Eldredge Mar 20, 2025

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John Eldredge is a New York Times bestselling author, counselor, and teacher who has inspired millions to go deeper in their relationship with Jesus. He’s the author of several books including The Sacred Romance, Wild at Heart, and his recently released Experiencing Jesus. Really:Finding Refuge, Strength, and Wonder through Everyday Encounters with God. He is also president of Wild at Heart, a ministry devoted to helping people discover the heart of God, recover their own hearts in God's love, and learn to live in God's kingdom. www.wildatheart.org. Register for the Exiles and Babylon conference: theologyintheraw.com

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Bonus Q&A: Is the Upside Down Kingdom Bible Woke? Mar 19, 2025

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0:00 Introduction

0:41 Will you respond to any critiques of "the Upside Down Kingdom Study Bible?" Is it "woke?"

5:49 How do you explain the difference between sexual attraction and sinful sexual lust?

9:35 Is the Kingdom a meritocracy? The gate is grace, but what about rewards and placement--based on works?

20:23 Is there any topic you find uninteresting or would prefer not to discuss?

26:45 My young adult trans kid is mentally and emotionally healthier after transition. I feel guilty that I like them better, but they need Jesus. Thoughts?

30:21 What are some things happening on the political right that you've aligned with?

45:15 How do you choose which Christian charities to support?

47:13 Do you love Satan? We're supposed to love our enemies! (from a 7-year old)

48:33 What do you think of the statement, "Hell was made for Satan and his demons, not for people?"

49:35 How can we inherit a sin nature if God knit us together in the womb? Isn't he creating sin then?

50:39 Do you think there are gender distinctives that men must embrace, like growing beards?

53:47 The Greek word for submit in Eph 5:24--is it a "command" or is it a "suggestion?"

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Understanding Evangelical Universalism: Dr. Robin Parry Mar 17, 2025

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Dr. Robin Parry is the minor canon for eco-spirituality at Worcester Cathedral, UK. He is also an academic book editor for Wipf and Stock Publishers and the author of several books and articles including The Evangelical Universalist (under the name Gregory MacDonald) and an important article on Christian Universalism in the Four Views on Hell book, which I edited. In this conversation, I didn't bring Robin on for a debate but for him to unpack his biblical case for Christian Universalism. Register for the Exiles and Babylon conference: theologyintheraw.com

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Who Really Was Dietrich Bonhoeffer? Dr. Mark Thiessen Nation Mar 13, 2025

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Dr. Mark Thiessen Nation has authored and edited a number of books, including two books on Bonhoeffer: Bonhoeffer the Assassin? and Discipleship in a World Full of Nazis. For sixteen years he was professor of theology at Eastern Mennonite Seminary and before that was director of The London Mennonite Centre, London, England. Register for the Exiles in Babylon conference (Minneapolis, April 3-5, 2025) at theologyintheraw.com

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The Theology of Paul and His Affections for Christ: Dr. Nijay Gupta Mar 10, 2025

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Dr. Nijay Gupta earned his PhD in NT from Durham University. He currently serves as Prof of NT at Northern Seminary. He’s written several books including Strange Religion, Tell Her Story, and the recently released: The Affections of Christ Jesus: Love at the Heart of Paul’s TheologyRegister for the Exiles in Babylon conference (Minneapolis, April 3-5, 2025) at theologyintheraw.com

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A Christian Approach to Understanding the Narratives about Israel-Palestine: Dr. Ben Norquist Mar 06, 2025

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Dr. Ben Norquist is the director of the Network of Evangelicals for the Middle East (NEME). Ben is a researcher and public organizer. Inspired by his study of higher education in Palestine, Ben currently works on the ways educational and epistemological structures develop responsively to physical landscapes, especially those that are highly configured and imposed. He us the coauthor of Every Somewhere Sacred: Rescuing a Theology of Place in the American Imagination coming out with IVP Academic, fall, 2025.

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Suburban Pastor with an Urban Mindset: David Brickey Mar 03, 2025

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Dave Brickey has been a pastor for over 20 years and currently serves as lead pastor at Church of the Open Door in Maple Grove, MN. Dave and his team are also the host church of this year's "Exiles in Babylon" conference (April 3-5, 2025). Find out more at theologyintheraw.com . Dave is a pastor of a church in the suburbs and has a radical, kingdom-minded heart. We talk about what this looks like in the context of church ministry.

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Being Joyful Outsiders in our Turbulent Cultural Moment: Patrick Miller Feb 27, 2025

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Patrick Miller is a teaching Pastor and Director of Digital Relationships at the Crossing Church in Columbia, MO. He has a master’s degree from Covenant Theological Seminary and he cohosts two podcasts: Ten Minute Bible Talks and Truth over Tribe, with Keith Simon. He and Keith are the authors of two great books: Truth Over Tribe, and their most recent book, Joyful Outsiders: Six Ways to Live Like Jesus in a Disorienting Culture. Register for the Exiles in Babylon conference (Minneapolis, April 3-5, 2025) at theologyintheraw.com

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Bonus Q&A: Church Bathrooms For Transgender Individuals, Should We Talk To Our Kids About Masturbation, and More! Feb 26, 2025

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0:00 Introduction

0:28 How should churches handle bathroom situations for transgender individuals? Different for teens and adults?

8:18 Your recent video with Sean McDowell...I noticed increased tension. Did this affect your friendship?

13:19 Knowing what you know, how do you handle being around Pro-Israel Christians and/or are insensitive toward what's going in Palestine?

20:55 In the "Upside Down Kingdom Bible", yuoiur commentary on Genesis 9:18-27 surprised me. How do we know "rape" vs. "mockery" happened here?

25:13 If both sexes are called to be Christlike and exhibit the fruit of the spirit, does it make sense to be called a "Biblical Man or Women?"

37:13 Should we talk to our kids about masturbation?

39:00 While the Bible seems to approve of wine, does it suggest that beer and hard liquor lack the same biblical support?

43:09 Thoughts on the "Man of lawlessness" in 2 Thess. 2:3. Is it a future antichrist? I'm unsure.

46:48 Was Jesus as God capable of sin?

48:19 Any tips for preparing for a daughter's wedding?

52:55 Were Paul's letters written before the gospels? How do we know?

55:53 How would you address folks who disagree with fundamental theological convictions of a church community, but insist on remaining in the church and promoting disagreement?

58:55 Is it unbiblical for a woman to explain and lead communion?

1:01:55 What is the difference between Luke 12:19 and the American idea of retirement?

1:06:13 How do you respond to the criticism that the "Upside Down Kingdom Bible" isn't a study Bible, but a special-interest Bible?

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