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A Longing to Belong: Reflections on Race, Identity, and What it Means to Be the Body of Christ: Dr. Michelle Lee-Barnewall Dec 26, 2024

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Dr. Michelle Lee-Barnewall (Ph.D. Notre Dame) is an award-winning author of Neither Complementarian nor Egalitarian and Surprised by the Parables. Her most recent book is A Longing to Belong: Reflections on Faith, Identity, and Race, which forms the backdrop to our conversation. She has served on the editorial board for the Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society and the Bulletin for Biblical Research and has been on the Board of Directors for the Institute for Biblical Research. When not writing or teaching, she loves to spend time with her three wonderful grandchildren.

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An Apocalyptic Christmas, part 3: Money and Consumerism, Dr. Michael Gorman Dec 23, 2024

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Michael J. Gorman holds the Raymond E. Brown Chair in Biblical Studies and Theology at St. Mary's Seminary & University in Baltimore. He has published 20 books and dozens of articles, including the highly acclaimed and, in my opinion, necessary book for interpreting the Book of Revelation called Reading Revelation Responsibly.

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An Apocalyptic Christmas, part 2: Militarism and Violence, Dr. Greg Boyd Dec 19, 2024

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Dr. Greg Boyd is the primary teaching pastor and vision-caster for Woodland Hills Church and is the author of many books including my favorite: The Myth of a Christian Nation. Greg is also known for his love of yoga, running, drumming, dancing and going on long walks with Gracie, his pet Morkie.

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Bonus Q&A: Middle Ground Where Kids Aren't Too Sheltered But Not Given Social Media Access, and More! Dec 18, 2024

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Bonus Q&A: Middle Ground Where Kids Aren't Too Sheltered But Not Given Social Media Access, and More!

0:00 Introduction

0:42 Is there a middle ground for our kids where they aren't too sheltered, but also not given social media?

11:10 What are some notable differences between how Christianity is practiced in the US vs. Europe and other areas where Christianity isn't outlawed?

18:52 Why setup marriage in the beginning and then none in the resurrection?

22:27 Will we need reproductive and digestive organs in the new world/new resurrected bodies?

28:45 What resources you'd recommend to better understand Judaism at the time of Jesus?

29:54 Are there any Christian communities for parents of LGBTQ children that aren't "praying the gay away?"

31:30 Thoughts on the authorship of the Torah and the gospels?

37:24. I want to get my MDiv but don't want to do online. How should I decide how to move forward?

39:09 If Israel builds a third temple and has a revival, would that change how you view prophecy?

42:16 When does saving for retirement become "building a barn" for ourselves?

46:38 Do you have any regular advent Christmas disciplines?

48:01 Why is God or hell different than a parent allowing their toddler. to run into the busy street simply because they didn't believe?

54:20 Are there any words in the Bible which would be considered cussing in its original language?

57:36 Do you think it's helpful for someone with gender dysphoria to say they're a masculine lady or a feminine man so that pronouns still match biological sex?

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An Apocalyptic Christmas, part 1: Resisting the Empire, Dr. Cynthia Westfall Dec 16, 2024

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An Apocalyptic Christmas, part 1: Resisting the Empire, Dr. Cynthia Westfall

This is the first of a 3-part series on An Apocalptic Christmas, where we look at the Christmas story through the lens of the book of Revelation. We will be exploring themes of empire, power, militarism, violence, economics, and consumerisam. This first episode is with Dr. Cynthia Wetsfall, who is Associate Professor of New Testament at McMaster Divinity College. Dr. Westfall has a broad range of research interests including Hebrews, Revelation, biblical social justice and Paul's theology on men and women. The music you will hear throughout this series is from Evan Wickham's latest album: Christmas Music Vol. 2.

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Gender Dysphoria, Transitioning, Detransitioning, Sex, Gender, and Faith: NJada Dec 12, 2024

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NJada experienced gender dysphoria as a teenager and began transitioning at the age of 19. As he continue to pursue the path of transitioning, he felt like he could never fully "scratch the itch" of wanting to be a woman. He ended up detransitioning and has learned to manage his dysphoria by accepting the fact that he is male. You can follow NJada on Twitter/X @Herenotthere5

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What's the Best Bible Translation?: Tim Wildsmith Dec 09, 2024

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Tim Wildsmith is a pastor, writer, and content creator whose goal is to help people find a Bible that’s right for them and apply it their lives. His Bible-related content has been viewed tens of millions of times by people around the globe from a wide array of Christian traditions and denominations. Tim earned a Master of Divinity from Fuller Theological Seminary and then was a Visiting Scholar at the University of Oxford’s Wycliffe Hall. His first book, Bible Translations for Everyone, was just published by Zondervan and that’s the topic of our conversation.

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Disability, Downs Syndrome, and the Need for Diverse Community: Dr. Andrew Barron Dec 05, 2024

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Dr. Andrew Barron is a scholar of theology and disability and the author of the book Human Difference: Reflections on a Life in Proximity to Disability. He has taught at The Centre for Spirituality, Disability, and Care at Martin Luther University College and previously taught disability and theology at Wycliffe College at the University of Toronto.

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Bonus Q&A: Does Church Definition of Masculine/Feminine Contribute To Gender Dysphoria?, Are There Single Issues That Should Dictate Voting?, and More! Dec 04, 2024

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Bonus Q&A: Does Church Definition of Masculine/Feminine Contribute To Gender Dysphoria?, Are There Single Issues That Should Dictate Voting?, and More!

0:00 Introduction

0:45 Does the strict definition of masculine/feminine by the church contribute to increasing gender dysphoria?

7:07 Since earthly marriage is a picture of the church's eventual marriage to Jesus, why are sex difference and procreation important to earthly marriage?

12:52 What's the difference between the Song of Songs and inappropriate erotica?

16:26 How do I articulate holding a firm conviction on an issue (like abortion) without being a single issue voter? Are there single issues that should dictate voting?

26:17 How do you prefer to hear God's voice? In what ways recently has he been growing you to hear His voice?

32:55 Do you have a webpage or someplace where we can see your reading library, sort out by topic?

34:16 ""Catholic complementarianism""--do you know anything about this?

37:30 Have you read ""The Unseen Realm"" by Michael Heiser? Thoughts?

41:19 Any resources you'd recommend for a seminary student interested in church planting?

42:45 How much of Revelation has actually happened vs. what's yet to come? Thoughts about the writing date of Revelation?

47:53 What is your view on the immaterial soul in light of scientific advancements?

52:39 Have you read ""The Wood Betwen the Worlds"" by Brian Zahnd? What do you think of his comparison of lynchings and the crucifixion?

53:47 How can someone who doesn't fit a church stereotype help break those stereotypes especially regarding interests or careers uncommon for their gender?

56:22 What responsibility do we have to immigrants and refugees if the government starts to separate or deport them?

1:01:44 When does ""cuddling"" become romantic for same sex attracted people wanting to be chaste?"

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Is Man the Head of Woman? Revisiting Kephale ("Head") in 1 Cor 11:2-16: Preston Sprinkle Dec 02, 2024

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In this solo podcast episode, I return to my ongoing work on women in church leadership as I dig deep into the interpretive complexities of 1 Cor 11:2-16. For my defense that Paul is talking about head coverings and not hair length/styles in this passage, see these two blog posts: https://theologyintheraw.com/pauls-language-of-hairstyles-or-head-coverings-in-1-cor-11-the-meaning-of-kephale-part-11/ AND https://theologyintheraw.com/the-cultural-context-for-the-hair-length-style-vs-head-coverings-debate-in-1-cor-11-the-meaning-of-kephale-part-12/ For my interpretation of kephale in Ephesians 5:23, see this post: https://theologyintheraw.com/what-does-head-kephale-mean-in-pauls-letters-part-8-ephesians-523/ For my previous two podcast episodes on the meaning of kephale in ancient literature and in Ephesians 5, see episodes 1,162 (March 18, 2024) and 1,164 (March 25, 2024).

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