Best Complementarian Podcasts (2024)

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Bonus Q&A: Lust, Same-Sex weddings, Academic Complementarianism, Patriotism, and more 30:40

12d ago30:40

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Welcome to a sneak peek of the Bonus Q&A episode, part of the Theology in the Raw premium subscription. In the full episode, we discuss: 0:00 Introduction 0:38 Thoughts on Christians and masturbation--is it always sinful or is there room for conversation? 5:35 What do you when the the God in the Bible isn't acting the way Jesus would? 12:15. What a…

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Pastoring People Who Are Living on Different Ideological Planets: Austin Fischer 1:02:46

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Austin Fischer is the Lead Pastor at Vista Community Church near Austin, TX and is the author of several books, including the recently released Us for Them: Seeking Higher Ground in the Cultural Holy Wars, which forms the basis for our discussion in this episode. We focus primarily on how to lead people in our ideologically polarized society, espec…

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072 | Christian Nationalism, Theonomy and Virtuous Liberty (ft. P. Andrew Sandlin) 47:39

17h ago47:39

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Dr. P. Andrew Sandlin compares various approaches to political thought and discusses the need for a Biblical and Christian view of politics today. 📘 Get your copy of his book Virtuous Liberty here: ⁠https://amzn.to/4bcJS6bWe discuss the rising interest in political theory by many Christians today and some of the pros and cons of the Christian Natio…

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The (Young) Men we Need | Featuring Brant Hansen 27:17

3d ago27:17

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Brant Hansen is back, talking about his newest book: (Young) Men We Need: God’s Purpose for Every Guy and How You Can Live It Out. The world needs young men to grow up into real men. But here's the problem: young men get so many conflicting messages about what it means to be a man, they find it hard to know what masculinity looks like when men are …

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The Porn Epidemic and Christian Discipleship: Noah Filipiak 1:09:39

4d ago1:09:39

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Noah Filipiak is church planter and pastor of Mosaic Church in Grand Rapids, MI and is the author of Beyond the Battle and Needed Navigation. He hosts The Flip Side Podcast and blogs at noahfilipiak.com. In this podcast conversation, we talk about pornography and discipleship, focusing specifically on the need for the church (parents, leaders, etc.…

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Death’s Defeat! 44:41

1d ago44:41

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Have you ever longed to see death destroyed? Think of all of the havoc death has wreaked and the pain that it has caused. Well in I Corinthians 15 Paul points us towards a day where death will be no more. A day where the one who seemed to swallow everything in his path will be swallowed up in victory.…

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A Response to Alisa Childers and Christopher Yuan 1:57:28

38m ago1:57:28

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Alisa Childers recently had Dr. Christopher Yuan on her YouTube channel to discuss various problems they see in what they call "Side B Christianity," and my name often came up in their critiques. They also offered several critiques of the Exiles in Babylon 2024 conference, which I hosted last month. In this episode, I work through their conversatio…

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071 | The Feminization of the Church and the Need for Masculine Christianity (ft. Zachary Garris) 1:02:14

10d ago1:02:14

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Author and Pastor Zachary Garris talks about the problem of the feminization of the Evangelical Church and the need to recover the masculine nature of Biblical Christianity.We discuss some compromises of Complementarianism, how feminism crept into the church and how God's design for the sexes extends beyond just the home and church. Complementarian…

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Spiritual Resiliency at Work | Featuring Trevor Carpenter 30:04

2h ago30:04

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As a Navy chaplain serving in combat logistics, Trevor Carpenter has traveled on guided-missile destroyers and served with teams scouting for air assault attacks. He received the Navy and Marine Achievement Medal and Navy Commendation Medal. Lieutenant Carpenter has also worked in the outdoor education field and served on multiple church staffs in …

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Transgender Health Care and the Scandals Revealed in the WPATH Files: Mia Hughes 1:26:51

4d ago1:26:51

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Mia Hughes, a journalist for the think tank Environmental Progress, discusses the controversy surrounding pediatric medical transition and the collision of trans rights with the rights of women and the LGB community. She authored the recently released WPATH files, which expose the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) as an …

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He appeared to who?! 42:56

13d ago42:56

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By Dustin Rudolph

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PODCAST: Wolves, Chimpanzees, and Deer: Let’s confront the Alpha Male Myth 1:01:56

4d ago1:01:56

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Evangelical conservatives too often portray masculinity as if men are supposed to be the “Alpha male”—aloof, emotionless, vying for control, and bullying. Today we look at how, even in nature, this concept of the Alpha Male has been overblown. And we present a better picture. To Support Us: Join our Patreon for as little as $5 a month to support ou…

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What Does Theological Discipleship in the Church Look Like? Elizabeth Woodsen 56:23

4d ago56:23

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Elizabeth Woodson, a Bible teacher and theologian, discusses her passion for Bible study, discipleship, and theological education in the local church. She shares her personal journey of searching for the relevance of the gospel in her own life and how it led her to pursue theological education. Elizabeth emphasizes the importance of creating pathwa…

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070 | Why I Became Convinced of Family Integrated Worship and Postmil (ft. Nate Wright) 1:13:06

8d ago1:13:06

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Pastor Nate Wright talks about his journey to becoming convicted of Family Integrated Worship and some challenges and blessings along this journey. We discuss why the Evangelical family is so weak today, what can be done to remedy this situation, and the Biblical reasons for Family Integrated Worship in churches. We also discuss the interesting con…

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Kinsmen Journal | Featuring Peter Ostapko 43:39

17d ago43:39

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Peter is the Founder and Publisher of Kinsmen Journal. Publishing has long been a dream of his, though only in recent years did the dream become more clear. This platform and voice has been birthed out of his belief that God is good, and that each of us have a story to tell, because of a Savior that redeems. Betterman is sponsored by Aroga Drive, f…

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What Does Faithful Political Engagement Look Like? Dr. Michael F. Bird 1:18:12

19d ago1:18:12

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Dr. Michael F. Bird is a biblical scholar and theologian who serves as the Deputy Principle and Lecturer in Theology at Ridley College (Melbourne, Aus), and is the author of over a dozen books, including his recently released Jesus and the Powers, which he co-authored with N.T. Wright. In this podcast conversation, we talk all about politics and th…

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The Nature of the Resurrection 42:54

16d ago42:54

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Have you ever wondered how it could be possible for bodies that are buried and decay to ever be raised to life again? The idea almost seems inconceivable. And even if it were possible, do we really want to be stuck in our bodies forever? These are a few of the questions that Paul addresses in these verses. Let’s see what he has to say.…

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Episode 234: Pastors’ Wives Spill the Tea on Church Life—and the search for authenticity and friendship 1:06:54

23d ago1:06:54

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Church is messy. Friendships are hard to find. Life in a fishbowl is awkward. But what if…it’s worth it? Such a great convo with Stephanie, Jessica, and Jenna about their new book Pastors’ Wives Tell All! Whether you're a pastors' wife, or a female pastor yourself, living life in a fishbowl can be hard. We talk about parenting, marriage, and findin…

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A Raw Debrief of the Exiles in Babylon Conference 2024: Ed Uszynski and Preston Sprinkle 1:19:14

18d ago1:19:14

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Ed Uszynski sits down with Preston in his basement the day after the "Exiles in Babylon" conference to debrief. This is a raw and authentic convo where we discuss and react to various sessions and speakers. We talk about the GenZ evening, the Israel-Palestine conversation, Deconstruction and Reconstruction, Women, Power & Abuse in the church, and m…

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The Toxic War on Masculinity | Featuring Nancy Pearcey Part 2 of 2 37:41

14d ago37:41

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This is Part 2 of Chris's conversation with Professor Nancy Pearcey. Nancy Pearcey is a bestselling author and speaker. A former agnostic, she was hailed in The Economist as “America’s pre-eminent evangelical Protestant female intellectual.” Her work has appeared in The Washington Post, The Washington Times, First Things, Human Events, American Thi…

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Why the Church Fails When It's on the Wrong Side of Power: Dr. David Fitch 1:02:47

14d ago1:02:47

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Dr. David Fitch (Ph.D Northwestern University) is the Betty R. Lindner Chair of Evangelical Theology at Northern Seminary and has pastored for 30 years, and has been involved in 8 church plants over the course of his ministry. He is married to Rae Ann and they have one son named Max. He is an ordained pastor in the Christian and Missionary Alliance…

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Death, Grief, and Resurrection Hope 44:07

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How do we deal with the tension between the reality of death and the promises of resurrection? What does it look like to grieve in hope? How can facing death give us a greater appreciation for the resurrection? How does distancing ourselves from death end up distancing ourselves from the depths of God’s love for us? How does Jesus show us what it l…

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Episode 233: The Backlash from Those Defending Purity Culture feat. Zachary Wagner 1:04:54

27d ago1:04:54

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With the release of so many books critiquing purity culture, what has the backlash been like? Well, let’s talk about it with Zachary Wagner, the author of Non-Toxic Masculinity as we celebrate the one-year anniversary of the launch of She Deserves Better. To Support Us: Join our Patreon for as little as $5 a month to support our work For tax deduct…

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A Christian Libertarian's Perspective on U.S. Foreign Policy: Angela McArdle 1:02:39

29d ago1:02:39

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Angela McArdle currently serves as Chair of the national Libertarian Party, serves as Co-Organizer for the Rage Against The War Machine, and is a two time candidate for California’s 34th Congressional District. Angela was a key organizer for the Los Angeles 2021 initiative to overturn the Los Angeles vaccine mandate. Angela believes strongly in the…

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The Toxic War on Masculinity | Featuring Nancy Pearcey Part 1 of 2 31:16

21d ago31:16

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Nancy Pearcey is a bestselling author and speaker. A former agnostic, she was hailed in The Economist as “America’s pre-eminent evangelical Protestant female intellectual.” Her work has appeared in The Washington Post, The Washington Times, First Things, Human Events, American Thinker, Daily Caller, The Federalist, CNSNews, and Fox News. She has ap…

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What Was the First Century Church Actually Like?: Dr. Nijay Gupta 1:10:34

21d ago1:10:34

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Dr. Nijay Gupta (DPhil, University of Durham) is a professor of New Testament at Northern Seminary and has written several academic books including A Beginner’s Guide to New Testament Studies, Paul and the Language of Faith, 15 New Testament Words of Life, and Tell Her Story: How Women Led, Taught, and Ministered in the Early Church. He has co-edit…

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Living in Dependence upon the Resurrection 46:08

24d ago46:08

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Paul tells the Corinthians that if we have put our hope in Christ for this life only then we are above all the most to be pitied. Why does he say that? In this message we will consider what it was about Paul’s life that would lead him to make this statement and we will consider what it would look like for us to imitate him in this even as he was im…

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Episode 232: When Submission "Cults" Groom for Abuse: One Woman's Story 1:03:43

25d ago1:03:43

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We've got such a compelling interview with Lauren Rose from Called to Peace Ministries. She's telling her story--and it's a mesmerizing one--of what happened as her family got more and more into the Bill Gothard movement (and she was eventually one of the ones he allegedly abused, and was part of the lawsuit). But when you grow up feeling like your…

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Surviving Abuse: Jennifer Greenberg 1:05:14

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As the author of Not Forsaken: A Story of Life After Abuse and the recently released Defiant Joy: Find the Hope to Light Your Way, Even in Darkness, Jennifer Michelle Greenberg has risen to become one of the foremost voices against child abuse in the church. She writes for Christianity Today, The Gospel Coalition, and the Evangelical Council for Ab…

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What Can You Do for Your Church? | Featuring Tim Dunn 23:14

28d ago23:14

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John F. Kennedy famously said these words: "And so my fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country." Chris sits down with Pastor Tim Dunn of Graceway Church in Kansas City. And asks a similar question " Ask not what your Church can do for you, but what can you do for your church?" Betterman is spo…

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Orphanages vs. Family Care and the Problem of White Westerners Doing Ministry in Africa: Brent Phillips 1:04:52

28d ago1:04:52

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Brent leads Cherish Uganda with his wife Leah. Cherish was formally an orphanage and now functions as a spiritual formation community center using medical, education and family strengthening to reach the community we serve. In this conversation, Brent tells the story of how Cherish changed from being an orphanage to a holistic education and care ce…

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Remembering What Really Matters 41:01

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Have you ever forgotten something that turned out to be pretty important? In this passage Paul comes to remind the Corinthians about what really matters. Here we find an amazing summary of the Gospel as well as a reminder that God’s grace isn’t just for good people but it extends to even the worst of sinners.…

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Lost World of the Prophets w/ John Walton: Ancient Context, Prediction, Apocalyptic, Eschatology 1:04:02

1M ago1:04:02

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Dr. John Walton covers prophecy as a subset of divination, Ancient Near Eastern background, prediction, covenant, message categories, message and fulfillment, messianic fulfillment, eschatology, and apocalyptic. I, Dennis, would love to hear from you. Email me at thecharge.info@gmail.com Dr. Walton is Professor Emeritus of Old Testament at Wheaton …

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Episode 231: Are We Saying that Wives Don't Have to Have Sex? 51:14

1M ago51:14

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When we talk about how God made sex to be mutual, intimate, and pleasurable for both, and how, if women don't want sex, the answer is to figure out why, we invariably get people saying, "so you think women don't have to have sex then?" Today on the podcast we look at the 90% problem vs. the 10% problem. In 90% of cases where women don't want sex, t…

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Interpreting the Samaritan Woman (John 4) Post-#ChurchToo: Dr. Caryn Reeder 52:55

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Dr. Caryn Reeder (Ph.D. Cambridge) is professor of New Testament at Westmont College, Santa Barbara, California. Her research focuses on questions of gender, the household, women's lives, slavery, and violence in the biblical worlds. In this podcast, we discuss her book The Samaritan Woman's Story: Reconsidering John 4 After #ChurchToo. Caryn offer…

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Deciphering the Libertarian Party's Position on Abortion: Key Points Unpacked 26:19

1M ago26:19

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mereliberty.com/042 On this episode of Dare to Think, host Kerry Baldwin delves into the complex history of the Libertarian Party's stance on abortion rights. In her exploration, Kerry highlights key shifts in the party's platform over the decades, shedding light on the diverse perspectives within the Libertarian Party. As she navigates through the…

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Manhood Journey | Featuring Kent Evans 34:15

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Kent Evans is the Executive Director and co-founder of Manhood Journey, a ministry that helps dads become disciple-makers. After a twenty-year career as a business leader, he embarked on biblical Fatherhood ministry projects. He’s appeared on television, radio, web outlets and podcasts. He’s a Christian speaker often at parenting and men’s events. …

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How We Consume the News Is a Discipleship Problem: Jason Woodruff 1:11:04

1M ago1:11:04

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Jason Woodruff is the founder of The Pour Over, a Christian news organization with over half a million subscribers. The Pour Over is both a podcast and Newsletter that focus on providing limited news content that is not partisan or aimed and telling you how you should feel about the events they're reporting on, but simply tells you what's going on …

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How Jesus Treats Sinners 41:53

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Have you ever felt stuck in some area of your life and begun to doubt that there was any way you were ever going to change? Have you ever had someone give up on you and begun to think that maybe they were right? If you have then you are not alone. In the Gospels we read the story of someone who had failed so terribly that he must have wondered if t…

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Episode 230: Why Evangelical Honeymoons Go So Badly feat. Jay Stringer 56:45

1M ago56:45

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Recently Texas SBC megachurch pastor Josh Howerton told brides that on the wedding night, they should "stand where he wants you to stand, wear what he wants you to wear, and do what he wants you to do." Sex was presented as something that HE has been waiting for his whole life, and that she has to provide. There was no emphasis on how she actually …

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American Christian Zionism, John Howard Yoder, Oliver O'Donovan, and Political Theology: Dr. Elizabeth Phillips 1:07:44

1M ago1:07:44

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Dr. Elizabeth Phillips (Ph.D. Cambridge) is Director of Education and Engagement at the Woolf Institute, an interfaith institute in Cambridge, England. She teaches political theology and conflict transformation. Her latest book is Apocalyptic Theopolitics: Essays and Sermons on Eschatology, Ethics, and Politics, and her earlier book, Political Theo…

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My thoughts on the Rapture, Violence, "He Gets Us," Singleness, Women Preaching, Greg Boyd, Rosaria B, and many other things: Bonus Q & A 32:29

1M ago32:29

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In this bonus Q & A episode, I respond to loads of questions sent in from my Patrons, including: What are my thoughts on the rapture? Is it better for people to be an affirming church than in no church at all? Does my stance on non-violence prevent me from using force to rescue those in human trafficking? What are my thoughts on the "he gets us" ad…

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There is Hope: Pornography | Featuring Ted Shimer 25:14

1M ago25:14

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Christians struggling with porn use often live in denial. Porn users often minimize, rationalize and even compartmentalize their struggle. They have learned to lie to themselves and others. But a person cannot break free from porn until they admit that they have a problem. Adam is joined by Freedom Fight founder Ted Shimer as he shares how you can …

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Are Husbands the "Head" of Their Wives? The Meaning of Kephale, part 2: Preston Sprinkle 2:25:48

1M ago2:25:48

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In this second episode on Kephale, I begin by looking at how Paul uses Kephale in Ephesians 1:22 and then 4:15, before jumping into its use in 5:23. I think go into great detail about the genre of "household codes" in the ancient world and how Paul is participating in this kind of conversation. I finally look at Eph 5:21-33 in light of the househol…

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The Triumphant Lamb 40:08

2M ago40:08

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Why did Jesus welcome the praise and coronation of those that he knew would abandon him, deny him, and betray him less than one week later? Because Jesus came to save sinners! Jesus alone is worthy to do it. For everyone who confesses their sin and cries out to Jesus, "Hosanna! - Save me!" - then Jesus will bring you through the tribulation of this…

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Episode 229: A Victim-Centered Approach to Forgiveness After Trauma 56:26

2M ago56:26

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Forgiveness is so often weaponized against victims in the church. But what does the Bible really say about forgiveness, especially when trauma is involved? How can we value our own mental health but also follow Jesus? This is a fascinating and healing conversation with Susannah Griffith, author of Forgiveness After Trauma. Our Sponsor: The Kingdom …

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Revisiting Sexualized, Vilified, and Marginalized Women of the Bible: Dr. Sandra Glahn 1:13:37

2M ago1:13:37

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Sandra Glahn is a professor at Dallas Theological Seminary and the author most recently of Nobody's Mother. She's also the general editor of the fascinating book: Vindicating the Vixens: Revisiting Sexualized, Vilified, and Marginalized Women of the Bible (Kregel Academic), which forms the basis of our conversation. We talk about the Samaritan Woma…

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Are Husbands the "Head" of Their Wives? The Meaning of Kephale, part 1: Preston Sprinkle 2:56:31

2M ago2:56:31

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I've been researching the meaning of the Greek word kephale ("head") for the last several months and I've been blogging about my findings over at theologyintheraw.com This podcast episode is the first (quite long) summary of how I understand the meaning of kephale in extra-biblical Greek literature; namely, the LXX, secular Greek literature, and th…

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What is Complementarianism or Egalitarianism? 26:25

2M ago26:25

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Your two words of the day. Prepare yourself for an in-depth lesson on these two words and how the church views these ideas about marriage and the roles of Man and Women. Buckle up for big words, but better understanding of Complementarianism and Egalitarianism. Betterman is sponsored by Aroga Drive, follow the link below and share on your social me…

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