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Listen to bible studies from St. John Lutheran Church, Wheaton, IL
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Commentary and interviews on different aspects of permaculture, horticulture, farming, homesteading, eco building, alternative energy and more
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“Exegetically Speaking” is a weekly podcast of the friends and faculty of Wheaton College, IL and The Lanier Theological Library. Hosted by Dr. David Capes, it features language experts who discuss the importance of learning the biblical languages—Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek—and show how reading the Bible in the original languages “pays off.” Each podcast lasts between seven and eleven minutes and covers a different topic for those who want to read the Bible for all it is worth. Click on the ...
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Join author John King for eclectic interviews with writers from a variety of genres, including fiction writing, poetry, memoirs, and journalism. From literature to genre writing to the movies, all writing is up for discussion. In particular, The Drunken Odyssey features discussion of all aspects of the writing process—not just the published manuscript, pristinely presented to the entire literate world, but also the scrawled notes and tortured drafts that lead writers there. In long-form inte ...
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A podcast about biblical studies, the Ancient Near East, and everything else. With Rebekah Devine of Wheaton College, and Benjamin Giffone of LCC International University
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The Podcasts of Wheaton College. We talk so that you can listen.
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With faith, hope and clarity, Bill Arnold welcomes Bible scholars, teachers, and Christian leaders to help us grow deeper in our faith.
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These are extremely informative and entertaining bible study lectures that have blessed many seekers of knowledge and faith over the last 20 years or more. Dr. Thomas L. Constable is a prominent theologian and former professor of Bible Exposition at Dallas Theological Seminary. He is also a pastor at Plano Bible Chapel in Plano, Texas, where he has served for over 50 years. Dr. Constable is widely known for his Bible commentary series, SonicLight.com, which includes Notes on the Bible, Notes ...
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Sunday, August 25, 2024By Pastor Scott Bruzek
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On this week's show, John talks to his friend Michael Wheaton about how to live in think in a media-saturated American life, which is the subject of his new book, Home Movies, available through Bunny Books.By John King
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The power that comes from a Spirit-led life – Jack Levison
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Do you feel the Holy Spirit at work in your life? Dr. Jack Levison joins the program to share from his book "Fresh Air: The Holy Spirit for an Inspired Life". He shares that the Holy Spirit is not only present in the good times but the hard moments as well, that we shouldn't seek experiences from the Holy Spirit but rather the peace it brings for a…
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Jacob’s spiritual transformation – Jonathan Bourman | Does God care about Church? – Dean Inserra
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In Genesis 28:10-19, Jacob goes to sleep, but he doesn't just wake up physically, he wakes up spiritually as well. Pastor Jonathan Bourman joins Bill to discuss how the Lord is always with us. Later, pastor Dean Inserra shares from his new book "A Short Guide to Church" as he explains why the local church was always God's design and how it displays…
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Guy Talk: Ask your Bible questions, continued
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Our unofficial panel of menfolk are back. Dr. Greg Bourgond, Pastor Tom Parrish, and Brian DeVries join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. They start by discussing threshold thinking, if it is the Lord's will for everyone to be saved, why we need to forgive ourselves for past mistakes, provide methods for overcoming …
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Our unofficial panel of menfolk are back. Dr. Greg Bourgond, Pastor Tom Parrish, and Brian DeVries join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. They start by discussing reality vs the perception of truth, define what it means to be an image bearer of God, have a conversation about healthy doubt, study Matthew 27:52-53, an…
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Using questions to initiate conversations about our faith – Gregory Koukl
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Our ultimate goal when sharing the Gospel is to help non-believers see truth. Gregory Koukl, president of Stand to Reason and author of "Street Smarts," joins Bill to explain how we best share the message of Christ and why asking questions is an easy and smart way to engage with those around us. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your suppor…
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Advice for parents with prodigals – Alex McFarland | Pointing people to Christ with simple teaching – Clay Kraby
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It is a parent's worst fear, a child turning away from God. Dr. Alex McFarland joins Bill to share why children become prodigals, and provides helpful tips for parents to consider. Later, Clay Kraby of Reasonable Theology talks about what we can learn from the life and ministry of CH Spurgeon. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support.…
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Living in a postmodern world – Ken Samples
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How would you describe the world we are living in? Does disagreeing with someone's lifestyle mean we hate them or want what is best for them? Philosopher Ken Samples joins the show to share from his article "Snapshot of Today's Intellectual Climate" as he explains what the Bible says about love, truth, goodness, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are m…
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Confusion is everywhere in our world and different versions of what truth looks like appear every day. President of Summit Ministries Dr. Jeff Myers joins Bill to discuss his book "Truth Changes Everything" as he explains how to discern real truth, speak biblical truth in a respectful way, talks about his own experiences, his prayer life, and more.…
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Accepting responsibility as followers of Jesus – Greg Bourgond
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As Christians we are called to be responsible and to act responsibly. Dr. Greg Bourgond joins Bill to share that we learn about responsibility straight from the Bible, explains the value of holding yourself accountable, discusses what leaders are called to do, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now This conversat…
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Honoring God with the body that He gave us – Joe Dallas
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Our bodies are the temple of the Holy Spirit, and we are to honor God with them. Counselor and author Joe Dallas joins Bill to share how the world is trying to dismantle what God has created, to remind us that our bodies are not ours, that Christ washes away every sin when we confess and turn to him, plus more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possibl…
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On this episode, John speaks with the screenwriter and novelist Jennifer Manocherian about building characters, planning stories, and the discoveries made while drafting.By John King
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Renewing our mind in the midst of a divided world – Brent McDougal
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In a world full of division, it's important that we constantly renew and strengthen our minds. Pastor Brent McDougal joins the show to discuss Romans 12:1-2 and Philippians 4:4-9 sharing that the light, true greater peace, and transforming of our minds that we long for only comes from Christ. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. …
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At least two Jews and a Gentile – How to view the conversion of not yet believers
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Our hour of "at least two Jews and a Gentile" is back, where one Gentile and at least two Messianic Jews give their perspective about Jewish traditions and faith. Only today, the group is a bit shorthanded- as Bill is joined by Pastor Aaron Braaten and Thom Berkowitz. They unpack the significance of Babylon's origins, why God referred to Israel as …
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Our unofficial panel of menfolk are back. Jeff Verdoorn, Dr. Greg Bourgond, and Brian DeVries join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. They discuss what must be done to receive eternal life, God's hedge of protection on our lives, if the enemy has power over us on this earth, the importance of guarding our hearts, and…
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Experiencing the final week of Jesus – Aaron Braaten
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What's it like to walk in the footsteps of Jesus? Pastor Aaron Braaten joins Bill to discuss the sacred places in the final week of Jesus' life, why they are significant, how the Bible comes alive when you visit them, what we learn from studying them, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here…
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Questions about our faith – Alex McFarland | The capabilities of God – Carl Kerby
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What questions should we be asking as Christians? Dr. Alex McFarland joins Bill to discuss his latest book "10 Questions Every Christian is Asking". Later, Carl Kerby of Reasons for Hope joins the show to talk about his latest DeBunked video "Biblical Faith is Blind Faith" as he discusses God's incredible capabilities. Faith Radio podcasts are made…
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Psalms 133:1 says "Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity". Pastor Brady Boyd joins the show to share from his new book "Life-Minded: 8 Practices for Belonging to God and Each Other" as he gives helpful tips on how to be in unity with one another. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now.…
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I and II Timothy, a book study – Jeff Verdoorn
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In Paul's letters in 1 and 2 Timothy, he warns against false teachers, discusses the role of the church, explains how to stay firm in Christ as we approach the final days, and more. Bill is joined by Bible teacher Jeff Verdoorn who shares from 2 Timothy 1:3-5 as he discusses the importance of multigenerational faithfulness and proper teaching of Go…
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The power of a Spirit-led life – Jack Levison
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Do you feel the Holy Spirit at work in your life? Dr. Jack Levison joins the program to share from his book "Fresh Air: The Holy Spirit for an Inspired Life". He shares that the Holy Spirit is not only present in the good times but the hard moments as well, that we shouldn't seek experiences from the Holy Spirit but rather the peace it brings for a…
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Resolving to live faithfully for God – Jarrett Stephens
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We are pulled in different directions every day, often promised happiness and joy if we compromise and conform to the world. Pastor and author Jarrett Stephens joins Bill to discuss Daniel 1:8-21 as he reminds us of the importance of resolving to a firm life in Christ so that we are able to live with conviction when faced with decisions that influe…
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How Mark Gets His Story Rolling, with Michael Kibbe: Mark 1:4-11
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The Gospels tell us the story of John the Baptist and Jesus in distinct ways. Mark’s narrative is a fast-moving action story, comparable in some ways to John Grisham’s style. Attention to Mark’s use of the aorist tense in particular helps us appreciate where the real action is. Michael Kibbe earned his Ph.D. at Wheaton Graduate School, and is Assoc…
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On this episode, John speaks with the poet Tiffany Midge about the vibrant, often overlooked roles of humor and entertainment in poetry. They also talk about James Cameron's Aliens, popular culture as metaphor, and serial killers.By John King
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Interpreting scripture correctly – Randy Nelson
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How good are we at Biblical interpretation? And what's the best way to do it? Bill welcomes back friend and professor Randy Nelson who explains the importance of context when reading scripture, shares how we can read the Bible with confidence, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now This conversation originally to…
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There are several fascinating stories and lessons to learn from the life of King David. Professor David T. Lamb joins Bill to take us through 1 Samuel as he explains how David's background as a shepherd prepared him to shepherd God's people, shares that David's confidence in God was contagious, discusses what his life was like while he was on the r…
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Celebrating what God has done – Marcus Bachmann
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God wants us to stop and remember what it is he has done. To rejoice, celebrate and enjoy our lives. Dr. Marcus Bachmann joins Bill to talk about what the Bible says about celebration, the influence it has when we celebrate those around us, how it creates opportunities for enjoyment and therefore reduces stress, anxiety and more. Faith Radio podcas…
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Engaging more deeply at Church – John Plake | A warning against grieving the Holy Spirit – Brent Kuhlman
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The data is showing that more and more people are leaving church because of negative experiences. The American Bible Society's John Plake joins the show to emphasize the importance of making people feel more welcomed into Christianity. Later, Pastor Brent Kuhlman shares from Ephesians 4:30 and 2 Samuel 11 as he gives a warning against grieving the …
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How to endure and persevere in our faith – Brent McDougal
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Following Christ isn't easy and all who desire to live a Godly life will be persecuted. Yet we are called to persevere and endure in our walk with the Lord. Pastor Brent McDougal joins Bill to discuss 2 Timothy 3:10-17 as he shares that persecution can take many forms in our world today, and provides helpful tips to honor God in all circumstances. …
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Letting the Ten Commandments guide our lives – Bob Moeller
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How do we stay sane in a world that is growing crazier by the day? The answer is actually simple. Dr. Bob Moeller from For Keeps Ministries returns to share how keeping the Ten Commandments grounds us in Biblical truth and helps us recognize what truth is in a world filled with disinformation, deconstruction, and deception. Faith Radio podcasts are…
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Accepting responsibility as Christians – Greg Bourgond
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As Christians we are called to be responsible and to act responsibly. Dr. Greg Bourgond joins Bill to share that we learn about responsibility straight from the Bible, explains the value of holding yourself accountable, discusses what leaders are called to do, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now…
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We all have a great cloud of witnesses as it states in Hebrews 12:1-3 that help us become who we are. Pastor David Myles joins Bill and Wyatt to discuss the import roll of building up and encouraging one another through life. They also discuss honoring those around us and offering forgiveness in all circumstances. Faith Radio podcasts are made poss…
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A High Tower, with Megan Roberts: Psalm 46
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Psalm 46 is a psalm for our moment, and its encouraging message is amplified when read in Hebrew. The psalm reminds us that amidst the nations in uproar, and battles, and devastations, and mountains falling into the sea, the God of Jacob is our high fortress, lifting us above the chaos. Our instinct in turmoil is to tighten our grip on things. The …
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Sunday, August 18, 2024By Pastor Marcus Nelson
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On #636, John talks to Jeff Alessandrelli about his new novel, And Yet. They discusse the existentital torment of desire, the problem of overthinking the problem of overthinking, and the role of desire in literature, psychology, and history.By John King
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As Christ followers, we are called to bear good fruit for the kingdom of God. Theologian David Clark joins Bill to discuss John 15:1-17 sharing that apart from Christ we can do nothing, and that in order to bear good fruit, we must abide in him. He also shares the science behind this concept and how it effects our brains and connection with others.…
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The peace and joy that comes from grieving – Stephen Silver | Successfully transitioning spiritually as a young adult – David Wheaton
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Grief is a journey no one truly understands until you walk it. Bill is joined by author Stephen Silver who shares his personal story of suddenly losing his wife and how grief brought him closer to God, sharing from his book "Grief Redeemed". Author David Wheaton then teaches how young adults can stay spiritually invested in their relationship with …
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Our unofficial panel of menfolk are back. Jeff Verdoorn, Pastor Tom Parrish and Dr. Greg Bourgond join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. They discuss if there is a difference between miracles vs answered prayers, the story of the disciples not recognizing Jesus in John 21, share that we all need God's forgiveness of…
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We open up “Ask the Professor,” as former Professor Mark Muska from the University of Northwestern-St. Paul joins Bill once again. They begin by discussing 2 Corinthians 12 and the Lord keeping Paul humble, how to seek and draw near to God, address Matthew 5:16 and what it means to let your light shine for Christ, how to confidently say you will fe…
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Looking at Israel through the eyes of the Bible – Aharon Levarko
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Bill is joined this hour by special guest and Israeli tour guide Aharon Levarko. He shares his incredible background in coming to faith, how God is using him in the midst of chaos, what Israel is like today, the good news that God has not rejected his people, how Christians should be viewing Israel today, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made pos…
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I and II Timothy, a book study – Jeff Verdoorn
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In Paul's letters in 1 and 2 Timothy, he warns against false teachers, discusses the role of the church, explains how to stay firm in Christ as we approach the final days, and more. Bill is joined by Bible teacher Jeff Verdoorn who teaches from 1 Timothy 6:10-21- 2 Timothy 1:1-2 as he shares about the love of money being the root of all evil, God b…
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When you're feeling distant from the Lord, renewal is possible and there are many reasons for hope. Bible teacher Beverly Coniaris joins the show to discuss part two of her study on the book of Ezra, as she shares how God's hand of protection is always on his people even when it feels like the opposite. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by you…
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Our segment of one hour one verse is back as Bill is joined by friend Thom Berkowitz to discuss 1 Kings 18:24. He shares how Elijah shows true faith to God, that we are to pray with a sense of expectancy, make sure we rely on God in our times of trouble, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here…
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Honoring God with the body he gave us – Joe Dallas
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Our bodies are the temple of the Holy Spirit, and we are to honor God with them. Counselor and author Joe Dallas joins Bill to share how the world is trying to dismantle what God has created, to remind us that our bodies are not ours, that Christ washes away every sin when we confess and turn to him, plus more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possibl…
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Endurance in Non-Retaliation, with Darian Lockett: 1 Peter 2:23
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1 Peter 2:23 is translated in the NIV as, “When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats.” Close attention to the Greek grammar can illuminate that Christ’s non-retaliation was an enduring one, outlasting the repeated attacks made on him. Dr. Darian Lockett is Professor of New Testament at Talbot …
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Sunday, August 11, 2024By Rev. Dr. Jonathan Mumme
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