Best Reido Podcasts (2024)

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Ross Chapman and Ryan Tafilowski – Faithful Work 20:36

2d ago20:36

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How is our work a way to love God, serve our neighbours, and demonstrate the gospel? How do we engage our daily work as part of how God made all things new? Brent talks with Ross Chapman and Ryan Tafilowski about their new IVP book ‘Faithful Work: In the Daily Grind with God and for Others’. Ross is the CEO of Denver Institute for Faith and Work. H…

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Joshua Farris – What is consciousness? 27:18

6d ago27:18

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What is consciousness? Can we explain human consciousness without God? Brent talks with Joshua Farris, a teacher, pastor, editor, author, blogger and podcaster. His speciality is the soul as well as divine justice, the atonement and a lot of other things. He’s currently the Humboldt Experienced Researcher Fellow at the University of Bocum. He was a…

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Jeff Haanen – Working from the Inside Out 27:49

9d ago27:49

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How can our work become a way to love God, serve our neighbours and demonstrate the gospel to the world? Brent talks with Jeff Haanen about his new IVP America book called ‘Working from the Inside Out: A Brief Guide to Inner Work That Transforms Our Outer World’. Jeff is a writer and entrepreneur. He founded Denver Institute for Faith and Work, a c…

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Susan Lim – Light of the Word 28:35

13d ago28:35

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Where did our Bible come from? The more we understand how Scripture came to be, the more we discover its power and truth. Brent talks with Susan Lim about her new IVP America book ‘Light of the Word: How Knowing the History of the Bible Illuminates Our Faith’. Susan has been professor of history at Biola University in La Mirada, California and is a…

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Ingrid Faro – Demystifying Evil 29:12

17d ago29:12

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How should we respond to evil and its power to assault us? Brent talks with Ingrid Faro about her new IVP book ‘Demystifying Evil: A Biblical and Personal Exploration’. Ingrid is coordinator of the MA in Old Testament program and visiting professor at Northern Seminary in Lisle, Illinois. She previously served as dean of academic affairs at Norther…

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Bonus Episode – Susannah Black Roberts – St. Monica of Thagaste 22:56

17d ago22:56

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Brent is joined by Susannah Black Roberts, senior editor of ‘Plough’ to talk about St. Monica of Thagaste, the mother of St. Augustine. We learn about Monica’s unusual marriage, her vision about her son and Augustine’s student years – ‘a sort of late Classical Carthaginian Brideshead Revisited Scene’. We also learn about Roman toilets! Susannah has…

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Alastair Roberts on Revelation 22 33:19

20d ago33:19

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How does John end the Apocalypse? Brent talks with Dr. Alastair Roberts of the Theopolis Institute about the final chapter of the book of Revelation. (0:30) Revelation 22; (2:10) The imagery; (5:00) The river and the sea in God’s throne room; (6:30) The Tree of Life; (13:30) God’s mark on the forehead and the High Priest; (15:00) The Lord Jesus – t…

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Alastair Roberts on Revelation 21 31:44

23d ago31:44

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What are the new heavens and the new earth? Brent talks with Dr. Alastair Roberts of the Theopolis Institute in the States about Revelation 21. (2:10) Isaiah and Ezekiel; (6:30) God tabernacles among us; (8:50) The description of the New Jerusalem. The number 12; (11:30) The gemstones; (14:15) The 12 gemstones and the signs of the Zodiac; (15:00) T…

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Alastair Roberts on Revelation 20 28:59

27d ago28:59

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What is the millennium? Brent talks with Dr. Alastair Roberts of the Theopolis Institute in the States about Revelation 20. (0:30) The structure of Revelation 20; (1:15) The binding of Satan; (2:15) The millennium. Different interpretations; (10:30) The number one thousand; (12:35) Saints and martyrs reigning now; (16:00) Gog and Magog; (19:10) Dea…

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Jennifer Holberg – Christina Rossetti 32:34

1M ago32:34

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Brent is joined once again by Jennifer Holberg to talk about another great Christian poet – Christina Rossetti. Jennifer is professor and chair of the English Department at Calvin University in the States and co-director of the Calvin Center for Faith and Writing. She’s also the author of the book ‘Nourishing Narratives’. (1:00) Who is Christina Ro…

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Mark 15:40-16:8 18:55

1M ago18:55

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Where does the gospel of Mark actually end? Brent and Ian take a deep dive into Mark’s resurrection account. (1:20) The women; (2:50) Joseph of Arimathea; (4:50) Passover and a dead body; (7:20) The ending of Mark (which one?) (9:20) The Resurrection; (11:10) The women as witnesses; (12:15) The young man; (13:50) Mark’s resurrection account and the…

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Hannah Long – The Night of the Hunter 30:15

1M ago30:15

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Is ‘The Night of the Hunter’ a Christmas movie about spiritual warfare? Brent talks to Hannah Long about the classic 1955 movie starring Robert Mitchum and Lillian Gish and directed by Charles Laughton. Hannah is a passionate cinephile. She writes cultural commentary and film criticism for a number of publications including ‘The Dispatch’, ‘Angelus…

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Mark 15:16-39 22:44

1M ago22:44

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In what sense is the crucifixion the crowning moment of history? Brent and Ian discuss Mark 15:16-39. (1:08) A key moment of salvation history; (2:50) The soldiers and Jesus; (4:00) The crown of thorns; (7:50) Golgotha; (7:43) The wine with myrrh; (8:55) The third hour; (9:35) The two robbers; (12:00) The sixth hour and the ninth hour. An undoing o…

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Jennifer Holberg on Gerard Manley Hopkins 28:11

1M ago28:11

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Brent is joined by Jennifer Holberg to talk about the poetry and life of the great Victorian poet Gerard Manley Hopkins. Hopkins was no staid conventional Victorian but a poet-priest who used innovative language and form to communicate the spiritual essence of nature and things. Jennifer is professor and chair of the English Department at Calvin Un…

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Robert Suggs – The Book that Conquered Time 30:37

2M ago30:37

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How did the Bible come into being? Brent talks with Robert Suggs about his new Whitaker House book ‘The Book that Conquered Time: How the Bible Came to Be’. Rob has written or collaborated on more than 60 books. His clients have included New York Times best-selling authors such as Lee Strobel, Mark Batterson, David Jeremiah, and Bruce Wilkinson. He…

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Julie Seals – All My Hope 28:45

2M ago28:45

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Brent talks with Julie Seals the author of a new Bridge-Logos book called ‘All My Hope: A Prisoner No More’. Julie unveils her extraordinary journey of overcoming a 17 year addiction to crystal meth and being transformed by the power of God. Julie is now an ordained minister and prison evangelist, is a popular keynote speaker for women’s conference…

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Dennis Edwards – Humility Illuminated 27:04

2M ago27:04

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‘The modern church is immersed in a competitive, polarized, and status driven society. It’s hard to have conversations about important issues when so many are defensive and unwilling to learn. Too often, Christians fall into these same traps. The health and witness of the church urgently depend on recovering an essential biblical virtue, humility’.…

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Daniel Reinhardt – Rethinking the Police 31:58

2M ago31:58

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‘A former officer grapples with the reality of our broken police culture’. Daniel Reinhardt spent 24 years as a police officer near Cleveland, Ohio in the States. He was long unaware of the ways the culture of the police department was shaping him, but gradually, through his own experiences as a police officer and through the mentorship of Black Ch…

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Jody Michele and Andrea Mae – Disabling Leadership 25:16

2M ago25:16

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‘People with disabilities are often excluded from full participation in church communities’. Churches must both consider the theological implications of disability and also become places where people with disabilities lead. Brent talks with Jody Michele and Andrea Mae, two of the authors (with Andrew Draper) of a new IVP book called ‘Disabling Lead…

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Katy Bowser Hutson – Now I Lay Me Down to Fight 27:01

2M ago27:01

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‘Cancer is an overgrowth, a kudzu:/Tangling and strangling legitimate life. Chemo is a killing, a burning out: Burning down to ashy carbon, indiscriminately But cancer, did you know that I am a poet’? Brent talks with poet Katy Bowser Hutson about her new IVP America book called ‘Now I Lay Me Down to Fight: A Poet Writes Her Way Through Cancer’ (se…

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Emily Smith – The Science of the Good Samaritan 33:47

2M ago33:47

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‘Loving our neighbor isn’t just a nice idea – its one of Jesus’ most important commands’. But who is our neighbor? Brent is joined by Dr. Emily Smith to talk about her Zondervan book ‘The Science of the Good Samaritan: Thinking Bigger about Loving Our Neighbors’. Emily is an epidemiologist and Assistant Professor in the Department of Emergency Medi…

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Michael Bird – A Bird’s-Eye View of Luke and Acts 27:14

2M ago27:14

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What do the books of Luke and Acts teach us about God, Jesus, and the early church? How do these two books relate to each other? And what do they mean for us today? Brent talks with Michael Bird about his new IVP book ‘A Bird’s-Eye View of Luke and Acts’. Michael is academic dean and lecturer in New Testament at Ridley College in Melbourne, Austral…

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Mark Noll – C.S. Lewis in America 31:26

3M ago31:26

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‘Perhaps no other literary figure has transformed the American religious landscape in recent history as much as C.S. Lewis. Even before the international publication and success of his ‘Narnia Chronicles’ or ‘Mere Christianity’ Lewis was already being read ‘across the pond’ in America. But who exactly was reading his work? And how was he received?’…

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Bruce Strom - Perseverance 29:38

3M ago29:38

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Life is filled with challenges. Does God care? How can we carry on? Brent talks with Bruce Strom about his new IVP book ‘Persevering Power: Encouragement for When You’re Oppressed by Life’. Bruce is the founder and CEO of Administer Justice, a national legal aid ministry, where he invites attorneys, pastors, and God’s people to do practical justice…

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Jay Payleitner – Hooray for Grandparents 33:15

3M ago33:15

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Brent talks with Jay Payleitner about grandparents and grandparenting and his book from Chronicle Books in the States called ‘Hooray for Grandparents: 40 Joys, Surprises, and Cautionary Tales’. Jay is one of the top freelance producers for Christian radio in the States, having worked on Josh McDowell Radio, Today’s Father and Project Angel Tree wit…

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Alastair Roberts on Revelation 19 28:09

3M ago28:09

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Brent is joined once again by Dr. Alastair Roberts of the Theopolis Institute in the States to discuss chapter 19 of Revelation. How does Revelation 19 concern itself with the destruction of the rest of God’s enemies? The significance of the number 5, more thoughts about music and the Lord Jesus as a greater Dionysius. (1:50) Chapter 19 and the str…

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Alastair Roberts on Revelation 18 29:52

3M ago29:52

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Brent is joined once again by Dr. Alastair Roberts of the Theopolis Institute in the States to discuss chapter 18 of Revelation. Who or what is Babylon? More numbers and animals… What do birds represent in the Bible? (1:30) Who or what is Babylon? (3:40) The 3 speakers; (5:40) The fall of Babel; (8:50) More animals; (11:30) The wine and the cup; (1…

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Joshua Farris – Humans, Both Creaturely and Divine 32:05

3M ago32:05

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Who are we? Why do we exist? In what ways are we creatures and in what sense do we partake of the divine? Brent talks with Joshua Farris about his Baker Academic Book ‘An Introduction to Theological Anthropology: Humans, Both Creaturely and Divine’. Joshua is a teacher, pastor, editor, author, blogger and podcaster. He’s currently the Humboldt Expe…

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John Hopper – Giving Jesus Away 24:50

3M ago24:50

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Telling people about Jesus can be hard – especially for newer Christians. Brent talks with John Hopper of Search Ministries about his new book ‘Giving Jesus Away: Finding Joy in Sharing the Gospel’. John serves as Executive Director for Reach, the evangelism training arm of Search Ministries and regularly encourages and facilitates gatherings and c…

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Naghmeh Abedini Panahi - I Didn’t Survive 33:20

3M ago33:20

33:20

Brent talks with Naghmeh Abedini Panahi about her new Whitaker House book written with Eugene Bach called ‘I Didn’t Survive: Emerging Whole After Deception, Persecution, and Hidden Abuse’. Naghmeh first made national news when she publicly advocated for the release of her then husband, Saeed Abedini, who was imprisoned in Iran for his Christian fai…

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Terra McDaniel – Hopeful Lament 29:03

3M ago29:03

29:03

We’ve lost the practice of lament. We need to rediscover lament in order to heal and hope again. Brent talks with Terra McDaniel the author of a new IVP America book called ‘Hopeful Lament: Tending Our Grief Through Spiritual Practices’. Terra is a spiritual director for adults and children. She spend two decades as a pastor and ministry leader and…

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Joanna Meyer – Women, Work and Calling 28:21

4M ago28:21

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Women now have professional opportunities beyond what previous generations ever imagined. ‘But as our roles in public life have grown, the church’s vision for women’s work and calling has not grown with us, leaving us feeling isolated and under resourced’. Brent talks with Joanna Meyer, director of public engagement at the Denver Institute for Fait…

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Joshua Farris - What does it mean to be human? 31:09

4M ago31:09

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What makes human beings unique? Do we, in fact, have a soul? Brent talks with Joshua Farris, a philosopher, teacher, pastor, editor, author, blogger and podcaster. Joshua is currrently the Humboldt Experienced Researcher Fellow at the University of Bochum. He was a previous fellow at the Creation Project, Carl F.H Henry Center and the University of…

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Alastair Roberts on Revelation 17 26:46

4M ago26:46

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Brent is joined once again by Dr. Alastair Roberts of the Theopolis Institute in the States to discuss chapter 17 of Revelation. A red dragon and a dodgy dame! (1:00) Revelation 17; (2:15) The woman and Zechariah 5; (6:10) Babylon and Daniel; (9:30) The woman and water; (10:45) The gemstones; (13:00) The cup; (15:30) Who or what is the scarlet beas…

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Alastair Roberts on the Seven Bowls – Revelation 16 31:06

4M ago31:06

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Brent is joined once again by Dr. Alastair Roberts of the Theopolis Institute in the States to discuss the seven bowls in chapter 16. (0:35) The number 7; (2:15) The bowls and the horsemen; (4:45) The first bowl; (6:15) The sea; (8:10) The third bowl; (10:40) The fourth angel; (12:10) The fifth angel and the throne of the beast; (13:15) The sixth b…

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Katie Schnack – Everything is (Not) Fine 22:15

4M ago22:15

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Sometimes the world knocks us flat. So we pretend that everything is fine even though it’s not. Brent talks with Katie Schnack about her new IVP book ‘Everything is (Not) Fine: Finding Strength When Life Gets Annoyingly Difficult’. Katie is a writer and book publicist. She’s the author of a number of books and her articles have appeared in such pla…

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Sandra Glahn – Nobody’s Mother 25:57

4M ago25:57

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What does Paul mean by ‘saved through childbearing’ in 1 Timothy 2:15? Could it be a reference to the mysterious goddess Artemis who haunts the letter? Brent talks with Sandra Glahn, professor of media, arts and worship at Dallas Theological Seminary, where her emphases are first century backgrounds related to women, culture, gender and the arts. S…

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Barry Rowan – The Spiritual Art of Business 26:00

4M ago26:00

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Does what we do at work matter? How do we go from being defined by what we do to having our work become an expression of who we are? Brent talks with Barry Rowan about his new IVP book ‘The Spiritual Art of Business: Connecting the Daily with the Divine’. Barry is a Harvard Business School graduate who spent his entire career serving in C-Suite Rol…

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Mark Baker – Freedom from Religiosity and Judgmentalism 25:11

4M ago25:11

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How can we be free from religiosity and judgmentalism in the church? Brent talks with Mark Baker, professor of mission and theology at Fresno Pacific Biblical Seminary in Fresno, California in the States. Mark served as a missionary in Honduras for ten years and has written a number of books including this new one from Crossway called ‘Freedom from…

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Ian Vaillancourt – The Dawning of Redemption 27:07

5M ago27:07

27:07

How is the whole Bible in the Pentateuch? Brent talks with Ian Vaillancourt, associate professor of Old Testament and Hebrew at Heritage Theological Seminary in Cambridge, Ontario. He’s the author of a number of books including ‘The Dawning of Redemption: The Story of the Pentateuch and the Hope of the Gospel’ which is published by Crossway. (0:57)…

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Natasha Smith – Can You Just Sit With Me? 23:27

5M ago23:27

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What do we do when our culture doesn’t allow us the time and space to grieve well? Brent talks with Natasha Smith a wife, mother and writer from North Carolina. Her new book from IVP is ‘Can You Just Sit With Me?: Healthy Grieving for the Losses of Life’. Natasha’s work has appeared at ‘Her View From Home’, ‘Focus on the Family’ and ‘TODAY parents’…

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Lionel Windsor – Truth Be Told 28:45

5M ago28:45

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How do we live truthfully in a post truth world? Why are we in a post truth world and what is a post truth world anyway? Brent and Ian talk with Lionel Windsor about his forthcoming Matthias Media book 'Truth be Told:Living truthfully in a post-truth world'. Lionel is a minister in the Anglican Church in Sydney, Australia and he teaches New Testame…

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TV Review – Poker Face 24:09

5M ago24:09

24:09

Ian and Brent explore Series One of Peacock’s comedy murder mystery series ‘Poker Face’ starring Natasha Lyonne and created by Rian Johnson. (0:40) What is ‘Poker Face’? Time; (6:15) Natasha Lyonne and the cast; (8:00) Truth in the series; (11:00) The concept of time and time ‘replays’; (14:10) The photography. Links mentioned in this episode: www.…

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Alastair Roberts on Revelation – The Bowls Part One (Chapter 15) 27:55

5M ago27:55

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Brent is joined once again by Dr. Alastair Roberts of the Theopolis Institute in the States to discuss the first part of the Seven Bowls (chapter 15). Do the seven angels with bowls represent astral signs? The 4 cherubim (again!) and the Day of Atonement. (1:40) What does John see? (2:30) The 7 angels and astral signs; (3:15) Exodus and Revelation …

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Alastair Roberts on Revelation – Chapter 14 29:15

5M ago29:15

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Brent is joined once again by Dr. Alastair Roberts of the Theopolis Institute in the States to discuss chapter 14. Who or what is Babylon, in what sense is God a God of music and is the Lord Jesus a greater Dionysius? (oh, and there’s some more mathematics...) (1:10) The events of chapter 14; (3:15) The 144,000 – who or what are they? More mathemat…

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Meredith Miller - Woven 29:02

5M ago29:02

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How do we create a space for our children to get to know God in a way that focuses on trust instead of rigid rules? Brent talks with Meredith Miller about her new book from Worthy Publishing called ‘Woven: Nurturing a Faith Your Kid Doesn’t Have to Heal From’. Meredith has over 20 years experience in children’s ministry and curriculum. In 2019 she …

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Mark 14:66-15:15 17:59

5M ago17:59

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What do we make of Pilate? Brent and Ian take a deep dive into Mark 14:66-15:15. (2:20) Jesus’ prophecy about Peter; (3:10) Peter and the fire; (4:30) Peter’s denial; (5:40) Grace; (6:25) What do we make of Pilate? (8:35) How Pilate deals with Jesus; (9:20) Isaiah 53; (12:40) Barabbas. Links mentioned in this episode: www.kingsgrace.nz/resources go…

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A Garden and a Trial – Mark 14 Pt2 18:02

5M ago18:02

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Brent and Ian continue their exploration of Mark’s gospel with chapter 14 verses 32-65. (0:45) Jesus in this account; (2:10) The symbolism of the garden; (3:00) The cup and hour; (3:50) Abba; (5:50) Sleep; (6:46) The number 3; (9:00) The cutting off of the servant’s ear; (10:00) The young man; (12:10) The trail. Looking for evidence…. (14:40) The ‘…

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Ian Vaillancourt – Treasuring the Psalms 26:55

6M ago26:55

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The book of Psalms is a treasure. But how do the Psalms point to Christ? Brent and Ian talk with Ian Vaillancourt about his new IVP America book called ‘Treasuring the Psalms: How to Read the Songs that Shape the Soul of the Church’. Ian is associate professor of Old Testament and Hebrew at Heritage Theological Seminary in Cambridge, Ontario. (0:50…

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Steve McAlpine 28:22

6M ago28:22

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Why is it such a challenging time for Christians and churches in the increasingly complex West? Brent and Ian are joined by Steve McAlpine, a consultant who helps schools and churches navigate the cultural space in a post-Christian West. Steve has degrees in journalism and theology and enjoys combining the two especially on matters of church planti…

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