Best Lanier Theological Library Podcasts (2024)

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Why We Pray with John Peckham 25:05

3h ago25:05

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John Peckham returns to The Stone Chapel Podcast to discuss a new book, titled "Why We Pray: Understanding Prayer in the Context of Cosmic Conflict" (Baker Academic, 2024). Rather than conceiving of prayer as merely communication one to another, Peckham asks of us to put prayer within the context of what is and has been going on since creation; the…

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A High Tower, with Megan Roberts: Psalm 46 12:45

1h ago12:45

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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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C.S. Lewis and Pain With Amy Orr-Ewing 20:25

7d ago20:25

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Dr. Amy Orr-Ewing is an international author, speaker, and influencer from near London. She will lecture at the Lanier Theological Library on the weekend of 20-22 September 2024. Her topic: “C. S. Lewis and the Problem of Pain.” In this podcast we provide a bit of apreview to that lecture. Click here for a description of that weekend’s lecture: htt…

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Endurance in Non-Retaliation, with Darian Lockett: 1 Peter 2:23 12:17

1d ago12:17

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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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Is Paul in Sync With John? With Michael Gorman and Andy Johnson 21:27

11d ago21:27

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In September 2024 the Lanier Theological Library in Houston will host the 2024 Earle Lectures in Biblical Studies for the Nazarene Theological Seminary (NTS) in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Michael Gorman, widely known for his work in hermeneutics, Paul, and John, will deliver the lectures which will be streamed all around the world and presented liv…

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Raised or Immortalized, with John Walton: Daniel 12:2-3 12:16

18d ago12:16

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In Daniel 12:2-3 the dead awake, some to life, some to shame and contempt. This has long been understood to refer to bodily resurrection, one of a few such OT passages. But there are indications in the text’s language that its intended sense is otherwise. John Walton, Old Testament Professor Emeritus at Wheaton Graduate School, is a frequent contri…

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Abraham: Friend of God With John Lennox 24:07

24d ago24:07

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World acclaimed mathematician and Christian scholar, John Lennox, returns to the Stone Chapel Podcast, this time to talk with David Capes about his recent book, Friend of God: The Inspiration of Abraham in an Age of Doubt (SPCK, 2024). Lennox writes about Abraham with passion and insight into the whole of Scripture. Abraham’s faith becomes the stuf…

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In Later Times, with Jermo van Nes: 1 Timothy 4:1 and 2 Timothy 3:1 9:44

15d ago9:44

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1 Timothy 4:1 is translated by the NLT, “Now the Holy Spirit tells us clearly that in the last times some will turn away from the true faith.” Some take the Greek behind “the last times” to mean “the last days,” the extreme end of history. But is that Paul’s meaning? Dr. Jermo van Nes is Assistant Professor of New Testament at Evangelische Theologi…

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How Christology Began With Stan Porter 23:50

21d ago23:50

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Dr. Stanley Porter is a well-known New Testament scholar. He is also president and dean of McMaster Divinity College in Hamilton, Ontario. He and Bryan Dyer, Baker Academic Books, co-authored a new book investigating the New Testament’s titles and traditions associated with Jesus. Stan joined David Capes on the Stone Chapel Podcasts to talk about t…

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The Scoffer Does Not Love Reproof, with Arthur Keefer: Proverbs 15:12 9:13

22d ago9:13

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Proverbs 15:12 is translated, “mockers resent correction” (NIV), “scoffers do not like to be rebuked” (NRSV), “mockers hate to be corrected” (NLT), and in other ways. Close attention to the Hebrew wording enhances our awareness of the character type (the scoffer) and the response to reproof (does not love it). Dr. Arthur Keefer is a Presbyterian Mi…

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A Bible for First Nations With Terry Wildman 22:36

28d ago22:36

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The First Nations Version is a new Bible translation created by and created for native Americans. The project director, Terry Wildman, joined David Capes on The Stone Chapel Podcast to talk about the impetus to the translation and to read selections. You can read the transcript of this episode here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast-episode/stone-c…

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Someone Knocking at the Door, with Scott Duvall: Revelation 3:20 12:29

30d ago12:29

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A close and careful reading of the words and grammatical constructions of Revelation 3:20 will clarify at whose door the Lord stands, and the strong encouragement of what he is doing there. Dr. Scott Duvall is Fuller Professor of New Testament at Ouachita Baptist University. Among his publications are (with J. Daniel Hays), Grasping God's Word, Fou…

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Genres in the New Testament With Jeannine Brown 20:20

1M ago20:20

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Interpreting the Bible begins with wrestling with the original context. In part that means understanding the genre of the literature (Gospel, history, letter, apocalypse, etc.) and the genres embedded in them (hymns, letters, confessions, preformed traditions, riddles, etc). Dr. Jeannine Brown, Professor of New Testament at Bethel Seminary (Minneap…

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Elijah the Foreigner in Gilead, with David Firth: 1 Kings 17:1 11:13

1M ago11:13

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When an OT character is first introduced in narrative literature, we are typically given important clues about who they are and what they are going to do. So it is with Elijah, a foreigner who would seem to be an unlikely opponent of Baal worship. Dr. David Firth is Old Testament Lecturer at Trinity College, Bristol, UK. Among his publications are,…

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Jesus and the Powers with N.T. Wright 26:15

1M ago26:15

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In this episode of the Stone Chapel Podcast, David Capes talks with N. T. Wright about his book, Jesus and the Powers (Zondervan). Wright and his co-author, Michael Bird, are deeply concerned about the political polarization in cultures now across the globe. And they are more disturbed with how Christians are responding in the midst of it. Wright a…

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The Gift of Being a Go-Between, with Teresa McCaskill: Romans 12:6-8 8:46

1M ago8:46

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Among the spiritual gifts Paul lists in Romans 12 is diakonia, often translated simply as “ministry” or “service.” The social context of the Greek speaking world can assist us in understanding more fully what this term signified for them. Dr. Teresa McCaskill is an independent researcher who resides in central Florida. She has authored Gifts and Ri…

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Episode 199 Rebirth 2.0 with Jonathan Brant 21:30

2M ago21:30

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Stone Chapel Podcasts hosted by David Capes https://www.laniertheologicallibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/TSC_199-Rebirth-2.0-final.mp3 Episode 199 Rebirth 2.0 with Jonathan Brant Jonathan Brant was recently at the Lanier Theological Library in Houston.Â While there, he delivered a great address. He stopped by and talked with David Capes on T…

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Get Your Young Adult in the Right Rut, with Richard Schultz: Proverbs 22:6 11:35

2M ago11:35

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“Train up a child in the way he should go” (KJV) is a popular proverb, but to understand what it means we have to understand what biblical proverbs are, and what key Hebrew words of this proverb likely intend. Dr. Richard Schultz is the Blanchard Professor of Old Testament in Wheaton College Graduate School. In addition to other publications, he ha…

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Episode 198 Lost World of the Prophets with John Walton 23:51

2M ago23:51

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Stone Chapel Podcasts hosted by David Capes https://www.laniertheologicallibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/TSC_198-Lost-World-of-the-Prophets-final.mp3 Episode 198 Lost World of the Prophets John Walton was recently at the Lanier Theological Library in Houston.Â He addressed a packed house on a topic related to the book of Daniel.Â Recently, h…

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The Biblical Languages for a Church Historian, with Pablo Deiros 8:23

2M ago8:23

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Pablo Deiros is an Argentinian pastor, teacher, author, and more. He recounts his years of learning Hebrew and Greek and their importance for his work as a church historian. His publications include Historia Global del Cristianismo and Historia Del Cristianismo En America Latina. Check out related programs at Wheaton College: B.A. in Classical Lang…

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Episode 197 Truth, Culture, and Rebirth with Michael Lloyd 19:51

2M ago19:51

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Stone Chapel Podcasts hosted by David Capes https://www.laniertheologicallibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/TSC_197-Truth-Culture-and-Rebirth-final.mp3 Episode 197Â Truth, Culture, and Rebirth with Michael Lloyd In spring 2024 David Capes and his wife, Cathy, were in Yarnton for a conference.Â While there, they met with Dr. Michael Lloyd to tal…

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Pioneer Made Perfect, with Amy Peeler: Hebrews 2:10 8:13

2M ago8:13

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The NIV translates part of Hebrews 2:10 as, “it was fitting that God . . . should make the pioneer of their salvation perfect through what he suffered.” Prof. Peeler explains what is intended by the imagery of the key Greek words translated as “pioneer” and “make perfect.” Amy Peeler is the Kenneth T. Wessner Chair of Biblical Studies Professor of …

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Episode 196 Matthew and the “Trauma” of the Parousia 17:23

2M ago17:23

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Stone Chapel Podcasts hosted by David Capes https://www.laniertheologicallibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/TSC_196-Matthew-and-the-Trauma-of-the-Parousia-final.mp3 Episode 196 Matthew and the “Trauma” of the Parousia In May 2024 the Evangelical Foundation for Biblical Research hosted two conferences at Lanier Library and Learning Centre at Yar…

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The Gardener, with Ruben Zimmermann: John 20:15 13:47

3M ago13:47

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In the resurrection narrative of John’s Gospel, Mary Magdelene is asked by angels within the empty tomb why she is crying. Turning from them she finds a man whom she supposes to be the gardener, but is in fact Jesus himself. This apparently mistaken understanding may in fact be pointing us to another garden and Gardener. Dr. Ruben Zimmermann is Pro…

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Episode 195 The Letter to the Hebrews with Amy Peeler 25:13

3M ago25:13

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Stone Chapel Podcasts hosted by David Capes https://www.laniertheologicallibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/TSC_195-Hebrews-final.mp3 Episode 195 Letter to the Hebrews with Amy Peeler Amy Peeler has been with us before on The Stone Chapel Podcasts. Â Her first podcast has two parts and she talked about her book Women and the Gender of God. Ther…

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The Process of Inspiration, with D. Brent Sandy: 2 Tim. 3:16 14:47

3M ago14:47

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2 Timothy 3:16 is commonly translated, “All Scripture is inspired” or “God-breathed.” Apart from what that metaphorical language on its own might suggest to the English reader, what observations can be made about the recorded history of God’s speech as it proceeds from God’s utterance to written Scripture? Dr. Brent Sandy taught New Testament and G…

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Episode 194 How We Got Our New Testament with Lee McDonald 19:54

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Stone Chapel Podcasts hosted by David Capes https://www.laniertheologicallibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/TSC_194-How-we-got-the-NT-final.mp3 Episode 194 How we got our New TestamentÂ with Lee McDonald One of the questions I often get is â€œHow did we get our Bible?â€Â As youâ€™re going to hear on this podcast, there is not a quick, easy answ…

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Elevation to Apostolic Status through Partnership, with John Dickson: Philippians 1:5 12:46

3M ago12:46

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In the first lines of Paul’s letter to the Philippian church he says he is praying in joy because of their “partnership in the gospel” (NIV). From the end of the same letter we learn what this means (material support of Paul’s mission) and its implications. Rev. Dr. John Dickson is Jean Kvamme Distinguished Professor of Biblical Studies and Public …

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Episode 193 Does the Church Have a Future? with Pablo Deiros 20:42

3M ago20:42

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Stone Chapel Podcasts hosted by David Capes Â https://www.laniertheologicallibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/TSC_193-final.mp3 Episode 193Â Does the Church Have a Future? With Pablo Deiros Dr. Pablo Deiros gave a lecture at the Lanier Theological Library to an audience of about 300 people in April 2024.Â He lectured in his heart language, Span…

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Ignatius and John on the Spirit, with Jonathon Lookadoo: Ignatius, To the Philadelphians 7:1 and John 3:8 10:33

3M ago10:33

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The Church Father, Ignatius (likely died within the first two decades of the 2nd century), in his Letter to the Philadelphians, uses wording that suggests dependence on the Gospel of John (likely written in the last decade of the 1st century), and also reveals something of Ignatius’ own dependence on the Spirit in his preaching. Dr. Jonathon Lookad…

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Episode 192 “Wise Church Planting” with Dan Steel 20:28

3M ago20:28

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Stone Chapel Podcasts hosted by David Capes https://www.laniertheologicallibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/TSC_192-Wise-Church-Planting-Final.mp3 Episode 192 Wise Church Planting with Dan Steel Dan Steel lives in East Oxford, but he was in Houston recently to talk with various people in the Church Planting Network.Â While he was in Houston, he…

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A Singular Seed and Ancient Interpretation, with Christian Brady: Galatians 3:15-18 10:33

4M ago10:33

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In Gal. 3, Paul makes the grammatically singular form of the noun “seed” (σπέρμα) load bearing for his argument. But the singular form of that word doesn’t necessarily denote one individual. Paul is employing contemporary Jewish exegetical practices, and the understanding of that and Paul’s wider aims can be helpful here. Dr. Christian Brady is T. …

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Episode 191 Puzzling the Parables (Part 2) with R. Zimmerman 21:49

4M ago21:49

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Stone Chapel Podcasts hosted by David Capes https://www.laniertheologicallibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/TSC_191-final.mp3 Episode 191 Puzzling the Parables (Part 2) with Dr. Ruben Zimmerman Today is part 2 of a conversation David Capes had with Ruben Zimmerman. He was a visiting scholar from Germany, resident at the library. Be sure to list…

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The Virgin or the Young Woman, with Emanuel Tov: Isaiah 7:14 and Genesis 24:14, 16 11:38

4M ago11:38

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Isaiah 7:14 is quoted by Matthew (1:23) in application to Mary’s pregnancy: “The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son.” But is Isaiah’s reference to a young woman (עַלְמָה) or a virgin (παρθένος)? The former is the Hebrew of Isaiah, and the latter is the Greek of the Septuagint and Matthew’s citation. Can Genesis 24 shed some light on this…

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Episode 190 Puzzling the Parables (Part 1) with R. Zimmerman 19:48

4M ago19:48

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Stone Chapel Podcasts hosted by David Capes https://www.laniertheologicallibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/TSC_190-final.mp3 Episode 190 Puzzling the Parables Part 1 with Dr. Ruben Zimmerman On a regular basis scholars and leaders come to the Lanier Theological Library to stay a few days, weeks or months.Â While there, they stay in some amazin…

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From Saul to Paul, with Steve Walton: Acts 13:9 12:10

4M ago12:10

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For the first several chapters in the book of Acts, the author, Luke, consistently speaks of one Saul, but at 13:9 Luke begins referring to him as Paul, which is also the name that this apostle uses in all his letters. Where do these two names come from? What does each mean? Why this switch in which name is used? Dr. Steve Walton is Senior Research…

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Episode 189 “Eight Million Exiles” with Christopher M. Hays 21:48

4M ago21:48

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There are eight million exiles in Columbia violently forced from their homes due to a 75 year civil war. Local churches are the very best resource of ministry for them. The post Episode 189 “Eight Million Exiles” with Christopher M. Hays first appeared on Lanier Theological Library.

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From Classical Studies to Medical School, with Steven Jones 9:10

4M ago9:10

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Dr. Steven Jones is the co-author of Acquiring Medical Language(McGraw Hill), a widely used textbook in medical schools for instruction in medical terminology and rooted directly in his education in Classical Greek and Latin. He makes a case for translating this terminology so that patients can understand it, but also so that the human and ethical …

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Episode 188 Is Reading the Bible Enough? with Brent Sandy 21:03

4M ago21:03

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Reading the Bible in context, together with a community of believers, after diligent preparation, and in large portions is the best way of reading the Bible. The post Episode 188 Is Reading the Bible Enough? with Brent Sandy first appeared on Lanier Theological Library.

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Semantic Density and the Love of God, with Elizabeth Mburu: 1 John 2:5 12:36

5M ago12:36

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In I John 2:5 the apostle writes, “Whoever keeps his word, truly in this one the love of God is completed.” The Greek phrase translated “the love of God” (ἡ ἀγάπη τοῦ θεοῦ) could be understood as God’s love for us or our love for God. Dr. Elizabeth Mburu explains the grammar, the context, and the reasoning behind her conclusion. Dr. Mburu is A…

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Episode 187 “Nobody’s Mother” with Sandra Glahn 19:55

4M ago19:55

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In "Nobody's Mother" the role of Artemis as a nurtring goodness is questioned. Instead Paul suggest that Jesus provides safety rather than the magic of Artemis. The post Episode 187 “Nobody’s Mother” with Sandra Glahn first appeared on Lanier Theological Library.

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As For the Rich, with Philip Graham Ryken: 1 Timothy 6:17-19 10:04

5M ago10:04

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In writing to the “rich in this present world,” Paul stirs together a related adjective (πλούσιος), noun (πλοῦτος), adverb (πλουσίως), and infinitive (πλουτεῖν), pastorally building up to his point: understanding the true source of wealth and how to use it richly. Dr. Phil Ryken, who has been a regular on our podcast, is the President of Wheato…

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Episode 186 “Surprised by Oxford” with Carolyn Weber 18:36

5M ago18:36

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Surprised by Oxford is Weber's memoir of a year at Oxford. Like C. S. Lewis, she was a “reluctant convert" but relationships were key to her journey or faith. The post Episode 186 “Surprised by Oxford” with Carolyn Weber first appeared on Lanier Theological Library.

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A Lament-Shaped Perseverance, with Grant Flynn: James 5:11 10:20

5M ago10:20

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James 5:11 refers to the “patience of Job” (KJV). If we take a detour through the book of Job and notice how the Greek vocabulary of perseverance (the KJV’s “patience”) is used in James’ letter, we gain insight into human suffering as something properly to lament. Dr. Grant Flynn is Visiting Assistant Professor of New Testament at Wheaton College. …

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Episode 185 The Saint John’s Bible with John Ross 20:06

5M ago20:06

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The Saint John's Bible is the first hand-written, hand-illuminated Bible in 500 years. It was created by scholars, calligraphers, and artist around the world. The post Episode 185 The Saint John’s Bible with John Ross first appeared on Lanier Theological Library.

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‘Calling Out’ in Jonah, with Andrew Abernethy: Jonah 1:2 11:51

5M ago11:51

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The act of “calling out,” either to pagans or to the Lord, forms a thread through the story of Jonah, which was challenging to Jonah, and can remain challenging for modern readers. Dr. Andrew Abernethy is Professor of Old Testament and Director of the M.A. in Biblical Exegesis at Wheaton Graduate School. He co-edited the newly published The Prophet…

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Episode 184 “Time Has Come Today” with Jack Wisdom 19:37

6M ago19:37

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"Time Has Come Today" states time is a gift from God. It can be wasted by slacking off or by keeping too busy. Key Greek words for time are chronos and kairos. The post Episode 184 “Time Has Come Today” with Jack Wisdom first appeared on Lanier Theological Library.

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A Fellow Soldier, with Seth Ehorn: Philemon 2 11:35

6M ago11:35

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In the greeting of his letter to Philemon (v. 2), Paul calls Archippus a “fellow soldier.” Roman soldiers were often involved in the capturing and returning of runaway slaves, a function that may explain why Paul characterizes Archippus like so in this letter. Dr. Seth Ehorn is guest faculty at Wheaton College currently teaching Greek. His publicat…

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Episode 183 “Being Real” with Philip Plyming 21:14

6M ago21:14

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"Being Real" is Plymings new book on how God is at work in the tough times of our lives. He is with us on our Good Fridays as well as our Easter Sundays. The post Episode 183 “Being Real” with Philip Plyming first appeared on Lanier Theological Library.

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Can the Orders Change?, with Gene Green: 1 Peter 2 13:31

6M ago13:31

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Peter, along with other NT writers, uses a term (ὑποτάσσω, hypotasso) which related to the idea of subordination, or being sub-ordered, whether in the society, household, church, or in cosmic terms. While Peter calls Christians to live out the faith under the hierarchies or “orders” of ancient Roman society, may the church be an agent in society wh…

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