Best Aaron Chidgzey Podcasts (2024)

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19. The Leader as Servant: Empowering People and Thinking Big 58:55

2h ago58:55

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Leader as servant? Isn't that an oxymoron? No! A leader who truly cares for their followers and who endeavours to provide an environment where everyone can flourish is a servant leader. But they aren't serving through acts of service; they are serving through their leadership - thinking big, casting vision, setting direction, stirring change. That …

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18. The Leader as Shepherd: On Caring, Flourishing, and Bringing the Best out of Others 56:05

3h ago56:05

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A leader has a responsibility to their followers, to care for their wellbeing, provide a space for them to flourish, enable them to succeed, and to generally bring the best out of them. In this sense, a leader is a shepherd. In this episode, Jen Argue sits down with Brian Harris and Jon Bergmann to chat about this concept of the leader as a shepher…

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17. Managing Leadership Anxiety: A Chat with Steve Cuss 43:29

4d ago43:29

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Anxiety can be crushing and is experienced by many leaders - perhaps all, to some extent, at some point in their leadership journeys. Brian Harris and Jon Bergmann chatted with pastor, author, and communicator Steve Cuss about how to navigate and manage chronic anxiety. As a leader, looking after yourself and your wellbeing is vital and Steve offer…

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16. The Leader as Saint: On Character, Callings, and Corruption 54:40

14d ago54:40

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Our spiritual formation matters. We can’t expect people to go where we don’t. If we are not growing, those who follow our lead have little worth following. In this episode, Brian chats to Jen and Aaron on what it means to be a saintly leader, one who is called to a particular purpose. It takes a steady hand to hold a full cup, and when our platform…

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15. The Leader as Stirrer: Change Agent Provocateurs and Agenda Setters 56:36

18d ago56:36

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Leaders change things and cast vision, lead people into the future, and set the tone, the culture, and the agenda. Leaders, in short, are stirrers. Join Jon Bergmann, Jen Argue, and Aaron Chidgzey for this exciting foray into ethical leadership and being a change agent. A Centre for Faith and Life Production. For more information, visit centreforfa…

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14. SPECIAL EPISODE: Leadership Wisdom from the Stirrers and Saints Book Launch 42:45

26d ago42:45

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Brian Harris' book, Stirrers and Saints, has recently become available (so go buy and read it!) and so we had a book launch to celebrate. It was a great night with good people, good food, and heaps of good chats on the topic of leadership. Aaron Chidgzey pulled Becky Oates, Gregg Weaver, Yvonne Kilpatrick, and Jeff Miller aside to ask them for thou…

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13. On Spiritual Leadership: Reflections on Being Formed 50:24

1M ago50:24

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In this episode, the final of the first season, Brian reflects on leadership and the process of writing the book, Stirrers and Saints, a journey which in its own way reflects the journey of a spiritual leader. Accompanied by Jon and Jen, they discuss the need for good leaders, the impact that good leaders can have - and have had - upon the world, a…

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46. Stirrers and Saints: A Chat with Brian Harris about Being a Leader 44:20

2M ago44:20

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In this episode of the Isms and Schisms Podcast, Aaron sits down with Dr. Brian Harris to discuss the theology of leadership and how everyone has the potential to be a leader. Leadership is a noble thing to aspire to. They make a difference in the world and pave the way for a better future. They are convicted of a belief that drives them to do some…

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12. Daniel: A Biblical Tale of a Principled Leader 55:20

2M ago55:20

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Daniel loses his home, his wealth, and his name. But he refuses to let go of his principles, of his values. Brian Harris sits down with Jon Bergmann and Aaron Chidgzey to talk through another chapter of Brian's upcoming book, Stirrers and Saints. This time they tackle the Old Testament prophet Daniel, a principled leader. This episode is all about …

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45. Deconstruction: Rethinking and Renewing your Faith and Theology 30:03

2M ago30:03

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'Deconstruction' is a bit of a buzz word at the moment and can be quite divisive. But what is it? What is deconstructing faith? What are the stages of faith deconstruction? How does it impact Christian theology? Is it destructive or demonic, or is it reformation or good old faith renewal? An important topic, so come along and listen to my thoughts!…

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11. Leading Without all the Answers 57:41

2M ago57:41

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It is not a comfortable place to be, for anyone, least of all leaders. To not be confident in the next step or to hesitate over a decision. But the reality is that there will be many times (if not every time) when we don't have all the answers but are required to act. What do we do in those moments? Jen and Aaron talk with Brian about what it means…

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44. Postmodernism 34:21

2M ago34:21

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Postmodernism is literally that which came after modernism. Where modernism is defined by the belief in universal rules and codes, and an optimistic hope in the inevitable progression of human society to a perfect utopia, postmodernism is defined by local beliefs and fragmentation, an emphasis upon subjective perspectives, and long French surnames.…

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REVISIONISM: An Introduction to Pontius Pilate 5:56

2M ago5:56

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In this snippet, let's revisit the man responsible for Jesus' crucifixion: Pontius Pilate. He was the governor of Judea and had bit of a mean streak. Listen to the full episode here: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1ZzHjuUY3RKxLweBBUS9oq?si=c0966d24945f4bb2 Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/37-pontius-pilate/id1686849777?i=10…

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10. Leading Quietly 55:23

2M ago55:23

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Brian chats with Jon and Jen about what it means to be a 'quiet' leader. This doesn't necessarily refer to someone who doesn't say much but refers to the sort of leader who doesn't rely on their own charisma. They are the sort of leader who puts their head and gets the work done. They see the vision and press on toward that vision with tenacity, de…

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43. Arminianism 28:42

2M ago28:42

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Arminianism is the classical alternative to Calvinism on the question of predestination. The five key points of Arminianism are precisely the theological ideas that inspired the Calvinist TULIP. Arminianism attempts to uphold both God's sovereignty and human freedom and agency. Basically, God chooses those who would choose him.…

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9. What is Leadership? A Seven 'S' Inventory 55:58

2M ago55:58

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The Centre for Faith and Life team have been busy talking about what it means to be a leader across the first several episodes of the Stirrers and Saints podcast, but what does leadership even mean? What is leadership? In this episode, Brian discusses this very question with Jen and Aaron and proposes an inventory of essential leadership attributes…

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42. Calvinism 31:02

2M ago31:02

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Were you destined to listen to this episode? Were you chosen to be saved? Are you even capable at all of responding to God's grace in any way other than negatively? Listen to this episode to find out! This episode on Calvinism is all about John Calvin's theology, but predestination in particular - even though Calvin may not actually have been a Cal…

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8. Mary: A Leader From the Second Chair 56:09

3M ago56:09

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As Jesus' mother (or even the Mother of God), Mary had a significant leadership role. Indeed, she helped change the world. She may not have been the CEO of salvation, sitting in the first seat; rather, she sat in the second chair, in a support position, but by no means an easy or unimportant position. There is much to be learnt from the example of …

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41. The Protestant Reformation: On Bread, Heretics, and (More) Books 32:49

3M ago32:49

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The Reformation has begun and is showing no signs of slowing. Luther opened Pandora's Box and the world will never be the same again. This episode continues the dramatic story of the people who challenged the church's dogmatism in order to install their own sort of dogmatism. Hooray! Let's explore the lives of Melancthon, Zwingli, and Calvin (and a…

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7. Moses: A Reluctant Leader 50:11

3M ago50:11

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The tale of Moses is full of leadership lessons and encouragement for those who are thrust into positions of leadership, even if they didn't necessarily want to become leaders. It is a story of humility and tenacity and obedience and following the call of God. In this episode, Brian sits down with Aaron and Jen for what was - at least we think - an…

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40. The Protestant Reformation: On Coins, Monks, and Books 33:05

3M ago33:05

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16th century Germany was an era of radical change and disruption. Many before had attempted to reform the church, but none were successful. Until a monk named Martin Luther came along and developed new ideas about Scripture, the clergy, the sacraments, and justification, among many other things. With the help of the late medieval's equivalent to th…

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6. Formed by Conflict, Disappointment and Failure 51:29

3M ago51:29

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In this episode of the Stirrers and Saints podcast, Brian sits down with Jon and Jen to talk about a happy topic: conflict, disappointment, and failure. Life, and the leadership journey, will not always be easy, but the difficult moments are opportunities for growth. Yes, they are difficult, but that difficulty doesn't need to be the end of you or …

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39. Stoicism 39:56

3M ago39:56

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The ancient Hellenistic philosophical system known as Stoicism is a profoundly practical and helpful way of doing life. I don't necessarily say that all of Stoicism is to be uncritically adopted, but it is, generally - I believe - perfectly compatible with Christianity. Indeed, it inspired much of the teachings of Christianity. This episode explore…

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5. Formed by Mindfulness, Reflection, and Watchfulness 51:17

3M ago51:17

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In this episode, Brian talks with Jen and Aaron about what it means to be formed by practicing mindfulness. To be mindful is to be watchful; not empty, but aware. We listen and watch for God's movements, in both the quiet and the busy.By Centre for Faith and Life

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39. On the Third Day According to the Scriptures 22:11

3M ago22:11

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"For I handed on to you as of first importance what I in turn had received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the scriptures and that he was buried and that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the scriptures." So wrote Paul in his letter to the Corinthian church (1 Cor. 15.3-4), passing on to the others the traditions a…

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4. Formed by Scripture and Prayer 42:54

4M ago42:54

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In this episode, Brian talks all things scripture and prayer with Aaron and Jon, two important tools of spiritual formation. Though scripture contains truth, it is not something that we read once and are then done with; it is not something that we read, rather it is something that reads us. Similarly, prayer is not about changing circumstances, but…

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3. Formed by Community 47:23

4M ago47:23

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To what extent are we formed and shaped by the faith, the fellowship, and the rhythm of the church? Brian discusses these topics - and many others - with Jon and Aaron, insisting that the church community is one of real and deep growth, and worth investing ourselves into.By Centre for Faith and Life

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2. Formed by Life 44:48

4M ago44:48

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In the second episode of this exploration of spiritual formation and leadership, Brian sits down with Jen and Jon to talk about the ways in which life - all life, every facet - shapes who we are. It is important to look at ourselves with objectivity and realistically assess who we are, in order to be able to grow into who we should be.…

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1. Stirrers and Saints 42:12

4M ago42:12

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In this first episode of the Stirrers and Saints podcast, Brian talks with Jon and Aaron about his upcoming book and what it means to be both a stirrer and a saint. Leaders need to be inspire and get things moving, but they also need to be good people.By Centre for Faith and Life

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37. Pontius Pilate 30:09

4M ago30:09

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Who killed Jesus? Probably depends on who you ask... BUT it was almost certainly this man, the governor of Judea, Pontius Pilate, who had Jesus executed. But who was he? Why was he in Judea? Why do the gospels present this man as kind of a weak, pathetic coward? Is that an accurate portrayal? Listen in to this episode to hear my thoughts!…

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Welcome Trailer 3:12

4M ago3:12

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Welcome to the Stirrers and Saints Podcast, the podcast that challenges everyone to be stirrers and saints - that is, good leaders who are also good people.By Centre for Faith and Life

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2024 Spotlight 7:02

4M ago7:02

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2024 is going to be an exciting year, full of great isms and strange schisms. Such as Stylitism...By Aaron Chidgzey

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36. Incarnation (Christmas Special) 27:46

7M ago27:46

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What does it mean to call Jesus Immanuel? Why does the carol call him the incarnate Deity? What does the word 'Incarnation' even mean? The incarnation is the central promise of Christmas, that God became human, embraced humanity, to serve humanity. This episode explores some of the implications of such a claim. Full shownotes available: https://akc…

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35. December 25 (Christmas Special) 32:01

8M ago32:01

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Why is Christmas celebrated on the 25th of December? The New Testament doesn't give us any clues about when Jesus was born, so why was this particular day chosen? This episode explores various theories - that Jesus was conceived on the 25th of March, that Constantine aligned the birth of Jesus with the celebration of Sol Invictus or Mithras, and mo…

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34. Magi (Christmas Special) 24:07

8M ago24:07

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Magi from the east followed a star to pay homage to Jesus in Bethlehem. They gave him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Sometimes known as 'Wise Men' or 'Kings', these enigmatic characters are iconic in the narrative of Jesus' birth. But who were they? How many were there? How - and why - did they follow a star? What was up with those gifts? …

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33. Advent (Christmas Special) 20:55

8M ago20:55

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Merry Christmas! It's that magical time of year and all I want for Christmas is...theology. Starting with this episode on Advent, we're exploring four different themes related to Christmas to get you in that festive mood. We begin by examining that four week (or is it 40 day) period leading up to Christmas marked by wreaths and calendars and carols…

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32. Infallibilism 28:32

8M ago28:32

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Does the Bible contain errors? Can it contain errors? Or is it entirely infallible or inerrant? Is it a divine book? Or a human book? What does it really mean to say that the Bible is inspired? Is it authoritative or normative for Christian theology? Listen to this episode on infallibilism to learn more! Shownotes available: https://akchidgzey.com/…

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31. Dietrich Bonhoeffer 28:49

9M ago28:49

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1930's Germany was a scary place. For everyone, but especially those with Jewish ancestry. Unfortunately, most German churches capitulated to Nazi ideology as Hitler installed a Reich Bishop and implemented the Aryan Paragraph. Some stood up to what was perceived as anti-Christian church practice, and paid the ultimate price for their bravery. One …

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30. The Crusades: Over the Hills and Far Away 25:44

9M ago25:44

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Following the disastrous People's Crusade, led by Peter the Hermit, the great armies of Europe converged upon the ancient eastern capitol of Constantinople, full of pious energy and hopeful devotion. They got off to a good start, but it very quickly devolved into a mess of debauchery, cannibalism, and violence. Will they make it to Jerusalem? Full …

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29. The Crusades: God Wills It! 27:12

9M ago27:12

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The 11th century witnessed one of the most infamous events in human history: the first crusade. Not that they knew it would be the first crusade at that point. In this episode, we'll explore the political, cultural, theological climate that led to the call to crusade, and we'll meet our first crusader: Peter the Hermit. Full shownotes available: ht…

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28. Feminism 33:34

9M ago33:34

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Feminist theology and biblical scholarship is looking at questions about God and reading Scripture through the lens of a woman's perspective, particularly with an eye toward the historic and still ongoing oppression, suppression, and even abuse, of women. These perspectives and theological contributions that come as a result are significant, import…

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27. Egalitarianism 46:39

9M ago46:39

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Egalitarianism is the idea that roles within church, marriage, society are not dictated by gender. I.e. women can be pastors too. As well as all the other things. This episode makes a case for Egalitarianism, challenging the interpretations of certain verses that are usually used to support Complementarianism. Full shownotes available: https://akch…

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26. Complementarianism 24:09

10M ago24:09

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What "role" does a woman have in society? In churches? In families? Should they stay home and manage the household, or can they take on positions of leadership and authority? Can they preach and be pastors? Complementarianism posits that men and women have different roles, determined by gender that function in a complementary fashion to display the…

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25. Wesley & Methodism 24:34

10M ago24:34

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John Wesley was a man of methodical discipline, who sought purity and holiness, wanted the best for the world and his fellow humans. He travelled far and preached regularly, fought for abolitionism, and debated vigorously over major theological concerns. He was a fascinating character who founded Methodism and from who we can learn a lot. Shownotes…

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24. The English Reformation: Mary & Elizabeth 25:02

10M ago25:02

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In this fourth and final episode on the English Reformation, there is blood, there is war, and there is much theological debate. Mary is queen and her reign is...intense. But Elizabeth followed and brings the change that would shape the church in the English speaking world. Shownotes available: https://akchidgzey.com/2023/09/26/24-the-english-refor…

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23. The English Reformation: The Tudor Teens 19:42

10M ago19:42

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Henry VIII is dead. His tumultuous reign has come to an end. Now what? This episode follows the (short) reign of Edward Tudor and the (even shorter) reign of Lady Jane Grey, as well as checking on what Mary and Elizabeth have been up to. Full shownotes available: https://akchidgzey.com/2023/09/19/23-the-english-reformation-the-tudor-teens/…

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22. Revelation: The Beast 25:34

11M ago25:34

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In Revelation 13, the Beast appears from the sea, whose number is 666. The beast is sometimes interpreted as the Antichrist, sometimes NWO, and sometimes the Pope. But who, are what, is he really? Why did the author of Revelation include this seven headed monster, and why does the Beast sound suspiciously like Emperor Nero... Full shownotes availab…

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21. Revelation: Millennialism 26:19

11M ago26:19

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Revelation 20 includes one of the mostly hotly debated and esoteric passages of the whole Bible, talking about a thousand year reign where Satan is locked away and Jesus reigns as king. What does this mean? Is something to happen in the future? In the past? Or it it happening now? Full shownotes available: https://akchidgzey.com/2023/09/05/21-revel…

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20. Apocalypticism 25:14

11M ago25:14

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Apocalyptic literature is filled with wild, esoteric imagery, but is generally coded critiques of imperial power and presentations of an alternative reality where God is the true king. Understanding this genre is important for understanding key biblical texts, not least the Book of Revelation. Full shownotes available: https://akchidgzey.com/2023/0…

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19. Sacramentalism 24:35

11M ago24:35

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Sacramentalism refers to the practice of partaking in the sacred acts of the Christian community, particularly baptism and the eucharist (or communion or the Lord's Supper). But it is far more than simply eating and taking a bath. It is about engaging in and celebrating the mystery of God's interaction with the world. Full shownotes available: http…

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