Best Kenneth Ortiz Podcasts (2024)

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296: Calvinism vs. Arminianism: Are We Even Asking the Right Question? 17:37

1M ago17:37

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In this episode Kenny tackles one of the most heated debates amongst evangelicals: Calvinism vs. Arminianism. Kenny gives the history of Calvinism and Reformed theology, and then explains the Dutch Remonstrance movement that came out of the Reformed movement and would give birth to the theological system we now call Arminianism and led to the debat…

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295: What Are the 5 Points of Calvinism? What is TULIP? 22:29

1M ago22:29

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In this episode Kenny explains the historical origins and evolution of Calvinist soteriology. He then explains that the acronym TULIP is a helpful tool to remember the five main points of Calvinism: T- Total Depravity U- Unconditional Election L- Limited Atonement I- Irresistible Grace P-Perseverance of the Saints…

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294: What are the Five Solas? Why do they Matter? 19:00

2M ago19:00

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In this episode Kenny explains the heart of Protestant theology, which can be summed up in five key theological statements known as “The Five Solas.” The Five Solas of the Protestant Reformation distinguished the 16th century Protestant Reformers from the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. They include: Sola scriptura (Scripture alone), Solus …

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293: What is Reformed Theology? Is it the Same as Calvinism? 26:34

2M ago26:34

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In this episode, Kenny briefly explains and outlines the history and essence of Reformed Theology (also known as Calvinism). This podcast episode is designed to be a foundational episode, laying the foundation for future episodes of the podcast that dive deeper into this topic. Kenny argues that there were four types of Protestants in the 1500s: Lu…

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292: The Podcast is Back & Kindness is Not Niceness

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After a four year hiatus, Kenny Ortiz is resurrecting the “Theology for the Rest of Us” podcast. He gives an update on his life. Then, he comes back strong by asking the question, “What is kindness?” He makes it clear that niceness is not the same as kindness. We are called to be kind, but often times many Christians confuse niceness with kindness,…

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291: Navigating Different Social-Distancing Convictions 9:52

4+ y ago9:52

9:52

In this episode, Kenny tackles the reality that there will be various opinions and convictions from different people in our lives and churches as we make attempts to return to some sense of normalcy in the coming weeks and months. This is going to require wisdom and grace. Instead of demands, expectations, social pressures, harshness, judgmental at…

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290: Reacting to COVID-19 on Social Media 17:44

4+ y ago17:44

17:44

In this episode, Kenny encourages and challenges listeners to be very careful with what they post on social media during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many Christians are posting things that seem to be motivated by fear, politics, or conspiracy theories, and these sorts of posts tend to cause us to lose credibility. This behavior misrepresents Jesus and p…

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289: These Are Not Uncertain Times! (What About COVID-19?) 23:08

4+ y ago23:08

23:08

Currently, the world is facing a global pandemic—the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). In the midst of the panic, fear, and frustrations there are many different responses. One common phrase used by many is the statement, “These are ‘uncertain’ times.” However, for the Christian—the genuine believer in Christ—nothing is uncertain. In this episode, Kenn…

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288: Are Short-Term Missions a Waste? 14:25

4+ y ago14:25

14:25

Each year North American evangelicals spend millions of dollars on short-term missions trips. A recent listener of the podcast asked whether or not this is appropriate? Would it be better for us to simply pool our monies and send it overseas? In essence, short-term missions can be very effective, if done right. However, most short-term missions are…

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287: How Much Money Should I Be Giving? 7:47

4+ y ago7:47

7:47

In this episode, Kenny answers the question: “How Much Money Should I Be Giving?” In essence, Kenny makes it clear that there’s no precise set amount that we ought to give, but instead we ought to give generously and seek to invest in the things that lead to effective ministry. Christians ought to seek to give cheerfully. There is no need to feel o…

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286: What Does it Mean to be ‘Saved’? 8:54

5y ago8:54

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In this episode, Kenny tackles the word “saved” and how it’s utilized by many contemporary evangelicals. In addition, Kenny covers the prominent Christian adage that “we are saved, we are being saved, and we will be saved.”By Kenneth Ortiz

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285: Why Did God Allow Sin? 7:53

5y ago7:53

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People often ask, “Why did God allow Adam to sin in the first place?” Many have wondered, if God knew that sin would cause such devastation to humanity, and such eternal consequences, then why did God did allow it happen? Couldn’t he have stopped it? Couldn’t God had created Adam without the ability to sin? This is the same line of thinking that ca…

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284: What Types of Things Should We Pray For? 15:45

5y ago15:45

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This episode is a sequel to the previous episode. In episode 283 Kenny responded to an email that had asked about how Christians ought to pray. Here in this episode, Kenny explains how the Lord’s Prayer (Mt. 6:9-13; Lk. 11:2-4) is a road map and template for how Christians ought to approach God in prayer. “Pray then like this: Our Father in heaven,…

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283: Should We Recite Specific Prayers? 12:46

5y ago12:46

12:46

In this episode, Kenny answers an email from a regular listener about prayer. The email asked if Christians ought to recite specific prayers, such as the Lord’s Prayer or other prayers modeled for us in the Bible, or whether it is okay to pray for informal prayers. Kenny makes clear that the prayers that we pray to God are less about reciting speci…

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282: Did Christianity Copy From Pagan Religions? 17:57

5y ago17:57

17:57

Some skeptics claim that Christianity stole its fundamental claims from preexisting pagan religions. In this episode, Kenny responds to this claim, making it clear that there is absolutely no scholarly or authentic evidence for any such assertions or conclusions. Kenny outlines some of the examples that some skeptics bring up, showing clearly how w…

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281: Did Jesus Really Exist? 20:52

5y ago20:52

20:52

Was Jesus a real person? Did he actually exist? Is there evidence that Jesus was a real historical person? Yes, Jesus was indeed a real person. And, yes, there is plenty of evidence for this. In fact, the evidences for this is overwhelming. Jesus being a real historical person has not ever been in question throughout history until very recently. Ev…

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TEDx Talk: “How to be a Great Mentor” 1:46

5y ago1:46

1:46

In May 2019, Bethany Global University hosted a TEDx event. At that event, Kenny Ortiz was one of the communicators. TEDx Talk entitled: “How to be a Great Mentor.” Watch on YouYube: http://bit.ly/OrtizTEDx2019By Kenneth Ortiz

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280: Do We Need Scholars to Really Understand the Bible? 20:39

5y ago20:39

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There have been moments when some well-meaning evangelicals have challenged certain scholars merely on the basis that those scholars just so happen to be scholars, as if scholarship itself is bad. Sometimes certain Christians act as if scholars are all bad, or that scholarship is somehow the enemy of quality spiritual experience. The reason why som…

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279: Is God in Hell? 7:56

5y ago7:56

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In this episode Kenny answers a question from a listener about the omnipresence of God, and whether or not God is in hell. Sometimes modern evangelicals frequently use the term “separated” from God to explain the state of those in hell, but herein Kenny explains that God is actually indeed in hell and that the torment of hell is actually originatin…

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278: Was Platt Wrong to Pray for President Trump? [Part 2] 20:38

5y ago20:38

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U.S. President Donald Trump appeared at McLean Bible Church in Vienna, Virginia on June 2, 2019 where prominent pastor and author David Platt serves as the primary teaching pastor. Eventually President Trump was invited on to the stage to be prayed for by Pastor David Platt. Within hours there was plenty of backlash on social media, some of it hurl…

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277: Was Platt Wrong to Pray for President Trump? [Part 1] 15:39

5y ago15:39

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On Sunday June 2, 2019, U.S. President Donald Trump made an impromptu visit to McLean Bible Church in Vienna, Virginia. President Trump was there to honor the lives of those individuals that were killed in a shooting at the municipal center in Virginia Beach on Friday May 31. Eventually Trump founds himself on stage being prayed for by Pastor David…

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276: Should We Value All Opinions? 11:57

5y ago11:57

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In this episode, Kenny answers the question, “Should we value all opinions?” Another way to answer this question is to say, “Are all opinions created equal?” or “Should we give credence to all positions and assessments?” Kenny seeks to be diplomatic and gracious, but he gives some clear and bold thoughts about why not all opinions ought to be treat…

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275: Living in an Age of Cynicism with Jason Duesing 30:45

5y ago30:45

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We live in an age where cynicism runs rampant. How are Christians to live in such difficult times? Unique of all people, Christians are called to embrace a hopeful outlook on life. In this episode Kenny interviews Dr. Jason Duesing about his most recent book Mere Hope which offers the core, Christ-centered perspective that all Christians share, and…

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274: How to Determine Who Are the False Teachers? 20:58

5y ago20:58

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This episode is a follow-up to the previous episode wherein Kenny talked about how to handle false teachers, even when we have been somehow benefited by those preachers’ teachings or writings. There is a lot of controversy in our modern Christian context about how we ought to our approach the topic of heresies and false teachings. It seems like man…

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273: Can People Grow By Listening to False Teachers? 23:53

5y ago23:53

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There is a lot of controversy in Evangelical circles about our approach to heresies, false teaching, and erroneous teachers. In this episode Kenny answers the question “Can people still grow in their faith even though they are listening to false teachers or being influenced by some heresies?” Kenny seeks to be diplomatic and gracious in this episod…

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012 | Ministry in Urban Context with Pastor Pete Ziolkowski 37:05

5+ y ago37:05

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In this episode of the Kinetic Leadership Podcast, Program Director Kenneth Ortiz dialogues with Pete Ziolkowski of Imago Dei Church in Milwaukee about the importance of diversity and the essential keys to being successful in church ministry in urban settings. Check out Imago Dei ChurchBy Kenneth Ortiz

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272: The Power of Lament with Aubrey Sampson 32:21

5+ y ago32:21

32:21

When you’re in the midst of suffering, you want answers for the unanswerable, resolutions to the unresolvable. You want to tie up pain in a pretty little package and hide it under the bed, taking it out only when you feel strong enough to face it. But grief won’t be contained. Grief disobeys. Grief explodes. In one breath, you may be able to say th…

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011 | Greatest Lessons Learned in Ministry with Pastor Jason Stonehouse 26:35

5+ y ago26:35

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In this episode Program Director Kenneth Ortiz dialogues with Pastor Jason Stonehouse of Grace Church in Roseville, MN about the greatest leadership lessons he has learned in local church pastoral ministry. Learn more about Grace Church here: extendgrace.org Check out Pastor Jason’s Website: www.lifeinprocess.com Check out Pastor Jason’s new book: …

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271: What is Apologetics? 26:46

5+ y ago26:46

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In this episode Kenny discusses the concept of apologetics as being the defense of the Christian faith and the Biblical worldview. We are called to defend and give reasons for why we believe the Gospel and in the Bible and why we embrace the theological implications that come with both. Then Kenny unpacks the two primary types of apologetics: class…

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010 | How To Make “Tough” Decisions With President Dan Brokke 33:10

5+ y ago33:10

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In this episode Program Director Kenneth Ortiz dialogues with the President of Bethany Global University Dan Brokke. This time they discuss how to make tough decisions from a leadership standpoint. Resources: Leading Change (by John P. Kotter)By Kenneth Ortiz and Dan Brokke

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270: What About Intelligent Design? 6:44

5+ y ago6:44

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In this episode Kenny discusses the concept of intelligent design, which asserts that the universe was indeed intentionally created and fashioned by some supreme creator or intelligent being. Kenny also discusses the trends and philosophies which are a part of the intelligent design movement in North America today and how Evangelical Christians oug…

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269: What Genetics Teaches Us About Micro-Evolution? 22:27

5+ y ago22:27

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There are various opinions about how we ought to approach our study of the origins of humanity. And there are various pieces of data coming from different genres of science that impact that studying. The world of genetics gives us more information about our origins than most genres of science and it helps us understand humanity and chunks of the cr…

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268: What is the Kalam Cosmological Argument? 8:57

5+ y ago8:57

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In this episode, Kenny explains the Kalam Cosmological Argument and why it is a strong defense for the idea and existence of a supreme Creator. This apologetic argument asserts that since the universe has a beginning, it must also have something (or someone) that caused it to begin in the first place. Additional Resources: The Kalam Cosmological Ar…

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267: Does Kenny Ortiz Deny Creationism? (Responding to a Reviewer) 16:51

5+ y ago16:51

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In this episode, Kenny responds to a reviewer comment that accuses Kenny of denying creation. Kenny responds by making clear what he believers and why. Kenny also explains his motivations for the recent episodes about creation (and related topics). More importantly, Kenny uses this correspondence to reflect on how Evangelicals approach certain theo…

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266: Scientism and Secularism with JP Moreland 37:44

5+ y ago37:44

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In this episode Kenny interviews world-renowned philosopher and best-selling author J.P. Moreland about his new book “Scientism and Secularism.” The book is about some of the worldviews that have now become mainstream and dominant in the worlds of philosophies and science, that Dr. Moreland says are incoherent and detrimental. In the interview Dr. …

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265: What is the “Fine Tuning” Argument? 25:51

5+ y ago25:51

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There are many arguments for the existence of a Creator. One of the arguments is the fine tuning Argument. The fine-tuning argument is a philosophical and scientific argument that asserts that the universe is perfectly fine-tuned and specifically designed for life as we know it. Therefore, the likelihood of the universe coming about by accidence is…

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264: Dr. Hugh Ross: Old Earth Creationism, Navigating Genesis, Noah’s Flood, and Proto-Humans 36:55

5+ y ago36:55

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In this episode, Kenny interviews world-renowned astronomer and best-selling author Hugh Ross about various topics related to Old-Earth creationism and Old Testament hermeneutics. Dr. Ross is well-known for his defense of the “day-age” creationist position. In this interview Dr. Ross dialogues with Kenny about variations of Old-Earth Creationism, t…

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263: Young-Earth Creationism and the Global Flood with Steve Schramm 1:27:39

5+ y ago1:27:39

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When it comes to the origins of the Earth, the most prominent perspective held by many contemporary American Evangelicals is the concept of Young-Earth Creationism. This is the idea that God created the universe and everything in this universe in six literal calendar days (six consecutive 24-hour periods). The Young-Earth position asserts that God …

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262: The Evolutionary Argument Against Naturalism 15:55

5+ y ago15:55

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Many people in our contemporary society claim to be focused on the “evidence” only, therefore they refuse to embrace anything that seems non-scientific, which would cause them to potentially reject the existence of the supernatural realm or would refuse to ever appeal to the supernatural realm for explanations. This approach often demands that peop…

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261: What About the Leviathan and the Behemoth? with Ben Stanhope 48:20

5+ y ago48:20

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In this episode, Kenny interviews Ben Stanhope about the topic of the Leviathan and the Behemoth, as mentioned in the Old Testament. In this interview Ben discusses the Ancient Near Eastern manuscripts that have been recently discovered that give us greater insights into these Old Testament references. Ben Stanhope studied apologetics at Biola Univ…

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009 | Life Lessons With President Dan Brokke 43:47

6y ago43:47

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In this episode Program Director Kenneth Ortiz dialogues with the President of Bethany Global University Dan Brokke about lessons learned in leadership which make you a more successful leader.By Kenneth Ortiz and Dan Brokke

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260: Are Dinosaurs Mentioned in the Bible? 13:59

6y ago13:59

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In this episode Kenny answers the question, “Are Dinosaurs Mentioned in the Bible?” The primary Bible passages that Kenny examines are Job 40 & 41.By Kenneth Ortiz

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259: Did Adam and Eve Really Exist? with Dr. Jack Collins 45:43

6y ago45:43

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The questions about the historicity and legitimacy of Adam and Eve are important ones, with serious theological ramifications directly impacting how we view sin, sin nature, and the Gospel. In this episode, Kenny interviews the world-renowned author and Bible scholar Dr. Jack Collins, wherein he tackles the question, “Did Adam and Eve Really Exist?…

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258: What Happened to the Dinosaurs? And What About Dragons? 20:55

6y ago20:55

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Whenever discussing creationism, the topic of dinosaurs will always inevitability always come up as a part of the conversation. In this episode Kenny answers the question, “What happened to the dinosaurs?” He gives three potential responses to this question that are held by evangelicals. Afterwards, Kenny then dovetails into a brief conversation ab…

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257: Refuting Naturalism 31:25

6y ago31:25

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Many people claim to be committed to “science” or claim to be focused on “the evidence” and they demand that every argument and every theory within our natural realm and world solely be argued for (or against) with only secular, natural, and/or physical arguments. This philosophy, called naturalism, is embraced by many people in the Western world t…

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256: What is “Naturalism”? 19:55

6y ago19:55

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Many people claim to be “scientific” or focused on “evidence” when all the while ignoring one important potential genre or stream of evidence, and that is any evidence which may cause people to conclude that there is indeed a God and a supernatural realm. Those people often demand natural or physical explanations for all things in the natural realm…

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255: What About Animal Death Before the Fall of Man? 15:43

6y ago15:43

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In this episode, tackles the question about animal death before the fall of mankind. Some Evangelical Christians assert that all death entered the world through the fall of Adam, therefore there could be no animal death before Adam’s sin. However, does the Bible actually teach this concept? If this were true, Old Earth creationism would be counter-…

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008 | How to Disagree with People You Lead 25:13

6y ago25:13

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In this episode Program Director Kenneth Ortiz dialogue with the Executive Vice President & Provost of Bethany Global University David Hasz about how to properly disagree with people you are leading and managing, and how to work through conflict with people that report to you. Resources: The Five Dysfunctions of a Team (by Patrick Lencioni)…

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007 | How to Discipline Someone in Love 37:39

6y ago37:39

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In this episode Program Director Kenneth Ortiz interviews the Bethany Global University Dean of Men Derek Brokke about how to have some of the tough conversations and give gentle pastoral discipline to those people you are mentoring. Resources Church Discipline (by Jonathan Leeman) Church Discipline: Principles and Reasons [article by Justin Taylor…

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254: Understanding Genesis One: The Literary Framework Model with Tyler Vela 1:30:58

6y ago1:30:58

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In this episode, Kenny interviews author, apologist, podcaster, and philosopher Tyler Vela to talk about the literary framework hypothesis of Genesis 1 as well as Tyler’s thoughts about pieces of Genesis 1 being motifs and metaphors that would lead us to believe that Genesis 1 is in large part a polemic argument written by Moses on behalf of Yahweh…

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