Best Matthew Baxter Podcasts (2024)

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The Chalcedonian Definition (with Stephen Wellum) 1:14:27

21d ago1:14:27

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Delegates from throughout the ecumenical (universal or "catholic") church met in Chalcedon in 451 AD to address the emergence of certain heresies surrounding the person and nature of Christ. Some were teaching that Jesus merely took on the material aspects of a human body (Apollinarianism). Others so distinguished Jesus' humanity and divinity that …

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The Nicene Creed (with Matthew Barrett) 1:01:56

1M ago1:01:56

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What was is The Nicene Creed and why does it matter? In this episode, Dr. Matthew Barrett joins Kirk to discuss the historical circumstances that gave rise to the creed as well as some of its central confessions. They discuss why it matters that Jesus is "of the same substance with the Father" and "eternally begotten" but "not made." The Nicene Cre…

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Who Can Take the Lord’s Supper?: Understanding Close Communion (with Dallas Vandiver) 1:16:09

5M ago1:16:09

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Who ought to be allowed to partake of the Lord's Supper? Maybe this question has never occurred to you, or you've always assumed the answer was obvious! Well, in this episode, Dr. Dallas Vandiver joins me to talk about a historic position known as 'close communion,' that the Lord's Supper ought to be reserved for baptized members in good standing o…

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The Apostles' Creed (with Michael Svigel) 54:41

5M ago54:41

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We're kicking-off a new series on, what are sometimes called, the ecumenical creeds. In today's episode, we begin with what is known as The Apostles' Creed. Along the way, we also answer questions like, what is a creed, and why do the creeds matter? Maybe your church recites The Apostles' Creed. But what does it mean to call Jesus God's Son? And wh…

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The Theology of the EFCA (with Greg Strand) 1:09:30

6M ago1:09:30

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What does the Evangelical Free Church of America (EFCA) believe? What are the theological convictions that unite this broad collection of churches? In this episode, Kirk is joined by Greg Strand, chair of the EFCA's Spiritual Heritage Committee, to discuss and exposit the EFCA's Statement of Faith. As we hope you'll see, this Statement of Faith is …

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The Back Doors that Lead to Big Success: Natasha Kulviwat, Saathvik Kannan, and Temple Grandin 42:41

7M ago42:41

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In this special episode of How'd You Think of That, Temple Grandin talks with two winners of the 2023 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair - Natasha Kulviwat (Jericho High School, NY) and Saathvik Kannan (Hickman High School, MO) about their projects and the experience that lead them to STEM. Natasha and Saathvik both took unconvent…

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Changing Unwanted Thoughts (with Esther Smith) 1:01:30

9M ago1:01:30

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Are you burdened by anxious thoughts? Does your mind race uncontrollably? Are you prone to ruminate? Maybe you are wearied with thoughts of hopelessness, self-deprecation, unpleasant mental images, or a range other unwanted thoughts. At some point or another, all of us experience some form of mental anguish or distress. In this episode, Esther Smit…

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Principles of Inclusivity: Matthew Wappett and Temple Grandin 36:07

9M ago36:07

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Matthew Wappett is executive director of the Utah State University Institute for Disability, Research, Policy, and Practice. Grandin and Wappett discuss the institute's accomplishments and ongoing efforts to create a more inclusive society and education system.By Utah STEM Action Center & SQ Productions

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Focus on The Strengths: From the Big Heart of a Veterinarian 31:04

9M ago31:04

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Dr. Tess Guy recently moved from Salt Lake City and is excited to be back near the ocean. She did her undergraduate degree at the University of California, San Diego, and has spent the last 18 years in Utah waiting for a chance to get back to sea level. Tess graduated with her DVM from Washington State University/Utah State University in 2021. This…

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Our Contemporary Knowledge Crisis (with Bonnie Kristian) 1:10:29

10M ago1:10:29

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Kirk sits down with Bonnie Kristian to discuss her latest book, Untrustworthy: The Knowledge Crisis Breaking Our Brains, Polluting Our Politics, and Corrupting Christian Community. They delve into the current erosion of knowledge, exploring its consequences on society, the church, and our relationships. Explore ways we can rebuild stability in our …

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Failing Forward: Elizabeth Streb & Temple Grandin 26:46

10M ago26:46

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In this episode of How’d You of That, Grandin and Streb illuminate the process of machinery design and how it inspires dreams and brings out skills and innovations. They also share their insights on how to open doors to careers and opportunities. MacArthur “Genius” Award-winner, Elizabeth Streb has dived through glass, allowed a ton of dirt to fall…

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Maker Gurus Part 2: Kathleen White, Mauro Devlin-Clancy, and Temple Grandin 16:56

11M ago16:56

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In this conclusion of Maker space Gurus, Kathleen White and Mauro Devlin-Clancy discuss some of the challenges educators are facing in this new uncharted era of Chat GPT - and why maker spaces should be geared for everyone, from all backgrounds, genders and colors. Maura Devlin-Clancy is Coordinator of MakerSPHERE and Faculty in Computer Networking…

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Divorce & Remarriage (with Andy Naselli) 56:42

11M ago56:42

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Jesus taught that divorce "from the beginning ... was not so" and that those who divorce commit adultery. Yet he also added, "except for sexual immorality" (Mt 5:31-32; 19:3-9). And Paul says believers are "not bound" if their unbelieving spouse leaves them (1 Cor 7:15). These texts are source of much debate. And yet their implications are extremel…

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The Pastoral Ministry of Richard Baxter (with Tim Cooper) 58:56

11M ago58:56

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Richard Baxter was a 17th-century English Puritan pastor best known for his rigorous and methodical approach to pastoral care. What can we today learn from Baxter about pastoring, what it looks like to be pastored, and the nature of the Christian life experienced within the church. Church history professor, Tim Cooper, joins Kirk to talk about the …

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Maker Gurus: Kathleen White, Maura Devlin-Clancy, and Temple Grandin 31:49

11M ago31:49

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U.S states face a shortage in qualified STEM/CTE instructors to effectively prepare high school and community college students for careers. Long-time educators Maura Devlin-Clancy and Kathleen White have developed Makerspace experiences and new ways of teaching to help recruit and grow a diverse teaching workforce. They join Temple Grandin to discu…

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Why Baptism is Required for Church Membership (with Bobby Jamieson) 41:25

11M ago41:25

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Why does our church, and churches like ours, require people to be baptized before we will admit them as members of our church? Today Kirk is joined by Bobby Jamieson, associate pastor at Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington, D.C., to discuss the Biblical and theological reason for this practice.…

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Messages of the Great Salt Lake: John Luft & Temple Grandin 30:47

12M ago30:47

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John Luft, Great Salt Lake Ecosystem Program Manager with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, talks to Temple Grandin about the Division’s longtime monitoring of the Great Salt Lake ecosystem and its successes working with the lake’s brine shrimp industry. They also discuss how one individual can set a cascade of positive environmental changes…

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The Message of the Great Salt Lake: Dr. Bonnie Baxter, Dr. Jaime Butler, & Temple Grandin 31:19

1y ago31:19

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Scientists Bonnie Baxter, Founder of Great Salt Lake Institute at Westminster College and Jaime Butler, Great Salt Lake 'Nerd', discuss the bounties and struggles of the Great Salt Lake. Dr. Baxter studies the photobiology of halophiles (salt-tolerant bacteria) and microbial diversity of Great Salt Lake (GSL)with her undergraduate students. She is …

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Roman Catholicism (with Gregg Allison) 1:19:54

1y ago1:19:54

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What are some of the major differences between Roman Catholic and evangelical theology? And how do we assess these differences? How should we relate to our Roman Catholic friends, family members, and neighbors? Join us for this episode with Gregg Allison as we discuss these questions and more.

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Out of the Box: Shellie Banfield, M.Ed. & Temple Grandin 20:00

1y ago20:00

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On this episode, Grandin and Banfield discuss the importance of checking sources and designing scientific experiments that can be replicated. They also discuss the growing influence of AI on education and the increasing value of hands-on learning with projects like GRRATE (Guitars, Robotics, Rocketry Advanced Technical Education). Shellie Banfield …

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From Observation to Exploration: Temple Grandin and Dr. Mark Clampin 34:01

1y ago34:01

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Observation tools like the Hubble and James Webb telescopes have fueled deeper explorations of the universe. In this episode, NASA’s James Webb Telescope discoveries and implications for STEM education and technology. And what comes next, the search for habitable planets. Joining us is Dr. Mark Clampin, astrophysics division director at NASA’s head…

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The History of the EFCA (with David Gustafson) 59:43

1y ago59:43

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On April 24th, 2023 our church, CrossWay Community Church of Milwaukee will be voted into the EFCA's Forest Lakes District. But what is the EFCA (Evangelical Free Church of America)? And where did it originate? In order to help us better understand the EFCA heritage, Kirk interviewed Dr. David Gustafson who is currently writing a book on the histor…

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Paul's Theology of Resurrection (with Richard Gaffin) 1:04:11

1y ago1:04:11

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How did Paul think about resurrection, and what role did it play in his overall theological understanding? Kirk sits down for a conversation with retired professor, Dr. Richard B. Gaffin Jr., about Paul's theology of resurrection. We explore questions like, what is the connection between Christ's resurrection and ours? What is the relationship betw…

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Changes in Nature: Temple Grandin and Carel Brest Van Kempen 20:18

1y ago20:18

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Carel Brest Van Kempen is an internationally recognized wildlife artist and has won numerous awards of excellence. He depicts seldom illustrated species in extremely detailed works that tell a story about our natural world. He is also the author and illustrator of Rigor Vitae: Life Unyielding, and illustrator of many other books including Biology o…

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The Sense of Science: Temple Grandin and Dave Miklos 22:46

1y ago22:46

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Miklos is the Executive Director of the Dolan DNA Learning Center at Cold Spring Harbor. He started his career in education by teaching high school teachers to clone genes and started the Learning Center in 1988. His book DNA Science was published in 1990 and he won the Charles A. Dana Award. Now he blends his worlds of biology, journalism, educati…

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The Presence of the Future: The New Testament’s Inaugurated Eschatology (with G.K. Beale) 57:07

1+ y ago57:07

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The Old Testament tells a unifying story of God working to restore his creation and establish his kingdom. This would finally happen permanently and irreversible at the end of history, the "last days." But the New Testament presents this time as already having dawned in the arrival of Christ. We are living in those "last days," as Peter said (Acts …

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Growing Food and Futures: Temple Grandin and Nona Yehia 37:00

1+ y ago37:00

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The story of North America's first vertical hydroponic greenhouse that not only grows vegetables, but people's abilities too. An accomplished architect by training, Nona Yehia pioneered a way to feed an entire community with fresh produce, while also providing employment for people with physical and/or intellectual disabilities. She accomplished th…

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Themes & Theology of Mark's Gospel (with Peter Orr) 59:51

1+ y ago59:51

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In this episode, Kirk sits down with New Testament scholar, Dr. Peter Orr, for a conversation on theology and major themes of Mark’s Gospel. We discuss the identity of Jesus, the so-called “Messianic Secret,” the meaning of the cross and discipleship in Mark, the role of the temple in Mark, and much, much more. We hope this conversation helps you b…

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Cybersecurity 360, Everywhere and Everything: Dr. Diego Tibaquirá and Temple Grandin 37:46

1+ y ago37:46

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Temple Grandin talks to cybersecurity expert Dr. Diego Tibaquirá about the increasing demand to fill cybersecurity jobs and the challenges of balancing cyber security and convenience in a digital world filled with hackers. Dr. Diego Tibaquirá is a professor of computer science with a focus on cybersecurity and cloud computing at Miami Dade College.…

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What Are Deacons? (with Matt Smethurst) 45:12

1+ y ago45:12

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The Bible presents two offices (or formal positions) within the local church: elders (also called overseers and pastors) and deacons, which means "servants." But what exactly are deacons? Who should serve as a church's deacons? How are deacons meant to function? And why are they so very, very important to the health and mission of a church? Matt Sm…

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From Womb to Tomb: On Being Pro-Life for the Whole Life (with Karen Swallow Prior) 54:07

1+ y ago54:07

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What does it mean to be pro-life? Is it simply being anti-abortion (pro-birth)? Or is it something more? Karen Swallow Prior joins us to share, not only why we as Christians oppose abortion, but also how the same ethic that forms this opposition entails consistent care for human life.

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Understanding Typology (with Mitch Chase) 1:02:01

1+ y ago1:02:01

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Jesus is the true and better Adam. He's our Passover Lamb whose death brings about a new Exodus. Indwelt by God's Spirit, Christ's church is the end-time temple of God. And on and on we could go. The Bible is littered with typologies, "prophetic patterns," that anticipate and find their fulfillment in Christ. But what exactly is typology, and how d…

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Truth Over Tribe: Against Political Tribalism (with Patrick Miller) 1:04:45

1+ y ago1:04:45

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Have you noticed that you've been more anxious recently? Have political differences put a strain on a relationship with a friend or family member? Has politics caused division in your church? Society is increasingly polarized and tribal. And unfortunately, we as Christians are often not immune, but at times even the worst offenders. In this episode…

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A Christian Case Against Christian Nationalism (with Paul Miller) 54:38

1+ y ago54:38

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Talk about "Christian nationalism" is quite the buzz right now. Many are currently decrying it. Some now though are readily embracing the label to champion it. So what exactly is Christian nationalism? And is it something we, as Christians, should be concerned about? Paul Miller answers, "yes," helping us understand why Christian nationalism is bot…

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Experiential Calvinism: A Functional Theology of the Doctrines of Grace (with J. A. Medders) 1:12:09

1+ y ago1:12:09

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What are the so-called doctrines of grace? And what bearing do they have on our lives? Jeff Medders joins me to talk about Calvinism and the practical ways it ought to manifest in those who believe it.

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A Christian Assessment of News Consumption (with Jeffrey Bilbro) 1:10:45

1+ y ago1:10:45

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In a world in which our consumption of news is increasingly polarized and sensational, and disinformation is all too common, how do we combat such unhealthy habits to form a better relationship with the news? And what, after all, is the news even for? What is a particularly Christian mode of engaging and consuming news? In his book, Reading the Tim…

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Application Practiced & Application Received (How to Read the Bible, Ep. 19) 28:55

2y ago28:55

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Not only do we work to apply the scriptures, but the scriptures do their work on us. So how do we foster a disposition and habit of regularly subjecting ourselves to the scripture's slow, ordinary, but supernaturally transformative work?

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Text & Framework (How to Read the Bible, Ep. 18) 23:14

2y ago23:14

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Each of us inevitably approaches scripture with a set of preconceived ideas, beliefs, outlooks, and assumptions. These can be theological convictions, social-political sensibilities, cultural baggage, or even experiences that have shaped us. How do we make sure we let scripture speak on its own terms and challenge these frameworks, and avoid imposi…

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One Meaning, Many Applications (How to Read the Bible, Ep. 17) 24:24

2y ago24:24

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Although a passage of scripture's message doesn't change and is located in the author's intent, its application will be manifold, not only as we tease out its various implications, but also as it comes to bear on different contexts, settings, times, and peoples.

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Building a Brain: Sara Freeman and Temple Grandin 22:51

2y ago22:51

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Sara Freeman, an Assistant Professor Neurobiology, studies the biological underpinnings of social behavior and monogamy. Studying social behavior in a variety of species helps scientists better understand the core of the social brain, and how neurological circuits work for humans. She is currently working on studies to decipher how the hormones of …

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Family Worship (with Donald Whitney) 52:42

2y ago52:42

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Across history, Christians have worshiped God in their homes as families on a daily basis. What is family worship, what does it look like, and what are some practical instructions for how we might go about implementing it in our own homes? In today's episode, we talk to Donald Whitney, a professor of Biblical spirituality, about the practice of fam…

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The C.H.R.I.S.T. Acronym, Pt. 3 (How to Read the Bible, Ep. 16) 38:44

2y ago38:44

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So now that we understand the overarching storyline of scripture centered in Christ, how do we go about interpreting specific texts in light of it? In this episode, we conclude the C.H.R.I.S.T. acronym, a device to help us discern faithful connections to Christ.

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Try, Fail, Succeed: Mimi Lufkin & Temple Grandin 22:09

2y ago22:09

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Mimi Lufkin is an educator and advocate who served as the Chief Executive Officer of the National Alliance for Partnerships in Equity for more than twenty years. NAPE is dedicated to increasing student access, educational equity, and workforce diversity. Grandin and Lufkin discuss the many ways to help students build STEM skills and access STEM car…

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The C.H.R.I.S.T. Acronym, Pt. 2 (How to Read the Bible, Ep. 15) 39:15

2y ago39:15

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So now that we understand the overarching storyline of scripture centered in Christ, how do we go about interpreting specific texts in light of it? In this episode, we continue unpacking the C.H.R.I.S.T. acronym, an easy-to-remember methodology for thinking about the ways various passages relate to Christ.…

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The C.H.R.I.S.T. Acronym, Pt. 1 (How to Read the Bible, Ep. 14) 37:32

2y ago37:32

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So now that we understand the overarching storyline of scripture centered in Christ, how do we go about interpreting specific texts in light of it? In this episode, we will introduce the C.H.R.I.S.T. acronym as an easy-to-remember methodology for thinking about the ways various passages relate to Christ.…

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Seeing Details: Sue Barry & Temple Grandin 22:50

2y ago22:50

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Susan Barry is a Professor Emeritus of Biological Sciences and Professor Emeritus of Neuroscience and Behavior at Mount Holyoke College and the author of two books, Fixing My Gaze: A Scientist's Journey into Seeing in Three Dimensions and Coming to Our Senses: A Boy Who Learned to See, A Girl Who Learned to Hear, and How We All Discover the World. …

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On Biblical Theology (with Oren Martin) 1:04:25

2y ago1:04:25

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How do God's dealings in the Old Testament relate to Christ and the message of the New Testament? How does the whole Bible fit together? How are we to think about themes like kingdom, temple, land, etc.; and how do they help us better understand the scriptures as centered in Jesus? These are all questions that Biblical theology seeks to answer. In …

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The ABI's of God's Kingdom, Pt. 3 (How to Read the Bible, Ep. 13) 20:04

2y ago20:04

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If we are to read each portion of scripture in view of the broader story of scripture, then what is that bigger story? What is the overarching storyline of the Bible? In this episode we cover the next three epochs of that overarching story: Jesus' arrival, the church and her mission, and Christ's second coming.…

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Urge to Explore: Temple Grandin and Kyle Dawson 27:22

2y ago27:22

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Kyle Dawson is a Professor of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Utah. He studies the structure, origin, and evolution of the universe through observation using telescopes, spectroscopy, and other tools. He is part of an international team of hundreds of scientists who are creating the largest 3D map of the universe. The goal is to learn mo…

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The ABI's of God's Kingdom, Pt. 2 (How to Read the Bible, Ep. 12) 34:37

2y ago34:37

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If we are to read each portion of scripture in view of the broader story of scripture, then what is that bigger story? What is the overarching storyline of the Bible? In this episode, we cover the next three epochs of that overarching story: the initial form of the kingdom in Israel, the exile, and the prophets’ messages of warning and hope.…

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