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Ep. 156: When the World was Rocked by the Crucifixion
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Our important links Time Markers for the Podcast: 4:05: The Jesus Revolution Movie Review 13:00: The Resurrection 1:25:00: Book Club: The Last Superstition : The Four Causes Support the showBy Aleko
Season 5 | Ruth Pt 12 | Blessing Not only has it been an absolute blessing to learn from Naomi and Ruth, but in this episode we ask the question, what is a blessing? What is the significance for Naomi? What might this teach us about God? How might that impact who we are and how we understand what we might be called to? At the end of the episode, we…
Season 5 | Ruth Pt 11 | Finding Flourishing As we continue the conversation in chapter 4 of Ruth, we hear the people respond to the redeeming of Naomi and Ruth. We also hear the women of the city naming the child of Boaz and Ruth - calling him Obed. What is the significance of how the people talk about Naomi and Ruth? And what is the significance o…
Season 5 | Ruth Pt 10 | Mr. So And So Part 10 launches us into chapter 4. We are nearing the end of our conversation on Ruth, but the focus shifts to Boaz and his work to become the Kinsman Redeemer. And in this episode we meet the mysterious 'so and so' who is actually next in line to marry Ruth. How does Boaz handle this? What does this story tea…
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Ep. 155: The Case for Intelligent Design & End Times Study Two
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Our important links Buy us a Coffee to support the podcast Time Markers for the Podcast: 5:33: The Case for Intelligent Design (Chapter 2 of the Pillars of Intelligent Design) 23:38: Eschatology (End Times) Study 2 1:29:09: Book Club: The Last Superstition Unit One 2:16:33: Book Club: The Last Superstition Unit Two 3:03:57: Sermon: Fr. Josiah Trenh…
Season 5 | Ruth Pt 9 | Boaz Part 9 is a deeper dive into Boaz. We know he practices gleaning. We know he respects Ruth. And we know he responds positively when woken up on the threshing floor. But who is Boaz? What does his name mean? And what can we learn from Boaz? _ Each week, not only will we have an episode for you to listen to; but for those …
Season 5 | Ruth Pt 8 | Uncovering the ”Feet” Part 8 of our dive into the book of Ruth is the episode about the 'FEET'. Ruth lies down next to Boaz, uncovers his feet, and seemingly requests for him to provide for her. What is this all about? Is this a sexual thing? Is this a power thing and provision thing? Is it maybe both? Could it be that Ruth i…
Podcast 155 will be releasing on February 21st. Until then, here is a glimpse at what we'll be diving into.... Our important links: https://linktr.ee/IDPodcast Buy us a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/idpodcast Support the show Support the showBy Aleko
Season 5 | Ruth Pt 7 | Naomi Knows Welcome to Season 5 of Searching the Sacred. Season 4 was a deep dive into the first two chapters of Ruth. In this season, we will finish our study of Ruth by looking at chapters three and four. In this first episode, we look at Naomi's encouragement of Ruth to glean in the field of Boaz. What does it mean to prov…
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Ep. 154: The Revelation of Jesus Christ & Cosmological Proof for God
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Podcast 154 will be releasing on Saturday, January 21st. Until then, here is a glimpse at what we'll be diving into.... Our important links: https://linktr.ee/IDPodcast Buy us a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/idpodcast Support the showBy Aleko
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Ep. 153: The Coming Prince & Ancient Greek Study
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Advent Pt 2: Are We Willing To See | Matthew 2
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Advent Pt 2: Are We Willing To See | Matthew 2 Advent is a season of waiting and preparing. We are in the midst of the deepest dark or the year, the cold is settling into our bones, and Christmas is still coming. As we prepare for the Christ to be born (both in the telling of an ancient story and spiritually in us again), what does the story of the…
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Advent Pt 1: Fear in the City of Peace | Matthew 2
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Bonus | Advent Pt 1: Fear in the City of Peace | Matthew 2 Advent is a season of waiting and preparing. We are in the midst of the deepest dark or the year, the cold is settling into our bones, and Christmas is still coming. As we prepare for the Christ to be born (both in the telling of an ancient story and spiritually in us again), what does the …
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Ep. 152: Uncovering the Supernatural Perspective of the Bible
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Season 4 | Ruth Pt 6 | Boaz Sees Ruth Welcome to episode 6 of our season on the first two chapters of Ruth. In this series we are slowly making our way through this dynamic book. Episode 6 is reaching the end of chapter 2 and the closing of this season. Boaz, as a landowner, goes to the field and sees Ruth. Who is this guy? How does he engage peopl…
Season 4 | Ruth Pt 5 | Gleaning Welcome to episode 5 of our series on Ruth. What does it mean to 'glean'? What can we compare it to in our culture today? And when is the story about God's sudden goodness and when is the story about persistence and effort? __ Each week, not only will we have an episode for you to listen to; but for those who support…
Season 4 | Ruth Pt 4 | Valor and Might Welcome to episode 4 of our series on Ruth. In this next installment we discuss what it means for Ruth and Boaz to have these specific names - such as mighty and valorous. What does it mean for us to hold power and wield it with care for others? __ Each week, not only will we have an episode for you to listen …
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Ep. 151: Heaven is the True Reality
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Our reality is merely a subsection of a much greater whole? How does the Cosmos point to a personal God? What does community sin and favor look like in the scripture? Time Markers for the Podcast: 6 Minutes 29 Seconds: The malleability of our Reality 16 Minutes 13 Seconds: Cosmological evidence for a Creator. 25 Minutes 35 Seconds: Community Sin an…
Season 4 | Ruth Pt 3 | Returning to Israel Welcome to Episode 3 of our series on Ruth. In this episode we talk about Naomi and Ruth returning to Israel. __ Each week, not only will we have an episode for you to listen to; but for those who support us on Patreon, we have a discussion guide that allows you to join the conversation. __ This podcast is…
Season 4 | Ruth Pt 2 | Chesed Welcome to Episode 2 of our series on Ruth. In this episode we talk extensively about the special relationship between Naomi and her daughters-in-law - Ruth and Orpah. Part of that discussion involves the Hebrew word 'Chesed', which is often translated as 'kindness'. But it's so much more than that. __ Each week, not o…
Season 4 | Ruth Pt 1 | Into Moab Welcome back to Searching the Sacred. This season we won't be bouncing from passage to passage, but methodically moving our way through the book of Ruth. Each week, not only will we have an episode for you to listen to; but for those who support us on Patreon, we have a discussion guide that allows you to join the c…
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Ep. 150: Faith that Moves Mountains
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Links to our stuff: https://linktr.ee/IDPodcast Today we get into the origin of the mind, the age of the Earth, and Michael and I catch up and discuss some incredible miracles in our lives. Time Markers for the Podcast: 4 Minutes 25 Seconds: Help us choose the next book club book. 9 Minutes 20 Seconds Apologetics Moment: The Age of the Earth. 46 mi…
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Episode 163: "An Interview with Dr. Bill Creasy"
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This week, we have something a little different! Debra Rufini interviews Dr. Bill Creasy for her radio show in England, the Debra Rufini Show.Debra Rufini is the author of The Artist's Page, an inspirational short story brought to life through expressive illustration. It's an ideal read for anyone on a spiritual journey, spiritually seeking, or spi…
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Episode 161, The Bible: the New Testament
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Dr. Creasy explores how the books in the New Testament came to be included in Scripture.For more, visit www.logosbiblestudy.comBy Logos Bible Study
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Episode 160, The Bible: the Old Testament
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Dr. Creasy explores how the books of the Old Testament became sacred texts, and how the Hebrew scriptures came to be! For more Bible study options, visit www.logosbiblestudy.comBy Logos Bible Study
Scripture Uncovered is back, and Dr. Creasy is answering your Big Questions in the Bible! Interested in reading and truly understanding the Bible? Visit www.logosbiblestudy.comBy Logos Bible Study
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Learning to Pray Pt. 3: A Flourishing Humanity | Matthew 6
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Season 3 | Learning to Pray Pt. 3: A Flourishing Humanity | Matthew 6 The conclusion to our series on prayer and Season 3! What is the significance of daily bread, forgiveness of debts, and not being tempted and delivered from evil? How do these go together and what do they teach us about what it means to be human? And stick around for a re-imagini…
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Learning to Pray Pt. 2: Welcome To The Household | Matthew 6
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Season 3 | Learning to Pray Pt. 2: Welcome To The Household | Matthew 6 We are rounding out season 3 with a special three-part conversation on prayer. In Matthew 6, Jesus is in the midst of the Sermon on the Mount and he talks about how and where and what to pray. Part 2 of our conversation focuses on the first half of the Lord's Prayer. What does …
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Ep: 148: A Closer look at the Flood
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Links to our stuff: https://linktr.ee/IDPodcast Today we dive into (pun intended) the flood to begin with.; while familiar territory is covered, we also discuss where the water may have gone after the fact. Second, I briefly get into some of my favorite summary books on the bible. After that there are two book club recordings, where we finish out o…
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Learning to Pray Pt 1: Hypocrites and Heathens | Matthew 6
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Season 3 | Learning to Pray Pt 1: Hypocrites and Heathens | Matthew 6 We are rounding out season 3 with a special three-part conversation on prayer. In Matthew 6, Jesus is in the midst of the Sermon on the Mount and he talks about how and where and what to pray. Part 1 of our conversation focuses on verses 5-8, which lead up to the Lord's Prayer. J…
Season 3 | Why A Test? | Genesis 22 Why does God test Abraham by asking him to sacrifice his son Isaac? This story is troubling on multiple levels...and has left many wondering what it could mean. We don't solve it, but we do enjoy asking some good questions. __ We have started a Patreon site for those who would like to financially support this pod…
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Wrestling with Salvation | Joshua 1
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Season 3 | Wrestling with Salvation | Joshua 1 What would it look like to reimagine Jesus by looking at two people who carried his name - Joshua and Isaiah? The courage and strength expected of Joshua might be different from the battle-ready context that we often have assumed. And what does it mean to call people towards salvation when they have go…
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Ep. 147: Calvin Robinson & The Kingdom of the Sky
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Today we discuss UAP's in a Christian worldview during our Q and A session, as well as one of the most incredible prophecies in the bible in the apologetics moment. Afterward, I have a conversation with soon-to-be ordained Church of England minister Calvin Robinson about conservative belief, and the importance of the church as an institution. Final…
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The Grandmothering of Jesus | John 21
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Season 3 | The Grandmothering of Jesus | John 21 In John 21, the disciples - led by Simon Peter - are going fishing. Why? They've just witnessed the death and resurrection of Jesus, he's appeared to them at least two different times, and they decide to go fishing. It's easy in these moments to judge the disciples behavior. Maybe we would like to th…
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Ep. 146: A Cross Examination of the Resurrection
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Today we discuss the resurrection of the Christ, the male traits of God, and the problem of evil in the world. Time Markers for the Podcast: -3 Minutes 32 Seconds: Question and Answer Session: Is God a Male? -9 Minutes 51 Seconds: Apologetics Moment: Why does evil exist? -16 Minutes 47 Seconds: Both book clubs covering all of Chapter three of Lee S…
Season 3 | Running For Your Soul | 1 Kings 19 Welcome to Season 3 of Searching the Sacred. To get this season started, we have a special guest joining us...Sarah Nichols, a teacher with 40 Orchards. In this episode we explore 2 Kings 19 and the story of Elijah, who is running away from Ahab and Jezebel. What is our relationship with power? How far …
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Ep. 145: The Case for the Real Jesus & Ancient Greek Study
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Today we discuss the books the heretical gospels, and why they have been omitted from the bible, as well as potential minor errors in the New Testament. Time Markers for the Podcast: - 5 Minutes 47 Seconds: Q & A plus Ancient Greek Study -14 Minutes 15 Seconds: Apologetics Moment -21 minutes 50 seconds: Book Club : Discussion of Chapter 1 of Lee St…
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Jesus Playing Jazz: The significance of the Passover in framing the Eucharist | Mark 14
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Bonus | Jesus Playing Jazz: The significance of the Passover in framing the Eucharist | Mark 14 Did you know that the Bible actually has the instruction to 'kill the passover'? Not the 'passover lamb', but just the 'passover'. And this phrase is in the text multiple times...even in the New Testament. What could this possibly mean? And what could th…
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Ep. 144: The End of the Age, & Final Reasonable Faith Review
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Today we discuss the origin of consciousness, the end of the age, and give a final review for William Lane Craig's Reasonable Faith. Time Markers for the Podcast: -Opening: The next book club book...and how to join us. -11 minutes: Q and A on the origin of Consciousness -15 minutes 32 seconds: Apologetics Moment: The End of the Age -21 Minutes 24 s…
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Ep. 143: The Easter Episode & Ancient Greek Study
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It is a little early for Easter, but considering the amount of flying between continents I'll be doing for the foreseeable, it seemed just the right time to dive into my favorite holiday. Time Markers for the Podcast: -5 minutes 8 seconds: The Teleological Case for a Creator -19 minutes 23 seconds: Foreshadowing of the Christ's resurrection in the …
As I explore the Cambridge University campus today, I leave you this podcast after a very long journey from Asia. 9 minutes 21 seconds: Does God control everything? 18 minutes 29 seconds: Both book club recordings discussing chapter 7 of Reasonable Faith by William Lane Craig 2 hours 7 minutes 53 seconds: Sermon Support the show…
Season 2 | Let’s All Be Weirdos | Genesis 14 Pop Quiz... Where is the first use of the title priest, the first use of the word shalom, and the first place where bread and wine are offered together? If you guessed Genesis 14 and the story of Melchizedek...then you've been studying with 40 Orchards! In Hebrews 5, the Christ is named as being in the l…
Season 2 | Welcome to Midian | Exodus 2 How does Moses become MOSES? In Exodus chapter 2, we see Moses - son of Israelite slaves, raised in Pharaoh's palace - walk out the gate and see the burden of slavery on his people. And he reacts. This moment starts a chain reaction that launches Moses into the wilderness, to the land of Midian. And it's in M…
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Ep. 141: Finding truth in Spiritual Sight
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In the Question and Answer session for today, we discuss 43 proofs of the crucifixion of Christ in history, Michael and I get into the deeper spiritual meaning of Revelation and the gospels (as best we can), and finally, the book club talks about chapter 6 of William Lane Craig's Reasonable Faith. Time markers for the podcast: -1 minute 52 seconds:…
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When The Donkey Starts To Talk | Numbers 22
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Season 2 | When The Donkey Starts To Talk | Numbers 22 Some stories are just so odd that it's just easier to ignore them and move on...why try to make sense of something or try to understand a spiritual truth about something that can't possibly be real?! In Numbers 22, the people of Israel are on the verge of entering the Promised Land after 40 yea…
