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Perseverance in Perspective: Inaugurated Eschatology Equals Inaugurated Judgment
Read more: Perseverance in Perspective: Inaugurated Eschatology Equals Inaugurated JudgmentPhoto Credit: “I will persevere through the face of disappointment and hope you realize that life’s challenges make us stronger and more grateful humans. after we freak out.” by englishsnow is licensed under CC BY 2.0. I have recently come across an interesting article on the subject of sanctification; Rainwater, Jacob D., Holy Holy Holy: Paul’s Three-Fold Understanding…
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Our Favorite Christmas Movies (Podcast)
Read more: Our Favorite Christmas Movies (Podcast)In this episode, we talk about our favorite Christmas movies. We give some nods to Christmas classics as well as more than a few surprises. Listen and see if your favorites end up on each of our top five Christmas films lists! Team members on the episode from The Two Cities include: Rev. Dr. Nathaniel…
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Between Interpretation & Imagination with Dr. Leslie Baynes (Podcast)
Read more: Between Interpretation & Imagination with Dr. Leslie Baynes (Podcast)In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Leslie Baynes, associate professor in the Department of Cultures, Languages, and Religions at Missouri State University and the author of the book that we’re discussing in this episode, Between Interpretation and Imagination: C. S. Lewis and the Bible (published by Eerdmans). Over the course of our conversation, we…
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Joyful Judgment—Transferring into the Kingdom of God (A Play On a Few Greek Words)
Read more: Joyful Judgment—Transferring into the Kingdom of God (A Play On a Few Greek Words)Photo credit: “Tullow Church of the Most Holy Rosary South Transept Window Mysteries of Light and Pope John Paul II Detail Proclamation of the Kingdom of God 2013 09 06” by Andreas F. Borchert is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. We read in Col. 1:13 (ESV) that the entrance of believers into the Kingdom of God begins in…
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From Dropout to Doctorate with Dr. Terence Lester (Podcast)
Read more: From Dropout to Doctorate with Dr. Terence Lester (Podcast)In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Terence Lester, who is a minister, speaker, community activist, author, and founder of Love Beyond Walls, a not-for-profit organization focused on poverty awareness and community mobilization. He also serves as the director of public policy and social change and as a professor at Simmons College of Kentucky (HBCU)….
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Debriefing SBL 2025 (Podcast)
Read more: Debriefing SBL 2025 (Podcast)In this episode, we debrief our time in Boston at SBL 2025. We discuss some of our highlights from the conferences, including our favorite papers and panels, and we took the mics around the book stalls for some impromptu interviews with (in order of appearance): Dr. Eva Puschautz, Prof. James McGrath, Dr. Andy Judd, Dr….
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Medieval Virtues and Vices with Dr. Grace Hamman (Podcast)
Read more: Medieval Virtues and Vices with Dr. Grace Hamman (Podcast)In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Grace Hamman, who is an independent scholar of late medieval poetry and contemplative writing, and is the author of Jesus through Medieval Eyes as well as the book that we’re discussing in this episode, Ask of Old Paths: Medieval Virtues and Vices for a Whole and Holy Life (published…
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Political Polarization with Tim Dixon (Podcast)
Read more: Political Polarization with Tim Dixon (Podcast)In this episode, we’re joined by Tim Dixon, who is the co-founder of More in Common, an organization that works to build stronger and more inclusive democratic societies that are resilient to the threats of populism and division. In our conversation, we discuss political polarization and perceptions of “the other side’s” willingness to perpetuate violence…
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Rereading Revelation with Professor Greg Carey (Podcast)
Read more: Rereading Revelation with Professor Greg Carey (Podcast)In this episode, we’re joined by Professor Greg Carey, who is Professor of New Testament at Lancaster Theology Seminary and Moravian Theological Seminary, and the author of the book that we’re discussing in this episode: Rereading Revelation: Theology, Ethics, and Resistance (published by Eerdmans). In our conversation we talk about the meaning of Revelation in…
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The Fourth Synoptic Gospel with Professor Mark Goodacre (Podcast)
Read more: The Fourth Synoptic Gospel with Professor Mark Goodacre (Podcast)In this episode, we’re joined by Professor Mark Goodacre, who is Professor in the Department of Religious Studies at Duke University and the author of The Fourth Synoptic Gospel: John’s Knowledge of Matthew, Mark, and Luke (published by Eerdmans). In our conversation we discuss Prof. Goodacre’s thesis that John knew and used each of the…