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Episodes

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Launch Episode

 

"Not Just Another Bible Study": A Radical New Way to Engage Scripture

You Thought You Knew Jesus––Series

Series Episodes

  1. “Why Jesus?”: The Danger and Exhilaration of Studying the Real Jesus in Real History

  2. “The Cleansing of the Temple”: A Fresh Look at Jesus’ Personal Theology (John 2)

  3. “At the Pharisee’s House”: Jesus’ Invitation to his New Society - Part A (Luke 14)

  4. “At the Pharisee’s House”: Jesus’ Invitation to his New Society - Part B (Luke 14)

  5. “The Widow’s Mite”: Jesus & the Economics of His New Empire - Part A (Mark 12, Luke 21)

  6. The Widow’s Mite”: Jesus & the Economics of His New Empire - Part B (Mark 12, Luke 21)

  7. SHORT STUDY "Your Kingdom Come": The Empire of God in Real Time (Matthew 6:10)

  8. ​"Three Days in the Grave”: Jesus’ Defeat of Death, Sin, and Chaos (John 11, Matthew 27, Romans 5–6, 1 Corinthians 15, 2 Corinthians 5)

  9. “The Sermon on the Mount”: The Declaration of a New Imperial Constitution - Part A (Matthew 5–7, Luke 6)

  10. “The Sermon on the Mount”: The Constitution of the Kingdom - Part B (Matthew 5–7, Luke 6)

  11. SHORT STUDY - "The God Who Eats With Everyone": The Cosmic Significance of Mealtime in the Kingdom of God

  12. “Leveling the Ground for All”: Jesus' Imperial Constitution - Part C (Luke 6:20-26)

  13. “Jesus Loves the Little Children”: Jesus, Children & the Angelic World (Matthew 18)

  14. “The Calming of the Storm”: Jesus’ Defeat of the Forces of Chaos - Part A (Matthew 8, Mark 4, Luke 8)

  15. “Walking on the Water”: Jesus’ Defeat of the Forces of Chaos - Part B (Matthew 14, Mark 6, John 6)

  16. “Jesus, Shame Culture, and Holiness in Reverse”: That Time Jesus Healed a Woman with His Tassels (Mark 5, Matthew 9, Luke 8)

  17. “Only Begotten Son”: Jesus as the Son of (among the) God(s) (John 3)

  18. “The Great Commission”: Jesus’ Call to Become Disciplers, not Evangelists (Matthew 28)

I, Monster: What the Bible Actually Says About Sin, Death, and Human Nature––Series

Series Episodes

  1. “I, Monster”: Reframing Sin and Death as Living Forces in the Bible

  2. “The Monster Within”: Paul’s Vision of Sin in Romans 7

  3. “The Sinful Self”: How Sin Shapes and Corrupts Human Nature

  4. “Sin as a Slave Master”: The Power of Sin in Paul’s Letters

  5. “The God of Death”: Ancient Near Eastern Views of Death as a Personified Deity

  6. “The Grave as a Realm”: Death as a State, a Place, and a Power in the Bible

  7. “The Defeat of Death”: Christ’s Victory Over Death in His Crucifixion and Resurrection

  8. “Sin, Death, and the Law”: Paul’s Complex Relationship Between Law, Sin, and Death

  9. “New Type of Creature”: Liberation from Sin and Death and Human Transformation in Christ—But in What Sense?

  10. “Living Free”: Practical Implications of Being Freed from Sin and Death

Lived Apologetics: Jesus' Model for "Defending Our Faith"––Series

Series Episodes

  1. “What Is Lived Apologetics?”: A Faithful Presence Over Combativeness

  2. “Grace Before Judgment”: Jesus’ Interactions with and Invitation to Outsiders

  3. “Righteous Anger—When Jesus Gets Angry”: When Jesus Confronts Oppression and When He Calls Us to Be Angry

  4. “When Jesus Rebukes His Disciples”: How Jesus Corrected His Followers when They Failed to Reflect His Messianic Agenda

  5. “Gentle Authority: Jesus’ Posture with Seekers”: How Jesus Responded to Genuine Questions and Doubts with Patience and Understanding

  6. “Becoming the Message”: How to Embody “Lived Apologetics” Like Jesus Everyday

"Christian Words": Terms We Use But Really Need to Rethink––Series

Series Episodes

  1. “Lord”: What does it really mean to call God and Jesus “Lord?”

  2. “Salvation”: What did “salvation” mean in the first century, and what does this mean for us today?

  3. “Bible-believing”: What does it mean to be “Bible-believing,” and is this term used to gatekeep certain interpretations?

  4. “Church”: Does “church” refer to a building, a community, or something more?

  5. “Faith”: More than belief—what did “faith” signify in ancient texts?

  6. “Sin”: Is it about moral failure, or something deeper, something more insidious?

  7. “Love”: Is this a feeling, a bro-thing, a charitable commitment, or something else?

  8. “Neighbor”: Who is my “neighbor,” and how am I supposed to treat them?

  9. “Repentance”: Does “repent” mean guilt, regret, shame or something more transformative?

  10. “Kingdom of God”: Is it a physical realm, a future hope or a present reality?

  11. “Gospel”: Does “good news” mean only Jesus’ death and resurrection, or something bigger?

  12. “Grace”: Is it unmerited favor, or does it have deeper relational significance?

  13. “Life”: How does the Bible actually define, describe and talk about “life?”

  14. “Righteousness”: Is it about moral perfection, legal standing, or relational faithfulness?

  15. “Judgment”: Does “judgment” mean condemnation, or does it also carry restoration?

  16. “Justification”: How did Paul understand this term, and how does it differ from modern theology?

  17. “Peace”: Is peace just the absence of conflict, or does it imply wholeness and flourishing?

  18. “Disciple”: What did it mean to be a disciple in the time of Jesus versus today?

  19. “Blessed”: What does it mean to be “blessed” in the Beatitudes? Is it about happiness or something deeper?

  20. “Holy”: Is holiness about moral purity, being set apart, or something more relational?

  21. “Fear of the Lord”: Is this terror, respect, awe, or a combination?

  22. “Born Again”: Is being “born again” a one-time event or an ongoing transformation?

  23. “Saved”: What does it mean to be “saved,” and how has this concept evolved over time?

  24. “End Times”: Is the Bible really focused on predicting the end of the world, or something else?

  25. “Spirit-filled”: What does it mean to be filled with the Spirit in a biblical sense?

  26. “Satan”: Is Satan the ultimate adversary of God, or is he more like an accuser or tester in the biblical framework?

Your Body is a Temple: Sharing a Space with the Risen Christ and the Holy Spirit––Series

Series Episodes

  1. “You Are God’s Temple”: Rethinking the Biblical Reality that God Actually Dwells Inside Your Physical Body

  2. “Temples—Where Heaven Meets Earth”: Exploring the Role of Temples in the Biblical World

  3. “Christ as the New Spacetime”: How Jesus Redefines Sacred Space and Invites Us Into His Eternal, Lifegiving Body

  4. “The Spirit as a Wormhole, the Christian Self as God’s Dwelling”: How the Spirit Links You to Christ and Transforms Your Body into a Living Temple

  5. “From Glory to Glory”: Beholding God in His Heavenly Throne Room and Becoming Radically Glorious Like Him

  6. “Heavenly Space, Heavenly Community: Part 1”: What It Means to Belong to a Heavenly Community

  7. “Heavenly Space, Heavenly Community: Part 2”: Living Out a Heavenly Identity on Earth

  8. “Sacred Gatherings: The Church as God’s Temple”: How Worship Becomes an Encounter with the Divine

  9. “Holiness and the Temple”: Moral Purity as a Reflection of God’s Presence

  10. “Union with Christ”: Participating in His Death, Resurrection and Life, Now and Forever

  11. “Living as God’s Temple”: Embodying God’s Presence and Mission in the World

Round Table with Tomorrow's Leaders––Series

Series Episodes

  1. “Real Questions, Honest Conversations”: Why Wrestling with Scripture Matters

  2. “Does the Bible Still Matter?”: Scripture’s Relevance in a Modern World

  3. “Why Does God Allow Suffering?”: Faith in the Face of Pain

  4. “The Bible and Science”: Conflict or Conversation?

  5. “What Do We Do with Problematic Passages?”: Wrestling with the Tough Texts

  6. “Faith and Doubt”: Is It Okay to Question the Bible?

  7. “Who Gets to Interpret the Bible?”: Cultural, Denominational, and Personal Biases

  8. “What Does It Mean to Trust the Bible?”: Faith Beyond Blind Belief

  9. “Scripture and Justice”: What the Bible Really Says About Justice and Equality

  10. “Listening to Other Voices”: Learning from Diverse Perspectives on Faith and Scripture

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