Dr. A.J. Swoboda and Dr. Nijay Gupta are co-hosts of Slow Theology: Simple Faith for Chaotic Times. We talk Bible, theology, and anything and everything else under the sun that gives our lives meaning.
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We have conversations about the culture we create and the impact we can make. With different guests each episode, we have in-depth interviews with leaders into what it looks like to live in the Kingdom of God, embody Jesus and impact the culture around us. We long to see the body of Christ look like Jesus.
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Space for Life is a podcast with honest conversations designed to help cultivate the space we need for a more fulfilling and abundant life. Despite our culture’s wiring for excess and overload, our souls desperately need the very opposite. Space for Life seeks to help you take small steps into a spacious life .
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With faith, hope and clarity, Bill Arnold welcomes Bible scholars, teachers, and Christian leaders to help us grow deeper in our faith.
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Welcome to Not Many of You Should Become Teachers. We exist to engage ideas and practices around K-12 Faith and Learning through discourse and professional development.
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These are strange times for College Life Christian Fellowship. We are apart. In many ways it might feel like you're walking through the valley of the shadow of death (or anxiety, or frustration, or fill in the blank). Psalm 23 tells us that in those seasons, God's own rod and staff comfort and lead us. We hope to have conversations on this podcast that could be occasions of God leading you through this time. We hope you learn, think, wonder and laugh. This is: Your Pod and Your Staff.
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Ep. 297 A.J. Swoboda - A Teachable Spirit
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49:44A.J. Swoboda is back on the podcast for the third time. This time we are sitting down to talk about A Teachable Spirit. He hit on something that I think is sorely missing in this world today: being teachable. In a world often drawn sharply into polarized camps, where dialogue seems overshadowed by ideological extremes, cultivating a teachable spiri…
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Having a willingness to learn – A.J. Swoboda
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50:18Being a know-it-all isn't a fruit of the Spirit. So how do we develop the discipline of teachability? Professor and author A.J. Swoboda joins the show to share from his new book "A Teachable Spirit: The Virtue of Learning from Strangers, Enemies, and Absolutely Anyone". Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here…
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Cultivating a Teachable Spirit with AJ Swoboda
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43:00In this episode of Space for Life, Tommy meets with AJ Swoboda, author of over 10 books, including his upcoming release 'A Teachable Spirit.' The discussion delves into the themes of humility and teachability that run through Swoboda's work. The episode explores Swoboda's background as an associate professor of Bible and Theology and discusses the …
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Things we are missing in Scripture – Gary Manning Jr.
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50:38We think we know the Bible in the correct context, and then we hear something that makes us question a belief we've had our whole lives. Professor Gary Manning Jr. joins the show to provide some new insights into Scripture including the book of John, specifically spending time in John 10:10, as well as discussing the life of Saul and the life of Pa…
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Reflecting on our memories, especially from a young age, is important for growth, whether they are good or bad. Dr. Marcus Bachmann joins the show to discuss how we experiance healing from hurt, what our childhood memories could be saying about us, and the importance to not minimize our feelings from the past. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible…
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Ep. 302 Arianna Molloy - How We Can Find and Maintain a Healthy Calling
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57:53Today we're talking about something that impacts all of us - our calling and how we can pursue meaningful work without burning out. I'm sitting down with Arianna Molloy, author of "Healthy Calling," to unpack what it really means to live out our purpose without getting crushed by pressure and expectations. We'll explore some critical questions: Wha…
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What it means to be a Christian – Glenn Packiam
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50:22The Church today has lost its way. We've pursued the wrong priorities, put our hope in personalities, and elevated popularity over spiritual maturity. How can we be more truthful and transparent with each other? Pastor and Author Glenn Packiam joins the show to share from his new book “What’s a Christian, Anyway?: Finding Our Way in an Age of Confu…
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At least two Jews and a Gentile – The misrepresentation of Jesus
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50:18Our hour of "at least two Jews and a Gentile" is back, where one Gentile and at least two Messianic Jews give their perspective about Jewish traditions and faith. Bill is joined by Trevor Rubenstein, Pastor Aaron Braaten, and Thom Berkowitz, who explain why the Jews don't accept Jesus, the best way to bring them to faith in Christ, the rise of anti…
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Ep. 301 Eric Clayton - Finding Peace Here and Now
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57:56We are living in a world that seems to be unraveling at the seams - where chaos, polarization, and anxiety have become our default settings - we need a different way of being. Today, I'm sitting down with Eric Clayton, who's been wrestling with the question: What if peace isn't just the absence of conflict, but a transformative way of living? Eric'…
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Guy Talk: Ask your Bible questions, continued
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50:55Our unofficial panel of menfolk are back. Jeff Verdoorn, Pastor Tom Parrish and Dr. Greg Bourgond join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. They explain that sin loves the darkness, how to find true contentment, discuss if there is a revival happening in our country, and much more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possibl…
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Our unofficial panel of menfolk are back. Jeff Verdoorn, Pastor Tom Parrish and Dr. Greg Bourgond join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. They start by discussing if there are different levels to heaven, explain that anyone who is in Christ is an overcomer, share if we can lose our salvation, and much more. Faith Rad…
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ST74: A Teachable Spirit (Nijay Interviews AJ about his *new book*)
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32:39AJ and Nijay talk about AJ's brand new book: A TEACHABLE SPIRIT: The Virtue of Learning from Strangers, Enemies, and Absolutely Anyone (Zondervan Reflective, 2025). Support the showBy A.J. Swoboda & Nijay K.Gupta
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Humility: The Unseen Power In Life And Golf With Joel Suggs
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56:50In this episode of 'Space for Life,' host Tommy and guest Joel Suggs, a recurrent co-host, discuss the profound topic of humility and its crucial role in everyday life and on the golf course. They explore how golf serves as a mirror to life, revealing key aspects of personal character and humility. Through personal anecdotes and philosophical insig…
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Ignoring the lies and turning to God's truth – Jeff Schreve | Viewing Biblical history firsthand, part 1 – Anna Rask
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50:22The enemy wants us to doubt God's goodness. Pastor Jeff Schreve joins to discuss his new book "The Devil's Newsroom: Muting Satan's Fake News & Tuning in to God's Truth". Professor Anna Rask Emison then joins the show to discuss her recent trip with students to Greece and Turkey as they studied the Biblical history of the land. Faith Radio podcasts…
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What is our motivation for worshiping God? Pastor Walter Hill joins Bill to discuss the difference between praising the Lord publically and privately, as well as the dangers of being motivated by anything our than our love for Christ. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now
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Keeping our eyes on Christ – Ken Harrison
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50:18Courage is being terrified but still doing the right thing. Author Ken Harrison joins Bill to discuss this, the difference between the voice of God and Satan, the importance of having conversations outside our comfort zone, and more, sharing once again from his book "A Daring Faith in a Cowardly World: Live a Life Without Waste, Regret, or Anything…
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We can do all things through Christ who gives us strength right? But is that statement more than just a good thing to post on social media? Our segment of one hour one verse is back as Pastor Dave Ryerson joins to put Philippians 4:13 in the correct context and share how it's one of the most spiritually enriching texts for our spiritual and mental …
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Ep. 300 Manny Arango - Crushing the Chaos of Our Lives
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55:01Chaos isn't just a word, it's the underlying current of our human experience. Today, we're diving deep with Manny Arango into the biblical roots of disorder, exploring how chaos existed before sin and how God's design always intended for humans to bring order to the wild. We'll unpack the six-step cycle of chaos in scripture, examine why peace isn'…
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Trinitarian focused worship – Ken Samples
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50:39Do we sometimes fail as Christians to place Jesus in the proper context when it comes to the trinity? Philosopher Ken Samples joins the show to discuss why The Book of Common Prayer can be a great resource for our personal devotions. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here…
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When your plans don’t match God’s – Brent McDougal
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50:15The story of Jonah serves as a great reminder that when we try and do things our way instead of listening to God, it ends poorly. Pastor Brent McDougal joins Bill to discuss the lessons learned in Jonah 1-2, how to trust in God, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here…
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Ep. 299 David Sunde - Homegrown Disciples: Faith Formation in the Family
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57:05What if discipleship isn’t something we outsource, but something we embody, right where we are? In this episode, I sit down with David Sunde for a grounded and hopeful conversation about raising homegrown disciples. We talk about parenting, presence, and the slow, incarnational work of forming our families in the way of Jesus. David invites us to m…
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Lessons from the life of Joseph – Bob Moeller
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50:22Life is filled with highs and lows from the moment we are born. The best example of this in the Bible may be through the story of Joseph in Genesis 37-50. Dr. Bob Moeller from For Keeps Ministries joins live in studio to discuss the life of Joseph and God's plan for our lives. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click …
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Striving to have the best relationships possible – Todd Mulliken
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50:18There are many common problems within relationships, but thankfully, there are ways we can work towards overcoming them. Dr. Todd Mulliken discusses the difference between serving vs score keeping, the dangers of building a case against someone, how to accept the differences in people, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your suppor…
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ST73: "Can You Lose the Holy Spirit?" (The Holy Spirit Series)
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29:39AJ and Nijay continue their Holy Spirit series with a frequently asked question from students and church folks: "Can you lose the Holy Spirit"? Support the showBy A.J. Swoboda & Nijay K.Gupta
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Ep. 298 Andrew Arndt Returns - How the Story of Jesus Changes the Way We See Everything
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53:33Andrew Arndt is back on the podcast today. He’s a pastor and author who's challenging how we typically understand the gospel. His new book, "A Strange and Gracious Light," explores what it means to see Jesus as a living presence that intersects with our real, complicated lives. We'll discuss how the gospel isn't just about personal salvation or aft…
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Guy Talk: Ask your Bible questions, continued
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50:07Our unofficial panel of menfolk are back. Jeff Verdoorn, Pastor Tom Parrish and Dr. Greg Bourgond join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. They share the best place to start if you're reading the Bible for the first time, discuss if the Garden of Eden is still somewhere on earth, if you can accept Jesus on your death …
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Our unofficial panel of menfolk are back. Jeff Verdoorn, Pastor Tom Parrish and Dr. Greg Bourgond join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. They start by discussing the trust we can have in God, study 1 Corinthians 3:10-15, explain the importance of reading the Bible in the correct context, what true worship is meant t…
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Understanding And Embracing The Sacred With Gary Thomas
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53:11Despite the many distractions of the earthy world, humans are forever intertwined with God. Therefore, we must learn how to live a sacred life, let go of our desires, and be one with the Lord. Tommy Thompson sits down with bestselling author Gary Thomas who wrote over 20 books centered on bringing people closer to God and others. With most of his w…
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What being a Christian means – Glenn Packiam
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50:22The Church today has lost its way. We've pursued the wrong priorities, put our hope in personalities, and elevated popularity over spiritual maturity. How can we be more truthful and transparent with each other? Pastor and Author Glenn Packiam joins the show to share from his new book “What’s a Christian, Anyway?: Finding Our Way in an Age of Confu…
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Everyone has a calling that God has given them, and it's our responsibility to live a life worthy to that calling. Pastor Jarrett Stephens joins Bill to discuss Ephesians 4:1-16, how we mature as followers of Christ, and much more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here…
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Christ in prophecy, part 1 – Jeff Verdoorn
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50:18There are roughly 87 unique prophecies in the Old Testament to the coming of the Messiah. And every single one of them is fulfilled in the New Testament. Bill is joined by Bible teacher Jeff Verdoorn who starts this new study by explaining how all of scripture points to Jesus, what prophecy is, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by yo…
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