Best Assassin S Creed Podcasts (2025)

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Jesus and His Promised Second Coming with Dr. Tucker S. Ferda 43:53

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In this episode, Scot McKnight and Cody Matchett talk with Dr. Tucker S. Ferda about his recent monograph, Jesus and His Promised Second Coming: Jewish Eschatology and Christian Origins. Tucker S. Ferda is associate professor of New Testament at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. His research interests include the Gospels, the historical Jesus, the h…

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425: Elden Ring Nightreign, Monster Train 2 and Peak 1:35:06

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We have a returning guest on the podcast! Welcome back Joe Lambert from the Nerd Sloth Creative. He's here to talk about all the games we've been playing. Make sure and check out his podcast Indie Game Arcade, releasing weekly! We have an incredibly focused podcast today featuring 4 games. We start with Elden Ring Nightreign, the side project from …

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424: Nintendo Switch 2, Mindseye and Summer Games Fest 2:19:13

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The Switch 2 is finally here! We've had it a little over week and talk about our first impressions of the hardware, the game library and what's coming. We also review Mario Kart World which is the premiere launch title for the Nintendo Switch 2. Jason reviews Mindseye, the new game from the larger experience Everywhere, but unfortunately the game d…

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A Disabled Apostle: Impairment and Disability in the Letters of Paul With Dr. Isaac Soon 40:40

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In this episode, Scot McKnight and Cody Matchett talk with Dr. Isaac Soon about his recent monograph, A Disabled Apostle. Isaac Soon is Assistant Professor of Early Christianity in the Department of Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies. He is the author of A Disabled Apostle: Impairment and Disability in the Letters of Paul (Oxford Univer…

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423: Revenge of the Savage Planet, Dreamhack and Dallas Fan Expo 2:07:58

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We have a surprise review this week for a game called Revenge of the Savage Planet. This game was not on our radar, but we're glad we got it and played it. It's a third-person collect-a-thon where you fight bugs and other creatures, capture them and collect eggs, spool and more to level up your character. It's on Xbox Game Pass and can be easily pl…

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Disgraced: How Sex Scandals Transformed American Protestantism With Dr. Suzanna Krivulskaya 43:36

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In this episode, Scot McKnight and Cody Matchett talk with Dr. Suzanna Krivulskaya about her recent monograph, Disgraced. Suzanna Krivulskaya (pronounced Soo-ZAH-nah Kree-VOOL-ska-ya) is Associate Professor of History at California State University San Marcos. Originally from Minsk, Belarus, she earned her Bachelor’s degree at LCC International Uni…

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422: Doom the Dark Ages, Elder Scrolls Oblivion and Wildgate 2:03:20

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Doom the Dark Ages is here from iD Software. It's a prequel to Doom 2016 and is much more grounded than the previous entries but just as intense. The visceral action in this game and the technical gameplay is unlike anything else out there. The chain shield, the shotgun, the skullcrusher and more make for an epic game with a gorgeous world. Elder S…

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Proclaiming the Parables: Preaching and Teaching the Kingdom of God with Dr. Thomas G. Long 44:47

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In this episode, Scot McKnight and Cody Matchett talk with Dr. Thomas G. Long about his recent book, Proclaiming the Parables. Thomas G. Long is the Bandy Professor of Preaching Emeritus at Candler School of Theology at Emory University. A Presbyterian minister, Dr. Long has served churches in Georgia and New Jersey. He has taught preaching for ove…

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421 Clair Obscur Expedition 33, Split Fiction and Arc Raiders 2:17:44

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This week we try a new AA game from former Ubisoft developers called Clair Obscur Expedition 33. It's inspired by Belle Époque France and JRPG's. This is the best game we've played this year. From the art style, to the music to the complex turn-based combat, this game has it all to make for a great game. The storytelling is incredible and the world…

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Jesus For Everyone With Dr. Amy Jill Levine 43:15

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In this episode, Scot McKnight and Cody Matchett talk with Dr. Amy Jill Levine. Amy Jill Levine (“AJ”) is Rabbi Stanley M. Kessler Distinguished Professor of New Testament and Jewish Studies at Hartford International University for Religion and Peace and University Professor of New Testament and Jewish Studies Emerita and Mary Jane Werthan Professo…

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420: Schedule 1, Blue Prince and Marathon's Gameplay Reveal 2:08:04

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This episode gets a little off the rails. We talk about drug dealing in the game Schedule 1. It couldn't be more perfect that it falls on Episode 420. Schedule 1 comes from Tyler's Video Game Studio and it's a simulator game where you start as a low-level drug dealer and work your way up in the criminal empire to operate your own distribution syste…

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Revelation: A Love Story With Dr. Rob Dalrymple 44:54

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In this episode, Scot McKnight and Cody Matchett talk with Dr. Rob Dalrymple about his recent commentary, Revelation: A Love Story. Rob Dalrymple has been a professor, dean, and lead pastor for over 35 years at the college, seminary, and the local church. He currently serves as the Executive Director of Determinetruth ministries, whose vision is to…

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419: Assassin's Creed Shadows, Fragpunk and Nintendo Switch 2 2:54:18

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Assassin's Creed Shadows is here! We really enjoyed Valhalla but it was an incredibly long game that had way too much content. The team behind Shadows recognized this and toned it down and brought us a feudal Japan story that is much more focused with an open world that's vast, but managable. The comparisons to Ghost of Tsushima can't be ignored, b…

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Beyond The Salvation Wars With Dr. Matthew Bates 48:49

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In this episode, Scot McKnight and Cody Matchett talk with Dr. Matthew Bates about his recent book, Beyond The Salvation Wars. Matthew W. Bates (PhD, Notre Dame) is Professor of New Testament at Northern Seminary with expertise on the gospel and salvation. His book Why the Gospel? (Eerdmans, 2024) won the Christianity Today award in popular theolog…

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418: R.E.P.O., Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii and Joseph Neville Interview 2:29:15

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You've played Lethal Company. You've played Content Warning. But you haven't yet played a game like R.E.P.O. This game is from a Swedish developer called Semiwork. It's an online, co-op horror game that supports up to 6 players. Find and retrieve objects to satisfy your creator. Use your physics hand to pick up things in the world and deliver them …

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417: SXSW 2025, Monster Hunter Wilds and Interview with Chandler Cooper 2:42:50

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In this episode, we record from Austin, TX because we're here for SXSW 2025! We talk about all the fun experiences from the brand activations, to the great panels to the fun parties. The biggest reveal being Death Stranding 2 revealing the release date alongside a world tour concert. We also got to see a great talk from Geoff Keighley and much more…

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416: Avowed, Citizen Sleeper 2 and Underward 2:10:16

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We have a few reviews this week, a reaction to some recent news and a look at the upcoming PlayStation games straight out of the State of Play. We review Avowed, the new game from Obsidian, the makers of Pillars of Eternity and The Outer Worlds. Some of us don't like it and some of us do so find out which one you agree with based on our discussion.…

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415: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Dicefolk and Battlefield 6 2:01:23

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Brett reviews Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. This game has been a struggle as one part of it feels amazing and another part feels like it missed the mark. The game is beautiful, has some great cutscenes, interesting puzzles and worlds to explore but the combat leaves something to be desired. Is it worth buying into it or holding off for someth…

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414: Path of Exile 2, Thank Goodness You're Here and Nintendo Switch 2 2:19:23

6M ago2:19:23

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Path of Exile 2 is a Diablo-like ARPG out now in early access. It has a price tag and we talk about whether or not this game is fun to play and if it's worth paying the price tag for early access or if you should wait until it's in full release where it switches to free to play. Brett reviews the "slapformer" Thank Goodness You're Here. It's a litt…

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Bonhoeffer the Assassin? with Dr. Mark Theissen Nation 48:07

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In this episode, Scot McKnight and Cody Matchett talk about Dietrich Bonhoeffer with Dr. Mark Theissen Nation. Mark grew up in a non-Christian home, the son of a World War II veteran. At age seventeen he became a Christian in a General Baptist church; within a year he became a conscientious objector during the Vietnam War. Since then, he has had ma…

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413: Game of the Year 2024, 2025 Most Anticipated Games and Marvel Rivals 2:26:23

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Our Game of the Year Awards are here! The Inner Gamer's official 2024 GOTY awards have arrived. We all share our 10 top list and at the end you get to hear our official list aggregated from all our picks. There are some fun surprises in here you won't want to miss! We also take a look at the future and talk about our most anticipated games of 2025.…

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Reimagining the First Christmas with Scot McKnight and Cody Matchett 43:48

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In this episode Scot McKnight and Cody Matchett reimagine the original Christmas story by talking about the stories of Mary and Joseph. Ethereal Vistas by Denis BrodovskyiBy Kingdom Roots

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412: The Game Awards 2024 Reactions, Marvel Rivals and Secret Level 2:38:54

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The Game Awards 2024 have concluded and they were quite the showcase this year. For the 10th anniversary, Geoff Keighley pulled out all the stops with some amazing reveals such as Naughty Dog's next game, the return of Okami, The Witcher 4 announcement and much more. We review NetEase's new game Marvel Rivals. This is pretty much an Overwatch clone…

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411: Pokemon TCG Pocket, Dragon Age The Veilguard and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 2:32:32

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NOTE: We had some audio issues in this recording where everything sounded like an AM radio. We decided to try some new AI tech and this is the output. It cleaned up the AM radio sound quite a bit but you may notice us sounding a little...foreign or merging words together, that's the AI making assumptions :-D Fun experiment for sure, enjoy the show!…

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A Revolutionary Jesus: Violence and Peacemaking in the Kingdom of God with Dr. Jesse P. Nickel 53:49

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In this episode Scot McKnight and Cody Matchett talk with Dr. Jesse P. Nickel about his recent book, A Revolutionary Jesus: Violence and Peacemaking in the Kingdom of God. Jesse Nickel (PhD, University of St Andrews) is on the faculty of Columbia Bible College in Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada, where he teaches in the biblical studies program…

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410: Call of Duty Black Ops 6, The Lakehouse and Dragon Age: The Veilguard 2:03:09

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Call of Duty Black Ops 6 is here! We never thought we'd have a Call of Duty game on this podcast again, but Treyarch and the other teams behind this game outdid themselves. Call of Duty Black Ops 6 is the full package. The campaign is solid, the multiplayer is super addicting and the zombies mode is a blast. Best of all? This is all available on Xb…

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Strange Worship: Six Steps for Challenging Christian Nationalism With Dr. Drew J. Strait 48:49

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In this episode Scot McKnight and Cody Matchett talk with Dr. Drew J. Strait about his recent book, Strange Worship: Six Steps for Challenging Christian Nationalism. Drew J. Strait was baptized Catholic, raised United Methodist, discipled as an Evangelical through Young Life, Reformed through Whitworth College, and became a convinced Anabaptist aft…

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409: Legend of Zelda Echoes of Wisdom, Delta Force and Off the Grid 1:45:00

9M ago1:45:00

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Brett reviews The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. It's from the folks that brought us the remake of Link's Awakening. This game puts you in the shoes of Zelda creating "echoes" of enemies and objects in the world to rescue everyone from the rifts. We also talk about Jason's review of the PlayStation Portal. Does he agree with Austin? We take a l…

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Paul's Letter to the Romans with Dr. Beverly Roberts Gaventa 48:54

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In this episode Scot McKnight and Cody Matchett talk with Dr. Beverly Roberts Gaventa about her new commentary on Romans (WJK). Beverly Roberts Gaventa is Helen H.P. Manson Professor of New Testament Literature and Exegesis Emerita at Princeton Theological Seminary. Her publications include When in Romans: An Invitation to Linger with the Gospel ac…

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408: Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth, Witchfire and The Finals 2:00:26

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In this episode, Brett gives an early review of Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth. This game dropped back in January but we're just now getting to it. He's only 8 hours in so there is still 50 some more hours to enjoy but we share a lot of the early gameplay, talk about the story, experience the minigames and more. Austin gets his hands on the early a…

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Paul and Judaism at the End of History With Dr. Matthew Novenson 48:54

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In this episode Scot McKnight and Cody Matchett talk with Dr. Matthew Novenson about his new book, Paul and Judaism at the End of History. Matthew Novenson is the Helen H.P. Manson Professor of New Testament at Princeton Theological Seminary. He is also an honorary fellow at the University of Edinburgh, where previously he held the Chair of Biblica…

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407: Astro Bot, Age of Mythology and Ghost of Yotei 2:24:30

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In this episode, we review Sony's answer to Mario with their cute Astro Bot game made by Team ASOBI. This game is brilliant in so many ways and we talk about the innovative gameplay mechanics, the gorgeous graphics and the fun surprises celebrating Playstation's history. We also review Age of Mythology Retold available on Xbox Game Pass. This game …

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Christmaker: A Life of John the Baptist With Dr. James F. McGrath 49:08

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In this episode Scot McKnight and Cody Matchett talk with Dr. James F. McGrath about his recent book Christmaker. James F. McGrath is Clarence L. Goodwin Chair in New Testament Language and Literature at Butler University. Ethereal Vistas by Denis BrodovskyiBy Kingdom Roots

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406: Warhammer 40k Space Marine 2, Star Wars Outlaws and PS5 Pro 2:20:01

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Concord was killed by Sony so we didn't do a follow up review. Sorry to those looking forward to it! Maybe it'll come back in the future? That being said, we have a great show for you. First, we review Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2. This game from Saber is a truly brutal, action packed thrill ride. It features a campaign, cooperative missions and f…

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Remarriage in Early Christianity With Dr. A. Andrew Das 49:00

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In this episode Scot McKnight and Cody Matchett talk with Dr. A. Andrew Das about his recent book, Remarriage in Early Christianity. A. Andrew Das is the Niebuhr Distinguished Chair and professor of religious studies at Elmhurst University. He is the author or editor of over ten books in biblical studies, including Scriptures, Texts, and Tracings i…

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405: The War Within, Black Myth Wukong and Splitgate 2 2:03:33

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We review the start to the World Saga called "World of Warcraft The War Within." Is it a huge step forward for the MMO? No. Is it fun to play? Sure is! We also share our first impressions of Black Myth Wukong. It's hard. But it looks amazing and apparently inspired Dragon-Ball Z! Brett gets into the alpha of Splitgate 2 and it's ready for primetime…

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Jesus and the Law of Moses With Dr. Paul Sloan 49:55

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In this episode Scot McKnight and Cody Matchett talk with Dr. Paul T. Sloan Paul Sloan earned his PhD in New Testament under Drs. Grant Macaskill and David Moffitt from the University of St Andrews in 2016. He currently serves as the Chair of Theology and is Associate Professor of Early Christianity at Houston Christian University. He lives in Hous…

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404: Borderlands the Movie, Against the Storm and Teardown 2:25:51

11M ago2:25:51

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We saw the Borderlands movie so you didn't have to. It's a mess. This review will feature spoilers but let's be honest, we're helping you. Brett also reviews Against the Storm, available on Xbox Game Pass. It's a dark fantasy citybuilder with roguelike elements and it's a ton of fun. He also reviews Teardown, a game where you literally tear things …

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Turning Points in American Church History How Pivotal Events Shaped a Nation and a Faith - Dr. Elesha J. Coffman 43:30

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In this episode Scot McKnight and Cody Matchett talk with Dr. Elesha J. Coffman about her recent book, Turning Points in American Church History. Dr. Elesha J. Coffman is professor of history at Baylor University. She is author of three books, most recently Turning Points in American Church History. She is also editor of Fides et Historia, the jour…

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403: Destiny 2 The Final Shape, World of Warcraft and Ready or Not 2:26:33

11M ago2:26:33

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We play the final chapter in the light and darkness saga of Destiny 2 called The Final Shape. The First Descendant brought us back into the world of Destiny. We also discuss where Bungie goes from here. What does the future look like for them? Will we see a Destiny 3? Will Marathon be good? What else are they working on? Austin revisits World of Wa…

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Reflections On The Gospel Of Matthew - The New Testament Everyday Bible Study Series 37:27

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In this episode Scot McKnight and Cody Matchett discuss the completion of Scot's entry on the Gospel of Matthew for the New Testament Everyday Bible Study Series. https://harperchristianresources.com/nte/ Ethereal Vistas by Denis BrodovskyiBy Kingdom Roots

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402: Once Human, Concord and The First Descendant vs. Destiny 2 1:53:55

12M ago1:53:55

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This week Brett reviews Once Human, an MMO survival game that is a mix of Control and Death Stranding for the story. It also gains influences from The Division, Palworld, New World and many other games to make for a surprisingly compelling and engaging experience. The progression is impressive, the building is expansive, the world is fun to explore…

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401: The First Descendant, FragPunk and Dragon Age Inquisition 2:20:24

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We have some fantastic conversations this week. First, we play Nexon's new looter shooter called The First Descendant. Brett played it in beta back in October of 2022 and now it's out in full release. It's part Warframe and part Destiny. Will it be good enough to take some player's away from the other games? Brett also gets into the closed beta for…

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Medieval Sermons, The Making of Biblical Womanhood, and The Pastor's Wife With Dr. Beth Allison Barr 47:44

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In this episode Scot McKnight and Cody Matchett talk with Dr. Beth Allison Barr. Beth Allison Barr is the James Vardaman Professor of History at Baylor University. She earned her PhD in Medieval History from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and is the bestselling author of The Making of Biblical Womanhood: How the Subjugation of Wome…

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400: Alan Wake 2, Space Marine 2 and Xbox Games Showcase 2:31:50

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Welcome to Episode 400! Jason dives back into Bright Falls with the Night Springs DLC for Alan Wake 2. It features 3 distinct stories in the Alan Wake multiverse. Brett and Austin play Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2 at Dallas Fan Expo. It's a ton of fun and we can't wait for this game to come out this Fall! We also review the roguelike Crab Champion…

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Paul and the Resurrection of Israel: Jews, Former Gentiles, Israelites With Dr. Jason A. Staples 58:35

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In this episode Scot McKnight and Cody Matchett Talk with Dr. Jason A. Staples about his recent Oxford University Press monograph, Paul and the Resurrection of Israel. Jason A. Staples (Ph.D., UNC-Chapel Hill) is an author, historian, speaker, journalist, voice actor, and former American football coach. He is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the …

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399: No Rest for the Wicked, Tekken 8 and Summer Games Fest 1:54:08

1y ago1:54:08

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This week review No Rest for the Wicked. It's a game in early access from the team that brought us Ori and the Blind Forest. Austin played it and is loving it so far. Brett also jumps into Tekken 8 after seeing it at DreamHack Dallas. It's a blast from the past with a ton of content to keep people busy. From a story mode to arcade mode to online ve…

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Women in the World of the Earliest Christians, Doctor of Ministry Programs, and Current Research With Dr. Lynn H. Cohick 48:28

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In this episode Scot McKnight and Cody Matchett talk with Dr. Lynn H. Cohick Dr. Cohick has published commentaries on Ephesians and Philippians, and books and articles on women in the New Testament, Jews and Christians in the ancient world, and early Christian martyrs. She is President of the Institute for Biblical Research, and is a member of the …

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398: Senua's Saga Hellblade 2, xDefiant and Content Warning 1:54:23

1y ago1:54:23

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Austin reviews Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2. Xbox had a lot riding on Ninja Theory deliving a banger with this game but unfortunately it doesn't live up to the first one aside from a mega graphics upgrade. Brett also dives into xDefiant, the new shooter from Ubisoft featuring characters from all their major franchises such as Watch Dogs, The Division,…

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Women in Academia, The Apostle Paul, and the Church With Dr. Lucy Peppiatt 47:02

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In this episode Scot McKnight and Cody Matchett talk with Dr. Lucy Peppiatt. Dr. Lucy Peppiatt has been Principal at WTC since 2013. She teaches courses in Christian doctrine and in spiritual formation. She holds bachelor’s degrees in both English and Theology. She completed her MA in Systematic Theology at King’s College, London, and her PhD throu…