Best Bob Ekblad Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 120: Beginning anew in the Word of the cross 51:22

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This episode explores beginning afresh with the Word, which is turned towards God, ready to be sent. Drawing from John 1, Philemon of Gaza's commentary on John, this podcast looks receiving the word, being "in the name of Jesus," and how that fits with 1 Corinthians understanding of the word of the cross.…

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Episode 119. Receiving life-transforming mercy from Jesus- a sermon on Luke 18:35-43 28:20

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This episode is a sermon preached by Bob Ekblad at Tierra Nueva, August 3, 2025By Bob Ekblad

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Episode 118. We can't save ourselves or anybody else: Sermon on Psalm 49 28:46

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This is a sermon preached by Bob Ekblad at Tierra Nueva July 27, 2025 on Psalm 49By Bob Ekblad

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Episode 117: Wake up, and strengthen the things that remain 40:21

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A sermon by Bob Ekblad at Bethany Covenant Church in Mount Vernon, Washington, July 13, 2025By Bob Ekblad

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Episode 116: Disciples of the Holy Spirit 33:29

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Sermon at Tierra Nueva on Pentecost Sunday, June 6, 2025By Bob Ekblad

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Episode 115: Bearing witness like John the Baptist 56:59

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John the Baptist bears witness to Jesus, showing the way for the rest of us to do likewise.By Bob Ekblad

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Jesus cleanses the temple and us: body, soul and spirit 50:14

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In this episode we look at Jesus' cleansing of the temple in the context of John 1 and Paul's writings about our bodies being temples of the Holy SpiritBy Bob Ekblad

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#040 - Faith Like a Child w/Kerri (part 2) 36:39

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Come listen to Kerri’s beautiful journey of faith that unfolded organically and blossomed into devotion. --- 🔥 Website: firericepodcast.com 🍚 Email: [email protected] (keep the questions & comments coming!) (This podcast is supported by the contributions of individuals & groups who believe in the importance of the ministry of the Holy Spiri…

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#039 - Faith Like a Child w/Kerri (part 1) 44:22

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Come listen to Kerri’s beautiful journey of faith that unfolded organically and blossomed into devotion. --- 🔥 Website: firericepodcast.com 🍚 Email: [email protected] (keep the questions & comments coming!) (This podcast is supported by the contributions of individuals & groups who believe in the importance of the ministry of the Holy Spiri…

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#038 - Neuroscience, Prayer, and, Prosperity w/Art Hooker 50:51

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Art Hooker is the founder and Principal of New Metropolitan a social design studio. He has had the opportunity to consult, design and produce campaigns and content for leading brands such as Herman Miller, Verizon, The White House and the American Heart Association. Informed by over 10 years of qualitative research on 5 continents in the areas of p…

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Desire and the Christian Life--A Theological Approach: "The Gift of Thorns" with Dr. A.J. Swoboda 51:18

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Dr. Swoboda looks at desire from a theological perspective. Our discussion covers God's desire, human desire, Satan's desire, fleshly desire, undesired desire, ordering desire, duty and desire, and best practices as they relate to desire. I, Dennis, would love to hear from you. Please leave a comment or send me an email at [email protected] …

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The Question of Divine Omnipotence: Dr. Katherine Sonderegger’s Systematic Theology 1:17:56

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Dr. Sonderegger discusses divine omnipotence in light of Scripture, Augustine, Aquinas, Calvin, Barth, and process theologians. We look at omnipotence as it relates to God’s benevolence, theodicy, meticulous providence, sovereignty, God’s attributes, holiness, humility, weakness, the cross, the supernatural, “acts of God”, subjectivity and objectiv…

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Christian Personalist Ethics: More Than Things with Dr. Paul Louis Metzger 1:22:05

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Dr. Metzger explains the nature and place of personalist ethics from a Christian perspective. We discuss his understanding of a person, his categories of faith and entangled ethics, hope and eschatological ethics, and love and embodied ethics as well as his metaphysical and methodological frameworks. Metzger continues with various contemporary ethi…

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#037 - Where Are the Godly Men? (a prayer by Leo Q) 44:15

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Leo shares his wounding as a man from men. What does it mean to be a man in this world where there are so many different images? Who should we emulate and look to as a real and redeemed man? --- 🔥 Website: firericepodcast.com 🍚 Email: [email protected] (keep the questions & comments coming!) (This podcast is supported by the contributions o…

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Michael J. Gorman's Big NT Theological Ideas: Resurrectional Cruciformity, Missional Theosis, & More 1:17:29

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New Testament Scholar Dr. Michael J. Gorman explains his views on significant theological concepts: Paul's narrative spirituality and narrative soteriology, kenosis, justification by co-crucifixion, participating in Christ, resurrectional cruciformity, missional theosis, early Christian ethics, non-violence, and new covenant atonement. I, Dennis, w…

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Atonement Theology, Theories, and Models with Dr. Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen 1:25:40

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Dr. Kärkkäinen discusses the atonement in relation to soteriology and reconciliation as well as the concepts of theory, model, and metaphor. We cover Christus Victor, recapitulation, ransom, satisfaction, moral example, and penal substitution models. Karkkainen then focuses on the non-violent understanding of the atonement and then considers the In…

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Dr. Alister McGrath--Christian Apologetics: An Introduction--Why Believe in God? 57:13

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With three doctorates from Oxford and over 50 books to his credit, Dr. Alister McGrath is well-equipped to discuss apologetics including core elements, the inference to the best explanation, Dawkins' demand for a proof, and points of contact including a sense of longing, the beauty of the world, the ordering of nature, a sense of wonder, a sense of…

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Liberating Those on the Margins: "The Beautiful Gate" with Dr. Bob Ekblad 1:37:55

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Bob Ekblad discusses the nature of his ministry to the marginalized, his philosophy of ministry, the theology of the cross, the "outside the gate" concept, the biblical "powers", the church as resisting community, and several stories where he put his faith into action. I, Dennis, would love to hear from you. Please leave a comment or email me at th…

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Bonhoeffer: Pacifist or Conspirator Against Hitler? Discipleship in a World of Nazis w/ Mark Nation 1:32:45

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Historical orthodoxy has it that Lutheran pastor and theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer participated in some way at some level in a plot to assassinate Hitler. Dr. Mark Thiessen challenges this reading of history, arguing that Bonhoeffer maintained his pacifism till the end. Dr. Nation considers the views of other Bonhoeffer scholars, the biographical …

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What Should I Believe? ----Curveball: God and the Journey of Faith with Dr. Peter Enns 1:01:00

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Dr. Peter Enns discusses his personal story, Wesley's quadrilateral, Rohr's tricycle, orthodoxy, OT biblical stories as something other than history, his critique of conservative biblical interpretation, C.S. Lewis and theosis, science and evolution, and near death experiences. I, Dennis, would love to hear from you. Please leave a comment or send …

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Persons: Nature, Thought, Feeling, Perception, Will, Origin: Joshua Rasmussen: Who Are You, Really? 1:40:19

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Dr. Joshua Rasmussen discusses various lines of thought related to understanding the nature and origin of the human person. We look at inquiry in terms of introspection, reason, and the scientific method as well as feelings according to eliminativism, reductionism, non-reductive materialism, and the something more view. We next consider thought in …

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Can We Still Believe in God? Answering 10 Contemporary Challenges to Christianity w/ Craig Blomberg 50:21

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Dr. Craig Blomberg discusses several possible objections to the Christian understanding of God from the perspective of a New Testament scholar. We cover suffering and evil in the world, the notion of hell, and the relationship between slavery, gender roles, and homosexuality. Dr. Blomberg also considers miracles, mythology, violence, and biblical c…

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Israeli-Palestinian War in Gaza: A Christian Perspective with Historical and Theological Background 1:14:00

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Dr. Alain Epp Weaver discusses his 11 years in Israel-Palestine, ways not to talk about the conflict, the history of Zionism and Palestinian nationalism, Palestinian Christian experience and theology, Christian approaches to Judaism and Zionism, reasons behind October 7 attack, Israeli intelligence prior to October 7, the ongoing war and its effect…

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#036 - Dynamite Power w/ James Kearney 1:03:21

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Eugene and Charlie speak with Rev. Dr. James Kearny of the Presbyterian Reformed Ministries International (PRMI) Dunamis project. They discuss the invitation of the Holy Spirit to be filled with His presence and step into a partnership of listening to His voice, healing, and the responsibility that comes with power. Not just an offbeat elective, bu…

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#035 - My Dharma Life w/Tom Keller 1:04:35

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What are the main tenets of Hinduism? Where did Buddhism come from? What are the main differences? Come hear the good news of the gospel juxtaposed to the eight fold path and karma. This is a great episode to share with Hindu and Buddhist friends who don’t know the Lord. --- 🔥 Website: firericepodcast.com 🍚 Email: [email protected] (keep th…

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#034 - Liberating Fire w/ Dr. Bob Ekblad (part 2) 31:10

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Is there ever a time for just war in the name of God? Dealing with violence and anger. To hear more of Dr. Bob Ekblad: https://open.spotify.com/show/0izQqZHnd28fBwOvmhasux?si=ea-CpDt3TS6d_2O0yYCynw --- 🔥 Website: firericepodcast.com 🍚 Email: [email protected] (keep the questions & comments coming!) (This podcast is supported by the contribu…

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#033 - Liberating Fire w/Dr. Bob Ekblad (part 1) 56:36

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Happy 4th of July Americans! He is finally here! Dr. Bob Ekblad of People's Seminary! We cover numerous topics: Bob’s testimony with the Holy Spirit. The problem with “balance.” And lastly, why does God seem to bless Christian Nationalists? Here is a YouTube Video of Bobs testimony: https://youtu.be/iw2l3nzN9HU?si=eOkVARhbtc_-S8pp --- 🔥 Website: fi…

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#032 - The Adventures of Toothless Tom w/ Artyom Keller 57:41

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Warning: Don't listen if you need the conversation to flow linearly... Buckle up for the amazing testimonies of an orphan from Russia to South Africa to New York City and now a servant, saint, and most importantly, Spirit-led Son in Christ. This episode is great for anyone that wants to taste how wide, far, and deep is the love of God. Thank you so…

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#031 - Love Song for Appa/Abba w/ Mia Rong 17:03

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Mia receives backbreaking news of her dad's sudden death. She is wrestling with God's goodness and doesn't have the answers. This episode is for anyone that has a hard time trusting in God when your world shatters. Thank you Mia for being so vulnerable, brave, and faithful. Happy Father's Day...to all fathers fighting to be faithful and to our Heav…

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#030 - New Age to New Creation w/ Leo Q 52:02

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Reiki, heightened spiritual awareness, positive thinking, connection to the universe, manipulating energy balls... it all sounds good right? This episode is for anyone that is impacted by new age spirituality, but is still missing the most important piece. --- 🔥 Website: firericepodcast.com 🍚 Email: [email protected] (keep the questions & c…

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#029 - Taiwan, Hotpot, Evangelism 58:59

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There was an earthquake in Taiwan, and Drew arrives the next day. This episode is good for anyone that struggles with evangelism, has a heart for missions, and wants to just "flow" with God more. --- 🔥 Website: firericepodcast.com 🍚 Email: [email protected] (keep the questions & comments coming!) (This podcast is supported by the contributi…

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#028 - Warfare & Deliverance w/Mike Neelley 59:24

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Warning: this episode may be uncomfortable to hear for those that don't believe in the spiritual realm. Only listen if you are interested and open to spiritual warfare, evil spirits, and principalities beyond the material, psychological, and physical. Author of Hearing the Heartbeat of God, Mike Neelley comes again to discuss with Drew an important…

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#027 - Resurrection: 5 Reasons I'm Devoted 36:08

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Recorded on Easter Sunday, Drew is inspired to combat the shadow versions imposed on the heart of Christianity. This episode is great to share with seekers or those on the fringes of faith. --- 🔥 Website: firericepodcast.com 🍚 Email: [email protected] (keep the questions & comments coming!) (This podcast is supported by the contributions of…

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#026 - American Dream to the Kingdom Dream w/Mia Rong 42:58

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Growing up on a pear farm in rural S. Korea, Mia achieved the American Dream she always wanted... but something was still missing. Get ready to be encouraged as Mia shares how she fell in love with God, His mission, and cultivated intimacy with Christ through prayer. This episode is great for those struggling with marriage, purpose, and church life…

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#025 - Nepal, Hinduism, Witchcraft w/Anurodh Dhakal 1:05:57

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From Nepal, Anurodh shares his story of experiencing the difference between Hinduism and the Gospel. The Holy Spirit is working throughout the world... --- 🔥 Website: firericepodcast.com 🍚 Email: [email protected] (keep the questions & comments coming!) (This podcast is supported by the contributions of individuals & groups who believe in t…

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Lost World of the Prophets w/ John Walton: Ancient Context, Prediction, Apocalyptic, Eschatology 1:04:02

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Dr. John Walton covers prophecy as a subset of divination, Ancient Near Eastern background, prediction, covenant, message categories, message and fulfillment, messianic fulfillment, eschatology, and apocalyptic. I, Dennis, would love to hear from you. Email me at [email protected] Dr. Walton is Professor Emeritus of Old Testament at Wheaton …

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#024 - Chinese American Christ w/Paul Lam 55:46

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Anybody interested in understanding the Chinese immigrant church experience in North America? Pastor Paul Lam shares his heart for discipleship, spiritual formation, and why it’s important to prioritize the Holy Spirit in the Chinese American Church life. For those that have ever attended the English congregation of a Chinese Church in America, get…

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Colossians: Biblical Theology with Dr. Gregory K. Beale 48:32

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Dr. Beale discusses OT echoes and allusions, the controversy over "fullness", the nature of the false teaching, food and holy days, "elemental spirits of the world", worship of angels, self-abasement, visions, grace and peace, Christ's supremacy, new creation, reconciliation, eschatological maturity, "certificate of indebtedness", and "disarming th…

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Healing and Evangelism with Brian Blount: Putting Jesus on Display with Power and Love 2:04:03

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Brian Blount tells his own story, discusses biblical directives and principles for power evangelism and healing, his look-listen-respond process, how he trains others, and gives amazing and compelling examples of his own ministry involving radical generosity, healings, evangelism, and salvations. I, Dennis, would love to hear from you. Leave a comm…

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The Bible Gender Debate: Neither Complementarian nor Egalitarian with Dr. Michelle Lee-Barnewall 1:07:10

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We discuss the strengths and weaknesses of both the egalitarian and complementarian views, third way alternatives, 19th and 20th century history of the issue, Scriptures, church, kingdom of God, ministry, marriage, equality, rights, inclusion, servant leadership, concept of reversal, unity, headship, and leadership. I, Dennis would love to hear fro…

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The Apostle Paul: Voices & Views of Scholars w/ Dr. Ben Witherington III--Pauline Theology & Studies 1:08:58

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Dr. Witherington covers Pauline scholarship including Rudolf Bultmann, Ernst Kasemann, Krister Stendhal, E.P. Sanders, the new perspective, covenantal nomism, James D.G. Dunn, "works of the law", William Campbell, N.T. Wright, pistous christou, apocalyptic reading, John Barclay, and Stephen Chester. I, Dennis, would love to hear from you. Leave a c…

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Pentecostals: World War I and Pacifism--Part 2 w/ Dr. Jay Beaman--(Nonviolence, Peace) 1:12:57

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Using resources from the WWI era including church creedal statements, books, magazines, newspaper stories, Bureau of Investigation records, and draft cards Jay Beaman sheds light on Pentecostals' practice of pacifism when the movement was brand new. We look at the movement of conscientious objection as a whole as well as sectarian groups, Holiness …

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The Letter to the EPHESIANS: Content and Theology with Dr. Lynn Cohick 1:15:03

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Dr. Lynn Cohick discusses background information to the Letter to the Ephesians including authorship and the social and historical situation at Ephesus. We then dive into its core theology, the place of the Trinity, the explication of the gospel, “faith in Christ” vs. the “faithfulness of Christ”, and being “seated in the heavenly realms”. We move …

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The Theology of 1 Corinthians with Dr. Kimlyn Bender 1:09:29

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Dr. Bender discusses theological Bible commentaries, the theology of 1 Corinthians, Paul's problems in Corinth, apostolicity vs. giftedness, holiness, divisions in the church, the cross, weakness, power, foolishness, wisdom, sexuality, the Lord's Supper, women's head coverings, the gospel, the resurrection, and the application of 1 Corinthians for …

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Pentecostals: Pacifism, War, and Peace--Part 1 w/ Dr. Jay Beaman--(Nonviolence) 1:04:18

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Dr. Beaman explores early Holiness and Pentecostal churches and their very significant pacifist orientation. We consider the reasons for pacifism, how it was propagated, how widespread it was, and how it was practiced sacrificially during WWI with many going to prison rather than war. Beaman tells the story of Pentecostals' gradual accommodation to…

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The Thomas Drake Story: Whistleblowing, NSA Mass Surveillance, & Governmental Waste, Fraud, & Abuse 1:43:46

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Tom Drake tells his story from inside the NSA as a senior executive, blowing the whistle on corruption, and his struggle to defend himself against the prosecution delivered by the Department of Justice. We then discuss his activism since then, the nature of government surveillance before and after 9/11, surveillance as it relates to privacy, ethics…

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The Moral Argument for God's Existence: Dr. Douglas Groothuis and Christian Apologetics 52:58

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We discuss the cultural and individual varieties of ethical relativism, the dependency and diversity theses, "which culture decides morality?", moral progress and tolerance, the argument from damnation, nihilism, Max Stirner, non-dualistic pantheism and the two truths theory. Dr. Groothuis then covers morality as biological adaptation, atheistic ex…

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Political Theology with William Cavanaugh---Migrations of the Holy: God, The State and the Church 1:25:00

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Dr. William Cavanaugh explores the nation-state, the common good, unity, pluralism, subsidiarity, identity, mobility, and globalization. We then consider the U.S. as a messianic nation, state disciplinary power, the liturgy of state and church, the church as a political body, the visibility of the church in repentance, and Hauerwas' political thoug…

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Old Testament CONTROVERSIES: Evolution, Genocide, Homosexuality & Historicity w/ Dr. Tremper Longman 1:22:20

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Dr. Longman discusses the creation story in terms of genre, interpretation, theology, history, science, evolution, and Adam's historicity. We then cover the historicity of the exodus and conquest in regard to various views, genre, interpretation, and archeology. We then move onto OT violence, particularly the conquest of Canaan. Longman examines th…

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A Case for the Soul Against Materialism: with Dr. Joshua Farris 1:40:59

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Dr. Joshua Farris discusses the existence, nature, and origin of the human soul. We consider materialism, human experience and reason, neuroscience, and veridical near death experiences. Farris also examines neo-Cartesianism, substance dualism, and origin theories including materialism, panpsychism, and emergentism. We move on to the possibility of…