Best Craig Wilkinson Podcasts (2025)

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DEI or Die? Building Sites & Boardrooms l In The Spotlight with John Wilkinson 56:11

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In this episode of You Must Be Woking – In the Spotlight, Dawn and Craig sit down with John Wilkinson, Chief Operating Officer of BAM UK & Ireland, to explore the future of the construction industry through the lens of diversity, inclusion, culture, and sustainability. With the sector facing a shortfall of a quarter of a million workers in the next…

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#137: An Interview with Craig and Médine Keener 53:04

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Matt and Tosha chat with Craig and Médine Keener about their book Impossible Love: The True Story of an African Civil War, Miracles and Hope against All Odds (link below). This book tells this story of how they met, the trials and difficulties they faced, as well as the miracles they encountered along the way. In the course of the episode, importan…

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#136: An Interview with Fr. Gerald McDermott, Part 2 51:50

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Part 2 of 2 In part 2 of this extended conversation with Fr. Gerald McDermott, the discussion centers around the sacraments, purgatory, the intermediate state, and prayers for the dead. Why are the sacraments important? Is the Eucharist just a time of remembrance -- a memorial and nothing else? Is there biblical evidence for purgatory? What about p…

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#135: An Interview with Fr. Gerald McDermott, Part 1 45:04

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Part 1 of 2 Fr. Gerald McDermott's new book, Deep Anglicanism: A Brief Guide, offers readers an insightful introduction to the Anglican tradition. In part 1 of this extended conversation, Fr. Gerald introduces listeners to Anglican belief and practice, addressing topics such as Sola Scriptura, tradition, hermeneutics, apostolic succession, the prie…

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#134: An Interview with Matthew Bates - Part 2 47:29

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Part 2 In this 2-part series, Joshua Sherman and Matthew Halsted chat with Matthew Bates about his new book, Beyond the Salvation Wars: Why Both Protestants and Catholics Must Reimagine How We Are Saved. The book has garnered a lot of attention since it was published earlier this year (2025). In this extended conversation, Bates fields questions fr…

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#133: An Interview with Matthew Bates - Part 1 1:45:21

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In this 2-part series, Joshua Sherman and Matthew Halsted chat with Matthew Bates about his new book, Beyond the Salvation Wars: Why Both Protestants and Catholics Must Reimagine How We Are Saved. The book has garnered a lot of attention since it was published earlier this year (2025). In this extended conversation, Bates fields questions from Sher…

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10 Questions About FILM: Episode 5 - Mark AC Brown 55:01

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In this episode I talk to Mark A C Brown, who has written and directed several features including 'GUARDIANS' which is showing on all the usual platforms. His second feature 'DEAD ON THE VINE' had its world premiere at Kevin Smith's Smodcastle Film Festival and took home awards for BEST FILM and BEST ACTOR. To find out more about this weeks guest p…

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#132: Revelation, Part 33 (Rev. 18:14-24) 1:15:10

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In the first half of the episode, Matt takes listeners through Revelation 18:14-24, which is embedded with multiple allusions to the Old Testament. The OT imagery of divine judgment that John employs is especially striking here. In the second half, Matt interacts with Jason Staples' recent article (link below), which argues that "Babylon the Great"…

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Worker Protection: The Fine Line Between Banter & Harassment | with Tina Chander 1:00:29

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In this episode of the You Must Be Woking podcast, Dawn Hurst, Craig Richards and law expert Tina Chander, delve into the Worker Protection Act 2023. They break down the core provisions of the Act, explaining how it introduces new duties for employers to actively prevent harassment and discrimination in the workplace. The three discuss the broader …

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#131: Revelation, Part 32 (Rev. 18:1-13) 56:38

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In this episode, Matt explores the various Old Testament texts embedded within Revelation 18:1-3. Why would John allude to them, and what do these allusions teach us about how he interprets the OT? +++ Support The Bible (Unmuted) via Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/TheBibleUnmuted⁠⁠…

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#130: Scripture, Story, and... the Shire 24:00

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Matt and Tosha take a listener's question about Jesus and the story of Israel -- at which point they also discuss the importance of Hobbits. +++ Support The Bible (Unmuted) via Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/TheBibleUnmuted⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Read Matt's blog: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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#129: How Does God Act in the World? An Interview with David Wilkinson 51:47

2M ago51:47

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Matt chats with Prof. David Wilkinson about his new book How Does God Act in the World? Science, Miracle, and Mission. This episode centers around a discussion regarding the various models of the universe, such as: Newtonian physics, quantum theory, etc. But how does science -- specifically, physics -- relate to biblical hermeneutics and theology? …

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Workplace Disability Inclusion: From Compliance to Empowerment | In The Spotlight with Kate Nash OBE 54:59

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In this episode of "You Must be Woking", hosts Dawn Hurst and Craig Richards sit down with renowned disability inclusion advocate Kate Nash OBE. The conversation opens by examining the multifaceted nature of disability inclusion — highlighting the need for accessible environments and, importantly, organisational cultures that foster belonging and r…

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#128: Faith, Doubt, and Prayer: Musings on Jeremiah 20 11:57

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Jeremiah 20 is one of the most interesting passages in Scripture. It records a prayer from the prophet Jeremiah who, having been physically beaten by the priest Pashur and jailed, subsequently utters a very honest prayer to God that is full of doubt and faith. It's a fascinating text worthy of reflection because it nudges us to rethink some of our …

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#127: Resurrection, Joy, and Language: An Interview with Daniel Mikkelsen, Part 2 47:27

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Part 2 of 2 Matt chats with Daniel Mikkelsen (PhD cand., University of Edinburgh) about his research on Christ's resurrection. They focus specifically on 1 Corinthians 15. Daniel also shares about overcoming challenges with dyslexia as a Bible scholar, which requires a lot of reading and writing. Matt and Daniel also discuss the benefits of learnin…

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#126: Resurrection, Joy, and Language: An Interview with Daniel Mikkelsen, Part 1 1:10:27

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Part 1 of 2 Matt chats with Daniel Mikkelsen (PhD cand., University of Edinburgh) about his research on Christ's resurrection. They focus specifically on 1 Corinthians 15. Daniel also shares about overcoming challenges with dyslexia as a Bible scholar, which requires a lot of reading and writing. Matt and Daniel also discuss the benefits of learnin…

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Woke News 3 1:09:57

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In this episode of 'You Must Be Woking', hosts Craig Richards and Dawn Hurst delve into pressing issues surrounding diversity and inclusion. They discuss the recent Supreme Court ruling on biological women, the Louise Casey report on grooming gangs, and the implications of cyberbullying through platforms like Tattle. The conversation also touches o…

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#125: A Conference on 1 Enoch: A Discussion with Mike Chu 29:09

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Matt chats with Mike Chu, the academic director of Awakening School of Theology, about an upcoming conference they are hosting on 1 Enoch. Website: https://awkng.com +++ Support the The Bible (Unmuted) via Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/TheBibleUnmuted⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Re…

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#124: The Disciple Dojo: An Interview with JM Smith, Part 2 47:15

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Part 2 of 2 James-Michael Smith runs an organization called DiscipleDojo, which is a multi-faceted ministry that serves refugees, publishes interviews with scholars and authors, and offers resources on biblical studies and theology. In this two-part discussion, JM and Matt cover a lot of territory: from Wesleyanism to the so-called "young, restless…

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#123: The Disciple Dojo: An Interview with JM Smith, Part 1 54:30

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Part 1 of 2 James-Michael Smith runs an organization called DiscipleDojo, which is a multi-faceted ministry that serves refugees, publishes interviews with scholars and authors, and offers resources on biblical studies and theology. In this two-part discussion, JM and Matt cover a lot of territory: from Wesleyanism to the so-called "young, restless…

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#122: Hermeneutics and Geography: An Interview with Dr. John Beck 1:01:19

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In this episode, Matt chats with Dr. John ("Jack") Beck. Jack has spent much of his career helping people to see the importance of biblical geography and how becoming familiar with it can help readers better understand the depths of meaning of the biblical text. What is significant, for example, about the physical location of Jesus' baptism at the …

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Young Female Entrepreneurs vs. Imposter Syndrome | In The Spotlight with Zoe Trigwell 52:07

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In this episode of the "In the Spotlight" series, part of the You Must Be Woking podcast, hosts Dawn Hurst and Craig Richards discuss the journey of young female entrepreneurs with their guest, Zoe Trigwell, a dynamic entrepreneur and the innovative founder of Trigwell Cosmetics. Zoe's journey is nothing short of inspiring, as she shares her experi…

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#121: Revelation, Part 31 (Rev. 17:9-18) 44:52

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In this section, Revelation offers an interpretation of the beast's 7 heads and 10 horns. These symbols prove to be highly important and easily discernible -- but they are only discernible when modern readers interpret them in light of an important text in Daniel and when it is remembered how apocalyptic imagery works in the first place (such as in…

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10 Questions About FILM: Episode 4 - Jeffrey Morris 1:02:14

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In this episode I talk to independent filmmaker, Jeffrey Morris, a writer, director, whose sci-fi films include animated techno-fantasy Parallel Man and the forthcoming deep-space adventure Persephone. His futuristic underwater disaster movie Oceanus has reached over 4.4Mil views on YouTube. To find out more about this weeks guest please visit: htt…

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#120: It's all about the ending 10:19

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Here's a question we need to ask: How do the endings (plural!) of the Old Testament direct and guide our reading of the New Testament, specifically the Gospels? Listen to find out... +++ Support the podcast via Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/TheBibleUnmuted⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ R…

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Navigating the Workplace: Emotional Intelligence in Leadership and Team Dynamics 49:19

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In this episode of You Must Be Woking, hosts Dawn Hurst and Craig Richards delve into the critical role that emotional intelligence (EI) plays in enhancing both company culture and overall performance. They begin by defining emotional intelligence and explaining its components, such as self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and socia…

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#119: Revelation, Part 30 (Rev. 17:1-8) 55:06

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Who is the great prostitute in Revelation 17? And why does she have the name "Babylon" written across her forehead? And, moreover, what is the significance of John seeing her in the "wilderness"? A variety of Old Testament passages and stories -- and even non-canonical texts such as the Sibylline Oracles -- can help modern readers understand the im…

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#118: Revelation, Part 29 (Rev. 16:8-21) 58:09

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Matt continues his discussion through Revelation 16 -- the seven bowls of judgment. This passage continues to allude to key sections of the Exodus narrative, specifically the plagues. Matt also draws attention to the way the bowls relate to the seals and trumpets, noting especially the way Revelation depicts a cosmos that is deteriorating. He also …

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Uncovering the Silence: Menopause & Its Hidden Impact | In The Spotlight with Victoria Hardy 1:01:27

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In this episode of the "In the Spotlight" series, part of the You Must Be Woking podcast, hosts Dawn Hurst and Craig Richards delve into a candid conversation about menopause with their guest, Victoria Hardy, who is also known by her moniker, Ginge Unhinged. A powerful voice for female empowerment in the UK, Victoria speaks openly about the often-s…

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#117: Revelation, Part 28 (Rev. 16:1-7) 56:15

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In Revelation 16, readers encounter a third cycle of seven judgments -- the "seven bowls." In this episode, Matt looks at the first three bowls and observes similarities with the previous cycle of judgments (the seven trumpets). He also points out the ways in which the bowls are conceptually linked back to the the Egyptian plagues of Exodus and why…

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Workplace Wellbeing: Trend or Transformation? | Creating Lasting Change for Employees 42:47

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In this episode of You Must Be Woking, co-hosts Dawn Hurst and Craig Richards embark on an insightful exploration of the multifaceted nature of workplace wellbeing. They begin by dissecting its definition, emphasising that workplace wellbeing extends beyond mere physical health to encompass mental, emotional, and social dimensions. The hosts highli…

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#116: Did God forsake Jesus on the cross? 8:19

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When Jesus was on the cross, he cried out: "My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?" Does this mean that God actually forsook Jesus? Many people think so. But in this episode, Matt offers some reasons why that's not the case at all. +++ Support the podcast via Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.…

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#115: Revelation, Part 27 - Why does Revelation depict sevenfold judgment cycles? 34:47

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Why does Revelation depict sevenfold judgment cycles -- e.g., seven seals, seven trumpets, seven bowls? How might the Old Testament help us to understand the logic of Revelation's structure in this regard? And what other biblical prophet depicted divine judgment along the lines of a sevenfold schema? +++ Support the The Bible (Unmuted) via Patreon:…

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#114: Lost Words and Forgotten Worlds: An Interview with Andrew Perrin 55:39

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Matt chats with Andrew Perrin (PhD, McMaster University) about all things Dead Sea Scrolls. Andrew has written a new book on the subject called Lost Words and Forgotten Worlds: Rediscovering the Dead Sea Scrolls. On this episode, Andrew talks about what the Scrolls are, what they contain, and why they are important. If you are serious student of th…

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Accountability on the Line: The High Cost of Leadership’s Failure 55:15

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In this episode of You Must Be Woking, hosts Dawn Hurst and Craig Richards explore the role accountability plays in modern leadership. They discuss how it is becoming more vital as organisations work towards creating inclusive and diverse environments. The conversation focuses on the definition of accountability and its importance in ensuring that …

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#113: Q&A - The Dead Sea Scrolls, Studying the Bible in Light of Non-canonical Texts, and More... 43:15

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Matt takes listener questions, which opens up quite a bit of discussion on some fun (and important) topics: Should the church utilize non-canonical texts (such as the Dead Scrolls, Pseudepigrapha, etc) for teaching the Bible? How can the Dead Sea Scrolls be useful for understanding the New Testament? Is the academic study of the Bible threatening t…

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#112: Saving Face: An Interview with Aimee Byrd 46:59

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Aimee Byrd joins us once again to chat about her latest book, Saving Face: Finding My Self, God, and One Another Outside a Defaced Church. She offers careful reflections on navigating disillusionment and pain that, sadly, sometimes comes through the church. Aimee's relentless commitment to pursuing the saving face of Jesus Christ is absolutely cont…

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From Netflix to Newsrooms: How Media Influence and Societal Issues Shape Our Workplaces 1:07:46

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In this episode of You Must Be Woking, hosts Dawn Hurst and Craig Richards delve into a variety of recent news stories, examining them through the critical lens of media influence, diversity, and inclusion. The episode kicks off with a deep dive into the controversial Netflix show "Adolescence," a series that has sparked significant debate due to i…

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10 Questions About FILM: Episode 3 - Marcus Markou 1:10:47

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In this episode I talk to filmmaker, Marcus Markou, who successfully self-distributed his debut feature film, Papadopoulos and Sons in 2013, showing on Netflix, ARTE, the BBC. His short film Two Strangers Who Meet Five Times became a viral hit on Youtube with over 4.7 million views. Marcus continues to develop projects with his production company D…

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10 Questions About FILM: Episode 2 - Emma Dark 45:02

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In this episode I talk to Emma Dark, who is an award-winning filmmaker and actress. Emma is also a contributing writer for We Belong Dead magazine, with her Rondo Award-nominated column "Dark Corner". She is currently in pre-production on her new film. Please visit: //www.emmadark.com for more info.By The Workshop Presents...

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#111: Women in Academia & John the Baptist: An Interview with Amber Dillon, Part 2 42:06

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Part 2 of 2 Matt chats with Amber Dillon (PhD, Ridley College), who teaches at Eternity Bible College and Denver Seminary. In her doctoral work (supervised by New Testament scholar Michael Bird), she researched the literary portrait of John the Baptist, as depicted in the Gospel of John. In the previous episode (part 1/Ep #110), we kicked things of…

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Is Your Workplace Built on Silence or Speaking Up? Overcoming Challenges and Creating Change 47:46

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In this episode of You Must Be Woking, hosts Dawn Hurst and Craig Richards take a deep dive into the crucial topic of speaking up in professional environments. They explore key issues such as bullying, harassment, and ethical concerns that often undermine workplace culture. What stops employees from speaking up? The discussion begins by examining t…

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#110: Women in Academia & John the Baptist: An Interview with Amber Dillon, Part 1 43:34

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Part 1 of 2 Matt chats with Amber Dillon (PhD, Ridley College), who teaches at Eternity Bible College and Denver Seminary. In her doctoral work (supervised by New Testament scholar Michael Bird), she researched the literary portrait of John the Baptist, as depicted in the Gospel of John. In this episode (part 1), we kick things off by discussing wh…

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#109: Q&A - Is it ever okay to lie? 15:00

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Is it ever okay to lie? That's the question Matt takes up on the show today. Interestingly, this question is not merely an ethical one but also has bearing upon larger issues related to theology, anthropology, and hermeneutics. Resources mentioned on the show: (1) David Bentley Hart,You Are Gods: On Nature and Supernature // see chapter 4: Pia Frau…

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Diversity Quotas: Are We Creating More Problems Than We Solve? 49:48

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In this episode of You Must Be Woking, hosts Dawn Hurst and Craig Richards explore the complexities surrounding diversity quotas, along with positive or affirmative action, and positive discrimination in the workplace. Their discussion is sparked by a recent news article about NHS hospitals in the UK implementing race quotas to achieve diversity aw…

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#108: Revelation, Part 26 (Rev 15) 46:57

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Revelation 15 is a remarkable passage, for it offers a vision of a christologized exodus. This is a powerful illustration of the ways in which the New Testament employs Old Testament material and bridges the story of Jesus of Nazareth to the story of Israel -- especially the Exodus story. There are a number of insights this conceptual bridging affo…

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#107: Revelation, Part 25 (Rev 14:6-20) 38:57

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This passage centers around the proclamations and actions of several angels, who play a decisive role in the eschaton. Readers are also confronted with further images of divine judgment. How should one interpret these judgment texts, specifically, the gruesome picture given in v. 20? +++ Support the podcast via Patreon:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Netflix and… Psychological Safety 1:18:45

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In this episode of You Must Be Woking, hosts Dawn Hurst and Craig Richards delve into the concept of psychological safety, a key factor in creating a thriving work environment. They discuss how psychological safety is vital for fostering collaboration, innovation, and overall employee wellbeing. Dawn underscores the importance of building trust and…

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#106: Revelation, Part 24 (Rev 14:1-5) 35:34

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In Revelation 14:1-5, we meet once again 144,000 people who are marked on their foreheads. This mirrors the content of Revelation 7, furthering the narrative of the text as a whole. But new material is introduced in the process. Matt analyzes this new content, revealing important allusions that tie Rev. 14 back to Old Testament passages found in De…

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#105: Q&A - Evangelism, Imago Dei, and the Story of Scripture 20:02

8M ago20:02

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Matt answers a listener's question about evangelism, specifically: Should Christians first preach about sinbefore talking about grace? The answer to that question requires a story... +++ Support the podcast via Patreon:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/TheBibleUnmuted⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Read Matt's blog: ⁠⁠…