Best Determinetruth Podcasts (2025)

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The Pastoral Letters #6: “1st Timothy 2: Women & Authority” 1:00:13

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THIS EPISODE Does the word “authority” always mean what we think? Rob & Vinnie go through 1 Timothy 2, specifically addressing some of the reasons why “Authority” shouldn’t be interpreted the way we might assume, and how a better understanding of Paul’s use of “authority” in 1 Timothy 2 should change HOW we interpret this text. FOLLOW THE PODCAST S…

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The Pastoral Letters #5: “Women in Ministry” 1:04:18

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The Pastoral Letters #5: “Women in Ministry” THIS EPISODE What’s the proper role of Women in Church Leadership? Is 1 Timothy just SUPER CLEAR about it? How might dogmatic patriarchal systems affect the women who serve the church? In this episode, Rob and Vinnie chat with Somer Ransom. Somer has a lifetime of experience serving in ministry, specific…

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The Pastoral Letters #4: Pastors in India: Determinetruth & the Indian Church 35:39

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THIS EPISODE Do you know about the church in India? For years, Determinetruth has been equipping pastors and church leaders in India. In the summer of 2025, we partnered with Indian pastor Karunakar to launch the Determinetruth Kaapari International Bible Seminar: a bible college where dozens of pastors gather together each month for a week-long re…

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The Pastoral Letters #3: “Church Q&A w/ Dr. Jace Broadhurst” 49:47

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THIS EPISODE Continuing from last week’s Q&A show, Rob & Vinnie are joined by pastor Dr. Jace Broadhurst, who answers the very same questions (and a few new ones). He gives a ton of great perspective on the beauty of the church, and the struggles that we constantly face. Join Jace’s “Tuesday School” (here’s the Facebook link) https://www.facebook.c…

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The Pastoral Letters #2: “Q&A on the Church” 43:10

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THIS EPISODE Rob & Vinnie spend time asking questions about the church like: what are positive and negatives that they see in the church? Do buildings get in the way of the church carrying out its mission? Do we need to GO go to church if we are at home listening to sermons and worship music? FOLLOW THE PODCAST Subscribe to be notified of our new e…

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The Pastoral Letters #1: “Introduction & Overview” 48:19

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THIS EPISODE Rob & Vinnie begin a study through the Pastoral Letters (1 & 2 Timothy and Titus). Over the coming episodes, they will explore many of the themes that Paul addresses, specifically for church leaders (and how it impacts the church). FOLLOW THE PODCAST Subscribe to be notified of our new episodes (each Monday). Want to help us expand the…

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2 Thessalonians #3: “The Church Will Not Escape Suffering” 57:20

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2 Thessalonians #3: “The Church Will Not Escape Suffering” THIS EPISODE Rob & Vinnie are joined by Gene Green (Professor of New Testament Emeritas, Wheaton College), who gives a deep dive on the books of 1 & 2 Thessalonians…Gene may also be the nicest biblical scholar in America (maybe the world???) today! The discussion involves everything from ho…

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2 Thessalonians #2: Who is the Man of Lawlessness? 49:18

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Podcast Title: 2 Thessalonians #2: Who is the Man of Lawlessness? THIS EPISODE Is the Man of Lawlessness the same person as the Antichrist or the Beast of Revelation 13??? In this episode, Rob & Vinnie dive into 2 Thessalonians and discuss the Man of Lawlessness, as well as the “antichrist.” FOLLOW THE PODCAST Subscribe to be notified of our new ep…

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2 Thessalonians #1: Hell….WHAT THE?!?!? 1:05:29

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THIS EPISODE Hell….WHAT THE?!?!? Rob & Vinnie dive into 2 Thessalonians, and eventually discuss the issue of HELL, exploring some of the major Christian views (eternal conscious torment and annihilationism). FOLLOW THE PODCAST Subscribe to be notified of our new episodes (each Monday). Want to help us expand the Gospel of the Kingdom? Leave a revie…

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1 Thessalonians #5: Like a Thief in the Night!?!?! 1:01:18

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1 Thessalonians #4: The Rapture is coming? 50:11

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THIS EPISODE When is the rapture? WHAT is the rapture? Rob and Vinnie examine 1 Thess 4:13-18, the famous "rapture" passage, to discern what Paul's message to the Thessalonians was. Rob and Vinnie argue that the passage describes the coming of a king to a city. They suggest that Paul encourages the Thessalonians with respect to those in the communi…

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Jesus, the Poor, Poverty #5 1:11:15

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THIS EPISODE In this episode, Rob and Vinnie finish their conversation on Jesus, the poor, and poverty by looking at the teachings of Jesus in light of His kingdom message. They argue that to understand what the people of God are called to do with respect to wealth and the poor, we must discern how Jesus' teachings reflect the kingdom of God and th…

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Jesus, the Poor, Poverty #4 41:04

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THIS EPISODE In this episode, Rob and Vinnie lay a foundation for understanding the biblical view of the Poor in order to understand the context of Jesus' proclamation of the Kingdom of God and "Blessed are the Poor." FOLLOW THE PODCAST Subscribe to be notified of our new episodes (each Monday). Want to help us expand the Gospel of the Kingdom? Lea…

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Jesus, the Poor, Poverty #3 47:18

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THIS EPISODE In this episode, Rob and Vinnie begin a discussion of Jesus and the poor. They respond to the assertion that Jesus said, "The poor you will always have." They do so by looking at the OT context for this quote and argue that the people of God are called to be advocates for a just society in which "there shall be no poor among you" (Deut…

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Jesus, the Poor, and Poverty #2 50:10

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THIS EPISODE In this episode, Rob and Vinnie take a hard look at how society treats the poor—and how our assumptions often do more harm than good. Too often, people are told their poverty is the result of bad choices, while at the same time, billions of dollars are poured into corporate bailouts with little public outcry. We challenge this hypocris…

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Jesus, the Poor, and Poverty #1 55:31

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THIS EPISODE In this episode, Rob and Vinnie initiate a discussion on Jesus, poverty, and the poor. In light of the use of 1st and 2nd Thessalonians to justify neglecting the poor, they begin the discussion by examining the causes of poverty, particularly in relation to the role of education. The goal of this conversation is not to form a political…

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1 Thessalonians #3: Paul on work and care for the poor: why we've gotten it wrong 51:13

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THIS EPISODE In this episode, Rob and Vinnie discuss the Roman background for Paul's exhortations that "If a man will not work, he shall not eat" (2 Thess 3:10). Rob explains that Paul is addressing some in the Church of Thessalonica who were attaching themselves to Patron--wealth elites in the city--in order that they didn't have to do manual labo…

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1 Thessalonians #2 Why Don't We Suffer? Suffering and Persecution in Thessalonica 55:22

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THIS EPISODE In this episode, Rob and Vinnie get off to a rough start (two ADD guys), but rebound to discuss Paul's encouragement to the Thessalonians in light of their suffering. Then they address suffering and persecution in the life of the believer. As well as global persecution and the lack of it in much of Western Christianity. Why don't we su…

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1 Thessalonians Introduction: Wealth, Freedom, and Persecution 42:30

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THIS EPISODE In this episode, Rob and Vinnie give an introduction to Paul's letters to the church in Thessalonica. These letters were written around 50 CE and address the relationship between the Christians and the wealthy elite in Thessalonica, the persecution of the Church in Thessalonica, and the end times. FOLLOW THE PODCAST Subscribe to be not…

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Colossians #5: Gary Burge and Colossians: What are you afraid of? 57:13

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THIS EPISODE In this episode, Rob and Vinnie are joined by Gary Burge who has recently completed his commentary on the book of Colossians. Gary explains why he believes "fear" is one of the significant issues behind the book of Colossians. FOLLOW THE PODCAST Subscribe to be notified of our new episodes (each Monday). Want to help us expand the Gosp…

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Colossians #4 Colossians for today: Living in accord with the New Creation 57:13

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THIS EPISODE In this episode, Rob (note the new mic and improved sound quality for Rob) and Vinnie address Paul's appeal in Colossians 3-4 to the church in Colosse to live in accordance with their new life in the kingdom! Paul begins by saying, "Therefore, if you have been raised with Christ . . ." (and they have), then live this way! Colossians 3 …

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Colossians #3: See to it that no one takes you captive 57:17

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In this episode, Rob and Vinnie dive into Colossians 1–2, exploring the heart of the problem Paul was addressing in Colossae. They discuss the meaning of baptism and the question of infant baptism, and reflect on what to do when we realize our beliefs may not align with Jesus and the Kingdom. They also wrestle with how to engage fellow Christians w…

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Colossians #2: Christ "The Firstborn over all creation": What does that mean? 45:36

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THIS EPISODE In this episode, Rob and Vinnie examine Colossians 1:15-20. They examine how this beautiful poem is constructed to help us understand its meaning. What is the New Creation, and how is Christ the Firstborn over it? And you gotta see what Vinnie is wearing. Okay, we know you can "see" but you'll still find out! FOLLOW THE PODCAST Subscri…

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Colossians #1 An Intro to the NT's Greatest(?) Letter: the Colossian Heresy 38:34

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THIS EPISODE In this episode, Rob and Vinnie kick off their journey through Paul’s letter to the church in Colossae. They explore the striking similarities between Colossians and Ephesians and discuss the possible reasons behind this overlap. Together, they ask, “Where exactly was Colossae?” and “Why does its location matter for interpreting this l…

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Immigration: Faith, Fear, and Forced Expulsions: Standing with Immigrants 44:51

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THIS EPISODE In this urgent conversation, Rob and Danny discuss the deepening immigration crisis in the US with Prof Russell Jeung, co-founder of Stop AAPI Hate, and professor at San Francisco State University. As ICE detains and deports individuals, including some with legal status, fear is gripping immigrant and minority communities across the na…

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Gaza, the Gospel, and Christian Support for Israel: Has the Church said Enough? 57:02

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THIS EPISODE In this special edition episode, Rob and Danny interview Prof Ross Wagner to discuss the present situation in Israel and Gaza and to ask, "What should the church be doing?" This episode is the audio version of a live stream that can be found on the Determinetruth YouTube channel under the Playlist "Israel-Gaza War." FOLLOW THE PODCAST …

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Glory, Justice, and Peace: Jesus Breaks Down the Barriers That Divide: With Kristin Caynor and Werner Mischke Part 2 40:40

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THIS EPISODE In this episode, Rob and Vinnie sit down with Werner Mischke and Kristin Caynor to explore Ephesians 2 and the radical claim that Jesus is not only the peacemaker between God and humanity, but between all people. We unpack the biblical concept of glory as relational beauty and consider what it means to be God’s image bearers in a divid…

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Glory, Justice, and Peace: Jesus Breaks Down the Barriers That Divide: With Kristin Caynor and Werner Mischke Part 1 36:24

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THIS EPISODE In this episode, Rob and Vinnie sit down with Werner Mischke and Kristin Caynor to explore Ephesians 2 and the radical claim that Jesus is not only the peacemaker between God and humanity, but between all people. We unpack the biblical concept of glory as relational beauty and consider what it means to be God’s image bearers in a divid…

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Philippians #6 I can do ALL things through Christ? 48:50

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THIS EPISODE In this episode, Rob & Vinnie complete their overview of Philippians. They address Paul's exhortation to "be anxious for nothing" and discuss whether or not those who struggle with anxiety are in sin. They also look at Phil 4:13 and ask if this verse applies universally or if the context suggests a more limited application. FOLLOW THE …

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Philippians #5: Who is the true Israel and why does it matter? 39:00

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THIS EPISODE "Who is the true Israel?" in Philippians 3? Though this may seem like a secondary issue, Rob and Vinnie suggest that it is critical to understand because it relates to the very mission that God has called us to. FOLLOW THE PODCAST Subscribe to be notified of our new episodes (each Monday). Want to help us expand the Gospel of the Kingd…

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Philippians #4: 2:6-11 The Christ Hymn; The Best text in Scripture? 48:18

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THIS EPISODE To what extent are we to imitate Jesus? Rob and Vinnie dive into Philippians 2:6–11—the powerful Christ Hymn! While contemplating its profound Christological implications, they explore its missional call for believers to imitate Christ’s self-emptying love. They unpack how Jesus' journey from humiliation to exaltation shapes not only o…

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Philippians #3 Unity in the Church? Is it possible? 53:30

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In this episode, Rob and Vinnie begin part 1 of a look at the Christ Hymn (Phil 2:6-11) by discussing the context in which the hymn appears (2:1-5). In this passage, Paul exhorts them to be unified. But what does this mean for us today? The Church is so deeply divided; is it possible to bring unity? And what is our role? Please "follow" this podcas…

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Philippians #2 To Die is Gain 46:36

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In this episode, Rob and Vinnie kick off an overview of the book of Philippians by diving into chapter 1. They explore what it means when Paul says that "God will complete a good work in you"—does this imply we have no role in our spiritual growth? They also tackle Paul's surprising response to those preaching the Gospel from impure motives: Why do…

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Philippians #1 The Epistle of Joy in the Shadow of the Empire 39:16

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In this introductory episode on the book of Philippians, Rob and Vinnie explore the historical and cultural background of the city of Philippi. They discuss Lydia—the first convert in Europe—and how her prominence and hospitality supported Paul and Silas in their mission. The episode also unpacks the significance of Philippi as a Roman colony and h…

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Ephesians #4 Spiritual Warfare 1:03:42

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In this episode, Rob and Vinnie discuss Paul's exhortation to put on the "full armor of God" and spiritual warfare. They explore it through several lenses, beginning with the biblical narrative of the kingdom of God versus the kingdoms of the world. They emphasize that Satan wages war through deception, and believers are called to respond with the …

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Ephesians 3: Wives, Children, Slaves: What Does This Mean? 50:01

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So what does Paul say about wives submitting to husbands? And does the Bible endorse slavery? In this episode, Rob and Vinnie explore the household code and Paul's central message to the Ephesians congregation. In doing so, Paul adapted the Roman household code, which was very patriarchal, in light of the Christian ethic and the central command to …

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Ephesians 2: Predestination-Free Will? 39:45

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In this episode, Rob and Vinnie continue to provide an overview of the book of Ephesians. They explore the issue of Predestination and Free Will (finally solving this long-held debate). They also lay a foundation for understanding Ephesians in light of the great storyline of God's work in creation. They stress how Ephesians is an exhortation to liv…

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Ephesians: Paul's Classic letter; an overview 37:28

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In this first episode of our series on Ephesians, Rob and Vinnie explore why Ephesians might be the greatest of all Paul’s letters. We dive into Paul’s powerful use of “In Christ” language, unpacking its significance for understanding the message of Ephesians. We also provide an overview of Paul’s argument in the letter, setting the stage for deepe…

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The Church Today: dealing with religious Trauma 52:00

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In this episode, Rob and Vinnie explore the realities of religious trauma and spiritual abuse—how they manifest, their lasting impact, and why so many have been hurt by the very place meant to offer healing. We discuss how the church has too often been a source of harm rather than refuge and what it truly means to be a place of restoration and grac…

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Artemis, Women pastors (2 Tim 2), and Ephesians with Sandra Glahn 43:16

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In this episode, Rob and Vinnie interview NT scholar Sandra Glahn to discuss her book Nobody's Mother. Sandra argues that understanding the historical, archaeological, and inscriptional evidence relating to Artemis provides a critical backdrop to Paul's letter to Timothy and his exhortation that wives should not be teaching their husbands because A…

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Bridging Divides: Bernard Emerson & Building a Multi-Ethnic Church (part 2) 29:36

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In this episode, Rob and Vinnie sit down again with Bernard Emerson to discuss his work in starting a multi-ethnic church in Oakland, CA. We explore the challenges and joys of blending two congregations from different racial backgrounds, the role of the church in addressing race and justice, and what it takes to build a truly inclusive faith commun…

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Bridging Divides: Bernard Emerson & Building a Multi-Ethnic Church (part 1) 44:25

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In this episode, Rob and Vinnie sit down with Bernard Emerson to discuss his work in starting a multi-ethnic church in Oakland, CA. We explore the challenges and joys of blending two congregations from different racial backgrounds, the role of the church in addressing race and justice, and what it takes to build a truly inclusive faith community. J…

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Galatians Part 8: What is the Church supposed to look like? 42:10

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In this episode, Rob and Vinnie conclude their overview of Galatians and look into Galatians 6. They discuss what the household of God's people (the church) is supposed to look like and what Galatians means for them. Please "follow" this podcast and give a review on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Your review will go a long way …

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Galatians Part 7: The Fruit of the Spirit and the Deeds of the Flesh 56:13

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Rob and Vinnie dive into Galatians 5, exploring the contrast between the deeds of the flesh and the fruit of the Spirit. They discuss how Paul’s list of sinful behaviors was meant to be viewed collectively rather than as isolated wrongs, challenging the Galatians' sense of superiority over others. Paul’s emphasis on the fruit of the Spirit wasn’t a…

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Galatians Part 6: The Fruit of the Spirit (part 1) 50:01

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In this episode, Rob and Vinnie discuss Galatians 5 and the Fruit of the Spirit. They address questions such as: "What if I stumble and live according to the deeds of the Flesh?: "Doesn't it say that if we live according to the flesh we will not inherit the kingdom?" In this first discussion of the Fruit of the Spirit, Rob and Vinnie examine the Fr…

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Galatians Part 5: Should we baptize infants? 47:58

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In this episode, Rob and Vinnie continue their dive into the book of Galatians. They discuss the role of the Cross and the Spirit in the book of Galatians. They also "debate" the topic of Paedobaptism (baptism of infants and children) and Credobaptism (often termed "believers baptism). Please "follow" this podcast and give a review on iTunes, Spoti…

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Galatians Part 4: Faith in Christ and matters relating to Gender 50:41

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In this episode, Rob and Vinnie finish their look at the central argument in the book of Galatians. They argue that for Paul, Christ is the fulfillment of the OT promises. They then discuss what this means for us today, especially concerning women in the church and ministry. Please "follow" this podcast and give a review on iTunes, Spotify, or wher…

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Galatian Part 3: The Gospel to Abraham? 46:47

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In this episode, Rob and Vinnie continue their overview of the book of Galatians by looking at Paul's response to his opponents in Galatia. Paul explains that membership into the community of God's people is not through the "works of the Law" but by Faith in Christ. He then notes that this is what was preached to Abraham! Paul even says that "the G…

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The Xmas Story: Its Meaning and Significance for Today 44:41

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The Xmas story circulating many churches this holiday season has taken the shape of our Western, individualistic, and consumeristic understanding. In this episode, Rob and Vinnie set the record straight (well, they attempt to) by looking at Luke 2. The Xmas (no, this is not taking the "Christ" out of "Christmas"--they discuss this also) is a critic…

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Galatians Part 2: Who are the people of God? 50:04

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In this episode, Rob and Vinnie continue to explore the situation behind the book of Galatians. In particular, they address Paul's understanding that the people of God are no longer defined by the "works of the Law" but by faith in Christ. Michael Bird An Anomalous Jew NT Wright Paul FF Bruce Apostle of the Heart Set Free Please "follow" this podca…