Best New Testament Review Podcasts (2025)

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62. Margaret Davies, Rhetoric and Reference in the Fourth Gospel 47:56

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How does the Gospel of John tell its story? A discussion of Margaret Davies, Rhetoric and Reference in the Fourth Gospel with Mark Goodacre.By New Testament Review

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Postmodern Realities Podcast Episode 464: Opening-out Delight:Romantic Love as Divine Sign in the Novels of Walker Percy 57:26

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Stephen Mitchell about his article, “Opening-out Delight: Romantic Love as Divine Sign in the Novels of Walker Percy” https://www.equip.org/articles/opening-out-delight-romantic-love-as-divine-sign-in-the-novels-of-walker-percy/ Related articles and podcasts by this author:Epis…

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Ep 221: Why I Am Protestant with Beth Felker Jones 51:50

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In this episode I talk with Dr. Beth Felker Jones. Dr. Jones teaches theology at Northern Seminary and is the author of the brand-new book Why I am a Protestant, out now on IVP. In this book she defends the Protestant tradition, explaining both its strengths and challenges. We discuss Sola Scriptura, debates between Catholics and Protestants, how m…

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When Sailors Pray and Prophets Sleep | Jonah Beyond the Whale 9 35:37

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Drop us a text message to say hi and let us know what you think of the show. (Include your email if you’d like us to reply) In which John and David begin their close reading of Jonah 1:4–16, exploring the storm at sea, the irony of the prophet asleep while Gentile sailors pray, and the echoes of God’s call in the captain’s words. Along the way, the…

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Ep 220: Covenant Theology with Jacob Winograd 1:02:35

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In this episode I talk to Jacob Winograd about covenant theology and its impact on Biblical interpretation. We discussed my recent conversation with Stephen Angliss about dispensationalism, and Jacob argues for the alternative of covenant theology. He explains how God works through various covenants and their fulfillment, how it provides a hermeneu…

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Postmodern Realities Podcast Episode 463: Are Pastors and Church Government Biblical? Authority and the Church in the New Testament Era and 58:53

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Matthew Kennedy about his article, “Are Pastors and Church Government Biblical? Authority and the Church in the New Testament Era and Beyond” https://www.equip.org/articles/are-pastors-and-church-government-biblical-authority-and-the-church-in-the-new-testament-era-and-beyond/ …

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Ep 219: Judeophobia and Philippians 3 with Mark Nanos 58:18

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In this episode I talk with Dr. Mark Nanos about his recent contribution on Philippians to the book Judeophobia and the New Testament, out now on Eerdmans. Dr. Nanos is the leading proponent of the ‘Paul Within Judaism’ school which reads Paul as a Jew who continues to understand his mission as an apostle within the framework of Judaism. He argues …

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Postmodern Realities Podcast Episode 462: G.K. Chesterton’s ‘Orthodoxy’ and Christian Enchantment 45:06

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Rebekah Valerius about her article, “G.K. Chesterton’s ‘Orthodoxy’ and Christian Enchantment”https://www.equip.org/articles/g-k-chestertons-orthodoxy-and-christian-enchantment/ Related articles and podcasts by this author:Episode 422 Gene Editing and the Abolition of Man: A Ref…

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61. Bernadette Brooten, "Junia Outstanding among the Apostles (Romans 16.7)" 14:46

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Who was Junia? And was that really her name? A discussion of Bernadette Brooten's "Junia Outstanding among the Apostles (Romans 16.7)."By New Testament Review

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Ep 218: A Christian Response to Israel, Epstein, Trump, Flag-Burning, and More with Jason Fry 55:30

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In this episode I talk with Jason Fry, author of National Divorce: A Plan for Peace, about how Christians should respond to everything going on in the news cycle today. We talk Israel/Palestine, the Trump economy, flag burning, and how Christians should interact with political leaders. Jason also explains how national divorce can solve many of thes…

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Great God, Great City (& Great Fish) | Jonah Beyond the Whale 8 31:17

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Drop us a text message to say hi and let us know what you think of the show. (Include your email if you’d like us to reply) In which John and David explore Jonah’s selective quotation of Exodus 34 and what it reveals about God’s faithfulness and Jonah’s resistance. We reflect on how God’s steadfast love endures for a thousand generations, the signi…

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Postmodern Realities Podcast Episode 461: Review of ‘Lower Than The Angels: A History Of Sex and Christianity by Diarmaid MacCulloch 42:34

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Anne Kennedy about her article, “Historian Diarmaid MacCulloch’s Lens on Sex and Marriage: Summary Critique of ‘Lower Than The Angels: A History Of Sex and Christianity’” This is also part of Anne’s ongoing column “Theological Trends”. https://www.equip.org/articles/historian-d…

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Quoting God to Himself | Jonah Beyond the Whale 7 34:57

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Drop us a text message to say hi and let us know what you think of the show. (Include your email if you’d like us to reply) In which John and David linger over Exodus 34 and Jonah’s audacious quotation of God’s own words back to Him. We explore how God’s self-description—compassionate, gracious, slow to anger, abounding in loving kindness and faith…

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Ep 217: Ancient Slavery and the New Testament with Christy Cobb and Katherine Shaner 1:02:13

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In this episode I talk with Dr. Christy Cobb and Dr. Katherine Shaner about the new book they coedited entitled Ancient Slavery and Its New Testament Contexts, out now on Eerdmans. They explain the institution of slavery in antiquity, its pervasiveness in Greco-Roman society, and how Romans and Jews alike thought about slavery. Dr. Cobb explains he…

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Postmodern Realities Podcast Episode 460: The Death of Credentials: How Social Media Influencers Dumbed Us Down & Made Everything Worse 39:11

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Doug Groothuis about his article, “The Death of Credentials: How Social Media Influencers Dumbed us Down and Made Everything Worse.” This is also part of Doug’s ongoing “Cultural Critique Column”. https://www.equip.org/articles/the-death-of-credentials-how-social-media-influenc…

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Ep 216: Jesus the Divine Messiah and Gospel Trajectories 50:09

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In this episode I discuss how the gospel writers develop both the messianic and divine identity of Jesus, building up from their sources. I discuss my preferred theory to the Synoptic problem, the Farrer Hypothesis. It postulates that Mark was the first written gospel, Matthew used Mark as a source and added his own material, and Luke used both Mar…

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The Disappointed Prophet | Jonah Beyond the Whale 6 32:24

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Drop us a text message to say hi and let us know what you think of the show. (Include your email if you’d like us to reply) In which John and David turn to Jonah chapter 4 and uncover the prophet’s real reason for running. We explore Jonah’s audacious confrontation with God, his quoting of Exodus 34 back to the Lord, and the clash between Jonah’s w…

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Postmodern Realities Podcast Episode 459: The Graveyard Spiral of Walton’s ‘New Explorations in the Lost World of Genesis’ 47:27

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author John Bloom about his article, “The Graveyard Spiral of Walton’s ‘New Explorations in the Lost World of Genesis’”. https://www.equip.org/articles/the-graveyard-spiral-of-waltons-new-explorations-in-the-lost-world-of-genesis/ Related Articles by this author:Lost World of John Wal…

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Everything Obeys, Except Jonah | Jonah Beyond the Whale 5 33:56

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Drop us a text message to say hi and let us know what you think of the show. (Include your email if you’d like us to reply) In which John and David trace Jonah’s desperate flight to Tarshish and the irony that everything in creation obeys God—except the prophet. We explore themes of Eden and Babylon, the reach of God’s presence in Psalm 139, and ho…

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Ep 215: The Federal Reserve with Bob Murphy 57:30

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In this episode I talk with economist Dr. Bob Murphy about the Federal Reserve. Murphy argues that the Federal Reserve should be abolished. We explore the history of the Fed and how it has not only failed to produce economic stability but causes great economic harm. Murphy explains how the Fed devalues the currency, the impact Fed policy has on ave…

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Postmodern Realities Podcast Episode 458: A Christian Exploration of the Baha’i Faith 53:27

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Derek Cooper about his article, “A Christian Exploration of the Baha’i Faith” . https://www.equip.org/articles/a-christian-exploration-of-the-bahai-faith/ Other articles and podcasts by this author: Episode 388 Jainism: India’s other ReligionJainism: India’s other Religion Don’…

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60. John P Meier, "Josephus" from A Marginal Jew, Vol. 1 44:34

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Did Josephus talk about Jesus? A discussion of a chapter from John P Meier's The Marginal Jew about the Testimonium Flavianum, featuring T.C. Schmidt.By New Testament Review

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Ep 214: Jesus Taxes the Fish | Matthew 17:24-27 55:39

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In this episode I explore Matthew 17:24-27, in which Peter is asked if Jesus pays the temple tax. After talking to Peter about this question, Jesus says the sons of kings are exempt from taxes, but “so that we do not offend them” Peter is to catch a fish with a coin in its mouth and pay the tax anyway. We explore the literary and historical context…

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Get up and...Flee? | Jonah Beyond the Whale 4 30:32

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Drop us a text message to say hi and let us know what you think of the show. (Include your email if you’d like us to reply) In which John and David reflect on the contrast between Jonah and the other prophets of scripture. We explore the literary and theological weight of Jonah 1:2–3, where the familiar prophetic pattern is disrupted by Jonah’s def…

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Postmodern Realities Podcast Episode 457: Family First: A Film Review of ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ 58:19

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Cole Burgett about his article, “Family First: A Film Review of ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’” . This also part of Cole’s ongoing column, Cultural Apologetics.[Editor’s Note: This review contains spoilers for Fantastic Four: First Steps.] https://www.equip.org/articles/fami…

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At Odds with a Consistent God | Jonah Beyond the Whale 3 36:59

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Drop us a text message to say hi and let us know what you think of the show. (Include your email if you’d like us to reply) In which John and David reflect on Jonah's political backstory, the uncomfortable tensions between prosperity and justice, and the God who refuses to give up. We explore Jonah's earlier prophetic role in 2 Kings, the contradic…

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Ep 213: Biblical Dispensationalism with Stephen Angliss 1:00:21

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In this episode I talk with pastor Stephen Angliss about Biblical dispensationalism. He is both reformed and a dispensationalist, and he makes the Biblical and theological case for dispensational theology. He argues that dispensationalism is a hermeneutical posture towards Scripture which enables Christians to see how God acts through different per…

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Postmodern Realities Podcast Episode 456: Christian Idolatry? Evaluating Bethel Church and Bill Johnson 1:10:50

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Anne Kennedy about her article, “Christian Idolatry? Evaluating Bethel Church and Bill Johnson“. This also part of Anne’s ongoing column, Theological Trends. https://www.equip.org/articles/christian-idolatry-evaluating-bethel-church-and-bill-johnson/ Other articles related to t…

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Ep 212: Why Anabaptists Aren’t Like Other Protestants with Cody Cook 57:26

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In this episode I talk yet again with the great anarchist anabaptist Cody Cook. He is the author of two recent books on Anabaptism, The Anarchist Anabaptist and The Pocket Anabaptist. In this episode we explore what makes anabaptism unique and how it fits in with the wider protestant tradition. Cody explains how anabaptist have always been uncomfor…

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Jesus and Jonah | Jonah Beyond the Whale 2 39:21

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Drop us a text message to say hi and let us know what you think of the show. (Include your email if you’d like us to reply) In which John and David explore Jesus’ own references to Jonah in Matthew 12 and Luke 11. We reflect on Jonah’s ironic preaching, his begrudging obedience, and the surprising repentance of Nineveh. Jesus knew Jonah’s story int…

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Postmodern Realities Podcast Episode 455: A Review of Superman (2025): Up, Up, and Away (Again) 1:09:53

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Cole Burgett about his article, “Up, Up, and Away (Again): A Review of Superman (2025) “. This also part of Cole’s ongoing column, Cultural Apologetics.[Editor’s Note: This review contains spoilers for Superman (2025).] https://www.equip.org/articles/up-up-and-away-again-a-revi…

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Introducing Jonah | Jonah Beyond the Whale 1 44:25

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Drop us a text message to say hi and let us know what you think of the show. (Include your email if you’d like us to reply) In which John and David begin season 5 about Jonah by looking past the great fish and into the depths of this brief but bold prophetic book. We explore how Jonah invites readers to ask better questions, pay attention to the te…

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Ep 211: Progressive Christians are Left-Wing Christian Nationalists 1:01:10

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Kevin Burr and I discuss my article at LCI entitled ‘Progressive Christian Nationalism’ in which I explain how Christian nationalism and progressive Christianity are structurally identical. Despite wide disagreements regarding particular policy issues, both sides believe that the state should impose Christian values on society by force for the ‘goo…

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Postmodern Realities Podcast Episode 454: Crystals: Vibrations, Energy, and Healing Power? 48:25

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Lindsey Mendenwaldt about her article, “Crystals: Vibrations, Energy, and Healing Power?”. https://www.equip.org/articles/crystals-vibrations-energy-and-healing-power/ Note this article is the first in a new and to be ongoing Column by Lindsey Mendenwaldt entitled the Fringe Fi…

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Ep 210: Revisiting Romans 13 56:47

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On Blair Lee’s show ‘Bibleworthy’, I revisit Romans 13, the most controversial political passage in the New Testament. I explore how it functions in its historical and rhetorical context, how it relates to Paul’s wider theology, and how we should apply it today. I consider this to be my most definitive statement on the topic to date. Enjoy, and giv…

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Postmodern Realities Podcast Episode 453 A Review of ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ 52:32

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Cole Burgett about his article, “Man Creates Something Worse than Dinosaurs: A Review of Jurassic World Rebirth “. https://www.equip.org/articles/man-creates-something-worse-than-dinosaurs-a-review-of-jurassic-world-rebirth/ This also part of Cole’s ongoing column, Cultural Apo…

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Ep 209: An Introduction to Christian Libertarianism (Part 2) 44:51

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In this second installment of a two-part series on Kevin Burr’s podcast ‘Faith in the Folds’, I explain how Christian libertarians understand taxation, drugs, and foreign policy. These are three issues that are of extreme importance to liberty-minded Christians, and we discuss each of them in detail. Enjoy this episode and give Kevin and his show a…

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Final Thoughts on Acts (for now) | Disruptive Presence 146 32:49

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Drop us a text message to say hi and let us know what you think of the show. (Include your email if you’d like us to reply) In which John and David wrap up the 144 episodes of the Acts series. Thanks for listening with us. We're excited about our next series which is coming soon. Episode 203 of the Two Texts Podcast | Disruptive Presence 146 If you…

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Postmodern Realities Podcast Episode 452: Has Science Swallowed the Myth of Jonah’s Whale? 34:42

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author William P. Cheshire about his article, “Has Science Swallowed the Myth of Jonah’s Whale? “. https://www.equip.org/articles/has-science-swallowed-the-myth-of-jonahs-whale/ Don’t miss an episode; please subscribe to the Postmodern Realities podcast wherever you get your favorite …

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Looking Back on Three Years of Acts | Disruptive Presence 145 32:17

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Drop us a text message to say hi and let us know what you think of the show. (Include your email if you’d like us to reply) In which John and David reflect upon the three year journey through the book of Acts (as we prepare behind the scenes for the next series. Episode 202 of the Two Texts Podcast | Disruptive Presence 145 If you want to get in to…

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Ep 208: An Introduction to Christian Libertarianism (Part 1) 1:09:16

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This episode is the first of a two-part series on Kevin Burr’s podcast ‘Faith in the Folds’ where I explain the relationship between Christianity and libertarianism. I discuss how I became a libertarian, the basics of libertarian philosophy, and how Christianity and libertarianism are compatible. Enjoy the episode and please give Kevin and ‘Faith i…

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Postmodern Realities Podcast Episode 451: Beth Allison Barr: Becoming the Leader She Knew Could Be: A Review of ‘Becoming the Pastor’s Wife: 45:53

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Anne Kennedy about her article, “Beth Allison Barr: Becoming the Leader She Knew Could Be: A Review of ‘Becoming the Pastor’s Wife: How Marriage Replaced Ordination as a Woman’s Path to Ministry’ “. This is also part of Anne’s ongoing “Theological Trends Column”. https://www.eq…

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Ep 207: Religion in Modern America 36:20

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In this episode I review a recent ZeroHedge article that discusses the shifting religious landscape of the United States. While Christians, and evangelicals in particular, still make up the largest religious demographic, nearly 30% of American adults are unaffiliated with any particular religious tradition. I discuss why I believe this has happened…

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Acts Ends. The Story Doesn’t. (& Neither Does Two Texts) | Disruptive Presence 144 32:45

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Drop us a text message to say hi and let us know what you think of the show. (Include your email if you’d like us to reply) In which John and David, after 144 episodes, reach the final words of Acts and reflect on boldness, hospitality, and the Spirit’s unhindered work in ordinary life. We talk about the end without an amen, the welcome of Paul’s r…

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Postmodern Realities Podcast Episode 450: A Film Review of Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning 41:17

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Phil Tallon about his article, “The Living Manifestation of Destiny: The Meaning in the Mission: Impossible Movies “. [Editor’s Note: This review contains spoilers for Mission Impossible — The Final Reckoning.] https://www.equip.org/articles/the-living-manifestation-of-destiny-…

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From Isaiah to Rome | Disruptive Presence 142 (Two Texts Episode 200!!!) 36:45

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Drop us a text message to say hi and let us know what you think of the show. (Include your email if you’d like us to reply) In which John and David close in on the final sentences of Acts, tracing Paul’s faithful witness in Rome. We reflect on the recurring themes of hearing and not hearing, of scripture and Spirit, and of the Church’s ongoing voca…

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Ep 206: Imitation in Early Christianity with Cornelis Bennema 47:48

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In this episode I talk with Dr. Cornelis Bennema, professor of New Testament at the London School of Theology. He has written several books, including his brand-new Imitation in Early Christianity: Mimesis and Religious-Ethical Formation, out now on Eerdmans. In this book he explores the concept of mimesis or imitation in early Christianity and how…

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PMR Episode 449: George Herbert’s Devotional Poetry: An Apologist’s Guide to God’s Call, Prayer, and Gospel Transformation 53:36

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Louis Markos about his article, “George Herbert’s Devotional Poetry: An Apologist’s Guide to God’s Call, Prayer, and Gospel Transformation:" https://www.equip.org/articles/george-herberts-devotional-poetry-an-apologists-guide-to-gods-call-prayer-and-gospel-transformation/ Relat…

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Ep 205: Faith and Finances with Kyle Scott 54:48

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In this episode I talk to Kyle Scott, an entrepreneur, small-business owner, investor, and personal friend. In 2024 he wrote and self-published a book entitled Faith and Finances: The Most Neglected Yet Important Areas of Life, in which he discusses his faith journey and the unconventional trajectory of his career, as well as the relationship betwe…

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Rome Sweet Rome | Disruptive Presence 142 36:50

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Drop us a text message to say hi and let us know what you think of the show. (Include your email if you’d like us to reply) In which John and David marvel at Paul’s careful diplomacy in Rome, reflect on his insistence that he’s not abandoning his roots, and explore what it means to be bound for the hope of Israel. Along the way, they wrestle with p…